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IMws·:"'" September 18, 1992, Page 2 MD's 'Tomorrow Mentor Program' Working To~ay WMC students help area 'at risk' high school students stay in school. By DA vtD RADOSEVICH awarded $1250 through the an- Maryland's Tomorrow resource participants to help release the Although each relationship c,,'ri~Wriu, nual Griswold-Zepp Award for teacher, said, ''The program en- anxiety and to get to know each between tne mentors and the Although WestemMaryland Voluntarism. The award is in courages everyone in the com- other better. students is unique, many men- College students have already honor of the two professors and munity to get involved." The The WMC mentors are re- tors feel they each benefit from graduated from high school. past students who devoted their mentor program draws on many quired to meet with their stu- the program. "Actually being some are returning there to time and effort in volunteer ser- volunteer resources within the dents at least every two weeks with my student is the best, make sure that history does not vice projects. The money will community. and call every week to see how since she does not have a lot of repeal itself. be used by WMC mentors to Since mentoring is a Last year, twelve WM:C stu- upgrade the program. difficult task, it requires ----------- ~!~!;:S~~:~fg::~t! dents participated In Maryland's Tomorrow, an training to be effective. "There are a lot o/kids who had," said Abby Maryland's Tomorrow Mentor innovative dropout-prevention The volunteer mentors at- don't have good role mod- Wicklein, a junior. The Program, which provides a program, exemplifies how part- tended three separate els.i, the program shows mentors and the students mentorformanyofille 170high nerships among business, edu- training sessions. Train- them they can succeed." both agree the program is school students in Carroll cation, and government can pro- ing consisted of learning worthwhile. County at risk of dropping out vide consistent support and how to deal with low self- -Kara Karach Although most experi- of school. This year they re- guidance for at-risk high school esteem, motivational ences are positive for the ceived a boost by being students. Peg Kulow, problems, personal prob- mentors, some difficul- lems, and poor study habits. Kara ROTC Announces and effort, the mentors their time things are going. During these ties occasionally arise. major, meetings, the mentors and stu- By volunteering Karch, a senior English said, "Tbe worst part is not be- believe dents play sports, take walks, go Senior Positions they make a difference in their to movies, and study together. ing able to relate to some of her student's life. Eachmentormet didn't we "I help my student problems because study and their new pupil with enthusiasm develop better study habits so have enough time to get to know Lieutenant Colonel Bayard serving as the battalion logistics and uncertainty. "I was anxious that he will be able to go on to each other better." The mentors Keller, Jr., professor Military officer (S-4) and an MS I assis- and didn't know what to ex- college," said Titus. The men- must spend time to understand SCience, has announced the tant class instructor. As the S-4, pect," felt Mark Titus, a senior tors teach their students that their students' concerns to have WEstern maryland College se- Cdt. Sherrill has been promoted history major. The initial meet- there can be a balance between any influence. nior class leadership positions to the rank of cadet captain and ing provided a chance for all the work and play. See MENTOR, Pg. 3 Col. 3 for the 1992-93 college year. is responsible for battalion lo- Jennifer Scott, from gistical services such as trans- Middletown Maryland, has portation, meals, and supplies. been promoted to the rank of The company commander cadet lieutenant colonel and tbe this year is Matthew Gebhard of position of battalion com- Lebanon, Pennsylvania. He has mander. Cdt. Scott is the high- been promoted to cadet captain est ranking cadet and overall in and is also serving as an MS III charge of the cadet battalion. assistant class instructor. Cdt. 'rhe position of battalion ex- Gebhard is in charge of the or- ecutive officer is being filled by ganization and training of the Matthew Byrne of Bel Air, company. Maryland. Cdt. Byrne has been Edward Larkin, from promoted to the rank of cadet Yardley, Pennsylvania, has major and also battalion S-3. In been promoted to cadet first these posmons Bryne will be lieutenant and has been as- serving as second in command Signed the position of the assis- as well as being responsible for tant operations officer (assistant the organization and training of S·3). Cdt.LarkinisaisoanMS the battalion. III assistant class instructor. Tanya Kabel, from Cranford, Peter White has also been New Jersey, has also been pr0- promoted to cadet first lieuten- moted to the rank of cadet ma- ant and has the position of first jor and is serving on the staff as platoon leader. Cdt. White is say don't report anything lhat leges, "he said. the S-I and S-5. In these posi- from Safety Harbor, Florida, Statistics might tarnish our image, Idon't Focusing on crime tips and tions Cdt. Kabel is responsible and is an MS II assistant class From Page 1 want to be accused of white- prevention in the booklet helps for personnel management and instructor. washing the truth," said Lamas. it be more pro-active according recruiting. Cdt. Kabel is also James Martin from New [before now]." Though the statistics may to Lamas. "I think we took a an MS I asststant ciassmsuuc- Carrolton, Maryland, has been Although law did not require seem low, Lamas thinks that the very positive approach that will IOC. promoted to cadet second lieu- the school to report larcenies, statistics may be deceiving be- help create a safer campus com- Sleven Sherrill, from tenant and is serving as second Webster thought that it should cause they do not show all the munity," he said. '" wanted to Gaithersburg, Maryland, is platoon leader Q be included because it is one of unreported crimes. "We can't focus on education and aware- the most reported crimes on possibly tell if there were more ness." campus. He said, "We tried to rapes or robberies unless people The most important thing be very honest, we have nothing report them," he said. about the the booklet for to gain by lying." Webster says people focus Webster is the introduction, Lamas said that it is impor- too much on statistics. "I think which explains the goals of tant to include statistics that af- the Clearys wanted students to Campus Safety here. "Most feci the students most. "People be able to see the policies of col- people don't understand our role. Some don't even know that Rape Myth #39 we are here 24 hours a day," he said. QUAlITY RESUMES OUICk PRINT RESUMES Myth: MendealbetttJ-wi!hcri!isthaowtmendoanddoo'lneedhqJio Lamas wants the booklet to TYPESETTING WORD PROCESSING ~wilhrape. inform the campus of safety BOOkS MANUAlS ])ta· ~~~:tJ:U:d::t:=~mz:~==~7fc~ concerns so a tragedy similar to BUSINESS FORMS ANNUAL REPORTS the Cleary's doesn't happen on lWO AND FOUR COLOR BROCHURES deal wilh sexual vidimizatjon by trying 10 igrl()('t iI. they QI? less likLlytosukassisumctthaJcouJdjacililaurtCOvery. our campus. ~I bet the students StUN. 'Dfl!J Strtliu On; Qpk{Print Orders who propped the doors at Pick Up And DdYIru St!rvk:t! AvailablE For help or more in.formation, C?ntact the Rape Crisis Intervention Lehigh University never 21 ~rs of serving tk cottr1TUUIit!J Service for free assistance. All inquiries are confidential. Uodine: 857·7322 OMce:8.S7-0900 thought it would happen to Jean..ne ,C!e~.'~;?:c~d; ..... _,'1 0