The White Falcon - 10.11.1995, Blaðsíða 6

Program aids sexual assualt victims
By Lt. Cmdr. Linda Sherfey
FSC Director
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigations, a rape is
reported every six minutes in the United States.
Law enforcement experts recognize that rape is probably one
of the most under-reported crimes committed, with only an esti-
mated 10 to 50 percent of all rapes reported to the police. As
part of the Navy’s continuing effort to take care of people and
families, a new program has been developed. Sexual Assault
Victim Intervention addresses sexual assault awareness, preven-
tion education, victim advocacy and intervention.
A victim of sexual assault is like the victim of other crimes of
violence; often there was nothing they could have done to avoid
being attacked. The Victim Advocate Program exists to assist
individuals who have been assaulted. An advocate is a person
who receives specialized training in supporting a victim through-
out the recovery process. Becoming an advocate is an opportu-
nity to help someone through a time of crisis. Advocates must
be mature, responsible, reliable and available to provide service
with little notice.
If you are interested in becoming a victim advocate, pick up an
application at the FSC. Information, assistance and support for
victims is available at the FSC. Inquiries are handled with
utmost sensitivity. Call Kathy Neri at ext. 7909 for more.
Donations needed at the NCTS
Lending Locker. It will be open for donations
Saturday and Sunday from 2-5 p.m. The locker is
located in Bldg. 1002 (across from PWD). For more
information, call Traci Van Pelt at ext. 7721.
NMCRS accepting spouse tuition
assistance applications. Militaiy spouses can
apply for the Spouse Tuition Aid Program through
the Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society. The dead-
line for Term III is December 12. Call ext. 4923 for
more information.
Holiday shopping spree announced.
AT&T and DeCA will sponsor a shopping spree at
the commissary on Dec. 13. Sign-ups for the con-
test will begin Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at
the commissary. Future sign-ups will be announced.
For more information, call Katherine Swing at ext.
4784.
Christmas season Rotator dates
announced. The schedule is as follows:
Date. Day
Dec. 2 Saturday
Dec. 9 Saturday
Dec. 16 Saturday
Dec. 21 Thursday
Dec. 31 Sunday
Jan. 6 Saturday
For further information on the number of space available seats to each destination, contact the Air
Terminal at ext. 6139.
Drama coaches needed. The international
Children’s Theater Group is looking for drama
coaches. No experience is necessary, just a willing
heart and mind. The purpose is to work with youth
in the areas of drama, theater, art, music and dance.
The next meeting is Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Multi-
faith Chapel. For more information, contact Marcia
Smith at ext. 6078.
Keflavik Youth Athletic Association
electing new officers. The elections will be
Wednesday in the Elementary School Multi-purpose
Room at 7 p.m. For more information, call Traci
Van Pelt at ext. 7721.
The Religious Book Store announces
closure. The store will close this Tuesday and will
re-open on Nov. 25. Call Randy Martin at ext.
7710.
NAS celebrates education week
By Suzie Boggs
Vice President, Keflavik Education
Association
American Education Week (AEW) is
being celebrated next week at NAS. The
theme for this year is “Good Schools Are
A Great Investment.”
It underscores our nation’s need to
invest in education and thereby invest in
the future of all citizens - young and old
alike. AEW is a great time to think and
speak about the tremendous accomplish-
ments of our public schools that have
helped democratize our nation, strength-
en our communities and widen opportuni-
ties for all people.
The National Education Association
(NEA) was one of the creators and origi-
nal sponsors of AEW.
In 1921, the NEA representative assem-
bly in Des Moines, Iowa, called for desig-
nation of one week each year to spotlight
education. In its resolution, the NEA
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called for: “An educational week
observed in all communities annually for
the purpose of informing the public of the
accomplishments and needs of the public
schools and to secure the cooperation and
support of the public in meeting those
needs.”
The first observance occurred Dec. 4 to
10,1921, with NEA and the American
Legion as cosponsors. A year later, the
United States Office of Education joined
the effort with the Parent Teacher
Association following in 1938.
In 1987, the NEA representative assem-
bly in Los Angeles called for the creation
of a special day to honor the contribu-
tions of school support staff. National
Educational Support Personnel Day was
first celebrated that year. Since then, it
has been observed on the Wednesday of
each AEW.
The Keflavik Education Association
urges you to contact our schools to find
out how you can become involved in the
future of our nation.
Why I teach ...
“I teach because it makes a difference in
the world. ” Kindergarten
“My reason for teaching is being in a pro-
fession that can make a positive difference
in another person's life. ” Communicative
Disorders Special Education
“I teach to end hate and lack of respect
for others' cultures by encouraging the pur-
suit of knowledge and self respect. ”
Seventh - Twelfth Grades Multicultural
Studies and Foreign Language
7 teach to see the 'light' come on when a
student sees a connection between a teach-
ing and their life." Fourth Grade
“I teach to help repair some of the prob-
lems growing in America.” Third Grade
“I teach to be a positive role model, to
work with kids and help them through these
'teen years, ’ to bring knowledge to students."
Seventh - Twelfth Grade English
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