The White Falcon - 04.04.1980, Page 3

April 4, 1980
The White Falcon
Page 3
A.T. Mahan Schools organize Parent Study Groups
A growing interest among parents
to find more effective ways of re-
lating to their children, the A. T.
Mahan Schools are now organizing
Parent Study Groups,
These groups will be for discus-
sion and practice in developing
skills which are essential to good
parent-child relationships. Parti-
cipating in these discussion groups
indicates the importance of child
raising from toddlers through the
teen years.
The discussion will center on
normal challenges of typical par-
Daylight
During April the daylight hours
continue to increase and as a result
the average temperature increases
3.5° F over March's average. With
the temperature increase the number
of days with measurable snowfall de-
crease, averaging five days during
the month.
Precipitation can be expected on
19 days of the month which is mostly
rain and drizzle. Chill Index II
condition will persist with equiva-
lent temperatures (wind chill) aver-
MAXWELL AFB, Ala. (AFNS)— Can
the Community College of the Air
Force be a stepping stone to an Air
Force commission? Yes, but some
careful checking will be required to
get the maximum benefit from your
college credits.
College is what it's all about
and the right credits could ease en-
try into the Air Force ROTC two-year
program. Combining Community Col-
lege credit with other academic pro-
grams could cut some corners.
Any school accepting transfer
students has the right to determine
which credits it will accept toward
degree requirements. Some are quite
restrictive.
While many institutions accept
Community College credits, most will
only accept the portion that is re-
levant to the new degree program.
Thus, an airman with a Community
College of the Air Force associate
degree in one field might find lit-
tle transfer credit accepted toward
a bachelor's degree in another. On
the other hand, an airman with an
associate degree in a specialized*
field might find a large number of
credits accepted when pursuing a
bachelor's degree in an identical
field.
ents. The groups are open to par-
ents and other interested individu-
als who wish to communicate more
effectively with children.
The discussion groups will meet
once a week for nine weeks. There
will be a cost of $5 per person to
cover the cost of the parent manual.
The program which was purchased for
the A. T. Mahan School by the Par-
ent-Teachers Organization funds will
consist of sharing experiences of
common concern; identifying with
tvpical responses to family problems
situations on pre-recorded tapes;
discussing weekly readings from the
Parent's Handbook and practicing
increase
aging between 13 and 22u F. , since
the average wind speed 'for the month
is over 14 knots.
Snowfall averages 7.2 inches for
April. The maximum monthly snowfall
for April was 24.8 inches in 1963.
In 1956 the minimum was .2 inches.
The highest temperature recorded was
56° F in 1965. In 1968 the lowest
was 6° F.
By the end of the month daylight
will have increased to nearly 17
hours with sunrise at 5:07 a.m. and
sunset at 9:50 p.m.
The judgement on how much credit,
however, is up to the individual
college.
Likewise, a degree from the Com-
munity College of the Air Force is
not the only way to approach the Air
Force ROTC two-year program. Any
airmen who have completed two years
of college and can locate institu-
tions that will admit them in junior
standing, may apply for the two-year
Air Force ROTC program, providing
they meet all other criteria.
The Community College may be a
useful stepping stone for airmen who
wish to enter the two-year program.
But it is neither an automatic qual-
ification nor is it essential to
have an associate degree to apply
for the Air Force ROTC two-year pro-
gram,
Stork arrival
Shawn Escar Arkon was born at
5:22 p.m. on March 25. He is the
son of Airman 1st Class Steven
Michael and Sharon Louise Arkon.
Airman 1st Class Arkon works with
the Air Training Command.
Jonathan Alan Castillo was born
at 5:21 p.m. on March 26. He is the
son of MSI Santiago F. and Joyce Sue
Castillo. Petty Officer Castillo
works with the Supply Department.
specific child-training principles
and techniques.
The group size will be limited to
12 members in order to permit all
members to participate in discus-
sions. A waiting list for another
group will be developed rather than
start with a group too large to be
led effectively.
For parents of elementary aged
children, the group will meet at 7
p.m. For parents of high school
aged children, the group meetings
will be at 9 a.m.
Both groups will meet for nine
consecutive Thursdays, commencing
April 17.
Armed Forces contest
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. (AFNS)—"The
D.S. Armed Forces—Strong and
Ready." Your thoughts on this sub-
ject could be worth money in the
1980 Valley Forge Patriots Award
from the Freedom Foundation.
Members of the Air Force, Army,
Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy,
National Guard, Reserve forces, ROTC
and Junior ROTC are eligible to en-
ter.
An essay or poem between 100 and
500 words discussing the subject
should be sent to Freedoms Founda-
tion, Valley Forge, Pa. 19481 before
Oct. 1. Include name, rank, Social
Security number, branch of service,
complete unit address and complete
permanent home address and zip code.
Awards include savings bonds,
honor medals and honor certificates.
Civilian employees and family
members are not eligible to enter
this competition, but can enter oth-
er categories. Further information
on the categories is available by
writing to the Awards Department,
Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge,
Pa. 19481.
Error in Florida form
WASHINGTON (AFNS)—Florida's Ab-
sentee Registration Form (DS-DE-28)
has confusing instructions. It
calls for the applicant's signature
to be witnessed by two registered
voters from the county in which the
applicant applies to vote. This is
an error in the state form.
Anyone outside the county in
which they wish to register should
disregard the requirement for the
two witnesses.
Service people should complete
the state form and have their oath
taken by a notary public, commis-
sioned officer or other person auth-
orized to administer oaths. The
form should be received by the coun-
ty supervisor of elections in the
county of voting residence 30 days
before the election.
hours continue to
Community College can help towards commission