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RIO GRANDE HERALD RIO GRANDE CITY, TEXAS THURSDAY. MARCH 2*, 1987 PAGE 4
San Isidro High
Honor Roll
Vigorous
Continued From Page 1
Alvarado, Nancy
Hernandez, Vicky
FRESHMEN
GOLDSTAR
Sara Alicia
Garcia, Janie
Lopez
FRESHMEN
BLUE STAR
Frankie Alaniz, Rosario Alvarez,
Myrna de los Santos, Carmen Ruiz,
Velinda Villarreal, Juan F. Garza
SOPHOMORES
GOLDSTAR
Nicolas Ramos
SOPHOMORES
. BLUESTAR
Monica Alvarado, Priscilla,
Duran, Noel Garcia, Humberto
Garza, Tina Nyquist, Omar
Olivarez, Erendu Saenz
JUNIORS
GOLDSTAR
Norma Ramos, David Ruiz
JUNIORS
BLUESTAR
Roxanna Alaniz, Virginia
Andrade, Socorro Delgado, Cynthia
Duran, Armando Lopez
SENIORS
GOLDSTAR
Nora Linda Garcia
SENIORS
BLUE STAR
Michele Vela, Sandra Farias,
Maritza Garza, Lori Lawrence,
Robert Ochoa, Annabelle Olivarez,
Velma Saenz
Having trouble sleeping? People once believed diamonds cured insomnia.
rate will be.. Should the courts rule
in our favor on equalization, that
will put us in an <ven better
position."
About the adjustment to House
Bil 72, Zarate commented that he
thinks the "shock period" is about
over. He added that "I think that
stress (of teachers preparing for
theTECAT) is over."
Zarate expressed strong re-
sentment of the suggestion that the
morale of local teachers is low. He
said a TEA monitoring visit in
January "showed a very high
teacher morale." Zarate expressed
concern, however, about what he
regards as the lack of interest by
young people in pursuing teaching
careers.
When asked about the best
educational approach, Zarate said,
"Students still needs help in
reading, writing, and making sim-
ple calculations. How to cope with
the streses of the late 20th century
should be taught."
He said, "We're being told that
the TEAMS scores are caused by
the high numbers of limited
English proficiency students. The
key to raising scores is real, true
parental involvement. I would like
to see teachers meet with the
parents of each student at least
once a year, so the parents will
know what is expected."
Zarate commented, "We teach
our students to be very competitive
in extracurriculars, but we haven't
made them very competitive in
group academic activities such as
TEAMS."
About salaries for
paraprofessionals, the incumbent
trustee said. "I feel the salaries of
paraprofessionals are competitive
with those in the Valley. I would
favor a study to possibly change
the paraprofessional salary
structure."
Zarate added, "Perhaps we need
to be more sensitive to our staff
when they have needs beyond
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wages. Raising hours for the sake
of raising hours is wrong."
Zarate expressed strong support
for the new gym, saying that "TEA
wanted to know in January how
we'd managed our physical educa-
tion and athletic programs with
only one gym."
Zarate warned that "drug usage
will be a major problem to
students. Recently, I have decided
that drugs are a much bigger
problem than I had thought."
He also worries that "unless we
do something preventive, we're
going to have a serious problem
with mental health," pointing to
the growing teen suicide problem
through the nation.
Zarate concluded, "I think sound
management practices have been
> introduced by the administra-
tion. The great number of pro-
fessionals that have come out of
here show that we're to be
reckoned with. I think I still have
something to otfer the school
district."
Zarate commented, "The very
people who talk about long-range
plans are the people who defeated
the bond issue several years ago.
But I'm glad we're not in debt by
$8 million to bonds."
Hicurdo H. Gonzalez
Ricardo H. Gonzalez a retired
principal of the Rio Grande City
CISD will be attempting to oust
Zarate from the position he has
held for nine years.
Gonzalez said, "I know we have
excellent teachers here. But the
morale factor is bad. The merit
pay has to be looked into and
changed. If these students and
teachers had better facilities, the
students would achieve far better
and they would stay in
school...Some kids are not making
it because the schools are not
offering what they want and need."
He argued, "The things that are
needed now, such as science labs,
have been ignored. We have
overcrowding and need an elemen-
tary school desperately. That
should have taken priority over
everything else."
Gonzalez insists flatly that "Poli-
tics is what is killing the school
system."
He complains that "we just seem
to ignore Honors classes. A lot
more can be done in this area; a
lot was done in the past "
He lamented that "we have lost a
lot in vocational. We had industrial
arts, engineering graphics,
woodworking and metalworking
Industrial arts is not a vocational
study; it was done away with
completely. Woodworking is gone
for good, except in the vocational.
Electronics should be enriched
more than it is now."
Gonzalez stresses his opinion that
"teachers have to have the backing
of the administration. Problems
need to be addressed immediately
The big problems are lack of
supplies and too much paperwork."
About teacher pay, he insisted
that "if you have dome up with a
system for merit pay that
everybody had regarded as justifi-
able, then everyone would be
happy. Teachers who do extra
work such as U.I.L.; that should
count a lot for merit pay We have
lost a lot of our best teachers to
better incentives."
Concerning the issue of taxation,
Gonzalez contended that "the tax
rate should be taken down as far as
possible without hurting the pro-
gram An efficiency study has to De
made in the schools where you
have to have knowledge of what is
needed and what is not. It (the tax
rate) should go down as far as
possible without hurting the educa-
tional system."
Gonzalez agreed with Juan
Cantu's suggestion regarding the
para professionals, but said, "1
agree, but 1 don't want anyone to
be automatic. Anyone who's doing
their job well," should have solid
job security, he added
He expressed the opinion that the
district's recent building progratri
has "just been to meet the
immediate needs."
About the threat of drugs,
Gonzalez said, "Every effort
should be made to keep drugs out
You have to get the community
behind it (the anti -drug effort)."
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Nearly 300,000 lives can be
saved a year, says the National
Cancer Institute (NCI). A report
based on years of research, outlines
a plan to prevent and control cancer
Specifically, the NCI recom-
mends Americans reduce fat in
their diets to no more than 30 per-
cent of daily calories. Daily con-
sumption of fiber from fruits, vege-
tables and grains should be at least
20 grams.
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-juccessful treatments of some
forms of cancer, such as Hodgkin's
disease, skin cancer, and childhood
cancers, reflect improved and effec-
tive diagnostic and treatment capa-
bilities. Effective use of state-of-
the-art therapies can reduce the
rate of cancer deaths hv up to 20
'percent of 1980 levels by the year
2000.
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The National Cancer Institute
continues its efforts to reduce the
number of cancer deaths by support-
ing cancer research, providing in-
formation and technical assistance,
and conducting public and profes-
sional education programs.
Your
Horoscope
by ChH. King Cooper
Aries (March 21 to April 19) You won't find yourself as
motivated to accomplish tasks this week as you should be
Since you have some very specific goals in mind, utilize
some extra discipline with yourself and get going.
Remember to tackle one chore at a time.
Taurus (April 20 to May 20) You have a strong urge to
trip the light fantastic this week, but try to resist, or at
least exercise moderation. Excess partying will only drain
your energies and could result in illness. If you want to
socialize, consider doing some entertaining at home.
Gemini (May 21 to June 20) Don't expect too much
from others this week as they will not be able to live tip to
their commitments Take it in stride, since this phase
passes quickly. Yoii have a malleable nature which will
stand you in good steail right now
Moon Children (June 21 to July 22) You've been
thrown some curves lately and don't know bow to deal
with them. To add to that, you've been worrying far too
much. Try to be less anxious and you will be able to return
to your efficient, self. Spend more time with loved fines
Leo (July 23 to August 22) You are suffering from the
delusion that you will impress others with your hi;;
spending ways Continue to do this and you will find
yourself more deeply in debt than you can handle, Go over
finances realistically and cut expenses.
Virgo (August 23 to September 22) You're wearing thin
on patience because things aren't getting done as quickly
as you'd like Remember that you have a tendency to
move rather slowly, so try to ease up. This is not the time
to insist on getting your own way. You need to bend more
I.lbra (September 23 U) October 22) You've been usiriK
that famous Libra intellect much too much lately
Remember that rationalizations often mask the emotions
behind them Stay in touch with yourself. Use some time
alone to do this and you will start thinking more clearly.
Scorpio (October 23 to November 21) You're planning
some very special, romantic activities, but take care not to
be too extravagant. Although you would love to wallow in
the lap of luxury, now is not the time A family member is
giving you cause for worry, but all will work out.
Sagittarius (November 22 to December 21) You're not
likely to get the support you need right now because
you've been too indecisive about where you stand Listen
to co-workers' advice and you will find the answers t 'se
practicality in planning future career goals.
Capricorn (December 22 to January 19) Your temper
has been flaring lately, but that's no exc use to lash out at
others irrationally. Words you say now won't easily be
forgotten If you must express your anger, remember to
direct it toward the action, and not the person.
Aquarius (January 20 to February 18) True to your
Aquarian nature, you are having trouble committing
yourself to that new venture which could bring you
additional revenue However, take the time you need and
don't he forced into making any hasty decisions
Pisces (February 19 to March 20) Tie up all those loose
ends from last week or you might find yourself getting
entangled in them You will have a propensity toward
lethargy this week, but shake yourself out of it and get
going Others will be motivated by your energy
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Roberts, Kenneth. The Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 26, 1987, newspaper, March 26, 1987; Edinburg, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth195073/m1/4/: accessed July 8, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Rio Grande City Public Library.