Jenni Moores is the latest Newfoundland representative to be elected president of Allied Youth International. Jenni succeeds Sandy Woolfrey of New World Island.

Jenni Moores

Jenni, a Level 3 student at Grand Falls Academy in Grand Falls-Windsor, was elected to the position during the group's annual conference in Halifax on November 12. As international president, she will oversee all the provincial AY groups and encourage growth and expansion in other provinces. She will organize fundraisers, International events and promote AY.

"Allied Youth is a wonderful organization that anyone can get involved in," she says. "I strongly encourage youth from Grades 7 to 1 1to become members or to start a post in their town or school."

Jenni has been a member of Allied Youth for six years, serving as provincial vice president and International representative during 1996-97. She was chosen outstanding junior AYer in Post 1040, and Miss Allied Youth 1995-96, and has attended numerous provincial conferences, leadership camps, provincial rallies and international conferences.

The 17-year-old is also involved in other activities including peer counselling, class representative and school council. Jenni was awarded the Alteen Shield in recognition of scholarship, leadership and citizenship. When not working as a volunteer, Jennie is employed with the YMCA as a swimming instructor and lifeguard.

Allied Youth, a program run for youth by youth, encourages the development of a person in spirit, mind and body. It develops leadership skills and community services. It affords youth the opportunity to travel, meet new people and become more outgoing.

He may not have teed off on the first hole, or made a final putt on the 18th green, but Rodney James Taylor was the big winner at this year's annual Peter Gzowski Invitation Golf Tournament.

Rodney was awarded The Superior Propane Learner's Award during this year's tourney held at Bally Haly Golf Course in St. John's, August 1 1 -12. Rodney is a Level 2 student at the R.E.A.D.Y Centre in St. John's.

"Rodney presents himself as a very mature and responsible individual who puts a great deal of effort into his literacy development," says teacher Bernadette Galgay. "He is very industrious in the classroom and shows tremendous initiative. Despite being officially diagnosed with a learning disability, Rodney has shown remarkable progress."

Rodney attends classes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday thru Friday. He is also employed as a part-time sales associate with Wal Mart.

Since entering Level 1 in May 1995, his overall reading level has improved by approximately two grade levels. According to a Test of Adult Basic Education completed in April 1996, Rodney showed an average increase of 1.76 years from the previous test conducted in November 1994. The most significant increase was in

This year's Superior Propane Literacy Award went to Level 2 student Rodney James Taylor. It was presented by John Dooley of Superior Propane.

Language Mechanics, in which he showed an increase of 3.4 years. He has also excelled in mathematics. Rodney is currently writing a short novel on fictitious adventures set in Mediaeval times.

He hopes to continue his studies and complete the Level 3 program.

The Superior Propane Award includes a cash presentation of $200. Eight hundred dollars is also presented to the learner's sponsoring agency, The Ready Centre. Superior Propane contributed $15,000 to this program nationwide.

The Peter Gzowski Award was also presented during the tourney. The award is presented to the person who spreads the most goodwill throughout the tournament. The award was presented to Ian Burgess of Canada Post Corporation.