Students to be mobilized

JAKARTA (JP): The West Jakarta Office of the Education and Culture Ministry will mobilize 5,200 students and 2,400 teachers to join the Kenduri National gala party at the National Monument (Monas) square, Central Jakarta, on Saturday.

The event, to be attended by President First Lady Mrs. Tien Soeharto and Vice President and his wife Mrs. Try Sutrisno, will be held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Indonesia's independence.

"Student participation in the party is expected to arouse their spirit of patriotism," head of the office, Alung Jaharun, told reporters.

Through patriotism, according to Jaharun, the students are expected to be more responsible and disciplined. (29)