1.   After-school optional programs in marching, color guard, community service and simulated rifle drills are often held.

2.   The optional program may not be used in all departments.

3.   Westerfield said Wharton, where he was chairman of the finance department, seriously considered making foreign study a requirement but decided to create optional programs instead.

4.   Clay said MIT would offer an optional insurance program that covers unlimited mental health treatment outside of MIT, and would hire four new resident life staff members.

5.   Rep. Talmadge Heflin, a Houston Republican, voted against the bill and voiced concern over an amendment creating an optional program for schools n hate crimes.

6.   Rep. Talmadge Heflin, a Houston Republican, voted against the bill and voiced concern over an amendment creating an optional program for schools on hate crimes.

7.   Self-defense instructor James DeMile was flown in from the United States last week to implement the optional program Virgin Blue will offer to its cabin staff.

8.   The Americans performed brilliantly from the start of the optional program climaxing the two-day team event.