Friday, October 31, 2008
School Community Council Meeting on November 5th
Springville Junior High School's Community Council will meet Wednesday, November 6, 2008 at 3:30 in the media center. We will be discussing last year's Trust Lands plan and the new School Community Council Protocol. The public is welcome to attend.
New Knight Mural Promises School Pride
The knight mural painted by art students under direction of Mr. Gillespie.Ethan Trunnell
SJHS Staff Writer
Last year Mr. Darrel Rolfe, the principal at SJHS, asked Mr. Jehtro Gillespie, the art teacher, about replacing the meadow mural with something more SJHS-centered. Mr. Gillespie liked the idea of the students painting it. The next day he asked for volunteers, and over the course of a month six to eight kids replaced the former mural with a picture of our school mascot, the SJHS knight.
Our school goal is to become like knights and to be effective communicators, responsible citizens and successful learners. If we see the representation of these goals every day, big as life, it will help inspire us to become what our teachers and administration are teaching us to grow up to become.
This mural is painted with house paint. Yes you read right, house paint! Mr. Gillespie went to Lowes and bought mismatched clearance paint. It is fairly cheap, very durable, and super long lasting. These characteristics ideally suited the artists’ needs.
A grid system was the solution to the dilemma of making a small picture nearly ten times the size it started out as. First Mr. Gillespie copied a picture of the school mascot (the knight) and applied a grid to the picture. Then the students drew a giant grid over the older mural and carefully worked on each box. Then they drew what was on the small picture onto the wall and moved on to the next box eventually the whole picture was completed.
It took them a month, and the final product was a great new picture of our symbol and mascot. The new mural represents what the teachers and students of Springville Junior are striving to and accomplish.
SJHS Receives Grant from the Esther Foundation
Linda Hales of Nebo Foundation, Darrel Rolfe, Principal of SJHS, and Bud Bate of The Esther Foundation
The Esther Foundation donated $2000 to be used to upgrade technology in the Springville Junior High auditorium. This donation matched with the $2000 donated by the SJHS PTA, which allowed the school to purchase a 16' motorized projection screen and a 3500 lumen projector. The projector will be mounted to project across the large screen, enabling students sitting in the back part of the auditorium to still see detail in any presentation made. "We appreciate the generous contributions and are excited because these donations have the potential to impact 100% of SJHS students," Mr. Darrel Rolfe, SJHS principal, explained.
Service Learning, Service Rocks
Nikki Clausen working hard on a poster for Service Learning.Carolyn Brown
SJHS Staff Writer
Service learning is a class about “creating a positive school and community spirit and environment,” as Kathryn Crandall, the Service Learning teacher, put it. The class does all sorts of service. Some of the service is helping with the Hershey Track meet, cleaning the Diamond Canyon walls of graffiti, decorating the senior citizen center, and setting up the gym for school dances. They even help make money for an orphanage in Africa. As you can see, Service Learning does a variety of good works.
With the school, the class is helping to earn money for new tennis courts. Last year they helped get new balls for the P.E. classes and earned money for a new screen in the auditorium. The class also puts on a Christmas assembly for the whole school. The class helps with Make-A-Wish Foundation and they clean up the trash in parks throughout the community. They also collect clothes, food, and many other items for Humanitarian Aid.
“Some people don’t want to do service on a daily basis, but I think it is good to take a class that teaches you to do just that,” said Nikki Clausen, a Service Learning student. The class is helping out in many different ways, and most of the community doesn’t even know. Good job Service Learning!!!
Long-time teachers: Mr. Hatfield
Mr. Hatfield teaching 7th grade science.Darryl Barnes
SJHS Staff writer
There are some teachers at SJHS who have been around for quite awhile. One of those is Mr. Hatfield. He has been teaching here for a long time, and is one of the favorite teachers SJHS.
Mr. Hatfield has been teaching here for 18 years. Almost every student that has had him as a teacher agrees, he is one of the coolest teachers around the school. Mr. Hatfield has taught every grade at one point or another. He has taught over six different classes! These classes include biology, 7th grade science, 8th grade integrated science, 9th grade earth systems, and computer multi-media.
Mr. Hatfield is great. On a 1-10 scale 2 out of 3 students claim Mr. Hatfield is a 10, the other claimed he was an 8. “Mr. Hatfield is a good teacher. But good doesn’t mean normal. He is crazy, but a fun teacher!” Steven Valencia. Others agree with Steven. “He’s funny. A good teacher, but he tends to be weird sometimes.” Michelle Welch explained.
He also can handle rowdy kids well. Some days he treats them nicely, but then other days he might get mad at them and you could get a call. He doesn’t do anything without good reasoning though, if he get’s mad it’s because they have given out an extra dose of rowdiness.
“It’s hard to understand his sarcasm, in the beginning. But, farther in the year you get used to it, and find it funny.” Devynn Shields expressed. As explained, Mr. Hatfield also loves to lay on the heavy sarcasm. It makes him a unique teacher in the way that he expresses the sarcasm, different than any other teacher. He tries to make it unnoticeable by placing it in the middle of a sentence and doesn’t emphasize it.
Mr. Hatfield loves his students and the other kids here. He thinks that teaching here is totally worth his time. He loves teaching here and enjoys most of his time with his students. Everyone has bad days. Even Mr. Hatfield, but if it’s you having a bad day he has the power (and the jokes) to turn it around.
Students that have had him claim he’s a great old-timer teacher. Mr. Hatfield is the definitely one of the best teachers arond.
An opportunity to excel
Matthew Fitzgerald
SJHS Staff Writer
“It’s an enrichment program that goes beyond a normal class,” stated Mr. Hatfield, vice chairman of the Gifted and Talented Program. Four to six times a year thirty students from each grade at SJHS go on some sort of field trip dedicated to learning something new and out of the ordinary.
To get in to the Gifted and Talented Program, students had to score well on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills in math and reading. Students can also get in from teacher nominations. The goals of the program are to take students that excel and find school maybe a little easy and help them have fun while learning something new. Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Hansen also want to help students becomes leaders to help others along in school. These goals are accomplished through many different activities.
For example, last year the program took a trip last year to Utah’s capital building to take a tour. They also got to meet Gary R. Herbert, the lieutenant governor of Utah! They go on an activity about four to six times a year. The activities usually last all day, so the students have to make up the work, but it’s usually no problem. When asked what his favorite trip was, a member of the gifted and talented at SJHS, Joseph Davies, said, “Probably the capital building in Salt Lake, it was fun, plus the fact that they had a really good cafeteria!”
SJHS Staff Writer
“It’s an enrichment program that goes beyond a normal class,” stated Mr. Hatfield, vice chairman of the Gifted and Talented Program. Four to six times a year thirty students from each grade at SJHS go on some sort of field trip dedicated to learning something new and out of the ordinary.
To get in to the Gifted and Talented Program, students had to score well on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills in math and reading. Students can also get in from teacher nominations. The goals of the program are to take students that excel and find school maybe a little easy and help them have fun while learning something new. Mr. Hatfield and Mr. Hansen also want to help students becomes leaders to help others along in school. These goals are accomplished through many different activities.
For example, last year the program took a trip last year to Utah’s capital building to take a tour. They also got to meet Gary R. Herbert, the lieutenant governor of Utah! They go on an activity about four to six times a year. The activities usually last all day, so the students have to make up the work, but it’s usually no problem. When asked what his favorite trip was, a member of the gifted and talented at SJHS, Joseph Davies, said, “Probably the capital building in Salt Lake, it was fun, plus the fact that they had a really good cafeteria!”
Friday, October 24, 2008
Fire and Safety Drills at SJHS
Jaqueline Fry
SJHS Staff Writer
At Springville Junior High School, fire drills are practiced five times a year. Would you want to be in a fire and not have a way out? Preparation is a key, and practicing these drills really helps a lot of people, including teachers. “Students need practice--if there is ever a real emergency we want students to know exactly what to do when the time arrives. It’s better to prepare and not need it, than to have a real emergency and not be prepared,” Trent Mikesell, SJHS English teacher, said.
When practicing fire drills, SJHS has a routine. As soon as the students hear the alarm ring, the teacher has everyone line up, and they head out of the closest exit to their designated spots, leaving the door shut behind them. “Fire drills are for the student’s safety. They need to know the quickest and safest way to exit the building. Practice is so important for the students just in case a real fire does occur,” explained SJHS health teacher, Katie Abrams.
Reaction isn’t seen as a problem at SJHS, and the practices make perfect. The students always know what to do without a doubt when the alarm rings. “If anything ever happens, students will be able to react quickly,” stated SJHS journalism and English teacher, Tiffanie Miley.
The fire drills are during second period, so the teachers are very grateful that they don’t interrupt their classes. “I like having fire drills during second period so I don’t lose time in my English classes,” Tiffanie Miley says. It is agreed that fire drills are pretty great for the school.
SJHS Staff Writer
At Springville Junior High School, fire drills are practiced five times a year. Would you want to be in a fire and not have a way out? Preparation is a key, and practicing these drills really helps a lot of people, including teachers. “Students need practice--if there is ever a real emergency we want students to know exactly what to do when the time arrives. It’s better to prepare and not need it, than to have a real emergency and not be prepared,” Trent Mikesell, SJHS English teacher, said.
When practicing fire drills, SJHS has a routine. As soon as the students hear the alarm ring, the teacher has everyone line up, and they head out of the closest exit to their designated spots, leaving the door shut behind them. “Fire drills are for the student’s safety. They need to know the quickest and safest way to exit the building. Practice is so important for the students just in case a real fire does occur,” explained SJHS health teacher, Katie Abrams.
Reaction isn’t seen as a problem at SJHS, and the practices make perfect. The students always know what to do without a doubt when the alarm rings. “If anything ever happens, students will be able to react quickly,” stated SJHS journalism and English teacher, Tiffanie Miley.
The fire drills are during second period, so the teachers are very grateful that they don’t interrupt their classes. “I like having fire drills during second period so I don’t lose time in my English classes,” Tiffanie Miley says. It is agreed that fire drills are pretty great for the school.
Band geeks?! Band geniuses!
Mr. Booth conducting the 9th grade band.Abi Santiago
SJHS Staff Writer
Some kids like listening to music, students that are in band enjoy working with their hands and creating the music. At SJHS, Band is a class where you can learn music, then later on perform it for an audiance. “It’s a class where you can focus on music and not on tests,” Jordan Gage said, “You’re using instruments instead of books and pencils.”
Mr. David Booth, the band teacher at SJHS, arranges the seventh grade class into two sections, brass and percussion together, and woodwinds. The beginning band students are in seventh grade. There are eighth and ninth grade bands also. All grades have concerts in December and May to show what they’ve been working on. Mr. Booth likes to pick all different kinds of music for the concerts, such as jazz, rock, and traditional.
The eighth and ninth grades bands go to a band festival in the spring at UVU. The ninth grade also attends the Nebo District band festival, which is also held in the spring. Mr. Booth conducts a Jazz Band made up of ninth grade band members. They perform in the spring. They play jazz music, classic rock, and Latin.
Mr. Booth has always been interested in music. He is inspired by all kinds of music, but he especially enjoys Classic Rock, Jazz, Latin, R&B, and Funk. Someone who inspired him to be a teacher was his high school wrestling coach and math teacher, Mr. Hilderman. “I really admired him. He was an excellent teacher, coach, and person,” Mr. Booth commented.
Students at Springville Junior High love having Mr. Booth teach here, and they all love his hilarious sense of humor! “He helps the students remember things when they forget, and he’s a really good teacher!” Brooke Caswell says. Good job Mr. Booth!
Fiddler on the Roof Jr. - A Big Hit at SJHS
Kristi HatchSJHS Staff Writer
Excited parents, students, and friends lined up at Springville Junior High School on Wednesday, October 8 through Saturday, October 11, highly anticipating the start of the school play, Fiddler on the Roof Junior. Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Gleave, Springville Junior High School and Mapleton Junior High School students put countless hours of hard work and effort into making this a great production.
Students were nervous and excited before putting on the show. “It’s always hard putting on the first show because you don’t know if people will like it,” said Julianna Sheffield, who played the Fiddler. Malary Hatch, who played one of the mothers, said, “I was excited because I love putting on shows…I wasn’t nervous at all.”
Students thought that they did really well. “I think it went good. I tried my best, and I felt like I did a good job,” said Mike Bartholomew, who played one of the Russians. Students also thought that the audience liked it. “I think they really liked it. They gave us a standing ovation on opening night,” said Julianna Sheffield. Malary Hatch remarked, “They were screaming after every song, so I think they liked it a lot.”
Mrs. Walker, one of the directors of Fiddler on the Roof Junior believes that all the hard work of the students paid off, “There is great satisfaction in putting your whole heart and soul into a project. And we all did that!” Elizabeth Elliott, who played a daughter, agrees with her, “The audience enjoyed it, and if I can make people happy it’s worth my time.”
The audience really liked it, also. “I saw all of my friends and they did a good job,” said Holly Sumsion, an eighth grader at SJHS.
Everyone loved being in this production of Fiddler on the Roof, and many students are looking forward to next year’s play. Mrs. Walker said, “I think there will be many students who want to try out for next year’s play after seeing this one!” The students and directors put a lot of effort into this play, and they all are happy that they participated.
SJHS Flies into the Air
Shelby MasonSJHS Staff Writer
At Springville Junior High School there is a tradition where the whole school goes out into the field and spells out a word in the grass. While the students are doing this a faculty member will go into a hot air balloon and takes a picture of all of us.
We have this tradition because “it is a lot of fun, and we hope all of the students realize that it is showing our commitment against drugs. We wanted to do something that would help them remember that we take a stand against drugs,” Mrs. Crandall explained.
We have been doing this tradition for the past ten years and this year the word “Pride” was spelled out. In past years we have done words like, “Unite,” “Live,” “SJHS,” and “Spirit.” We use words that show that Springville Junior High is a great school and takes a stand against drugs.
The hot air balloon that we used this year was owned by the Bank of American Fork and was operated by Erwin Oertle and Brian Kelly. Our vice principal, Mr. Knudsen, and Mrs. Crandall went up in the air balloon with them to take the picture.Mr. Oertle explained that when you go up the winds will carry you depending on altitude. This year they traveled to the east and landed in the high school soccer field, where a few teachers and students helped to put the air balloon away.
Make a Wish Foundation
Whitney Norman
SJHS Staff Writer
Springville Junior and High school have been helping the Make a Wish Foundation this month. Springville Junior High helped out by selling paper stars with the students’ names on them and putting the stars in the hall at lunch. They sold them for a dollar each, and Springville High helped out by having a Family Fun Night on October 13th at SHS.
Students from Springville Junior High at the Family Fun Night. Justina Carter, Hannah Reinheart, and Cynthia Esklund.
The Make a Wish Foundation is all about granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
The Springville High School family night was a big success, and a lot of families attended and had a great time. There were games, food, and the number one favorite, the Haunted Hall. All the money that was raised from the carnival is going to the Make a Wish Foundation.
Kids participate in the "Haunted Hall," sponsored by the SJHS Service Learning class.
“I believe that anything we can do to help a sick child is a wonderful thing. I believe that if we can make one wish come true, then they can have the optimism to fight any illness and believe they can survive it and that another wish might come true,” Mrs. Kathryn Crandall, a teacher at Springville Junior High, shared her personal feelings about the Make a Wish Foundation. Mrs. Crandall is one of those who helped with the Family Fun Night, along with SJHS students Ashli Averett and Cami Sumsion.
Thank you, Springville High and Springville Junior High for making a wish happen!
SJHS Staff Writer
Springville Junior and High school have been helping the Make a Wish Foundation this month. Springville Junior High helped out by selling paper stars with the students’ names on them and putting the stars in the hall at lunch. They sold them for a dollar each, and Springville High helped out by having a Family Fun Night on October 13th at SHS.
Students from Springville Junior High at the Family Fun Night. Justina Carter, Hannah Reinheart, and Cynthia Esklund.The Make a Wish Foundation is all about granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
The Springville High School family night was a big success, and a lot of families attended and had a great time. There were games, food, and the number one favorite, the Haunted Hall. All the money that was raised from the carnival is going to the Make a Wish Foundation.
Kids participate in the "Haunted Hall," sponsored by the SJHS Service Learning class.“I believe that anything we can do to help a sick child is a wonderful thing. I believe that if we can make one wish come true, then they can have the optimism to fight any illness and believe they can survive it and that another wish might come true,” Mrs. Kathryn Crandall, a teacher at Springville Junior High, shared her personal feelings about the Make a Wish Foundation. Mrs. Crandall is one of those who helped with the Family Fun Night, along with SJHS students Ashli Averett and Cami Sumsion.
Thank you, Springville High and Springville Junior High for making a wish happen!
Reach For the Stars
Shayla Tanner
SJHS Staff Writer
Reach for the stars and help make a wish come true. Make-A-wish is a company that chooses a sick child or person, and asks them if they could have one wish what it would be.
This year Make-A-Wish is granting a wish for Joseph, who has Marfan syndrome, and has had several heart surgeries including one just recently. Every year students at SJHS has the chance to bring one dollar and buy a star to help make a child’s wish become a reality.
Joseph is 12 years old and has Marfan syndrome, a condition that affects the connective tissue. The purpose of connective tissue is to hold the body together and provide a framework of growth and development. In Marfan syndrome, the connective tissue is defective and does not work properly. Marfan syndrome can affect many body systems, including the skeleton, eyes, heart and blood vessels, nervous system, skin and lungs.
Joseph’s wish is to go on a shopping spree. One of the things Joseph is looking forward to is getting a wii. He loves playing games; his favorite foods include pizza and brownies, and his favorite color is blue.
SJHS Staff Writer
Reach for the stars and help make a wish come true. Make-A-wish is a company that chooses a sick child or person, and asks them if they could have one wish what it would be.
This year Make-A-Wish is granting a wish for Joseph, who has Marfan syndrome, and has had several heart surgeries including one just recently. Every year students at SJHS has the chance to bring one dollar and buy a star to help make a child’s wish become a reality.
Joseph is 12 years old and has Marfan syndrome, a condition that affects the connective tissue. The purpose of connective tissue is to hold the body together and provide a framework of growth and development. In Marfan syndrome, the connective tissue is defective and does not work properly. Marfan syndrome can affect many body systems, including the skeleton, eyes, heart and blood vessels, nervous system, skin and lungs.
Joseph’s wish is to go on a shopping spree. One of the things Joseph is looking forward to is getting a wii. He loves playing games; his favorite foods include pizza and brownies, and his favorite color is blue.
SJHS Feelings on Current Election
Jacob Simmons
SJHS Journalism Staff
Obama or McCain? With just two weeks to go in the presidential election, students at Springville Junior High were asked who they would like for president.
Students at Springville Junior High were asked questions like, “Who do you want for president?” and “Why do you want them?” In response, 17% said they would like to see Barack Obama in office. 32% of students said that they did not want either of the candidates in office, and a crushing 51% said that they would like to see John McCain in office.
Some of the reasons were as follows: “McCain is the lesser of two evils for me; I believe Obama will do the following. A. Plunge Iraq into chaos B. Be a terrible president,” stated one student on their survey. Another said, “He [John McCain] is very, very patriotic and is someone that you can count on to follow through with their promises.”
The reasons for those that wanted Barack Obama as president were: “Obama’s speeches are very inspiring, and I love to listen to them! And he seems like a man who would try to get the best done for the people, even if it hurt him in the long run.”
Although McCain got the most votes of those who took the survey, the vote for neither of the candidates was high as well; the reason being some of those who voted for McCain or Obama claimed that they really did not want either of the two.
The polls from Real Clear Politics at www.Time.com show that in Utah there are more votes for McCain by 36.4%. Obama had 26.3% and McCain had 62.7% of the total votes. The nationwide average suggests that Obama is in the lead by 7.5%. McCain had 42.4% and Obama had 49.9% of the total national votes.
SJHS Journalism Staff
Obama or McCain? With just two weeks to go in the presidential election, students at Springville Junior High were asked who they would like for president.
Students at Springville Junior High were asked questions like, “Who do you want for president?” and “Why do you want them?” In response, 17% said they would like to see Barack Obama in office. 32% of students said that they did not want either of the candidates in office, and a crushing 51% said that they would like to see John McCain in office.
Some of the reasons were as follows: “McCain is the lesser of two evils for me; I believe Obama will do the following. A. Plunge Iraq into chaos B. Be a terrible president,” stated one student on their survey. Another said, “He [John McCain] is very, very patriotic and is someone that you can count on to follow through with their promises.”
The reasons for those that wanted Barack Obama as president were: “Obama’s speeches are very inspiring, and I love to listen to them! And he seems like a man who would try to get the best done for the people, even if it hurt him in the long run.”
Although McCain got the most votes of those who took the survey, the vote for neither of the candidates was high as well; the reason being some of those who voted for McCain or Obama claimed that they really did not want either of the two.
The polls from Real Clear Politics at www.Time.com show that in Utah there are more votes for McCain by 36.4%. Obama had 26.3% and McCain had 62.7% of the total votes. The nationwide average suggests that Obama is in the lead by 7.5%. McCain had 42.4% and Obama had 49.9% of the total national votes.
Scholastic Halloween Festivities
McKenna Gleave
SJHS Staff Writer
For as long as any of us can remember, SJHS has had a strict no costume policy when it comes to dressing up for Halloween. This year, however, the students were determined to change that.
Knights of the Round Table is weekly meeting with students, one representative from each homeroom class, where they discuss the issues of the school and make and brainstorm plans for the student body. Lately their main focus has been directed to changing the school's policy of no costumes in school on Halloween.
Students wrote persuasive essays to the administration in an attempt to convince them to bend on the old rule. It seems to have been delightfully effective. Not only did it reach out and help activate the students of SJHS and show great school spirit and involvement, but it also achieved its goal. Students will now be permitted to dress up on Halloween and show off all their unique costumes at school.
Principal Darrel Rolfe encourages the idea of inviting a little fun amidst the regular school schedule. He believes that when everyday rolls by same as the one before that you need a little break to switch it up. However, structure must be maintained. There will be several rules along with this great privilege. “No face paint, no masks, no fake blood, and students must follow the dress code for modesty and decency.”
The students of SHJS are all looking forward to sharing their personalities through festive costumes on this upcoming fantastical Halloween holiday!
SJHS Staff Writer
For as long as any of us can remember, SJHS has had a strict no costume policy when it comes to dressing up for Halloween. This year, however, the students were determined to change that.
Knights of the Round Table is weekly meeting with students, one representative from each homeroom class, where they discuss the issues of the school and make and brainstorm plans for the student body. Lately their main focus has been directed to changing the school's policy of no costumes in school on Halloween.
Students wrote persuasive essays to the administration in an attempt to convince them to bend on the old rule. It seems to have been delightfully effective. Not only did it reach out and help activate the students of SJHS and show great school spirit and involvement, but it also achieved its goal. Students will now be permitted to dress up on Halloween and show off all their unique costumes at school.
Principal Darrel Rolfe encourages the idea of inviting a little fun amidst the regular school schedule. He believes that when everyday rolls by same as the one before that you need a little break to switch it up. However, structure must be maintained. There will be several rules along with this great privilege. “No face paint, no masks, no fake blood, and students must follow the dress code for modesty and decency.”
The students of SHJS are all looking forward to sharing their personalities through festive costumes on this upcoming fantastical Halloween holiday!
Springville Junior High Presents the Halloween Dance
Shelby Anderson
SJHS Staff Writer
There will be a Halloween dance on October 30 at Springville Junior High in the boy’s gym; it will start at 7:00 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. The cost of the dance will be $4 without student ID and $3 with student ID. There will be costumes allowed, but students must not wear masks, blood, or any type of gore. There will be spooky decorations, fun costumes, and maybe even a food drive…
There are some consequences for the students that have tardies and sluffs. Mrs. Wimmer, the skill building teacher, said, “If any students have Morning Enrichment time, they need to make it up by the morning before or the morning of the day of the dance, or they will not be able to go.”
SJHS Staff Writer
There will be a Halloween dance on October 30 at Springville Junior High in the boy’s gym; it will start at 7:00 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. The cost of the dance will be $4 without student ID and $3 with student ID. There will be costumes allowed, but students must not wear masks, blood, or any type of gore. There will be spooky decorations, fun costumes, and maybe even a food drive…
There are some consequences for the students that have tardies and sluffs. Mrs. Wimmer, the skill building teacher, said, “If any students have Morning Enrichment time, they need to make it up by the morning before or the morning of the day of the dance, or they will not be able to go.”
Catch Up with the Cooking Class
Mrs. Crandall and some of her students cooking some warm bread.Sarah Fawson
SJHS Staff Writer
The scents from the foods rooms move through the school, and everyone wishes that they could be there when warm bread leaves the oven.
Kathryn Crandall’s food class is for the students who want to learn more about cooking and foods that are healthy and good for the students to eat. Students also learn about which foods aren’t good to eat.
The foods class is a semester class, but some students wish it could be a whole year.
The heavenly recipes that Mrs. Crandall gets are sometimes her own recipes, but she also gets them from recipe books and from the internet.
The foods class is a great experience for students who want to learn more about cooking.
Spectacular Performance of “Fiddler on a Roof” from SJHS
Eric Mageno
SJHS Staff Writer
The world has come up with some interesting plays and stories, and this year Mrs. Walker, of SHJS, chose the story of “Fiddler on the Roof.” I went to see the play not long ago and interviewed some of the actors and some of the audience. The play went from October 3rd to October 11th.
“I really love to be in the play it’s a blast being with all my friends and also being able to create a good source of entertainment,” said Mike Bartholomew.
Kate Baxter, a student at SHJS, watched the play end explained, “I thought that the play was very professional for people as young as they are.” And everyone else that I asked thought that for how young they were they did an extraordinary job, and that it was worth their money.
Sara Mortenson, an actor in the play, explained, "I have been practicing since August 11, but others started later because they thought that it would be fun which it is.” The actors woke early just so that they could make it to play practice, some at five in the morning. The practice has paid off and the actors did a great job, and they did well because of their hard work and perseverance.
SJHS experiences the fun of Fall Break
Brooke Caswell
SJHS Staff Writer
It’s that time of year again! That’s right, this past week has been fall break for Nebo District. Have you ever wondered what teachers do during the fall break or if they just get a day off?
Fall break was held over October 16th and 17th. This means that students didn’t go back to school until October 20th. However, the students in Nebo District have Friday the 24th off as well.
During fall break, there are Utah Education Association meetings up in Salt Lake for the teachers. “The two days of fall break are not paid days for teachers, consequently, they are not required to attend those meetings in Salt Lake,” said Darrel Rolfe, principal of Springville Junior High.
“The most popular activity at Springville Junior High appears to be Disneyland. Everyone is going there,” explains Maddie Patten, student at SJHS. Students also went to movies and some even traveled to St. George, Utah for the break.
Hopefully everyone had a wonderful fall break and had fun on Friday!
SJHS Staff Writer
It’s that time of year again! That’s right, this past week has been fall break for Nebo District. Have you ever wondered what teachers do during the fall break or if they just get a day off?
Fall break was held over October 16th and 17th. This means that students didn’t go back to school until October 20th. However, the students in Nebo District have Friday the 24th off as well.
During fall break, there are Utah Education Association meetings up in Salt Lake for the teachers. “The two days of fall break are not paid days for teachers, consequently, they are not required to attend those meetings in Salt Lake,” said Darrel Rolfe, principal of Springville Junior High.
“The most popular activity at Springville Junior High appears to be Disneyland. Everyone is going there,” explains Maddie Patten, student at SJHS. Students also went to movies and some even traveled to St. George, Utah for the break.
Hopefully everyone had a wonderful fall break and had fun on Friday!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Cooking With Crandall in Foods Class
Cari Grosland cooks up fun in Foods class.Maddie Patten
SJHS Staff Writer
Day after day, delicious aromas waft from Mrs. Kathryn Crandall’s foods room. Students look forward all day to the classes where they can take a 45 minute break from schoolwork to test and taste their cooking skills. Mrs. Crandall uses recipes that have all been tried ahead of time over the past few years by either her or Mrs. Natalie Luke, another foods teacher. Many of the recipes are personal recipes from home that are fun, so Mrs. Crandall and Mrs. Luke bring them to school for the students to use.
The foods class makes foods that include fruits and vegetables, carbohydrates and proteins. In the different units they do, the foods class learns about things like kitchen safety and nutrition. In the nutrition unit the class learns about eating healthy. They are taught which foods prevent which diseases, for instance, calcium prevents osteoporosis and fiber prevents colon cancer. They make fun things like fruit pizza, stir fry, fried rice, and breads. "My favorite thing to make is pancakes,” says Liz White, a foods student. When it gets close to holidays like Christmas, the class enjoys cooking holiday recipes.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Students at Springville Junior Give Mrs. Manwaring an A+
Mrs. Manwaring explains a science project to her science enrichment class.by M. Dayton
SJHS Journalism Staff
Not many teachers get to build both mind and muscle, but Mrs. Kelli Manwaring, of Springville Junior High, is an exception. Every day, all day, she is on the go, whether it is teaching one of her five science classes or instructing her sixth period aerobics class. She is constantly doing something to open students’ minds and to teach them new things, things that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.
As the school day goes by, many students anxiously await Mrs. Manwaring’s class. “She is so fun and brings out the best in others. She makes sure you are having a good time,” Savannah McNitt happily explained.
Mrs. Manwaring has a unique style of teaching that makes learning easy and fun for all students. No matter what has happened to the student in the past or what walk of life they come from, Mrs. Manwaring tries her hardest to connect with them and make their time in her class the best it can be. “She is always doing her best. If you can’t do something she works out an alternative,” Savannah McNitt honestly reported.
All the kids and teachers that know her have a deep appreciation for what she does and her ability to enhance the learning experience. “Science can be difficult, especially in textbook language, but Mrs. Manwaring translates it so we can understand science,” Emma Daybell happily stated.
Mrs. Manwaring is always there to lend a hand and to help out a fellow teacher or student. Whether it is helping students stretch muscles in their arms or their brains, Mrs. Manwaring always gives her best effort. No matter how there final grades turn out, the students at Springville Junior High give Mrs. Manwaring an A+.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Cross Country Meet
Springville Junior High school competed against Mapleton and Spanish Fork Junior High Schools in a Cross Country Meet on Thursday, October 9th. Both the boys and girls teams placed second.
Emma Graves, Leksi Rosenberg, Abi Santiago, Courtney Taylor and Caroline Krieger of the Springville Junior High Cross Country team get ready to start their race.
The start of the girls race.
Jantzen Dalley races to a first place finish at the meet.
Members of the Springville Junior High Cross Country team help clean up after the meet.
Emma Graves, Leksi Rosenberg, Abi Santiago, Courtney Taylor and Caroline Krieger of the Springville Junior High Cross Country team get ready to start their race.
The start of the girls race.
Jantzen Dalley races to a first place finish at the meet.
Members of the Springville Junior High Cross Country team help clean up after the meet.
October Scientist of the Month
Emily Daybell is a great student who loves having fun. Emily has her heart set on graduating from culinary school and becoming a head chef at a five-star restaurant. There is so much science in cooking and baking, her love of cooking explains why she does so well in science.
She loves to play just as hard as she works. Right now she is a playing for her U-14 triple A soccer team and playing the bass for the school's orchestra. Know that she a tough cookie, not only does she dominate in soccer but she is up to the challenge of playing the bass even though it’s a whole 2 heads taller than her. She also loves camping in the high Uintahs with her family. She’s a straight A student that if you didn’t know her you would think she is shy and quiet. Even if you do know her, you most likely think she’s shy and quite. Even though she is a quiet girl she is very happy and does a great job in class, Congratulations.
Friday, October 10, 2008
New Computer Teacher at SJHS
Miss JarvisSJHS Staff Writer
Springville Junior High SChool has a new TLC, computer technology, and computer business teacher. Her name is Josie Jarvis. Miss Jarvis chose SJHS because she had “heard such great things about this school. I have always wanted to teach junior high, and I also knew that the community support at SJHS was very high, which is really helpful to a new teacher.” Miss Jarvis explained that that faculty, staff and students have been wonderful to work with. "Everyone has been so nice and helpful with any questions I have. SJHS has such an inviting and positive atmosphere that I really enjoy,” Miss Jarvis said.
Something interesting about Miss Jarvis is that on the weekends and during the summer she barrel races. You may ask if its teaching is going to affect her barrel racing but she says “I compete mostly on the weekend and in the summer, so having both of those off makes it a lot easier to make it to all of my competitions.” We are so happy to welcome Miss Jarvis to Springville Junior High!
Mrs. Anderson and One Amazing PE Program
Mrs. Andersonby Jaqueline Fry
SJHS Staff Writer
Many of the students at SJHS say that Mrs. Kelly Anderson teaches a wonderful PE program, and helps people become and stay fit. “We all need to exercise to be cardiovascularly fit,” says the girls’ PE teacher, Kelly Anderson.
Sadly for half of the girls at SJHS, last year Kelly Anderson was out for a semester due to severe stenosis of the spine in the lower region of her back. Basically, she had to have an incision about ten inches long and a very complicated surgery in her back. This school year, she is back on her feet and recovered. “I LOVE being back,” Kelly Anderson said.
The girls that go to Mrs. Anderson’s class have opinions too. “She really makes PE really fun,” says Alondra Lopez, a ninth-grader at SJHS. Another student, Brooke Caswell, agrees. “I love her. She is so nice and so fun, and she’ll help you do anything.”
Mrs. Anderson has a husband named Alan. She also has three sons. Matt is on a mission; Tim is going to college at UVU; and John who is an eighth grader at SJHS. She has one daughter, Melanie, who is a sixth grader at Brookside. Mrs. Anderson also has a dog called Dolly, a cat called Mim, and a bird named Tanzie.
Mrs. Anderson’s favorite color is pink, because it is perky and fresh. She loves softball because she loves pitching and hitting. Her favorite food is cheesecake, because it’s deliciously rich. Her favorite movie is Finding Nemo because the dad and son never give up looking for each other. She hates raisins, loves Diet Coke, and loves to read.
Mrs. Anderson has been teaching for twenty six years. Twenty five of those years were taught at SJHS, and the other one was taught at Gunnison, Utah. She has taught PE, Health, and weight lifting, and she has a Masters Degree.
Clearly students at SJHS love her and think she is great. “We do a lot of fun activities to help us stay fit,” says Sarah Fawson, another SJHS student. You could agree that Mrs. Anderson is a wonderful addition to SJHS.
Student Council works to improve SJHS
by Zachary Nemelka
SJHS Staff Writer
We have a new student council this year at Springville Junior High School. Throughout the year the student council tries to improve SJHS for the benefit of the students. They try to improve SJHS by getting new improvements for SJHS and fixing old things like the tennis courts for the school. “We all work together to make our school better. We also come up with ideas for our school. We also try our hardest to be an example and have fun,” Morgan Murdoch,one of the vice presidents, said. So they work to improve the school and have a positive attitude toward the school. “Definitely, we set a happy mood, which we all need these days,” Matthew Fitzgerald, another vice president, commented.
So with the ideas that the student council come up with they won’t actually improve SJHS unless we come up with the means to implement their ideas. “Really, there are so many different people to please, with so many personalities. Yup, you can imagine the results,” says Matthew Fitzgerald, with an exasperated look. If they are trying improve SJHS the student council will have to go through a lot of restrictions. Some of these difficulties include coming up with the same ideas and agreeing on them, and then getting money to improve the school.
If the student council is willing to work this hard to improve the school, they must enjoy helping the school. “Heck yeah!! Very fun, yet a learning experience full of good new friends,” Matthew Fitzgerald said with a big grin. If you enjoy something hopefully you with have a good time doing that thing and do the best you can.
Student council has eight people, and four serve per semester. The four serving this semester are Mytch Smith, Emma Black, Mike Bartholomew, and Taylor Jensen. Mytch Smith is the president and the rest are vice presidents. Josh Buhler, Dallin Droubay, Matt Fitzgerald, and Morgan Murdoch will serve next semester. Josh Buhler is the president, and Dallin, Matt, and Morgan are vice presidents. If the student council improves SJHS we will be able to have a more enjoyable year, and they will have done their job.
SJHS Staff Writer
We have a new student council this year at Springville Junior High School. Throughout the year the student council tries to improve SJHS for the benefit of the students. They try to improve SJHS by getting new improvements for SJHS and fixing old things like the tennis courts for the school. “We all work together to make our school better. We also come up with ideas for our school. We also try our hardest to be an example and have fun,” Morgan Murdoch,one of the vice presidents, said. So they work to improve the school and have a positive attitude toward the school. “Definitely, we set a happy mood, which we all need these days,” Matthew Fitzgerald, another vice president, commented.
So with the ideas that the student council come up with they won’t actually improve SJHS unless we come up with the means to implement their ideas. “Really, there are so many different people to please, with so many personalities. Yup, you can imagine the results,” says Matthew Fitzgerald, with an exasperated look. If they are trying improve SJHS the student council will have to go through a lot of restrictions. Some of these difficulties include coming up with the same ideas and agreeing on them, and then getting money to improve the school.
If the student council is willing to work this hard to improve the school, they must enjoy helping the school. “Heck yeah!! Very fun, yet a learning experience full of good new friends,” Matthew Fitzgerald said with a big grin. If you enjoy something hopefully you with have a good time doing that thing and do the best you can.
Student council has eight people, and four serve per semester. The four serving this semester are Mytch Smith, Emma Black, Mike Bartholomew, and Taylor Jensen. Mytch Smith is the president and the rest are vice presidents. Josh Buhler, Dallin Droubay, Matt Fitzgerald, and Morgan Murdoch will serve next semester. Josh Buhler is the president, and Dallin, Matt, and Morgan are vice presidents. If the student council improves SJHS we will be able to have a more enjoyable year, and they will have done their job.
Intramurals
by Darryl Barnes
SJHS staff writer
Every week students get together with the PE teachers after school to participate in intramurals. Intramurals are fun after school activities in which students can express themselves through physical activity. This program has physical benefits, but it can also help the students make friends.
There are a couple reasons that we have these activities. The first reason is that the PE teachers need a make-up program for those who have injuries, illnesses, absences, etc.
Another reason that the PE department hosts intramurals is that some students and teachers may be worried about their physical fitness or health. So they go to these intramurals and participate in the activities available. “It’s good for me. I go in there and leave feeling better having worked hard,” Mr. Hansen, a history teacher, explained. For the most part, intramurals are on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The teachers have meetings after school on Wednesdays, so there are no intramurals after school that day.
Teachers are in the gyms for the different events held each day. The different activities held are: Weight lifting, sports (whatever they are doing in PE, for the most part), and martial arts.
Weightlifting is usually taught by Mr. Hansen. Martial arts are usually taught by Mr. Hatfield, a science teacher. Mr. Parker, a PE teacher, and other teachers switch off on teaching the different sports. Sometimes they have all of the activities, sometimes they don’t. It depends on the day.
Intramurals are a great way to get active and spend your after-school time. It’s all in the consistency though; better attendance means better results and a fantastic way to get active. Recommend it to your kids; it’s a way to get them moving. If you’re a kid, come on and join in!
SJHS staff writer
Every week students get together with the PE teachers after school to participate in intramurals. Intramurals are fun after school activities in which students can express themselves through physical activity. This program has physical benefits, but it can also help the students make friends.
There are a couple reasons that we have these activities. The first reason is that the PE teachers need a make-up program for those who have injuries, illnesses, absences, etc.
Another reason that the PE department hosts intramurals is that some students and teachers may be worried about their physical fitness or health. So they go to these intramurals and participate in the activities available. “It’s good for me. I go in there and leave feeling better having worked hard,” Mr. Hansen, a history teacher, explained. For the most part, intramurals are on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The teachers have meetings after school on Wednesdays, so there are no intramurals after school that day.
Teachers are in the gyms for the different events held each day. The different activities held are: Weight lifting, sports (whatever they are doing in PE, for the most part), and martial arts.
Weightlifting is usually taught by Mr. Hansen. Martial arts are usually taught by Mr. Hatfield, a science teacher. Mr. Parker, a PE teacher, and other teachers switch off on teaching the different sports. Sometimes they have all of the activities, sometimes they don’t. It depends on the day.
Intramurals are a great way to get active and spend your after-school time. It’s all in the consistency though; better attendance means better results and a fantastic way to get active. Recommend it to your kids; it’s a way to get them moving. If you’re a kid, come on and join in!
Undefeated Freshman Football Heroes
by McKenna Gleave
SJHS Staff Writer
Springville’s freshman football team is plowing through the season undefeated. With one touchdown after another, and QB sacks after interceptions, it seems our team cannot be beaten.
In The Dark Knight, it is said by Harvey Dent, “You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” Well, what happens when two opposing hometown heroes collide? Recently, SHS’s youngest super power, our beloved freshman team, faced Saratoga’s undefeated pride. Only one could prevail, and as it turned out, the Springville Red Devils would be victor. Referring to the quote from “The Dark Knight,” we could compare death to defeat, and the villainous opposing force…the other team. Springville may just defy the prophecy by living long enough to rise as the heralded heroes of an undefeated season.
How do they do it? It seems nearly impossible to be that great, but it is with great sacrifice and determination they succeed they way they do. Grueling hours upon hours of relentless drilling and practice have taught them discipline and appreciation. In an interview with two of our young heroes, Steven Bate and Mitchell Paystrup talked about the importance of dedication to the game and their team. They, as well as many of the players, understand the value of teamwork and team worth.
From the beginning every hero has had something to prove. Our freshman football heroes are out to prove Harvey Dent wrong. They will rise above their foes, defeat the villain, and shine as a beacon until the end.
SJHS Staff Writer
Springville’s freshman football team is plowing through the season undefeated. With one touchdown after another, and QB sacks after interceptions, it seems our team cannot be beaten.
In The Dark Knight, it is said by Harvey Dent, “You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” Well, what happens when two opposing hometown heroes collide? Recently, SHS’s youngest super power, our beloved freshman team, faced Saratoga’s undefeated pride. Only one could prevail, and as it turned out, the Springville Red Devils would be victor. Referring to the quote from “The Dark Knight,” we could compare death to defeat, and the villainous opposing force…the other team. Springville may just defy the prophecy by living long enough to rise as the heralded heroes of an undefeated season.
How do they do it? It seems nearly impossible to be that great, but it is with great sacrifice and determination they succeed they way they do. Grueling hours upon hours of relentless drilling and practice have taught them discipline and appreciation. In an interview with two of our young heroes, Steven Bate and Mitchell Paystrup talked about the importance of dedication to the game and their team. They, as well as many of the players, understand the value of teamwork and team worth.
From the beginning every hero has had something to prove. Our freshman football heroes are out to prove Harvey Dent wrong. They will rise above their foes, defeat the villain, and shine as a beacon until the end.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Get the scoop on Springville Junior High's fall journalism staff
The Fall Journalism StaffFront row, left to right: Jaqueline Fry, Sarah Fawson, Brooke Caswell, Abi Santiago, Ethan Trunnell, Zach Nemelka, Alondra Lopez.
Middle row, left to right: Maddie Patten, Shayla Tanner, Shelby Mason, Whitney Norman, D.J. Barnes, Matt Fitzgerald, Carolyn Brown.
Back row, left to right: Tori Jones, Mitchell Rose, Jacob Simmons, McKenna Gleave, Maddi Dayton, Eric Mageno, Sammy Curtis, Kristi Hatch, Shelby Anderson.
Middle row, left to right: Maddie Patten, Shayla Tanner, Shelby Mason, Whitney Norman, D.J. Barnes, Matt Fitzgerald, Carolyn Brown.
Back row, left to right: Tori Jones, Mitchell Rose, Jacob Simmons, McKenna Gleave, Maddi Dayton, Eric Mageno, Sammy Curtis, Kristi Hatch, Shelby Anderson.
by Maddi Dayton
SJHS Staff Writer
As the tardy bell rings for fifth period to start, 23 bright young minds hurry into room 58, pull out their black binders, and drop into their desks with their minds wide open and ready to learn. Their job is simple; to be the eyes of the public, to let them see into the junior high, to let them know the truth. Not the watered down version or the bias version, but the whole truth and nothing but it. This is the Springville Junior High journalism staff.
“I like how once class starts you can work at your own pace, as long as you finish the article on time,” Maddie Patten, an eighth grade journalism student, honestly reports. At the start of class, students receive tips from their teacher, Ms. Tiffanie Miley, on how to improve their writing and then report on where they are in the writing process. After that they are free to get to work. During this time students do everything from drafting to interviewing while they try their hardest to get their articles newspaper-ready.
One thrill that journalism class brings is the opportunity to publish in the local paper, The Springville Herald. Christi Babbitt, a local paper reporter explains, “A partnership between the students and the paper benefits both; The students get valuable life experience and clips and the newspaper obtains the news it wants to share with its readers.” The kids love this opportunity. Jacob Simmons, a journalism student, says, “I like how we are challenged to do better work because only some get published.”
Journalism is a great class that prepares students for future jobs and scholarships. Being published in the newspaper is an excellent thing for students. Not only do they get published, but articles that they have written are great for scholarship applications and their portfolio. Journalism is a class that is both educational and fun, and any future eighth or ninth grader who loves to write should definitely consider taking it. There is so much to learn about writing, and the journalism students are learning it one article at a time.
Abi Santiago edits a news article during the journalism class.
Students writing articles during journalism.Left to right: McKenna Gleave, Zach Nemelka, Matt Fitzgerald and Mitchell Rose.
Jacob Simmons edits his article during journalism.
SJHS Gets a New Math Teacher
Mr. Anderson teaching his studentsby Jacob Simmons
SJHS Staff Writer
Springville Junior High School has brought in a new veteran Math teacher. Jim Anderson, who has taught for 19 years at Spanish Fork Junior High School, has just jumped aboard the teaching team at Springville Junior High.
Mr. Anderson has a very unique style of teaching and grading. For example, when grading papers, Mr. Anderson lets his students redo a problem as many times as they like, until they get 100% on that assignment. “I want everyone to learn, so I allow them to learn from their mistakes. So if they miss one, they have the choice to correct it,” he explained. Most students seem to like this idea, then again who wouldn’t when you can get an A? “I think the best way to learn is from our mistakes, his class allows us to indulge in that,” stated Ethan Trunnell, an eighth grader at SJHS.
An assignment that Mr. Anderson has going year round is a multiplication quiz. On this assignment there are 144 multiplication questions. He recorded a tape, which gave the student two seconds between each question to answer. Students take the test once every week, with a few exceptions. Once students get 100% on the test, they do not have to take the test again. He thinks multiplication is the main thing that you use in math, so he wants to help his students learn it and be able to answer questions quickly and accurately.
After teaching for 19 years, it is no question that he must enjoy what he does. Growing up Mr. Anderson enjoyed math. But this was not the only reason he became a math teacher. “One of the main reasons, honestly I became a math teacher because I knew I could get a job. At the time schools were looking for math teachers,” Mr. Anderson said.
Cory Morgan left to go to Spanish Fork Junior High because he had sons moving up to that school; Mr. Anderson had kids moving up at Springville Junior as well, so they wanted to go to the school that their kids were at, so they just switched places.
So the exchange couldn’t have been better. A math teacher for a math teacher, while keeping both teachers happy. Both schools got a good deal. And students from both schools got a good one to.
Knightly Knights Follow Code of Conduct
by Kristi Hatch
SJHS Staff Writer
“At Springville Junior High we are effective communicators, responsible citizens, and successful learners.” That code of conduct, or the “Knights’ Code,” is repeated after the pledge of allegiance each Monday at Springville Junior High School. This code of conduct explains about the goals at SJHS.
The Knights’ Code is very important to a lot of people at SJHS. Kara Dunn, an eighth grader, said it “helps me be better.” Jim Anderson, a pre-algebra and algebra teacher, said that “it is a great outline of how we should approach schooling.”
Teachers and students talked about what it means to be an effective communicator, a responsible citizen, and a successful learner. Effective communicators listen and “effectively communicate their feelings, thoughts, and emotions,” said David Knudsen, a vice principal at SJHS. Responsible citizens “do the right things for the right reasons,” Jim Anderson said. “To be a successful learner, you need to be prepared, and be on time,” said Samantha Child, a seventh grader at SJHS.
The Knights’ Code greatly affects the students. “If everybody follows [the Knights’ Code], the school’s not as chaotic,” explained Samantha Child. It affects the teachers as well. “Each time I hear it, I am reminded that education is not just learning math… It is learning to become a productive member of society,” said Jim Anderson.
Not only is it a motto to help build good members of society, it’s also in Utah State Law 53A-13-109. David Hansen, a history teacher at SJHS, explained that we have the responsibility to “develop our character” so we can keep our freedom. He pointed out that the Knights’ Code of SJHS is actually in the law. Utah State Law 53A-13-109 states “public schools fulfill a vital purpose in the preparation of succeeding generations of informed and responsible citizens who are deeply attached to essential democratic values and institutions, and the happiness and security of American society relies upon the public virtue of its citizens which requires a united commitment to a moral social order where self-interests are willingly subordinated to the greater common good.”
Everyone has their opinion on the Knights’ Code. “I think it’s very important for us to have the Knights’ Code,” said Kara Dunn. Samantha Child said she really likes our Knights’ Code. Administration hopes that through the Knights’ Code, the students will build helpful characteristics and goals. The Knights’ Code of Springville Junior High School is there to build the future citizens of America.
SJHS Staff Writer
“At Springville Junior High we are effective communicators, responsible citizens, and successful learners.” That code of conduct, or the “Knights’ Code,” is repeated after the pledge of allegiance each Monday at Springville Junior High School. This code of conduct explains about the goals at SJHS.
The Knights’ Code is very important to a lot of people at SJHS. Kara Dunn, an eighth grader, said it “helps me be better.” Jim Anderson, a pre-algebra and algebra teacher, said that “it is a great outline of how we should approach schooling.”
Teachers and students talked about what it means to be an effective communicator, a responsible citizen, and a successful learner. Effective communicators listen and “effectively communicate their feelings, thoughts, and emotions,” said David Knudsen, a vice principal at SJHS. Responsible citizens “do the right things for the right reasons,” Jim Anderson said. “To be a successful learner, you need to be prepared, and be on time,” said Samantha Child, a seventh grader at SJHS.
The Knights’ Code greatly affects the students. “If everybody follows [the Knights’ Code], the school’s not as chaotic,” explained Samantha Child. It affects the teachers as well. “Each time I hear it, I am reminded that education is not just learning math… It is learning to become a productive member of society,” said Jim Anderson.
Not only is it a motto to help build good members of society, it’s also in Utah State Law 53A-13-109. David Hansen, a history teacher at SJHS, explained that we have the responsibility to “develop our character” so we can keep our freedom. He pointed out that the Knights’ Code of SJHS is actually in the law. Utah State Law 53A-13-109 states “public schools fulfill a vital purpose in the preparation of succeeding generations of informed and responsible citizens who are deeply attached to essential democratic values and institutions, and the happiness and security of American society relies upon the public virtue of its citizens which requires a united commitment to a moral social order where self-interests are willingly subordinated to the greater common good.”
Everyone has their opinion on the Knights’ Code. “I think it’s very important for us to have the Knights’ Code,” said Kara Dunn. Samantha Child said she really likes our Knights’ Code. Administration hopes that through the Knights’ Code, the students will build helpful characteristics and goals. The Knights’ Code of Springville Junior High School is there to build the future citizens of America.
Super Rewards For Super Students
by Sarah Fawson
SJHS Staff Writer
The 95% attendance program is an activity that rewards the students that have 95% attendance and get good grades, which means no F’s and also no N’s. Students get to go to the Spanish 8 Theater and choose from three to five movies. The students have to pay three dollars to go to the movie, and if students want to get snack you have to bring your own money from home.
The first 95% attendance will be on the 14th of November the students get to miss almost a whole day of school, but they have to make up the work that they miss in their classes.
The reason the students have to have A’s B’s C’s students also have to have no N’s and also no F’s is because it spells fun, so no F’s, no U’s, and no N’s. This encourages the students to get better grades and to try their hardest on test or assignments and to pay attention in class.
Mrs. Crandall organizes all of the attendance activities that we do all year. She teaches service learning and also does the fundraiser which is cookie dough and all the decorations for the dances we do at our school. She helps with some of the assemblies each year.
The 95% attendance is a program that rewards those who try to do their best at school. It is a lot of fun, so students should stay looking forward to go and do your best to get all A’s.
SJHS Staff Writer
The 95% attendance program is an activity that rewards the students that have 95% attendance and get good grades, which means no F’s and also no N’s. Students get to go to the Spanish 8 Theater and choose from three to five movies. The students have to pay three dollars to go to the movie, and if students want to get snack you have to bring your own money from home.
The first 95% attendance will be on the 14th of November the students get to miss almost a whole day of school, but they have to make up the work that they miss in their classes.
The reason the students have to have A’s B’s C’s students also have to have no N’s and also no F’s is because it spells fun, so no F’s, no U’s, and no N’s. This encourages the students to get better grades and to try their hardest on test or assignments and to pay attention in class.
Mrs. Crandall organizes all of the attendance activities that we do all year. She teaches service learning and also does the fundraiser which is cookie dough and all the decorations for the dances we do at our school. She helps with some of the assemblies each year.
The 95% attendance is a program that rewards those who try to do their best at school. It is a lot of fun, so students should stay looking forward to go and do your best to get all A’s.
Springville Junior Kicks Off a Great New School Year with Intramurals
by Maddie Patten
SJHS Staff Writer
As the last bell rings announcing the end of school, students from all grades jump from their seats, grab their stuff, and book it to intramurals. After-school intramurals is a program offered to all students in the school and can also be used to make up absences from P.E. Intramurals give students a chance to come have fun and get healthy.
Intramurals are held after school on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2:45 to 3:45. Mr. Hansen is currently running weight lifting intramurals. This will continue throughout the year. Mr. Hatfield will be coaching martial arts intramurals soon. Coach Parker is usually in charge of badminton. He also sponsors the intramural tournaments held in Payson, Spanish Fork, or Mapleton.
“Intramurals are really fun, and they’re also a good way to get into sports and stay active,” eighth grader Abi Santiago says. “They are a blast,” Coach Parker agrees, “You can come to play with friends, compete, and have a great time staying active.” So if you’re looking for a way to stay fit and have fun, go to after-school intramurals!
SJHS Staff Writer
As the last bell rings announcing the end of school, students from all grades jump from their seats, grab their stuff, and book it to intramurals. After-school intramurals is a program offered to all students in the school and can also be used to make up absences from P.E. Intramurals give students a chance to come have fun and get healthy.
Intramurals are held after school on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2:45 to 3:45. Mr. Hansen is currently running weight lifting intramurals. This will continue throughout the year. Mr. Hatfield will be coaching martial arts intramurals soon. Coach Parker is usually in charge of badminton. He also sponsors the intramural tournaments held in Payson, Spanish Fork, or Mapleton.
“Intramurals are really fun, and they’re also a good way to get into sports and stay active,” eighth grader Abi Santiago says. “They are a blast,” Coach Parker agrees, “You can come to play with friends, compete, and have a great time staying active.” So if you’re looking for a way to stay fit and have fun, go to after-school intramurals!
Community Donations Help Build a Better Junior High
by Brooke Caswell
SJHS Staff writer
This year Springville Junior High went for something big. SJHS decided to have a fundraiser to help fix the tennis courts across the street from the junior high. These last few weeks students have worked hard to give our school extra funds for improvements.
For the school’s fundraiser this year the students sold cookie dough and magazines. There was a large assortment of cookie dough to choose from, along with magazines.
The cookie dough should arrive the 23rd of October. Students will pick up the cookie dough eighth period and bring them home after school. The students will deliver your cookie dough as soon as possible.
This year Springville Junior High earned $8, 000 from the fundraiser. The money will go towards getting a new tennis court. The tennis courts the tennis teams use have cracks everywhere and there are weeds growing everywhere, so it is time to upgrade them.
The new tennis courts may not be installed until the spring of 2009. “We have to get three bids, but because we are still getting bids, the new court will cannot be installed until the spring” explained Kathryn Crandall, who teaches Service Learning and is in charge of the fundraiser.
Thanks to all the parents who supported their students and to all the neighbors who helped the school earn money. Your cookie dough and magazines will arrive shortly.
SJHS Staff writer
This year Springville Junior High went for something big. SJHS decided to have a fundraiser to help fix the tennis courts across the street from the junior high. These last few weeks students have worked hard to give our school extra funds for improvements.
For the school’s fundraiser this year the students sold cookie dough and magazines. There was a large assortment of cookie dough to choose from, along with magazines.
The cookie dough should arrive the 23rd of October. Students will pick up the cookie dough eighth period and bring them home after school. The students will deliver your cookie dough as soon as possible.
This year Springville Junior High earned $8, 000 from the fundraiser. The money will go towards getting a new tennis court. The tennis courts the tennis teams use have cracks everywhere and there are weeds growing everywhere, so it is time to upgrade them.
The new tennis courts may not be installed until the spring of 2009. “We have to get three bids, but because we are still getting bids, the new court will cannot be installed until the spring” explained Kathryn Crandall, who teaches Service Learning and is in charge of the fundraiser.
Thanks to all the parents who supported their students and to all the neighbors who helped the school earn money. Your cookie dough and magazines will arrive shortly.
SJHS Student Spotlight: Brandalyn Craft
Brandalyn Craftby Whitney Norman
SJHS Staff Writer
Springville Junior High has a new student this year, and her name is Brandalyn Craft. She moved from Corvallis, Montana to Springville; she moved here to be with her family.
“Springville is a great place, and it has really nice people,” Brandalyn explained as to why she liked Springville so much. She really likes going to SJHS with her friends. “I like SJHS, because there are a lot of nice kids. I have a lot of good friends,” she added.
She also likes going to SJHS because of all of the friends that she has. She said that her best friends would have to be Whitney Norman, Aleksandra Newman, Phoenix Mackley, BreAnna and Brittany. One of her friends, Aleksandra Newman, had some very nice things to say about Brandalyn.
“She’s sweet, friendly, sensitive and she’s just awesome!” Aleksandra enthused. She says that Brandalyn is a great friend because she would listen if you were having a bad day. Aleks also said that she’s just fun to be around. “She’s really nice, and she’ll let you hug her!”
Welcome to Springville Utah, Brandalyn Craft; we hope that you will enjoy it here!
Inspiring athlete: starring Joe Carter
by Abi Santiago
SJHS Staff Writer
American Heritage Dictionary defines “athlete” as, “A person possessing the natural or acquired traits, such as strength, agility, and endurance, that are necessary for physical exercise or sports, especially those performed in competitive contexts.” Joe Carter, a student in Springville Junior High, is just that.
He has been inspired by his father, Justin Carter. “My father is my inspiration because he’s always working with me in sports, and he hangs out with me,” Joe says. His father always played sports with him when he was young. Joe has been playing basketball with his dad since he was three.
His goals are to be in the NBA or the NFL. “If I can’t do that, I would probably do construction or be a coach for basketball or football,” Joe said. His parents push him a lot to do sports so that he can do really well. They push him a lot, but they don’t force him so he won’t feel obligated. He describes himself strong, tall, and athletic. He enjoys lifting weights, and he’s 5’’ 11’.
He’s always working so hard on sports; it’s hard for him to focus on his school work. But in fifth grade he got one of the highest grades in his class on the state test on math and reading.
He lived in Springville for one and a half years. He’s lived in eight places since he was born and his favorite is Holden, Missouri because he has a lot of relatives and friends there.
“He’s cool and has some interesting stories to tell,” Darryl Barnes said. “He’s awesome and really smart,” Dan Nava exclaimed. “He’s a beast with sports and stuff! He’s funny and a good friend,” Ben Ogles informed us. Joe is a good friend, very nice, and a cool guy. Everyone should get to know him.
SJHS Staff Writer
American Heritage Dictionary defines “athlete” as, “A person possessing the natural or acquired traits, such as strength, agility, and endurance, that are necessary for physical exercise or sports, especially those performed in competitive contexts.” Joe Carter, a student in Springville Junior High, is just that.
He has been inspired by his father, Justin Carter. “My father is my inspiration because he’s always working with me in sports, and he hangs out with me,” Joe says. His father always played sports with him when he was young. Joe has been playing basketball with his dad since he was three.
His goals are to be in the NBA or the NFL. “If I can’t do that, I would probably do construction or be a coach for basketball or football,” Joe said. His parents push him a lot to do sports so that he can do really well. They push him a lot, but they don’t force him so he won’t feel obligated. He describes himself strong, tall, and athletic. He enjoys lifting weights, and he’s 5’’ 11’.
He’s always working so hard on sports; it’s hard for him to focus on his school work. But in fifth grade he got one of the highest grades in his class on the state test on math and reading.
He lived in Springville for one and a half years. He’s lived in eight places since he was born and his favorite is Holden, Missouri because he has a lot of relatives and friends there.
“He’s cool and has some interesting stories to tell,” Darryl Barnes said. “He’s awesome and really smart,” Dan Nava exclaimed. “He’s a beast with sports and stuff! He’s funny and a good friend,” Ben Ogles informed us. Joe is a good friend, very nice, and a cool guy. Everyone should get to know him.
95% attedance activity-reward for going to school
by Matthew Fitzgerald
SJHS Staff Writer
After all the blood, sweat and tears students at SJHS puts forth towards school work, who wouldn’t want a reward? If you have 95% attendance for a term, the school will reward you with the option of getting out of school and watching a movie at the Spanish 8 Theater!
Of course, to earn this fabulous reward you have to fulfill a few requirements, but at least they’re pretty simple. For one, you have to have 95% attendance, which means you can only miss two days in the whole term. You also can’t have any F’s, nor unsatisfactory or needs improvement citizenship grades.
As a result of having this activity, teachers have noticed an improvement in attendance. Kathryn Crandall organized the activity and she said, “Yes, it definitely improves their attendance! They’re more motivated.” Students definitely like the 95% activity. Eric Mageno, a ninth grader said, “Who wouldn’t want to get out of school to have fun for a while?” Gavin Hurlburt said it was definitely a motivation.
Students are supervised while they’re out taking advantage of their prize. Mrs. Crandall explained they have one or more teacher per bus, supervising. The teachers make sure everybody gets on and off the bus so they don’t leave anybody, which is accomplished by checking of their names as they walk in. Mrs. Crandall proudly said that nobody has gotten in too much trouble before.
SJHS Staff Writer
After all the blood, sweat and tears students at SJHS puts forth towards school work, who wouldn’t want a reward? If you have 95% attendance for a term, the school will reward you with the option of getting out of school and watching a movie at the Spanish 8 Theater!
Of course, to earn this fabulous reward you have to fulfill a few requirements, but at least they’re pretty simple. For one, you have to have 95% attendance, which means you can only miss two days in the whole term. You also can’t have any F’s, nor unsatisfactory or needs improvement citizenship grades.
As a result of having this activity, teachers have noticed an improvement in attendance. Kathryn Crandall organized the activity and she said, “Yes, it definitely improves their attendance! They’re more motivated.” Students definitely like the 95% activity. Eric Mageno, a ninth grader said, “Who wouldn’t want to get out of school to have fun for a while?” Gavin Hurlburt said it was definitely a motivation.
Students are supervised while they’re out taking advantage of their prize. Mrs. Crandall explained they have one or more teacher per bus, supervising. The teachers make sure everybody gets on and off the bus so they don’t leave anybody, which is accomplished by checking of their names as they walk in. Mrs. Crandall proudly said that nobody has gotten in too much trouble before.
Friday, October 3, 2008
New School year brings new faces to SJHS
Maddie Allan, Tyana Anderson and Cody Woolsey do group work in Ms. Miley’s seventh grade English class. by Ethan Trunnell
SJHS Staff Writer
The seventh graders are the school’s new generation of SJHS Knights. They are not to go unnoticed in the halls after school. What is the personality of this mass of 307 students?
I interviewed seventh graders from three of the schools contributing to the population about their favorite parts of the day, as well as what their favorite classes are, and what they like about elementary more than junior high.
Science, technology, cooking, sewing, and English are all big on Cooper Fullmer’s agenda. Though he will be unable to accomplish all of this in his seventh grade year, he is looking forward to his eighth and ninth grade year with much enthusiasm.
What do these new kids think of their classes? “I like being able to learn things I hadn’t been able to before,” says Julian Sad, a seventh grader from Cherry Creek Elementary.
Many seventh graders miss elementary but are happy with the new changes. “I wish we still had recess,” says Hunter Hamberlin, a former Brookside Tiger.
Many kids like the transition more than others such as Cooper Fullmer who calls it “just better.”
Where did they all come from is a question commonly asked by the older students at SJHS. These kids came from four different schools and the last tally not including those students, who have moved, is as follows: Art City provides the bulk with 102 students. Brookside provides 85. Westside totals at 84. Cherry Creek adds 42, for a grand total of 307. This does not include those students who have moved since the beginning of the school year
These seventh graders are a big part of our school, and we would like to thank them for helping with the great atmosphere at SJHS.
Lifestyles of 9th Graders
Ninth graders, left to right: Shayne Bailey, Angela Allred and Monica Gollaz.by Shayla Tanner
SJHS News Staff
Ninth grade students at Springville Junior all have very different lifestyles. Journalism took the chance to find out a little bit about some different people, with very different lifestyles. Angela Allred, Shayne Bailey and Monica Gollaz told the journalism class about their personalities.
They described their personalities as fun, awesome, bubbly, caring, helpful, talkative, outgoing, happy, energetic, and funny. Everybody has different personalities that make them individuals.
Music can tell a lot about a person. Their personality and attitude can be affected by the types of music they listen to .Their favorite kind of music types are they are hip hop, R&B, rock, pop, alternative, and all but, hard rock and opera.
Their after school hobbies include hanging out with friends, dance, gymnastics, and ice skating. Everybody has different hobbies; their hobbies help explain their personalities by seeing how they act around people and how their athletic skills are.
Every student has a favorite class in school. Most students said that body conditioning, photography, English, science and history are their favorite subjects in school.
8th Graders at the Junior High
A few of the 8th graders at Springville Junior High: Abi Santiago, Mitchell Rose, Ashley Crookston, and Jaqueline Fryby Shelby Mason
SJHS Staff Writer
Eighth graders at Springville Junior High are all very different. And we would like people to know about them. So we interviewed a few of the eighth graders to see all of their different lifestyles and things.
Eighth graders have various hobbies. For instance, Taylor Martin says that she likes to dance and sing. And Serenity Lucio said that she likes pretty much all kinds of sports but mostly soccer, softball, volleyball, and running. She also likes to read.
I also asked what students do after school. They all pretty much gave us the same answer which is hang out with friends, do chores and eat.
When it comes to some of the eighth graders favorite subjects, Alejandra Munoz says that she likes math just because that she likes equations. Serenity Lucio says, “I like to peer tutor because it is fun, and I like to go and help all of the students.”
Another thing about eighth graders is their most prized possession. Mitchell Rose says that his most prized possession is his guitar, which he calls Ralph and his bass, which he calls Betsy. Alejandra Munoz says her most prized possession is, of course, her cell phone because, “I always have to be connected to my friends,” she explained.
Something else about eight graders is the thing is some of the most fun things that students have done. Mitchell Rose says that the funnest thing he has ever done is scaring the 7th graders in the hall. And Serenity Lucio thought the most fun thing she has done is to go to Lagoon.
8th Grade Lives
by Mitchell Rose
SJHS Staff Writer
Eighth grade students at Springville Junior High have a unique and interesting style of their own. Read on and learn all about different hobbies and interests in the halls of Springville Junior High.
Darryl Barnes spends a lot of his free time reading and writing. He also likes hanging out with friends and playing guitar. He really likes the teachers at Springville Junior High and his favorite teacher is Mr. Shawn Hatfield. He also likes to think of himself as really tall. He is five feet eight inches. His nickname is DJ.
Jacob Simmons enjoys playing sports, mostly basketball and soccer. He also likes to play the guitar, piano, and drums. He has many prized possessions which include many objects signed by professional athletes. He also likes to hang out with friends.
Ethan Trunell loves to read, and his most prized possessions are his books that he keeps under his bed. He is also a good athlete and likes to play soccer, basketball, and tennis. He also says that so far he liked being in seventh grade better than eighth grade, but that there is still a lot of eighth grade left in the year.
Tyler Ercanbrack loves sports and is very good at it. He is on the track and field team at Springville Junior High and runs cross country. Tyler also loves soccer and plays on a AA soccer team. He also loves to be with family and friends.
The students at Springville Junior High School are all interesting and fun to be around, but are also very different from each other.
SJHS Staff Writer
Eighth grade students at Springville Junior High have a unique and interesting style of their own. Read on and learn all about different hobbies and interests in the halls of Springville Junior High.
Darryl Barnes spends a lot of his free time reading and writing. He also likes hanging out with friends and playing guitar. He really likes the teachers at Springville Junior High and his favorite teacher is Mr. Shawn Hatfield. He also likes to think of himself as really tall. He is five feet eight inches. His nickname is DJ.
Jacob Simmons enjoys playing sports, mostly basketball and soccer. He also likes to play the guitar, piano, and drums. He has many prized possessions which include many objects signed by professional athletes. He also likes to hang out with friends.
Ethan Trunell loves to read, and his most prized possessions are his books that he keeps under his bed. He is also a good athlete and likes to play soccer, basketball, and tennis. He also says that so far he liked being in seventh grade better than eighth grade, but that there is still a lot of eighth grade left in the year.
Tyler Ercanbrack loves sports and is very good at it. He is on the track and field team at Springville Junior High and runs cross country. Tyler also loves soccer and plays on a AA soccer team. He also loves to be with family and friends.
The students at Springville Junior High School are all interesting and fun to be around, but are also very different from each other.
Popular Books
by Tori Jones
SJHS Staff writer
Here at Springville Junior High School, books are a big thing; you use them in almost every class- English, Woodworking, Science, Algebra, and others. I’m not talking about text books; I'm talking about good old fashioned novels.
It seems like everyone likes different books and different genres, but the question here is what the most popular books are.
I asked twenty students and teachers about their favorites and the three most popular books/series are Twilight, Artemis Fowl, and Warriors. The three most popular authors are Stephanie Myer, Erin Hunter, and Eoin Colfer. The three most popular genres are fantasy, fiction, and action/suspense
If you need to find a fun and educational book, some students recommend Guardians of Ga’Hool. It’s a fun and exiting book, and it teaches you about owls. If you are looking for something a little different but still fun and educational, the students of SJHS also recommend The Ravenmasters Secret, all about the Middle Ages and good for a book report.
SJHS Staff writer
Here at Springville Junior High School, books are a big thing; you use them in almost every class- English, Woodworking, Science, Algebra, and others. I’m not talking about text books; I'm talking about good old fashioned novels.
It seems like everyone likes different books and different genres, but the question here is what the most popular books are.
I asked twenty students and teachers about their favorites and the three most popular books/series are Twilight, Artemis Fowl, and Warriors. The three most popular authors are Stephanie Myer, Erin Hunter, and Eoin Colfer. The three most popular genres are fantasy, fiction, and action/suspense
If you need to find a fun and educational book, some students recommend Guardians of Ga’Hool. It’s a fun and exiting book, and it teaches you about owls. If you are looking for something a little different but still fun and educational, the students of SJHS also recommend The Ravenmasters Secret, all about the Middle Ages and good for a book report.
Interested in Art?
Kat Smith and Afton Brown are two of the students in Art 1.by Carolyn Brown
SJHS Staff Writer
Art Foundations is the most advanced art class at Springville Junior High School. In the class, students create art in a variety of media. They make collages, sculptures, prints, and many other things. When choosing the projects for each week Jethro Gillespie, the art teacher, looks at what students think art is and explores and expands that image. He also teaches what art is. One of Brandon Wolf’s favorite projects so far is the spray-paint stencil, where the students made a stencil of their faces and then the spray-painted the stencil. While Kat Smith’s favorite is the perfectionist-slob project, where students made the first half a picture as realistic as possible and the other half as sloppy as possible.
Students choose this elective class for a variety of reasons. “I’m really interested in art and I think that this class will help me improve,” said Kat Smith. “Ever since I was little I’ve liked to do art, and I thought that an extra art class would be great,” explained Brandon Wolf. Art Foundations is a class that is important to not only school life, but everyday life. “Most of us have a desire to create and explore. Art is kind of like an outlet, of sorts, where you get to make things your very own, and you can solve problems,” said Jethro Gillespie.
The students also have more freedom in what they do. Each week they have to do a concentration project, where they get to make something in a media of their choice. They have to spend an hour on each concentration project and have it done and turned in by the end of the week, but those are the only restrictions. They get to choose what to do and how to do it. Just as a heads up for future students: try your best, follow directions, and have fun, and you will have a great semester in Art Foundations.
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