Sarah Fawson
SJHS Staff Writer
Here at SJHS there has been some beautiful music coming from Mrs. Leslie Walker’s choir room. The junior high choir concert will be on December 3rd at 7:30 p.m. in the SJHS auditorium, and Mrs. Walker and the choir students hope to see you all there.
This Christmas, the the ladies choir, known as the Knightingales, are going to sing many different songs. Two of the songs are Christmas carols from Puerto Rico: "At the Hour of Midnight" and "Los Reyes del Oriente." They will also sing "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Lullay Alleuia," and "Up, Up, Up in the Sleigh."
The advanced choir, known as the Master Singers, will sing "Only a Baby Came," "Stille Nacht" (Silent Night in German), "Masters in this Hall," and "Fruitcake." They will dance and sing "Happy Holiday." Both the Knightingales and Master Singers have been working on these songs since August and are very excited for the performance.
The Knightingales and Master Singers will also be going to the elementary schools in the area. The schools they will visit are Art City, Sage Creek, Brookside, and Cherry Creek. The junior high students are very excited to go and sing to the elementary students. The elementary students have loved to hear our choir in past years, and this year won’t be any different.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Welcome to Springville Junior High, Mrs. Linton!
Mrs. Monica Linton, new counselor at SJHSSJHS Staff Writer
Springville Junior High has a new counselor this year. Mrs. Monica Linton lives in a small town called Mona (close to Payson) and comes to SJHS to be a 7th grade counselor. She moved to Mona because of her husband. He loves Mona, and she does too. Mrs. Linton grew up in the small town Kanesville, UT, and was a proud Weber High Warrior!
Since she moved around so much during the time she was in college, she ended up going to four different colleges, (Weber State University, Mt. San Antonio College, Cal State Fullerton, and Cal State Stanislaus), to get her four year degree. Thirteen years later, she got her Master’s at Utah State University.
She has taught math at elementary level, kindergarten through 6th grade. One of her most favorite classes that she was able to teach was a 7th grade class called The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens. Aside from her counseling job here at SJHS, she also used to help an after school program for disabled youth, teaching them how to swim.
Since she has come to SJHS, she has been very pleased. “I have been so impressed with how the students and faculty at SJHS really care about and watch out for each other. I love the atmosphere at this school and the people I've been able to associate with,” Mrs. Linton enthused.
She likes being a counselor because she gets to know the students. “There are so many people with individual personalities, strengths, and abilities. I can always see something I really appreciate and admire in each one.”
Welcome to Springville Junior High, Mrs. Monica Linton!
Thanksgiving Traditions among Springville Citizens
Jaqueline Fry
SJHS Staff Writer
Springville Citizens always celebrate Thanksgiving traditions because they love them. On Thanksgiving, they eat turkey, say what they’re grateful for, participate in a soup kitchen and many other traditions as well.
Family traditions are very common and important among families in Springville. “When we eat, we talk about what’s going on in our lives and some of the things we are grateful for,” says SJHS teacher, Elizabeth Bass. “Thanksgiving and spending time with those you love is really important, and you should always treat every day like Thanksgiving and think about what you’re thankful for. It makes you in a better attitude and have a happier life,” says Nicole James, a SJHS student.
Many people and families also enjoy going to soup kitchens, and other acts of service. “One of my traditions is sending a box of food to the soup kitchen and feeling thankfulness in the air,” says SJHS faculty member, Joye Wimmer.
Some of the common traditions are having a feast with turkey, and watching football on TV, and so is telling everyone what you are grateful for. “My wife hangs up a ‘what-we’re-grateful-for’ poster, and everyone that passes by can write on it the things for which they are thankful,” said Assistant Principal Mark Bake.
“On Thanksgiving, I find myself reflecting on all the blessings that I have in my life. For example, that we have food to eat and a warm home to live in, a healthy family and being close to them,” said Toneta Holmes, faculty member at SJHS. “It’s great to be able to celebrate with friends and family,” said Maddy Fry, SJHS student. Whatever your traditions are, make sure that you spend time with those you love and remember what you are grateful for this Thanksgiving!
SJHS Staff Writer
Springville Citizens always celebrate Thanksgiving traditions because they love them. On Thanksgiving, they eat turkey, say what they’re grateful for, participate in a soup kitchen and many other traditions as well.
Family traditions are very common and important among families in Springville. “When we eat, we talk about what’s going on in our lives and some of the things we are grateful for,” says SJHS teacher, Elizabeth Bass. “Thanksgiving and spending time with those you love is really important, and you should always treat every day like Thanksgiving and think about what you’re thankful for. It makes you in a better attitude and have a happier life,” says Nicole James, a SJHS student.
Many people and families also enjoy going to soup kitchens, and other acts of service. “One of my traditions is sending a box of food to the soup kitchen and feeling thankfulness in the air,” says SJHS faculty member, Joye Wimmer.
Some of the common traditions are having a feast with turkey, and watching football on TV, and so is telling everyone what you are grateful for. “My wife hangs up a ‘what-we’re-grateful-for’ poster, and everyone that passes by can write on it the things for which they are thankful,” said Assistant Principal Mark Bake.
“On Thanksgiving, I find myself reflecting on all the blessings that I have in my life. For example, that we have food to eat and a warm home to live in, a healthy family and being close to them,” said Toneta Holmes, faculty member at SJHS. “It’s great to be able to celebrate with friends and family,” said Maddy Fry, SJHS student. Whatever your traditions are, make sure that you spend time with those you love and remember what you are grateful for this Thanksgiving!
Twilight Fans Rejoice!
Abi SantiagoSJHS Staff Writer
The Twilight series by Stephanie Meyers has been made famous by millions of teens and romance fans. The entire series has sold over seventeen million copies worldwide. Over 1.3 million copies of Breaking Dawn sold in the US in one day. It’s also the #1 New York Times Bestselling Series. “I think it’s amazing that she is able to sell all these books that are so popular!” Perla Lagunes said.
Twilight is a book about a vampire named Edward Cullen that is in love with a regular teenager named Bella Swan. She has another friend whose name is Jacob Black and he too is in love with her. She becomes the target of three bad vampires, and Edward and his family have to protect her. “It’s so intense; it’s just a fast read,” Camille Sumsion said.
The movie “Twilight” came out on November 21, 2008. The famous actress Kristen Stewart plays the part of Bella. She was also in a horror film called “The Messengers.” The part of Edward is being played by Robert Pattinson who was in the movie “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.” “I want to go see it because I want to see if my visualizing relates to the movie,” Whitney Norman said.
But not everyone is exited for the movie. “There’s too much romance, and it’s boring and drives me crazy!” Abram Blanco said. Everyone is talking about the movie, good or bad, and it's today’s hot gossip.
Astronauts Blast Off in the Form of Eggs
Mrs. Kelli Mawaring and her 8th period Science Enrichment ClassSJHS Writer
On November 7th at Springville Junior High School, Kelli Manwaring’s science enrichment class held an astronaut drop.
Mrs. Manwaring gave her students a simple plot not to long ago saying, “You are a NASA engineer. You and your team of engineers must solve the following problem: How can you return your astronaut (egg) safely to the Earth after his trip to space (the roof)?” The students “space ships” could be no larger than 1’ x 1’ x 1’, and they could use whatever trinkets and gadgets they had at their disposal to make their astronaut survive.
In her 7th period class, Mrs. Manwaring reported that 9 of 14 eggs survived, and that in her 8th period class, 10 of 12 survived, totaling up to 19 of 26 eggs surviving, or 73%. “It was funny to watch. Some of the creations just plopped to the ground,” Nathan Leatham, a 7th grader at SJHS, commented.
Seventh graders Gregg Davis and Jackson Averett show off their successful "Space Shuttle."The purpose of the Egg drop was to finish up their units on the solar system, space, and its affects on the human body. Now the classes are discussing the process of reentry. “We discussed how NASA engineers have to design every detail of their ships because if anything goes wrong, the ship will disintegrate or burn up on re-entry,” Mrs. Manwaring said.
“We hope we can do it again very soon,” said Megan Negus and Madisen Joyner. Unfortunately, the students will not be holding another egg drop, but will be doing some other fun experiments in the future.
In-Class Elections
Darryl Barnes
SJHS Staff Writer
On Election Day, Tuesday November 4th, most history classes at the junior high had the opportunity to vote and the candidate they felt was most qualified to be president of the United States.
On Election Day Some of the history teachers decided to hold an in-class election where the students decided on the next president of the United States. The students each cast their vote and decided who they wanted to win.
In most of the classes, it was by popular vote. But not in Mr. Shields class. In his class they did it by the Electoral College vote. Each student was given a piece of paper with a state on it. They would write the candidate they were rooting for, and left the paper with the teacher. Mr. Shields then read each states vote, and using his computer, clicked on the appropriate state, and it would automatically count that states vote.
In all but one of Mr. Shield’s 8th grade classes, John McCain and won. In the other class, it was a close race between John McCain and Barack Obama. In Mr. Bentley’s 9th grade class, the election was by popular vote and went as follows: John McCain received 135 votes,and Barack Obama received 80. Of Mr. Hansen’s 9th grade classes, only 1st and 3rd period had Obama elected.
For the most part, the history teachers say that the students enjoyed the elections. Of course there are always a few students who don’t really care, can’t decide, or are just messing around. In that case, the results aren’t completely solid. But the students had a good time and learned a bit more on how our government functions.
The teachers all agree that the majority of the students followed their parents’ example, and voted for the same candidate. That means that students look up to their parents a lot. Sometimes more than they like to let on.
The elections also led to great discussion and debate. In many classes, the teachers had to quiet down a few of the discussions that had a messy potential. The teachers agree that the students showed a lot of enthusiasm on the subject.
The mock elections were a big hit with the students, and the history teachers didn’t expect Democrats to win in a Republican state. Overall, students have a new understanding on the subject of election.
SJHS Staff Writer
On Election Day, Tuesday November 4th, most history classes at the junior high had the opportunity to vote and the candidate they felt was most qualified to be president of the United States.
On Election Day Some of the history teachers decided to hold an in-class election where the students decided on the next president of the United States. The students each cast their vote and decided who they wanted to win.
In most of the classes, it was by popular vote. But not in Mr. Shields class. In his class they did it by the Electoral College vote. Each student was given a piece of paper with a state on it. They would write the candidate they were rooting for, and left the paper with the teacher. Mr. Shields then read each states vote, and using his computer, clicked on the appropriate state, and it would automatically count that states vote.
In all but one of Mr. Shield’s 8th grade classes, John McCain and won. In the other class, it was a close race between John McCain and Barack Obama. In Mr. Bentley’s 9th grade class, the election was by popular vote and went as follows: John McCain received 135 votes,and Barack Obama received 80. Of Mr. Hansen’s 9th grade classes, only 1st and 3rd period had Obama elected.
For the most part, the history teachers say that the students enjoyed the elections. Of course there are always a few students who don’t really care, can’t decide, or are just messing around. In that case, the results aren’t completely solid. But the students had a good time and learned a bit more on how our government functions.
The teachers all agree that the majority of the students followed their parents’ example, and voted for the same candidate. That means that students look up to their parents a lot. Sometimes more than they like to let on.
The elections also led to great discussion and debate. In many classes, the teachers had to quiet down a few of the discussions that had a messy potential. The teachers agree that the students showed a lot of enthusiasm on the subject.
The mock elections were a big hit with the students, and the history teachers didn’t expect Democrats to win in a Republican state. Overall, students have a new understanding on the subject of election.
“Wow!” - Reflections
Carolyn Brown
SJHS Staff Writer
“Wow!” is this year's Reflections theme. “Reflections” is a national contest of art, where students from kindergarten through twelfth grade can choose a medium and create a work of art. The media are literature, musical composition, photography, visual arts, choreography, film/video, theater, and three dimensional art. The PTA have the contest so that students have more opportunities to have fun doing art and have it recognized. The contest begins at a local level in October, then goes to a regional contest in December and January, and finally goes to the state contest in March.
The rules to the contest are very simple; students are put into four separate groups. The primary group is for kindergarten through second grade. The intermediate group is for third grade through fifth grade. The junior/middle group is for sixth grade through eighth grade. The senior group is ninth grade through twelfth grade.
The general rules are pretty basic, students must submit their entries only through a PTA or PTSA in good standing, all of the entries have to be the original works, students have to do it solo, no groups, and students should do their best.
SJHS Staff Writer
“Wow!” is this year's Reflections theme. “Reflections” is a national contest of art, where students from kindergarten through twelfth grade can choose a medium and create a work of art. The media are literature, musical composition, photography, visual arts, choreography, film/video, theater, and three dimensional art. The PTA have the contest so that students have more opportunities to have fun doing art and have it recognized. The contest begins at a local level in October, then goes to a regional contest in December and January, and finally goes to the state contest in March.
The rules to the contest are very simple; students are put into four separate groups. The primary group is for kindergarten through second grade. The intermediate group is for third grade through fifth grade. The junior/middle group is for sixth grade through eighth grade. The senior group is ninth grade through twelfth grade.
The general rules are pretty basic, students must submit their entries only through a PTA or PTSA in good standing, all of the entries have to be the original works, students have to do it solo, no groups, and students should do their best.
New VP Completes SJHS Admin Trio at SJHS
Mr. Mark Bake, Assistant PrincipalEthan Trunnell
SJHS Staff Writer
SJHS just got a new administrator and professional teacher of teachers in… Mark Bake. He was invited to work with Darrel Rolfe and David Knudsen and jumped at the chance to work with experienced and the seasoned administrators and faculty. Working with all of the students and members of the faculty presented a great opportunity for him. He took the job.
Mr. Bake watches over students in the school with the last names A-K. He helps these people with counseling and other questions they have. Another part of his job though is to help the teachers improve their craft through collaboration. Every Wednesday the admin team (of which he is part) directs the teachers’ collaboration meetings. This is where the teachers meet and figure out good ways for the students to be taught, quizzed, and tested.
The biggest part of his job though is to help the students learn. He takes care of and helps to remove any behavior problems that get in the way of students learning.
Every teacher is a person too. They have lives away from school and every day they go home. Well, Mr. Bake has been going home to his wife, Rhonda Bake, for thirty-three years and counting. They have five children, three of which are married. They also have nine grandchildren, and five of them live in Springville. All five of Mr. Bake's children attended and graduated from Springville schools.
“Hobbies,” Mr. Bake says, “are a break from my daily demands.” Things like ATV’s, hiking, and carving take up much of Mr. Bakes’ free time. When he wants a quiet relaxing change, he’ll pick up a book and get settled. Or perhaps he'll find a soft reclining chair and a remote for some enjoyable sports TV on ESPN or Fox Sports Network.
We appreciate Mr. Bake and his efforts to make our school a better place, and we welcome him to our school with open arms. Welcome to our school Mr. Bake.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Make it with Wool Contest Tonight at SJHS
Brooke Caswell
SJHS Staff Writer
As leaves fall, the season brings new challenges. It’s time for the Make It with Wool contest! Springville and Mapleton Junior High students are putting on a fashion show on November 20th at 7:00 pm. It’s free and open to the public in Springville Junior High’s auditorium.
Make it with Wool is a contest where students from Mapleton and Springville Junior Highs have the option to make an outfit out of wool and compete for a prize. “On our level, the students will win various prizes. They all win wool fabric from Pendleton Woolen Mills and the top winners win various prizes from fabric stores. On the state level, they can win a sewing machine if they are the top person,” Mrs. Kathryn Crandall, clothing teacher, said.
There are nine students from Springville Junior High participating in the contest; eight girls and one boy. They have been working on their outfits since the beginning of September and have put in many hours, and their outfits are sure to be amazing.
“It is not required and can’t be required. Those who wanted to put forth the extra effort have been doing it. Beginning students can’t do it until next year,” Mrs. Crandall explained. The students have been working extra hard and want people to come to the show. They hope to see you all there.
SJHS Staff Writer
As leaves fall, the season brings new challenges. It’s time for the Make It with Wool contest! Springville and Mapleton Junior High students are putting on a fashion show on November 20th at 7:00 pm. It’s free and open to the public in Springville Junior High’s auditorium.
Make it with Wool is a contest where students from Mapleton and Springville Junior Highs have the option to make an outfit out of wool and compete for a prize. “On our level, the students will win various prizes. They all win wool fabric from Pendleton Woolen Mills and the top winners win various prizes from fabric stores. On the state level, they can win a sewing machine if they are the top person,” Mrs. Kathryn Crandall, clothing teacher, said.
There are nine students from Springville Junior High participating in the contest; eight girls and one boy. They have been working on their outfits since the beginning of September and have put in many hours, and their outfits are sure to be amazing.
“It is not required and can’t be required. Those who wanted to put forth the extra effort have been doing it. Beginning students can’t do it until next year,” Mrs. Crandall explained. The students have been working extra hard and want people to come to the show. They hope to see you all there.
Art Teacher Received Grant for Document Camera
Reese Brunson, foundation board member; Kristina Christensen, foundation board member; Jethro Gillespie, art teacher; Lana Hiskey, foundation executive director, and Ken Money, foundation board memberAlondra Lopez
SJHS Staff Writer
Mr. Jethro Gillespie, SJHS art teacher, recently received a grant for the Nebo Foundation for a document camera. This document camera helps him to show his classes demonstrations using authentic materials, “if I try to show students how to shade with charcoal, I can now show everyone in the class.”
Mr. Gillespie explained that with the camera he can show the students how to do the different techniques on the big screen on the front of the class. Not all teachers have a document camera right know, but Mr. Gillespie hopes that soon all teachers will have them in their classrooms.
Mr. Gillespie is happy to have the projector in his class because has been very beneficial to his class.
Admirable Bilingual Teacher at SJHS!
Shayla Tanner
SJHS Staff Writer
Springville Junior High’s outstanding teacher, Mary Rice, was awarded bilingual teacher of the year by Utah Association for Bilingual Education (UABE) on Friday, September 27. She has been teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) for six years in public schools. ESL is a class for students who are learning English as a second language.
Mary Rice was inspired to be a teacher for ESL for many reasons, “There are many roads that led to teaching and they all converged,” she explained. She had a lot of experiences with teachers who were really good to her. One of her teachers paid for her to participate in a law competition that she won. So she always thought of teachers as people who care about kids.
When she was in high school, she heard about a kid named Stefano from Italy who was in trouble in the counselor’s office, where she was a student aid. They were considering kicking him out because they thought he was becoming defiant. Afterwards she went to find him and talk to him about English. She found him some books that he liked in English and Italian that he could read, and she helped him with his homework and sat by him in class.
“Teaching is a one-way charitable relationship from teacher to student; you have to care about people that don’t have to care about you, you have to do things that you don’t think you should have to do,” Mary Rice said. She says that especially the ESL students are going to give back even though they owe you nothing. “They are going to want you to be there at important moments in their lives; when they get married, when they get jobs, when they advance in their religious training; they are going to serve you an extra ice cream when you go to Hogi Yogi where they are working their first job and always keep your water glass full at IHOP; they will write you kind notes and draw you pictures and sing you songs and offer to scoop the snow out of your driveway in the winter,” Mary Rice quoted.
She loves meeting families and visiting students and being recognized at the store or being asked to do important work like judging skate boarding competitions. She feels honored to have taught so many high quality people.
When her students found out that she was awarded teacher of the year by UABE, her students wanted to come to the dinner to honor her in Salt Lake. She was really touched when one of her students introduced her and he told the crowd that she was a person who could have done anything, but she choose to teach.
SJHS Staff Writer
Springville Junior High’s outstanding teacher, Mary Rice, was awarded bilingual teacher of the year by Utah Association for Bilingual Education (UABE) on Friday, September 27. She has been teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) for six years in public schools. ESL is a class for students who are learning English as a second language.
Mary Rice was inspired to be a teacher for ESL for many reasons, “There are many roads that led to teaching and they all converged,” she explained. She had a lot of experiences with teachers who were really good to her. One of her teachers paid for her to participate in a law competition that she won. So she always thought of teachers as people who care about kids.
When she was in high school, she heard about a kid named Stefano from Italy who was in trouble in the counselor’s office, where she was a student aid. They were considering kicking him out because they thought he was becoming defiant. Afterwards she went to find him and talk to him about English. She found him some books that he liked in English and Italian that he could read, and she helped him with his homework and sat by him in class.
“Teaching is a one-way charitable relationship from teacher to student; you have to care about people that don’t have to care about you, you have to do things that you don’t think you should have to do,” Mary Rice said. She says that especially the ESL students are going to give back even though they owe you nothing. “They are going to want you to be there at important moments in their lives; when they get married, when they get jobs, when they advance in their religious training; they are going to serve you an extra ice cream when you go to Hogi Yogi where they are working their first job and always keep your water glass full at IHOP; they will write you kind notes and draw you pictures and sing you songs and offer to scoop the snow out of your driveway in the winter,” Mary Rice quoted.
She loves meeting families and visiting students and being recognized at the store or being asked to do important work like judging skate boarding competitions. She feels honored to have taught so many high quality people.
When her students found out that she was awarded teacher of the year by UABE, her students wanted to come to the dinner to honor her in Salt Lake. She was really touched when one of her students introduced her and he told the crowd that she was a person who could have done anything, but she choose to teach.
Springville Junior High School: History
Springville Junior High SchoolWhitney Norman
SJHS Staff Writer
How would you describe the Springville Junior High School? Just an old school or… is it a building filled with history and facts? Springville Junior High school is definitely worth something. It has history, and great stories from the past, and more for the future. SJHS was built in 1957, and its first principal was L. Lynn Hanks. Principal Darrel Rolfe is the tenth principal at Springville Junior.
Springville Junior High School has also had some ‘fame’ in its halls. Back in the early 1980’s, Clayton Brough, (a meteorologist ABC 4 News) used to teach science at SJHS. “He did some crazy things!” Mrs. Anderson said. Mrs. Anderson is a girls P.E. teacher at Springville Junior High, and she has been working here for 25 years. She has had a lot of great memories about SJHS and her teaching years.
“I have enjoyed wrestling some of the kids,” Mr. Hansen, another teacher at Springville Junior High, shared some of his prized memories. “I loved just messing around with the students, and when they think they can beat me, they don’t,” Mr. Hansen explained. The SJHS building has a lot of history inside of it. Some students may think that we have to tear down this school and get a new one. But others do not think so.
“I love the building. I know it’s old, but I think it has a lot of character!” Mrs. Anderson said. “Some parts remodeled, yes! This is a great building. I just think it needs to be updated.” Mrs. Anderson also stated something very inspirational. “I also think we could have two junior highs in Springville. This could be a smaller one, and it should have a smaller and limited enrollment.”
“The important thing is not the school itself, but the people. It’s the memories that keep the school,” Mr. Hansen stated his wise opinion.
So, what do you say? An old school that has been here since 1957, or a school filled with history and adventure?
Can you speak in two or more languages?
Matthew Fitzgerald
SJHS Staff Writer
How often do you see a teacher working with bilingual or multicultural children? Not too often, which is why Mrs. Mary Rice, a teacher at Springville Junior High School won the Bilingual Educator of the Year award. Awarded on September 27, 2008 and announced by her own student, Delon Lier at a dinner in Salt Lake City is something worthy to be proud of.
The Bilingual Educator of the Year award is given by the Utah Association of Bilingual Educators for teachers who demonstrate exceptional acumen for working with bilingual and multicultural children, Mrs. Rice explained. The word bilingual means that they speak at least two languages. So in simpler terms, Mrs. Rice teaches bilingual or multilingual children that speak English as well as Samoan, Spanish, French, etc.
“The act of helping young people from all backgrounds negotiate their identities is a fascinating and rewarding odyssey,” Mrs. Rice explained. She runs programs for raising money to give books to kids that they like. She is also involved in advocacy for bilingual students in government and with organizing the bilingual community to self advocate. “I guess this impressed the UABE members.” Mrs. Rice added.
SJHS Staff Writer
How often do you see a teacher working with bilingual or multicultural children? Not too often, which is why Mrs. Mary Rice, a teacher at Springville Junior High School won the Bilingual Educator of the Year award. Awarded on September 27, 2008 and announced by her own student, Delon Lier at a dinner in Salt Lake City is something worthy to be proud of.
The Bilingual Educator of the Year award is given by the Utah Association of Bilingual Educators for teachers who demonstrate exceptional acumen for working with bilingual and multicultural children, Mrs. Rice explained. The word bilingual means that they speak at least two languages. So in simpler terms, Mrs. Rice teaches bilingual or multilingual children that speak English as well as Samoan, Spanish, French, etc.
“The act of helping young people from all backgrounds negotiate their identities is a fascinating and rewarding odyssey,” Mrs. Rice explained. She runs programs for raising money to give books to kids that they like. She is also involved in advocacy for bilingual students in government and with organizing the bilingual community to self advocate. “I guess this impressed the UABE members.” Mrs. Rice added.
Boxes of Secrets
Kristi Hatch
SJHS Staff Writer
This year during the middle of October, the 7th grade art classes at Springville Junior High School folded, wrote, and burned their secrets. Jethro Gillespie, the art teacher at SJHS, told the students that they would be doing a project that involved writing down their secrets. The students brought colorful paper to school and they folded origami boxes. They then wrote down some of their secrets that they didn’t want anyone to know, put them into the boxes, and then they burned them out in the courtyard of SJHS.
Mr. Gillespie decided to repeat this activity this year because “the students responded very positively.” He liked doing it last year, so he decided to do it again for the enjoyment of the students and himself. “It’s a conceptual approach to art, which is very new to many seventh graders,” he explained. He continued to say that it helps empowers the artist, in this case the student, to be thinkers, instead of just listening to the assignment and doing what the teacher assigned. They get to think outside the box.
Students formed a heart out of their boxes.
The students also liked it a lot. “It was really fun,” Courtney Taylor, a 7th grader at SJHS, said. She found that folding the boxes was difficult, but she liked it when they got to burn them.
Seventh grade students standing around the garbage can where they are burning their boxes.
Mr. Gillespie wants to do it again next year. “The kids responded well to this activity, especially the fire,” he pointed out. The students also suggested it for future seventh graders. “They’ll enjoy it a lot,” Courtney Taylor explained.
The students and teacher really enjoyed this activity. The teacher enjoyed showing the students how to make oragami boxes, and the students enjoyed burning them. They loved knowing their secrets wouldn’t be read by other eyes, and that gave them a sense of security and love for art.
SJHS Staff Writer
This year during the middle of October, the 7th grade art classes at Springville Junior High School folded, wrote, and burned their secrets. Jethro Gillespie, the art teacher at SJHS, told the students that they would be doing a project that involved writing down their secrets. The students brought colorful paper to school and they folded origami boxes. They then wrote down some of their secrets that they didn’t want anyone to know, put them into the boxes, and then they burned them out in the courtyard of SJHS.
Mr. Gillespie decided to repeat this activity this year because “the students responded very positively.” He liked doing it last year, so he decided to do it again for the enjoyment of the students and himself. “It’s a conceptual approach to art, which is very new to many seventh graders,” he explained. He continued to say that it helps empowers the artist, in this case the student, to be thinkers, instead of just listening to the assignment and doing what the teacher assigned. They get to think outside the box.
Students formed a heart out of their boxes.The students also liked it a lot. “It was really fun,” Courtney Taylor, a 7th grader at SJHS, said. She found that folding the boxes was difficult, but she liked it when they got to burn them.
Seventh grade students standing around the garbage can where they are burning their boxes.Mr. Gillespie wants to do it again next year. “The kids responded well to this activity, especially the fire,” he pointed out. The students also suggested it for future seventh graders. “They’ll enjoy it a lot,” Courtney Taylor explained.
The students and teacher really enjoyed this activity. The teacher enjoyed showing the students how to make oragami boxes, and the students enjoyed burning them. They loved knowing their secrets wouldn’t be read by other eyes, and that gave them a sense of security and love for art.
Basketball Players Reach for Glory at SJHS
Zachary Nemelka
SJHS Staff Writer
Coach Blakey has started to look for players for the SJHS 9th grade boy’s basketball team on Nov. 10 the day of tryouts. He was looking for players that will help his team reach the championship games of the Nebo and the Alpine Tournaments. He had two days to come up with a roster of 12 boys. These boys will have to be able to work as a team for the next four months through fourteen or more games, to be able to reach the goal of a championship.
As these young men tried to show their worth by going through challenging drills and scrimmaging with each other, they were trying to catch Coach Blakey’s eye. They must know one thing. Nothing can stop a basketball player other than himself when he is on the court. “You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them,” Michael Jordan said.
Coach Blakey is getting ready to start his first year as the Springville Junior High School Basketball Coach. It is different this year because it’s not a teacher being the coach of the team; Coach Blakey is a counselor being the coach. One thing that made Coach Blakey’s job hard is that he will have to cut the kids he is supposed to help. But that is a challenge he must go through to have a team that is willing to work hard “The offense and the defense will be hard to set up,” Coach Blakey explained. This is because he has 12 days to set up an offense and defense. He will still have an enjoyable time because he loves to help people improve in areas of life.
As the team will be picked hopefully by the 13th of November, the players waited with sweaty palms hoping to be on the final list. The players that made the team are Jordan McCann, Mitch Maye, Alex Cloward, Steven Bate, Zachary Nemelka, Ryan Schultz, Jalon Miyasaki, Trevor Allen, Andrew Clyde, Sean Sly, Zera Staheli, and Jordan Davis. These players will need to practice hard before there first game against Pleasant Grove these first games might be the toughest they face before the Alpine Tournament because these school are mostly 5A, while SJHS is a 4A school. Good luck.
SJHS Staff Writer
Coach Blakey has started to look for players for the SJHS 9th grade boy’s basketball team on Nov. 10 the day of tryouts. He was looking for players that will help his team reach the championship games of the Nebo and the Alpine Tournaments. He had two days to come up with a roster of 12 boys. These boys will have to be able to work as a team for the next four months through fourteen or more games, to be able to reach the goal of a championship.
As these young men tried to show their worth by going through challenging drills and scrimmaging with each other, they were trying to catch Coach Blakey’s eye. They must know one thing. Nothing can stop a basketball player other than himself when he is on the court. “You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them,” Michael Jordan said.
Coach Blakey is getting ready to start his first year as the Springville Junior High School Basketball Coach. It is different this year because it’s not a teacher being the coach of the team; Coach Blakey is a counselor being the coach. One thing that made Coach Blakey’s job hard is that he will have to cut the kids he is supposed to help. But that is a challenge he must go through to have a team that is willing to work hard “The offense and the defense will be hard to set up,” Coach Blakey explained. This is because he has 12 days to set up an offense and defense. He will still have an enjoyable time because he loves to help people improve in areas of life.
As the team will be picked hopefully by the 13th of November, the players waited with sweaty palms hoping to be on the final list. The players that made the team are Jordan McCann, Mitch Maye, Alex Cloward, Steven Bate, Zachary Nemelka, Ryan Schultz, Jalon Miyasaki, Trevor Allen, Andrew Clyde, Sean Sly, Zera Staheli, and Jordan Davis. These players will need to practice hard before there first game against Pleasant Grove these first games might be the toughest they face before the Alpine Tournament because these school are mostly 5A, while SJHS is a 4A school. Good luck.
Let’s Talk Hair!
Alex Tarin, Mr. Booth trying to be serious, and Jacob Willmore Abi Santiago
SJHS Staff Writer
From red hair to black, short and long, and even shaved, Springville Junior High has miles of styles for hair! “Your feelings sometimes show on your hair. If you put it down maybe you feel wild, if it’s up you might feel relaxed,” Brandi Murray explained. Students say it expresses their personality and shows who you really are. “Depends on how you do it, that’s how you feel. Some days I spike it and other days I just have it down,” Jacob Willmore said.
“It’s a different way for people to have confidence in themselves; through their hair,” Shayla Witney said. Who invented hair styles? We don’t know, but what we do know is that everyone gets up every morning and does something different. “We get hairstyles from the media, everyone just wants to look like movie stars,” Maddie Patten said. At Springville Junior High, we got style!
Kate Baxter is skilled!
Darryl Barnes
SJHS Staff Writer
Every so often a student named Kate Baxter grabs her pencil (and various other art tools), sits down at her desk, and creates art. She is an artist of great skill they say. Now we will see the methods of her greatness.
Kate Baxter is a 9th grade student who is an artist. “I’ve been drawing as long as I remember,” Kate explains. She really enjoys it and loves to draw. Kate uses a Japanese-style of drawing called Manga (pronounced Monga).
Kate gets inspiration from many sources, some of which include books, magazines, pictures, stories, and comics. She has found it enjoyable to read and write books and short stories. She has great talent in writing and drawing both.
The process in creating her drawings is usually the following: First, she will come up with the idea and visualize the drawing in her head. Second, she sketches the outline. Third, she sketches the inside. Fourth, Kate finalizes the drawing. Fifth, Kate decides what to do with the drawing (keep it or give it away).
Kate also loves to show off her ability to her friends. She likes to hear their opinion on her work. With their opinion in mind, she’ll make changes to benefit the drawing and make it look better.
With all of this in mind, many students feel that Kate Baxter is an outstanding artist! Many enjoy her work and envy her ability to manipulate a pencil and paper to make greatness. You ought to check out her art!
SJHS Staff Writer
Every so often a student named Kate Baxter grabs her pencil (and various other art tools), sits down at her desk, and creates art. She is an artist of great skill they say. Now we will see the methods of her greatness.
Kate Baxter is a 9th grade student who is an artist. “I’ve been drawing as long as I remember,” Kate explains. She really enjoys it and loves to draw. Kate uses a Japanese-style of drawing called Manga (pronounced Monga).
Kate gets inspiration from many sources, some of which include books, magazines, pictures, stories, and comics. She has found it enjoyable to read and write books and short stories. She has great talent in writing and drawing both.
The process in creating her drawings is usually the following: First, she will come up with the idea and visualize the drawing in her head. Second, she sketches the outline. Third, she sketches the inside. Fourth, Kate finalizes the drawing. Fifth, Kate decides what to do with the drawing (keep it or give it away).
Kate also loves to show off her ability to her friends. She likes to hear their opinion on her work. With their opinion in mind, she’ll make changes to benefit the drawing and make it look better.
With all of this in mind, many students feel that Kate Baxter is an outstanding artist! Many enjoy her work and envy her ability to manipulate a pencil and paper to make greatness. You ought to check out her art!
Zach Nemelka Shares Experiences
Zach Nemelka, a ninth grader at SJHSBy Mitchell Rose
SJHS Staff Writer
At Springville Junior High, most students would agree that there are a lot of interesting people at this school. One on the list would be Zach Nemelka. Zach Nemelka is a 9th grade student from SJHS and just recently came back from living in Germany for 15 months. He and his family went there to just take a vacation and to learn European customs.
Zach lived in Starnberg, a small town in Bavaria Germany, which is south west of the city Munich. He ate a variety of food including bratwurst, which is a type of meat composed of pork, beef, or veal. He also ate schnitzel which is an Austrian cuisine that is a slice of veal coated in bread crumbs and then fried.
Zach liked to play basketball and volleyball. He also enjoyed eating lots and lots of food. “There isn’t a lot you can do there you can’t do here,” Zach explains.
Zach went to 33 other countries last year as well which include England, France, Spain, Austria, and Russia. He traveled a lot, and he found his way around by using the Subway to get into the city.
“School was pretty much the same in Germany as it is here, except for we only had six classes a day and we had a hour and a half for lunch,” Zach says. “I liked to go swimming in lake Starnberg. I saw tons of castles including Neuschwanstien. I liked to be with friends, go to cities, and eat food,” Zach continued.
Zach says he would like to go back, but not quite sure when. He is very excited about going back to Germany.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Father and Son Reunited
The Biesinger Family--Jay, Emma, Lauren, Katie Jane and their dad, Lt. Will BiesingerSJHS Staff Writer
What started out as a normal Thursday turned into a once in a lifetime Thursday for Jay Biesinger and his 5th period class. Jay was in for a big surprise, one that he’ll remember for the rest of his life. It all started with a knock on the door.
“Mr. Bake walked in the door and said ‘Can I interrupt?’ Then a man walked in wearing an army uniform. The second he walked in, Jay ran over to him saying ‘Dad, dad you’re back!’” recalled Ian Lindsey, a 7th grader in Jay’s English class. Jay’s dad, Lt. Will Biesinger, is serving in Afghanistan with the Utah Army National Guard. Many others in the class remember the moment as heartwarming, touching, and amazing. “It was one of the sweetest things that I have seen since becoming a teacher,” Ms. Rachel Neeley said. It was a memorable moment for anyone who saw it. There were few dry eyes as the father and son walked off down the hallway together for the first time in a long time.
Jay, his three sisters, Emma, Lauren, and Katie and his mom, Julie, were thrilled to have Jay’s dad, Will Biesinger back. He was taking two weeks R&R, but the family didn’t expect him until later on in the week. “My dad is one of the fun parents,” Jay proudly reported. While Lt. Biesinger was in Utah with his family, he put up a basketball hoop and hung out with his family. When he gets home, Jay has plans to play lots of basketball on the new hoop with him.
“Jay’s dad joined the Utah Army National Guard after the events of September 11th. He is a great patriot, and we are so proud of him,” Jay’s mom Julie proudly stated. “He is my hero, for leaving his family to protect them,” Jay Biesinger happily claimed.
While in Afghanistan, Will does a variety of things such as digging wells, working with the Afghanistan National Army to help fight the Taliban, and helping build schools for children. “Will says that the key to Afghanistan becoming a stronger country is education. Most of the women living in Afghanistan are not allowed to go to school, and then they are not educated to teach their own children. 90% of the people in Afghanistan can’t read. Their lives are mostly about basic survival,” Julie Biesinger explained.
Lt. Will Biesinger with members of the Afghanistan National ArmyThe price that the Biesinger family is willing to pay to fight for our country is great. We are indebted to Will and his family for their daily sacrifices for us and our country. Because of honorable, courageous men like Will, we are able to wake up every morning in a free country and enjoy the blessings of liberty day after day. What would the world be like with out our soldiers, our National Guard, our Navy and our Marines and most of all, without the extraordinary people like Will and his family?
Utah Jazz
Jacob Simmons
SJHS Staff Writer
They were knocked down last year in the Western Conference Semi Finals by the Los Angeles Lakers, so now the question becomes, can they pick themselves up? Can the willpower of the Utah Jazz send them on another great journey to the playoffs this year? Or will the reminder of the last two losses in the playoffs keep them down?
The Jazz look to be in good shape this year after their strong performance against the Denver Nuggets in their home opener. They won 98-94 without the help of their super point guard Deron Williams, or amazing bench player Matt Harpring. The high point man for the game was Carlos Boozer, who had 25 points and 15 rebounds.
As for what the students at SJHS think about this team, “They are awesome. If they play like a team, I think they will have a good shot at going all the way,” Jantzen Dalley, an eighth grade student at SJHS, said.
“They need to watch out for the Celtics, Lakers, and the Suns,” Jantzen continued. The Celtics were the NBA Champions last year, and the Lakers their competitors. Both teams have very deep benches and almost two people at every position. The Phoenix Suns are very tough as well. In the past years they have done very well and have been one of the top five teams in the NBA; however, there are many questions on their success this year with their new coach, the former Piston’s assistant, Terry Porter.
For the 2008-2009 NBA seasons, the Utah Jazz kept their two rising stars Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer, the recently appointed captains of the team. Along with Williams and Boozer they added the twelve year point guard Brevin Knight. The Jazz also brought back most of their previous team including Mehmet Okur, Andrei Kirilinko, Ronnie Brewer, and Matt Harpring.
SJHS Staff Writer
They were knocked down last year in the Western Conference Semi Finals by the Los Angeles Lakers, so now the question becomes, can they pick themselves up? Can the willpower of the Utah Jazz send them on another great journey to the playoffs this year? Or will the reminder of the last two losses in the playoffs keep them down?
The Jazz look to be in good shape this year after their strong performance against the Denver Nuggets in their home opener. They won 98-94 without the help of their super point guard Deron Williams, or amazing bench player Matt Harpring. The high point man for the game was Carlos Boozer, who had 25 points and 15 rebounds.
As for what the students at SJHS think about this team, “They are awesome. If they play like a team, I think they will have a good shot at going all the way,” Jantzen Dalley, an eighth grade student at SJHS, said.
“They need to watch out for the Celtics, Lakers, and the Suns,” Jantzen continued. The Celtics were the NBA Champions last year, and the Lakers their competitors. Both teams have very deep benches and almost two people at every position. The Phoenix Suns are very tough as well. In the past years they have done very well and have been one of the top five teams in the NBA; however, there are many questions on their success this year with their new coach, the former Piston’s assistant, Terry Porter.
For the 2008-2009 NBA seasons, the Utah Jazz kept their two rising stars Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer, the recently appointed captains of the team. Along with Williams and Boozer they added the twelve year point guard Brevin Knight. The Jazz also brought back most of their previous team including Mehmet Okur, Andrei Kirilinko, Ronnie Brewer, and Matt Harpring.
Red Ribbon Week and Halloween Day - a Big Success
8th and 9th graders dress up for Halloween. Left to right: Jaqueline Fry, Brooke Caswell, McKenna Gleave, Sarah Fawson, Maddie Patten, Abi Santiago, Kristi Hatch, Ethan Trunnell, Whitney Norman, DJ Barnes and Eric Mageno.Shelby Anderson
SJHS Staff Writer
The week of October 27th through the 31st was Red Ribbon Week, the students and teachers got to dress up all week long. Each day had a different theme. Students got to wear there pajamas on Monday. Tuesday was Spirit Day, which meant that students and teachers wore blue and red, the school colors. Wednesday was CRAZY day, when students got to wear their craziest clothes. Thursday was Sports Day; students and teachers got to wear their sports gear. Friday was Halloween day; students and teachers got to dress up in their costumes.
This is the first year of allowing costumes in school, and some may say it was a big success. Ms. Hamilton gave her opinion, “I would think that more students dressed up for Halloween day more than any other day,” she stated. Mahana Andersen let us know how she felt about it being the first year of dressing up, “I like how they are letting us dress up, even though I won’t be dressing up, it still makes it fun to see all the different costumes!” Students and teachers were really happy about getting to dress up, “I have campaigned every year for nine years to get this to happen! Thank you night of the round table!" Mrs. Lori Caras, a science teacher, exclaimed. The students were very happy that they got to dress up.
Halloween day fun at SJHS
Seventh grader Kevin Payne dressed as a woopie cushion on Halloween.Sammy Curtis
SJHS Staff Writer
Halloween has always been an exciting day for everyone, but this year was extra special for Springville Junior High. October 31st was the first time costumes were allowed at SJHS. Although no masks, fake blood or any type gore was allowed, everyone was still very excited. “This year was so much fun,” Mahana Andersen, 9th grader and Halloween lover, said, “It’s always fun to see people dress up!”
We had everything from vampires and witches, to fairies and whoopee cushions show up to school on Halloween day. Not only did the students have fun seeing their friends and classmates dress up, they also got to see some of their teachers dress up too. Everyone had a great time!
Springville Junior High Gets “High” Off of Sports Rather Than Drugs
Mr. Jethro Gillespie, SJHS art teacher, intercepts a pass at the student-faculty football gameMaddie Patten
SJHS Staff Writer
Last week SJHS celebrated Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week is a way to increase drug awareness and have fun at the same time. Each day of the week, students dressed up according to the theme of the day. For instance, Monday was Pajama Day, and everyone came to school in their pajamas. Thursday was Sports Day. The message of the day was “Stay Fit and Stay Free.”
On Thursday after school, the students played a competitive flag football game against the faculty. The faculty was, once again, undefeated, although one game ended in a tie. “My favorite moment was when Jethro Gillespie leaped up and over a student into the end zone for a touchdown,” Mrs. Kelli Manwaring, SJHS science teacher, said.
“Sports day is a day when we promote students to get ‘high’ off of sports rather than drugs,” Mrs. Kathryn Crandall, Service Learning teacher, expplained. So whether it’s kicking balls or kicking drugs, students at Springville Junior High vow to stay drug free.
Don’t be crazy! Say NO to Drugs
Brooke Caswell
SJHS Staff Writer
At SJHS every year there is a week devoted to saying no to drugs--it is called Red Ribbon Week. There was a theme for each day of the week for October 27-31. Wednesday the 29th was crazy day. All the students dressed up as crazy as they wanted. Some teachers said that crazy day is the students’ favorite day of the week.
The theme of crazy day is, “Don’t be crazy! Say NO to drugs!” This day is devoted to staying away from drugs.
On this day during lunch in the cafeteria, the school brought in a karaoke machine and large speakers. Students got to choose a song and all their friends went up to the machine and sang away. “Crazy day is always fun with our karaoke lunch,” Mrs. Kathryn Crandall, Service Learning Teacher said.
8th graders singing on Crazy Day: Kali Condie, Katie Bair, Kayla Robertson, Mindy Stapel, and Abi Santiago.
Students dressed up on this day to have fun and show school spirit. “We have cute posters all over the school, and students each have a reminder note. We periodically give treats for those who participate,” Mrs. Crandall explained. “If they feel like dressing up to show their school spirit, they do it. Otherwise, that’s them missing out on the fun,” Michael Bartholomew, student council member at SJHS, said.
Thank you to everyone who dressed up. Remember, stay drug free!
9th graders singing karaoke: Eric Bird, Matt Fitzgerald, Delon Lier, and Susan Watson.
SJHS Staff Writer
At SJHS every year there is a week devoted to saying no to drugs--it is called Red Ribbon Week. There was a theme for each day of the week for October 27-31. Wednesday the 29th was crazy day. All the students dressed up as crazy as they wanted. Some teachers said that crazy day is the students’ favorite day of the week.
The theme of crazy day is, “Don’t be crazy! Say NO to drugs!” This day is devoted to staying away from drugs.
On this day during lunch in the cafeteria, the school brought in a karaoke machine and large speakers. Students got to choose a song and all their friends went up to the machine and sang away. “Crazy day is always fun with our karaoke lunch,” Mrs. Kathryn Crandall, Service Learning Teacher said.
8th graders singing on Crazy Day: Kali Condie, Katie Bair, Kayla Robertson, Mindy Stapel, and Abi Santiago.Students dressed up on this day to have fun and show school spirit. “We have cute posters all over the school, and students each have a reminder note. We periodically give treats for those who participate,” Mrs. Crandall explained. “If they feel like dressing up to show their school spirit, they do it. Otherwise, that’s them missing out on the fun,” Michael Bartholomew, student council member at SJHS, said.
Thank you to everyone who dressed up. Remember, stay drug free!
9th graders singing karaoke: Eric Bird, Matt Fitzgerald, Delon Lier, and Susan Watson.
Wake Up and Stay Away From Drugs
Sarah Fawson
SJHS Staff Writer
Drugs are a never ending nightmare, so on Monday at Springville Junior High students got to wear their pajamas to school. They didn’t have to wake up and decide what to wear that day, they just came to school. “Yes it was fun and comfortable not to get ready in the morning and come to school later,” Abi Santiago said.
The students were encouraged to dress up to show off their school spirit. Some of the Service Learning students and Mrs. Kathryn Crandall, who organized the week, put posters all over the school to remind us to dress up. They also gave all the students reminder flyers, and students who dressed up they got candy.
The reason we have Red Ribbon week is for the students to be aware of how harmful drugs can be and to stay away from them. All of us at Springville Junior High made a promise to be drug free and to not get involved with them. So let’s be happy and have a drug free year at Springville Junior High.
SJHS Staff Writer
Drugs are a never ending nightmare, so on Monday at Springville Junior High students got to wear their pajamas to school. They didn’t have to wake up and decide what to wear that day, they just came to school. “Yes it was fun and comfortable not to get ready in the morning and come to school later,” Abi Santiago said.
The students were encouraged to dress up to show off their school spirit. Some of the Service Learning students and Mrs. Kathryn Crandall, who organized the week, put posters all over the school to remind us to dress up. They also gave all the students reminder flyers, and students who dressed up they got candy.
The reason we have Red Ribbon week is for the students to be aware of how harmful drugs can be and to stay away from them. All of us at Springville Junior High made a promise to be drug free and to not get involved with them. So let’s be happy and have a drug free year at Springville Junior High.
SJHS says no to Drugs
Service Learning students Mike Bartholemew, Mindy Stapel, Caroline Krieger, McKayla Murdock, and Nathan Bingham preparing for Red Ribbon Week.Shelby Mason
SJHS Staff Writer
Pajamas day, Spirit day, Crazy day, Sports day, Halloween. Springville Junior High shows they stand against drugs with Red Ribbon Week. “Red Ribbon Week is a great way to show students a great natural high without ever touching drugs,” Mrs. Kathryn Crandall says. Mrs. Crandall is organizing Red Ribbon Week and is helped out by Mike Bartholomew, Ali Udall, Aldana Miloni and Nathan Bigham, a few Service Learning students.
Pajama Day was on Monday, October 27. This is a day where students to remind students that “drugs are a never-ending nightmare.”
“Drugs take away your spirit!” Spirit Day was on Tuesday. Students wore red and blue to show their school spirit. Students went outside during lunch and drew on the sidewalk with chalk to “chalk out against drugs.”
Crazy Day was on Wednesday. Crazy day was definitely the students’ favorite. Students wore their craziest clothes to school, and then went into the lunch room and “voiced out against drugs” by singing karaoke. Crazy day’s theme was “Don’t be crazy! Say no to drugs!”
Thursday was Sports Day. Students dressed up as their favorite sport and vowed to “stay fit and stay free.” For sports day students played flag a football game against the faculty after school.
Happy Halloween! Friday, October 31 was when everyone could dress up in their Halloween costumes and “said boo to drugs.” This was also one of the first times in years that students were allowed to wear Halloween costumes to school, they were all very excited.
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