Monday, March 23, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Service Learning class visits the Humanitarian Center
Kaydie Kerby
SJHS Staff Writer
The SJHS Service Learning class went on a field trip February 27 to the LDS Humanitarian Center. Humanitarian Center employees and volunteers put hygiene kits together for people all around the world. The students spent two and a half hours packing 3,000 sanitation kits. The kits had four toothbrushes, tube of tooth paste, two towels, two combs, and two bars of soap. Sanitation kits go to people who are homeless or have had a catastrophe in their area such as earthquakes, tornados, or hurricanes.
Service Learning students assemble hygiene kits at the Humanitarian Center.
When our students went to Salt Lake City for the field trip they took ten quilts. Shelby Kendall was in charge of the quilt making. Mackenzie Morris and Amberly Austin where in charge of making sure all the students were on the buses and ready to go.
The Service Learning class displays the quilts they made and donated to the Humanitarian Center.
Every student learned something new or important when it came to service for other people. The Service Learning students had so much fun with the service that they performed.
“We had so much fun working at the Humanitarian Center,” Mrs. Kathryn Crandall, the service learning teacher, said. “Everyone loved doing the service and when it was time for the tour of the of the Humanitarian Center, no one wanted to quit working.”
Shelby Duke, a service learning student, said, “I learned all about the needs of other people all around the world. I learned that even though I’m only one person I can help many people have better lives.” Mackenzie Morris, another service learning student, said, “We made hygiene packets for people all over the world. We did it because it made us students feel like we were doing something good.”
Everybody that participated thought it was really fun to go and help out at the Humanitarian Center.
SJHS Staff Writer
The SJHS Service Learning class went on a field trip February 27 to the LDS Humanitarian Center. Humanitarian Center employees and volunteers put hygiene kits together for people all around the world. The students spent two and a half hours packing 3,000 sanitation kits. The kits had four toothbrushes, tube of tooth paste, two towels, two combs, and two bars of soap. Sanitation kits go to people who are homeless or have had a catastrophe in their area such as earthquakes, tornados, or hurricanes.
Service Learning students assemble hygiene kits at the Humanitarian Center.When our students went to Salt Lake City for the field trip they took ten quilts. Shelby Kendall was in charge of the quilt making. Mackenzie Morris and Amberly Austin where in charge of making sure all the students were on the buses and ready to go.
The Service Learning class displays the quilts they made and donated to the Humanitarian Center.Every student learned something new or important when it came to service for other people. The Service Learning students had so much fun with the service that they performed.
“We had so much fun working at the Humanitarian Center,” Mrs. Kathryn Crandall, the service learning teacher, said. “Everyone loved doing the service and when it was time for the tour of the of the Humanitarian Center, no one wanted to quit working.”
Shelby Duke, a service learning student, said, “I learned all about the needs of other people all around the world. I learned that even though I’m only one person I can help many people have better lives.” Mackenzie Morris, another service learning student, said, “We made hygiene packets for people all over the world. We did it because it made us students feel like we were doing something good.”
Everybody that participated thought it was really fun to go and help out at the Humanitarian Center.
Kelli Manwaring – exciting, fun, and she’s a teacher
Madie DockstaderSJHS Staff Writer
Mrs. Kelli Manwaring is a science teacher here at Springville Junior High School. This is her second year teaching. Mrs. Manwaring wanted to be a teacher since she was a little girl. She took anatomy and physiology in high school and loved it. “It made me think about going to the medical field for a while,” said Mrs. Manwaring, “I finally decided that I would rather teach and work with kids than be in the medical field. I thought it would be fun to work with student council groups and also coach sports."
Mrs. Manwaring is from Idaho Falls. She says it’s a lot like Utah except it’s windier and has smaller mountains. Her husband’s family is also from Idaho Falls, so they go and visit often.
Mrs. Manwaring attended Utah State University in Logan, Utah. She was an ambassador for the university, so she helped put on leadership conferences for high school students and recruit for the university. “I absolutely loved it!” said Manwaring.
Mrs. Manwaring loves being active. She played basketball, volleyball, and did track in high school. She and her husband go camping, backpacking, rock climbing, and biking all summer. They both love the outdoors, and they have a goal to do a triathlon together this summer.
In addition to teaching science, Mrs. Manwaring is also one of the track team coaches. The end of the school year will be a crazy one for Mrs. Manwaring because she is expecting a baby in the middle of may, around the time of the district track finals.
Kaydie Kerby, a student at Springville Junior High School, said, “I think Mrs. Manwaring is a great teacher because she helps you understand, and she is fun to be around.”
Mrs. Bird: A New Teacher at The Junior High
Halley RencherSJHS Staff Writer
Mrs. Diane Bird is SJHS’s newest career and technical education (CTE) teacher. She teaches the Family and Consumer Science area, which includes child development, clothing and textiles, nutrition and food science. “Nutrition is probably my favorite area to teach, and I feel it is probably the most important,” she said, “If we are healthy we have a much better chance of being successful and happy.”
Mrs. Bird grew up in Mapleton, and went to Springville Junior High. Here she met some of her best friends, and, in her opinion, had a lot of fun.
When asked why she decided to teach, Mrs. Bird stated, “I had an excellent teacher in high school that taught Family and Consumer Science. She was enthusiastic and enjoyed her job. I thought she was the greatest, and I wanted to do exactly the same thing.”
Why would one want to teach CTE? For Mrs. Bird the reasons are clear: “I enjoy getting to know the students. I feel the subjects I teach can impact all of us.”
Please help us welcome Mrs. Bird to the staff at Springville Junior High.
Spring-A Season of Green
Robin Anderson
SJHS Staff Writer
Spring is on its way! Snow will melt, birds will sing, and flowers will bloom. Lots of students at SJHS are excited for spring to come. The first day of spring is coming up on March 21st.
“Spring is my favorite season!” said Alyssa Payne, a student at Springville Junior High. Many students at SJHS, when asked, said they love spring and are sick of winter. The most popular reason for loving spring was all the green things growing.
Many people in the world have fun traditions they do around springtime. The most common ones are egg hunts on Easter and April Fools Day on April 1st. There are some people who have small traditions they do individually, such as Miranda Grigg, a ninth-grade student at SJHS. “My friends and I love to hike in the Hobble Creek,” she said. “Then we sleep under the stars on a trampoline.”
Many people have small traditions, such as spring cleaning, or starting a small garden, but we all love spring, and we are glad it’s on its way.
SJHS Staff Writer
Spring is on its way! Snow will melt, birds will sing, and flowers will bloom. Lots of students at SJHS are excited for spring to come. The first day of spring is coming up on March 21st.
“Spring is my favorite season!” said Alyssa Payne, a student at Springville Junior High. Many students at SJHS, when asked, said they love spring and are sick of winter. The most popular reason for loving spring was all the green things growing.
Many people in the world have fun traditions they do around springtime. The most common ones are egg hunts on Easter and April Fools Day on April 1st. There are some people who have small traditions they do individually, such as Miranda Grigg, a ninth-grade student at SJHS. “My friends and I love to hike in the Hobble Creek,” she said. “Then we sleep under the stars on a trampoline.”
Many people have small traditions, such as spring cleaning, or starting a small garden, but we all love spring, and we are glad it’s on its way.
We are United
Springville Junior High's Model United Nations teamMakaiah Williams
SJHS Staff Writer
On January 26th fourteen Springville Junior High School students went to Brigham Young University (BYU) for a Model United Nations conference. Before the conference each school was assigned a country to represent. Springville Junior High represented the country of Azerbaijan.
“One of my favorite parts of the conference,” said Rebekah McClain, a student at SJHS, “was meeting all the different faces and being able to work with them.” The conference was a learning experience for everyone including the teachers. KresLynn Knouse, another SJHS student, said, “I thought using parliamentary procedure was interesting, because it was like learning a new language.”
After the conference students got awards for their success and hard work. Jason Haymond won the award for best position paper for the General Assembly Plenary Committee.
Alyssa Payne and Delon Lier won honorable mention for their work on the Economic and Social Council Committee. Springville Junior High won honorable mention for outstanding work as the Azerbaijan delegation.
Mr. David Hansen won the award for outstanding faculty advisor. Teachers and students are excited to be doing the competition again next year. If you are interested please, contact Mrs. Carpenter at Springville Junior High.
Indoor Soccer Intramurals Start March 16th
Rylee Vest
SJHS Staff Writer
Springville Junior High is starting afterschool intramurals March 16th. Indoor Soccer! Anyone and everyone can come. The soccer games are going to be held after school in the boys’ gym. The games start at 2:45 pm and ends at 3:45 pm.
Parents, if your child needs to make up absences or earn extra credit in any of their gym classes, indoor soccer is the solution. Not everyone going has to be there for extra credit, most people just go for the fun of it. Indoor soccer is a good way for your child to have fun, boost their grade, and be active and social. When asked what is needed to play, Coach Michael Parker said, “We provide the indoor ball. A pair of good tennis shoes helps, and that’s it. Oh, and a good attitude!”
If you need any other information about what is going on with the soccer intramurals you can always contact the school; also if needed, you can talk to the teacher in charge of the intramurals, who is Mr. Michael Chipman. We are all very excited for indoor soccer and can’t wait to see your children there.
SJHS Staff Writer
Springville Junior High is starting afterschool intramurals March 16th. Indoor Soccer! Anyone and everyone can come. The soccer games are going to be held after school in the boys’ gym. The games start at 2:45 pm and ends at 3:45 pm.
Parents, if your child needs to make up absences or earn extra credit in any of their gym classes, indoor soccer is the solution. Not everyone going has to be there for extra credit, most people just go for the fun of it. Indoor soccer is a good way for your child to have fun, boost their grade, and be active and social. When asked what is needed to play, Coach Michael Parker said, “We provide the indoor ball. A pair of good tennis shoes helps, and that’s it. Oh, and a good attitude!”
If you need any other information about what is going on with the soccer intramurals you can always contact the school; also if needed, you can talk to the teacher in charge of the intramurals, who is Mr. Michael Chipman. We are all very excited for indoor soccer and can’t wait to see your children there.
National Foreign Language Week
Jantzen Dalley
SJHS Staff Writer
The week of March 3rd was National Foreign Language Week. The Chinese and Spanish classes at SJHS worked hard throughout the week creating posters and decorating the halls. The other day, the Chinese class designated it “Chinese Day,” and all of the students in the class went through the day wearing “I speak Chinese how about you?” stickers, and teaching their friends a phrase of Chinese. Whenever someone learned a phrase of Chinese, they gave that person a Chinese buck (fake paper dollar bill) and the student could exchange it for a candy bar.
In Mr. Glen Beebe’s Spanish class, the students also prepared posters and decorated the halls. Some Spanish students sang a song in Spanish through the intercom.
When asked how Foreign language Week worked, Mr. Beebe replied, “it is just a week when we celebrate foreign language, and it also gives students an idea of what the classes are like, in case they want to take a foreign language class.”
“This is the first year we have done National Foreign Language Week,” Mr. Beebe said. “We were able to do it this year because there is now more than one foreign language teacher.”
SJHS Staff Writer
The week of March 3rd was National Foreign Language Week. The Chinese and Spanish classes at SJHS worked hard throughout the week creating posters and decorating the halls. The other day, the Chinese class designated it “Chinese Day,” and all of the students in the class went through the day wearing “I speak Chinese how about you?” stickers, and teaching their friends a phrase of Chinese. Whenever someone learned a phrase of Chinese, they gave that person a Chinese buck (fake paper dollar bill) and the student could exchange it for a candy bar.
In Mr. Glen Beebe’s Spanish class, the students also prepared posters and decorated the halls. Some Spanish students sang a song in Spanish through the intercom.
When asked how Foreign language Week worked, Mr. Beebe replied, “it is just a week when we celebrate foreign language, and it also gives students an idea of what the classes are like, in case they want to take a foreign language class.”
“This is the first year we have done National Foreign Language Week,” Mr. Beebe said. “We were able to do it this year because there is now more than one foreign language teacher.”
Deseret First Duel Champions!
Jeremy Schanderl
SJHS Staff Writer
We have new Deseret Duel Champions! But there are still rivalries to be settled so just because the duel is over the games still rumble on with 12 games against the two rivals left. The duel rivalry of Brigham Young University and University of Utah has been rated fourth best in the country by The Wall Street Journal. The trophy is able to switch owners every year. But this year Utah has claim over the Deseret duel trophy.
The Deseret First Duel is to see which school exceeded the other in sports that year. With 12 different sports played each worth points so it represents the overall performance in the schools athletics and sports. University of Utah has already scored the majority of the 65.5 points possible, with the current score Utah 34 and BYU 13. So officially, Utah is this year's duel champions.
University of Utah gained an early lead with the win against BYU in football on November 22 2008 at Rice-Eccles Stadium, earning them 10 points. Then they had a good winning streak from then on and the Deseret First Duel trophy was awarded at the BYU Utah Women’s basketball game. That win gave the University of Utah the majority of the points to win the duel.
SJHS Staff Writer
We have new Deseret Duel Champions! But there are still rivalries to be settled so just because the duel is over the games still rumble on with 12 games against the two rivals left. The duel rivalry of Brigham Young University and University of Utah has been rated fourth best in the country by The Wall Street Journal. The trophy is able to switch owners every year. But this year Utah has claim over the Deseret duel trophy.
The Deseret First Duel is to see which school exceeded the other in sports that year. With 12 different sports played each worth points so it represents the overall performance in the schools athletics and sports. University of Utah has already scored the majority of the 65.5 points possible, with the current score Utah 34 and BYU 13. So officially, Utah is this year's duel champions.
University of Utah gained an early lead with the win against BYU in football on November 22 2008 at Rice-Eccles Stadium, earning them 10 points. Then they had a good winning streak from then on and the Deseret First Duel trophy was awarded at the BYU Utah Women’s basketball game. That win gave the University of Utah the majority of the points to win the duel.
Boys Tennis Tryouts on March 23
Brittany Blackmon
SJHS Staff Writer
“Whatever brings them, I’ll take them,” said Mr. Brian Rice, the coach of the Springville Junior High tennis team and a teacher at Springville Junior High. When boys tryout for the team, he said he looks for somebody who wants to have fun; somebody who is reliable because he understands that some players may have homework or may also be in another sport so they might be a little late. Tryouts are afterschool on March 23 in the tennis courts across the street from the school.
Tennis is a lifelong sport that involves technique, skill, effort, and fun. Mr. Rice likes his players to learn, but to also have fun. His goals for this year’s tennis team are to create better players and to have fun. As he quoted, “Lose, yet still have a successful day.”
Two students from Springville Junior High that play tennis said it’s a fun sport; they like to win and get better every time. Ethan Trunnell’s opinion was, “It gets you into shape and enhances your coordination.” To play tennis correctly, you have to have the right equipment, the skills, and, as Sean Sly says, “Don’t quit cause it’s never over.”
SJHS Staff Writer
“Whatever brings them, I’ll take them,” said Mr. Brian Rice, the coach of the Springville Junior High tennis team and a teacher at Springville Junior High. When boys tryout for the team, he said he looks for somebody who wants to have fun; somebody who is reliable because he understands that some players may have homework or may also be in another sport so they might be a little late. Tryouts are afterschool on March 23 in the tennis courts across the street from the school.
Tennis is a lifelong sport that involves technique, skill, effort, and fun. Mr. Rice likes his players to learn, but to also have fun. His goals for this year’s tennis team are to create better players and to have fun. As he quoted, “Lose, yet still have a successful day.”
Two students from Springville Junior High that play tennis said it’s a fun sport; they like to win and get better every time. Ethan Trunnell’s opinion was, “It gets you into shape and enhances your coordination.” To play tennis correctly, you have to have the right equipment, the skills, and, as Sean Sly says, “Don’t quit cause it’s never over.”
Who Rocked the Battle of the Bands?
KresLynn Knouse
SJHS Staff Writer
The Battle of the Bands took place on February 27th in the Springville Junior High School auditorium. The cost of admission was five dollars, and the money earned served as a fundraiser for the girls basketball team. Many different styles of bands performed, including two rock bands, one screamo band, and one acoustic band. Forty dollars went to the first place winner, a band called One Man Short, and $20 went to the second place winner, Intricate Antics.
Audri Petro, a ninth grade student at SJHS, said “My favorite song was ‘May I ask who’s Calling’ by One Man Short. I am so glad I went to Battle of the Bands.”
Most students and teachers at SJHS that attended Battle of the Bands said that it was a fun-filled, deafening, amazing night that they would recommend anyone should attend next year. All bands are given a 20 minute slot for their performances, making the Battle of the Bands a great way to advertise local bands.
“We would love to have all junior high bands perform next year, it's a great opportunity for those that love music to get a feel for playing in front of others,” said Mr. David Kindrick, an eighth grade science teacher nad basketball coach at SJHS.
The Battle of the Bands was a great success this year, and any band that would like to perform, or music-lover that would just like to listen, should attend next year.
SJHS Staff Writer
The Battle of the Bands took place on February 27th in the Springville Junior High School auditorium. The cost of admission was five dollars, and the money earned served as a fundraiser for the girls basketball team. Many different styles of bands performed, including two rock bands, one screamo band, and one acoustic band. Forty dollars went to the first place winner, a band called One Man Short, and $20 went to the second place winner, Intricate Antics.
Audri Petro, a ninth grade student at SJHS, said “My favorite song was ‘May I ask who’s Calling’ by One Man Short. I am so glad I went to Battle of the Bands.”
Most students and teachers at SJHS that attended Battle of the Bands said that it was a fun-filled, deafening, amazing night that they would recommend anyone should attend next year. All bands are given a 20 minute slot for their performances, making the Battle of the Bands a great way to advertise local bands.
“We would love to have all junior high bands perform next year, it's a great opportunity for those that love music to get a feel for playing in front of others,” said Mr. David Kindrick, an eighth grade science teacher nad basketball coach at SJHS.
The Battle of the Bands was a great success this year, and any band that would like to perform, or music-lover that would just like to listen, should attend next year.
A Knight’s Club
Emily Regan
SJHS Staff Writer
Head, heart, hands, and health are the ingredients that make up a 4-H Utah State Youth Council. At Springillve Junior High School the Knights of the Round Table are student representatives that stand for the student body and meet every Monday, voting on and discussing issues that might affect our school. Recently, the Knights have been talking about beginning after school clubs at SJHS.
There would be a large variety of clubs that would be available to just about anyone. Some of the clubs that might be offered are things like karate, cinematography, interior design, skiing/snowboarding, fashion design, yoga, bowling, robotics, and many others. Parents and citizens are also welcome to suggest any ideas that they might have for clubs. Teachers or community members would supervise these clubs, and there would be a permission slip that parents would have to sign, but the fun and excitement of these after school activities would be worth it.
“I think anytime a student can have fun in an extracurricular activity is important,” said Mr. David Knudsen, vice principal at SJHS.
The Knights have been discussing this for about the last month, but there are still things that need to be done to put the idea into action. First, they have to finalize the details of the plan, then they have to wait for a Utah State Grant to receive a budget for the after school clubs. Many things, like cost and off-campus trips, are still in the very early stages of planning.
The chance for SJHS to come together after school to have a good time and learn cool things sounds exhilarating. Many of the students are very excited and looking forward to the opportunity.
“It would be great to keep the students busy after school in a fun way,” said Zach Hansen, a seventh grade member of the Knights of the Round Table.
The school holds its breath in anticipation for the closing decision of the Knights of the Round Table on after school, 4-H clubs.
SJHS Staff Writer
Head, heart, hands, and health are the ingredients that make up a 4-H Utah State Youth Council. At Springillve Junior High School the Knights of the Round Table are student representatives that stand for the student body and meet every Monday, voting on and discussing issues that might affect our school. Recently, the Knights have been talking about beginning after school clubs at SJHS.
There would be a large variety of clubs that would be available to just about anyone. Some of the clubs that might be offered are things like karate, cinematography, interior design, skiing/snowboarding, fashion design, yoga, bowling, robotics, and many others. Parents and citizens are also welcome to suggest any ideas that they might have for clubs. Teachers or community members would supervise these clubs, and there would be a permission slip that parents would have to sign, but the fun and excitement of these after school activities would be worth it.
“I think anytime a student can have fun in an extracurricular activity is important,” said Mr. David Knudsen, vice principal at SJHS.
The Knights have been discussing this for about the last month, but there are still things that need to be done to put the idea into action. First, they have to finalize the details of the plan, then they have to wait for a Utah State Grant to receive a budget for the after school clubs. Many things, like cost and off-campus trips, are still in the very early stages of planning.
The chance for SJHS to come together after school to have a good time and learn cool things sounds exhilarating. Many of the students are very excited and looking forward to the opportunity.
“It would be great to keep the students busy after school in a fun way,” said Zach Hansen, a seventh grade member of the Knights of the Round Table.
The school holds its breath in anticipation for the closing decision of the Knights of the Round Table on after school, 4-H clubs.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Track and Field Meeting TUESDAY
Who: 7th, 8th & 9th graders and their parents
When: Tuesday, March 10th at 2:45
Where: SJHS Auditorium
Why: Find out the details about this year's track and field season
When: Tuesday, March 10th at 2:45
Where: SJHS Auditorium
Why: Find out the details about this year's track and field season
Our Amazing Art Teacher
Mr. Gillespie helping seventh grade students with their still-life drawings.Sariah Morris
SJHS Staff Writer
Mr. Jethro Gillespie, SJHS art teacher, loves what he does. He became interested in art when he was a small child and that interest increased throughout high school. He said that family members and friends encouraged him and he loves to make art.
When Mr. Gillespie was in school, he said that he had good art teachers and he hopes to be a good teacher too. He decided to teach junior high students because he loves to be with kids, and he likes to see what different type of things his students make.
Carson Giles, a student of Mr. Gillespie, said, “I love Mr. G’s class. He has a really good attitude, and he is a way cool teacher. I also love that he lets us do our own thing. We are able to express ourselves.” Another student of his, Hannah Collings, said, “I like his class a lot, and it’s so cool with the projects we do, I especially love the collages.” According to his students, Mr. Gillespie is an amazing teacher.
In Mr. Gillespie’s class he does lots of different types of projects. The students learn painting, drawing different type of faces, photography, sculptures, and collages. He lets them do their own thing. “Right now, I am working on a series of small (6” by 6”) oil paintings for a show in the May Provo gallery stroll,” Mr. Gillespie said. “This show will be downtown in Provo on the 1st of May. The place is called Mode Boutique.”
Mr. Gillespie is awesome, and everyone at SJHS hopes he will keep teaching here for a long time to come.
SJHS Students Participate in the State Math Competition
Rylee Vest
SJHS Staff Writer
The state math competition is a fun and exciting chance for students to test their math skills for on behalf of Springville Junior High. The students will participate in the competition on March 18th at Utah Valley University (UVU). Mr. Jim Anderson, the math teacher in charge of the competition said, “At the competition, the students work on the 30 problem test. The teachers receive a copy of the test, and discuss with each other the teaching of mathematics.”
Seventh, eighth, and ninth grade students will compete at UVU. The students attending have been given a set of former state math exam problems to review their skills. “These problems are challenging, so it is exciting when you can solve at least some of them,” said Mr. Anderson.
When one of the students attending the competition, Mitchell Murray, was asked if he thought the competition was going to be challenging, he said, “From the past it looks like it was hard, and so I am assuming that it’s going to be hard this year also.” The school wishes the best to the students competing and good luck for all!
SJHS Staff Writer
The state math competition is a fun and exciting chance for students to test their math skills for on behalf of Springville Junior High. The students will participate in the competition on March 18th at Utah Valley University (UVU). Mr. Jim Anderson, the math teacher in charge of the competition said, “At the competition, the students work on the 30 problem test. The teachers receive a copy of the test, and discuss with each other the teaching of mathematics.”
Seventh, eighth, and ninth grade students will compete at UVU. The students attending have been given a set of former state math exam problems to review their skills. “These problems are challenging, so it is exciting when you can solve at least some of them,” said Mr. Anderson.
When one of the students attending the competition, Mitchell Murray, was asked if he thought the competition was going to be challenging, he said, “From the past it looks like it was hard, and so I am assuming that it’s going to be hard this year also.” The school wishes the best to the students competing and good luck for all!
Exploring the World of Foods with Ms. Younger
Makaiah WilliamsSJHS Staff Writer
At Springville Junior High School there are a lot of new and older faces. These faces are those Brigham Young University students. These students are studying to become teachers. All of the BYU students at Springville Junior are very close to becoming teachers; student teaching is the final exam.
Now every student teacher is special, but there is one that stands out from the rest. She has been to six different countries and three different states. Her name is Ms. Katie Younger. Ms. Younger was born and raised in a little town in Texas called Midland, "Where everyone eats, sleeps, and breathes football."
Now Ms. Younger is studying to become a foods teacher. As she got older, she had the opportunity to study abroad in London and to intern in Washington D.C. She also had the privilege to visit Guatemala, Italy, France, Germany, and Austria. She said that her favorite place to visit would have to be London because it is full of culture.
Sadly, most good things come to an end. The student teaching is the final exam before the students can get their degree, and student teaching only lasts three months.
Ninth Grade Genius?
Emily Regan
SJHS Staff Writer
Unbeknownst to the regular, every-day students at Springville Junior High School, there is a student among them that is very special. Fourteen-year-old Jonathan Bassett is far beyond the general standards of his generation. Jonathan is currently a full time student at BYU.
From kindergarten through the fourth grade, Jonathan went to a public school, but was home-schooled after that. While learning at home, Jonathan was able to skip two grades, and in the tenth grade he took the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE). The CHSPE is the equivalent of a General Educational Development test which allows him to graduate high school early with a diploma. He is now attending BYU on a regular basis, only coming to first period each day at SJHS.
“The workload is just right,” Jonathan said. “The pace is good and I don’t feel like I’m learning the same thing over and over again.”
Jonathan is very excited about his chance to go to BYU. His family is very supportive of him and encourages him to keep going in a positive direction. Since Jonathan hasn’t been to high school, though, he is still trying to learn how to manage his time in a way that will allow him to balance school work and his growing social life at SJHS. Of the many things that might be problematic for him, this is the only real trouble he’s had.
Currently, Jonathan is majoring in physics, and he is already planning on his Master’s degree. He enjoys what he’s doing and is thrilled about the direction in which he is venturing.
When asked what advice he might give to others in his situation he said, “Learn to be independent.” He recommended trying to provide for yourself as much as you can, and taking charge of your school career.
The life of a college student as young as Jonathan must be stimulating but also very complicated. We are very glad to welcome Jonathan Bassett to Springville.
SJHS Staff Writer
Unbeknownst to the regular, every-day students at Springville Junior High School, there is a student among them that is very special. Fourteen-year-old Jonathan Bassett is far beyond the general standards of his generation. Jonathan is currently a full time student at BYU.
From kindergarten through the fourth grade, Jonathan went to a public school, but was home-schooled after that. While learning at home, Jonathan was able to skip two grades, and in the tenth grade he took the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE). The CHSPE is the equivalent of a General Educational Development test which allows him to graduate high school early with a diploma. He is now attending BYU on a regular basis, only coming to first period each day at SJHS.
“The workload is just right,” Jonathan said. “The pace is good and I don’t feel like I’m learning the same thing over and over again.”
Jonathan is very excited about his chance to go to BYU. His family is very supportive of him and encourages him to keep going in a positive direction. Since Jonathan hasn’t been to high school, though, he is still trying to learn how to manage his time in a way that will allow him to balance school work and his growing social life at SJHS. Of the many things that might be problematic for him, this is the only real trouble he’s had.
Currently, Jonathan is majoring in physics, and he is already planning on his Master’s degree. He enjoys what he’s doing and is thrilled about the direction in which he is venturing.
When asked what advice he might give to others in his situation he said, “Learn to be independent.” He recommended trying to provide for yourself as much as you can, and taking charge of your school career.
The life of a college student as young as Jonathan must be stimulating but also very complicated. We are very glad to welcome Jonathan Bassett to Springville.
Mrs. Gleave Makes Math Fun
Corieshae NunleySJHS Staff Writer
Here at Springville Junior High School, we have some amazing teachers. One of them is Mrs. Corrin Gleave; she is a math teacher here at SJHS--a truly outstanding teacher!
Mrs. Gleave enjoys learning new things and wanted to become a math teacher because of the not so great math teachers she had. She thought, “there’s got to be a way to have a little fun!”
Mrs. Gleave also enjoys dancing. She has a bachelor’s degree in dance and had done some professional dancing and theater, and now she enjoys doing choreography.
Mrs. Gleave said that Springville Junior High School is her dream job and she loves it here and hopes she sticks around for a very long time!
Spanish 2 - Is it For You?
KresLynn Knouse
SJHS Staff Writer
Spanish 2 is a class Springville Junior High offers to ninth grade students who have successfully completed Spanish 1 and would like to improve their fluency in the Spanish language. Students taking this class will work on conjugating verbs, memorizing vocabulary words, and putting sentences together. Most universities require two years of foreign language, and successful completion of both Spanish 1 and 2 can fulfill this requirement.
When asked about the activities the Spanish 2 students do, Mr. Glen Beebe, the Spanish teacher at SJHS said, “We play a lot of the same games as Spanish 1, and do a lot of similar communication activities, but we also do a lot more grammar stuff. When we learn about the past tense, you get to take home a stuffed bunny (also known as the 'conejo') and write about what you did during the day as if you were the bunny. It’s kind of like a class pet.”
Mr. Beebe recommends that students take this class if they did fairly well in Spanish 1 and enjoy learning. Most careers value an employee that speaks Spanish, so it would be a good choice for the future.
“I love Spanish 2,” said Mckell Metcalf, a ninth grade student at SJHS currently taking the class, “It’s awesome to bug some of my friends by speaking Spanish in front of them. It’s good practice putting sentences together, and it’s hilarious because they don’t know a word I’m saying.”
Spanish 2 is a fun class, and also counts for two years of foreign language credit at most universities. Any language-lover should take this class in ninth grade.
SJHS Staff Writer
Spanish 2 is a class Springville Junior High offers to ninth grade students who have successfully completed Spanish 1 and would like to improve their fluency in the Spanish language. Students taking this class will work on conjugating verbs, memorizing vocabulary words, and putting sentences together. Most universities require two years of foreign language, and successful completion of both Spanish 1 and 2 can fulfill this requirement.
When asked about the activities the Spanish 2 students do, Mr. Glen Beebe, the Spanish teacher at SJHS said, “We play a lot of the same games as Spanish 1, and do a lot of similar communication activities, but we also do a lot more grammar stuff. When we learn about the past tense, you get to take home a stuffed bunny (also known as the 'conejo') and write about what you did during the day as if you were the bunny. It’s kind of like a class pet.”
Mr. Beebe recommends that students take this class if they did fairly well in Spanish 1 and enjoy learning. Most careers value an employee that speaks Spanish, so it would be a good choice for the future.
“I love Spanish 2,” said Mckell Metcalf, a ninth grade student at SJHS currently taking the class, “It’s awesome to bug some of my friends by speaking Spanish in front of them. It’s good practice putting sentences together, and it’s hilarious because they don’t know a word I’m saying.”
Spanish 2 is a fun class, and also counts for two years of foreign language credit at most universities. Any language-lover should take this class in ninth grade.
Student Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Seegmiller
Madie Dockstader
SJHS Staff Writer
Ms. Kortni Seegmiller is currently a student teacher for Mr. Rob Bentley, geography teacher at Springville Junior High School.
Ms. Seegmiller wants to become a teacher because she wants to help teenagers realize how amazing the world and the people in it are. Ms. Seegmiller said “What could be better than hanging out with ninth graders all day and talking about the social sciences?”
Ms. Seegmiller is from Henderson, Nevada. She said, “It’s dry, hot, and brown, but it has really nice sunsets.” She is attending BYU and is taking some education classes, like Adolescent Development, Classroom Management, and Teaching students with disabilities.
Some interesting things about Ms. Seegmiller are she worked at the Bean Life Science Museum where she gave animal shows. She would get to show people snakes, lizards, frogs, tarantulas, turtles, and hissing cockroaches. She also speaks Spanish, and she likes to travel. She said “My dream vacation at the moment is Cuba.”
SJHS Staff Writer
Ms. Kortni Seegmiller is currently a student teacher for Mr. Rob Bentley, geography teacher at Springville Junior High School.
Ms. Seegmiller wants to become a teacher because she wants to help teenagers realize how amazing the world and the people in it are. Ms. Seegmiller said “What could be better than hanging out with ninth graders all day and talking about the social sciences?”
Ms. Seegmiller is from Henderson, Nevada. She said, “It’s dry, hot, and brown, but it has really nice sunsets.” She is attending BYU and is taking some education classes, like Adolescent Development, Classroom Management, and Teaching students with disabilities.
Some interesting things about Ms. Seegmiller are she worked at the Bean Life Science Museum where she gave animal shows. She would get to show people snakes, lizards, frogs, tarantulas, turtles, and hissing cockroaches. She also speaks Spanish, and she likes to travel. She said “My dream vacation at the moment is Cuba.”
Monday, March 2, 2009
Yearbook--Get it now!!!
Yearbook students Leksi Rosenberg, Emma Graves, Sammie Schroeppel and Alli Udall sort student surveys. In the background, Aleks Newman, Kyle Gashler and Alyssa Payne work on the online yearbook creation program.Robin Anderson
SJHS Staff Writer
It’s that time again! Students who want to get a yearbook need to get it now. The price for a yearbook is $20.00, and students need to take the money to Mrs. Murdock in the front office. Students should definitely get a yearbook. Looking through a yearbook is a fun way to remember the year.
“Some of us are too lazy to do scrapbooking, or don't have a camera, but the yearbook has a whole bunch of pictures from the year laid out for you!” said Kreslynn Knouse, a ninth grade student at SJHS.
The yearbook has other uses too. Ms. Rachel Neeley, the yearbook teacher at SJHS, says it is fun to have all your friends write notes to you at the end of the year in your yearbook.
The yearbook staff worked really hard to put together this year’s yearbook. They have tried hard to include as many students as possible in the yearbook. When asked about getting everyone in the yearbook, Aleks Newman, a member of the yearbook staff said, “It’s pretty hard. You have to take tons of pictures. Some people want to be in them, and some people don’t.”
Order your yearbook before we run out! Bring $20 to Mrs. Murdock in the front office as soon as possible!
Excitement for the new sixth graders
Kaydie Kerby
SJHS Staff Writer
On March fourth through the sixth, sixth grade students from elementary schools will visit Springville Junior High School. When the junior high students are in class, the sixth graders will walk around and tour our school and learn the different types of things that go on. The student council members will be taken out of class to show the sixth graders around.
Student council will explain what’s going on and what fun things there are for the students to do around our school. During the visit, the sixth graders can begin to understand where to go and what to do.
Mytch Smith, a student council member at Springville Junior High, said, “With new students coming to our school it brings new opportunities and new kids to brighten up our school, and that brings success and chances to shine.” Hopefully, new students that come to our school should have a fun time to learn and understand things a little clearer. When the students come next year they will see familiar faces and not be so scared not knowing where to go, or what to do.
Mike Bartholomew another student council member at Springville Junior High gave some advice to the sixth graders, “Stand tall and just be yourself.”
In addition to the school tour, sixth grade students will hear musical numbers by the band and choir, eat lunch in the junior high cafeteria while junior high students are in class, and receive "How to Survive Seventh Grade" flyers from the current seventh grade students.
SJHS Staff Writer
On March fourth through the sixth, sixth grade students from elementary schools will visit Springville Junior High School. When the junior high students are in class, the sixth graders will walk around and tour our school and learn the different types of things that go on. The student council members will be taken out of class to show the sixth graders around.
Student council will explain what’s going on and what fun things there are for the students to do around our school. During the visit, the sixth graders can begin to understand where to go and what to do.
Mytch Smith, a student council member at Springville Junior High, said, “With new students coming to our school it brings new opportunities and new kids to brighten up our school, and that brings success and chances to shine.” Hopefully, new students that come to our school should have a fun time to learn and understand things a little clearer. When the students come next year they will see familiar faces and not be so scared not knowing where to go, or what to do.
Mike Bartholomew another student council member at Springville Junior High gave some advice to the sixth graders, “Stand tall and just be yourself.”
In addition to the school tour, sixth grade students will hear musical numbers by the band and choir, eat lunch in the junior high cafeteria while junior high students are in class, and receive "How to Survive Seventh Grade" flyers from the current seventh grade students.
Mr.Kindrick: Science Teacher and Basketball Coach
Mr. Kindrick always has a smile.Nikki Drake
SJHS Staff Writer
Mr. David Kindrick is a SJHS science teacher, the girls’ basketball coach, and a former body conditioning teacher. He enjoys teaching science, because science changes every year so he learns new things every year too. He would like to think he inspires students for the good, and not the bad.
He is the girls’ basketball coach, and his team has played 21 games, and won around half of their games. Great job girls! Most of the girls think he is an aggressive leader that knows how to have fun.
If Mr. Kindrick could have any other job, he said he would be a pro athlete, a movie star, a dentist, or maybe even an artist. Mr. Kindrick is interested in sports and he is all about being active. He mentioned that he misses teaching body conditioning. He misses watching students get healthier. “It was cool to see the little dudes and dudettes improve,” Mr. Kindrick said.
Megan Mortenson and Taya Spencer, two eighth grade girls at SJHS were asked about what it was like being in Mr. Kindrick's class. Taya said that "Mr. Kindrick always makes us laugh and stuff. He is a cool teacher.” Megan agreed with Taya, “He always tries to be funny, and he is nice.”
Mr. Kindrick helping Cami Sumsion on her test.
New School, New Kid
Brittany Blackmon
SJHS Staff Writer
New students transfer to Springville Junior High School throughout each school year. According to eighth grade counselor Mrs. Monica Distefeano, when students are new to a school, they experience difficulties such as making new friends, finding their ways around the new school, and not being able to have a friend there to help them. It’s hard making new friends after having many friends in one place. It’s also hard not knowing where to go or who to talk to when having trouble, unless you meet someone friendly enough to help you around.
While students faced these difficulties, they’ve acted nervous and shy at first. They don’t know anyone, have some trouble getting used to the new surroundings, and have a little trouble socializing with unfamiliar faces. Some tend to just be really friendly and eager to make new friends without getting shy. Mrs. Distefano said, “Students are shy at first and a little bit nervous when they first come here.”
The way that students can handle these difficulties is with time and patience, and trying to getting out of their comfort zone and start socializing with others. Some students may not want to socialize, but others tend to start speaking up and ask questions when they needed help and make new friends by doing so.
Other ways that new students made friends are meeting with counselors to try to find a person within the same gender and age group to help show a new student around.
There are at least 20-30 new students that enter the junior high each year. That’s a lot of new kids to socialize with and befriend. If you are new to the school, do not feel like you are alone, but along the same ride with many others just like you.
SJHS Staff Writer
New students transfer to Springville Junior High School throughout each school year. According to eighth grade counselor Mrs. Monica Distefeano, when students are new to a school, they experience difficulties such as making new friends, finding their ways around the new school, and not being able to have a friend there to help them. It’s hard making new friends after having many friends in one place. It’s also hard not knowing where to go or who to talk to when having trouble, unless you meet someone friendly enough to help you around.
While students faced these difficulties, they’ve acted nervous and shy at first. They don’t know anyone, have some trouble getting used to the new surroundings, and have a little trouble socializing with unfamiliar faces. Some tend to just be really friendly and eager to make new friends without getting shy. Mrs. Distefano said, “Students are shy at first and a little bit nervous when they first come here.”
The way that students can handle these difficulties is with time and patience, and trying to getting out of their comfort zone and start socializing with others. Some students may not want to socialize, but others tend to start speaking up and ask questions when they needed help and make new friends by doing so.
Other ways that new students made friends are meeting with counselors to try to find a person within the same gender and age group to help show a new student around.
There are at least 20-30 new students that enter the junior high each year. That’s a lot of new kids to socialize with and befriend. If you are new to the school, do not feel like you are alone, but along the same ride with many others just like you.
Advanced Math at SJHS
Mrs. Corrin Gleave teaching her algebra 2 class at SJHS.Robin Anderson
SJHS Staff Writer
At Springville Junior High, there is one particularly small class- this class is algebra 2. All the students in algebra 2 are ninth graders, yet they are learning eleventh grade math. How is this possible?
The students in algebra 2 got to where they are by taking a test and skipping pre-algebra. By doing so they were able to take algebra in seventh grade, geometry in eighth grade, and moved up to algebra 2 in ninth grade.
Although it may sound like a hard class, the students say it isn’t hard. There is not much homework, and Mrs. Gleave explains things really well, which makes it easy to understand.
“If you don’t get it, you ask,” said Kenzee Hargett, a student in algebra 2.
“It’s my favorite class,” said Makenzie Milner, another student in algebra 2. In Algebra 2 they do interesting activities. One time they made up Math carols by taking Christmas carols and putting algebra equations as the words, and caroled in classes around the school.
The students in algebra 2 like it very much. According to the students, Mrs. Gleave makes it fun.
Ms. Kate Whiting teaches us our past and our present
Madie Dockstader
SJHS Staff Writer
Ms. Kate Whiting is currently a student teacher for Mr. Rob Bentley, a geography teacher at Springville Junior High School. She loves learning, teaching geography, and she loves kids. Mr. Bentley said “I think Ms. Whiting will be an excellent teacher. She has great enthusiasm and interest in history and culture. She also has a positive attitude toward all students with a commitment to helping them learn and progress.”
Ms. Whiting grew up in a small beach town, in Hawaii, called Kailua. She went to Kailua High School, home of the Surfriders. She was involved in a student government class and almost every club Kailua High could offer.
Right now she is attending BYU. She is done with all her classes because she is student teaching right now, but her favorite classes at BYU were Floral Design, Art History, and International Political Economy. She said, “I am a little sad about graduation in April because I love being a student.”
Ms. Whiting served a mission in Taipei, Taiwan, where she learned to speak Mandarin Chinese. She studied it for three months and lived in Taiwan for a little over a year. Then she took a year of Mandarin Chinese at BYU. She has been to the world’s tallest building, Taipei 101, and also ate some of Taipei’s interesting foods.
SJHS Staff Writer
Ms. Kate Whiting is currently a student teacher for Mr. Rob Bentley, a geography teacher at Springville Junior High School. She loves learning, teaching geography, and she loves kids. Mr. Bentley said “I think Ms. Whiting will be an excellent teacher. She has great enthusiasm and interest in history and culture. She also has a positive attitude toward all students with a commitment to helping them learn and progress.”
Ms. Whiting grew up in a small beach town, in Hawaii, called Kailua. She went to Kailua High School, home of the Surfriders. She was involved in a student government class and almost every club Kailua High could offer.
Right now she is attending BYU. She is done with all her classes because she is student teaching right now, but her favorite classes at BYU were Floral Design, Art History, and International Political Economy. She said, “I am a little sad about graduation in April because I love being a student.”
Ms. Whiting served a mission in Taipei, Taiwan, where she learned to speak Mandarin Chinese. She studied it for three months and lived in Taiwan for a little over a year. Then she took a year of Mandarin Chinese at BYU. She has been to the world’s tallest building, Taipei 101, and also ate some of Taipei’s interesting foods.
Amazing Foods Teacher at SJHS
Mrs. Natalie Luke teaching her seventh period foods class.Autumn Hathaway
SJHS Staff Writer
At Springville Junior High School the students have an amazing food’s teacher, Mrs. Natalie Luke. She has been teaching for six years. “I never intended on teaching junior high kids--I thought they were too wild and crazy. But then I realized I was wild and crazy too, so it just fit,” Mrs. Natalie Luke stated.
She first became interested in teaching from her father. According to Mrs. Luke, it was just in her family genetics. Some things she wishes she could change about her job are spending more time to get to know her students better, such as attending their games and outside social life. She’d also like to have more time for new recipes in class.
Students shared their thoughts about her. Natalie Shaw, an eighth grade student in her foods class, said, “She’s the best teacher here, really nice.” While according to Jacob Davenport, a last semester student, the only word to describe her is awesome.
If you’re wondering what a teacher’s point of view is on what they think of their job just listen to this opinion of Mrs. Luke, “Are there days I dream of a nice quiet job? Absolutely! But I get the chance of spending my day teaching kids a life skill they can use. And I share in the ups and downs of teenage life… what could be more exciting then that?”
Mrs. Natalie Luke clearly loves her job, but what are some of her out of school hobbies? According to her, she loves to read, sew, and spend time with her family. She also loves throwing parties, playing in the leaves in fall and blowing bubbles.
It's obvious to anyone who meets Mrs. Natalie Luke that she loves and cares for her students.
Knightingales are Back
Sariah Morris
SJHS Staff Writer
The Knightingales, a Springville Junior High School choir, finished doing their classes during school, but they aren’t finished singing. Thirty three eighth-grade girls and Mrs. Leslie Walker, the choir director, take their own time to get up early in the morning to go to choir. Clearly these girls and Mrs. Walker love this class.
It takes a lot of work and dedication for these girls to do this, not to mention all the work that Mrs. Walker does to come up with the songs, teach them to the girls, and set up performances.
The Knightingales sing all sorts of songs. Cami Sumsion, an eighth grader in the choir, said, “I like this class. I enjoy the songs we sing because they are a little bit harder than the other ones we used to sing.” Cami also said, “If you like to sing, then join this class. It is fun and exciting.”
The early morning choir starts at 7:00 A.M and ends when school starts. When asked about future concerts, Mrs. Walker said, “We will be singing for the school at our end of the year choir assembly and for our parents on May 13. We will also be singing at the district festival on April 5."
Maddi Dayton, also an eighth grade girl in the choir said, “I really like going to choir, it helps me a lot. And it’s only one day a week, so it’s not too time consuming. We also have a wide variety of songs so everyone gets to do what they want. My favorite songs are the hard ones.”
SJHS Staff Writer
The Knightingales, a Springville Junior High School choir, finished doing their classes during school, but they aren’t finished singing. Thirty three eighth-grade girls and Mrs. Leslie Walker, the choir director, take their own time to get up early in the morning to go to choir. Clearly these girls and Mrs. Walker love this class.
It takes a lot of work and dedication for these girls to do this, not to mention all the work that Mrs. Walker does to come up with the songs, teach them to the girls, and set up performances.
The Knightingales sing all sorts of songs. Cami Sumsion, an eighth grader in the choir, said, “I like this class. I enjoy the songs we sing because they are a little bit harder than the other ones we used to sing.” Cami also said, “If you like to sing, then join this class. It is fun and exciting.”
The early morning choir starts at 7:00 A.M and ends when school starts. When asked about future concerts, Mrs. Walker said, “We will be singing for the school at our end of the year choir assembly and for our parents on May 13. We will also be singing at the district festival on April 5."
Maddi Dayton, also an eighth grade girl in the choir said, “I really like going to choir, it helps me a lot. And it’s only one day a week, so it’s not too time consuming. We also have a wide variety of songs so everyone gets to do what they want. My favorite songs are the hard ones.”
Students Elect a New Student Council at SJHS
This semester's student council, left to right: Morgan Murdoch, Dallin Droubay, Matt Fitzgerald, and Josh BuhlerKara Dunn
SJHS Staff Writer
This year we have been busy with our presidental election, and now Springville Junior High is preparing for the election of the student council for 2009-10. Students who wish to participate in student council for next year must be going into ninth grade next year. Students will be able to pick up a packet containing information on March 6th in the front office. Students who wish to apply must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Student council members are the student leadership of the school. They are in charge of getting ready for the dances, Red Ribbon Week, and Random Acts of Kindness Week. They are the leaders and examples in the school. Student council members also have the opportunity to give input about our school.
Students who apply and get elected to student council will have to sign a contract saying that they will do their best to keep order in the halls and throughout the school. “They are the youth leaders of our school,” Mr. Knudsen, vice principal at Springville Junior High, explained.
Mr. Knudsen went on to say, “I encourage anyone who is willing to work hard and wants to make a difference to apply.”
When asked why he applied, this year's Vice President Mike Bartholomew said, “I thought it would be a fun thing to try out for, plus I wanted to try and help make the school a more fun place to be.”
Intramurals at Springville Junior High
Kayla Price
SJHS Staff Writer
Junior High is a place where if you don’t like sports then you have come to the wrong school. Springville Junior High has many offers sports during intramurals like badminton for the next two weeks, indoor soccer, volleyball, weightlifting, pickle ball, and power lifting.
You might be thinking what kind of grades do I have to have to get on a team? “You don’t have to have the best grades,” Mr. Parker, the P.E teacher,said, “Everyone is invited to come and have fun!” Even the teachers play with the students after school in small teams just for the fun of it.
There are no fees for intramurals. Students can get credit for P.E absences by going to intramurals. So if you like sports then you have come to the right school.
SJHS Staff Writer
Junior High is a place where if you don’t like sports then you have come to the wrong school. Springville Junior High has many offers sports during intramurals like badminton for the next two weeks, indoor soccer, volleyball, weightlifting, pickle ball, and power lifting.
You might be thinking what kind of grades do I have to have to get on a team? “You don’t have to have the best grades,” Mr. Parker, the P.E teacher,said, “Everyone is invited to come and have fun!” Even the teachers play with the students after school in small teams just for the fun of it.
There are no fees for intramurals. Students can get credit for P.E absences by going to intramurals. So if you like sports then you have come to the right school.
Friday, February 27, 2009
School Community Council--March 4
The next School Community Council Meeting will be held on March 4 at 3:30 in the Media Center. We will be discussing the following items:
- School Improvement Plan Update
- Professional Development Plan Update
- Safe Routes Plan Update
- 4-H Program
- Trustlands Proposals for the 2009-10 school year
Friday, February 20, 2009
Parent Teacher Conferences--February 26th
SJHS Parent Teacher Conferences will be held from 3:30 to 8:30 on Thursday, February 26th. Please come meet with your child's teachers in the boys' gym. We look forward to seeing you then.
The Gifted, the Talented, and the Future Lawyers Visit Capitol Building
Representative Francis Gibson from District 65 met with SJHS students during their visit to the capitol.KresLynn Knouse
SJHS Staff Writer
On Wednesday, February 11th, Springville Junior High School’s Government and Law class, accompanied by the seventh grade Gifted and Talented, visited the Utah State capitol building. Students took a tour of the capitol, were able to watch The House of Representatives and the Senate vote on important issues, and spoke with the Attorney General’s assistant.
Mr. Hansen, the Government and Law teacher at SJHS, said, “Going to the capitol building will let the Government and Law students see what it’s like to work for the government.”
During the tour, the students got to see every beautiful room and painting in the capitol, learned about lobbyists, and got to see the amazing “gold room.” The “gold room” is a room they use exclusively when meeting with important government officials.
Students admire the beauty of the artwork found in the capitol building during the tour.“It was way fun,” said Alyssa Payne, a ninth grade student at SJHS, “My favorite part was watching the House of Representatives vote. They had a flat screen T.V. hanging up for us to see which house member voted ‘yea or nay’ on the bills.”
Meghan Paynter, another ninth grade student, also enjoyed watching the house vote. “Watching either the House or the Senate vote was actually pretty cool. The senators were below us, and we would watch them from another floor.”
Every student enjoyed taking a tour of the capitol and being able to see how bills pass through our government. Some SJHS students might even end up working there someday.
Boys Basketball Finishes Strong
The 2008-09 ninth grade boys' basketball teamFront, left to right: Manager Tom Setzer, Steven Bate, Mitchell Maye, Zach Nemelka, Alex Cloward, Jordan McCann
Back, left to right: Coach Blakey, Manager Cason Acor, Trevor Allan, Jalon Miyasaki, Zera Staheli, Jordan Davis, Andrew Clyde, Sean Sly, Ryan Shultz, Manager Josh Buhler, Assistant Coach Kelly Giles (not pictured: Manger Trevor Church)
Back, left to right: Coach Blakey, Manager Cason Acor, Trevor Allan, Jalon Miyasaki, Zera Staheli, Jordan Davis, Andrew Clyde, Sean Sly, Ryan Shultz, Manager Josh Buhler, Assistant Coach Kelly Giles (not pictured: Manger Trevor Church)
Jantzen Dalley
SJHS Staff Writer
A lot of people were wondering how the Springville Junior High Freshman basketball team would do this year, especially because they had a rough season last year. The team went seven and three in the district, and won seven out of their last nine games.
Springville also played in the Alpine tournament towards the end of their season. They played well, but were beaten by Timpview High School in the end and were no longer able to move on in the tournament.
One reason for the Knights’ newfound success this year is Coach Shaun Blakey. Coach Blakey has been working as a counselor at SJHS, and is now the head coach of the basketball team.
“The team has gotten a lot better throughout the season,” Coach Blakey said, “ They have gotten much better working as a team and have gained more confidence.”
“Spanish Fork is probably the hardest team we played.” Coach Blakey recalled. And he was right. Unfortunately, Spanish Fork defeated Springville 65 to 53 in a great game.
The combination of the new coaching staff, and the aggressive play of the team is definitely what has made this season so successful.
Valentine's Dance at Springville Junior High
Students dancing the night away at the Valentine's dance.Autumn Hathaway
SJHS Staff Writer
Love was in the air at Springville Junior High with our Valentine’s dance on February 19, 2009 from seven-nine. Music, friends, fun, boys, girls, and laughter abounded. Teachers and students a like boogied the night away.
If you’re looking for a good time then the dance is the place for you. We asked Elizabeth White, your average, everyday eighth grade student at SJHS and she said, “Yes I think they’re very fun!”
As you can tell, the students enjoy them, but what are the teacher’s perspectives? Mr. David Knudsen, vice principal at Springville Junior said, “I like the dances because it helps students learn to handle a social situation that they will have to deal with in high school and beyond.”
Parents, if you’re worried about the music that they play, do not stress about what goes into your children’s ears. The school has to follow and maintain the rules about the content of the music that is allowed such as the music may not swear, talk about drugs, alcohol etc. The teachers in school supervise the dances and the dancing, and parents are welcome to come and chaperone the dances and maybe even have a good time with your child.
If students are bored and looking for a good time, come to a dance and shake the night away.
Springville Library: Expanding Our Knowledge
Halley Rencher
SJHS Staff Writer
As most Springville citizens know, the library is becoming a bit outdated. There are leaks in the roof, and there is not enough room for new books. With the recent election, a new library was approved. The mission for a place where books can be read and respected was started.
“The biggest problem,” said Sheri Britsch, Springville Librarian, “is the space.” Which is true, there is no space for book displays, comfy chairs, or any other things that could make the library not just a place to pick out a book, but a place where a you would want to read that book as well.
The new library is planned to have more room for everything, from program rooms to more space for the staff to work, new equipment, and a space separate from the city building. Pam Vaughn, Library Director, hopes that it will be more inviting to families as a whole and individually.
“When you walk in it has a childish feel, which can make less inviting for people of an older age,” Vaughn said. Trying to make the library more likable to people of every age is a goal that they hope to reach. The library is an important part of the community and most can’t wait to see what it becomes.
SJHS Staff Writer
As most Springville citizens know, the library is becoming a bit outdated. There are leaks in the roof, and there is not enough room for new books. With the recent election, a new library was approved. The mission for a place where books can be read and respected was started.
“The biggest problem,” said Sheri Britsch, Springville Librarian, “is the space.” Which is true, there is no space for book displays, comfy chairs, or any other things that could make the library not just a place to pick out a book, but a place where a you would want to read that book as well.
The new library is planned to have more room for everything, from program rooms to more space for the staff to work, new equipment, and a space separate from the city building. Pam Vaughn, Library Director, hopes that it will be more inviting to families as a whole and individually.
“When you walk in it has a childish feel, which can make less inviting for people of an older age,” Vaughn said. Trying to make the library more likable to people of every age is a goal that they hope to reach. The library is an important part of the community and most can’t wait to see what it becomes.
SJHS Track and Field Starting Soon
Kaydie Kerby
SJHS Staff Writer
At Springville Junior High School our track team season starts on March 16, 2009. Students need to attend a meeting about a week before that so they can sign up and get ready to go. In order to participate, students need to bring red or blue shorts and running shoes. Students need to get a physical in order to do track meets and participate in the events.
Track is not just about running; that’s why it is called track and field. The junior high track team participates in the shot put, discus, high jump, and long jump out. Students will pracice for both running and field events on the PE field at the junior high right after school.
Mrs. Kelli Manwaring, one of the coaches, said “It is really important that all participants have running shoes. These are different than skateboarding, basketball, Converse, or street shoes. Kids who don’t have running shoes often have problems like shin-splints and other pains.”
According to Manwaring, "The type of shoes may not seem like a big deal, but they make a big difference! Running causes a lot of pressure on your joints. Running shoes are made to absorb the pressure and spread it out. Running in street shoes, skateboarding shoes and any other types of shoes often causes people to have a lot of pain in their legs."
If students decide to sprint then it may help to have a pair of shoes that have spikes. These shoes help the runner get a better start and help them run faster but they are not required to have.
In order to participate at track meets, students need to come to four out of five practices during the week. This helps the teammates practice together during the week. If students need to miss a practice because they’re practicing in a different sport, they need to talk to the coaches and they will work something out.
SJHS Staff Writer
At Springville Junior High School our track team season starts on March 16, 2009. Students need to attend a meeting about a week before that so they can sign up and get ready to go. In order to participate, students need to bring red or blue shorts and running shoes. Students need to get a physical in order to do track meets and participate in the events.
Track is not just about running; that’s why it is called track and field. The junior high track team participates in the shot put, discus, high jump, and long jump out. Students will pracice for both running and field events on the PE field at the junior high right after school.
Mrs. Kelli Manwaring, one of the coaches, said “It is really important that all participants have running shoes. These are different than skateboarding, basketball, Converse, or street shoes. Kids who don’t have running shoes often have problems like shin-splints and other pains.”
According to Manwaring, "The type of shoes may not seem like a big deal, but they make a big difference! Running causes a lot of pressure on your joints. Running shoes are made to absorb the pressure and spread it out. Running in street shoes, skateboarding shoes and any other types of shoes often causes people to have a lot of pain in their legs."
If students decide to sprint then it may help to have a pair of shoes that have spikes. These shoes help the runner get a better start and help them run faster but they are not required to have.
In order to participate at track meets, students need to come to four out of five practices during the week. This helps the teammates practice together during the week. If students need to miss a practice because they’re practicing in a different sport, they need to talk to the coaches and they will work something out.
The Men’s Choir
The SJHS Men's Choir, directed by Mrs. Walker, warms up at the beginning of class.Andrew Farr
SJHS Staff Writer
Springville Junior High has a class for those men that have changed and unchanged voices and an interest in singing: Men’s Choir. Men’s choir consists of eighth and ninth graders. Eighth graders sign up for the class because they think it’s just like seventh grade choir; and they’re right. It is just as easy, fun and relaxing. “The songs aren’t hard to learn,” Jantzen Dalley, an eighth grade student in men's choir, said. “The class is and an easy A, all you have to do participate.”
The men in this class have learned seven songs. Barbra Ann, Sweet Betsy from Pike, Aura Lee, and In the Jungle are four songs the choir can name off of their heads.
Mrs. Leslie Walker, the choir teacher, said, “Eighth grade is a great time to work with all men because many of them are dealing with voice change. It’s easier to fix problems without girls there! Plus, it’s just plain macho when the boys sing together.”
The Awesome Band Class at SJHS
Jaqueline Fry
SJHS Staff Writer
This year at Springville Junior High School, Mr. David Booth teaches band classes every school day. He teaches six different classes, which include grades seven, eight, and nine. Mr. Booth prepares the classes for concerts and festivals every year.
Mr. Booth teaches all three grades at the junior high, and the students enjoy his classes. Students could say that being in band is like a concert every day, but you don't have to sit still the whole time. “I love band! It’s my favorite,” SJHS student Abi Santiago said. “You get to play music and hang out. Mr. Booth is the best,” SJHS student Afton Brown said.
Mr. Booth has been teaching band at SJHS for thirteen years. “I really enjoy helping students learn how to play instruments, and hopefully also increase their love of music,” Mr. Booth said. “Like most anything-hard work, dedication, practice, and teamwork are necessary for success in band,” he continued. Whether you’re in band or not, you'll agree that this class is a great addition to our school.
SJHS Staff Writer
This year at Springville Junior High School, Mr. David Booth teaches band classes every school day. He teaches six different classes, which include grades seven, eight, and nine. Mr. Booth prepares the classes for concerts and festivals every year.
Mr. Booth teaches all three grades at the junior high, and the students enjoy his classes. Students could say that being in band is like a concert every day, but you don't have to sit still the whole time. “I love band! It’s my favorite,” SJHS student Abi Santiago said. “You get to play music and hang out. Mr. Booth is the best,” SJHS student Afton Brown said.
Mr. Booth has been teaching band at SJHS for thirteen years. “I really enjoy helping students learn how to play instruments, and hopefully also increase their love of music,” Mr. Booth said. “Like most anything-hard work, dedication, practice, and teamwork are necessary for success in band,” he continued. Whether you’re in band or not, you'll agree that this class is a great addition to our school.
City Softball Sign Ups
Rylee Vest
SJHS Staff Writer
Looking to sign up for city softball? Find out how now! Sign ups have already started, but do not worry, you have until March 21 to get registered. To get signed up you can go register online at www.Springville.org, or you can also go to the community services building at 443 South 200 East. Kids interested in playing can go to the Community Services Building between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
The cost depends on what grade and league you are in. T-ball is for kindergarteners and costs 25 dollars. Coach pitch is for 1st and 2nd graders and costs 35 dollars. Falcon & Mustang are for 3rd and 4th graders and cost 35 dollars. Filly & Pinto are for 5th and 6th graders and cost 35 dollars. Fox & Pony are for 7th and 8th graders and cost 45 dollars.
Now you know everything you need to know about registering for softball. So have fun and see you there!
SJHS Staff Writer
Looking to sign up for city softball? Find out how now! Sign ups have already started, but do not worry, you have until March 21 to get registered. To get signed up you can go register online at www.Springville.org, or you can also go to the community services building at 443 South 200 East. Kids interested in playing can go to the Community Services Building between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
The cost depends on what grade and league you are in. T-ball is for kindergarteners and costs 25 dollars. Coach pitch is for 1st and 2nd graders and costs 35 dollars. Falcon & Mustang are for 3rd and 4th graders and cost 35 dollars. Filly & Pinto are for 5th and 6th graders and cost 35 dollars. Fox & Pony are for 7th and 8th graders and cost 45 dollars.
Now you know everything you need to know about registering for softball. So have fun and see you there!
Friday, February 13, 2009
SJHS Super Citizens
SJHS Super Citizens for first semesterFront row, left to right: Darby Farr, Jessie Wimmer, Owen Gardner, CJ Kanzee, Kat Smith and Irisa Hutchings
Second row: Bronson Bartholomew, Jeremy Anderson, Tyler Oman, Zach Droubay, Amy Tingey, Leksi Rosenberg, Elizabeth White
Third row: Emily Regan, Lily Girot, Emily Jay, Yamina Castro, Jordan Gage, Tyler Ercanbrack, Kyrsten Anderson and Payton Seamons
Fourth row: Michael R. Bartholomew, Abraham Lugo, McKenna Gleave, Delon Lier, Rebekah McClain, and Samuel Larson
Top row: Dustin Brinton, Seth Chipman, Zera Staheli, Forrest Markham and Sean Sly
Not pictured: Katie Anderson, Nancy Gomez, Kayla Price, and Ria Swapp
Second row: Bronson Bartholomew, Jeremy Anderson, Tyler Oman, Zach Droubay, Amy Tingey, Leksi Rosenberg, Elizabeth White
Third row: Emily Regan, Lily Girot, Emily Jay, Yamina Castro, Jordan Gage, Tyler Ercanbrack, Kyrsten Anderson and Payton Seamons
Fourth row: Michael R. Bartholomew, Abraham Lugo, McKenna Gleave, Delon Lier, Rebekah McClain, and Samuel Larson
Top row: Dustin Brinton, Seth Chipman, Zera Staheli, Forrest Markham and Sean Sly
Not pictured: Katie Anderson, Nancy Gomez, Kayla Price, and Ria Swapp
Springville Junior High is a school with an outstanding student body. Although all of our students are spirited and fun, every semester we honor students who are especially SUPER. Teachers nominate students whom they believe should be recognized for their SUPERior citizenship. The faculty then votes on the nominated students to come up with the group which is deemed Super Citizens.
In April, the Super Citizens for first and second semesters will be excused from school to go spend the day at Trafalga where they will be treated to pizza, drinks, and fun. We want to thank these students for the great example they set at our school. They truly are SUPER!
In April, the Super Citizens for first and second semesters will be excused from school to go spend the day at Trafalga where they will be treated to pizza, drinks, and fun. We want to thank these students for the great example they set at our school. They truly are SUPER!
Spotlight: Mr. Michael Chipman
Mr. Chipman teaching one of his 8th grade U.S. History classes.Carolyn Brown
SJHS Staff Writer
This year the Springville Junior High School has gotten many new teachers, and one of them is Mr. Michael Chipman. He teaches U.S. History for the eighth graders. He teaches Geography first semester and World History the second semester for the ninth graders. “I love working with all of the kids. It is amazing to see how they can change and improve,” said Mr. Chipman.
The students that have him are very glad that they were able to be in his class. “He helps me to get better grades, and I really like that,” Afton Brown, one of his students, said. Another student, Rebekah McClain, said this about the way he teaches, “If any of the students have a question he talks with them personally, I think that is really cool.”
One of the most popular things that he does is a Current Events Day; every Tuesday he takes time away from normal class lessons, and he and the students have a discussion about the things that are going on in right now in the USA. Sometimes the students have to read a news article or watch a news program and write half a page on it, but most of the time they just discuss the event as a class. Since the class has been studying the Revolutionary War he sometimes has the students get in groups and do presentations on things like important people or major battles. “I like how he is able to make history fun and interesting for me,” said Rebekah McClain. As you can see, Mr. Chipman is a great addition to the faculty here at Springville Junior High School.
SJHS Mock Trial Competition
Kara Dunn
SJHS Staff Writer
Schools around the US have put together a competition in which students who wish to participate may take part in the school’s mock trial team. According to Mrs. Rice, one of the teachers involved in the mock trial, ever since 1980, a volunteer attorney writes out a legal case involving issues that youth would understand and get a feel for. Students are given a handbook containing the facts and legal information involving the case.
The mock trial team for Springville Junior High has put together a team involving witnesses, attorneys, and clerks. Each student has chosen a position in which they wish to participate. Mr. David Hansen, one of the mock trial directors, and a teacher at Springville Junior High, explained his reason for participating in the mock trial. “It gives students opportunities to decide what they want to do with their lives when they grow up.”
Schools participate around the US and compete for the opportunity to make it all the way to Atlanta, Georgia in May for the final case. Our mock trial team is already preparing for their big case with having practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.
When asked why she signed up for Mock Trial, Susan Watson, one of the members says, “My uncle is a lawyer, and it’s fun.” We are cheering you on Springville Junior High!
SJHS Staff Writer
Schools around the US have put together a competition in which students who wish to participate may take part in the school’s mock trial team. According to Mrs. Rice, one of the teachers involved in the mock trial, ever since 1980, a volunteer attorney writes out a legal case involving issues that youth would understand and get a feel for. Students are given a handbook containing the facts and legal information involving the case.
The mock trial team for Springville Junior High has put together a team involving witnesses, attorneys, and clerks. Each student has chosen a position in which they wish to participate. Mr. David Hansen, one of the mock trial directors, and a teacher at Springville Junior High, explained his reason for participating in the mock trial. “It gives students opportunities to decide what they want to do with their lives when they grow up.”
Schools participate around the US and compete for the opportunity to make it all the way to Atlanta, Georgia in May for the final case. Our mock trial team is already preparing for their big case with having practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.
When asked why she signed up for Mock Trial, Susan Watson, one of the members says, “My uncle is a lawyer, and it’s fun.” We are cheering you on Springville Junior High!
Body Conditioning
Zach Nemelka
SJHS Staff Writer
Body conditioning is an elective class available to students at SJHS taught by Ms. Carrie Parker. This class is a semester class and is worth half a credit. In body conditioning, students learn about certain muscles and how to improve these muscles safely through a strength program which they write themselves. “ This class is for everyone and anyone,” Ms.Parker stated.
“This class is for anyone who wants to get in shape because you are able to work on your physical shape in this class,” said Jordan Davis, a body conditioning student. Body coditioning is for anyone, not just people who play sports. So if you just want to get in good physical shape and build a workout program you can use for years to come, you should register for body conditioning.
SJHS Staff Writer
Body conditioning is an elective class available to students at SJHS taught by Ms. Carrie Parker. This class is a semester class and is worth half a credit. In body conditioning, students learn about certain muscles and how to improve these muscles safely through a strength program which they write themselves. “ This class is for everyone and anyone,” Ms.Parker stated.
“This class is for anyone who wants to get in shape because you are able to work on your physical shape in this class,” said Jordan Davis, a body conditioning student. Body coditioning is for anyone, not just people who play sports. So if you just want to get in good physical shape and build a workout program you can use for years to come, you should register for body conditioning.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Love Is in the Air at SJHS
Maddie Patten
SJHS Staff Writer
Now that Christmas and New Years are over, students at SJHS are already looking forward to the next holiday: Valentine's Day! "I love Valentine’s Day! It is the love holiday, and it always involves chocolate! What more is there to life?” said Mrs. Kathryn Crandall, teacher at SJHS.
A fun Valentine's Day tradition at Springville Junior High is Valigrams. Valigrams are little notes with candy attached. You can send them for fifty cents. "I love Valigrams! They are the best!" said Maddi Dayton, eighth grader at SJHS. "It is fun to see people get one," agreed Brooke Caswell, also in eighth grade.
Another fun Valentine's Day event at SJHS is the Valentine's dance. It is one of the few formal ones. Students come dressed in their best clothes, ready to dance with the guy/girl of their dreams and have a lot of fun!! "The Valentine's Day dance is great," said Audri Petro, ninth grader at SJHS. "The gym is always decorated so pretty!"
"I love Valentine's Day! Everything: candy, cards, the whole nine yards!" said Sarah Fawson, eighth grader at SJHS. So whether you celebrate with a special someone or with a group of great friends, Valentine's Day offers something for everyone at SJHS!
SJHS Staff Writer
Now that Christmas and New Years are over, students at SJHS are already looking forward to the next holiday: Valentine's Day! "I love Valentine’s Day! It is the love holiday, and it always involves chocolate! What more is there to life?” said Mrs. Kathryn Crandall, teacher at SJHS.
A fun Valentine's Day tradition at Springville Junior High is Valigrams. Valigrams are little notes with candy attached. You can send them for fifty cents. "I love Valigrams! They are the best!" said Maddi Dayton, eighth grader at SJHS. "It is fun to see people get one," agreed Brooke Caswell, also in eighth grade.
Another fun Valentine's Day event at SJHS is the Valentine's dance. It is one of the few formal ones. Students come dressed in their best clothes, ready to dance with the guy/girl of their dreams and have a lot of fun!! "The Valentine's Day dance is great," said Audri Petro, ninth grader at SJHS. "The gym is always decorated so pretty!"
"I love Valentine's Day! Everything: candy, cards, the whole nine yards!" said Sarah Fawson, eighth grader at SJHS. So whether you celebrate with a special someone or with a group of great friends, Valentine's Day offers something for everyone at SJHS!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Student Registration for 2009-10
The counseling department is happy to answer any questions students and parents may have about registration.left to right: Joy Maughan, secretary; Monica Distefano, 8th grade counselor; Monica Linton, 7th grade counselor; Shaun Blakey, 9th grade counselor
Kara Dunn
SJHS Staff Writer
For the next few weeks, students, parents, teachers, and the faculty at Springville Junior High and High School will be busy preparing for registration for the upcoming school year. Students will have the opportunity to meet with their counselor and go through a class in which the counselor explains classes that are available for them next year. Parents are welcome to attend these classes.
Seventh graders at Springville Junior High will have their SEOP’s during their CTE class on February 9th and 10th; their registration forms are to the counseling office on February 12th.
The eighth graders will have their SEOP’s during their history class on February 13th; their registration forms are due to the counseling office on February 18th.
Mrs. Monica Distefano, a counselor at Springville Junior High, gave her advice on choosing classes, “I recommend that you should explore your interests and not just go into the classes that you think all of your friends will be taking. Think of you.”
New seventh graders coming into SJHS next year are required to take English, math, science, history, PE, and CTE. They will also be given 1.5 credits in which they can choose from a selection of electives such as music, art, creative writing, reading for enrichment and physical education classes. They will also be given tours of our school in April to learn their way around.
Seventh graders going into eighth grade are required to take math, history, science, PE, health, and English. They will be given two credits in which they can choose from a selection of different electives including foods, sewing, creative writing, reading for enrichment, journalism, woodshop, and more.
At Springville Junior High there are many different electives. There are music classes, art classes, a Spanish class, and a Seminary class for ninth graders. There is however, a ten dollar fee for a few of the art classes, as well as music.
Mr. Shaun Blakey, another counselor at SJHS, gave seventh graders a few tips. “Don’t be afraid of the different classes or of the eight and ninth graders. Try your best to have fun and engage in school activities.”
SJHS Takes Action Against Criminal Acts
Jacob Simmons
SJHS Staff Writer
Springville Junior High School has decided to implement a new program for students who choose to break the rules. From now on students might have to report to Peer Court. There are various offenses that could get a student referred to Peer Court: bullying, swearing, butting in line at lunch, or picking on someone. Students will be put on trial, where a “judge” will decide their punishment, which could range from a week worth of cleaning the lunchroom, to just apologizing and writing a paper to the court.
Peer court is run by the students of the Government and Law class at SJHS. Mr. David Hansen oversees the court as his students defend, prosecute, and decide punishments for the criminals.
“We try to run a real court,” explained Mr. Hansen, “We have judges who make the decisions, and attorneys who give opening statements, and research to argue for their side.”
To sue someone, students can go to the office and pick up a referral form, which they may fill out and give back to Mr. Hansen for their chance to have their day in court. Once Mr. Hansen receives the referral form, he will decide whether it is valid or not, and then he will try and find a spot on the calendar for a trial to take place. Once your referral form is approved, a case will be passed on to a lawyer from the class, who will begin to research the situation, interview witnesses, and find people to who they can use to testify.
In the court, students go through the whole process of a real court, including an opening statement, a closing statement, settlements, punishments, etc. It allows students in the class to learn about government and law. Peer court has been very helpful to keeping the peace at SJHS.
SJHS Staff Writer
Springville Junior High School has decided to implement a new program for students who choose to break the rules. From now on students might have to report to Peer Court. There are various offenses that could get a student referred to Peer Court: bullying, swearing, butting in line at lunch, or picking on someone. Students will be put on trial, where a “judge” will decide their punishment, which could range from a week worth of cleaning the lunchroom, to just apologizing and writing a paper to the court.
Peer court is run by the students of the Government and Law class at SJHS. Mr. David Hansen oversees the court as his students defend, prosecute, and decide punishments for the criminals.
“We try to run a real court,” explained Mr. Hansen, “We have judges who make the decisions, and attorneys who give opening statements, and research to argue for their side.”
To sue someone, students can go to the office and pick up a referral form, which they may fill out and give back to Mr. Hansen for their chance to have their day in court. Once Mr. Hansen receives the referral form, he will decide whether it is valid or not, and then he will try and find a spot on the calendar for a trial to take place. Once your referral form is approved, a case will be passed on to a lawyer from the class, who will begin to research the situation, interview witnesses, and find people to who they can use to testify.
In the court, students go through the whole process of a real court, including an opening statement, a closing statement, settlements, punishments, etc. It allows students in the class to learn about government and law. Peer court has been very helpful to keeping the peace at SJHS.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Peer Tutors at SJHS
Keylee Gavin and peer tutor Kinsely FosterSJHS Staff Writer
Sometimes students in Springville Junior High’s self-contained special education class need a little extra help, which is why SJHS created a peer tutor class. “This class is designed to help kids who have disabilities to fit in with other kids in a safe and comfortable environment,” Dallin Droubay, ninth grade peer tutor, explained.
At the beginning of each semester, Mrs. Claire Mills, a special education teacher at SJHS, explains her goals for the peer tutors. “Peer tutors are encouraged to get to know the students, help them with individual work, and be a friend.” Peer tutors help Mrs. Mills’s students with assignments from their electives classes and also model appropriate behavior when out in the community on class fieldtrips. But this learning goes both ways. “The class is designed to aid in overall learning of both the peer tutor and students within the class,” Mrs. Mills explained.
Each day the tutors are assigned to help a different student; some of peer tutors help students with their homework, some take students to other classes, and some just to be friends. That is one key factor in this class, be a friend. One of their goals is to make sure that the students in Mrs. Mills’s class have friends throughout the school.
Students hard at work in Mrs. Mills's class. Left to right: Jasmine Corona, Joseph Serrano, technician Becca Byron, Caleb Eliason, Mrs. Mills, Ale Ruiz, technician Stephanie Benson, and Cassandra Garcia“It’s my favorite class of the day! The students are hilarious, I love working with them!” Madison Nichols, an eighth grade peer tutor, said. All of the tutors agree that this is a fun class. Each student in the class has a different perspective on different things. Each has their own personality, which makes them shine in different ways. “These students make my day at school worth while! I love this class!” Mariah Snyder, eighth grade peer tutor, said.
Jessica Drazan and technician Janine JohnsonThe importance of this class is definite; the students in Mrs. Mills’s class and the peer tutors both enjoy it. Those two added factors result in a successful class for encouraging these kids. “My students learn lots of life and job skills, how to live on their own, and many academic skills. Sometimes friends can be hard to find, but not in this class. This class is full of students who like to have friends, be friends, and help friends,” Mrs. Mills explained.
The peer tutor class is an amazing program that does a lot of good to our school. This class is fun and enjoyable, and all the peer tutors love it.
Adam Stinson shows off his muscles for technician Stephanie Benson.
Joseph Serrano and technician Becca Byron
Monday, February 2, 2009
WELCOME Spring Journalism Class '09
The second semester journalism class. Front row, left to right: Rylee Vest, Robin Anderson.
Second row: Nicole Drake, Emily Regan and Kayla Price.
Third row: Sariah Morris, Autumn Hathaway and Halley Rencher.
Fourth row: Madie Dockstader, Jantzen Dalley and Kresslyn Knouse.
Back row: Kaydie Kerby, Kara Dunn, Andrew Farr and Makaiah Williams.
Maddi Dayton
SJHS Staff Writer
As the semester comes to a close for the fall journalism students at SJHS, a new door is opening for seventeen other students. These new journalism students will have the opportunity that only 23 others have had this year. They are getting a chance of a life time. They will have the opportunity to try a type of writing that is not taught in standard English classes, they will learn to be journalists.
“I think it will be fun,” said a student in second semester’s class. According to current journalism students the word fun is an understatement. “Journalism is not only educational but enjoyable at the same time. You get to learn and do something enjoyable all at once,” Brooke Caswell, a first semester journalism student, said. Many of the first semester students agree with Brooke’s statement.
“I just hope they get as much out of this class as I have,” Sarah Fawson reported. Sarah’s hopes will not be in vain because many future students like Jantzen Dalley, plan on learning “everything.” Others, like Autumn Hathaway, hope to find their “inner journalist.”
Journalism is a class that is great for students and that gives them skills that they’ll use their whole life. “I am excited to teach next semester’s group of students,” Ms. Tiffanie Miley said, and from the look of things next semester’s students are excited to be coming in.
Christy Burnett, Office Lady at SJHS
Mrs. Christy Burnett at SJHSJaqueline Fry
SJHS Staff Writer
Throughout Christy Burnett’s life, her work has involved schools, and her job this year at the SJHS is being an “Office Lady,” which she says that she loves, and she loves the students she is around.
Christy Burnett was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and she lived in Nebraska during her teenage years. She and her husband have five kids, one girl and four boys.
Mrs. Burnett loves SJHS and working here. “It’s my home away from home, and has great staff,” she says. “I love my job! I work with wonderful people and learn something new every day!”
Others enjoy Mrs. Burnett’s company as well. “She is always happy and positive,” Brenda Bales, school attendance secretary, said. Mrs. Burnett’s daughter, KateLyn Burnett agreed with Mrs. Bales, “She has a fun personality that is crazy, but good. I can just be myself with her.”
Mrs. Burnett works at the SJHS as the morning secretary, and she helps Mrs. Bales with the attendance. Her main responsibilities are to record and print off the morning enrichment lists, check in all of the substitute teachers, and answer the phone. “I take every little job very seriously and do it the best I can,” Mrs. Burnett explained.
Mrs. Burnett enjoys things like scrapbooking, organizing, and reading. Her favorite books are any Jane Austen books. She dislikes rude behavior and disorganization, and loves peace and harmony.
Aerobic Conditioning at SJHS
Abi Santiago
SJHS Staff Writer
Aerobic Conditioning is a fitness class where you work on your strength. The two teachers who teach this semester are Ms. Carrie Parker and Mrs. Katie Abrams. Ms. Parker teaches it first period and Mrs. Abrams teaches it fifth period. “I love to teach it! I love all the fitness classes that I teach,” Ms. Parker said.
In aerobics, students do a lot of work outs and they also work on their flexibility or stretching. They do steps, kick boxing, and for four to five minutes they do a warm up jog. “We do really good work outs, I like having it first period because it keeps me awake,” Leksi Rosenberg, an eighth grader in Ms. Parker’s first period Aerobics class, said.
At the beginning of the semester, the students do one exercise for two weeks. Then at the middle of the semester, they started to alternate everyday. “It gets my heart pumpin! We can chillax, but only a little. It’s pretty much an amazing class,” Erik Young, an eighth grader in Ms. Parker’s first period aerobics class, said. A new semester just started, which means new students get the exerience of Aerobic Conditioning.
SJHS Staff Writer
Aerobic Conditioning is a fitness class where you work on your strength. The two teachers who teach this semester are Ms. Carrie Parker and Mrs. Katie Abrams. Ms. Parker teaches it first period and Mrs. Abrams teaches it fifth period. “I love to teach it! I love all the fitness classes that I teach,” Ms. Parker said.
In aerobics, students do a lot of work outs and they also work on their flexibility or stretching. They do steps, kick boxing, and for four to five minutes they do a warm up jog. “We do really good work outs, I like having it first period because it keeps me awake,” Leksi Rosenberg, an eighth grader in Ms. Parker’s first period Aerobics class, said.
At the beginning of the semester, the students do one exercise for two weeks. Then at the middle of the semester, they started to alternate everyday. “It gets my heart pumpin! We can chillax, but only a little. It’s pretty much an amazing class,” Erik Young, an eighth grader in Ms. Parker’s first period aerobics class, said. A new semester just started, which means new students get the exerience of Aerobic Conditioning.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Mrs. Brenda Bales: one superb secretary
Maddi DaytonSJHS Staff Writer
One of the coolest people at SJHS isn’t even a student; it’s Mrs. Brenda Bales, the attendance secretary. “I admire her. She does so many things at once. It amazes me!” Sarah Fawson, an eighth grade student, reported. Many students, teachers and parents agree. She is always so willing to help, and she is always kind and understanding.
“She loves her work and is always happy,” Holly Sumsion, an SJHS student, happily stated. Mrs. Bales’ enthusiasm shows when she works. “She is just cool and always happy about everything. I’ve never, in my experience at the junior high, heard her speak an unkind word,” Hannah Packard, an SJHS student, stated. “I’m never afraid to ask for help because she is just so nice,” Maddie Patten, an 8th grader, admitted. So many other people share Maddie’s same view. Mrs. Bales is definitely one of the coolest people in the school.
“We are so lucky to have her at our school,” Sarah Fawson said. Indeed we are. There is no way SJHS could properly function without her and the other office ladies. She takes care of the attendance, she keeps track of all the kids checking in and out, plus she makes the morning announcements and mans the intercom.
Mrs. Bales has the unique ability to stay calm under a lot of pressure and multi-task multiple things. “We are really lucky to have her. She is so nice, cool & kind. I just want her to know how grateful we are for her and all the hard work she does,” Maddie Patten said. And who could say thank you better than one of the students that Mrs. Brenda Bales serves every day.
Helping out in the SJHS Library
Shayla Tanner
SJHS Staff Writer
Springville Junior High School students have the opportunity to be a teacher's assistant (T.A.) as an elective class. Some students choose to T.A. for Mr. Gary Brimhall, the school librarian, as library assistants. Helping out in the library is more of an on-your-own class. It is the perfect opportunity to catch up in things you’re missing in other classes if there isn’t anything to do. Mr. Brimhall likes having students help out in the library because there is a lot of work for one person.
Library T.A.’s get to make copies for teachers, check out books for students, put books back on the shelves, check books in, sort papers, staple and deliver things to teachers. If there is nothing to do T.A.’s can catch up on homework, read, or surf the internet. “I love being a library T.A. because I love making copies for teachers!” Mckenzie Graham, ninth grade library T.A., said.
There are some limits on things the Library T.A.’s can and can’t do. The student assistants can’t print papers off then copy them in color, hand out supplies, accept late book fines from students, leave class without asking, use the laminator, or supervise other students.
Even though being a library T.A. doesn’t count as a credit, the students that T.A. in the library all agree that it is worth taking still. “I love being an library T.A. even though it doesn’t count as a credit. Students should still take it because you can use it in your everyday life,” Mckenzie Graham explained. “It’s fun to take library T.A. because you can catch up on any missing homework if there isn’t anything to do.” Shawnee Henderson, an eight grade library assistant, said.
SJHS Staff Writer
Springville Junior High School students have the opportunity to be a teacher's assistant (T.A.) as an elective class. Some students choose to T.A. for Mr. Gary Brimhall, the school librarian, as library assistants. Helping out in the library is more of an on-your-own class. It is the perfect opportunity to catch up in things you’re missing in other classes if there isn’t anything to do. Mr. Brimhall likes having students help out in the library because there is a lot of work for one person.
Library T.A.’s get to make copies for teachers, check out books for students, put books back on the shelves, check books in, sort papers, staple and deliver things to teachers. If there is nothing to do T.A.’s can catch up on homework, read, or surf the internet. “I love being a library T.A. because I love making copies for teachers!” Mckenzie Graham, ninth grade library T.A., said.
There are some limits on things the Library T.A.’s can and can’t do. The student assistants can’t print papers off then copy them in color, hand out supplies, accept late book fines from students, leave class without asking, use the laminator, or supervise other students.
Even though being a library T.A. doesn’t count as a credit, the students that T.A. in the library all agree that it is worth taking still. “I love being an library T.A. even though it doesn’t count as a credit. Students should still take it because you can use it in your everyday life,” Mckenzie Graham explained. “It’s fun to take library T.A. because you can catch up on any missing homework if there isn’t anything to do.” Shawnee Henderson, an eight grade library assistant, said.
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