December 2009

Christmas Cocoa and Snowflakes Are Some of the Holiday Activities at SFHS

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 12/21/2009 - 11:21
On Wednesday, December 16th, the Student Council at SFHS held a lunchtime snowflake activity to increase school unity and spread Christmas cheer. Students were able to enjoy hot cocoa and marshmallows while cutting out paper snowflakes while cutting out paper snowflakes to liven up the school. Bethany Hutchison, one of the students who participated in this activity, said, “The chocolate was superb! It was the best school chocolate I’ve ever had.
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Emily McKinney

Christmas Idol Continues at SFHS

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 12/21/2009 - 11:17
On September 17th, Spanish Fork High hosted the annual Christmas Idol competition, which is always a hit among students. There were a variety of acts, ranging from singing to magic tricks. Karianne Nelson attended the event. “I loved it!” said Nelson. “It was super fun.” This opinion was shared by everyone in attendance. Congratulations to CJ Deleo, who won this year’s competition! Everyone be sure to come out to this great event next year!
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By Christina Heywood

Sub for Santa Organized by National Honor Society

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 12/21/2009 - 11:15
The Spanish Fork High School National Honor Society had the opportunity to participate in the Sub for Santa program this year. The NHS helped 9 families this year for children in the community that needed help providing Christmas. The families are extremely grateful to be able to get Christmas presents for their kids. The age of the kids ranged from 4 to 14 and we provided them with Christmas presents this year. On Monday, the NHS kids went to the store to purchase all of the items for the kids. The next day we delivered them to the parents of the families.
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By Evan Anderson

SFHS Provides Lunch Entertainment

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 12/21/2009 - 09:22
The jazz band and orchestra at SFHS played many Christmas songs in the school’s main commons last week to announce their concerts that took place on Monday, December 14 and Tuesday, December 15. Many students gathered to listen to the music. Katie Cable, a senior at SFHS said, “It was cool to hear the music being played during lunch.
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Jared John Tuckett

SFHS Choirs Sing at Temple Square

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 12/21/2009 - 09:19
The choirs at Spanish Fork High School had the opportunity to sing at Temple Square last Thursday, December 17. They sang songs that they performed for their gala in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building and the Assembly Hall. Many families of members of the choirs attended as well as people already visiting Temple Square. Bonnie Miller, a junior in Concert Choir said, “I like singing at Temple Square because when we do we are united, it brings us together, and helps us feel the true meaning of Christmas and I love sharing that experience with other people.” Shea Bradshaw conducted the choirs.
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Jared John Tuckett

DECA and FBLA week occurs at SFHS

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 12/14/2009 - 13:06
December 7th through the 11th was DECA and FBLA Week at SFHS. These are the two business clubs at Spanish Fork High School. There were a number of activities to get the school involved and aware of business and marketing education in the school. Wednesday was professional dress day, where all students were invited to dress up in nice clothes. On Thursday, members of FBLA and DECA got together at lunch to meet with Rich Christiansen, the author of Bootstrap Business.
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By Karianne Nelson

Intern Prepares for College

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 12/14/2009 - 13:00
The intern for this week is Gemily Haymore, who works at All State Insurance as an office administrator. Some of her duties include putting things together for mailing, scanning files, and making pamphlets. “My favorite part is that I get my own office,” said Gemily.
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Christina Heywood and Emily McKinney

SFHS Choirs Will Perform at Temple Square

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 12/14/2009 - 12:58
The choirs at SFHS will be singing on Temple Square on Thursday December 17. They will be singing the songs they performed last week at the Choral Gala. They are leaving that afternoon and performing at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building and the Assembly Hall as well. Taylor Bramall, a junior in choir said, “The choir trip to temple square invokes the feeling of Christmas like no other setting can.” The choirs are looking forward to take part in this amazing Christmas event.
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Jared John Tuckett

Preference Dance Sponsored by SFHS Drill Team

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 12/14/2009 - 12:57
The preference dance took place last Saturday, Dec. 12th .The theme of the dance was Winter Wonderland. The dance was hosted by SFHS Drill Team. Boys were selected to compete for the dance royalty. The different categories were Mr. Christmas Carol, Mr. Christmas Cheer, and Mr. Brownose Reindeer. The contestants for Mr. Christmas Carol sang Jingle Bells. They were Cameron Fullmer, Evan Anderson, and Justin Brierley. The contestants for Mr. Christmas Cheer performed a cheer they had made up and also did a relay race to finish it off.
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By Evan Anderson

Book Club Service

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 12/09/2009 - 07:11
On Saturday, December 5th, the SFHS Book Club had an activity where they recorded children’s books on tapes for local elementary schools. These books included some Christmas stories and The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes and Tracker by Gary Paulsen. Through this service project, the Book Club hoped to achieve their goal of helping students of all ages to get excited about books. “I think anytime you can help young readers get hooked on reading, then you’re doing a good thing,” said Mrs. Gardner, the club advisor, about this service project.
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Emily McKinney