March 2011

SFHS Authors Win Writing Contest

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Two of our Spanish Fork High School students, Annie Darling and Lydia Money, participated in a writing scholarship contest from UVU and won. Annie Darling submitted a portfolio of six poems of various subjects and won first place, winning $100. Annie said “I wasn’t going to submit anything, but now that I have and won, it has jump started me to want to do more.” Lydia Money also submitted a portfolio of six poems of a variety of subjects; slavery, freedom, addictions, etc and won second place, winning $50.

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Leeza Stephens

FFA Week at Spanish Fork High School

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Spanish Fork High School FFA, the largest FFA chapter in the state and the biggest , celebrated National FFA Week by doing several activities at the school and regional levels last week. The week was kicked off by a visit from Mayor Wayne Anderson. He eagerly agreed to come and talk to club officers and sign an official declaration saying it was FFA week in Spanish Fork. Mayor Anderson asked each officer about his/her future goals and then went on to talk about the impact FFA had on his own life.
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Tyler Galt

4A DRILL TEAM SCHOLARSHIP Goes to Claire Stodtmeister

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Recently a Spanish Fork High School student has earned a unique and impressive scholarship. The recipient was none other than the talented and good looking Claire Stodtmeister. She is a 17 year old senior, who is full of school spirit, energy, and extreme enthusiasm. She wrote a paper to the Utah Drill and Dance Association explaining her “Ultimate Potential”. The scholarship is a cash reward to go towards college funds. Claire loves to shop, draw, and, of course, dance! She explained in her paper how she was a star dancer who never ever gave up.
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Garrett Harris

From Don to Cougar: James Lengal Signs with BYU

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After graduating, many students are still indecisive about where they want to go to college, what they want to major in, and what they really want out of a college experience. This, however, is not the case for SFHS senior James Lengal.

James, who has played baseball for 3 years for SFHS, has signed on with Brigham Young University. When asked about his decision, he stated, “I am very excited for this opportunity because it has always been my dream to play for BYU.”

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Morgan Hansen

FFA Conducts Service Project and Laser Assault

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Babies are born daily, but the sad thing about such a wonderful experience is that some babies have to go home with nothing but the clothes on their backs to keep them warm. Spanish Fork FFA, during their FFA week activities, thought about how they could make a difference. On Thursday, February 24, 2010, the FFA did a service project where they made baby blankets to later donate to Payson Hospital. That night, they were able to make over 30 blankets with still a lot of fleece to make more.
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Kira Fenn

SFHS Teachers Appreciated Teacher Appreciation Week

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For teacher appreciation week, Spanish Fork High School Parent/Teacher/Student Association provided the faculty with pink cookies, mailbox treats, an awesome dinner for Parent Teacher Conference, doughnuts and ended the week with a pie day. PTSA club members decorated the school on Monday with posters and sign to express their appreciation. Spanish Fork has some of the greatest teachers in Utah with teachers of the year and soon to be teachers of the year. One of the English teachers at Spanish Fork said, “Teacher appreciation week was great.
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Danielle Christianson, Chris Brown

Nebo School District Dance Company Showcase

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Salem Hills, Maple Mountain, Springville, Payson, and Spanish Fork High School’s Dance Company all gathered together at Spanish Fork High for the Nebo Dance Company Showcase. All teams were given the opportunity to space onstage to prepare for the show, and attend a master class taught by Shawnee Bird. Shawnee taught a contemporary combo and the girls really enjoyed it! After each school had a chance to space on stage and attend the master class, they all gathered to eat dinner. After the girls ate, they had an hour to prepare for the show.
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: Chelsey Davis, Whitney Nielson, Leslie Beck, and Claire Stodtmeister

Jack Swenson Inducted into Spanish Fork High School Athletics Hall of Fame

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Jack Swenson was recently inducted into Spanish Fork High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1954. While in high school he served on the student council and participated on the football, basketball and baseball teams. He was chosen to be on the 1954 All-State basketball team. Mr. Swenson graduated for BYU in 1958 with a degree in Physical Education and Health. He received his Masters Degree in 1974 in Community Education and Recreation. His teaching career began in Toole, Utah.
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Shideler Bennett