Members of the Spanish Fork High School HOSA organization got a glimpse of their potential future during their October field trip to Apple Valley Vision in Payson on October 22. 

HOSA is a national and state organization for students who want to pursue future medical careers. Once a month, the group visits a medical professional to learn about that type of career and observe the science in action.

The Dons scared up some hauntingly good fun at the fall spirit bowl assembly held Friday, October 31. Seniors, juniors, sophomores, and even faculty members competed against each other to win bragging rights and to build school spirit.

The games at this spirit bowl were Halloween themed. Students raced to bob for apples, find gumballs inside pumpkins, and wrap each other like mummies. They also played "spider ball," a version of crab soccer, and an enthusiastic game of musical chairs. 

The cheerleaders, drill team, and dance company also performed at the assembly.

The Spanish Fork High School Theatre Dept proudly presents

The Drowsy Chaperone

A Musical within a Comedy!

The following students have received an Award Of Excellence in the PTA Reflections Contest:

Madelyn Bingham - Literature
Laine Romney - Visual Arts
Lewis Stevens - Photography
Kayly Andreasen - Photography
Isreal Prestwich - Photography

These students' entries will go on to be judged at Region.
Congratulations!!

Jamie Wright, senior at Spanish Fork High School, is a Daily Herald student of the week. Wright was featured in the newspaper October 15, 2014

"I think it's really cool that they wanted me to be student of the week. It's a privilege," said Wright.

Wright is involved in many activities at Spanish Fork High. She serves as the president of SF's chapter of the National Honor Society as well as a member of the leadership board for REACH, a program dedicated to helping students feel connected and valued. Wright is also a member of the golf team and plays guitar in a band.

Nicole Koyle, a senior at Spanish Fork High School, knows first hand that it pays to get As. She is the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from Zion's Bank and the Pays for As program. Representatives from Zion's Bank surprised Nicole with the award at the Homecoming assembly in September. 

"I didn't have any idea," said Koyle.

Koyle qualified for the scholarship by taking her report cards to Zions Bank where she earned $1 for each A. She said she knew that there was a drawing for a scholarship but didn't think much about it.

It's time to REACH out to other people around you. That's the message students at Spanish Fork High School got this week as Character Counts Week kicked off the Reach program at our school.

Reach is a program run by students to encourage others to build connections and make sure everyone feels valued and connected.

Surveys conducted with students at SFHS revealed at roughly 130 students feel like they have no other person, student or teacher, that they connect with, explained Daniel Stodtmeister, a member of the Reach leadership team.

Check out this great Homecoming video made by students!

Navigating the college application process can be tough, but help is on its way. Seniors at Spanish Fork High School and at schools around Nebo School District will be participating in College Application Week November 17-21. During this week, every senior will complete at least one college application during school hours. School counselors, admission representatives from various colleges, and volunteers will be on hand to help seniors complete their applications during their English classes.