On December 22, Spanish Fork High School had the opportunity to have a career day. Adults specializing in a variety of fields came and spoke to the students about their careers. Hannah Carson, a Junior at SFHS, enjoyed the experience. “I would say that career day was an excellent experience for us. I enjoyed learning new things about possible careers that I could have,” said Carson. “It definitely expanded my horizons.” Speakers ranged from Choir majors to UDOT project managers, as well as science, medical, and business fields. Career day was a great experience for students.

The Spanish Fork High School Drama Department is presenting their annual full length Shakespeare play of Macbeth on January 8, and 9, 2010. The show will start at 7:00 P.M. and tickets are $3. The show is being performed by the school’s Shakespeare Team that competed last October at the Shakespearian Festival in Cedar City. The members of the team performing are Katie Cable, Bethany Hutchison, Jared John Tuckett, Hannah Carson, Kyle Crotts, Matt Cole, Jamieson Butte, Caitlin Banks, Jen Grzybowski, and Madison Hall.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.