TEMPLAR TRUMPET PAGE A Trilogy of Tribute JUNE FORE life against the much larger ity of these three. These three by Mr. Dettinger Morgan Trojans to thwart their The Christmas season is nigh unbelievable offensive attack at hand and most of us are a both on the ground and in the hustle and bustle with last minute shopping and details, but I would like to take a moment of your precious time to write a short tribute to three of Manti's recent graduates who shall soon be off in service of their Heavenly Father on full time missions. We might recognize or re- member these three young men because of their athletic abilities which I shall briefly mention, but I want to bring to your attention the fact that even though they are excellent athletes, the fine character and qualities of these young gentelmen far out weighs their athletic successes here at our high school. Now that I have your attention, I might tell you of whom it is that I am speaking; Bryan Keisel of Manti and Nate Bridges and Jim Trythall of Ephraim. This past year I personally had the privilege of coaching all three of these fine young men in both football and baseball and watched and reported on Bryan and Jimmy through their wonderful bas- young men welcomed me to the community with utmost respect and honor and are repair. Nate also played on resentative of the quality of Manti's state championship young leaders that this combaseball team, playing both munity has produced over the right field and filling the role generations and is still producas a designated hitter. Nate ing. There are many fine had several key moments in young men and women out the season, but probably had there who have walked the his two best games from the halls of Manti High, but let it plate in Salt Lake City against be known as Bryan heads off Rowland Hall where in the for Chile, Nate for Kentucky second game his home run turned around what appeared to be a major upset in the making and pushed the Templars on to victory which carried into the state championships. and Jimmy to the sunny beaches of southern California to touch the lives of many souls, that these three have already touched my life and soul in a way that they will never fully realize. So I write this Last but definately not least, article in tribute to these fine Jimmy was ranked as one of young men and their families the best defensive corner to thank them for being who backs in the state and did a fine they are. job as receiver for the Templars, with his high light coming towards the end of the Note: This is the first of w'hat season as he played the BullI hope to be many columns with shoua which will target past graduseparated dogs lder. Jimmy then healed ates of Manti High School to quickly and went into the basgive tribute to those who have ketball season as one of already walked these halls Manti's key players off of the successfully in hopes that they bench. He played a tough will inspire many who follow small forward position and to step out and follow their pulled down several key re- lead. If any one out there has bounds which helped the a special story of tribute they Templars literally dominate in would like to share, please ketball season. region 12 play. Jimmy also contact Mr. Greg Dettinger, As you know Bryan played a key role in Manti's Advisor or Paul Scholes, Edifor the state baseball tor. Thank-yoquarterbacked the football quest team to a 4 season which championship as he came in was highlighted by the season off of the bench as a utility ity Ni hitter and pinch ending victories over Morgan fielder, pinch and Gunnison. Bryan also runner. He had one of his best showed his hot hand on the games of the year against basketball court hitting 3 Gunnison. pointers as if they were lay But enough about their athletic 14" pizza ups, and last but not least abilities. Most of you know Bryan pitched the Templars that I moved here this past Monday nights ONLY into a state baseball champi- school year from California FREE DELIVERY! Manti only. $8 minimum order required onship as he shut out the awe- where I had both worked in some bats of Gunnison for the Law Enforcement and taught LOTSA MOTSA u. 5-- m $6.00 have run accross a lot of young men in my day, Nate played linebacker and but never had I ever had the slot for the Templars and lit- opportunity to rub shoulders such fine men as the qual erally played the game of his with clinching victory. school. I PIZZA 101 S. Main Manti 835-800- 0 Attitudes vs. Skills ..... Training and education programs can help teens learn driving skills, but they don't produce safer drivers. Why? Because it's often not poor skills that cause the crashes in the first place. It's teenagers' attitudes. They naturally tend to rebel against adult standard and regulations. Peer pressure influences them much more than advice from adults. Teenagers are slower than adults to perceive danger and, when they do, they often don't relate it to themselves. They think they're immortal, which is why they don't use safety belts as often as older drivers and deliberately seek thrills like driving at high speeds. Training and education don't change these tendencies because teenagers tend not to respond to adult influence. , Call Risk Managers at 2Q5-46Q- 5 for more information. 9