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Show C M C M Y K Y K Wednesday, November 5, 2008 A11 Sanpete Messenger-Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Edition Inside our Schools Compiled by Alec Barton Manti High School Manti High School officers in FCCLA recently attended the organization’s State Leadership Conference in Provo: Nayumi Fuller, Wendoly Frutos, Jenni Cluff, Taylor Thayne, Alex Hancock and Kayla Hansen. Members of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) at Manti High School recently attended the organization’s State Leadership Conference in Provo. FCCLA officers attended leadership and planning workshops and discovered ideas for chapter projects and motivation. Area meetings were held to plan activities and a state service project. Members in attendance included Nayumi Fuller, Wendoly Frutos, Jenni Cluff, Taylor Thayne, Alex Hancock and Kayla Hansen. Ephraim Middle School Seventh grade students will attend Gunnison High School’s production of “Beauty and the Beast” on Thursday, Nov. 6 from noon2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, and students will participate in an assembly during first hour. At 2 p.m., the school will be locked down for a practice emergency drill. Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Manti Elementary. On Friday, Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. participating students will run 3.2 miles in the first of four races aimed at reaching a half-marathon by May. Travelers is pleased to announce a new addition to our agent network. Worthington-Leavitt Insurance Agency Established in 1989, Worthington-Leavitt Insurance Agency is an independent insurance agency offering a full range of insurance products including Personal, Commercial and Bonds in Sanpete County. Worthington-Leavitt Insurance is a member of the Leavitt Group. Travelers offers a wide range of competitive products with excellent protection. We do more than protect your investment. We’re here to protect your peace of mind. Call or stop by today to start saving! AUTO HOME FLOOD Vanessa Tinoco, a fourth grade student from Ephraim Elementary School, carefully determines who she will vote for in a mock presidential election last week. Ephraim Elementary Principal Tim Miller said of the mock election, “These programs give students a realistic experience with the voting process.” Ephraim Middle School also held a mock election. Sen. John McCain tallied 252 votes there, while Baraca Obama racked up 82. 96 S. Mail Street Suite 6 Ephraim, UT 84627 IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION Phone: 435.283.4006 Fax: 435.283.4008 VALUABLE ITEMS Email: ned-worthington@leavitt.com The Travelers Indemnity Company and its property casualty affiliates. One Tower Square, Hartford, CT 06183 © 2007 The Travelers Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. XYZ1 Shop at Home First! Manti Elementary School Resource Officer Jeff McQuivey is teaching safety lessons to third-grade students. Officer McQuivey is assigned to cover Ephraim and Manti schools for the DARE program. He also shares strategies about drug prevention. Resource Officer Jeff McQuivey teaches third grade students at Manti Elementary about drug prevention. Gunnison Valley High School Top Dogs Taylor Christenson Hannah Christenson GUNNISON—Seniors Taylor Christenson and Hannah Christenson have been chosen as Top Dogs at Gunnison Valley High School for October. Taylor Christenson is the son of Ron and Michelle Christenson of Gunnison. Taylor earned his Eagle Scout award this year. For his project, he made an aerial GPS map of the Gunnison LDS Fifth Ward. He is employed at the ACT Learning Center and enjoys hunting, fishing, playing basketball and riding ATVs. He has coached his younger brother’s flag football team for two years. Taylor is a four-year member of Upward Bound, and his favorite subject is college algebra. After graduation, he plans to attend Utah State University, where he will major in engineering. Hannah Christenson is the daughter of Bruce and Alice Christenson of Gunnison. Hannah is a member of the student council, FBLA and National Honor Society. She has participated with the speech and debate club for four years and is a head cheerleader. She is also first attendant to Miss Sanpete. Hannah received her Young Womanhood Recognition Award in her church, and she is a three-time Gold Cup recipient in the National Federation of Music Clubs. She changes sprinklers and is employed at the ACT Learning Center. She enjoys cheering, playing the piano, sewing and making yummy treats. C M C M Y K Y K |