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Show 1- - expires 013089 f 4ett PRESS ASSOCIATION UTAH 467 EAST 300 SOUTH UT SALT LAKE CITY 84111 Vol. 10. " jjWww;.$-vw;- No. II Wednesday, March ....... IB. nwx tents ;i in copy Debate sqmad takes state Winning by almost thirty points, the Lehi Forensics Squad received the First Place State trophy, last Saturday, March 12. With great satisfaction and pride, the team came together as a cheering family while President Annie Girot and Vice President Kyle Smith claimed the golden award. "We felt Lehi deserved this trophy. We have the skill and the experience, and the trophy just proved we are number on for the second year in a row . . ." commented Mican Merrill as his partner Kyle Smith nodded his head in agreement. This debate duo qualified for the final round, the most prestigious competition in the tournament. As the two spoke, observers from both sides watched and admired the style and talent Merrill and Smith had acquired over their four years of experience. Waiting for ballots to be counted, the majority of the observers, including the opposing team, congratulated Micah and Kyle on their performance. However, the three people in the room that counted, the judges, felt that the Grand County team had won the round . . . something even their own team mates were surprised to hear. Kyle and Micah showed a proud Lehi attitude as they walked over to their opponents and congratulated them on a job well done. Disappointment was obvious, but so was the good sportsmanship of the Lehi winners. Other two-ma- n debate teams also won recognition. All three teams received the full ten points and s superior ranking needed for a record, therefore making each round crucial. In the end. it was decided to judge on speaker points to break the ties that had occurred. The situation ended up to be Grand County's three top teams competing"1 against Lehi's three top teams: Kyle SmithMicah Merrill. Annie GirotAmy Worlton, and Trina MorrisMatt Smith. After the first day of competition, the team of GirotWorlton were one of only three undefeated teams. However, they lost their next round and won the following match, to the same team. The whole scoring came down to mere points and it was decided that Micah and Kyle would debate Grand County's number one team in finals. After scores had been tabulated. Lehi's Sophomore team of Smith and Morris placed fifth overall, with Girot and Worlton placing hird Kyle Smith and Micah Merrill won the second place medal as well 2-- lift, , ' f; ; i'A ii, f " CV' I I v-- ' K '' (J ' '- ,g ' , f-- - 1'' j1 '- Edward Bennett, Lehi, flanked by American Fork police officers, walks to 8th Circuit Court for extradition hearing. Suspect to spend 19th birthday in Las Vegas jail Edward G. Bennett will spend his 19th birthday in the Clark County jail in Las Vegas, Nev. Bennett, who will turn 19 on March March 9 19, waived extradition before Orem 8th Circuit Court Judge Robert J. Sumsion and, along with a old companion from Orem, was transported to Nevada later the same afternoon. . , The juvenile similarly waived" extradition Tuesday in Juvenile Court in Provo, according to police. They entered pleas of not guilty to the charges later in the week in a Las Vegas courtroom . Both Bennett and the juvenile are suspects in the Feb. 9 slaying of old Michelle Moore at a Stop & in Las Vegas and the Go mini-mawounding of a store patron. They were arrested by American Fork Police on March 7 after information was developed by police during a separate investigation, according to Police Chief John Durrant. Det. David Hatch, Homicide Detective with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, said charges against the young men include first degree murder, attempted murder, robbery, and the use of a deadly weapon in the commission of a crime. The juvenile will face charges as an adult, he said, because under Nevada law, a suspect over 14 is automatically charged as an adult in . rt a crime like this. Bennett appeared before Judge Sumsion in the orange prison suit of the Utah County Prison. He was emotionless as he stood beside his lawyer and heard Judge Sumsion question whether he understood the charges against him and the extradition process. Bennett-repliehe did, The Judge then asked if he was willing to sign that waiver in open court today, and the youth said he was. "You will be returned to the state of Nevada to answer to these charges," Judge Sumsion then said. Family members and friends were in the courtroom during the procedure. Det. Hatch, during a press conference March 8. told the media the crime was a high profile crime in Las Vegas because of its nature. The killing of Mrs. Moore received a lot of publicity, he said, because it was "such a senseless crime." He said police feel robbery was an afterthought - that the killers "went shopping for a victim and lound one." Police recovered a .45 calibre automatic handgun believed used in the crime from a Provo pawnbroker Mrs. Moore had been married six months. Originally from Koosevelt her family resides in I'tah. She had only recently moved to Las Vegas and had worked at the convenience store for two weeks prior in the shooting d -- i mf m$f W ?(. Members of Lehi Forensic Team proudly pose with their state trophy. They are, front row, I to r, Heather Gibbs, Trina Morris, Kim Seeley, Corinne Nuttall; 2nd row: .Jason Draper, Dennis Franklin, Matt Smith, Kristie Nattress, Amy Worlton; back row: Corah Lisa Miles, Janina Park, Tesila Burnham, Annie Girot, Aaron Southward, Tricia Johnson. Kyle Smith and Micah Merrill. Absent was Holly Otto. as winning second and first place overall speakers, respectively. "As a student of Lehi High School, I am proud to know these state champions. It makes our school look great Good job debators!" said Clint Gray, a high school student. Principal Russell Felt also showed his enthusiasm with the squad's achievement when he immediately traveled to the high school Saturday night to light the "1." of victory on the building Lincoln Douglas debators were led by Sophomore Holly Otto, who has been putting fear in other debators around the state. This region champion is now also the State Champion in this category, after winning with an undefeated record. Tricia Johnson placed second with Corrinne Nuttall following in the sixth place spot. Student Congress members added to total squad points with Jason Draper winning fifth place and Aaron Southard, a senior, winning the first place title. . . Southard, congress captain, stated. "Throughout the four years of debating, the support of my parents and the support of the -- book "I feel that the experiences in Alpine have been outstanding and most enjoyable. At the present time, the district is financially sound, well organized, and has an excellent educational program, have learned that the foundation of this excellence here is the ad teachers, outstanding "i ministrators, and support prrxuinel who are so dedicatee and professional "Add to this, the concern and support offered b parents and the high caliber ol students who attend the Alpine schools, and you have one of the finest districts anywhere, bar Children ages to 8 need to get their baskets ready to collect eggs and other goodies and prizes at the annual Easter Egg Hunt The activity will be held at Vets Ballpark on Saturday morning. April 2 at Sandee 10 a.m. Schanderl and Dale linn in mu..mmmmmmm' t in Stair nni.rt.: '!; . r.-- . squad achievement Annie Girot. a seni'ir lot think the team, said, gratitude should be given in members who did noi State because of the proM-t;:but h.r had at region workmi from them stop those who did quiutiy fun! more evidence and research r.". topics. Lisa .Miles has been a p'eai well, it must be oin ions coach She has only been a teacher ivn years, and we have r.v! ..in championships. It'.-- ihh , cidence." i ! Lisa Miles, coach n! ih S;ate Champions, finally get her umi1 in mil by saying, "We had a lot standing individuals at State v, lie were excellent. The important pom! a though, is that even one ,.i'k'-to first win team place squad Thev were awesome! " ! a- Ekins, chairmen of the committee, have received word that the Easter Bunny will be at the Hunt to help give out prizes. The event is being sponsored h the Lehi Chamber of Commerce and Lehi City. Lehi merchants have donated eggs, prizes ami or c ash 'Kiss me, Kate' set at High School is in readiness for School's production of High "Kiss Me Kate." The musical will be presented Friday, Saturday and Everything Lehi which are $2.r0 each, at the door. wil! The musical is based on Shakespear's "The Taming ol the Shrew," with Cole Porter wninip the modern version See 'K A I L' on pam- .; Contestants sought for Lehi pageant good people here." he 'Too many times I've talked with people who have retired and asked them if they were going to do this or that and they said they couldn't because their health wouldn't allow it. or their spouses' health wouldn't allow it. I don't want that lo happen to us." Cox came to the Alpine School District five years ago following the resignation of then superindent Max Welcker, taking office on Aug, 1. Rhonda Nerdin. Chairman of the Miss Lehi Pageant, announces that Saturday. May 7. is the date set for the lttKK gala event. "Reach for the Stars" is the theme chosen lor this year's pageant. 1983. Since then, the district has been one of the leaders in the state in going to yearround or extended day schedules because of g the classrooms. With 11 schools now on one or other of the schedules, and five more expected to come on board this year, they are ahead of the majority of districts in this area. "We did it even before the state mandated it," Cox said, with adand teachers, parents, ministration working together to try and find the best schedule for the See COX on page 3 Extemporaneous Monday evenings, March 18, 19 and at the school. Curtain time will be 7:30 p.m. each evenings. Tickets. said. in In 21, none. "There are ranking. speaking, both first and second place spots were filled by Lehi students: Amy Worlton and Janina Park, respectively. - Janina. being extemp captain, commented, "The two weeks before Region and State were filled with preparation by everyone. What was really gratifying was the fact that the squad pulled together and worked as a team. We had a lot of school support and we want to thank everyone for that," as Jana Gurney, a Junior member of the squad concluded, "Even though I didn't compete, I know how hard everyone worked, including those who didn't participate She then went on t in.: nn place trophy was well ilfsci ns!h winning it two years in a qii.ni. says something for mn Coach Lisa Miles ami .' hi Mh School all around ft uuU v;;- City prepares for annual Easter egg hunt Cox announces June retirement Dr. Clark L. Cox, superintendent of the Alpine School District, would like to put his keys on the desk, leave a note and go out with "little fanfare" when he retires June 30. Cox announced his retirement last week after turning in his resignation to members of the district board of education at their regular monthly business meeting March 8. With his retirement, he will end 37 years of service to public education - five of them as superintendent in the Alpine District. In an interview Friday, he said both board members and members of his staff were "shocked" by his decision but that the decision was a "personal decision." "I just decided the timing was right. I've been in education 37 years. I'll be 61 years old this year. I just feel this is the time." Cox said he and his wife have been discussing his retiring over the past few months. "It isn't a sudden decison." Cox said he has good health and feels it is time 'to close one chapter and open another chapter in my debate team has made both the victories as well as the losses bearable." He then continued, "The first place title belongs to all those who helped in any way." Impromptu speakers were led by Tricia Johnson, who talked herself to the top by winning the title. Heather Gibbs placed fourth with Kristie Nattress close behind, claiming the fifth position. Tesila Burnham was the only award winner in the Oratory category with her third place Dr. Clark Cox prepares his last budget proposal for Alpine District. Cox will retire in June. School out judges, Qualified under the direction of Joan Elmer, will be invited to select Miss Lehi and her two attendants from a host ol lovely Lehi girls. The girls will be judged in evening gown, talent and sportswear. Interview and swim wear will be judged privately. LaWana Rcckstcad and Peggy Lewis are preparing a tea lor contestants and their Itules and regulations mothers IMTtaining to the pageant will be explained lo the girlsand committee inemU'r. Kate Fillmore, this year's lashion consultant, will lon hand lo advise the girls regarding the do's and don'tsol pageant attire The girls will enjoy an excursion to Salt Lake City in April. The trip is bung planned by Cindy All red and Rita Yates. Contestants will visit Nordstroms where a lashion show has been planned A lour ol the govt rnor's mansion will lollow the show. Hut. these events are iet a sample of the excitement being planned lor this ear s pari icipants II you are thinking ol Irving out tor Miss Lehi IttliK. the time has come to make your decision Please call Peggy Lewis for more inlormahon the Mis- - Lehi And remember, not is just a boatiU Pageant pageant, it is rcknown as a scholarship pageant where, each year, several college scholarships are given away to contestants Each year, several girls are provided with the oppounity lo at lend the college or university ol their choice - opportunities they would nol have had il they hadn't par licipated in the Miss Lehi Pageant and U s many exciting activities. Please call Peggy Lewis for more inlormation |