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Show S Covering what matters most cho WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2007 • B3 Club Courtesy photo OH THE PLACES YOU'LL GO: SFHS students attended a college fair to see what the future might hold for them. Courtesy photo The Masque Club at Spanish Fork High School sponsored a fundraiser to and presented the Spanish Fork fire fighters with a check for $744.59 to ment. The purpose of the fundraiser was to focus students on the events us at all times. Masque Club officers, pictured, left to right, are Natasha Foster, Mckell Crandall, Dominic Bills and Britni Gibbs. honor the 9 / 1 1 victims. The club collected the money be used where it was most needed in the fire departof six years ago and the heroes who are there for Newman, Skyler Hardman, Faculty Advisor Brittney SFHS choirs host Variety Show, prepare for upcoming Fall Sing Namon Bills ASSOCIATE EDITOR __^_^__^^^^^^^___^^^^^^^^^_^^^^^^___^^^^_ The SFHS Choir Boosters held their annual Community Variety Show on Sept. 25. It was an evening of music and magic with a Hog warts theme. An engaging cast of Harry Potter ^characters welcomed the audience. These included Morgan Tew as Hermione, Hayden Gillies as Ron Weasley, Brian Tew as Hagrid, Elaine J. Hughes as Professor Trelawney, Sharon Hopkins as Madam Hooch, and Mr. Lunt as Professor Dumbledore. Each of the SFHS choirs performed, along with several other acts, including the Encore Men of 2007 and 2004, the SFJH Percussion Ensemble, the Payson Bagpipe Band, . the Springville Folk Ensemble and Spanish Fork's own Christian quintet, the Cadet sisters. Diana Brandon, Shalee Lewis and Seth Belnap performed dances. Asa highlight of the evening Terry Ficklin was honored for the many contributions he's made to the choirs over the years. "He really has contributed thousands of dollars in money and resources," said choir booster president Pat Frandsen, who organized the event. The choirs are currently gearing up for the Fall Sing, which will be held Oct. 17-18, 2007. Tickets are $3 per person and $15 per family pre-sale, or $4 per person and $20 per family at the door. Tickets for the Namon Bills / Spanish Fork News Holiday dinner will go on sale CHOIR BOOSTER EXTRAORDINAIRE: Terry Ficklin was honored at the Variety Show for the Oct. 15 and will also be sold at many contributions he's made to the choirs over the years. For more photos of the Variety the Fall Sing. Show, see Around Town on A7. FFA plans fundraiser to benefit troops The Spanish Fork FFA Chapter is excited to begin the new school year. With 138 members so far, it looks like this year is going to be another great one for the agriculture based leadership organization. This year the Spanish Fork FFA Chapter is actively pursuing their new service project called "A Thousand Thanks." This project ,is an effort to collect and send 1,000 care packages to militarV personnel serving in Iraq. The chapter is collecting goods at the high school and will put together the packages, along with letters of support for our troops. The officers of Spanish Fork FFA Chapter are asking for community help in mailing these packages. They are asking for monetary donations to be able to purchase the postage for these care packages. One hundred percent of the money brought in will be spent on giving thanks to deserving soldiers. For just $5, you can sponsor a care package. Interested community members can send their sponsorship to: A Thousand Thanks c/o Spanish Fork FFA Chapter 99 North 300 West, Spanish Fork, UT 84660. You may also contact the Spanish Fork FFA Chapter officers at their email address: spanishforkffa@gmail.com. We would really appreciate your help, so donate today and let's give our troops a great big thanks. College fair held at SFHS Dons' Early Light Mary Anne Hillier Colleges from all over Utah came to Spanish Fork High School to introduce themselves to high school seniors. Students were able to attend three different college presentations to get a feel for what each institute of higher learning had to offer. From Utah State University in the north to Dixie State College in the south, students learned about acceptance rates, tuition, housing and more. Week at a Glance Monday, Oct. 8 - B Day Tuesday, Oct. 9 - A Day Marching Band @ BYU Sophomore Football @ Pleasant Grove JV Football vs. Pleasant Grove JV Golf @ Talon Cove Volleyball vs. Lone Peak Wednesday, Oct. 10 - B Day Collaboration Football @ Pleasant Grove Cross Country Region @ Timpanogos Thursday, Oct. 11 - Fall Break (No School) All State Choir Friday, Oct. 12 - Fall Break (No School) All State Choir Upcoming Events Oct. 25, 2007 - Term one ends Oct. 26, 2007 - Teacher Development Day, no school for students Oct. 29, 2007 -Term two begins Security Insurance TOP DON HONORING EXCELLENCE AT SFHS Gabe Lee Senior Gabe Lee is the son of Blaine and Shawny Lee of Salem. He sings in Chamber, Ambassadors and Encore, and maintains a 3.72 GPA. As a member of the track team, Gabe does the 400 meters and javelin. His interests are many and varied. "I'm an enthusiast for everything,1' Gabe said. He loves people, music, the outdoors and trying new things. On a road trip, Gabe would listen to 80s rock. Sponsored by: rts=. s 290 N. Main Spanish Fork Allied Insurance SUilfiOB A ' G • E i N ' C «Y 798-3500 |