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Show N £ W S B4 • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2007 Intern-dl Medicine Spanish Fork Covering what matters most SFHS Drama THE WORLD'S A STAGE: SFHS Shakespeare competition team traveled to Cedar City on Oct. 4-6 to compete against high school drama teams from throughout the country. The SFHS team took sixth overall. The dance ensemble took third. Participating were Colton Simons, Tori Linde, Aubrey Palfreyman, Garrett Stirland, Nick Sales, Natasha Newman, Katie Cable and Kaley Thomas. Britni Gibbs took fourth with her monologue, and Kyler Gilstrap and Leisi Cope, pictured at left, took fourth in duo-trio dance. The ensemble scene from "Much Ado About Nothing" also took fourth. SFHS senior does internship with MVH Allyson Gordon SFHS Spanish Fork High School senior Whitney Dixon is doing an internship at Mountain View Hospital. Whitney is very interested in the medical field, and wanted to participate in this internship to gain experience towards her goal of becoming a registered nurse. "I've always been interested in medical things," she said. "I thought it would be fun to get firsthand experience." Whitney is working as an intern in same-day surgery every other day for one semester. Of course, she does not participate in actual surgeries, but carries out responsibilities that help the employees in that area of the hospital perform their duties. More specifically, Whitney said, "I help make beds, remove IVs, and because I am a CNA, I am able to monitor vital signs." Whitney also occasionally is able to watch procedures. In order to be eligible to participate as this particular type of intern, there are certain classes that should be taken beforehand. Whitney Dixon Whitney has taken Sports Medicine, Human Anatomy and Physiology and also has completed a course to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). There are also certain personality traits that are critical to this position. "You have to see what needs to be done and do it," Whitney said, "and also be friendly, kind and honest." Whitney enjoys her internship, particularly working with people. "I like to interact with the patients and get a feel for what it might be like to be a nurse." Through interning, Whitney is becoming more able and prepared to achieve her career goals. School Board: From NEBO • B3 The unit, works with students to teach them why their behavior is inappropriate, and gives them other options to replace the inappropriate behaviors. As students progress, they are slowly integrated with the mainstream classes. Instructors slowly scale back supervision as the students interact more fully •with the mainstream. "We expect our students to make positive choices, work hard, and participate in all of the things we do," said Kay. One of the parents of a student in the Elementary Options - program said that at first she was a little apprehensive about having her son in the program, but she has been very impressed with the positive results. "I haven't had one phone call this year telling me my son was suspended. But the greatest benefit I am seeing is my son having a positive attitude about school," he said. In other Nebo news, by the end of the school year 55 classrooms throughout the district will become Engaging Classrooms. Technical Supervisor Dale Bills presented the current technology plan to the School board. Bills' presentation included a slide show highlighting the various types of technology that today's students are surrounded by, including iPods and cell phones. "But when we take them to school, we give them the same traditional education that we got," Bills said. "The basic plan is to put enough technology in the classroom that students feel comfortable in the classroom, the way that they feel comfortable in life." This year the State of Utah allocated funds specifically for technology upgrades. The Engaging Classrooms will include a notebook computer for the teacher, audio speakers, ceilingmounted projector, a printer and other items depending on the class subject. Educators selected for this program will attend 50 hours of professional development training to help them utilize the technology in teaching. In addition to the Engaging • Classrooms project, Nebo is gearing up to do all standardized testing via computer this spring. Schools are also being outfitted with wireless networking capabilities and outdated monitors are being replaced. • New Home ' • 100% Brick • 1,717 sq. feet main floor and unfinished basement • 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, extra large two car garage • Spacious mud room and large laundry room • Great room with Alpine Gas Fireplace • Hardwood, tile and carpet flooring 826 East 240 South • Salem • Knotty Aider cabinets in great room, For more information call Vic at kitchen, mud room and laundry room 798-7527 or 404-7883. You can also • Custom cabinets with granite countertops • Jetted tub and walk-in closet off master suite callJakc at 404-7882 Home for Sale Trieste Bills / Spanish Fork News Authors Anonymous Guild: for students who love to write Kaisional Christopherson SFHS There are several clubs at Spanish Fork High School for students to enjoy and have the opportunity to socialize and interact with their fellow students. Among the numerous clubs available, there is the Authors' Anonymous Guild, which is a recommended club for those students who are interested in writing. When asked about the main idea behind the Authors' Anonymous Guild, member Alison Jenson said, "It's for people who are interested in writing to get together and share story ideas and plot lines." She went on to explain that the Authors' Anonymous Guild was started last year because no other writing club existed. The members of the Authors' Anonymous Guild have access to an online writing forum. This is a place where the members can talk about literature and make suggestions to help one another improve their work and their writing "skills. It is also a way to Courtesy photo RIGHT TO WRITE: Pictured above are members of the Authors Anonymous Guild at SFHS. post upcoming events that the club members can participate in. One event that is coming up shortly is National Writing Month, where contestants try to write 50,000 words in 30 days. All of the members of the Authors1 Anonymous Guild are encouraged to participate in this event. The members of the club enjoy having a way to share ideas and opinions with other student writers their age. When asked what she liked best about the Authors' Anonymous Guild, member Malynn Maughan, said, "I think it's cool that there are other students in the school that like to write as much as I do and talk about stories." Spanish teacher brings native flair to SFHS Ammon Felt SFHS she likes to be referred to) the new Spanish teacher here at Spanish Fork High. With new a school year She was born in Peru and there come a lot of new and grew up in Washington D.C. exciting things. New classes, She later moved to Utah to friends, challenges and new attend college and get her things to learn, but this is teaching degree. When she not only for the students. was searching for a job, it Along with the sophomores was recommended to her by here at Spanish Fork High one of her colleagues to apSchool there are also new ply hene at Spanish Fork. teachers. They too face the The close proximity of the same challenges of meeting school and the recommendanew people and adjusting-to tion made this place the ideal a new way of life. I had the^ choice among other schools. opportunity to talk to Karina While . teaching, she White (or Profesora White as feels that a well-balanced teaching method should be used. This involves vocal, visual, and written methods that help engage everyone, and instill in them the language better. This year she looks forward to teaching her students, and get them to the point where they can comprehend and recognize what they learn this year in her Spanish class. m She also looks forward to all the dances and other fun school activities.' Let's all welcome her and all the new-teachers here at Spanish Fork. Karina White |