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Show -N E W S- Spanish Fork DFJH wins in Science Olympiad SFJH students at naturalization ceremony Covering what matters most B6 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008 SCIENCE OLYMPIAD: Diamond Fork Jr. High School had a very impressive showing at the State Science Olympiad Competition on Saturday, March 29, 2008. The team received the prestigious "Sportsmanship" award voted by all the event coordinators. Competitors medaled in five events. Gold medals were awarded to Bobbe Graham, Jake Harding, and Merrill Warnick in Experimental Design, and Bobbe Graham and Merrill Warnick in Metric Mastery. Bronze medals were awarded to Tyson Skaggs and Nate Orozco in Meteorology, Jake Harding and Michael Nixon in Road Scholar, and David Bates and Jordan Osborne in Rocks and Minerals. Congratulations! Courtesy photos Gold medal winners, pictured at left, left to right, are Jake Harding, Bobbe Graham and Merrill Warnick. Bronze medal winners, pictured below, left to right, are Jake Harding, Michael Nixon, Tyson Skaggs, Nate Orozco, Jordan Osborne and David Bates. DFJH 8th grade volleyball champs Thomas Whitlock SFJH Eighty-eight SFJHS US History students attended a naturalization ceremony on Wednesday March 19, 2008 at the Jeanne Rose Wagner Theater in Salt Lake City. United States District Judge David Sam presided. Three Spanish Fork Jr. High School students played a special role in the ceremony. Kyle Adams led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance, Cynthia Drockton sang the National Anthem, and then citizenship remarks were made by Brian Miller. Brian spoke encouraging words to the new citizens. . "Congratulations! You are becoming citizens of the greatest country in the world ... I consider my citizenship to be one of the biggest blessings in my life and I am sure ... you will grow to feel this way also," he said. "Welcome to the United Slates of America." The ceremony began as all the candidates stood and recited the Oath of Allegiance for United States Citizenship. They pledged to serve and defend the United States, uphold the Constitution, and serve in the armed forces when needed. Over 200 people, representing 58 nations, were sworn in as citizens. A few of the new citizens volunteered to share their feelings. One man from Sweden said, *i am overwhelmed for the opportunity ... and being able to give my own two cents for truth." Others spoke of freedom of religion and being able to start a new life. Many were thankful for America being created and thanked the Founding Fathers. They acknowledged that freedom doesn't corne cheap. Judge Sam spoke of how his parents immigrated to the United States. He stated the words his parents told him, "Only those who don't have the blessings of freedom and liberties understand their true meaning. We could give you many things but we felt we wouldn't be able to give you freedom." He continued, "Freedom is not free and sometimes requires giving of the supreme sacrifice, our lives. Those in the military are willing to give this for your freedom, and we should be thankful." America is a symbol throughout the world. It is a light in the darkness and hope through poverty and despair. Freedom and the opportunity to forge our destiny lie within America. As a powerful country, we help not only those coming to America, but those who do not have the opportunity to come. We are all defined as Americans, not black, white, or any other color or race, and our daily actions define America. Let us work to uphold everything America stands for. May liberty and freedom always ring in our hearts. May we recognize the greatness of our country as evidenced by her citizens' actions, and most importantly, may God bless us and continue to bless America. Courtesy photo WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS: 8th Grade Intramural Volleyball Champs are, front row, left to right, Elliot Naulu, Colton Christensen, Mitch Kay and Collin Argyle; back, Jacob Boyd, Andy Perkins and Ben Talbot. Mt. Loafer Courtesy photo WELCOME: Brian Miller spoke encouraging words to the new citizens of the USA during their naturalization ceremony. Unplug and Play Week Courtesy photo FRIENDSHIP: For the month of March, our citizenship theme at Mt. Loafer Elementary School was Friendship. We have wonderful friends at Mt. Loafer, including the students, teachers, staff, and parent helpers. We appreciate every one of them. We learned that giving others a chance, returning favors that people do for you, helping others feel welcome and included, and speaking: kindly to each other are all ways of showing friendship. Or special friends that were chosen as Baadsgaard Buddies for their kindness are, Paige Headman, Taos Dye, Brayden Jones, Kendra Martin, Julianne Steck, Makayla Steck, Hannah Call, Tyler Cook, Kenzie Wilkinson, Ricky Villanueva, Jane Brockbank, Kate Rees, Ethan Mayfield, Tad Hoschouer, Easton Hendrickson, Morgan Bailey, Trevin Nielsen, Haleigh Brown, Nic Farley, KC Johnson, Ally Roylance, Jaxon Bradshaw, Ben Geertsen, Mtichell King, Courtney Ivie, Jessica Purdy, Madyson Kogianes. To promote a healthy lifestyle, April 21-27 is "Unplug and Play Week!" at Diamond Fork Jr. High. This is the week to turn off the tv," computer and video games. This includes handheld games. The computer may be turned on for homework only. If there are other exceptions, see Mrs. Lewis. Take the challenge and find new healthy ways to have fun. Sign up before Spring Break in the office. Return the "I Did It" card, signed, to the office by Wednesday, April 30, 2008. All students who fully participate will receive a prize and names will be put in a drawing for an i-pod shuffle and i-tunes gift cards. The drawing will be on Friday, May 2, 2008. |