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Show i chools Covering what matters most Attention, high school juniors Dons' Early Light Mary Anne Hillier Spanish Fork High School counseling department will be administering the PS AT Test, which is the National Merit Scholarship qualifying test, on Wed., Oct. 17, 2007 from 8-11 a.m. If you want to take the test, you must pre-register no later than Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007. To pre-register, pay $15 in the SFHS finance office and then take the receipt to the counseling center. Week at a Glance Monday, Oct. 15 -ADay Tuesday, Oct. 16 - B Day Marching Band @ Davis Cup. Orchestra Concert Volleyball @ American Fork Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007 - A Day Collaboration State Cross Country @ Sugarhouse Park Fall Sing Oct. 18, 2007-B Day Fall Sing Sophomore Football @ Lehi JV Football vs Lehi Volleyball @ Timpanogos Oct. 19, 2007-A Day Football @ Lehi Oct. 20, 2007-Saturday Marching Band @ Mt. Timpanogos Invitational Upcoming Events Oct. 25, 2007 -Term 1 Ends Oct. 26, 2007 - Teacher Development Day - no school for students Oct. 29, 2007 - Term 2 Begins Steve Dudley Cory Dixon New staff at SFHS Interviews by Douglas Wirthlin and Sharla Richards "You're free to make your own choice but you can't choose your consequence." Overall, Mr. Dudley really enjoys working with kids Steve Dudley Steve Dudley, a former and plans to stay healthy, and graduate from Spanish Fork make Spanish Fork High the High, returns as the new as- "best school ever" until resistant principal. Mr. Dudley tirement. graduated from BYU, with a bachelors degree in ElemenCory Dixon tary Education and a masters Cory Dixon is a new degree in Education Lead- resource technician at Spanish ership. After teaching fifth Fork High School this year. grade and being principal He was transferred from the at the Spanish Fork Middle Foothills Elementary School School for 11 years, Mr. Dud- in Salem and now works in the ley comes back to Spanish UCBT Unit His favorite part Fork High tofinishwhere he about teaching is being able to left off 37 years ago. He en- help others reach their fullest joys vacationing in his own potential. He also enjoys property in the mountains of watching his students improve Utah. He also enjoys watch- on a daily basis. Dixon states ing and playing sports, camp- that the kids in Spanish Fork ing and riding four-wheelers. make great progress and he One of his favorite historical enjoys being able to teach figures was Abraham Lincoln such inspiring people. because he was a man who "I loved being in high took on a controversial probschool so I thought teaching lem, but turned a negative would be a great way to be situation into a positive one. back here again!" said Dixon! Mr. Dudley's favorite 'Teaching is my life and I quote was by Stephen Covey: enjoy every bit of it." • 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 Alder cabinets in great room, kitchen, mud room and laundry room For more information call Vic at 798-7527 or 404-7883. You can also • Custom cabinets with granite countertops • Jetted tub and walk-in closet off master suite fcallJakc at 404-7882 Home for Sale WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2007 • B3 SFHS announces October students of the month Trenton Argyle Senior Trenton Argyle is the son of Clint and Sherry Argyle. He serves as an officer of the National Honor Society, is vice president of the Key Club, and is an active member of the chamber orchestra. His hobbies and interests include: playing the violin, reading and playing the game of Hearts. His favorite classes are Psychology, ''because Shiloh Nelson is in the class," he said. He also likes accounting because, he said, "there is no homework," and APCalculus. "We talk about snowmen and nickels," he said. Some of Trenton's other favorite things include Chinese food, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, croquet and the book Elantris by Brandon Sanderson. Trenton said his goals include: graduating from high school, going on an LDS mission and changing the world. "I have enjoyed getting to know Trent these last couple of years," said Mr. Porter. "I am not surprised that he has been selected as student of the month because he is a terrific person and student. He is the type of person everyone likes to be around. Trent is respectful, positive and upbeat in a quiet way. He comes to class prepared to learn, and gives his best effort every time." Trenton Argyle Leanna Thompson Guy Foster Heather Padgett Brandon Barlow Kayla Warren Her long term goals are to graduate from college, start her career and get married. Leanna said she occasionally sleep walks. "When I was six years old I fell out of a two-story window while I was sleep walking. I wasn't hurt at all, not even a scratch or bruise," she said. Leanna Thompson "This young lady is our Senior Leanna Thompson Debate Class President this is the daughter of Bryan and year," Mr. Brough said. Elaine Thompson. She is the "She is outstanding in every Debate Team President, a respect. Moreover, every Senior Class Representative detail in our debate program and is a member of the is always taken care of thanks National Honor Society. Her to Leanna and her efforts. hobbies and interests include: Never has there been a class sewing, working on crafts, president with more ability. making things from scratch Every debate student receives and creating designs on the her help and consideration." computer. One of her favorite classes is debate. Guy Foster "I love proving a point Junior Guy Foster is the with logic and reasoning," son of Judy Foster. He is an she said. She also likes Eagle Scout and an avid coin photography, and said all collector. the technique involved in "I like coin collecting, it is interesting. She also learning about the precious loves interior design. "I love metals, the history of the learning about something, and coins and how many hands then seeing it in my everyday they have been in," he said. life," she said. His favorite class is Leanna said her short-term financial literacy goals are to graduate from "I like Mr. Stones' high school and go to college. interesting stories," he said. 4 Seat Airplane DA40 G1000 Avionics Now available First Time Ever at the Springville-Spanish Fork Airport st 21 Century "Glass Cockpit" DA40 Garmin 1000 Avionics His favorite foods are chicken, steak, shrimp and root beer. His favorite music artist is Johnny Cash. His favorite thing to do is work on his car. Guy plans to finish high school and graduate from plumbing school. "The more I know, the more I can do," he said. "I learn new things everyday and I feel more confident at work." "Every day I had Guy in my class last year," said Mr. LeBras. "I thanked heaven for sending such a great person into my classroom. Guy was dedicated to everything that he did. He was always on time, did his assignments and was a pleasant person to be around. Guy was also very respectful of his teachers and classmates. At 16, he already had a good job, worked hard after school and had money saved. I was so impressed with his overall determination to be good, to do well in school and with his life. I admire the wonderful person that he is!" Heather Padgett Junior Heather Padgett works part-time at Two Jack's Pizza and enjoys reading. v "You can learn so many new ideas that you can consider for yourself, and you can also experience others* situations," she said. She also considers art to be one of her favorite talents. "It allows me to express myself," she said. Heather said education is extremely important to her.. "It allows forsuccess in this difficult world and it offers a way to learn new ideas so you can think for yourself. The whole experience of learning things for you is just plain fun. Education also prepares us for a better future," she said. Heather is a serious student who is always thinking about and questioning everything. Some of Heather's favorite things include Mexican food, hip-hop, cross country and , any books with controversial topics. Her favorite class is AP Psychology. "I find it to be a very fascinating subject.," she said. "Psychology seeks to answer curiosity's questions and makes life just a little better with the solutions it finds." See SFHS • B4 Security Insurance TOP DON HONORING EXCELLENCE AT SFHS Shelby Randquist Junior Shelby Randquist is taking debate, AP history, honor English, chemistry and A Cappella. Her favorites are English and debate. She has a 3.75 GPA. Shelby said her favorite part of school is the social interaction. *Tm a really big people person," she said. On a road trip she would go back east to New York or Boston, and would listen to '80s music. She loves most foods, especially Chex Mix. Available for Flight Instruction & Airplane Rental Diamond FUQHT CBNTBR of Spanish Fork, LC (801) 471-1304 www. DFCPilot.com Sponsored by: 290 N. 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