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Show -NEWS- B4 • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2007 Spanish Fork Covering what matters most Students of the month: From SFHS • B3 "Heather is a great student and person," said Mr. Justin Nelson. "She is the type of person who helps others in the class succeed by explaining concepts to them. Heather also works hard to understand difficult concepts by studying and asking questions." Courtesy photo 76 TROMBONES? Well, not quite, but two baritone saxophones must count for something. The SFHS marching band competed at the Nebo Tournament of Bands in Payson on Sept. 29, 2007. Marching band competes at Nebo Austin Andrus SFHS " On Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007, the Spanish Fork High School Marching Band competed in the Nebo Tournament of the Bands. The day started with apprehension, but high hopes. At the tournament in 2006, the band placed third in the 3A division, and took the award for best color guard. "I think we're going to place," said Lacey Godfrey, the band's shaker player. Other members were more skeptical. "I've seen the tape," Craig Lowe said sarcastically. None of their preconceptions could have predicted what would actually happen, though. Starting early Saturday, the weather turned very inclement, and only got worse as it approached time for the band to play. Rain poured down and a stiff wind chilled each musician to the bone. As they played their three selections, "Manha De Carnival", "The Peanut Vendor", and "Caravan", Godfrey's hands froze to her shaker. The band donned ponchos to protect their uniforms, and gloves for their frigid fingers, but the intricate fingering required was still a great challenge. The competition was evaluated by five judges, each assigned to a particular aspect of the presentation — music ensemble, music general effect, visual performance, visual general effect, percussion and auxiliary. As the band waited for the decision of these judges, the first snow of the season began to fall, as if to prove how cold it really was. Unfortunately, the band was unable to place in the competition, but they performed as true Dons, with stamina, energy and precision, despite the harsh conditions. Bryant Smith, the band's director, felt that they had done a job to be proud of. "If we can do that good when it's raining," Godfrey said in anticipation, "Imagine how good we'll do when it's not." Justin Roberts Roberts designs to scare Justin Roberts has been an intern for the haunted forest in Spanish Fork for over a month now. He spends a lot of his time making the haunted forest as scary as possible for those who come. One of his favorite things is that he was able to drive a tractor to dig trenches for the forest. Justin looks forward to the new design opening of the Psycho Manner which Justin helped create. "This internship involves a lot of creativity and design. I enjoy every bit of my hard work and I know one day it will pay off when I start a business of my own," said Justin. \ Courtesy photo EXTRA EARLY: The senior class of 2008 showed up early for "Senior Sunrise" on Oct. 3. The event represented the beginning of the senior year. Seniors rise and shine for 'Senior Sunrise' Andrew Wilson SFHS Spanish Fork High School Seniors gathered together for their "Senior Sunrise" before school on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007. The students met by the SFHS football field to watch the sun come out. The event symbolized the opening of the senior year. and it was sponsored by the School. Senior Class Council. "If-it became a tradition The purpose of the it would be cool. It would "Senior Sunrise" was "To let still be unique to our seniors enjoy being seniors class because we were the and have a little bit more ones that started it," said to their senior year," said Leanna. Senior Council member, The students had to wait Leanna Thompson. "We about one hour before they want to unify the seniors as saw the sun. People fought much as possible." the cold by wrapping , up The "Senior Sunrise" is in blankets or sipping hot new to Spanish Fork High chocolate, courtesy of the Senior Council. The council also provided donuts and music. When the sun finally rose over the mountains, Senior Class President Marcus Hunt announced to the crowd that their senior year had officially begun. His words were met with cheers from the students. The Senior Council also plans to have a "Senior Sunset" to close the year. Brandon Barlow Sophomore Brandon Barlow is the son of Scott and Collette Barlow. He is captain of the Sophomore Football Team, a member of Men's Chorus, and actively participates in various Drama roles. He has a wide spectrum of classes he enjoys including: social dance, advanced conditioning (because it keeps himfit),and Seminary. He also enjoys Men's Chorus and French, which he considers to be a fun language. He plans to work hard in high school to get the best grades he can, and then go to college on a football scholarship. Brandon said he loves to perform. "Whether it's in a football game, a choir performance, or a play. I love showing people what I am capable of and what I can do," he said. Brandon's interests lie in athletics, flying, reading, writing and history. Some of his favorite things include French fries, all types of music, football, rugby and basketball. His favorite book is The DaVinci Code and his favorite play is Les Miserables. "In a social dance setting, character qualities become so very important," said Mrs. Mason. "I really appreciate Brandon Barlow for continually showing courtesy and respect to everyone in class. He's an ideal student in every way: attentive, dependable, hard-working, and eager to learn. In addition to being a quality kid, he's an awesome dancer too!" Kayla Warren Sophomore Kayla Warren is the daughter of Brent and Maureen Warren. She is a member of the Book Club and truly enjoys reading. "I love to enter a world full of dreams," she said. Kayla is also an accomplished piano player. "Piano is my passion. It is a way to express my feelings and opinions openly through music," she said. She has received the highest "superior" ratings from a panel of judges when playing at various piano festivals. Kayla's favorite food is Mexican, her favorite music groups are Lonestar and Rascal Flatts, her favorite sports are basketball and volleyball and her favorite books are Harry Potter, Crown Duel, and To Kill a Mockingbird. She listed her two favorite classes as AP Biology, "because it is amazing what all life can do, especially the cells that make up life, and home fashion sewing. "I learn to make new things for my home," she said. Kayla's long term goals are to graduate from high school and college. She also wants to earn a 4.0 GPA all through high school and a 3 or higher on her AP Biology exam. In addition, she would like to become a fluent speaker of Spanish. "Kayla shines as a student and a person," said Mr. Warren. "She truly cares about learning and treating others with kindness and respect She is honest and hardworking in all her academic and extracurricularpursuits. I have known very few students who show the kind of dedication to learning that Kayla does. I am extremely grateful to teach her in AP biology." • \ |