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Show r . cho Guardian of Your Community News WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2009 • B l Teacher honored for going extra mile KSL Radio and Zions Bank honored Scott Buck, English teacher at Diamond Fork Junior High in Spanish Fork, for the "Teacher Feature" program this past week. This program was developed to recognize outstanding teachers who have gone the extra mile, not only in the classroom, but who have also made a significant impact on many young lives. Mr. Buck is honored with a plaque from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at Anni-.. versary Inn, a gift certificate for dinner at the beautiful La Caille Restaurant, and a pair of season tickets from Hale Centre Theater, West Valley. All winners are invited to attend an end of the year banquet at La Caille in their honor. Mr. Buck was submitted by Jacob Christensen. The letter read: "When Garret Bardsley was lost he was going to be a stu- dent at Spanish Fork Middle (now changed to Diamond Fork Junior High). His parents wanted to build a school in a South American country in his name and Spanish Fork Middle school wanted to help. Mr. Buck, an English teacher, took on the project. He was told that $2,000 would be all they could raise. But he is the type of teacher that goes above and beyond. He inspired the students,, faculty, community and even people from out of town to donate money to this very heartfelt and worthy cause. In the end, over $21,000 was raised for the Bardsley school. Mr. Buck took no credit for this accomplishment and humbly said, "We have great kids at this school." His inspiration doesn't stop there. Every November he is at it again but for the Utah Food Bank. When he finished the food drive, the school do- nates over 20,000 pounds of food. The men from the food bank have said they can't believe the amount of food that comes from that' one school. This is all stuff Mr. Buck does for the whole school, but the things he does in his classroom are changing the lives of his students. He teaches English with an emphasis on real life. This is what really makes a difference. I have never known a teacher to care as much or encourage his students as much as he does. His approach helps kids want to make something of their own lives and the lives of others. I whole heartedly nominate Mr. Buck at Diamond Fork Junior High for the Teacher Feature award." Congratulations Mr. Scott Buck and a BIG thank you to all you continue to do for students at Diamond Fork Junior High in Spanish Fork! Courtesy photo TEACHER FEATURE: Pictured, left to right, are Troy Peterson, DFJH principal; Ed Christensen, Zions Bank; Scott Buck, teacher; and Kathy Brandon, Zions Bank. SFHS homecoming SFHS weekly calendar Evan Anderson and Karianne Nelson SFHS Spanish Fork High School was having its homecoming week last week. They had many fun activities like a volleyball tournament, a powder-puff football game for the girls, were the "Spicy Spankin' and a fiesta. And rounding Spaniards." The fiesta had it all up was the football a huge turnout and everygame Friday night. Many one who attended had a students showed up to each blast. The school spirit of the activities and had a at the football game was blast. The winning team of phenomenal! Homecomthe volleyball tournament ing week was a huge sucwas the "Diablos," and the cess, and the student body powder-puff champions had a ton of fun. Courtesy photo ALL PEPPED UP: Spanish Fork High's football team prepares a presentation for the homecoming pep assembly. SFHS week of activities Christina Heywood and Emily McKinney . Cheerleaders of 1990 showed the video of their competition, followed by a live performance! Homecoming royalty was SFHS also announced. On Friday, September 11, 2009, Afterwards, the student body Spanish Fork High school hosted the ' went to the football field for a pep asannual Homecoming Assembly, put to- sembly to get everyone excited for the gether and presented by the class of big game against Box Elder. The football 1990. The assembly started out with a team was escorted specially to the field slideshow commemorating September by the SF Fire Department, and then the eleventh, and then a posting of the colors starting team and all senior players were by the fire fighters. It also included the cheered one at a time onto thefield.There Masque club presenting their check to the was a performance by the drill team and firefighters. The class of 1990 challenged the "Las Enchiladas" and some lucky the cup-ent high school students to sev- students had a chance to "dunk" the vice eral different games, including our own principles and even a Box Elder Bumbleversion of family feud and a Rock Band bee! The Homecoming Assembly was Competition. The National Champion lots of fun for everyone involved. Dons' Early Light Mary Anne Hillier The following scholarships are currently available at SFHS. SOMOS - Hispanic Leadership Scholarship, due Sept. 18. Student must be a senior who has demonstrated leadership in school, community and/or other service organizations that promote, enhance or strengthen diversity. Must also be a resident of Utah and of Hispanic.Latino descent. Pick-up an application in the counseling office, AES Engineering Scholarship, due Oct. 6, 2009. To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on their web site at: www.aesengineers .com/scholarships. Central Utah Science and Engineering Fair Scholarship, due Oct. 6, 2009. Student must complete a science fair project and compete at their school and district science fairs to be eligible to participate. Horatio Alger Scholarship, due Oct. 30, 2009. This scholarship is for high school seniors who have a financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Apply on line at: www.horatioalger.com/scholarships. COCA-COLA Scholarship, due Oct. 31,2009. Student must be a senior in high school, planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-high school institution, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the end of their junior year. Apply on line at: www.coca-colascholars.org. ELKS Most Valuable Student Scholarship, due Nov. 2, 2009. Students-must currently be a senior in high school, a U.S. citizen, and related to a member of the ELKS organization. Pick-up application in the counseling office. ACLU Youth Activist Scholarship, due -Nov. 10, 2009. Offered to high school seniors who have taken a stand to protect civil liberties. Pick-up application in the counseling office or go to: www.acluutah.org/scholarship.htm to download an application. BYU AFROTC Scholarship, due Dec. 1,2009. Student must plan to join the Air Force ROTC at BYU and plan to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy. Apply on line at: www. afrotc.com/scholarships/applynow/highschol.php. Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS Scholarship Sweepstakes, $1,000. Entrants can enroll in the CollegeSTEPS Program at: www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/scholarships/ . Entries received by 7:00 a.m. October 31,2009 will be eligible for all four drawings during the 2009-2010 school year. Week at a Glance Monday, Sept. 21 - B Day Boy's Golf Region Meet at Glen Eagle Tuesday, Sept. 22 - A Day Girl's Soccer at Payson Girl's Tennis at Payson Volleyball at Maple Mountain Wednesday, Sept. 23 - A Day Thursday, Sept. 24 - B Day Girl's Soccer vs. Uintah Girl's Tennis vs. Uintah JV Football vs. Salem So. Football vs. Salem Volleyball vs. Payson • Friday, Sept. 25 - No School Volleyball Freshman Clash at Provo Cross Country at Maple Mountain Nebo Invitational Football at Salem , Saturday, Sept. 26,2009 Volleyball Freshman Clash at Provo Upcoming Events Sept. 29,2009 - Picture Make-up Day Sept. 30,2009 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30-8:30 p.m. New Gym Oct. 9,2009 - Counseling Career Day Oct. 15-16,2009 - Fall Break (No School) • • • ' v Courtesy photo SCHOOL SPIRIT: The Spanish Fork High's football team performs a haka dance for the pep Assembly during Homecoming week. „ |