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Show N E W S A8 • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2008 Spanish Fork Covering what matters most Grand Champions: From CHOIR • A l a novelty piece, a ballad, a fun/novelty piece and a closer. Performing five songand-dance routines in a row can be quite the workout. Ambassadors President Gabe Lee said, "It's so much endurance — 20 minutes of intense moving and controlled breathing." And remember to smile. There's also the not-sodesirable consequence of all that hard work: lots of sweat. Lunt was standing off-stage during the final performance in L.A. "During the closer ... there's a move where the boys put their arms up in the air and spin around. I got the biggest shower of sweat I've ever had," he said. Jacob Bunker, who heads up publicity for the choirs, said, "The ground looked like rain after the performance." The hard work paid off for this school that came into their first competition of the year as an underdog. "Several of [the other choirs] were from back East, where show choir is the sport" said Lunt. "They were very good. For the one that got first runner-up, this is their fourth competition this year." Lunt's choirs have won in L.A. before, but there were only four choirs competing that year. "This competition was very fierce," he said. "We were in second place by two tenths of a point going into the finals." Lee said he was caption awards, so it was a surprise to the Spanish Fork students when they were announced as grand champions. "I was jumping up and down screaming," said Elise Williams. "It was awesome," said Bunker. "It was also a relief because we worked so hard for it." "This is Lunt actually learned definitely a title about the results beforehand from their choreographer, to be proud Chad Williams. of because it "I acted just like the kids," said Lunt. "I jumped up and was very tough down and hugged him." to get. And With one championship not only that under their belts, the choir now looks to the Branson — these kids Cup competition, generally deserve it." recognized as the national championship of high school show choirs. — Rick Lunt "We're going out with a bang," said Elise Williams, speaking for all of the seniors. "All we need is the four remaining choirs, Cup to complete it." The win in L.A. this year, Spanish Fork performed and the upcoming Branson last. While the other choirs were performing, the competition are also special Ambassadors did an intense for Lunt since this is his last review session of what they year at Spanish Fork High needed to do in their final School. "To end this chapter in performance. Elise Williams, dance my life, it definitely is a captain for Ambassadors, dream come true," he said. said the final performance "This is definitely a title to be was "more controlled and proud of because it was very casual" than the first one had tough to get it. And not only that — these kids deserve been. Before announcing the it. Every rehearsal has been final awards, the judges with the end in mind. It has announced "caption" ... been an honor and a treat awards, for specific areas to work with kids who work of performance like best so incredibly hard and work choreography and best with the end result in mind vocals. A group from Sioux daily — that doesn't happen City, Iowa won most of the a lot." "unbelievably nervous" going into this competition. "We were all insanely hyped up," he said. Half of the competing choirs were eliminated in the first round. Of the Courtesy photo PRESIDENCY: The current presidency for the South Center Utah Company of the DUP, pictured, left to right, are Eva Bradford, secretary; Carol Pepperdine, second vice; Kerren Andersen, treasurer; Netella Montague, president; and Diane Butler, first vice. This presidency was installed in June 2007 and will continue to serve until June 2009. Fundraising continues Jen Allen STAFF WRITER You may have heard that the Daughter's of the Utah Pioneers is working to restore the old pioneer cemetery. Two weeks ago the DUP was able to sign over a check to local artist Alex and Erasmo Fuentes for the commission of a bronze sculpture that will stand to honor Spanish Fork City's first inhabitants. The life-size bronze will end up costing a total of $40,000; an investment well worth the dedication and hard work of the city's first founders. The check that has already been singed over to the Fuentes for down payment was $20,000 leaving another $20,000 to be paid upon delivery and placement of the bronze sculpture. Thus far, just around $28,700 has been raised and approximately $11,300 to date is left to complete the project. The DUP is raising these funds through several different ways. Last fall, the ladies of the DUP held a quilt raffle. Additionally the DUP has more quilts to sell. These handmade baby quilts can be purchased at the museum here in town. It is open Mondays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Veteran's Memorial Building located on the corner of 400 North Main St., Spanish Fork. They also have coming out for sale, a cookbook that will be available by Mother's Day. More information concerning a special project around Fiesta Days will be forthcoming. Spanish Fork City is even helping the cause. A donation request will be included on an upcoming utility bill. "Wouldn't it be wonderful if each (resident) would add just a few dollars when they pay their bill?" said current DUP President Telia Montague. Another way for people to help with the restoration project is through direct donations. The DUP would like to sincerely thank "the generous citizens of this community who have been so, so kind in donating to this cause." This includes not only citizens of Spanish Fork, but also people who have moved away and wanted to honor the early pioneers. 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