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Show Sentinel B2 • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009 Johnson named 'Rookie of the Year' Safe driving is promoted at SFHS Jared John Tuckett SFHS On Monday, Oct. 19, the Zero Fatalities organization presented their "Don't Drive Stupid" program to Spanish Fork High School. They held an assembly and taught the students about the importance of many things while driving, such as always wearing a seatbelt and staying alert. They taught that the most common way teens get distracted is from texting while driving. Reggie Shaw came to speak to the students as part of the program and he told them the dangers of texting while driving, because he had a firsthand experience and learned the hard way. The students learned a lot from the program and it made a big impact on them. Karianne Nelson, a senior at Spanish Fork High School said, "It scared me. I will definitely never text while driving again!" The students enjoyed having them come and made them want to be safer on the road. Courtesy photo SHAKESPEARE: SFHS Shakespeare team competed at the recent statewide Shakespeare competition. Spanish Fork High at Shakespeare Hannah Carson SFHS Courtesy photo SAFETY FIRST: Pictured above, from left to right, are Evan Anderson and Christina Heywood buckling up. Afterschool Network Guardian of Your Community News Oct. 8-10 Spanish Fork's High School Shakespeare team went down to Southern Utah University to compete in the Utah Shakespearean Festival. Along with many other high schools in the state, schools from Arizona and Idaho competed against each other for first, second and third place in their events. The SFHS team included Madison Hall, Jen Grzybowski, Tanner Holt, Katie Cable, Hannah Carson, Jared Tuckett, Bethany Hutchison, Kyle Crotts and Mathew Cole, with the help of their tech- nicians Chris Cannon and Brock Larson, and the direction of Brittany Foster. The team was able to view some professional shows while in Cedar City, including "Woman in Black," "Tuesdays with Morrie" and "The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged)." Katie Cable said, "It was a very fun experience. As well as learning to become better actors, we are able to meet and interact with students that are all working for the same things as us." The team received superiors as well as excellents in their various events, ending in a successful trip overall. Michael Johnson, principal of Larsen Elementary in Nebo School District, received the prestigious "Rookie of the Year" award from the Utah Association of Elementary School Principals (UAESP). Johnson holds a bachelor's degree in education from Brigham Young University and master's degree in administration from Southern Utah University. He also holds a reading endorsement and English as a second language (ESL) endorsement from BYU. Johnson has served as chairman for a fine arts grant with Brigham Young University and Dr. John Goodlad's Center for Educational Renewal. He has worked with a team on creating an integrated fine arts curriculum as well as presenting art integration workshops throughout the state. Johnson is currently in a two-year principals' acad- Michael Johnson emy program at BYU. With this academy, he has worked with colleagues across the state to help establish Professional Learning Communities in the schools. Innovative programs at his school include Professional Learning Communities, School Choir, MVP Student of the Month, CGI Math Training and Waterford Reading Programs. Another week to come at Spanish Fork High School Dons' Early Light Mary Aaine Hilliei* Courtesy photo Week at a Glance Monday, Nov. 2 - B Day First day of second term Red Ribbon Week Tuesday, Nov. 3 - A Day Red Ribbon Week Wednesday, Nov. 4 - B Day Red Ribbon Week Namon Bills / The Sentinel AFTER SCHOOL: On Thursday, Oct. 22, the Utah Afterschool Network (UAN) and Nebo School District held a Lights On Afterschool Celebration, highlighting after school clubs. The event was held behind Landmark High School. Activities included bounce house toys for children and families. Doughnuts and apple juice were also served. Currently, there are five schools with 4-H after school programs in Nebo District. Directly above Riverview fifth-grader JC Francis finds out what creepiness lies in box number one as the witch (Susan Fay, after school coordinator at Spanish Fork Jr. High) looks on. MVP SPORTS IS PROUD TO SPONSOR TOP DON HONORING EXCELLENCE AT Thursday, Nov. 5 - A Day Red Ribbon Week Friday, Nov. 6 - B Day Red Ribbon Week Football Sate Quarter Finals Marching Band Red Rocks Championship Volleyball - State at UVU Saturday, Nov. 7 Football State Quarter Finals Marching Band Red Rocks Championship Upcoming Events Nov. 11,2009 - Veteran's Day Assembly 9:15 a.m. Nov. 12-16, 2009-Musical Beauty and the Beast Nov. 25-27, 2009 - Thanksgiving Holiday SFHS Max Johnson Senior Max Johnson is the son of Kris and John Johnson of Spanish Fork. He maintains a 3.8 GPAand his favorite classes include drawing, calligraphy and painting. Max plays football and basketball for SFHS and is in charge of publicity for the student council. Outside of school he likes to skateboard and carve pumpkins. On a road trip he would travel to Las Vegas with his homies, Nick Anderson and Dev Johnson. ementary School Stud EM Austin Tharp Liberty Academy Liberty Academy's Student Spotlight is Austin Tharp. Austin is a very active eighth grader who is always willing to lend a hand. Relative to his knack for service, Austin is currently working on his Eagle Project andantici pates earning his Eagle Scout Award early next year. He also runs thesound system for school assemblies and is wellknown and respecled amongst his peers. This month he was chosen as a candidate to became a Black Belt in Tae Kwan Do. He is the eldest of three children and lives in . Santaquin. 72 N. Main Spanish Fork 798-3587 SPORTS SPONSORED BYs SECURITY HOME MORTGAGE 798-1581 733JNLJVIA1N, SPANISHJjj CREDIT SMART: Central Bank Volunteers teach a Landmark High School class about using credit wisely. Landmark High School 'Gets Smart About Credit' Central Bank Volunteers have spent the week with juniors and seniors of Landmark High School teaching them how to "Get Smart about Credit." "Get Smart about Credit" is a national wide program set out by the American Bankers Association to help raise awareness about the responsible use of credit so teens and young adults can learn how to use credit correctly. Camilla Simonsen and Mike Mendenhall of Central Bank spoke to Mrs. Le Bras and Mrs. Anderson's classes at Landmark High School about how useful credit can be with good decisions. They used case studies to show how little decisions can influence a lifetime. "There are four C's we look for at Central Bank," Simonsen said. "They are character, collateral, capacity and credit." The students learned about these four C's along with the difference between needs and wants and income verses spending. Classes like this are being taught all over Utah County in hopes to give guidance on how to budget, save and manage money responsibly. BIJLLOWEEN COME SEE THE HALLOWEEN BULL RIDING ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 0 , 2 0 0 9 AT 7 P.M. IT WILL BE HELD AT THE SPANISH FORK FAIRGROUNDS. FREE SPECTATOR ADMISSION. COSTUME CONTEST FOR CONTESTANTS AND CHILDREB AGES 12 AND UNDER. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE! |