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Show .,..' y , , , a . V -I'll : m HI Vi, I- --st . Kelly Orton Orton receives 2nd in competition PAROWAN - Kelly Orton, son of Reed and Alene Orton and a senior at Parowan High School, received second place in the State History Fair competition conducted at the University of Utah last week. Orton wrote - an historical essay on "Blow-Up," an early lumber industry , of Parowan. ; : Competition on a state level was very keen with over 200 contestants. There were five divisions V with a first, second and third place awarded in each division. . His superior rating came as a result of his paper's historical accuracy, the sources he used, the historical perspective set forth and his adherance to the National History Day theme which was trade and industry. He qualified for the State Fair when he won a superior and first place trophy at the Region History Fair in Cedar City in March. , He was also awarded a $500 scholarship to Southern Utah State College as a result of his accomplishments in this area. i |