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Show EDUCATION The Park Record. Editor: Cole Fullmer education@parkrecord.com 435.649.9014 ex.118 ONE-MILLION BONES, RAISES MONEY Students and teachers from Park City Day School will participate in the One Million Bones project today at the school's multi-purpose room from 6 - 7:30 p.m. The school has joined the One Million Bones and Students Rebuild in a global effort to cover the National Mall in Washington D.C. in June, with one-million handmade bones as a visual petition against humanitarian crises and global mass atrocities. Students are challenged worldwide to make bones, as a symbol of solidarity with victims and survivors of ongoing conflicts in places like the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia. Each bone created by students generates $1 for humanitarian work in these regions. Students from other schools and community members who would like to participate may also attend the event. LUNCH TEAM NEEDED www.parkrecord.com 38 locals graduate from UVU, A-8 A-7 WED/THURS/FRI, MAY 1-3, 2013 Spring Break...? Who gets a break? PCHS students prepare to uphold state AP title By COLE FULLMER The Park Record Tommy Brown was poised, and looked seasoned at the podium, as he addressed the 17 Park City High School student council members during their weekly meeting in teacher Caleb Fine's classroom. Despite it being Monday after spring break, Brown, the senior class president, explained he and his classmates are a little worn on the edges from studying for AP (advanced placement) exams, not lounging on the beach during break or a case of senioritis, laughed the leader of the student body. There may be some truth behind the senior's claims. Last year, Governor Gary Herbert and members of his Education Excellence Commission presented the "Top AP" High School Traveling Trophy to the school at the beginning of this school year. The first school to be awarded the honor in the state. According to PCHS teacher, Ed Potts, it's students and teachers against the College Board, when AP testing starts its two-week decent on the school next Monday. In reality, the struggle begins the first day of school for the abundance of Park City students preparing for col- lege, he added. "At the beginning of the school year we look at the College Board as the antagonist in this situation, and we are able to tackle the problem as a team," said Potts, an AP creative writing teacher. "Usually, we as teachers fill this role. If we spin it this way, I look like a teacher helping students acquire college credit, saving students lots of money next year." As a part of the governor's PACE program, the award recognizes PCHS as the top school in the state in advanced placement student performance using a measurement system that compiles student data. The traveling trophy, a Utah history book and plaque, has been showcased at the school all year, but it is up to the students if the award will remain at the school. PACE, an acronym for Prepare young learners, Access for all students, Complete certificates and degrees, and Economic alignment, set a goal to have 66 percent of Utah adults receive postsecondary degrees by 2020. Students who attend AP classes at the high school start preparing for the end of the year exams at the beginning of the school year, explained Potts. Reviews, along with practice exams, test taking strategies and constant assignments dispensed throughout the year, help make PCHS the top performer in AP test taking in the state. Student council members attending the morning meeting, commended teachers for their "college mentality," when it came to their dedication to academic excellence this late in the school Please see AP exams A-9 Treasure Mountain student does‘write' thing Student shows both sides of bullying in essay Park City schools are looking for the input from community members to incorporate and encourage children to develop healthy palates. Director of Nutrition Services for the schools, Kathleen Britton is teaming up with Susan Odell, local chef, and Ann Bloomquist, marketing professional, to help shape students eating habits. Creating a team of parents, teachers, students and community members is needed to plan the effort for the next school year. If interested in joining the team, please email Bloomquist at abloom@cheqnet.com By COLE FULLMER PCHS MUSIC TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP FUND A memorial scholarship has been set up through the Park City High School Community Scholarship Program for Lois Kannwischer. A music teacher in the community, Kannwischer has taught many PCHS band students over the past decade, passed away recently. Or those who would like to contribute to the scholarship fund, can contact Nancy Michalko, scholarship advisor at 435-643-5657. Prom ticket sales go to good cause, A-8 CHRISTOPHER REEVES/PARK RECORD Benjamin Butcher, an 8th grader at Treasure Mountain Junior High School was recognized recently for an essay he wrote to deter bullying at the student's school. OPEN MUD SEASON OPEN SKI SEASON OPEN SHOULDER SEASON OPEN SUNDANCE SEASON OPEN SUMMER SEASON OPEN YEAR ROUND C A S U A L I TA L I A N WOOD FIRED PIZZA www Main Street / Park City 435-615-9990 / 900 Lower PARK hours / mon RECORD - thurs: 11 am to 10 pm LUNCH + DINNER fri - sat: 11 am to 11 pm / sun: 4 pm to 9 pm view your Park Record subsciption online at parkrecord.com The Park Record "I'm glad I've been bullied because if it wasn't for kids picking on me or rumors spreading about me, I would still care about what people thought of me. No one deserves to be bullied, but if it happens, walk away and forget about it. If it continues, tell a friend like I did, trust me they will help." Wrote, Benjamin Butcher, Treasure Mountain Middle School 8th grader The name Benjamin "The" Butcher could be mistaken as the greatest school yard bully's name of all time. Yet, the 8th grader at Treasure Mountain Middle School, who isn't afraid of admitting he's been a bully as well as the bullied, was recognized recently for an essay he wrote to deter the vicious act from happening at his school. "Once I was introduced to the topic, I knew I could write a good, solid essay, about bullying because I have experienced it," Butcher said. "During these experiences, I have been both the bully and the victim. If I had to give advice to anyone who was being bullied, it would be to walk away. Be proud and confident, and no one can stand in your way." On Friday, April 26, Lt. Governor Greg Bell and the Utah Board of Juvenile Justice honored Butcher, along with 11 other Utah middle school students for their written anti-violence entries to Utah's 13th Annual "Do the Write Thing Challenge," as a part of the National Campaign to Stop Youth Violence. During the ceremony, Bell gave a speech to the students addressing the importance of anti-bullying campaigns in Utah schools, and also shared personal stories about how he has experi- enced both sides of bullying. "I'm so glad I was chosen to be a finalist in this contest," Butcher said. "(Lt. Governor Bell) talked about how he was a bully and how he was a victim as well. This just goes to show that everyone has experienced this before." School Districts around the state reported that more than 3,400 students participated in classroom discussions about youth violence. More than 1,700, like Butcher, chose to submit essays for review. Students from the University of Utah, Utah State University, Weber State University and Utah Valley University, participated in the first round of judging, selecting the top 91 writings. The Utah Board of Juvenile Justice then selected the top 12 finalists, whose work was forwarded to Utah' VIP judges of scoring. VIP judges included: Chief Chris Burbank, Hope Woodside, Mayor Ben McAdams, Miss Utah Kara Arnold, and other prominent members of the community. |