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Show inuiMiay, jefJieiiiuei to, tuuo NEWS AND IDEAS FROM CLASSROOMS AND EDUCATORS Loose moose nabbed atTimpanogos Reva Bowen NORTH COUNTY STAFF A news event came right out of the nearby foothills and onto the Timpanogos High School campus Sept. 21, with the surprise sur-prise visit of a large moose, and the ensuing excitement as the animal was drugged and moved. Richard Collette, who teaches television broadcasting broadcast-ing at THS, said he got a call from the school secretary, Rae Harward. "Rae called and said, 'Hey! There's a moose out there! Go grab your camera!' " he said. Collette sent one of his students, stu-dents, Jason Collette, who is also his son, to capture video footage of the unusual event. Assisted by Matt Harris, the younger Collette filmed the incident and put together a three and one-half -minute piece about the moose. i ! 1 1 5 ff u "I . Photo courtesy Ross Hopktn A bull moose was spotted at Timpanogos High School in Orem on Thursday. No one was injured during used in a station broadcast, the excitement, and some of "It was pretty crazy," Jason the T-Wolf Television footage said of the moose visit that had was loaned to Fox-13 News and the animal running around on soccer and baseball fields, and, at one point, chasing Jason, although he was on the other side of the fence. "1 was excited. excit-ed. It was pretty 0001," he said. "It was good for him to shoot the raw footage and edit it for our television program," said the senior Collette. Craig Clyde of the state Division Di-vision of Wildlife Resources headed up the tranquilization and moving effort. He was assisted by school administrators, administra-tors, including Principal Brad Kendall, in loading the moose onto a tarp and lifting it into a vehicle for transportation from the school grounds.. Collette said wildlife officials had just dealt with the same moose the day before, when it came into the Lindon hillsides. At first, the moose was going to be sent to Colorado in exchange ex-change for several mountain sheep, but was taken to eastern east-ern Utah and released instead. Changes in drivers education leaves some parents out of the loop Reva Bowen NORTH COUNTY STAFF Recently-passed legislation creating new regulations for young Utah drivers has kicked in, with the potential to impact many students, but for some reason, parents do not seem to be getting the word, said Debbie Deb-bie Freestone, Driver Education director at Timpanogos High School. The 2006 Utah State Legislature Legis-lature passed HB 363, "Driver License Learner Permit Pro visions," a bill that went into effect ef-fect Aug. 1. As of that date, the state Drivers License Division no longer issues instruction or practice permits, but 15-year-olds are allowed to apply for a learner permit. Applicants do not have to be enrolled in a driver education course to qualify for the learner permit. To obtain a regular driver license, individuals are still required re-quired to be 16 years old, and must have held the learner permit per-mit for at least six months. "The critical thing," said Freestone, "is that 15-year-olds should be getting that learner's permit because you have to have it for six months before you get your license." The learner permit allows a person to drive with an approved ap-proved driving instructor, a parent, or legal guardian who are licensed drivers occupying oc-cupying the seat beside them. Other requirements for obtaining a learner permit include passing a knowledge test; paying a $15 fee; completing complet-ing an application; passing all medical and vision screenings; and meeting identification and residency requirements (birth certificate, Social Security card). If a driver is under 18 years old, he or she must have a parent, par-ent, legal guardian, or responsible respon-sible adult willing to sign for financial responsibility as well. "That's the beauty of this," Freestone said. "The parents have total control. If students are under 18, the parents dont have to sign if they dont think the kids are ready (to drive)." t. wolves WYATT FELT At this point in my life, I'm pretty comfortable with high school. Though, I realize that regardless re-gardless of my efforts I'm going to be, at least to some degree, an awkward kid; this doesn't scare me anymore. Something about the pres sure to be "making memories" really gets me though. Who wants to look back at high school and remember a succession succes-sion of awkward moments and stupid choices? I think that is why everyone feels the drive to be "cooL" Everyone Ev-eryone wants to tell there future fu-ture son or daughter about all the fun things they did, all the friends they had and how they were too cool for the school. But high school age kids are fundamentally awkward. They live in a societal no-man's land between childhood and adult hood. They are consistently compelled to varying degrees of responsibility. Essentially they are expected to come to terms with their own self, accept ac-cept and develop that self while simultaneously being chill and responsible. As a sophomore, this seems daunting. It's scary to think that every move you make is being evaluated by your future self, parents, and college col-lege admission reps. Juniors will try a variety of things, hoping to find someplace to fit in. Seniors, for the most part, live by the history they've set weary of the risk of trying new things. In fact, kids will live so closely to that outline you can guess what class a kid is in just by the way he acts. Try it. But what makes "cool" kids so fascinating is there ability to be completely comfortable with themselves and others, at least publicly. I think it is something that cant ever really be learned. I think you and I may just have to work and work only to find we will never quite have it. TIMPANOGOS HIGH SCHOOL College Day Seniors will be released from their first and second period classes on Oct. 6, to participate in College Day presentations given by representatives repre-sentatives from all universities universi-ties and colleges in Utah, plus BYU-Idaho. "This is a great opportunity for students to discover what different campuses have to offer as they pursue their academic aca-demic and career goals," said THS counselor Taunia Sloat. Seniors will have three sessions ses-sions to meet with different institutions to learn about campus life, financial aid, academic aca-demic programs, sports, and other topics. Parents are welcome to attend, Sloat said, but "may be more interested in the evening eve-ning Post-High School Fair," tentatively scheduled for Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. auditori-um. At this time, parents can meet with higher education institution representatives to discuss items of interest. ASPEN ELEMENTARY SEP conferences Student Educational Plan (SEP) conferences will be Oct. 4-5 from 4 to 8 p.m. Walkto school Walk to School" Day is Monday, Oct. 2. This event is sponsored by the PTA, and encourages parents and students to walk together to school, when possible, for health and other benefits. Honor assembly An honor assembly will be held Friday, Sept. 29, at 9:45 a.m. for the "Character Connections" program. Two students per class have been selected to be recognized as excellent examples of "Choices and Consequences", highlighted in the program during the month of September. Sep-tember. In October, said orchestra, directed by Mark Asay; chorus, directed by Roberta Jacobsmeyer; and art, directed by Aimee Greenland. A parents' meeting meet-ing for prospective orchestra students will be held Monday, Mon-day, Oct. 2. For more information, infor-mation, contact the school at 227-8703. Recycling Club The Recycling Club is having a school-wide class contest to collect aluminum cans from now until the UEA break coming Oct. 12-13. SEP conferences SEP conferences will be Oct. 3 and 4. Parents go online on-line to make appointments. Contact the school for more information. GENEVA ELEMENTARY School photos School pictures are today September 28. SEP conferences SEP conferences are Oct. 4 and 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. Appointments Ap-pointments are now being scheduled. T-shirt orders The PTA is taking orders for Geneva Giants T-shirts. The cost is $6. ORCHARD ELEMENTARY SEP conference SEP conferences are October Octo-ber 4 and 5. WINDSOR ELEMENTARY Parent-teacher conferences Parent teacher conferences are October 4-5 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. We have an Extensive Credit Program. We can help with a New or Used car and Reestablish your credit. No Hassle 24 hr. Credit Line. 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