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Show r Thursday, March 8, 2007 OREM TIMES Page 5 twolves NEWS AND IDEAS FROM CLASSROOMS AND EDUCATORS Timpanogos High announces Sterling Scholars for 2007 Timpanogos High School has announced its Sterling Scholars for 2007. The scholars and their categories cate-gories are: Allison Smith, English; Eng-lish; AJ Heaps, mathematics; Adam Amor, social science; Wyatt Felt, science; Jason Teng, foreign language; Heidi Skousen, computer technology; technol-ogy; John Solomon Hawker, trade and technical education; Amber Maxwell, family and consumer science; Josh Miller, business and marketing education; educa-tion; Angela Graham, speech and drama; Rachel Bradford, music; and Alexia Johnson, dance. No nomination was listed for visual arts. Allison Smith, English Allison Smith said her love for English stemmed from her enjoyment of reading. "My English teachers have always been good, fun teachers teach-ers who have encouraged me and helped me to improve my skills," she said. AJ Heaps, Mathematics Mathematics is a "great subject that has always sparked his interest, said AJ Heaps. He has taken math courses and participated in math competitions. He has tutored others in math, on both the junior high and college levels, and plans to become an engineer. Timpanogos High School I Productions company performs per-forms at Walt Disney World Members of the Timpanogos High School "Productions Company" became stars of their own Disney show on Friday Fri-day when they took the stage at Magic Kingdom Park. They traveled from Orem to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida to take part in Disney Dis-ney Magic Music Days. On Saturday, the group also took part in the Disney Youth Education Series (Y.E.S.) Program, Pro-gram, "Showbiz Magic at La Nouba" by Cirque Du Soleil. Students went behind the scenes of an intense entertainment entertain-ment performance to discover the training, preparation, and support systems it takes to make the show work. Groups from throughout the country apply to perform each year as part of Disney Magic Music Days. Once selected, se-lected, ensembles are given the opportunity to perform at the resort for an international interna-tional audience of theme park guests. notGs FAMILY FRIENDLY RADIO FOR UTAH VALLEY 24 AM RADIO Me Key 1450 rpicw- f UWLU u Web Site: www.keyy.com E-Mail: mailkeyy.com Complete program schedule and listener comment opportunity on our web site or phone us for a copy of our schedule! KEYY will not add your name to any mailing lists. Steven A. Barshun, General Manager 307 South 1600 West. Provo, UT 84601-3932 374-5210 IEn Espanol! PROGRAMAS Y MUSICA PARA LA FAMILIA Los Sabados De Las 12:00 A Las 5:00 p.m. Wyatt Felt Science Wyatt Felt said his selection as the Sterling Ster-ling Scholar for Science might come as a surprise to some people, but it is a subject he has enjoyed. "Science isn't my only interest, though; I love being involved with the school and I'm proud to represent it," he said. Heidi Skousen, Computer & Technology "This is one of the most beneficial experiences because of the self-confidence boost it has given me "said 1 Heidi Skousen Skou-sen of her se lection as the Timpanogos Sterling scholar in computer & technology. "...I know this opportunity will help me grow and learn more about this category." John Solomon Hawker, Trade & Technical Education John Solomon Hawker's interest m trades and technical education began when he was in the 7th grade at Canyon View Junior High. Since then, I Drama activity The THS Idol auditions are scheduled for today in the Little Theatre. I Regional band The regional re-gional bandpercussion solo and ensemble competition is today at 3:30 p.m. at American Fork High School. I State ballroom The THS Ballroom Dance Team will compete at state Friday and Saturday. t Morp dance "Wish Upon a Star" is the theme for this year's Morp dance on March 17 from 8:30 to 11:30 in the small gym. Orem Jr. High I Honor choir Fifteen of Orem Jr. High's top ninth grade singers had the opportunity op-portunity to participate in the 380-voice Utah Jr. High Honor Choir in Salt Lake City in January. The singers were: Melinda Furr, Julia Hess, Au-bry Au-bry Madsen, Michelle Bolton, Becca Fitzgerald, Kristie Kitto, Megan Maddox, Chelsea Van-Dyke, Van-Dyke, Nelson Arrazabal, Andy Gowans, Junior Lartey, Cole Robison, Michael Davies, Nate Matau, and Andrew Terry. t Reality Town Seventh grade students will participate in Reality Town on March 22. Students will be assigned a job, salary, and a family, and will pay bills, write checks, and balance their bank ac- HOURS A DAY to life is Jesus Christ m. .J...! SI he has attended the Moun-tainland Moun-tainland Applied Technology College (MATQ for computer classes, and has studied advanced ad-vanced electronics and digital electronics at THS. Amber Maxwell, Family & Consumer Science "I'm going to be applying what I ve learned in the family and consumer consum-er science classes for the rest of my life," said Amber Max well, THS Sterling scholar in that category. cat-egory. "Not only will I be able to use what I've learned in my career as an elementary school teacher, but I will also be able to use it in my own home with my own family." Josh Miller, Business & Marketing Josh Miller said he has been "highly interested" in business ever since he was 13 years old, when he started his first company. com-pany. He has had many business ventures" since then, and believes that business is "the language of life". Angela Graham, Speech and Drama "Theater is my passion," said Angela Graham. She has an academic letter in drama and counts. The activity is intended intend-ed to give students a glimpse of the real world and its challenges. chal-lenges. Parents who might want to volunteer to help with this activity should contact either MarLynn Gardner or Diane Lungo at 227-8756. I Jazz Band Festival There will be a Jazz Band Festival March 15 at Oak Canyon Junior Ju-nior High School. I PTSA Reflection winners This year's Reflections theme was "My Favorite Place." The following students received an honorable mention award at the school level: Literature Jonathan Gardner, Morgan Brown and Carli Carter; Photography Pho-tography Jacob Burgess, McKenzie Adams, Jonathan Gardner, Lindsey Bryant, Ra-chael Ra-chael Gubler; Music Brooks Hiatt, Trevor Gneiting; 3D Madeline McKell; Visual Arts Jenika Palmer, Jonathan Gardner, Joi MacDonald, Kay-la Kay-la Jeffery, Madeline McKell. Brooks Hart (music) and Joi MacDonald (visual arts) were winners at both the council and region levels. Their entries en-tries were sent on to state competition. Bonneville Elementary i Common day Monday is a common day for 5th grade Won't Peel, Crack or Worp Outperforms all Drop-in Linen Great for Boats, Trailers, RVs Jeep, etc. Helps Keep your Gear from Sliding Ijfm MB Rhino Linings' is an International Thespian. She directed the one-act version of "I Never Saw Another Butterfly" at Timpanogos, and is a member of the SCERA's "Acting UP" program, where she also teaches youth theater. Rachel Bradford, Music "As a violinist, vio-linist, I have had many wonderful experiences that have enriched my life," said Rachel Bradford. As a member of the Utah Valley Youth Symphony, she traveled trav-eled to Germany and Austria to participate in concerts. Last spring, she played with the Utah Valley Symphony in the annual AU-Star Concert. Adam Amor, Social Science Adam Amor is the THS Ster ling Scholar in social science. "Participating "Par-ticipating in the Sterling Scholar program requires re-quires more dedication than the average scholarship," Amor wrote. "The lengthy process includes the preliminary application, appli-cation, in-depth portfolio, and finally, interviews. By the time semifinalists are announced, only the hardiest and most students only, and all fifth graders will be on the 9:15 to 2:30 schedule. Maturation programs will be at 1:30, with girls meeting in the lunchroom lunch-room and boys in the media center. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend. I Moms & Muffins The Moms & Muffins event for fourth grade classes, when mothers are invited to the school to share reading and a treat with their students, is Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. I Dads & Doughnuts Dads & Doughnuts for second grade students, when dads are invited to the school to share reading and a treat with their students, is Wednesday at 9:15. I Kindergarten registration Bonneville is still registering register-ing kindergarten students for the next school year. Children must be five years old by or before September 1, 2007, to register. Geneva Elementary I Parent-teacher conferences Parent -teacher conferences finish tonight. Northridge Elementary I A dream comes true A school dream to participate in the Utah JazzScholastic 2S UFETIME "Zm .WARRANTY , t. , tf ., PROTECTS ' AGAINST RUST AND CORROSION Resists Abrasion, even under Heavy Use Not a Point-Like coating... Sprays On up to 1 U" Thick All Colors Available '. ' 1 IlJ. weathered students remain to be considered. Though certainly cer-tainly not an easy task, this program has shown to me just how hard I am willing to work for recognition." Alexia Johnson, Dance "Being a Sterling Scholar for Timpanogos has been a great experi ence for me this year," wrote Alexia Johnson, John-son, the THS dance Sterling Scholar. "I have grown as a person by learning new things as I went through the Sterling Ster-ling Scholar process... I have worked hard in school to have good grades while taking hard classes. I have also trained hard in dance and pushed myself my-self to be the best I can be." Jason Teng, Foreign Language The THS Sterling Scholar in foreign language, lan-guage, Jason Teng, said the program is an excellent excel-lent way to recognize and celebrate students who have demonstrated academic excellence. excel-lence. "A lot of hard work and dedication are required for the program," he said, "especially to put together the portfolio. But the work required for the portfolio is worth it, because of the sense of achievement gained. The judging process is vigorous, and only the most qualified students move on." Books reading contest, and to compile enough minutes to have a Utah Jazz player come to the school to celebrate, was recently realized at Northridge North-ridge Elementary School. Through a variety of special spe-cial reading projects and activities, the 750-member studentbody totaled close to 870,000 reading minutes in a one-month period of time. The minutes were submitted submit-ted to the Utah Jazz and Scholastics, Scho-lastics, and Northridge was one of the 12 top schools in Utah. JazzScholastic committee commit-tee members were not aware of another school winning the contest on their first try. I Utah Jazz player Paul Mill-sap Mill-sap (24) visited Northridge on Feb. 21. "Millsap came with gifts," reported Principal Kimberly Bird. "A beautiful basketball signed by all players on the Utah Jazz, an autographed picture for every student, a Blimpie certificate, two more signed books (which he read aloud to the entire student-body), student-body), and Cream-o-Weber ice cream for everyone!" Bird said the students gave a standing ovation to Millsap as he entered the gym, and again after he read aloud to them. "One of the highlights of the assembly was the opportunity op-portunity for students to ask questions (of) him and receive Aspen Mor tga ge Your Home Loan Specialists VWWASn.Ml(,(OM Is Your ARM or Interest Only Loan About to Adjust or Recast? In the next year approx. 13 of all mortgages will either adjust or recast to a higher interest rate & higher payment. Fixed interest rates are at their lowest point this year so now may be a good time to refinance your mortgage. Call us today for free answers with no obligation. We make it easy! Vt if $ I t Bert Wilson Bruce Henriksen Pl.M Over 40 years combined lending experience. 250 Wfest Main American Fork 756-7434 Purchjut Refinance WYATT FllT I'd like to title this column "High School for Dummies," but since that is bound to be copyrighted; I'm going to call it "High school for kids like me." Yes, we've established that you are like me, but perhaps we should recapitulate. recapitu-late. There you are, reading your newspaper (a favorite pastime of mine). We both know that if you could choose between reading my column and kissing your biggest crush you wouldn't choose me (Unless, I'm in both choices). And we both know that if I had a choice between writing this column and kissing a girl you, then I wouldn't be here. So here we are; not kissing anyone. What's the problem? Why can't we slightly nerdy kids get in on the fun? We don't get it. We know how to integrate a negative cosine, but we don't know how high school works. But, I have good news: high school is just like math class, or maybe English class. The point is, you can apply your smarts to high school and learn the rules. This is something I've started start-ed to do. The first thing we're going to cover is the social ladder. At the top are the Super Jocks and the Super Babes. These are your TDT members mem-bers and star quarterbacks. They are the obviously -cute, arrogant, and elite of the school. You and I aren't this (Unless you stopped reading about a paragraph ago). Underneath them are the Jocks, the Preps, and the High Nerds. The Jocks and Preps are slightly up from the High Nerds, but their low areas overlap. Underneath them are the low-nerds. Our goal is to be a High Nerd. We can never really hope to betray our nerdy nature. Besides, sports just aren't our thing. E- mail me: wyattfeltC" gmail.com. genuine answers," Bird said. "Our fun wasn't complete until Millsap displayed some high-flying dunks." Orchard Elementary I Playground ribbon cutting Orchard Elementary will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of their new playground on Monday-March Monday-March 12 at 10 a.m. Students, teachers, administration, parents par-ents and district officials have been invited to attend. Students and patrons at Orchard Elementary, El-ementary, in conjunction with the FTA and Alpine School District, Dis-trict, raised money to replace the school's aging playground equipment. Last Spring the entire en-tire student body participated in a walk-a-thon, gathering more than $10,000 in pledges. The remainder of the money was raised through cooperation between Orchard Elementary and Alpine School District. Orchard PTA grants The Orchard Elementary PTA recently awarded $2,500 in teacher grants, said Principal Barry Bezzant. Teachers submitted sub-mitted requests for items that would help them specifically in their classroom, he said, and sixteen teachers were given awards ranging from $100 to $.350. Copy J. 1 A .1 i i . ti i i i i if t 1 .h 1,1. A,, ,t |