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Show American Fork Citicn - TIuiimIiiv. February 10. 2005 Page ' AFHS teacher earns Excellence on Education from district Sherilyn Frost Walk into Ann Jaussi's classroom and it is as though you have entered another part of the world as pictures, artifacts and replicas repli-cas of Parthenons, Egyptian obelisks, cave art, mosaics, illuminations and a replica of a pyramid line the walls and shelves. As a teacher of Ancient and Modern World History, Jaussi stresses the importance of understanding understand-ing history by having her students recreate cultures and customs through classroom class-room instruction but more importantly through classroom class-room activities. Jaussi recently received the Alpine Foundation's Accent on Excellence award. She is the eighth consecutive recipient from American Fork High School. The honor is given to approximately 10 educators each year in the Alpine School District. Nominated last fall by Principal Carolyn Merrill, Jaussi was notified last week that she had been selected as a recipient of the award. An awards banquet will be held in May to recognize recog-nize all who have been selected for the 2004-05 school year from the district. dis-trict. Jaussi said she felt tremendous pressure since Wind Symphony plans Concerto Night Feb. 17 The American Fork High School Wind Symphony will present its second annual Concerto Night on Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the AFHS auditorium. The concert is free to the public and will feature student performances perform-ances with the band providing provid-ing the accompaniment. The program will feature Skyler Carter, William Pierce and Jason Downing performing a trumpet trio, "Triple Treat"; Lisa Larsen, clarinet soloist on Mozarts "Adagio"; Erin Duersch, clarinet soloist on Mozarts "Rondo"; Kent Savage, trumpet soloist on "Ballad and Scherzo" and James Boyer, trombone soloist on "Concertino for Trombone and Symphonic Band." The Wind Symphony will also perform the "Star Puzzle Puz-zle March" and the "Wedding "Wed-ding Dance." This concert is presented in appreciation for all the support and assistance the band recently received for its performance at the Inaugural Inau-gural Parade in Washington, Washing-ton, D.C. Cavemen continue activities Linsey Lesser Congratulations to the American Fork High School drama department. depart-ment. They did an excellent job on their drama win ter play "The Importance of Being Earnest." Come to the state wrestling tournament which continues Thursday and Friday at UVSC. The wrestling team has done a great job this season so come and show them your support. Fat Albert hnMi MgMr(Mm.-'nMi.)7tlSpa 'The fyow&ot Squares Movie s. MoHkmi ft Polar ExpresiK m NhttyfMon.-M.)7llJpm J5 an American Fork High School educator had received the award for the previous seven years. "I didn't did-n't feel qualified for such an honor and certainly didn't want to be the one to break the chain." Past recipients include Jay Allen, Laurel Shelley, Leilani Sheen, Rachel McFarland, John Miller, Sharron Allsop-Day and Janice Comer-Miller. But those who know and work with Jaussi weren't surprised by the nomination nomina-tion and the fact that she was selected as a recipient. Kristi Belliston, who has worked with Jaussi for the past 15 years (seven of those as co-senior class advisors), said, "I enjoy working with Ann because what you see is what you get. She has a tremendous level of integrity and loyalty not only to me as a friend but to the school and community. com-munity. Besides that, she has the most contagious laugh. I hate to admit it, but besides being a lot of fun to work with, she keeps me in line." Jaussi strives to create excitement for history in her students by introducing them to worlds outside of their own full of art, literature, litera-ture, music, architecture and customs many have never experienced. As a person per-son who has traveled extensively exten-sively to the places she teaches about, it isn't difficult diffi-cult to catch her fever of enthusiasm for the history she teaches. When asked what else she loves about life besides teaching and traveling, she was quick to respond with, "Is there anything any-thing else?" She does admit, however, that an early love of hers was the Cavettes and flag and rifle corps. Under her direction, the Cavettes won many championships. She also established and coached the flag and rifle corps, which also won many competitions and state championships. In fact, Jaussi has never said no to any assignment or responsibility. She most recently worked with a committee com-mittee of faculty and students stu-dents to transform the school's cafeteria into "Centennial "Cen-tennial Cafe" which has become a display and celebration cele-bration of each decade of achievements and memories memo-ries of students at the school to inspire excellence and support tradition. She also worked as the Renaissance Renais-sance chair helping to bring the Renaissance Program to AFHS. This is a program that rewards faculty, staff, and students for their contributions. con-tributions. When asked why she wanted to become a teacher she replied, "I thought that I could help kids and I enjoyed them and I still do. I like working with this age group and think that they are fun." Many of her students would say the same about her. In 28 years of teaching, she has never taught the exact same curriculum. She continually works to improve and enhance the content. Trips to museums are planned, classroom Olympic games are held and cathedrals, paintings and sculptures are made. Her teaching style includes high expectations and a strong work ethic because she believes that learning requires activity, participation participa-tion and positive effort. She feels that when students are challenged, their achievements are more meaningful. Her teaching style is very effective as evident in the fact that her ancient world history class has grown from two sections when she first began teaching it up to eight sections a year in an elective subject. Recognized for her contagious laugh and her desire to make All Schools Feb. 21: President's Day, no school Week of Feb. 22 will be kindergarten registration at all elementary schools. Parents need to bring the child's immunization immuniza-tion records and birth certificates to the meetings. Check below for dates and times. Barratt Elementary Feb. 10: Maturation program, 6:30 fro 5th and 6th grade Feb. 16-17: SEPsbook fair Forbes Elementary Feb. 14: Student appreciation day Feb. 14: Direct writing test, 6th grade Feb. 22-25: Safety week Feb. 24: Region PTA meeting Feb. 25: Kindergarten registration 8:30-1 1 :30, 1:30-3:30 Greenwood Elementary No information available by press time Legacy Elementary Feb. 23-24:. Kindergarten registration, 8-4 Feb. 23-24: SEP conferences Shelley Elementary Feb. 10,15,17,22,24: 5th grade swimming Feb. 14: PTA board mtg, 10 a.m. Feb. 14-18: PTA book fair Feb. 17: General PTA meeting 7 p.m. Feb. 22: School community council, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 23: 6th grade music programs American Fork Junior High Feb. 7-12,14: 9th grade SEOPs Feb. 10: Orchestra small emsemble at Willow-creek Willow-creek Feb. 10: Basketball vs. Orem boys home, girls here Feb. 11: 9th grade dance Feb. 16-19: 9th grade direct writing assignment Feb. 21 : Girls basketbal tournament Feb. 23: Parentteacher conferences American Fork High Feb. 10: Band concerto night Feb. 10: Girls basketball vs Provo Feb. 10-11: State wrestling at UVSC Feb. 1 1 : Boys basketball vs. Provo Feb. 12: ACT test Feb. 12: PAS festival Feb. 15: Band soloensemble Feb. 15: Girls basketball at Payson Feb. 16: Choir soloensemble Feb. 16: Midterm Feb. 18: Boys basketball at Payson Feb. 18-19: Region forensics meet Feb. 1 9: Crescent Jazz festival at UVSC Feb. 22: Boys basketbal! at Spanish Fork Feb. 22-26: Girls basketball State at Weber Feb. 24: Parent conferences Feb. 24: Region soloensemble strings at Springville Rcademcj of Hair Design I ; Announces "7 C .: If a v - Any chemical services are only $8.00 (perms and color) Any otht" ""on service fr- Hair Cuts Shampoo S style Manicure . 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During her eight-year leave of absence from teaching, she had the opportunity to write memos on a weekly basis to 1 'resident 'resi-dent and Mrs. Reagan making mak-ing them aware of how they were doing in the polls. "Living in Washington DC. (1 had) historical things surrounded me." she said. "Never a weekend went by that 1 didn't do something history related. This opportunity enhanced my knowledge and love of history." Of Jaussi, Principal Carolyn Car-olyn Merrill said. "Ann is a master teacher that creates a passion for lear ning in our students. The students gain a sense of value of the history histo-ry of mankind by the hands-on hands-on environment in which she teaches. She is very humble and has made about the Emperors of the numerous contribution to American Fork High School over the course of her carei-r from her early involvement with Cavettes to woiking with the senior ( lass She is a true professional that really cares about tu dents." 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