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Show m i. i i v. n n tun i i I I i c 11 munuaf, inaiLii u, tuvi IJFWG AfJD IDEAS AF students Airicrii ;in I oik High Sch(xl will present "Thoroughly Modem Mod-em Millie" March 21-27, except Sunday, :it 7 p.m I he production stars Kaelie I'ellinni as Millie Dillmount, Beccii Ingram as Mrs. Meers, K'elton I )avis as Trevor Gray-don. Gray-don. Audi a Line as Miss ixirothv, Garrett Kirschbaum as Jimmy Smith, Ft her Tarn as ( hing I lo, Lucas Marchi as Hun I iki. Alina Kea as Muzzy Van llossniere, and Hrooke Hundley as Mrs. Mannery. I akinn place in New York CiH in 1!I22, "Thoroughly Minlern Millie" tells the story ol voting Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the ( ih in search of a new life for hersell It's a New York full of intrigue and jazz a time when women were entering the woi k force and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Rased on the popular movie, the stage version ver-sion ol "Thoroughly Modern Millie" includes a full score of new songs and dance numbers. filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men and a di agon lady of a villainess audiences will love to hate, " llioroughly Mixlern Millie" is an evening of madcap merriment. mer-riment. Director Neal C. Johnson shared his enthusiasm for this piece "I have always loved the show, 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' and the decade of l!!20s," he said. "These students stu-dents are really starting to emlxidy this historical time eriod." Some students shared their feelings for this production. Sa.Iatah Boyle, who created the Art Deco set design for the musical shared her thoughts. "I never dreamed that what 1 was creating as a homework assignment would turn out to be this amazing," she said. "The set is enormous and I love it." AF Jr. High students rub shoulders with Huntsman Barbara Christiansen NORTH COUMYSrAH Students in David Brighton's seventh grade Utah history class a American Fork Jr. High rubbed shoulders with the state's top elected official Friday. The mother of one of the students works with the state PTA organization and had a discussion with Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. last semester, telling him about the class teaching state history and government. gov-ernment. Huntsman said he would like to attend the class. During his IViday visit, Huntsman gave the students a quick overview of the three branches of government, telling tell-ing them how they interacted. "The legislature made 450 new laws that I had to sign," he said. "We are always thinking think-ing about how things will be in 20 years." He told the class that Utah was the fourth fastest growing state in the country. Huntsman said the government needed to be prepared for that growth and wanted the students' ideas since in 20 years they would be teaching, in the legislature, owners of businesses, doctors or lawyers. "I would love to hear from you," Huntsman said. "I want to walk out of here a little bit smarter." He asked the students to identify an issue they thought was important. He also asked each one to tell him his or her favorite band. The students selected such topics as pollution, driving, bullies, gas prices, concealed weapons, traffic, relying on food from other countries, caveman lAKt PAt KR Good Morning Cavemen! h has been quite a year hasn't it Well, the term is coming to a close fast, students. Get working work-ing and make sure all of your assignments have been turned in. We only have one more FROM CLASSROOMS AND EDUCATORS present Thoroughly Modern Millie' Kaelie Pelligrini as Millie Dillmount Modern Millie. " Another student, Becca Ingram In-gram who plays Mrs. Meers, the villain, said it this way. "It's the perfect piece for the audience to come, sit back and enjoy a night out without having to think too much," she said. Kaelie Pelligrini, who plays Millie Dillmount, said, "This is a part every musical theater actress dreams of playing. I feel very honored and excited to be performing this show for our community." Governor Jon Huntsman addresses High School. health costs, obesity, gun crimes, pornography, drugs, education budget, college prices pric-es animal abuse and vandalism. Huntsman offered a quick thought about each comment, telling the students it was an important issue or informing them what was being done about it already. For example, when the student stu-dent asked about education funding, Huntsman said the legislature had just passed a record re-cord education budget increase of 23 percent. He told the youth their comments com-ments were important to him and he would remember them. He then stressed the importance impor-tance of social skills. quarter left after this one ends, so seniors, you are almost there, just keep going a little longer. You can do it. The soccer team is looking really good this year. They have already played several games. The baseball team is looking pretty good, also. Last week they had a win against Provo. Good luck to all you spring sport athletes. Let's make the best of the season. Last Thursday was the multicultural mul-ticultural assembly at the high school. It was amazing. There 1 1 2 !4ft,t .... lis ... .. . s 0 s I j,, f ; TA. 'Jj ' f . - 1 J 1 4 I I f ; S ' Y ; ' V I' j- in American Fork High School's Johnson said he also has been fortunate to have a wonderful won-derful group of parent boosters boost-ers and community sponsors this year. "People have really rallied around this production," produc-tion," he said. "It makes me grateful that the students have such support for all their hard work." Beyond all of the community support and sponsors, Johnson also found a company that owns some of the Broadway and National Tour costumes. a seventh-grade Utah history "It is important to show respect for others," he said. "Work hard, listen to your teacher and be kind." The students may not be old enough to vote yet, but most seemed to have a positive response re-sponse to Huntsman. "He is cool because he listens to modern music," Natawni Burrell said. "I thought it was really cool that he cares what we are thinking." Rain Rigby agreed. I like how he asked each one of us what we thought," she said. "I thought it was cool that he really asked seventh graders," Halee Devey said. Shay Bender asked about were several different groups that danced in the assembly. They were awesome, it was a great assembly. The weather has been amazing. amaz-ing. J love to go outside and play Frisbee; along with the weather changing comes all the spring sports, the knowledge knowl-edge that summer is coming, and just feeling great. Hey, make the most of this time of year. Come to all of the baseball and soccer games, they are awesome. We have had some great crowds at the last couple of games and the Photo courtesy AFHS drama department presentation of "Thoroughly "It is unheard of to rent costumes from the Broadway National Tour," he said. "I feel privileged and overwhelmed to have this opportunity. The show will definitely be one for the record books." "The show will be raising the bar of what high school students are capable of," Johnson John-son said. "I have the utmost confidence in their abilities and know that they will turn out a marvelous show that shouldn't be missed." . i. P '-"Jaw-. -mm- BARBARA CHRISTIANSEN North County class at American Fork Junior health care and mentioned that she had recently had a broken arm. "I thought it was really cool how he had something to say about each of our views, like he asked how my broken arm was," she said. "I thought it was pretty amazing that he took time out of his busy schedule to come see us," Taylor Warner said. Brighton complimented his students. "I thought it went really well," he said. "I wasn't sure what to expect. I think the kids enjoyed talking to the governor. gover-nor. He really seems to enjoy talking to a lot of different people." teams appreciate it, so come enjoy the sun and watch some great sports. The Winter Guard had a competition last Saturday at the high school and it was great. They did an amazing job, they really worked hard to be so good. Well, Cavemen, keep up the good work. Keep working hard but don't forget to have fun while you are doing everything. every-thing. Get out their and make a new friend, and just keep on smiling, have a great day. L k v All schools I No school There will be no school on March 23 due to a teacher comp day. No school will be held for students stu-dents or teachers on this day. American Fork High School I AP test payment deadline The Counseling Center reminds any student who is planning to take an AP test that the deadline for AP test payment is March 23. No tests will be ordered after this date. All AP tests are ordered from the payment list. Tests are $83 each and must be paid for at the student finance window. AP testing will begin May 7. I Play to open "Thoroughly "Thor-oughly Modern Millie" will open next Thursday and runs through March 27 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Prices start at $5 for students and senior citizens. Family passes are also available. I Drill team tryouts Drill team tryouts are in two weeks. Mandatory clinics will be March 28-29 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the AFHS dance . room. Auditions will be March 30 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the AFHS dance room. Students Stu-dents interested in auditioning audition-ing should pick up a drill team tryout packet from the AFHS front office. I Test registration The ACT late registration deadline dead-line is March 23. Additional fees will be charged by ACT for registering late. Juniors are encouraged to take the April ACT test and should sign up for the AFHS testing location. Students must register regis-ter online or pick up an ACT packet in the Counseling Center Cen-ter to fill out and mail to ACT. ACT tests are not paid for at the student finance office. I Prep classes The ACT prep classes are filling up fast in preparation for the April ACT test. Classes will begin Monday and will run for three weeks, Monday through Thursday of each week. The cost is $30 and can be paid at the student finance window. For more information, informa-tion, pick up a flyer in the Counseling Center. t Student honored The school offers congratulations to Kyle Kiriyama who earned academic all-state recognition in wrestling and has been accepted ac-cepted at West Point. t Student to play with symphony sym-phony Jonathan Keith, a senior, has been invited to play the piano with the Utah Symphony in May. Last summer, sum-mer, he was selected as the all-star winner for the Salute to Youth program with the Utah Symphony. Not only has Jonathan composed a 50-page 50-page concerto for the AFHS orchestra, but he is also the high school's Sterling Scholar nominee for music. He hopes to make his love of music a career. I Student elections coming Dections for SBO, senior class and junior class officers will be held at the beginning of 4th term. Students are reminded that they will be running for an office and not a specific position. Candidates must have a 3.0 cum GPA. Voting will be done online again this year for all officers. of-ficers. I Yearbooks available Yearbooks are still on sale for $60 at the student finance office. There are fewer than 60 yearbooks left. Yearbooks have sold out the last five years. Students who have not yet purchased one and plan to are encouraged to do so right away. I Student garners honors The administration congratulates con-gratulates Megan Hatch for her region performance for AFHS in debate. Although AFHS does not have a debate program, Megan is competing compet-ing for AFHS as a student linked to the Lone Peak debate de-bate program. She placed 1st in Original Oratory. American Fork Junior High School I Community Council members mem-bers sought Parents who are interested in becoming more involved at AFJH are needed to serve on the school Utah County News wmheraldextra.com community council beginning this summer. The council meets once a month at 7 a.m. The three open seats include representatives from the Legacy Elementary area, the Greenwood Elementary area, and an at -large seat which can be from any elementary school area. Call Kim Paulson at 756-5898 for more information. informa-tion. I Quarter to end The end of third quarter is March 23. Students should check with their teachers to determine what assignments can or need to be made up before this date. PTSA elections PTSA board elections began yesterday yes-terday and will run through Friday. Positions open for the election include presidentelect, president-elect, two vice presidents, secretary and treasurer. Any member of the AF Junior High School PTSA may cast their vote at a box that is set up in the front office. I Play scheduled The drama department has begun rehearsals for the spring musical. This year's musical features many of the family favorite characters from the books written by Dr. Seuss. "Seussical the Musical" will run from the end of April through the first part of May. Barratt Elementary School I Stores donate to schools Parents are reminded that there are opportunities to make their shopping count due to the many stores that donate a portion of dollars spent to a school of the customer's cus-tomer's choice. Some of the participating stores include Albertson's, Smith's, Mac-ey's, Mac-ey's, Target and Washington Mutual. For more information, informa-tion, contact the individual store or the front office. I Box Tops for Education Students and parents are reminded to continue to save and turn in BoxTops from all participating General Mills products. Each box top earns 10 cents for Barratt Elementary. Elemen-tary. Forbes Elementary School Dress code Parents are asked to remind their students to adhere to the school dress code. Several times this year, children have been asked to call home for a change of clothing due to inappropriate attire. Guidelines Guide-lines are addressed on page 7 of the student handbook that was sent to all the homes of Forbes students during the summer. Children should arrive at school dressed appropriately. ap-propriately. I Fund raiser Because of the great response to the Cory Adam's family photo fund raiser, the sale of the certificates will be extended two more weeks. The certificates certifi-cates expire March 31. I Poster winners The school offers congratulations to the following students who won the safety poster contest for Safety Week. They include Haely Griffin, kindergarten; Nathan Fer-rell, Fer-rell, 1st grade; Bailey Hall, 2nd grade; Jaki Rowley, 3rd grade, Karana Dunn, 4th grade; Shaehnn Davies, 5th grade and Michael Gallagher, 6th grade. ' I Term to end March 23 is the end of term 3. Shelley Elementary School I Mountain Man Rendezvous The annual Mountain Man Rendezvous will be Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Students Stu-dents and faculty are looking forward to some fun activities. activi-ties. Parents are encouraged to discuss the day's events with their student. I Maturation dink A maturation clinic will be held for 6th grade boys Monday at 12:05 or 120 p.m. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend I Math information Parents Par-ents interested in looking through the math materials that are in display in the library li-brary may do so Monday or Tuesday from 7:30 am to 4:30 p.m. |