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Show 11, 1999 Tle Magna TimesWest Valley News, Thursday, March 7 Brockbank, Eisenhower play national academics by DONA BIERMAN . In STAFF WRITER petition, Brockbank won by 9 Neither Brockbank, 72, nor Eisenhower, 89, are likely to forget the strenuous battle of wits Feb. 23 for the 1999 Granite District academic championship. After an undefeated season, the Brockbank team rivaled against undefeated Eisenhower in district rounds. Now advanced to the National Academic League w ith a second in districts, play-off- s Brockbank forges ahead with only one blemish on their undefeated streak. 32-tea- m in performances between quarters. The event drew quite a crowd of enthusiasts at Tay lorsv llle High the first quarter of district com- - points. The third quarter presentation round proved to be a real thriller with a .5 lead. The fourth quarter was close with a 1 point lead for Brockbank. "The game last Tuesday was fun and competitive. However, in the team round, Eisenhower's Russell Howes answered everything like a vacuum cleaner and we lost that round by 27 points. He is amazing. I hope they do well in the national tournament," says Debbie Pienizza. coach of the BJHS team. Cheerleaders provided incentive At press time, in national competition, Eisenhower was to play a team from Kentucky March 10 and Brockbank will challenge a team . Play from Mesa, Ariz., March offs will be at Central High School in a Sprint television studio for teleconference match-up- -- 1 1 -- s. If both teams win the first round, then they will play each other again. The game will be live and played m the Granite District office auditorium. Local Pirate receives Sterling honor by DONA BIERMAN STAFF WRITER 1 off 20 A long-tim- e tradition. Sterling Scholars are recognized yearly in a scholarship awards program. Cyprus Sterling nominees for the Sterling Scholars are: Joseph Krapsicher in business and marketing education, Meghan Hatton in dance, Mary Nicole Locke in family and consumer sciences, Cameron Smith in English, Erin Elizabeth Reinkoester in foreign language, Stephanie Marie Haslam in mathematics, Krystal Sky Boyce in science, Cassandra Nicole Smith in speech and drama, Kurt Leon Obom in social science, and Benjamin Albert McKinlay in on all Beauty NAIL CARE 3396 South 5600 West PRODUCTS West Valley City Supply: 964-869- 6 Salon: 964-860- 0 Includes Files, Polishes, Acrylic Expires 41599 CHS students innannnttnnH5mmHHgnsHn-inggsnnfgjgg- a CLASSIFIED SPECIAL 18 $ a named National Merit Scholars Brian Retford and Seth Jeppsen are National Merit Scholars from 4 weeks for Cyprus High School. The announcement was recently made after the two were selected in February for their overall academic performance. Results were based on two tests during their junior year and a final look at test scores in this senior year. Colleges usually offer scholarship Magna Times & West Valley News aaaiui awards for National Merit Scholars. Both will be attending Utah State University, Logan. T.M. MANSFIELD Tree Service Removal a 13 3zs Emergency Service can Off Any i Thinning Deadwooding Shaping Stump Grinding Chipping Firewood Brush Trimming and Removal Sod Installing Cleanup Hauling Landscaping - The tradition was established amid criticism that academics were not readily recognized as much as sports in fanfares of glory. Oquirrh cowboy, cowgirl poets to ride again at March 20 extravaganza They will come in their western duds, maybe without horses, but with poetry, singing, and dancing, and some may fiddle or trick rope for their audience. Some write their own poetry, and they will be at Brockbank Junior High Saturday, March 20 at 7 p.m. In a second year of performing, cowboys and cowgirls will come from around Utah, including Magna, with fun and frolic from the western tradition that's come to be known as the cowboy poeL Performers w ith experience at the Utah State Fair, KSL radio, telev and benefits w ill entertain. Proceeds will help fund Magna's Fourth of July fireworks. For a mere charge of $5 for adults and $2 for children less than 12 years of age, a varied and rollicking performance w ill give an evening of fun Cowboy poetry is a tradition dating back to earliest herders who would gather around the campfire after a hard day's work. Some sang or played the harmonica, and many recited poetry of the wrangler and his ways. A herding life was lonely for many cowboys, and their time by the evening fireside was sometimes their only recreation while tending the herds of cattle. Poetry at night was often the time they could relax and have some peaceful fun. The tradition has become very popular today and continues with cowboy poets at gatherings throughout the nation. In Magna the March event will be followed by a cowboy feast with entertainment during the Independence Day holiday. $2500 Pruning Topping JH Sterling Scholar regions. trade and technical education. Locke has been announced as a finalist following interviews of all nominees. Interviews involved students from throughout Utah's i - Tree Service (On Jobs Over $100) Good At Any Time I I I 250-259- 7 FREE ESTIMATES Not Valid With Other Offers KaMWMnaDiicwM cut said not to go out cr tr 3 AvaMaMfl - i v MCMI absolutely necessary. place your coupon in next months Coupon Extravaganza, To iii call 250-565- "" -V ri y v ? 1 1 ? 1 ? k ; f . M V 6 for details. Te UNPREDICTABLE. Thats tin host ITS NOT TOO LATE to place your ad in one day to the next, nolsodv knows what Mother Nature has in store. 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