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Show The .Vlujna TimesAVest Yu I Icy News, September 19, 2002 5 School The Words of America Trista Neibaur, 8, a , student at Magna Elementary School read an essay she had written about the events of Sept. 1 , 200 to the students at Magna Elementary during a remembrance assembly on Sept. e third-grad- 1 1 , 11. There is a candle flickering in the night, as it bums we all remember that day. The day when families were broken V, Thf day when lives were taken. The day when the buildi( ings came crumbling down, High's MESA Granger home place honors at the NASAMESA USA Engineering Design Competition held in Tucson, Arizona. for short moment our hearts The Words of America It was early morning on September It was a sunny, bright morning when I heard something unbelievable! It was no longer bright and sunny. And it seemed as though the sun disappeared and the clouds started to form. And there was a chill in the air "When America 1 1 Trista Neibaur was crushed. The sound of screaming The feeling of terror The smell and thought of burning buildings The sky was black and smokey, filled with little laser-lik- e pieces of fire. stood still! How could someone, or something, be so cruel to take likes and change the world so brutally in just seconds. The flicker of a candle The flame of a fire Their advisor is Jelena Jensen. I have had the opportunity of visiting her earth science class and was wowed over by the technical expertise that she has for engineering and science. Being in her class is a remarkable experience for students. We are fortunate to have teachers of her ability in our district. The color of ash We will all remember and the big September 1 1 crash. I know I will Trista Neibaur Granite school district awarded federal grant ' is pleased to announce that The Granite School District has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education in the amount of $474,245 as a part of the Department of Educations GEAR UP program. The funds will be used for the "Within Reach program that the University of Utah operates with the Granite School District. The GEAR UP and " Within Reach programs are designed to increase college attendance among low- - ' income students. "Within Reach provides students with rigorous academic support, activities, scholarship information and internship opportunities. The program also strives to meet students needs by providing information and support for the parents and families of students in the program. Nearly 3,000 students, 315 school faculty and over 9,000 family members in the school district are served by . extra-curricul- . ar honor is given by from the Utah Elementary and Secondary Principals Association, the Utah Education Association, the Utah PTA, The Utah This the GEAR UP program. School Superintendents Association, the Utah School "A college education is a valuable asset everyone should have access to, said Congressman Chris Cannon who helped secure the funds for the district. "The benefits these students will receive from this thoughtful program are countless. I commend the Granite School District and the University of Utah for striving to prepare every student for the rigors of higher education." (R-UT- Superintendent Stephen Ronnenkamp has been chosen Utah's Superintendent of the Year by the Utah Public Education Coalition. Board Association and the Utah School Employees Association. He has been superintendent in Granite for seven years, but I remember when he was first appointed. It does not seem that long ago. I appreciate the fact that every Friday, if he does not have to go up to the legislature, you can find him in a school. As a former English teacher, you generally will discover him with a book in ), SLCC convocation reflects on 911 ESERHARPf ' GHWf-r,b- ! r r r, gnr The music of nationally known pianist Paul Card all pealed throughout the Student Event Center of Salt Lake Community Colleges newest addition to its Student Center on Redwood Campus. Students, employees and community members gathered together to remember the victims and heroes of September 11, 2001. The College also chose this powerful date to celebrate its convocation, the traditional start of the academic school year, undoubtedly a much more somber assembly that past College Convocations. Cardall, a former student officer and SLCC graduate, thanked the College for the experiences he collected and took with him. Returning today, he brought notes and words of hope. He said that he shared his music about one and a half years ago at a memorial for the victims of the Oklahoma City bombings. He chose to play Simon and Garfunkel's "Bookends today because, "its about preserving the memories." Cardall then asked those listening to participate in Gov. Mike LeavitOs request for moment of silent " remembrance. SLCC president H. Lynn Cundiff welcomed the audience of about 500 people that filled the new Student Event Center and spilled out into the hallway and adjoining lounge area. He thanked those who made the many Tibetan-styl- e prayer flags that were strung in rows in the hallway. "They are truly part of our institutions healing process, he said. Cundiff read the number of casualties from each state, including one from Utah, who died in the terrorist attacks a year ago. He also referred to the flags of other nations that were posted at the front of the room to represent those countries that also lost citizens in the attacks. He quoted from Homer for people not to yield to terror, fear and hatred. He said that he has great hope for this country and implored students to be part of making a positive difference in the world. Student body president Scott Stratton said that he appreciated the opportunity to be closer to everyone on this day and then introduced the SLCC Concert Choir, directed' by Assistant Music Professor. Lyle un r Archibald. Archibald explained that the College choir was participating in a worldwide "Rolling Requiem that began the morning of Sept 1 1 in Auckland, New Zealand. "More than 20,000 musicians are participating in this rolling requiem, Archibald said. "The Concert Choir was performing two contrasting portions of W. A. Mozart's Requiem "Oh How Tearful That Day and "Oh Praise All Ye Nations" to reflect the "darkness and light terror and refuge, tragedy and hope of 9 11. Utah Poet Laureate David Lee shared the tale of his experience of being in Washington D.C., one year and two days ago when he was invited to read his poems with U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins at the Library of Congress. Lee said he felt a moment of epiphany in hearing one of Collin's poems at the reading-on- e about the dead who are always looking down upon us a poem that soon became hauntingly relevant to him. After the reading that day, Lee took his wife to the Pentagon where he showed ,, off Beauty Supplies (Regular Retail) off sale or clearance Items (Excludes color, perms and refills) Hair Cuts. (Regular $13) expires 81402 MMjL L 964-060- 3396 So. 5600 West West Valley City (by Albertsons) (Jour Complete Source for fjeauty Supplies Salon Services copy! ) possible. Boundary adjustments proposed between Granger and Hunter High Schools and between Taylorsville and Granite High Schools. It was recommended to move some students from the Stansbury boundaries into the newly remodeled Redwood Elementary. It was stated to alleviated some of the serious overcrowding at Granger Elementary, a group of students could be bused to Twin Peaks Elementary. This proposal will move 1002-12- j dren. j Dates for the Open Houses have not been sched-- j uled yet. but as soon as they have been determined, I will : j print them. If you w'ould like to com-- 1 ment on any of the changes ; j being considered, please email: jerry.pulsiphergran-- j ite.k 2.ut.us. His phone j 1 number is All comments are photo- copied for the review of every school board member 313-812- stu- approximately dents living between the Jordan River and 1400 West and between 3300 South and 0 3900 South to Twin Peaks. The proposal recommends that students living in the 3. i l j j j and the superintendency. j Nothing is official yet. Final decisions will be made; this November and become effective for the 2003-- 4 school year. Printing Thats what we do. Magna TimesWest Valley News 8980 W. 2700 S. her the window heoised to look out during frisi work breaks of the same side that was hit by a commercial jetliner two days later. Lee described the difference between "historicity and "history," in that history tracks the movement of events through time; whereas, historicity marks an individual's awareness of being part of a moment in time. "I hope your moment of historicity is 91 1, because you don't want that day to ever be repeated, he told the younger members of the audience whose historicity did not include many older citizens' indelible memories of John F. Kennedy's assassination. Lee described the "out . flooding of poetry that occurred in the wake of 91 last year. He said poems were found everywhere among the debris of the bombed World Trade Center towers in New York City. 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The major considera- tion will always be what is in the best interest of the leam-- : ing environment of the chil -- Ijack to School Specials sgrggn ff West Lake Boundary, west of 4400 West move from the Hunter High area to the Granger High area. schools were Several on the study list for 2003 s review: David Gorley, Hillsdale, Hunter, Monroe, and South Kearns Elementary, and Bonneville, Churchill and Thomas his hand or a pen and pad ready to write down ideas. He has a strong commitment to improve the educational opportunities for our children and to customer service in the district. If you did not read the column last week, I will remind you that it is that time of year again to do our annual review of boundary changes. Please pass the information on to your neighbors so the Board of Education can get as much of the public response as How to Appeal Your Residential Property Taxes Call to Register at FILLMORE SERVICES 801-282-58- 55 J |