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Show 4 VJii ItMfrgdy May! North Layton PTA tops in state Rally From 1 tween adminutrauon. teacher md viudem in nulmg tuth m accomplishment possible- I hi realty is a wonderful school and vo nuny positive things filing on here, I just love being a part of II," she said. Ralph ha recently volunteered to nay on another ear a PISA president. A the assembly continued. Nancy Clark, the Norihridgc T caw tier of the Y'ear and Uuh Biology Teacher of the Year, addressed the audience. It is you students who help me be a better teacher," Clark said. She offered encouragement for students to continue in doing their best. Tollowing Clark, the 12 Sterling Scholar nominees, and then the school's Department Scholars, were introduced. Next on the agenda, the audience was prevented with four names of students who, for this last school y ear, had a perfect attendance record. Keely Hemming, junior at the school, said, I have just always been encouraged by my family." Though there were times that she didn't feel too good, "I went anyway," she said. Groups leadership provided by retired Air Force worker - PylOnCTTAPAn Layton - jame jhnwn J.thnwin. SJ, North Jivhttl then returned to hi lo tons, f Layton, t the Layton Junior High IMA president, Thu w hi MTCond ierm. He been volunteering at the tihool vmee 192, vhonly after he retired lorce Bae for from Hill Air medical reason. IWcjum: (This involvement at the vUiool and the support he peu from other parent, the Hhoolv PTA tv receiving the Utah IVM.J7 Outstanding Parent Involvement Award on May 17 at live Utah PI A Convention Award luncheon. Julie Hell, the school's PTA community involvement chair, ha kept the Parent Auivtmg Longhorns" program in full swing this year, Johnson taid. The program wa started by Saeed LmaJi, Dell said. Parents volunteered their time and made vests for volunteers to wear while walking in the halls before and after school and during lunch time. Because of this program problems in the hallways have been reduced, said Johnson. Because they (the parents) are here, the pushing, the shoving and the bad language have decreased," Johnson said. by parents like Rex Quitter who have consistently walked the halls. Bell said some parents are intimidated by junior high students at first, but not after they get to know the teenagers. Camille Elkins, the Utah PTA public relations vice president, said the school was chosen for the award because of how organized it is and how many parents are involved. Junior high kids dont want their parents in the school. But this whole group was actually organized and the parents are comfortable with it, Likins said. ROBERT RE GAN. Standard PTA treasurer. She also runs the interschool suspension program. Jim encourages the kids to succeed and not to fight, Spencer said. The students, teachers and staff at the junior high not only like Johnson but they like his cooking. Its not unusual for Johnson to cook a feast, either as a demonstration in the cooking, classes or for the faculty. Recently after a barbecuing demonstration in the cooking class, he barbecued shrimp and rice for the office staff. takes his turn walking in the hallways, but he is there to notice other parents and how they help students. Johnson said it's not only parents, but grandparents in the hallway. Bell said Johnson's support for the program is good. . Hes a guy you can count on. Hes very friendly and is comfortable visiting with the kids, she said. Johnson also spends time in Everyone recognizes the the classrooms, either observing, teachers, but we forget to thank giving demonstrations or talking the office staff, he said. to students in the interschool susHe also prepares the monthly pension program. breakfast when parents can meet Lori Spencer is the school's with the principal. About 30 invi Jazz Dan Allen, a Weber High School junior. From 1 ton. Cheering for the Jazz seems to be something that can make high school students forget about their pursuit of the NBA Championship is in a completely different realm than high school rivalries. Being a Jazz fart doesnt really nullify high school rivalries. Its a completely different thing. First, its loyalty to state. Then, its loyalty to school, said Karina Decker, a Skyline High junior. Besides, watching high school basketball isnt as interesting as watching professional basketball. Theres no substitute for pro basketball. rivalries...at least for a little while. However, the rivalries that seem to go away within the friendly walls of the Delta Center come back with full force when the exit doors swing shut. I hate everyone who goes to Olympus, said Chris Adams, a Granite High School student and Jazz ball boy. You always have to keep your rivalries in mind; I cant forget about them. Thats what drives me to be a better basketball player. Although the Jazz cant make everyone forget about their rivals, it can help teens around the state of Utah unite for one solitary cause - the Jazzs quest for the title. The Jazz can bring us together, said Jeff, a Mountain View High sophomore, who declined to give his last name. I think the Jazz is something that we can rally behind to help us put away our petty rivalries and unite as a state. I definitely think that being a Jazz fan is something that teens around the state of Utah can rally behind. Not only do they provide great basketball for us, but they give us something better to think about than our rivalries, said students and staff at North Layton Junior PTA LEADER; With two grills fired up, James Johnson cooks treats for High. The retired HiB Air Force Base worker heads the school's PTA. Johnson, like many other school PTA presidents, spends hours at the school. He also Eumrw tations are sent out and usually 15 to 20 parents attend. He also cooks for incoming seventh-gradewho attend the Longhorn Camp in August. They spend the day learning about the school and then eat Johnson's barbecued beef, chips, soda and ice cream. Johnson said the PTA receives donations from local merchants. 'Johnson said he noticed some students in the cooking classes didn't have aprons. So he contacted a company which donated aprons for students. rs Robin Bowden, the assistant principal, said Johnson lifts our spirits. He occasionally brings baked goods from his home oven to share with faculty and staff. LaNada Cheshire, one of the school's secretaries, said its the little extras Johnson does that makes life easier at the junior high. Like listening to students, running copies off or answering phones. He always has a train conductor's cap on and a smile. Jim, Everyone should Cheshire said. have A the awembly continued, the audience began a non-stoapplause, a the IQ saluutoruns and (he four valedictorian came out on stage, drewd in graduation rob of maroon and gray and took iheir place on an Olympic-lik- e platform. A choir of Juo nest roe and moved throughout the auditorium, filling the aiiles, before singing. The power of the Dieam, in honor of all who had achieved. p After a rallying speech by Jovtj Blackwelder. where he challenged hi classmate to lake control of their own future, to reach high, all the while Canng to dream," the evwmbly moved to its last and loudest moment. Accompanied by music and same perfect attendance since her freshman year, senses that the Defense arrest and drug find, but it was an awkward moment when it came time for Smiley to From 1 go ahead if his client wanted to. Second District Court Judge Michael G. Allphin said if Smiley had the money he could choose his own attorney, but found no wrongdoing by Albright to dismiss him. Major mentioned that Smiley himself had filed a motion to resolve the matter within 180 days. Because of this Allphin determined there was no time to wait for Smiley to find another attorney, and he proceeded with the hearing. Albright said he didn't feel comfortable representing Smiley if his services werent wanted. Prosecutors cross-exami- one of the officers who rested him. ar- Where did you get your formation? Smiley asked. in- I cannot tell you that," Woodring said. After another question a frustrated Smiley ended his examination. I feel like Im being sold ouL..I want some real counsel," Smiley told the court The case was bound over for district arraignment on May 13. Albright has appointed public defender Laura Thompson as Smileys new defender. questioned Woodring on the stand about the a Johnson tries to spreld his volunteer time around. He spends several hours a week volunteering in the Union Station as a conductor. He also spends three hours a week at Antelope Islands Visitors Center. And then he also volunteers as the Weber River District camping chair for the Boy Scouts of America and its there he cooks .01 also. To many people, the Jazzs - J&J ENGRAVING & TROPHIES CurtomMattingXtraming 55 E. Gentile, Layton VflMk ( ! m-- VASA Present this 6 to receive m additional 5 discount! For some people, a high school rivalry consumes their everyday life. It drives them to be better athletes. It helps bring out the best in their teams. It provides for some of the better games in the high school sports scene. . Rivalry is a great part of high school life; however, sometimes too much is made of rivalries, and they are blown out of proportion, causing the worst side of a school to emerge. . 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