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Show !)' I"' P rrrrwt yyWyWWHVyy Tha Simmit County Baa Friday, May 26, 1995 it away as it goes so fast," Brandon said, as he wished the students good luck ' in their endeavors." Teacher Michelle Williams took time to introduce Joan Burton of ISORTh School News Summit a the Literary Club and Lynn Anderson, who was representing the Summit Echoes Poetry Society, thanking them and others in the community who do so much to help the students. Eighth Grade Promotional Held Joan Burton gave three award dictionaries for short story essays to first place winner Hillary Juddl second place to Talyn Orgill, and third to Yance Fawcett Burton told the audience that she would like to congratulate the students on their acheivements on behalf of the literary club, and also thanked the teachers for their interest and support each year with the contest. The Summit Echoes Poetry The North Summit eighth grade class held their promotional exercises in the high school auditorium before a packed crowd of proud parents family members and This year, eighty students were awarded their certificates, after having completed four years of middle school studies. The welcome address was given by Camille Fowles, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by well-wishe- -- life-lon- for success in I today's world. would like to thank Principal Brooks, and staff members who have worked together to provide meaningful learning experiences for the students, and the family members and friends for their encouragement and support for the the right combination youth. "Its kind of difficult to look at some of your best friends and tell them . good-bye- ," said Principal Brooks, "but I guess since they are only going across the street, I suppose we'll see them again. The theme the class members chose is Today', but since I occasionally do things a little differently, I would like to speak about yesterday. As you realize, yesterday is gone, the past hour is gone, the last thirty seconds is gone, forever. We can't do anything about them, but we can learn from the past, including what want good and what went bad. Perhaps some decisions were made which took away frAm full potential perhaps study habits weren't the best, maybe there woe friends who pulled you down,.1 maybe you learned to play the piano at acquired another talent Learn from your past experiences, eighth graders, and make today the best you can be." Reading from a poem Principal Brooks encouraged the students to "start with a smile and learn to be agreeable. Today I am equal in time with all others -- 1 draw, the same salary in seconds, minutes, and ghrmnffl Qxa titiraD 023) : 'ujq.W, il rii i ii hours. Today I refuse to take time working about what might have been and spent time making things happen." Brooks encouraged the youth to rs. Brittanie Burke. Superintendent Ronald Stanfield took his remarks from a book written by Steven " Be flexible Covey, who said form rich rewarding relationships, keep spontaneity in your life - be humble and teachable. Seek to acquire new skills and lead a balanced life - look for the possibilities and enjoy life. When you give away light from your (inward) candle you don't take away from your own light, but add to someone elses." Stanfield told the students that as they move to high school, and embark on new experiences, think of life as a g quest, and achieve life must develop cerone of quality tain characteristics and traits that can help along the way. To this class, I would like to say "You are bright, social and competitive, just Home Society was started four years ago, according to Mr. Anderson, who thanked the principals, and teachers for their support with the contest on "Utah Statehood," which they held this year. "I hope this year is the forerunner for prose and poetry in the schools," he said, telling the students that if they "keep writing their ldreams and emotions down, maybe someday your poems will be quoted." Awards were presented to the following students in various categories: first place, Saesha Carlile; ' set goals for themselves saying "You have found what works for you and what doesn't so set goals accordingly. Keep up on your assignments and don't get behind, if you don't understand something, ask your teachers in the high school. They will help you. Choose friends that will help you move forward and not backward." There are exciting things to be involved in such as drama, debate, band, chorus, athletics and being a manager of a team, become involved and don't sit back and complain. "At this time I would like to thank the school board and Superintendent Stanfield and especially the teachers and staff including those of the elementary who aided in helping the students with their educational needs. We will miss you next year, but compliment you, and are excited to see the great things you will accomplish during your high school days. "In a poll taken of the class second, Brooke now to attend to learn instead. 2. Set goals and become Now you will find yourselves with more freedom with each year of life, so determine that you will work hard and acheive your goals. 3. Keep the little kid in you alive. Continue to ask questions and hang on to your flexibility and energy. Doors are wide open to you, so set a goal to achieve higher learning and become a better asset Brandon Jones, who plays as a quarter back for the University of Utah, told of setting a goal to play football when he was a "little tyke". "Goals that are not written down are only wishes, so write down your goals and place them where you can see them often." When asked to speak to youth throughout the area, the topic most assigned is "importance of education", said Jones. Grades do count toward receiving a scholarship and they are very helpful in paying for books, tuition, and some housing. The only thing stopping a person from acheiving, is yourself. "Take today, have fun with it - don't wish Hemingway, Austin Hoopes, Whitney Humnhrey, Mary Ison, Jay Johansen. Daren Jones, Trover. camillia Judd, Hilary Judd, Ending the evening was the preChristopher Kellogg, Benjamin sentation of the students receiving Keyes, John Kunke.l Christoper their certificates with final remarks Lee, Brandon Lynch, Katie Madsen, by Principal Brooks who told the Jeremy Marsh, Cody Moore, students, "You have all done a great Zachary Moore, Michelle Morley, job, and you are appreciated for Vernon Mortensen, Taryn Orgill, your efforts." Kyler Ovard, Sandi Ovard, April Eighth gaders receiving certifiPace, Justin Pace, Sondra Pace, cates were: Bridger Park, Clinton Peterson, Alaina Adkins, Steven Ahmad, Bradley Pethtel, Carrie Pia, Jeffrey Thomas John Bates, Marda Batt, Piercy, Dustin Rees, Stefanie Rees, Jaydee Blackburn, Brandon Jessica Richens, Brianna Richins, Blonquist, Lacy Blonquist, Kristal Richins, Rebecca Richins, Nicholas Bosworth, Michael Banner Robinson, Melissa Brierley, Calop J. Bristow, Rohwedder, Leonardo Rosiles, Anthony Broadbent, Misty Brooks, Wade Sargent, Ricky Scoggan, Angela Bullock, Brittanie Burke, Lindsay Siddoway, Jose Silva, Zachariah Callahan, Saesha Carlile, Cody Staley, Jennifer Stanford, Heidi Christensen, Kevin Clark, Dustin Sutton, Mariah Trover, Jason Comer, Eric Dent, Britney Mindy Thissell, Eric VanderLinden, Fawcett, Yance Fawcett, Camille Bode Wilde, Brooke Wilde, Jesse Fowles, Hope Geary, Trapper Wilde, Rudy Willoughby, Johnna Geary, Jeremy Green, Justin Woolsey. Kunkel, Kyler Ovard, Sandi Ovard, Justin Pace, Brad Pethtel, Crystal Richens, Wade Sargent, and Mari ah Wilde; third, Chablee Vernon; first place, Jessica Richens; second, Johnna Woolsey, d. and third, Rebecca .Richins. Honorable mention was given to: Bode Wilde, Banner Robinson, Eric Dent, Mike Brierly, Brandon Investments .'tins - Gold & Silver Bullion P.C.G.S. Certified Coins - Supplies Free Appraisals - Jewelry We Buy and Sell Blonquist, Michelle Morley, Yance Fawcett, Camille Fowles, and Trapper Geary. The winners received a copy of the book Utah Sings while those with honorable mentions received a Poetry Panorama booklet of poems by Utah artists. Mrs Jaussi, school counselor, gave fourteen Presidents Awards For Excellence to fourteen students who had met the requirements for the award by acheiving a (GPA of 3.3 to 4.0 for their seventh and eighth grade years. And also for placing in the 83th percentile on their tests. They received a pin, signed certificate from the President and a personal letter from President Clinton. Students receiveing these were: Mania Batt, Jaydee Blackburn, Erio Dent, Britney Fawcett, Yance Fawcett, Hillary Judd, COIN TRACE CENTER Since 1979 Howard Toni Gurney & (801)226-129- 5 1102 So. Stale Hours: Orem, Utah 84058 M-- 10-5:3- F, 0 Gore-T- ex Waterproof! 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As we come to the end of our eighth grade year, many of us ask ourselves, did I do the best I could, and did I try to-my hardest? "by doing our best day, we look forward to tomorrow which is another today." beEighth grader, Camilla Judd with a enthled, talk poem gan her "Rememher Your ABC's. "If we live for yesterday, there will be 'nothing to look forward to, if we live for yesterday, we wont enjoy what we have or what is happening today. Something great that has happened in the past makes us want to stay, but nothing can be as great as what we can accomplish each new day. If we don't live for today and make the most of what we have, we may lose sight of what we have in our lives. "Take time for planning your future - if you believe in who you are aid Jaydee Blackburn, another classmate. "Dream high - you can do it - Keep of today your dreams. 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