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Show -N E W S- Spanish Fork ALA making a difference WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2007 • B5 Covering what matters most . McKenzie James, a seventh grade student at American Leadership Academy, is making a difference in the world with the support of fellow students, faculty and administration at her school. Last summer, McKenzie attended a service-oriented summer camp called "Be the Best You.1' Along with about 200 other girls, McKenzie worked on local service projects. But the spirit of service didn't end there. All of the girls are currently raising funds for their ultimate project—to help build a nursery school in the South African township of Knysna. Every penny raised by the girls will be matched by the Harold R. Jones Foundation, sponsor of the "Be the Best You" Camp. Currently the children at the Knysna nursery school are housed in a wooden shack with no running water. Any improvement in the facilities or care taking of these needy children comes from outside donations. The girl who raises the most money as a member of the "Be the Best You" Camp will have the opportunity to go to Africa and help build the school. McKenzie is hoping to have that opportunity.. In addition to the considerable funds she has already raised, she has taken her project to her Leadership Class at American Leadership Academy, and now the whole school is helping McKenzie make a difference. 1 . • • • • * : • ' • . • ' ' - ' - ' " < { ; • ' • & • ' • • ' % • • ," • - " • • • • ' " v WORK IN PROGRESS: LHS alumnus Paul ' Bawden is sculpting the dragon that will grace the entrance to the new Landmark High School. Courtesy photo JUST DESSERTS: An ALA teacher gets a pie in the face for a good cause. On Tuesday, Nov. 13.2007 an assembly was held at the school featuring McKenzie presenting her project along with a video. In addition, a guest speaker, Jaques Baraketse, a student at UVSC, spoke to the students about conditions in Africa and the need to help support the educational goals of the underdeveloped countries in Africa. Susan Thackeray, faculty member at ALA, and an Adjunct Professor at UVSC arranged for the speaker. After the assembly. Jars of Hope were placed in each building of the school for the students to personally contribute to the project. On Monday. Nov. 19, 2007 McKenzie's Leadership Class, with advisors Angie Robinson and Anna Mortimer, sponsored a "Pie Throw at the Teachers Raffle." Students purchased chances to throw pies at the faculty. This was a fun and worthwhile project for all involved. Anyone interested in helping make a difference with McKenzie's Humanitarian project is invited to contribute to the Jars of Hope placed in businesses around town. East Meadows Courtesy photos LHS alum sculpts dragon We at Landmark High School (LHS) are extremely proud to present the ceramic dragon that will be hanging from the ceiling in the main entryway in our new school (coming soon). An alumnus, Paul Bawden (class of '06) has been sculpting the dragon, now for a little over a week. In the process of sculpting the final dragon he has used over 500 pounds of clay. Bawden has designed an Old English style dragon with an eight-foot wing span ^^m ^^m ^^m ^mm and nine-foot length, from head to tail. It should be installed at the new school on Dec. 3. It will be graciously welcomed to the school and covered with plastic until. the sculpture is unveiled to the public. The overall statue cost will be $3,000, and LHS has just reached the halfway mark to that, which sparked the beginning of the statue. By thejime it is finished, it will be painted with a natural bronze color, but only weigh about 200 pounds. wmm ^^m ^^m H^H ^^m 44 I Thought It Couldn't Be Fixed." • • Courtesy photos SHOWING THEIR SKILLS: East Meadows Elementary students took time to show off their new skills at their After-School Club Celebration. East Meadows students don't just work hard during school, but they keep on going after school, too. For the last ten weeks students have been able to spend-time after school participating in school clubs. East Meadows offers many clubs for students to choose from including Drama, Spanish, Art, Stitching, Aerobics, Chess, and Origami. Above, Jace Johnson and Tate Colton make the right moves during Chess Club. Below left, Maddison Fullmer shows off the great designs she made at Origami Club. Below right, Mari.ana Lauison displays her acting skills in the Drama Club. 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