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Show ^chools Covering what matters most Hands-on nee WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 • B3 UBSCT testing set for Feb. 5-7 Dons' Early Light Mary Anne Hillier UBSCT Testing will take place Tuesday, Feb. 5 Thursday, Feb. 7, 8-10 a.m. each day. The test is for all sophomores and any juniors and seniors who need to take it. All other juniors and seniors should come to school at 10 a.m. on those days. Make-up UBSCT testing will be held Friday, Feb. 8 for those who missed any or all of the test. Week at a Glance Monday, Feb. 4 - A Day Tuesday, Feb. 5 - B Day Wednesday, Feb. 6 - Day Girls Basketball @ Lone Peak Boys Basketball @ Lone Peak No Collaboration Thursday, Feb. 7 - B Day Friday, Feb, 8 - A Day State Swimming @ BYU Region IV Wrestling Tournament Girls Basketball @ Lehi Boys Basketball @ Lehi American Fork Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 State Swimming @ BYU Sweethearts Ball Upcoming Events Numon Bills / Spanish Fork News FROM THE GROUND UP: Blake Hendry's Building Construction/Carpentry class gives students experience in all aspects of home construction. Pictured, left to right, are Blake Hendry, Nephi Oakeson, James Hylton, Kennedy Reed, Dallas Booth, Kyle Ottesen, Michael Jairl and Gustavo Garcia. Feb. 11-15, 2008 Character Counts Week Feb. 12, 2008 - Registration for Juniors Feb. 18, 2008 - President's Day - No School Feb. 28, 2008 - Parent/Teacher Conferences- New Gym 3:30-8:30 p.m. Construction program builds skills Lindsay B. Wolsey STAFF WRITER A few years ago, Spanish Fork High School students would spend the majority of their school days behind a desk in a classroom. Now, students with a desire to study outdoors and build something are in luck. Mountainland Applied Technical College (MATC) offers a building construction program that gives the students a lot more than just a break from book work. MATC Marketing Director Mark Middlebrook is very proud of the building construction program. "The students actually build a home from the ground-up," Middlebrook said. "We buy the land, we build a particular home, and then we sell it off and put the proceeds back into the building construction program, buy another piece of land and start over." The current home is located just north of the MATC offices. "We teach students every facet of construction," Middlebrook said. "They go from reading blueprints to masonry, foundations, framing, roofing, electrical, sheet rocking, paint, cabinetry — they will learn ever)' area." Most of the students in the program go on to specialize in a certain area, such as masonry or cabinetry. The program has a lot of contacts with Utah Valley home builders, and has a placement counselor to assist students in finding employment. As employers actually contact MATC looking for employees, almost any construction student who wants a job can get one. "This class is particularly suited to those who don't want to go to a four-year college." said Program Manager Holly Peterson. "They spend a couple of weeks at the tirst of ihe year in a classroom, learning construction math and about building materials, but the majority of their time is spent building." She added, "I think this class helps students take their math skills to the next level. It's not just being in a classroom reading books — this is hands on." Middlebrook agreed. "This truly is a hands-on experience. Students will know if they like working outdoors, because they are exposed to all types of weather. By the time they finish this program, they will know if they are in- terested in construction as a career." "These are good skills, riot only for a students professional life, but also in personal life in owning and maintaining a home," Middlebrook said. Peterson is amazed at the pride the students take in their work. "The kids really get into this and take a lot of ownership. Many students even come in over the summer and do additional projects." The program usually ends before landscaping is completed on the home. The Construction Program is a one-year program that starts in the fall.They do accept late entrants. Students can sign-up for the Construction Program by talking to a guidance counselor. Fees are $35, which covers about 510 hours in the program. 'Seasons of Service' concert scheduled Carrie McGuire CHOIR BOOSTER The Spanish Fork High School Choral Department will be presenting a "Seasons of Service" concert Thursday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. in the SFHS auditorium. The concert is one of five "Seasons of Service" Family Concerts held at key Utah communities in conjunction with the statewide "Seasons of Service" Campaign coordinated through the Lt. Governor's Office and the Utah Commission on Volunteers in association with KNRS Radio, Clear Channel, United Way, Something Good Inc., Salt Lake City Credit Union and other partners. The campaign encourages youth and their families to talk about and participate in volunteerism and service, providing information and resources that can facilitate volunteer opportunities. The evening will be a celebration of service, featuring choirs from Mt. Loafer Elementary, Riverview Elementary, Diamond Fork JH, Spanish Fork JH, SFHS Courtesy photo / Lana Hiskcy EXTRA MILE: Carol Knapp and Gary Tanner were honored for going the extra mile — literally — to get students home. Transportation employees honored Lana Hiskey NEBO DISTRICT Courtesy photo MAKING A DIFFERENCE: The SFHS Ambassadors have performed various service projects this year as part of their theme, " I Can Make A Difference!" Choirs, Show Choirs and special guests. Steve James, professional entertainer, motivational speaker, producer and songwriter will emcee along with Rebecca Chess. . t . man, who co-hosts mornings on FM 100 and anchors the news on KSL NewsRadio. Rebecca can also be seen on BYUTV and KBYU-TV. Steve James, the emcee, combines the dlements . , , c or music and comedy with moving stories and experiences to create a powerful presentation guaranteed to capture Aimm «* c See CHOIR • B4 bad weather. Carol Tanner and Chris Wright stayed at the shop Gary Knapp and Carol to monitor the situation and Tanner have been chosen be close by the radio if they as Nebo'School District's were needed. Gary, Carol newest outstanding and Chris didn't leave the transportation employees. Office until after 8 p.m., They were chosen by several hours after quitting Kami Leifson and Vona time. Judd for the fine manner Besides this incident. in which they handled a Gary and Carol are always busing incident in early doing other small duties and December. , spontaneous acts whenever Gary and Carol went needed. They always have above and beyond the call the best interest of the kids of duty when we had a really and drivers at heart. bad snow storm the first of Gary has worked for the December which resulted transportation department in several car accidents up for 30 years. Gary is the Spanish Fork Canyon on route supervisor. He takes the road to Birdseye. The care - of special needs Highway Patrol closed the training and securements, road going both directions. route problems, third party The bus students had to be testing, loading zones, and taken back to the schools is always there if we need for the parents to come and him in a pinch no matter pick them up. Some parents what it may be. were unable to pick up their Carol has worked for the students, so after the road transportation department was opened the decision for 14 years. Carol is the was made that Gary would route coordinator. She take a bus and gather up is over routes and stops, these students and take special needs, drug testing them home, in spite of the. and state reports. |