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Show Nchools 9 ALA Eagles spirit Covering what matters most B4 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 ALA spirit heightens in preparation for homecoming Kate Jarman STAFF WRITER The hallways rang, between classes, with an interesting mix of music in replacement of the standard bell, sticking songs like "Footloose" or "Ice Ice Baby" into the heads of the students bustling to their various classes. A similar variety of unusual attire adorned the excited students, as well as hopeful smiles. The halls were papered with posters adverKate Jar man / Spanish Fork News tising hopefully the defeat of Manti during the homeSPIRITED HIGH-FIVE: David Jensen and Tiffany Moore show off some ALA pride. coming game, and many girls anxiously awaited for a date to the homecoming dance. In years past, the spirit of American Leadership Academy has been low, if any spirit was manifest at all. The 08-09 student government has sought to change that, and has found success in their first challenge: Spirit Week. Many students eagerly dressed up according to the theme of the day, and some also spent their lunch period participating in similarly-themed activities. Even teachers offered their time to contribute to the spirit, as well as taking full advantage of re-inventing their wardrobe. Monday was Hawaiian day, full of grass skirts and flower leis, with students trying their limbo skills. Tuesday was disco day, where hippies were found sharing the love and many more students were competing at Dance Dance Revolution. Wednesday was the popular rock star day, with a Guitar Hero contest, lots of black makeup and punk hairdos. Even Spanish Fork's resident John Lennon (Rebecca Overall) was found giving autographs on Wednesday. Thursday was peppered with 60's attire, with hippies, bouffants, and a spirited jive during the dance contest. Then, in preparation for Homecoming game, Friday was overall spirit day, where students rendered their faces in red, white and blue and enjoyed the pep rally on the football field. A WORK OF ART: Mr. Gregory Duffin paints red, white and blue stars and "ALA" onto the cheek of Rachel Quist. ROCK ON: On rock star day resident Beatle John Lennon (Rebecca Overall) signs "The Beatles: Unseen Archives" for Megan O'Connell, an adoring fan who enjoyed her birthday the following day. Security Insurance TOP DON Kate Jarman/ Spanish Fork News PEACE, LOVE, AND HAPPINESS: Students share some "love" with the help of body language on 60's day. HONORING EXCELLENCE AT SFHS ALA fall sing Justin Roberts Senior Justin Roberts is the son of Morgan and Robyn Roberts. He is the senior class president and maintains a 3.9 GPA. Justin is the drummer for the Ambassadors show choir band. He owns his own lawnmowing business and enjoys landscaping. His favorite classes are show band and AP Calculus He would like to travel to Italy and would listen to jazz. Sponsored by Allied insurance ibecurifv Isaiah Adiata Larsen Elementary Isaiah Asiata is a fourth grade student at Larsen Elementary. He is an enthusiastic and conscientious learner. He is cheerful and kind everyday. He does neat and careful work which is turned in on time. • He is always willing to help others and often does " jobs without being asked. Thanks Isaiah for being such a great role model!" SPONSORED BY: 290ftMain Spanish Fork Insurance 798-3500 SECURITY 798-1581 .MAUN, SPANISH FO. 4*4[ American Leadership Academy is proud to present the Fall Sing on Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Rick Lunt, formerly of Spanish Fork High School, is beginning his first season at ALA, where they feel very lucky to have this renowned and accomplished director who has already positively affected the lives of hundreds of student in our community. :<. v^rv^'^r-x<^^^^^^^^ The show will feature the new-show choirs, Evolution and InPulse, who rehearsed .with professional choreographers over the summer in preparation for the debut of their new shows. The other choirs featured will be the Concert Choir, Women's Choir and Encore, a small jazz harmony group. The show choirs will be accompanied by the show band, directed by Jed Blodgett. Larry Blackburn will accompany the other choirs. Pre-sale tickets are $3 per person or $15 for immediate family. At the door tickets are $4 per person or $20 for immediate family. *. < • |
