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Show 1521 E 3900 SSte 100 Salt Lake City UT 84124-1550 M.ii..lt.l..«ll..l.|,|tl|a,,II.I.I..I.|,|| A N The E D I T I O N O F P R I D E L O C A L L Y VOL. 4 / NO. 1 U.Un.ll.l & P R O Fork News O W N E D A N D O P E R A T E D SPANISH FORK, UTAH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2009 Boyack named Maple Mountain athletic director Chad Vest STAFF WRITER Dave Boyack was recently named Athletic Director for Maple Mountain High School, which will open in August of 2009. Boyack has been a longtime resident of Spanish Fork. As a youngster, Boyack grew up in SF and competed in golf, football, basketball, baseball and track for the Mighty Dons. He even played football for the Snow College Badgers as a defensive back and a punter. Boyack has coached the track and cross country teams for over two decades and helped out for over 10 years in basketball. He has also served as a public address announcer for varsity football, and when he wasn't doing all of that, he could be spotted in the bleachers supporting his alma mater donning red apparel as a fan. At Spanish Fork Jr. High for 28 years, he has been known as Mr. Boyack, the gym teacher who has taught classes in health, fitness and weight training for many years. Boyack said a fresh start with brand new facilities, programs and people is intriguing. "I'm excited because it's a new opportunity," he said. "This challenge is something totally new for me. I've always been one that likes to take on a new challenge." Fifteen years into his education career, Boyack became an administrator at Landmark High School. But after one year, he decided that he missed being in the classroom and wanted to resume his coaching career. His resolve to return turned out good for both parties. "It worked out good," he said. "Since I came back, we were able to win five state championships in track and field. If I would've stayed at Landmark, I never would've been able to experience those state titles." The decision to continue teaching has paid Dave Boyack other dividends. He has been responsible for developing a fitness program along with building a great weight room with some state-of-the-art equipment atSFJH. Boyack's experience as an athlete, coach and PE teacher will undoubtedly help him find success as an AD. He also mentioned someone that has given him plenty of professional tips. "Doug Snell has been my mentor or one I've learned the most from," he said. "Just watching how Doug does things ... how precise and detail-oriented he is and how he keeps on top of things. He does it the right way and is very much an SF Don with ownership in that program." Boyack has also taken plenty of ownership in Spanish Fork athletics over the years and his athletic background of being involved with various sporting activities is tremendous. "I'm a Don and I will always be a Don," said Boyack. "But this is just an opportunity to do something fun, exciting and new. My wife and kids tease me about all the red clothing I own and say 'You will have to get rid of it.1" As for his departure from SFJHS, Boyack will miss many things but said it will be most difficult not working alongside his friend Coach Whites, who has made his job fun and enjoyable for many years. UMTA The next Utah Music Teachers Association/Nebo Chapter meeting will be held on Wednesday Jan. 14 at Boothe Brothers Music 135 North Main St., Spanish Fork at 10 a.m. This month "We're Having Fun, Theoretically Speaking." Don't think you have enough time for theory in your lessons? Is it hard to get yourself or your students motivated to study theory? Lori Serr and Becca Sivits have some great recommendations for making theory an integral, interesting part of students' studies. Thanks to Ken Foster for his presentation last month. He discussed the care and maintenance of pianos. UMTA invites all members, as well as any music teachers who are interested in joining us, to see what UMTA has to offer. You may visit the UMTA website by going to www.utahmta.org. There are links to other sites included in this website that may be of interest as well. There are also numbers and addresses of music teachers in your area. If you have any questions about UMTA or our Nebo Chapter please you may call either Anna Kennington (Chapter President) at 465-9218 or Becca Sivits (Chapter Vice-President) at 722-4527. Namon Bills / Spanish Fork News RAISING FUNDS: Students and staff at MATC's Cosmetology Program in Spanish Fork helped raise funds for McKade Daley's new bike. Pictured are Assistant Program Manager Shanna Clark and Program Manager Shelley Merryweather. Students, faculty at MATC make young boy's dream a reality Jen Allen STAFF WRITER Hayley Evans is an outstanding citizen of Spanish Fork. But she is perhaps even more special to McKade Daley and his mother, Natalie. Over the past four weeks, Evans has been working non-stop with help from local businessmen, local citizens, friends and family to raise funds for the Daleys. Born with spina bifida, young McKade's spinal cord never fully developed, leaving his legs unable to pedal a normal bike. But that didn't stop McKade from dreaming of a bike of his own to ride. Evans, a student at the local MATC, came into contact with McKade's mother through classes they shared and felt instantly inspired to help the motherson duo. "I haven't known her for very long" said Evans. "My family always picks one family a year that we can do this kind of thing for." Because of McKade's condition, a regular bike was out of the question. Evans quickly put together the idea of collecting money from local citizens, businessmen and classmates to help the Daleys — all the while keeping it a secret. Evan's and Daley's instructor, Shanna Clark, who is also the MATC's Assistant Program Manager, helped coordinate the fund drive. Clark said that the hardest part of raising the funds was keeping it a secret from Daley. During class sessions, citizens coming in to have their hair cut were asked to either donate a few dollars for a Sub for Santa fundraiser or they had the option of just paying for the haircut. Around $250 alone was do- Courtesy photo / Haley Evans NEW RIDE: McKade Daley tries out his new specialty bike. nated through the customers. But that wasn't the only way they raised funds. The girls who attend class at the MATC went out to local businesses and put jars out to collect money as well. The entire time, Natalie stayed completely unaware the funds being raised were for her son's new specialty bike. Evan's brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Jamie Evans, owners of Evan's Grader and Paving in Provo, jump-started the drive and immediately donated $1,000 to the cause. But that was just the beginning. Local bike builder and Spanish Fork businessman, Ashley Guy of Utah Trikes, donated $300 on top of offering free labor to build the bike. Once all was said and done, Evans and everyone involved had raised nearly $3,000 for a bike that has lit up the face of a very happy young boy. The bike itself was far superior to the one Daley had hoped to give her son. Through the help of many generous local businesses and residents, McKade got his very own bike. It was in only a matter of weeks that the project was planned and executed to great success, bringing to light the holiday season's message that giving is better than receiving. While Evan's instigated the whole project, she is quick to give credit to the many business owners, local citizens and students in her class who helped chip in and make this dream a reality. |