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Show Sentinel B4 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 Guardian of Your Community News Mustang Spirit Club meeting draws a crowd Ryan Williams MJHS On Sept. 10, 2009, Mapleton Junior High teachers Suzanne Rowley, Britney Davis and Alisha Adams spoke to over 70 students during the first Spirit Club meeting of the school year. So many students were interested in participating in the club, that some had to sit on the floor throughout the meet- Courtesy photos OUR HEROES: Salem Hills High honored our local heroes, the soldiers, EMT's, police and firefighters in their Sept. 11 assembly before and after they were called to duty during the assembly. ing. Rowley, Davis, and Adams, the club's advisors, were overwhelmed and enthused by the turnout. The advisors tagteamed a presentation in which they reminded potential Spirit Club members that they are the "ambassadors of the school" and that their job, as members of the club, is to represent the positives of being a Mustang. The Spirit Club at Mapleton Junior High organizes activities and events meant to build school spirit and pride. Events include lunch activities, class competitions, fundraisers and a school talent show. Students who join the Spirit Club are encouraged to give input on what they think will build school spirit. The club will begin planning activities for this year every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Salem Hills High honors its heroes ; Ben Callahan SHHS The cheerleaders of Salem Hills High School put ;on an assembly to honor the ;local policemen, fire fighters, EMT's and soldiers on ;Friday, Sept. 11. The assembly started in typical high school fashion as the rowdy students made their way in to the auditorium. The mood of the assembly quickly changed to a reverent silence as Sergeant Major Adrein Leavitt, recently returned from Afghanistan, marched the Stars and Stripes to the front of the auditorium. The pride we all share to be American was strengthened by knowing that the youth of our community share our same pride and respect for our nation's flag. As part of the assembly, the student body listened to a recording that told of the history of our national anthem, which was followed by the the school choir singing the national anthem. Then the student body stood, hand on heart, and sang the national anthem, remembering what it stands for. As the assembly was winding down,, and after our local heroes were presented gifts from SHHS, the EMTs, police and firefighters were called to go to work, driving home the reality of their heroism. Though they weren't in the auditorium to see it, they received a standing ovation for'their everyday efforts. Courtesy photo SPIRIT CLUB: Spirit Club Advisor Alisha Adams explains what Spirit Club is all about to a packed classroom. Mustangs remember 9-11 Abby Nielson MJHS Last Friday was the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, a dark day in the nation's history. On that date, a group of terrorists hijacked four planes and flew two of them into the Twin Towers and one into the Pentagon. Many lost loved ones that day, and the whole world was in mourning. Now, eight years later, many still remember where they were and what they were doing on that day when they heard the news. In remembrance of all those who died, Mapleton Junior High had a special day; Patriots Day. It was a day devoted to patriotism and showing respect for those who lost their lives in the tragedy of that day. On September 11, students wore patriotic clothing. The Service Learning class at MJHS made posters, announcements and gave out bubble gum coins to kids who were being patriotic. Many classes had conversations about what happened that day. Students shared stories about what they remembered, close calls they heard about and where their loved ones were. They realized that many aspects of their lives were changed forever. Courtesy photo SCIENCE EXHIBIT: Science student Katie Bennett makes waves at the Leonardo on Wheels Science exhibition. Mapleton Junior High finds excitement in science Candice Lee MJHS Leonardo on Wheels excites local students about science. The Leonardo on Wheels came to Mapleton Jr. High School this past week. The exhibit, which also held a community night, was an opportunity to see beyond the ordinary and discover more about the world. Leonardo on Wheels included many attractions like the Whisper Dishes, which allowed two people to whisper to each other from opposite sides of the gym as if they were having a face-to-face conversation. The exhibit also featured Micro Worlds where a pen-microscope magnified things like skin by 200 times. 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