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Show Wc\t Sentinel B2 • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009 Guardian of Your Community News SFHS calendar SFHS Book Club does service Emily McKinney SFHS Dons' Early Light Mary Anne Hiflicr Week at a Glance Monday, Dec. 14 - A Day Tuesday, Dec. 15 - B Day Girls Basketball at Lone Peak Wednesday, Dec. 1 6 - A Day Band and Orchestra Concert Boys Basketball vs. Murray Thursday, Dec. 17 - B Day Swimming Region Meet at Springville Wrestling at Uintah Friday, Dec. 18 - A Day Boys Basketball at Provo Saturday, Dec. 19 Girls Basketball vs. Bingham (11:00, 12:30,2:30) On Saturday, Nov. 5, 2009, the SFHS Book Club had an activity where they recorded children's books oil tapes for local elementary schools. These books included some Christmas stories and "The Hundred Dresses" by Eleanor Estes and "Tracker" by Gary Paulsen. Through this service project, the Book Club hoped to achieve their goal of helping students of all ages to get excited about books. "I think anytime you can help young readers get hooked on reading, then you're doing a good thing," said Mrs. Gardner, the club advisor, about this service Courtesy photo BOOKS ON TAPE: The Book Club's Tiffany Binks, Shayne Ford, Jessica Taylor record books. project. "It's one of those service projects anyone can do. Anyone can help anoth- er person read better." The Book Club plans to have more activities throughout the year to help students realize the joy that comes from reading. Teddy Bears at SF Upcoming Events Dec. 23, 2009-Jan. 3,2010 - Christmas Break Jan. 4, 2010 - School Resumes Jan. 14, 2010 - Last Day of term 2 Sentinel intern does photos Karianne Nelson SFHS This week's intern highlight is Kaleb Davis who interns as a photographer at The Sentinel. Unlike most interns. Davis doesn't spend class time at his internship. He meets every week to get assignments for events, men goes out and take the pictures during the week at the different events, uploads them to the computer, picks the best ones and sends them in " Kaleb Davis to the office. Davis enjoys working at this internship up, but he's not sure if he and learns a lot. wants to do news photog"I really enjoy it. I ab- raphy or other types for solutely love photogra- his career. This is a good phy!" Davis said. experience for Davis, and Davis wants to'be a pho- it will definitely benefit tographer when he grows him in the future. TEDDY BEAR PROJECT: Spanish Fork High School's Letterman's and HOSA clubs held a school-wide project of collecting teddy bears. The teddy bears will be donated to many children care centers through out Utah as a form of treatment for children in need. The clubs decided to make it into a competition so students would be better motivated to participate. Danee Merrell, the president of the Letterman's Club said, 'This was a good experience for the school to come together and get involved in a good cause." Even though it was a competition between certain clubs ,the whole school was able to be a part of the project, and have fun while helping those in need. By Hannah Carson and Jared John Tuckett. Courtesy photo SF Christmas Idol Sub for Santa This holiday season, Salem Hills High School sponsor 76 kids from Springville to Payson who otherwise would not have a Christmas to celebrate. There will be a competition taking place through Dec. 12, between the sophomores, juniors, seniors and teachers to see who can raise the most money for the cause. The winning group will be presented with the coveted Golden Santa Claus Trophy. Salem Hills Dance Company is organizing the event. Any donations would be appreciated; please drop them off at the SHHS library. Mallory Byrnes / The Sentinel MVP SPORTS IS PROUD TO SPONSOR TOP DON HONORING EXCELLENCE AT IDOL TIME: This year's Christmas Idol at Spanish Fork High is sure to be a blast. It will be on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m., and the cost is three dollars for admission. The talent show will be set up like American Idol, with three judges who are choosing their own characters to be. Auditions have taken place to choose both the judges as well as the contestants. Taylor Bramall has been responsible for planning the event. "Christmas Idol is going to be way fun!" he said. "And it will be even better if more people come, so everyone needs to come!" By Christina Heywood. SFHS Cooper Urmston Senior Cooper Urmston is the son of Matthew and Leslie Urmston of Benjamin. He maintains a 3.3 GPA and his favorite class is TV broadcasting. Cooper is a member of the SFHS swim team and also started the Volleyball Club. Outside of school he likes to play basketball and go sledding. On a road trip Cooper would travel to California and eat at In-N-Out Burger. He would listen to ska and 80s rock on his trip. Elementary School Studfe^ 1 .•;..'?• Kyle Merrill Foothills Kyle Merrill is in Mrs. Bushman's 6th grade class this year. He was chosen as Foothills Elementary School spotlight because he is said to be kind and thoughtful to others. He's a superb athlete and an excellent student. His teacher also mentioned that Kyle is very humble and does not draw attention to himself. Way to go, Kyle Merrill!! 72 N. Main Spanish Fork 798-3587 SPORTS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING • Service * Furnace Replacements -- A/C Add Ons ° Green Sticker ° Financing OAC bryant Huting & Cooling Systems SPONSORED BY: SEC! HOME MORTGAGE 798-1581 £733 N. MAIN, SPANISH FO WHATEVER IT TAKES 798-1700 |