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Show Volume XXX Issue XIII The Ogden Valley News Page 13 September 15, 2023 Weber CTC Welcomes Alex Boye October 3 at Weber High School Ryan Carey Named to SNHU President’s List Ryan Carey of Eden has been named to Southern New Hampshire University Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Summer 2023 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.7 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/ spring, and summer. We want to give everyone in the community the heads up about Hope Week, which will be held this fall at the beginning of October. Weber Communities That Care (CTC) is sponsoring our amazing guest speaker this year, Alex Boye. We are so excited for his message in both music and the spoken word. Alex Boye will be the featured guest at Weber High School October 3 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. Join us as award-winning artist and activist Alex Boye blends speaking and singing to share his message of reliance, strength, and hope. Earlier, before the program, from 5:00 to the details of those proceedings. Any questions 7:00 p.m., mental health awareness booths and related to the determinations made by UHSAA should be directed to UHSAA officials. The principal of Weber High, Chris Earnest, was tasked with investigating the allegations against her coaches and, if necessary, taking appropriate administrative action. At the conclusion of her investigation, Weber School District officials received complaints over how the investigation was handled by Ms. Earnest. To ensure that WSD policies and procedures The Eden Sundevils Jr. Posse held its endwere properly followed, district officials initi- of-the year party on August 7, 2003. The riders ated a follow-up investigation. As standard competed against each other in three events: procedure, Ms. Earnest was placed on paid Trail Class, Barrels, and Poles. The competiadministrative leave. This occurred August 16, tion capped off a terrific season for the brand2023. new posse, which scored well in the Weber During the course of the investigation, County Jr. Posse Jamboree and in the Weber other allegations of unprofessional conduct and potential violations of District policies were County Fair Posse Jackpot. There was a winbrought to the district’s attention. The inves- ning Sundevil in the top three of every event. Along with the competing posse memtigation remains ongoing and out of respect to the parties involved, no further information will bers, parents and relatives decided to give it a whirl with a barrel competition of their own. be released at this time. Posse members especially enjoyed watching the adults try to maneuver their posse horses! After the competition, the Sundevils and their families enjoyed a potluck dinner. Afterwards, ribbons and trophies were awarded. The August 7 event results are as follows: Poles Division Division of Indian Affairs for Indigenous Day Senior 1st Kyle McEntire on November 3. nd 2 Alesha Kittelson Events specifically held at Ogden Valley Ashley Schmittling Branch will be available on the monthly calen- 3rd dar, at the Weber County Library System web- Junior Division site, and in The Ogden Valley News. For any st Tristan Van Dyke additional questions concerning Weber Reads, 1nd Casey Hood feel free to call the Ogden Valley Branch at 2rd 3 Maddie Jenkins 801-337-2660 or visit the circulation desk. 4th Emily Harris September th 5 Elli Pilkington Thurs., Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m. th 6 Dylan Hoyt October 7th Shyanne Hood Weber Reads: Adult Book Discussion Finders Keepers by Craig Childs Tues., Oct. 3, 7:00 p.m. Barrels Senior Division Weber Reads Film Series: Trail of Tears 1st Ashley Schmittling Sat., Oct. 7, 2:00 p.m. Weber Reads Film Series: Geronimo Sat., Oct. 21, 2:00 p.m. Weber Read: Terry Goedel Dance Thurs., Oct. 23, 7:00 p.m. November Weber Reads: Native American Heritage Celebration - Wed., Nov. 1, 2:30 p.m. Weber Reads: Film Series: Wounded Knee Sat. Nov. 4, 2:00 p.m. Weber Reads: Great Reads for Kids Book Discussion - Healer of the Water Monster by Brian Young - Tues., Nov. 14, 7:00 p.m. Weber Reads: Dine-inspired Weaving Thurs., Nov. 16, 7:00 p.m. Weber Reads: Novel Teen Book Discussion Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac Tues., Nov. 28, 7:00 p.m. (SNHU) is a private, nonprofit institution with a 90-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Recognized as one of the “Most Innovative” regional universities by U.S. News & World Report and one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, SNHU is committed to expanding access to high quality, affordable pathways that meet the needs of each learner. Weber High School Investigation Continues Prior to the start of the 2023-2024 school year, a complaint was received that alleged inappropriate recruiting had been taking place in the football program at Weber High School. The complaint alleged that one or more players had been recruited from the Davis School District by WHS assistant coaches. It was ultimately determined a WHS coach exercised undue influence in the recruitment of the players. The case was referred to the Region 1 Board of Managers and sanctions were issued. Weber School District is not at liberty to release the details of those sanctions and all further questions related to this specific matter should be directed to the Region 1 Board of Managers. The case was also referred to the Utah High School Activities Association (USHAA) in regard to the eligibility of the players in question. Due to student privacy laws, Weber School District is prohibited from releasing ---------- 20 Years Ago ---------Eden Posse Ends the Season with a Horsin’ Around Good Time “Ways of Living: Indigenous Voices,” the Weber Reads Theme for 2023 The Weber County Library System is celebrating its 17th year of its Weber Reads program by announcing its 2023 theme: “Ways of Living: Indigenous Voices.” The Weber Reads program was developed in 2008 with the goal of providing communitywide reading, reflection, and dialogue around meaningful topics. Past themes for the program have included Laughing in the Library, Transcontinental Railroad, Literature of the Japanese-American Internment, Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, the Founders and their Documents, and Beowulf. Weber Reads allows the Weber County Library System to highlight books, coordinate events, screen movies, and invite guest speakers that highlight each year’s theme. Additionally, the Library System creates custom lesson plans to be shared in schools throughout Weber County. Events for this year’s theme will begin in September and take place at all Weber County Library Locations. Adult, Teen, and Kid book discussions during the fall will highlight Indigenous authors and themes. Film screenings and presentations covering various topics from Utah Rock Art to Rug Weaving will happen throughout September, October, and November. Libraries will also be hosting several events in partnership with the Northwest Band of the Shoshone, who are headquartered in Ogden. Topics for these presentations will range from Plants and Harvesting to Housing and Music. The Southwest Branch will also host the Utah food trucks will be on hand while all mingle, learn, and enjoy a beautiful evening. The booths and food trucks will be on hand in the east parking lot of the school. W e thank you for all your support in helping us get our messages out to the amazing communities that are a part of the Weber District. 2nd 3rd Kyle McEntire Alesha Kittelson Junior Division 1st Tristan Van Dyke 2nd Elli Pilkington 3rd Casey Hood 4th Maddie Jenkins 5th Emily Harris 6th Shyanne Hood 7th Dylan Hoyt Trail Class 1st Ashley Schmittling 2nd Elli Pilkington 3rd Tristan Van Dyke 4th Kyle McEntire Adult Barrels 1st Stephenie Van Dyke 2nd Tasha Hood Two additional awards were also given out. The Most Improved Rider award went to Emily Harris, and the posse member who sold the most fundraiser pizzas was awarded to Kyle McEntire. The Eden posse would like to thank all our sponsors who gave their support, and Flint Gutherie with the Eden Park for all of his help and support! A thank you goes to the Van Dyke family for all the time and energy they gave, and to all of the parents who took the time to let their children be a part of the group. We cannot wait until next year, and hope to have even more participants! St. Joseph Catholic High School Test Scores are IN! Our Composite ACT score is 25.5. Five points higher than State and National composite scores! WE ARE JAYHAWK PROUD OF OUR STUDENTS! We have added 5 new courses and 2 new clubs this year: • • • • • • Computer Programming and Coding Engineering Principles ACT Prep Sports Medicine AP Environmental Science In addition, we are adding a robotics club and HOSA Health Occupations Students of America We are excited to share our campus with you. www.stjosephutah.org 801-394-1515 |