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Show N.S. SCHOOL NEWS PAGE B2 SUMMIT COUNTY NEWS MARCH 18, 2011 Annual Blood Drive a success N.S. youth wrestling club takes home state titles 2 years in a row JR Hellander donating two pints! Taylor Lewis and Tanna Tholen prepare to donate. STUDENT WRITER: ALI BIRK The North Summit chapter of the National Honor Society hosted their annual Blood Drive on Feb. 28 in the West Wing Gym. Members of the National Honor Society were required to either donate their own Kayla Hicks after donating. blood or find someone else to donate for them. Their goal this year was to give 35 pints of blood; they exceeded that goal by donating 38 pints. Hannah Larsen and J.R. Hellender were extra generous; they both donated two pints of blood. Josh Ovard, North Summit's Trade and Technical Sterling Scholar said, "The blood drive was a great experience and it felt good to give back to such a worthy cause." The National Honor Society would like to thank the students, faculty and all the members of the community for taking the time to donate blood! FFA State Convention -sigidosmik McKenna Woolstenhulme - State FFA President 2011-2012 from South Summit FFA. Josh Ovard - State FFA Treasurer 2011-2012 from North Summit FFA FFA REPORTER: SOFIA MIRA On March 10th — 12th the North Summit FFA Chapter attended the annual FFA State Convention. This year the Convention was held at Utah State University, in Logan. At State Convention you have the opportunity to compete at state level, the first place moves on to National FFA convention, where you can travel to Indianapolis in October. The convention provided plenty of fun for all members who attend. Students also learned many things from Utah State Officers, National Officer Shannon Norris (Western Region Vice-president), motivational speakers, California and Arizona State Officers, and every one at state convention. This is a great opportunity to meet new people from all around the state. The state FFA also transacts business for the year and holds convention sessions. This year we had many students represent us at State Convention. The following are the students that competed at the state level: Kylee Jo Stokes placed second place in Creed speaking contest, Bradie Jill Jones placed second in Job interview contest, Ethan Young was the second runner up for Star State Award in placement. FFA members who after countless hours of work, keeping records, investing in their businesses, and gaining their greenhand and chapter award where finally able to receive their prestigious State Degree. These members were: Anna Donaldson, Natalie Donaldson, Amber Judd, Bailie Richins, Nakayla Vernon, Rocky Roath, and Ethan Young. Each year, FFA honors those who have made outstanding contributions to FFA with the Honorary State FFA Degree. This year the North Summit Officer Team was proud to nominate our high school principal Mr. Holmes to receive this award. Our chapter also received the Superior Chapter award, and the Five Star Chapter award. After State Convention is over the Utah State Officer team leaves office, and new members take their place for a year of service to the FFA. There are six spots available and any FFA member around the state can be able to apply for this. This year we had our own North Summit FFA president, Josh Ovard, apply for State Office, and after filling out applications, going to interviews, presentations and countless hours of work the retiring officers announced this year officers, announcing Josh as this year Treasurer! After having Josh as our president, everyone at North Summit knows that he will represent us well at State Office and wish Josh good luck in this year that awaits him. We also want to thank Barbie DeWeese, Mr. Holmes, Dixie Ercanbrack, Mrs. Silcox and anyone else that expended time and effort to make this weekend happen. North Summit Youth Wrestling Club pre-K thru 9th grade competed at the Utah Youth Wrestling SupereState Championships held at the Maverick Center (West Valley, Utah) Feb. 4 and 5. The Utah Youth Wrestling SupereState Championships was designed with many goals in mind. One of which was to provide the younger school-age wrestlers the opportunity to enjoy a "Big-Time Experience", that like the professionalism that is shown at the High School Championships level. And what a GREAT Experience it was! This was probably one of the best experiences these boys have had this season. The event provided for some great, tough com- petition for our youth. We like this sort of tough competition. It helps build our youths' competitive skills and that is what enables them the opportunity to advance to the next level. Just as we have done in the past and hope to continue doing in the months to come, as we now work our way into the spring wrestling season. Utah Youth Wrestling SupereState Championships includes five school grade divisions from all over the state of Utah. The top 3 wrestlers from each JHS & MS State Championships are seeded for the Super State Championship. The top 6 finishers in each weight class received trophies, and the champions took home a trophy as well as a custom state singlet. Way to go boys! Results were as follows: Tristan Smith, 1st Place in the 1st 2nd Grade 45 lb.; Jaxon Cole 1st Place in the 5th-6th Grade 65 lb.; Rand Pentz 1st Place in the 5th6th Grade 100 lb.; Jackson Prescott's 3rd Place in the 1st 2nd Grade 55 lb.; Taten Ringel 5th Place in the 5th-6th Grade 85 lb.; Dylan Kruger 6th Place in the 5th-6th Grade 100 lb.; Jarett Jorgensen competed in the 3rd 4th Grade 55 lb.; Ryker Pentz competed in the 3rd - 4th Grade 601b.; K.C. Eisel-Hull competed in the 3rd - 4th Grade 60 lb.; Wyatt Espell competed in the 7th-9th Grade 125 lb., and Christian Martinez competed in the 5th - 6th Grade 80 lb. FFA Sweetheart Auction and Chili Cook-Off On Friday, March 25, the North Summit FFA Chapter will be holding there annual Sweetheart King and Queen Auction. Starting at 6 p.m., there will be a chili cook-off where the public can taste and vote for the Best Chili in North Summit! At the same time the public can participate in a silent auction with various items. Following the cook-off the announcement of the FFA sweetheart contestants will begin. We will end the evening with the bidding of cakes and baskets. So come to the North Summit High School Auditorium for an action-packed evening full of fun! FFA Reporter: Cassidy Black and Bailie Richins Two youth wrestlers named USA Future Olympians • Jaxon Cole Ever year USA Wrestling recognizes the top 10 elite youth wrestlers in each age and weight division from all over the nation. Out of these top 10 wrestlers the top 3 are named USA Future Olympian. They are honored with a cer- tificate from USA Wrestling along with a gift. To be eligible for this honor the wrestlers must place in certain tournament. The wrestlers are giving points for each placing. At the end of the year the points are totaled and the wrestlers are ranked. For the 09/10 season we are so proud to announce we had two in the top 3. Jace Anderson finished second in the Intermediate division 80 lbs. Jace is the son of Dave and Carri Anderson and a fifth grader Jace has been wrestling for the last 6 years, he a 4 times USA state champion and a Rocky Mountain Nationals triple crown winner. Jaxon Cole finished 1st in the Novice division 60 lbs. Jaxon is the son of Joe and Brandie Cole and a 6th grader. Jaxon has been wrestling for the past 7 years, he is a 6 time USA state champion, Jace Anderson a 2 time Jr. High State Champion and a freestyle national champion. These boys have worked really hard and have accomplished a lot in a little amount of time. We look forward to see all the great things that lay ahead for these boys. Your influence stays with them. Parental disapproval is the number one reason kids choose not to drink. So set clear rules and expectations about no underage drinking. Visit parentsempowered.org for more information on the proven skills to prevent it. PARENTS EMPOWERED Subscribe To The Summit County News/ 336-5501! Sponsored by The Utah Deparlmenl of Alcoholic Beverage Control and Utah Prevenllon |