October 2013

Ready, Set, HUT! SHS Freshman Football Team!

Submitted by jennifer.dunn on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 10:49

What team? Red Devils! The freshman football team has won five games with a loss of only two games so far! In a recent game against Wasatch on October 17th, the freshman team won 28-0! Not only that, they competed against Salem a couple of weeks ago, and won 24-6! For these past four years that the team has played together since sixth grade, their motto has been, Get better everyday! “As coaches, we stress that principle often with the boys and hope and expect them to apply it, both on and off the field,” Coach Murphy said. 

Attributions
Sarah Larson, SJHS Journalism Staff

A Shout Out to the Student Council

Submitted by jennifer.dunn on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 10:28

Every new school year we get two new student councils. One for first semester and one for second semester. This year’s  first semester student council is Cortez Nelson as president, with Teresa Morse, AnnaClaire Smith, and Tanner Allen as vice presidents.       

This semester’s student council is very excited to help! Teresa mentioned that she wanted to be in student council to be involved with the school. Cortez said he wanted to be able to help. AnnaClaire wanted to make a difference, and Tanner wanted to help plan.       

Attributions
Aubrey Stewart, SJHS Journalism Staff

Pass the Ball to Mr. Dahl

Submitted by jennifer.dunn on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 10:23

Hello ladies! If the SJHS tennis team looks interesting to you, this would be the article for you.  It will tell you all of the qualifications to be a real tennis player! 

Mr.Dahl, the tennis coach at SJHS, said, “Tennis is a fun sport, and it’s not as competitive as some sports get these days. Plus it’s not as much pressure.” He also said, “You are in charge, it’s not a huge team; it’s just you and your partner.” 

Well, what are some fun things about tennis? Sariah Rencher, a tennis player at SJHS, said, “I get to hit stuff with a racket, you can’t get funner than that.” 

Hannah LaBuda, another tennis player at  SJHS, said, “I like playing the matches and meeting new people.”

Attributions
Lauryn Davis, SJHS Staff Writer

Here Comes Down the Stretch- SJHS Cross Country Team!

Submitted by jennifer.dunn on Wed, 10/16/2013 - 11:26

 Placing first and third in recent meets, practicing daily, and otter pops? Yes, our cross country team covers all of that! Everyday right after school, several students don their running clothes and practice for upcoming meets on Fridays. “We have had so many great kids come out to run this year,” Coach Spellman, the cross country coach, said. The team is close and trains diligently. “We’re amazing and we work hard,” Nathan Merrill, the boys team captain said.        

Attributions
Sarah Larson, SJHS Staff Writer

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!

Submitted by jennifer.dunn on Wed, 10/16/2013 - 10:12

Congratulations to Ihovanni Tinoco for winning the Around the World States Competition in U.S. History! For six years now in Mr. Shields’ history class he has had an Around the World Competition on learning the 50 states.  

Attributions
Chloe Wimmer, SJHS Staff Writer

Mr. Bailey

Submitted by jennifer.dunn on Wed, 10/16/2013 - 10:06

We have a new school psychologist, and his name is Mr. Bailey.

For those who do not know much about him, he helps kids that need special help. He has a similar job to the counselors but in a way they are different. His job is different than the counselors because they control more of the schedules and problems with kids in the school, but they have three for each grade.

Attributions
Adele Radandt, SJHS Staff Writer

The Girls Volleyball Freshman Team!

Submitted by jennifer.dunn on Wed, 10/16/2013 - 10:04

Volleyball season is on, and the girls freshman volleyball team has been playing against teams from our school district.  They have been practicing all summer and they have been getting ready to beat the competition!  Currently their overall score is 2-3, with 2 wins and 3 losses, but that doesn’t deter the team!  “It’s still pretty fun, even if we lose a game!” said Nicole Wheeler, a player on the team.  The volleyball  team practices almost everyday after school, and has games on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  You might even see them wearing their team jerseys around the school! 

Attributions
Emma Whipple, SJHS Staff Writer

A Spotlight on Ms. Norr

Submitted by jennifer.dunn on Wed, 10/16/2013 - 10:01

 As we, the students and staff at SJHS,  all know with a new year usually comes a hand full of new educators.  Amongst the new arrivals is Ms. Norr, the new seventh and ninth grade Language Arts teacher at SHJS.  

Before coming to SJHS, she says she used to work at a ranch in Idaho; teenagers would come up to the ranch for a week of camping fun.  Ms. Norr’s job was to take them on high rope courses and also horseback rides and whitewater rafting trips.  “It is pretty easy to manage teenagers when they are either terrified or exhausted,” she says.  

Attributions
Kazdin Lewis, SJHS Staff Writer

Tips for the School Year

Submitted by jennifer.dunn on Wed, 10/16/2013 - 09:55

The newspaper is helping students succeed and enjoy this school year; this list of tips and advice will help you in your endeavors.

How to Make Sure You Are On Time to Class:

* Avoid the hallway with the elevator because it’s crowded and kids stand in the middle of the hall, even after the bell rings.

* The seventh grade hall and the hall in front of the office are less crowded and a good way to get to class.

How to Make Sure You Have Good Grades:

* If you are sick for a few days then “GO TO INTERVENTION!” says Tanner Gren, an eighth grader.

* Turn in all your work, on time.

Books You May Enjoy Reading:Suggestions by Chloe Wimmer, an eighth grader.

* Ender’s Game

Attributions
Stephen Gantt, SJHS Staff Writer