February 2016

Seventh Graders' Day Out

Submitted by jennifer.dunn on Fri, 02/26/2016 - 12:08

It’s Friday! Not only does this bring the long awaited weekend, but this particular Friday means something else. Friday, February 5th, also known as job shadow day. 

Job shadow day is a special day where seventh grade students follow an adult through their occupation, and learn about what they do. “Job shadow day is a structured career activity where students play an active role in learning,” Mr. Rencher, the CTE/Workshop teacher at SJHS, said. “[It helps] students understand connections between education and careers.”

Attributions
Joseph Harrison; SJHS staff writer

Today They’re Singing in the SJHS Choir Room; Tomorrow They’ll Perform for the World!

Submitted by jennifer.dunn on Fri, 02/26/2016 - 12:07

Choir is an elective at SJHS, and probably one of the most popular ones.  Mrs. Utrera is the choir teacher here and she is amazing.  Haylee Carpenter, a Knightengale Singer, said, “Mrs. Utrera makes you want to sing.  She is very patient and energetic, and I love the way she teaches us. We learn so much!”  Every day at school Mrs. Utrera teaches kids how to sing and increases their love for singing.          

Attributions
Abby Carlton; SJHS Staff Writer

Special Education Teacher by Day, Basketball Coach by Night

Submitted by jennifer.dunn on Thu, 02/25/2016 - 15:04

Have you ever wondered who the special education teacher is? Well, her name is Ms. Merrell. She teaches all grades here at SJHS. “She is hilarious!” said ninth grade student, Katrina Britt. Not only does she teach special education, but she is also the girls basketball coach! 

“Merrell is great at everything,” said Mrs. Porter, the assistant basketball coach.

Attributions
Caitlin Buhler; SJHS Staff Writer

Eight Students Participate In Honor Choir

Submitted by jennifer.dunn on Thu, 02/25/2016 - 15:02

How would it feel to be one of the eight people selected to sing with 30 schools from all across Utah and be conducted by a world famous conductor? Thanks to Ms. Utrera, the choir teacher at SJHS, eight lucky ninth grade students were able to have that experience, singing in the Utah Honor Choir. These students were Abigail Smith, Laura Reina, Vanessa Goodman, Michelle Miller, Adam Kreiger, Luke Gleave, Shane Staple, and Christian Small. 

Before Christmas break, they received the sheet music and a CD with the soundtracks for all of the songs they would sing and were able to practice on their own time for most of January. 

Attributions
Kennedy Bird; SJHS Staff Writer

Step it Up a Grade for Ninth Grade Registration

Submitted by jennifer.dunn on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 14:48

Moving from eighth grade to ninth grade is a big step, but a heads up never hurt right? Registration papers for soon to be ninth graders will be given out on February 25th. To go right along with registration, what is better than a look at the Utah Scholars college prep presentations?Recently in the SJHS science classes students were given a presentation about a college prep program called the Utah Scholar program. This program has a series of requirements that are only a few credits more than are required to graduate high school.

Attributions
Savannah Clyde; SJHS Staff Writer

HOPE Week

Submitted by jennifer.dunn on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 14:21

What is HOPE week?  HOPE Week is an event at our school that starts on February 29th and ends March 4th.  This week is full of different fun activities that helps all of SJHS students with things they are having troubles with. It also encourages kids to always be happy!  Most of this week is held at our junior high and is hosted by our awesome HOPE Squad members.  

The first day of this fun week is Mental Health day.  The students are asked to wear yellow that day, and if they wear yellow they will get a prize and candy at lunch.  

Attributions
Meagan Jones; SJHS Staff Writer

Boys And Girls Basketball Tournament 2016

Submitted by jennifer.dunn on Mon, 02/22/2016 - 15:19

The Girls and Boys Basketball teams had their final tournament Wednesday, February 3 through Friday, February 5. The Boys Basketball team participated at Mount Nebo High School, and the Girls Basketball team participated at Salem High School. 

They do these tournaments to see who is the best in a single elimination series of games, which means if you lose you are out. Teams could play up to three games. You just have to win to be the best according to Tanii Foster, a member of the Girls Basketball team.

The boys made it to the final four in the tournament, and the girls got sixth place, according to Mr. McGuire, the principal at SJHS. 

Attributions
Brayden Giles; SJHS Staff Writer

Wuv. Twu Wuv.

Submitted by jennifer.dunn on Mon, 02/22/2016 - 15:18

It is the season of love… and the students of SJHS were buzzing with excitement for Valentine's Day. How did the students celebrate this lovebird holiday you ask? Valegrams! These small paper hearts were made for the Romeo and Juliet’s in the school, or just the nice people who love everyone. Students could write their name on the paper, and then send it to their crush. The Valegrams were delivered Friday, February 12th. Not only could students send a card, they could send beautiful carnations! 

“My favorite part about Valentine's Day is how you get to tell the person you like that you care about them!” said Kaitlyn Gee, one of the members of Student Council. 

Attributions
Autumn Olsen; SJHS Writer Staff

Spotlight Ms. Allred

Submitted by jennifer.dunn on Mon, 02/22/2016 - 15:18

Ms. Allred is a new math teacher at SJHS. Ms. Allred started working at SJHS on January 19.

According to Ms. Allred, she originally did not know what she wanted to do. Right before she started attending BYU, she met with an advisor to ask for some help registering for classes and instead he tried to convince her to choose a major. He noticed that she had taken a couple of AP math classes, and he told her all the reasons that math teaching would be a good job. “He convinced me to try it,” Ms. Allred said, and at first she was not sure if she would stick with it or not, but as soon as she started learning about it and practicing, she found out she really loved it.  

Attributions
Kennedy Huston; SJHS Staff Writer