April 2016

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

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There are three soccer teams at Springville High School, and in order to tryout for them you have to be a freshman. The three teams are Sophomore, Junior Varsity, and Varsity. There are 11 students from SJHS who play on the high school Junior Varsity soccer team. 

The soccer coach’s name is Jay Mason. All three teams recently traveled to Uinta to play against their soccer teams. All three of the soccer teams practice 4-6 pm everyday.

Carson Bracken, a ninth grade student on Junior Varsity, said, “I have played soccer my entire life, so being on the high school soccer team is so cool.” According to Carson, he also loves being with his friends everyday.

Attributions
Caitlin Buhler; SJHS Staff Writer

An Inside Look on Benton Locke

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We are going behind the scenes to see who is the main man keeping SJHS clean. Benton Locke is the head custodian at SJHS. He has been working at SJHS since the new school opened, around two years. His job consist of maintaining and cleaning SJHS.

According to Mr. Locke, he likes that he gets to work in a beautiful building, and the wonderful staff. Mr. Locke said, “There isn’t anything to dislike about the students attending SJHS. The staff at SJHS is an All Star line up.”

According to Mr. Locke, he likes hunting, fantasy football, the Boston Red Soxs and teasing the lunch staff at SJHS.

Attributions
Kennedy Huston; SJHS Staff Writer

Poetry in Mrs. Bass’ Class

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Mrs. Bass, an English teacher, assigned her students to memorize a poem, and recite it. They could either recite the poem on Monday, April 11 for 5 points extra credit, or on Friday,  April 15. The poem requirements were that you had to choose your poem from websites that Mrs. Bass suggested, and that you should relate to the poem you are reciting; you should not just say it was short and easy.

Tyler Kelly, an eighth grade student, said, “My poem was about how on the surface of the moon it is bright and happy, but on the inside it is dark and sad.” Tyler said he thinks it relates to life and society. He also really enjoys poetry.

Attributions
Caitlin Buhler; SJHS Staff Writer

Cast Your Votes!

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It is definitely election time! Most people will hear that and think of candidates such as the notorious Donald Trump, and persevering Hillary Clinton. But elections in Springville are going on as well. We all know about the student council elections for the future ninth graders, but sophomore class elections happened as well. Not only were the eighth graders competing for the ninth grade title, but ninth graders were running against each other as well. The candidates for the sophomore student council were Kallysta Strong, Autumn Olsen, Jorge Escabato, Christian Small, Sierra Arbon, Jenaveve Barson, EmmaLee Smith, and Mallory Murdoch. Kallysta Strong and Christian Small were the candidates elected for next year.

Attributions
Joseph Harrison; SJHS Staff Writer

White Ribbon Week

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During the week of April 11th-15th, our school did White Ribbon Week. White Ribbon Week was all about learning how to be safe on the internet, and how to know what to do when something bad happens when on a social media site. According to Mrs. Murray, a foods teacher and SJHS student council advisor, internet safety is hugely important for teens. She said, “Everything we do revolves around technology. It’s essential that teens know how to protect themselves and make good choices when they go online.” 

Attributions
Hannah Mason; SJHS Staff Writer

Mousetrap Cars

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Mr. Dahl, Mr. Bass, and Mrs. Carpenter's science classes participated in creating mousetrap cars, which are cars built by only using a mousetrap and supplies you can find around your house. Mrs.Carpenter's class went first with their competition on April 13. “It’s so fun because you can find out how things work,” said Tyon Mattinson, an eighth grader.

Attributions
Brayden Giles; SJHS Staff Writer

Junior High Choir Concert

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On March 23rd, all of the choirs in the junior high performed in the cafetorium for their family and friends. According to Ms. Utrera, the choir director for all of the junior high choirs, the Apprentice Singers, a seventh grade girls choir, sang, “Funga Alafia,” “Sing Alleluja,” “Goodnight,” and “Chariot’s Coming.” The Men’s Choir, a seventh and eighth grade boys choir, performed, “Tell My Father” and “Old American Songs.” Finally, the Master Singers, a choir for eighth and ninth girls and boys, sang, “Little David Play on Your Harp,” “The Pasture,” and “Kuimba.” 

Attributions
Hannah Mason; SJHS Staff Writer

Student Council Elections 2016

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March 28th through April 1st were the SJHS 2016 Student Council Elections. According to Caitlin Buhler, an SJHS student council candidate, student council is a good way to keep students involved in school. Mr. Rowley, the SJHS assistant principal, said the purpose of student council is “to provide leadership and example for the student body and to plan activities.” This year the student council elections have changed quite a bit. Usually the school elects eight people to be on student council, but this year they increased the number of students to be on student council to sixteen! 

Attributions
Gabbie Grimes; SJHS Staff Writer

Springville Jr.’s First Track & Field Meet

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On Friday, April 1st Springville Jr. High’s Track Team had their first track meet against Payson Junior High.  

Bethany Blakey, a seventh grade track team member, said, “I joined the track team because I like to run. I do the 400 and the Medley.  My favorite part about the meet was running and cheering on the team.”

Tyler Kelly, an eighth grade track team member, said, “I joined track because Mr. Hammon wanted me too.  I do discus, the four by four, and the 400. My favorite thing about the meet was discus, and how the team is always cheering on me.”

Rosy Stoddard, an eighth grade captain, said, “I do the 100, 200, 400 and the four by four.  I got first in the 400.”

Attributions
Jacob Jackson; SJHS Staff Writer