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Wednesday, November 25, 2009,
Delta County Independent
Delta High hosts 11 speech teams Eleven schools from around the Western Slope met at Delta High School Nov. 20 and 21 for the annual Panther Invitational Speech Meet. About 175 students competed in various events, including four types of interpretation, three kinds of public speaking, three varieties of debate, and student Congress. In the interpretive events, several DHS speech team members did very well in large fields of competition. In humor, Lake Chaffee placed seventh, while Ben Gruber made it to the final round where he placed sixth. In poetry, Emily Hansen finished seventh, while Gareth Cronenberg came in fourth. In the public speaking event of original oratory, Delta’s Caleb
Splash Mania is open to sixth, seventh grade students Sixth and seventh graders are invited to a pool party at Bill Heddles Recreation Center Friday, Dec. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. Pre-register by Dec. 8 and pay $3, or get in for $5 at the door. Enjoy some ‘70s fun in the pool with loud music and killer nachos. For the safety of all participants, all swimmers must stay in the pool area. Participants cannot leave until a parent or guardian checks in. Swimsuits are required.
Ferganchick took first place. Several Delta debaters also did well. In the field of public forum debate, the team of Ashley Stockemer and Emily Hansen compiled a 2-1 record for eighth place. In advanced Lincoln/Douglas debate, Heidi Gruber and Caleb Ferganchick each had records of 2-1, earning Heidi eighth place and Caleb fourth place. In novice Lincoln/Douglas debate, Nick Dziubasic was undefeated, and his 3-0 record won first place! In student Congress, a number of Delta students were nominated as outstanding speakers. They included Francesca Saltysiak, Caleb Ferganchick, Ashley Stockemer, Emily Hansen, and Heidi Gruber. Elected superior speaker was Heidi Gruber. The Panther Invitational was very successful, due, in part, to great support from the community. Many community members volunteered time to serve as judges on Saturday, allowing the competition to move quickly. In addition, several businesses supported the speech team by purchasing trophy sponserships. They included Cooper Family Chiropractic, Consolidated Finance, Aardvark Realty, Ruby’s Floral, Classic Computer, Lane Chiropractic, SpraMaster, Davetos Restaurant, Modern Appliance Co., Morris Optical, Jill Wolfe Real Estate, Lynn and Thomas Shirk, and Green Natural Solutions. The team is now preparing for the Fruita-Monument Meet, which will be held Dec. 4 and 5.
DHS
CALENDAR Thur., Nov. 26
Student of the Month Brought to you by the Delta County Independent and the Delta High School Booster Club Austin Prettyman
Lea Sanford Parents: Barb and Eddie Sanford
Parents: Christi and Norman Prettyman
Age: 17
Age: 18
Year in school: Senior
Year in school: Senior
Favorite subject: History
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite teacher: Mr. Mock
Favorite teacher: Ms. St. Jean
The most influential person in my life: My parents
The most influential person in my life: My dad
Please tell us why: They push me every day to be the best possible person I can be! I would not be where I am without them.
Please tell us why: He has always guided me through tough situations; he’s the reason I’m me.
After graduation, I plan to: go to UNC and become a high school history teacher! Favorite saying: “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, ‘I used everything you gave me.’ ” ~Erma Bombeck In my spare time I like to: play sports, hang out with friends, shop and paint at Fat Cat. Favorite musician/song: I love anything country! Favorite TV show: American Idol Lea is a varsity softball, soccer and basketball player at DHS. She is also involved in LEO Club and student council. She is currently the student body treasurer. She is active in her church. Renee St. Jean, math teacher: “The leadership and work ethic she has is hard to beat in and out of the classroom. I will miss seeing her smile every day.” Joe Mock, science teacher: “Lea Sanford has a tremendously optimistic attitude that becomes contagious. Lea works incredibly hard in both her academics and extra-curricular activities.” Tonya Stites, history department: “Lea Sanford is a very dedicated, spirited person who’s passion extends to both classwork and extra curricular activities. The same energy that earned her all-state honors in softball is the same energy she brings to her classwork and affects all students around her in a positive manner.” Janine Suppes, history/student government: “Lea is a student who always gives her all. She is the student who helps out when no one else volunteers. She is bright, funny and has a personality that can stand out or blend in depending on what is needed.”
After graduation, I plan to: join the Navy hopefully with a NROTC scholarship Favorite saying: “Take everything a day at a time.” In my spare time I like to: play games, mostly through Xbox Live. It’s awesome playing with people around the world. Favorite song: The Little Things You Give Away by Linkin Park Favorite TV show: South Park I try to be involved in as much as possible. What I’m most proud to be involved with however is the Meth Free community board of directors. I have been a student advisor for the board for over two years. Working with people such as Judge Miller, Brad Kolman, Olen Lund, Sheriff Fred McKee, Juan Gallegos and Curielle Duffy is truly inspiring to me because it shows what a community can do when it comes together. A DHS teacher says Austin Prettyman is a talented thinker. His demeanor is kind and unassuming, but his mind never stops firing. Joe Mock, science teacher: Austin Prettyman has demonstrated a great understanding of science in my class for the last two years. He has a good curiosity of chemistry and uses his curiosity and confidence in laboratory activities. His upbeat attitude is has a positive impact in the classes he is in at DHS.” Tonya Stites, history department: Austin Prettyman is a humorous, energetic student who can energize all students around him. He is dedicated to his career goals, and has striven to make the most out of his high school experience.” Janine Suppes, history department: “Austin is a positive student who tries hard every day. He is polite in the halls to both teachers and students and rises to the expectations given.”
Garnet Mesa Elementary School honor roll The following students were named to the honor roll at Garnet Mesa Elementary School for the first quarter of the 2009-2010 school year.
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Third Grade Straight A’s Beki Atchley Shania Ballard Michael Capps Kade Connally Ryan Cooper Bethany Cumins Lauren Davey Ashley Fernandez Caleb Frazier Camee Graff Isaiah Hager Qwory Huff Samantha Lane Tucker Mock Ezekiel Morris Trevor Myers Kimberly Reynoso Ashley Sanchez Kaley St. Peter
Megan Tracey Abigail Turk Oryan Whetstone A/B Honor Roll Dominick Abeyta Colby Ball Megan Branson Abbie Carmichael Rowyn Carmichael Julian Chavira Zion Conley Brianna Corn Shanaya Deuschle Tori Dockter Alicia Espino Jon Fender Mackenzie Foley Elizabeth Fortune Hannah Gerhard Oscar Gomez Kylin Hansen
Krislyn Haskins Benjamin Hayner Hunter Heath Noah Higgs Kalleb Hunter Trinity Ladd Ashley Lahoe Katelyn Lancaster Melissa Lundy Nallely Martinez Elena Melgoza Rosa Meraz Blake Naranjo Dystanee Perez Jennifer Reyes Jackelin Suarez Jenna Sutliff Richard Torbett
Leslie Velasquez Zachary Weber Trevor Whiteside Marissa Wood Fourth Grade Straight A’s Jaspar Carmichael Logan Freed Amanda Kuta Justin Lancaster Alexia Quinn Anha Richards Peyton Schuster Madeline Tracey Samantha Wollert A/B Honor Roll Maia Bischof Megan Bondi
Stephen Butler KC Carlson Joey Carrara Joseph Catanese Dustin Coe Clayton Cotten Hailey Dockter Halie Duran Colton Galvin Jordan Gerlach Austin Germann Elena Gilliam Tatum Gilmore Zen Greenlee Ashley Haag Elisa Hammett Julian Hernandez Kendra Hillman
Scott Hladik Drake Horn Christopher Hufman Greyson McCullough Jessica McHugh Denise Medina Melanie Osteen Jesus Perez Diana Ramirez Joshua Reeder Danielle Settles Brendon Starr Fifth Grade Straight A’s Nacona Baldwin Tristan Brown Rhiannon Broyles Uriah Higgs
Teresa James Ethan Keller Shelbi Ledesma Lily Lockhart Thanya Mendoza Andrew Richards Nathan Sanders Jasmine Velasquez A/B Honor Roll Brandee Abeyta Hannah Branson Marco Campas Miguel Castanos Julissa Castro Hannah Cox Saydee Culver Benjamin Cumins Codey Dillon
Kasey Dillon Jamyn Dupre Carolina Falcon Destiny Garcia Ashley Gisoldi Gustavo Guzman Jr. Damon Jensen Sheali King Luis Meraz Tyler Myers Alex Richards Benjamin Roberson Brianna Rosales Danielle Sakala Megan Sandoval Kevin Wells Landre Whelan Shelby Wilson
Lincoln Elementary honor roll The following students were named to the honor roll at Lincoln Elementary School for the first quarter of the 2009-2010 school year. Third Grade All A’s John Ames Abigail Carlson Reagan Clay Claire Corbasson Aaron Esser Emily Johnson Ana Jurca Trenton Kanter Darius Kerns Chinh Le Sabrina Leighton Trevor Robins A/B Honor Roll Clayton Abila Brenda Adame Jaspe Arias Dairo BarriosOelke Marina Conner Bolton Couch Haylee Curry Pascalina Earley Eli Farmer Isaac Gibson
Terran Guccini Jasmine Herrera Makayla Kortz Taylor Koutz Zeron Lawson Caleb Miramontes Kyle Mock Lizbeth Padilla Bryana Rapp Berenice Rascon Taylor Ryan Tatum Saddoris Kyle Schotten Trinity Moore Jordan Solis Andrew Toole Alyssa Trujillo Jose Valenzuela Valeria Venzor Ethen White Fourth Grade All A’s Allison Castrejon Kaleb Hawkins Aubrey Jones Kaleigh Nethington
Zachary Nicholson Sarah Parker Harlee Roberts Samuel Rodriguez Antonia Sayers Lucy Streich Zachary Summers Tasha Teal Isaac Timbreza A/B Honor Roll Kamari Alexander James Annis Michael Beuoy Zachary Bishop Uriel Blanco Alyssa Boyer Alberto Cansigno Santos Chavez Joseph Clark Korbin Davis Lorena Duran Matthew Easter Emil Erman Billie Flonnes Marc Gonzalez Kole Granger
Brandon Harper Kayla Kensler Emily Martinez Skyler McCarty Daniel Mendoza Thomas Neil Joel Quintero Rami Rowley Maribel Ruiz Cameron Schaal Tyler Snidow Kamryn Spiker Paolo Trevino Ayden Tucker Bethany Wright Fifth Grade All A’s Jonathan Anderson Leonardo Avila Matthew Bohling Cristina Caballero Kourtney Carmichael Jeffrey Chadwick Kalen Cowley Mason Garcia Chelsea Herrera
Brant Jensen Felipe Jiminez Gallardo Kali Kirkendall Brooke Martin Luis Mejia Meysa Mulford Evan Nortnik Hannah Owens Cassidy Parker Elizabeth Robb Gabriel Rodriguez Lydia Stalcup Elizabeth Ward Joyclie Webb A/B Honor Roll Lizett Andrade Richard Armendariz Elias Carlson Madelynne Cronenberg Kenna Esser Ashley Fancher Olivia Fisher Trevor Franks Marcos Gonzalez
Mikayla Hannegrefs Adriana Huerta Derek Kendrick Monica Lara Tuan Le Desiree Love Shayla Lugard Daizy McCarty Reyes Meraz Shae-Lynn Molina Jace Norell Emily Nortnik Coral Olsen Abraham Ontiveros Jorian Pfifer Blake Reiher Annabelle Rhode Darrien Rodriguez Victor Ruiz Jacob Schatzel Wyatt Scott Christina Torres Gia Walker Logan Wood
Terrific Kids The following Garnet Mesa Students earned a Terrific Kid Award from the Kiwanis Club of Delta and their teacher for their efforts to be a responsible citizen and student: (front row) Dallas Garcia, Hayley Burwell, Chelsea Morris, Vianney Corral, Mason Hatter-Hollowwa, Andrew Perez, Merielle Comerer and Jacob Brown; (middle row) Caty Basurto, Kade Connally, Rosa Meraz, Martin Perez, Elizabeth Fortune, Amanda Cotten, James Blanton and Christian Wilson; (top row) Seth Glass, Tess James, Hannah Cox, Madeline Tracey, Richard Russell, Christopher Huffman and Alejandra Chavez. Not pictured: Abriahna Kuster, Judith Escarcega and Shelby Rothe.