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The Clarion
October 31, 2012 30, 2013 January
JuabHigh High School Juab School
Volume 21 Issue52 Volume 21 Issue
In Other News Savannah Behrmann Staff Writer Obama Proposes 23 Gun Control Bills In 2012, we had more mass murders than any other year. President Obama took action on Wednesday, January 16, with legislation that will strengthen background checks. Obama signed the 23 executive actions on Jan 16. These actions are in addition to laws that Obama wants Congress to pass. Some of them include launching a national safe and responsible gun ownership campaign and providing incentives for schools to hire school resource officers. American Hostages in Algeria Islamists attacked a gas field in eastern Algeria and seized hostages, including Americans. There were some causalities from the attack, however the number is inditerminate. Some hostages from Ireland, Kenya, and France escaped.
The Many Faces of The Pit. Students sit together in The Pit to enjoy a home game for the Varsity Lady Wasps.
Photo by Jace Cook
Colonial Manor: Gone to a Better Place Manor No More. JHS students will no longer have the option of causing trouble at the old Colonial Manor on Main Street; the building is demolished, and the corner of Main and Track street is transformed. Photo by Blaine Bassett
Samuel Holladay Staff Writer Nephi City lost a landmark this month as the Colonial Manor on Main Street and 100 North was demolished. The building had a rich history and was beloved by many students and citizens. The building first served as the Forest Hotel, a gathering place for Nephi’s visitors long before the Best Western or Safari Motel were built. Here, travelers of the mid1900’s could rest from their wea-
ries and wonder how they ended up in such a sleepy, small town. The manor later became a care center for elderly people. This precursor to Heritage Hills naturally scared many younger citizens. Savannah Behrmann says, “When my mom was a kid, she always avoided Main Street while the patients were taking their walks. She said they were really creepy.”
In more recent years, the vacant manor became a hotspot for devil worship and villainy. Satanic symbols marked the floors and walls, and it was not unusual to spot a ghost or possessed object. The promise of evil spirits lured many Juab students into the building, even if they didn’t stay for long. “The manor was freaky,” says Adam Allred. “I never made it past the first room.”
Today, the manor is no more. According to the Times News, owner Russ Jones has no current plans for the empty lot. Until a new building takes its place though, Juab’s citizens will always remember the Colonial Manor and its place in Nephi’s history.
Anne Hathaway Has a Dream Anne Hathaway soars in the movie version of the spectacular musical Les Miserables. She breaks your heart in the thirty minutes she’s in the movie with her wrenching tale and agonized voice. Because of her spectacular performance, she won a Golden Globe. She is also nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actress. Now, that’s something worth singing about. There She is: Miss America 2013 Mallory Hagan, Miss New York, was crowned Miss America 2013. The blond hair beauty beat the runner up, Miss South Carolina, with her impressive tap routine and answer to the on stage question about whether armed guards belong in grade schools by saying we should not fight violence with violence. Her platform was stopping child sexual abuse. African Aid Students at JHS can do their part to help decrease poverty in Africa. Why help? Thousands of children are suffering from malnutrition; most children are lucky to even have one pair of cloths, if that. Please do your part and donate with Dando Amor! Every dollar helps make a difference. 100% of your donation will go to these children, so start your year of right by giving to those who need. FBLA competition The competition is being held at USU from February 10-11. This trip is one of the funniest because you get to tour the campus, and you get to party the day before the tests, not to mention the Aggie ice cream you get. This competition is practice for state and in turn Nationals.
Index Editorials & Opinions School Safety Winter break over?! Upcoming Events Winning Big How She Really Feels For the Love How He Really Feels Public Display of Adorableness Sports & Highlights As a Team Close Call Entertainment We are “Twitter”-pated On the Road Again. During Speech and Debate season, students travel to competitions around the state. Last weekend, the team placed second overall at the Keiffer Memorial tournament at Westlake High School. Photo by Jematisa Davis
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Etcetera 7 Days of Suffering The Freshmen Files
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Editorials and Opinions The End of Drivers Ed!!
Jematisa Davis Staff Writer The sweet reward of never having to stay late on Monday nights. Never having to walk into the drivers Ed room, again.. Monday, January 7th the driver’s Ed students had their final test. The pure joy of not having to stay late at school Monday nights is truly a reward within itself. They always say how old you are is the attention span you have within minutes. Thus everyone in that class paid attentively for the
first 15 minutes, and, well, for the rest 165 minutes, those were the hardest. Sure we all know we have to pay attention, or we wont ever get to drive, but, dang, it can be pretty hard sometimes. Thinking “what homework I have to do after this.” Or even thinking of my soft, comfy, luscious bed and pillow waiting for me at home. Then, to what I’m going to do Friday night. These were the thoughts that were running through all of our minds, and unfortunately the mentality of it stayed there for the rest of the nine weeks. The hardest part about Monday’s late night class was most of us had some sort of sport, or extra curricular activity we had to go to before it. Thus making us already in a way physically tired, and mental-
ly. Nevertheless, tiredness came quick as the sleepless night before comes haunting back with a vengeance, as the teacher turns off the lights making the room go into complete darkness, except for the screen showing a “Drive Safely” video. The hardest battle is keeping your head up and not on the desk. If your head went down, it stayed down. In the end Drivers Ed was very entertaining. So, very much interesting, and moreover enjoyable… Who am I kidding, we’re all just glad the greatest battle ever of a class has finally passed over. Now there’s just one last thing waiting for us.. The driving part, Juab you might want to steer clear of the side walks, because us sophomore’s are going to be on the road!
We are all just glad the greatest battle-of a class has finally passed.
The Brink of Stress!! The Monday night Drivers Ed class concentrates on the biggest test of their life..The Written Exam... Photo by Jematisa Davis
The Clarion Editorial Policy A Clarion Staff member writes the Editorial Board’s Choice. Each month, the staff votes for an editorial with a message they want to address and endorse. We welcome letters to the editor from students, staff, and the community as long as the letters are signed. Submitters will also receive extra credit in any English class. The Clarion staff reserves the right to edit any submissions for content. Submitting a letter to the editor gives JHS full copyrights and acknowledges agreement to having name and article printed in the newspaper.
The Safety of Our School Let’s encourage the education of gun control Savannah Behrmann Staff Writer On December 14th, a tragedy shook our nation. A shooter walked into an elementary school in Newtown Connecticut and mascaraed 20 children and 6 teachers. Since, a debate has roared up through the nation about school safety, gun control, and mental health help. Many people think that having teachers carry a gun to school would solve all the problems. But, this is an issue that needs to be looked at bigger. It has a larger ideology than that. Should we solve violence by encouraging more violence when we aren’t supporting those who are mentally unstable? Giving teachers firearms is not the solution. Why have the mentality of, “guns more guns and still more!” Why not arm the five year olds as well? The principal can have a machine gun covering the play area and a tank in the staff room. And, don’t forget about the counselors! They can hide behind the benches with a flamethrower.
What needs to be done is the education about guns. More drills need to be ran in schools about gun safety. Stricter rules need to be applied. We could hire more school police officers. those who should actually carry guns. When it comes to gun control itself, a rally for restriction of firearms has been fired up. A video on YouTube, Demand a Plan to End Gun Violence, has many celebrities, including Jamie Foxx, Selena Gomez, and Chris Rock, supporting gun control. If you want to get a feel for the seriousness of sides, look it up. The fate of gun control is truly out of our hands though. It’s up to the federal government and the Federal Rifle Association to decide the fate. But, no matter the fate, we needn’t encourage violence in our modern lives. Let’s encourage the education of gun control and have those who are supposed to do their jobs, do.
Winter Break over?!
Bryana Robinson Staff Writer For many, the winter break was not long enough. It was the last week of school for 2012 when everyone was anxiously waiting for the end-of-day bell to ring. Finally, it came! We rushed home to start relaxing, eating, stay up late and sleeping in. Patiently, we awaited the arrival of Christmas. It was going to be the best break ever. However, it seemed as if in a
matter of seconds we were back in school. I heard people complain saying, “The break was so short! We got gypped!” I would then nod in aggreement. The exclamation was true. Why? Because of the way the holiday came (on a Tuesday), the break was made shorter. Usually it is closer to two weeks. This seems so unfair! The students and faculty work really hard and we deserve a good long break more often than not. Is that so much to ask?! I guess so. Maybe you have noticed we don’t have a day off at the end of the quarter anymore. This isn’t okay! Every day, it’s school day after school day after school day! Enough is enough! I really did not want to get out of my warm, comfortable bed on that dreadful Wednesday morning. I know many felt the same way. Some were even close to faking
a “terrible” illness, but because everyone is a perfect angel, we all got up “happily” when really inside we were irritated. I suppose it is what it is. When I question life at times, I remember the quote, “Everything happens for a reason.” I still struggle to comprehend the reason why we were given such a brief break. However, I guess we can look forward to getting out of school sooner. That’s definetly a plus to the situation.
We all got up “happily” when really inside we were irritated.
God Bless the Newtown Families that lost their little Angels..
Dear Edititor.. I would like to complain about one of or policies at Juab. I want to know who came up with the policy that freshman are last in the lunch. I understand seniority and the logic behind the procedure, the upper classman have paid their dues. They once were at the bottom of the totem pole. However, maybe its time for a change. What’s wrong with the good old saying, “First come, first serve.” Other than a few more years of schooling, we are all equals here at Juab. We have all been busy using our brainpower in classes! We all need to rejuvenate our brain cells! Last, we are all hungry and thirsty! So if you ask me, when the bell rings the first students in the lunch line are the first one’s to eat.
Freshman Complaints! Freshman waiting, starved, and feeling this is unjust as they reach their lunch last .. Photo by Jematisa Davis
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Sincerely, Alyssa Cowan Grade 9.
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Upcoming Events ProVita: On to State
Ashley Whimpey Staff Writer Teams can be compared year to year by rankings, but they exist as much more than a score. The Juab High ProVita may possibly spend more time at the high school than any one else. From early practices every day before school (and days without school), on Saturday morning, or after basketball games and occasionally after school, they put in hours upon hours of hard work. Literally, with blood, sweat, and tears they marched forward on January 24th to the Region Twelve Drill Team Competition. The readings came off, with Payson, Spanish Fork, and Juab all taking a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in some category. Dance; Spanish Fork 1st, Payson 2nd, Juab 3rd. Military; Payson 1st, Juab 2nd, Spanish Fork 3rd. Kick; Juab 1st, Spanish Fork 2nd, Payson 3rd. After filtering down through an all point count, the teams still locked in a dead tie for the title. The judges were called upon to reevaluate and make a second decision on rankings in what’s called a poll. Where the teams then want a higher tallied score in rankings. It was then figured out to be a single point determining differ-
ence between each placing. With a score of 4, Juab took third. At 5, Payson took second, and with a 6, Spanish Fork took first. While they aren’t region champions again, there is more to the team than a single competition. As a year round sport, they are supporters of every other team in the school. The go to every basketball game, every football game, and wrestling match, etc. They put on camp for over a hundred aspiring drill teamers from ages 3-12. They run miles and complete a million crunches in Cross Fit. Coated in glitter or sweat, they perform everywhere they can and dance their way through everything. They cheer together, dance together, and belt out chorus lyrics to their favorite songs at any given moment. Spending more time with each other than their families, they call each other sisters. No judge can take away a team’s heart unless the team lets them. With determination, love, and the strength of how far they’ve come, Juab High School ProVita proudly walks our halls completely full of heart.
Attend Drill Team State! Febuary 2nd at UVU! Get your tickets NOW in office & avoid lines! Come support ProVita! Have You Got Heart? February 1-15
There will be prizes and fun experiences! Anyone can join in, not just NHS members
Sponsored by Juab High School’s NHS
Sunday
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Juab Track & Field First Team Meeting & Practice: February 19 3:00 (Right After School)
Events Include: • Javelin, Discus, & Shot Put • 100 & 300m Hurdles • High Jump & Long Jump • Runs Ranging from 100-3200m
Winning Big: Juab Speech & Debate
Tell em’ what they’re workin with! Sara Davis competes at Bingham high school in her speaking event. Photo by Jematisa Davis.
Savannah Behrmann Staff Writer Our speech and debate team is fantastic. They are easily one of the most successful teams in the school. They are coached, and mentored, by the beloved Mr. Swenson. Debate president for 2013 is Kolten Kendall. At region last year, our team blew the competition away with ease. We placed first with 146 points. Second place was Carbon with 51 points. Coming in third was the Payson speech and debate team with 41 points. Tying for the fourth place was North Sanpete and Spanish Fork with 34 points.
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In 2010, the first year we were a 3A high school, our successful speech and debate team won the state title. Juab High School took 1st place with 103 points and their rivals, Juan Diego, had 79 points. For the last two years our team has fell slightly short at state, coming in second next to Juan Diego. But, this year may be our year once more. At the Knight’s Joust at Lone Peak, one of the hardest tournaments of the year, our team dominated and beat the recent state champions to claim the first place
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Shelby Adams Tyson Hammons Kameron Olsen Mikayla Tasker
Jematisa Davis
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17 Shelby Cameron Rebecca Evans Vanesa Fernandez Alexis Finch Derrick Hoog
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Audrey Feaman Colton Tatton Cody Williams
Jennifer Gibson Kyle Griffiths
Andrew Bosh Kendra Christensen Meadow Kay
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Kelanee Worthington
Zoey Lundell Angela Stowe Brad Tischner
Stetsen Crawford
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Zachary Stephenson casandra Taylor
19 20 21 FFA Week FFA Casino Night at AAG Bowl FFA Breakfast @ 7:00 6:00 P.M BBB State @ Weber A.M GBB State @ Weber Kade Jackson Baylee Robbins Samantha Maradiaga Natalie Allred Tyrell Lunt Brittany Nunez
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Tanner Memmott Lyndsey Rothe Samantha Terry
27 Region Jazz Festival Community Council @ 3:00 P.M Solo/Ensemble Little Theatre @ 4:30 P.M
prize. We also beat Juan Diego at the Westlake tournament and took second overall, sweeping all 3A schools. For state, coach Swenson says, “To win state, you absolutely have to be good. Juan Diego was good. But, this year, I think we’re great. Along with skill, you have to have luck along the way. If that happens, we’re in the hunt.” With this boost of confidence, we then head shortly into state. Wish the debate team good luck and keep your eyes out for hopeful gold!
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1 BBB Carbon
2 Drill State @ UVU
John Catalla Cody Fulton Haisley Palmer
Sierra Orten Nicholas Childs
8 BBB @ North Sanpete Wrestl Bi-Regional
9 Wrestl Bi-Regional
Joshua Clark Seth Flickinger Fallon Peterson Karlie Stephenson Delayna Tolbert
Landon Howard Brandy Murray Kylie Swapp Alex White
15 BBB 3A State InterRegion State Wrestling @ UVU
16 GBB 3A State Inter Region
Wyatt Allen
Savanna Carter Megan Johnson Preston Siddoway
22 BBB State @ Weber GBB State @ Weber FFA Assembly
23 BBB State @ Weber GBB State @ Weber
Hope Boswell
State restling @ UVU
Maegan Conelley Sara Davis Megan Rowley
28 29 Region Speech and Debate @ Juab Skyler Asbridge Kenneth Reynolds
Shane Hancock Rachel Robison Brody Weeks
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Tell Me about The Worst part of Valentines Day: “Everything! I feel like it’s just a holiday to mock the single people... not that I’m jealous or anything...” -Emma Brooks
“The worst thing about Valentines’s Day is the lame bears in Walmart with the hippy saying being held in their paws. the only thing I have to say about them is why?” -Delayna Tolbert
“The Worst things about Valentines Day are: 1. Couples making out in the halls 2. Being single.” -Regan Warner
Back in a Flash!
For the Love!
Savannah Behrmann Staff Writer High school: the glorious time of life where you have monstrous raging hormones. New feelings of, “Wait? I actually enjoy the person of the opposite gender? Interesting.” Soon, couples start... well... coupling up. Next thing you know, everyone is in a relationship. This person’s dating this person. Soon, the emotional feelings start to escalate. Next comes the handholding, hugging, and the very not school appropriate touchy touchy. I mean, don’t get me wrong, all of this is fine when your high school peers do not surround you. To a certain extent, some PDA can be cute. The swinging hands down the hallway can make some hearts melt. Then, you have the others. The ones who passionately kiss in the hallway before class like it’s their final goodbye. They sit on the stairs, blocking everyone’s way nonetheless,
“Valentines Day? AKA- Single Awareness Day. The worst part is the couples get all gross and the singles feel lame.” -Andrea Kenison
“The worst part of Valentines day is being overwhelmed by emotions that you can’t reciprocate. It gets really awkward.” -Misha Westfall
Visiting the Past of Mrs. Squire
and stare into each other’s soul. They’re helplessly in love. It’s absolutely not necessary to do at school. In fact, isn’t their some rule against it? I’ve noticed it this year more than any other. Not only are you making everyone around extremely uncomfortable, but think about how awkward it’s going to be for you when you and you’re PDA friend break up two weeks later. The perks of being a teenager, right? Please leave the exploring hands and googly eyes at home. I can tell you for a fact that not I, nor anyone I know of, would like to see you guys bare all emotions with smothering hugs and constant smooching in between second hour and third hour. For the love, literally, spare us.
Q- How did if feel being a student here at JHS? Q- What year did you graduate from Juab High School? A- The class with class that set new tradition. The class of ’88. Q- How does it feel now you’re a teacher? A- When I first started teaching is was a little awkward. I was teaching with teachers that taught me. I did not know for sure what to call them, but now I love it!
Q- What was your opinion on Valentine’s Day while in high school and what is it now?
A- As a freshman I was scared and excited. I was scared because it was known that seniors would throw you in a garbage can or sit you on the water fountain. I was excited about being involved, growing up, assemblies, and playing sports. My high school career was the biggest reason why I wanted to come back to Juab and teach. It was fun, amazing, and I had a lot of good memories.
A- I’m a girl. I like romance! You always hoped that someone special would give you a gift, take you on a date or most of all even recognize you. Now, I have that someone special, I just hope he remembers that date.
Tina Sperry Senior 1988
Tina Squire Phys Ed, Health, and Drivers Ed 2012-2013
Most Likely to become a Pro-Athlete Tina Sperry, Brett Kelson
Q- Thoughts about your “Most Likely”? A- I did play three sports in college, but I fell in love with something I love better and sometimes your priorities and dreams change.
Ladies Results:
Ashley Whimpey Staff Writer Attention men and soon-to-bemen! Cut back the cookies and dig out the table cloth to impress your woman this Valentine’s Day. Our poll was conducted for a few weeks this January and after 43 responses from the female sec-
Which gift would you rather receive?
tion of our student body, the results are in. It’s a bit shocking baked goods came in as our lowest scorer. In a way though, it’s not. Baked goods are good for any occasion, but special holidays like Valentines Day demand a little higher of an attempt at romance.
While a frosted cookie with your name drizzled in frosting on it may taste delicious, it’s not going to leave a lasting impression. Perhaps it’s not the amount of thought that weighs a gift, but the amount of actual effort. That puts to shame the phrase, “it’s the thought that counts!” It’s
proving it’s totally wrong. Jewelry, stuffed animals, and love poems came in about even. Shockingly, chocolates were extremely low compared to the other categories. Girls are tired of the same old same old. They want new! Exciting! Innovative! They want to be swept off their feet!
A candle light dinner offers a romantic and new approach to the holiday that teenagers haven’t got to have yet. How cute is it if a boy really made a candle light dinner just for his sweetheart? Dang cute. Effort over thought this holiday fellas.
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Baked Goods Baked Goods
Love Poem Love Poem
Mix CD Mix CD
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“The best thing about Valentine’s Day is the magic is in the mystery.” -Jared Rowley
Tell Me about The Best part of Valentine’s Day: “The candy.” -Chris Todd
“Time to show appreciation to each other.” -Colby Ellison
Public Display of Adorableness Samuel Holladay Staff Writer
Public Displays of Affection
get a bad rap. A couple melded together in a loving embrace is seen as bizarre. Two people joined beautifully by the mouths are looked upon as grotesque. Lovers are met with disgust from their peers after complimenting each other’s butts. Everywhere we go, PDA is frowned upon. I, however, not only accept PDA, but encourage it. PDA is fun to watch, gives me hope for my own future, and there are much worse things we could do to each other. Whether you admit it or not, PDA is good fun to watch. I don’t mean to say it brings out the pervert inside me, but it has real entertainment value. It’s always intriguing to see just how far a couple will take their affection while still in the company of their peers. It’s similar to a big car wreck or Honey Boo Booyour brain tells you to look away, but your eyes just can’t. Many people don’t enjoy PDA, because it reminds them of just how lonely they really are. They think they’ll never be able to find
that kind of passion for themselves. They think they’ll die alone surrounded by their seventeen cats. This is nonsense. If you take a real good look at some of the couples committing PDA, you’ll realize something- they are really ugly. When I see these couples, I don’t think I’m forever alone; I think if they can find someone to love, then I most certainly can. PDA gives me hope that I too will find someone to make out with in public. Lastly, when I see PDA, I figure there are much worse things people could do. I’d rather hear people say they love each other than hate. I prefer holding hands to holding weapons. It’s better for a guy to kiss a girl’s face than slap it. If the ugliest thing you have to deal with every day is PDA, I’d say you have it pretty great. Next time you see a couple engaged in a tongue-wrestling contest, don’t be upset. Be happy for them and enjoy the show until you can find a significant other of your own. You’ll find that Public Displays of Affection can actually be pretty adorable.
“The chewy hearts. They’re amazing and you only get them once a year. The chocolates are good too. So, I’d have to say the candy.” -Adam Allred
“The love in the air.” -Dalton Gee
Back in a Flash Visiting the Past of Mr. Spencer
Q- What year did you graduate from Juab High School?
Q- How does it feel now that you are a teacher?
A.- I graduated in 2001.
A- It has been great to come back and work with the teachers who were such a big part of my life in high school. It has been a wonderful experience to work with the siblings of the kids I went to school with. I have always thought that Nephi was a great place to grow up and I am excited that my own kids will have the same opportunity.
Q- How did it feel being a student here at JHS? A- I enjoyed being a student a Juab High School. I was very involved as a student. I ran crosscountry and track and was invovled with the math club. If you are invoved and take advantage of what the school has to offer, you will come away with great memories of your time spent here when you graduate.
Mike Spencer and JaNae Besendorfer Biggest Brain
Q- What was your opinion on Valentine’s Day while in high school and what is it now?
Senior 2001
A- I actually didn’t care too much about Valentine’s Day in high school. The girls always cared more about it than the guys did. It is probably still that way, but it is different having a wife to celebrate it with. It gives a good excuse to leave the kids at home and spend time with each other. Q- Thoughts about your “Most Likely”? In high school I was elected biggest brain. I never used it as a pick up line. Some acomplishments you just don’t brag about.
Mr. Spencer SecondaryII,Secondary I Honors, Secondary II Honors, APStats 2012-2013
Gentlemen Results: Which gift would you rather receive? It’s official: this year the guys of Juab High School want candle-lit dinners and jewelry for Valentine’s Day. That is, some of the guys want dinner and jewelry. Although this graph looks pretty impressive, the actual results are pretty pathetic when it’s known how many guys actually responded. For the first half of the poll ( the first four objects), only twelve guys responded, and the second poll was even worse with only four guys responding. It was pretty sad, but it just reveals that either the girls need to rethink what to get guys for Valentine’s Day or the guys need to quit being so embarassed and answer our polls! 60
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Sports & Highlights Athletes of the Month
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Boys Basketball Josh Clark is this month’s Boys Basketball Athlete of the Month. He averages nine points a game and about three rebounds. Coach Downard says, “He is working hard in practice and coming into his own player.” Josh is a junior this year so he will be able to come back better than ever next year and help Juab in their fight. “It is frustrating and hard at times, but when it all comes together, it is worth it!” said Josh when asked about what he thinks of the season.
Girls Basketball Tessa Olsen has been dominating down low for Juab girls basketball. She leads the team in rebounds and is one of the top scorers. Her solid defence is what stood out to Coach Wallace this month. He says, “Tessa is the backbone of our defense. She is one of the best to defend her position at Juab ever.” Coach Wallace has been around the block, so he knows what he is talking about. Tessa Olsen is dominant.
Wrestling “The wrestling program here at Juab is a solid one,” says Coach Lee Poulson. “Everybody on the team worked hard to reach their goals. Cody Williams, though, has been going the extra mile.” Cody had a cracked rib the he had to work through, but he has been working hard and fighting the pain to keep competeing with his team. He already has his own presence, and only being a sophomore, he will keep moving forward.
With all of these teams and groups, one supports them all. The cheereleaders main goal is to bring spirit to every game/match. McKenzie Wilson has been working hard in practice and it show. “Her technique has been solid and her spirit has been bright,” says Coach Breann Staehli. Whether it be on the court or out on the mats, McKenzie Wilson is always there to support our school. “I guess you just have to support the school you’re at no matter what!” McKenzie says.
Churchball Caleb Wright is this months Athlete of the Month for Churchball. “Now I don’t want anyone out there hating on Churchball; Churchball is great,” he says. Caleb has been averaging a little over 12 points per game and his team, the 9th ward, has only lost one game this season, and will be going into the tornament as the first seed. “What’s so fun about Churchball? EVERYTHING!” Caleb exclaimed about his Churchball experience.
Drill Team With a team as large as the drill team, it’s hard to single out one outstanding athelete. The sophomore drill team members are this month’s atheletes of the month. “They have worked hard to im-
Athletes of the Month are selected each month by the head coach. If you have a sport you would like to see included, contact the Clarion staff for more information.
prove their technique and sharpen their performance skills,” Coach Lisa Blackett says. “They have been mentored by their senior and junior drill team members, who are excelent examples. Our sophomores are willing to learn, they are coachable and they have a strong work ethic.”
Game of Champs Robert Stoddard Staff Writer If there is one thing that a lot of people are passionate about that might not be to mainstream is Churchball. Churchball is a different kind of basketball. Boy’s 12-18 years old are running up and down the court of one of the Stake Centers playing a little dirtier than most would find acceptable. Don’t think for one second that the players of the church league don’t take this serious. Everyone wants to win the Championship. What do you get if you win? Oh, nothing, but you get to rub it it in your frineds face for another year. “I know the 9th will take it thiss year, there isn’t a team out there that can stop us!” Said Dalton Gee. I take that personal, as i think that my team, the 4th ward, has it in the bag. It is tournament time in
the North Stake. The other stake have gotten to a late start so they still have a few weeks before they get to their crunch time. But for the North Stake, nothing could be more tense. We’ve got all stars like Doc Gee, Tate Douglas, Vivek Patel, Dalton Jackson, and Caleb Write who coincidentally is the Churchball Althelete of the month so keep an eye on that guy. Every Wednesday from 6:00 to 9:00 the north Stake Battles it out. Just two more weeks to decide the Champion. Who is going to be? Show up and find out and enjoy some good ole fashion rough and tough Churchball.
GBB: Close Call Robert Stoddard Staff Writer Our girls’ basketball team is ten games into the season. They have been up to Maple Mountain and Spanish Fork, and all the way down to St. George multiple times. The team has wins over Park City (37-29) and Ben Lomond (41-29). They also fought a close battle in Beaver, but fell short (34-37). The team is 2-8 overall, but still has a lot of season left to pick it up. Although starting off region playoffs with a loss to Spanish
Fork, Megan Hansen had high hopes. “We are starting to get into the swing of things, and I think we will finish out the season solid.” In their game against Delta, they lost by four with Tessa Olsen leading Juab in scoring with eight points. The Juab girls traveled all the way to Carbon as well and lost 45-27 One more loss against Payson led to a close win over North Sampete 54-47 in over-time.
BBB: As A Team Robert Stoddard Staff Writer The boys’ basketball won a home game and an away game this year in the pre-region games. They were 2-5 with wins over ALA and Hurricane. “We had a bit of a rough start but we are going to bounce back and dominate in region games,” said Tanner Nelson when asked about the season. They opened up their region season against Spanish Fork on January 8 with a loss (62-49). On January 11 we faced off against Delta here in Juab, and it came down to the wire, but a late tech-
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nical foul and a few other mishaps led to a disappointing four-point loss (67-63). On January 16, Juab played at Carbon, and the score was 59-46 for Carbon. They went up north to Payson and suffered an eleven point loss. They took the fire from that game and beat North Sampete 46-41. Trying to build up the JHS basketball team is priority number one on the coaching staff’s minds. “My main goal is to have a solid program in just a few years,” said Coach Jake Downard.
Drill Team Atheletes of the Month The drill team’s sophomore members are January’s drill team atheletes of the month. . Photo by Samuel Holladay.
Indoor Track: The Best of The Best
Skyler Asbridge Staff Writer “Practice… practice is more like survival of the fittest. Indoor track isn’t even an official sport in Utah, probably because our workouts are so dangerous,” track star Adam Allred. Indoor track is a popular sport with about 40 athletes out this season, the best turnout to date. The extra numbers are definitely needed, as competition is very steep. There are no classifications, so students from schools 1a-5a all compete with each other. However, Juab’s elite Indoor Track athletes feel more than confident about their prospects. Hurdler and jumper Jentrie Tolbert says: “We’re going to look less like a track team coming off the bus and more like a legion of super humans.” The first meet the team competed at was the BYU Indoor Invite, and their confidence did them well. Although competing largely
against the talent of schools from the 4a and 5a classifications, Juab managed to place several athletes in the finals of their events. Ryan Hughes sums up the teams camaraderie as: “In the hallways, at practice, we may just be teammates. But on the track, we are brothers.” At the same time, the team keeps its broader goals in mind. “Indoor track is mostly to prepare you for the outdoor season” has been the reminder of all indoor coaches. The extra months of practice and weeks of competition should ensure another successful outdoor season for Juab Track and Field. Returning stars include distance stud Kashley Karter, long jump phenom Fallon Peterson, sprinter Wyatt Allan, and two of the best Javelin Throwers in the state, Jeff Rowley and Josh Clark. Up and coming stars include Joshua Lamar Allred, who says: “Every day I feel myself becoming stronger”, and who hopes to
“take state” in ”whatever he feels like”. These athletes are looking forward to proving themselves during the Outdoor season, which will start February 19. Coaches look forward to seeing lots of new faces out for track in the spring, with the reminder “there’s something for everyone in Track and Field.”
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Entertainment So Many Apps, So Little Time
Haisley Palmer Staff Writer Over the recent winter break, our parents have finally decided to get technical and get most of us iPads, iPhones, Kindles, etc.
You were so happy to get your new toy, but now that you have it, what apps are you going to get? There have been many new ones circulating, and the most popular are guaranteed to be sneaking their way onto your new device. Here are just a few of the highly rated apps that everyone is talking about: Snapchat, Minecraft, and Clash Of Clans. Snapchat is a photo messaging app used to add text or drawings to friends’ photos, and send them to a list of anyone you want. The Snapchat users can send photos, called snaps, to other users with text and colors from a palette. The main age range of users is between 13 and 15 years old. Snapchat started becoming a big thing at around November of 2012.
The main gameplay revolves around breaking and placing blocks. Minecraft was originally created by a Swedish programmer and was publicly released for the PC on May 17, 2009. Clash Of Clans is an epic strategy game that will test your skills. In this app you can build your own village into a fortress that other players could only dream to conquer. You can raise barbarians, wizards, archers, or dragons to destroy other fortresses. Upgrading your Town Hall with gold to unlock more buildings to defend your fortress. All of these well known apps have made our electronic devices their homes. Even if we haven’t used them, we still know them by name. Now you can go out and download these amusing apps to entertain you for hours!
Minecraft is an open world game that has no exact goals that the player needs to accomplish. The game, by default, is first person, but the players have the option to play in third person mode.
We Are Twitterpated! @Chaargarr My brother is crying because my mom won’t do his homework….#growuplittleman @AnneeIzatt If I could pack up all my jewelry for this trip that would be marvelous(: #needtofigurethisout #whichonesdoitake @jerika_jo Feelings don’t walk away, people do. @BrysonShandee Family Guy always cheers me up. #Loveit @morgankbranch Gotta love #DanceMoms! @camwelb It’s amazing how girls will remember every single thing you have ever told them, while I can’t even remember what I had for breakfast. #wasitcereal @Whittwilk21 Guess who’s getting a puppy tomorrow!!! #SoExcited @cowan_kennedy Actually, the Cheesecake Factory sounds quite divine. @MadisenTischner That’s right. I just killed some zombies. @kennedy-lee14 You think your life is hard? Just think, there’s a turtle out there that has been flipped back on its back and can’t get up. Forget your problems. @makennabryan I’m eating Mac and Cheese with hot dogs in it. Scrumptious. @meganr_ So thankful for all my drill sisters and their concern! #loveyouguys #you’rethebest @krista_roundy Utah is so pretty when it snows. #winter @dawn_rylie I was in a good mood till I saw you. #boo #ahhh #realllyyyy #?!?? @KaraJones95 When your phone alarm goes off at 4:44 AM! :( @taylerjones45 I have this itchy feeling that my fish is a boy though. @meganhansen19 Happy Birthday to my amazing mother!! Don’t know what I’d do without ya!! @Haileebug94 Guys really. Like my whole body is aching and I’m pretty sure my shin splints are back. #oh&wehavepracticetmr #twice #pluswrestling #shootme @OldhamTanya Wow.. You make me take a test and then tell me that I missed a quiz. That’s cool. #you’restupid @theFame27 When I realize that I don’t even get to sleep in on Saturday. #butilovesleep #speechanddebatemeetat6 #itsagoodthingiloveit
What do pigs give on Valentine’s Day? Valenswines!
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Game on! Forest Cox is getting his game face on as he plays Minecraft. Photo by Haisley Palmer.
Book Review:
Romance Is Back In! Becky Sperry Librarian If you have ever read the classic “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte, and fell in love with Jane and Rochester’s story, you will love “A Breath Of Eyre” by Eva Marie Mont. Have you ever wanted to get lost in a good book? To escape a place where you didn’t fit in? To get transported to gothic mansions, beautiful gardens and sinister secrets? The author transports her modern day heroine into the life of Jane Eyre. As governess at Thornfield, Emma Townsend finds escape in an old leatherbound copy of Jane Eyre. Emma is an outsider at her exlusive prep school, and her stepmother doesn’t fill the void left by her dead mother, so she finds safety in the stories she has always believed. A lightening storm sends Emma right into Jane’s body and her nineteenth-century world. Moving between two world and uncovering secrets in both.
She must decide whether her destiny lies in the pages of Jane’s story or the unwritten chapters and her own and the boy she left behind. This exciting adventure novel is a good romantic read for February. Get to the library and snatch it up before it’s gone!
Book Review: Suspense and Adventure Frank Phillipsen Guest Writer
In the third installment of the
City Of Ember this book takes you back to what happened before the world went apocalyptic, and the human race nearly wiped off the face of the Earth. In this book, the main character, Nicky, a girl from the city is taken to a town named Yonwood. Just a month before one of the city’s residents, Althea Tower, had a vision of what happens to the world and is left in a deep sleep only mumbling words and phrases. The president has set a deadline for the Phalatix Nations. With war on horizon, and the dead line counting down can the town try to prevent it from happening? By listening to what the prophet says, and keep the world from going astray.
Les Miserables: Was It Worth it?
Brigham Holladay Guest Writer I liked this film. I wanted to love it. Perhaps if my expectations had not been so high, I may have received even more favorably, but dang, did I like what I saw in the marketing. I have never seen the musical live onstage nor was I already a devotee of the musical, so in that respect, I cannot judge it’s merits as an adaptation, however, I am familiar with previous incarnations of the story by Victor Hugo. My only major complaint toward the film is one that may have its source in the stage musical adaptation; that is, the pace was too fast. It is an odd complaint, but I felt there were various plot where the film breezed on by while I would have preferred more time and pondering upon certain characters and their struggles. Though there are a few parts where I felt this way, the most particular was the character of Fantine (Anne Hathaway), who was plainly the most “miserable” character but also the most interesting. Hathaway’s performance is the film’s trump card, as she
evokes tears from the staunchest hearts with her raw rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream”, but her character is gone by the conclusion of the first act, not to return until an encore in the finale. Meanwhile, some characters are given undue attention, Cosette (Amanda Seyfried) is also shortchanged in screen time, this to the detriment of the story when the major events rely so heavily on her presence in the audience’s mind. This movie musical epic possesses a uniquely almost naturalized form of spectacle, and the positive influence from the original source of Hugo’s novel is plainly apparent in the full-bodied display of human emotion and moral dilemma. When it gives them the chance, the film gets great traction from its cast, especially from newcomer Samantha Barks as the lovelorn Eponine, who steals the second half of the film. Director, Tom Hooper’s insistence on a “recitativo” approach to the vocals may be reason as to why some are apposed to the singing, wherein the singing adopts the rhythms of ordinary speech, as opposed to the
more usual bravura singing in similar movie musical. One point I think worth adding, is that the die-hard fans of musicals and most everyone else have such a powerful adoration for this emotionally-driven story of the downtrodden in society, a plea for social mercy, welfare, moral understanding; a story of “class warfare” and the struggle to survive in a morally-absolute society. It’s yet another example of how previously set emotional attachments will trump the obvious every time.
You Said It!
Each month, the Clarion staff politely eavesdrops on conversations happening all over the school. We pick out the wackiest, most interesting, or downright oddest bits of these conversations. You Said Its are completely out of context, and they are sure to make you laugh. Take a look, because, just maybe, you said it! • “That is my childhood dream • Europe is the one left of Asia, movie!” right? “It didn’t come out until you were like twelve.” • Let’s go snuggle with old ladies! • In all the country, including Japan? • “I asked in Spanish class.” “Did she say yes?” • I’ll teach you to do weird. “She said si.”
• “Yeah, it’s from Asia.” “No, it’s from China.” • I’m afraid of clowns, popcorn, and garlic. • “Is your dad cute?” “He’s adorable.”
• If I was a moth, I’d be dead.
• Old men need love, too.
• Smitten Kittens playing bad mitten.
• You’re like a dog with its leg cut off.
• I was under anesthesiology.
• Yeast is like a person. It loves sugar and hates salt.
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Etcetera The Freshman Files: Jordan Whitlock
Some of The Clarion’s staff members politely spied on and stalked one of Juab’s awkward Freshies. Jordan Whitlock was caught at the most random and strange moments throughout a typical week. Take a look... Hopefully the shots entertain you as much as they did us! Photos by Ashley Whimpey, Bryana Robinson, and Austin Hansen.
Business Highlight: The Creamery
Ashley Whimpey Editor-in-Chief It was a matter of “Would we do it better?” when Troy and Jen Howard debated to open the Creamery in Nephi themselves, or allow someone else to rent the space. Located next to Quiznos, the DMV, and Salt Creek Cinemas, the all in one gift/ice cream shop adds to the Howard’s collection next to the interstate exit. The journey to sweet treats and collectables began in 2009 when the three section building was built alongside what would become Salt Creek Cinemas. Quickly the furthest building to the left was rented out to the DMV, and the furthest right became a Quiznos. Then the waiting began. currently in the timeline, it’s only 2010. The Howards are unsure of what might happen if they open something and it fails. Keeping
the space empty isn’t making any money, but could they open yet another business and keep it going as well? Imagine back and see Jen and Troy Howard combining with a friend, Steve Robison, and making the decision to go ahead and open something themselves. An ice cream shop... yes! Perfect! Ice cream just between the DMV and Quiznos. “After we decided to do it, we had a hard time finding the time to finish the space and open up between Quiznos.” Jen said. Already running the only movie theater in town, and the restraurant next door, The Howards still approached The Red Barn with their idea. “It really was hard juggling time between other businesses,” Jen said. Despite the difficulty, Red Barn offered them a collection of gourmet ice creams exclusive to Nephi. Besides exclusive and gourmet
ice creams, they wanted a bigger edge, since they wouldn’t be the only ice cream in town. The Creamery decided to open themselves up every day of the week. They’re the only ice cream place open on Sundays, and offer specials of 99 cent small cones! Rolling in to see the next big picture show around dinner time? Not a problem. Because the Howards own the theater and Quiznos, they allow the ice cream and sandwiches inside the theater. Yessir, you can eat your treat or “mmm, mmm, good” sub while watching Brad Pitt’s latest film. Hopes for the place are to offer more flavors, sell shakes, and grow in popularity. “We want to be a place kids can just hang out, and to be known as ‘The Place To Stop’ for the freeway exit,” said Jen Howard. Slide in, order up, and enjoy a sugary sweet sundae today!
Savannah Behrmann Staff Writer My life consists of going to drill, going to school, eating lots of junk food, and using the social media… a lot. To make myself suffer, obviously, I’d have to somehow disrupt something in my daily routine. Taking drill or school out of the schedule wouldn’t be acceptable. Not eating for a week would involve death. So I had to take one for the team and rid myself of Facebook. Day one: It was a constant struggle. Whenever my mind began to blank, my fingers automatically began to itch for my phone and I’d have to mentally slap myself from using the media site. Day two: As much as a struggle as day one. My mind felt like it was reeling without the entertainment Facebook provided.
Day three: It’s now the weekend and I cannot spend my Saturday morning browsing through other people’s business. I’m starting to not only feel irritated but angry as well. Day four: Another weekend day. This time, I find myself able to put myself to useful activities, such as clean the house, to occupy myself so I don’t die from boredom and don’t boil over from anger. Day five: I’m not thinking about Facebook as much as I head into the new week. During school when I get bored, instead of opening the Facebook app, I pull out my kindle to read my book. My anger is disintegrating. Day six: Facebook seems like a distant memory. The only thing that keeps eating at me is the fact I feel… unknowledgeable about
my surroundings. I find out relationship statuses changed two days after it happened. I find out people are moving a couple days after they announce it. It’s the only thing that’s unnerving. Day seven: The pressure to check my notifications hasn’t dawned on me and it’s a relief. I have survived the week with some struggles, and in the end, I find that I can use Facebook less to benefit myself more. From seventh grade on, the blue site has been a significant part of my life. Seven days without it killed me in the beginning, but as the days drug by, I actually found myself appreciating its absence so I could get back to realizing I could better myself without opening the phone.
Meet the New Clarion Staff Members!
Bryana Robinson Assistant Editor The Clarion staff just received some additional members at the semester. Maybe you saw the awesome posters and flyers in the hallways promoting this class? Our newest members are Skyler Asbridge, Ben Braden, Aulani Camcacho, Jace Cook, Austin Hansen, Sam Holladay, Matthew Horrocks, Emily Wilson and Rachel Lepien. Don’t worry, we will take good care of them! Muahaha! We love when people want to join our Clarion staff! The bigger the better, right? Are you not sure if Journalism is right for you? Some things to consider include are as follows: 1. Lack of a 2A class, dislike for your current 2A class, or the ability to switch out of your 2A class.
2. A need or want for more Language Arts credits.(It is required for students to have four total Language Art credits to graduate.) 3. The desire to become a better writer. Practice makes perfect. In Journalism, it just so happens that we write . . . a lot. The best part is being able to write the articles that interest us the most. 4. Mad eavesdropping abilities to gather You Said Its and Common Quotes. P.S. That part is one of the big perks and also very important. 5. The willingness to work hard and have a good time as well. Don’t join if you aren’t interested in being helpful or having fun. As a staff, we will warmly welcome anyone who is interested in being a part of The Clarion. We work hard and have a lot of fun while doing it. So talk to the counselors and join in!
7 Days of Suffering
The Newbies! Journalism’s newest staff members are ready and have what it takes to help create The Clarion. Photo by Bryana Robinson. Juab High School The Clarion Editor-in-Chief Ashley Whimpey Assistant Editors Bryana Robinson Kashley Carter Staff Writers Savannah Behrmann Jematisa Davis Robert Stoddard Haisley Palmer Skyler Asbridge Ben Braden Aulani Camcacho Jace Cook Austin Hansen Sam Holladay Matthew Horrocks Rachel Lepien Emily Wilson Advisor Mrs. Bassett The publication date for The Clarion is the last Wednesday of each month. Every one of the 1,000 copies is free to the community. We encourage the student body’s participation in The Clarion. Letters to the Editor, suggestions, questions, and etc. can be given to any member of The Clarion Staff. The Clarion reserves the right to edit any submissions. The views expressed are those of the writers and not to be considered those of The Clarion, the faculty, staff, or administration. www.facebook.com/jhsclarion www.twitter.com/jhsclarion
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