23 May 2012
Volume V Issue 8
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Well Said:
Honor Society gets new members
“I feel that ‘Jeff and the Wingnuts’ was the best act in our assembly. I loved that he seemed to be comfortable and have fun on stage.” --Matt Lindow, on an act in the travelling assembly
By the Numbers:
25
Number of students inducted into the National Honor Society
35
Number of days that Mr. Staker has held an ice-cream day
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By Maren Anderson Last Thursday, 25 students were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS), and a new presidency was also put into place. The previous presidency consisted of Nathan Beck as president, Tasha Allen as vice president, Kathryn McCulloch as secretary, Joseph Johnson as treasurer, Amanda Johansen as parliamentarian, and Velancy Olmstead as historian. The new presidency consists of Sade Thompson as president, Austin Hadley as vice president, Maren Anderson as secretary, Elizabeth Peel as treasurer, Tyler Glad as parliamentarian, and Jasmine Jordan as historian. NHS is an organization established to recognize students who are excelling in school. To become a member, sophomore students must attain a 3.5 cumulative GPA in the third quarter of the school year, and must also receive a letter of invitation and an application form to fill out. Although NHS is geared toward academics, there is also a lot more to the program. Students must commit to serve as part of their membership.
The NHS letter of invitation states, “We believe that service is one of the most honorable endeavors we can undertake. In addition to the awards, accolades, and respect that you will receive from your fellow students, faculty, and community, you will be asked to give service in various activities sponsored by the Society.” Many members of NHS agree that they have been very successful in service projects this school year. Previous NHS president, Beck, said they were able to catalog old text books and possibly will be able to send them to other districts or even third-world countries that could use them. The Society also organized a singing group to visit the Autumn Park assisted living home around the Christmas season. These are just a couple of examples of service provided by NHS. The previous NHS presidency also agrees that this year they did a better job in trying to get the members involved and excited about projects. “We did a lot,” said previous parliamentarian Amanda Johansen. “There are a lot of things we wanted to do, but couldn’t. But I’d say we accomplished a satisfactory amount.”
NHS Advisor, Kaylene Johnson agreed that this year has been great and that she enjoyed working with the presidency and its members. “It’s been a very successful year,” said Johnson, “because [the NHS presidency] thought of really good ways to get things done and people excited. They all have really positive attitudes.” This school year in NHS went well and the new presidency is already excited to do things next year. “I think it will be a fun experience,” said new historian, Jordan. “I’d like to do more activities and announce the meetings better to let people know what’s going on and to get everyone involved so they can understand the program.” New NHS president, Thompson, agrees that he is excited to see how things work out next year. “I do want to do a lot of stuff,” said Thompson, “but I don’t have anything planned yet.” Johnson said the NHS’s efforts to contact people will improve next year and she expects a lot more of the Society’s goals to get accomplished.
Schools visited by the travelling assembly
Contents News.....................2 Features................6 Sports.................12 A & E..................14 photo taken and provided by Cynthia Glad
The National Honor Society, an organization established to recognize students who excel in school, inducted 25 new students and replaced their presidency. The new presidency includes Sade Thompson (President), Austin Hadley (Vice), Maren Anderson (Secretary), Elizabeth Peel (Treasurer), Tyler Glad (Parliamentarian), and Jasmine Jordan (Historian).
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New class officers for years 2012-13
Photos taken and provided by Cynthia Glad
Seniors: Austin Hadley (President), Darcie Hacking (Vice), Dakota Holdaway (Secretary), Juniors: Ali Palmer (President), Mckinzie Bradshaw (Vice), Lindee Christensen (Secretary), Sophomores: Anderson Workman (President), Marissa Colson (Vice), Kylin Cox (Secretary). The new class officers are looking forward to representing their grade levels during the next school year.
By Tyler Glad Recently, new class officers have been chosen to represent their classes next year at NS. Class officers differ from student body officers in who they represent. Student body officers represent the school while class officers represent their class (freshmen, sophomore, etc.) Class officers are all part of the school’s student counsel. The officers help make decisions of what to do for the different school activities, such as Hawkstock and homecoming week. The different classes divide up the responsibilities and work together to make the activities as enjoyable as possible. The senior class officers for next year are Austin Hadley, president, Dakota Holdaway, vice-president, and Dar-
cie Hacking, secretary. Senior class officers are in charge of senior ball, graduation, and class reunions for their graduating class. “My brain is just constantly coming up with ideas to make the [senior] ball and the other activities the best they can possibly be,” said Holdaway. Next year’s junior class officers include: Ali Palmer, president, Mckinzie Bradshaw, vice-president, and Lindee Christensen, secretary. Junior officers, along with their other responsibilities as class officers, are in charge of the junior promenade. Palmer said, “I’ve never done this before, so I am a little nervous.” The sophomore officers for 2012-13 include Anderson Workman, president, Marissa Colson, vice-president, and Kylin Cox, secretary.
Sophomore officers run the freshman-sophomore dance. They were also in charge of the traveling assembly this year, although it is unclear whether all class officers will be working on that as opposed to having only the sophomores in charge. “I am excited,” said Workman, “I get to be in charge of all the sophomores.” This is only partially true, though, as he is representing the sophomores, not running them. The freshman class officers for next year include Simon Quinn as president, Kallie Anderson as vice-president, and David Bingham as secretary. Being a class officer is no small responsibility. The officers are required to make decisions that they feel their class would want them to make. Although there is a lot on their shoulders, it is also a fun experience.
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NS Times Staff Editor-in-Chief Dustin Allred Managing Editors Tyler Glad Alex Sorensen News Allyson Christiansen, editor Maren Anderson Autumn Shimata Deborah Peel Tyler Glad
Features Elizabeth Peel, editor Kaylee Holgreen Alex Sorensen Helen Hatfield
A&E Kaytie Nielsen, editor Matt Workman Andrew Fryer Annie Cook Kayla Nielsen
Sports Mandy Peckham, editor Austin Hadley Kenzie Nunley Matt Lindow Georgie Ivie Layout Specialist Levi Stum Web Design Jacob Chapman
Video production/film class to be offered next year; taught by new teacher By Deborah Peel Next year there will be a video production class at NS. New teacher Koby Willis will be teaching a film class with the volunteer assistance of Barrett Hilton. There is still some uncertainty as to how everything will play out but, this class will cover the basics of video production. The students in this class will have the opportunity to work with cameras, light and sound equipment and video editing software, all of extremely high quality, which will be purchased with money received from a trust land fund. “Rather than tests and papers the students will get to go out of the class and put together videos,” said Hilton. This class will teach a new skill that is becoming increasingly important in a world of media communication, so even if students have no professional interest in filming, they will most likely use the skills learned in this class later in life. “It gives students a creative outlet,”
said Hilton. “It has the same value as any art class, they can express themselves in a constructive way.” One of the opportunities they are hoping to give the students for a chance at filming is for the students to film the daily announcements and then have them broadcasted to various televisions around the school. “Students will be able to do something professional,” said Willis, “from script writing to executing and editing, all aspects of film production.” Throughout the class the students will put together many small videos, but at the end of the class the teachers are hoping to have them produce a larger film project with a group. They will have to come up with their own ideas for, film, and edit a longer video and present it to the class. Both Hilton and Willis have a background in film production. Hilton has his masters from Loyola Marymount University in film production. He has also worked at 20th Century Fox for a couple
of years. He is currently working for the local Channel 10. In high school Willis did some filming through various classes. Later he ran a small filming business. His business would go to sporting events, film them, and then provide DVD’s of the event for people after. A film class for NS has actually been approved for many years. Nan Ault, vice principal, got consent years ago to teach a senior film class, but because or several factors the class fell through. Now with all of the changes already happening, it was a great opportunity to actually start the class. Hilton is especially excited to be helping teach at NS. “My hope is that I can have close to the impact on my students that my sister [Ms. Hilton, choir teacher] has had on hers,” said Hilton. “I’ve seen the hours she’s put in to help her students succeed, and I hope I can do the same.”
SBOs prepare more Hawkstock activities By Maren Anderson School is out, the weather is great, and everyone receives their yearbooks. But what can be done to celebrate the ending of another great school year? For North Sanpete, the answer is “Hawkstock.” The Hawkstock is the second-to-last day of school where all the students can sign one another’s yearbooks, participate in activities, buy delicious food, and just hang out with friends and have a great time. Many different activities are planned for this year’s Hawkstock. These activities include softball and volleyball tournaments and a hot-dog-eating contest. There will also be a rock wall and inflatable bounce houses. Then sometime in the middle of all of this, an iPad will be raffled off for someone to win. Activity Agent, Kaylee Holgreen, says she is excited for
Hawkstock this year and says it’s going to be great. “I always think every year it’s fun,” said Holgreen. “It really gives everyone an opportunity to get out there and mingle before the summer. I also think it’s like the last big ‘hoo-rah’ for the seniors.” Hawkstock will begin Thursday morning at 9 a.m. and will end at 3 p.m. Yearbooks will still be sold for those that haven’t received one yet, and Hawkstock T-shirts will also be sold for $10 each. A lot of time goes into making the Hawkstock possible so the students can have a good time. But all in all, it seems to be worth it. “It’s just one of the coolest things ever,” said Holgreen. “There’s a lot of work that goes into [the Hawkstock] that a lot of people don’t realize, so it makes me really happy to see it all come together at the end of the year.”
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NS counselor to become vice principal By Elizabeth Peel While in high school, O’Dee Hansen took a psychology class, which brought about his interest in his current career. Hansen is a counselor at NS, but at the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year he will take over as viceprincipal. After taking his psychology class, Hansen knew that he wanted to do something in the field, but he also enjoyed working with students and the education field. Becoming a school counselor was the perfect fit for his interests. Hansen said that working with the students has been his favorite thing about counseling. “I like helping students with their mental and emotional problems and helping them figure out college,” Hansen said. He likes to see them achieve what they want in life. He believes his biggest success as a counselor has been seeing the seniors graduate every year. He loves to see their excitement about moving on from high school. Becky Rees, registrar at NS, believes Hansen’s love for students is what has made him the excellent counselor he is. She said Hansen is trustworthy, which makes students willing to talk to him. They aren’t scared that he will gossip about their problems. She also said Hansen is entertaining, which allows him to connect with others and makes him easy to work with. “He’s funny and really easy to get along with,” said Caden Birch, senior at NS. The love Hansen has for the students and our school is part of what inspired him to become an administrator. He believes he can help to make good decisions for our school. “He has a great ability to see the whole picture,” Rees said. “Then he makes what he believes is the best decision.” She believes this will be his biggest strength as an administrator. Hansen had much support in his decision to go into administration. His grandfather-in-law was a superintendent and his father-in-law was a teacher. Both of them encouraged him to apply for the job. Two years ago Hansen decided to enter the administration program at SUU, and within a week and a half, he was in. Then the position at NS opened, and as Hansen put it “everything fell into place.” As a high school student, Hansen was very involved. He was a member of the golf team for four years, the track
Photo by Elizabeth Peel
Hansen helps a student prepare for future plans. Hansen’s ability to connect with students is part of what has made him a successful counselor.
team for two, and the football and basketball teams for one year each. Hansen was the science Sterling Scholar, the student body secretary, and a member of the seminary council. Now as a staff member, Hansen has continued to be involved with the school. He is the Multi-Cultural Club advisor, the district adult-ed coordinator, and over S Awards. Hansen has helped coach golf and boys’ soccer, and this year he worked with the concurrent enrollment program. Hansen’s involvement helps him connect to students and better know the ways that he can best help them. “He’s always prepared,” Birch said. “He knows where to get info to help with anything, ACT prep, college classes, and scholarships.” Hansen is able to help the students best choose the classes that will help them later in life in whatever they pursue. Hansen was able to pursue his field of choice at many different schools. He received his AS at Snow College and his BS at Weber State with a major in psychology and a minor in Spanish. He went on to USU to receive his MS
in school counseling, and he most recently received his administrator’s license from SUU. Because of Hansen’s efforts as a counselor, he will be awarded the Counselor of the Year Honorable Mention award. The Utah School Counselor’s Association recognizes excellence in counseling, and Hansen will be presented with the award on June 13 at the School Counselor’s Conference. Hansen was nominated by the NS administration to win this award. Hansen’s love for what he does is what has made him successful. He has a desire to help the students be successful in what ever they choose, which many agree to be the quality that has taken him so far in life.
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Basin Drive-In to upgrade to digital viewing By Alex Sorensen When many people hear or talk about the drive-in, they will undoubtedly associate it with its famous burgers, latest movies, and fond memories made with family and friends. As of late however, the topic that seems to be discussed more than anything else is centered on the drive-in’s rumored closing next year. “If we do shut down, it will be down the road in a few years,” said Molly Anderson, owner of the Basin Drive-In. “We will stay open for as long as we can, every second that we can.” While the drive-in is not closing anytime soon, there will be many big changes in the future. The biggest includes upgrading to a digital theatre, which comes with both pros and cons. One major benefit of upgrading to digital is that the equipment would be much easier to manage in preparation for a movie. Currently regular film is used which comes on a reel that weighs about 75 pounds, and each movie alone uses about six to eight reels. After the reels are assembled they are then hooked to the projector, which displays the film on the screen. Digital would be much less work in comparison since the movie comes on a hard-drive that is about the size of a pencil. “[Switching to digital] would cut down on shipping charges,” Anderson said. “It would definitely provide ease and convenience and cut down on employees as well.” Although the upgrade to digital would solve several problems, there are also many others created. A major one is the cost. “It is a big investment, and costs about $75,000 a
screen,” Anderson said. In the hopes of eventually obtaining the special digital equipment, the drive-in will be taking specific steps to make more money. This includes selling burgers earlier in the evening on the weekends. “We make most of our profit from the snack bar,” Anderson said. “We let people know that is where we make most of our money.” While the mouth-watering cheeseburgers attract many customers and will bring in a large profit, community participation also plays a role in the future of the drive-in. “The biggest thing is to come to the movies,” Anderson said. “Remember you love them and keep coming out.” Whether having a family night out or spending time with friends, many students agree that the atmosphere at the drive-in does not disappoint and provides a place to create memories. “It’s a fun place to hangout,” said Makayli Jorgensen, senior. “You can make noise and talk because you’re not in a quiet movie theatre.” One reason people enjoy the drive-in and visit it frequently is because of the unique experience it provides. This characteristic of uniqueness is one that has been associated with the drive-in since it was first established. The Basin Drive-In is a family owned establishment that is currently in the hands of Matt and Molly Anderson, the fourth generation of the Anderson family. The drivein was originally constructed in 1969 in the Roosevelt area by Matt Anderson’s great-grandfather. He later then moved everything to Mt. Pleasant and assembled the
Photo by Alex Sorensen
The drive-in is a popular spot for family outings, dates, and hanging out with friends
drive-in that we all know and love today. A variety of people young and old alike enjoy the experience of the drive-in. While the individual reasons may be different, one thing is the same in that everyone cherishes the drive-in and cannot seem to stay away. “I love the customers,” Anderson said. “It’s fun to be in a business where you get to see the same people all the time.” Many people hope this trend will continue throughout the years as the drive-in prepares for the changing future. If you believe, as many do, that the drive-in has provided excellent service, great food, a theatre to watch a movie, or a treasured place full of memories, then keep that in mind. And remember to give something back to it in return. Pay a few bucks for a ticket, find an empty spot, and hit the snack bar. Settle in, relax, and enjoy the movie. Remember all the reasons why you love the drive-in.
15 students honored each year with the prestigious “S” award By Kaylee Holgreen The “S” award, or Service award, has been a tradition ever since the establishment of NS. “It is probably the most prestigious award that a student can get,” said O’Dee Hansen, counselor at NS. “It is a representation of a student’s excellent service and example to the entire student body.” The “S” award is a difficult award to earn. It requires a lot of work on the student’s part be-
cause of how involved he or she must be. For example, if a student is a class officer, they can receive between 1-12 points, whereas a student body officer can receive 1-24 points. Editors, varsity team members, and decorating committee members are other examples of those who can receive points. “The “S” award shows how much a student has been involved in high school,” said Ed Staker, teacher at NS. “They really have to be involved in all of
the categories.” Staker, who was also a recipient of the “S” award, was involved in various high school activities such as athletics, student government, and the musical. To receive the “S” award, the student must be a graduating, full-time senior. Students can receive “S” points throughout their freshman, sophomore, junior and senior years. They must be involved in at least three of the categories which are leadership, service, athletics, fine arts, spe-
cial recognition, and vocational. To receive this award is a great achievement because it requires a student to be involved all four years of high school, be eligible to participate in extra curricular activities and then go above and beyond with what the student is involved in. Things such as being student of the month, placing in an art show or being on a decorating committee are some of the few things a student can do to receive these points. Each year a
student receives an allotment of points for every activity they are involved in. “The “S” award shows that they are a three-dimensional person that was very well rounded during their high school years,” Staker said. During a student’s senior year is when they are able to turn in a paper describing all they have done. Teachers also nominate them as a candidate for the “S” award. Only 15 students receive the award each year.
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NS student excels in sports, leadership, adventure By Helen Hatfield
Photo from NS Archives
Johansen performs at this year’s prom assembly.
As an athlete, friend, and next year’s student body president, Emily Johansen is a role model to other students in the school. Many would describe her as bubbly, happy, professional, enthusiastic and optimistic. “She is always happy and has a big beautiful smile on her face no matter what,” said Annie Cook. “She has a vibe about her that draws people to her.” Johansen’s decision to run for SBO didn’t happen over night. Her decision to take on this role can be attributed to her personal growth throughout her high school years. “As a freshman I was really shy, but as I got older I started getting more involved,” Johansen said. “I tried a lot of
new things and becoming an SBO started to sound more appealing. It’s amazing to look back and see how much I have changed since then.” Johansen has big plans for the school that are yet to be revealed. “I have a lot of great ideas and things I want to see happen next year,” Johansen said. “I love this school and everyone in it and I just want to make it the best year possible for all of them!” Johansen has family members that have given her support throughout the elections and beyond. Her siblings include her youngest sister named Carli, a brother Bryce who is a freshman, a brother Erik who is serving a mission in San Diego, and an eldest brother named Todd. Her parents, Lori and Daren, have backed her as well.
“I have had tons of family support, they have been there every step of the way and I know I couldn’t have made it this far without them,” said Johansen. Growing up on a farm in Spring City, Johansen has learned how to work and nurture things that need taking care of. She has a dog, Pete, and a cat called Pepper. “Emily lives close to my house, and I go there all the time. She is so friendly, no matter the time of day,” said Matt Lindow. “She knows how to do things for herself, she can raise sheep and sell them to others which is cool.” Johansen has dreams of helping others and changing the world. She has also had leadership positions previous to the recent nomination, including secretary of the fresh-
man class. Johansen has decided to spend nearly a month with a few other students her age in Thailand in a city called Bankok and some time in a place called Udon Thani. She will also be volunteering her efforts to make a change in the neighboring countries of Laos and Cambodia. “We will be doing all sorts of service type work like building a school, teaching English to locals and helping to take care of the elephants there,” she said. “I am so excited to ride the elephants through the jungle! Also, I will be working in a Buddhist Monastery, I can’t wait!” Johansen includes herself in these things in the hopes that they will give her more leadership experience and make her a better person. She is excited for next year’s adventure.
Tradition of Ice Cream Day lives on through the years By Elizabeth Peel I scream! You scream! We all scream for ice cream! Each year, as the end of the school year approaches, Ed Staker, chemistry teacher, hosts an ice cream day. Staker has carried this tradition for 35 years of teaching. The primary reason for holding this celebration is to teach the students about heat of fusion, which they are taught in chemistry. “[Students will gain] happiness, weight, and an appreciation for heat of fusion,” Staker said. Students are able to enjoy a fun, relaxing day in class, while applying the things they have learned in class at the same time. “It is based on principles of chemistry and is a great lab,” Staker said. The other reason that Staker has carried on this tradition is his love for ice cream. Staker offers three different flavors of
ice cream each year. This year he provided caramel nut, raspberry, and tropical surprise, a combination of pineapple, banana, and lemon. Students are able to learn a wide range of things from ice cream day. “I learned how ice cream is made, and what that has to do with chemistry,” said Jake Orton, junior at NS. Others learn more about the ice cream its self. “If you do it the right way, it tastes really good,” said Mikaela Angerhofer, junior. Everyone that participates in Ice Cream Day will have his or her personal favorite flavor as well. Orton was partial to the raspberry, whereas Angerhofer favored the caramel nut. For all the differences that there are in learning and favorites, everyone will agree on one thing. They all believe that the best part of Ice Cream Day is the “analyzing of the lab product” or eating the ice cream.
This lab is enjoyed by all who participate and is a tradition that will carry on
with Staker until he is gone.
Photo by Elizabeth Peel
Staker helps students dig to the bottom of his ice cream freezers. Staker has held ice cream day almost every year he has taught.
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Super-hyped Avenger’s movie doesn’t disappoint audiences By Kay Kaytie Nielson Marv comic books inspired great movies that all of us superhero fans love to watch. Marvel They bring b excitement, thrill, anticipation, and you can always expect a little bit of romance thrown in between the action scenes. roman The new film The Avengers combined each of our favorite Marvel superhero’s together to form a team. The team, of course, is called the Avengers. Each member toge of the t team has pride that turns to arrogance when they are getting used to each other. All of them have worked alone, being a team is not something they are used oth tto. The members of the team are all complete opposites. Iron Man, played by Robert Downey Jr., is always cracking sarcastic, to the point of almost being obnoxious, dialogue and behavior. Chris Evans plays Captain America, a soldier from the ’50s who is now living in 2012 due to his circumstances. The only different actor in the movie, Mark Ruffalo, plays Bruce Banner, the H Hulk. Chris Hemsworth is the demi-god Thor. Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, and Jeremy Renner return as Nick Fury, Black Widow and Hawkeye, Jo the h S.H.I.E.L.D. They are extremely tough and kick butt, but they do not get as much attention as the superheroes. Taking on the Avengers, Loki, Tom Hiddleston, is the villain of this movie. He is the complete opposite of his brother Thor. He literally wants world domination. He is extremely disturbed and is very easy to hate. The film shows what is going on in each of the Avenger teammate’s lives. You are able to see how things are turning out for each of the superheroes. That is how each character is introduced as they are each invited to become a member of the team. Mixed in with all of the action scenes is humor. Almost every second you are either on the edge of your seat or you are laughing at the hilarious one-liners that are thrown out more than not. One of the action scenes that stood out the most was the first time that Bruce turns into the Hulk. Throughout the first half of the movie it was building up to when he would transform. g Loki had been taken captive, after the superheroes ‘egos had subsided and they realized they could only defeat him together, and he had been egging Bruce on the entire time. Loki believed that it would w be his secret weapon, unleashing the beast within Bruce. When he did transform, there was some damage done and Loki oki escaped from the Avengers but eventually Bruce learns to control his anger and direct it towards the enemy eventual instead of his teammates. The whole movie is about how they learn to work with one anothe me thing, but another. They are all fighting for the same someti sometimes their prideful egos get in the way. When they finally do grasp that they can cannot do it by themselves they begin to help each other and use their power and skill to save the world from Loki. The acting in this film was amazing. The only character that hhad a different actor was the Hulk and in my opinion Ruffalo did a great jobb takin ght taking on the role. Each character brought their own personalities to the screen, putting utting all of o them together made this movie great. reat.
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Three NS track athletes take home medals at state competition
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Rhett Bird, Dakota Klevin, and Paige Franks took home medals from the state track competition held on May 18 and 19 at BYU. Bird took first place in the discus. Franks took second place in both the 100m and 300m hurdles. Klevin took third place in the 100m sprints, 200m sprints, and 400m sprints.
By Austin Hadley 3A state track and field was
held last Friday and Saturday at BYU. The NS track team had three athletes bring home med-
als and set records in their individual events. Rhett Bird, Paige Francks, and Dakota Kleven all
were able to be in the top three in the state in their events. Bird took first place in the 3A discus, with a throw of 158 feet and 8.75 inches. “It felt like one of the best throws I’ve ever had” said Bird. 158 feet and 8.75 inches was good enough to beat the 4A champion and good enough to shatter the old NS record of 121 feet. Francks came home from the tournament with a pair of second place finishes in the 300 and 100 meter hurdles. Her 300 meter time was 44.62 seconds, and her 100 meter time was 15.81 seconds. In each race she finished about three tenths of a second out of first place. Although tak-
ing second, Francks set new personal records in both events, on top of that she set two new school records for NS. Dakota Kleven finished with a trio of third place finishes in his races at state. In the 400 meter his time was 49.16 seconds. He ran the 200 meter in 22.29 seconds, and the 100 meter in 11.26 seconds. “I could’ve ran better, but it was decent,” said Kleven. Although he took third in the 400 meter, he set a new personal record, and was only a tenth of a second off the school record. All three athletes felt that state track and field was a good experience. “It was fun, I like track it’s just relaxed.” Said Bird
NS tennis team does well in first round of state, falls short in second round By Matthew Workman The NS boy’s tennis team traveled to BYU on May 18 to compete in the state tennis tournament. The team did well in the first round, winning three of their five matches but then faltered in the second round with all of the remaining players loosing their matches. “ I felt that we could’ve done better, but I always feel that we could’ve done better” said Brad Bentley, assistant tennis coach. The teams three team wins were enough to give the team a tenth place finish out of 25 teams competing in the state tournament. Coach Jeff Ericksen said “ A lot of people don’t realize how good that tenth out of twenty-five teams is, until they see the schools that we are beating.” The three wins were all in the first round of the competition and where accomplished by both first and second doubles teams as well as Cameron Sego in second singles. Sego’s first round match
went down to the wire against a tough opponent from Morgan, but after winning the first two sets in tiebreakers Cameron emerged victorious. His match in the second round didn’t go nearly as well and he lost to Juan Diegos second doubles in two sets. “Cameron has stepped up this year to play second singles and he played some hard matches in order to go as far as he could at a difficult state level” Said Bentley. The second doubles team of Matthew Workman and Andrew Fryer played very well in order to pull a two set win in their first match. In the second match however they had a slow start, and weren’t able to pull it together for a second round win. The first doubles pair of Caden Birch and Dustin Allred had a slow start in their first match. They lost the first set, but then came back dominantly in the second and third sets to get the win over Ogden. Unfortnately, Birch and Allred were unable to win in their second match also and had a hard loss after being only a few
points away from success in the second round. Despite some very good play form both the doubles teams, the team’s coaches felt that both doubles teams could have gone father in the tournament than they did. Ericksen said “Both doubles teams on any given day could’ve competed with the teams that took state so I am kind of disappointed that they didn’t make if to the finals or the semifinals” The first doubles team played very well throughout the state tournament but since they lost the two players were filled with mixed feelings. Allred said “ I think Caden and I are both a little mad we didn’t go further but we played some of the best tennis of the year so it’s hard to be to disappointed.” First and Third singles players Stephen Lewis and Brent Watson both lost in the first round. Despite his loss however Lewis played extremely well. He played an verydifficult opponent and managed to make it a three set match.
“Stephen played one of his best matches ever and almost got a win because of it, he really made the other guy fight to earn his win.” Said Coach Ericksen Brent Watson’s loss was a disappointment because of the amazing start that he began with. With a great display of skill Brent managed to get up to three love in the first set, but then had troubles holding his lead and ended up losing in two sets. Watson said “It was great to go to state and see a lot of great tennis being played. I started out playing great but it was just tough to hold it with a bunch of people watching and the whole team cheering. It was fun tennis, what stunk was getting out in the first round and then watching the team play knowing that I was out.” Even though there were several disappointing losses and some unsatisfactory matches the team did well at state and a lot of players managed to gain some important under pressure experience. Watson said “Despite some losses the team managed to benefit from playing good state level matches.”
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NS softball ends season with region win, but loses in state tournament By Mandy Peckham The Ladyhawk softball team ended their region play in a successful game against the Payson Lions on May 9 on their home field. Despite the struggles throughout the season that landed them fourth in the region, they will be advancing to state this weekend. The Ladyhawks started off strong on the offensive end, scoring four runs in the first inning with Payson scoring none. The Ladyhawk defense continued to hold steady throughout the game, allowing Payson to score only during the second and fifth innings. By the fifth inning however, it was too late for the Lions as left fielder Keisha Jorgensen stepped up to the plate for the Hawks and brought in three runs with a home run. This ended the game with a score of thirteen to three for the Ladyhawks. “[The Payson game] made
me really excited,” said senior Alex Sorensen. “It showed our true potential as a team.” This game was crucial for the team in that if they had lost they would not have been able to advance to the first round of the state tournament. It was also an emotional night since it was senior night and many people had come to support the team for the last game on their home field. Despite the many pressures, the team performed well and revealed their strengths. “We weren’t pressing as much,” said coach Tyler Bailey. “We had nothing to lose and we played that way.” The team hoped to continue on in the same fashion for the state tournament. Their game for the first round was against the Bear River Bears, with whom North Sanpete has a long history. “It seems like we play them every year,” Bailey said. “We look forward to playing against them.”
Unfortunately, The Ladyhawk’s season came to a close when they traveled to Bear River for the first round of the state tournament on May 12. Despite a well played game, NS lost the game against Bear River 0-2. “We played really good defence,” said Makayli Jorgensen. “But offensively we couldn’t get anyone to step up, and that’s why we lost” After the loss, the NS softball team were taken down into the consolation bracket where they took on Uintah. The Ladyhawks fell to Uintah in that game, loosing in a nail biter 9-10. The season didn’t end up how I was hoping cause we never really found our mojo,” Said Jorgensen. “But overall it was really fun the team will be great next year because of all the experience that the returning players will have.”
photo by Dustin Allred
Alex Sorensen steps up to bat in the team’s last home game against the payson lions. The hawks win over the Lions gave allowed them to go on to state where they suffered disappointing losses against Bear River and Uintah.
Current and past athletic directors honored for their service By Austin Hadley Two North Sanpete athletic directors were honored recently at the Utah Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association in St. George. Current athletic director Sharon Christensen received a Meritorious Service Award from the NIAAA, while former athletic director John Ericksen was inducted into the NIAAA Hall of Fame. Both of these people have been dedicated and have spent numerous hours involved with NS sports. John Ericksen was the first athletic director at NS. He served in that position for 25 years. Along with being the athletic director, Erickson coached multiple sports in his time at NS. He was the boys’ tennis head coach for 27 years. He also was the head coach of the boys’ basketball team for eight years. Along with being head coach in those two programs, Ericksen was an assistant football coach for six years. Ericksen has a total of 41 seasons of coaching, throw in the 25 years of being athletic director, and he has spent a large part of his life involved with NS
athletics. “I love athletics, especially the challenges and reward, it affords working with high school and parents, it has been, and is still one of the most important things in my life.” said Ericksen. Sharon Christensen has been the athletic director at NS for the past 10 years. Along with the athletic directing, she has also spent a lot of time coaching as well. Christensen coached volleyball for 22 years, basketball for 9 years, softball for 7, and track for 2. She is still not done coaching either. This season was her first as girls golf coach at NS. “I did it because it was what I liked” said Christensen “it didn’t feel like I was coming to work.” NS principle Jim Bowles has worked with both of these athletic directors over the years. “Both of them [Ericksen and Christensen] are great people and have been great advocates for the sports program in high school.”
photo by Austin Hadley
Current NS athletic director Sharon Christensen and former NS athletic director John Ericksen were recently honored at a Utah Interscholastic Athletic Administrators banquet
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NS choir teacher leaves to seek other teaching position By Annie Cook The audience cheers loudly as Carisa Hilton takes a bow for her penetrating choir at the end of her last concert at NS. The progress she has made with them over the past four years is incredible. A hush falls over the crowd as Tanner Sorensen approaches the microphone. Along with many other things commemorating this amazing teacher, Sorensen ends with the most memorable phrase of the speech. “... Because we have known you, we have been changed for good.” Miss Hilton (known to most as Miss Lady), has had an intense impact on many, if not all, of her students. Her humor and
wit along with her knowledge and ability to correspond with others makes her a difficult person to let go. Unfortunately it is not our choice. “Lady is a really relatable teacher.” said Helen Hatfield, sophomore. “You could probably talk to her about anything and she’d understand. She’s not just one of those teachers that only cares about her students as a part of her job. You can be friends with her.” Elizabeth Peel, junior has been in Hilton’s choir class for one and a half years. “I have learned more about music than I thought there was to learn,” Peel said. “She is a great teacher and is really easy to get along with.”
Photo from NS archives
Hilton leads the choir in a recent concert. Hilton is leaving NS to take a teaching position at a high school in Wyoming.
One thing students on all agree on is how funny Hilton is. “She has made the class fun,” said Ma-
rissa Petersen, sophomore. “I find myself laughing all class long. I think everyone is really going to miss her.”
Book by Andy Andrews gives insight to citizen’s patriotic duties By Dustin Allred
Photo taken from chrisvonada.com
“Can you hear the whistle and the wheels of the train coming down the tracks? How loudly are you singing?” These two questions were asked to readers by author Andy Andrews in his book “How Do You Kill 11 Million People”. Andrews uses his book to tell readers his opinion about the truth, and how knowing and using the truth can affect our country. Andrews begins by talking about how the truth in general can affect us. “For you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.” Andrews gives this statement then asks readers if the opposite of this statement is also true. “If you don’t know the truth, can its absence place you in bondage?” Andrews then continues on to tell about how the Nazi’s of Germany were able to kill 11 million people using death camps during World War 2. “That is how you kill 11 million people,” says Andrews. “Lie to them.” Andrews explains that lying is the method that all governments will use
to place people under bondage. He describes how the Nazi regime used lies get the Jewish people to the death camps, where Hitler’s “Final Solution” was enforced. Andrews then goes on to criticize the German citizens as being responsible for letting the holocaust occur. He goes on to say that it was noninvolvement by German citizens that opened the doors for Hitler to take power. Andrews tells the story of a small German town that was located next to the railway that transported Jews to the death camps. The trains that carried thousands of people to their death would pass every Sunday while the town’s people were in church. Instead of facing the problem in front of them, when the train passed the congregation would start singing hymns loudly so that they could not hear the roar of the passing train, and the screams of the desperate people. Andrew’s concludes his book by discussing the issues facing our country today. He relates how the
problems that the German citizens of World War Two were faced with, may soon become our problems if we don’t demand the truth from our government officials. Andrews goes on to talk about how he feels that we don’t demand a high enough standard from our government. He says, “Have you ever noticed that if any of us lie to them, (members of our government) it is a felony? But if any one of them lie to us, it is considered politics.” Finally, Andrews concludes by posing two questions to readers that sum up the theme of the book. “Can you hear the whistle and the wheels of the train coming down the tracks? How loudly are you singing?”
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Superheroes and Villains
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