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Want to fight? You’d better think twice. Granger High School students will now be fined $50 for participating in a fight
By Kenadee Hatch STUDENTS considering handling their conflicts by fighting are going to have to think twice. As of now, there is a $50 fine for any student caught fighting here at Granger High School. “The purpose of this is to have a strategy for students not to be involved in fights,” said Principal Haslam. “It’s an opportunity to consider the other options, like talking the issue out or going to an adult, instead of resorting to violence.” You might be asking yourself, what exactly does this mean? In the most basic definition, any person involved in mutual combat or assault will face these consequences: suspension, law enforcement referral, and a $50 fine to be paid as soon as possible. “I think it’s good to break up
fights,” said Tevita Sekeni (11). “Fifty dollars is a lot of money, kids are going to get scared.” “When people fight,” said Principal Haslam, “there’s always the chance of serious injury and we don’t want that.” It was our very own principal who came up with this idea. After asking himself what he was doing to prevent fights, he came up with this rule. Those at the district agreed and did what it took to put this plan into action. Granger is the first school that’s using this fine. We’re the pilot school, the test of sorts. If we get fewer fights, then there’s the chance that every school in our district next year will use this same fine. One thing’s for sure, this is one rule that’s going straight to Granger’s student handbook.
Now we’re faced with the issue of “What if I don’t have the money?” There is only one alternative if you can’t pay the $50. Students will be able to work off the fine in school service at a rate of $5 per hour. That’s a solid ten hours of work. “I don’t know too many kids who will be willing to pay $50 to throw a couple punches,” said Andrea Cahoon (10). “It’s just not worth it.” The next question to come up may be “What if I’m jumped?” Any student who is attacked will not be charged the fine. This is something that will be decided by our school detective, Officer Randall. All students need to be aware of this new rule, because there won’t be any exceptions. We’re getting the word out so that it’s well un-
derstood. “I’m not looking to make money,” said Principal Haslam. “I hope I don’t have to collect $1 of this fine from any of our students.” We’re fined when our library books are late so we’re not tempt-
ed to steal them. We’re fined when we’re late to class so we can push ourselves to work a harder to be on time. This fine is only going to help the atmosphere at Granger so that every student can feel a little safer. We’re working together to the goal of a better school.
With the new fine in mind, Jessikah Maycock (11) shows how to walk away from conflict with Taylor Pili (11).
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Ms. Woodward received recognition for her outstanding teaching during the 2011 legislative session. Utah Capitol photo courtesy of MangoMan88 at Wikipedia.
Woodward honored by the state
By Mario Gomez AFTER 36 years of teaching, Ms. Woodward finally received the recognition she deserved. On February 18, of this year, Woodward was honored in both the House and the Senate. Representative Steve Eliason, Granger class of 1989, was elected to the State House of Representatives and noticed that 6 other members of the House had also attended Granger High. He decided to pay a tribute to his most influential high school teacher. One of the legislators was Senate Daniel Thatcher, who also attended Granger, took part in this event.
Representative Eliason was the only one of the 6 who she taught, but she had taught one of their children a couple of years before. Ms. Woodward was invited by e-mail. It was a surprise, and she didn’t know what to expect. “I felt like a mouse. I was so nervous in this big room filled with politicians. I wasn’t sure what was going to happen,” Woodward said. The legislators compared Ms. Woodward’s desire to teach to a couple of examples from feature films. Films like Mr. Holland’s Opus (1995), a film about a composer who takes on a teaching job, trying to make his impact on
the world. Her strong desire to teach was also compared to Stand and Deliver (1988). In her honor, Ms. Woodward received a State House of Representatives paper weight, a pin, a senate bookmark given to those who give great service to the state, and a standing ovation from the entire house to show how much they appreciated her work. “Although Granger has a bad reputation, everyone needs to see that Granger kids have great potential to make something of themselves, and these 6 politicians make for great proof,” Woodward said. “Everyone should
see this because more Utah state representative and senators have graduated from Granger than any other school.” Nora Abu-Dahn (12) would like to be a lawyer after she graduates. She said she’d rather be a part of the cause, than just sit there and whine about things. She said Ms. Woodward is very strong and determined, and it shows in her teachings. “She inspires me to make a difference in my life,” Abu-Dahn said. “She’s very intricate with her work, she’s strict but it’s because she wants things done a certain way, she knows what’s best from teaching so long.”
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