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Victoria Leah -- Springville High Intern

Through the internship program at Springville High School, senior Victoria Leah has had the opportunity to help in the Special Needs Department at Mapleton Junior High School. Although this job has many different aspects, Victoria primarily helps the students with math and English worksheets, playing games or doing puzzles.  Victoria’s position benefits the special needs students with more than just traditional scholastic exercises.

Victoria states, “I also help them with basic social skills throughout the day and teach them how to interact with their peers.”

Victoria’s desire to help people with special needs is not new to her. Having many friends with special needs when she lived in England, Victoria saw how special needs people are often treated firsthand. After helping her friends, Victoria realized that she really enjoyed helping people with special needs; so much so, that when she moved to America, she continued helping special needs people by interning at MJHS.

After having experienced this line of work, Victoria says that she would love to continue working with disabled students.

The benefits go both ways though, “I have noticed that I am less stressed after my internship than on a regular day of school,” says Victoria.

Besides less stress, Victoria says,”My internship has helped me understand exactly what I would be doing if in the future I work in this field.”

If you’re interested in the internship program, please contact Mrs. Robyn Dunn, Work-based Learning Coordinator, Springville High, (801) 489-2870, or robyn.dunn@nebo.edu.

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Matt Sumsion completes an 83-yard touchdown_photo by Mark Spencer

Before last Friday, rankings and predictions put Timpview in a clear position to beat Springville in the quarterfinals, however, the Red Devils had big plans to clip the Thunderbird’s wings and end their winning streak. Caleb McCray says,” It took a lot of work to get to the win. It was a very emotional win.”

With the crowd behind them, the Red Devils played their game with big passing plays that they completed with confidence and talent.  They took a two-touchdown lead in the first half and never took the pressure off Timpview.

The Red Devils sacked the quarterback multiple times, held tough on defense, and forced the T-birds into turnovers, penalties, and fumbles.

“Offensive and defensive lines did great, they really worked hard,” said Zach Puckett.

With Timpview leading 7-0 in the second quarter, an interception gave the T-Birds a first-down 10 yards away from the end zone. Springville’s defense held strong and forced a field goal, the game turned in favor of the Red Devils.

The field-goal attempt was missed, and the Red Devils scored seconds later when Brody Swanson powered 72 yards into the end zone with Timpview defense at his heels for the entire run.  After a Timpview punt, Springville took the lead when quarterback Steve Bate saw Matt Sumsion close to the goal line and hit the tight end for a huge 83-yard score.

Still in the second quarter, Caleb McCray, with 14 overall game tackles, picked off the T-Birds on their next possession, and that set up a 13-yard TD run by Bates. The 21-point scoring spree took less than four minutes, and Springville never looked back.

Springville answered with another big play when Jaylon Miyasaki beat his defender down the sidelines and hauled in a 51-yard TD pass.

The Red Devils stayed in control. A 35-yard pass to Sumsion, and a Jared Chichia field goal, made it 38-20 in the fourth quarter and all but sealed the win.

The win was very emotional for the team, not only because they wanted to end Timpview’s winning streak, but also because they wanted to win for Brandon Curtis.

“Before the game I was really nervous. After, it felt really good to pull another win for Brandon,” said Puckett.

“Before each game we always have a moment of silence for Brandon. We hope to win the championship for him,” said Matt Sumsion.

Springville Red Devils advance to the semi-finals taking on the Highland Rams this Friday at 11 am at Rice-Eccles Stadium, University of Utah.   All parents, alumni, and community members are encouraged to attend the game; the entrance fee is $8 adult, $5 student.  Students who would like to attend the game need to get a parent permission form in the main office and return it by 3 pm on Thursday along with paying their admission, $5, and bus fee, $3, in the finance office.  Students will be leaving the school at 8:30 am Friday morning and returning after 3 pm. 

*All photos by Mark Spencer

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Springville FFA Participates in National FFA Days of Service

INDIANAPOLIS (October 29, 2010)—The figures are in, and the 1,020 National FFA Days of Service volunteers during the 83rd National FFA Convention contributed 4,000 volunteer hours worth $81,000 to local Indianapolis-area charities. The two-day volunteer activity was sponsored by Cargill as a special project of the National FFA Foundation, with Mid-America Credit as the site and food sponsor.

“Cargill was honored and humbled to see these outstanding FFA members make such a positive difference to so many central Indiana charities,” said the Cargill representative “We had no doubt the results would be overwhelming; after all, the last line of the FFA motto is ‘living to serve’.”

The 2010 National FFA Days of Service were staged at 13 sites in central Indiana, including Concord Neighborhood Center, Damar, Gleaners Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Horizon House, the Indiana State Fair Commission, Indy Parks, Jameson Camp, Joy’s House Maplelawn Farmstead, Second Helpings, St. Vincent de Paul Pantry and Strides to Success. 

The Springville FFA Chapter from Springville, Utah, brought 12 members to volunteer at Concord Neighborhood Center hosting a carnival for under privileage students.  The Springville members were thrilled to learn that the National FFA Days of Service made such a substantial impact. 

The National FFA Organization, formerly known as Future Farmers of America, is a national youth organization of 532,309 student members—all preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture—as part of 7,487 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The National FFA Organization changed to its present name in 1988 in recognition of the growth and diversity of agriculture and agricultural education. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

The National FFA Organization operates under a Federal Charter granted by the 81st United States Congress, and it is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs. Visit www.ffa.org for more information.

Group Picture - Local FFA Students attend National FFA Convention - Indianapolis Indiana - learning about careers, leadership and participating in service!

Picture -  Front, Carleigh Ballard
(left to right)  Front - Mrs. Monica Giffing -Advisor, MacKenzie Richins, Sierra Cheyenne, Lauren Ridge, Taylor Hill
(left to right) Back - Mr. Dick Allen - Chaperon, Brayden Spencer, Jordan Smith, Wesley Billings and Miles Beach