May 2012
Teacher in the Making
Thu, 05/17/2012 - 18:42 | by carey.white
Katie AndersonKatie Anderson volunteers at Spanish Oak Elementary in Spanish Fork, Utah. Anderson preforms a wide variety of tasks pertaining to teaching and works with the 2nd and 4th grades. Some of those duties include: Grading Tests, reading to the students, correcting papers students have written, making worksheets, running copies, and timing students on reading to check their fluency.
“I have always been interested in being an elementary school teacher ever since I was little. I love being around little kids, playing with them, and teaching them new things. Being at my internship this term and at a different one last year for two terms, has made me want to be a teacher even more. I’ve learned a lot about how fun the career can be,” said Anderson.
Anderson is very interested in this line of work for the future and has really enjoyed her internship. She hopes to do something similar with her life. She recommends an internship for those who want the experience to know what to expect in the teaching profession
After high school graduation, Anderson plans on attending Southern Utah University and majoring in Elementary Education.
If you’re interested in the internship program, please contact Mrs. Robyn Dunn, Worked-based Learning Coordinator, Springville High, (801) 489-2870, or robyn.dunn@nebo.edu.
Springville student works at Mapleton Jr. High
Thu, 05/17/2012 - 18:40 | by carey.white
Madison McMullinMadison McMullin is currently working as a helper at Mapleton Jr. High. Some of her duties include helping students participate in their different activities.
“I am able to help the students learn new things with hands on activities,” said McMullin.
“I really enjoy working with special needs students, and I want to keep doing this for many years. I have enjoyed working with the students, and I have learned a lot about the job. I just love getting to know the studentsmore,” said McMullin.
McMullin thinks everyone should work an internship because it’s helpful and you can learn many skills.
After high school graduation, McMullin plans on attending Dixie State College to major in Special Education.
If you’re interested in the internship program, please contact Mrs. Robyn Dunn, Worked-Based Learning Coordinator, Springville High School, (801) 489-2870, or robyn.dunn@nebo.edu.
SHS Senior Interns at Art City Elementary
Thu, 05/17/2012 - 18:38 | by carey.white
KateLyn BurnettSenior KateLyn Burnett is working an internship at Art City Elementary.
“I want to be a teacher because I love working with kids,” said Burnett.
Some of Burnett’s duties at Art City Elementary include helping the students catch up on their work and helping with projects around the room. She thinks children are so cute and this experience has increased her excitement to become a teacher. She loves seeing the children improve. She says they are so smart, and she loves working with them.
Burnett exclaims that this internship has been beneficial to her, she said, “Yes! It has helped me to make sure that I want to go into education. I would highly recommend this to other students!”
After high school graduation, Burnett plans on attending Brigham Young University and majoring in Elementary Education.
If you’re interested in the internship program, please contact Mrs. Robyn Dunn, Worked-Based Learning Coordinator, Springville High School, (801) 489-2870, or robyn.dunn@nebo.edu
FUN at Brookside Elementary
Thu, 05/17/2012 - 18:36 | by carey.white
Marlee ShepherdMarlee Shepherd is a senior at Springville High School. She is currently working an internship at Brookside Elementary school. After high school graduation, she plans on attending Dixie State College and majoring in Elementary Education.
“Teaching young kids and watching them grow and learn in an awesome thing,” said Shepherd.
Shephered loves getting hands on experience in a classroom setting. This internship has inspired her even more to become a teacher. Some fun activities she has experienced while at her internship are, “Last year I worked with a boy who didn’t want anything to do with school. At first it was really rough; but, by the end of the year the boy was doing so much better! It was a great feeling,” said Shepherd.
She would recommend working an internship because you get hands on experience and you’ll be able to see if you really want that as a career.
If you’re interested in the internship program, please contact Mrs. Robyn Dunn, Worked-Based Learning Coordinator, Springville High School, (801) 489-2870, or robyn.dunn@nebo.edu.
Intern Helps Man’s Best Friend
Thu, 05/17/2012 - 18:28 | by carey.white
Mosiah RiosMosiah Rios is working an internship at All About Pets in Provo. Rios is very active with the animals. He helps with animal checkups, exams, and dental aid. Not all of Rios’s duties are so glamorous though. He also has the responsibilities of cleaning up after surgeries, cleaning kennels, and cleaning up animal waste.
Rios’ love of animals is what led him to do this internship. Not only does he love the animal part of this internship, he is fascinated by the medical side as well. Rios had the amazing opportunity to watch a C-section and assisted in cleaning up the newborn puppies. His favorite part of that experience was seeing the mother interact with her newborns.
“It has been beneficial. I would recommend it because there is a lot of interactions and new experiences,” said Rios.
Rios is very interested in this line of work. He plans on attending Southern Utah University and major in animal science in order to become a veterinarian. Rios’ love of animals will help him become a great veterinarian that people will trust.
If you’re interested in the internship program, please contact Mrs. Robyn Dunn, Worked-based Learning Coordinator, Springville High, (801) 489-2870, or robyn.dunn@nebo.edu.
Lunch and an Artist
Sat, 05/12/2012 - 23:58 | by carey.white
On Friday, May 4, the Springville High Art Department and Library sponsored “Lunch and an Artist” featuring SHS Art Sterling Scholar Kate Baxter. Kate along with many other students assembled at lunch for music and a "conversation with the artist.”
“Lunch and an Artist” is a celebration featuring the accomplishments of some very talented young people. Music was provided by the superior ranked SHS quintet, consisting of Jenny Jones, Kristy Hatch, Rebecca Wood, Raymundo Yazzie, and Aaron Stoddard, playing Antonín Dvořák’s Finale followed by a conversation with Kate Baxter.
While Kate talked punch and cookies were served. Kate presented some of her fabulous art works consisting of her self-portrait, original mindset illustrations of popular books including Confessions of Georgia Nicolson, by Louise Rennison, Coraline by Neil Gaiman, and Batman’s own Joker and Harley Quinn all of which were drawn by Kate in amazing detail.
Kate’s inspiration comes from, “…books, trying to create illustrations from descriptions of a character”.
Kate commented on how long it usually takes her to create a work of art, “It varies greatly on the idea and inspiration and utensils. Illustrations take six to nine days on average.”
Kate plans on attending Utah Valley University this Fall, where she has been awarded a scholarship to study art. She said, “I’m attending UVU on scholarship; art supplies and paper are expensive!”
She has always wanted to be an artist; however, however,, it was during her sophomore year that she decided “ if she didn’t do art, she didn’t know what she would do.“ She also loves to write hoping to become a novelist or graphic novelist, where she can write and illustrate her own work.
“Kate is an amazing young artist,” said Mrs. Lanell Rabner, SHS Librarian. “She knows what she wants to do and has worked hard to perfect a style all her own. When looking into the faces of her characters, you feel like you want to get to know them. They all tell a story I am excited to hear. Kate is detail oriented, drawing and painting characters that literally pull you into their stories. I am confident that we will hear and see a lot more from Kate Baxter in the future”.
“Lunch and Artist” is here to stay at SHS. Look for monthly events beginning in August, celebrating the very talented students of Springville High School.
*photos by Lou Crandall, SHS Photography Teacher
Outstanding Results at FFA State Competition
Wed, 05/09/2012 - 15:58 | by carey.white
Springville High’s FFA traveled to Logan, Utah, on April 24-25 to attend and compete in the FFA State Career Development Events. This statewide event is held to test students’ skills in certain career areas including agricultural communications, meat judging, floriculture, vet tech, horse judging, poultry judging, and dairy. Many hours of time and energy went into the preparation for these events.
Monica Giffing, Springville High FFA Adviser, said, “We prepared seven teams that worked extremely hard , these teams are self-driven and practice on their own time and work with many people in the community to prepare.”
Teams are run by the students with occasional suggestions from their adviser; the teams belong to the students and what they were able to achieve was all theirs.
FFA top ranks include gold, silver and bronze; also, the first place teams of each state have the opportunity to attend and compete at nationals next Fall. Most excitingly our agricultural communications team won first in state, this is two years in a row. The team was comprised of three members--Amberly Bradford (1st Place Individual), Andalyn Hall (3rd Place Individual), and Autymn Schouten.
Our gold ranking team included meat judging which placed third overall with Payson and Maple Mountain placing first and second, showing that Nebo district is a great area to learn in this competition. The meats team was comprised of the following students: Darryl Barnes, Taylor Garrett, Chet Kanzee, and James Johnson. Another gold ranking team was floriculture with team members Lauren Ridge, Christina Nolasco, Medine Dore, and Emily Merrill. Vet tech did great as well scoring Springville a gold with team members Ashly Endicott, Colton Carroll, Rita Dominquez, and Caitlin Dinkel.
Springville had some silver ranking teams including horse, poultry, and dairy. The horse team was comprised of Dakoda Mower, Austin Weight, Howard Hutchings, and Caitlin Dinkel. The poultry team was Andalyn Hall, Kira Craig, Katie Biesinger, and Alex Valenzuela. Finally, our dairy team members were Ashly Endicott, Colton Carroll, Rita Dominquez, and Ripley Tew.
Springville High’s FFA did an exceptional job this year; we can’t wait until next year to see what they have in store for us. Good luck to our agricultural communications team at nationals this Fall.
Pictures:
Agricultural communications team left to right: Amberly Bradford, Autymn Schouten and Andalyn Hall
Floriculture Team: Lauren Ridge, Christina Nolasco, Emily Merrill and Medine Dore.
Meats Team left to right: James Johnson, Darryl Barnes, Taylor Garrett, and Chet Kanzee
Vet tech team from left to right: Ashly Endicott, Caitlin Dinkel ,Colton Carroll, Rita Dominquez
Drama Guild Play The Foreigner
Wed, 05/09/2012 - 15:55 | by carey.white
This year’s annual play performed by Springville High’s Drama Guild is a hilarious comedy centered around a shy character named Charlie. Because he has an active fear of “talk,” he pretends that he’s unable to speak English. In his first few minutes on stage, he finds himself overhearing confidential matters. Everyone thinks that he can’t understand them; so, of course, the plot thickens. An old lady, an evil reverend, a dumb boy, and the KKK all end up in the mix and what you get is a masterpiece.
“The play was a joy to watch, I laughed from start to finish,” said senior Rosalie Swegle.
Full cast included: Charlie: Dallin Penrod, Froggy: Dallin Droubay, Ellard: Lear Burton, Widow Meeks “Betty”: Rose Walker, Catherine: Carly Sorenson, Reverend David: Eric Mageno, Owen: Brandon Reagan.
The play was directed by seniors Brennon Schow and Audrey Ruffell.
Springville High students attend DECA Nationals
Wed, 05/09/2012 - 15:52 | by carey.white
On April 28 - May 2, eight students from Springville High School had the opportunity to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference in Salt Lake City. These eight students competed with over 14,000 students from around the world. Those who participated were Audri Petro, Kaycie Jordan, and Jehni Mcneil in the Learn and Earn Chapter Project; Lesli Mortensen in Restaurant and Food Service Management; Amy Tingey in Principles of Finance; Cody Zamora in Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan; Jack Setzer in Principles of Hospitality; and, Joe Parker in Chapter Management Academy.
After competing, the students were able to participate in activities around the city such as Lagoon, shopping, playing Uno and Spoons in the elevator, sightseeing in Park City, and just having a great time together.
2012-2013 Student Council Announced
Wed, 05/09/2012 - 15:51 | by carey.whiteStudent body officers for next year include President Stephen Nelson, Vice President Marie Terry, Secretary Caroline Erickson, Activities Chairman Cami Sumsion, Publicity Chairman Lauren Bird, Student Relations Loren Atherley, Historian Payton Acor, and Tech Director Elsie Rowe.
Senior class officers are President Dallin Penro, Vice President Sara Ripley, Treasurer Aaron Brown, and Secretary Natalie Sanchez.
Junior class President will be Nate Willmore, Vice President Seth Daybell, and Secretary Erin Thomas.
Sophomore class President will be Jamie Devinish, Vice President Jacob Rasmussen, andSecretary Katie Murray.
