December 2012

Teacher of the Month- Casey “Gub” Nelson

Submitted by david.thacker on Wed, 12/19/2012 - 06:14

Casey “Gub” Nelson has been selected by his peers to be the teacher of the month at SFJHS.  Coach Gub is an outstanding teacher; he is respected by both his co-workers and students.  He is also a great role model.  Mrs. Binks stated, “Gub has gone the extra mile to help our new teacher Monte Morgan get things going for his classes.  He is always prepared with clear written instructions on the board and he has great classroom control”.

Mrs. Nielsen Makes The News!

Submitted by david.thacker on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 15:40

Local Utah county newspaper The Daily Herald has run a story about our very own Mrs. Nielsen!

Mrs. Nielsen was able to obtain funding for a project in her classroom through an organization called Donors Choose. You can read the full story by clicking on the following link: http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/education/precollegiate/website-connects-teachers-with-donors/article_5e8540de-68cb-5c3f-b359-4176199acede.html

Understanding Another’s Culture Includes Llama Racing?

Submitted by david.thacker on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 11:01

On the 18TH of October, selected members of Mr. LeMmon, Ms. Carter, and Ms. Lundgren's World Studies, 9TH grade classes, got the chance to visit the Hare Krishna Temple. The classes first went to the temple to learn about the Hinduism religion.

Members of the temple told us about why they have Holi-- The Festival of Colors. Spanish Fork's Holi Festival is the largest in the western hemisphere. It has over 120, 000 people attend each year.

Attributions
By Jacob Hardman

Championship Wrestling

Submitted by david.thacker on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 10:58

Championship Wrestling is a Spanish Fork Junior High tradition.  It is exciting for students all over the school who plan on participating.

The head coach, John Webb was the former head coach at Weber State, the head assistant coach at BYU, and an assistant coach at Oklahoma State. The assistant coach Dave Clark has been a former coach at Cedar High School and an assistant coach at Spanish Fork High School.  These coaches are the reason that we are able to have a wrestling team in the first place.

Attributions
By Mateen Lomax

Mystery Students

Submitted by david.thacker on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 10:56

Student #1

By Tristan Anderson

              This student is in 9th grade and is a female. She has lived in one state her whole life, and that is of course Utah! She enjoys playing softball and loves munching on Berry’s fries. She has four siblings and is terrified of spiders.

              Her most embarrassing moment is when she was at Maceys grocery store; she got inside a car that she thought was hers.  When she looked again, it was the wrong car. She flew out the door and felt so embarrassed.

Girl’s Volleyball

Submitted by david.thacker on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 10:18

This fall, the girls’ volleyball team completed a full schedule.  Their season started in August and lasted until October 23rd.  The volleyball team had an amazing season playing 7 preseason games and 10 regional games.  The team was mostly successful with some wins and some losses. 

Our Lobos played all over Utah including Hillcrest, Clearfield, Payson, Carbon, and of course at home.  The coaching staff includes: Andrew Richards and his Assistants Diana Troyer, Kenneth Ainge, and Michele Morley.  The girls did great and can’t wait for next year! Thanks for the amazing season!

Attributions
By Alexis Proctor

Lady Lobo Hoops are Ready for the Season to Start

Submitted by david.thacker on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 10:16

On November 5, 9th grade girls had an amazing chance to tryout for the epic Lobos basketball team.  There was lots of talent at the tryouts.  Sadly only 11 people can be on the basketball team.  Those amazing and gifted players are, Jamie Andrews, Sammy Hunt, Shawni Barnett, Payton Sorenson, Marisa Bradford, Alyssa Elquist, Elise Wilson, Cheyenne Dowley, Kayley Hudson, Jodi Lundquist, and Lauren Roberts. 

Attributions
By Alexis Proctor