Swimming Field Trip

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Splash! On March 28, the PE department is having an amazing field trip to the Springville Rec Center! We will be going to swim, be with friends, and have lots of fun. There was an informational meeting on Wednesday, March 13. For those who weren't able to attend, please contact Coach Carlson with any questions. At the rec center, there are many fun and exciting activities for you to do! There are water slides, lap pools, a lazy river, and more! Please come and join us for this exciting event, and don't forget to bring your swimsuit!    

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by T.J. Evans

Orchestra Concert

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On Monday, March 11, 2019, the 7th grade Beginning Orchestra held a concert at Spanish Fork High School. During the concert, many 7th graders had the opportunity to perform solos. They each played with energy and enthusiasm. Along with the solos, there were also many group performances that did great as well. Mrs. Harman, the orchestra teacher, held an awesome concert with many tremendous and fun ideas. The 7th grade orchestra also had a chance to introduce their instruments that they play. The instruments include; cello, bass, viola, and violin.

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By: Ethan Beckstead

SFJH Choir Concert

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On Thursday, March 7, 2019, the Spanish Fork Junior High had their yearly Festival Choir Concert. The concert was titled "Through The Ages", and pieces were sung from many different time periods. The performers sang songs from many famous composers, from Ralph Vaughn Williams to Thomas Tallis to Mozart. There was a great turnout of family and friends coming to support the choir and enjoy the music. Each of the choirs (Beginning, Concert, Bel Canto, and Chamber), sang a few songs that they had been learning, practicing, and memorizing this term.

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by Ainsley Collingridge

Author Chris Crow Visits with Students

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Author Chris Crowe visited the SFJH on Friday, March 1 and got to see firsthand where the reading of his book, Getting Away with Murder: The True Story of the Emmett Till Case, had taken students in Mrs. Thompson’s eighth grade English classes.  Crowe was able to peruse the slide shows students created then answer students ‘questions concerning his book.

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story by Rillene Nielsen with Chris Thompson pictures by Chris Thompson

Puppies in the Classroom

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Recently, Animal Science students learned about vaccinating and deworming dogs. Josh Bartold and his Mom demonstrated how to give puppy vaccines and then others in class got to participate.

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story and pictures by Chaleesa Warren