December 2010

Golden Eagles Basketball Start Season 1-1

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On Tuesday, November 30, the Maple Mountain Boys Basketball team rebounded after their first loss to Timpview by taking a victory over American Leadership Academy.  The final score was 55-33. In the second quarter, the Golden Eagles used a 16-2 run to edge the home team.   Junior Zack Porter scored 15 points and senior Kelby Crandall scored 14 which contributed to the victory.

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By Olin Andersen and Nathan Foutz, MMHS Staff Writers

Lady Golden Eagles Start Season Strong

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In the season opener, the Maple Mountain High Girls Basketball team defeated the Provo Bulldogs 46- 33.

The Lady Golden Eagles played a sluggish first quarter scoring only 4, but turned it on in the second quarter scoring 17 points and never relinquished the lead.  Aleksa Gappmayer led the team with 9 points followed by Kelsey Lewis with 8.

In an all underclassman team, the Lady Golden Eagles are poised for an improvement from last year and a strong Region 8 finish.

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By: Nick H. Taylor and Evan Huffman, MMHS Staff Writers

“Make It With Wool” Winners, MMHS Staff Writers

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On November 18, Nebo District schools competed in the “Make It With Wool” contest (http://www.sheepusa.org/Make_It_With_Wool) at Mapleton Junior High.    Contest preparation began in August and continued through September to fit patterns, layout, cutout, and sew the great articles of clothing that were presented.

Senior Division Winners:
1st Hannah Savage, Maple Mountain
2nd Kristen Prior, Spanish Fork High
3rd Kelcie Billat, Salem Hills High
4th Kaylie Smith, Maple Mountain High

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By: Kinsey Williams, Jamie Farley, and Kalin Wall

Helicopters Fly for Ryan Parry

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Ryan Parry is one of Maple Mountain’s seniors interning at Utah Helicopter.  Some of the duties that Ryan is involved in while on the job is sitting back, relaxing, and learning from the instructors.

One cool experience Ryan had was flying for over an hour over the American Fork temple and observing a school as it was dismissing for the day.

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By: Cameron Spilker, MMHS Staff Writer

Makenzie Beardall Interns at Barbara’s Daycare

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Makenzie Beardall , senior at Maple Mountain High School, has been interning at Barbara’s Daycare. At the daycare Makenzie has several important duties she performs like feeding the children, playing with them, reading stories to them, and changing their diapers.  She enjoys everyday of this learning experience.

Makenzie is interested in this line of work because she loves children and has taken several child care classes in high school.  She enjoys this field of work.  She hopes to enroll at Weber State University next fall.

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By: Nick H. Taylor, MMHS Staff Writer

Emergency Room Intern

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Robert Rex, senior at Maple Mountain High School, spends every other day interning at Mountain View Hospital emergency room in Payson.

Rex has a couple different jobs at the hospital.  His duties include changing sheets, changing supplies, and watching the doctors and nurses.

When asked if he is still interested in this line of work after interning in this environment, Rex said, “I’m still considering it. If I do it, I would want to be there at night when it’s more exciting.”

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By: Jamie Farley, MMHS Newspaper Staff