Three Maple Mountain High School students participated in the Nebo School District Science Fair. Ethan Lowe, whose project dealt with Landmine detection, took second place in the Senior Division. Taylor Johnson and Decker Nielson's soil erosion control project landed them the third place spot. All three students qualified for the Central Utah Science and Engineering Fair held March 26-29. We wish them the best of luck.

Maple Mountain High announces the February students of the month.

In five years, sophomore Yalaina Linford sees herself attending BYU and working towards becoming an elementary school teacher, as well as a seminary teacher. Yalaina’s doesn’t have a favorite subject because she loves learning.

Her favorite quote is, "All that we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." – Gandalf. She likes that quote because it brings out the fact that we can’t always choose our circumstances, but we can choose our attitudes and actions.

Kara Betts has been selected as a "Prep of the Week" for her outstanding play and unselfish attitude. Kara helped her
team to the state 4A basketball playoffs for the 2nd year in a row. Congratulations Kara!

Eighteen Maple Mountain High School girls competed for the title of “Sweetheart” 2012. They were: Brett Bennett, Sarah Bendixsen, Christena Birkhoffer, Becca Brown, Erin Elmont, Randie Hyer, Mckell James, Raquel Jones, Kristan Kiracofe, Kami Miner, Heidi Morrill, A’Lea Nielsen, Sam Nielson, Ali Prothero, Jada Poulsen, Heather Richins, Alena Robertson, and Kambrie Sales. The contestants had a range of contests including cow milking, pie eating, flower arranging, cake decorating, and a relay race.

Austin Rowley fulfilled a dream by not only winning an individual state title but on the way helping his wrestling team
to their first ever team state championship. The state title is the first in school history. Congratulations Austin!

Derek Tidwell was named the 2012 Utah FFA Proficiency Award winner in the area of Forage Production. The Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through their SAEs, have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. Derek has worked at James Farm, Inc, which is an alfalfa cubing facility in southern Utah. His duties include driving tractor, pile truck, working the cubing machines, driving the swather, and other odd end jobs.

Two MMHS students were accepted into the All State High School Art Show and both won prestigious awards. Alex Matthews won an Award of Mastery (they only give out 4), and Chrystel Bardsley won an Award of Excellence (they give 10). The Springville Art Show had almost 1,000 entries from high school students all over the state and was juried down to accept just 345 artworks. The students were able to meet the governor and members of the Legislature February 22nd.

The Nebo School District Dance Company Showcase will be held Wednesday, February 29th at 7:00 pm in the Maple Mountain High School Auditorium. The Dance Companies from Maple Mountain, Spanish Fork, Salem Hills, Springville, and Payson High Schools will all be presenting pieces they have worked on this school year. Each school's Sterling Scholar will also perform at this unique concert. Please come and support our talented dancers and the fine arts programs at the high schools. Admission is $5 or family pass for $20. Students admission is $3 with student ID.

Jethro Gillespie was named as the Utah Art Education Association
(UAEA) "Utah High School Educator of the Year"....they state..."We are
extremely impressed with Mr. Gillespie's accomplishments and
dedication to artistic education of Utah children and are pleased to
recognize him." 

Kelsey Lewis is this weeks MMHS "Prep of the Week." Kelsey has helped her team to a first place tie in Region 8 girls basketball with outstanding play recently. Kelsey was also a member of the MMHS tennis team this past fall.