Bond, She’s the Bomb

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Amy Bond is one of our fabulous counselors here at Maple Mountain High school. She is married and has two children who she loves very much. Mrs. Bond has been a counselor for a total of fourteen years and has lived in Mapleton her entire life. She graduated from Springville High School and went on to Utah Valley University and Utah State University. At UVU she was point guard on the basketball team and shortstop on the softball team. Wow! In college she admired her counselors which inspired her to pursue a career in counseling. Mrs.
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By: Cameron Spilker and Keaton Atkinson, MMHS Student Writers

Golden Eagles Varsity Football

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Matt Pugh, Brennen Hyatt, and Chris Clark, varsity players at Maple Mountain high school commented on their work ethic, teamwork, and learning experiences. They also stated their opinion about what they like about being on the new football team here at our new school. Matt Pugh said, “We all get along very well coming from so many different schools. The team is learning to work together. It is exciting for us to set new traditions.” Matt plays center and has been playing football since 7th grade.
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By Crystal Murray and Shalice Henrie, MMHS Staff Writers

Profesor de Español Excelente

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Having taught for 14 years, Mr. Tom Porter was ready for his next task--teaching at the new Maple Mountain High School. Needless to say, Mr. Porter is no newbie to teaching. He has taught at Springville Junior High and Spanish Fork High. Tom has taught a wide variety of subjects including science, ESL, Spanish, and English. Last year, before coming to Maple Mountain, Mr. Porter taught several Spanish classes at Spanish Fork High. Mr. Porter is married and has six children, ages 2 – 16. If he isn’t teaching, or preparing, he enjoys spending free time gardening and playing sports.
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By: Jacob Henry, MMHS Staff Writer

Kicking Off with a New Tradition

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Our new school has a new football team and a new coach, Brad Burtenshaw. Brad is married and the father of three children. Brad began playing football at a young age. For four years at his home high school, he played receiver. Brad has been playing football for 12 years. This will be his 8th year coaching high school football and first year coaching the MMHS football team. Although we have lost the last two games, Brad Burtenshaw has high hopes. He believes the team has a lot of potential, but a lot of room to grow and learn from their mistakes.
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By Crystal Murray and Shalice Henrie, MMHS Staff Writers

Golden Eagles Take Morning Flight

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On Tuesday, August 25, at an early 6:30 am, the Maple Mountain student council invited and prepared breakfast for the entire student body, faculty, and staff. Fresh orange juice and pancakes were served with warm, delicious syrup which made for a scrumptious way to start the day. The student council’s goal was to bring our community together and to celebrate the opening of our newest high school in a friendly, inviting atmosphere.
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by Katie Jacobson, MMHS Staff Writer

Experienced Principal Opens New High School

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Opening up a new school takes hard work and dedication; but Maple Mountains High’s Principal, John Penrod, is up to the task. Mr. Penrod spent most of his career teaching elementary, kindergarten through sixth grade. After a while, he was assigned to become an administrator of a junior high. When he isn’t teaching, Mr. Penrod is hiking, fishing, or spending time with his five children and nine grandchildren. Teaching is not the only job Mr. Penrod has had. One of his first and most interesting jobs was collecting garbage in Provo.
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By: Sarah Blancher & Marissa Clegg, MMHS Staff Writers