November 2018

Fail and give hugs to be happy

Submitted by kate.searle on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 10:14

The Red Ribbon Assembly was definitely one for the books, it was something that most students were able to connect with in one way or another. Collin Kartchner spoke to the student body about the negative effects of social media and how we can fix it. Kartchner gave an amazing presentation, he had everyone laughing and wanting to know what he would say next.

The Boys Are Back: Lions Basketball Begins Nov 20

Submitted by kate.searle on Mon, 11/19/2018 - 10:19

Another season of boys basketball begins. Their first event of the year is the Green and White game which features both PHS basketball and Bantam basketball teams. To kick off the night, the local Bantam teams will play against one another.  Following these teams there will be a three-point competition, a dunk contest, finishing with an appearance from our beloved basketball boys. This event will take place on November 20 at 6:00 pm at the high school.

Chemistry Magic Show bursts into flames

Submitted by kate.searle on Fri, 11/16/2018 - 12:11

Nov. 8, 2019 the scientists of chemistry at Payson High School (PHS) showed their magic. With their mind-blowing experiments, the audience was able to experience the outstanding chemical reactions of these fine chemists. At 6:45 p.m. moms and dads, children and friends flowed into the auditorium and filled in the front section, so they could get the full effect of the experiments.

Mrs. Noll's Portuguese class gets a spirited surprise

Submitted by kate.searle on Thu, 11/15/2018 - 08:18

Sarah Noll’s B1 Portuguese class received a pleasant surprise when Dr. Shepherd, Mr. Mecham and Mrs. Gowans walked into her classroom on Wednesday November 7th. As soon as Mrs. Noll saw the award that Gowans had in her arms, she knew what was coming.

Mrs. Noll was supposed to have received the Spirit of the Lion award one day before during a faculty meeting, yet Noll was absent because of training.

Sterling Scholar due today

Submitted by kate.searle on Fri, 11/09/2018 - 11:18

Sterling Scholar is a prestigious award that provides recognition for high school seniors. This award is found exclusively in Utah and began in 1962. At this time, there was already a program in Utah for recognizing outstanding high school athletes. Deseret News felt as though academia should be recognized on the same scale as athletics. Hence the creation of Sterling Scholar.

 

Swimming to Success!

Submitted by kate.searle on Fri, 11/09/2018 - 10:53

Come on in, cause the water’s fine! Our swim team here at PHS has started going to meets as of last weekend with a huge invitational. Placing fourth overall at the starting invitational has given the Swim Team hope and invigorated the team for their meet at Orem!

 

Two assemblies scheduled for next week: Monday and Thursday

Submitted by kate.searle on Tue, 11/06/2018 - 12:56

Monday and Thursday next week will have different schedules to accommodate two fabulous assemblies:

Veteran’s Day Assembly on Monday, November 12 will have the following schedule:

7:55 - 8:55 1st 60 Minutes

9:00 - 10:05 Assembly 65 Minutes

10:10 - 11:05 2nd 55 Minutes

11:05 - 11:40 Lunch 35 Minutes

11:45 - 12:40 3rd 55 Minutes

12:45 -  1:40 4th 55 Minutes

Utah College Application Week (UCAW) and College and Financial Aid Night

Submitted by kate.searle on Mon, 11/05/2018 - 10:28
During the week of November 12-16, Payson High School will be sponsoring Utah College Application Week (UCAW). November 13 and 14 all seniors expected to graduate in 2019 will be encouraged to apply for admission to at least one college or university, if they have not already done so. The purpose of this day is to acquaint students with the college application process and to communicate the importance of applying to college.

Aislynn Monahan Wins The First Photoshop Club Competition

Submitted by kate.searle on Fri, 11/02/2018 - 12:21

On Nov. 1, 2018 Gabriel Kidrick and Alex Hazel announced the winner of the first photoshop competition of the year: Aislynn Monahan. The first competition consisted in photoshopping Leo the Lion, a stuffed animal that resides in Mr. Peery’s room, somewhere in the world. Monahan exceeded in this, surpassing the advice that Hazel had given, “Work hard, but not too hard.” 

Among other things, Monahan was given a Amazon gift card that she said she would use to buy things to buy tools for her cosplays: another area in which Monahan exceeds.