Maria Zambrano is Payson High School’s Liaison for Latino students. She “bridges the gap” between Latino students, their parents, and the administration. Maria loves what she does; she thoroughly enjoys the kids she works with. She and the students laugh together, hang out together, and even cry together. “She helps people understand why school is important. She helps you with your social life, school stuff, and every other way she can,” Adriana Cruz related.
The Cross Country season is coming to a close with much to brag about. With their many wins and new school records set, the team has represented Payson well. "Cross country kids are great to work with!" said Coach Peck. The Cross Country team had an especially young team this year with most of the top runners being sophomores. Team captains Kai Schulze and Chloe Williams ran the three mile course with times of 17:42 and 22:09.
The Payson High School cross country season is in full swing, and Coach Rockwood is impressed with his team. The team defeated Spanish For and Emery September 29th on the new course. "Kai Schulze led the way with a second place finish over all and a new school record," said Rockwood. Chloe Williams also finished with a second place finish and a new school record. Tyler Watson, Clayton Skousen, Blake Reynolds, Jordan Fuentes, Cody Kenison and Nathan Womack finished strong defeating Spanish Fork.
This summer three Payson High students had the opportunity to travel abroad with the Utah Ambassadors of Music. Kody Davis, Landon Hale, and I went to Europe with other high school students from all over Utah to share music.
The Payson High School bag pipe band recently returned from West Jordan where they showed their patriotism in tribute to September 11. "It was fun and really cool because we got to play for the military." said Meika Burrell. Between parades, Scottish Festivals, and competitions, the bag pipe band is in for a fun time. There is count of approximately seven members in the band and Kerri Welton is their director. Anna McClellan is the pipe major and Janette Olson is the drum major.
Payson High School senior, Rachel Ann Kersch took home this year's Payson Idol Award. Each Idol contestant preformed a song written by their favorite singer during the opening rounds of competition held Monday through Wednesday. The final round of competition was held Thursday September 24, with stiff competition between the winners of each round performing yet another musical selection.
Recent recipient of the Payson High School Yellow Jersey Award, Home Economics teacher, Kay Moos is recognized for being a life-long teacher. Moos shares her talents not only with current students but former students, the community, and faculty. "I was in Kay's class working on my curtains for my house. I was overwhelmed by gratitude that Kay would help me with my home projects. Then when I got to her classroom there were former students of hers in there working on various projects. I thought it was an example of a person who is a life-long teacher.
Well, that special time of year has come again, Homecoming Week, Yay! Students of Payson High School have been scurrying around trying to find that perfect date for the dance! With only a few days left you can feel the excitement in the air!
The following are activities for the school and community that will be going on September 21 - 26.
Monday: Superstar Rally at 5:30 on the football field. Payson Idol during lunch.
Tuesday: Tye dye and crazy hair day, Tailgate party behind the school at 4:00 p.m.
