On the 20th of January 2015 our very own drill team presented a series of performances that excited the crowd. They have been working for a very long time to make this performance possible. The Paysetters performed in multiple dances that were amazing!

Now that radio stations have the Christmas albums shelved till next year and the Christmas tree is browning in the dumpster, let’s get real. With the departure of the holidays “The Winter Blues” start kicking in. You know the feeling: you’re more tired, you have no motivation, and it’s harder to get out of bed each morning. The short and cold winter days often times make us feel like the weather: cold and dark. Winter depression is still a mystery to scientists who study it. However, there are many ways to get over it and get back to your normal, cheerful self!

The UHSAA has changed the sports boundaries for all the schools in the state of Utah. This change affects almost every school, and every sport.

But how does this change affect Payson High School exactly? We are again facing off against Spanish Fork, Salem, and Springville, who are our three biggest rivals. According to Coach Chapman, our school is back where it belongs. We are home. The biggest reason why Payson coaches and administration are excited is because it means less travel for our sports teams, and the rivalry games are back. 

Whenever any high school student hears the words “SAGE test,” all of our hearts skip a beat. The Student Assessment of Growth and Excellence, or SAGE test, is the new form of statewide testing for high school students. Last year was the first year of SAGE test administration, with tests given in the categories of Science, Mathematics, and English Language Arts.

The HOPE Squad sends you their love! We want you to know that the HOPE Squad is ready and eager to help you with whatever you need. We aren’t just random students who wear matching T-shirts. We are your friends. The HOPE Squad does care that you exist and we see how much the world needs of your influence. We want you to share your light with the world and if we can help you in anyway, we will! Hold on. Persuade. Empower. That is the message the HOPE Squad sends to each and every one of you.

The Christmas season is a time of giving. It is a time to forget about what we want and focus on how to help those around us. The true Spirit of Christmas is found in giving what we have to those in need. Payson High knows this truth well, which is why Payson High’s Student Council and Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) have stepped up to raise money for families in need. All the money collected, every last penny, will go toward giving Christmas to families of students who attend Payson High, or families in the community.

Payson High school has a long legacy of championships. Payson High School has been feared since its founding in 1912. Over the years, Payson High has been recognized as champions in almost every sport. However, in recent years, the state trophies have had need to be restored. In 2012 Mission: Restore the Pride began. The mission was to restore 14 state champion and state runner up trophies. Now, in December of 2014, all 14 trophies have been returned to their rightful place—the halls of PHS. Mr.

The Red Ribbon Campaign is to educate young children, teenagers, and adults the dangers and consequences of illegal drugs. Since 1985, it has become an annual tradition all over the world to wear a red ribbon for a week to symbolize their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction caused by drugs in America.

Hey boys, do you wish there was a boys’ choice informal dance? Did another guy ask the girl you had your eye on to Homecoming? Do you want a dance that’s still fun but won’t cost a fortune? Do you love to wear ugly sweaters and whip out your 80’s dance moves? Well, we have just the thing for you. This year, Payson High School is putting a new spin on an old tradition. PTSA is sponsoring a brand-new dance: The Ugly Sweater Dance.