PHS Senior Sunrise

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The seniors of 2011 were all invited to attend the senior sunrise, friday the 27th of august. There were student council members at the gate giving each person a balloon, and a paper. On that paper we wrote our goals to acclomplish before graduation. When we saw the sun come up over the school, we all let go of our balloons. While we waited there were donuts and chocolate milk for everyone.

Payson Lions’ vs. the West Lake Thunder

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On Friday September 3, 2010 the Payson Lions’ football team walked out on the field knowing anything could happen. Through a very tough game the Lions’ fought the West Lake Thunder in a battle that Payson will grow from. Varsity quarterback, Clint Bateman, had this to say about the game, “we need to work harder and not have as many mental mistakes. We need to put this game behind us and prepare for Juab.” Although the Lions’ lost they are not going to dwell on the past. They are looking forward and working hard to prepare for the Homecoming game this Friday against Juab.

Lion's Roar Newspaper Staff Excited to Bring You News!

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The Payson High School journalism students are excited to bring you student news for the 2010 – 2011 school year.  “We probably have the most natural talent I’ve ever seen since I’ve been over the Payson High newspaper staff. We have some great new writers, editors, and photographers, and we are of course, supported by a few stellar veteran staff members. I’m really excited,” said Ms. Baker. Veteran Lion’s Roar staff members include Jennifer Dees, Brianne Hiatt, Mercedes John, and Audrey Miller.

PHS Secretary Connie Mattinson Wins Horace Mann Award

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This year, Payson High’s Horris Man Award recipient is none other than the wonderful office secretary, Connie Mattenson. To receive the award, faculty around the school voted for who was the year’s best employee, and PHS strongly felt that Mattenson was the best fit, “She’s always happy, and I’m so excited that I got to work with her. She’s always multi-tasking, laughing, and thinking of others,” said fellow office secretary, Janeen Dean. According to assistant principal Ben Ford there’s “nothing better.”  Mattenson loves her job at PHS and the people she is surrounded by.

PHS Valedictorian Anna Brimley

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Anna Brimley is Payson High School’s 2010 Valedictorian. Daughter of Linda and Ken Brimley, Anna lives in Payson with her three brothers and one sister. Anna is extremely motivated and has made many grand accomplishments. Her biggest accomplishment of them all would be finishing her associate’s degree from UVU at school, while participating in Concert and Chamber choirs, being part of the State winning drum line, and being an AP Musical Sterling Scholar. Brimley is an extremely hard worker and that has definitely paid off. Anna has received a band scholarship, the New

Payson High Salutatorian: Belen Moyano

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Payson High’s 2010 salutatorian is Belen Moyano. Daughter of Gloria and Jose Moyano, she received the H.O.B.Y. Scholarship (Hugh O’ Brian Youth Scholarship) after competing against 50 of Utah’s top students. As a junior in high school, she took three Advanced Placement classes while participating in two high school choirs, acting, and performing with Payson High’s Dance Company. Moyano has been in over 15 play productions, of which only two of them were dramas and not musicals.

PHS Drama Performs Peter Pan for Local Elementary School Kids

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"Second star to the right, and straight on `til morning" Is the way to the Neverland! The children’s play Peter Pan was just Astounding. Written for elementary school kids and performed May 4th through the 6th, it was just smashing! Kids from all around came to watch the epic story unfold on the Payson High stage. “My favorite part was yelling at all the little kids” said Alex Jensen.

Ambri Corlett Wins Car from Ken Garff Keys to Success Program

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The Ken Garff Keys to success assembly was a bonanza of free stuff. The Luckiest-Girl-At-Payson-High was Ambri Corlett, who won a free Chevy Malibu. “It is a really sweet car, I can’t believe I won it” said Corlett. Her Boyfriend’s (Nathan Cunningham’s) face filled with love, amazement, and joy as he said, “I can’t believe I am with such a beautiful girl with such a beautiful car!” Rumor has it that later that day the couple took a romantic drive to Santaquin reservoir to watch the fish jump…              &nbs

PHS Student Josh Kober Awarded Academic All State Award

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Josh Kober received the award for the Lions. Academic all region requires that the recipient maintain a 3.8 G.P.A. throughout their whole high school career. Way to go Josh!