Sterling Scholar: Semi-Finalists!
TWO of our amazing students have been officially named Sterling Scholar Semi-Finalists! Jakenzie Jones in the dance category and Logan Dahl in the science category will interview this week at the region competition.
Athletes of the Week: February 9, 2024
Girls Basketball: Cheznie Roundy - As a team leader of the Region Champion basketball team, Cheznie is averaging a double/double on the season. That means she averages double digit points and double digit rebounds. She is an example to the team of working hard.
Boys Basketball: Kamika Wesley - As a team leader and captain of the basketball team, Kamika has been a rock for the team and a steady foundation that the coaches can build game strategies on. His leadership stands out and makes a difference on the court.
Girls Basketball: Region WIN!
Congrats to the Girls Basketball team! On Tuesday, February 6, they won the region title.
Payson Girls hasn't won a region title since the 2004-2005 season. Payson Girls have been a defensive juggernaut, and ranked 1 in defense for most of the season.
Coach Syme says they're looking forward to a good run in state tournament.
Black History Month: Spotlight
"Since 1976, every American president has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme.
The Black History Month 2024 theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” explores the key influence African Americans have had in the fields of "visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression (Black History Month).""
This week's highlight is Ice Cube.