On Saturday, April 23 at 7:00 P.M., nine of Payson’s finest ladies competed for the title of Miss Payson 2016. The pageant was held in Payson High School’s auditorium, and the theme for the pageant is New York, New York!  Nine contestants competed, and only three walked away with a crown, there would be a Queen, first attendant, and second attendant. These ladies were judged in five different categories: interview, swimwear, talent, on-stage question, and evening wear.

This year's senior gotcha was kicked off with a meeting during lunch on April 19. During this meeting Emily Petty and Cameron Savage, student council members, discussed the rules of the competition.

The debate team represented Payson High School well this year during the state competitions. The debate state competition was held March 11, and 12 at Alta High School. Two of the PF teams progressed to win a couple of rounds, and two original oratories progressed to semi finals. Several other debaters also did very well. When asked about state, Addy Elliott, a member of the PHS debate team said, “It was a super fun experience, and I’m grateful for the learning opportunity.” Great job to everyone who participated in state for debate!

Three hundred sixty degree videos are now a thing as of 2015. Hundreds of videos have been made, and placed on YouTube for your enjoyment and discovery. These are internet videos that can be viewed from every angle, with a simple click and drag. They can be used to make videos feel more realistic, and overall enhance your viewing experience. These videos are easy to use and are truly mind-boggling.You can make your experience more immersive by using the Oculus Rift as well.

For months, ASL students have been preparing for this day. What is this day? The day of the ASL Competition. The ASL competition will be held on Saturday, April 16th. Payson High Students will travel to Salt Lake to compete. Students have prepared themselves and entered themselves into one or more of the following events: storytelling, ABC stories, number stories, handshape stories, receptive, and culture/history.  Without a doubt, Payson’s ASL program is an amazing program, and PHS hopes they bring home some awards.

Social Dance is taught by Mrs. McClellan at Payson High and the class has rocketed in popularity. Students are often showing great love for not only the class but the teacher as well. They recently performed during parent teacher conference, the Paris Coleman Benefit Talent Show, and the PHS Dance Department Showcase but students are thirsty for more.

Let’s see which graduating class can raise the most money to help the class of 2016 pay for and install the new bronze lion statue in front of the school! Makay Hooley, who is a PHS class of 2016 student, is the talented artist who sculpted the statue and all that is left is to bronze the artwork. The class that donates the most is the winner and will be declared the BEST for 2016.

Summer is coming up and school is out! Gonna have a lot of free time on hand? Getting a job is a great way to pass the time, plus you get some cash while you’re at it. Everyone is hiring and applications are coming in fast. But how and where do you actually get one? What do you need to do and how do you need to prepare? Just follow these simple steps!

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Click here to check out this month's edition of the online magazine. In this edition, you will learn about Payson High’s very own Western Trapper, Isaac Robbins. You will also read about some of our most musically talented students and how they placed in the 46th annual Huff Music Competition.