Clark and Crook Attend Aggie Leadership Conference

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By Braden Clark

There comes a point in time where each person will have to be a leader.  Leaders come in all shapes and sizes, however the way you act determines what kind of leader you become. 

November 10, On the campus of Utah State University, hosted the ALE (Aggie Leadership Extravaganza) students all around the state of Utah, and even some from Nevada and Idaho.

PHS Fan of the Month

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By Ciera Lundberg

TJ Tucker: the ultimate Payson High fan. Although this awesome senior once started out as a sophomore (poor kid) he has slowly progressed during his senior year to obtain the honorable title of Fan of the Month. TJ’s love for PHS started during his sophomore year when the seniors told him to dress up as crazy as he could for the games.

Dark Horse: Kaitlyn Hamilton

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By Brigham Flint

When you think of Payson sports, many of us think about the boy’s basketball or wrestling team. However, the girl’s basketball team may not be mentioned quite as often. Among their team leaders is senior guard Kaitlyn Hamilton.

“As a senior, we’re supposed to take responsibility and motivate everyone to do their best,” she said.

PHS Wrestling: Season Preview

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By Jenna Haroldsen

Ranked 1 in State going into the season, Payson’s Wrestling team is playing for keeps this year. Their first tournament of the season, the Millard Ironman, was November 30 and December 1.  With only 4 seniors, all of which are Captains, they are expecting to do well this season.

PHS Girls Basketball Girls Will Open Student Eyes This Year

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By Braden Clark

It is easy to say that our girls team had an abysmal season last year, so to say that they can only improve from last season will be an easy feat.  With a record of 1-18 they could possibly win more games they did all of last season in their first week.  Returning starters Katelyn Hamilton and Katelyn Hannifan look to lead the Lady Lions to a season they haven’t had in a long time. 

Payson Loses to Provo in Nail-Biter

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PAYSON — What was a nail-biter heading into the fourth quarter ended up being a solid victory for Provo's boys basketball team.

Down the stretch, the Bulldogs ratcheted up their defensive pressure and made plays at the offensive end of the floor to open their 2012-'13 campaign with a 40-30 road victory over Payson Tuesday night.

Payson High School’s Penny Wars

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This month everyone is trying to give a little more and do some good for the Payson community. The students over at Payson High School are giving back by having their annual Penny Wars.

PHS Fall Choir Concert: Folksongs, Foolery and Fun

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By Emily Garrett  

On Wednesday October 17, the PHS choirs stepped on stage and harmonized energetically for the first choir concert of the year. With the theme of Folksongs, Foolery and Fun, they stole the attention of the audience with their singing and choreography.

CO2 Cars: Physics at its Finest

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By Cherilyn Elder

 

Have you ever seen CO2 dragsters racing across a tile floor being guided by a string?  The sight is amazing to behold.

HOSA Starts Out Year With Hike and Service

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By Megan Ballamis      

Payson High’s HOSA club is a great way to experience health occupations. HOSA stands for Health Occupations Students of America. The student leaders of the club are Keaton Evan, Sarah Wood, Sarah Brown, and Jens John.