PHS Wrestling: Pinning the Competition

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By Jacob Buckner

That time of the year is upon us once again;  The wrestling season is coming to a close, and the PHS wrestling team is looking to do some work in state.  Payson has had dominance in the state tournament these past couple of years, and also a long history of success in state as well. 

 

PHS Dark Horse(s): Brenda and Leticia Trujillo

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Brenda and Leticia Trujillo are the basketball twins of the Payson Lions Basketball team. Both girls play on the sophomore team and are excited with all the improvement they have made this season so far. Although it might be hard to tell them apart on the court, they are very different players.

“I have the hardest time telling them apart when they are on and off the court, I will catch myself calling Brenda Leticia and Leticia Brenda, they both are just so happy to be in practice every day, I just can’t help but confuse them,” said Coach Tona Graff.

Behind the PHS Talent Show 2012

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To celebrate Payson High School’s 100th year anniversary students were entertained by the talents presented by their friends and fellow peers at the annual student Talent Show. While it is easy to appreciate the performances we view, sometimes we don’t recognize the ingenuity, hard work, and deeper personal  significance our classmates use to plan and practice for the show. These are the stories behind a few of the performances.

Eric Shelley, sophomore boy who sang “Shake it Off” by Florence the Machine, reveals the big secret to preparing for a performance.

PHS Performs Arsenic and Old Lace

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Payson High School’s drama department put together yet another fantastic performance, Arsenic and Old Lace, a classic and phenomenal old comedy.

Mike Birchett Shares Message of Education with Payson High School Students

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Mike Birchett of Admiral Plumbing was the Payson High School, Windows on the Workplace presenter for December 2011. Birchett, a Master Plumber, is the owner of Admiral Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, in business since 2001.

Birchett shared his love of learning with the students and said the most important thing to do, if interested in a career in plumbing, is to get a good education.

David Rockwood Recipient of the 2011 – 2012 PHS Crystal Apple Award

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By Krystal Baker

David Rockwood is the recipient of the 2011 – 2012, Payson High School Crystal Apple Award. Rockwood has been teaching and coaching at Payson High School since 2003. He is the PHS cross country and track and field coach, and head coach of the all-star track and field team for the state of Utah.

Rockwood teaches psychology, AP Psychology, and developed the popular Sport Psychology program at PHS. Rockwood believes the program is popular because of its appeal to students in all performance venues.

PHS Penny Wars Exceeds $2,012 Goal

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By KD Apgood

 

            Penny Wars was amazing once again this year, thanks to our very own student body. For two weeks Payson High School’s Student Council and LIA groups got together and carried around jars for our 2011 Penny wars. Our goal for this year was $2,012 and because of our fabulous students here at PHS we got over $2,500.

Barnett and Robbins Win PHS Pie Contest

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By Audrey Miller

For the first time in Lion’s Roar history, a duo won the annual pie baking contest. Blake Barnett and Colton Robbins teamed up to make a pumpkin spice pie with cinnamon strudel.

“I thought it was really creative to put the strudel topping with the pumpkin pie. It was so good I had five pieces!” said Pie Judge Taylor Campbell.

The pair used a Bobby Flay recipe as the basis for their desert.

Paysetters Working Hard for Competition

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By Daniela Garcia

 

The Payson Lion Paysetters had their first invitational competition on December 3. They did very well, placing third with their character routine, (which is the western swing that was displayed at the Payson vs. Salem game.)

Cassidy Burton took first place in the drill down. The drill down is when someone is calling out military commands and the dancer does the commands.

PHS Lions Pounce Skyhawks

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By Braden Clark

On December 9, Payson High’s basketball team took on the Salem Hills Skyhawks our biggest rival as of late. Payson beat Salem Hills 60-40 a huge difference from last year’s memorable 20 point comeback.  Led by senior captains Clint Bateman and Tanner Newbold; scoring 33 points between the two starting guards, Clint with 11 points and eight assists and Tanner with 22 points and five three pointers.