You may think bullying has no effect on people, but the words you say may make somebody’s situation worse or even make them want to end their life. Bullying is something that needs to be stopped, and we can take steps to prevent it. You may be wondering what bullying is. Bullying is…
EPHRAIM—About 15 members of the Manti High School junior varsity track team loaded more than 30,000 pounds of clothing (approximately 120,000 pieces) into a semi-truck trailer recently. The clothes are now bound for Kotowize, Poland. The clothing, which was loaded Saturday, April 9, will be donated to several charities in Poland, which will oversee…
SALT LAKE CITY—The Utah High School Athletic Association in April named Academic All-State qualifiers in drama, music and debate with several students from Manti and North Sanpete making the list. The award is given to seniors who participate in USHAA competitions and who qualified based on an index score that considers both grade…
MANTI—Parents and students attended Manti Elementary School’s first-ever STEM Night on Monday, April 26. Students got a chance to show their parents what activities they do as part of the STEM curriculum at Manti Elementary. STEM is a national initiative that encourages schools to emphasize science, technology, engineering and math, areas where there…
MT. PLEASANT—The North Sanpete School District (NSSD) named teachers in each school as Teachers of the Year, and one—Carmen Torres Garcilazo, a teacher at Moroni Elementary—was also named District Teacher of the Year. School principals from each school made the presentation at the board meeting Tuesday, April 19 at the district office. An…
MT. PLEASANT—Wasatch Academy alums and students braved chill, rain and snow on Saturday to participate in a Founder’s Day celebration that included two dedications and unveiling of a statue. The weather didn’t seem to dampen the spirits of dozens of people who gathered for the dedication of the school’s Learning Center and a…
MT PLEASANT—The North Sanpete High School choir performed its year-end concert last Wednesday, April 13, in the school auditorium. Directing the choir was Timothy Kidder, who has been choir director since 2012. Mary Hood joined the choir this January as accompanist. “The transition has been interesting,” Kidder said. “But she is a…
MANTI—One of the favorite assemblies of the year for Manti High students, the Templar Talent Show, was presented last Wednesday, April 13. Several students and groups shared their talents through instruments, voice, dance and the ever popular lip synching. Faculty members serving as judges had their work cut out for them in order…
EPHRAIM—Applications for the 2022-23 Ephraim Youth City Council are now available at Manti High School, on the Ephraim city Facebook page and website, at the city building and from Juli Arnoldsen or Corinne Olsen. The final deadline to hand in the application is April 30. To apply you must be in 10th-12th grade during the…
GUNNISON—Out with old and in and with the new is what South Sanpete School Board talked about at a meeting on Wednesday, April 13, with large projects coming up at both Gunnison Valley and Manti High schools. The school board learned that upgrades to both high school gyms have already begun. Andy Cox,…
MANTI—Congressman Burgess Owens, who represents Utah’s 4th Congressional District in the U.S. Congress, addressed Manti High School students on Thursday, April 14. He shared stories of growing up in the segregated South, becoming an NFL player with the Raiders and playing in a Super Bowl winning team. “I had 12 years of…
MANTI—The Manti High School football field will be transformed into a dance floor Saturday when the Class of 2023 hold its junior prom. The theme is “A Night at the Harbor.” The promenade begins at 7 p.m. Following photos and mingling, students will move to the Social Hall above Roy’s Pizza in Ephraim…
EPHRAIM—Early Bible stories take stage front and center as the Snow College theater department presents “Children of Eden” April 21,22,23 in the Eccles Center Kim Christison Theatre. The play focuses on Adam and Eve and their family, and Noah’s family and the ark, from Genesis. The musical play is directed by Davis Underwood,…
EPHRAIM—The Science Olympiad team from Ephraim Middle School placed second overall in trial events and fourth place overall in the standard events this year at the state competition in Cedar City. “The Science Olympiad was amazing. This year we set new records with the highest rank achieved and the most medals earned,” said…
MANTI—The Student Body Officers of Manti High School for the 2022-23 school year were elected on March 11. They include Madison Worthington, president; Isaac Smith, vice president; Tate Wayman, secretary; Joslynn Gordon, activities; Kayson Douglas, publicity manager; and Leah Arnoldsen, historian. These are the new student leaders that will represent the Templars. …