Archive for the ‘Awards & Recognitions’ category
Sierra Bonita principal Mike Larsen honored
by Lana Hiskey. Sierra Bonita Elementary principal Mike Larsen was recognized for Excellence in Educational Leadership through the University Council for Education Administration by the BYU McKay School of Education faculty for his excellent ability to successfully create change and make improvements. BYU’s faculty, Denis Poulsen, Shannon Dulaney, and Pamela Hallam, recognized Mr. Larsen at [...]
Jo Edan Parker receives Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education
Jo Edan Parker, Special Education Teacher at Mapleton Junior, has received the Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education. Jo Edan is a special education teacher for the severe behavioral students. At Mapleton Junior High, she works with a unique and challenging group of young children from all over Nebo School District. All have severe intellectual [...]
Josee Anderson, MMHS Prep of the Week
by Dave Boyack. Girls’ track athlete Josee Anderson has been selected as Maple Mountain High School’s Prep of the Week for her outstanding contributions on the track. Josee has qualified for State in the high jump with a personal best of 5’1″. Josee has placed at or near the top in all of her meets [...]
Facundo Curi, MMHS Prep of the Week
by Dave Boyack. Facundo Curi has been selected as a Maple Mountain High School Prep of the Week representing the boys’ soccer team. Facundo is the leading scorer on the undefeated soccer team. His play has helped the Golden Eagles achieve a state number 2 ranking while also being near the top of the region [...]
Trevor Jeppson Wins Grand Champion Prize at Central Utah Science and Engineering fair
by Jeffrey Nelson. On Thursday March 21, Mapleton Junior High student Trevor Jeppson attended the Central Utah Science and Engineering fair held at Brigham Young University for students of all ages. Trevor won the 7th and 8th grade division, qualifying him for one of the grand prizes – a trip to the National fair held [...]
Taylor Reynolds, MMHS Prep of the Week
by Dave Boyack. Taylor Reynolds has been selected as a prep of the week representing the Lady Eagles softball team. According to Coach Lewis, “Taylor is a great team leader who also plays great defense. Her bat has also helped the lady eagles stay in the hunt for another region title.”
MMHS student is finalist in video contest
by Elizabeth Neff. Tucker Lund from Maple Mountain High School is in the running to win a $1,000 cash prize in Zions Bank’s “Financialize a Film” video contest, which promotes making good financial choices. Tucker filmed the video “Marv the Magician,” which is posted online at www.facebook.com/zionsbank for a public vote. Lund’s 60-second video features a magician [...]
Katie Muhlstein, MMHS Prep of the Week
by Dave Boyack. Katie Muhlstein, a senior forward on the girls basketball team, is Maple Mountain High School’s “Prep Athlete of the Week.” Katie’s outstanding play helped our Lady Eagles finish in a top spot in region 8 and qualify for the state tournament. Congratulations to Katie and the lady Golden Eagles on another outstanding [...]
MMHS Prep of the Week: Isaac Faux
by Dave Boyack. Isaac Faux is Maple Mountain High School “Prep of the Week.” Isaac had an outstanding indoor season in track and field and set a school record in the 800m run with a time of 1:55.12. Isaac was also the indoor mile champion at the Kearns Oval, running a time of 4:24. Congratulations [...]
MMHS principal John Penrod selected as UMEA Administrator of the Year
John “Willie” Penrod, principal of Maple Mountain High, was selected as Administrator of the Year by the Utah Music Educators’ Association (UMEA) on February 1, 2013. Principal Penrod was selected because of his outstanding leadership as he opened a new school four years ago. He led the entire school including music and all the fine [...]
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