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Mr. Knudsen, Mr. Stolworthy, and everyone else here at Salem Junior High would like to thank John Humphries for his Eagle project as a Boy Scout. John held an instrument drive and was able to donate instruments to our school to be loaned to students who want to learn to play an instrument, but perhaps cannot afford to buy their own. The work was successful and greatly appreciated and will be put to good use.

Here are the results of that instrument drive reported by Teona Humphries: 

The Drama IV class was joined by Mrs. Keliikiki’s Foods Class students
in pulling off another great Drama Dinner Theater! While the Drama IV
class presented "The Snow White Variety Snow," the Foods students
prepped food and served the audience. Thanks to all of the students
and teachers involved for putting on a fantastic event!

Congratulations to our November Students of the Month! These students were nominated by faculty and staff for being a Spartan in Body, Heart, and Mind. Great job! Back Row (left to right): Grant Barney (9th), David Daley (8th), Brianna Poulsen (9th), Aisya Preece (9th), Myla Millet (9th), Alexa Vazquez (8th); Front row (left to right): Shantelle Ashton (8th), Kendrick Elliott (7th), Elizabeth Allen (8th), Mason Young (9th)

Some of you may not be aware of this, but our school has an excellent Shakespeare performing team. Every year, students on the team learn about at least one of Shakespeare's famous plays. They study it and learn the meaning of the lines and then rehearse monologues and scenes from the play.

Students had the opportunity to sit in on a great assembly today. The message was presented by an organization called Especially for Athletes. The focus of the Especially for Athletes program is to encourage athletes to build good relationships and treat all fellow students with respect, standing up against bullying and being a friend for anyone who needs one.

Every year, the teachers at Salem Junior who are a part of the Nebo Educators Association (NEA) choose a teacher to recognize for their overall excellence and to recognize them with an award called the Crystal Apple Award. This year Scott Shaffer, one of the art teachers here at SaJHS received that honor.

The marching band attended their first competition of the season on Saturday at Payson High School and placed 4th overall among 11 bands in their division as well as 2nd and 3rd place in the categories of percussion, overall visual effect, and color guard. On a 100 point scale, Salem was only .2 and .6 points behind 2nd and 3rd place. The band will be competing again this coming Saturday at Utah State University at 11:30 am. We're excited for a great start to the season. 

There are seven 9th-grade students who are in the high school marching band: