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UDOT web site discussion UDOT would like to encourage public dialogue about the 3500 South project by posting articles on the UDOT web site and asking for comments and questions. The first article topic will focus on access closures. Please take a moment to read the current article and send in a comment or question to UDOT: www.udot.utah.gov/go/ |
L.A.T. Lancer Action Team is service learning- leadership club at Granger High School. For the past ten years, we have been working with The Harman Recreation Center in various activities. This year we have done a lot with the seniors including playing BINGO with them every month providing refreshments and prizes, interviewing them and recording their history in a scrapbook, taking them to breakfast and a movie, and making them 72 hour emergency preparedness kits. We will also be hosting a dinner and dance called the Senior Ball for them April 25. This project started in the fall of this year. Last year we made emergency kits for our school, and we wanted to extend this project into our community. Granger High School and the surrounding areas are located on the Granger fault line, so the prospects of an emergency are high. We wanted to help our friends the senior citizens because they are some of the most susceptible people in the community. We received money from various sources Utah State office of Education, Learn and Serve America grant, Youthlinc grant, and West Valley City. At first, we decided that we had enough funds for only 60 kits, but we found the need was great and the senior citizens were eager to learn about preparedness and we did not want to turn any away, so we searched for more money, and decided to make 80 kits instead. The project took a lot of hard work. We spent hours comparing prices, buying supplies, and organizing the equipment, so it could be distributed quickly and easily. We decided to let each senior make their own kit, so they would be able to feel that they were part of the process. We have done much more than provide the kits to the seniors. We taught three classes about what to do in an emergency, and how they can prepare now. We also invited the West Valley police and fire department to teach them about self-defense and how to plan a fire escape route for their homes. We assembled binders with information on preparedness and sheets where they could record their personal information so it was in a central location in the case of an emergency. This has been a great project. We have become much closer to the seniors through this experience. We have called our project over the past 10 years with the seniors and Granger High school “Bridging the Gap”. The students at Granger High School have truly bridged the gap between generations. Today many of the senior citizens in West Valley are more prepared in case of an emergency thanks to the Lancer Action Team. |
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Parents, Students and Supports of Granger High School:
First term ended on October 30th. Already one-fourth of the year is over. We have set up many programs that can help students. We have after school tutoring programs, after school credit recovery programs and after school citizenship recovery programs. We are encouraging all students who might need to make up academic credit or citizenship credit to see their counselors immediately for credit make-up. Don’t wait for spring because it will be too late. Our counselors are sending home letters to parents to remind them if their students are off-line for graduation and are in need of credit recovery. Click here to read more...
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Junior Erik Jensen was chosen by Youth Line to go to Thailand this summer. Congratulations Erik!
WV Journal's Article on the Negotiations in works for the relocation of Granger High.
WV Journal wrote a new story New Granger High School alumni organize winter coat drive
WV Journal wrote Boys basketball teams getting set for region competition
WV Journal story on Homecoming 2008 West Valley high schools elect homecoming royalty.
WV Journal wrote a new story about GHS Lancer Football on September 18, 2008.
The article titled 'Lancers already showing improvement on the football field' was written by Chris Peterson. He started:
By picking up one win in preseason play, the Granger Lancers already are halfway to their win total of last season. But they have a long way to go if they hope to qualify for the postseason playing against the challenging teams they face in Region 6. Click here for more...
Our very own RS teacher, Beckey Carson, was awarded G.E.A. Representative of the Year!
The second annual Mayor’s Star of Excellence awards were presented to the top three percent of West Valley City’s high school juniors. Granger High's student's recognized are Adriana Garcia, Julie Halton, Rachel Higginson, Vinh Huynh, Haley Hymas, Harjit Kaur, Samantha Krohn, An Le. Sreypech Long, Kristie Peterson, Raminder Singh, Aysia Tan, Joel Whitmer and Camille Wynn. Click here for more...
Business teacher, Susan Moore was honored at this year’s Excel Outstanding Educator Awards banquet held April 24 at the Little America Hotel. This is the 20th year that the Granite Education Foundation has honored superior teachers from the Granite School District. Only 10 recipients are chosen for this prestigious award from the more than 2,000 nominations. Click here to for more from the WV Journal...
WV Journal wrote a new story about GHS Boys Soccer on March 19, 2008.
The article titled 'Boys soccer preview: Lancers want to turn the corner, Wolverines hope to defend title' was written by Josh McFadden. He started:
The Granger boys soccer team has come a long way the past few seasons. After winning a total of four games from 2001-2005, the Lancers have reached the state tournament the past two seasons. Click here for more...
WV Journal wrote another story about GHS but about the Boys Baseball Team on March 19, 2008.
The article titled 'Local baseball teams expecting big improvements this season' was written by Josh McFadden. He started:
Last year the Granger and Cyprus baseball teams made giant strides by winning state playoffs games. This season, with key performers coming back, the Lancers and Pirates expect even more. Click here for more...
WV Journal wrote about GHS's play Zombie Prom in February..
The article titled 'West Valley schools give spring musical performances' was written by Veloy Duke. The article stated:
Granger High School’s musical was “Zombie Prom.” The show ran Feb. 21, 22 and 25. This was the musical tale of a teenage girl named Toffee and her “rebel” boyfriend, Jonny. When Toffee breaks up with Jonny, he throws himself into a nuclear cooling tower at a power plant. He returns from the dead as a teenage nuclear zombie.... Click here for more...
Two of our students were given very prestigious awards from the SL Vietnamese community. Vinh Huynh and Tuyen Ngo (both seniors) were awarded the “Vietnamese Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards.” They received beautiful plaques and a cash prize. It all occurred at the Chinese New Year celebration at the West Valley cultural center.
Jaylynn Tuatoo received the very distinguished “Martin Luther King Award” and $100. She received it on MLK day at a very special event at the U of U. on Jan 12.
Shelby Fotheringham received an Academic All-state Award for swimming on Sat. February 2nd at the 4A State Tournament. Only ten of these awards are given in 4A. Academic All-state Awards are given to those athletes that achieve at least a 3.75 Cumulative GPA by their senior year.
Granger's Future Business Leaders of America members competed at UVSC and came away with these awards: Crystal Horrocks – 1st in Accounting II and 3rd in Business Calculations; Carlos Soto – 4th in Accounting II; Alma King – 2nd in Marketing and 4th Business Ethics; Teresa Mendiola and Huan Phan – 2nd in Global Business; Jonathan Chestnut and Omar Martinez – 2nd in Management Decision Making; Asi Pilivi – 4 th Public Speaking I
Granger has been certified as an AVID school. It is the only high school in the state to receive that certification this year.
Science Students from Granger High School responded to the last wish of a terminally ill 5 year old boy. Hunter Winship a 5 year old boy who loves airplanes made a wish that he receive as many paper airplanes as possible to set a Guinness Book Of World Records. He has been diagnosed with a rare and deadly form of Burkitts cancer. One student Travis Lagitao, folded over 150 planes at home for this cause.
Nobel Prize Winner Mario Cappechi requested that one student and science teacher from each district attend his Nobel Prize Gala at the Grand Hotel. An essay contest decided the winner from each district. Shiwani Chauhan won the essay contest and will represent Granite School District and Granger High School at this prestigious, once in a life time event. The winning student was able to request that a parent and a biology or chemistry teacher attend the event as well. Shiwani will be taking her father, and teacher, Jelena Jensen (chemistry, Physics with technology, MESA ).
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