Thunderings from DHHS

Last week's Homecoming activities were spirited fun for students and staff. Sincere thanks to the Exec Council and advisor Mrs. Wallace for their hard work in planning and preparing Homecoming week. Thanks also to our Desert Hills community for participating in our annual tailgate party before the Homecoming game, as well as for supporting our athletes in all sports.

Japanese teacher "sensei" Mildenhall's students enjoyed a visit from guest speaker Carlyle Potter, a local consultant who helps businesses set up in Japan. Coming up later, Japanese class students will be learning to make sushi.

Students in Mrs. Richardson's AP Psychology learned about careers in licensed clinical social work from guest speaker Jillynne Hafen, a social worker at Dixie Regional Hospital. The previous week, students learned about careers in wilderness group therapy from psychiatric nurse Emily Douglas.

Our debate team is enthusiastically gearing up for tournament season, with the first tournament at Dixie High on Oct. 8-9, followed by a Las Vegas, Nev., tournament Oct. 22-23. Debate coach Michael Eaton is in great need of adult volunteers to judge at upcoming tournaments. Please contact Mr. Eaton for more information.

On Saturday, Molly Person will direct our choirs in the Heritage Choral Festival, a combined performance of several choir and choral groups. The festival features guest director Dr. Brady R. Allred, who conducts the award-winning University of Utah Singers, the A Cappella Choir, and serves as the Artistic Director and Conductor of the critically acclaimed Salt Lake Choral Artists, comprised of five choirs with 350 singers. The performance is 7:30 p.m. at the Cox auditorium. Admission is free.

Congratulations to DHHS student Zac Sullivan in winning the Peach Days fiddle contest in Hurricane on Saturday.

Students, don't forget to pick up your school photos in the front office. School photo retakes are Sept. 15.

Please note that school-related fees can be paid online at myschoolfees.com. The site is updated daily and can be accessed with the link on our website.

Juniors and seniors should get an early start on the ACT test to ensure time for retakes to improve test scores. The next test date is Oct. 22; register by Sept. 17. Visit www.actstudent.org for test dates, information, and to register online.

Pictured above are DHHS Homecoming 2010 king Ben Emmett and queen Macey Sonju taking their "victory lap" around the field at halftime. (Photo by Morgan Bailey)