We've come a long way from where we began
We'll tell you all about it at the end
It all starts with an idea. Then it blossoms into a product between May of 2014 to May of 2015. It truly has been a long year for the yearbook staff, however, they made it to the final deadline. Final pages were submitted May 4, 2015 five minutes before they were due.
“I can’t believe my last book is done,” said Copy Editor and third-year staff member Sharon Pham (as she cries in a ball).
To celebrate the completion of the yearbook, the administration treated the staff out to lunch at Applebee’s on May 12, 2015.
“I’ve gotten a chance to look at the book,” said Principal Alan Stokes while at lunch. “Really good you guys; great job.” The administration has access to view the book any time throughout the year, however, they like to make it a surprise for themselves.
“Thanks for all your hard work you guys!” said Business Administrator Deb Hefner.
The staff is excited to see the student body and faculty’s reaction to the book. Seniors will receive books May 22, while sophomores and juniors will receive theirs June 3.
By Sidney Marchant, Senior
“I can’t believe my last book is done,” said Copy Editor and third-year staff member Sharon Pham (as she cries in a ball).
To celebrate the completion of the yearbook, the administration treated the staff out to lunch at Applebee’s on May 12, 2015.
“I’ve gotten a chance to look at the book,” said Principal Alan Stokes while at lunch. “Really good you guys; great job.” The administration has access to view the book any time throughout the year, however, they like to make it a surprise for themselves.
“Thanks for all your hard work you guys!” said Business Administrator Deb Hefner.
The staff is excited to see the student body and faculty’s reaction to the book. Seniors will receive books May 22, while sophomores and juniors will receive theirs June 3.
By Sidney Marchant, Senior
goodbye old friends
The last goodbye
On May 19th, the National Honors Society held its final ice cream social in the D3 atrium of Weber State University. With a table lined up with bowls of ice cream and toppings, the NHS members crowded together for the last meeting of the school year.
But not only were the students antsy about getting enough ice cream, they were excited about who was going to run for the 2015-2016 office, and who was going to win. Sitting in a massive group, the students awaited adviser Deb Hefner to call out the candidates.
“Any of our nighthawks would've been great choices for office, but the ones that ran, I just know they will do amazing!” said Hefner.
With sticky fingers and whip cream on their chins, the students listened to each of the candidate’s speeches and thought long and hard about who they wanted to lead the NHS club for the following year. After a long wait of sorting out ballots, the new officers were announced, and students said goodbye to the 2014-2015 officers.
Introducing the all-girl 2015-2016 NHS officers: Karissa Wang, Kami Lay, Hailey Anderson, Rebecca Harris, Harlee Sorrells, Kylee Beckstrom, and Faith Nandkeshwar.
“I’m really excited to be more involved with group service projects that our school participates in,” said Lay.
By Sharon Pham, Senior
But not only were the students antsy about getting enough ice cream, they were excited about who was going to run for the 2015-2016 office, and who was going to win. Sitting in a massive group, the students awaited adviser Deb Hefner to call out the candidates.
“Any of our nighthawks would've been great choices for office, but the ones that ran, I just know they will do amazing!” said Hefner.
With sticky fingers and whip cream on their chins, the students listened to each of the candidate’s speeches and thought long and hard about who they wanted to lead the NHS club for the following year. After a long wait of sorting out ballots, the new officers were announced, and students said goodbye to the 2014-2015 officers.
Introducing the all-girl 2015-2016 NHS officers: Karissa Wang, Kami Lay, Hailey Anderson, Rebecca Harris, Harlee Sorrells, Kylee Beckstrom, and Faith Nandkeshwar.
“I’m really excited to be more involved with group service projects that our school participates in,” said Lay.
By Sharon Pham, Senior
NUAMES “FOOTBALL”
The sixth annual ping pong tournament.
On May 8, 2015 over 20 students gathered to watch the sixth annual ping pong championships featuring a rematch of Jason Peterson and teacher, Alan Baggaley. Here at NUAMES ping pong is the main sport and is considered to be like our football team. Students brought their lunch to enjoy during the “Football” game. They started off the game by warming up until 11:12 when the game began. As the two strike the ball back and forth, the audience released ‘ahhs.’ When the score reached 7:11 in favor of Jason, everyone burst out laughing and gave comments. The first game ended with a score of 12: 20. Peterson was the victor. Baggley took the second game with a score of 19:20. The third game was also in favor of Baggley with a final score of 14:20. Baggley won!
“This is History,” yelled sophomore Jacob Scarbrough while the game was in session. Commenting on how ping pong is NUAMES football.
By Annie Hayes, Sophomore
“This is History,” yelled sophomore Jacob Scarbrough while the game was in session. Commenting on how ping pong is NUAMES football.
By Annie Hayes, Sophomore
You Just Got Served
the current ping pong standings
NUAMES teacher Alan Baggaley has been holding the annual “March Madness” Ping Pong Tournaments during lunch in his portable. He organizes the matches with brackets, where anyone who signs up in time will be placed. Two names are put in the brackets, they compete against each other, and the winner advances on further into the tournament.
“It’s cool to get the chance to put your skills to the test and see how good you are,” said sophomore Shawn Wiedeman. Another sophomore named Jaxson Richins who was already out( he lost to Baggaley) earlier into the season continued to watch the tournaments during lunch. He said, “It’s cool to see people play against each other.”
Currently the scores are, junior Jason Peterson in first, Baggaley in second, and senior Kyle Blunt in third. Yet the tournaments are fun for everyone winning or losing. Check up on the winners in Baggaley’s room!
By Katharina Hohmann, Sophomore
“It’s cool to get the chance to put your skills to the test and see how good you are,” said sophomore Shawn Wiedeman. Another sophomore named Jaxson Richins who was already out( he lost to Baggaley) earlier into the season continued to watch the tournaments during lunch. He said, “It’s cool to see people play against each other.”
Currently the scores are, junior Jason Peterson in first, Baggaley in second, and senior Kyle Blunt in third. Yet the tournaments are fun for everyone winning or losing. Check up on the winners in Baggaley’s room!
By Katharina Hohmann, Sophomore
Quickly Quizzing
The story of Quiz Bowl
Speed, knowledge, and determination. These are the qualities that define quiz bowl. Participants are given questions and they fight to be the fastest to answer correctly. Each member is given a buzzer that they use to signal when they know the answer. As the students compete they laugh and joke with each other.
Quiz bowlers start each meeting with a presentation. This is given by one of the members on whatever topic they find most interesting. It helps them to get thinking before they actually start the game.
“We present on a random topic or fact that we don’t know,” said sophomore Jonathon Barfuss.
The presentation lasts anywhere from three to five minutes. They explain the topic in complete detail so that all of the members in the audience become experts on the topic. Questions are asked and answered at the end.
The club meets every Friday in Ms. Barrow’s room. They gather and learn through the presentations and questions for an hour. Members say they love it and are glad to be a part of the great fun that goes on.
“It prepares us for the unknown,” said Barfuss.
By Annie Hayes, Sophomore
Quiz bowlers start each meeting with a presentation. This is given by one of the members on whatever topic they find most interesting. It helps them to get thinking before they actually start the game.
“We present on a random topic or fact that we don’t know,” said sophomore Jonathon Barfuss.
The presentation lasts anywhere from three to five minutes. They explain the topic in complete detail so that all of the members in the audience become experts on the topic. Questions are asked and answered at the end.
The club meets every Friday in Ms. Barrow’s room. They gather and learn through the presentations and questions for an hour. Members say they love it and are glad to be a part of the great fun that goes on.
“It prepares us for the unknown,” said Barfuss.
By Annie Hayes, Sophomore
How to find yourself: for dummies
Three easy steps to finding out who you are.
NUAMES students are anything but dummies, but when Lieutenant Lynne Hull came for a visit to the National Honors Society on March 16, 2015, the students were able to find themselves in the mess of school work.
“It was so nice to understand my personality and why I’m like that better,” said sophomore Tori Gossling.
During the meeting, Hull got the kids to do some quick tests that had them label different pictures and words in the order they liked the best. After doing so, the number that was the highest corresponded with one of four colors: gold, orange, green and blue. Each of these colors represented different personalities, and Hull made the group separate themselves into their rightful groups.
“I loved being able to see which kids belonged in which color group. It really opened my eyes to realize how unique each one of our students are,” said NHS adviser Deb Hefner.
With a limited amount of time, Hull was able to fit most of the personality test within the 45 minutes available. Hefner and the students are hoping to get her back one day to teach the entire course.
“I fit a two hour presentation into 45 minutes. It was a little scary but we did it for the most part. I hope we can actually get the full, in-depth presentation for the students and faculty too soon,” said Hefner
By Sharon Pham, Senior
“It was so nice to understand my personality and why I’m like that better,” said sophomore Tori Gossling.
During the meeting, Hull got the kids to do some quick tests that had them label different pictures and words in the order they liked the best. After doing so, the number that was the highest corresponded with one of four colors: gold, orange, green and blue. Each of these colors represented different personalities, and Hull made the group separate themselves into their rightful groups.
“I loved being able to see which kids belonged in which color group. It really opened my eyes to realize how unique each one of our students are,” said NHS adviser Deb Hefner.
With a limited amount of time, Hull was able to fit most of the personality test within the 45 minutes available. Hefner and the students are hoping to get her back one day to teach the entire course.
“I fit a two hour presentation into 45 minutes. It was a little scary but we did it for the most part. I hope we can actually get the full, in-depth presentation for the students and faculty too soon,” said Hefner
By Sharon Pham, Senior
Trick Shot
Hit me with your best shot
We all know NUAMES has a variety of people in its student body, it’s just a common idea that goes around school. When it comes to sport, the students are just as unique as they themselves are.
National Honors Society held its annual Bowling Night in Thursday February 12, 2015. With students pouring in through the doors, each individual was ready to show off their best trick shot.
“I don’t really care about bowling that much, so I really just do whatever and hope that it works out for me,” said senior Daniel Lane.
With Nighthawks, not only is it about the competition, but it is also about who has the best bowling techniques- effectiveness and coolness are counted in this decision.
From the Granny Apple techniques to Team Bowling, Nighthawks are full of ideas of how to knock down the pins at the end of the lane.
“It’s just a force of habit to point my toes out when I bowl because I grew up doing that,” said senior Victoria Mendiola.
By Sharon Pham, Senior
National Honors Society held its annual Bowling Night in Thursday February 12, 2015. With students pouring in through the doors, each individual was ready to show off their best trick shot.
“I don’t really care about bowling that much, so I really just do whatever and hope that it works out for me,” said senior Daniel Lane.
With Nighthawks, not only is it about the competition, but it is also about who has the best bowling techniques- effectiveness and coolness are counted in this decision.
From the Granny Apple techniques to Team Bowling, Nighthawks are full of ideas of how to knock down the pins at the end of the lane.
“It’s just a force of habit to point my toes out when I bowl because I grew up doing that,” said senior Victoria Mendiola.
By Sharon Pham, Senior
Welcome to the club
Members of the February Dance Committee learn what student government really takes
Sophomores Alexis Cowles, Harlee Sorrells, and Annie Hayes knew that they would have to work hard when the signed up for the February Dance Committee in December, but gained a new appreciation for the work involved in planning school events as their responsivities added up.
The three knew that their duty was to “plan the dance,” said Cowles but planning in its entirety meant hours of meetings. Among their responsibilities were selecting and developing a Valentine’s related theme, choosing and defending their choice of dress, selling tickets and advertising both by word of mouth and by painting five posters. “It makes it seem like a little more work,” said Hayes about her realization that planning is a time consuming process.
In addition to dance specific duties, the committee members were invited to participate in the regular Monday student government meetings. They were honorary school officers for two months. The committee members appreciated the positive atmosphere in the student government meetings; “They’re really fun,” said Cowles. Hayes said her favorite part was hearing the officers’ opinions about how to make the school better. From their experience Cowles and Hayes felt that they were more invested in the school and want to be more involved in the future.
By Erik Fronberg, Senior
The three knew that their duty was to “plan the dance,” said Cowles but planning in its entirety meant hours of meetings. Among their responsibilities were selecting and developing a Valentine’s related theme, choosing and defending their choice of dress, selling tickets and advertising both by word of mouth and by painting five posters. “It makes it seem like a little more work,” said Hayes about her realization that planning is a time consuming process.
In addition to dance specific duties, the committee members were invited to participate in the regular Monday student government meetings. They were honorary school officers for two months. The committee members appreciated the positive atmosphere in the student government meetings; “They’re really fun,” said Cowles. Hayes said her favorite part was hearing the officers’ opinions about how to make the school better. From their experience Cowles and Hayes felt that they were more invested in the school and want to be more involved in the future.
By Erik Fronberg, Senior
GSA
Every Thursday our school's GSA club meets up. They hold three different types of meetings: informative, service, and support. During informative meetings they offer students the opportunity to learn about certain aspects that fall into the LGBQ community. So far they've learned about different sexualities, AIDS, and more.
"The support group is the best because everyone just talks and it's really funny. We all laugh and have a good time, until someone says something deep and sad, we're all like 'awh,' and then someone makes a joke and it's funny again," said sophomore Eleana Witt.
The attendees enjoy the informative meetings as well. It allows people to learn new information and learning this new information can help people understand themselves better. Sophomore Ayla Witt said, "I like the informative meetings because it's interesting to learn new things."
However students don't attend GSA just to learn and for support, they also go just to have a good time, and meet new people with similar interests. "It's cool to meet people who support you and meet others in your community who are LGBQ," Witt said. Witt isn't the only one who feels that way, sophomore Joshua Mata said, "There are people there that support me and make me feel comfortable. We're all just trying to have a good time even though we're all sad saps, but when gays get together it's not sad anymore!"
By Kat Hohmann, Sophomore
"The support group is the best because everyone just talks and it's really funny. We all laugh and have a good time, until someone says something deep and sad, we're all like 'awh,' and then someone makes a joke and it's funny again," said sophomore Eleana Witt.
The attendees enjoy the informative meetings as well. It allows people to learn new information and learning this new information can help people understand themselves better. Sophomore Ayla Witt said, "I like the informative meetings because it's interesting to learn new things."
However students don't attend GSA just to learn and for support, they also go just to have a good time, and meet new people with similar interests. "It's cool to meet people who support you and meet others in your community who are LGBQ," Witt said. Witt isn't the only one who feels that way, sophomore Joshua Mata said, "There are people there that support me and make me feel comfortable. We're all just trying to have a good time even though we're all sad saps, but when gays get together it's not sad anymore!"
By Kat Hohmann, Sophomore
The Round Table
officers bond by sharing their day to day life
We Rise by Serving Others
get involved!
If you’re looking for some service hours or something to do to help change our community for the better, try Interact Club.
“Interact Club is the high school equivalent of a Rotary Club, which is the biggest service organization in the world,” said Lori Drake.
Service doesn’t have to be hard or boring, it can be fun and exciting! Some of the activities Interact Club has done in the past have been things ranging from fundraising money for John Means to things like blood drives.
“We helped a NUAMES student with his Eagle project,” said Drake.
The Interact Club and National Honor Society work together well because with Interact you can get service hours for National Honor Society. Interact Club is a great place to rack up some hours for National Honor Society or to put on a resume.
By Ivan Torres, Senior
“Interact Club is the high school equivalent of a Rotary Club, which is the biggest service organization in the world,” said Lori Drake.
Service doesn’t have to be hard or boring, it can be fun and exciting! Some of the activities Interact Club has done in the past have been things ranging from fundraising money for John Means to things like blood drives.
“We helped a NUAMES student with his Eagle project,” said Drake.
The Interact Club and National Honor Society work together well because with Interact you can get service hours for National Honor Society. Interact Club is a great place to rack up some hours for National Honor Society or to put on a resume.
By Ivan Torres, Senior
The Final Greeting
NHS comes together for the last meeting (of the year)
On December 16, 2014, NUAMES’ National Honors Society held its last meeting of the 2014 year. The members covered most of Weber State University’s D3 first floor with holiday and greeting cards, colorful pens and pencils, and festivities cheer. For the second year in a row, the NHS club came together to create greeting cards for veterans at a local nursing home.
“I wanted to spread holiday cheer to those who need and deserve,” said NHS member and senior Victoria Mendiola.
Over 100 cards were written up that day. Some of the NHS officers, as well as NHS advisor Deb Hefner, personally delivered the special messages to the veterans.
With a brand new year, there are more opportunities for NHS members to serve their community. Members are excited for what the club has in store for them during the 2015 year. “I can’t wait for the other service activities we can take part in,” said NHS member and sophomore Alexis Cowles.
By Sharon Pham, Senior
“I wanted to spread holiday cheer to those who need and deserve,” said NHS member and senior Victoria Mendiola.
Over 100 cards were written up that day. Some of the NHS officers, as well as NHS advisor Deb Hefner, personally delivered the special messages to the veterans.
With a brand new year, there are more opportunities for NHS members to serve their community. Members are excited for what the club has in store for them during the 2015 year. “I can’t wait for the other service activities we can take part in,” said NHS member and sophomore Alexis Cowles.
By Sharon Pham, Senior
Nerds Can Sing Too
It’s no secret that here at NUAMES we don’t have many arts and music programs. Many students chose against going to NUAMES because of this. However, through clubs and extracurricular activities you can have it all: music, art, and STEM education based classes. What am I talking about, you may ask? Only NUAMES’ new choir of course!
“It’s nice to finally have something musical here at NUAMES,” said sophomore Brendan Brooks.
On November 12th auditions were held in D2 room 320 to select students to be in the choir. The students who auditioned were asked to sing a few scales, perform a range, and given a song to perform. Students were given a variety of songs from the Lion King to sleigh bells. Rehearsals are twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays, to prepare for the assembly the choir will be participating in near Christmas. They will be performing both Silent Night and Sleigh Ride.
Many students signed up for this class some because they enjoy singing, others because they just wanted to join, and some joined because it’s a good way to meet new people.
Sophomore Alexandria Wilbur said, “I joined because I love choir, I like to sing, and this is actually my fourth year in choir.” “The people in choir are fun, nice and cool,” said Brooks.
By Kat Hohmann, Sophomore
“It’s nice to finally have something musical here at NUAMES,” said sophomore Brendan Brooks.
On November 12th auditions were held in D2 room 320 to select students to be in the choir. The students who auditioned were asked to sing a few scales, perform a range, and given a song to perform. Students were given a variety of songs from the Lion King to sleigh bells. Rehearsals are twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays, to prepare for the assembly the choir will be participating in near Christmas. They will be performing both Silent Night and Sleigh Ride.
Many students signed up for this class some because they enjoy singing, others because they just wanted to join, and some joined because it’s a good way to meet new people.
Sophomore Alexandria Wilbur said, “I joined because I love choir, I like to sing, and this is actually my fourth year in choir.” “The people in choir are fun, nice and cool,” said Brooks.
By Kat Hohmann, Sophomore
Debating Delegates
NUAMES students debate world issues through Model UN
Treatment of women, Today’s issues, and international problems; these are some of the many topics of which the Model United Nations discuss. This is the first year NUAMES has had the Model UN club. It is exciting and loads of fun. Model UN is a club designed to teach students about politics and have them represent countries and debate problems facing the world today. It teaches students many skills such as debate, public speaking, writing, resolutions, and research. These are valuable skills people use throughout their entire lives. There are about 15-20 students that come to Model UN regularly. Students join for many reasons. Some reasons may include interest in politics, love researching and learning, problem solving.
“I like researching the topics and learning more about current issues and politics,” said junior Scott Matheson.
Advisor Nicohle Paulsen Spencer is excited and loves being the Model UN advisor.
“I enjoy politics and love watching the students debate,” said Spencer.
Model UN is a fun club that teaches students many skills and is a lot of fun for everyone involved.
By Annie Hayes, Sophomore
“I like researching the topics and learning more about current issues and politics,” said junior Scott Matheson.
Advisor Nicohle Paulsen Spencer is excited and loves being the Model UN advisor.
“I enjoy politics and love watching the students debate,” said Spencer.
Model UN is a fun club that teaches students many skills and is a lot of fun for everyone involved.
By Annie Hayes, Sophomore
Ready for Inductees
NHS officers work to prep the induction
The weeks previous to the Induction on November 24, 2014 are a busy time for National Honor Society officers. The Induction is the ceremony to make students official members of the National Honor Society. A total of 237 students have been invited to join the 2014-2015 NUAMES NHS Club.
The work put into prepping for the Induction night consists of a lot of sorting and filing.
“We spent a good eight hours working on sorting through names and getting all paperwork and applications ready to be sent out,” said National Honors Society Service Chair Erin Olpin.
The Induction is meant to be a special time for new inductees as they pledge their way into the club. The ceremony will be followed up with the best part of the night: light refreshments.
“The refreshments are really important! I was planning on buying cookies for everyone but decided to just stick to tradition and serve cake instead,” said NHS adviser Deb Hefner.
Come join the current and new NHS members on the special night at 6 PM in the D3 Ballroom. Parents and friends are all invited to come and celebrate the new inductees.
By Sharon Pham, Senior
The work put into prepping for the Induction night consists of a lot of sorting and filing.
“We spent a good eight hours working on sorting through names and getting all paperwork and applications ready to be sent out,” said National Honors Society Service Chair Erin Olpin.
The Induction is meant to be a special time for new inductees as they pledge their way into the club. The ceremony will be followed up with the best part of the night: light refreshments.
“The refreshments are really important! I was planning on buying cookies for everyone but decided to just stick to tradition and serve cake instead,” said NHS adviser Deb Hefner.
Come join the current and new NHS members on the special night at 6 PM in the D3 Ballroom. Parents and friends are all invited to come and celebrate the new inductees.
By Sharon Pham, Senior
Servin' Up Some Service
NUAMES students participate in a large service opportunity because they want to
Interact Club is one of the biggest clubs here at NUAMES. Many students participate in the club because of the great service activities offered every month. Yet, the students enjoy more than just the service projects they do.
As Myla Andersen, Interact Club Treasurer, stated, service makes “my heart all warm and fuzzy.”
Many of these participants have a passion for helping those around them even though they don’t get much out of it.
“NUAMES students tend to have really big goals but this club helps us see the bigger picture in life”, said Mckenna Delton, Interact Club President.
It’s no wonder students enjoy participating in such a club. As Lori Drake said, “one of the easiest ways to forget about your problems is to help other people with theirs.” These students do a various number of activities to help others with their needs; such as talent shows for the assisted living centers, helping homeless shelters, blood drives, helping people in their own neighborhoods, and many more.
NUAMES Interact Club is sponsored by Rotary International which is the largest service organization in the world. We team up with the Layton Rotary Club to do all sorts of service activities to better our community.
Andersen claims that students should be a part of Interact because they gain a great sense of “inclusion because Interact is all about including and working with other people.”
It’s obvious that these students have a love for service and that they want to help those in their community out. Junior, Karissa Wang made it simple: “service is fun” she said.
By Ashley Desmond, Senior
As Myla Andersen, Interact Club Treasurer, stated, service makes “my heart all warm and fuzzy.”
Many of these participants have a passion for helping those around them even though they don’t get much out of it.
“NUAMES students tend to have really big goals but this club helps us see the bigger picture in life”, said Mckenna Delton, Interact Club President.
It’s no wonder students enjoy participating in such a club. As Lori Drake said, “one of the easiest ways to forget about your problems is to help other people with theirs.” These students do a various number of activities to help others with their needs; such as talent shows for the assisted living centers, helping homeless shelters, blood drives, helping people in their own neighborhoods, and many more.
NUAMES Interact Club is sponsored by Rotary International which is the largest service organization in the world. We team up with the Layton Rotary Club to do all sorts of service activities to better our community.
Andersen claims that students should be a part of Interact because they gain a great sense of “inclusion because Interact is all about including and working with other people.”
It’s obvious that these students have a love for service and that they want to help those in their community out. Junior, Karissa Wang made it simple: “service is fun” she said.
By Ashley Desmond, Senior
Service Stars
national honors society members go crazy
You Got Served
nighthawks learn to play tennis at tennis club
Playing tennis is not just for professionals, it is the perfect sport to just go out and play, even without any experience. This is the case for NUAMES Nighthawks. For some, it is their first time ever picking up a racket. For others, they have played tennis on teams and leagues.
“I had never played tennis before and my friend told me to try out for the Northridge team, so I tried it and I made it and I have just kept up with it,” said senior Nitasha Jeske.
Every other Tuesday, Ms. Roberts holds tennis club at Ellison Park in Layton. Students do not have to have any playing experience, as Roberts will help them learn and others that have played before can help teach. For sophomores Orion Lindberg and Brighton Fox, it was their first time playing tennis.
“I really like Ms. Roberts, she makes it a lot of fun,” Said Fox.
Tennis is not a sport that you have to rely on others completely. It is a team sport if you are playing for a high school, but you still can focus on what you are doing, and not those around you. You can see your mistakes, and learn how to improve from them.
“I like it more than a team sport because I don’t have to rely on other people as much,” said Jeske.
By Michelle Rechis, Senior
“I had never played tennis before and my friend told me to try out for the Northridge team, so I tried it and I made it and I have just kept up with it,” said senior Nitasha Jeske.
Every other Tuesday, Ms. Roberts holds tennis club at Ellison Park in Layton. Students do not have to have any playing experience, as Roberts will help them learn and others that have played before can help teach. For sophomores Orion Lindberg and Brighton Fox, it was their first time playing tennis.
“I really like Ms. Roberts, she makes it a lot of fun,” Said Fox.
Tennis is not a sport that you have to rely on others completely. It is a team sport if you are playing for a high school, but you still can focus on what you are doing, and not those around you. You can see your mistakes, and learn how to improve from them.
“I like it more than a team sport because I don’t have to rely on other people as much,” said Jeske.
By Michelle Rechis, Senior
Pickleball
a very interesting sport
Pickleball at first glance seems to be like little tennis. The rules are basically the same; you hit the ball with a little paddle over a tiny net and say your score after every point. Pickle ball is actually very different and its own sport invented in 1965 by Congressman Joel Pritchard, Barney McCallum, and Bill Bell one summer. Whereas tennis was invented in 1873 by an Englishman named Walter C. Winfield. The men also claimed, that when they invented pickleball they never had in mind tennis, and that it was also an original idea. The game was named after McCullum’s dog Pickles that always stole the ball and ran away.
“Sometime you get confused when you play, but that makes it more fun”, says junior Zane Mullins
Pickleball is a very interesting sport with a pretty good background. When people hear the word pickleball, little tennis isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. When interviewing people, most of them had no idea what I was talking about. The students at NUAMES knew what I was talking about, and they really enjoy the sport. Students were very energetic and ready to beat their opponent. It was very interesting watching them get into this sport. Students at NUAMES would recommend pickleball to anyone that wants something fun to do that does not take much effort and is great exercise.
“I love playing pickleball, It gets my heart pumping”, says sophomore Issac Delgado.
By Quentin Robinson, Sophomore
“Sometime you get confused when you play, but that makes it more fun”, says junior Zane Mullins
Pickleball is a very interesting sport with a pretty good background. When people hear the word pickleball, little tennis isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. When interviewing people, most of them had no idea what I was talking about. The students at NUAMES knew what I was talking about, and they really enjoy the sport. Students were very energetic and ready to beat their opponent. It was very interesting watching them get into this sport. Students at NUAMES would recommend pickleball to anyone that wants something fun to do that does not take much effort and is great exercise.
“I love playing pickleball, It gets my heart pumping”, says sophomore Issac Delgado.
By Quentin Robinson, Sophomore