December 2009
Photos for December 15, 2009
Kourtni Hage holds son Hudson as he receives his H1N1 flu shot at Julia randall Elementary School, Friday, Dec. 11.
The members of the Crossroads Foursquare Church invite Rim Country residents and visitors to join them for their fourth annual family fun Gingerbread Party at the church, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17. Space is limited. For reservations, call (928) 474-2602.
Sharon Collins gets into the spirit of the song, “We Need a Little Christmas” from the musical “Mame,” which she performed with Jennifer Baltz.
Mike Snively and Jeff Rushlow perform the duet “Mystery.”
Daria Mason conducts the 70-plus voices of the Payson Choral Society in the group’s annual Christmas concert, “A Joyous Noel,” held Dec. 12 this year.
Diane Ross and Russell Velasquez check out one of the items up for auction at the Soroptimists of Zane Grey Country’s Wine and Cheese fund-raising event conducted at the Rim Country Museum Dec. 11.
The Rim Country Rotary-Payson honored the November Student of the Month, Justin Richardson, with a Certificate of Merit and a check for $50 during a recognition ceremony at the club’s Nov. 19 meeting. Justin was chosen as a representative of the Culinary Arts Program at Payson High School. He currently works as a line cook at Gerardo’s Italian Bistro and he plans to attend college in Colorado where he will learn to become a professional chef. Pictured from the left are: Gary Richardson, father; Cheryl Richardson, mother; Devon Wells, culinary arts teacher at Payson High School; Justin Richardson and Rich Stockwell, president of Rim Country Rotary.
Rachael Mollohan, at desk, listens as Danelle Ieppolito, and Lauren Best, go over their lines, as Seth Scott, director of this one-act play, scans the dialogue and gives direction to his fellow actors.
Julia Legassie, left, and Audrie Bott rehearse their lines for a one-act play directed by Amber Clark. The drama students will present the four one-act plays in January.
Jennifer Baltz and Sharon Collins perform the duet “We Need a Little Christmas” from the musical “Mame” at the 2009 Payson Choral Society Christmas concert, “A Joyous Noel.” See more photos on page 12A.
Longhorn wrestler Ben Lee was among those to shine at the 3A East Multimeet held Dec. 12 in Show Low.
PHS assistant coach Byron Quinlan (left) discusses the day’s practice with first-year head coach Jared Swanson as a player looks on. Quinlan formerly starred for the Longhorn basketball team.
Payson’s Ben Lee seems to have the upper hand, but Show Low’s Ricky Ryan gave Lee his only loss in the Dec. 12 3A East Multimeet.
Colton Ludke and a Blue Ridge foe appear to be tangled as they battle for a win.
The pilot of a single engine Cessna made a crash landing Friday morning at the Payson Airport. The pilot and his two passengers, all from out of town, escaped injury, however, the plane wasn’t so lucky.
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Do you think new Principal Anna Van Zile has a valid idea in eliminating the Asst. Principal and replacing it with an Athletic Director position that would share her duties as Principal?
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