February 2009
Photos for February 24, 2009
Ruth Wanda Patten
Charles Everett Grone
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park went from not being considered for closure to being closed with just a few days’ notice. The park will be indefinitely closed on Thursday.
Payson Elementary student Colon Nossek, playing with the Payson High School band Friday night in Wilson Dome, was doing his part to help the Lady Longhorns win their game against Tuba City. For the story and additional photographs, see page 1B.
Payson Elementary School is holding its 10th Annual Spaghetti Dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 26 at PES, 500 E. Rancho Road. The cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children and $20 for families of 5. Tickets are available at the PES office, from PES students or in the Swiss Village at Paper Metal Scrappers. Chef Gerardo Moceri will be preparing decadent Italian cuisine for the event, including salad, pizza and spaghetti. Pepsi products are included in the ticket price. The PES Student Council will be offering dessert choices as an additional fund-raiser.
Junior Tinnin, Lucinda Flores, Shawna Davis and Teri Nanty recently completed the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino’s Tribal Professional Development Program. The six-month program was designed to develop leadership, business and life skills.
Rebekah Rice, 5, has sold nearly 800 boxes, Breana Moores, 6, sold 500 and Amanda Branch, 5, more than 600, all in a month’s time. Their Daisy troop has sold 2,600 boxes of Girl Scout cookies.
Students in the Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE) lab, work at their own pace in math, social studies, language arts or science.
Zoe Wright awaits a teacher’s help in the ACE lab. Although the class is computer-based, students also study with other methods.
Claudia Mare performed “Hopelessly Devoted” for those in attendance. First place was won by Troy Wayland who performed “I’m a Barbie Girl” during Act 1, and third place went to Seth Scot for his performance of “Touch Me.”
During Act 2 “I’m a Barbie Girl” was performed by Michell Daniels, Dakoda Wholly, Jacquelyn Osterbad and Lucy Schouten. They won second place for their efforts.
The first Longhorn Theatre Company Lip Sync competition attracted a large crowd and contestants Saturday night. Brad Johnson, Seth Scott, Zane Wules, Robert Goodwin, Joey Sprinkle and Jared Carpiono performed “Men in Tights” to the delight of the crowd.
The warming weather Saturday beckoned these two anglers to Green Valley Park lake where they did a little backyard fishing. The park and its lake and other amenities are one of the Rim Country’s hidden jewels in any kind of weather. Its resident and visiting birds are entertaining to watch and you can even see a bald eagle watching for dead fish along the shore.
Christina Deaton (23) and Jenna Robertson (44) scrap for a loose ball during the closing minutes of the Payson vs. Tuba City first round state playoff game.
Coach Stacy Anderson fires up her players during a late time out in the Lady Horns’ state opening-round victory over Tuba City Friday night in Wilson Dome.
Derek Williams came from behind to pin Holbrook’s Scott Tafoya in the inaugural 3A state wrestling tournament Saturday.
The PHS spirit line (bottom left) was on hand at to cheer and help with the Friends And Neighbor (FAN) club 50-50 raffle.
Cody York (22) scored 33 points, hauled in eight rebounds, blocked three shots, dished out two assists and had two steals in the game.
Senior point guard Shane Keith (52) engineered the Longhorn offense in Payson’s 74-46 state opening-round win over Sedona.
Senior Cydney Figueroa and Jenna Robertson go to the floor to battle Tuba City foes for a loose ball. Play took place Feb. 20 in the Lady Longhorns’ win over Tuba City.
Senior Tyler Savage goes up for two of his eight points in the Longhorns’ state tournament opening round victory over Sedona.
Nick Goodman, a 152-pound state champion, prepares to pin Holbrook’s James Lerna, a fourth-place finisher at the individual state tournament. Action took place Feb. 21 against Holbrook in Wilson Dome.
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Question of the week
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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