Meet two of our amazing, seasoned teachers at SHHS: Lori Muir & Scott Haney!
Lori Muir: My name is Lori Muir. I am an English Teacher at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I taught at Juab High School. My favorite food is mango sticky rice! My favorite color is lavender! My favorite hobby is waterfall hikes! My favorite sport is pickleball! My favorite holiday is Easter. My favorite kind of music is 90's alternative. My husband and I have been married since 1995. We will celebrate our 30th anniversary this year! We have three kids, are about to be empty nesters, so we will have to love on our Cavapoo dog, Archie.
Scott Haney: My name is Scott Haney. I am a PE/Health Teacher at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I taught at Payson High for 21 years. My favorite food is the Sizzler Salad Bar! My favorite color is blue! My favorite hobbies are golf and spending time with my grandkids. My favorite sports are golf & baseball! My favorite holiday is Christmas. My favorite music is Back in Black by AC/DC. I have taught for 38 years. My wife Pam taught for 34 years. We have 4 kids and 8 Grandkids. I am a big Survivor fan and if I could of done anything in life I would of chosen to be a Country Western Singer or a Stand Up Comedian. Bad thing is that I can't sing and I'm not funny!
Jessie is an exceptional member of the Salem Hills Band program whose versatility and musicianship set her apart. As both our jazz band’s bass player and a dedicated member of the flute section, Jessie consistently demonstrates remarkable adaptability and skill across multiple instruments. Her commitment to excellence is evident in every rehearsal and performance, as she approaches each musical challenge with focus, enthusiasm, and a drive to improve. Jessie’s talent, reliability, and work ethic make her an invaluable part of the ensemble, and her pursuit of excellence continues to elevate those around her.
Ruby Thompson: Debate
Ruby holds herself to high standards. She works hard and is always prepared. She is extremely intelligent and is an example of keeping high expectations while having fun. She is a good teammate and example.
Makayla Carrick: Girls Wrestling
Makayla is a very gifted athlete and she also works extremely hard. She is always trying to improve herself. Makayla lost on Friday but learned from the match and came back on Saturday and beat that same girl in the finals of the tournament!
Gomez is a graduate of the Nebo School District and currently serves as a teacher at Mapleton Junior High. As a young Latino educator, he is an exceptional example of perseverance, achievement, and service. He has received multiple awards, is highly regarded by his students, and continues to make a meaningful impact in his school and community.
In addition to teaching, Gomez is a soccer coach, a well-traveled individual, and a lifelong learner. He holds a master’s degree and is currently working toward his doctorate. His visit left students motivated and encouraged to pursue their goals through education.
Grace Hadfield:
My name is Grace Hadfield. I am a Sewing/CTE teacher at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I was in school at BYU. My favorite foods are tacos and pizza! My favorite color is pink!! My favorite hobby is Sewing! I also love to bake! I love to go on outdoor walks or lift weights! My favorite holiday is the 4th of July or my birthday;). My favorite kind of music is Country. I grew up in Palmyra aka Spanish Fork on a small farm. I have 3 sisters and I’m married to my best friend. We currently live in Vineyard!
Lee Gillie:
My name is Lee Gillie. I am the Athletic Director at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I taught and coached at Payson High School from 2002-2008. My favorite foods are NY style pizza and popcorn! My favorite colors are Skyhawk Blue: Navy and Carolina! My favorite hobbies are family trips, watching movies and watching shows! My favorite sports are snowboarding, wakeboarding, and canyoneering! My favorite holiday is Christmas. My favorite band is Counting Crows: Mr. Jones and Round Here. We love being Skyhawks! My wife, Vanessa, teaches English at Salem Junior High. We have 4 children. Trenton is a Junior, Kensington is a Freshman, Adelaide is a 7th grader, and Logan is a 5th grader. We are in 4 different school buildings for one more year.
Aidon Hawkins: Swim
Aidon has been putting in a lot of hared work lately and it has paid off. He did very well at the Canyon View Invite!
Hallee Christensen: Drill
Hallee is a model athlete and student, known for her quiet work ethic, dependability, and positive influence.
Guss Johnson: Fan of the Week
Abby is a first year sophomore to our team! Since the beginning, she has always asked for feedback on how she can improve as a ballroom dancer in technique, choreography and execution! She takes corrections well and has such a strong desire to be the best! She is just the sweetest and the biggest smile on her face! She is so dedicated that she even takes the Local bus just to get to school and morning practices! Nothing can stop this girl! We love her! -Lexi Gordon
2nd in Show Cheer
2nd in Timeout Cheer
2nd in Band Dance
2nd Overall
Overall Sportsmanship Award
Go Skyhawks!
Girls Wrestling placed 2nd in their weekend tournament. Addie Brindley, Makayla Carrick, Rachel Jensen, Avery Winterton, and Ruby Lindstrom placed 1st. Sheyla Hawley placed 2nd; Hannah Coyne placed 3rd; Dylan Maile placed 4th; and Kelseigh Banks placed 6th.
