Meet two of our amazing staff at SHHS:
Joe Hernandez:
My name is Joe Hernandez. I am a Social Studies teacher at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I taught at Spanish Fork High School. My favorite food is BBQ! My favorite color is black. My favorite hobby is coaching football. My favorite sport is football! My favorite holiday is Christmas. My favorite music is 90's alternative rock. I have a hot wife, four kids, one son in law, one granddaughter, and another grandchild on the way!
Steve Gray:
My name is Steve Gray. I am a Photography teacher at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I worked for The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources as a Wildlife Biologist for 25 years. During the summer I photograph Pro Rodeo. My favorite food is breakfast for dinner! My favorite color is green. My favorite hobby is fly fishing. My favorite sport is baseball! My favorite holiday is Christmas. My favorite music is Country and Classic Rock. My wife's name is Shanna and she works at Payson HS. We have been married 31 years. We have four amazing children, three girls and one boy, Shalynn, Kaylee, Alexa, and Carter. We also have 2 grand kids, Hallie and Lukas.
Joe Hernandez:
My name is Joe Hernandez. I am a Social Studies teacher at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I taught at Spanish Fork High School. My favorite food is BBQ! My favorite color is black. My favorite hobby is coaching football. My favorite sport is football! My favorite holiday is Christmas. My favorite music is 90's alternative rock. I have a hot wife, four kids, one son in law, one granddaughter, and another grandchild on the way!
Steve Gray:
My name is Steve Gray. I am a Photography teacher at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I worked for The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources as a Wildlife Biologist for 25 years. During the summer I photograph Pro Rodeo. My favorite food is breakfast for dinner! My favorite color is green. My favorite hobby is fly fishing. My favorite sport is baseball! My favorite holiday is Christmas. My favorite music is Country and Classic Rock. My wife's name is Shanna and she works at Payson HS. We have been married 31 years. We have four amazing children, three girls and one boy, Shalynn, Kaylee, Alexa, and Carter. We also have 2 grand kids, Hallie and Lukas.
Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week: Nathan Lauritzen & Jason Jones
Nathan Lauritzen-Unified Swim:
NATHAN IS A STATE CHAMPION IN THE 50 YARD FREESTYLE SWIM. DUE TO A LOT OF HARD WORK, NATE WAS ABLE TO BECOME THE UNIFIED MEN'S 50 YD FREESTYLE 5A STATE CHAMPION. HE WORKS HARD EACH AND EVERY DAY. NATE IS VERY COACHABLE AND IMPLEMENTS THE TECHNIQUES AS THEY ARE ADDRESSED. HE IS AN INSPIRATION TO ALL OF HIS TEAMMATES.
Jason Jones-E-Sports:
JASON IS HOLDING THE #1
VARSITY SPOT IN BOTH SUPER
SMASH BROS AND MARIO KART ALL
SEASON SO FAR!
Nathan Lauritzen-Unified Swim:
NATHAN IS A STATE CHAMPION IN THE 50 YARD FREESTYLE SWIM. DUE TO A LOT OF HARD WORK, NATE WAS ABLE TO BECOME THE UNIFIED MEN'S 50 YD FREESTYLE 5A STATE CHAMPION. HE WORKS HARD EACH AND EVERY DAY. NATE IS VERY COACHABLE AND IMPLEMENTS THE TECHNIQUES AS THEY ARE ADDRESSED. HE IS AN INSPIRATION TO ALL OF HIS TEAMMATES.
Jason Jones-E-Sports:
JASON IS HOLDING THE #1
VARSITY SPOT IN BOTH SUPER
SMASH BROS AND MARIO KART ALL
SEASON SO FAR!
Congratulations to our Women's Swim 200 Yd Medley Relay Team for being our athletes of the week!
ANNIE NELSON: BACKSTROKE, KAITLYN GRAHAM: BREASTSTROKE, MEGHAN LEMMONS: BUTTERFLY, AND CAYLEE NIELSON: FREESTYLE.
THIS RELAY TEAM PLACED 3RD IN THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. THIS IS THE HIGHEST PLACING SWIM RELAY TEAM IN SCHOOL HISTORY. THEY WERE ABLE TO KEEP NECK AND NECK WITH THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM FOR MOST OF THE RACE.
ANNIE NELSON: BACKSTROKE, KAITLYN GRAHAM: BREASTSTROKE, MEGHAN LEMMONS: BUTTERFLY, AND CAYLEE NIELSON: FREESTYLE.
THIS RELAY TEAM PLACED 3RD IN THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. THIS IS THE HIGHEST PLACING SWIM RELAY TEAM IN SCHOOL HISTORY. THEY WERE ABLE TO KEEP NECK AND NECK WITH THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM FOR MOST OF THE RACE.
Congratulations to our Performer of the Week: Sophia Weber
I chose Sophia Weber as the performer of the week because of her positive attitude and dedication. Because of hair school, she hasn't been able to attend as many activities. She is constantly trying to make things work and giving her all each time she is there. ~ Amber Johansen
I chose Sophia Weber as the performer of the week because of her positive attitude and dedication. Because of hair school, she hasn't been able to attend as many activities. She is constantly trying to make things work and giving her all each time she is there. ~ Amber Johansen
The Game will be Friday, February 20th at Wasatch High School @ 7 pm
UHSAA prices apply to this 2nd Round of State game.
$13 for adults
$8 for students and senior citizens.
Salem Hills High School students are allowed in with their SHHS student ID card.
Purchase tickets here:
https://gofan.co/app/school/UT87006
UHSAA prices apply to this 2nd Round of State game.
$13 for adults
$8 for students and senior citizens.
Salem Hills High School students are allowed in with their SHHS student ID card.
Purchase tickets here:
https://gofan.co/app/school/UT87006
Meet two of our fabulous teachers: Eric Macdonald & Pam Lyman!
Eric Macdonald:
My name is Eric Macdonald. I am a Spanish and Drivers Ed teacher at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I taught at Springville High & at San Jacinto High in California. My favorite food is Bistec which is Spanish for “beef steak”! My favorite color is Azul, which is “blue” in Spanish. My favorite hobbies are reading and gardening. My favorite sports are running and pickleball! My favorite holiday is La Navidad, which is Spanish for “Christmas”. My favorite types of music are 80's, REM, and Christmas music. I have an amazing wife, 5 awesome kids, and I love my job-but raw tomatoes are the worst:).
P:am Lyman: My name is Pamela Lyman. I am a Science teacher at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I taught at Spanish Fork High School. My favorite food is Mexican! My favorite color is blue. My favorite hobby is hiking. My favorite sport is soccer! My favorite holiday is Christmas. My favorite is Landslide by Stevie Nicks. My husband and I have 4 amazing daughters who keep us busy.
Eric Macdonald:
My name is Eric Macdonald. I am a Spanish and Drivers Ed teacher at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I taught at Springville High & at San Jacinto High in California. My favorite food is Bistec which is Spanish for “beef steak”! My favorite color is Azul, which is “blue” in Spanish. My favorite hobbies are reading and gardening. My favorite sports are running and pickleball! My favorite holiday is La Navidad, which is Spanish for “Christmas”. My favorite types of music are 80's, REM, and Christmas music. I have an amazing wife, 5 awesome kids, and I love my job-but raw tomatoes are the worst:).
P:am Lyman: My name is Pamela Lyman. I am a Science teacher at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I taught at Spanish Fork High School. My favorite food is Mexican! My favorite color is blue. My favorite hobby is hiking. My favorite sport is soccer! My favorite holiday is Christmas. My favorite is Landslide by Stevie Nicks. My husband and I have 4 amazing daughters who keep us busy.
Congratulations to our Performer of the Week: Avery Bayless!
Avery has already made a name for herself in Skyhawk Theater and she's just getting started. Her commitment shows in every aspect of her work. She is a friend to everyone and we are all better for having her around.
Avery has already made a name for herself in Skyhawk Theater and she's just getting started. Her commitment shows in every aspect of her work. She is a friend to everyone and we are all better for having her around.
Congratulations to our Athletes and Fans of the week!
Ady Taylor: Drill Team
Ady has been a strong, determined member of our team for three years.
She leads without needing a title and has earned the respect of everyone around her through her work ethic and consistency. We're so proud of the example she sets for our team!
Natalie Prettyman: Girls Wrestling
As a freshman, Natalie has stepped into our varsity lineup and done a lot of great things for our team this year. She won two critical matches at the state tournament and helped our team take state this year. She is very coachable and works incredibly hard. she has a very bright future.
Bennett Weight: Boys Wrestling
This past weekend bennett placed 2nd at state. Bennett finished this year with a record of 43-10 (5 of those against out of state wrestlers). In just three years of wrestling Bennett has over 100 career wins and finishes his high school career as a 2x state placer and 1x state finalist. Bennett is an example of trusting the process and getting out what you put into your effort.
Fans:
Easton Leifson
Warren Miller
Andrew Awtrey
Ady Taylor: Drill Team
Ady has been a strong, determined member of our team for three years.
She leads without needing a title and has earned the respect of everyone around her through her work ethic and consistency. We're so proud of the example she sets for our team!
Natalie Prettyman: Girls Wrestling
As a freshman, Natalie has stepped into our varsity lineup and done a lot of great things for our team this year. She won two critical matches at the state tournament and helped our team take state this year. She is very coachable and works incredibly hard. she has a very bright future.
Bennett Weight: Boys Wrestling
This past weekend bennett placed 2nd at state. Bennett finished this year with a record of 43-10 (5 of those against out of state wrestlers). In just three years of wrestling Bennett has over 100 career wins and finishes his high school career as a 2x state placer and 1x state finalist. Bennett is an example of trusting the process and getting out what you put into your effort.
Fans:
Easton Leifson
Warren Miller
Andrew Awtrey
Boys basketball will play their first state playoff game this Wednesday, February 18th @ 6pm at Salem Hills High School.
Ticket pricing:
Adults: $13
Seniors: $8
Students without ID: $8
Students (both schools) with student ID: Free
This will be a Cashless event. Please purchase your tickets in advance!
Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/UT87006
Ticket pricing:
Adults: $13
Seniors: $8
Students without ID: $8
Students (both schools) with student ID: Free
This will be a Cashless event. Please purchase your tickets in advance!
Tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/UT87006
Our girls basketball team will play their first round of state playoffs this Tuesday @ 7 pm @ MMHS. Copy this link for tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/UT87006
Congratulations to our teams that were awarded Academic All State Champions and also to those who were runners-up!
Academic State Champions!
Boys Swim, 3.882
Girls Swim, 3.991
Girls Wrestling, 3.867
Teams from Salem Hills placed top 5 in 5A
Girls Basketball 2nd place, 3.968
Boys Wrestling 2nd place, 3.725
Cheer 4th place, 3.785
Academic State Champions!
Boys Swim, 3.882
Girls Swim, 3.991
Girls Wrestling, 3.867
Teams from Salem Hills placed top 5 in 5A
Girls Basketball 2nd place, 3.968
Boys Wrestling 2nd place, 3.725
Cheer 4th place, 3.785
Congratulations to our Academic Allstate Students for Winter Sports!
Steven Taylor - B. Basketball
Brinley Baum - G. Basketball
Kate Barton - G. Basketball
Mackenzee Nicholls - G. Basketball
Alison Roden - Cheer
Brynn Lindley - Cheer
Courtney Russell - Drill Team
Ruby Stokes - Drill Team
Ashton Cook - B. Swim
Brett Black - B. Swim
Hiatt Carroll - B. Swim Nathan Call - B. Swim
Addie Brindley - G. Wrestling
Congratulations to Ann Jarvis! She was awarded the Horace Mann Outstanding Employee Recognition!
Meet two of our wonderful teachers at SHHS: Amber Johansen & Lauriejo Stillhart!
Amber Johansen: My name is Amber Johansen. I am a dance teacher at SHHS and the coach of the Dance Company. Before coming to Salem Hills, I lived in Midland, TX. My favorite food is Chicken Bilagio! My favorite color is purple. My favorite hobby is crocheting. My favorite sports are yoga and dance! My favorite holiday is Christmas. My favorite song is Smile. I live in Salem with our 2 dogs and 2 kids.
Lauriejo Stillhart: My name is Lauriejo Stillhart. I am a CTE teacher at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I worked at UVU. My favorite food is Chicken Alfredo! My favorite color is White. My favorite hobby is breaking horses. My favorite sport is boxing! My favorite holiday is Valentine’s Day. My favorite music is Indie. My family consists of me, my 8-year-old son Archer who is my world, our three dogs (one now in heaven), and five horses.
Amber Johansen: My name is Amber Johansen. I am a dance teacher at SHHS and the coach of the Dance Company. Before coming to Salem Hills, I lived in Midland, TX. My favorite food is Chicken Bilagio! My favorite color is purple. My favorite hobby is crocheting. My favorite sports are yoga and dance! My favorite holiday is Christmas. My favorite song is Smile. I live in Salem with our 2 dogs and 2 kids.
Lauriejo Stillhart: My name is Lauriejo Stillhart. I am a CTE teacher at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I worked at UVU. My favorite food is Chicken Alfredo! My favorite color is White. My favorite hobby is breaking horses. My favorite sport is boxing! My favorite holiday is Valentine’s Day. My favorite music is Indie. My family consists of me, my 8-year-old son Archer who is my world, our three dogs (one now in heaven), and five horses.
Congratulations to our Performer of the Week: Kaitlyn Graham
Kaitlyn Graham is an outstanding member of Serendipity who consistently contributes to the choir’s success through her musicianship and leadership. Even without a formal section leader role, she leads by example, offering positive, impactful support to her peers and helping elevate the ensemble as a whole.
-Justin Bills
Kaitlyn Graham is an outstanding member of Serendipity who consistently contributes to the choir’s success through her musicianship and leadership. Even without a formal section leader role, she leads by example, offering positive, impactful support to her peers and helping elevate the ensemble as a whole.
-Justin Bills
Congratulations to our Athletes and Fans of the Week: Mark Riggs- Unified Basketball & Sarah Butt- Swim
Mark Riggs: MARK BRINGS THE GOOFY, FUN ENERGY EVERY TIME HE STEPS ON THE COURT AND IT SHOWS! BEYOND THE SMILES AND LAUGHS, HE'S BEEN STEADILY IMPROVING HIS BASKETBALL SKILLS WITH EVERY GAME AND EVERY PRACTICE. HIS EFFORT, POSITIVE ATTITUDE, AND WILLINGNESS TO LEARN MAKE HIM AN AWESOME TEAMMATE AND A JOY TO WATCH.
Sarah Butt: SARA HAS BEEN A HARD WORKER ALL SEASON. SHE ALWAYS HAS A SMILE ON. THIS PAST WEEKEND ALL HER HARD WORK PAID OFF AT THE REGION MEET. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HER SWIMMING AT THE STATE MEET.
Fans of the Week: Keller Beck & Luke Christensen
Mark Riggs: MARK BRINGS THE GOOFY, FUN ENERGY EVERY TIME HE STEPS ON THE COURT AND IT SHOWS! BEYOND THE SMILES AND LAUGHS, HE'S BEEN STEADILY IMPROVING HIS BASKETBALL SKILLS WITH EVERY GAME AND EVERY PRACTICE. HIS EFFORT, POSITIVE ATTITUDE, AND WILLINGNESS TO LEARN MAKE HIM AN AWESOME TEAMMATE AND A JOY TO WATCH.
Sarah Butt: SARA HAS BEEN A HARD WORKER ALL SEASON. SHE ALWAYS HAS A SMILE ON. THIS PAST WEEKEND ALL HER HARD WORK PAID OFF AT THE REGION MEET. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HER SWIMMING AT THE STATE MEET.
Fans of the Week: Keller Beck & Luke Christensen
Some of our top SHHS Science students went to the elementary school today to help judge the science fair! What a fun time!
Our Unified Basketball team's season is well under way! We had a great time playing in the tournament at Richfield where our Navy & White teams went undefeated!
We had a wonderful evening at our Latino Parent Night! Thank you to all of our presenters for taking the time to speak with our Latino families, and to everyone who came out to support the event. We truly appreciate your partnership and involvement!
Special Thanks to:
SHHS Counseling
SHHS Administration
SHHS Latinos in Action
SHHS Student Council
SHHS Seminary
Nick Stones
Emily Edman
Evelyn Ramirez
Salem Recreation
Payson Recreation
Payson Library
Bank of America-Nathan Thurber
MTech-Mark Middlebrook
Aubrey Frandsen & Angela Nederhand for CTE
Mt. Nebo & Payson Jr. High's Mariachi bands under the direction of Alexandra Franco, Tanner Last, & Tiffany Jacobson
Corom Hughes
Tabitha's Way
United Way
Special Thanks to:
SHHS Counseling
SHHS Administration
SHHS Latinos in Action
SHHS Student Council
SHHS Seminary
Nick Stones
Emily Edman
Evelyn Ramirez
Salem Recreation
Payson Recreation
Payson Library
Bank of America-Nathan Thurber
MTech-Mark Middlebrook
Aubrey Frandsen & Angela Nederhand for CTE
Mt. Nebo & Payson Jr. High's Mariachi bands under the direction of Alexandra Franco, Tanner Last, & Tiffany Jacobson
Corom Hughes
Tabitha's Way
United Way
Boys Tennis Information:
We will be holding open court for boys tennis on Saturday Feb 7, Feb 14, and Feb 21 from 6 am - 8 am at the Spanish Fork indoor courts 3 & 4.
Tryouts will be held Feb 23rd - Feb 25th from 3:30 pm to 6 pm at the SHHS tennis courts weather permitting.
We will be holding open court for boys tennis on Saturday Feb 7, Feb 14, and Feb 21 from 6 am - 8 am at the Spanish Fork indoor courts 3 & 4.
Tryouts will be held Feb 23rd - Feb 25th from 3:30 pm to 6 pm at the SHHS tennis courts weather permitting.
