COME MEET THE NEW HEAD COACH FOR THE BOYS TENNIS TEAM!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 AT 7 PM IN THE SALEM HILLS HIGH SCHOOL TEAM ROOM NEAR THE MAIN GYM.
ALL POTENTIAL PLAYERS, GRADES 9-12 SHOULD PLAN TO ATTEND. PARENTS ARE INVITED!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 AT 7 PM IN THE SALEM HILLS HIGH SCHOOL TEAM ROOM NEAR THE MAIN GYM.
ALL POTENTIAL PLAYERS, GRADES 9-12 SHOULD PLAN TO ATTEND. PARENTS ARE INVITED!
Join the SHHS Skyhawks for a great week of athletics & activities!
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6:
BBB VS PAYSON @ 7 PM & GBB @ EMERY
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7:
GWREST VS GRANTSVILLE, @ 7 PM
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8:
SWIM AT FITCITY @ 3:45 PM & WRESTLING @ TIMPVIEW @ 6 AND 7 PM
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9:
DEBATE @ PROVIDENCE HALL & BWREST @ TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS (UINTAH)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
CHEER @ DIVISIONALS @ WESTERN SPORTS PARK IN FARMINGTON)
DEBATE @ PROVIDENCE HALL
DRILL TEAM @ ROCKY MOUNTAIN INVITATIONAL (ALTA HS)
BWREST @ TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS (UINTAH)
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6:
BBB VS PAYSON @ 7 PM & GBB @ EMERY
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7:
GWREST VS GRANTSVILLE, @ 7 PM
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8:
SWIM AT FITCITY @ 3:45 PM & WRESTLING @ TIMPVIEW @ 6 AND 7 PM
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9:
DEBATE @ PROVIDENCE HALL & BWREST @ TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS (UINTAH)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
CHEER @ DIVISIONALS @ WESTERN SPORTS PARK IN FARMINGTON)
DEBATE @ PROVIDENCE HALL
DRILL TEAM @ ROCKY MOUNTAIN INVITATIONAL (ALTA HS)
BWREST @ TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS (UINTAH)
Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week: Tanner Huff & Grace Lindsey
Tanner Huff: Tanner has provided great energy and toughness on both ends of the floor for the Skyhawks throughout this season!
Grace Lindsey: Grace has overcome tremendous adversity, showing the true strength and grit every step of the way. Even while injured, she stepped into support her teammates, all while maintaining a positive, uplifting attitude. She is a joy to watch, performing beautifully with confidence and lighting up the floor with her radiant smile!
Tanner Huff: Tanner has provided great energy and toughness on both ends of the floor for the Skyhawks throughout this season!
Grace Lindsey: Grace has overcome tremendous adversity, showing the true strength and grit every step of the way. Even while injured, she stepped into support her teammates, all while maintaining a positive, uplifting attitude. She is a joy to watch, performing beautifully with confidence and lighting up the floor with her radiant smile!
Varsity team placed 3rd overall at the Morgan Tournament:
1st Place - Ryder Thomas, Bennett Weight, and Jaxson Young
2nd Place - Chase Weight & Seth Steele
3rd Place - Tyler Carlos & Kingston O'Bannon
4th Place - Michael Gordon
6th Place - Jesse Button & Jaxon Grant
Ryder Thomas was selected to the 5A/6A All-Star match--he beat last year's state finalist.
Bennett Weight beat a 2x state finalist and a state champ.
JV wrestlers James Gordon and Connor Lewis went 7-0 and 6-1 respectively at their weekend tournament. Go Skyhawks!
1st Place - Ryder Thomas, Bennett Weight, and Jaxson Young
2nd Place - Chase Weight & Seth Steele
3rd Place - Tyler Carlos & Kingston O'Bannon
4th Place - Michael Gordon
6th Place - Jesse Button & Jaxon Grant
Ryder Thomas was selected to the 5A/6A All-Star match--he beat last year's state finalist.
Bennett Weight beat a 2x state finalist and a state champ.
JV wrestlers James Gordon and Connor Lewis went 7-0 and 6-1 respectively at their weekend tournament. Go Skyhawks!
Congratulations to our SHHS Lashays for placing 2nd overall at the Bountiful Invitational this past weekend!
1st in Pom
2nd in military
3rd in show and dance
1st in Pom
2nd in military
3rd in show and dance
Boys Basketball won their section of the Tarkanian Tournament over the break. Go Skyhawks!
Congratulations to our Skyhawk girls wrestling team! They won the Utah Winter Classic this weekend!
1st - Addie Brindley
1st - Makayla Carrick
1st - Kelseigh Banks
1st - Sheyla Hawley
1st - Rachel Jensen
2nd - Avery Winterton
2nd - Ruby Lindstrom
3rd - Hannah Coyne
6th - Emma Stanton
1st - Addie Brindley
1st - Makayla Carrick
1st - Kelseigh Banks
1st - Sheyla Hawley
1st - Rachel Jensen
2nd - Avery Winterton
2nd - Ruby Lindstrom
3rd - Hannah Coyne
6th - Emma Stanton
Congratulations to our Unified Sports coach, Haylee Whiteley for being named the UHSAA Coach of the Month!
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!
Congratulations to our Performer of the Week: Jessie Datin
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.
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.
Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week!
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!
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!
Brandon Gomez visited our ELD classes this past week to share an inspiring message with students: “You can do it. You have a great future ahead of you, and education is important.”
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.
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.
Congratulations to our SHHS girls wrestling team for taking 1st Place as a team at the Enterprise Tournament! Go Skyhawks!
Congratulations to our Drill Team for their achievements at their competition this past weekend! The placed 1st in Military, 2nd in Pom, 4th in Dance, and 5th in show! Great job!
Congratulations to our Cheer Team for winning first in Show Routing & 3rd in Game Day at the UCA Regionals this past weekend!
Congratulations to our very own Lee Gillie for receiving the NFHS Distinguished Citation award at their national conference this weekend! We are so blessed to have him at our school overseeing athletics! Go Skyhawks!
Our Fine Arts Department presented a wonderful holiday assembly today! Thank you! We are lucky to have such amazing student performers, teachers, coaches, and directors at our school! Go Skyhawks!
Meet two of our wonderful teachers at SHHS!
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.
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.
Congratulations to our Athletes and Fan of the Week!
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
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
Congratulations to our Performer of the Week: Abby Cummings
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
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
