PRESS RELEASE
Orem High School Open House
May 2010
Contact: Joel Miller, assistant principal, 801-227-8765
Prepared by: Natalie Swenson, 801-227-8765
WHO: Orem High alumni, students, parents, staff and community
WHAT: Orem High Open House
WHEN: Wednesday, May 19, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Orem High School, 175 S. 400 E.
(OREM, UT) – Orem High School announces an open house on May 19th for anyone to walk through the school prior to its demolition.
According to Joel Miller, Assistant Principal of Orem High School, this is an opportunity for patrons and alumni to come and do a little reminiscing and take pictures.
Orem High alumni, students, parents, staff and community are invited to join the open house on May 19 by coming to the High School between 7pm and 9pm.
The life skills class at Orem High is putting on a talent show in the Unified Studies room from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for those who would like to attend. Also, at 7:00 p.m. there will be a rehearsal for this summer’s Alumni Choir Concert and at 8:00 p.m. they will sing, “Go Ye Now in Peace” one last time in the old choir room.
According to Jane Lindhout, Principal of Orem High, this is a special open house because it’s the last chance for Orem High alumni to visit the school they used to attend.
“Participants are encouraged to come recall old Orem High memories,” said Lindhout. “Please show your tiger pride and come be a part of this open house.”
Release Date: October 9, 2009
CONTACT
Jane Lindhout, principal
Orem High School
801-227-8765 x 258
Natalie Swenson, director of communications
Orem High School
801-227-8765 x 122
Prepared by: Natalie Swenson
COMMENDED STUDENTS IN THE 2010 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Orem, UT – The principal, Jane Lindhout, of Orem High School announced today that Keri Erdmann, & Rachel Dabb have been named Commended Students in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to these scholastically talented seniors.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2010 competition for National Merit Scholarships, Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2010 competition by taking the 2008 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
“Recognition of high-achieving students is essential to advancing educational excellence in our nation,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “As demonstrated by their outstanding performance in our highly competitive program, the young men and women named Commended Students represent some of the most academically talented students in our country. We sincerely hope this recognition will enhance their educational opportunities and encourage them in their pursuit of academic success.”
Release Date: October 1, 2009
CONTACT
Natalie Swenson, director of communications
Orem High School
801-227-8765 x 122
Prepared by: Natalie Swenson
State 4A Coach of the Year Award
Greg Sheide of Orem High School is Awarded
Orem, UT –Orem High School proudly announces Greg Sheide of Orem High School as coach of the year, representing the Region 7 High Schools.
Sheide has taught and coached at Orem High School for thirty years. He immediately received assignments in three sports: sophomore football coach, assistant basketball coach, and head baseball coach. As baseball coach, his teams were always competitive, made the playoffs, resulting in a couple of state championship game appearances. Sheide has more recently coached both girls and boys tennis successfully, showing the versatility of his coaching skills. Throughout the state, Sheide is best remembered for his years as head basketball coach at Orem High School. He built a program that has continued to flourish in constant state playoff appearances, being competitive with basketball programs within and outside of the state of Utah. His teams constantly traveled to tournaments around the country, representing our state as one with high quality basketball skills, as well as a team made up of young men of great character. Sheide always stressed with his teams that they were representing the great state of Utah, as well as their High School and themselves.
According to Jane Lindhout, Principal at Orem High School, Sheide represents all that a coach should be when coaching the young people within our academic and athletic stewardship.
“Sheide’s experience, success, and example to youth, qualify him for this award,” said Lindhout. “Sheide is an example to all those who associate in any way with students and athletes who are influenced so greatly by the actions of their adult leaders.”
Currently, Sheide is the girls and boys golf coach. He runs a successful program as his teams garner many region and state awards, both as a team and as individuals. He has shown the ability to successfully coach young people and to develop programs of which the players, parents, and school can be proud.
Sheide and his wife, Eldene, attend games of other sports because he loves kids and wants to support the other coaches. He makes a point to attend the athletic contests of
students he has in his classes to show them support and to recognize their efforts the next day. Sheide is loved by his fellow teachers and coaches who appreciate his positive outlook toward athletics and the athletes whom he loves so much.
Release Date: October 1, 2009
CONTACT
Anna Davis, Unified Studies teacher
Orem High School
801-227-8765 x 155
Natalie Swenson, director of communications
Orem High School
801-227-8765 x 122
Prepared by: Natalie Swenson
The Great Outdoors is Unified Studies’ Classroom
Orem, UT –Unified Studies of Orem High School, an integrated educational program, visited the Wedge Overlook, also known as the Little Grand Canyon, for an extraordinary educational experience.
Unified Studies is a unique program that integrates Art, English, Science, Social Studies, and Recreation into one class. This class emphasizes learning about nature and helping students appreciate the natural areas here in Utah. It is a class that is very hands-on and really emphasizes helping students take control of their own learning.
Each year Unified Studies goes to the Little Grand Canyon, in the San Rafael Swell east of Castle Dale, where the High School students learn valuable skills such as how to pack and cook on a campout and how to work together as a group. Other skills include the following: principles of photography, preservation of natural places, drawing the landscape, writing in a journal, collecting native plants, learning about Native Americans, and other forms of recreation.
According to Kyle Carter, a senior in Unified, The Wedge is a place where you can get out of the classroom and learn in a whole new way.
“Learning about plants hands on is awesome,” said Carter.
According to Anna Davis, teacher at Orem High School, Students were able to visit the Rochester Art Panel and learn more about petro glyphs and the native peoples; then they were able to go to the Wedge Overlook itself.
“This trip has a profound effect on the high school students,” said Davis. “It’s a chance for them to unplug the iPod and be still in nature. By doing so, they can learn a lot about themselves and it’s also a great chance for students to bond with each other. We have found in years past that after this trip, our Unified class truly becomes unified.”
Release Date: September 14, 2009
CONTACT
Anna Davis, Unified Studies teacher
Orem High School
801-227-8765 x 155
Natalie Swenson, director of communications
Orem High School
801-227-8765 x 122
Prepared by: Natalie Swenson
Unified Studies at Orem High School Announces Elementary Education Day
Orem, UT –Unified Studies of Orem High School, an integrated educational program, announced today that the annual Elementary Education Day will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17, 10:00-1:00 p.m. at Big Springs Park with Bonneville Elementary & South Fork Park with Scera Park Elementary up Provo Canyon.
Unified Studies is a unique program that integrates Art, English, Science, Social Studies, and Recreation into one class. This class emphasizes learning about nature and helping students love the natural areas here in Utah. Most importantly, students learn how to take charge of their own learning and share what they learn with others.
Each year Unified Studies holds an Elementary Education Day where the High School students volunteer their time to reach out to the community and educate second grade Elementary students about a variety of outdoor skills. These skills include the following: recycling, building a fire, what to do when lost, researching leaves, and much more.
According to Anna Davis, teacher at Orem High School, Unified Studies students have been anxious to share what they’re learning with the Elementary students.
“Elementary Education Day has a profound effect on both the High School students and the Elementary students,” said Davis. “They both come to respect nature and learn how to care for it. But even more importantly, it’s great to see the High School students plan it out and become the teachers. The Unified Studies students run everything, but both groups learn a lot from each other. It’s a very memorable day.”
All local press is invited to attend this community event and cover the interaction the High School students have with nature and the Elementary students
PRESS RELEASE
Orem High School Homecoming Celebration
September 2009
Contact: Natalie Swenson, director of communications, 801-227-8765
WHO: Orem High alumni, students, parents, staff and community
WHAT: Orem High Homecoming
WHEN: Open House – Friday, Sept. 25, 5:00 – 6:45 p.m.
Football Game – Friday, Sept. 25, 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Orem High School, 175 S. 400 E.
(OREM, UT) – Orem High School proudly announces this year’s Homecoming Celebration – September 25! The activities scheduled for Homecoming include an open house at the High School, as well as the football game.
According to Elijah Thomas, student body President at Orem High, this year’s Homecoming is very special to the student body because it will be the last Homecoming that will take place at the original Orem High School.
“We want everyone who has been a part of the building and carrying out Orem High’s legacy to join this celebration,” said Thomas.
Orem High alumni, students, parents, staff and community are invited to join the Homecoming open house before the Football game on September 25 by coming to the High School between 5pm and 6:45pm. This is a special celebration because it’s the last chance for Orem High alumni to visit the school they used to attend. Participants are encouraged to come reminisce about old Orem High memories before the new building is built in May. Then come out to the football game against West Lake High School at the Orem Stadium.
According to Jane Lindhout, Principal of Orem High, this is the last homecoming when former students will be able to walk the halls where their High School memories were made.
“It’s the last chance to sit in the classrooms with old teachers and recall what makes them a true tiger,” said Lindhout. “Please come show your tiger pride and be a part of this grand celebration.”
