Eagle Times

Table of Contents

Sports & Activities: Girls Bball Boys Bball CoachInterview CaptainInterview CaptainInterview Swim Wrestling Drill Team Cheerleading Drama

Black History Month! History Through Movies

Student Spotlights: Gwyn Todd Adi Schwartz

SPRING SPORTS Softball

Article of the Month: Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day Survey!

Editorial: January!

By Kamry Bairett

Welcome to the third edition of the Eagle Times for the month of February. Yes! Our third edition! If this is your first time accessing this page, we are glad you found us! We are excited to show you all what we have created for this month’s edition plus some of the great stuff from January that we didn’t advertise very much. I truly apologize for February’s being partially late. We still hope you enjoy everything that we have to offer. If you have any suggestions, comments or ideas that you would like to see the Eagle Times, you may contact me at kambai11@millardk12.org

~ Kamry Bairett

Millard High School Upcoming Events: February

January’s Article: The girls basketball team is doing pretty well so far. It seems that the team has been experiencing some problems working together, mainly due to the fact that few of them have actually played together before. Oakley King, a senior on the team, says, “It is pretty early in the season so we are still trying to find our groove. We lost some key players last year, so filling those roles has been tricky. But it’s been fun for other players to step up, and integrating new blood and personalities into the mix has helped solidify our team.” We can’t wait to see what our Lady Eagles bring to the table this month!

February’s Article: It is the month of February, and you know what that means: state tournaments. As our Lady Eagles get ready to compete and put their all into these last final games, it is crucial for them to stay focused and give everything they got. A senior captain, Kara Camp, has this to say about the upcoming state tournament. “I believe that our team is getting much stronger and we will be able to upset many teams. As soon as we get into the second round, however, every game will be tough. I think the toughest teams we will end up playing would be Beaver, Kanab, and North Summit, but I think we can beat them if we come together.” You heard that folks. Don’t forget to watch your Lady Eagles on the 15th and 18th of February for the first and second rounds, and February 23-25 at SLCC for the 2A state tournament! Go Lady Eagles!

By Jaedon Bassett

January article: The player shoots, the crowd falls silent as the ball flies through the air and hits the rim and bounces to the other side of the rim. Everybody in the crowd is waiting with anticipation to see where the ball goes. The ball finally loses momentum and goes into the hoop! The crowd goes wild! Onto the region games for the month of January! The first region game will begin with the game against North Sevier wolves. The team is ready and excited for these upcoming games. The team captains said, “The region games will be tough, but we believe that our team will be very good for the rest of the season.” The boys basketball team is ready to go kick some  butt for their future games!!

February article:

JV Boys Basketball Coach: Isaac Wallin

This is Isaac’s first year at Millard, and he is the school counselor at the middle school. He loves his job helping the students and enjoys it very much! He was born and raised in Enterprise and played basketball there. He went to college at Dixie State University before it was renamed. He is currently getting a masters degree in counseling. 

1. What made you want to coach basketball?

He said, “I wanted to coach basketball because I already had my time to play basketball and now I want to help others make the most of their high school careers. I love the game so much and I am very passionate about it! I love being around the players and having fun with them. My coaches in high school did so much for me and I wanted to pay it back to others.”

2. What is the most rewarding thing as a coach?

He said, “The most rewarding part is when you see kids improving their skills and getting a better work ethic and working more as a team.”

3. What do you try to teach your players besides basketball?

He said, “I try to teach the basketball players how sports relate to life by showing them how to work hard to achieve their goals.”

By Lacey Taylor

Team Captain Interview: Brant Stevens

By Lacey Taylor

LT: Are there going to be any tough games for the month of January?

Brant: “All the games in January will be tough ones so we’re going to have to show up to every game.”

LT: How do you think your team will do this season?

Brant: “This team we have this year is special. We have waited a long time for this moment. This season is going to be a good one.”

LT: What has been your favorite memory so far for this season?

Brant: “So far this season my favorite memory is winning the Delta game at home. It was hyped!”

Team Captain Interview: Hunter Rhodes 

By Lacey Taylor

LT: Are there going to be any tough games for the month of January?

HR: “We have a tough away game in South Summit and North Sanpete and that will end our pre-season. Then we start up region play and those games will be tough.”

LT: How do you think your team will do this season?

HR: “I believe our team will be very good for the rest of the season. We have had a lot of good tough games that I think will help us when we get to February when it all matters.”

LT: What has been your favorite memory so far for this season?

HR: “My favorite memory so far this year has to be our first game of the season. The first game was just super electric throughout the whole gym and we had a super good crowd and a huge student body, which made the game loud, and it was just super fun to play in. Also the delta game was super fun just because they are our rivals and we had the same kind of crowd and student body for that game too.”

LT: Any advice you would give to any future basketball players?

HR: “My advice for future basketball players is to work hard and to always listen and trust in what the coach is saying. If you want to be good you have to put your heart into the game and work super hard to be good. Also to be good to your teammates and just have fun when you are playing!” 

January article: As the swim team continues to grind through the season, Coach Chelton Spendlove argues that January is the most crucial month for the team. As the region and state meets approach, it is important for each member of the team to push themselves to their full potential before competing at the most important meets of the season. The team will host a small swim meet on January 3rd, which also happens to be the last home meet of the season. This “senior night” meet will be nothing short of a relief for most of the seniors on the swim team. After that, the team will head to the Cedar Invitational on the 13th and 14th, followed by a meet at Richfield, and then off they go to region and state! Good luck swimmers!

February article: Just like every other winter sport, the swim team is preparing for the most important weekend of the year. As they finish up their training, a senior captain, Devin Roper, is getting hyped for the 3A state swim meet. Her goals for this meet are “to take state and have fun.” In the world of competitive swimming, it is crucial to have fun as much as you can. Although our tiny 2A team will be put up against giant 3A teams that have thousands of kids at their schools, our own Millard Eagles swim team is going to try their absolute hardest to griddy their way to the awards podium. They will be competing at the BYU pool on February 10-11. Go fight swim!

By Jaedon Bassett

The wrestling team is living up to the hype by consistently walking away from tournaments and duals alike as the champions. They have had several PERFECT duals where the opposing team didn’t get a single win. It would be easy to get cocky with these kinds of results, but this team is working for more than just a perfect dual, or dominate at Divisionals (which they did), they want a TWENTIETH State Title. If they will stay focused, work hard, and trust their coaches, they’ll reach their goals. The State Tournament is in Richfield, again, this year. It would be great to have your support in the stands!

By Delise Fullmer

The Selgaes have worked hard all year to compete doing what they love at the State Drill Team Competition this month! Their coaches: Mariah Rasmussen, Ashley Eldredge, and Megan Stott have brought the team together and focus on more than competition. They have competed at several competitions including Region, and now is their chance to shine, at State. Good Luck, Ladies!

Winter Drama Competition:

In December, we had our Winter Drama Competition and about 4 schools were there including Millard High. Many of our very talented students took medals home and Millard High School also took the trophy home! The drama kids did so great at this competition and every year they keep improving on their I.E.’s. The Drama Coach, Joseph Tarbet, was very proud of all his students. “We didn’t get to bring the trophy home last year, but this year the kids brought it extra, and not only did we bring the trophy home, we beat the next closest school by almost 600 points.”  

Student Spotlights: Gwyn Todd

By Kamry Bairett

Gwyn Todd is a freshman on the Cheer team!

If you could be any animal, what animal would you be and why?

– I probably would what to be a white tiger because they are just very majestic and cool.

If you were given a super power, what power would you have and why? 

– It would be really cool to be able to fly because it doesn’t damage the earth

What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten? 

– Probably sweet enchiladas

What are your favorite classes in school? 

– “I love all my classes but my favorite is Biology.”

What do you do to stay involved at our school? 

– “I am a Millard High Cheerleader.”

What are things you like to do with the Cheer Team? 

– “I love supporting all of the teams and my favorite thing to do is to go to all the spirit bowls that we have at school.”

What is your favorite memory from high school so far?

– “Probably to find out that I made the cheer team.”

Student Interview: Adilyn Schwartz

Adilyn Schwartz is a junior and is very smart! She fills her time with academic things and being involved with the Girls Tennis team. She is trying to get her generals done in high school so she can get it done with a cheaper price. Even though she is taking difficult college classes her GPA is a 4.0. She is a bright individual and is very involved in our school. 

1. What challenging classes have you taken or are taking this year?

• “I’m taking physics this year, but last year, the hardest class I ever took was Human Biology from Snow College”

2. Are you part of any clubs?

• “I am doing Eagle Ambassadors and the National Honor Society, which both are so amazing!”

3. Any advice for other students who might be taking college classes? 

• “Make to-do lists!! You won’t get something done if you don’t know about it. Also, taking these classes obviously won’t be easy, but you sure can make it worth your time!”

SPRING SPORTS: SOFTBALL!

Article of the Month: Valentine’s Day

By Ashley Higgins

Do you ever just think about what the holidays mean? How or where did they originate? Most of the holidays are pretty well known, but what happened that created the day of love and appreciation? 

Valentine’s day has many legends. One of which is called The Golden Legend. Most based around Saint Valentine. Saint Valentine was a persecuted Christian. He had impressed the emperor of his time and Roman Emperor Claudius II personally interrogated Valentine trying to convert him to Roman paganism to save his life. Valentine refused and instead tried to convert the emperor to Christianity, and it cost him his life. It was said that Valentine had performed a miracle for his jailer’s daughter before his execution. Asterius (the jailer) had a blind daughter whose name was Julia. Valentine healed her. Asterius and all members of his household, came to believe in Jesus. 

Valentine was said to have written a letter to Julia the day of his execution. The bottom of the letter was signed ‘Your Valentine’ later to be picked up by modern valentine letters. Before his death sentence, Valentine cut hearts from parchment and gave them to soldiers and persecuted Christians to remind them of their vows and of God’s love. Hearts are still used today as a symbol of love and appreciation. 

We know Valentine’s Day as a day of love and we voice love for others on this day. The legend has it that Julia planted a pink-blossomed almond tree at Valentine’s grave as a symbol of abiding love and friendship. Although she didn’t know Valentine before the miracle was performed, she still showed her appreciation and love for him. 

Valentine’s day doesn’t seem like it would sprout a day full of cheesy cards in heart shapes and people asking others if they will be their Valentines, but Saint Valentine would sure be proud of the result of his acts of kindness. 

Valentine’s Survey Results!

Who is your celebrity crush? 

Those with the most votes included RYAN REYNOLDS, MORGAN WALLEN, & YOUR MOM

Rate Valentine’s Day 1-5 w/1=Hate it, and 5=Love it.

40% chose straight down the middle with 3! (I guess we have a love/hate relationship with this holiday!)

Best Gift for Valentine’s Day:

42% said FLOWERS

28.4% said DINNER & a MOVIE

Do you have a crush at the moment?

56.8% said YES!

What is the most important quality you look for in a significant other?

Top 3 answers: #3. Loyalty and Kindness #2. Personality #1. Sense of Humor!

Do you believe in love at first sight?

61.7% said NO!

38.3% said YES!

Kiss, Marry, or Kill – Spidermen

Toby McGuire as Spiderman= 61.7% said Kill

Andrew Garfield as Spiderman= 40.7% said Kiss

Tom Holland as Spiderman= 44.4% said Marry

Kiss, Marry, or Kill – Mary Janes

Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane: 77.8% said Kill

Emma Stone as Mary Jane: 50.6% said Kiss

Zendaya as Mary Jane: 60.5% said Marry

Do you believe in Soulmates?

72.8% said Yes!

Personality or looks?

82.7% said Personality!

Is Valentine’s Day overrated?

38.3% said Yes!

32.1% said No!

29.6% said Maybe!

Have you ever been friend-zoned?

49.4% said No!

42% said Yes!

8.6% said Maybe! 🙂

Rate first kiss 1-10 If you haven’t had a first kiss, please select idk:

32.1% said IDK

14.8% said it was a 10/10!

12.2% said it was a 1/10!

Are you single or taken?

Good News! 70.7% said SINGLE!