2012

\"&II til~ plao~~ you'll yo!''To quote Dr. Seuss, reading and writing open up a wholenew world of possibilities. Books and literature take you toplaces you would never dream of. Some of the greatsstarted out just like us, snoozing, day-dreaming, andgoofing off in their English classes. Who knows, we m1ghthave a future Mark Twain or J.K. Rowling in our very ownEngl1sh classes. Jordan High School offers ll~ differentEnglish classes for Sophomores, Juniors, and Sen1ors.They vary from Humanities to Language and Compos1t1onto AP L1terature for those who thrive on challenges.

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1When you think of a newspaper staff, generally you think of older men a~women frantically racing against the clock to meet a deadlines. Well, at~an Journal, this is all true, except the staff is made up entirely of Jor _,High students. Throughout the year, staff members produce ® edition:n;spaper. The time and effort these motivated journalists dedicate to noaccomplishment includes countless investigations, research, a\"'<-interviews. These Diggers are on their way to becoming top notch ne rnalists. Congrats Diggers!



o4modo !7i.4n~,., ~tlito,-~ in 6niif \"Serving as ed1tor my senior year hasbeen an amaz1ng opportunity! Capturing all our favorite moments and creat1ngsomething we can keep with us forever is something I will always cherish. These are the times I want to remember andbeing on the yearbook staff has allowed me to do that. Jordan High IS filled w1th opportunity, lasting fnendships, andmemories to never forget! This book willallow us all to remember our short t1me spent as Beetd1ggers that we made count! That's what means most.\" Being able 10 apply my paSSlOII nto helpmg memooes la$1 to<~ hasbeen lhe beSt memory yell I lc7;e be ng able to lOokthroul!1l a lens and c;apture a picture peop e wnlook at:;ears from <VJN. \"'• bo-n a 1.1ea1 exper en ·•- C!lf(p~_yan &1.1M ~\"\"\" ~.?w~••.#.f\"Yearbook product1on is a comb1nat1on ofreflecting on the past and learn1ng for the future. All the wh1lebeing m the present!\"• ~milj' (!1/(ui/M ~\"\".. ~rY1,,.,,..,~_,\"I have really enjoyedbe1ng on the yearbook staff because 1t has allowed me to become more IOWived With the school! I have lovedmeeting so many new people''



you believe that there 1s a place 1n school where explos1ons, dissections and other ments are made a regular part of the classroom? Sc1ence classes offered at Jordan frequently mvolve students 1n hands-on, 1nqu1ry-based, attention-grabbing expenments and projects in subJects rangmg from B1ology to Phys1cs to Human Anatomy. These classes let explore their Interests and expand the1r honzons m the sc1ence f1eld. Sc1ence classes are offered t1mes throughout the year, leav1ng Jordan students w1th multiple opportun1t1es to scratch the of these engaging classes and focus more deeply on those that spark their pass1on for sc1ence.102







\"Business and Marketing is the best class ever! You learn so much but it is fun at the same time.\" oKoJM,ei~ t9JIM \"Marketing, taking over the world, one sales promotion at a time.\" - .9fim~41jt B ltuJ \"I enJOY th1s classbecause we get realresults with what we learn. We can seeourselves succeed\" - oKM~J' .9{.-ft~un

In th1s day and age of technology, knowmg how to use a computer isa necess1ty Careers m nearly every field of study require employeesto use technology for a variety of reasons. It rs clear that B®®% of uswill need to use technology and computer skills at some point in life,both personally and professionally. Computer technology courses atJHS strive to prepare students for this with a foundation of computerknowledge and applicaton. ~Ill® students take this class in hopes oflearning more about computers. Students learn to type faster and moreefficiently as they are taught to use different programs like MicrosoftWord, Powerpoint, and Excel. By the end of the course, students shouldbe able to better understand a variety of computer applications.

lmagme... Create... Inspire... These words epitorn1zewwpeohrarsktotvnoiascul.raeSlatauterdtsepn1stetsucedcsaennthtsaextepanrrgeeasgsimetahingeiinreaaactrithv1esdtiaacnytdaalsednethteseP~j~t8·vanety of ways at JHS, as drawing, pa1nt1ng, call1graceram1cs, satnuddesnctuslpwtu1trheaarrt1estthicea~bi.lcitlieasss.esAtmhaotrnaeren1n1o0f ·offered toremember for some volunteers mvolved the crea!IOmural, des1gned as part of the \"Sared Images\" ora1expenence where students were mvolved 1n thestorytelling of Nat1ve Amencan expenences. The thiSculm1nat1ng project for art students was to create sent showp1ece that is a collect1on of images that repre1r!;;~~~~=~!iiiiiiiiii; JbthonorgdsheatnethnHms1ggthsheSseacnchrtoreaodnl cctoeanshtpuadlrloesunodtslsy.tusTdeheeenwtmshaauntradwlaVnsIoSWc1tro~rs~tnetsOd. by these 1nsp1red art1sts' own hands and 1rnag1na

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\"It's gooder than good.\" .(3hAi.4/il#n, oJton,.4on, \"Jazz band is hke jammin' to cool mUSIC With my best buds.\" ...9rj'ltJ CYftm\"Jazz Band IS tooearly.That's all1t is'

The ~® members of the symphonic band represent?utstanding wind players at Jordan High. Each studentIS expected to study and experience wind band music,While emphasizing personal growth and musical skills.This knowledge culminates in powerful musicalcompositions as students work as part of an ensemble.Students have a memorable time laughing and talkingbut when the director puts the baton in the air, theyare ready to play!

LONG LIVE THE TOAST BRIGADE!! The~t ta~lwords mean nothing at face value but toa deeper look, ®years ago, a 01 co~ple o\"'Orchestra members started what IS ~8)wkpn1aotrhtwietnhseabsecuftohrrereeTncotoamnscetemBrtrsbigeaarndsdew.hhIatovlievheaasvbeolantsottaoW~tlett~ acuodlile~nbocre~t.11l~1t. They contmue to amaze thetheir sk1lls, dedication, andefforts, all thanks to the friendshiP~ 80around toasters! Keep on making musiCwe'll keep listening!

~liM~~ II ~- 'ltJ ~~ IIMH_.~.. ,;.~ ID ~~ IHMI,.JI¥M H 1._ i~lliiiJi.•, •MI IV. 'ltJ --~·~·\" ~hiltl \"We aren't the best because of the legacy of the students before us. We are the best because we've worked for it.\" -.9'i11M !J'o1t1d l !J'~MiaMI \"Band to the bone!\" -.9'l.f/1JJ cfJM~4.f ~io~~04htOAI \"Pract1ce makes perfect or at least as perfect as you can get, because perfect, in the literal sense, is impossible.\" ~J4i4 ~IIJI~o~ cfNuQ/ fU.f









• ..._._. The members of Jordan High's Bell Choir play a total of Mlb7 bells. This is a difficult task seeing that there are only nn mernbe~~ iinsnth'teacfrhaoidir.toHopwraecvteicre, thanisdgirtosuhpoowfsstausdetn~~~ play beautifully each time they perform. d Bell Choir is the most frequently requestes.1\"\"'==='~~~~;;;:;;;;;;;;;;;;;:;;;;;;;;;:;;~~, oTtMhfheeethmyeoFpnceeahsrftlo1oivrrBmapluriaoldotgifanragvmT,arrseieeetltoesy,mpoelfaJnpyotlaasacertyepfshunssccuht5icO01h10n11~155, and retirement homes.

''Women's Chorus has been a super fun experience. I love getting to know all the girls. We are all one btg family. Women's Chorus has challenged my abtltbes more than any other choir I've been in. I have learned a lot from the best teacher, Mr. Steenblik. Thanks Steen!\" • f3AdJ•a (3_.11110/J \"Men's Chorus isn't just a class, it's a brotherhood. You should only JOin this class tf you want to make awesome friends. Go Steenblik!\" • <St\"u .9{.11(l,;f~• • •



Diversi y Means...The National PTA Reflections Program began in 1969 and was created by Colorado PTA President Mary Lou Anderson. Designed to enhance ratherthan replace a quality arts education, 1t prov1des opportunities for students to express themselves and receive positive recognition for their art1stic efforts. Artistic exploration and express1on enhance and developintellectual, social and physical skills. Creativity is one of the fundamentals for 21st century learnmg for students. Students in preschool through grade 12 create and submit works of art to their local PTA or PTSA inspired by this years' theme, \"DIVERSITY MEANS... \" in 6 areas: Visual Arts, Literature, Photography, Mus1c and Composition, Dance Choreography, and Film Production.



ll_yJioaicv:RaJ uoa1111•0nRhysical fitness is an aspect of life that encouragesI, emotional, and mental well-15eing. At Jordan Highool, a variety of classes are offered to help studentsmeet their physical education requirement. But for moststudents, these classes do more than just meet theminimum fl.~ P.E. credit graduation requirement, theyprovide peace of mind, physical strength andempowerment, and a place to build friendships whilehaving a great time. These courses help to build healthyhabits that will hopefully last throughout the students'lifetimes. 125

\"Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that theY were meant to be there1, they serve some sort of purpose, to teach you a lesson or help figure out who you are and who you want to become... Make them oount. Appreciate every moment and take from it everything that you possibly can.\" -Unknown1



S1nce Jordan H1gh School wCi!i#J\"tGP..._ 907, there have been 735 ,.....,,an• Dffi•::ers to help lead the students. Many m.,.\"\"\"'\"'~\"' have been made during these year& when asked what the 2012 SBO's favorite ..,..,,....,,ria.. were, Peter Morgan responded - - . . - -1\"'t:!A Tournaments in the SBO room,• while -uu•~~o• and Mitch Woodhead fondly remember \"ha,.t;...... Peter Morgan and the Tall Tees 1n the •nrh•l!liet•CIIr dodgeball tournament.•\"We have one life andone chance to make itINJ*JII for something.•• -Jimmy Carter

\"I loved when the S801s went upto Idaho and ate the verydelicious sugar beets, made asweet music video and met anofficial beetdigger named Logan.\" -Austin Pickering

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