Jaqueline Fry
SJHS Staff Writer

Throughout Christy Burnett’s life, her work has involved schools, and her job this year at the SJHS is being an “Office Lady,” which she says that she loves, and she loves the students she is around.

Christy Burnett was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and she lived in Nebraska during her teenage years. She and her husband have five kids, one girl and four boys.

Mrs. Burnett loves SJHS and working here. “It’s my home away from home, and has great staff,” she says. “I love my job! I work with wonderful people and learn something new every day!”

Others enjoy Mrs. Burnett’s company as well. “She is always happy and positive,” Brenda Bales, school attendance secretary, said. Mrs. Burnett’s daughter, KateLyn Burnett agreed with Mrs. Bales, “She has a fun personality that is crazy, but good. I can just be myself with her.”

Mrs. Burnett works at the SJHS as the morning secretary, and she helps Mrs. Bales with the attendance. Her main responsibilities are to record and print off the morning enrichment lists, check in all of the substitute teachers, and answer the phone. “I take every little job very seriously and do it the best I can,” Mrs. Burnett explained.

Mrs. Burnett enjoys things like scrapbooking, organizing, and reading. Her favorite books are any Jane Austen books. She dislikes rude behavior and disorganization, and loves peace and harmony.

Maddi Dayton
SJHS Staff Writer

One of the coolest people at SJHS isn’t even a student; it’s Mrs. Brenda Bales, the attendance secretary. “I admire her. She does so many things at once. It amazes me!” Sarah Fawson, an eighth grade student, reported. Many students, teachers and parents agree. She is always so willing to help, and she is always kind and understanding.

“She loves her work and is always happy,” Holly Sumsion, an SJHS student, happily stated. Mrs. Bales’ enthusiasm shows when she works. “She is just cool and always happy about everything. I’ve never, in my experience at the junior high, heard her speak an unkind word,” Hannah Packard, an SJHS student, stated. “I’m never afraid to ask for help because she is just so nice,” Maddie Patten, an 8th grader, admitted. So many other people share Maddie’s same view. Mrs. Bales is definitely one of the coolest people in the school.

“We are so lucky to have her at our school,” Sarah Fawson said. Indeed we are. There is no way SJHS could properly function without her and the other office ladies. She takes care of the attendance, she keeps track of all the kids checking in and out, plus she makes the morning announcements and mans the intercom.

Mrs. Bales has the unique ability to stay calm under a lot of pressure and multi-task multiple things. “We are really lucky to have her. She is so nice, cool & kind. I just want her to know how grateful we are for her and all the hard work she does,” Maddie Patten said. And who could say thank you better than one of the students that Mrs. Brenda Bales serves every day.