Kaleb Barnum
SJHS Staff Writer

A lot of people in the world list weights almost every day; SJHS has a great teacher who is willing to spend his time and help kids work out. Mr. David Hansen, history teacher and weight lifting coach at SJHS, thought that there was a need to have a weight lifting program so students who have pent up energy can come and let some of it the energy go. Mr. Hansen thinks that lifting weight is a great way for students to physically exert energy in a good, positive way. Mr. Hansen loves to see kids come and do physical activity. It helps them meet their goals and look forward to something.

Mr. Hansen said, “It helps kids get stronger, and it gives them self confidence.” About 15-20 students show up everyday. They work hard and don’t goof off. A student like Kenny Roach, eighth grade student at SJHS, loves to work out. He says, “On bad days, weight lifting helps me get through the tough times.”  Weight lifting takes place after school except Wednesday. So people who don’t have anything to do after school, Mr. Hansen would love for anyone to work out after school with him.

Jacob DeRosia
SJHS Staff Writer

Basketball open gym is an after school program were anyone can come in and do some fine tuning on their skills.  If students are looking to polish up on their skills or just to play some basketball, open gym is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3:00 pm to 4:30pm.  So far, open gym is very popular with, on average, 20 people per day!

“Anyone can come and improve their skills or just come to shoot some hoops.” said Mr. Blakey, counselor at SJHS, and supervisor of open gym.  The rules are simple: don’t mess around, play basketball. Easy enough? Sure is. Coming to open gym ensures a good time and good pointers.

Julie Barbosa
SJHS Staff Writer

With all the illness in the world today, obesity is a common threat. But not for the girls at Springville Junior High. Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday girls have the opportunity to meet after school from 2:45-3:45 with their instructor Mrs. Claire Mills.

Mrs. Mills has been teaching for three years at Springville Junior High, not only teaching the girls work out club, but also the special education program at the school. Mrs. Mills said, “I think that we do need this program. It helps promote a healthy life style, it’s fun and everyone makes new friends.” Even with the hectic schedule of students day-to-day lives, girls still have the opportunity to relieve their stress and have fun at the same time.

Seventh-grader Nina Tuttle said, “I think the club is a good idea; girls can interact more with people outside of class.”  Nina isn’t the only one who shares a love for the club. Ninth-grader Maddie Alispach said, “Girls get the chance to get to know each other and be fit. It’s good that people be fit.”  Everyone’s hopes are high as more after school programs begin to grow.

Even with the first term ending for students, everyone is encouraged to join the club, where instead of textbooks and tests, students do healthy activities such as, sports, making healthy treats, yoga, free weights, pilates and so much more. So take a stand for health like many other girls at Springville Junior High.

Kara Dunn
SJHS Staff Writer

Springville Junior High is now offering basketball intramurals everyday except for Wednesdays, from 2:45-3:45.  Intramurals is an after-school program for any student who needs to make up an absence in PE, or just wants to play basketball.

Basketball intramurals end November 6th and tryouts for the school basketball teams will be November 9th-13th.

Volleyball intramurals will begin sometime in the month of November.

Rylee Vest
SJHS Staff Writer

Springville Junior High is starting after school intramurals March 16th. Indoor Soccer! Anyone and everyone can come. The soccer games are going to be held after school in the boys’ gym. The games start at 2:45 pm and ends at 3:45 pm.

Parents, if your child needs to make up absences or earn extra credit in any of their gym classes, indoor soccer is the solution. Not everyone going has to be there for extra credit, most people just go for the fun of it. Indoor soccer is a good way for your child to have fun, boost their grade, and be active and social. When asked what is needed to play, Coach Michael Parker said, “We provide the indoor ball. A pair of good tennis shoes helps, and that’s it. Oh, and a good attitude!”

If you need any other information about what is going on with the soccer intramurals you can always contact the school; also if needed, you can talk to the teacher in charge of the intramurals, who is Mr. Michael Chipman. We are all very excited for indoor soccer and can’t wait to see your children there.

Kayla Price
SJHS Staff Writer

Junior High is a place where if you don’t like sports then you have come to the wrong school. Springville Junior High has many offers sports during intramurals like badminton for the next two weeks, indoor soccer, volleyball, weightlifting, pickle ball, and power lifting.

You might be thinking what kind of grades do I have to have to get on a team? “You don’t have to have the best grades,” Mr. Parker, the P.E teacher,said, “Everyone is invited to come and have fun!” Even the teachers play with the students after school in small teams just for the fun of it.

There are no fees for intramurals. Students can get credit for P.E absences by going to intramurals. So if you like sports then you have come to the right school.

by Darryl Barnes
SJHS staff writer

Every week students get together with the PE teachers after school to participate in intramurals. Intramurals are fun after school activities in which students can express themselves through physical activity. This program has physical benefits, but it can also help the students make friends.

There are a couple reasons that we have these activities. The first reason is that the PE teachers need a make-up program for those who have injuries, illnesses, absences, etc.

Another reason that the PE department hosts intramurals is that some students and teachers may be worried about their physical fitness or health. So they go to these intramurals and participate in the activities available. “It’s good for me. I go in there and leave feeling better having worked hard,” Mr. Hansen, a history teacher, explained. For the most part, intramurals are on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The teachers have meetings after school on Wednesdays, so there are no intramurals after school that day.

Teachers are in the gyms for the different events held each day. The different activities held are: Weight lifting, sports (whatever they are doing in PE, for the most part), and martial arts.

Weightlifting is usually taught by Mr. Hansen. Martial arts are usually taught by Mr. Hatfield, a science teacher. Mr. Parker, a PE teacher, and other teachers switch off on teaching the different sports. Sometimes they have all of the activities, sometimes they don’t. It depends on the day.

Intramurals are a great way to get active and spend your after-school time. It’s all in the consistency though; better attendance means better results and a fantastic way to get active. Recommend it to your kids; it’s a way to get them moving. If you’re a kid, come on and join in!

by Maddie Patten
SJHS Staff Writer

As the last bell rings announcing the end of school, students from all grades jump from their seats, grab their stuff, and book it to intramurals. After-school intramurals is a program offered to all students in the school and can also be used to make up absences from P.E. Intramurals give students a chance to come have fun and get healthy.

Intramurals are held after school on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2:45 to 3:45. Mr. Hansen is currently running weight lifting intramurals. This will continue throughout the year. Mr. Hatfield will be coaching martial arts intramurals soon. Coach Parker is usually in charge of badminton. He also sponsors the intramural tournaments held in Payson, Spanish Fork, or Mapleton.

“Intramurals are really fun, and they’re also a good way to get into sports and stay active,” eighth grader Abi Santiago says. “They are a blast,” Coach Parker agrees, “You can come to play with friends, compete, and have a great time staying active.” So if you’re looking for a way to stay fit and have fun, go to after-school intramurals!