December 2018 Quarter 2 Edition

KEEP UP WITH EHS ONLINE: 25th Christmas Banquet who does scenery and costumes, Tabitha and Cheri Phillips, the The Christmas Banquet is finally including bell bar songs), six choir OFFICIAL WEBSITE: cooks, and many, many other https://sites.google.com/ upon us. For some, coming to the songs, a mixed and women’s people who help out. a/millardk12.org/ehs-gss/ Christmas Banquet is an annual ensemble, and five special numbers. tradition, and this year is the 25th And after all the music and special The banquet is fun to put on and EHS FACEBOOK: Christmas Banquet! This year, the numbers, the play. The play this year perform, but the main reason that it www.facebook.com/ banquet is on December 13 and 14. is “Christmas Eve Chaos,” which is done is so the students can raise EskDaleHighSchool follows the story of a mother and money for their choir trip. Every EHS YOUTUBE: For many people in Snake Valley, her daughter as they run errands on other year, the choir students go on www.youtube.com/ the banquet affects them in some Christmas Eve. a trip somewhere in the country. EskDaleHighSchoolUT way. Some are students and This year, the students are going to teachers, many help, and several The banquet, as you can imagine, Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. The others come to watch. The students takes a lot of time and dedication. banquet is the biggest fundraiser are so thankful to everyone who That being said, without all the help for the choir trip. participates, helps, and comes to from the set designer, decorators, support the school. cleaners, cooks, and many others, The students have been working the banquet would not be possible. very hard these past few months so 25 years ago, the banquet was One person stands out above all that the music is enjoyable to listen not nearly as popular as it is today, others- the director, Lois Faber. Lois to and on tune. Drama started at but over the years, more and more coordinates almost everything that the beginning of second quarter, people have started to come. goes on the banquet. She has to and the students have been working Nowadays, the banquet is often sold make sure everything is in place- hard to memorize lines and get out on both nights. Many people decorations, food, etc- and that scene changes. Hopefully everything come from the valley, or from everything comes together. She is comes together, and there aren’t somewhere in Utah or Nevada. also the choir, orchestra, and drama too many mistakes. For those who The banquet has four main parts. teacher. Lois has a very big and come, we hope you enjoy. An orchestra section, as well as a stressful job. But of course, several And thank you so much for choir portion, special numbers, and other people play an important role helping out and supporting the the play. There are going to be - Dean Hayward who handles all the school! ♫ seven orchestra songs (not lights and sound, Crystal Eldridge, By Kara Conrad Girls’ Basketball Team Conrad are participating, and Haylie because it takes an hour to get to Reil, Tiauna Allred, and Emer West Desert, so sometimes we get Murphy are from West Desert. Our home late from practice. To help head coach this year is Molly Reil make up for the long drive we have This issue of and our assistant coach is Elizabeth two practices in Baker and two in (Buffy) Perea. West Desert a week. The last day is The a seperate practice. The first game was on December Soldier’s 4th and we lost against Wendover’s We’re looking forward to playing Junior Varsity team. We’re proud of games against Wendover, Dugway, Sword This is EskDale High School’s how our team played, and we’ll be Milford, West Ridge, and Tintic high was written and second year participating in girl’s playing them again in Wendover on schools this season. We’ve been produced by the basketball with West Desert High December 18th. working hard, and we’re ready to Language Arts School. We are happy to have a play hard and have good Our team will be facing many team again this year, and we hope sportsmanship against these other students of challenges this year. For example, to keep having a team next year. teams! We’d like to thank everyone EskDale High our small numbers. We only have six Three girls from each school are for their support and hard work to School girls, so every person counts. Our participating. From EskDale, Kara help give us a team. Let’s go practices can also be challenging Conrad, Kayli Baker, and Jenna Ladyhawks! By Kayli Baker Banquet History & Behind the Scenes It all started in 1994. EskDale High School had format used for the its first Christmas Banquet 25 years ago. It past two decades; started as a way to raise money for school choir there will be a dinner trips. and a show. The food will have a theme and For the first year of the banquet, they only had that theme is one night, but after that they had two because “celebrating 25 years there were not enough seats for those who The choir performing at the first banquet, 1994 wanted to come. For the first several years, they of the banquet, with rented all the china dishes and sound and light each course having a You help every night of the banquet, you are just equipment. Lloyd Hayward (Lois’s father) different holiday flavor.” Some of those flavors a great man, and we are very thankful for you to donated the funds each year to pay the rental are orange, peanut, sage, thyme, rosemary, and be helping us with everything! Thank you Duane! fees. cinnamon. The food is always good and the show is usually wonderful! Tabitha and Cheri Phillips, thank you for EskDale Community eventually bought their helping us put food on the plates. Your food is own china and equipment and they let the high There are many people we would like to thank just so amazing, just the thought of it makes us school borrow them for free! In the beginning, for helping with the Christmas Banquet. drool! Thank you so much Tabitha and Cheri, you students went door to door selling tickets, but Thank you to Lois Faber for choosing the put a lot of hard work in, and it will be worth it! now reservations are sold out weeks before the beautiful music and fun plays, and for pushing us banquet. EskDale has to have a big thanks because they through all of it. We are very grateful for let us borrow their center, china plates, and their It is very successful every year, and EskDale everything you have done for us, and you are sound and light equipment. They also contribute High School will hopefully continue the banquet doing a great job. Thank you so much Lois! in so many other financial ways. So thank you so tradition for many years to come. Dean Hayward, we could not do it without much EskDale Community for helping us make This year’s Christmas Banquet will follow the you! You make this possible, and we are very this possible! grateful for your help every year. You light us up We would also like to thank all of the parents and make us sound great. and volunteers for helping. If it weren’t for Crystal Eldridge, you are very talented and everyone’s help, the Christmas Banquet wouldn’t helpful. You make the sets, and you make them be possible, so thank you all for your amazing so beautifully. We really appreciate all of your help! ♫ incredible talent, Crystal! Duane Rawlinson, you help us with everything! By Burklie Wright & Yudnely Avelar Banquet 2000

Millard Care Center Holiday Performance Last year EskDale High School decided to they learned for the annual banquet. This year’s Carol of the Bells, Mary Sat a Rockin’, Jingle perform their Christmas banquet songs on the songs include Mary Had a Baby, Silent Night, Bells, Celtic French Carol, and maybe some road at the Care Center in Delta. They had such other special numbers. a good time, they are doing it again this year! I hope the students continue to They will be performing at the Care Center at do this as a yearly tradition because it not 10:00 AM on December 20th, right before only helps them, but also the people at Christmas break. the Care Center. Hopefully it will carry on This has a good experience for the students with the students throughout the rest of because they learn that they should always give their lives and inspire others to give back back to others on Christmas, even if it is just as too. simple as singing songs to bring cheer. Like last By Daisy Torres year, the students will be singing the songs that

When they get there they rehearse for quite The parts that they will be performing are as UMEA Honors Choir some time with several breaks in between, then follows: Jorge on Tenor II, Sam on Bass II, Dallas they go to sleep so that they can be energized This year, students from EskDale High School and Carlos on Bass II, Danielle will be on for the concert the next day. They will be will be going to Honors choir. This will take Soprano I, Kara on Soprano II, Daisy on Alto I, performing with kids from all across Utah place on January 25th and 26th, 2019. The lucky and Kayli on Alto II. They will be singing with singing amazing songs. We all hope that they students that will be participating in this event kids from different schools in Utah. There will be do well and that they do their best. We also are Daisy, Danielle, Kara, Kayli, Dallas, Jorge, quite a range of kids in each group, so they hope that they can have a good experience and Sam, and Carlos. They will be performing won’t be singing their parts alone. various different songs. have lots of fun. ♫ By Carlos Saucedo

Page 2 The Soldier’s Sword Everyone Has A Story—A Christmas Memory Edition What is one of your most memorable would be our first orange of the year. The next morning all us kids came down Christmases? stairs, and I was very excited to see that I got a Anyway, it was Christmas Eve, and all us kids train! Well, my Dad came up to me and said, “ I I decided to ask my Grandpa Doug Childs this were in bed. My folks were down stairs; they hate to tell you this, but it won’t run by itself question because he always has stories to share, were down putting presents all underneath our anymore because the little wind up spring and when I asked him, he had lots of answers. decorated tree, getting it ready for us when we broke... You will have to push it by hand.” woke up in the morning. So, my dad and my Well, I was about 7 or 8 years old at mom were down there, and they Even though the train wouldn’t go by itself, I Christmas time, and back when I grew had gotten me a little train set. It had so much fun with that train. I had to get up we were happy to get one present wasn’t electric; it was one that you down on my knees and go around in a circle of some kind of toy or fun thing, we had to wind up. They couldn’t pushing the train round and round, and I also usually got a pair of socks or afford an electric train, and the train remembered that life was good anyway. I got a maybe a sweater or something. We they got me had train tracks that train set, and even though it didn’t run by itself, also had stockings by the stove, and went around in a little circle, you I loved it! My Dad felt so bad about it, and I felt they were usually long stockings. know. It wasn’t very big. Anyway, bad too. That is one of my more memorable Every year, at the very toe, there my dad had it all set up, put the Christmases, and it was sad, but glad. would be a piece of coal. The coal train on the tracks and wound it up, was there to represent when we were Thank you, Doug Childs, for sharing one of your but he wound it too tight. The bad! There would also be candy, nuts, many, many stories! Merry Christmas! ♫ spring broke! and always one orange. This orange By Danielle Hayward Coach’s Corner: Buffy Perea

Elizabeth (Buffy) Perea is the assistant coach Q: What made you want to start coaching? A: Getting to spend time with you guys and for EskDale and West Desert’s combined girls’ watching you guys grow as players. A: I just like being involved with kids and basketball team. This is the second year that helping you guys out, because I think it’s Q: What’s your motivation to keep coaching? Buffy has been a important to have these kinds of opportunities coach. Along with A: Just that. I like to see you guys improve to do sports. It’s also a blast to work with you coaching, Buffy and get better every day. guys. drives the EskDale Q: How long do you plan to coach for? girls to West Desert Q: What is a challenge you face as a coach? A: *laughs* If I have my way, for years, but my for every practice and A: For me, it’s getting babysitters in order for husband has other plans. game. Buffy played my kids. basketball for West We’re very thankful for Buffy, and that she Q: How has coaching affected your daily life Desert when she was takes the time and effort to coach us every day. since you started? in high school, and We couldn’t imagine how basketball would be she is excited to be A: It makes it so I can’t be lazy, and so I have without her, and we’re looking forward to more helping us out with something to look forward to. fun basketball years to come! Thank you, Buffy! the team this year. Q: What’s the best thing about coaching? By Kayli Baker Featured Teacher: Lois Faber EskDale High School has many great A: All the music classes. Throughout the teachers, but one really stands out, especially at years Lois has Q:What is your favorite school event/ this time of year, and that person is Lois Faber. made a huge fundraiser? Lois Faber teaches Choir, Orchestra, Junior impact on many Orchestra, Guitar, AP Music Theory, Driver’s A: Probably the Christmas Banquet! students. Lois puts Education, and the Baker Elementary orchestra. Q:What is the worst thing that has happened in hours and hours of effort to Q: How long have you been teaching at during a performance? make the students EskDale High School? A: Having Sean Makens faint in my arms be the best that A: 43 years. during a performance. He started going down, they can be. Many and I was right in front of him, so we kinda both Q: How many years have you directed the things such as the went down. banquet? banquet would not Q: What is one of your favorite memories? be possible A: All 25 years! without Lois. She has never given up on the A: When the boys ensemble sang at Q: How did you get into teaching at EskDale students no matter how uncooperative they are. Washington, and the adjudicator started crying High School? She puts her heart and soul into her job. She because it was so good. loves watching the students grow and achieve A: I always planned to teach here! Then Mr. Q: How long have you been conducting the new things, and that is why they love her. We Faber and I got married and I had to finish up orchestra? hope she knows how much she means to the my student teaching so I came here. students and how thankful they are for her! ♫ A: I started when we became a public school Q: What is your favorite class to teach? in 2001. By Jenna Conrad

Quarter 2 Edition Page 3 Athletic and Academic Achievements

The Academic All-State award is a very classification for Cross Country. Kayli and Megan they were the only ones on the prestigious award and it is presented to athletes team this year and seeing as they both have 4.0 The Academic All State Award is determined that have both excelled in athletics as well as GPAs, they had the highest average GPA in the by both an athlete’s GPA and ACT score. After the classroom. It is presented by the Utah High IA region. this the UHSAA verifies both of those and School Activities Association otherwise known makes sure that the recipient is a Senior. Megan These two women have worked so hard in as UHSAA. is a senior and she has kept an impressive 4.0 these past few years. Even though Megan was This year one of recipients of the Academic GPA and scored a total of 32 on her ACT. injured she powered through it and did an All-State award for Cross Country was Megan outstanding job. As for Kayli she will continue to For the team GPA however they calculate Baker. Kayli Baker and Megan Baker were also excel in both the classroom and on the field. how much a team’s GPA is put together. For recognized for the top team GPA in the 1A By Jorge Saucedo Senior Spotlight—Megan Baker

Megan Baker is our Senior Spotlight for this • What are some goals you have quarter. Not too long ago Megan won the for the future? Megan hopes to go to award for Academic All-State in Cross Country. “Go to college.” USU or SUU. She does not She participated in All-State Choir this year as quite know what she is going well. Megan is a great example for all of our • In the past year what were some to do after college. Everyone students. I was able to interview her, and these things you were grateful for? here at EHS has enjoyed are the questions I asked her: “My family, teachers, and having Megan here and will friends.” • Is it complicated to be a senior? miss her when she goes to college. Good luck Megan; “It’s not too hard in my opinion, for me at • Is there one specific teacher you we wish you the best! least, because I have a lot of free time, but the want to thank? work is harder.” “I want to thank all of them.”

• What are some advantages of being a senior? • What is your favorite class? By Larissa Crouch “I have a lot of free time.” “U.S. History.” Thanksgiving Break Recap

During this year’s Thanksgiving break students did for Thanksgiving break. Yudnely: “I stayed alone in my room eating a (November 21-25, 2018) everyone celebrated whole bucket of ice-cream.” Fabian: “Played video games all day and ate Thanksgiving in a different way. Some stayed dinner.” Burklie: “I went to Saint George and ate dinner inside resting or playing video games all day. with other relatives.” Some went on a trip with their family, and other Larissa: “I stayed home all day having dinner people stayed home and ate dinner. and playing board games.” Sharon: “I went to brunch at EskDale and then went to my sister’s house for dinner.” Many people had different traditions Rylee: “I spent time with family and eating .” As you can see, many people have different celebrating Thanksgiving. Here are some Cody: “I ate dinner all day and spent the day traditions to celebrate Thanksgiving. examples of what EskDale Junior High School with family.” By Diego Huerta New Year, New You?

It’s the last month of 2018! For some of us it Daisy—“Probably the most stressful, but not Daisy—“Probably the same every year until I has been quite the year. It had its ups and bad.” move or graduate.” downs, but it’s now time for 2019! I asked some Do you think 2019 will be better or worse than Do you have any New Year’s Resolutions? questions to the students of EskDale High this year? Kara—“Try to keep the savagery on a lower School about this year and what they hope next scale.” year will bring. Kara—“Better. If we win a basketball game, then it would be better because we haven’t won Carlos—“Not playing video games so much.” How was your year 2018? one yet.” Jenna—“To become a better person than I Kara—“It was fine, I’m still alive.” Carlos—“I hope it’s better.” already am.” Carlos—“It was okay, I had to work in the Sam—“I don’t know.” Sam—“No, I don’t have any.” summer, I also had to go to school for a lot of it.” Jenna—“I don’t know, I feel like my life has Daisy—“Yes, too many, but they probably been gradually worse each year. But no, I’m just won’t come true.” Jenna—“It was fine.” gonna have faith, and say that it will be better.” Sam—“It was okay. It had its ups and downs.” By Daisy Torres

Page 4 The Soldier’s Sword this Mrs. Claus of EskDale business? There is really not that hard. In fact, it’s easy as... ah... I’ll Ask Santa only one Mrs. Claus, mortal child. think of it.

For this article, I managed to do the almost What is Mrs. Claus’ first name? Dear Santa, I wish for self-esteem. impossible and secured an interview with the Her name is Carol. She loves to sing. I’m terribly sorry, but self-esteem isn’t really famous Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nick or something that I can make in a workshop. Don’t What’s your favorite Christmas song? Kris Kringle. In the interview, I asked questions worry, you’ll get there. It takes just a bit of time. submitted by the readers of this publication. Hmmm. That’s a close one, but I think it goes Everyone always asks, “What’d you get me for This is what came out of that interview. to Carol Of The Bells. It sounds absolutely Christmas this year Santa?”, but they never ask amazing when you play it on my sled. Say, that ***** “What’d you receive this year Santa?” or, “How reminds me of this one time when (Here, Mr. are you feeling?”. So, I am. Who are your parents? Claus went of on a long tangent that I cut out in Ah, let’s see. I’ve been around so long, all my an attempt to preserve the focus of the Why, thank you. The elves made me an memories just sort of mix together. My father interview.) absolutely amazing radio for the sleigh, with matching Bluetooth headphones, for when the was, ah, Odin, I think? Some fellow with a spear, How old are you? anyway. As for my mother, hmm, I think she was wind is too loud to hear the music over the I can’t quite remember, but I think I’m about... one of the Winter Queens? Holle, perhaps? Yes, speakers. I’ve already got a... hmm, what was it hmm... seventeen hundred years old, perhaps? that seems right. now? A subscription of some sort? Yes, that Dear Santa, seems right. Oh, that’s what it was! A Sirius XM Who’s your favorite reindeer? subscription! Anyway, I’ve given them a raise for I can’t tell if I’ve been naughty. What things get What sort of question is that? Why should I their thoughtfulness, and the option to listen to you on the naughty list? I’ve been really honest even have to answer this? You know who it music means that this Christmas Eve promises this year, which includes being brutally honest. to be particularly enjoyable! is. What things qualify you to be on the naughty ***** ... list? I need to know if I’m on the bad list! At this point, I ran out of questions, and so the ... Oh, don’t worry. You’re definitely on the naughty list interview came to a close. I hope you have Dancer, obviously. He’s got amazing dance found this insight into the life of Saint Nick moves ... enjoyable. Sam Roberts, signing off. Dear Savage Santa, ... I was wondering who the Mrs. Claus of EskDale No, I jest. In all High school is. So, if you’re Santa Claus, who is seriousness, Mrs. Claus? though, if you’ve been honest with I’m afraid I don’t understand the question. I yourself, as well with am a fifteen-hundred yea- no, a thousa- no others, you’ll know if that’s not it either. Let’s see... ah yes, that’s it. I you’ve naughty. It’s am an eighteen-hundred year old being. What’s By Sam Roberts

Letter to Santa from a Brat

Dear Santa, help you make presents for the kids. But you isn’t even that expensive. You shouldn’t have didn’t have them working hard enough to make that many problems getting me my present, I am writing you this letter so that you know me and my 13 siblings gifts. We were all really because you don’t buy them anyway . what exactly went down last Christmas. What disappointed that you didn’t get us anything. happened last Christmas will scar me for life. I want an Xbox and a flat screen T.V. so I can When my siblings saw that they didn’t get what Yes, we know we all wanted were expensive play my video games. I also want a electric they wanted they started tearing apart the presents, but you don’t buy them you make bicycle because I’m trying to be eco friendly whole house. I think that you could still find bits them in your so called “Santa’s workshop.” here since you’re “destroying the ozone layer” of glass scattered all over the kitchen floor. with your reindeer, I could also use some new This year I expect to get everything we asked clothes (I outgrew my ones from last year Santa, my siblings and I know you exist for because what I wanted isn’t that expensive already) Hope I am not a bother and especially because we went to go take some pictures with this year. I hope you don’t get mad with this hope that you can get me my presents. I you at the mall. We even told you specifically letter and put me on the naughty list because I couldn’t actually care less about my siblings. what we wanted for Christmas. There was only really want to get some gifts this year. I hope one problem: you gave me and my siblings all that this letter can lighten up your heart and Sincerely, avocados! We didn’t really appreciate that. find that I am writing you this with good William intentions. I hope that you can find it in you I mean what kid would want vegetables for heart to get my family and me some amazing Christmas. Now we all know that your alleged gifts that we would be happy to have. But apart “elves” are really just dwarves with pointy ears P.S. I could also use some sanity because this from that what I want for Christmas this year house can drive me insane sometimes. By Carlos Saucedo

Quarter 2 Edition Page 5 Last year, we went to California (In Willows) to our cousins. We had a great time! We ate chips, meat, sausages, soup, I have a cat and so much more! I usually played video named Peaches, games at their neighbor’s house. We and she is the would also play outside! The most memorable Christmas for me wildest cat ever. has to be last year. Last year my mom had She doesn't like to When it was some heart trouble and had to have heart be inside. Christmas day, we surgery. We spent Thanksgiving and the went to Jose’s house She likes to beginning of December in the hospital. But (A friend who lived in come inside everything turned out well. My mom was Willows) to eat and quickly, get food, home by the middle of December and play. But, when I was and water, then run home for Christmas. She recovered quickly hiding behind a car, I back outside. She and feels much better. saw my Mom and Dad likes the snow a lot, coming back from a store they wanted to The reason that this is my most she loves to roll in it. She likes to bring go to. memorable Christmas is because my family “presents” to us. She likes to bring birds, got what we really wanted, and that was to lizards, bunnies, and mice. I was about to go ask them If they be home and to all be healthy. That is what brought any chips, but I saw presents One night Peaches and Jojo (my Christmas is supposed to be all about is inside the car with some having my name other cat) were playing around the being together with your family. on it! That ruined my belief in Santa! house. My family was all in bed ready to Anyway, I got clothes, a Rubik's cube, and My favorite holiday tradition that my go to sleep. All of a sudden, I hear a big a bag of chips! family has done or tried to do every year is crash! Everyone woke up from it and go sledding on Christmas afternoon if there went to the living room and turned on It was a great Christmas! is enough snow. Whether we go out and the lights. By Fabian Gomez find a hill to sled down or just hook the The rowdy cats had knocked our sleds to the back of the truck with a rope, Christmas tree over. When the Christmas we always have a good time together! tree had fell down, bulbs and everything on the Christmas tree were all messed up and broken. It took us an hour to redo everything, and it was 11:00 at night. By Cody Howland

By Carson Wright

Holiday Cards for the Troops

For three consecutive years, EHS has These cards don’t just bring joy to the least two cards for the drive. It is an participated in the holiday card drive for men and women who receive them but it assignment that all of us enjoy and love to Utah troops serving overseas. makes us happy knowing that they are do. happier. EHS has received a congressional For most of us, the holidays are a time For me personally I love making other honor certificate for participating in this to enjoy but for the ones who can’t be people happy, especially the ones we owe public service. home for the holidays, it can be a time of our very lives to. I want to thank all of the sadness. We make cards for them in hopes Making the cards gives us something to men and women who put their lives on the to bring smiles to their faces and do when done with our schoolwork. We line everyday for us. happiness in their hearts. We are forever have all enjoyed participating in past years

grateful to these men and women who and hope to continue in the following have served our country. years. Each student is required to make at By Rylee Elmer & Cody Howland

Page 6 The Soldier’s Sword Holiday Quiz

1. What year was Christmas declared an official holiday in the U.S.A? ______

2. One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s day. Which reindeer is that? ______

3. “Miracle on 34th Street” centers on what real-life department store? ______

4. What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant? ______

5. What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931? ______

6. According to the folklore of Austria and other countries, what horned figure punishes naughty children at Christmastime? ______

7. In what modern-day country was Saint Nicholas born? ______

8. In the song “Frosty the Snowman,” what made Frosty come to life? ______

9. What Christmas beverage is also known as “milk punch”? ______

10. In the early 1800’s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale? ______

By Fabian Gomez

Christmas Break Plans

With the upcoming holiday break coming up, Jorge: I’m playing Fortnite. California. I asked around to see what some of the Kayli: It’s going to be my birthday, so I’m going Burkley: Staying home for most of the time. students are planning to do in their time off to a hockey game. school. Rylee: I’m just staying home and working. Kara: Spending time with my family. Cody: I’m going to my mom’s in Reno. Daisy: I don’t know, probably just working. Megan: I’m going spend time with my family Larissa: I’m planning on staying home. Danielle: Most likely staying home. and going to a Golden Knights game. Diego: I’m probably going to California. Jenna: Staying home. Melanie: I’m working at the park. Fabian: I’m going to Willows, California. Dallas: I’m hopefully staying home and playing Sam: I’m going to Australia. Mario. Carlos: Working, playing Fortnite, and sleeping. Carson: I don’t know yet. Yudnely: I don’t know, probably going to Elko or By Andrea Gomez

Quarter 2 Edition Page 7 Calendar of Upcoming Events

• December 18, 2018—Girls’ Basketball away game @ Wendover JV • December 19, 2018—Garrison and Baker Elementary Christmas Programs, Baker Hall, 7:30 MST / 6:30 PST. • December 20, 2018—EskDale High School choir performs at Millard Care and Rehabilitation Center, Delta, 10:00 AM. • December 21, 2018—January 2, 2019—Winter Break! • January 3, 2019—School reconvenes after Winter Break • January 8, 2019—Girls’ Basketball home game vs. West Ridge • January 9, 2019—End of 2nd Quarter • January 15, 2019—Girls’ Basketball away game @ Milford • January 17, 2019—Girls’ Basketball away game @ Wendover • January 21, 2019—No School! Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! • January 22, 2019—Girls’ Basketball home game vs. Tintic • January 24, 2019—Girls’ Basketball away game @ West Ridge • January 25-26, 2019—Honor Choir • January 29, 2019—Girls’ Basketball home game vs. Milford • January 31, 2019—Girls’ Basketball home game vs. Dugway • February 1, 2019—Junior High Utah History Trip to SLC • February 5, 2019—Girls’ Basketball home game vs. Wendover • February 7, 2019—Girls’ Basketball away game @ Tintic • February 16, 2019—Region Drama Festival • February 18, 2019—No School! Presidents’ Day! • February 19, 2019—Girls’ Basketball away game @ Dugway

Holiday Quiz Answers: (from page 7) 1. 1870. 2. Cupid. 3. Macy’s 4. Mistletoe. 5. Coca-Cola 6. Krampus. 7. Turkey. 8. An old silk hat. 9. Eggnog. 10. Hansel and Gretel. How many did you get right? If you got 5 or more, you’re a LEGEND!! If you got 4 or less, better luck next time! -_-

Thanks to Baker Elementary 6th Grader Ava Hamilton for contributing these fun, festive comics!