Schools and Sports

Garfield County School District Teacher Highlight

by Shawn Caine

Jace Howell - 8th - 11th Grade - Panguitch Middle School

PHS Sports Sidelines

by Mack Oetting

The Bobcats have done it again, with both track teams winning state championships. It was a real effort for both teams, since 51 qualified for state.

These victories are Coach Norris' 37th and 38th championships, which includes volleyball. Coach Norris gives much of the credit to those that help out with coaching. There are so many different events that it takes many that have skills in each event to help out.

The girls scored in every event, where the boys shined in the field events. Each athlete that took part can take pride in the fact that they did their best and helped their team become champions, and, therefore, they are champions themselves.

In the Girls 3200M, 1st was Adelaide Englestead, and 4th was Brook Albrecht.

In the Girls Sprint Relay, Panguitch High School (PHS) came in 1st.

In the Boys Spring Relay, PHS came in 2nd.

In the Girls 1600M, Adelaide Englestead was 2nd, and 3rd was Brooke Albrecht.

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Courtesy Shawn Caine

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Jace Howell has taught in Garfield County for five years and is a math teacher, teaching grades 8th - 11th in his classroom at Panguitch Middle School. He has a wife and four children. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games and working on and creating new ideas for his 3D printers. For outdoor activities, he likes fishing, camping, going on drives, and playing disc golf. One of the main design programs Howell uses is Tinkercad. His class creates projects on their Chromebooks using Tinkercad and then prints them on the 3D printers for studying purposes. Tinkercad allows students to design their own models and bring them to life through 3D printing.

Howell also finds ALEKS a valuable tool as it provides real-time answers and feedback to students. It helps them learn by giving them immediate guidance and support. Another helpful resource Howell utilizes is IXL, an educational platform offering interactive exercises and practice for various subjects.

When it comes to 3D printing, Howell's classroom is equipped with three 3D printers. These printers serve multiple purposes, including engaging students during challenging times like the end of the year or the time before Christmas break. The students have worked on and created projects like mouse trap car wheels, egg drop gizmos, and penny boats. Additionally, Howell uses 3D printers as a reward system. Students who stay on track and meet certain goals are given a specific amount of plastic to print the desired project they have created.

Howell greatly appreciates the computer science program, as it provides an avenue for students who may not have a strong interest in sports. The program offers a range of rewarding activities catering to students' diverse interests and talents. The program allows students to engage in hands-on projects, problem-solving challenges, and creative endeavors that align with their individual and varied interests. The computer science program offers an exciting and fulfilling opportunity for students to develop their skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity in a field that they find engaging and meaningful.

Howell hopes his students look back in five years and recall their enjoyable experiences while designing things in his class. He hopes that through these activities, they will develop strong self-confi- dence, encouraging them to explore new ideas and embrace new challenges. By fostering creativity and self-assurance, Howell aims to equip his students with valuable skills and mindsets to support their academic and personal growth and development.

In the Girls 100M Hurdles, 2nd was Kieran Mooney, and 7th was Cloee Orton.

In the Boys 110M Hurdles, 2nd was Tyler Cox, 4th was Burkley Dalton, and 7th was Trentin Keele.

In the Girls 100M, 5th was DJ Henrie, and 7th was Kadee Harland.

In the Boys 100M, 2nd was Klyn Fullmer.

In the Girls 400M, 2nd was Haile Wilcox, and 5th was Oaklee Woolsey.

In the Boys 400M, 8th was Cameron Parkin.

In the Girls 300M Hurdles, 2nd was Hailie Wilcox, and 5th was Keiran Mooney.

In the Boys 4x100, PHS took 2nd.

In the Girls 200M, 7th was Oaklee Woolsey.

In the Boys 200M, 2nd was Klyn Fullmer.

In the Girls and Boys 4x400 Relay, PHS took first.

In the Girls High Jump, 2nd was Tabetha Henrie, 4th was Lexie Palmer, and 8th was Katie Hatch.

In the Boys High Jump, 6th was Daxton Miller, and 8th was Trayson Prince.

In the Girls Long Jump, 2nd was Tabetha Henrie, 6th was D.J. Henrie, and 7th was Maci Frandsen.

In the Girls Shot Put, 5th was Alexis Allen, and 8th was Byntlee Owens.

In the Boys Shot Put, 3rd was Tucker Chappell, and 5th was Klyn Fullmer.

In the Girls Discus, 1st was Alexis Allen, and 7th was Byntlee Owens.

In the Boys Discus, 1st was Tucker Chappell, 5th was Bridge Chappell, and 8th was Cole Harland.

In the Girls Javelin, 3rd was Kadee Harland, 5th was Maci Frandsen, 6th was Josslyn Griffin, and 8th was Lillee Torgersen.

In the Boys Javelin, 2nd was Daxton Miller, 4th was Tucker Chappell, 5th was Cole Harland, and 7th was Theron Evans.

It is too bad that they don’t give the names of those that took part in the relays because the Cats either won or took second place in all three of them.

In the Boys 300M Hurdles, 3rd was Tyler Cox, 4th was Theron Evans, and 8th was Trentin Keele.

In the Girls 800M, 1st was Tabetha Henrie, and 3rd was Brooke Albrecht.

In the Boys 800M, 3rd was Carter Yardley.

In the Girls 4x100 Relay, PHS took 1st.

The scary thing is that many of these athletes will be back next year. I love track, and we usually go up to the "Y" for the state championships, but I had another commitment, so maybe next year.

Scores:

Boys PHS 124, Water Canyon 117, Milford 108, and Bryce Valley took 7th.

Girls PHS 177.5, Rich 110, Altamont 78, Bryce Valley (9th) 15.

Combined Scores: PHS 301, Milford 157, and Altamont 137.