MARCH
DISTRICT CHAMPS 2025!
"It's been 30 years since Roy won the Junior High Girl's Basketball Championship, but Wahlquist dashed Roy's dreams in a nail-biting District Championship clash! ⚡ The Weber High gym was a cauldron of energy, a deafening roar echoing with every play. Roy, the undefeated Razorbacks, led by 10 at halftime, showcasing dominance under the hoop. But Wahlquist, the reigning champs hungry for their fourth straight title, stormed back with eagle-eye precision perimeter shots. The tension was palpable. In the end, Wahlquist edged out Roy 46-43, leaving hearts pounding and voices hoarse. A truly epic battle between two powerhouse teams!" - WSD Facebook Post
FBLA State Competition the following students placed in the top 5.
Hudson McFarland - 3rd Career Research, 3rd Parliamentary Procedures,  5th in Chapter Activities
Nubia Macias Gonsalez - 5th in Chapter Activities, 5th in Exploring Business Issues
Lilah Hartley - 3rd in FBLA mission and Pledge
Ali Richards - 5th in Exploring Business Issues
 Educators Rising State Competition the following students placed in the top 3.Â
Hudson McFarland - Job Interview 1st place
Matt Davis - Creative Lecture 2nd place
Madelyn Phillipps - Public Service Announcement 2nd place
Camden Walker -Â Public Service Announcement 2nd place
Liberty Sales - Ed Rising Moment 1st place
We had a great month here at Wahlquist in our FBLA and Educators Rising clubs. Both clubs had their State Competitions this month and our students did amazing! They have the opportunity to attend Nationals this summer.
So this year, out of 30+ schools, we had TWO first-place winners at the Latinos in Action Leadership Conference at Weber State!
In addition, some of our students also got to meet Annie Gonzalez, a Hollywood actress/producer, who was the keynote speaker!
Kapri Graham
First place in the Visual Arts Competition!
Dre Prieto
First place in the Short Film Competition!

Dre's Short Film
LADY EAGLE BASKETBALL
Congratulations to our girls basketball team! Their hard work has paid off this season. 🏀
Karstin Burton, Kesleigh Cota, Hadlee Earl, Maylee Egbert, Maely Grange, Myka Grange, Emery Hancey, Ella Harper, Brynlee Jenkins, Sidney Jenkins, Ellie McArthur, Abbi Nelson, Jhi Nishikawa, Maci Paget, Kendle Roylance, Eden Shupe, Reese Terry, Izabel Thyfault, Indie Watson, & Auria Wood
Redshirts: Charlie Johnson, Brexlee Morgan & Bliss Wayment
Managers: Lily Veldhuizen & Brooklyn Parry
Coaches: Amanda Cloward & Brent Blanch
EAGLES OF THE MONTH
CTE
NOAH DECKER
EASTON PALMER
PYPER KING
MATT DAVIS
LINCOLN HOELLEIN
PE
JARED SWAN
LEVI OSTLER
ZACK PORTER
LAINEY JONES
FINE ARTS
BROOKLYN JENSEN
CAMDEN TILBY
COOPER PALMER
SADIE HENDRICKSON
LIBERTY SALES
WORLD LANGUAGEÂ
AUDREY ARNOLD
BRYANT DOUGLAS
JACE JOHNSON
WILLY WONKA JR.
Willy Wonka Jr. The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.Â
FEBRUARY
STORYCON
Mrs. Acosta took a group of 9 students to StoryCon in SLC on February 21st. They were able to attend keynotes from famous authors and participate in writing workshops. Ella Boster won a signed copy of Christopher Paolini's Eragon and other students were able to get books signed from authors throughout the day. Â
Congrats to the Winners at the District STEM FairÂ
Archer Bell, Corbyn BoneÂ
1st place Chemistry B - Jr Fair
Ileigh MillerÂ
1st place Medical Health - Jr Fair
Catie CowleyÂ
1st Place Behavioral Science-Neuroscience - Sr Fair and special award from the American Psychological Association 9-12 grade
Jayden GoodyÂ
 2nd Place Earth/Space/Environmental-Sr Fair
Nubia GonsalezÂ
1st Place Medical Health - Sr Fair and Special Award from the United States Air ForceÂ
Abigail GivenÂ
3rd Place Plant Science - Sr Fair
LIA CLASSES
Recently, Zach & Berkley Bailey of ZB Designs (a local, self-made toy manufacturer) came and talked to our LIA class about their business and what it takes to be an entrepreneur and to start your own business. They shared a lot of insight on what it takes to be successful, not just in business, but in life.Â
OFFICER MALAN
We LOVE our SRO's! We miss Officer Malan here at Wahlquist! He is making a difference at TH Bell! Thanks for everything you did for us!Â
OFFICER CHATELAIN
We LOVE Officer Chatelain! He is our newest SRO! Thank you for all you do for Wahlquist! We appreciate you!!! We are so grateful you are back in the Eagles Nest....Officer Chatelain has worked serveral years at Wahlquist in the past so we welcome him back!Â
FCCLA Region
Wahlquist students competed in FCCLAÂ Region STAR Events on February 7th at Weber State University.
Mya Blanch created a sports nutrition plan for her client. She made an eating and workout plan to best fit her client's needs. Mya received a Gold.
Addi Youngberg and Olivia Hanchett used Public Policy Advocacy to promote knowledge about diabetes and the need for diabetic resources such as Glucagon as well as raise funds to provide Glucagon for public places such as schools. Their project earned them a Bronze medal.Â
All three teams will advance to State.
Albany Child created a shirt to show off her amazing sewing skills. Her use of gathers, darts, and stitching created this Gold winning piece of fashion.
BEST BUDDIES
Best Buddies had a game day playing Hedbanz and Do You Know Me?, for our January activity. There were lots of laughs! We all had a fun time!
Valentine's Dance Royalty
9th Grade King & Queen
Jack Schumers and Marlee Cook
8th Grade Prince & Princess
Koven Saunders and Lainey Secrist
7th Grade Duke & Duchess
Bowen Davis and Auria Wood
RUSH INCENTIVE
Students who completed the Eagle Hour Advisory Choice Board were invited to attend the incentive trip to Rush. To qualify, students used Eagle Hour time completing classwork, spending time reading, and doing class extension activities. The choice board and incentive program has a been a great addition to our advisory plan.
Activities in the library!
Our Librarian Mrs. Acosta is keeping our Eagles busy during lunch with contests and activities
Tayson Boyce won my Goose Naming Contest- the name chosen was...
Percy Quackson.Â
Students participated in a Minions themed chess tournament called Despicable Moves: Chess Showdown. Â
 The final round was played between Bryant Douglas and Zack Porter. Zack won! In the photo above it shows both of them with their prizes. Â
Here are a few students participating in bracelet stamping at lunch. We did an activity for them to choose a word of intention (like a motto or word to live by, something to help remind them of their goals or purpose) and then they stamped it onto a washer bracelet. Â
JANUARY
Women of the Workplace Field Trip to Weber State University!
7th grade girls got to go to Weber State and learn about different career opportunities from influential women in their fields.
BOYS BASKETBALL
The boys basketball season is in full swing. Come out and support our mighty EAGLES!
9TH GRADERS- DAXON EGBERT, PORTER HALES, BRECKON PHILLIPS, JACK SCHUMERS, ANDREW TAYLOR, CAMDEN TOYN
8TH GRADERS- TOWNLEY BRIAN, FABIAN CORIA, CAMDEN HENDRY, AUSTIN JENSEN, LUKE MANNING, COOPER ORTGIESEN, KOVEN SAUNDERS, ISAAC SIMKINS
REDSHIRTS- TY ALLEN, HEBER SMITH, CARSON WESTERGARD
7TH GRADERS- NASH HANNUM, DRE HARLANÂ
REDSHIRTS- BOWEN DAVIS, JACK HALL, HAZEN HALLING, TREYSON MALONE, CRAY MANNING, PRESTON PALMER, BOSTON QUAYLE
EAGLES OF THE MONTH
ENGLISH AND MATH DEPARTMENTS
SOPHIEE KOHLER- CLOWARD
ELLA GOSSETT- LEE
AYLA HANFORD- KORTH
SUMMER ALAND- COOK
AVERY JENKINS- JONES
KELSEY HUBBARD- PETERSON
PRESTON THORSTED- TOONE
JACK MOSS- SIMONSON
HANK ROGERS- MACGOLDRICK
PRESTON THORSTED- MACGOLDRICK
ELLA SHARP- SHAW
BRAELYN POWELL- BOTTOMLY
BRODY SCHADE- BOURGEOUS
CHARLEIGH HAWKINS- STRATFORD
DECEMBER
SUB FOR SANTA!
THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT!
Wahlquist helped a lot of families this Christmas season!
Our Admin is AMAZING!!! Shout out to Señor Saunders, Mrs. Cloward, and Student Government for all of their hard work in organizing the events throughout December!
Congratulations to our
REFLECTION WINNERS!!!!Â
REFLECTION WINNERS!!!!Â
Way to go EAGLES!
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY ACTIVITY! Making Christmas cards in the library and enjoying some sweet cookies!
ORCHESTRA CONCERT!Â
Spanish Dept Service Day - ¡Feliz Navidad!
This year's annual fundraiser and book drive went great! We sold out of over 3,000 chocolate advent calendars. Our students are amazing. We took about 50 of our top selling students to Valley View Elementary to deliver books to the kids. Each student at Valley View was able to take home two books! Wahlquist students helped the younger grade kids find books that they wanted. We went to Sparetime Fun Center to bowl a couple games and then went to lunch. Such a fun tradition!!
BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM 2024
9TH GRADERS- DAXON EGBERT, PORTER HALES, BRECKON PHILLIPS, JACK SCHUMERS, ANDREW TAYLOR, CAMDEN TOYN
8TH GRADERS- TOWNLEY BRIAN, FABIAN CORIA, CAMDEN HENDRY, AUSTIN JENSEN, LUKE MANNING, COOPER ORTGIESEN, KOVEN SAUNDERS, ISAAC SIMKINS
      REDSHIRTS- TY ALLEN, HEBER SMITH, CARSON WESTERGARD
7TH GRADERS- NASH HANNUM, DRE HARLANÂ
 REDSHIRTS- BOWEN DAVIS, JACK HALL, HAZEN HALLING, TREYSON MALONE, CRAY MANNING, PRESTON PALMER, BOSTON QUAYLE
BEST BUDDIES PARADE
Thanks to all who participated!
Sub For Santa Shopping
This year Wahlquist Officers and Cheerleaders shopped for 31 kids in 15 families to help with Christmas!
Thanks to the parents who helped us wrap the gifts in record time.
NOVEMBER
Staff Gratitude Wall
Always have an Attitude of Gratitude
Wahlquist faculty and staff will have the opportunity to express thoughts on the gratitude wall throughout the month of November!
LATINOS IN ACTION
The Latinos in Action class at Wahlquist just completed two amazing service projects! In October, they put on a donation drive for the entire school to collect food and warm clothes for the needy this winter season. They also wrote encouraging letters to send to veterans and first responders for Veterans Day.Â
WAHLQUIST VOLLEYBALL
Good Luck Ladies!!!
WAHLQUIST NAL
Go Eagles!!!
Veterans Day Hike to "The Major"
Student Gov organized a field trip to hike to "The Major", a 150'x78' American Flag hanging in Cold Water Canyon by The Major Brent Taylor Foundation. We filled the bus with Cheer, HOPE Squad, National Jr Honor Society, and teacher nominated students.Â
After the hike in beautiful weather, we enjoyed lunch at Pizza Pie Cafe. Jennie Taylor visited us and talked about how we can better thank veterans for their willingness to serve to protect the freedoms we enjoy.
Student Gov Officers at the flag overlook
EAGLES OF THE MONTH
SOCIAL STUDIES & SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
SAM HODSON- BULLOCH
NOAH MCFARLAND- REMKES
JACOBY BERTAGONOLLI- SANFORD
ADDIE ROBERTS- WHITWORTH
CALLIANNA HOWELL- COOK
RHETT WHEELER- HALL
AUSTIN JENSEN- FROERER
MADDALYN THORNBURG- BLANCH
PARLEY SCRIVER- JOY
OCTOBER
SOAR:
SAFE, ON TIME, ACT RESPECTFULLY, RESPONSIBLE
Positive Behavior Interventions and Support!
Students earn Soar Tickets that can later be redeemed at our soar store for treats!
Open every Thursday during lunches!
LIA ADVENTURES
Hispanic Heritage Month:
*Some of the fun activities that our LIA program did to celebrate and bring awareness to Hispanic Awareness Month were create infographic posters of famous influential Latinos and hang them up in the halls for all students to see; have a LIA booth during lunches; go on a field trip to Hill Air Force base and engage with professionals from various fields, including medical and civil engineering, and gain valuable insights into different career paths.
Team Building Activity:
*To build unity and teamwork, the LIA students were given 10 balloons, a roll of tape, and 10 minutes to try to build the tallest freestanding balloon structure.
LIA ACTIVITY
We’re excited to introduce Mrs. Acosta, our creative and energetic new librarian! With a passion for making the library a welcoming and inclusive space for all students, Mrs. Acosta brings a fresh, fun approach to learning. Whether she’s curating engaging books, hosting interactive events, or helping students discover their next great read, she’s dedicated to making the library a hub of creativity, exploration, and excitement. Stop by and see how Mrs. Acosta is transforming the library into a space you’ll love to visit!
WAHLQUIST SOFTBALL TEAM!Â
Congratulations to our softball team. They had an great season. The championship game was a tough, close game.Â
Awesome job by both teams!Â
Way to go EAGLES!!!
We love our custodians!!
Thanks for all you do!!!
FCCLA FBLA
LIA NJHS
MESA GARDEN CLUB
BEST BUDDIES ART CLUB
EDUCATORS RISING Â Â Â Â HOPE SQUAD
FFA TECH CREW
CLUB RUSH
We had a great turn out for Volleyball clinics
SEPTEMBER
Inside-Out Feelings Activity at Lunch
SOAR:
SAFE, ON TIME, ACT RESPECTFULLY, RESPONSIBLE
Positive Behavior Interventions and Support!
Students earn Soar Tickets that can later be redeemed at our soar store for treats!
Open every Thursday during lunches!
50 Wahlquist Students went on a field trip to help the Major Brent Taylor Foundation set up for The 9/11 Project exhibit in Cache Valley. Even though the students weren't alive in 2001, it was great to honor those who were impacted by those events.
SPIRIT WEEK
RED/WHITE/BLUE DAY
TWIN DAY
SUPER HERO DAY
ADAM SANDLER DAY
Meet our new teachers and staff this year!Â
Andrew Penland, Assistant Principal
Jana Bottomly, Math
Jamie Byington, Counselor
Sarah Bullock, ELL
Juliana Masters, Math Aide
Petra Cook, Social Studies
Tami Parker, Copy Center
Officer Bodee Malan
Colby Holmes, CCA
Melissa Moss, German
Mikayla Edwards, Life Skills
Tyler Worthen, CCA
Advisors: Mr Saunders and Mrs Cloward
Student Body
Nelson Cottle
Myka Grange - President
Connor Skeen
Andrew Taylor
9th Grade
Cambree Brown
Kamree Cressall - President
Adah Dalebout
Avie Fisher
Mathis Richards
8th Grade
Luke Manning
Ellie McArthur
Harriet Poulson - President
Kendle Roylance
Bear Syme
7th Grade
Bowen Davis
Parker Humphreys
Abbi Nelson - President