NOVEMBER

National Junior Honor Society

The NJHS got outside enjoying nature, getting exercise geocaching, learned team building, grant and scholarship applications, and participated in service. We appreciate the staff, parents, and helpers who were integral to our success today. The holiday cards made were so thoughtful and will be appreciated by local seniors. What a great experience that will live on with us all!

WAHLQUIST ELA TEAM!

Dear Wahlquist ELA Team,

I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible work happening in your department who are leading the district in ALL three grade levels with your CommonLit data. WOW! This is an outstanding achievement and a direct reflection of your collaboration, focus, and commitment to your students.

The data clearly shows that teams who work together—analyzing early assessment results, setting focused and specific goals, and following through with intention—see powerful gains in student proficiency. Your success is a perfect example of how thoughtful teamwork turns data into growth.

This kind of excellence doesn’t happen in isolation. It takes a team that trusts, collaborates, and supports one another—and that’s exactly what you’ve demonstrated. It also speaks volumes about the supportive leadership at Wahlquist Junior High, where administrators foster a culture that values both collaboration and academic growth.

I’ve included the fun “selfie” we took to celebrate—with Crackerjacks in hand—because you truly are hitting it outta the ballpark!

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for setting such a strong example for the district. -Sincerely, Kim Irvine

CONGRATS TO THE FOLLOWING FBLA STUDENTS!

THEY PLACED TOP 3 IN THE STATEWIDE FBLA PREP COMPETITION.

BOSTON QUAYLE
- 2ND-EXPLORING COMPUTER SCIENCE
- 3RD-EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY
- 3RD-INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
SPENCER MOYES
- 1ST-DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
- 3RD-CAREER EXPLORATION
RUBY FRANCOM
- 2ND- EXPLORING BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
- 3RD-EXPLORING BUSINESS CONCEPTS

LIAM KAP
- 2ND-INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
JAMES REEVES
- 1ST-CAREER EXPLORATION
BAILEY NAUTA
- 3RD- EXPLORING AGRIBUSINESS
LEAH SMITH
3RD-EXPLORING BUISNESS COMMUNICATION
2ND-EXPLORING BUISNESS ETHICS
3RD- EXPLORING LEADERSHIP
1ST- EXPLORING PROFESSIONALISM

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. Teachers nominated students to go on the field trip as an incentive. Josh Johnson, an MBTF volunteer (and Sr. Saunders' brother), told the group the backstory about how the flag came to fly in North Ogden.

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. Take action and advantage of opportunities that come into your life and work to make "a more perfect union" every day.

Halloween Skeleton Craft

Mrs. Acosta hosted a Halloween craft in the library and let kids get creative while decorating their own buddy skeleton.

For October's read aloud the Life Skills class heard the story of Pumpkin Jack. Students can come in over the course of the school year to see how our own Pumpkin Jack is decomposing. With any amount of luck, we'll have pumpkin starts in the Spring!

OCTOBER

Student Gov at Farr West Trunk or Treat

Our 7th Grade Officers were in charge of our trunk this year. They represented us well with a Peanuts Gang theme. Thanks for your planning and hard work!

CERTIFIED CHROMEBOOK SPECIALIST

Our Chromebook specialist consistently goes above and beyond, providing exceptional support and expertise to students and staff alike. With a deep understanding of Chromebook technology, they troubleshoot issues quickly, ensure devices are always ready for use, and keep everything running smoothly. Their dedication, patience, and proactive approach make them an invaluable part of the team and a true tech hero. Thanks Tami for all you do!

EAGLES OF THE MONTH

HISTORY

MACIE BEUS

ELIANA PETROFF

CORBYN BONE

ADY HALLING

FINE ARTS

THALIA NELSON

JARED SWAN

HOLLY RADER

ILEIGH MILLER

VIRGINIA SHERWOOD

SCIENCE

BRIDGER HADLEY

ELIANA PETROFF

ILEIGH MILLER

BRYANT DOUGLAS

CALVIN MUELLER

GRACIE DENKERS

2025 NAL TEAM

7th Grade: Hannah Grogan, Chloe Miller, Allie Kennedy, Addison Swan

8th Grade: Sam Hodson, Spencer Moyes, James Reeves, Henry Rice &

Parker Bugnet

9th Grade: Katelyn Hurd, IIeigh Miller

Coaches: Aimie Johns & Courtney Peterson

2025 VOLLEYBALL TEAM

Top Row: Aspen Allen, Madison Jensen, Meg Broadbent, Quincy Olsen, Letti Hadley, Tess Iverson, Lainey Secrist, Mia Hadley, Kinsley Ewell, Lainey Jones

Bottom Row: Briana Masters, Maely Grange, Jhi Nishikawa, Savannah Steele, Raegan Moore, Emma Alspach, Audrey Arnold

Coaches: Nikki Morse, Mikayla Morse & Mr. Valletta

Managers: Jett Steele & Nash Moyes

Boss's Day

The principals at Wahlquist Junior High are truly amazing leaders who go above and beyond to support students, staff, and the entire school community. They foster a positive and inclusive environment where learning thrives, and they are always visible, approachable, and involved in daily school life. Their dedication to student success, innovative thinking, and genuine care make a lasting impact, helping to create a school culture where everyone feels valued and empowered.

THANK YOU! ---Mr. Craynor & Mr. Penland

CUSTODIAL WORKER APPRECIATION

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing custodians at Wahlquist junior high school. Your hard work, dedication, and attention to detail keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. Whether it’s early mornings, late nights, or behind-the-scenes tasks, your efforts do not go unnoticed. We truly appreciate everything you do to support our students, staff, and community. Thank you!

Curtis--Chris--Gabe

Lunch Worker Appreciation

We want to give a big thank you to our amazing lunch ladies at Wahlquist! Your hard work, friendly smiles, and dedication to keeping us well-fed never go unnoticed. From preparing delicious meals to creating a warm and welcoming cafeteria, you make a big difference every single day. We appreciate all that you do!

Shauna Taylor is our manager along with her wonderful sidekicks Tawnie Gallegos, Rhoda Mantooth and Terri Horsley!

Teacher Excellence Award

We are excited to shine the spotlight on our new shop teacher, Jordan Brown, who has quickly made a positive impact at our school. Although this is his first year teaching, he brings a wealth of real-world industry experience and a genuine passion for helping students learn and grow.

From the very beginning, he established clear, positive rules and procedures in his classroom. He not only taught them but also consistently reviews them with students to ensure everyone feels supported and knows what success looks like. The result is a shop environment that is friendly, inviting, and encourages students to think creatively and innovatively.

Beyond the classroom, Jordan has fully immersed himself in our school community. He has taken on an assistant coaching role and regularly attends events to cheer on and support students. His dedication to both teaching and school culture demonstrates his commitment to becoming the best educator he can be.

We are grateful to have Jordan on our team and look forward to the continued impact he will make on our students and school community! -Melissa Judkins

National Junior Honor Society Field Trip

The Hale Centre Theater is amazing! Their performance of “Sister Act” was spectacular! The nun’s church was set in a Gothic style Roman cathedral with flying buttresses, which I have been teaching about in Art 1. That was an academic connection. Also, I laughed, cried, and gained a greater understanding of love for all during the performance. What a great message! - Mrs. Parslow

LIA

For Hispanic Heritage Month, our LIA class created & decorated posters of famous Latinos with interesting facts about them. They then displayed these posters in the main hall for all students to see and learn about.

SEPTEMBER

PTSA Back To School STOMP!

WELCOME BACK

WE ARE EXCITED TO INTRODUCE SOME NEW STAFF MEMBERS FOR THIS YEAR! WELCOME TO WAHLQUIST!

MYLIE AARDEMA-MATH

CHRIS JOHNSON-SPED

EMMA KIRBY-CHOIR

TRISTAN REEDER-BAND

AARON WONG-CTE

ALLEN SMITH-DRAMA

NOY TUY-ELL

HAYLIE PRICE-OPTIONS

DIANA WHITAKER-NURSE

CAMILLE PARKER-STUDENT ADVOCATE

JORDAN BROWN-CTE

Student Government

Advisors: Mr Saunders and Miss Aardema

Student Body

Hudson Byington

Jordy Gibson

Harriet Poulson - President

Koven Saunders

9th Grade

Albany Childs

Bennett Garritson

Letti Hadley

Nash Moyes - President

Ledger Sanders

8th Grade

Bowen Davis

Maely Grange

Parker Humphreys

Jhi Nishikawa - President

Collin Young

7th Grade

Aspen Allen

Harper Hansen

Jayda Petersen - President

BOYS VOLLEYBALL TEAM

Team: Kyler Hall, Trae Poulsen, Archer Bell, Heber Smith, Jett Steele, Nash Moyes, Deacon Presnell, Calvin Johnson, Kessler Ward, Logan Green, Kelson Cressall, Jack Hall, Bryson Sollami, Garret Warr, Collin Young, Ryder Merrill, Camden Carter, Graham Christensen, Emmett Johnson, Graham Skeen

Managers: Lainey Jones & Lainey Secrist

Coaches: Nikki Morse, Mikayla Morse, Jordan Brown

GARDEN CLUB

We have Monarch Caterpillars! They are currently undergoing metamorphosis into the chrysalis stage. We are also in the harvest season in our school garden.

We had a Monarch Butterfly hatch today during school! Here it is filling its wings and drying on a flower!

LIA ACTIVITY

They were divided into 6 random teams and were given some balloons and a roll of tape. They had 15 minutes to see who could work together the best and build the tallest, free-standing balloon tower. The winning team's tower was over 5 feet tall!

911 Museum Exhibit in Wahlquist Library!

As a former history teacher, I love to look for opportunities for students to interact with and understand the past. In memory of 9/11, I created a museum exhibit in my library. I was fortunate enough to have some newspapers given to me from September and October of 2001, and curated more primary and secondary sources to create my display.

-Jacqui Acosta

SOFTBALL TEAM

Team: Hadlie Gee, Kaidence Furner, Bostyn Varney, Savannah Steele, Sophia Larson, Audrey Arnold, Heather Torres, Callie Hines, Jersey Burrell, Rhyan Jenkins, Maylee Egbert

Managers: Halli Atmore, Kinley Castillo, Khloe Smith & Coco Scadden

Coaches: Kamarie Merrill & Zac Zaremba

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