SEPTEMBER

LATINOS IN ACTION

-Our Latinos in Action class did some fun team-building by doing a STEM activity called 'Saving Sam'. This is a popular hands-on team-building challenge where students use only paper clips to rescue a gummy worm whose boat has capsized. It was a yummy and fun challenge!

-To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, LIA students paired up, researched, then created colorful informational posters of influential Hispanic men and women to display in the main halls of our school for all students to read and learn about.

OPENING ASSEMBLY

The Eagles kicked off the school year with an high-energy opening assembly! Featuring exciting performances by our cheerleaders, the student government led the way by introducing this year's theme, hosting interactive games, and leading the school song. We also proudly recognized and introduced our Fall athletic teams as they prepare for a fantastic season!

EDUCATOR'S RISING

BEST BUDDIES

FCCLA

FBLA

Students headed over to Club Rush at lunch to discover exciting opportunities, meet new friends, and join a variety of student clubs at WJH!

AP EXCELLENCE 2025-2026 AWARD

Jaisha Gull was recently honored with the AP Excellence Award for the 2025–2026 school year in recognition of her outstanding achievement in Advanced Placement Human Geography. Under her expert guidance and dedicated instruction, her students achieved an impressive 76% passing rate on the AP exam. This prestigious recognition highlights Mrs. Gull’s commitment to academic rigor, her ability to make complex global concepts accessible, and her unwavering support for her students' success at Wahlquist Junior High.

SOFTBALL

The junior high softball season was a fantastic display of teamwork, athletic grit, and unwavering team spirit! Throughout the fall, the girls poured their energy into mastering the fundamentals—sharpening their pitching, executing precise fielding, and bringing power to the plate in every inning. Their encouraging dugout energy and sportsmanship on and off the field truly defined the season. With all their hard work paying off, the girls are now in the running for the playoffs and a potential championship title! Congratulations to our athletes on a remarkable run—way to represent, Eagles!

VOLLEYBALL

The junior high boys volleyball season was marked by relentless energy, remarkable athletic growth, and high-caliber competitive grit from start to finish. Throughout the fall, players dedicated themselves to sharpening fundamental skills—mastering explosive spikes, tight net defense, and strategic serve-receive rotations—while forging seamless court chemistry. Beyond the high-flying highlights and thrilling rally finishes, the team's relentless hustle and sportsmanlike drive stood out in every match, setting a strong foundation for the program's future and making the school community proud. Way to go Eagles!

Rocking the Board Meeting: Mr. Reeder Takes the Stage!

At last night's board meeting, our own Tristan Reeder's talents were on display!

Check out the performance here: I would recommend scanning forward to 5:56 to start!

MR. BRENT BLANCH

Congratulations to Mr. Brent Blanch for being named the Outstanding Earth & Space Science Teacher by the Utah Science Teaching Association! This prestigious award recognizes Mr. Blanch's exceptional dedication to his students and his ability to make complex science concepts engaging and accessible. We are incredibly proud to have him as a member of the Wahlquist Junior High faculty. Keep up the good work, Eagles!

BEST BUDDIES!!!

Wahlquist Junior High School has been honored with the 2025–2026 Outstanding Chapter of the Year Award by Best Buddies International! Signed by Founder and Chairman Anthony K. Shriver on July 17, 2026, this prestigious award recognizes the school's exceptional dedication to fostering inclusion, genuine friendship, and acceptance across the entire student body and local community. By leading with heart and creating a welcoming space where every student feels valued, the Wahlquist chapter continues to set a shining example for others. This is one of the highest honors a Best Buddies chapter can receive. Every year, only one Elementary, Middle School, High School, and College is selected from across the state to receive this award. Way to go Eagles!

Student Government

Advisors: Mr Saunders and Miss Aardema

Student Body

Jhi Nishikawa President

Paxton Tumanuvao

Auria Wood

Collin Young

9th Grade

Kelson Cressall

Ruby Francom

Maely Grange President

Mia Hadley

Savannah Steele

8th Grade

Aspen Allen

Camden Carter

Scarlett Farnsworth

Harper Hansen President

Jayda Petersen

7th Grade

Jarith Gift

Mark Henderson President

Destiny Lund

2026-2027 CHEERLEADERS

Ava Werthmann, Ella Carnahan, Emery Hancey, Finley Hansen, Finley Hess, Harper Hill, Holly Harper, Juliet Richards, Kapri Bolos, Kenlee Robbins, Kenley Skeen, Myla Frandsen, Oakley Smedley, Olive Cragun, Olivia Manning, Paisley Berube, Paisley Paulette, Reagan Bingham, Scarlett Hales, Sophia Berube, Zoe Jackson

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