March 2014

FIRST Robotics Competition

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Teams from nine states, Canada, and including ALC will participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition at the Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah, on Friday and Saturday, March 14-15. Admission and parking is free. 

This type of Robotics is termed a "Varsity Sport for the Mind" and has all the excitement of a high school championship tournament. Winners go on to an International Championship competition in St. Louis for a chance to earn $19 million in scholarships.

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Stepping UP to College

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Representatives from many state colleges and universities will be gathered at UVU on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. You and your family may attend presentations on the importance of college and how to prepare for and pay for college. 

The presentations will be held at UVU's Sorenson Student Center from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Wednesday, March 19th. Representatives from the following institutions will be available to answer your questions:

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Sterling Scholars

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We want to congratulate the Sterling Scholars who attend ALC. These students balance quite a bit in addition to their classes at ALC. Way to go, students!

Maple Mountain High
Skilled & Technical Science: Tucker Lund
Visual Arts: Rachel Everett

Payson High
Business & Marketing: Rebecca Brown
Computer Technology: Alex Parker
Science: Zach Ethridge

Salem Hills High
Instrumental Music: Josh Mason

Springville High
Visual Arts: Andre Parkinson 

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Story by Anna Palmer