Diamondback Cross Country Team

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The first week of September Diamond Fork Junior High School’s Cross Country team began their season.  The team consists of 7th-9th grade students who practice from 3:00 to 4:30 everday after school.  Many students choose to participate on the team because they love the sport and they get in excellent shape through all the exercise. 

September Students of the Month

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Every month at Diamond Fork Junior High two students from the 7th, 8th, and 9th grades are selected as students of the month.  These students are nominated and then voted on by the entire faculty.  The students of the month for September are:

7th Grade: Marisol Alvis and Derek Lindstrom

8th Grade: Heidyn Von Bose and Kaleb Moulton

9th Grade: McKae Nielsen and Jorgen Olsen

Multi-Cultural School Dance

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On Thursday, September 13th students at Diamond Fork Junior High participated in their first ever multi-cultural school dance.  The school's "Latinos In Action" class as well as several Polynesian students organized and performed cultural dances to the delight of the student body.  As the dancers left the stage to thunderous applause, many students commented on their amazing skills.

Journalism Staff Visits KSL Studios

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The Journalism staff of Diamond Fork Junior High recently visited the studios of KSL TV, and the radio stations FM 100 and Arrow 103.5.  Students were able to talk with reporters and ask them questions about a career in journalism.  Students were invited into the broadcasting booth of FM100 and learned how the station functions.  They were even present as the DJ broadcast live on the air.  After investigating the working environments of professional journalists, students were also able to watch the live filming of KSL News At Noon.