Utah teen to travel to Africa to help ‘Invisible Children'

• November 11, 2008
• by Carole Mikita
• KSL Channel 5

A Utah high school student is on her way to Uganda because a humanitarian group has given her a free trip to visit the children she has helped.

In the war-torn African nation of Uganda in 2003, three young men from California captured the lives of the displaced and then created a humanitarian group called "Invisible Children."

Emily Burchett saw that DVD at her school and began helping to raise money.Read more »

Utah's First Lady Mary Kaye Huntsman kicked off a new state-wide campaign, Punt the Keys, on Monday, November 10, at the University of Utah. Participating in the kick-off event were Governor Jon Huntsman, Coach Kyle Whittingham, University of Utah football team, Utah Highway Patrol, and two local high school football programs – Judge Memorial and Skyline.

Mrs. Huntsman approached Rick Bartman, principal of Judge Memorial, early in October to get his views on the campaign and to request the participation of the Bulldogs football team.Read more »

From Maria Schwarz

Judge Memorial Class of 2009

After an inspirational assembly in which Judge Memorial students watched the latest video produced by students who traveled to Northern Uganda, Invisible Children merchandise was sold in the Judge cafeteria. One of the latest projects spearheaded by the IC fund is to send students to Uganda to fully experience the conflict and inspire them to help.Read more »

All currently enrolled JMCHS students - any student in grade 9, 10, 11, or 12 - are 'eligi-bull' to submit their art, poetry/prose, or both to the 2008 Judge Memorial Christmas Card contest. Artwork must be rectangular (vertical or horizontal) in shape, & full color. Poetry/prose should be holiday specific.Read more »

Policy 5130

WELLNESS POLICY

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Salt Lake City shall adhere to the Federal Wellness Law. The purpose of this policy is to provide a school environment that enhances learning and development of lifelong wellness practices.Read more »

Today we rounded up nearly $11,500 during the first collection date—a terrific start! The top selling class was the Juniors, logging in at $3,300 dollars. The top selling CP was Mrs. Simpson, who had 60% of her class turn in orders, followed closely by Mr. Van Orden and Father McHugh. The top individual seller was sophomore Audrey Reynoso with $457.00... way to go, Audrey!

The next three top sellers were senior Jamie Pisciotta ($388.00), and juniors Jennifer Gardner ($265.00) and Ian Larson ($253.00). Awesome job, folks!

Our next collection date is set for Wednesday, September 17th.Read more »

Visit the the student media site for the latest video, audio, and stories by students for students.

Attention Judge Students and Teachers! The Magazine Drive is all new this year.

We will not be handling money at the school. Instead, we'll be using the internet at QSP.com, and the "pay later" version of the magazine booklets.

Here's how it works:

1. Go to QSP.com and follow the instructions to register and shop online, using Judge's account numbers - 425006177 for magazines, and 710326158 for Christmas gifts and wrap.

Pay by credit card to start the delivery process immediately. Print the receipt and turn it in during your CP for prize credit.Read more »

Students at Judge produce a variety of work for publication. This is a the place for student editors to post news from the newspaper/TV/radio or poetry from the literary magazine. Stay tuned for more postings as the year continues.