One of Mark's desires this year was to earn an enhanced diploma by completion of the Lone Peak High School Academy Program. This required a research paper. a senior project, community service, and a presentation to a committee. Since Mark wants to go into sound recording, he decided to do a sound recording project. So he purchased a mixer that would connect to the computer, learned to use the accompanying software, and recorded 5 songs himself. They included Mark playing an electric guitar duet of "The Star Spangled Banner", singing a John Denver song to his guitar accompanient, a cello piece, and a song where Mark played the piano, cello, electric guitar, acoustic guitar and sang. Mark is one of about 30 in his graduating class to get this honor. He did a great job and is glad to have this done!
Mark
Tuacahn 2006
This year we had an adventure at Tuacahn. We went down to see “South Pacific” and there were some wildfires going on in Southern Utah. We had a little bit of rain and there was some smoke but we didn’t think it was going to be too bad. But the fire was in a nearby canyon and the smoke increased steadily during the pre-show dinner and pre-show on the plaza and we were getting a little concerned when we started seeing ash fall on us. The show started but the smoke was getting worse and worse, and finally during the first act they called off the show because it was getting too dangerous and the actors couldn’t see very well. That’s the first time we’ve gotten a rain check there.
We had a busy rest of the summer and couldn’t go again until early September and Mark ended up not being able to go with us. We were all sad about that, but they gave us a gift card to use next year for the price of his ticket. We found out it’s very pleasant weather at the end of the run. Note to self. The show was great and we loved it!
Tuacahn 2005
Here’s a photo of us leaving the hotel in St. George to drive out to Tuacahn. We saw Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” which was really good and had wonderful sets and costumes. We also saw “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” which was super fun. It was set in St. George and started with the Narrator telling her one-room schoolhouse about the story of Joseph and the brothers were local farmers, the Ishmaelites were bikers, and Joseph gets sent to Egypt which is Las Vegas. It was totally hilarious. Potiphar was a casino owner, his wife was a Marilyn Monroe look-alike, and the Pharoah was Elvis, of course. It was so fun! When the brothers remember “Those Canaan Days”, they sat at an outdoor movie and watched a B&W of themselves. So clever. The whole show was great.
After enjoying two days there, we headed off to New Mexico to see where Scott is living when he’s not with us in Alpine.
Mark’s Eagle Court of Honor
Mark had his Court of Honor for his Eagle award on September 4, 2005.
In addition to his dad, Scott, Mark's grandfather and great-grandfather were in attendance. This is a four generation picture.
Mark with his two grandfathers, Gary Walker and Tom Carey.
Mark with his two grandmothers, Karen Carey and Becky Walker.
Mark’s Eagle Project
Mark decided to make easels and sandwich boards (used for advertising , like for plays and concerts) for Timberline Middle School. Mark spent a lot of time in his grandfather's shop planing and cutting wood and getting it ready for people to assemble, sand, stain, and finish.
Mark and Dad getting ready to start.
Doctor Mark Carey….
now operating on a splinter (one of Mark's favorite things)…
Planing the wood down to get as smooth as possible
Easels in a neighbor's basement, assembled and ready for staining
Almost done….
Scott and Mark loading sandwich boards and easels to deliver to the school.
Mark and the principal, Terry Hill, with the eight easels and three sandwhich boards that Mark made.
Mark with the finished product! All done! Finally!