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Mark’s Graduation

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As unbelievable as it seems, Mark graduates today from high school (not unbelievable because I thought he wouldn't, but because it seems like the time has gone so fast!).  Mark graduated 6th in his class, received an Academy diploma, and was honored at Lone Peak's recognition night as the Outstanding Orchestra Student. 

We are very proud of Mark and all he has accomplished.  He received a full tuition scholarship to Brigham Young University, where he will be attending school in the fall.  Mark plans on attending school for a year, before leaving to go on his mission.

Mark and BYU

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Mark received his acceptance letter from BYU the day after his 18th birthday.  He has another semester of high school left, and he needs to keep his grades up for possible scholarship opportunities, but he can breathe a little easier knowing that his first big grown-up hurdle is over.  He's going to the university of his choice!

Mark finishes his Academy Project

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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!

Tuacahn 2006

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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

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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.