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Page 4 High School Edition - Autumn 2011

Figuring out the

benefits of attending

college is easy. Not

only does a quality

university education

make you a more inter-

esting and well-round-

ed person, but it's get-

ting harder and harder

to get ahead in your

career without the benefit

of a degree. In fact, a

study by Georgetown University suggests that two-thirds of

Utah jobs will require higher education by 2020, whereas

only 39 percent of the state's adults currently have a degree

or certificate. In your search for the higher education experi-

ence that's right for you, con-

sider the top five reasons for

"going green" and becoming a

UVU Wolverine.

Don't just take our word

that UVU is the best place to

learn in Utah. Come check

out our campus for yourself.

Sign up for a campus tour.

Visit uvu.edu/futurestu-

dents or call us at to learn more. What are you wait-

ing for?

You may have seen the UVU billboards that tout the idea

of graduating "with a diploma and a resume." It's becoming

vitally important to have some relevant, practical experience

to accompany the traditional academic learning you receive

at a university.

At UVU, this is called "engaged learning," and it's a central

part of what you'll experience as a student here. UVU offers

a full array of academic programs - everything from technical

certificates to high-demand master degrees - that cover dis-

ciplines ranging from aviation to anthropology to accounting.

No matter what path you choose, you can expect an engag-

ing education at UVU. In fact, UVU's focus on engaged learn-

ing led to the University's classification by the prestigious

Carnegie Foundation as a "community engaged" institution.

At UVU, you can receive a quality engaged learning

experience without the Ivy League sticker shock. UVU is one

of the best values in the country. UVU offers a full compliment

of quality academic programs, including 21 certificate/diplo-

ma programs, more than 120 associate/bachelor degrees

and graduate studies in business (MBA), education and nurs-

ing. Even as UVU's commitment to excellent teaching and

academic rigor has risen to the university standard, the cost

of admission remains a relative bargain at a mere 56 percent

of the national average.

T O P F I V E R E A S O N S T O C H O O S E U V U

1. Engaging education

2. Value

UVU is the kind of place where students from all walks

of life can feel comfortable and receive a first-rate education

in a welcoming environment. UVU students come from all 50

states and about 70 countries. UVU's open-admission policy

also provides opportunity for students from a wide range of

backgrounds and levels of advantage, meaning UVU is both

a place where the best, brightest and most prepared

choose to study and, for those who are willing to do the

work, a welcome second chance at higher education.

Regardless of your background, you'll find friends like you

among UVU's nearly 33,000 students. You'll fit in and find

value in socializing with people from other backgrounds.

UVU students learn from each other's experiences, perspec-

tives and values in an atmosphere of inclusion and respect.

The college experience is more than just going to class

and studying. It's about socializing, making friends and being

active in both the campus and off-campus communities.

T h e r e

are countless ways to get

involved at UVU. UVU's has dozens of clubs,

ranging from ethnic to academic to religious to athletic.

There's a pretty good chance you'll find a club that focuses

on your interests. If not, create your own! UVU also has a

very popular intramurals program. It's a great way to stay

active and meet people.

UVU has NCAA Division I sports in basketball, baseball,

3. Inclusion

4. Student Life

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cross-country, golf, track & field, and the state's only collegiate

wrestling program. The UVU campus is also host to the minor-

league baseball team, the Orem Owlz. The rookie baseball

team for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, plays their home

games on campus at Brent Brown Ballpark.

The UVU campus is unique in several ways. First, it's not

just located in Orem. UVU has satellite campuses across the

Wasatch Front. Take a semester "abroad" at our Wasatch

Campus. Students love getting some of their general educa-

tion classes out of the way at the cozy, scenic campus locat-

ed between Heber City and Park City. Many students work

and play at one of the three world-class ski resorts nearby.

The greenest state-owned building in Utah is also one of the

best libraries in the state. UVU's cutting-edge 200,000-

square-foot library has troves of traditional and digital

resources and is a favorite spot for students to study on cam-

pus. UVU is also constructing a state-of-the art science build-

ing addition that will add classroom and lab space for science

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and health students.

UVU has one of the most unique features that you'll find

on any college campus in the country - indoor hallways. The

traditional UVU student goes to school from August to April.

During the snowy winter months, UVU students enjoy the

campus's indoor hallway system that connects the various

buildings. That means you can spend the entire day on cam-

pus, attend all your classes, eat three meals, study, do home-

work and socialize, all without stepping a foot in the snow.

5. UVU Campus


How Did a Beauty Supply Store Become the Preeminent HalloweenCostume, Makeup & Accessory Store in Utah County?

Good question. In 1975, the first mall beauty supply store was opened at the University Mall inOrem by Rick Taylor. With beauty products filling floor displays, the store was surrounded over-head by a collection of movie-quality wigs, masks and décor. As Halloween grew (as well as themovie studios and theaters need for costumesand makeup) so did the selection.Today, Taylor Maid Beauty Supply boasts thelargest Halloween costume rental, makeup andretail costume inventory in Utah Valley. Withthe main store located on Center Street inProvo, coupled with an entire back warehousefull of rental costumes for any occasion,Halloween brings professional makeup artists toply their trade in the salon to create amazingmonsters, witches, goblins and gore.With temporary Halloween stores in theUniversity Mall, Pleasant Grove and AmericanFork, they will be, by far, the largest temporaryHalloween store in the valley, with well overtwo times the inventory of the stores in 2006.

One temporary store is located in the main corridor of the University Mall north of the foodcourt.Another temporary store is at the Macey’s grocery complex on State Street in Pleasant Grove justa few doors down from Macey’s and the other is in American Fork at 648 East State Road. Havea fantastic Halloween. See you soon!!!


Mountainland Applied Technology College represents 22 years of market-

oriented career and technical education for secondary school and adult students. With courses from business tech-

nology to healthcare technology to automotive technology, MATC is one of the fastest growing colleges in Utah.

This past January 2011, MATC opened the doors of its new Thanksgiving Point main campus. The

Thanksgiving Point campus allows those in the north end of the valley to attend without having to travel long dis-

tances.

MATC’s mission is to prepare students to enter, re-enter, upgrade or advance in the workplace. This is a

great college with hands-on training, apprenticeship programs, low tuition costs, flexible hours and small classes.

Now, with four campuses located in Thanksgiving Point, American Fork, Orem and Spanish Fork, individuals can

get in and out in less than a year in programs that will get them high-paying jobs. Registration for Spring Quarter

2012 is now taking place and Spring Quarter classes begin on January 17, 2012. For more information, visit

www.mlatc.edu or call 801-753-6282.

Grow With MATC!

In exchange, Southern Utah Universityhas opened its library, faculty and researchfacilities to Bryce Canyon employees and the

High Plateaus Institute. The High PlateausInstitute is dedicated to preserving andimproving the park's natural and culturalresources, and a partnership with a local uni-versity allows the different groups to worktogether seamlessly on new initiatives thatimprove the parks and heighten the education-al experience.

In short, SUU is taking learning beyondthe classroom into the wild, and students andteachers alike are thriving under the blue skiesand sunshine. In fact, the idea worked so wellthat this past spring SUU signed anotherAlliance for Education with the Zion Canyongroup to formalize additional relationshipswith public land entities Zion National Park,Cedar Breaks National Monument and PipeSprings National Monument.

Along with a growing number ofnational parks partnerships, SUU students arepursuing the popular Outdoor Recreation inParks and Tourism degree. It focuses on out-door recreation, outdoor education and out-

Imagine hiking asa college class require-ment and working with

the national parks system on a final project. That may sound too good to be true, but it's notat SUU. Given its close proximity to 12different national parks and monuments,Southern Utah University, in Cedar City,is an oasis for outdoor enthusiasts.

Over the past five years, SouthernUtah University has pioneered a newapproach to education that involves theoutdoors. When it comes to geology,parks and tourism management, and dis-ciplines as diverse as Geology toCreative Writing, campus officials haveacknowledged that students learn muchmore from doing something than they dothrough simple discussion. Armed withsuch an ideal, in 2006 the Universitysealed the deal on an alliance with BryceCanyon National Park to establish a for-mal cooperative working relationshipthat would join the two institutions' pro-gramming and resources to the benefit ofthe school, the national parks system, andall the people who attend both.

Through this partnership, SUUstudents and faculty gain access intoBryce Canyon and Zion National Parks,where they work side-by-side with sea-soned experts to explore the very con-cepts they've already discussed in class.Students become the experts in a real-lifeclassroom that fosters exploration andexperimentation over repetition andmemorization.

According to Gayle Pollock,executive director of Bryce Canyon'sNatural History Association, "BryceCanyon has a long history of workingwith SUU. We recognize SUU as the uni-versity with the greatest scholarly assetsin southern Utah." Pollock envisionsBryce Canyon as SUU's "eastern cam-pus," with a steady stream of students andfaculty utilizing the park for place-basedlearning activities.

Bryce CanyonPhoto Credit: Utah Travel Council

SUUJust Imagine!

an oasis for outdoor enthusiasts

Red Canyon - Photo Credit: Garfield County Travel


door tourism management, and a majority of the students within theprogram get hands-on experience through an internship at one of theregion's land management agencies. The program has been very suc-cessful in its short existence, and enrollment reached capacity in itsfirst year.

Other SUU classes take a different route entirely, workingfrom the ground up. While many researchers come from around theworld to study southern Utah's geologic wonders, SUU geology stu-dents and teachers have an outdoor laboratory at their fingertips anyday of the week. SUU will continue to expand partnerships withother state and national parks and monuments.

In addition to formal classes, the University is home to anOutdoor Center that offers a wide variety of year-round plannedactivities, provides equipment rental, and sponsors a ropes challengecourse and an indoor climbingwall that are both open to thepublic. The Center is con-cerned with outdoors safety,and has detailed informationon any activity available inthe many recreational areassurrounding campus.

Few places in thenation have such a wide vari-ety of geological landscapesso close to one another.Seventy miles (and one beau-tiful canyon drive) northeastof Cedar City, Bryce Canyon'sfamous thin orange, pink andwhite "hoodoos" cut throughcrisp blue skies. The Brycecanyon area boasts some ofthe nation's best air quality,and visitors come fromaround the world to hikeamongst the vibrant rockspires of this vast basin.

Where one park ends,another begins, and althoughcompletely different, withmulti-colored plateaus andsuccessive steps of white,gray, red-orange and choco-late brown cliffs, the GrandStaircase-Escalante NationalMonument showcases a 20mile long ridge of rock thrustup from the earth. TheEscalante River curvesaround the base of the highplateaus, and has created alarge canyon that's surround-ed by five different towns.

Just 10 minutes southof SUU, Kolob Canyon issouthern Utah's secret gem.Bordering the north rim ofZion National Park, the road

through Kolob ascends 1,100 feet in five miles and borders the 120mile Hurricane Fault. Although narrow, this canyon has much tooffer with a very diverse plant and animal life, and small creeks andsprings that pepper the rocky valley floor.

Kolob Canyon backs Zion National Park, one of the region'smost well known recreation areas. Zion is home to popular land-marks such as the Subway, the Narrows and the Great White Throne,and visitors could easily spend a weekend hiking through its wind-ing canyons and up its towering cliffs.

Amidst all these national parks, monuments, national forestsand Wilderness areas surrounding Cedar City, are hundreds of addi-tional opportunities for outdoor fun. With rock climbing, fishing,snowshoeing, mountain biking and countless other activities justblocks from campus, Southern Utah University is an outdoor enthu-siast's dream.


Many high school students are aware of the tough

economy and difficult job market that awaits them after grad-

uation. Consequently, seniors start very early in the year

and make plans to attend traditional colleges and universi-

ties. It is their hope that an investment in higher education

will pay off by giving them an edge in the ever increasing

challenge of obtaining a stable career.

For many high school seniors, however, an additional four to six years of schooling is not something they wish to pursue.

Some are intimidated by the college and university process while others may simply be anxious to start their careers. Whatever

the reason, many high school seniors are looking for alternative pathways to finding meaningful careers and tackling our difficult

economy.

Each year more and more high school graduates are finding this alternative by attending vocational or career colleges. High

school seniors are discovering that careers in health care such as Medical Assisting, Surgical Technology, Medical Billing and


DENTAL ASSISTING: A POPULAR CAREER

CHOICE FOR HIGHSCHOOL GRADUATES


Coding, and Health Care Office Specialists are growing in

popularity and provide long term stable employment.

These programs allow quick entry into the workforce with

schooling that can often be completed in one year or less.

Among the top choices for high school gradu-

ates who are not ready to start a four year college or

university is Dental Assisting School. According to the

United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in Dental

Assisting will continue to grow much faster than most

career fields over the next decade. High school students

are recognizing that not only are Dental Assisting Careers

in demand, they also help make life better for other peo-

ple.

Dental assistants perform a variety of patient care,

office and laboratory duties. They sterilize and disinfect

instruments and equipment, prepare and lay out the instru-

ments and materials required to treat each patient, and

obtain and update patients’ dental records. Dental assis-

tants make patients comfortable in the dental chair and

prepare them for treatment. During dental procedures,

assistants work alongside the dentist to provide assis-

tance. They hand instruments and materials to dentists

and keep patients’ mouths dry and clear by using suction

hoses or other devices. They also instruct patients on

postoperative and general oral health care.

Timpview High School graduate and longtime dental

assistant, Jennifer Urban, tells graduates who are consid-

ering attending college to become a Dental Assistant, “In

the field of dentistry you never stop learning. I enjoyed

learning how to work with a Dentist and helping patients.

It’s not just about doing something; it’s knowing why you’re

doing it.”

High school grads will find that most Dental

Assisting schools are very caring and easy to talk to about

enrolling. Graduates are cautioned, however, to be care-

ful when choosing a dental assisting school. Ryan

Sagers, President of the Utah Association of Private

Sector Colleges and Universities advises students to

“seek out Dental Assisting schools who are accredited. If

you are not sure, call them up and ask. This demonstrates

that your school meets proper standards, is considered

viable in the dental community and also allows you to

receive federal financial aid to help pay for the cost of your

education.”

Schools such as AmeriTech College, which is

the longest running Dental Assisting School in Utah

County, have programs that students can finish in

less than one year. AmeriTech College even provides

career placement assistance upon graduation.

As seniors approach graduation, it is important that

they recognize that some additional schooling will help

them weather the economic storms facing young people

entering the workforce. For some, the traditional route to

a four year college or university will be right, for others,

however, a vocational or career college may be the best

choice.

For those who seek an alternative educational

route, a career as a Dental Assistant may prove to be a

quick path to a better career that they count on for long-

term stability and making a difference in the lives of others.

Subaru Legacy

ages. I test drove the 2.5GT Limited with a 4-cylinderturbocharged engine, bluetooth hands-free phone,heated seats, mirrors and wiper de-icer, dual-zoneclimate control, 440 watt 9-speaker sound system,power moonroof, XM satellite radio and the symmet-rical all-wheel-drive system that Subaru is famous for.The sticker price on the one I drove is $32,120. TheEPA fuel economy estimates 18 mpg city and 25highway. My test drive confirmed those numbers.

Several family members and friends could nothardly believe it was a Subaru. They were impressedby the upscale styling. The Legacy makes a lot ofsense, winter is just around the corner. It’s larger sizewill add comfort to all passengers and you need tostop by a showroom to see first hand, the new bodystyle. Oh, make sure to take a test drive while you’rethere. You’ll love the handling.

20 years agoLegacy was firstintroduced. It’snow Subaru’slongest runningnameplate inthe U.S.Thanks to its all-wheel-drive sys-tem, it quicklymoved up to atop choice for

buyers in the midsize sedan category; especially in areas where winterbrings heavy snow.

The legacy (now in its 5th generation) has been scoring highmarks from most of the top auto reviews in America. The 2011revamped Legacy is no exception. It still has experts and consumerssinging its praises. Subaru gave it a whole new image. First, they didaway with the Legacy wagon. Then they increased the size of thesedan, making it more family friendly with additional leg and head room.The 2011 design has more of a luxury look and feel, where earlier mod-els leaned more to the sporty side.

The midsize family sedan is offered in a wide range of trim pack-


Snow College has campuses in Ephraim and Richfield,

and attracts students from across the country who are looking

for small class size, quality education and opportunities that

are unsurpassed.

Students at the two-year school routinely transfer to the

best universities inside and outside of Utah.

They get hands on experience in their program in their

freshman year, ranging from being a DJ on the radio to work-

ing on cadavers in a lab to going to Juilliard School camps in

music, theatre and dance.

“All my teachers know my name, and they know when I

miss class,” said Karen Montano, a sophomore at Snow. “Plus

you know almost everyone on campus, so it is a fun place to

go to school.”

Snow College:Quality Opportunity

Snow College offers the first two years of

nearly every academic program. It is also the only campus in

the state where you can legally ride a four-wheeler to campus.

And some students do. “I can’t imagine a better place to get an

education,” said Montano.

Visit www.snow.edu or call 1-800-848-3399 for more

information about Snow College.

When it comes to quality and opportunity,Snow College offers students more than

they could ever ask for.

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2011 Jetta SEL(with sport package)

The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta has been totally redesigned,

starting with its price! The base Jetta S starts under $15,000 yet

it comes with more standard features than its top competitors in

the compact sedan category. Next up on its makeover; for the

first time in its 30 year history, the Jetta is no longer a sedan ver-sion of the VW Golf. The 2011 Jetta now has a longer wheelbase,

giving more room in the cabin, most noticeably in the rear seat.

The increase in size

and decrease in price

has made the Jetta

hold its own in the

highly competitive mid-

size market.I drove the SEL

model (sport package)

that has the more pow-

erful engine; 2.5L with

170 horsepower, 17-

inch allow wheels,

touch screen navigation system, bluetooth hands-free, six-speak-

er sound system with satellite radio, heated front seats, foglamps,keyless ignition and entry. The sport package adds sunroof,

sports seats, sport pedals and a sport-tuned suspension. The

sticker price on the one I test-drove is $24,865, still making it bet-

ter equipped for less money than its competition.

Jetta boasts 24 mpg city and 31 mpg highway. I found that

to be right on even taking it up the Alpine Loop. It corners well,

rides smooth and offers a comfortable ride in every seat.

I have been a fan of VW for years (I drive a Routan), so thechanges for the 2011 Jetta make a lot of sense to me; upscale

exterior styling, more room for passengers and cargo - all for less

money.


Wouldn't it be great to earn money by

making people feel good about themselves? There

aren't too many careers out there that offer such a

benefit. However, there is one career in particular

that offers a world of opportunity and doesn't take

years of college to graduate and, you can earn a

great deal of money while doing it. I'm speaking

about a career in Cosmetology. The cosmetology

industry is made up of many segments some of

which include:

• Hair Stylist • Make Up Artist • Barber

• Nail Tech • Esthetician

• Permanent Make Up Artist

Make Money While Making People Feel Good!


These are only a few of the segments with-

in the industry. Ever dream of working on movie

sets or on a Broadway stage? Many do. Ever dream

of working at your favorite salon or even owning

one? Wouldn't it be a thrill to work behind the

scenes of a big fashion show? These are real possi-

bilities to everyone who is determined to do it.

In as little as one year, you can be certified

and license to start practicing your craft. Some

graduates go on to work for a salon or hair cutting

shop. Others decide to work from home. Some even

go to work for product companies as manufactures

representatives traveling all over the country train-

ing professionals. With so many opportunities to

choose from, it's no wonder that a career as a

Cosmetologist has become one of the most popular

among the Y generation.

Utah is very unique. It allows high school

seniors to forgo their normal high school schedule

to attend a technical school all while getting credit

towards a high school diploma. The Cosmetology

program is one of many approved courses. Students

can earn up to 8 full credits in the school year while

attending. One of the greatest benefits of the techni-

cal courses in Utah is the tuition funding that a stu-

dent gets. This funding allows students to obtain a

certificate at a fraction of the normal cost. However,

you have to be a high school student to be eligible

for the funding. To find out if you qualify, set an

appointment with your high school counselor. They

will let you know what you need to do to attend. You

owe it to yourself to learn more. Go see your coun-

selor today.

with a world-renowned

university.

Our new configura-

tion has been described

as an institution with the

"heart of a community col-

lege, and the soul of a uni-

versity."

The future is full of

opportunity. Greater

access for students,

opportunities for faculty

and staff development and

increased opportunities for public private partnership

potentially producing economic development throughout

southeast Utah.

USU-Easterm will continue to offer lower division

transfer programs, one and two year certificates in

career and technical programs, customized workforce

education, lifelong learning and access to nineteen USU

bachelor's degrees, thirteen master's degrees and one

Doctorate degree. New degrees added this year are

bachelor's degrees in Economics and Social Work.

Ample on-campus housing and generous scholar-

ship and financial aid programs, make USU-Eastern a

perfect fit for students who would benefit from a person-

alized, inexpensive start in higher education. For further

information or to schedule a campus tour, call 800 336-

2381.

Utah State University-

College of Eastern Utah (USU-

Eastern) is a new addition to the

Utah State University family. We

have campuses in Price and

Blanding and Centers in Castle

Dale and throughout southeast

Utah.

Our new affiliation allows us

to retain the mission of a commu-

nity college including keeping our

traditional low tuition with the

added benefits of an affiliation

The Perfect Blend - USU-Eastern!ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSWith your high school diploma or GED (highschool equivalent), you are admitted toUSU-Eastern through our open admissionpolicy. All programs are open admissionand have no deadlines. (Except Cosmetology, Nail Technician &Nursing. Contact individual departmentsfor details.)

The following are required for admission:1. Application for Admission2. High school graduation/GED3. ACT or other test scores

(required for placement only)4. $25. application fee


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