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Everett Reese – new Su Valley Jr/Sr. High principal

Sue Deyoe — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:22:40 +0000

Principal Rob Picou gave his resignation this spring after being hired as the new superintendent for Bering Straits school district. Reese Everett from Houston has been hired as the new Su Valley Jr./Sr. High School principal and spoke about his new job, his family and philosophy on the kids.

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Morning Newscast – Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Sue Deyoe — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:44:38 +0000

KTNA’s morning news, weather, echos and announcements for June 8th. Host is Sue Deyoe. Headlines – Dog death prompts late night meeting; New Su Valley principal chosen; fire danger lessens over weekend; new construction set for Denali National Park.

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Su Valley grads celebrate

Sue Deyoe — Sat, 15 May 2010 19:20:10 +0000

Su Valley High graduation was held Thursday evening in the new $24 million dollar high school.

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Nuggets-The allure of Talkeetna

Deborah Brocke — Wed, 05 May 2010 22:55:20 +0000

In this Nugget, hosted by Suvan Sterling, Su Valley Students investigate the allure and youthful nature of Talkeetna. What is it that draws people to Talkeetna and what brings them back? You’ll hear voices from several generations. Audio runs about a half hour.

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Su Valley students to get Build A Plane project in the fall

Sue Deyoe — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 02:44:00 +0000

The Upper Valley is slated to bring the Build A Plane project to the Talkeetna Airport this fall. The project is complicated and involves businesses and the aviation community along with the involvement of students. ***the date for the introduction of the project has been changed to May 5th at 7 pm at the Roadhouse, not the 4th as runs in the story below.

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National Honor Society inducts new members

Sue Deyoe — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:27:36 +0000

Su Valley Junior and Senior High School held their annual National Honor Society induction ceremony this week.

Five students were selected to be inducted – Zena DeLoach, Jeannie Jurasek, Morgan Michels, Sierra O’Connor and Dominuque Scruggs. All girls are 10^th graders. Jeannie wasn’t present at the ceremony, but remains on the selection list.

According to MJ Corso, honor society advisor, the selection is normally a secret up until the day it occurs. This past Monday morning, the inductees and those graduating, met at 6:30 for a festive breakfast at the Talkeetna Roadhouse.

The ceremony at the high school included the color guard of Girl Scout group 293 and music by the steel drum group that is headed to state competition. A number of people spoke – Paxson Matthews as President of the society was the leader of the induction ceremony.

Corso said this year’s group, 16 members total, is bigger than ever. However, the society has a number of graduating seniors this year and will drop back to 10 members next year.

The national honor society gets involved with events, and organizations, from the Denali Arts Council to the annual easter egg hunt. The society is hoping to have a fundraiser this spring in the form of a car wash to be held at the high school when the weather allows.

MJ Corso listed the members (not in order): Paxson Matthews, Laura Stahl, Jennifer Crosby, Cory Ambrose, Sierra O’Connor, Zena DeLoach, Dominuque Scruggs, Morgan Michels, Ethan Reinhart, Skyler Hamler, Madison Maynard, Taylor Asher, Michael Jurasek, Lee Blocynziski, Teslin Matthews

Su Valley’s LEED designation now official

Sue Deyoe — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:28:20 +0000

The Su Valley Junior and Senior High School has officially received its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design –LEED– silver certification.Although Borough officials and others always referred to the designation when promoting and talking about the high school, the designation actually wasn’t received until last week.

The school is now the second LEED certified school in the state, the first high school and the northern most LEED school to date.Robert Scott, project manager, said he worked through the school construction with the intention that the school would receive its LEED certification. However, he said that the process takes time and needs to be audited, verified and certified. He said that people were calling it LEED certified when it wasn’t yet officially certified.

The LEED certification is a national program that has become a benchmark for design and construction of high performance green building. It promotes sustainable development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. The certification is obtained AFTER submitting an application documenting compliance with all the requirements of the rating system. The certification is granted only by the Green Building Certification Institute.

Su Valley High school rates bronze

Sue Deyoe — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:48:14 +0000

The U.S. News and World Report has just published their list of best high schools in the nation. Su Valley ranks with 1,1189 others in the bronze category. Sue Deyoe explains the methodology used.

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Su Valley temporary school migrating south after long delay

Sue Deyoe — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:31:03 +0000

The Su Valley temporary high school portables are on the move. Residents driving along the Parks Highway may see the portables moving south along the highway the next several days.

The Mat Su School District originally awarded a contract a couple of months ago, but one company disputed the process and the bid process started over. School District spokesperson Catherine Esray says that John’s General Contracting from Wasilla won the final bid this time around. The total to move and re-set all 18 portables comes at a cost of almost ninety thousand dollars.

Herman Thompson, Upper Susitna Seniors President, said he noticed the first couple of portables gone on Monday. There were portable sightings along the highway on Tuesday.

The school district expects the 18 portables to be completely moved and reset by April 16^th. All portables are staying within the Mat Su School District and all are headed to the lower valley schools.

Herman Thompson said the seniors are still discussing the possibility of operating an RV campground and dump station where the portables used to stand. He admits that there are many factors, and discussion and research on the topic will continue before a final decision is made.

Talkeetna graduate explores world of politics

Diana Haecker — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:18:21 +0000

A 2009 graduate of Su Valley High School is getting her feet wet in the political arena as she works in Juneau as a Senate page. Lea Shipman grew up in Talkeetna and plans on coming back to her home town, but for now, she’s gathering experience in the world of politics.

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Su Valley School insurance settled after a 32 month battle

Sue Deyoe — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:31:04 +0000

After long exhaustive discussions between Mat Su Borough officals and insurance companies, there is finally an end. The Borough can now re-coop the funds used to build the brand new Su Valley High School after a fire destroyed in the building in 2007.

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Su Valley High waits for insurance settlement

Sue Deyoe — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:20:16 +0000

In the continuing coverage of the $24 million Su Valley Junior and Senior High School, Sue Deyoe speaks with George Troxel about furnishings and the frustration of the insurance that is not yet settled.

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PTSA asks school board to fully equip Su Valley High

Diana Haecker — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:36:31 +0000

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AT SU VALLEY— Local PTSA member Jody Fitzgerald addresses the Mat-Su School Board during their regular meeting on Wednesday, January 20 at the newly built Su Valley High School. Photo by Diana Haecker

The Mat-Su Borough School Board held their regular meeting at the new Su Valley Highschool on Wednesday. The board heard from community members thanking the board for their cooperation to build the new state-of-the-art facility. But they were also hearing questions and concerns regarding furnishing and completely equipping the school with all supplies needed.

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Susitna Valley Rams basketball

Charlie Loeb — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:58:07 +0000

The Susitna Valley High School girls and boys basketball teams travelled to Healy on Thursday to participate in a three day tournament, the Tri-Valley Invitational. The boys defeated Huslia on Thursday, and defeated Northway on Friday to gain entrance into the Ship, the tournament championship game. North Pole JV played twice on Friday, and beat Cordova JV and Tri-Valley to earn their way into the title game. The boys championship game was the last of eighteen games played over a three day span, and, perhaps, the most exciting. Click on the links below to listen to the game, quarter by quarter. Each link will take you to a new page. Click the link once more on the new page to listen to the audio coverage on your media player.

First quarter:

Susitna Valley vs. North Pole JV (boys’ finals)-first quarter

Second quarter:

Note: sorry, I missed the first couple minutes due to the stinkin’ pause button on my recorder. My bad.

Susitna Valley vs. North Pole JV (boys’ finals)-second quarter

Third quarter:

Susitna Valley vs. North Pole JV (boys’ finals)-third quarter

Fourth quarter:

Susitna Valley vs. North Pole JV (boys’ finals)-fourth quarter

Susitna Valley Rams basketball

Charlie Loeb — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:07:13 +0000

The Susitna Valley High School girls and boys basketball teams travelled to Healy on Thursday to participate in a three day tournament, the Tri-Valley Invitational. The Lady Rams lost to Huslia on Thursday, and lost to Northway on Friday. Below is coverage of their game against the host Tri-Valley girls squad on the final day of the tournament. Click on the links below to listen to the game, quarter by quarter. The links will each take you to a second page, on which you will have to click once more to play the audio in your media player.

First quarter:

Susitna Valley vs. Tri-Valley (girls)-first quarter

Second quarter:

Susitna Valley vs. Tri-Valley (girls)-second quarter

Third quarter:

Susitna Valley vs. Tri-Valley (girls)-third quarter

Fourth quarter:

Susitna Valley vs. Tri-Valley (girls)-fourth quarter

School starts at a new Su Valley High School

Sue Deyoe — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:22:09 +0000

The epitome of students taking great care KTNA photo

Students and staff headed back to school this week in a jumble –figuring out where classrooms where, how phones worked, missing library shelves and a myriad of other minor details. Anyone else walking into the school would think it the happiest school on earth.

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New school furniture arrived at Su Valley Jr./Sr. High

Diana Haecker — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:46:17 +0000

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Photos by Diana Haecker

The move into the new Su Valley Junior/Senior highschool building is coming along. Furniture arrived this week and is being unpacked and assembled. Bob Bechtold is one of the Mat-Su Borough’s project managers and explains the unique features of the new school building.

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Nuggets – Christmas Memories from Students at Su Valley

Charlie Loeb — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:01:55 +0000

Hosts Suvan Sterling and Laura Stahl interview Su Valley junior and senior high school students about their most memorable holiday events and music.

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School move is in full swing

Diana Haecker — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:21:07 +0000

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Photos by Diana Haecker

The big move to the new Su Valley High School is ongoing. While movers have cleaned out the portables and moved boxes into the new school, workers continue apply the finishing touches and install art work.

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Su Valley High School students and staff prepare for the big move

Diana Haecker — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:00:32 +0000

On their last day of school before the Christmas break, Su Valley Junior and Senior High School students left their temporary class rooms in the portables and are preparing to move into their brand new school building across the street. When students are coming back to school on January 4, it will be to a whole new setting.

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Su Valley Hockey finally able to play on home ice

Sue Deyoe — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:19:41 +0000

After warmer weather than usual, the hockey rink was finally ready for a home game. Coach Jack MacDonald speaks about the preparation, the game and the future.

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Su Valley Voice – the school principals speak

Sue Deyoe — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:16:55 +0000

On last week’s Su Valley Voice, host Sue Deyoe speaks with High School Principal Rob Picou and Talkeetna Elementary Principal Carol Wadman about NCLB, upcoming events, homeschooling, and how they handle their positions in the school. (1 hour)

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Su valley ski team has new head coach

Diana Haecker — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:17:10 +0000

This year’s Su Valley high school ski team is slightly smaller than normal, but new head coach Ed O’Connor is enthusiastic and excited about this year and his team, that is mostly new to ski racing.

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Delta hockey team raises funds for Su Valley

Sue Deyoe — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:42:06 +0000

The saga of the Su Valley hockey team theft continues. The hockey team from Delta, feeling embarrassed and saddened by the theft and vandalism that occurred the weekend of November 14^th, held a skate-a-thon to raise all the cash needed to replace Su Valley’s equipment. According to the hockey mothers of the Delta team, twenty five hundred dollars was raised and a check from Delta school district is being mailed to Su Valley this week.

While the Su Valley hockey team was in Delta on November 13^th and 14^th, their locker room was broken into and twenty five hundred dollars worth of equipment was stolen. Both the Delta locker room and Su Valley locker rooms were vandalized.

Meanwhile, Su Valley hockey team members Corey Ambrose and Patrick Fitzgerald say that all their costs for replacing new equipment are going to be reimbursed. They said the outreach across the state has been enormous, as other hockey teams have heard about the vandalism.

The team won both games this past weekend against Glennallen. The game was supposed to be a home game, but the Talkeetna hockey rink wasn’t quite ready, so the teams played in Wasilla. Fridays score was 6-4 and they won again Saturday, 3 to zero.

The Su Valley team plays two home games against Hutchinson Tech in Talkeetna on December 4^th and 5^th . The team hopes for cold weather in order for the rink to be solid and ready by that time.