Utah music teacher who died in crash of bus carrying students recalled as heroineOctober 12th, 2009 Utah band teacher who died in crash called heroineBOISE, Idaho — A Utah music teacher killed while trying to prevent the crash of a bus carrying dozens of her students was hailed as a heroine. Heather Christensen, 33, a woodwind instructor at American Fork High School, was killed Saturday night when the bus veered from Interstate 15 and rolled south of Pocatello, where the band had won a competition hosted by Idaho State University.
Idaho police piece together clues from tragic bus crash that killed Utah band teacherOctober 12th, 2009 Police piece together clues from tragic bus crashBOISE, Idaho — State Police say they are piecing together information to understand just how a bus carrying a Utah high school band veered off a southeastern Idaho interstate, killing a 33-year-old band teacher and injuring dozens of student musicians who hours earlier had swept a competition. Police identified the person killed in the Saturday wreck as Heather Christensen of Spanish Fork, Utah, a woodwind instructor for the American Fork High School band.
Idaho police confirm 33-year-old teacher killed, several students hurt when bus rolls overOctober 11th, 2009 1 adult killed, students hurt in Idaho bus crashINKOM, Idaho — A bus carrying a celebrated Utah high school band swerved off an Idaho interstate and crashed on its side, killing an instructor and injuring multiple students. Police identified the person killed in the Saturday wreck as 33-year-old Heather Christensen of Spanish Fork, Utah, a woodwind instructor for the American Fork High School band.
Report: Bus carrying high school marching band tips over on Idaho highway, killing 1October 10th, 2009 Report: High school band's bus crashes in IdahoINKOM, Idaho — An Idaho television station is reporting that a bus carrying members of a high school marching band has tipped over on an Idaho highway, killing one adult. KPVI-TV says that at least three people remained trapped inside the bus Saturday evening.
Band director says 1 adult killed, several students hurt when bus rolls over in IdahoOctober 10th, 2009 1 adult killed, several students hurt in ID crashINKOM, Idaho — A bus carrying a celebrated Utah high school band swerved off an Idaho interstate and crashed on its side, killing an instructor and injuring some students, police and a school official said. Two students were rushed by helicopter ambulance Saturday night to a hospital in Pocatello, John Miller, director of the American Fork, Utah, high school band, told The Associated Press.
Wash. teachers approve agreement to end strike and return to workSeptember 14th, 2009 Wash. teachers approve contract, head back to workSEATTLE — Teachers in Washington state's fourth-largest school district have approved a new contract and are heading back to the classroom. The Kent Education Association says teachers overwhelmingly approved the contract Monday with a 94 percent "yes" vote.
Judge says Utah school district showed prejudice in rejecting man from India for positionSeptember 2nd, 2009 Judge: Utah school district showed prejudiceSALT LAKE CITY — A judge for the Utah Labor Commission has ruled that school officials engaged in racial profiling and prejudice when they rejected a man from India for a substitute teaching position shortly after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
University of Utah settles lawsuit over deaths of 7 Chinese scholars in 2003 van crashAugust 8th, 2009 University of Utah settles suit over deadly crashSALT LAKE CITY —The University of Utah has settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the families of seven Chinese scholars killed in a 2003 van rollover. State officials on Friday agreed to pay nearly $500,000 to the plaintiffs, including three men injured in the crash.
Oregon man wins national Scrabble competition, his 2nd titleAugust 6th, 2009 Oregon man wins national Scrabble competitionDAYTON, Ohio — An Oregon man is $10,000 richer after winning the 2009 National Scrabble Championship in Ohio. Dave Wiegand of Portland, Ore., took first place Wednesday with 25 wins and six losses in the 31-game competition.
Military identifies pilot killed in F-16 crash in UtahJune 24th, 2009 Pilot killed in F-16 crash in Utah identifiedHILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — The military has identified the pilot of an F-16 who was killed in a crash at the Utah Test and Training Range in the state's west desert. The 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base says Capt.
Miami-Dade board picks NBA star Mourning over former AG Reno for new high school nameJune 18th, 2009 Miami-Dade school named for Mourning over RenoMIAMI — A new North Miami high school will be named after former NBA star Alonzo Mourning, rather than the first female U.S. Attorney General, Janet Reno.
Miami schools to decide on naming new campus after NBA's Mourning instead of former AG RenoJune 17th, 2009 Fla. school likely named for Mourning over RenoMIAMI — Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno appears to have lost in a matchup with former NBA star Alonzo Mourning.
California high school and middle school teams win Energy Department's science bowlMay 5th, 2009 California teams win national science bowlWASHINGTON — An astronomical diagram pointed a Sacramento, Calif., high school team toward victory Monday in the National Science Bowl. The five students from Mira Loma High School recognized a Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, used by astronomers to study stars, in the finals of the competition, sponsored by the Energy Department.
Los Angeles teachers union authorizes 1-day work stoppage on May 15 to protest layoffsMay 2nd, 2009 LA teachers union authorizes 1-day work stoppageLOS ANGELES — The union representing Los Angeles teachers has approved a one-day work stoppage next month to protest plans to lay off thousands of teachers and increase class sizes for the next school year. United Teachers Los Angeles, which represents nearly 48,000 teachers and other district workers, says teachers will likely picket outside their schools before meeting for an afternoon rally on May 15.
Calif. high school band girl beats off muggers with marching batonApril 30th, 2009 Girl beats off muggers with marching band batonQUARTZ HILL, Calif. — Don't mess with the marching band.
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