A Flavor Everyone Likes

If Audrey McDonald could be an ice cream flavor, she would be cookies and cream. Her reasoning for this is “everyone likes oreos and with ice cream filling, what can be better than that?”

Audrey’s parents are both very loving. She describes her mom as “5’7 with blonde hair, blue/green eyes.” When talking about interacting with her mom, Audrey claims she “sounds soft and sweet, but when she gets mad, she gets really mad!” Audrey’s dad is very generous and hardworking. She admires his ability to work with difficult people he has to cook for and have the patience to help skiers who do not know how to ski.

Next to her bed, Audrey has a nightstand. The night stand has three levels. On the first shelf, there is her journal and a lamp. On the second shelf, there is her snow globe collection. The collection features forty-two snow globes; Audrey has collected these throughout her life. On the third shelf, there is all of her hats.

In 2021, five years from now, Audrey can be found resting after many years of strenuous training for the 2020 Olympics, which she attended. At this time, academically, she will be a freshman at the University of San Diego. After completing her olympic career, Audrey will be transferring to Berkley, where she plans to graduate from. After graduating, Audrey would like to continue with her passion for swimming by becoming a coach.

Audrey McDonald is a nice, caring, driven person.

Me, Myself, and I

Born in Nashville, I am Owen, a 12 year old 8th grader and math, music, and book lover. After about 8 months, my family moved four times before settling in a small town in Utah.

At three years, my lower leg got caught in a ladder and it broke. The very next day, on the way to the hospital for my leg, my mom said her water broke. One of my now three brothers was born that day.

When I was starting pre-school, I started the violin. At eight years old, I was baptized into the LDS Church. After the sixth grade, I was eligible to skip ahead to eighth grade, so I took that opportunity. I am now taking Chinese, ninth grade math, journalism, percussion, and jazz band, among the other standard classes. I recently stopped taking violin lessons and am now taking piano and drums.

150 words about Naomi

My name is Naomi Baltzan. I am a dancer, a skier, and a student at Treasure Mountain Junior High. I started dancing about two years ago, and I do jazz and ballet. I’m also on the Wasatch Freestyle Ski team, and I ski all mountain, moguls, and, occasionally, do jumps.

I’ve lived in Park City for all of my life. I went to McPolin Elementary School for five years, and went to Ecker Hill Middle School for two years.

I have been practicing my art skills for very many years, and I hope to continue doing so throughout high school - I love both creating art and writing about it, and I hope to do informational essays about it.

I want to improve at writing (especially grammar and spelling - I’m just awful at the latter), and hope to do so this year in Journalism and to write informational essays this year.

Who's Mia?

My name’s Mia, but almost everyone pronounces it Maya. I was born in China, and I was adopted by my incredible family when I was eleven months old. My loving family consists of my mom, my dad, and my sister, who is five years older than me.

I used to live in Las Vegas, Nevada, and I hated it. Luckily, in 2012, I moved to Park City, Utah, which is where I currently live. I moved to Utah because the Nevada schools were bad, and the weather was disgusting.

When I moved to Utah, I started playing tennis. The first time I played, I fell in love with the game. I love the anticipation of the game the most.

When going into the school system, I took a test and was able to skip fifth grade. I found my best friends at school and I’ll forever love and treasure them.

Caroline in 150 Words

        My name is Caroline and I am in 8th grade, at Treasure Mountain Junior High. I was born in New Jersey and lived there until I was eight years old, when I moved to Canada. I lived in Canada for almost three years and I became a competitive dancer while I was there. When I was eleven years old, I moved to Park City.

       My favorite thing to do is ski racing and mountain biking. When I moved here, I decided to pick up ski racing. Right away I knew that I loved ski racing and that skiing was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. During the summer, I couldn’t ski, so I tried mountain biking and it wasn’t until my first race that I really fell in love with that sport as well. Journalism will offer many opportunities for me to learn this year.

A Little About Sydney

I’m Sydney and I’m an eighth grader at Treasure Mountain Junior High. I’m fourteen years old and my birthday is in August. I like playing soccer, biking, running and going to CrossFit. I play soccer for Park City Soccer Club right now. I have two younger brothers named Bridger and Cutter. I also have a dog named Oakley, and a dog named Ace. Ace is a Pug and Cocker Spaniel, or a “Pugger.” He’s super cute. He likes to steal food from Oakley. I was born in Atlanta, Georgia but I lived in Bend, Oregon until sixth grade, where I learned to ski. On the weekends, I love to go skiing with my friends or go to the movies. I do love playing in the snow but I also love vacationing on the beach. I wish I could surf or snowboard, hopefully I can attempt it someday. That’s me!

Murph in 150 words

I’m a 13-year-old girl originally from Manhattan. I enjoy swimming, skiing, and surfing, and I’m currently living in Park City, Utah. I attend Treasure Mountain Junior High, I’m in 8th grade, and I love all my friends. My family consists of my mom, dad, and my younger brother Dave. I was born in Manhattan, New York - I lived there for ten years - but, four years ago, my family moved here. So far, I really enjoy living here!

Personality-wise, I really love doing spontaneous and fun things such as traveling, going to the beach, riding roller coasters, and anything that gets adrenaline going. I like to go with the flow, being zen, and being stress-free. Being a very competitive person, I like to win and I enjoy being number one. This makes me a very hard-working and determined girl. Overall, I’m fun loving, adventure seeking, competitive, determined girl.

Sophie Young In 150 Words

I am Sophie, a girl born and raised in a small ski town: Park City, Utah. I have lived here for thirteen years, and I’m a girly eighth grader with moderate confidence who attends Treasure Mountain Junior High. I had a normal childhood, with my parents being divorced.

Everyone from both sides of my family come from the East Coast - Rochester, New York.

I dance at Park City Dance, in level seven; the third to highest level in the studio. I have danced since I was four, but started getting serious about it when I was ten. 
We have a Sundance film festival here in Park City. I haven’t done much with Sundance in the past, but I plan on doing something with it this year. I really enjoy having time by myself and being with friends. I like to believe I’m a unique and independent person even if it’s not always true.

Scribo Introducere - A Beginning

I’m Matthew Barasch, a student in Treasure Mountain Junior High, in Park City, Utah. I previously lived in New Canaan, Connecticut, and I’m a huge nerd - I’ve taken Latin for three years, and much of my English knowledge comes from it (if a word is of Latin origin, I can probably figure it out).

I love art, and I’ve practiced digital art almost nonstop since I got a drawing tablet two years ago. For example, I love Pokémon, and I’ve been attempting a project of creating 150 “Fakemon” (a popular term for fan-made Pokémon designs). It’s really great practice, and since it’s something in which I’m interested, it’s a lot more fun to do and I always look forward to spending time on it.

I really love doing anything creative or strategic, and I’m decent at editing. As the Journalism TA, I’ll be happy to provide any needed help!

Of Quick Introductions

Simply put, I'm a thirteen-year-old spirit of classic rock, California culture, and writing folly.


I originate from the Malibu-Ventura area, on the subculture line of Hollywood valley girls and Malibu beach bums. While I wasn't born there, it was always my home - the surf, sand, and sun. From my quirky friend Delaney to my outgoing aunt, I was surrounded by people I loved.


Then suddenly, around came seventh grade; the closing time on placid childhood. Things got a little dark; one of my best friends developed depression, two other friends cut all ties, and school got difficult.


But, that was all a while ago. Now, I'm a vaguely confident eighth grade, with new, exciting people to be crazy with. I visit California to bask in the warm summers, and ski in the frosty winter.


So, there's my life in a nutshell.

Somewhat An Editor, Somewhat A Shaun

When I was five, I thought white cars had aliens in the engine. When I was ten, I could only read series in chronological order. When I was fifteen, I had a playlist called “Obnoxious Pop Songs That I Slightly Love.”

These three things, unrelated and simple, describe me better than any introduction could. Luckily, none of these facts can create a stigma, so I still get called by my real name, Shaun.

I think philosophy is important, but I value rambling just as much (which is shown in my writing). My favorite is sort of my life philosophy in a low-key way.

A lot of things in my life are low-key, because I am not (emphasis on not) a low-key person.

All in all, I am simply Shaun, who somehow got thrusted into an editor position; I think I will be crossing the hero threshold very soon.

All About Rachel

I’m Rachel, and I am a student at Treasure Mountain Junior High, in Park City, Utah.

I love soccer, and I play competitively. I have played soccer since I was four years old. I play center midfield, but I can play any position my coach needs me to play. I also like to ski, but only for fun.

When I’m not on the soccer field or at the ski resort, I enjoy spending time with my friends, cheering on the Chicago Bears, and watching the United States women’s soccer team.

I’ve always wanted to travel to somewhere in Europe, preferably London or Paris. One reason I would like to travel there is because of the food. I love food from Europe (as well as ribs), though I can’t stand any type of nut.

I’m shy, but once people get close to me, I’m outgoing, on and off the soccer field.

Me in 150 words By: Izzy

       I’m Izzy, I’m 14 years young, and I live in Park City, Utah, where I currently attend Treasure Mountain Junior High. Without wasting words going on and on about my glorious childhood, here's my story: I had a normal childhood with nothing exciting (sticky hands and crayons and everything).     
       I really got interesting in 6th grade at Ecker Hill Middle School - my argumentative skills had just peaked and I had started a second season of competitive volleyball. Also, I traded wearing sloppy sweatpants to school for sloppy sweaters. 7th grade was even better - I was at the top of my game.                 
       Whether it was grades, sports, debate or fashion, I was there; now I'm here, playing on one of the top volleyball teams in Utah, in a high school debate class - and, well, I still wear sloppy sweaters, but that's beside the point. I’m Izzy, I live in Park City.

All about Landon By: Landon

     I'm in eighth grade at Treasure Mountain Junior High. I live on the edge of Snyderville, Utah. I have lived here my whole life in the same house. I'm a second degree black belt in karate and I have been doing karate for ten years and go everyday. Another sport I play is softball. I play third base and pitcher.
     Traveling is my favorite hobby. I am a vast traveler. I have a near death allergy to all nuts except almonds. I have bicuspid aortic valve disorder, and I have asthma.
     I have an older sister whose name is Hudson. She is in tenth grade and is a basketball player. I have only one sibling, but my cousins live in town, and they are like my sisters. Living in Park City, I love to ski and have skied my whole life. Also, during Sundance I enjoy going to find celebrities and getting free stuff.

Hi! I'm Julianna.

All About Me

I’m Julianna - a long distance runner, lover of health and meditation, and a martial arts stick fighter.

Another interesting fact about me is that at the age of fourteen, I have already lived in five different states, which include New York, New Mexico, North Carolina, Florida, and Utah. I’ve enjoyed all the places I’ve lived, but Utah is the place for me. Believe it or not, I’ve also never been in the same school for more than two years.

My true passion is anything health related. I’m a strong believer of nutrition, and fitness because my parents raised me this way. I enjoy reading articles about certain herbs and foods that help cure cancer and sicknesses. The Chinese and ancient Indian healing remedies are also very enlightening and educational.

Lastly, I’m an eighth grader at Treasure Mountain Junior High School. I look forward to improving my writing skills.

150 Words of Me

I am Cameron, but I go by Cami and I am thirteen years old and live in Park City, Utah. I was born in 2002, in Los Angeles, California, and lived there for ten years. I went to a private school, but my family didn’t have a lot of money, so it was really strange growing up and going to school around very entitled people. I moved to Park City in the 2012 and enjoy spending time with the friends I’ve made here over the years, though I still keep in touch with my Californian friends.

I have a dog named Patches and a horse named Caspian, and I love them both. I do hunter style riding, which means both the horse and I are solely judged on how pretty we look while jumping. My hobbies include accidentally messing things up and laughing with my friends Caroline, Bianca, and Mia.

Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Go and See Neil Gaiman

            Neil Gaiman’s performance at The Eccles Center on Saturday, April 18th was nothing short of dynamic and inspirational. His show targeted all ages. Ms Hooker said, “Neil Gaiman is an author that inspires students to read because of his unique and creative perspective. I have seen non readers become readers.” Treasure Mountain Junior High School gave 100 tickets to attend the show.  Students had the opportunity to win tickets by watching Coraline, reading books, attending book clubs at lunch and comparing Hillary Clinton's book, It Takes a Village to The Graveyard.

1. Neil Gaiman is a world renown author who has an astonishing 37 books published. “His books and stories have also been honored with 4 Hugos, 2 Nebulas, 1 World Fantasy Award, 4 Bram Stoker Awards, 6 Locus Awards, 2 British SF Awards, 1 British Fantasy Award, 3 Geffens, 1 International Horror Guild Award and 2 Mythopoeic Awards,” according to neilgaiman.com. His list of honors and best sellers can go on forever but all you need to know is that he is pretty good at writing books.
2. Neil Gaiman not only writes books, he is involved with theater, television, comics, Films and Audio. He is well rounded and very knowledgeable. Whether you enjoy books or you don’t you will find something in common with him.
3. Neil Gaiman has spoken all around the world, done Ted Talks, done many interviews and more. We are more than lucky to have him come to our little town because he is not one who enjoys traveling.
4. Neil Gaiman is British and everyone loves how they talk! A little British accent will never hurt. He is also very laid back just like most teenagers. You will find many things in common with him and he will understand you.
5. Finally, Neil Gaiman has an amazing wife. Men with great wives are better people in the long run. She also wrote a very inspiring book. He is also a very funny guy.  Attending his show will be funny, exciting, interesting and most of all fun.

Hannah Varechok noted “I loved his Hansel and Gretel book he put a dark spin on the story and I think he is a phenomenal writer.” "After reading Coraline by Neil Gaiman I fell in love with his writing style," says Emma Strong. Neil Gaiman is talented in so many and he is coming to Park City so you should go and see him.

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Highlights from Neil Gaiman’s Make Good Art Speech

In celebration of the upcoming visit with Neil Gaiman on the 18th of April, here is a collection of highlights of his Make Good Art Commencement Speech. One of the ways for a Treasure Mountain student to win one of the 100 tickets is to watch one of Neil Gaiman’s speeches. If you are an artist of any kind this speech would be an inspirational and fun one to listen to. As always Neil Gaiman blends an inspiring message with subtle humor and is a delight to watch. Below is a list of ten highlights from his speech.

“When you start out on a career in the arts you have no idea what you are doing.”

“The rules on what is possible and impossible in the arts were made by people who had not tested the bounds of the possible by going beyond them. And you can.”

“If you don't know it's impossible it's easier to do. And because nobody's done it before, they haven't made up rules to stop anyone doing that again, yet.”

“I tended to do anything as long as it felt like an adventure, and to stop when it felt like work, which meant that life did not feel like work”

“A freelance life, a life in the arts, is sometimes like putting messages in bottles, on a desert island, and hoping that someone will find one of your bottles and open it and read it, and put something in a bottle that will wash its way back to you: appreciation, or a commission, or money, or love.”

“The problems of failure are hard. The problems of success can be harder, because nobody warns you about them.”

“If you're making mistakes, it means you're out there doing something. And the mistakes in themselves can be useful.”

“Things go wrong, in life and in love and in business and in friendship and in health and in all the other ways that life can go wrong. And when things get tough, this is what you should do. Make good art.”

“Most of us only find our own voices after we've sounded like a lot of other people.”

“The old rules are crumbling and nobody knows what the new rules are. So make up your own rules.”

Neil Gaiman’s speech describes his own life and obstacles while giving advice to any aspiring artist. This is a recommended speech for any dancer, actor, writer, painter, musician or artist of any sorts. As a bonus, it could earn you a free ticket to see Neil Gaiman when he comes to Park City in a few weeks.

American Gods By Neil Gaiman

The novel American Gods by Neil Gaiman has won a Bram Stoker, a Hugo, a Locus, and a Nebula award. The book is about Shadow who is just out of jail and recently learned of his wife's murder, his life is upside-down. When a mysterious stranger named Mr. Wednesday who knows more about him than is possible, he finds that he is in the middle of a battle for the soul of America. Jacky, a student at TMJH said,"It sounds like an interesting book and I think it would be fun to read sometime."

The captivating novel combines fantasy with old as well as modern mythologies with a healthy dose of horror thrown in. After being published in 2001, it has become a very popular and has a TV show adaption planned for the network Starz developed by Bryan Fuller. To earn a seat in the Eccles center to hear Neil Gaiman's talk, one of the five ways is to read this book. "I have been reading this book for a while and I really love it." Said ninth grader Sarah. She is also happy that reading the book gives her the chance to meet the famous british author.

The book is a well written story that blends multiple concepts, modern as well as ancient and both horror and fantasy combined masterfully to make a novel that is extraordinary and worth reading. Neil Gaiman will be visiting the school on April 18th thanks to a donation from PCED.

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