Debate Tournament Beehive Bonanza at the University of Utah

McKay and Millika went to the first big Debate Tournament this week together and they had a blast. It was the Beehive Bonanza at the University of Utah. Many schools were there, some even came from out of State, so there were many great Debaters there. 

Here they are with ALL their winnings ;o)

McKay took 3rd in Public Forum (PF) with his team mate out of 40 teams, 2nd in overall PF Individual speakers out of 80 and 3rd in Impromptu out of 100 debaters all of course at the Varsity level.

 Millika got a medal for making it to the quarterfinals in PF at the Novice level, not bad for a first time debater at such a big tournament .

Chamber Choir at the University of Utah

Mika made it into the Chamber Choir at the University of Utah, which is changed from the U of U Singers last year. It is still the BEST choir at the U of U and it was reformed in 2012 in honor of former faculty and accomplished choral arranger Bernell Hales, the 24-28 member U Chamber Choir maintains the high choral standards he set in his twenty years at the U. The choir covers a wide range of repertoire and styles, especially focusing on those that push choral music into new, exciting arenas.

The U Chamber Choir performs numerous works by conductor Barlow Bradford, an active composer and arranger, as well as private commissions by other renowned composers. The Chamber Choir often collaborates with other ensembles, both from the School of Music and off campus, including Dr. Bradford’s professional choir, the Utah Chamber Artists.

Students in the U Chamber Choir participate in the highest quality choral experience, advancing their vocal technique, knowledge of choral repertoire and musicianship. The choirs under Dr. Bradford’s direction are known for their beauty of tone, musical nuance, and clear, ringing sound.

 The U Chamber Choir 

  A Cappella Choir

We went to the fist concert of the year this weekend and it was a great experience, we just wish we could hear MORE of just Mika ;o) 

Woods Cross High School X-Country Teams took Region Championship

Woods Cross High School X-Country Teams took Region Championship 2012 for both Girls and Boys Varsity. 

 Woods Cross Varsity Girls Cross Country Team. And yes Millika is the youngest by almost 1 year!

 Here are the 14 runners that became Champs today. Way to go teams ;o)

The girls and Coach Sam outside the school after the meet!

Coach Zach, Coach Sam and Coach Hood.

 This one shows with with determination Mille ran the race. She wanted that title bad ;o)

And a tired Individual Region Champion in Cross Country 2012 ;o)

There were 42 Varsity Girls runners from 6 different schools. Millika ran in 18 Min 25 Sec for the 3.05 miles (4.88 KM) course. Another 1st for WXHS and a great personal record for Mille ;o) 

Short Video clip on Millika's page

Millika Holbrook & Anna Gifford | KUTV.com

Millika was Scholar Athlete of the Week with "Talking Sports" on Channel 2 KUTV . It was presented at the Woods Cross Homecoming game on September 28th, 2012.

Click the link and see the short interview!
Millika Holbrook & Anna Gifford | KUTV.com

Mckay spends a day on Capital Hill and the Utah Senate

McKay and Justin got to spend a day at Capital Hill with the Utah Senate, The Governor Herbert and the Lieutenant Governor of Utah.

 McKay speaking to the Utah Senate. He did a great job and loved all the questions!

 McKay and Justin in the Governor's office listening and learning ;o)

Governor Herbert is showing them a very important letter!!

What a neat picture and see the Utah State Seal in the background. 

A great visit to the Utah State Capital and meeting some very important and interesting people.  Way to go McKay, you are totally AWESOME!!! We are sure you will make it FAR in life :o)

Mika turns 19 years old.

Happy Birthday to Mika. She turned 19 years old today and now she only has one more year as a teenager :o) She got some pretty neat gifts from the family and had a wonderful day. We for sure LOVE our Miks!!!

Bob Firman Invitational in Eagle Idaho

Millika and the Woods Cross Cross Country Team went to Eagle in Idaho for one of the biggest meet in the West. There were about 2500+ Athletes from more than 90 High Schools.


The heat Millika was going to run in was called Varsity Division 1 and that is the 2nd hardest heat for the girls. There were 249 athletes in her heat and a lot of them are great runners.

Here is a picture of the 5K course.

Millika coming up on the finish line. She took 3rd place and had a really great run!

Millika and her Varsity Girls team mates :o)

McKay was there to give her a GREAT BIG hug after the race ;o)

I BUST mine to KICK yours !!!! We made this shirt for her and she loved it ;o)