KSL Honors Scott Buck as Teacher Feature

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KSL Radio and Zions Bank honored Scott Buck, English teacher at Diamond Fork Junior High in Spanish Fork, for the “Teacher Feature” program this past week. This program was developed to recognize outstanding teachers who have gone the extra mile, not only in the classroom, but who have also made a significant impact on many young lives. Mr. Buck is honored with a plaque from Zions Bank, an overnight stay at Anniversary Inn, a gift certificate for dinner at the beautiful La Caille Restaurant, and a pair of season tickets from Hale Centre Theater, West Valley . All winners are invited to attend an end of the year banquet at La Caille in their honor. Mr. Buck was submitted by Jacob Christensen. The letter read: “When Garret Bardsley was lost he was going to be a student at Spanish Fork Middle (now changed to Diamond Fork Junior High). His parents wanted to build a school in a South America country in his name and Spanish Fork Middle school wanted to help. Mr. Buck, an English teacher, took on the project. He was told that $2,000 would be all they could raise. But he is the type of teacher that goes above and beyond. He inspired the students, faculty, community, and even people from out of town to donate money to this very heartfelt and worthy cause. In the end, over $21,000 was raised for the Bardsley school. Mr. Buck took no credit for this accomplishment and humbly said, “We have great kids at this school.” His inspiration doesn’t stop there. Every November he is at it again but for the Utah Food Bank. When he finished the food drive, the school donates over 20,000 pounds of food. The men from the food bank have said they can’t believe the amount of food that comes from that one school. This is all stuff Mr. Buck does for the whole school, but the things he does in his classroom are changing the lives of his students. He teaches English with an emphasis on real life. This is what really makes a difference. I have never known a teacher to care as much or encourage his students as much as he does. His approach helps kids want to make something of their own lives and the lives of others. I whole heartedly nominate Mr. Buck at Diamond Fork Junior High for the Teacher Feature award.” Congratulations Mr. Scott Buck and a BIG thank you to all you continue to do for students at Diamond Fork Junior High in Spanish Fork!
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By: Lana Hiskey - Nebo School District - Public Information Officer