Raising The Roof: Shawn Walker tack welds roof pieces onto a metal frame at Grants High School Tuesday. The new school is being built in four phases. Phase 2 is under way and will be completed by the time school begins next year. (Photo by John A. Bowersmith/Independent)

A Lad And His Lasso: Patrick Forkner, 11, practices his roping in his yard in Paradise Acres off Highway 122 Tuesday afternoon. Forkner has been roping since he was about 2-years old and has been trying to get in two hours of practice each day for almost the last two years. He said he doesn't care if it is cold or windy, he'll practice roping. (Photo by John A. Bowersmith/Independent)