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Monte Vista students showcase talent to grant wishes to Make-a-Wish peers

Jul 22, 2021 12:03PM ● By Julie Slama

“To them, a shopping spree or a vacation is not usual; it’s something that normal kids have with their families and something these kids are looking forward to. It’s not being in the hospital,” said a teacher about her students raising funds to help those who are overcoming serious diseases.

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A small but mighty graduating class

Jul 22, 2021 11:45AM ● By Katy Whittingham

Seven Utah School for the Deaf and Blind, USDB, students from Northern Utah and Salt Lake areas graduated on May 26 in Ogden with a unique ceremony that included each graduates’ personal reflections on their education.

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Summit Academy music director credits students as he takes final bow

Jul 22, 2021 11:19AM ● By Julie Slama

“It was a weird year for us; they had the directors come and get the trophies and then, I did a little mini-award ceremony on the bus as we went home,” Summit Academy music director Alan Larson said as he presented his music students with five trophies in his final competition as a Falcon.

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Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts’ teacher receives national recognition

Jul 20, 2021 10:43AM ● By Lizzie Walie

Award honors teachers who help foster student talent.

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Cottonwood student president who has a passion for writing publishes thriller

Jul 20, 2021 10:40AM ● By Julie Slama

It was during her eighth-grade math class that an idea for a murder-mystery formed and during the past four years, current Cottonwood High senior and student body president Anna Hexem penned “The Innocence” which is available on Amazon.

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Alta ballroom team wins four categories at coach’s final competition

Jul 20, 2021 10:33AM ● By Julie Slama

After years of coaching ballroom, dance company and drill, Alta High teacher Diana Hunt will retire, saying she will miss her colleagues and students: “I’ll miss the social aspect, but not the homework.”

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