A few years ago Keeven Wilson's future was in doubt. He had a particularly difficult home life, to the point the he and his siblings were removed from their home and parents and placed in shelter care. He rarely attended school and found himself in trouble on a few occasions. As he shouldered a past filled with trauma, success seemed ...
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Academic All-State awardees for fall sports
The Utah High School Activities Association’s Academic All-State Award is given to students who excel in the classroom as well as athletic competition. Individuals are selected for the award based on athletic ability and academic proficiency. Here’s the list of 2017 Granite School District recipients for fall sports: Boys Cross ...
Cyprus math teacher awarded Purple Heart during halftime
Many Cyprus High students knew that math teacher John Angell served in the military, but their understanding of his sacrifices was perhaps limited. That changed during a Friday night home football game when Marine Corps officers award Angell the Purple Heart. Angell served as infantryman, intelligence specialist, and night operation section ...
These students were named Academic All-State athletes
The UHSAA’a Academic All-State Award is given to students who excel in the classroom as well as athletic competition. Individuals are selected for the award based on athletic ability and academic proficiency. Here’s the list of 2016 Granite School District recipients for fall sports: Boys’ Cross Country Jacob Garfield – Cottonwood High ...
Video: Cottonwood student with special needs scores touchdown
Cottonwood High student Brian Herrera is an honorary team captain of the football team. He wears a Colts jersey on game day and often leads the team onto the field. Brian suited up for the varsity game against Taylorsville High School. He received the opening kickoff of the second half and ran the ball down the field for a touchdown. ...
Former NFL player presents commemorative gold football to alma mater
Skyline High grad Art Plunkett played in Super Bowl XX with the New England Patriots. Not many football players around the country can claim the privilege of playing in the sport's biggest game. In commemoration of the 50th Super Bowl, the NFL provided specialty gold footballs to the alma maters of players who made it to a Super Bowl during ...
Granger High student section named best in state
Granger High fans have been crowned champions in a statewide voting competition highlighting exceptional team support. The Twitter tournament, hosted by Utah Sports Action, invited schools and fans to submit photos of student sections in their most spirited moments. The Lancers powered their way through the competition, eventually besting Lehi ...
Bigger than a rivalry: schools battle to fight hunger
During halftime of their major football rivalry game, student body officers from Olympus and Skyline walked out on the field together laughing and smiling. For a brief moment, the acrimony between Titan and Eagle fans dissipated as the stadium’s loudspeakers announced the total count from the schools’ ‘Souper Bowl of Caring’ fundraiser efforts. ...
These students were named Academic All-State recipients for fall sports
The UHSAA’a Academic All-State Award is given to students who excel in the classroom as well as athletic competition. Individuals are selected for the award based on athletic ability and academic proficiency. Here’s the list of 2015 Granite School District recipients for fall sports: Girls Cross Country Olivia Hoj, Olympus High Vicky ...
Cyprus High goes ‘Gould’ to support student diagnosed with rare cancer
Friday’s football game at Cyprus High School featured a sea of students in gold shirts supporting their beloved Pirates and an inspiring classmate. The Magna community joined the school in dedicating the match to Cyprus student Alexis Gould, who was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer two weeks ago. Fans, classmates, community members, ...