Another year, another impressive result for Granite students in the State Sterling Scholar competition. These students exemplify excellence in scholarship, leadership and citizenship. The Sterling Scholar program was developed by The Deseret News and KSL Broadcasting Group to recognize outstanding high school seniors in Utah. Every high school ...
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Photo Gallery: Art Olympics is a Marathon of Creativity
You have four hours to complete an original work of art that will be judged alongside pieces from other artists working in your medium. Go! Here are the winners from this year's Art Olympics sponsored by the Granite Education Foundation. Overall 2D Winner – Maren Sumpter, Cottonwood High, Black and White Drawing 2nd Overall 2D Winner – ...
Granger High student saves woman from would-be mugger
Salvador Colorado was jogging along 3500 South when he heard panicked screams coming from an apartment building. Pausing to investigate, Salvador saw a man threatening a woman with a knife. Realizing the urgency of the situation, he decided to act. For his courage and willingness to help someone in need despite clear danger, Salvador was given ...
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 ...
Watch: Two GTI students create carbon fiber violin from scratch
Kelly Brooks and Carlie Carlston realized that the typical violin was a rather fragile instrument, so they decided to make a more durable version from scratch. The fully functional violin is made out of carbon fiber, which doesn't contract with temperature fluctuations like wood tends to do. Kelly, a senior at Granger High, and ...
Photos: Top artists take four hours to create astounding works of art
Dozens of young painters, sculptors and sketchers representing eight high schools will gathered to transform blank canvases and clumps of clay into works of art in the space of a single evening. Each participant in Granite School District’s Art Night Olympics Competition had four hours to create a finished piece in his or her chosen medium. The ...
Great Granite Moments – Champs & Buddies
Take a look at some recent Great Granite Moments from across Granite School District. ...
Handful of students trade summer play for computer code training worth $10K
For the average teen, summer is precious time away from school to play, travel, or start a summer job. It’s hard to imagine something that could entice a high school student enough to forgo trips and recreation to head back into the classroom for nine weeks between June and August. For about 100 Granite School District students, ...
A wrap-up of the school year’s KSL/Zions Bank Teacher Feature recipients
The KSL/Zions Bank Teacher Feature highlights outstanding teachers throughout Utah. This year we had several GSD teachers receive the award. A panel of judges from Zions Bank, the State Office of Education, and KSL NewsRadio judge the hundreds of nominating letters. The letters can be sent in by anyone - students, peers, former students and even ...
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 ...