Hayden Peak Leadership Academy Celebrates Student Success at Formal Banquet

Firm handshakes, respectful introductions, and engaging conversations filled the gym as students in Hayden Peak Leadership Academy gathered for a special banquet dinner celebrating their successful completion of the school’s Leadership Academy program.

Throughout the school year, students studied Ron Clark’s Essential 55 Rules, learning valuable lessons in leadership, respect, and communication. The banquet provided students with an opportunity to put those skills into practice by demonstrating confident handshakes, proper etiquette, active listening, and meaningful conversation.

Dinner guests were seated alongside students and invited to observe and evaluate their skills in areas such as restaurant etiquette, eye contact, conversational abilities, and professionalism. Guests were able to witness firsthand the growth students achieved throughout the year as they developed important leadership and interpersonal skills.

Congratulations to the students, staff, and everyone involved in making the Leadership Academy and banquet dinner such a success. The students represented Hayden Peak with excellence and maturity throughout the evening.

Young Scientists Tackle Big Scientific Challenges at Biotech Symposium

At the Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers (JATC) North, the Biotechnology program held its annual Biotech Poster Symposium, where 21 students presented rigorous, semester-long research projects. The symposium allowed the students to then present their project findings to industry professionals. From fingerprint degradation in medical forensics to tackling ways to kill bacteria, the symposium highlighted the incredible potential of these rising researchers as they showcased possible solutions to modern medical problems.

Thank you to all the industry professionals who took the time out of their schedule to help these young future biotech scientists and engineers further their education. Partnerships like the symposium provide valuable feedback and opportunities for interaction that will take them into their future careers.

Riverton High Student Delivers Heartfelt Handwritten Messages to Every Single Schoolmate at RHS

Superintendent with Riverton High Student Body President Seth ChristensenSupercast Episode 350
He was on a mission to make sure no one felt alone, left out, or without a friend at Riverton High School.

On this episode of the Supercast, find out how Riverton High Student Body President Seth Christensen managed to write and deliver a personal message to every one of his 2300 fellow students, hoping to make them feel seen, loved, and never without a friend to turn to. It was a labor of love that took Seth a year to complete, spreading smiles and happiness throughout the halls of Riverton High.


Riverton Girls Win 6A Lacrosse State Championship

Congratulations to the UHSAA 6A Utah State Champion Riverton Girls Lacrosse team! The Silverwolves came away with a hard-fought 8-7 win in overtime over Skyridge High School. 

After trailing for much of the game, Riverton’s Maggie Bird knotted the score up at 7 with just over five minutes remaining. Bird was the hero again in overtime, scoring the game-winner with 32 seconds left in the overtime period. Suli Tafisi tallied three goals to help Riverton to its first lacrosse championship since the sport was sanctioned by the UHSAA in 2022.

Herriman and West Jordan Boys Track & Field Teams Take Home State Titles

Congratulations to the boys track teams at Herriman and West Jordan High School on winning the 6A and 5A UHSAA State Championships! For both teams, it was the first state title in boys track & field in school history.

Herriman took home the 6A boys team title with a score of 109.5, easily topping second-place Lone Peak’s 85. The Mustangs were led by their distance team, which scored 80 points, including 30 from Jackson Spencer, who is undefeated in both cross country and track this year.

In the final event of the 5A meet, West Jordan won the 4×400 relay to top Viewmont by a single point. West Jordan set five new school records during the meet, including a state record in the 4x100m relay.

Below are the top three event performances by Jordan School District athletes.

 

West Jordan Boys:

4x400m Relay (1st)

4x200m Relay (2nd)

4x100m Relay (1st)

Porter Creasy – Boys 200m Dash (1st), Boys 100m Dash (1st)

Jayden Giles –  Boys Long Jump (3rd)

Paula Havea – Boys Shot Put (1st)

 

Herriman Boys:

Boys 4x800m Relay (1st)

Caleb Brown – Boys 3200m (3rd)

Jett Burbidge – Boys 100m (3rd)

Trevin Lounsbury – Boys 1600m (2nd), Boys 800m (1st)

Jackson Spencer – Boys 3200m (1st), Boys 1600m (1st), Boys 800m (1st)

 

Additional Jordan District standout performances:

Herriman Girls 4x800m Relay (3rd)

Riverton Girls Team Score (3rd)

Riverton Girls 4x800m Relay (2nd)

Riverton Girls 4x200m Relay (1st)

Riverton Girls 4x100m Relay (3rd)

Max Barland – Boys Javelin (3rd) (Riverton)

Savannah Berbert – Girls Pole Vault (3rd) (Herriman)

Elizabeth Ekins – Girls Pole Vault (1st) (Herriman)

Soren Fjeldsted – Boys Pole Vault (2nd) (Bingham)

Leah Larson – Girls 3200m (3rd), Girls 1600m (1st) (Riverton)

Reese Lewis – Girls 200m (1st), Girls 100m (2nd) (Riverton)

Saianea Lolohea – Girls Shot Put (2nd) (West Jordan)

Luke Palmer – Boys Javelin (2nd) (Riverton)

Kynzie Petter – Girls Javelin (3rd) (Copper Hills)

Beckham Rollins – Boys High Jump (3rd) (Riverton)

Abby Tullis – Girls High Jump (1st) (Bingham)