Some JATC South Diesel Tech students had a unique opportunity to meet with Senator Mitt Romney recently as part of a Diesel Roundtable discussion focusing on technical careers and workforce development.

They were able to talk to Senator Romney about their experiences in the Diesel Tech program and discussed how to make the trades, specifically those in diesel and transportation, more appealing to high school students. Romney wants to make sure students understand options they have in pursuing technical careers in Utah.

While meeting with the senator, the students also participated in a job shadow on the shop floor at Kenworth Sales.

We are proud of all the students who participated in the roundtable and wish them the very best in their pursuit of a career in the Diesel Tech industry.

It was a day to remember for some students at Mountain Ridge High School as they participated in the initial National Letter of Intent Day. This is the period of time in which student athletes who have verbal offers from college coaches, make their athletic scholarships official by signing their National Letter of Intent. The first day of the signing period is Signing Day, and it’s marked by celebrations, reveals, and often, some college gear.

Congratulations to the following Mountain Ridge High student athletes who participated in the initial signing day and are headed to the following schools:

• Girls Soccer
  • Saige Stewart, Salt Lake Community College
  • Abbie Wiggins, Utah State University Eastern
• Volleyball
  • Kelli Wright, University of Alaska
• Softball
  • Teagan Smith, Weber State University
  • Tosha Hokanson, College of Southern Idaho
  • Tessa Hokanson, College of Southern Idaho
  • Elli Pierce, Colby Community College (Kansas)
• Club Gymnastics
  • Kennedi McClain, Southern Utah University

This week is National School Psychology Week (NSPW), a week set aside to highlight the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive.

Our school psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams. They support students’ ability to learn and teachers’ ability to teach. School psychologists help children and youth succeed academically, socially and behaviorally, as well as helping to create a positive school environment.

Join Superintendent Godfrey and Jordan School District as we say thank you to our valued school psychologists for the important work they do and the impact they have on young lives each and every day.

Riverton High School student Travis Willis is about to make history along with some good friends who have been dancing with him for about four years now. Travis and his dance team will compete in the first ever DanceSport event for Utah Special Olympics. Travis and his team train at Darby’s Dancers in South Jordan.

Former “Dancing with the Stars Pro,” and professional dancer, Louis Van Amstel is the Utah Special Olympics Dance Ambassador and he has worked very hard to make Dance an official Utah Special Olympics sport. Van Amstel says Dance will expand opportunities for athletes in Special Olympics and help everyone see the true abilities and talents of those participating in DanceSport competitions.

You can see Travis compete against teams from around the state and country on Saturday November, 6 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Masonic Temple in downtown Salt Lake City.

Travis Willis is also a member of the Color Guard at Riverton High School. Best of luck this weekend, Travis. We are very proud of your accomplishments!