Category Archives: Supercast

Supercast Episode 247: A College Degree Before Graduating High School? How it Happened for Some Jordan PREP Students

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Superintendent with PREP graduatesThey walked and received a one-year college degree before stepping onto the stage to receive their high school diplomas.

On this episode of the Supercast, meet some incredibly smart and driven students in what is called the Jordan PREP program. Find out how dedicating their summers to a rigorous academic mathematics program starting in sixth-grade, propelled the students to college success, while they were still in high school.

Supercast Episode 246: She Has “A Way with Words,” Daybreak Student Competes in National Scripps Spelling Bee Championship in Washington, D.C.

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Superintendent with Sophia MontanaYou could say she has “a way with words.” We’re talking about Sophia Montana, a 6th grade student at Daybreak Elementary School.

On this episode of the Supercast, find out how Sophia managed to win the Utah Regional Spelling Bee in a tough five-hour competition propelling her to compete in the National Scripps Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. How is she preparing to go up against the best in the U.S.? Listen and find out.

Supercast Episode 245: Students Serious About CSI at JATC South

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Superintendent with JATC Criminial Justice studentsThey are careful not to contaminate evidence or miss a clue to solve a complicated, but in this case, fictional crime. We are talking about students in the Criminal Justice Program at JATC South in Riverton.

On this episode of the Supercast, hear from some Criminal Justice students who are excelling as crime scene investigators, using their forensics skills to compete at the national level and hopefully one day land a job in law enforcement.

Supercast Episode 244: Herriman High Student Scientist Making Electricity Out of Mud to Power iPhone

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Superintendent checks out the mud electricity projectShe is an impressive young student scientist who has discovered an unlikely and very unusual source of electricity, using mud to power her iPhone and more.

On this episode of the Supercast, meet Herriman High School’s Fianna Smith whose discovery earned her a ticket to compete in a very prestigious and tough International STEM Fair. Fianna will pitch her science project to judges, going up against students from all over the world.

Supercast Episode 243: WJHS “Sources of Strength” Students Plan Self-Care Event Prior to Prom Hoping to Cut Costs & Create Feel Good Moments

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Superintendent with the "Sources of Strength" StudentsThey wanted everyone to feel good about going to prom and cut costs in the process.

On this episode of the Supercast, hear from an inspiring group of students who belong to an organization called “Sources of Strength” at West Jordan High School. Find out how their free Self-Care Event made prom much more ‘picture perfect’ and affordable for students, creating feel good moments and memories to last a lifetime.