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ble without businesses and many patrons who who donate their time, talent, and financial al resources. It is truly a team effort by everyone involved including ng teachers, parents, and the students,” she said.
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round this time last year, Kathy Liu beamed as her name was read not just once, but twice, during the awards ceremony for the 2017 Deseret News/KSL Sterling Scholar program for the Wasatch Front. As both the Science category winner and General Sterling Scholar, Liu walked away with a $5,000 scholarship. But as exciting as the recognition was, Liu, now a freshman at Stanford University, said the best part of the entire process — from the months spent preparing a portfolio showcasing her work to the two rounds of interviews to the awards ceremony — was sharing the stage with other “outstanding” high school students. “I was incredibly humbled and grateful when my name was called in the midst of so many of my talented peers,” Liu said. Since 1960, the program has sought to encourage academic excellence by publicly recognizing and awarding scholarships to some of Utah’s top high school seniors. Nominees are judged not only for their scholastic accomplishments, but also on their leadership and service efforts. Many nominees have achieved high academic marks, including ranking first in their class and/or scoring high on their college entrance exams. Some have already participated in university-level course work or research or have worked at a professional level. Liu, for example, spent time before and after school “tinkering” in laboratories searching for sustainable energy solutions and was awarded the 2016 Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award, the 2016 “Rickoid of the year” award from MIT’s Research Science Institute, and the National Center for Women & Information Technology’s award for Aspirations in Computing. In addition to an intense academic workload, nominees also have organized humanitarian projects, worked as peer tutors or as mentors to younger kids, and engaged in or coordinated service at local, national or international venues. Johnathan Tanner, a nominee in the Dance category last year, provided more than 2,400 hours of community service in his hometown of American Fork assisting veterans, senior citizens and international groups. At his school, Tanner led his classmates in food drives, blood drives and in activities that strengthened self-esteem and promoted kindness. The Sterling Scholar program is independently implemented in five regions throughout the state. Only the Wasatch Front Region is directly administered by the Deseret News and KSL Broadcast Group. After being appointed by their school, nominees spend months and countless hours preparing a portfolio that acts as a summary of their work in their category throughout their academic career. Nominees are then judged in their category field. The Wasatch Front Region is divided into three areas (North, Central and South) to accommodate more than 900 nominees from 79 high schools. On.
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ntroduced as the he 2017 General Kathy Liu is introduced olar Award winner winne ner last March. Sterling Scholar
Feb. 15, judgess will gather at Ben Lomond L High School in Ogden, den, Copper Hills High School in West Jordan and Corner School in Draper, orner Canyon High Sc to consider which of this year’s sem semifinalists emifinalists will proceed to the finals competition an and ultimately be named in an awards ceremony at the t LDS Conferr rence Center Little Theater on March Marc 13. With anywhere ere from 67 to 200 n nominees from 9 to 19 high schools, ools, the other region regions ons do not conduct semifinal and final interview rounds, rounds ds, but hold a single regional competition. petition. This year, a live stream of the five regional award ceremonies wil will ill be available on www.sterlingscholar.org scholar.org and www. www.deseretnews.com. w.deseretnews.com. In addition to the scholarship money mon oney awarded to each category winner, 15 universit universities, ities, colleges and business and technical echnical schools offer er scholarships to winners and runners-up. The “sterling” g” quality of each participant, par articipant, no matat atter their region, on, was noted by the he program’s director, Jenniffer Michaelson. aelson. “They trulyy are the best of the best. I am continually impress impressed ssed by ... the many, many accomplishments ishments these stude students dents have to offer.” •Carol Pentz, tz, an English teacher er at Morgan High School and the Sterling Scholar Co Committee co-chair for the Northeast ast Region, said som some ome students within her region havee to travel long dista distances tances to participate in the competition. tion. And yet, they ar are “talented, motivated, interesting, ng, observant, funny ny and genuine.” Most of all, she he said, they don’t se settle for mediocrity. “When these students are publiclyy recognized for their academic,, leadership and servi service ervice accomplishments, the world orld receives a message messag age that these things are still important ant in today’s society society, ty, and our young people receive a message that they ey are valued and appreciated forr their determination n and hard work,” Pentz said. •The Central ral Region on is mostly ly rural, explained Mavanee Loftus, us, the Sterling Schol Scholar olar Committee secretary for the Central Region. About Ab 130 nominees chools are participati pating in the compefrom 12 high schools participating tition this year. “Sterling Scholars would not be possi-
•Selene J. Corbidge, the Sterling Scholar coordinator for the Southwest Region, explained that her region is diverse. “The Southwest Region has cities that range from the seventh largest city outside the Wasatch Front to two of the smallest cities in the state. Many of our smaller schools only have four to five ve participants.” And yet the students from the rural areas are “exceptional,” she said. “Because of the great distances between schools, traveling for events such as FCLA, dance recitals, music competitions and math decathlons often mean long bus rides and missed classes. They have to work even harder to make up school work and still help with their family farms and businesses.” • The Southeast Region’s national parks, national monuments, state parks and historical and natural wonders attract people from all over the world. And while the Southeast Region is by far the smallest, “there is over 400 miles between Carbon High School in the north to Navajo Mountain High School in remote San Juan County,” said Jeff Hunt, a counselor at Monticello High School and coordinator for the Southeast Region. Sterling Scholar nominees are “the best of us and all have bright futures. ... It is great to recognizee those who mean so much to our future,” he said. Michaelson said she hopes all nominees have a positive and “unforgettable” experience no matter what the outcome. And the advice Kathy Liu offers to this year’s nominees is: “Go full-out in showcasing and writing about (your) passions. They are what make you unique and a memorable person.” Anna DiSera, from CyCy prus High, practices before competing in the Sterling Scholar semifinals last year. KRISTIN MURPHY DESERET NEWS
‘Continue to work to achieve your dreams’ ZIONS BANK CEO RECALLS TIME AS STERLING SCHOLAR PARTICIPANT
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A. Scott Anderson, president and CEO of Zions Bank, remembers well his experience as a Sterling Scholar in drama from Skyline High School. ool. “I was encouraged by our drama teacher er to go into that area,” Anderson said in an interview erview with Deseret News. “My mother had majored in theater up at the University of Utah, she had performed rformed in some of the early Pioneer Theatre plays and then she taught speech out of our home growing ing up. So I really sensed a love for that.” Anderson said being a part of the Sterling ling Scholol olar program helped him learn important lessons about camaraderie in competition. “Evenn though you’re competing against each other or were from different high schools, there is a great deal eal of excitement of being a part of this,” he said. id. COURTESY ZIONS BANK eal insights “Out of that competition came some real A. Scott Anderson, presias to what is important. What are you good at? dent and CEO of Zions Bank. What do you need to do to compete better er than
Where are they now? Read more about past Sterling Scholars on pages S19, 20. you did? di I thought it was just a great experience.” Thee Sterling Scholar program is important becaus because use of its focus on education and the value of doi oing well in a variety of areas, Anderson said. doing “Educa “Education cation is the key to not only economic prosperity ty, but is the key to individual prosperity and perity, advanc advancement.” ncement.” In oorder to help students achieve their educational goa oals, Zions Bank offers the Zions Bank Service goals, Award, ard, a $2,000 scholarship to a Sterling Scholar nomine nee who has demonstrated a long-term comnominee mitmen mitment tment to service and citizenship. “Wee provide scholarships to encourage and reward rd people who are trying to make the most of their ed educational experience and help them achieve their goals,” go Anderson said. “By doing that, we think they’ll come back and be more productive as a memb member mber of our economy. They may start a new
business, they may create additional jobs, they may create and discover new technologies, and it will all make our economy more vibrant.” Giving some advice to this year’s Sterling Scholar participants, Anderson said, “Continue to dream and continue to work to achieve your dreams.” He also said preparation is important. “If you take the time to prepare, you’ll always do well. You may not always win, but you’ll always do well and you’ll always be ready for the next opportunity that comes along.” Preparing gives one hope for the future. Anderson also congratulated all the high school students competing for the Sterling Scholar award. “I think it’s amazing what our schools are turning out, the quality that we have and how well they’re doing.”
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ear River High School: Back row from left: London Maynard, English; William Herem, Instrumental Music; Leah Laing, Vocal Performance; Chet Rhodes, Speech/Theater Arts/ Forensics; Emilee Dansie, Visual Arts; Nathan Pace, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Dylan Greer, Business & Marketing. Front row from left: Kylee Hatch, Social Science; Kalli Capener, Dance; Natalie Cottle, Mathematics; Brooklyn Harris, Family & Consumer Sciences; Emma Pittman, Science; Baylee Haws, World Languages.
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en Lomond High School: Back row from left: Ivy Stuart, Family & Consumer Sciences; Natasha Windley, Vocal Performance; Christian Pratt, Computer Technology; Jason Gibson, Mathematics; Bailey Smith, English; Taylor Spinuzza, Visual Arts; Zoey Smith. Science. Front row left to right: Zaina Mirza, Speech/Theater Arts/ Forensics; Alysa Jenkins, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Megan Maddock, World Languages; Raylynn Fernandez, Social Science; Nubia Gutierrez, Business & Marketing; Veronica Garcia, Dance; Hannah Johnson, Instrumental Music.
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onneville High School: Back row from left: Dhaelan Hansen, Mathematics; Ami Dillingham, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Jonah Nielson, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Aashish Gottipati, Computer Technology; Benjamin Nichols, Social Science. Center row from left: MacKenzie Dwyer, English; Kalley Labrum, Family & Consumer Sciences; Julianne Frome, Visual Arts; Targee Tomisin, Business & Marketing; Cambrye Morris, Dance. Front row from left: Gabrielle Stofferahn, World Languages; Alyssa Hunter, Vocal Performance; Megan Henstra, Science; Rheanna Brown, Instrumental Music.
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ountiful High School: Back row from left: Michael Childs, Computer Technology; Andrew Bennett, Science; James Madsen, English. From row from left: Allison Foster, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics. Laura Landon, Mathematics; Noah Guzman, Instrumental Music; Kali Breckenridge, Dance; Jeffrey Olsen, Social Science; Maria Jacobs, Family & Consumer Sciences. Not Pictured: Shannon Murray, Visual Arts; Elise Monson, Business & Marketing; Susan Robinson, Vocal Performance; Gabriela Eyring, World Languages.
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ox Elder High School: Back row from left: Jack Agren, Mathematics; Yelyzaveta Lushnikova, Dance; Bret Cummings, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Julian Mitton, Computer Technology; Deren Bott, English; Emily Newman, Science. Front row from left: Morgan Taylor, Vocal Performance; Karen Lela Ferry, Instrumental Music; Karlee Klitgaard, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Rebecca Sparks, Social Science; Chelsey Holdaway, Family & Consumer Sciences.
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learfield High School: Back row from left: Tristyn Casteel; Vocal Performance; Zachary Smith; Science; James Mitchell; World Languages; Colton Robbins; Mathematics; Cailin McGarry; Instrumental Music; Aurora Gatewood, Visual Arts. Front row from left: Bailey Burbank, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Abbie Jefferies, English; Madilyn Topik; Dance; Ashley Gordon; Family & Consumer Sciences; Timary Sessions; Social Science; Kayla Fernandez, Business & Marketing. Not pictured: Adam Burt, Speech/Theatre Arts/Forensics.
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aVinci Academy: Back row from left: Omar Flores, Computer Technology; Cooper Lavallee, Business & Marketing; Alek Burden, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Science; JaLynn Beaumont, Science; Parker Swanson; Mathematics. Front row from left: Maricela Garnica, Dance; Eliza Corrington, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Isabelle Herzog, Instrumental Music; Ella Katherine Spurlock, Vocal Performance; Lily Wolfmeier, Social Science; Raquel Nixon, Visual Arts; Anna Johnston, English; Devony Morton; Family & Consumer Sciences.
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avis High School: Back row from left: Derek Thornton, Computer Technology; Aaron Nash, Instrumental Music; Ethan Nunes, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Sam Layton, Mathematics; Ashlynn Bagley, Dance; Front row from left: Lauryn Geddes, World Languages; Emma Francis, Business & Marketing; Addie Hunt, Vocal Performance; Ashley Nokes, Visual Arts; Abigail Hassler, Science.
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remont High School: Back row from left: Caleb Robb, English; Anthony Bodily, Social Science; Caden Probert, Mathematics; Matthew Odenwalder, World Languages; Benjamin Cannon, Computer Technology. Center row from left: Jennifer Stalder, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Ashley Chugg, Business & Marketing; Amy Lund, Science; Emily Miller, Family & Consumer Sciences; Maya Peterson, Visual Arts; Kennedy Douglas, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education. Front row from left: Adriel Jessop, Vocal Performance; Sarah Clark, Instrumental Music; Kaitlyn Smith, Dance.
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ountain Crest High School: Back row from left: Adam Naser, Mathematics; Jared Larsen, World Languages; Lucas Nethercott, Vocal Performance; Dallin Tolman, Science; Thomas Anderson, Business & Marketing; Owen Jenkins, Computer Technology; Christian Parish; Instrumental Music. Front row from left: Lindsay Peck, Social Science; McKenzie Hunsaker, Family & Consumer Sciences; Sydney Worley, English; Alex Mortensen, Dance; Brytan Brown, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Janelle Carter, Visual Arts; Kaija Strong, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics.
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orthridge High School: From left: Abegail Faz, Instrumental Music; Mariah Allen, Visual Arts; Kailee Haskell, Dance; Makita Erni, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Caleb Syndergaard, Social Science; Robert (Bobby) Hodge, Business & Marketing; Skyler Swedin, Computer Technology; Kalena Nielson, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Bailey O’Leary, English; Grace Hallam, Family & Consumer Sciences; Anna Stewart, World Languages; Shayna Orme, Science; Not picture: Aria Stevens, Mathematics.
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reen Canyon High School: Top row from left: Brenna Jones, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Derek Lee, Mathematics; Ciara Grover, Dance; Jaxon Lofthouse, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Celina Sevilla. English. Center row from left: Connor Pugmire, Computer Technology; Laurel Jenkins, Family & Consumer Sciences; Jackson Ballingham, Social Science; Marie Anderson, Visual Arts. Bottom row from left: Landon Burt, Business & Marketing; Bethany Anderson, Vocal Performance; Garrett Richardson, World Languages; Kaitlyn Hinton, Science; Bryson Hackler, Instrumental Music.
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ayton High School: Back row from left: Corinne Curtis, Science; Lauren Webb, Social Science; Wendy Joseph, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Haydon Stout, Mathematics; Emily Lawhead, English; Alyssa Hill, Family & Consumer Sciences; Cassidy Toone, World Languages; Ashlee Astle, Dance. Front row from left: Brandon Carroll, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Kaitlyn Hogge, Business & Marketing; Jakob Bell, Visual Arts; Hillary Swensen, Instrumental Music; Avery Bolingbroke, Computer Technology; Elle-Rose Knudson, Vocal Performance.
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ogan High School: From left: Erika Larsen; Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Daniel Anderson, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Paul Bradford, World Languages; Elizabeth Hansen, Family & Consumer Sciences; Brigham Bernhardt, Mathematics; Lauren Leiker, English; Piper Christian, Social Science; Christina Blanchard, Instrumental Music; Kai Torrens, Science; Karen Erickson, Vocal Performance; Elizabeth Needham, Dance; Brianna Gardner, Computer Technology; Ceci Rigby, Visual Arts.
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gden High School: Back row from left: Mckinsey Rodriguez, Business & Marketing; Elizabeth Williams, Skilled & Technical Sciences; Emma Wadsworth, Vocal Performance; Eliza Wood, Dance; Eliza Owens, Social Sciences; Kathryn Williams, Visual Arts; Sarah Halverson, Family & Consumer Sciences. Front row from left: Alexandra Nestel, Speech/Theater/Forensics; Christian Warren, Computer Technology; Kiki Hudson, World Languages; Benjamin Cochran, Mathematics; Alyssa Dove, English; Tristen Kelson, Science; Benjamin Keller, Instrumental Music.
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idgeline High School: Back row from left: Cazlyn Hamilton, Visual Arts; Levi Hopkins, Speech & Theater Arts; Nate Taylor, Computer Technology; Matthew Radovan, Science; Ty Parker, & Technical Sciences Education; Max Lyons, Business & Marketing; Ivie Seeholzer, World Languages. Front row from left: Elise Sparrow, English; Isabelle Glaittli, Dance; Hailey Checketts, Mathematics; Lyndsey Anderson, Family & Consumer Sciences; Elisabeth Spencer, Vocal Performance; Autumn Wood, Instrumental Music.
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oy High School: Back row from left: Braydon Black, Computer Technology; Braxton Gray, Family & Consumer Science; Tyler Rich, Mathematics; Jadyn Christensen, Instrumental Music; Garet Chaston, Vocal Performance; Conner Jones, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education. Center row from left: Andrea Aguayo, Visual Arts; Emma Hogge, Social Science; Kyli Humble, English; Amy Schenk, Science. Front row from left: Alexis Horton, Dance; Marlen Vazquez, World Languages. Not pictured: Jack Ray, Business & Marketing.
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ooele High School: Back row from left: Mariana S. Sablan, Speech/ Theater Arts/ Forensics; Reagan D. Thomas, Instrumental Music; Collin L. McEachern, Science; Scott M. Howsden, Mathematics; Judd C. Tolbert, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Katharine Krippner, Dance. Front Row: Elijah H. Shovan, Visual Arts; Cassandra D. Palmer, Business & Marketing; Samuel Thompson, English; William Hunter Nelson, World Languages; Ryan C. Callister, Vocal Performance; Jared L. Walker, Computer Technology; Owen C. Ferguson, Social Sciences; Karina A. Kenison, Family & Consumer Sciences.
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iewmont High School: From left: Kaitlyn Richardson, Instrumental Music; Chase Redd, World Languages; Ashley Dosdall, English; Eliza Johnson, Family & Consumer Sciences; Katelyn Tenney, Computer Technology; Ellie Siddoway, Science; Kimball Johnston, Mathematics; Grant Wilkinson, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Landon Haslam, Business & Marketing; Whitney Williams, Dance; Taylore Cahoon, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Alaine Dutson, Social Science; Hana Pertab, Visual Arts; Emma Kmetzsch, Vocal Performance.
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ky View High School: Top row from left: Blake Johnson, Computer Technology; Ashlyn Robinson, Visual Arts; Brig Adams, Mathematics; Cassie Lyon, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Danika Rogers, Dance. Center row from left: Brock Marchant, World Languages; Emily Earl, Family & Consumer Sciences. Bottom row from left: McKenzie Stoker, Social Science; Rebecca White, Science; Carson Ashby, Vocal Performance; Shaelyn Garside, English; Sierra Kline, Instrumental Music.
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eber High School: Back row from left: Jeff Hibbard, World Languages; John Paul Ryan, Visual Arts; Brandon Jaszkowiak, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Cooper Harrison, Mathematics; Jackson Smith, Social Science. Center row from left: Kaylee Liechty, Instrumental Music; Amon Pierson, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Elissa Bailey, Vocal Performance; Charlotte Secrist, English. Front row from left: Abigail Poll, Dance; Madeline Harris, Business & Marketing; Olivia Bailey, Family & Consumer Sciences; Bailey Smith, Science; Brandon Foos, Computer Technology.
tansbury High School: Back row from left: Connor Morrison, Vocal Performance; Sydnee Barton, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Richard Beazer, Instrumental Music; Jackson Jones, Mathematics; Ryan Brady Science. Front row from left: Erin Rowbotham, Visual Arts; Austin Birch, Computer Technology; Morgan Taylor, Family & Consumer Sciences; Andrew Austin, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Saige Clawson, Social Science; Taylor Avery, World Languages; Ciera Duersch, Dance; Cora Rosengren, Business & Marketing; Brittany Michaelis, English.
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yracuse High School: Back row from left: Kasey Doney, Science; Sierra Elizabeth Gorder, Speech/ Theater Arts/ Foresnics; Collin Free, Mathematics; Shannon Kylee Shumway, Family & Consumer Sciences; Hea Akau, Business & Marketing; Alex Andersen, Social Science; Adam Neal Shupe, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Chloe Titensor, World Languages. Front row from left: Spencer Nathan Fawcett, Vocal Performance; Brook Horton, Dance; Kaitlynn Yardley, Instrumental Music; Jennifer Greenlee, English; Kelsey Hunzeker, Computer Technology; Colter Hoffmann, Visual Arts.
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est High School: Back row from left (standing:) Cynthia Chen, Dance; Grettel A. Garcia, Family & Consumer Sciences; Ada Toydemir, Instrumental Music; Kenji Aoki, Speech/ Theatre Arts/Forensics; Annelisa Kingsbury Lee; Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Marissa Jeppson, English; Caroleine James, Visual Art; Inakhshmi Rashid, Science; Juan Rubio, Computer Technology; Joshua Speckman, Mathematics; Eun Seo Kim, World Languages. Front row from left: YaFeng Xiong, Business & Marketing; Natasha Pagel-Aprill, Social Science; Eliza Danzig, Vocal Performance.
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oods Cross High School: Top row from left: Moriah Weaver, Computer Technology; Jakob Kempema, Business & Marketing; Emma Tiernan, Visual Arts; Sophie Caligiuri, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Connor Pemberton, Instrumental Music. Center row from left: Katelynn Glines, Vocal Performance; Zadie Farris, Dance; Hannah Hauptman, Mathematics; Ryan King, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education. Bottom row from left: Naomi Gehring, World Languages; Lucy Goodman, Family & Consumer Sciences; Jessica Sharma, Social Science; Jacob Hansen, Science; Caroline Johnson, English.
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cademy for Math Engineering and Science: Back row from left: John York, Computer Technology; Anthony Giorgio, English; Sahar Kanishka, Business & Marketing; Marcus Cervantez, Social Science. Center row from left: Samantha Davis, Vocal Performance; Katrina Le, Science; Paige Ney, Speech/Theatre Arts/Forenisics; Kiara Saavedra, Dance. Front row from left: Kaitlynn Jackson, Visual Arts; Jessica Duan, Mathematics.
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merican Preparatory Academy (West Valley): Back row from left: Danny Romero, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Oscar Rueda, English; Diocelina Reyna, Family & Consumer Sciences; Daniella Escudero, Dance. Center row from left: Andy Nguy, Mathematics; Annette Tagle, Visual Arts; Misael Nava, Social Science; Deisy Zubia, World Languages. Front row from left: Margaret Moore, Vocal Performance; Clara Garcia, Instrumental Music; Ryan Ngheim, Science; Tracey Mai, Computer Technology.
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eehive Academy: From left: Kylia McCoy, Social Science; Pheonix Jones, Computer Technology.
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merican International School of Utah: Back row from left: Ethan Christensen, Computer Technology; Jim LeMaster, Science; Jarron Carlson, Instrumental Music; Micah Taylor, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Tyler Eaton, English. Front row from left: Natasha Jacobson, Social Science; Michaela Mitchell, Family & Consumer Sciences; Calista Seay, Visual Arts; Christine Martial, Vocal Performance; Francesca Hernandez DeGroodt, Business & Marketing.
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merican Preparatory Academy (Draper): Back row from left: Merlin Blanchard, English; Alexander Bennett, Mathematics; Taylor Packer, Science; Kiera Barnes, Social Science. Front row from left: Keerthana Ramalingam, Computer Technology; Shelly Baltazar, Instrumental Music; Dana Nguyen, Visual Arts; Shayla Bell, Vocal Performance; Miguel Jahen, World Languages. Not Pictured: Trent Sims, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics.
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ingham High School: Back row from left: Spencer Halls, Mathematics; Brenden Ballard, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Justin Ockey, Social Science; Kyle Scott, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Ashton Wade, Business & Marketing. Center row from left: Wendy Hoang, Visual Arts; Britney Chen, World Languages; Jenna Reid, Dance; Sanila Math, Science. Front row from left: Brooklyn Fagergren, Instrumental Music; Mackenzie Evans, Computer Technology; Dillan Burnett, Vocal Performance; Callie Avondet, English; Rachel Murdock, Family & Consumer Sciences.
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righton High School: Back row from left: Aubrey Lake, Vocal Performance; Nicholas Tygesen, Business & Marketing; Lindsay Hill, Instrumental Music; Lauren Petersen, Mathematics; Emily Fryer, Family & Consumer Sciences; Sarah Petersen, World Languages; Sophia Rahaniotis, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Hannah Hyde, Dance. Front row from left: Kamiya Peterson, Visual Arts; Derek Heiner, Computer Technology; Harris Abdic, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Joshua Holmstrom, Social Science; Jonah Wardell, English; Gabriel Lopez, Science.
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opper Hills High School: Back row from left: Baileigh Beebe, Visual Arts; Teagan Matthews, Instrumental Music; Hala Louviere, World Languages; Cassandra Ivie, Computer Technology; Trinity Silimon, Social Science; Emmalee Huefner, Vocal Performance; Morgan Jeffers, Dance. Front row from left: Brandon Hammond, Science; Cameron Memmott, Business & Marketing; Andrew Rich, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Alexis Reading, Family & Consumer Sciences; Macy Coester, Mathematics; Alyssa Appleman, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Isaac Mathis, English.
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ottonwood High School: Back row from left: Coleman Johnston, Science; Ethan Parker, Instrumental Music; Andrew Rogers, Business & Marketing; Larsen (Riley) Sager, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Matthew (Grant) Nielson, Mathematics. Front row from left: Cora Fossen, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Jakob Barrus, Social Science; Weston Fausett, Computer Technology; Ashley Morris, English; Anna Anderl, Vocal Performance. Center row from left: Rebeca Cruz-Gonzalez, World Languages; Abigail Peterson, Dance; Grace Johnson, Family & Consumer Sciences; Allison Allred, Visual Arts.
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yprus High School: Front row from left: Jennifer Rushton, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Hailey Sherman, Visual Arts; Bailey Thomas, World Languages; Alexis Fendley, Dance; Corynn Crowford, Vocal Performance. Back row from left: Hoa Tran, Business & Marketing; Benjamin Tenangueno, Social Science; Justin Newkirk, Instrumental Music; Nathan Searle, Science; Andrew Mortensen, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Paul Hathaway, Computer Technology; Colin Ferry, English.
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ast High School: From left: Jack Hindley, Science; Emily Demourdaunt, Visual Arts; Celeste Weaver, Instrumental Music; Alexandra Feliz, Dance; Emma Glende, Social Science; Erin Severeid, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Ilona Wall, World Languages; Emma Wagstaff, Family & Consumer Sciences; Audrey Olson, Mathematics; Whitney DeVries, English; Blake Povilus, Computer Technology. Not pictured: Kathryn Mayer, Trade & Technical Sciences Education; Aspen De La Cruz, Vocal Performance.
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ranger High School: Back row from left: John Huynh, Computer Technology; Emily Gidney, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Dennis Menjivar, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Biak Uk, Social Science. Center row from left: Connor Casaday, Mathematics; Jordan Lopez, English; Natalia Marie Davila Baker, Dance; Jimmy Trinh, Business & Marketing. Front row from left: Brynleigh Rosier, Visual Arts; Chantel Hammond, World Languages; Mayren Estrada, Family & Consumer Sciences; Mariana Bueno, Science. Not pictured: Walter Payne, Instrumental Music.
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erriman High School: Back row from left: Paige Christensen, Family & Consumer Sciences; Emma Cummings, Social Science; Carson Buttars, Instrumental Music; Peyton Williams, Business & Marketing; Evan Noble, Speech/Theatre Arts/Forensics. Middle row from left: Sophia Jimenez, English; Victoria Jensen, Vocal Performance; Abigail Jacketta, Science; Naomi Molloy, Dance. Front row from left: Aspen Curtis, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Lincoln Feist, World Languages; Daniel Wilkerson, Mathematics; Sabrina Lin, Visual Arts; Taylor Dee, Computer Technology.
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ighland High School: Back row from left: Miranda Roland, Science; Amelia Hitlerbrand, Mathematics; Cameron Jeppson, Instrumental Music; Kyle Adams, English; Seth Ahlers, Family & Consumer Sciences; Anna Foulks, Social Science; Sydney Stam, Business & Marketing. Front row from left: Grace Ferguson, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Madeleine Rodriguez, Vocal Performance; Josie Baker, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Kamri Garcia, Dance; Lily Chidester, World Languages; Nicholas Lloyd, Visual Arts.
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ountain Heights Academy: From left: Bryan Seagle, English; Morgan Davis, Science; Alexandra Angulo, Visual Arts.
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illcrest High School: Back row from left: Jonathan Croft, Mathematics; Brady Hartog, Computer Technology; Minhyuk Chris An, Social Science; Bennett Chew, Vocal Performance; Sterling Larson, World Languages. Center row from left: Kara Komarnitsky, Dance; Tervela Georgieva, English; Sabah Sial, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Ariel Corpuz, Visual Arts. Front row from left: Adrian Wu, Instrumental Music; Suraj Ramkumar, Business & Marketing; Mercedes Jensen, Family & Consumer Sciences; Spencer Rolfson, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Alexander Sun, Science.
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urray High School: Back row from left: Carter Benson, World Languages; Elizabeth Schafer, Business & Marketing; Conner Winder, Vocal Performance; Taylor Rubalcava, Computer Technology; Benjamin Stanford, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Alex Nelson, Instrumental Music; Jeb Price, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education. Front row from left: Mary Horne, Mathematics; Ella Henricksen, English; Alexandra Robertson, Family & Consumer Sciences; Kate Spackman, Science; Elise Finlinson, Visual Arts; Bryn Gale, Social Science; Natalie Peterson, Dance.
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unter High School: Back row from left: Christian Farnworth, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Carlos Miranda Rodriguez, Visual Arts; Isaac Burkholder, Mathematics; Drew Allred, Vocal Performance; Tyler Wilkin, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Abigail Daley, English; JohnMartell Winters, Science. Front row from left: Mikayla De Vries, Dance; Caroline Esparza, Instrumental Music; Sarah Jarrett, Social Science; Ilda Dizdarevic, Business & Marketing; Melisa Miljkovic, Family & Consumer Sciences Education; Jazmin Rodriguez Arevalo, World Languages.
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lympus High School: Front row from left: Lauren Campbell, Dance; Eliza Anderson, Visual Arts; Jared Pettit, Mathematics; Noah Moffat, Science; Brooklyn Jones, Instrumental Music; Anne Burton, Vocal Music. Back row from left: Rebecca Lunt, Social Science; Brinley Gale, English; Andrew Hartsfield, Business & Marketing; Brett Hilton, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Jeff Pearson, Computer Technology; Raven Flynn, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Zoe Price, World Languages. Not pictured: Eden Borden, Family and Consumer Sciences.
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ordan High School: Back row from left: Austin De Dios, Business & Marketing; Elisheva White, World Languages; Ben Stepan, Science; Joseph Wrigley, Computer Technology; Daniel Ross, Instrumental Music; Noah Jensen, Mathematics; Gabrielle Marz, Social Science. Front row from left: Elizabeth Curtis, English; Gretchen Hyer, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Emily Kearsley, Dance; Madison Michaels, Vocal Performance; Natalie Salter, Family & Consumer Sciences; Nicole Brooks, Visual Arts; Mira Kocherhans, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics.
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earns High School: Back row from left: Liliokalani Aiono, Visual Arts; Ibrahim Al Kheishali, Social Science; Sareena Crawford, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Jose Sorcia, Dance; Tyler Turnbow, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Sage Helton; World Languages. Front row from left: Sai Mehta, Science; Anna Kammerman, English; Diana Kjar, Instrumental Music; Emma Christensen, Vocal Performance; Kimerly Biesinger, Mathematics.
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rovidence Hall: Front row from left: Dana Pugliano, Family & Consumer Sciences; Jordyn Catherall, Vocal Performance; Spencer Alan Moore, Science; Janetté Maendl, Business & Marketing; Victoria Anderson, Visual Arts. Back row from left: Andrew Leo Heugly, Speech/Theatre Arts/Forensics; Brittany Collingridge, English; Jeremy James Myers, Social Science; Taylor Green, Mathematics; Stephen Hender, Dance; James Douglas, Instrumental Music.
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iverton High School: Front row from left: Julia Gates, Visual Arts; Emma Raguskus, World Languages; Jessica Jacobs, Science; Kaitlyn Schreiner, Theater Arts. Middle row: Abbigale Roller, Business & Marketing; Aspen Stevenson, Family & Consumer Sciences; Sophie Wickham, English; Jamie Tandiman, Dance; Audrey Eldredge, Math. Back row from left: Hunter Pitchford, Instrumental Music; JJ Stevens, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Taylor Rowser, Computer Technology; Griffin Rodgers, Social Sciences. Not pictured: Jaron Hall, Vocal Performance.
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alt Lake School of the Performing Arts: Back row from left: Ermiya Fanaeian, Social Science; Emma Hansen, Dance; Aidan Raif McCormick, Computer Technology. Front row from left: Anna Trick, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Cal Berthelson, Visual Arts; Abby Davis, Vocal Performance.
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kyline High School: Back row from left: Siddhant Devaru, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Cole Griffiths, English; Kanishka Ragula, Computer Technology; Vikrant Ragula, Business & Marketing; Winston Stucki, Mathematics; Ali Salman, World Languages. Front row from left: Bella Maher, Instrumental Music; Virginia Pohl, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Olivia Lemmon, Vocal Performance; Eve Larkin, Social Science; Shalini Kasera, Science; Susannah Mecham, Visual Arts; Heidi Folsom, Dance; Abby Fox, Family & Consumer Sciences.
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aylorsville High School: Back row from left: Matthew Gordon, Social Science; Josie Bell McCluskey, Visual Arts; Tynan Portillo, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Abigail Philpott, Vocal Performance; Dillion Rieben, Computer Technology; Camryn Olson, Dance; Jack Max Clifford, Business & Marketing; Elizabeth Thorup, Instrumental Music; Macor Childs, Family & Consumer Sciences. Front row from left: Sarina Ivins, English; Aija Moore, Mathematics; Tiffany Do, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Kaitlynne Hill, World Languages; Lam Nguyen, Science.
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est Jordan High School: Back row from left: Hana Fauver, Mathematics; Wade Flanagan, Vocal Performance; Megan Hammer, Visual Arts; McKenzee Braithwaite, Dance; Maura Pierce, Instrumental Music; Faith Hall, World Languages; Logan Ward, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Makenzie Christensen, Family and Consumer Sciences. Front Row: Sierra Vest, Science, Melissa Robles, Computer Technology, Sarah Teare, Social Studies, Josie Butterfield, Speech and Theatre, Dulce Lope,z Business and Marketing. Not Pictured: Natalie Chipping, English.
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lta High School: Front row from left: Hannah Ireland, Instrumental Music; Amber Bullough, Computer Technology; Heather Bodine, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Lydia Hall, English. Back Row: Addie Wray, Vocal Performance; Emma Lamae, Science; Stockton Smith, Mathematics; Jack Anderson, Business & Marketing; Maguire Wright, Visual Arts; Nathan Brown, Social Science; Rachelle Adamson, Family & Consumer Sciences; Anna Royce, World Languages; Jessica Murry, Dance. Not Pictured: Gavin Goudie, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education.
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merican Academy of Innovation: From left, Tayla Belle Ingles, Science; Seth Michael Goldklang, Vocal Performance; Danielle Vanfleet, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education.
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merican Fork High School: Back row from left: Cornelius Mayfield, Instrumental Music; Sasha Fazulyanov, Mathematics; Dakota Harward, Computer & Information Technology; Steven Thorpe, English; Trevor Miller, World Languages; Cade Baldwin, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Sam Arnold, Speech/Theatre Arts/Forensics. Front row from left: Vanessa West, Social Science; Ashlee Brouwer, Vocal Performance; Anna Christopherson, Science; MaiLyn Millward, Visual Arts; Rachel Nilsson, Dance; Kassie Carroll, Business & Marketing.
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merican Leadership Academy: From left: McKaelle Kauwe, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Karlee Johnson, Social Science; Sariah Ford, English; Sicily Poulter, Visual Arts; Audrilyn Morley, Family & Consumer Sciences; Hannah Frei, Science; Calvin Ison, Business & Marketing; Oliver Smith, Speech-Theater Arts/Forensics; Brayden Higley, Mathematics; Kevin Guiterrez, Dance; Stetler Tanner, Instrumental Music; James Burton, Vocal Performance.
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orner Canyon HIgh School: Back row from left: Sam Schino, not participating; TJ Neyman, Mathematics; Isaac Bowen, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Aaron Jackson, Science; Alexis Kilgore, Dance. Center row from left: Mckyna Woerner, Visual Arts; Kimberly Lewin, Instrumental Music; Hanna Trudo, English; Lauryn Judd, Vocal Performance. Front row from left: Griffin Kartchner, World Languages; Kaitlyn Curtis, Business & Marketing; Brandon Galli, Family & Consumer Sciences; Ashely Pickford, Social Science; Jacob Peterson, Computer Technology Not pictured, Bailee Johnson, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics.
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arl Maeser Preparatory Academy: Back row from left: Corwyn Giles, Social Science; Jeremy Lewis, Instrumental Music; Andrew Kennington, World Languages; Connor M. Smith, Mathematics; Elijah J. Clark, Science; Wesly Harston, Computer Technology. Front row from left: Jacqueline Herbert, Family & Consumer Sciences; Vivian Su, English; Elaine Wong, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Lauren Butler Visual Arts.
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ehi High School: Back row from left: Braydon Carter, Business & Marketing; Kyler Welsh, Mathematics; Michael Pope, Science; Blair Fairbanks, Social Science; James Hanna, Instrumental Music. Front row from left: Emmy Nielsen, World Languages; Kallie Hatch, Dance; Sadie Veach, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Amelia Morgan, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Kara Call, Family & Consumer Sciences; Dominique Chavez, English; Kaity Bair, Visual Arts; Corinne Bahr, Vocal Performance; Sterling Scholar Coordinator Garth Gagnier.
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one Peak High School: Back row from left: Alexander Bills, World Languages; Caleb Uhl, Speech/ Theater Arts/Forensics; Ryan Pace, Vocal Performance; Hayden Hall, English; Adam Sheets, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education. Center row from left: Kayleigh London Ross, Visual Arts; Jimmy Xiao, Computer Technology; Allison Phillips, Business & Marketing; Mckinley Hawkes, Dance, Front row from left: Caroline Aldous, Family & Consumer Sciences; Madilynn Riley, Instrumental Music; Natalie Tonks, Social Science; McKenna Hunt, Science; Aubrie Ann Aagard, Mathematics.
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aple Mountain HIgh School: Back row from left: Logan Marks, Mathematics; Philip Richey, Computer Technology; Kaden Call, Social Sciences; Joshua Moody, Science; Kallin Harrison, Business & Marketing. Center row from left: Camille Stephens, World Languages; Jessica Jensen, Instrumental Music; Cadence Peterson, Visual Arts; Cristina Villalobos, Vocal Performance; Aleahlani Farnsworth, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education. Front row from left: Kiana Barker, Family & Consumer Sciences; Sydney Beal, English; Anastacia Kadomstev, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Emily Bates, Dance.
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erit Academy: Back row from left: Andrew Mulligan, Science; Chandler Jeffcoat, Visual Arts; Aaron Williams, Social Science; Matthew Lupo, Computer Science; Ethan Pratt, Dance; Joseph Tolen, Instrumental Music; Ben Moody, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education. Front row from left: Sakina Steflilk, English; Hailee Fairbanks, Family & Consumer Sciences; Jessica Rosenvall, Mathematics; Holly Hill, Vocal Performance; Alexa Nelson, World Languages; Jocelyn Young, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Sarah Herring, Business & Marketing.
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ountain View High School: Back row from left: Caden Mangum, Visual Arts; Thomas Draper, Mathematics; Talmage Sanders, Vocal Performance; Christopher Andersen, Computer Technology; Kenidee Peterson. Social Science. Center row from left: Katherine Allen, Science; Chloe Harmon, Family & Consumer Sciences; Judy Jacob, Instrumental Music; Vanessa Melena, World Languages. Front row from left: Abby Allred, Business & Marketing; Madison Warnick, Dance; Mabel Wheeler, English; Hanna Hunter, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics. Not pictured: Jakob Blosil, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education.
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rem High School: Sch l: Back B k row from fr left: Brandon B nd AAscione, io Social Science; Sci Je Jessica ic Hamilt Hamilton, World Languages; Cassidy Riggs, Dance; Emily Colton, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Joel Woolley, Science; Hyrum White, Family & Consumer Sciences; Mary Ellis, Instrumental Music; Anna Low, Vocal Performance; Emma Jacob, English; Ryann Abunuwara, Visual Arts. Bottom row from left: Gavin Brown, Business & Marketing; Kyle Hollingshaus, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Jacob Richards, Computer Technology; Talmage Gaisford, Mathematics.
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io ioneer High School ffor P Performing fo ing Arts: Arts Back B k row fr from left: Vince Vin Castillo, C till D Dance; Lu Lucas Olivier, Vocal Performance; Noah Garcia, Instrumental Music; Lauren Grundmann, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Whitley Peters, Mathematics; Eli Bradford, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics. Front row from left: Jessica Marshall, Family & Consumer Sciences; Kimberly Stevens, English; Mira Jones, World Languages; K.J. Mills, Social Science.
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leasant Grove High School: Back row from left: Kolby Vernon, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Brady Farley, Computer Technology; Jake Passmore, Mathematics; Jacob Johnson, Mathematics; Britton Grange, Business & Marketing; Spencer Simko, World Languages. Front row from left: Sevin Park, Instrumental Music; Sarah Hong, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Hayley Robertson, Social Science; Deborah Tsao, Science; Naevi Staheli, Dance; Amy Crawford, Visual Arts; Eva Hansen, English.
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rovo High School School: Back B k row fr from left: Dalli Dallin Je Jepsen, Scie Science; Kaili Sud Sudweeks, ek IInstrumental tr tal Musi Music; Samuel Swindler, Mathematics; Calvin Woffinden, Social Science; Jacob Steward, Family & Consumer Sciences; Charles Reid, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Braysen Goodwin, Computer Technology. Front row from left: Catalina Valdez, World Languages; Ashley Edwards, English; Sienna Galvez, Vocal Performance; Chante Bronson, Theater Arts; Rebekah Campbell, Visual Arts; MaKayla Christiansen, Dance; Danielle Corbett, Business And Marketing.
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aradigm High School: Back row from left: Jenevieve Hall, English; Michael Preston, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Benjamin Jamison, Computer Technology; Trace Mitchell, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Mitchell Mueller, Visual Arts; Anthony Bowe, Social Science; Front row from left: Nick Bird, World Languages; Jessica DeWeese, Vocal Performance; Mont Hays, Mathematics; Kaity Smith, Dance; Jaren Graves, Business & Marketing.
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ayson High School: Back row from left: Gavin Scholl, Social Science; Cody Ostler, Computer Technology; Jose Valle, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Abbie Jensen, English; Madison Houston, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Micah Toelupe, Visual Arts; Brylee Shirley, Family & Consumer Sciences. Bottom row from left: Brendon Earl, Mathematics; Ciara Ford, Science; Brandon Harris, Vocal Performance; JoLyn Paddock, Instrumental Music; Jaycee Wilson, World Languages; Kobbi Pyne, Dance; Harlee Huff, Business & Marketing.
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alem Hills High School: Back row from left: Riley Lewis, Science; Mason Paul Lindstrom, Business & Marketing; Jesse Clark, Mathematics. Center row from left: Brayden Cook, English; Spencer Crow, Computer Technology; Logan Flint, Instrumental Music; Seth Christensen, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics. Front row from left: Vanessa Marie Erguiza Sable, Dance; Elise Bauer, World Languages; Whitney Wagner, Social Science; Jenna Marie Moulton, Family & Consumer Sciences; Addie Brower, Visual Arts. Not pictured: Ryan Wilding, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Emerald Mayfield, Vocal Performance.
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kyridge High School: Back row from left: Katelyn Buell, Family & Consumer Science; Brinton Gooch, Business & Marketing; Isaac Miles, English; Jared Meek, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Daniel Rollins, Mathematics; Tanner Pruett, Vocal Performance; Ryan Harper, Computer Technology. Front row from left: Lily Springer, Instrumental Music; Rhiannon Gray, Visual Arts; Amie Carlson, Dance; Carolyn Allen, Social Science; Jonathan Wright, Science; Sierra Conrad, World Languages; Erica Schoebinger, Forensics/Speech/Theater Arts.
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panish Fork High School: Back row from left: Brendan Bakker, Science; A. Bennett Brinton, Business & Marketing. Third row from left: Sarah Heaps, Social Science; Ryan B. Berger, Computer Technology; Tori Crane, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics. Second row from left: Nicole Cook, Vocal Performance, Kacie Jones, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education, Natalie Pendleton, World Languages; Audrey Hill, Visual Arts. Front row from left: Emily Colton, Mathematics; Dexonna Talbot, Dance; Cameron Smith, Instrumental Music; Ashlee Allan, Family & Consumer Sciences; Megan Kay, English.
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pringville High School: Back row from left: Allison Hawks, Dance; Trevor Jeppson, Computer Technology; Larissa Anne Chappell, Family & Consumer Sciences; Cole Steven Monson, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Miriam Hall, Vocal Performance; Jonathan Seth Young, Instrumental Music; Addie Provost. Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics. Center row from left: Lilly Rose Sentz, Visual Arts; Taylor Wallentine, World Languages; Rachel Buhler, English. Bottom row from left: Taylor Natalie Christensen, World Languages; Emmaline Gale Ferrin, Social Science; Rachel Elizabeth Hatch, English; Kaylee Natalya Middlebrook, Business & Marketing.
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ummit Academy: Back row from left: Angela Roundy, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Samantha Larsen, English; Hope Richardson, Vocal Performance; Kristin Thompson, Family & Consumer Sciences; Arionna Diane Sagers, Social Science; Brenna Carstens Dzierzanowski, Dance. Bottom row from left: Cole Travis Neiderman, Instrumental Music; Andrew Fraser, Business & Marketing; Johan Carter Boer, Mathematics; Aidan Woolcott, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Andrew James Simonson, Science; Zachary Jeppson, Visual Arts; Michael Alexander Mooney, World Languages; James Patrick McMahon, Computer Technology.
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impview High School: Back row from left: Connor Mattson, Computer Technology; Jens Watts, World Languages; Tyler Blake, Instrumental Music. Third row from left: Britney Sewell, Family & Consumer Sciences; Ian Goodwin, Mathematics, Mathew Grover, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Lilli Jensen, Dance. Second row from left: Candace Brown, English; Asa Jackson, Social Science; Sophie Choate, Vocal Performance. Front row from left: Candace Sellers, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Allison Lambert, Science; Elle Diether, Business & Marketing; Montana Webb, Visual Arts.
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alden School of Liberal Arts: Emma Hansen, Vocal Performance; Jedediah Thompson, Instrumental Music; Natalia Boutelle, World Languages; McKinley Knapp, Visual Arts; Starly Donahue, English; Adeline Garrick, Social Science; Madeika Vercella. Science. Not pictured: Joseph George, Family & Consumer Sciences.
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estlake High School: Back row from left: Aubrielle Gillespie, Family & Consumer Sciences; Matthew Gregory Trainor, Science; Jacob Brueck, Social Science; Peyton Troy Gerber, Business & Marketing; Jared T. Jacobson, Computer Technology; Matthew Hilton, Mathematics; Emily Elizabeth Rutledge, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics. Bottom row from left: Cambri Annette Jenson, English; Amy Astorga, World Languages; Kaycee Chamberlain, Dance; Bailey Hatcher, Visual Arts; Katie JaLaine Saville, Vocal Performance; Alyson Elmer, Instrumental Music; Emily Marie Frost, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education.
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elta High School: From top left: Tania Leyva, Computer Technology; Brody Chase, Social Science; Tate Smith, Business & Marketing Education; Tanner Gonder, Science; Wyatt Anderson, World Languages; Derek Atkinson, General Scholarship; Aubrey White, Speech & Drama; Madison Johnson, Mathematics; Clint Tolbert, Trade & Technical Education; Sara Christian, Dance; Brittany Millwee, Family & Consumer Sciences; Ashlee Lyman, Visual Arts; Samantha Denbow, English; Britney Martin, Agriculture Science; Meredith Draper, Music.
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unnison Valley High School: Michael Hansen, Visual Arts; Carolyn Donaldson, Music; Kamree Tucker, General Scholarship; Kylee Keisel, Dance.
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uab High School: From left: Eliza Bonzo, Visual Arts; Avery Bethers, Dance; Garland Munn, World Languages; Jayce Topham, Trade & Technical Education; Megan Davis, Music; Zack Peters, Speech & Drama; Kemri Buck, General Scholarship; Makaylie Langford, Family & Consumer Sciences; Mattie Sherwood, Agriculture Science; Harmony Dye, English & Literature.
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anti High School: From left: Alexis Jaussi, Dance; Denali Baker, Family & Consumer Sciences; Kristin DeLeeuw, Science; Jasmine Alcala, Agricultural Science; Killick Mickelson, Computer & Information Technology; Alex Stevens, Trade & Technical Education; Breanna Hedelius, Mathematics; Katelyn Allred, English & Literature; Justin Bawden, Speech & Drama; Regan Rouska, Visual Arts; Kjerstin Birch, Business & Marketing; Emily Frischknecht, Music; Timothy Krzymowski, World Languages; Warren Hess, Social Science; Jensen Wood, General.
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illard High School: Back row from left: Dawson Wilcox, English & Literature; Jacob Gates, General Scholarship; Bo Stevens, Computer & Information Technology; Casey Bell, Music; Britton Rasmussen, Business & Marketing; Taran Bartholomew, Trade & Technical Education. Center row from left: Peyton Harrison, Visual Arts; Emma Thurman, Family & Consumer Sciences; Taybri Jackson, Science; Sydney Dearden, Social Sciences; Tyra Sorenson, Dance; Megan Rasmussen, Mathematics. Bottom row from left: Pyper Mathews, Agriculture Science; Cora Timothy, Speech & Drama.
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orth Sanpete High School: Back row from left: Tyler Blackham, Business & Marketing Education; Emily Barker, Family & Consumer Sciences; Trevor Ence, Mathematics; Emily Hill, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Makade Talbot, English & Literature; Madisyn Allred, Computer & Information Technology. Center row from left: Kailee Burgess, Dance; Thomas De Groff, Science; Anna Staker, General Scholarship; Mason Mayo, Agriculture Science; Christian Sanchez, World Languages. Front row from left: Hannah Ostraff, Visual Arts; Wesley Madsen, Trade & Technical Education; Allyssa Ericksen, Social Science; Trevor Olson, Music.
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orth Sevier High School: Back row from left: Brittani Griffiths, Visual Arts; Alyssa Anderson, Music; McKenzie Mason, Family & Consumer Sciences; Ross Mangrum, General Scholarship; Brooks Mickelsen, Science; Mac Peterson, Business & Marketing Education; Cody Phelps, Computer & Information Technology. Front row from left: ToyKomya Quinn, Mathematics; Ashton Smith, English & Literature; Ashlin Goble, Agricultural Science; Shawn Sorensen, Social Science; Karlee Bennett, Dance; Holly Burnham, Speech & Drama.
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iute High School: Back row from left: Daxton Millett, Agriculture Science; Kasey Pearson, Trade & Technical Education; Tony Snyder, Mathematics. Bottom row from left: Kimberly Hall, Dance; Emily Morgan, General Scholarship; Aspyn Jensen; Science. Center row from left: Isabella Ramos, Family & Consumer Sciences; Virginia Coleman, Visual Arts; Taelor Gass, Social Science; Mickell Morgan, Business & Marketing Education; Kisti Christensen, English & Literature; Cameo Sophia Lindgren; Speech & Drama. Not pictured: Mollie Baker, Computer & Information Technology.
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ichfield High School: Back row from left: Carrol Taufatofua, Visual Arts; Kenzie Hutchings, Dance; Jeffery Nowers, Trade & Technical Education; Devin Winters, Mathematics; Hunter Schuab, Computer & Information Technology; Benjamin Anderson, General Scholarship; Porscha Greymountain, World Languages; Jaden Sedgwick, Family & Consumer Sciences. Bottom row from left: Jacie Jolley, Music; Shandyn Harris, Science; Alexis McIff, Business & Marketing Education; Toni Brown, Agriculture Science; Addison Solt, Social Science; Elyse Kunzler, English & Literature; Emily Arrington, Speech & Drama.
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outh Sevier High School: From left: Kamree Peterson, Business & Marketing Education; Tiernan Reaux Smith, Science; Malerie Thompson, Speech & Drama; Abbey Bastian, Social Science; Madeline Collins, Music; Ellie Smith, Visual Arts; Ellie Johnson, English & Literature; Jessica Barfuss, Dance.
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intic High School: From left: Clarissa Carlson, Visual Arts; Curtis Mower, Science; Cheyenne Holden, Family & Consumer Sciences; Curtis Evans, Social Science; Samantha Terry, English & Literature; Skyleigh Alder Speech & Drama.
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ayne High School: From left: Trena Taylor Wilson, Speech & Drama; Britton D. Taylor, Computer & Information Technology; Kristen Stephenson, Family & Consumer Sciences; Kate Rees, Social Science.
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est Desert High School: Morgan Smith, English; Kylah Smith, Speech/Theater Sp Arts/Forensics; No pictured: Christopher Reil, Not Agriculture Ag Science.
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ltamont High School: Back row from left: Shantel Nelson, Speech/Theater Arts/ Forensics; Parker Rust, Math; Wyatt Jessen, Family & Consumer Sciences; Nathaniel Stagg, Agricultural Science; Christian Belnap, Social Science; Meredith Sorensen, Business & Marketing. Front row from left: Sara Loertscher, Vocal Performance; Tanzee Dahlberg, Visual Arts; Venna Miles, English; ShelbiLyn O’Driscoll, Science.
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uchesne High School: From left: Tyra Taylor, Instrumental Music; Cole Swasey, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Cassidy Smith, Vocal Performance; Connor Rowley, Agriculture Science; Felicia McKee Kaighn, Mathematics; Emily Blanchard, Family & Consumer Sciences; Jason Higa, Science; Justice Fitzgerald, General; Alaina Denney, English; Sabreena Givens; Social Science.
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ugway High School: Scott Jost, Science; Ansley Ryan, Business & Marketing; Adam Jost, General Scholarship.
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rantsville High School: From left: Mary Olney, Vocal Performance; Marissa Linares, Family & Consumer Science; Peter Kurtz, Instrumental Music; Halle Cartwright, Dance; Peter Porter, Science; Kayla Johnson, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Carter Parks, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Savanna Thomas, General; David Christiansen, Social Science; Kaitlyn Andrus, Art; Cameron Wexels, World Languages; Grace Bird, Mathematics; Jace Wilson, Computer Technology; Jessica Kempe, English; Preston Knutson, Business & Marketing; Esther Jordan, Agriculture Science.
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organ High School: Back row from left: Beth Pobanz, Business & Marketing; Michal Gibson, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Dillon Petty, Science; Breanne Andersen, Vocal Performance; Stephanie Toney, General; Brayden Jones, Computer Technology; Samantha Stoker, Agricultural Science; Breckyn Bond, World Languages; Emma Lindley, Dance. Bottom row from left: Shelby Lynam, Visual Arts; Haley Bess, English; Ethon Dorrity, Instrumental Music; Daniel Floyd, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Peter Christensen, Mathematics; Davis Lance, Social Sciences.
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orth Summit High School: Back row: Taten Ringel, General Scholarship. Third row from left: Ty Crystal, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Eduardo Rodriguez, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Keyan Staples, Computer Technology. Second row: Anne Hendry, Social Science; Kaycee Staley, Dance; Stephanie Rosiles, Science; Kassidy Jones, English; Jericho Robbins, Business & Marketing; Tayte Staples, Mathematics. Bottom Row: Zoe Croxford, Instrumental Music; KaliJo Eisel, Agriculture Science; Berkley Curtis, Familly & Consumer Sciences.
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ark City High School: Back row from left: JT Harman, Agricultural Sciences; Gavin Serr, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Zane Schemmer, Mathematics; Eli Levine, Business & Marketing; Adam Hickey, Social Science. Third row from left: Matthew Gustafson, Computer Technology; Boyana Martinova, English; Ian Wagman, Instrumental Music; Siena Senn, Science. Second row from left: Nathan Hurner, World Languages; Faith Staley, General; Allison Lambert, Dance. Bottom row from left: Jack Jorgensen, Vocal Performance; Amelia Jorgensen, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Alexa Kanarowski, Visual Arts.
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ich High School: Back row from left: Jacilyn Leifson, English; Aaron Linkogle, General Scholarship; Kinnen Clark, Mathematics; Nicholas Jarman, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Aaron Smith, Computer Technology; Julia Hopkin, Family & Consumer Sciences. Bottom row from left: September Cluff, Vocal Performance; Amberlee Smith, Agriculture Science; Taleesha Larsen, Social Science; Kaitlyn Dyson, Instrumental Music; Sierra Malm, Dance; Mariah Sellers, Visual Arts; Kierra Groll, Science; Reesha Larsen, Business & Marketing.
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outh Summit High School: Back row from left: Alexia Daugaard, Vocal Performance; Gracie Williams, Agricultural Education; Lydia Farmer, Family & Consumer Sciences; Paige Pappas, English; Cassidy Eiting, Visual Arts; Amy Lair, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education. Bottom row from left: Braxton Booth, Computer Technology; Tyler Blazzard, Social Science; Isaac Harry, Drama; Hunter Fillmore, Business & Marketing; Jayden Williams, Science; Alex Peterson, Mathematics. Not pictured: Alex Baldwin, General; Taylor Crittenden, Instrumental Music.
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abiona High School: Andy Weaver, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Shalyndria Allred, Science; Skyler Lublin, Family & Consumer Sciences.
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intah HIgh School: Back row from left: Ethan Jones, Instrumental Music; Spencer Day, English; Heidi Daniel, General; Talon Mortenson, Mathematics; Scott Olsen, Vocal Performance; Sarah Jones, Computer Technology; Vanessa Smuin, Family & Consumer Sciences; Lindsay Seitz, Visual Arts. Front row from left: Brenden Bodily, World Languages; Jake Rich, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Hunter Pead, Business & Marketing; Scottlynn Anglesey, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Emma Mansfield, Dance; Emilee Wilson, Agricultural Science; Anjali Chaudhari, Science. Not pictured: Joshua Shipton, Social Science.
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nion High School: Back row from left: Hunter Hyder, Mathematics; Chase Labrum, English; Ashlee Weight, Computer Technology; Jarom Miller, Science; Ben Daniels, Instrumental Mucis; Joseph Garcia, World Languages. Front row from left: Jocelyn Bertoch, Visual Arts; Alexis Carlson, Dance; Kiley Todd, Vocal Performance; Kamri Campbell, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Kennedy Powell, General Scholarship; Savannah Petersen, Agriculture Science; KodiLynn Perry, Social Science. Not pictured: Jaylen Reary, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Chad Stewart, Business & Marketing; Emilie Dickson, Family & Consumer Sciences.
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asatch High School: Back row from left: Zayne Foy, Agricu culture Science; Eric Strobelt, Mathematics; Kallin Kelley, Business & Marketing; Grant Bischoff, Computer Technolog ogy; Kael Berkley, Skilled & Te Technical Sciences Education; Th Thomas Chappell, English; Carl Nielson, Speech/Theat ater Arts/Forensics; Mosiah Murdock, Vocal Performance. Front row from left: Sydney Parker, Social Science; Sienna Curtis, Visual Arts; Sydney Wh Whitby, World Languages; Lauren Moss, Dance; Lillie Heath, Family & Consumer Sc Sciences; Emily Rasband, General Scholarship; Shaylen Reed, Science; Lillian Barrus, Instrumental Music.
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arbon High School: Back row from left: Kayle Bingham, Visual Arts; Ryan Gagon, Mathematics; Luke Hansen, Science; Ashley Leautaud, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education. Center row from left: Tyler Pierce, Social Science; Katie Datzman, World Languages; Adriana Taylor, Music; Makara Morgan, Business & Marketing; Mersedez Clifford, English; Canden Stockdale, Family & Consumer Sciences. Front row from left: Kelsey Manual, Computer Technology; Bethany Prettyman, Drama & Vocal Performance; Jaylee Cox, Forensics & Speech; Mikelle Monson, Dance.
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rand nd C County nt High School: Sch l: Back B k row fr from left: R Ryan Reed Reed, Math Mathematics; atic Tyl Tyler M Moreau, SSocial ial Sciences; Abigail Mason, Dance; Ryan Lewis, Science; Grace Osusky, Forensics and Speech. Front row from left: Aidan G. Newton, English; Trinity Yazzie, Visual Arts; Isabella Walter, Business & Marketing; Hannah Stripeika, Drama; Kaylan Young, Family & Consumer Sciences.
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reen River High School: Lindsey McFarlane, Mathematics.
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mery High School: Back row from left: Lexi Gale, Dance; Bridger Ivie, Music; David White, Drama/ Vocal Performance; Nathanial Smith, Forensics/Speech; Malone Moss, Science; Brans Petersen, Business & Marketing; Abbie Huntington, Family & Consumer Sciences. Front row from left: Elizabeth Nielson, Computer Technology; Danyale Service, English; Riata Christiansen, Social Science; Samantha Roberts, Mathematics; Elexis Dalton, World Languages; Carlie Robinson, Visual Arts.
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onument Valley High School: From left: Mekiella Laws, Family & Consumer Sciences; Kimberlynn Yellowhair, English; Shinibah Stanley, Science; Crystal Stanley, Visual Arts; Tanin Carlson, Mathematics.
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onticello High School: Camaysa Crittenden, Computer Technology; Breanne Slade, English; Ashley Adair, Music; Alyssa Reeve, Mathematics; Brayson Wilcox, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Halle Young, Dance; Carlyn Goodwine, Family & Consumer Sciences; Abi Nielson, Social Science.
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an Juan High School: From left: Jared Webb, Webb Science; Ashley Berrett, Drama & Vocal Performance; Ryann Shumway, Family & Consumer Sciences; Zoie Chamberlain, Visual Arts; Kathryn Black, World Languages; Eva Perkins, Music; Jessica Walker, Computer Technology; Hailey Adams, Social Science; Emily Hall, English; Brooklyn Grover, Business & Marketing; Isabelle Tooke, Dance; Rhett Lee, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Deryl Shumway, Mathematics.
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hitehorse High School: Vincent Saltclah, Science; Katelyn Yellowman, English; Sid Schaefer, Computer Technology.
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anyon View High School: Back row from left: William Heaton, Music; Kehaulani Mankle, Science; Zachary Zufelt, Skilled & Technical Sciences; Joshua DeLaigle, Business & Marketing; Jarrett Minton, Computer Technology; Sterling Bradshaw, Mathematics. Center row from left: Lauren Carter, English; Breanne Davis, Family & Consumer Sciences; Brinley White, Dance; Shaylynn Trego, Social Science; Nathan Barton, World Languages; Bryn Banks, General Scholarship. Front row from left: Kellie Meyer, Visual Arts; MaKella Steffensen, Agricultural Science; Madisen Kropf, Speech & Drama.
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edar High School: Back row from left: Joshua Anderson, Computer Technology; Elizabeth Roberts, Speech/Drama; Hannah Bradshaw, Music; Abby Brown, Science; Lyle Prince, Mathematics; Angelica Valencia, World Languages; Martha Thompson, Agricultural Science; Lexie Heaton, Dance; Caleb Weaver, General Scholarship. Front row from left: Jessica Lunt, English; Katelyn Gross, Family & Consumer Sciences; Thalese Barnes, Social Science; Emily Osborn, Business & Marketing; Madison Smith, Visual Arts; Katie Petersen, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education.
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esert Hills High School: Back row from left: Elise George, English; Nicolas Holden, Social Science; Hunter Esplin, Science; Tanner Vincent, Business & Marketing; Daniel Davies, General Scholarship; Rohun Kaddu, Mathematics; Isabella Nielsen, Visual Arts; Sabrena Scheffel, Computer Technology. Front row from left: Alyssa Stevens, Dance; Kimball Wastlund, Speech/Drama; Abigail Ott, Music; Adalie Paxton, World Languages; Isabelle Sampson, Family & Consumer Sciences; McKinley Drake, Agricultural Science; Alyssa Nielson, Skilled and Technical Sciences.
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ixie High School: Back row fro left: Chastin Thompson, Agricultural Science; Caroline Smith, Dance; Emily Winder, Music; Matthew Larsen, Computer Technology; Samuel Bennion, Mathematics; Trey Hoskins, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Brooke Meadows, Science; Dantzel Miner, World Languages; Nolan Porras, General Scholarship. Front row from left: Whitney Buchi, Visual Arts; Devyn Maynard, English; Tayden Hansen, Business & Marketing; Brooklyn Wright, Science; Erin Baldwin, Social Science; Lauren Porter, Speech/Drama.
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scalante High School: From left: Bobbie Griffin, Business & Marketing; Morgan Torgerson, Skilled & Technical Science; Trey Phillips, Agricultural Science; Klint Torgersen, Science.
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anab High School: From left: Keisha Williams, English; Ellie Unsworth, General Scholarship; Katelyn Church, Agricultural Science; Kelly Bistline, Music. Front from left: Becky Luo; Family & Consumer Sciences; Elizabeth Buck, Mathematics; Parker Collins, Computer Technology; Whitney Cornell, Social Science; Emily Bischoff, Science.
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arowan High School: From left: Nathan Gale, English; Trey Stubbs, General Scholarship; Jake Matheson, Social Science; Baylee Millett, Mathematics; Lainee Mathews, Speech & Drama; Tanner Church, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Heather Thea Brown, Computer Technology; Brielle Church, Family & Consumer Sciences; Tonya Fletcher, Agricultural
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ine View High School: Back row from left: Grant Poulsen, Social Science; Kyler Stubbs, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Corbin Paxman, Mathematics; Riley Taylor, Business & Marketing; Macen Walker, World Languages. Center row from left: Hannah Obrey, Science; Brianna Barrow, Dance; Kaden Klein, Computer Technology; Madison Pay, English; Savannah Johanson, Speech/Drama. Front row from left: Maryanne Atkinson, General Scholarship; Ellie Bushar, Family & Consumer Sciences; Danielle Talbot, Visual Arts; Abby Bennion, Music; Kaylee Iverson, Agriculture Science.
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now Canyon High School: Back row from left: William Harrison, Computer Technology; Broden Lund, Science; Vaughn Andersen, World Languages; Josh Wilde, Visual Arts; Samuel Hutchings, Mathematics; Austin Mild, Speech/Drama; Tucker Lamoreaux, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Kaleb Toriz-Chavira, Business & Marketing. Front row from left: Fariba Mahumd, General Scholarship; Nataly Villalta, Social Science; Grace Call, Family & Consumer Sciences; Tyler Schiess, Agricultural Science; Megan Magleby, English; Samantha Proffit, Dance; Pyper Schmutz, Music.
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uacahn High School: Back row from left: McKenna Field, Family & Consumer Sciences; Shane Hecksel, Skilled & Technical Sciences Education; Tyler Fleischman, Computer Technology; Sonja Hugo, English; Sarah Mair, Music; Branson Baxter, Mathematics. Front row from left: Jacob Aloi, Social Science; Kylie Loman, Dance; Noah Hume, General Scholarship; Brooklyn Richins, Speech & Drama; Emily Schumacher, Visual Arts.
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alley High School: From left: Danny Goulding, Mathematics; Rebekah Beardall, Speech/Drama; Ashley Spencer, Agricultural Science; Gena Johnson, Science; Brynn Hepworth, English; Easton Bonham, Visual Arts.
Financial assistance by participating institutions Most colleges and universities in Utah and Brigham young University – Idaho in Rexburg, ID, offer financial assistance to top nominees in the Deseret News/KSL Broadcast Group Sterling Scholar Awards Program. Some are offered to winners only while other institutions may offer scholarships also to runners-up, and even others offer to finalists or even nominees in the program. Several are renewable based on the nominee’s grade point average. The following are participating educational institutions and their financial assistance for 2018 Sterling Scholars. (Note: Awards are listed as described by the institutions. Exact amounts are not included due to some changes in fee structures. Application must be made immediately; good for the 2017-2018 school year.)
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Bridgerland Technical College, Logan — $1,000 tuition waiver for enrollment in a Bridgerland certificate program beginning within one year of high school graduation to Regional Sterling Scholar Category Winners who graduate from one of the College’s local area high schools (Bear River, Box Elder, Logan, Mountain Crest, Ridgeline, Sky View, Green Canyon, and Rich). Recipient must
visit Bridgerland’s Financial Aid Office -with documentation of his/her status as a regional category winner- to activate the award and have the terms of the award explained. Visit Bridgerland Technical College online at www.btech.edu or call (435) 750-3204 or (435) 750- 3268 for more information.
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Brigham Young University, Provo — One-year (two semesters) full LDS tuition scholarships to all regional category winners contingent upon admission to BYU by appropriate deadline. Should you qualify for another scholarship from the financial aid office at BYU, you will receive whichever scholarship is of greater value.
[email protected].
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Utah State University — In addition to any other scholarship received from USU, regional category winners will receive a $2,000 stipend for two years ($500 per semester for 4 semesters), regional category runners-up will receive $1,000 stipend for one year ($500 per semester for 2 semesters); and finalists in the Wasatch Front Region receive a $500 stipend for one year ($250 per semester for 2 semesters). Sterling Scholar stipends can be used at the USU Logan Main Campus, at Regional Campuses and Centers, or at USUEastern in Price or Blanding. General USU scholarship requirements can be found at www.usu.edu/scholarships. Nominees must (1) apply for admissions by January 10, 2018 and (2) email a copy of the Sterling Scholar Award/Certificate to
[email protected].
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Dixie State University — Dixie State University offers a one-year, $1,000 scholarship to Utah High School Sterling Scholar winners in all regions. Sterling Scholar scholarships must be used directly out of high school; and cannot exceed the cost of full tuition when combined with
any other scholarship awarded by DSU. To claim this scholarship, the nominee must be admitted to Dixie State University and submit a copy of their Sterling Scholar Certificate (or a letter from a high school counselor verifying that the student is the winner in their category) to the scholarship coordinator by July 1 st . Contact the scholarship office at: scholarships@dixie. edu,
[email protected], visit www.dixie.edu or call (435) 652-7578.
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LDS Business College, Salt Lake City — One-year full LDS tuition to regional category winners (valued at $3,340) and one-half LDS tuition to regional category runners-up (valued at $1,670). Also, a full LDS tuition to regional category runners-up i n Business & Marketing Category. Scholarship i s contingent upon nominee meeting admissions requirements. Application deadline is July 1, 2018. Contact Tanner Esplin at tesplin@ ldsbc.edu or call (801) 524-8110.
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Neumont University, Salt Lake City – Presidential Scholarship — Up to 100% of the Cost of Tuition –To encourage the enrollment of highly qualified nominees, Neumont University grants scholarships of up to 100% of tuition costs for nominees who demonstrate superior academic competency and skills. Nominees awarded a Presidential Scholarship are not eligible for other institutional scholarships awarded by the University. Regional runners-up and high school winners receive 50% tuition paid with a 3.50 GPA or higher. Application due date is March 26, 2018, and enrolled no later than July 30, 2018. Contact Karick Heaton karick.heaton@ neumont.edu or call (801) 302-2879.
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Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City — Salt Lake Community College offers a one-year tuition waiver valued up to $3,238.50 to regional category
winners and runners-up. The exact tuition waiver amount is based on the number of enrolled credit hours. Recipients must enroll in a minimum of nine credit hours, with a maximum of 18 credit hours. Nominees are required to pay individual fees. These tuition waivers are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. They are non-renewable and limited. This tuition waiver can be combined with other awards, but not in all cases. Application due date is March 1, 2018 (apply early-only 4 available). Recipients must provide a copy of their certificate, or the newspaper clipping of award to the Scholarship team at the Financial Aid Office on the Taylorsville Redwood Campus, or it may be emailed to
[email protected].
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Snow College, Ephraim — A full tuition resident scholarship for 2 years or 4 semesters ($1,599/semester) is offered to all regional category winners in any Sterling Scholar category. A $1,000/semester scholarship for 2 years or 4 semesters is offered to all regional category runners-up in any Sterling Scholar category. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with an academic scholarship. To be eligible for any scholarship, nominees must submit the application for admissions and scholarships, postmarked on or before the “new” nominee scholarship deadline. Nominees seeking this scholarship must provide documentation to the scholarship office showing receipt of the Regional Sterling Scholar award by May 1 of the year awarded. Additional information on all available scholarships is available at www.snow. edu. Contact Dana Bagnall
[email protected] or call (435) 283- 7150 or (800) 848-3399.
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Southern Utah University, Cedar City — $3,000 annual scholarship ($1,500/se-
mester) for a maximum of eight (8) semesters to regional Sterling Scholar category winners and runners-up. Application due date is March 1, 2018. Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher to maintain scholarship. The award cannot stack or combine with any other academic institutional scholarships. Contact Colin Ward
[email protected] or call (435) 586-7735.
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University of Utah, Salt Lake City — Renewable $5,000 annual scholarship to all regional category winners for a total value of approximately $20,000 for a maximum of eight (8) semesters or until the nominee receives a baccalaureate degree, whichever comes first. Recipients must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6 and complete 24 hours of course work every two semesters of academic year, namely fall and spring. For additional information about scholarships at the University of Utah, please go to www.financialaid.edu. Contact Brenda Burke
[email protected], Jonathan Leon
[email protected] or scholarship@ sa.utah.edu or call (801) 581-6211.
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Utah Valley University, Orem — Any Regional winner or Region runner-up is eligible to receive an Exemplary four-year tuition Scholarship ($4,678/yr) upon completion of the on-line scholarship application and meeting the listed requirements including a 3.0 cumulative GPA, is a U.S citizen and Utah resident, along with providing verification of their Sterling Scholar award. To maintain this 4-year scholarship a 3.5 cumulative GPA must be maintained. All high school category winners are eligible for a one-year full tuition scholarship upon completion of the on-line scholarship application by the February 1 deadline (waived for Sterling Scholar Awards Program – but you
must contact with intent) and the listed requirements including a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Instructions to apply are located at www.uvu.edu/financialaid/scholarships. Contact Carla Morgan
[email protected] or call (801) 863-8443.
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Weber State University, Ogden — Regional winners will be awarded a one year tuition scholarship of $2,000. High school category winners will be awarded a one year tuition scholarship of $1,000. Nominees must be admitted to the university. To apply to the university, please see : http://weber.edu/admissions . Recipient must be a U.S. Citizen and Utah resident attending full-time (12-18 credit hours) each semester and maintain a 2.5 GPA. The Scholarship Office must be notified by July in order to post the Sterling Scholar Award. The Sterling Scholar Scholarship cannot be combined with academic scholarships. Contact Rachael Combe
[email protected] or scholarship@ weber.edu or call (801) 626-7569.
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Westminster College, Salt Lake City — Renewable $3,000 scholarship awards up to 4 years ($12,000 total) to all regional category winners. Renewable $1,500 scholarship awards up to 4 years ($6,000 total) to all regional category runners-up. These awards will be granted in addition to any the merit scholarships offered by Westminster (not to exceed full-tuition). Nominees must maintain good academic standing and satisfactory progress to renew the scholarship for up to eight semesters of study or receipt of bachelor’s degree (whichever comes first). Full-time enrollment in the fall semester directly following high school graduation is required. Contact Jennifer Dahl jdahl@ westminstercollege.edu or call (801) 832-2294.
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e asked people who have participated in the Sterling Scholar program since it began in 1962 to tell us a bit about their lives since then. Here are some of their responses:
JAMES B VEVAN 1962: Music
I became an MBA mechanical engineer and worked in manufacturing for 50 years, the final 20 in senior management. During that time I conducted choirs for 15 years and was music director and conductor for eight local productions of Broadway musicals. I also spent a time as a classical music announcer on radio. I am still deeply interested in music and will celebrate my 60th year as a patron of the Utah Symphony next month.
PHYLLIS BLACK SPERRY 1962: Business
I graduated from the University of Utah in 1966 with a B.S. degree in business administration and English. I taught briefly at the University of Utah; after raising a family, I taught business classes at Salt Lake Community College. I married David J. Sperry, who was also a Sterling Scholar at Murray High School in 1962. We have five children, 24 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. We have lived in Sandy, Utah, and in Geneva, Switzerland, for three years, where my husband was an LDS mission president. We have always been grateful for the honor of being Sterling Scholars.
and individuals with extreme health challenges.
MIKE CARSON 1970: Music
I served an LDS mission to England from 1971 to 1973 and was chosen to serve in a performing district for my first three months. I attended BYU for three semesters, studying piano performance and music education, and I was principal cellist in the symphony orchestra. I then married and raised a family, during which time I played the cello with the Utah Valley Symphony for 15 years and produced and performed in a few stake musicals in the Provo Tabernacle (“The Sound of Music,” “The King and I,” “The Music Man” and “Oklahoma!”). Beginning in 1974, I worked as a print music specialist for 24 years at three different music stores in Utah Valley, while I continued to serve in civic and church music. I am a published composer of choral and organ music with Kjos Music, Jackman Music and WardOrganist.com. For the past 15 years, I have worked as an administrative assistant at the front desk for the city of Cedar Hills, Utah.
BRENT BARTHOLOMEW 1972: Mathematics
I ended up graduating from law school, practicing law, and am now a juvenile court judge. I am married with two adult children and three (soon to Brent Barbe four) grand- tholomew’s high children. My school yearbook wife, daughters, photo. and son-in-law all graduated from college. Everyone except my youngest daughter have graduate degrees, and she is applying for graduate school for the fall.
BRAD WELLING
1974: General
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David J. Sperry and Phyllis Black Sperry, Sterling Scholar participants, on their 50th wedding anniversary.
DAVID SPERRY
1962: Speech and Dramatics
I obtained B.A., M.Ed. and Ph.D. degrees and served as a professor and in various administrative positions at the University of Utah, including dean of the Graduate School of Education. I married Phyllis Black, who was also a Sterling Scholar in 1962. We have five children, 24 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. I also served as a missionary, bishop, stake president, mission president and patriarch in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
I attended the University of Utah, where I received a B.A. degree in chemistry and then an M.D. After residency in otolaryngology head and neck surgery at the University of Iowa, I did a fellowship in otology, neurotology and cranial base surgery in Nashville. I joined the faculty at Ohio State University, then earned a Ph.D. in pathobiology. After 25 years in the department and chairing the department at OSU for 10 years, I am currently the chair of the Department of Otolaryngology at Harvard Medical School. And all because of the great boost I received as a Sterling Scholar.
MITCHELL A. MCALLISTER
1975: Vocational Education
KARLA READING 1966: English
Mitchell McAllister as a Sterling Scholar and today.
Karla Reading as a Sterling Scholar and today.
I received my master’s degree in social work from the University of Utah. I have spent my life serving my community as a clinical social worker. I have worked with cancer patients, individuals with disabilities
I gained an interest in architectural drafting in high school where I was selected to be a Sterling Scholar. After high school I graduated from the University of Utah Graduate School of Architecture. I then moved to Baltimore, Maryland, and worked in two large architectural firms designing high-rise commercial buildings. Then I moved to Sacramento, California, where I was hired to design a high-rise elderly housing project. At the completion of that project, I started my own architectural firm in
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This picture of four sterling scholars was taken by the Deseret News on April 14, 1981 as part of a 20th anniversary for Sterling Scholar Awards. Phyllis Black Sperry is second from the left.
Sacramento, California. For the last 29 years, my firm has specialized in educational facilities. We have completed the construction of over 100 school projects in northern California totaling over $650 million.
ELIZABETH J. SCHARMAN 1981: Science
Following two years at the University of Utah (pre-pharmacy), I received an undergraduate, five-year degree in pharmacy from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, and a doctor of pharmacy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (Medical College of Virginia). I completed a clinical toxicology fellowship at the Pittsburgh Poison Center/University of Pittsburgh. I am a tenured professor of clinical pharmacy at the West Virginia School of Pharmacy, where I have been a faculty member for 25.5 years. I am a diplomat of the American Board of Applied Toxicology and a board certified pharmacotherapy specialist as well as a fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology. In addition to being a full-time faculty member, I have been the director of the West Virginia Poison Center for the past 25.5 years. I have held positions on multiple local, state and national committees and am a past-president of the American Board of Applied Toxicology and a past board member of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology and the American Association of Poison Control Centers. As part of my job, I am the deputy Medical Countermeasures/Strategic National Stockpile coordinator for the WV Center for Threat Preparedness. I have multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals. I have lived Utah, Indiana, Louisiana, Virginia, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. I was married in 2003 and have a 13-year-old daughter and an 11-year-old son.
KAREN MOSS CORBITT 1982: General
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David J. Sperry when he was Dean of College of Education at University of Utah (1999-2006)
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Mike Carson playing the piano in the Madsen Recital Hall at BYU.
Karen Moss Corbitt as a Sterling Scholar and today.
I graduated from BYU in 1986 in electrical engineering, married four days later and moved to California to build main frame computers for Amdahl. In 1989, while still working for Amdahl, I gave birth to my first daughter and graduated three months later with an M.S. in electrical engineering from Stanford. In 1990, I moved to Washington, where I worked on three different startups. My husband died in a plane crash in 1999. I have five children, currently ages 19-28, all of whom graduated from or are attending BYU. I currently serve as CEO of Emberall — a video history app that my oldest son created (see Emberall.com), treasurer of SKWIM — a new water sport — and contractor for Northwest Student Exchange — finding homes for and watching over foreign exchange students. I volunteer as a mentor for the robotics team at our local high school, Cub Scout SCHOLARS S20
COURTESY BRENT BARTHOLOMEW
Brent Bartholomew shortly after he took the juvenile court bench.
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Jeff Packer, right, with his students on a study abroad to Germany.
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den leader and pack chairman, and aerobic instructor for my friends and neighbors in my basement.
KRISTIN LAMBERT
1986: Home Economics
I graduated from BYU with a degree in communicative disorders, served an ASL mission for the LDS Church, obtained a M.S in deaf education from West- Kristin Lambert ern Oregon State as a Sterling College and a Scholar. second master’s in communicative disorders from USU. I worked for the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind as their speech-language specialist, where I worked with both deaf and blind children, then for IHC as a speech language pathologist, obtaining specialities with brain injury, swallowing disorders and other neurologic conditions in addition to aural rehabilitation of the deaf before moving to Minnesota. Now I’m married and have three children. I work part-time in a hospital and part-time in a private practice helping kids and adults with oral myofunctional disorders, as well as volunteer and mother/ parent my children alongside a great husband. My skills developed in home economics have helped me be self-sufficient in many areas, be a better mother and wife, and help me give to my community in a variety of ways.
GREG ARCHBOLD 1986: Science
Greg Archbold as a submarine officer, and today.
Attended the Naval Academy and became a nuclear submarine officer. I earned a Ph.D. in astroparticle physics from the University of Utah. I’ve been working as a nuclear explosive design physicist for the last 15 years — 12.5 at Lawrence Livermore National Lab, now at Los Alamos National Lab.
GREGG MORRIS WARNICK
1987, Industrial Education
I attended one year at Southern Utah State College, served a mission in Denmark, completed a BS in manufacturing engineering technology from BYU and completed a Masters in technology management from BYU. I then worked for a global medical technology company in product development, quality engineering, organizational redesign, operations management, global program and product management. I completed a PhD in educational leadership at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I’ve worked at BYU since 2006. I’m currently working as the director of the Weidman Center for Global Leadership and as an associate teaching professor
in engineering leadership in the College of Engineering and Technology. I provide project management and leadership consulting throughout the world. I’ve traveled and conducted business in nearly 40 countries. I’m happily married with eight kids and now have three grandchildren.
JEFF PACKER
1989: Foreign Language
Jeff Packer at his high school and PHD graduations.
Here are some of the things my Sterling Scholarship in languages led to directly or indirectly: • Served an LDS mission in East Germany three months after the Berlin Wall fell. • Through Sterling Scholarship, I received a tuition scholarship to BYU and a four-year ROTC scholarship, where I studied German teaching and Russian. • Ph.D. in German studies from the University of Cincinnati. • Fulbright Fellowship to study for a year at the Freie Universität in Berlin, working on my dissertation. • Eight years as a National Guard officer in Utah and in Ohio, with expertise in intelligence and linguistics (U.S. Army captain). • Taught German literature and language at the University of Missouri (one year) and Angelo State University in Texas (two years). • Currently associate professor of German at Utah Valley University • Current president of the Utah Foreign Language Association (UFLA) • Former president of the Utah Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG). I have always been grateful to the Sterling Scholar program, which opened that first door for me and led to over 30 years of experiences that have shaped my life.
CONLEY B. CALL, M.D. 1990: Science
After graduating from Payson High School, I served a mission in Salta, Argentina. I graduated from BYU with a degree in zoology and minor in Spanish. Just Conley B. Call before medical as a Sterling school, I marScholar. ried a wonderful woman from Mexico (who had also attended Payson High School for a year and has accomplished a lot in her own right) and we now have four children. I attended medical school at St. Louis University and then went on to do a residency in ophthalmology at Ohio State University, where I was named chief resident my last year. I practiced general ophthalmology in Wenatchee, Washington, (thus completing my living in all four continental U.S. time zones)
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for five and a half years before returning for two more years of sub-specialty training in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery (about 30 people trained nationwide each year) at the University of Iowa. I then joined the ASOPRS (sub-specialty society) and moved back to Utah and started a solo medical practice from scratch in Spanish Fork (just a few blocks from where my mother grew up) where I do both general ophthalmology and get referrals from all over central and eastern Utah related to oculoplastic and reconstructive issues. The practice is growing steadily and I am happy to be back and part of this wonderful community. My wife and I have also been grateful for the opportunity to be part of several humanitarian trips with LDS Charities over the last few years. During these trips — Vietnam twice and Equador once — I have had the opportunity to share some of my oculoplastics skills with local physicians and have met some wonderful people. It has also been fun to reflect back on my Sterling Scholar days as I see my son prepare for his upcoming interviews as a second generation Sterling Scholar.
REBECCA BROWN DUPAIX 1994: Mathematics
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Conley B. Call started a medical practice from scratch in Spanish Fork.
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Kirt C. Nilsson has had many Navy assignments throughout the world.
Europe, Asia and Africa. I have very fond memories of the Sterling Scholar program and am grateful for the scholarship allowing me to pursue further education.
CLAIRE NAKASHIMA NELSON 2001: Foreign Language
After high school, I attended Utah State University, majoring in mechanical engineering, then went on to complete M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I am currently an associate professor at Ohio State University in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, where I teach classes and conduct research related to mechanics of materials, specifically polymers, composites and soft biological tissues. My husband and I are the parents of five children: a daughter, son and triplet daughters. We spend our free time camping, hiking and playing music together (piano, violin, and viola).
I moved to New York City, got married, had two children and countless adventures. I attended New York University and graduated with a B.A. in economics, then went on to get my MBA in finance. I pursued a career in philanthropy and spent the first decade of my career in corporate philanthropy working for The McGraw-Hill Companies, Liz Claiborne, MedImmune and Exelis. Now I work at a consulting firm helping families manage their family foundations. We support families in their grantmaking, through transitions like engaging the next generation of family members in philanthropy, and assist families with governance and overall foundation management.
KIRT C. “KC” NILSSON
JENECA FREDERIKSEN
I was selected as the Business and Marketing Sterling Scholar for central Utah in 1997. Since then, I earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration LCDR Kirt C. from the Univer- “KC “ Nilsson sity of Utah and went on to earn a master’s degree in health policy and administration from Washington State University. In 2003, I was selected to commission as a Medical Service Corps officer in the United States Navy. The Navy has afforded me many wonderful assignments throughout the world — head, patient administration at Naval Hospital Cherry Point; deployed as head, patient administration aboard the USNS Comfort (TAH-20); Health Services Administration officer aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN74); head TRICARE Operations, U.S. Naval Hospital, Naples Italy; director, clinical operations, Puget Sound Military Health System; and currently, deputy director Program Operations, TRICARE Area Office,
After graduating high school, I went on to BYU to study dance education. While at university, I performed with Kinnect, DancEnsemble and Contemporary Dance Theater, which took me to perform and teach in Jamaica and India. Post graduation from BYU, I relocated to Minnesota with my husband where I began work with a developing dance conservatory, helping to build the school, the dancers and its curriculum as school principal and instructor. After four years, my husband, daughter and I once again relocated, this time to Indiana. It’s here I currently work as director over a local dance studio where I develop training curriculum for my instructors and make a series of updates in the school of dance program.
1997: Business & Marketing
2007: Dance
CARLY STEWART CAROTHERS 2009: English
I married shortly after high school and pursued further education at SUU, where I eventually pursued a degree in English literature with an emphasis in Shakespeare. I never would have learned how much I adore Shakespeare and how it can change lives without my background in English in high school. I didn’t
even realize I loved English until I became a Sterling Scholar. Those intense days of prepping my portfolio and learning from my mentor, Mrs. Susan Merrel, are some of my most cherished from high school!
DREW OLSEN
2010: Music
I earned a bachelor’s degree in 2014 in music and computer science. I’m now a professional singer and pianist at a social club in downtown Salt Lake Drew Olsen as a City, performing Sterling Scholar two-three nights a week. I’m the local band leader for the age-old touring group “The Drifters,” and I frequently perform with the Utah Symphony for their video game music series. By day, I’m a computer system administrator.
RACHEL KEARL 2012, Dance
During and just after Sterling Scholars 2012, I danced with a few local companies, performing and taking classes, up until I left for a mission in Portland, Oregon, in 2013. After serving full-time, I was accepted into the dance education program at BYU in 2015. During my time at BYU, I have performed with Contemporary Dance Theatre and dancEnsemble, went on the China Dance Studying Abroad in Wuxi and Beijing, and have been involved as the president of the National Dance Education Organization’s (NDEO) student sector at BYU. Attending the 2016 and 2017 NDEO national conferences, in Washington DC and San Antonio respectively, has hopefully propelled a recent internship application for the NDEO nation office, as a part of my love of dance education advocacy. Last spring I was in the cast of the first full immersive theatre show in Salt Lake, and a sold out run, entitled “SONDER.” Currently I am a dance student teacher at Hillcrest High School, under Chelsea Lujan, and will prospectively graduate from BYU, receive a teaching certificate, and interview with local school districts to teach the physical art of dance.