“It doesn’t last forever. It’s such a fun time. Obviously, you’re never gonna get these years back, so you just enjoy it.”
As excited as he is to attend American University and pursue a career in law, Brighton High senior and AP Capstone Diploma candidate Ben Balent has been getting nostalgic with the end of the 2022-23 school year approaching. “It’s almost a little sad. I was talking to my mom about this. You know when you […]
Hillcrest High Graduate Meets Her Maker Culture at MIT
Jayashabari Shankar is a student driven by curiosity and creativity, and she found at Hillcrest High the freedom to pursue both. When she wanted to take four science classes, instead of three, her advisers said, “no problem.” When a section in her biology book stirred questions, her teachers encouraged her to find the answers. Nothing was […]
Utah Chess Champion Plots His Next Move
With the rise of online gaming, chess is experiencing something of a renaissance — and at the top of his game in this newly competitive arena is Alta High senior Aurelius Mlynar. What started as a fun pastime about 10 years ago has become a source of pride for Mlynar who at the age of […]
From Colombia to Duke University, Corner Canyon Graduate Living Her Version of the American Dream
After growing up in Colombia until she was 10 and spending six years bouncing around the United States, Catalina Giraldo says she ended up in Draper, Utah, USA, by accident. Consider it serendipity. Major life moves that led her to Corner Canyon High might’ve been from happenstance, but Giraldo’s hard work and drive are determining […]
Jordan High Mountain Biker in Hot Pursuit of His Dreams
Justin Allen has always liked sports, especially the grueling sport of mountain biking. The Jordan High senior proudly represented the Beetdiggers at the state mountain biking championships this year and routinely finishes among the top 10 varsity cyclists in Utah. But if you ask Allen’s peers and teachers to describe him, they’ll tell you about […]
A Valedictorian’s Perspective on ‘Putting Yourself Out There’
After taking full advantage of what high school has to offer with academics and activities, Katelyn Simmons has a super bright future ahead — which explains why the ambitious go-getter and AP Capstone Diploma candidate has bittersweet feelings as her time at Brighton High wraps up. “I’m really excited for what’s to come and all the […]
