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raper was among 26 municipalities to hold a first-ever Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) election Nov. 2. As with all Utah elections, registered voters in Salt Lake County were mailed a ballot in advance of Election Day which they could return by mail or drop off at a designated location. Voters were also invited to cast their ballots in-person on Election Day at Draper City Hall using a voting machine or by dropping off their completed ballot. RCV was approved by the legislature (House Bill 75) in March 2021 to be run as a pilot project throughout the state. H.B. 75 was sponsored by Rep. Jeff Stenquist, R-Draper. The bill clarified that it’s up to each city council to determine if their city wants to participate, and Draper’s council voted in favor of trying the new system. Salt Lake County’s Election Division runs elections for the city, so the county’s elections department purchased new machines for the purpose of conducting the county’s first-ever RCV elections. City Hall was open for voters from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. with three election assistants on staff. The lobby was set up with five of the new voting machines. Voters first checked in with election assistants to show identification and sign in. After signing in, they were given a stylus and a plastic card, similar to a credit card, to use with the touchscreen voting machines. Voters accessed their ballot by plugging the card into the machine and they completed their ballot using the stylus. “Those that show up to vote are glad to have that opportunity, they love coming to vote in person. Isn’t it wonderful that we live in a place that they have the choice?” said Becky Over- Election assistant Becky Overacker helps first-time voter Zyon Bruce. (Mimi Darley Dutton/City Journals) Continued page 4

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Continued from front page acker, who has worked elections for nearly 20 years. Voters came from Draper, White City, South Jordan, Herriman and West Jordan to cast their RCV ballots at Draper City Hall. “I think it went smoothly once they found out they could vote for their top two or three, that they didn’t have to rank them all. It’s a

Matt Jensen came straight from Army band practice to drop off his completed ballot at City Hall on Election Day. (Mimi Darley Dutton/City Journals)

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change and sometimes it takes time to adjust to a change. Not everyone was thrilled,” Overacker said. Response to RCV was generally positive among those voting in-person. Melinda Heins of Sandy had read through her ballot at home but chose to use the voting machines provided for her first RCV. “I am very excited about it…more people are going to get somebody who represents them. I felt good about it and it was very easy,” Heins said. Matt Jensen, a 23-year veteran with the National Guard, came dressed in full military uniform having just left Army band practice in preparation for Veterans Day. Jensen and his wife had already completed their ballots but wanted to drop them off at City Hall. Jensen, who made certain to point out that his opinion was his own and not that of the National Guard, was enthusiastic about RCV. “I think it’s far superior and I hope we keep it for good. Voting for both parties has been pushed to the extreme. RCV allows moderate candidates to succeed. I prefer moderate candidates to advance,” he said. Draper resident Leslie Bruce also felt that RCV and the new machines were easy to use. She was accompanied by her son Zyon who was voting for the first time. Carol Lee of Draper also chose to vote in-person on Election Day. “I just want it to be safe,” Lee said. Election worker Micki Rogan said she thinks RCV requires voters to study more about the candidates in preparation for ranking them. “I have to be more informed which isn’t bad.” One week after the election, Draper’s City Council discussed conducting a citywide survey on how residents felt about RCV. Election results weren’t certified until two weeks after Election Day. According to Mayor Troy Walker, the delay in declaring the winners was not because of RCV but because Utah is a vote by mail state. “The vote by mail process really extended the elections,” Walker said.

Tasha Lowery and Mike Green both won re-election for seats on City Council and Mayor Troy Walker also won another four-year term in November’s election. (Mimi Darley Dutton/City Journals)

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Channing Hall students learn to appreciate land, its history, geography near Moab By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com

hen Channing Hall teachers and administrators decided two years ago to annually offer students the experience to attend Canyonlands Field Institute’s Professor Valley Field Camp, 20 miles northeast of Moab, they thought it would be a capstone opportunity for eighth-grade students. They didn’t count on, after having a successful first year, a pandemic interrupting the new tradition. The trip returned this year following similar experiences, but also offering students some new activities and opportunities, said Channing Hall science teacher Jeff Meyers, after the group’s recent return. One such activity was learning some mapping skills. The group was given a map of the Four Corners area and the students learned how to identify markings on it, then drew their own in the sand and used rocks to mark features of mountain ranges, water ways and cities. “It gave them an idea of where they were and to interpret that; it was kind of a neat activity,” he said. One part of the lesson was learning about the region, for example, the Colorado River. “We were right next to the Colorado River and it’s part of everything we talked about and how it is the center of life in the area, so we looked at how the different tributaries feed into the Colorado,” he said. During the three-day trip, 24 classmates slept in Lakota-style tipis by night and explored the area by day, learning its geology and geography. Students also helped at the camp, either doing dishes, or pitching in with whatever was needed, such as removal of invasive plants. Each day, students took part in activities, hikes and river rafting planned by the Canyonlands Field Institute. “The first night, we had a sense of place, an activity to go out, and make a vow of silence until we are done, and silently hike to this area. We talked about the Native people in the area and read some of their poetry. It gave the students a chance to reflect and kind of live there,” Meyers said. The next day, the group hiked to Pride Rock, where they continued the tradition of bringing up a rock from the ground to the top of the climb. “It’s a way of saying you made it all the way up to the top,” he said. “We hiked all day, but it’s not a huge amount, like six or seven miles.” That hike was intermixed with activities, such as creating a story and making a piece of art that reflected it. “We were in a riverbed, just using whatever materials they had to make it. They were in different groups and they looked at each groups’ work to interpret it, not knowing what it was actually about,” he said. “It

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was tied into what we were doing because the next thing we did was to see petroglyphs and we learned we can guess all we want, but we really have no idea what their meaning was.” The group also examined different artifacts, such as arrowheads and hammerstones they found in the area, Meyers said. The second night, students took part in a mock town hall meeting where they were assigned roles. The scenario was what to do with the acquisition of the land in the area. One group wanted to build a resort there that focused on sustainability, but still allowed visitors. Another group represented others living in the area, from animals to business owners, and had to try to determine their viewpoints of development or keeping it the same. While the resort won in this scenario, Meyers said a “good half of the students” said they didn’t vote the way they individually would have if they weren’t playing a certain character. The activities ended with river rafting where they learned more about the geography and “what causes the river to flow in different ways. We also learned about the recent flooding event that happened with Professor Creek and how it pushed a whole bunch of rocks into the Colorado, so the rapids are a bit different than they used to be,” he said.

At lunch, along the river, the students designed a waterway that flowed to an area where people lived so they tried to engineer it so it would withstand a 100-year flood. While the group in 2019 saw lots of wildlife, but had to endure cold temperatures, this year’s group had milder weather and ended with bus issues as it overheated as they were to depart home. During downtimes, they played games, such as Rocky Handy, and tossed around a water polo ball a student brought. Cell phones were not allowed. Meyers said he picked the focuses of

the experience because they aligned with Channing Hall’s international baccalaureate program. “We talked about the sense of place, quiet contemplation and reflection and those are focuses in our IB school. With IB, we learn and understand how we fit in, where we are and how our actions impact locally and globally,” he said. “So rather than just learning about the science of the area, we’re giving them an understanding of how science works in real life; where it is, what’s going on and how it impacts life.” l

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Draper Philharmonic and Choral Society reprises original musical experience ‘King of Kings’ By Katherine Weinstein | k.weinstein@mycityjournals.com

Serena Mackerell as Mary and Zack Grob as Joseph in Draper Philharmonic and Choral Society’s “King of Kings” in 2019. (Photo courtesy Sherri Jensen/Draper Philharmonic and Choral Society)

n 2019, Draper Philharmonic and Choral Society premiered a new Christmas musical experience, “King of Kings.” Written by two young Draper composers, Tyler Teerlink and Jake Lives, the piece tells the full story of the Christ child’s birth through contemporary music. In the wake of last year’s canceled performance due to the pandemic, Draper Philharmonic and Choral Society is pleased to be presenting “King of Kings” on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Alta High School Concert Hall in Sandy and on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City. “We commissioned this work,” explained artistic director and conductor Sherri Jensen. “Our goal is that one day people all over the world will perform it. Our goal is to get it out to the world.” The aspect of “King of Kings” that sets it apart from classical sacred works, apart from the style of music, is the story that it tells. Jensen spoke of how the piece tells “the full story of the Christ child’s birth.” “We wanted to share the humanity of it,” she added. For example, “King of Kings” imagines Mary’s reaction to being told by the angel that she will bear the Son of God as well as Joseph’s great inner conflict when he learns that his betrothed is with child. When the angel comes to Joseph in a dream to explain that the child is the Son of God, Joseph is relieved and asks Mary’s forgiveness. “There is a whole back story that we don’t think about,” Jensen said. “King of Kings” brings the Biblical story in all of its intensity to life through music. “There are songs about the birth of the Savior, but this shows the miracles that preceded His birth,” said Jannalee Hunsaker, a soprano in the Choral Society. “It’s magical how it all comes together and tells this epic story.” Trombonist Dave Clark commented that “King of Kings” presents “an opportunity to think differently about the reason for the season.” Clark, who has been playing with Draper Philharmonic since 2017, explained that a good part of the reason he

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enjoys it so much is because of the focus on Christ-centered music and patriotic songs. “We play a lot of good music,” he said. “It’s fun, uplifting and inspirational.” “Our group is very dedicated to God,” Jensen said. “This is our gift to the community.” No tickets will be sold for the Sunday performance at Abravanel Hall. Seating will be first come, first served. “We’re inviting people who don’t get to go [to concerts], people who might not go out otherwise, but would like to,” she added. Both performances of “King of Kings” will be preceded by a 30-minute program of holiday songs performed with a bell choir, the Bells of Joyful Sound. The Saturday program will include favorites such as “Ring Those Christmas Bells,” “Sleigh Ride” and “We Need a Little Christmas.” The program on Sunday will be more spiritual and will include songs such as “Mary, Did You Know?,” “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” and “The Little Drummer Boy.” Mary Moffett, the director of Bells of Joyful Sound, is looking forward to the performances. “To put all those sounds together—bells, vocals, orchestra—we’re really excited,” she said. Bells of Joyful Sound is an adult community hand bell choir that was founded in 1997 and has members from all across the Wasatch Front. They performed with Draper Philharmonic and Choral Society for the first time in 2018. “We had such a wonderful time playing with them,” Moffett said. “Their quality is top-notch.” Moffett described this month’s evening of music as “a Christmas concert that will give you the real reason for the season as well as the joy that comes with Christmas music. It’s a beautiful way to feel the meaning of Christmas.” For tickets and more information, visit draperphilharmonic.org. The Bells of Joyful Sound will also perform their own separate Holly Jolly Christmas Concert Dec. 20 at the Midvalley Performing Arts Center in Taylorsville. Visit bellsofjoyfulsound.org for more information. l

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Corner Canyon bikers are on top of mountain again

By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

he Corner Canyon High mountain biking team didn’t like how second place felt at the 2020 Utah High School Mountain Biking State Championships, so the team gave “total commitment,” according to senior captain Skye Meyers and returned to the top this year. The Chargers avenged its close loss to Lone Peak last season with a dominating effort over the Knights this year in St. George Oct. 22-23. “It was great taking back what was ours,” Meyers said. “It was nice to move past the Covid and mechanical issues from last year and win this season.” “We’re super excited,” said junior captain Joe Hansen, who broke his chain in last season’s state race. “We just stayed motivated and it’s awesome that we got it back again.” “It was such an amazing fun weekend,” said head coach Whitney Pogue. “I’m so proud of our riders and how they have performed this year and last. Last year, we rode through a Covid year and came out of Covid to have one of the most magical years in my memory in 2021.” Hansen, the region champion in the Varsity Boys division, placed second in the event at state, just missing out on first in an “amazing sprint finish,” according to Pogue, to Dixie’s Andrew Tritle. “It was super close and he got me on that last corner,” Hansen said.

Maci Waldron finished second in the Varsity Girls race with Meyers coming in sixth, battling back from a last-place finish at the region race when the seat fell off of her bike. “I did a lap without a seat and then finished with another bike which added a 10 minute penalty to my time,” Meyers said. “I could have just stopped, but I didn’t want my hard work to be worth nothing. You’re better off finishing because finishing is a triumph all its own.” Other top finishes at the state championships were Ella Shearer (first, JV B girls), Harrison Reading (second, JV A boys), Payton Ambrose (second, JV B boys), Alyssa Meadows (second, JV B girls), Mason Quinton (third, JV C boys), Ethan Shirey (third, freshman boys), Aiden Little (fourth, JV B boys), Sienna Mascaro (fourth, senior open girls), Caleb Robinson (fourth, JV C boys), Parker Andersen (fifth, JV A boys), Avery Wettstein (fifth, JV B girls) and Jack Hanks (10th, JV A boys). Additionally, Jay Clegg received the Enve Composites Academic Achievement award for academic excellence and Mya Graham was honored with the Hyperthreads Heart award for her dedication to dedication to her team. Other captains heading up the 200-member Chargers squad—which is the largest mountain biking program in the country—include head captains Walker Dunbar and Kate-

lyn Newby along with Brooke Bowen, Caleb Carroll, Jay Clegg, Mya Graham, Amber Griffin, Stella Hadden, McKay Horsley, Olivia Lewis, Josh Murdoch, Simone Parker, Ayden Rooklidge and Zoe Sprague. “Our team is all about family,” Meyers said. “There isn’t a greater group of people, parents and community. The people are what makes this so awesome.” Meyers said that mountain biking has taught her lessons the past few years that go beyond the bike. “It’s all super applicable to life where everyone has issues in races, but it comes down to you fighting through the challenges and overcoming adversity,” she said. “It’s so results driven, so if you’ve put in the work, you can achieve your goals,” Hansen said, about his journey in mountain biking that began in sixth grade. Pogue started the CCHS program in 2013 and has led them to five state titles during that span but will not be returning to coach the team next season. Meyers credited Pogue for the impact she has had on the team as a whole and on her individually. “She is the heart and soul of this program and one of the coolest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing,” Meyers said. “She’s there for all 200 of us riders and she has believed in me the whole way.” Hansen echoed those sentiments for

Corner Canyon’s mountain biking team of more than 200 riders is led by 12 coaches, including head coach Whitney Pogue. (Photo courtesy Whitney Pogue)

Pogue. “Whitney is the best thing for this team,” he said. “She is so inclusive, knows everyone and runs the team so well.” “I love watching these kids develop as athletes and even more as amazing human beings,” Pogue said. “They demonstrate good sportsmanship and so much kindness towards each other. I think they genuinely love their team family and it shows. To that, I say, ‘my work here is done.’ It’s been an honor and a privilege to have been at the helm of this organization as long as I have been. I love these kids and everything this team stands for and can’t wait to keep watching them do amazing things.” l

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Potential helicopter pad in Draper development draws crowd to council meeting By Mimi Darley Dutton | m.dutton@mycityjournals.com

or the first time since before the pandemic began, Draper City Council chambers were packed with people over a proposed development that could potentially include a hospital with a helicopter pad. In February 2020, council chambers overflowed with people wanting to speak in opposition to Geneva Rock expanding at The Point of the Mountain. Fast forward 21 months, and this time Draper’s Fire Marshall Don Buckley had to assist the overflow of people to find seats in other parts of City Hall to maintain fire code safety. It was a public hearing on the request of Ralph Johnson, developer with Utah Capital LLC of Midvale, to create a new commercial special district and rezone at approximately 166 E. Highland Dr. The development was said to include mostly office, restaurant and retail space with “a medical practitioner, surgery center and some emergency services for the local community,” according to Johnson. He said the project’s history began in 1996 with the creation of an area called “Southpointe” and he was looking for realization of the plan in 2021 with his proposal. The Planning Commission had recommended approval with modifications at their Oct. 14 meeting and forwarded it to City Council for a public hearing Nov. 9. The potential helicopter pad, the height of the proposed buildings, and concerns over traffic congestion drew residents to comment publicly in large numbers. The possibility of a helicopter pad for the medical component of the project had been mentioned toward the end of the Planning Commission’s mid-October meeting, but Diane Hooper of Draper said that mention happened after public comment had closed. That mention prompted Ian Gillespie to start a “say Heli-no” campaign. Gillespie came to the council meeting to pass out “I love Draper” stickers. He told the council he’d garnered 1,266 signatures in opposition to the project with his online petition. “There will be no helicopter pad within the project. We’re glad to tell people it’s something not intended to be there, they can go home and sleep well tonight,” Johnson said in his presentation before the public comment portion began. But many feared that if a small hospital or emergency center was established in the development, both noisy ambulances and a helicopter could come to fruition. “The developer’s website notes it will be a trauma center, but those require a helicopter pad. Practically speaking, if you ask any physician, you can’t be a trauma center without a helipad…there’s something in the medical profession called the Golden Hour where you must get treatment, so medical care has to come within the first 60 minutes. Pre-existing hospitals receive noise complaints up to two miles away from helicopter pads,” Beth

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Draper City Fire Marshall Don Buckley surveys the packed council chambers. Buckley directed people into overflow areas of City Hall to maintain public safety. (Mimi Darley Dutton/City Journals)

Park said. Others asked why Draper needs more office buildings. “Do we really need these large office buildings when we have so many empty buildings nearby, especially with many businesses moving to a work from home model?” David Barth asked. And many were concerned that the development would be detrimental to Draper’s famous flight park. Hang glider pilot Kevin Berry said he’s noticed air quality is getting worse. “This is a world class flying site but it’s deteriorating. This helicopter pad would be within a half mile (of the flight park). I can’t imagine the FAA would

allow that,” Berry said, indicating he’d notified the FAA that Draper was considering this proposal. Other flight park fans expressed tall buildings in that vicinity would also be bad for flying. Johnson had proposed buildings as tall as 70 feet overall, or 60 feet tall with 10 feet of screening. Jeff Butler, a pilot from St. Louis, Missouri, urged the council to see it from a different economic perspective. “Look at the economic growth we’ve brought into this city as pilots. The sport has grown nationally and brings in about 20 million dollars into schools plus hotels and restaurants.

People come from all over the world to fly here. As our sport grows, your city grows,” Butler said. Chandler Point residents came out in full force concerned that they’d lose the views they have from their homes, resulting in loss of their property values. Sam and Tiffany Wilkinson came to speak in support of Johnson’s development. Sam said he works in investments and as a business developer and he felt this development fit in the city’s master plan which he said supersedes zoning requirements. “Property is the foundation of every right we have. This is not public property, this is privately owned land,” Tiffany said. Councilmember Tasha Lowery told Johnson she wanted to talk to him about the process. “When you first came you wanted staff to make recommendations. The planning commission made many recommendations to you, but those are still not addressed in your application.” Councilmember Marsha Vawdrey asked if Johnson would be willing to lower the heights of the buildings. “It’s impractical to do that,” Johnson replied. Councilmember Mike Green moved to deny the ordinances for Johnson’s development, Lowery seconded Green’s motion, and the motion to deny was passed unanimously by the council. l

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Draper Historic Theatre’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ reflects the season of giving By Katherine Weinstein | k.weinstein@mycityjournals.com

raper Historic Theatre will once again present their special musical version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 3 through 22. After more than a decade, the show has become a Christmas tradition for actors and audience members who return year after year. The production team and actors continue to find ways to keep the show fresh and meaningful. “We are always updating the lines,” said choreographer Heather Greer, who also plays the Ghost of Christmas Past. “We’re always trying to make it as close to the original Dickens as possible.” Wil Greer, who plays Scrooge’s nephew, Fred, this year, explained that the opening scene has been freshened up with new choreography. “We took something that worked last year and added it in,” he said. Director Craig Haycock added that the recorded music in the show has been remastered and that the tune for Scrooge’s lament has been changed. The main elements of the production remain the same from year to year, however. “If it’s not broken, we don’t fix it,” Haycock explained. “It’s interesting because there are a lot of people who do this show every year,” Greer noted. “It’s like the ‘Christmas Carol’ family.” Cliff Harris has been playing the part of Ebenezer Scrooge at Draper Historic Theatre from the beginning and never tires of the role. He finds new themes in Scrooge’s story every year which inspire his performances. At a recent rehearsal, Harris described a scene in Dickens’ original novella that held a special meaning for him. In the book, Scrooge looks out the window to find the night sky filled with wretched spirits, one of whom wails at not being able to help a homeless woman suffering in the cold. “The theme is about agency to help people while we are alive,” Harris said. “This is our only chance to help each other.” He added that the same theme is repeated in the play when Scrooge pretends to give a little caroler a coin, only to snatch it back. Scrooge keenly regrets his actions later on and tries to give another

beggar girl a coin, but cannot as she is only a shadow being shown to him by the Ghost of Christmas Past. “My favorite thing about this show is that people leave here wanting to help people and lift others,” he said. “They come to be entertained and leave having heard the gospel and being better for it. It’s very powerful.” “This is what we do to help people get in the Christmas spirit,” said Harris’ wife, Ellen. She has been involved with the past 10 productions of “A Christmas Carol” behind the scenes. This year she is playing one of the women who vies for Scrooge’s bed curtains in a scene with the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. To meet the demands of the rigorous schedule of performances, there are two separate casts for this year’s production of “A Christmas Carol.” Chad Smith plays Bob Cratchit in one of them. “This production is done so often at this time of year,” Smith said. “What differentiates ours is that it’s a small show with a big heart.” “‘A Christmas Carol’ defines our Christmas season,” he continued. “And you get to hang out with friends.” Smith is performing alongside his daughter, Olivia who alternates playing Martha Cratchit and Scrooge’s former fiancée, Belle. “I definitely enjoy the theater family,” Olivia said. “The connections you make are the most important part.” Depending on which cast is performing, Olivia swaps roles with her friend Lily Farr. This is Lily’s second year performing in “A Christmas Carol.” “It’s become a tradition,” Lily said. “It’s a fun thing to do together for Christmas.” Lily’s dad, Dan Farr, is joining the cast this year as Mr. Fezziwig. The FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention founder is trying out his acting skills on stage for the first time. “It’s such a fun experience to do it,” he said. “I really like the variety and getting out of my comfort zone. Every night I get to do something different.”

Both Chad Smith and Dan Farr expressed how much they treasure the time they get to spend with their daughters working on the show. “This is something that brings us together,” Farr said. Putting on “A Christmas Carol” is a family activity for many at Draper Historic Theatre, including Craig Haycock who is also the theater’s general manager. “Everyone in my family is involved, all of my children,” Haycock said. “One year, when the theater was struggling, we decided to spend our Christmas funds on the

production.” The bonds of family and the spirit of giving are both celebrated in the Draper Historic Theatre production of “A Christmas Carol.” Performance dates are Dec. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. with matinees at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Dec. 4, 11 and 18. Draper Historic Theatre is located at 12366 S. 900 East. For online ticket purchases and more information visit drapertheatre.org or call 801-572-4144 during the run of the show. l

Cast members of “A Christmas Carol” join in song in the Draper Historic Theatre original musical. (Photo courtesy Draper Historic Theatre)

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Canyons School District-UVU partnership pairs teacher-interns with mentors for success in classrooms By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com

alorie Orgill’s grandmother had a pioneer-era student desk in her basement. That desk provided an opportunity for Orgill, as a child, to play school with her cousins. That playtime, along with the influence of her third-grade and sixth-grade teachers, turned those experiences into her career path. This year, Orgill is a Utah Valley University teacher-intern at Oak Hollow Elementary. “I’ve always wanted to be a teacher so I’m thriving off of every new experience,” she said. The Utah Valley University program partners with Canyons School District to place two teacher-interns at each Oak Hollow and Willow Springs elementary schools after the candidates are interviewed. As teacher-interns, they receive half salary and full benefits while overseeing a classroom, and they also have an intern-mentor, who supports them throughout the internship, said Sally Sansom, Canyons human resources elementary administrator. “These teacher interns are there every step of the way, providing support, lesson plans, teaming opportunities; teacher-interns love it because they’re getting the training plus some money, and they come with this great knowledge straight from the university so they’re contributing fresh ideas in our classrooms right away,” Sansom said. “When these intern-teachers finish their year, they are amazingly strong teachers, which we are able to hire as full-time teachers in our district, plus now we have this mentor in the school, and although she’s dedicated to the interns, she’s there to help all her colleagues and people in the building.” The partnership is in its third year at Oak Hollow and second year at Willow Springs and all six former teacher-interns have been hired by the district. Both intern-mentors have been in their positions throughout the partnership and earn the same salary and benefits they did as classroom teachers. At Oak Hollow this year that means teacher-interns Orgill and Jazzie Lambson can rely upon Melissa Elmes as the intern-mentor and Sofia Kasmussen and Kelanee Worthington can lean on Christine Wirthlin for experience and guidance. “I’m the teacher for this year, but it’s great to have Melissa as the intern-mentor,” Orgill said. “She helps with anything we need, so she’s helped us to organize my classroom in a way that is effective and efficient. She’s helped me with preparing for my first parent-teacher conferences, giving

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Oak Hollow’s Malorie Orgill instructs her students in the Utah Valley University teacher-intern program. (Melissa Elmes/Oak Hollow)

me a rundown on how that works and what to prepare for, and we co-teach some lessons.” Orgill said that it’s helpful having Elmes in the classroom because her mentor can quickly jump in to explain something another way or demonstrate another approach “to best teach them effectively and then I can observe and go teach the next lesson that way so it’s a really good way to get feedback quickly.” She said having an experienced mentor has helped as her previous perspective and experience in a classroom was as a student or parent. “I think about how I was in fourth grade and my attention span. I would talk a lot, (so) I try to get more engaging lessons and she helps with that. With parent-teacher conferences, I have never been on this side. I really like meeting the families to know the background of my students as well; it helps me find more things relatable to them,” Orgill said. Elmes is willing to share her knowledge to support and train teacher-interns. “I love doing this,” she said. “I am in their rooms all the time. The kids see us as one force working together to make their education better. They know who their teacher is, and they know I’m in there to help them and support kids and teachers to have the best experiences.” Elmes works together with her teacher-interns on their weekly plans. “We sit down and talk about what to do the next week. I give them suggestions

and help, a lot at the beginning as they may not know how to combine a district curriculum with their ideas they’ve been taught so I help build that bridge between the two. I can show them different techniques or strategies and give them suggestions,” she said. At Willow Springs, teacher-mentor Wirthlin understands this practice as she has been on both sides. In 2011, she was a teacher-intern in Jordan School District. “I have literally been in their shoes, so I remember what it was like and how much was expected of me,” she said. “It was a lot starting out as a first-year teacher so I’m always thinking ahead and letting them know what’s coming up and what they’re going to need so I can support them to be successful. I remember relying on my mentor-facilitator and we’re still friends to this day. I couldn’t have gotten through my first year without her.” It may be discussing lesson plans, or it may be as simple as modeling the quiet rows are the first to be lined up to be excused, Wirthlin said. “I’ve had such great interns and it’s helpful for me they are organized and professional. Sometimes it can get a little hectic or overwhelming and they proactively ask me questions to help. I tell the interns that every day is different and as a teacher, you need to be flexible, things pop up and you just got to roll with it,” she said. As the year is up, they both say their former interns have reached back to bounce an idea or ask a question.

“I think it’s because we have such a strong working relationship that they feel they can send a text and just ask for advice or reassurance or an idea,” said Elmes, who is in her 21st year teaching. “They know I have always been an advocate for them. The best part is to watch someone who’s so excited to become a teacher grow over the year. It is the growth I love and it’s the same when I watch students learn. It’s a fun experience because for me, the interns are my students and I watch them become amazing teachers who will impact their students for the rest of their lives.” Wirthlin also relishes the role. “I love it because I am mentoring these new teachers who are so fun and have so much energy and enthusiasm. They’re excited to try all these things they’ve been learning in their university classes, and I can give them some suggestions and teacher tips that have been successful for me. I can say, ‘let me help you not make the same mistakes that I made,’” she said. That’s exactly what Orgill counted on when she decided to become an intern-mentor. “I really wanted to go all in. I’m one of those people who like to jump right in and be able to have my own classroom management, the way I was thinking it would work, to know if that was the right step for me,” she said. “I learned I needed to tweak it with Melissa, and she’s been continuously giving me advice, and that honestly has been so helpful. I love what I’m doing, I love coming to school, I love teaching.” l

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Schools celebrate diversity, learn meaning of Día de los Muertos By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com

ight streams into the room near the entrance to Summit Academy’s middle school in Draper, capturing the colorful decorations placed upon a table as a makeshift ofrenda, or altar or offering, for Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a multi-day holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and in parts of Latin America that honors loved ones who have died. Eighth-grade English-language arts teacher Kelly Jeppson coordinated Summit Academy’s commemoration. “We are always looking for ways to discuss diversity and inclusion in our classroom, as well as celebrate different cultures,” Jeppson said. She said that students tied into their language arts’ skills of reading and writing as they read an article, watched a short video and then designed an ofrenda to remember a family member, friend, pet, or even character from a book. “It was meaningful to many of the students, and a good opportunity to get to know each other in a different way,” Jeppson said. While many people may view death as a time filled with sadness and grief, Horizon Elementary teacher Miriam Luna said it’s a time for remembrance of deceased relatives. “It’s a way to remember them in a good way,” she said. “Día de los Muertos is a time

to celebrate and to respect the culture. Ofrendas are an appropriate way for everyone to participate in the celebration.” Students in her Murray classroom had made a classroom ofrenda, bringing pictures of family members who had died. A second ofrenda was created in the faculty room. Both ofrendas have bright flowers, which are believed to attract souls to the ofrenda. Many ofrendas have marigolds, known as the “flowers of the dead,” which Luna said their scent reminds her of “good memories of those people.” The creation of the ofrendas have evolved over time and are intertwined between Aztec culture and Catholic traditions into two days, Nov. 1 being All Saints’ Day, which celebrates the children who have died, and Nov. 2, All Souls’ Day, which honors adults. On Día de los Muertos it is believed that the souls of those who have departed return to visit their loved ones and family. The holiday coincides with the Monarch butterflies’ migration to Mexico for the winter. Many locals believe that the butterflies are the souls of their loved ones. “While learning the language, it’s important to understand the culture and holidays. Students are more engaged when they have this understanding,” said Luna, who on the second day of the celebration planned to

paint her face in the style of a calavera or skull. Luna, who’s family also has an ofrenda at home, was teaching Spanish dual immersion students about what the celebration means to the culture as they were to color skull drawings, symbolic of sugar skulls, which are made of granulated sugar, meringue powder and water and decorated with bright colors. Having skulls be made of sugar, known as the “sweetness of life,” further challenges the idea that death is frightening and somber. “They’re really sweet,” said Silver Mesa fifth-grader Alexis Sutherland, who’s heritage is part Mexican; she helps her family make them annually. The Spanish dual immersion student said she has helped to decorate at school for the celebration. “The holiday has flowers, bright paper that we cut in patterns and designs, food, photographs and lots of colors. It’s a happy not sad occasion,” she said. The intricately cut paper is believed to allow ancestors to travel through the slots to connect with their relatives. The paper also is symbolic of the fragility of life. Her classmate Elizabeth Rigby liked learning about Día de los Muertos. “It’s a chance for us to learn about it, appreciate their culture, and have fun,” she said. Their principal, Julie Fielding, said students are learning that it’s a holiday when

An ofrenda, with its traditional bright colors, paper cutting and flowers, is created by Summit Academy students. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

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they can recall memories of good times they had with decreased relatives and show their respect. At nearby Mt. Jordan Middle School, students also paid their reverence by decorating sugar skulls. They also offered a brightly colored display outside of a Spanish classroom. At Midvale Elementary, students could contribute to the ofrenda created by the dual immersion teachers and then, they walked to the nearby cemetery to clean up leaves and trash as a way to serve. Afterward, they sampled pan dulce or sweet bread. On the ofrenda at Sandy Elementary, there also is bread, albeit a plastic version. The bread is designed to mimic the shape of skull and crossbones and is placed to share with those who have died. Some of the more famous people whose photographs were on the altar included Helen Keller, Albert Einstein and Anne Frank, giving students a way they could commonly identify. Candles were placed among the photographs as a symbol of love for deceased relatives and as guiding lights for their spirits. Sandy Elementary’s ofrenda was created by adult students in their Family Learning Center, who gave a presentation to students, including listening to Jorge Eliecer Garcia play “La Llorona” folk song on his violin. “We do this so everyone can be part of it,” said student Maria Doriman Hernandez, who grew up with ofrendas and continues with them with her family today. “We all come from different countries, but we can bond together and get to know each other through this holiday. It’s a way we can become knowledgeable about each other’s countries and have that understanding.” Casssady Daynes, Family Learning Center director, said it provided her adult students, who also come from Iraq, Sudan, Spain, Colombia, Venezuela and other countries, a chance to practice their English and become involved in their children’s school while learning themselves about the holiday and sharing why it is special. “It brings us together and we can remember those we have loved in positive ways,” she said. At Midvalley Elementary, in Midvale, dual immersion first-grade teacher Eva Bonilla gave instructions to her students in Spanish, so they were learning vocabulary as well as why and where the celebrations take place. “We’re making connections with the students so they’re learning from their maestra (teacher) about the importance of the holiday and culture,” said Bonilla, who painted her face to look like a calavera. “The best thing is that the kids love and are willing to learn, see and are open to celebrate and understand why people honor those they loved.” l

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CCHS boys lacrosse coach honored By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

orner Canyon High’s boys lacrosse coach Aaron Ika was recently named the Utah High School Activities Association Coach of the Year. This honor comes following a 22-0 season that ended with the state’s first UHSAA-sanctioned championship. “What a great time it is to coach these young men,” Ika said. “They worked their tails off to become state champions. They make me look good and put in a ton of hard work to get where they are.” CCHS Athletic Director Patrick Thurman said Ika’s involvement in lacrosse for years as well as his role in transitioning the program from a club sport to being sanctioned was instrumental in the Chargers’ success this year. “Aaron is passionate about the sport and is happy to share his knowledge with other coaches around the state,” Thurman said. “He also has put together an all-star staff, full of former head coaches and players who know and love the game. They push the boys hard, but with the end goal to help them to be their best.” The Chargers dominant play all season also brought national recognition to the program with a top-10 finish. “This is

a great group of players to coach and they are driven to become even better,” Ika said. “They are focused on the next game and making the next play. They won’t rest on what they have done because they know they have more to give and more to prove.” Ika was introduced to the sport 15 years ago when his oldest son, Parker— who went on to play at Utah and Utah Valley University—began to play. His son, Trae, currently plays for St. Joseph’s University, his daughter Malia is on the CCHS JV squad and his youngest won, OJ, played for the eighth-grade state championship team last season. “Coaching at Corner Canyon is great,” Ika said. “The school is fantastic and does whatever they can for their students whether you are in a club or on a sports team. They want everyone to succeed and everyone to feel like they belong. It makes coaching easy.” l

CCHS boys lacrosse coach Aaron Ika was honored as the UHSAA boys lacrosse coach of the year. (Photo courtesy Chandra Tillotson)

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Juan Diego runner best in state By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

uan Diego Catholic High School sophomore Ethan Stevens won the 3A state girls cross country individual title in a time of 19:28 Oct. 27 at the Regional Athletic Complex, coming in nearly four seconds faster than Carbon’s Beverly Lancaster. “I had envisioned Ethan’s race and it happened just as I had seen it. It was mind blowing and I was just going crazy,” said head coach Joe Elliott. “Of all the thousands of kids that lace up their shoes, very few get to end the season with a gold medal. It is so rare and it was pretty awesome.” “It felt good to win,” Stevens said. “I was really happy with my performance.” Stevens was in fourth place in the race at the first and second mile markers before beginning to pass the leaders, including Lancaster in the final 100 meters. “I just started thinking of how I wanted to be able to accomplish winning state and that seemed to be enough in sprinting at the end,” Stevens said. “Ethan had been getting better and better as the season progressed and is such a great runner. I knew there was a shot, especially since there was no clear favorite,” Elliott said. The Region 15 champion led the girls team to an eighth place finish as a squad.

Other placers at state were sophomores Isabelle Pickers, Allie Sloan, Maude Poirier, Olivia Young, freshman Domiona Marine and junior Nicole Merhi. Growing up, Stevens said tag was a favorite game and then running became the sport of choice by middle school. “It’s definitely a hard, painful sport and there have been times where I hated it, but it is very validating,” Stevens said. The sophomore from South Jordan said, “Running has shown me that I’m way more competitive than I thought and that I can definitely work harder than I thought I could to reach my goals.” The JDCHS boys team also placed eighth at state behind junior Patrick Reilly’s 19th-place individual finish. Also competing in the Soaring Eagle team lineup at state was sophomore Gabe Woods, freshman Shepherd Foy, sophomore Hobie Hodlmair, sophomore Curran Madden, senior Emmy Martinez and sophomore Connor Orges. “It was a dog fight every day for the boys and they made each other better throughout the course of the season,” Elliott said. Elliott said that the more than 40 runners on his team showed up every day competing against themselves and each other

JDCHS sophomore Ethan Stevens won the 3A state girls cross country title Oct. 27 at the Regional Athletic Complex in Rose Park. (Photo courtesy Ethan Stevens)

to produce a “special team” and a “special year.” “Toward the second half of the season, I could see that this young and talented group was really good, from the fastest to slowest and they did the best with what they had,” he said. “It wasn’t any magic workouts I’m

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Record-breaking soccer star leads team to state title By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

he most important goal of Seven Castain’s season for Waterford was the game-winner she netted with five minutes to play in the 2A state championship game against Rowland Hall recently. It was the Draper resident’s 71st of the year and put a stamp on a new Utah state record, breaking the previous mark of 68 goals set 32 years ago. “That was a highlight moment in my soccer career,” Castain said. “All the pieces of our game came together—my teammate gave me an amazing pass, the field was perfect and my confidence was exactly where it should’ve been. Scoring in that moment felt like the biggest achievement because it just proved that if you give your all despite the score of the game, good things will happen.” Head coach Kimi Miyashima noted

some coincidences with the Ravens’ state title and her star player and the number that matches her name. “Seven had all of our goals in the championship game and there were seven goals total scored in the game. She also scored seven goals against Rowland Hall this season,” Miyashima said. “And the fact that this was our seventh championship is also fate.” Waterford’s only two losses in 17 games this season were to the Winged Lions—a 2-1 defeat in the sixth game of the year and a 5-2 setback Sept. 30. The 4-3 win in the state title game also avenged a 7-0 loss to Rowland Hall in the 2018 state title game. “Winning state was one of the most amazing feelings simply because all the hard work my team had done finally paid off,” Castain said. “We’d worked so hard

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all season and had lost to them several times, but we took extra time and made a commitment to show up early and come up with a strategy to beat them. We chose to put our hearts in the game and keep fighting for that final win. Personally, I think our commitment to doing this is the reason we won. It was even better to be able to do it with so many people I love and cherish in my life.” The daughter of Heidi and Daren Castain of Draper averaged more than four goals a game this season, including another state-record nine goals against North Summit Sept. 23 to tally more than 100 goals during her high school career. The two time All-State player, who will be on the field for Texas Christian University next year, also recorded 18 assists on the year. “Seven is an exceptional player and person,” Miyashima said. “Technically and tactically, it is obvious that she is an exemplary soccer player and brilliant on the field. What distinguishes her as a teammate, player, and person, however, is her approach to the game off the field.” Castain said that her parents struggled to select a name for her when she was born. “They decided to name me ‘Seven’ because it means ‘lucky, completion and perfection,’” she said. “I’ve always wanted to live up to the name of perfection as closely as possible.” She began playing soccer when she was three years old and was involved in a variety of athletics but ultimately chose soccer simply because she didn’t want to stop playing. “I couldn’t imagine my life without soccer,” she said. “I love playing with a team and seeing the ball ping around my teammates on a perfect play. Soccer is a game of mistakes that are waiting to be capitalized on, and I’ve always liked that about soccer.” In addition to playing for the Waterford program, she has also been playing for the Utah Avalanche. Her current coach,

Jimmie Powell, said Castain has been an important part of the club for years. “She is a great kid and an incredibly hard worker,” Powell said. “She is a leader by example and is always striving to be her best. We will miss her as she moves on to the college level.” Castain said she has internalized many life lessons over the years from playing soccer. “I’ve learned a lot about failure and hard work as I’ve been cut and passed over, but I always let those moments be the fuel to my fire,” she said. “I’ve learned to prove others wrong and always believe in myself because failure is the best way to learn. I’ve also learned that hard work and commitment are what make people great. You have to have the desire and commitment to hone talent and add to it.” Miyashima said, “I’ve known Seven as a player since she was young and she has always had a hunger to get out and play, to continue to learn, to find ways to improve, and to push herself in every aspect of the sport because she simply loves soccer. Her indisputable passion for playing inspires me, her teammates, her community, and everyone she encounters.” The senior, who will represent the West in the All-American game Dec. 11 in Knoxville, Tennessee, will realize her childhood dream of playing collegiate soccer this fall in Fort Worth, Texas. “TCU is the perfect fit for me,” she said. “The soccer program is growing and working its way to a national championship and I want to be a part of the group that helps them get there. I’m extremely excited to play at the next level despite knowing it will be hard. I want to be the best player I can be and being in an environment with players who are just as good as me or better is going to push me to become better so I can’t wait to see what I can do in a program with such amazing people and players.” l

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Sheryl Hornock and her husband Dan, a retired lieutenant colonel, brought grandsons A.J. and J.J. Madison to Draper’s Veterans Day ceremony. Their family has a long history of service including a great-grandfather who was at Pearl Harbor and another who served in the Korean War. Their son and son-in-law have also served. (Mimi Darley Dutton/City Journals)

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uals (those who serve) are,” Walker said. The Brigadier General began by noting that people had gathered on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month for “a time of gratitude and reflection.” He also made note of the field of 1,200 flags placed at Draper Park by city staff and volunteers. “It’s nice to commemorate together, to meet and be able to shake someone’s hand (after Covid). When someone looks you in the eye, you feel that appreciation,” he said. Craig had met and visited with a Vietnam veteran the day prior to Draper’s ceremony. “I want to say to Vietnam veterans who never did have that welcome they deserved, welcome home.” He also noted that many veterans and active-duty members live in Draper because the Utah National Guard is headquartered here. Craig spoke of the creation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in 1921, representing many soldiers buried far from home after they’d lost their lives in wars on foreign soil. And he recounted the events of Sept. 11, 2001, a day when he got into the cockpit of a plane in defense of our country. “War had come to the shores of the U.S. once again. I realized we had the might, resolve and military power to win the fight,” Craig said. The Rise-Up children’s choir sang the national anthem, “God Bless America” and “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” The ceremony concluded with bugler and Capt. Rebecca Doucette, a resident of Draper, playing “Taps” as the Field of Flags waved in the wind and the people gathered listened reverently, reflecting on the sacrifice of service. l

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Juan Diego football secures share of region title, finishes 8-3 By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

The Juan Diego Catholic High School football team’s 17-14 win over Grantsville Oct. 13 secured a share of the 3A North region title with the Cowboys and Morgan. The Soaring Eagle team lost to Grantsville 28-14 Nov. 6 in the state quarterfinals to end an 8-3 season. Head coach Greg Williams counts a 58-0 win over Taylorsville, a 6A team, and two 5A wins over Skyline 52-30 and East 43-22 as highlights for his program this year. Williams said the JDCHS team was led by “23 dedicated seniors” including team captains Nelson Arapa, Tyler Easter, Harevaa Hatitio, Michael Hulverson, Dallas Larson and Trace Monson. (Photo courtesy Bob McClellan, Shooting Star Photography)

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alt Lake County Parks and Recreation is hosting a “Just-Try-It: Lifeguarding” for those ages 14 and up from 3 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 11 at the Dimple Dell Recreation Center (10670 S. 1000 East) in Sandy. “Being a lifeguard was something I always wanted to do and, as a teen, my dreams came true when I was hired by Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation,” said Amber Milne, recreation manager at Fairmont The Juan Diego Catholic High School girls soccer team lost to top-seeded— and defending 3A champions—Morgan 2-0 in the 3A state quarterfinals following a 4-0 win over Richfield to begin postseason play. Aquatic Center, in a press release. “I worked as a lifeguard during high school and while “We just couldn’t find the net, hitting the post four times, and having their keeper save two shots,” said in college. Now, 20 years later, I’ve made a head coach Joe Baca. The Soaring Eagle squad finished the year with a 10-5 record and a third-place career out of doing what I love while serving showing in Region 15. “It was an outstanding season with some of the trials and tribulations that a team goes through in a season,” Baca said. Junior Hailey Mezenen led JDCHS with 13 goals on the year while the community.” sophomore Maia Rhay had eight and senior Kira Rhay netted six. Maia Rhay recorded 11 assists to top the The parks and recreation department team with goalkeeper Jonna Tucker had seven shutouts and 63 saves—including two penalty kick wins— held the same two-hour event on Nov. 20 within the team’s 15 games. “We have improved each year I have been here, going from the first round of at the Northwest Recreation Center in Salt the playoffs to quarterfinals,” Baca said. “We know that losing 14 seniors this year will create some holes Lake City. It’s aimed to give anyone interin our varsity lineup, but our future players will step up next year. Our system is now in place and we are ested the opportunity to experience what it’s ready to make a run at the championship next year.” This year’s team also included Abigail Alamilla, like to be a lifeguard. Madz Burnham, Lily Carlson, Maddie Chiazzess, Hailey Cutler, Kate DiGiandomenico, Lily Edwards, According the press release, individuals Alison Green, Abigail Harbison, Olivia Harbison, Hanna Jessen, Kennedy Jones, Mwende Kavila, Natalie will “try lifeguard skills and activities, shadLamb, Hope Lowery, Olivia Meredith, Jada Mirable, Peyton Montoya, Morgan Mulcahy, Hannah Munding, Drea Murdock, Chaya Roberts, Megan Selmer, Tessa Shuman, Theodora Tsandes, Jonna Tucker and ow a lifeguard, talk with lifeguards and manJanessa Flores Young. Baca was assisted on the coaching staff by Troy Stroud, Joe Alamilla and Whitney agement about the duties and responsibilities Shuman. (Photo courtesy Joe Baca by Alysia Love Photography) of the position, play some pool games, and

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