Herriman Journal | July 2023

HERRIMAN HOSTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN SPANISH AS IT SEEKS TO INCLUDE LATINO POPULATION

By Elisa Eames | e.eames@mycityjournals.com

The first-ever Herriman city council meeting exclusively for members of the Spanish-speaking community was held Thursday, May 18 at city hall. The city is often lucky to get 10 people in attendance at city council meetings, but attendees were estimated at a whopping 180 for this meeting. Council members, city officials and Herriman Mayor Lorin Palmer were all amazed by the turnout.

“We were blown away by their participation, excitement and willingness to be involved!” Palmer said.

The meeting was a fulfillment of a campaign promise Palmer made after repeatedly hearing from Latino residents that they want to be involved and give back to their new community. Among residents from other Spanish-speaking nations, Herriman houses a significant Venezuelan population. Sadly, many are refugees seeking political asylum whose experiences have taught them to distrust police officers and the government; they are largely well-educated, and in their native countries, many were professionals, including doctors. But city officials understand how difficult it can be to get involved when you don’t speak the language.

Wanting to take advantage of the fact that Palmer speaks Spanish, council members have been excited to include Herriman’s Spanish-speaking residents in the government process, though it has taken the better part of two years to make the meeting a reality. One challenging aspect was pub-

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Recipients of the City Council Future Leaders of Herriman Award pose with police officers and Mayor Palmer. (Herriman City)

Club members geek out about national parks

By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com

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f they encounter a bear or a rockslide or get injured on a hike, the members of Mountain Ridge High School’s National Park Geeks Club know what to do. At their weekly club meetings, they practice navigating through various national parks and getting out of sticky situations with choose your own adventure simulations. Club president Logan Forsyth created the simulations, the weekly presentations about each of the National Parks and the club itself.“I loved visiting these national parks myself and it has just been so inspirational for me, and I feel happy in the outdoors, so I wanted to bring the people who love the outdoors as much as I do together,” Forsyth said. “I love inspiring that curiosity, and talking more about it and educating those that want to learn more about the national parks.”

Forsyth’s family plans to visit every national park, documenting their adventures on Instagram @Down with Adventure. Forsyth’s love of the outdoors inspired him to start the club, first at his online middle school, and then at Mountain Ridge High School as a sophomore.

Each week at the club meeting, Forsyth shared informative presentations about national parks, monuments, forests, historic sites and BLM areas. Club members learned how to read maps and road signs and reviewed outdoor safety and rules of etiquette. They applied this knowledge to design their own national park, for which they drew a map, including terrain and wildlife. Each club member then acted as park ranger, explaining their park’s features and fielding questions from other club members.

Club members also chatted virtually with actual park rangers and participated in some outdoor gear giveaways during club meetings.

The National Park Geeks club had about five active members.

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Chelsah Thomas joined the club because she said she enjoys learning new things as well as hiking. She will be going to Alaska this year with her family. Darcy Ferguson, who is interested in biology, enjoyed the park presentations and learning about plant and animal life in protected areas. She camps regularly with her family.

Some of the club members have never visited a national park. Club advisor Kezia Dearden hopes to change that next year with a club day trip to Capitol Reef National Park. Dearden and Forsyth have already discussed plans for next year’s club, with more outdoor activities such as an interpretive hike and outdoor yoga and meditation. They hope these activities will entice more students to join the club.

“We are really looking to grow our num-

The sun sets at Joshua Tree National Park, one of National Park Geeks Club President Logan Forsyth’s favorite places. (Photo by Logan Forsyth.)

bers next year, now that we are established,” Dearden said.

Dearden said Forsyth has been a great club leader.

“He ran the whole show as a sophomore,” she said. “It's really impressive. He is very passionate about the club.”

Forsyth is an expert on national parks. He has visited 32 national parks so far, mostly in the western U.S., including all the national monuments and sites in Utah except for one. His favorite national park in Utah is Bryce Canyon but his overall favorite is a tie between Joshua Tree and Glacier National Park.l

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National Park Geeks Club members explore maps of national parks. (Jet Burnham/City Journals)

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Sports Day gives students of all abilities the opportunity to be champions

South Jordan Elementary fifth-grader Conner Rosenthal was excited that he’d have the chance to jump “twice my height.”

“I’ve been practicing a lot on my jumping and for all the events,” he said, adding that he wants to participate in track and field when he’s in high school. “I like getting the ribbons and medals.”

Conner was gearing up for Jordan School District’s Sports Day.

The day is an opportunity for students of all abilities — those who have Autism, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, language disabilities, intellectual disabilities, those physically challenged with walkers and wheelchairs and other multiple disabilities — to come together to compete in a 50-meter dash, long jump, softball throw and “cross country,” or the 400-meter run.

Matched with other students of similar abilities in small groups, students are challenged within their own level during Sports Day. Some schools sent peer student-athletes to help, encourage and participate alongside those competing.

“I like how kids are competing against themselves and others, but more so, how they’re given a chance to show what they can do and have fun,” said River’s Edge teacher Carnell, who brought eight students to participate. “Today, it’s all about them. Sports Day makes them be Olympians for a day.”

Daybreak Elementary second-grader Oliver Casserilla was getting ready to compete.

“Oliver is nonverbal, but he loves to run,” his dad, Mark Casserilla, said. “Sometimes he just runs and runs; the teachers have to chase him because he loves to run so much. Sports Day gives him more opportunity to play sports.”

Oliver and some of his classmates already play baseball for the South Jordan Miracle.

“It’s great having all these opportunities for these kids, because a lot of times, they don’t have them. Just having this love and support and good energy is so helpful to them,” Casserilla said, who added that his son plans to compete in unified sports in middle and high school.

Daybreak parent Morgan Meyers also appreciates Sports Day.

“There are so many places, maybe 80 percent of the environments, where he doesn’t fit in,” she said about her second-grade son, Landon. “So having a place where he does fit in and is included and is supportive, just the way he is, is special. It’s also nice for these kids who are a little different to be surrounded with other kids who are different, so they can say, ‘I’m not the only one who doesn’t necessarily always fit the mold.’ Often, they go to their siblings’ events and they’ll say ‘that’s great, but where do I fit?’ So this is nice for them to see a lot of kids who don’t necessarily fit the mold.”

Landon was looking forward to the softball throw, participating with his friends and “doing this together.”

Meyers said she appreciates her son’s school as well as Sports Day.

“I love that he’s in an environment where he’s really supported. He’s with like peers and they have resources to provide for him what he needs as an individual and that he has opportunities like Sports Day to really shine,” she said.

Fifth-grader Malakai McIntyre and his twin brother, Elijah, were competing with their South Jordan Elementary classmates.

“My brother and I both got first place running last year,” Malakai said, adding that their ribbons are displayed at home. “Cross country is my favorite. I can run for miles and miles.”

He was looking forward to meeting up with his friends

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from a previous school he attended.

“I get to see them and race them,” Malakai said.

Elijah, who also was looking forward to seeing his old friends, was concentrating on the 50-yard dash.

“It’s my favorite because I can focus on one thing — just aim straight and run fast,” he said. “At school, we practice them all, throwing, jumping and running far.”

Their mother, Melanie Candelaria, was cheering on her sons at Sports Day.

“I think they’re competing against each other more than anybody else, but I’ve raised them to know they’re only competing against themselves, and they’re there to support each other,” she said. “Malakai has come a long way. He has hydrocephalus and a brain tumor. He wasn’t even supposed to walk, let alone run. Elijah was born clinically dead and spent five weeks in the NICU. He didn’t talk until he was 8. He used to walk on his tippy toes, but he had surgery last year on both of his legs and was in a cast for six weeks. The fact that they’re here and competing and just having fun is an absolute win for me.”

Still, Candelaria said the boys are “very competitive.”

“It’s great they have this opportunity,” she said. “Sports Day has provided much excitement for these kids; there’s a lot of joy and smiles.” l

Students from Daybreak Elementary took part in Jordan School District’s Sports Day. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

South Jordan Elementary’s twins Malakai and Elijah McIntyre finished 1-2 in their cross country heat during Sports Day. (Julie Slama/City Journals)

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Did you know oranges are good for your eyesight? The fifth and sixth graders at Advantage Arts Academy learned this and other facts as they prepared to sell local fruits and vegetables at their own farmer’s market, held May 11 in partnership with A & Z Produce and Lunch Pro.

Students prepared for the farmers market by researching a specific food, learning about its season, growing climate, role in the ecosystem and health benefits. Cindy Jahnsen, arts integration specialist at AAA, said the event gave students experience with food safety rules, customer service skills and math skills in weighing produce and calculating prices.

Rosie, a sixth-grader, became a fan of oranges after learning interesting facts about them and finding recipes that use them. “I learned about the produce I’m selling, and the more I learn, the more I want to eat them,” she said.

That was Dave Hirst’s goal when he organized the school farmer’s market.

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“I really wanted to do something different and hands-on learning for the kids,” Hirst said. “I wanted kids to learn that food doesn't always come from a grocery store, and that food is fun and fresh and it’s colorful.”

Hirst is the director of operations and compliance at Lunch Pro, the food service management company that provides school lunches to Advantage Arts Academy and other local charter schools. They create meals that appeal to kids and that meet the USDA guidelines.

“We want kids to eat, and we want them to enjoy what they’re eating,” Hirst said.

He and his team are anticipating the changes coming to the USDA school lunch guidelines starting for the 2024-25 school year by experimenting with recipes with reduced sodium and sugar. At the Advantage Arts Academy farmer’s market, Hirst offered students samples of a new recipe his team had developed.

Hirst said school lunch guidelines change often and some, such as the extreme limitations and caloric restrictions of the fed-

By Jet Burnham | j.burnham@mycityjournals.com

Students researched fruits and vegetables and then shared what they learned as they sold them at a farmer ’s market. (Jet Burnham/City Journals)

eral government’s Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, have contributed to the negative reputation of school lunch food.

“The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act decimated school lunch,” Hirst said. “That really took the school lunch workers by surprise because manufacturers weren’t ready for that. To avoid that happening again, we’re starting now in our test kitchens. We're investing a lot of money and time finding foods that we can make so that our kids don't have to go through those same struggles.”

Utah State Office of Education Farm-to-School Coordinator Kate Wheeler said exposure and education are effective ways to combat negative views of school lunches.

“People still think of school lunches as a scoop of slop on a plate and that’s not always true,” she said. Her department encourages and supports school lunch coordinators to implement engaging activities, like a school farmer’s market, that educate children and community members about local agriculture and healthy eating.

“School lunch programs, in general, do a lot of really neat stuff like this, and just nobody knows about it,” Wheeler said.

Fun food education activi-

Students created their own signs and calculated weight and prices at the farmer’s market. (Jet Burnham/City Journals)

squash into their summer lunch offerings. There was a contest to see which participating location could get the most people to try a squash dish, as well as a social media engagement contest.

Kids get a taste of local produce, marketing experience and the future of school lunch

Ribbon cutting opens Bingham Creek Regional Park

When completed, Bingham Creek Regional Park will be the largest park in Salt Lake County. At 160 acres, it will surpass Sugar House Park’s 110-acre space. Local government officials gathered on June 22 to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the first phase of the park that includes multi-purpose sports fields, playground equipment and the start of an extensive trail system.

Located at 5000 W. 10200 South, the park will serve residents on the southwest side of the Salt Lake Valley. The much-anticipated park was the result of collaboration between Salt Lake County and the City of South Jordan.

“I know that many of you who have been a part of this for 15 years feel like this took forever, but I feel like it was only yesterday when [South Jordan] Mayor [Dawn] Ramsey and I were here during Covid, socially-distancing in masks, on dirt, looking around thinking this is going to be something one day,” Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson said.

The park is an $18 million investment, with the Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts and Parks program contributing $13.2 million, $1.5 million from the county's general fund and $3 million from the City of South Jordan.

Bingham Creek Regional Park is only

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one-third complete. Once the park is finished in a few years, it will include a splash pad, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, and a connective network of trails.

The park is owned and operated by the Bingham Creek Regional Park Authority, an interlocal agreement created to establish effective governance. The seven-member board will consist of residents and merit employees to initiate rules, manage the park’s budget and create long-term planning.

“You should all know that it’s kind of a big deal,” Ramsey said. “It’s significant that every one of you has representation in how this park will grow and be managed and function because of the unique partnership of a Park Authority Board.”

The grand opening featured a ribbon cutting ceremony in the afternoon with additional events in the evening including food trucks, lawn games, a scavenger hunt, kite flying, face painting and a solar telescope.

Noticing the anticipation and excitement on the kids’ faces at the event, Wilson expressed her own enthusiasm for the future. “It's not just about what they’re experiencing today, but what they’ll experience next week and the months and the years to come,” she said. “And that’s especially exciting.”

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The community gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Bingham Creek Regional Park on June 22. Located at 5000 W. 10200 South, the park will serve the southwest side of the Salt Lake Valley. (City Journals)

When completed, Bingham Creek Regional Park will be the largest park in Salt Lake County at 160 acres. It was once the site of a gravel quarry but has gone through extensive enhancements over the last few years. (City Journals)

New playground infrastructure is a highlight to the first phase of Bingham Creek Regional Park plan. A grand opening held on June 22 featured a ribbon cutting in the afternoon followed by food trucks, games, face painting and more at an evening celebration. (City Journals)

Herriman City busca incluir a la población latina

Por Elisa Eames y Sarai Childers

La primera reunión del Concejo de la Ciudad de Herriman exclusivamente para miembros de la comunidad de habla hispana se llevó a cabo el jueves 18 de mayo de 2023 en el ayuntamiento. La ciudad suele tener la suerte de contar con una asistencia de 10 personas, pero para esta reunión, el número de participantes ascendió a la enorme cantidad de 180 aproximadamente. Los miembros del concejo, los funcionarios de la ciudad y el alcalde de Herriman, Lorin Palmer, quedaron asombrados por la participación. “¡Quedamos impresionados por su colaboración, entusiasmo y disposición para participar!” dijo el alcalde.

La reunión fue el cumplimiento de una promesa de campaña que hizo el alcalde Palmer después de escuchar repetidamente a los residentes latinos que quieren participar y retribuir a su nueva comunidad. Entre los residentes de otras naciones de habla hispana, Herriman alberga una importante cantidad de población venezolana. Lamentablemente, muchos son refugiados que buscan asilo político cuyas experiencias les han enseñado a desconfiar de los oficiales de policía y del gobierno; ellos en gran manera cuentan con preparación académica, y en sus países de origen, muchos eran profesionistas, incluyendo médicos. Sin embargo, los funcionarios de la ciudad entienden lo difícil que puede ser involucrarse cuando no se habla el idioma.

Con motivo de aprovechar el hecho de que el alcalde Palmer habla español, los miembros del concejo han tenido el gusto de incluir a los residentes de habla hispana de Herriman en el proceso de gobierno; aunque fueron necesarios dos años para que la reunión se hiciera realidad. Un aspecto desafiante fue la publicidad. La ciudad trabajó con Carlos Moreno, un activista local de Venezuela, quien ayudó a correr la voz. También hubo campañas en las redes sociales y de boca en boca, y la reunión se anunció en las congregaciones de iglesias locales de habla hispana.

Debido a que los funcionarios de la ciudad estaban preocupados por no asustar a los asistentes, no hubo mucho de una agenda de reunión oficial; el objetivo era permitir una conversación abierta y recibir comentarios. “Cuando planeamos la reunión, pensamos que nos encantaría que asistieran unas 40 personas. ¡No teníamos idea de que recibiríamos tal respuesta!”, expresó el alcalde. Muchos participantes revelaron que los líderes en sus países de origen eran generalmente inaccesibles, por lo que los funcionarios de Herriman se esforzaron por transmitir el mensaje de que los líderes locales son personas regulares y accesibles. “Solo queríamos que la gente hablara con nosotros y decirles que están en un lugar seguro y que pueden participar. Si podemos crear esa confianza, creo que vamos por el camino correcto”, explicó el alcalde Palmer. También estuvieron presentes tres policías bilingües para ayudar a la población latina a comprender que no debe temerle a la policía.

Entre los asistentes había una mezcla de padres, profesionistas, empleados y empresarios de países como Colombia, Ecuador, México y, por supuesto, Venezuela. Algunos solo han sido residentes de Herriman durante seis meses, mientras que otros han estado aquí durante 10 años. Un participante, ingeniero de Venezuela, explicó cómo recurrió a aceptar un trabajo en Amazon simplemente porque su título no se puede transferir. El alcalde Palmer se lamentó: “¡Él podría dar mucho más a esta comunidad y al estado, pero no puede hacerlo!”. Al ayudar a encontrar posibles contactos y oportunidades laborales, la ciudad espera marcar una diferencia para este residente a corto plazo. Sin embargo, para mejorar las perspectivas a largo plazo para todos los que están en la misma situación, Herriman ha hablado de intervenir

con los legisladores para lograr un cambio más amplio.

Lo más destacado de la noche fue el reconocimiento de 22 estudiantes latinos que asistieron a Athlos Academy, Mountain Ridge High y Herriman High. Nominados por sus directores, cada uno de ellos recibió el premio Futuros Líderes de Herriman del Concejo Municipal. Otro punto focal digno de mención fue la presentación de Friends of Herriman [Amigos de Herriman] a los participantes. La organización sin fines de lucro relativamente nueva cuenta con miembros de habla hispana y busca apoyar las artes, la cultura, los parques y los senderos en Herriman. El grupo también utiliza su comité de diversidad para reconocer la creciente diversidad dentro de la ciudad y ayudar a facilitar la participación. El alcalde Palmer reveló: “Es solo una manera de

traer a la mesa a cualquiera que quiera estar allí. Ahora hay un mayor porcentaje de latinos, ¡y queremos celebrarlos!”. Estaba claro que los miembros de la población latina de Herriman están ansiosos por participar en la comunidad: están interesados en el arte local, el baile y la música, y quieren que la ciudad destaque sus culturas. La ciudad espera que esta reunión sea el primer paso para acoger a sus residentes latinos y abra la puerta a conversaciones continuas. Las propuestas para alentar y empoderar aún más a los residentes incluyen una academia anual de policía ciudadana en español en el otoño, que sería la primera en el estado e incorporaría entrenamiento para tiradores activos, una feria multicultural y una celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana.l

Los ganadores del premio Futuros Líderes de Herriman del Concejo Municipal posan con agentes de policía y el alcalde Palmer. (Herriman City)

Los ganadores del premio Futuros Líderes de Herriman del Concejo Municipal posan con agentes de policía y el alcalde Palmer. (Herriman City)

licity. The city worked with Carlos Moreno, a local activist from Venezuela, who helped spread the word. There were also social media and word-of-mouth campaigns, and the meeting was announced in local Spanish-speaking church congregations.

Because city officials were worried about spooking attendees, there was not much of an official meeting agenda; the goal was to enable open conversation and receive feedback. “When we planned the meeting, we thought that we’d love for maybe 40 people to come. We had no idea we’d get such a response!” Palmer said.

Many attendees disclosed that leaders in their native countries were generally unapproachable, so Herriman officials strove to convey the message that local leaders are regular, approachable people.

“We just wanted people to talk to us and to tell them they’re in a safe place and that they can be involved. If we can create that trust, then I think we’re headed down the right path,” Palmer explained.

Three bilingual police officers were also present to help the Latino population understand that they do not need to be afraid of law enforcement.

Among the attendees was a mix of parents, professionals, employees and business owners from countries such as Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and, of course, Venezuela. Some have only been Herriman residents

for six months while others have been here for 10 years. One attendee, an engineer from Venezuela, explained how he has resorted to taking a job at Amazon simply because his degree doesn’t transfer. Palmer lamented, “He could give so much more to this community and the state, but he’s unable to do so.”

By helping to find possible connections and job leads, the city hopes to make a difference for this resident in the short term, but to improve long-term prospects for all those in the same boat, Herriman has discussed lobbying lawmakers for broader change.

A highlight of the evening was the recognition of 22 Latino students attending Athlos Academy, Mountain Ridge High and Herriman High. Nominated by their principals, they were each presented with the City Council Future Leaders of Herriman Award.

Another noteworthy focal point was the introduction of Friends of Herriman to those in attendance. The relatively new nonprofit organization boasts Spanish-speaking members and seeks to support the arts, culture, parks and trails in Herriman. The group also utilizes its diversity committee to recognize the growing diversity within the city and to help facilitate involvement.

“It’s just a way to bring anyone to the table who wants to be there,” Palmer said. “There’s a bigger percentage of Latinos now, and we want to celebrate them.”

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Proposals to further encourage and empower residents include an annual fall citizen police academy in Spanish, which would be the first in the state and would incorporate active shooter training, a multicultural fair and a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. l

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Recipients of the City Council Future Leaders of Herriman Award pose with police officers and Mayor Palmer. (Herriman City)

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Paradigm School is a public charter school that’s been in operation since 2006, serving grades 7-12. Its goal is to teach scholars HOW to think, not WHAT to think. Students don’t use textbooks but learn from primary sources and original works, relying on the classics. Using the Socratic discussion method, scholars develop the skill and confidence to speak in front of others with end-of-semester oral exams. Mallory Woodbury is the operations director at the school, where she has worked for 13 years.

Q: Does your school solve a problem for your parents/scholars?

A: Yes! We help teens find who they are, who they want to be and how to love learning. Those who graduate with us know that learning is for life and doesn't end when you graduate or earn a certificate. Instead of a final paper exam, they present and defend what they’ve learned all semester in front of a panel of mentors. It’s an empowering tool and our scholars report they feel this method of assessment is much more useful.

Q: How do potential clients choose between you or a competitor?

A: They choose us because of our unique educational philosophy and our small class sizes. Parents will also find out that we value them as the primary educator for their child and that we are simply a resource for the educational journey.

Q: What is your best advice for parents who are considering

enrollment?

A: They will need to learn more about our educational philosophy and many will also visit us for a campus tour and/or have their child shadow someone at our school to experience Paradigm for a day. Parents know what is best for their child and an education at Paradigm will set them up for knowledge and confidence for many years. Our school isn't for everyone, but those who choose it know their child will thrive and learn an incredible amount while they are with us.

Q: What is your favorite thing your school offers?

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Q: Who is eligible to enroll?

A: Students can enroll from anywhere in Utah. We are offering a few online classes next year for high school scholars who want to experience Paradigm, but don't want to make the drive to and from school every day.

Q: What programs do you offer at Paradigm?

A: We are offering great classes this school year, including a speech and debate team (run with the Wasatch Independent Debate League), an academic decathlon class, and CTE pathway options. We also have athletics, including cross country, volleyball, basketball and soccer. We’re exploring the addition of girls basketball and girls soccer, based on interest. We might have enough to field both of those teams next year! Our sports teams participate in the Utah Schools Sports Association (USSA), which is a charter and private school league.

Q: Anything else you would like readers to know about Paradigm?

A: We are an amazing school that wants to increase enrollment. We’re one of the oldest charter high schools in Utah, starting our 18th year, which is a wonderful accomplishment! Our message is that we want parents to know we value them as the primary educator of their children.

High school seniors who give back to the community received Rotary Club scholarships

by Katherine Weinstein | k.weinsein@mycityjournals.com

Asign at the June 22 luncheon meeting of the South Valley Rotary Club read, “Be A Gift to the World.” The motto would easily apply to each of the recipients of the Rotary Club scholarship program for high school seniors. The winning students and their family members attended the meeting, held at HuHot Mongolian Grill in Sandy, to receive their scholarship certificates and to learn about what the Rotary Club stands for.

Originally founded in 1905 as a club for businessmen, Rotary International is now a global network of 1.4 million people working together to better the world. Rotary Clubs are dedicated to promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water and sanitation, saving mothers and children, supporting education, growing local economies and protecting the environment.

Sharon Richardson, the secretary/treasurer of the South Valley Rotary Club said “It is the biggest humanitarian foundation in the world. We’re just a small part of that very big organization.”

The South Valley Rotary Club was founded twenty years ago as the Draper-Riverton Rotary Club. Its name was changed to include nearby communities such as Bluffdale and Herriman. The club’s diverse achievements range from donating medical equipment to a hospital in Guatemala to spearheading the construction of the Jordan River Rotary Park in Draper.

The organization also awards two types of scholarships to high school seniors who are making a difference through service work. This year, the Russ Cannon Scholarship, an award of $1,000 named after the South Valley Rotary Club’s founder, was granted to two students. Four other students received scholarships in the amount of $500 each.

Youth Chair Amy Jensen explained the process. “We sent invitations to eight or nine area high schools inviting people to apply,” she said. Each applicant must write an essay on how they have used the Rotary’s “FourWay Test” in their high school lives.

The Four-Way Test is an ethical guide for Rotarians. Before speaking, thinking or acting, they are encouraged to ask themselves the following: “Is it the Truth? Is it Fair to all concerned? Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships? Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?”

Kyra Tischler, who graduated from Riverton High School said “I learned about Rotary values at Teen Leadership in middle school.” The Russ Cannon scholarship winner explained that she was mindful of the Four-Way Test as she counseled girls at a summer camp and worked with special needs kids at Blue Sky Therapeutic Riding school in Texas. Tischler is headed to Southern Utah University. “Eventually I want to be a zoo vet,” she said. “It’s been my dream since preschool.”

Olivia Haslam, a graduate of Mountain

Ridge High School, also won a Russ Cannon scholarship. “At Mountain Ridge, we have the ‘Season of Scarlet’ where we raise money for charity,” she explained. “I helped raise over a quarter of a million dollars.” Haslam was active in student government and DECA, which prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. She plans to major in business administration at the University of Utah.

Another scholarship winner, Alison Ballard, graduated from Riverton High School and served as Youth Mayor on the Riverton Youth Council where she helped out with many civic events and service projects. She is headed to Brigham Young University in the fall and wants to become a dietitian. “I just love food and nutrition,” Ballard said. “I would like to help people be healthy.”

A graduate of Herriman High School, Lexi Kunze said that the values expressed in the Four-Way Test resonated with her as she spent time helping the elderly at Sagewood at Daybreak retirement community. “Making time to do some service work, doing good for them, made me feel good,” she said. Kunze plans to pursue a career as a physician’s assistant and will attend Utah Valley University.

Other Rotary Club scholarship winners who were not able to attend the meeting were Riverton High School graduates Halle Taylor and Christopher Chevalier.

The Vision Statement on the Rotary website states, “Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change-- across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves.” The scholarship winners for 2023 seem to be well on their way to doing their part. l

Mountain Ridge softball wins super regional, reaches championship bracket

From left to right, South Valley Rotary Club Youth Chair Amy Jensen, scholarship recipients Lexi Kunze, Kyra Tischler, Alison Ballard and Olivia Haslam, and Club President-Elect Brenda Newman posed for a photograph at a June 22 luncheon meeting of the South Valley Rotary Club. (Katherine Weinstein/City Journals)

Photos by Travis Barton

(right) Sophomore Dani Metts pitches against Riverton during the 6A state championship bracket play. Metts and the Sentinels would fall to Riverton and Pleasant Grove in the double elimination tournament.

(left) The Mountain Ridge High softball team celebrates an out to end the inning. The Sentinels went 15-12 on the year that included going 2-8 in a brutal Region 3 that featured three of the final four teams. After sweeping American Fork in the regional, No. 11 seed Mountain Ridge went on the road to furthest north 6A team in Weber to sweep the Warriors 8-7 and 11-8 to book its place in the final double-elimination bracket.

Local students receive Rising Star Student, Dr. Patrice Johnson Superintendent’s Scholarships

By Morgan Olsen | m.olsen@mycityjournals.com

Two Riverton High School students have been selected among several applicants and awarded scholarships by the Jordan Education Foundation.

The Rising Star Student Scholarship focuses on awarding students who have shown resilience through difficult times in their life. Each year, principals and staff from each high school in the Jordan School District nominate one graduating senior from their school to receive a $2,000 scholarship, courtesy of the Jordan Education Foundation, to a college or University of their choice.

“These students have amazing stories,” Mike Haynes said, Jordan Education Foundation’s executive director. “We are grateful to be able to help them further their education by awarding them financially.”

One student, Linda Curtis, has been awarded the Rising Star Student Scholarship by the Jordan School District for her ability to overcome significant hardship in her life.

“Linda Curtis had a very difficult childhood,” the banquet program stated. “Due to her circumstances, and with the help of a woman from her church, Linda was able to gain emancipation as a minor. She currently lives with a foster family who has given her love, encouragement and a break from the fears of her earlier life.”

Because of her past, Curtis needed to improve her grades to be considered for college acceptance and has worked hard to do so during her time as a student at Riverton High School. She now looks forward to using this scholarship money to attend nursing school.

“I never even thought about graduation,” Curtis said. “I did not even think it was possible. Now, I will graduate with my Medical Assistant certificate and I will go on to nursing school.”

Curtis worked hard to pass her Medical Assistant state board exams. She has been accepted to six different colleges and is planning to attend Salt Lake Community College and then transfer to finishing nursing school.

Several other students throughout the Riverton area also received the $2,000 Rising Star Student Scholarship award. These students include Kevin Solano Rocha from Bingham High School, Michael Stratton from Herriman High School and Bianca Cardozofrom Mountain Ridge High School.

Rocha moved to Utah from California two years ago and is a first-generation college student. He has shown significant improvement in his grades and credit recovery during his time at Bingham High School. His principal was proud to nominate him for the Rising Star Student Scholarship and feels he is very deserving of the award.

Stratton overcame hardship during his early childhood until his sister and brother-in-law took guardianship of him and his siblings. He

wears a wristband that says “my life is worth living” and is passionate about computers and technology.

“Computers give me the ability to create anything I want, regardless of my circumstances or surroundings,” Stratton said. “Computers have been my stability, my escape and my connection to a world outside my own.”

When things would get difficult for him during his childhood, Stratton collected old computers and spent hours repairing them in order to sell them.

“It was a place where I would let all of my stress fade away into the work that had to be done,” Stratton said. “This is a very important part of my life because it gave me a better understanding of the inner workings of a computer.”

Stratton plans to further his education studying computer science.

Cardozo was raised in Utah by a single mother but had moved back and forth between Utah and Brazil several times by the time she was in high school. She showed resilience as she fought through struggles with her mental health and an eating disorder during her time at Mountain Ridge High School.

“After moving back to Utah, where she found additional support and stability, Bianca was able to find new hope and motivation,” the banquet program stated. “She turned things around her senior year academically and has shown resilience in recovery from an eating disorder and is continuously working to improve her mental health, striving to live a healthy and whole life.”

Cardozo plans to attend Utah Valley University and study forensic science.

The Dr. Patrice Johnson Superintendent’s Scholarship is awarded to a student who has

shown significant effort in demonstrating leadership and perseverance in search of the American Dream. This year’s recipient was Riverton High School senior Brenda Esquivel.

“Brenda Esquivel was born in Mexico City,” the banquet program stated. “She was held back in kindergarten because the school required a minimum level of English which she didn’t have. Her parents invested time, effort and work into teaching her English even though they were both strangers to the language. The first phrase Brenda remembers learning was ‘I don’t speak English, sorry.’ Eventually, she attended a trilingual school learning French, Spanish and English.”

Esquivel and her family moved to Utah from Mexico in 2019. As she enrolled at Riv-

erton High School, Esquivel knew her education was important, and she strived to keep her grades up while helping her family adjust to their new life in Utah.

“She is taking challenging classes in school and continues to practice all three languages, even obtaining the Seal of Bi-literacy for both French and Spanish,” the banquet program stated. “She has been involved in multiple clubs and shown leadership in Latinos in Action, FBLA and DECA.”

Esquivel plans to attend BYU this fall to study psychology and looks forward to applying to law school upon her college graduation. l

Brenda Esquivel, Riverton High School student, was awarded the Dr. Patrice Johnson Superintendent’s Scholarship to help fund her further education. (Mike Haynes/Jordan Education Foundation)

Kevin Solano Rocha, Bingham High School student, was awarded the Rising Star Student Scholarship to help fund his further education. (Mike Haynes/Jordan Education Foundation)

Michael Stratton, Herriman High School student, was awarded the Rising Star Student Scholarship to help fund his further education. (Mike Haynes/ Jordan Education Foundation)

Bianca Cardozo, Mountain Ridge High School student, was awarded the Rising Star Student Scholarship to help fund her further education. (Mike Haynes/Jordan Education Foundation)

Linda Curtis, Riverton High School student, was awarded the Rising Star Student Scholarship to help fund her further education. (Mike Haynes/ Jordan Education Foundation)

American Preparatory AcademyDraper freshman Natalie McLane, of Herriman, entered the 2A girls state golf championship at Lakeview Golf Course May 16 without a lot of expectations. She had played against reigning medalist Arden Louchheim, a Rowland Hall senior who will play for Nebraska in the fall, throughout the season as the Eagles and Winged Lions compete in the same region. At the state tournament, McLane finished her round—a couple of shots off the lead—and then began to watch some movement on the live scoring with Louchheim bogeying three of the final four holes which ended up giving McLane the individual title.

“I noticed I was one shot down and then we were tied and then I went out and watched her final hole which she bogeyed,” McLane said. “I didn’t feel that prepared going into state. I’m still really shocked that I won.”

McLane’s medalist finish, shooting a 2-over par 73, helped the Eagles to an eighth-place showing as a team at state. The squad also included Rosa Carreto, Emily Chavez, Xixi Dou, Yajaira Hernandez, Allie Sengpraseut and Juel Uribe. The daughter of Brandon and Boonhee McLane of Herriman said she began her round with a double bogey on her first hole—Hole 10— before bouncing back with a par on the next hole. “I aimed way left on the first couple of holes, but I chipped up and was able to save par and that really helped me settle in,” McLane said.

“I could just feel it that she could win it,” said APA-Draper coach Allison Gow. “It was amazing to watch and it’s a pretty big deal for our school, which is so academically focused, to have a talent like hers here.”

McLane said the keys to her win were “some solid putts and good iron play,” as she posted pars on each hole on the back nine. With the state title, she hasn’t just changed her outlook toward her high school golf experience, it has also helped her confidence in knowing that she belongs. “I’m now hoping to win three more,” she said, noting that she would like to equal Bingham’s Sirene Blair’s accomplishment of four straight individual state championships from 2010 to 2013.

McLane started playing golf when she was 10 years old when she was introduced to the sport by her babysitter’s grandpa, Terry Devine, who taught golf. “No one in my family plays so it was something new to try,” McLane said. “I love playing golf because I see my improvements in my game and I seem to pick it up faster. I certainly didn’t see that when I tried to learn the cello. That was really slow.”

Natalie’s mother Boonhee McLane

Herriman resident wins 2A state title

By Catherine Garrett | c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

credits Devine for “discovering Natalie’s athletic talents and future in golf.” “He is the best and he made golf fun for Natalie, and her love of golf is undeniable,” Boonhee McLane said. “Terry has always been there for her when she needs him.”

Initially, McLane played a couple of tournaments at Glenmoor and then began entering Utah Junior Golf Association events, earning Utah PGA Junior Player of the Year honors in 2021 and 2022. In 2021, she reached the Regional round of the Drive, Chip and Putt in Pebble Beach, California.

During local tournaments in 2022, she won five events—with a 75 at Valley View March 26, a 78 at Soldier Hollow April 30, a 75 at Mountain Dell Sept. 10, a 73 at Bonneville Oct. 1 and a 77 in the Tour Championship Oct. 28. Last summer, she also won the Valley View Davis PGA Junior Major and then finished fourth at the Notah Begay III Regional Junior Golf National Championship Sept. 17-18 after leading the tournament following her first round of 73.

This year, playing in the UJGA 15-18 age division, she is “working her way up,” according to her mother, including a seventh-place showing at Soldier Hollow May 12-13 with rounds of 75, 76 and 78. Her personal-best round was a 68 at Meadow Brook Golf Course April 15 in a local tour spring tournament.

“We just wanted her to start this out as a hobby and into little tournaments, but each year she was able to achieve good results and by 2022 she was winning quite a few tournaments,” said her mom. “This year, she is doing a great job considering that she has not been able to play much due to the winter we had.”

McLane said that golf has had an impact on her off the course as well. “It has really helped me to calm down and have patience,” she said, noting that she has her sights set on collegiate and professional golf.

Gow said that McLane continues to work with Devine as her private coach and, although her family doesn’t golf, they are committed to her developing her talent.

“Her parents are 100% supportive,” Gow said. “This is a young lady who has incredible talent, tremendous skill and is easy to teach. From the very first time I saw Natalie, I have noticed her concentration, patience and focus. This kid’s got it. We’ll be seeing her on the LPGA [Ladies Professional Golf Association] Tour in 10 years.” l

APA-Draper girls golf team finished eighth at the 2A state tournament May 16 at Lakeview Golf Course led by medalist Natalie McLane (in middle with medal) who shot a 73 to win in her freshman season. Also pictured (from left to right) are coach Allison Gow, Allie Sengpraseut, Emily Chavez, Xixi Dou, McLane, Rosa Carreto, Juel Uribe and Yajaira Hernandez. (Photo courtesy Boonhee McLane)

APA-Draper freshman Natalie McLane (pictured far right) won the 2A girls state golf championship with a 73 at Lakeview Golf Course May 16, leading a group of 10 All-State golfers. (Photo courtesy Boonhee McLane)

Mustangs strong season ends in quarterfinals

Photos

by Travis Barton

The Herriman High girls lacrosse team celebrates its road victory over Corner Canyon where a postponed second half due to weather led to a back-and-forth game with the Mustangs squeezing out a victory in the end. It was the regular season finale for Herriman in a season where it finished 13-4 (5-1 in region), earned the No. 4 seed for the 6A playoffs and lost to Mountain Ridge in the quarterfinals.

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Junior Zee Smith looks to round her defender during the Mustangs’ quarterfinal loss to Mountain Ridge. Of the Mustangs’ four losses on the year, three came against eventual 6A finalist Mountain Ridge and the other to 5A champion Park City. Herriman won every other game it played.

Herriman softball completes special year, finishes second at state

Photos by Travis Barton

Maddie Sabic knocks in a run during the playoffs for the Herriman Mustangs softball team. The squad knocked back Westlake, Farmington and Skyridge to reach the 6A championship series. Herriman went 23-6 on the year, a complete turnaround from its 5-22 record a year ago. Of the Mustangs’ six losses, four came against state champions Bingham.

6A Player of the Year Kiaira Smith will play for Weber State next year, but she first led the Mustangs from both the circle and the plate as Herriman went 23-6 and returned to the state championship game for the first time since its second of back-to-back state titles in 2019.

Sentinels reach semis in best season yet

Photos by Pat McDonald

Head coach Brock Whitney sends Tahj Henrie home. Henrie was one of Mountain Ridge baseball team’s most consistent performers. The senior’s final season saw the Sentinels go 21-10 and reach the 6A semis. Junior Jaxon Reiser was one of Mountain Ridge’s primary offensive threats on the year as he led the Sentinels in home runs, stolen bases, runs scored, RBIs and slugging percentage.

Sophomore Grayson Riding led the team on the year with a 1.02 ERA for a Sentinels team that finished second in Region 3 and earned the No. 4 seed for the 6A playoffs.

Sentinels finish runners-up at state

Photos by Travis Barton

The Mountain Ridge girls lacrosse team celebrates a goal during its 12-5 win over Herriman in the quarterfinals. The Sentinels went 13-7 (6-0 in region) on the year. After losing five of their first six games, Mountain Ridge reeled off wins in 12 of its next 14 games, earning the No. 5 seed for the 6A state playoffs and losing a nail-biter to Lone Peak in the championship game.

Senior Aubrie Shaw graduates with an impressive senior class including Kiarra Clarin, Tessa Mortensen, Amelia Weller, Lily Masina and Analise Anderson.

Senior Tessa Mortensen scores one of Mountain Ridge’s 12 goals on the day. The captain also led the team in groundballs, scooping up 90 for the year.

Sophomore Taya Chalk could be back next year for the Sentinels along with junior playmaker Emmery Clark.

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The Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo is one of Utah’s longest-standing traditions – celebrating Utah’s heritage since 1847. The rodeo, and other Days of ’47 events, commemorate the day – July 24, 1847 – when a determined company of Mormon pioneers real-

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ized their dreams upon entering the Great Salt Valley. The Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo is a private, non-profit, volunteer, charitable organization. Our mission is to honor Utah’s pioneer heritage and educate Utah’s kids.

The Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo in Salt Lake City takes pride in setting the Gold Standard in rodeo and in 2023 they will bring that standard to the ranks of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA).

The 2023 event will payout an estimated $750,000 and will play an important role in determining Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) qualifiers and eventual world champions. Not only will contestants have

a chance to walk away with a pocket full of cash, but they will get the opportunity to win a gold, silver or bronze medal, a staple at this rodeo since 2017, making it the only Gold Medal Rodeo in the world.

“We are excited to once again partner with the PRCA, WPRA and their members that dream of qualifying for the NFR in Las Vegas each year,” stated Dan Shaw, Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo President & CEO. “It is our hope we can make that dream come true for a number of contestants, while also bringing world class rodeo action to our fans here at the Days of ’47 Arena. July has always been a profitable month for rodeo athletes, and we are honored to now elevate that even more and put Utah on the map among

top paying ProRodeos.”

Beginning in 2023, the Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo will be the largest paying professional rodeo in the State of Utah.

The 2023 Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo presented by Zions Bank, is slated for July 19-22, 24 and will take place at the state-of-the-art Days of ’47 Arena at the Utah State Fairpark (155 North, 1000 West), custom designed and built for rodeo. The venue—an outdoor arena located in the heart of Salt Lake City—features over 10,000 stadium-style seats.

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R.C. Landingham captured the 2022 Gold Medal in the bareback riding. Photos by Ric Andersen.

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Larkin’s vertically integrated services also provide a premier floral shop, monument, urn and vault manufacturing facilities, and beautiful memorial meeting and luncheon facilities. Multilingual staff honor and facilitate important traditions of many cultures.

AlthoughI don’t like crowds, parades or people, in general, when my husband suggested we attend the Pride Parade last month in Salt Lake, I painted a rainbow on my face, donned my “More Love” shirt and jumped in the car.

After a year of devastating anti-gay and anti-trans legislation across the country, we wanted to show our support for the LGBTQ+ community, even if that meant standing in a crowd of more than 50,000 parade attendees singing at the top of their lungs.

Because how do you fight hate? With a celebration of love.

The theme was “Queer Pride is Unapologetic” and that message rang throughout the parade. When the crowd saw the first rainbow banners a block away, it burst into applause and continued cheering for two hours. I sang out loud to every Lizzo anthem. I chanted until I lost my voice. I clapped until my shoulders hurt. I danced in ways that completely embarrassed my husband. I smiled until my face was sore.

Love was palpable. It brought me to tears more than once as I watched the support, kindness and joy being showered on this parade by thousands of people, of all ages, faiths, races and gender identities.

It was an event of unrestrained joy with enough sequins, bright colors, sky-high wigs, hella high heels and drag queens to

Take pride in love

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Life and Laughter

bring a smile to RuPaul’s face. Couples were holding hands, hugging, kissing, smiling, dancing and lifting a big middle finger to oppression and hate.

It was great to see nearly 200 businesses and organizations put on their rainbow best to spread the love. Entries included Delta Airlines, Westminster University, Intermountain Health, the Cougar Pride Center and ABC4 Utah.

The Salt Lake City Public Library had a large group of participants, because librarians are on the front lines, defending free speech every day and fighting book bans with humor and flair.

I’ve never been to a better parade. I’ve never celebrated a better message. With suicide rates rising for LGBTQ+ youth, hate is not acceptable. Intolerance is not acceptable. The only thing that’s acceptable is inclusion, joy, kindness, grace and love.

After the parade, we walked through

the festival, talking with vendors, enjoying live music and eating tasty foods. We learned about drag queen bingo at a local church, chatted with a BYU student who wrote a book about coming out as gay and took pictures for lots of happy couples.

We watched people get tattoos, we bought new T-shirts, we smiled at strangers, we stood in line for lukewarm BBQ. We visited with friends. We saw bravery. We saw community. We saw free mom hugs. We saw compassion. We saw gay Darth Vader. We saw celebration. We saw dogs in tutus. We saw love.

Threats against the LGBTQ+ communi-

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For the LGBTQ+ community, continue living unapologetic. The world needs more dancing, more sequins, more hella high heels, more bright colors, more sky-high wigs, more connection, more dogs in tutus, more rainbow T-shirts and more love.

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