Draper Journal | July 2023

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ce climbing has been a passion for Noah Rowley ever since he started climbing with his dad at age 8. Rowley, who graduated from Corner Canyon High School in 2018, is the only member of the USA Ice Climbing team from Utah. He is heading to Chile next month for the Portillo Ice Festival in the Andes and hopes to represent the U.S. at the next winter Olympics.

"Climbing challenges you mentally and physically," Rowley said. "I think about it all the time. It requires a large amount of concentration and dedication which affects every facet of my life."

J. R. Rowley, Noah’s dad, is proud of his son’s accomplishments. “Noah’s been climbing his entire life,” he said. “By age 11 he was leading ice climbs.” J. R. is an accomplished mountaineer and caver himself. “I’ve been a climber my entire adult life, over 30 years,” he said. “All the routes I wasn’t skilled enough to do, Noah has taken them all down.”

Noah attended Crescent View Middle School where he incorporated his love of

climbing into a science project and talent show performance. J. R. spoke of how Noah took repetitive falls lead-climbing on a rope at a local climbing gym for a science project in which he studied the percentage of elongation on a rope. A large dynamic elongation on a climbing rope increases the risk of a climber falling to the ground. At the same time, “It was a great way to get him used to falling,” J. R. said. “Climbers need to learn how to fall without getting injured.”

As a member of the USA Ice Climbing team, which is under the auspices of the American Alpine Club, Noah participated in his first UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup last January in Europe. "It was so cool, so much fun!" he said. "America has never taken first place in a World Cup. Just placing in the top 10 is really good. Our best climber took sixth place in Switzerland. Obviously, our goal is to be the first Americans to win the World Cup."

At the World Cup competition in Champagny-en-Vanoise, France, Noah progressed to the speed-climbing semifinals placing

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New Draper history publication is full of recognizable names and fun facts

Katherine Weinstein developed a love of history from her mother, who would read the Little House series to her and her sister before bedtime and also take them to see historic sites in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Even though she didn’t grow up in Utah, she’s come to appreciate the history of Draper after authoring a new book about the city from its earliest beginnings, including information about the town’s people, businesses, schools, pastimes and celebrations.

“Writing the book, I reminded myself that ordinary people really have extraordinary lives,” Weinstein said.

The book is full of names Draper residents will recognize such as Ballard, Beck, Enniss, Park, Marcovecchio, Sorenson, Stokes and, of course, Draper. Once you’ve read it, you’ll come to understand the history of many historic homes and businesses still standing in the city today. For instance, did you know that the cycling shop on 12300 South was once a grocery store where people could rent frozen food lockers before the invention of freezers?

Weinstein, who has a Ph.D. in drama from Tufts University, was chosen by Arcadia Publishing to write “Draper” for the Images of America series. "The Images of America series celebrates the history of neighborhoods, towns and cities across the country. Using archival photographs, each title presents the distinctive stories from the past that shape the character of the community today. Arcadia is proud to play a part in the preservation of local heritage, making history available to all," reads a company statement.

“Even though Draper has gotten big, I’m amazed that families are still here such as the Stokes, Enniss, the Drapers. Since the early 1850s, they’re all still here which speaks to the deep-rooted sense of community that’s in Draper,” Weinstein said.

Perhaps because she’s also from Ohio, the story of Dr. Park really resonated with Weinstein. “I was fascinated by John Rockey Park. He was from Ohio and studied to be a medical doctor at NYU. He decided to come west in the 1860s. He was just passing through Draper, working as a farmhand, when the bishop found out about his education level. They needed a teacher and they asked him to stay. They paid him a combination of wheat and potatoes in addition to a little bit of money. He transformed that school…he essentially created a mini natural history museum, he had botanical and animal specimens, samples of rock, examples of physics experiments,

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a big book collection, and he had the kids doing calligraphy. When Brigham Young visited Draper, he went to the school and his mouth fell open. He’d never seen a school like that. Dr. Park became the first president of the University of Deseret which is now the University of Utah. Just so impressive,” Weinstein said.

Tales of the grit and ingenuity of women also resonated with Weinstein, who was wowed by Draper women from decades past who had to keep their farms and families afloat after their husbands died. “They raised their families and supported their farms. They were heroic. And just how enterprising some of these women were, including Alice Ballard who started the Iceberg restaurant that’s still there.”

Draper’s history as a huge producer of eggs for the entire country in the 1930s and 1940s is also covered within the pages. “You see that reflected in the library which is shaped like a chicken coop with the sloping roof,” Weinstein said. One of the author’s favorite anecdotes is the story of a member of the Sorensen family who, while serving as a soldier stationed in the South Pacific during WWII, saw a crate full of eggs sent to feed the soldiers. The crate had a label from his hometown and, according to the book, that sight brought tears to the

young soldier’s eyes.

The volunteers at the Draper Historical Society were especially helpful to Weinstein as was the work of Eagle Scouts who had scanned the Historical Society’s collection of photographs in recent years. The Historical Society houses three large, detailed volumes of the history of Draper which Weinstein was able to use as references. In comparison, Weinstein’s book is a photographic history in a series of similar books from Arcadia Publishing. “It’s using photos to tell the story of the city. It’s not dense and heavy reading. I think it’s fun, especially for people who have an interest in Draper,” she said.

It took Weinstein about 18 months to complete the book, including a road trip to photograph statues of dinosaurs that were once part of a Dinosaur Park in Draper in the 1960s before being transferred to Vernal in the 1970s. Weinstein’s husband David helped with the book’s photography.

In addition to being a book author, Weinstein writes local life stories for the Draper Journal and works in the attendance office at Corner Canyon High School, connections that proved to be helpful as she compiled photos and facts about the town in which she works. “A lot of it was tracking down the photographs. For example, the Widowmaker…I couldn’t find a photo. I’m so lucky that I work at CCHS. I sent an email to all the staff, and one of the teachers knew the son of the man who was one of the organizers of the event back in the 1970s. She put me in touch with him and finally, I was able to include a program cover from the event and a photograph of the course.” This is Weinstein’s first of what she hopes will be more publications in the future.

“So many times, when I’m interviewing for the paper, people will say there was nothing in Draper before, but I know there was a really vibrant community of people doing interesting things and working really hard. I enjoyed this project and I feel so much closer to the Draper community, coming in as an outsider, now knowing this history,” she said.

As luck would have it, once she completed the book, more interesting information on the city continues to come to light. “I keep learning fun, new facts about Draper that I wish I would have put in the book,” Weinstein said.

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Freshman golfer wins state title

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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 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

High school outdoors clubs offer students opportunities to recreate

Thissummer, local trails or courts may be busier with teenagers than in previous years.

Area high school teachers say it’s a lasting positive impact from COVID-19 when participation in outdoor recreation increased.

According to Penn State University’s Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management and Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, outdoor recreation increased to nearly half of Americans taking part monthly, including 20% who are new to it.

As many national parks saw a record number of visitors during the pandemic, the outdoor recreation boom has continued as boating, running outdoors, bicycle riding, and walking in nature can be accessible to people of all ages and ability levels, the report said.

That stretches to students who may be adding adventurous experiences—sailing, mountain biking, kayaking and other non-traditional high school sports.

In fact, many area high schools offer clubs focusing on outdoor activities. Even with school dismissed for the summer, some students even plan to continue to meet through the summer on their own. Here’s a look at some outdoor high school clubs in the southern end of the Salt Lake Valley.

Cottonwood High hiking club

Senior Matthew Gordon, along with his hiking buddies from Cottonwood’s hiking club, plans to hit the nearby canyon trails this summer once they’re clear from snow.

“We haven’t gotten in very many hikes; it snowed a week after our first hike last fall and this spring, there’s the whole flooding situation,” he said. “We’ve been to the lower falls in Bell Canyon, and we’ve done some hikes in Millcreek Canyon. This summer, we’re wanting to hit the trails, starting with Donut Falls.”

During school, the club of about 20 students usually met at lunch to discuss hikes— the length, its difficulty, carpooling. They’ve hiked on days when school wasn’t in session.

“We usually stay together and talk music or other things, usually not school. Some club members are my good friends, but I’ve also gotten to meet new people who I’ve become friends with. It’s a lot different than interacting with people at school. I feel it’s a lot more genuine,” he said. “I love getting into nature and getting away from things. It brings you a lot closer to the people you’re around and I love the physical exercise. It’s a lot different than sports or going to the gym because you’re always walking uphill or downhill, getting lots of fresh air. I like that you get a big reward at the end of the hike when you get to see the sights.”

Gordon, who also is in the Madrigals and orchestra at school, has taken on an in-

formal club leadership role—from helping plan to often carrying the first aid kit and extra water on hikes.

“I think it fell on a few of us because we were the first people who were meeting and organizing the year. One of my friends does a good job getting the word out and passing out fliers. I have a van that I can drive, so that helps get our group to a trailhead,” he said. “It’s something I’ll miss after this year.”

The club’s adviser, Audryn Damron, said that the students have been proactive.

“They have a chat bringing up, ‘Who wants to hike?’” she said. “They created a Google photo album for the hiking club and put all the pictures in there. Not everyone has hiked before, so I helped them pick a hike. We use the All Trails app that tells them how hard the hike is and how long the hike is and direction to the trailhead.”

Damron, like some of the students, said she really loves to hike, but didn’t have friends who enjoyed it.

“I grew up close to Glacier National Park, so I love getting out in nature; I love the smell of the outdoors, the freshness, the views,” she said. “Creating this opportunity

was perfect. You have a club with a variety of people of different levels and they learn how to plan and how they can do it. It’s just really fun to see the kids take on leadership roles in a club they care about and in a space they love. I also love to share my love of hiking. We live by the mountains, and I would love to have kids be outside engaged with nature. If I can provide some coaching or guiding, I’m all for that.”

In addition to the student hiking club, she started a faculty hiking club during the COVID-19 pandemic and created a Google form of hikes.

“It has been fun because there are several teachers and counselors who share the love of hiking,” she said. “I had just moved here and started teaching at Cottonwood right before Covid hit. It was a way I could make better friends with Cottonwood faculty, do something I enjoyed and go to places where we could avoid the crowds. Now we continue hiking because we love it.”

Corner Canyon High roller-skating club

Corner Canyon High School’s roller-skating club began last fall when a student

came to teacher RJ Green asking him to be the club’s adviser.

“I said, ‘Sure, let’s make that happen,’” he said. “If kids come to me with a fun opportunity to get other people involved and doing fun stuff, and I can facilitate that, I’ll almost always say yes. I thought it’d be fun. When I was in undergrad, I rollerbladed around everywhere for about two years.”

That first year, the club met a couple times to skate in the evenings. They were hoping to get together as spring turns into summer.

“Covid was a catalyst for the group. Last year was the first year that they had a full year not masked. They wanted a stressfree way for the kids to get together and do something fun. They call it the retro experience, just that high school and arcade pizza socializing thing,” he said about the two dozen students who get together to skate.

While some kids own their own, others rent skates or blades.

“We’re hoping to build the culture and add a couple more events because it’s definitely fun and we have people who are quite interested,” he said.

Green’s experience with rollerblading began as a mode of transportation across his college campus.

“It looked really cool in the ’90s. That’s why I started—and literally everybody else did it. I also love staying in shape. It’s really fun,” he said. “I like that this roller-skating club isn’t a sedentary activity with a phone. These kids are showing up, getting some exercise and socializing outside of the confines of school with friends their age. It isn’t just limited to school time.”

Brighton High rock climbing club

About 10 Brighton students regularly hit the climbing gym during the school year.

“Some of them start off, learn about climbing and hopefully have a positive experience climbing with their friends in the gym,” Brighton High adviser Ben Hall said.

Hall said students pay their own way as there are no fees associated with the club. Everyone is welcome, no experience is needed.

“Some have experience, others are brand new. If you’re brand new, there’s always somebody in the club who will climb or boulder with them to teach them how to climb,” he said. “If any of the kids are interested in becoming better or stronger, I share some training techniques. The best way to train is to climb more, focus on doing hard individual moves when you boulder. You can shift to longer routes on ropes to work on endurance. You’re always climbing and building technique, getting comfortable and learning how it feels to climb.”

Hall, himself, is a climber.

“This is my first year as a teacher, so I was looking to get involved and the previous adviser was ready to pass the baton for me to take over,” he said. “I got into climbing during college in Michigan; I was just looking for something to do and I figured I’d try. Climbing is awesome. It’s a great way to get outside, do something in nature and see a lot of amazing places. It’s adventurous. It’s thought provoking. It takes some strength, but it’s also about how you can move and work through problems. I like being out in a beautiful place and trying something hard. Climbing is ultimately how I ended up here in Salt Lake City. This is a great place to climb and enjoy the outdoors.”

While he has climbed in the Utah desert to nearby canyons, he said that there are some easier crags in Big Cottonwood Canyon.

“In the future it would be good

to start at just doing maybe more of an after-school climb in the spring when there’s a lot of daylight. Go out for a couple hours. Get the climb around here. When we have an experienced group, we could look into organizing a trip over summer break,” he said. “But for now, we’re building up, getting that experience and keeping it to the gym.”

Jordan High pickleball club

Jordan High pickleball club adviser Sandra Brown became a fan of the sport during the pandemic.

“I started playing pickleball with another teacher during COVID because we were losing our minds when we both had to teach online and felt locked up in our houses,” she said. “As we played, we became best friends. I love having another sport that I can play and be outside. I love that pickleball is free. It’s a way that I can get together with some friends or meet new strangers in the park and exercise and just enjoy the sunshine. I love the community aspect of it. I love it when people bring their speaker and listen to good music and just having a good time in the park.”

When they started playing, the colleague’s son, who now is a junior at Jordan, started playing with them.

“It was so fun that he and I started the club because we fell in love with pickleball and wanted the students at Jordan High to be able to play,” Brown said.

Twenty or more students get together at a nearby park with courts to play weekly, weather permitting.

“Everybody’s welcome to come. If they don’t know how to play, we have extra paddles that students can borrow and other students teach them how to play. That’s the great thing about pickleball, it’s easy to learn,” she said, adding that while the sport has been around since the 1970s, it got a boost during the pandemic. “The kids like that it’s not a sports club where you have to commit. They just show up with a ball and paddle and play with their friends, or with new people.”

Brown is excited about the club.

“It’s a sport for all ages and most abilities, even grandparents can play pickleball with grandkids. The goal of the club is for kids to just make connections so that they can then go play whenever they want. We like the idea to keep it simple,” she said. “I like that students are falling in love with something athletic so that they get some healthy exercise and are having fun.” l

Summit

festival gives students opportunity to shine

Academy’s speech

Summit Academy student Ellee Glissmeyer was in the finals of her school’s speech and poetry festival. She stood on the auditorium stage in front of her schoolmates ready to recite.

“I’ve done this a couple times, but I’ve never won,” she said. “I love performing and how one thing can change a whole experience with other people.”

Even so, Ellee was nervous.

“It only happens once every year, so I wanted to be the best I can be,” she said. “Acting just makes me feel happy. It makes me feel like I'm part of something and that’s special.”

Alongside her on stage, were other fifth- and sixth-grade students. The contest was open to students, with the competition judged by like grades. Each student recited a piece for one to three minutes in front of four judges who evaluated them for content, voice, poise and memorization.

Students rattled off excerpts of their choosing the Gettysburg Address, “Hamlet,” Lou Gehrig’s farewell—or they selected pieces by authors such as Richard Kipling, J.J.R. Tolkien, Kenn Nesbitt, Lewis Carroll, Dr. Seuss.

Principal Lindy Hatch said it’s a tradition since Summit Academy opened.

“It allows students to shine,” she said. “Sometimes we see the students who might not shine in academics be able to have a place on stage. We're all about growing all children so it allows us to grow the children in areas that they can succeed.”

Students begin choosing and memorizing their poetry or dramatic pieces in February and then, classroom competitions are held about one month later, Hatch said.

“They get time to practice it and memorize it, which ultimately increases their capacity with their short-term memory. And that's the thing—they will always remember these things,” she said.

Six oratory and six drama students are selected per grade to advance to the finals on stage, Hatch said.

“This year we had a couple of fifth graders who wrote their own poems and wrote their own monologues do a great job. We haven't had students in those grades do that in the past; normally, they just recite poems,” Hatch said.

Ellee was one of those students.

“I wanted it to be special,” she said.

Grace Sealy also wrote her own piece.

“I love the series Warrior Cats,” she said. “It leaves so many open possibilities to go on a new storyline. So, I decided, why don't I do that. I decided to go with the Dark Forest storyline. The Dark Forest is basically the bad place of Warrior Cats so a lot of evil resides there, and I could use my imagination to explore that. I love writing and I think it's a strong skill to be able to recite what you've written.”

Both girls practiced speaking slowly and clearly every day leading up to the competition.

“I was really nervous because my poem seemed shorter than a lot of others,” Grace said. “A lot of people were messing up, so I felt bad for them. I’ve done this so many times, but it's still kind of freaks me out. There’s the bright lights and the other competitors, but you just have to go for it. And when you're done, it feels great.”

Ellee said it’s hard to compete against her friends.

“We’re all trying to do our best and I don’t want anyone’s feelings hurt. This is just something we love to do so I’m excited about the showcase since it’s not a competition,” she said.

New this year was a showcase of the top school winners, who returned to the stage once again.

“It’s an opportunity to celebrate and share the students’ work with the community,” Hatch said.

The festival is something former eight-year principal Bob Zentner, fondly known as “Mr. Z,” saw value in.

“I could see the growth in students and how much it did for student learning,” he said. “Our teachers were excited for it and our parents valued and saw the importance of the event.”

Zentner, who now serves on Summit’s board of education, returned to his former school to judge the contest. He said each judge took a different category to evaluate.

“The competition was close, so it was good we just focused on one skill. I picked voice and looked specifically at their expression,” he said. “It’s just fun to see how well the students do, how they push themselves, how hard they work, how excited they are to learn.” l

JDCHS girls track team second in state, third overall

From scooping snow off of its track the first day of practice this season, the Juan Diego Catholic High School track team emerged as the third-best team in the 3A ranks May 19-20 at Brigham Young University, improving dramatically over a 14th-place showing a year ago. The girls squad placed second and the boys came in seventh.

“We were just so fortunate as coaches to have gotten to work with an incredibly talented and competitive team who always knew how to find big performances in big moments, and then also how to rally after tough performances,” said JDCHS head coach Joe Elliott. “I'm just thrilled that we brought home a big trophy that we can put their names on and have in the great hall of our school, because that's what these kids deserve. It was a long but incredibly fun journey this season, and the destination was fantastic.”

Top-three finishers for Juan Diego were freshman Addison Pettit (second, 400 meters; second, 800 meters), senior Emmalyn Jacobs (second, javelin), senior Dalan Kennedy (second, shot put), the girls medley relay of senior Cate Stevens, senior Nyrvanah Crockett, junior Isabella Pickers and Pettit (second), junior Ethan Stevens (third, 3200 meters), senior Etu Kaumatule (third, discus), senior Crockett (third, long jump) and the girls 4x400 meter relay of Pickers, Stevens and freshmen Hayden and Addison Pettit (third).

Also placing at state were Kaumatule (fourth, shot put), Cate Stevens (fourth, javelin), Ethan Stevens (fourth, 1600 meters; fifth, 800 meters), Pickers (fifth,

400 meters), Jacobs (fifth, discus), Kennedy (fifth, discus), senior Kione Mataele (sixth, discus), the boys medley relay of junior Andrew Garzella, freshman Braylen Fail, junior Connor Orges and junior Curran Madden (seventh), Hayden Pettit (eighth, 400 meters), junior Maui Richmond (eighth, long jump) and senior Chloe Reilly (eighth, 3200 meters).

“It was just an excellent track season,” Elliott said. “We had stellar contributions from a ton of seniors, not only in their last meet, but throughout this season and across multiple seasons, and they truly transformed our team during that time. We're in their debt.”

Also on the JDCHS track team this season were seniors Anthony Bolda, Julia Cunningham, Lily Edwards, Abigail Lockingen, Noah Jones, Nicole Merhi, Simone Nicolodemos, Brayden Ortega, Alea Pindat-Kahele, Jonah Taylor, Thaia Tsandes and Lauryn Zlotucha; juniors Phuonganh Bui, Erin Chan, Elizabeth Cruz, Ayden Davis, John Deffner, Hobie Hodlmair, Matthew Howard, Thomas Jones, Lisa Lin, Adriana Newton, Tanner Nicholson, Jason Parker, Maude Poirer, Gabriel Woods and Olivia Young; sophomores Zach Abbott, Rowan Barker, Tristan Barker, Penelope Faumina, Seabass Galindo-Ramirez, Kenzie Hansen, Lauren Keegan, Ryder Kilfoil, Owen Kotter, Aidric Liljestrand, Mango Madden, Domi Marine, Natalia Martinez, Mia McCaskill, Allie McLennan, Carmen Montoya, Ariella Nelson, Val Noetzold, Jeremiah Onwo, Darion Otto, Julian Perez, Abby Quigley, Jackson Stolz, Matthew Tita, Denver Whaley, Jake Wyatt and Theo Yatta; and freshmen Olivia Adetula, Reming -

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The JDCHS girls track team finished second at the 3A state track and field championships at Brigham Young University May 18-19 with seven runner-up placers in individual events. (Photo courtesy Joe Elliott)

ton Gray, Jeff Hodlmair, Ila Jacobs, Aidan Janiga, Aven Kuath, Maile Mataele, Juan Pablo Miramontes, Desire Ojo, Ella Sebit, Maddie Sloan and Marlo Trewitt.

Elliott was assisted this season on the coaching staff by Paige Gossard, Kristi Deffner, Kenyon Johnson, Chase Kallas, Tomas Kuhrke, John Morby and Cris Schraegle.

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CCHS baseball’s season ends against American Fork again

For the second time in as many seasons, the Corner Canyon High baseball team’s season has ended at the hands of American Fork. This year, the Chargers lost in the Regional Round of the 6A state tournament 2-1 May 18 before falling to the Cavemen 10-0 May 19 and finishing with a 16-13 record.

“This season was a lot of fun,” said head coach Jeff Eure. “Our guys played with great effort and energy all season long.”

Three seniors led offensively for the CCHS squad with a combined 76 RBIs on the year with seniors Max Pollard, Noah Simon and Luke Spiers also providing leadership on and off the field this spring.

“We will miss our senior class, but we have several pieces coming back,” Eure said. “The future looks bright for Charger baseball.”

Also on the team, which bounced back after four losses to begin the season, were juniors Ike Ayres, Nicholas Bassani, Cannon Cotterell, Rylan Dunn, Ryder Florence, Kash Koncar

and Crew Staley; sophomores Jaxon Luttrell, Andrew Nice, Logan Nordhoff, Dallon Stokes, Jacob Troast and Drew Whatcott; and freshmen Sylas Bath, Atticus Candell, Justin Delgrosso, Garrett Downing, Ayden Dunn, Jaxon Evans, Nathan Horstmann, Cooper

Jones, Logan Kelley, Tanner MacKay, Jacob Roe and Connor Weese.

Eure was assisted on the coaching staff by Nicholas Ballard, David Waung, Brennon Anderson, Jantzen Anderson, Tyler Clark and Chris Paulsen. l

Draper hosts second Memorial Day to honor loved ones

Draper held its second annual Memorial Day event at the city’s cemetery. Graves were decorated with flowers and flags and Mayor Troy Walker spoke. “We love having a cemetery in the center of town. We honor all of our loved ones and those who’ve passed on. We have an amazing country and it’s all on the backs of those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice,” he said. Walker indicated that the city is looking at a 10acre parcel of property for a second city cemetery, but that the voters will get to decide if they want it. Kelsey White brought her daughter Claire to the cemetery, knowing the little girl would enjoy seeing the colorful flowers and decorations. (Mimi Darley Dutton/City Journals) l

Correction: Jerry Enniss was Draper’s first female judge

Istandcorrected!

New judge Lisa Garner is NOT Draper’s first female judge. That special status belongs to the Honorable Geraldine “Jerry” Enniss who served as Draper’s Justice Court Judge from 1980-1992. Thank you to Melanie Dansie who kindly brought that fact to this reporter’s attention after reading my March 2023 article “Two firsts in Draper’s court: First female judge and her first time behind the bench.”

“We moved to Draper in 1979 and Jerry was the judge then, before Daniel Bertch. She was a relative of my husband,” Dansie said.

Born in 1923, Enniss trained as a Civil Air Patrol in WWII and was proprietor, along with her husband John, of Jerry’s Café in Sandy and Draper.

She was appointed by the city council to be justice court judge before being an

related to some of the people involved.

“I like to believe in people until they prove me wrong,” Enniss is quoted as saying.

A 1992 Deseret News article about Enniss quotes then City Manager Andrew Hatton-Ward as saying, “She was so concerned with individuals.” The article said Enniss was known for her empathy, including a willingness to set up payment schedules for people. The article noted that the city’s caseload was usually fairly small, allowing the justice of the peace time for eye-to-eye contact with the people appearing before her in court. “You can tell a lot about people by looking into their eyes,” Enniss is quoted as saying. “It’s hard to find out everyone is not as honest as I’d want them to be,” she also said.

Enniss was asked to step down from her position of justice court judge because of her

for a total of 450 miles, all while pushing a 70-pound cart, to raise funds for the cause of justice for children. “She walked 13.5 miles a day, wore out two pairs of shoes and dealt with blisters. She walked 32 days in rain, wind and searing heat to bring attention to the needs of children and for the Children’s Justice Center,” her obituary said. The very next year, she walked the state east to west from Vernal to Wendover. In doing so, she raised more than $6,000 to help youth in custody and abused children.

Enniss last worked as a volunteer coordinator and mentor at the Salt Lake Detention Center, but she left that position because of declining health. She died in 2011 at the age of 88.

Jonna Crump has worked in Draper’s Justice Court for more than 30 years. She’s now the city’s Court Manager. Crump spent her first year in Draper working for Enniss.

Carr ying a legacy.

2023 Miss Draper royalty introduced in June

April brought spring showers, May flowers, and the annual announcement of the Miss Draper Scholarship program winners. Anna Page was crowned Miss Draper. Sloane James, Jules Smith and Belynn Borg will also be wearing crowns in the coming year as Royalty Attendants.

Anna Page is the daughter of Andrea and Sam Page. A 2022 Corner Canyon High School (CCHS) Valedictorian, Page is a Dean’s List student at the University of Utah pursuing bachelor’s degrees in both biology and chemistry. The title of her platform is “Fem STEM” which is focused on providing a feminine role model for young girls interested in science, technology, engineering and math.

“I thought I had to lose sight of my femininity in STEM, to not wear bright colors… and that inhibited my passion. It took some exploration to determine that I can be a feminine woman in STEM and still be exceptionally successful and respected. The main goal is to create a state where young girls can find role models who look and act femininely so they’re encouraged and not deterred from entering education and careers within STEM,” Page said.

She plans to become a doctor because it’s a career that combines her love of science with her passion for people. “What’s really touching about becoming a doctor is the patient caretaker interaction you don’t find in other careers. Being able to take care of patients so they feel cared for…it’s something I want to have in my everyday life. It blends my love for service and education really well,” Page said.

Sloane James, a lifelong resident of Draper, is the daughter of Gina and Jonathan James. She was a Visual Arts Sterling Scholar at Lone Peak High School and is now studying art education at Brigham Young University.

James said she was drawn to participate in the Miss Draper program because she sees it as a way to give back to her community. “I feel like Draper City has provided me with a rich childhood and opportunities, so I wanted a way to give back. I knew this would be a great way to do it.” Her Heart to Heart initiative encourages intercultural and interfaith dialogue. “By fostering those relationships, it makes your individual life so much richer and it builds community unity which allows everyone to accomplish more as we work together. I’m working with some of the Draper councils, committees and members of the community to organize events to continue Draper’s efforts to promote diversity so that hopefully it will help all residents feel welcome,” she said.

Jules Smith is the daughter of Christina and Matthew Smith. A 2020 Honors graduate of CCHS, she’s currently studying Information Systems at BYU with a focus on technology and business. “I love seeing women in tech, I’m pursuing a tech-based career, and I want to show younger generations that they can do it, too,” Smith said.

Her initiative “Code Up Glow Up” focuses on connecting young women with tech opportunities and mentors. “As I was going into college, I was able to talk to people already in my major. I also have a coworker in IS and she’s been a great influence on

me. Having people like that go to schools to speak about opportunities and hearing from real-life examples is really impactful. Hopefully, I can connect young girls to people who have experience and can be an example to them,” she said. She aspires to be a web developer. “I love art, and I think I can combine that with technology so that companies can have better user interface,” Smith said.

Belynn Borg was involved in athletics and music while at CCHS, and she’s now studying elementary education at BYU. She loves literature and wants to create community book drives to help kids find good books they can connect with. “I have always loved reading. It’s one of those things that’s been a constant in my life. I feel like, with the cell phone revolution, kids aren’t interested in books anymore. That was one of my favorite things growing up, to dive into a fantasy story and escape into a different world. And it’s incredibly important to be literate,” she said.

Last semester, she was introduced to the following quote from Thomas Jefferson, “An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people.” She feels education is key to freedom and she wants other kids to have the same opportunities for reading that she has had. “I love that quote, and I want to live by it,” Borg said.

The court traditionally consists of Miss

Draper and two attendants for a total of three. This year, four young women applied. “In light of this, Draper City felt it was fair to expand the number of attendants. The total scholarship award amounts did not increase but were adjusted to accommodate an additional attendant. The city will evaluate this structure and determine whether to continue it next year or revert to the previous format,” said Linda Peterson, Draper’s communications director.

As Miss Draper, Page will receive a $3,000 scholarship and each attendant will get a $1,500 scholarship. The city funds the program, sometimes with the help of donations and sponsors. In return, the young women are required to be of service to the community in the coming year while also working to promote their personal initiatives.

“We find young women that are not only pretty, but more importantly, amazing members of the community that are going somewhere. We’ve had physics and education majors…they’re not just great emissaries for our community, but they’re going to be great human beings,” said Mayor Troy Walker. l

‘A Magical Special Needs Revue’ at Draper Historic Theatre is all about teamwork and friendship

In the world of entertainment, perhaps nothing brings a memory and a smile to peoples’ faces like the music of Disney. Draper Historic Theatre will present an evening of songs from Disney movies and TV shows both old and new in “A Magical Special Needs Revue” on July 1, 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. The production is an opportunity for actors and singers of all ages with various disabilities to showcase their special talents and leave audience members with a song in their hearts.

The singers in the cast of “A Magical Special Needs Revue” at Draper Historic Theatre have been enjoying their rehearsals. Joshua Pettit, a high school student from Lehi, explained that the key to putting on a show with such a diverse group of performers is collaboration. “I like the team work we do on the show,” he said. “We’re figuring it out together. I just like the effort everyone is putting in the show.”

Pettit sings the part of Rafiki in the song, “The Circle of Life.” The program for “A Magical Special Needs Revue” consists of wellknown songs that span the Disney catalog. Director Jessica Duncan explained, “We want to keep it a high energy and entertaining show that people will connect with.”

A sampling of songs in the revue includes classics like “Under the Sea,” “You’ve Got A Friend in Me,” and “Do You Want to Build a Snowman” in addition to “We’re All In This Together” from “High School Musical” and “The Best of Both Worlds” from “Hannah Montana.”

Duncan is making her directorial debut with “A Magical Special Needs Revue.” “Collaborating is what I love,” she said. “We’re all

learning together. To be offered this opportunity was really neat.”

At auditions, “we had a bigger turnout for singers than I thought possible,” Duncan added. The numbers reflect the degree to which opportunities for people with disabilities to sing and perform are in demand.

Heidi Costello, mother of 5-year-old Joseph Costello, drives to Draper all the way from Brigham City for rehearsals. She read about the revue on a Facebook page for mothers of children with autism. “We came down for audition night and we could see that Joseph really, really enjoyed it,” she said. “At home he always wants to put on a play and we love Disney!”

As the youngest member of the cast, Joseph will sing “Do You Want to Build a Snowman.” He explained that this is the first time he has been in a show. “I’ve been having fun,” he said.

Emily Arthur, who graduated from Corner Canyon High School in 2018, said of being on stage, “It feels like my home when I do this. I love to sing, dance and act.” For Arthur, the aspects of the show that she enjoys the most are, “making new friends, getting along with each other and having kindness.”

Many performers and their family members expressed similar feelings. AdriAnn Manos, who studied creative writing at Salt Lake Community College, uses a wheelchair and has sought out ways to express herself musically for years. Her mother, Kerri Manos, said, “She’s very musical. It kind of brings her out of herself. When she’s performing she’s happier and feels like she fits in a little better.”

AdriAnn Manos is performing “Part Of Your

World” as part of a duet in the revue.

Karen Kunder, who goes by “KK,” also said that making new friends was the best part of being in the show. The Taylorsville resident recently competed in the 50-meter dash, 100-meter dash and the mini javelin throw in the Special Olympics. “This is my first show,” she explained. “I’m going to sing ‘Mother Knows Best’ from ‘Tangled.’”

Kunder encourages people to come see

the show. “It’s going to be a Disney song show and they’ll really like it. It’s fun to watch people with different special needs perform,” she said.

“A Magical Special Needs Revue” will be presented at Draper Historic Theater on July 1, 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children. The theater is located at 12366 S. 900 East in Draper. For tickets and more information, visit draperhistorictheatre.org. l

Corner Canyon High FCCLA students earn accolades at state competition

About10 Corner Canyon High students competed at the state Family, Career and Community Leaders of America competition, all of them earning gold and silver medals.

“I was really proud of them; they worked hard,” said Charri Jensen, CCHS FCCLA chapter adviser. “This is extra, above and beyond their classwork. Even so, I see the benefits they learn. In the future, they will use these skills—public speaking, planning events, organization, communication.”

Not all of the 35 student members chose to compete. Those who do, “can choose contests from child development to personal communication. Some of the contests are interviews, others are presenting what they competed in service. They’re able to tie in what they learn in class with their presentations and competitions,” she said.

The Chargers first qualified in their events at region, with all of them earning silver medallions, Jensen said.

At state, FCCLA students competed in more than 30 STAR competitive events, or Students Taking Action with Recognition events. The events prepare students for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills and career preparation. FCCLA chapters prepares members for careers through its four career pathways: human services, hospitality and tourism, education and training, and visual arts and design.

In the STAR events, students demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities to actively identify an issue concerning families, careers, or communities, research the topic, and develop and implement a project to advocate for positive change.

“Each of our students did really well. We had one group who qualified to go to nationals, but since they are seniors and graduating and getting ready for college, they opted not to go on and compete,” she said.

FCCLA isn’t just about competition.

“We do a member activity once per month, whether it be something during lunch where we just get together or it maybe we do where we’re helping those in need. Early in the year, we went to the state fair and looked at some of the displays and had a good time. Our last meeting, we got together and just made bracelets with healing rocks; it was something small, but relaxing and fun,” she said.

Eight of the 12 officers attended a fall leadership conference.

“They learn speaking skills, leadership skills, how to get people involved, and about their roles,” she said. “They learn how to communicate and effectively lead the chapter for the year. That’s one of the biggest things they’re learning is that leadership. It’s a student-led organization. If phone calls need to be made, they make the phone call. If something needs to be done, I may say, ‘Let’s fig-

ure it out,’ but they’re taking the initiative and figuring out what needs to be done and doing it. They’ve learned how to prioritize their time with juggling school, work, other activities. It’s something they need to know how to do and they’re getting to learn it now.”

The FCCLA chapter also performs service, teaming up with the school peer leadership team to make cloth bears for refugees. The students have tied blankets and donated those. Chapter members also performed odd jobs to help raise money for the school’s winter fundraiser and held their own dance as a fundraiser for their chapter to help support students attending competitions.

“This year, they really learned how to prioritize, and they accomplished a lot,” Jensen said. “They did a good job with competitions and meetings, but also, we just had so much fun and bonded together as a team and became friends.” l

Four tips to taking picture-perfect photos during those summer months

Ah, summer! The season of laughter, outdoor fun, and vacation adventures. And how do many of us capture these special summer time moments—photos. Whether using your digital camera or your cell phone, as the old adage goes, the best camera is the one you have on you. American photographer Aaron Siskin said, “what you have caught on film has captured forever. It remembers the little things long after you have forgotten everything.”

We store these photos on our computers, create scrapbooks, update our photo frames, and even according to Business Insider, we post a staggering 1.8 billion photos to social media every day. 350 million of those photos are on one platform alone, Facebook. That's 4,000 photo uploads per second! The Eiffel Tower is said to be the world's most photographed landmark with New York City as the most photographed city in the world.

So, whether capturing the enjoyment of our children playing in the sprinklers, the gorgeous landscape as we hike those nature trails, or the priceless smiles while on our summer vacation, how can we take the best photos or at least the photos that will be social media worthy? Photographer Caleb Jones, whose photos have been published in Magnolia magazine and who has been hired by brands like Chick-fil-A and Atlanta Travel and Tourism, provides some practical tips on how to capture those summer moments to be picture-perfect.

1. Capture candid moments

Instead of staging the “say cheese” photos where everyone looks at the camera, try capturing the candid moments of conversations happening at the family reunion,

the smiles on the face of the child swinging on the swing set, or the kids handing out the cups of lemonade from their lemonade stand. A candid photo helps the viewer create a feeling of engagement, almost as if they were present in the moment. For those who were in the photo, a candid picture reminds them how they felt in the moment.

2. Change the angle of how you are capturing the photo

Instead of having the people in the photo move, you as

the photographer move around. Perhaps you hunker down a little bit and shoot from an upward angle to capture the reaction of amazement on the child’s face as they watch the sparkler on the Fourth of July. Or you could stand up taller and get a down shot of the watermelon as everyone reaches in to grab a slice. Simply changing the angle of your photo can enhance the picture and even help in creating more dynamic and dramatic pictures.

3. Utilize your lighting

You might not always have that natural light pouring in, so use your ISO on your phone or digital camera which helps maximize your light even in a dark room. Forty-five minutes before the sun sets (also referred to as the Golden Hour) is often perfect lighting whether it be capturing the beauty of nature, or even avoiding sharp shadows of capturing people.

4. Use editing software

You can purchase professional editing software for your computer, or simply download apps on your phone such as Caleb’s favorite, Lightroom, where you can edit your photos afterward to tailor to your personal preference such as muted tones or saturation. Editing can make the photo come alive where you are able to tell the story you want to tell.

Learn more photography tips with Caleb on Holly’s Highlights podcast, Season 1 Episode 10 available wherever you listen to podcasts such as Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora and even “Alexa, play Holly’s Highlights podcast Season 1 Episode 10.” Check out Caleb’s photography or connect with him at www.calebjonesphotography.com.

14th out of a field of 37 male athletes.

Noah and his teammates do what is called mixed climbing. They scale both ice and rock using ropes, ice axes and crampons. He participates in competitions all over the world and continues to train even during the summer months. "This year I was in France, Switzerland and Quebec," he said. "I'll be in Chile for a couple of weeks in August."

“2023 was the first year I made the USA Ice Climbing Team as an adult,” Noah said. Tryouts for the team occur in Ouray, Colorado and Fenton, Michigan. “To make the team you have to outperform all the applicants, there were about 50,” he said. “They take the top seven climbers.”

“Hopefully, Noah will represent the U.S. in the next winter Olympics,” J. R. said. At the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, ice climbing was an exhibition sport but the competition was not included in the medal count. In 2020, the IOC confirmed that sport climbing will be part of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Ice climbing may be included at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

Utah has a number of places for climbers to learn and practice their sport. Noah trains in Little Cottonwood but “Provo Canyon is my go-to for ice climbing when Bridal Veil Falls freezes over. It’s the most accessible ice to climb in Utah,” he said.

J.R. explained in an email, “Last winter, Noah climbed many of the hardest mixed lines in Utah, stamping his name as an elite climber. He also spent many hours bolting and developing new routes here in Utah. This takes time, money, passion and expertise.” Noah focused his energy most recently on developing new routes in Spanish Fork.

He also trains indoors, especially during the summer months. Noah specifically mentioned The Quarry Indoor Climbing Center in Provo and The Scratch Pad, a climbing gym in Orem. Noah sets the climbing routes at The Scratch Pad.

Noah has personal goals he would like to achieve as a climber. “I want to climb the Ogre II in Pakistan,” he said. In the Americas, he would like to climb, “the hardest routes ranging from Yosemite to El Chaltén in Patagonia.”

Most of all, however, he has his heart set on an even larger goal. Noah explained that other countries have many more resources for climbers and offer government sponsorship and world-class training facilities. “My biggest plan is to grow the sport in Utah,” he said. “The more people who join, the more resources we’ll have.” l

JULY 7 - 15

Draper Days is a fantastic community festival held every July. Check out the lineup below and join us for summertime fun! Food trucks will be on site for all events at Draper City Park.

RODEO | JULY 7 & 8 | 7:00 P

Ballard Arena (1600 East Highland Drive)

You won’t believe your eyes as you watch ferocious bucking bulls and wild horses, and the brave cowboys and cowgirls as they compete in classic rodeo events such as bareback riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, saddle bronc, and the wild cow milking competition. Tickets are required — buy tickets now at draperutah.gov/rodeo

STRIDER BIKE RACE | JULY 8 | 9:30 A

Ballard Arena (1600 East Highland Drive)

Children ages 2 - 5 race on Strider (no pedal) bikes at the Ballard Arena. Every participant must supply their own bike and helmet. Registration is required, and includes a T-shirt — register now at draperutah.gov/strider

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

| JULY 8 | TIME TBA

Southfork Park (14125 S Bangerter Parkway)

The 6th Annual Draper Days Pickleball Tournament is divided into Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced divisions, with Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed teams. Register now at draperutah.gov/pickleball

DRAPER DAYS 5K | JULY 8 | 7:00 A

Ballard Arena (1600 East Highland Drive)

The Draper Days 5K race will be held at Draper City Park. This popular event starts and ends at the Day Barn. Registration is required — register now at draperutah.gov/draperdays5k

HORSE PULL | JULY 10 | 7:00 P

Ballard Arena (1600 East Highland Drive)

This sporting event stems from the early 1900’s when farmers would take up bets on whose horse could pull the most. With teams of equine athletes, you’ll see horses pull unbelievable loads. This is a free event.

CHILDREN’S BIKE PARADE | JULY 11 | 6:00 P

Draper City Park (12500 South 1300 East)

Children can decorate their bikes, scooters, wagons, wheelchairs and rollerskates — decorating materials are provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own. Following decoration, participants will parade to Bellevue Park where they can enjoy a petting zoo, train rides, bounce houses, watermelon drop, facepainting and more. This is a free event.

HERITAGE

BANQUET | JULY 12 | 6:00 P

Draper Elementary School (1080 East 12660 South)

Make time for this event to meet your neighbors, learn more about the community, and Draper’s rich history. Tickets are required for dinner and entertainment. Learn more at draperutah.gov/heritagebanquet

AMPHITHEATER MOVIE NIGHT | JULY 3 | 8:00 P

Draper Amphitheater (944 Vestry Road)

Join us for a screening of the 1985 classic, The Goonies! Enjoy laughs, thrills, and plenty of heart as a group of kids search for treasure to save their neighborhood on our giant 32’ big screen. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and snacks, or purchase concessions at the Amphitheater. Rated PG for language, mild violence, and some scenes that may be too intense for young children.

Arrive at 8:00 PM for musical performances by Bella Schneider and Star Soda. This is a free event.

ALL-NIGHTER SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT | JULY 14 | 7:00 P

Galena Hills Park (12500 South 550 West)

This a fun, challenging event where teams play throughout the night, showcasing their skills. Team registration is required — register now at draperutah.gov/softball

DRAPER DAYS PARADE | JULY 15 | 9:00 A

Fort Street — from Stokes Ave to Pioneer Road

The Draper Days parade features floats, marching bands, performers, cars, and more as they travel down Fort Street in a celebration of Draper yesterday, today, and tomorrow. This is a free event.

KICKBALL TOURNAMENT | JULY 15 | 9:00 A

Galena Hills Park (12500 South 550 West)

This lively competition brings players together for a day of kicking, running, and fun. Team registration is required — register now at draperutah.gov/kickball

3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT | JULY 15 | 9:00 A

APA Draper Campus #3 (431 West 11915 South)

This tournament tests the skills and teamwork of players as they battle it out on the court. Team registration is required — register now at draperutah.gov/3on3

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PARK ACTIVITIES JULY 14 &15

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES BY

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CONCERTS BEGIN AT 6:30 PM FOLLOWED BY FIREWORKS

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FREE CONCERTS & FIREWORKS SHOWS

With two dozen events, Draper Days has activities for everyone. The City has multiple parking areas near Draper City Park, a bike valet, and nearby access to the TRAX Blue Line.

For parking, event, and interactive Draper Days maps, visit draperutah.gov/ draperdaysmaps

Are you ready, kids? Draper Arts Council presents ‘The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition’

Thismonth, the stage of Draper City Amphitheater will be transformed into the underwater realm of Bikini Bottom, home of SpongeBob SquarePants and friends. Draper Arts Council will present a special youth edition of the award-winning Broadway show, “The SpongeBob Musical” July 21 through 26.

Based on the animated Nickelodeon series, “The SpongeBob Musical” brings to life characters such as SpongeBob’s not-too-bright but lovable sea star pal Patrick, miserly Mr. Krabs and his conniving nemesis Plankton, the adventurous underwater-dwelling squirrel Sandy Cheeks and many more. “There are a lot of familiar faces,” said producer Erin Forchuk.

“It’s the classic SpongeBob plot where people don’t expect much from him, but he saves the day,” Forchuk added. When Bikini Bottom is threatened by the imminent eruption of an underwater volcano, the characters have to come together to save their town.

The enthusiasm of the young cast was palpable at a morning rehearsal. Director Lisa Noyes said, “These kids are so excited! They are having so much fun with this show. The music is so diverse, that’s what makes it so fun.”

The entire score is comprised of songs written for the show by a variety of pop, rock and hip hop artists. One of the music directors, Averie Forchuk, said, “The music is a lot more like what you hear on the radio.” Brendan Urie of Panic! At the Disco, Cyndi Lauper, Plain White T’s, and TI contributed songs as did The Flaming Lips, They Might Be Giants and many more.

Izie Copier, who plays Larry the Lobster, had to think for a little while before deciding on which song was his favorite. “They’re all so catchy,” he said. “I’d have to say ‘I’m Not a Loser,’ it’s such a funny song.” The song, by They Might Be Giants, is the dour Squidward’s show-stopping number in which he gives himself a pep talk.

In the musical, not everyone in Bikini Bottom is ready to help as the town faces catastrophe. Some, like Mr. Krabs and Plankton, come up with ways to exploit the worried sea creatures to make money.

A group of sardines decide that the unwitting Patrick is the wise leader who will save them from the volcano. In a gospel music-tinged number, “Super Sea Star Savior,” the sardines’ choreography reflects how they all think alike. Nick Chase, as Sardine #3, said, “I love that all the sardines get to be in sync!”

Sandy, the squirrel, tries to come up with a scientific solution to save everyone, but her ideas fall on deaf ears. “Here we’ve got Sandy who’s a land mammal,” Noyes explained. “They don’t want her to help. It’s not until they all come together that they save Bikini Bottom.”

The lead role of SpongeBob SquarePants is played by Taylor Fairbourn. Fairbourn talk-

ed about the show’s overall message of optimism and about the characters coming together to save the day. “We all sing ‘Best Day Ever’ together in the face of disaster,” he said.

Kason Seamans, who plays Patrick Star, noted that the musical’s themes are about friendship and inclusion. Those themes extend to the real life experience of the cast. Making new friends is one of the main reasons that he and other actors auditioned for the show.

“It’s just a really fun environment, everyone is so nice,” Raiden Yocom, who plays Plankton, said. “Two weeks ago I didn’t know these guys.”

“And now we’re like best friends,” Averie Forchuk said.

The cast and production team are eager to present “The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition” to the public. They will perform excerpts from the show on the kids stage at Draper Days.

Brynlea Forchuk, who plays Electric Skate #3, said, “It’s a really fun show filled with songs that will get stuck in your head.”

Seamans added, “If you liked SpongeBob as a kid or if you want to see a show that’s about friendship and inclusion, give it a try.”

“The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition” will be held July 21, 22, 24, 25 and 26 at the Draper City Amphitheater, 944 Vestry Road. Curtain time is 8:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale two weeks before the show opens and may be purchased via buyyourtix.com. l

Specialty basketball camps offered by former NBA coach

High school players looking to improve on guard and post play can receive instruction by a Utah native who has taught the game at the highest level. Barry Hecker, who coached in the NBA for more than two decades, will run a camp Aug. 1-4 at Albion Middle School, located at 2755 Newcastle Drive in Sandy, for boys and girls entering ninth through 12th grades.

A guard-specific session will be held during those days from 9 to 11 a.m. with a forward/center session scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m.

“For those who are serious about improving their skills and knowledge of playing the perimeter, we will cover creating shots, penetration skills and shots, creating for others, pick and roll, turnouts and using screens to get shots, entry passes to the post, pushing the ball on rebounds and the proper way to run the fast break while also emphasizing fundamentals of footwork, dribbling, passing and shooting,” said Hecker, who coached guard play during his time with the Los Angeles Clippers.

“For the forward and center positions in the post and facing the basket, we will teach footwork, fundamentals of getting open in the post areas, creating a target for the passer, locating defense, executing the proper move, the

drop step, jump hook, running hook, jump shot and counters,” he said, bringing his knowledge from his most recent coaching stint at the Memphis Grizzlies where he coached the forwards and centers.

The cost for each session is $160. To register, visit www.sandy.utah.gov/735/Basketball-Youth.

Hecker, who lives in Murray, said the values he has learned from his basketball coaching journey—beginning at Oxon Hill High School in Maryland and spanning through Salt Lake Community College and stints with the Clippers, Grizzlies and the Cleveland Cavaliers—are invaluable. Being able to share those principles of hard work, teamwork, unselfishness and persistence, along with the physical skills of the game itself, with others thrills him.

“I don’t care who I coach or when I coach,” Hecker, who has worked with former Jazz players Mike Conley and Rudy Gay, said. “I simply enjoy teaching the game. It’s great to see a smile on someone’s face as they experience success. If you help somebodHecker has conducted clinics all over the world for more than 40 years, including many since his retirement from coaching in the NBA. He said he particularly enjoys working with the youth.

“If you teach skills, that leads to confidence and that confidence can allow anyone to do anything they want,” he said. “I have more fun with young kids than with the pros. In the

NBA, you have guys who are making millions and they don’t listen. These kids are making nothing and they’ll listen to you.” l

Corner Canyon boys lacrosse still reign supreme

For the third straight year, the Corner Canyon boys lacrosse team is the state’s best. This season, in the 6A state championship game—after a lightning delay of nearly two hours—the top-ranked Chargers defeated No. 2 Fremont 19-5 May 26 at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman.

Corner Canyon scored five goals in less than two minutes to break open a 1-1 ballgame early and then put two more shots in the cage in the closing seconds of the first quarter to go up 10-1. Senior First-Team All-Region attacker Blake Franckowiak led the Chargers with four goals and six assists while senior First-Team All-Region midfielder Jacob Osborn added three goals and two assists in the title game.

“This year’s team is something special,” said CCHS head coach Aaron Ika, who was also named Region 4 Coach of the Year this year, an honor he was additionally recognized with in 2021 and 2022. “To get to a championship game in and of itself is an accomplishment. To be able to share that experience three times with this group of players is unreal.”

After a first-round bye in the 6A state playoffs, top-seeded Corner Canyon beat Skyridge 19-0 May 18 behind eight goals and three assists from Osborn and two goals and four assists from Franckowiak. In a quarterfinal win over Lone Peak 16-7 May 20, Osborn had six goals and three assists while Franckowiak also recorded nine points with three goals and six assists. The Chargers then recorded its second shutout in the playoffs with a 15-0 semifinal victory over Farmington May 24, led by Osborn’s five goals and four assists and junior Luke West’s four goals and one assist on its way to the final game.

“People doubted we were going to be a team that could compete in a championship this year because we were replacing some key positions in faceoff and goalie,” Ika said. “But, players like [sophomore] Easton Daynes and [senior] Landon Bethers stepped up and got better at the faceoff position as the year went on and put on a display in the state championship. Goalies Mitch Phippen, [a junior FirstTeam All-Region selection], and [freshman] Rhett King were phenomenal in and out of the pipes for us all year.”

Franckowiak scored 70 goals and dished out 61 assists to lead Corner Canyon this season with Osborn netting 55 goals and recording 34 assists. “Blake and Jacob were able to shoulder the load offensively until the offense started clicking on all cylinders,” said Ika, noting memorable offensive performances with West’s hat trick early in the semifinal game and senior Jairus Checketts scoring a final high school goal in the championship game in spite of a torn meniscus and ACL injury.

Defensively, the Chargers were led by First-Team All-Region defenders in seniors Jack Baird, Lincoln Hanks and Zach Harden. “These are three of the best to ever put on a Corner Canyon uniform,” Ika said. “Not only did they impose their will on the other offenses

that we played, but they were the first to lead the break on many of our highlight goals this season.”

Also on the CCHS squad that went 16-2 this year were First Team All-Region players in seniors Ben Brand, Sam Broman and Porter Wells; Second-Team All-Region junior midfielder Kisen Muramoto; seniors Dawsen Andersen, Carlos Becerra, Gio Hollingsworth, Brayden Mohamed, Trevor Ogden and Riley Stokes; juniors Lewis Anderson, Jack Dalley, Nick Erasmus, Landon Fleming, Ashton Free, Carson Hall, Braden Larson, Weston Mapes, Conner Welling and Conner Zaharis; sophomores Kaden Ballman, Alec Barnes, Damon Barnes, Seth Carlsen, Lincoln Crittendon, Cason Hiatt, AJ Leggett, Perry Lunstad, Maximus Mckenna, Paxton Newell, Tanner Oldroyd, Miles Parkinson, William Perry, Will Russell, Brock Sorenson, Max Taylor, Cole Wentworth and Michael Wheatley; and freshmen Tanner Adamson, Cole Bonham, Ashton Brown, Cameron Crayk, Quince Crittenden, Luke Fisher, Austin Larson and Asher Macpherson.

“This was a team that was pushed by the underclassmen, embraced by the seniors and brought another state title home for the third consecutive year,” Ika said. “As a coach, I am lucky to have the best coaching staff in the state. They make it all look easy but I know the countless hours and sleepless nights they put in on the boys’ behalf.”

Ika was assisted on that coaching staff by Jeff King, John Holmes, Dave Michaeli, Tyson Poole, Peter Osborn, Bryan Quick, Garrett Michaeli, Hayden Webb, Parker Tolman, Tallyn Goldman and Bray Hallman.

“Coach Ika is building a legacy at Corner Canyon and is insanely loved and respected not only by his players but many in the lacrosse community,” said Corner Canyon Youth Lacrosse Director Chandra Tillotson. “His coaching staff is comprised of only the best minds and hearts and he is the bond that keeps it all together, stronger and better each year. It’s quite remarkable.”

Girls

The Corner Canyon’s girls lacrosse team reached the 6A state quarterfinals this year losing a tight one to Bingham 13-11 May 20.

“That loss stings but it happens,” said head coach Matt Kenning.

The third-seeded Chargers team, who earned a first-round bye, were led in the final game by senior Allison Reading, who is committed to play for the University of Massachusetts Lowell in the fall, with two goals and an assist as well as sophomore Catherine Faucette with the same output. Senior Malarie Story also added two goals.

In Corner Canyon’s second round game, the Chargers defeated Pleasant Grove 16-6 behind three goals and two assists from Reading and five goals from senior Abbey Richardson.

Kenning credited the contributions of Reading along with fellow talented seniors in

returning All-American Kenzie Zimmerman, Hannah Berente and Sadi Peacock. “All of these girls were captains and amazing leaders on and off the field,” he said, noting the other nine seniors on the squad: Malarie Story, Breanne Cruz, Lizzie Gordon, Sessilee Halverson, Eden Linford, Ashlyn Pepper, Kamryn Stuart, Saige Talbot and Niya West. “It is sad to see all of our seniors graduate. I love them all. They worked so hard this season and even though we fell a little short it is still a season to look back on and be proud of.”

Corner Canyon was led offensively by sophomore Catherine Faucette with 55 goals while Story added 36 goals, Reading 32 goals, Zimmerman 30 goals and Berente 29 goals. Reading was the team’s top facilitator with 22 assists.

“Through a tough schedule we had some

amazing games, and lost some nail biters for sure,” Kenning said. “Our team bonded well together.”

Also on the squad that went 13-5 this season were juniors Marissa Parker, Janneke Remick and Mia Wells; sophomores Mia Ambrose, Janset Aykanat, Brinley Criddle and Sophie Jacobs; and freshmen Alice Linford and Katelyn Moffat.

“We had a very balanced team and played an unselfish brand of lacrosse that led to a lot of success,” Kenning said. “I am super excited for next season and many more to come. I love this school and these kids. I know if we keep working at it and keep working on building up the youth we will start winning championships, much like the boys do.” l

CCHS boys tennis brings home state trophy

Sacrifice is why Corner Canyon High School boys tennis coach Allison Rideout said her team won the 6A state boys tennis title May 20 at Liberty Park. The Chargers won the three individual singles titles while the two doubles pairings reached the final match.

Corner Canyon’s top two singles players Alex Fuchs and Aidan Rideout, who typically train in California, “were both willing to put that on hold” to play in the high school ranks, won the No. 1 and No. 2 singles titles with straight-set runs through the four rounds at state. No. 3 singles player Cole Jenkins also won his individual championship without losing a set through four matches.

“They all played amazing and solid,” coach Rideout said. “We are so excited to win state. We knew there was a chance so it was so fun to see it come to fruition. We had an incredible team this year from top to bottom. The team was there for each other, supporting each other whether they were playing or not.”

“It was a pretty amazing feeling winning as a team,” said Aidan Rideout. “Having all of the team be able to come together and enjoy such a big moment was quite awesome. I’m very proud of them for playing their best tennis and clutching up at the most important times.”

Coach Rideout credited her team for the hard work they put it all season which helped them reach its ultimate goal. “But, the biggest reason we took state was Beau Welker who played No. 1 doubles for us this year with Jaxson Roberts,” she said. “Beau could have taken the individual state title at third singles, but as one of the best doubles players in the state of Utah, he was willing to move into the first doubles position, giving us the best chance to win that first doubles line as well. Although he and Jaxson lost in the finals, it was Beau’s leadership and skill that helped them make it as far as they did and gave us the enormous lead we needed to solidify the first-place team finish.”

At state, Fuchs, playing at No. 1 singles, beat Pleasant Grove’s Brigham Haynie 6-0, 6-0 in the Round of 16; West’s Jeffrey Kulsomphob 6-0, 6-0 in the quarterfinals; Skyridge’s Calvin Armstrong 6-3, 6-0 in the semifinals; and American Fork’s Caden Hasler 6-3, 6-4 in the title match. The Region 4 champion this season committed to play for Ohio State after his graduation next spring.

At No. 2 singles, Aidan Rideout defeated Taylorsville’s Brendan Christensen 6-1, 6-0 in the round of 16; Layton’s Joey Losik 6-1, 6-0 in the quarters; Lone Peak’s Tate Squires 6-2, 6-0 in the semis; and Bingham’s Kingsley Hoang 6-2, 6-1 in the finals.

“I’m happy with how I played,” Aidan Rideout said. “Even with the pressure of being the first set and being expected to win, it felt good being able to push that aside and

Corner Canyon High junior Alex Fuchs won the No. 1 singles title at the 6A state boys tennis championships May 20 at Liberty Park in helping the Chargers win the team trophy. The Ohio State-commit won all four matches in straight sets, including a 6-3, 6-4 victory over American Fork’s Caden Hassler in the final match. (Photo courtesy Allison Rideout)

just play my game. I’ve also always loved the energy that state brings to the players. It’s a great feeling playing with so many people watching and cheering you on as you’re able to do what you love.”

Jenkins, at No. 3 singles, beat Layton’s Anthony Cooksey 6-0, 6-0 in the round of 16; Weber’s Gabriel Olsen 6-2, 6-0 in the quarterfinals; Lone Peak’s Cache Garner 6-0, 6-2 in the semifinals; and Farmington’s Nathaniel Bullard 6-0, 6-5 in the finals.

At No. 1 doubles, Roberts/Welker defeated Riverton’s Ashton Affleck/Gavin Trickett 6-1, 6-0 in the round of 16, Herriman’s Ashton Phelps/Ethan Phelps 7-5, 6-3 in the quarters and Farmington’s Landon Packer/Spencer Ostermiller in the semis before losing to Skyridge’s Elijah Cluff/Max Ericksen 6-3, 6-2.

The No. 2 doubles pairing of Nathan Kennedy/Josh Townsend beat Mountain Ridge’s Thomas Tenney/Nathan Nogueira 6-0, 6-0 in the round of 16, Bingham’s Sam Roberts/Luke Huber 6-1, 6-2 in the quarterfinals and Skyridge’s Cade Sperry/Andrew Allen 7-6 (3), 6-3 in the semifinals to set up a title match with American Fork’s Colby Clinger/Adam Clarke which they lost 6-2, 6-3.

“This was Nate and Josh’s first showing at state and they exceeded our expectations,” coach Rideout said. “They played amazing!”

Also on the CCHS squad this season were seniors Braden Covington, Andrew Engh, Davis Hammond, Austin Shipp and Sam Springer; juniors Blake Burraston, Sam

Petersen and Cooper White; sophomores Brayden Belote, Jaden Buchmiller, Tennison Erickson, Boone Hammond and Brek Johnson; and freshmen Beau Edmunds, Dillon Roberts, Cameron White, Camden Wilcox and Zach Woodward.

Coach Rideout was assisted on the coaching staff by her husband Benji and son Jensen along with Adrien Jenkins and Mykel Seebord and managers Afton Milne and Tayvee Ash. l

Corner Canyon High boys tennis coach Allison Rideout stands with her son, Aidan, who won the No. 2 singles title at the 6A state tournament May 20 at Liberty Park, and fellow Chargers coaches— her son, Jensen Rideout and her husband, Benji Rideout. Aidan Rideout’s win helped the CCHS squad to the team title. (Photo courtesy Allison Rideout)

JDCHS girls LAX season ends in state semis; boys in quarters

With one of the state’s—and nation’s— top players in sophomore attacker Olivia Prosper, the Juan Diego Catholic High School girls lacrosse team reached the 4A state semifinals before losing a close one 14-13 to second-ranked Mountain Crest May 23.

The Soaring Eagle squad also finished in the state’s top four despite have 10 brand new players on its 18-player roster, including six freshmen who were needed at the varsity level right away.

“Even though we lost in the semis, I could not be more proud of my team on how they came together,” said head coach Shaun Judd.

In the state quarterfinal round, No. 3 Juan Diego hosted sixth-seeded Ridgeline May 20 and won 20-15. Prosper was part of 18 of the team’s 20 goals, scoring 15 of them and assisting on three others. Also contributing offensively were senior Julie Holly with four goals and three assists, sophomore Sarah Azar with one goal and two assists and senior Annette Rodriguez with four assists.

Against the Mustangs in the semifinals, Prosper scored eight goals and had one assist while Holly (four goals, one assist) and Rodriguez (one goal, three assists) were also part of the offense.

“It was a successful year,” Judd said, noting that the team’s chemistry was particularly evident during the final five games—in which they had three one-goal games, winning two of them. “They worked together, they trusted each other, they helped each other and lifted each other up when mistakes happen, and celebrated every person’s accomplishment as a team.”

In 14 games this season, Prosper scored 121 goals, leading the entire state through all classifications in averaging nearly nine goals a game, while also recording 28 assists, which was fourth highest in the state.

“Olivia is one of the best players in the state and 11th in the nation, and she had to work and be patient with new players,” Judd said.

Holly also scored 44 goals and dished out 20 assists on the year for the 10-4 JDCHS squad.

“Julie has one of the highest percentage of ground balls in the state,” said Judd, also crediting freshman goalie Hannah Haney for her “unheard of” above 50% save rate in the cage.

“We played most of our season with two subs due to injuries which meant that most players were in the whole game without a rest. This also made practice very difficult because we didn’t have a JV team to practice against,” Judd said. “We also have three exchange students from Japan and one special needs player. This made practices that much harder.”

Also on the JDCHS team this season

were seniors Amy Caton and Kanori Watanabe; juniors Sierra Clark, Sam Horner, Alex Moreno, Maimiti Paroto and Mia Perez-Ventura; sophomores Hope Lowery and Futaba Tomae; and freshmen Penny Avalos, Jocelin Diaz, Ella Fortune, Kaitlin Hulverson and Gaby Pappas.

“My philosophy [along with assistant coach Amanda Abraham-Timkin] is to build a team that is a family,” Judd said. “We focus on giving the girls a safe place to belong where we can teach new skills in a positive manner.”

Boys

The boys team also entered the 4A state playoffs as the third seed and hosted sixthranked Green Canyon May 20, losing 8-7 in overtime.

The Soaring Eagle squad was down 5-1 during the game before charging back to take the lead at 7-6, but “had a few unfortunate breaks in the game,” according to head coach Greg Stamatov, in the loss.

Second Team All-Region player Mason Kegel led the team with three goals while Second Team All-Region midfielder Angelo Lewis (one goal, one assist), Alijah Bendinger (one goal), First Team All-Region senior attacker Lance Ebner (one goal), Tommy Filidore (one goal), First Team All-Region junior midfielder Aidan Wigton (one goal), Andrew King (one assist) and Second Team All-Region freshman attacker Noah Schuyler (one assist) also contributed offensively.

“Our players showed true grit and heart by playing hard to the last moment,” he said.

Ebner was Juan Diego’s scoring leader this season with 33 goals while also recording 14 assists as the team’s top facilitator.

Wigton add 22 goals and Schuyler 18 with Lewis dishing out 10 assists. Also key for the Soaring Eagle this year were Region 4A South Defensive Players of the Year Joe Funes and senior Jacob Anderson, First Team All-Region juniors Westin Eder and Austin Lund and Second Team All-Region sophomore defender Will Conley.

“We had a fantastic group this year and showed resilience all season long. We also had some memorable wins this year and some great moments,” said Stamatov, noting one-goal wins over Judge, Waterford and Skyridge during the year as some highlights this past spring.

Also on the JDCHS squad that went 9-7 this season were seniors Alijah Bendinger, Matthew Chiazzese, Jacob Cusick, Tom-

my Filidore, Mateo McCullough, Brayden Ortega and Lucas Slobodnic; juniors Peter Azar, James Curran, Juan Diaz, Zach Drent, Andrew King, Revan Lee, Angelo Lewis, Liam Pool, Tommy Rock and Aidan Wigton; sophomores Ethan Maxedon, Roman Rossano, Miles Sears and Daniel Sosa; and freshmen Zach Apgar, Brandon Backman, Jose Calderon, Nicholas Carvalheiro, Loklan Cruz, Jack Cunningham, Deng Deng, David Hafner, Aidan Janiga, Chris Jimerson, Hunter Landers, Mario Maestas, Michael Moore, Trey Nicolodemos, Cuauhtemoc Pedroza, Colton Pugmire, Sebastian Ramirez and Liam Ross.

Stamatov was assisted on the coaching staff by Nathan Tack, Ryan Baker and Brad Tack.l

The Corner Canyon High boys 4x200 meter relay team won the 6A state title for the third year in a row, producing a state record of 1:26.41 behind a lineup of Mason Hamilton, Tate Kjar, Aiden McDonald and Quinn Hale. Their finish helped the Chargers win a fourth-straight team title at the state championships at Brigham Young University May 18-20. Other top finishes for the CCHS boys squad were the first-place 4x100 relay team of McDonald, Hamilton, Hale and Brayden Eyre; the first-place 4x400 relay lineup of Kjar, Owen Borg, Spencer Kirkham and Preston Rasmussen; Kirkham (second, 110 hurdles); Connor Whatcott (second, 800 meters); Kjar (third, 400 meters); McDonald (third, 200 meters; fourth, 100 meters); Jeff Lewis (fourth, 3200 meters; eighth, 800 meters); the fourth-place relay team of Lewis, Whatcott, Grayson Milne and Darren Randall; Rasmussen (sixth, 400 meters; seventh, 200 meters); Jackson Ames (seventh, long jump); and Quinn Hale (eighth, 100 meters). All-State tracksters on the fifth-place girls team were Madelynne Taggart (second, 300 hurdles; sixth, 100 hurdles; tied for eighth, 200 meters); the second-place 4x200 relay lineup of Makiah Turner, Alice Peterson, Addison Kjar and Liberty Henstrom; the third-place 4x100 relay team of Peterson, Henstrom, Elise Covey and Anna Ricks; the fourth-place 4x400 relay lineup of Turner, Taggart, Addison Kjar and Paris Rasmussen; the fifth-place 4x800 relay team of Charly Murie, Aubrey Wahlquist, Anna Nelson and Paige Rhoads; Kalo Fifita (fifth, shot put); Henstrom (fifth, 100 meters; seventh, 200 meters); Addison Kjar (fifth, 400 meters); and Turner (fifth, long jump; tied for eighth, 200 meters). (Photo courtesy Devin Moody)

Charger boys track team wins third straight state title

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SUNDAY Wheeler Sunday Market *

@ Wheeler Historic Farm, Murray

May 21 - Oct. 15 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

9th West Farmers Market

@ 1060 S. 900 West, Salt Lake City

June 13 - Oct. 10 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

MONDAY

Herriman Farmers Market *

@ J. Lynn Crane Park, Herriman

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Springville Farmers Market *

@ Springville Civic Center, Springville

July 3 - Oct. 30

July - Sept., 5 - 9 p.m.

October, 5 - 8 p.m.

TUESDAY

West Jordan Community Market

@ Ron Wood Park North parking lot, West Jordan

Second Tuesday of each month, June 13 - Sept. 12

July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12 | 5 - 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

New Roots Redwood Farmers Market *

@ Redwood Farm, West Valley City

June 21 - Oct. 18 | 4:30 – 7 p.m.

Park City Farmers Market

@ Canyons Resort Lower Level parking lot

June 7 - Oct. 18 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Orem Farmers Market *

@ Orem City Center Park, Orem

July 5 - Oct. 25

July - Sept., 5 - 9 p.m.

Oct. 5 - 8 p.m.

VA Medical Center Farmers Market

@ VA Medical Center, Building 8, Salt Lake City

Aug. 2 - Sept. 6 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

THURSDAY

Bountiful Farmers Market *

@ Bountiful Town Square, Bountiful

June 15 - Oct. 12 | 4 p.m. - dusk

West Valley Farmers Market *

@ Centennial Park, West Valley City

June 22 - Oct. 5 | 5 - 9 p.m.

Lindon Farmers Market *

@ Lindon City Center Park, Lindon

July 6 – Oct. 26

July - September, 5 - 9 p.m.

October, 5 - 8 p.m.

Liberty Park Farmers Market

@ Liberty Park, Salt Lake City

June 16 - Sept. 22 | 4 p.m. - dusk

FRIDAY

Utah Farm Bureau Farmers Market at Murray Park *

@ Murray Park, Murray

July 28 - Oct. 28 | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

SATURDAY

Downtown Farmers Market *

@ Pioneer Park, Salt Lake City

June 3 - Oct. 21 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sunnyvale Farmers Market *

@ Sunnyvale Park, Salt Lake City

June 17 – Oct. 14 | 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Daybreak Farmers Market *

@ 11247 S. Kestrel Rise Road, South Jordan

June 10 - Oct. 14 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Oct. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

Provo Farmers Market *

@ Pioneer Park, Provo

June 3 - Oct. 28 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Farmers Market Ogden *

@ Union Station on Historic 25th Street, Ogden

May 27 - Sept. 9 | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Utah Farm Bureau Farmers Market at Murray Park *

@ Murray Park, Murray

July 28 - Oct. 28 | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Utah Farm Bureau Farmers Market at South Jordan *

@ 1600 Towne Center Drive, South Jordan

Aug. 5 - Oct. 14 | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Midway Farmers Market

@ Midway Town Square, Midway

June - October | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Spanish Fork Farmers Market *

@ 775 W. Center St., Spanish Fork

Last Saturday in July - last Saturday in October 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Eagle Mountain Farmers Market *

@ Cory B. Wride Memorial Park, Eagle Mountain June 10 - Sept. | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Draper City’s Farmers Market *

@ Ballard Arena, Draper

June 17 - Oct. 14 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

* Signify the markets or markets with vendors accepting SNAP EBT benefits

As summer is finally launching into full swing, so are the countless farmers markets providing farm fresh, local foods and goods to the Salt Lake Valley. They offer ways to support the local farmers, local economy and engage in practices much more sustainable than the industrial scale food system the country has become reliant on.

“Farming enables us to connect with the infinite ecological processes that keep us alive,” said Alexandra Parvaz, the farm co-manager of Keep It Real Vegetables out of Murray. “Farmers markets are just one out of many creative solutions to create a thriving and vibrant local food system.”

The weekly events begin to break down the degree of separation between the consumer and where their food comes from, creating

a space where consumers and producers can interact on a personal level, building community to support one another.

“As much as two-thirds of total revenue comes from the market,” said Jacob Meltzer, a farm hand at Keep It Real Vegetables. As their primary source of income, markets offer farmers an opportunity to make a living from their goods.

Yet our food system has come to place little value in those producing the very thing life is predicated on. “It is a very disheartening reality that farmers and people that grow food are not paid livable wages,” Parvaz said. “I think farmers markets illuminate the possibility for these conversations to be held so that as a community, we can push towards more just food systems. Ultimately reprioritizing

what we’re investing in.”

Like how SNAP EBT benefits have been incorporated into the structure of farmers markets, offering people of all income levels the access to fresh, local food. With a SNAP EBT Horizon card, you can exchange a desired amount of money on the card to tokens usable at the markets to purchase eligible items like fruits, vegetables, herbs, meats, fish, poultry, breads, dairy, maple syrup, pickled goods, jam, honey, dressings, cider, seeds and nonhot foods. SNAP does not cover purchases of wine, beer, liquor, cigarettes, tobacco or any hot food to be eaten at the market. Double Up Food Bucks is an additional program that matches SNAP benefits dollar-for-dollar up to $30 per market day at participating markets, meaning folks could get an additional $30 of free Utah-grown fruits and vegetables per market day with their SNAP EBT Horizon card.

“You can cash in your food stamps and it’s matched by a grant so even people who are low-income can get really high quality food,” said Tyler Montague, owner and operator of Keep it Real Vegetables. But what you don’t know you don’t know so, “it’s a matter of letting more people know about that,” Meltzer said.

While benefiting both the farmer and consumer, shopping at the farmers markets also benefits the earth in numerous ways. “It’s less miles for your food to travel than shopping in the grocery store,” Montague said. “The more you shop local, the less packaging, the less travel, the fresher the food, the less energy spent refrigerating and transporting it.”

“We’re all for better, more improved use of urban spaces to grow food,” Parvaz said. “Not only can we get more food to be accessible, but we can also address a lot of troubling social and environmental problems associated with food that isn’t grown locally and isn’t that accessible.” By avoiding things like industrial pesticides and fertilizers that create separation from a land ethic.

Although the food at the farmers market is arguably slightly more expensive, “the quality of the freshness is unmatched,” Montague said. “And there’s a lot of things at the farmers markets that you can’t get in stores. It’s part of a healthy food economy and it’s the best place to go grocery shopping.”

It gives these farmers faith when seeing people with their grocery totes, making their rounds, filling their bags as if they were shopping at the grocery store. “When you’re at the farmers market running errands with intent on filling up your fridge, that can really take it to the next level,” Meltzer said.

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“When you’re depressed you’re always fighting to live…to survive the

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

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-

ty have quadrupled over the last few years, and organizers spent extra money for heightened security at the parade and festival. State leaders, churches, communities and individuals should be careful about comments, rules and legislation that contribute to these dangers. Be careful who you exclude, it could be someone you love.

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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“Dozens of doctors told me that there was nothing more that they could do to expect to be in a wheel chair. I went from the top 1% in the army Special Forces to being in so much pain that I could not tie my shoe or hold my new daughter. I did physical therapy and pain killers for years, but nothing worked. Finally, I went to Dr. Smith and I improved exactly as he told me I would. I couldn’t believe it! My wife cried, “I have my husband back.”

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