Education
Sterling Scholar Runner-up- Jackson Keyes - Monticello - English
Jackson Keyes - The Runner-up has been a sports writer and editor at the local paper for the past two years. He has a passion for writing, especially about America's Past Time - Baseball. He is a member of the National Honor Society...
Sterling Scholar Runner-up- George McNaughtan - San Juan - English
The Runner-up of the English Category has excelled academically, athletically, and as a leader at San Juan High School. He serves as Student Body President, editor of the school newsletter, and has pushed for literacy through...
Sterling Scholar Runner-up - Kooper Nielson - Monticello - Social Science
Kooper Nielson -The runner up in Social Science believes that lasting change starts at the local level and rises to make the world a better place. He has watched great examples who believed that philosophy, such as his...
Sterling Scholar Runner-up - Rosalie Kartchner - San Juan - Social Science
The Runner-up of the Social Sciences category is supportive and observant. She has always enjoyed history, from reading historical-fiction books in elementary school to competing in National History Day last year. She is...
The Runner-up of the mathematics category is kind and hardworking. He is involved in quiz bowl, band, drama, FBLA, math club, science club, NHS, Youth Coalition, and Youth City Council. Though he is often really busy, he loves to take time to go on adventures, run, hike, and spend time with friends...
Wachaykeah has always been fond of science and enjoys researching different hypotheses and making discoveries through research. This curiosity led to research on food safety which Wachaykeah shared with several hundred community members at school performances as well as KNDN broadcasts. Her work...
The winner of the Drama and Vocal Performance category is energetic and passionate about the performing arts. Throughout high school she appeared in over nine productions—including Little Women, Oh, Promise Me!, Phantom of the Opera, and Clue—exploring both dramatic and comedic roles.
In drama...
Sterling Scholar Winner - Gabrielle Dance - Whitehorse - Visual Arts
The winner in the Visual arts category has grown up with a love of art and began creating her own works of art at a very young age. As she grew, she found herself fascinated with any type of visual art and communication. Art...
by Dr. Derek Begay
Assistant Superintendent, San Juan School District
To graduate from high school under Utah State Board of Education (USBE) standards, students must complete a minimum of 24 units of credit across a diverse range of disciplines.
The core curriculum is anchored by 4.0 units of...
San Juan School Board members spoke about language in policies regarding Indigenous students, reviewed school reports and received a report about CTE programs at their latest meeting.
Members of the San Juan School Board held a discussion regarding the Indian Policy and Procedures (IPP) before...
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