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NATIONAL
HEADLINES
 

Updated 4/21/25

​- Exclusive: The White House is looking to replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

- 10 years after Freddie Gray's death, calls for police reform and racial equity persist in Baltimore

- ​​More than 1,000 international students have had visas or legal status revoked

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TO OUR EARS!

PRESS RELEASE:
CCHS ORCHESTRA CONTINUES ITS REIGN OF PERFECTION AT STATE!
 
Last Friday night, our students competed in the State Orchestra Festival at Highland High School.
 
44 orchestras from 41 schools qualified to attend; only 3 schools managed to qualify two groups, including CCHS, so going in we already were representing remarkably well. (This is the fifth consecutive year CCHS has qualified multiple orchestras.)
 
In the entire event this year, no more than three schools on any given day received a perfect rating. CCHS’s orchestras received two of only three perfect scores on Friday: I, I, I.
 
Receiving a perfect score at all is rare for the state festival; two orchestras receiving it from the same school is unheard of, and is especially remarkable for a group which isn’t the most advanced in the school. Our most advanced orchestra received that rating playing professional-level repertoire, which is also quite a feat.
 
We are really proud of our students for working hard enough to have such a remarkable season this year and will miss working with these groups. Please congratulate our orchestra students who you have in your classes on one of the best years we’ve ever had.
 
Randal CLARK and Mitchell ATENCIO

Huge Congrats-Drama Team

This weekend we competed at the State Drama Competition and…. we won! This is a huge deal since it is so hard to win. If you see any drama students, please give them a huge congratulations. Here are our overall results:
 
-6A State Winner
-2nd Place for our One-Act (we received a perfect score)
-Every single competitor received a medal (this means they received at least 65/75 points)
-Emily Hamblin 3rd Place Set Design
-Asten Fuller 2nd Place Costume Design
-Jo Rose 3rd Place Humorous Monologue
-London Bradshaw 1st Place Humorous Monologue
-Dylann Miller 1st Place Dramatic Monologue
-Lexi Millar and Paul Witzel 3rd Place Contemporary Scene
-Carter Kenworthy and Jackson Hughes 2nd Place Contemporary Scene
 
It was such a great weekend, and we appreciate your support and encouragement for our program!
 
Thank you,
Case and Phaidra

Corner Canyon Theatre took 1st place Sweepstakes in Regionals, 1st place with their play The Drowning Girls and Best Ensemble.
 
PRESS RELEASE: CCHS THEATER DEPARTMENT

First Place Humorous Monologue-London Bradshaw 
Second Place Humorous Monologue-Jo Rose 
Third Place Humorous Monologue-Kaia Hayes 
Third Place Musical Theatre-Finn McDowell and Rachel Poulton
First Place Pantomime-Cache Diederich, Molly Nguyen, Amelia Atkin
Second Place Pantomime-Josie Yee and Chloe Maddox 
First Place Contemporary Scenes-Reagan Diederich and Ethan Lutz
Second Place Contemporary Scenes-Kaiya Sharp, Joe Gray, and Quinn Sackewitz
First Place Classical Scene-Danica Herring and Meg Muirhead
Second Place Classical Scene-Hyrum Henstrom and Devyn Mitra 
First Place Dramatic Monologue-Dylann Miller
Second Place Dramatic Monologue-Lily Henstrom
Third Place Dramatic Monologue-Aubrey Boman

CCHS CHAMBER SINGERS SNAG SUPERIOR RATINGS AT REGION!

I just want to send a shout-out to the students in Chamber Singers this morning – they competed at region Tuesday afternoon and blew everyone away, including me! They received all Superior ratings and nearly perfect scores! They qualified for state and will compete at that level near the end of April.

If you see them – give them a congratulations!

Lilli Bailey
Kamryn Blackham
Elizabeth Bodell
Aubrey Boman
London Bradshaw
Abigail Burton
Atticus Candell
Joseph Covey
Abigail Dodds
 
Callie Earnhart
Brynlea Forchuk
Ashley Hamblin
Meyah Hermann
Erin Hewitson
Gabriel Hougaard
Emma Howard
Jackson Hughes
Blake Hullinger

GLOBAL
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Updated 4/21/24

-  Thousands pay tribute to Pope Francis at DC’s National Basilica​
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Girl, 14, killed by lion in Kenya
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- ​UN researchers warn Asian scam operations are spreading across the rest of the world


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PHINEAS CROSSES THE "PHINISH" LINE

cchs senior phineas mayer receives prestigious opportunity

Corner Canyon High School Senior Phineas Mayer Nominated for Congress of Future Medical Leaders
DRAPER, UTAH – Phineas Mayer, a distinguished senior at Corner Canyon High School in Draper, Utah, has been nominated to represent the state at the prestigious Congress of Future Medical Leaders. This honors-only program, taking place June 25-27, 2025, just outside Boston at the University of Massachusetts Lowell campus, aims to inspire and guide top high school students aspiring to careers as physicians or medical researchers. Phineas's nomination, endorsed by Nobel Prize winner in Medicine Dr. Mario Capecchi, recognizes his outstanding academic achievements, leadership potential, and dedication to serving humanity through medicine.
During the three-day Congress, Phineas will join exceptional students from across the nation to engage with Nobel Laureates, National Medal of Science recipients, and deans from leading medical schools. He will gain invaluable insights into cutting-edge medical research, the realities of medical school, and the future of medical technology. This unique opportunity will allow Phineas to witness live surgery, interact with accomplished medical professionals, and connect with fellow teen science prodigies, providing him with crucial mentoring and guidance as he pursues his aspirations in the medical field. The Congress, organized by the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists, underscores the critical need for well-prepared future doctors and scientists and offers ongoing resources and support to help students like Phineas achieve their goals. 

Sterling Scholar CHAMPIONS!!!

We’re thrilled to announce that two of our students were named state winners in the Sterling Scholar competition!
Emily Ai earned top honors in Computer Technology, and Blake Hullinger received the top award in Instrumental Music.
Even more impressively, Emily was also named the General Sterling Scholar, recognizing her as the best among winners in all 14 categories!
We’re incredibly proud of all our Sterling Scholar participants. If you have Emily or Blake in class, be sure to congratulate them on their outstanding achievements!

CCHS theater brings the drama and snags top prize

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First Place Costume-Peyton Bodily
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Second Place Costume-Dylann Miller
Third Place Costume-Peyton Bodily 
Second Place Scenic-Chloe Maddox 
Third Place Scenic-Emily Hamblin 
Region Champions 
First place costume design: Peyton bodily 
2nd place costume design:
Dylann miller
3rd costume design 
Asten fuller
2nd set design
Chloe Maddox
3rd set design
Emily Hamblin

​POSTED 3/24/25

Sabrina Jones
Carter Kenworth
Jax Kimball
Elle Linkous
Sam Lloyd
Ethan Lutz
Alexis Millar
Denton Millet
Jefferson Nelson
 
Lincoln Nelson
Rachel Poulton
Kenzie Randall
Leah Ravella
Joseph Rose
Livvy Smith
Beck Thompson
Katherine Vance
Paul Witzel

Remembering Conner RUssell

BY LILY HERSCH
EDITOR IN CHIEF
HEADLINE NEWS EDITOR


   
Riverton and surrounding counties have been deeply shaken and devastated over the loss of 16 year old Conner Russell who died in the early morning last Sunday, March 30th. In remote Tooele county, Russell was a passenger driving with 18 year old Jaxon Douglas-David Wood when the car swerved off the road, crashed into a barbed wire fence and rolled according to KSLTV5. Not wearing seatbelts, both passengers were ejected, yet Wood was the only survivor.

    The tragedy has been identified as a DUI, and Wood was arrested on one second-degree felony charge of automobile homicide, misdemeanor DUI, reckless driving, possession of drug and drug paraphernalia, alcohol-restricted driver, and consumption of alcohol by a minor. Wood is being held without bail and is awaiting a pretrial hearing.
    Conner was known to be extroverted, athletic, mature beyond his years and a “champion.” The Russell family is overcome with grief over the loss, with Russell’s mother being “his biggest fan.” Family friend Mandee Francom created two GoFundMe accounts to support the family in this heartbreaking time: Support Brooke After Losing Her Son Conner as well as Help Conner's Family After Tragedy. Any donations are greatly appreciated.
    Both Russell and Wood played youth football in the Riverton area and football coaches Jeremy Beck and Wade Davis are devastated by the loss. Having left the program last fall, both coaches wonder if they could have said or done anything differently to have prevented this. “He’s the life of the party — I’m not going to lie,” said Riverton High School running backs coach Wade Davis. “He was always the one to be with the guys in the huddle at the end, and always being with the guys — the brothers, his brothers — and he was happy. He was one that everyone wanted to be around, and everyone wanted to be with him, and so he had that energy and light to him.”
    Russell’s sudden and tragic death serves as a stark reminder to never drive under the influence or be a passenger of someone inebriated. A young man’s incredible spirit and bright future has been taken from this world too soon; he will be deeply missed.

​POSTED 4/4/25
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Conner Adonis Russell, credit: GoFundMe

Drunk Driving Facts

Every day, about 37 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that's one person every 39 minutes. In 2022, 13,524 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths. These deaths were all preventable.

  1. Plan your safe ride home before you start the party, choose a non-drinking friend as a designated driver.
  2. If someone you know has been drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel. Take their keys and help them arrange a sober ride home.
  3. If you drink, do not drive for any reason. Call a taxi, a ride-hailing service, or a sober friend.
  4. If you’re hosting a party where alcohol will be served, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver.
  5. Always wear your seat belt — it’s your best defense against impaired drivers.

credit: NHTSA
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The crash early Sunday Morning, credit: KJZZ

Unified Basketball State Tournament

BY LILY HERSCH
EDITOR IN CHIEF
HEADLINE NEWS EDITOR

    
Our Unified Sports Basketball team here at Corner Canyon have been aiming for the stars and haven’t missed. On March 14th, the team competed at the University of Utah Region Tournament and won both of their games, designating them a place in the state competition on March 28th at the Delta Center.

    At region the team won their first game 26-19 and their second game 20-12. With two other teams in the division, they won first place. Prior to the awards ceremony, the song “Cha Cha Slide” played at max volume and one player, Preston, would’ve easily wiped out the competition if it was also Unified Dance.
    When asked how he felt about playing for Unified Basketball, player Jonas said “I’m proud of my team. I like being a basketball player and supporting my team.”
    And so, at a crisp 7:45 in the morning, the team headed to the Delta Center intent on giving their all and dominating the other teams.
    The team watched different teams battle it out with each other before their 9:30 game: teams from Westlake, St. George, Murray and more were all present. Finally, it was time for their game against Weber.
    After battling it out, CCHS lost to Weber 14-23, winning second in state. It was an intense game, especially with Jordan putting up an intense fight in the second half to pull CCHS up to Weber. Many players were disappointed, but lightened up after the initial devastation wore off. Emery and Jonas were fantastic cheerleaders and were “proud of [their] team and happy to cheer.”
    For now, the team will continue practicing every other day and improving their skills, now able to focus on pure enjoyment rather than competition. Though, the competitions were undoubtedly rewarding and exciting experiences. Congratulations to all the teams who won their games; not even the basketball greats can compare to them!
    Further, many thanks to the Unified Sports organization for giving those with disabilities an outlet to display their talents and unite with their peers!

​POSTED 3/31/25

5 Professional Disabled Athletes

Erin Popovich: This American swimmer won 19 medals over 3 paralympic games. She was born on June 29, 1985 with achondroplasia, a disorder that restricted the growth of her limbs. She was added to the Class of 2019 of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame. She has competed in Sydney, Athens, and Beijing.

Bethany Hamilton: An American surfer, Bethany Hamilton was an up-and-coming pro-surfer from Hawaii when her arm was bitten off by a shark when she was just thirteen. One month after the attack, Bethany Hamilton returned to surfing. She has continuously placed in the top five in almost every surfing competition since the attack. If you are interested in hearing more about her story, a Hollywood film called “Soul Surfer” documents her life before and after the attack.

James Anthony Abbott: James Abbott is a professional American baseball pitcher who played for California, New York, Chicago, and Milwaukee. He was born without a right hand, and was named the best amateur baseball player in the nation in 1987. He won gold in the 1988 Summer Olympics.  He played for ten seasons in Major League Baseball before retiring to become a motivational speaker.

Sarah Reinertsen: At the age of 11, Sarah Reinersten began running. At the age of 13, she attended her first international track meet and set records. She was born with a bone growth disorder, leading to her left leg to be amputated above the knee. She is most well known for being the first female leg amputee to compete in the Ironman World Competition in Hawaii, a brutal race that starts with a 3.8km swim, continues with a 180km bike ride, and culminates with a 42.4km run.

Anthony Robles: Anthony Robles is a two-time Arizona State Wrestling champion. In 2011, he became the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) champion. Born without a right leg, Robles thought he would never be able to compete with the nation’s best college wrestlers, but he did, and he won. He wishes to become a motivational speaker and currently holds the world record for most pull ups completed in a minute. In 2012, he was awarded the 2011 Most Courageous Athlete by the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association.

credit: America House
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