Eleven Sky View students are in Salt Lake City as part of the Sterling Scholar program. According to a Deseret News story Utah Sterling Scholar awards: Class of 2010

Continuing a 49-year tradition, Sterling Scholar directors from Deseret News and KSL-TV began planning as soon as last year’s program concluded to ensure that the reputation of Utah’s most prestigious academic recognition program is maintained.

The semifinal judging will bring 728 school nominees to three locations: Northridge, Copper Hills and Mountain View high schools. Following the first round of judging, 195 semifinalists advance to the final round on March 3. Final judging will be held at Brighton High School.

From the start, the Sterling Scholar program has emphasized academic recognition for Utah public high school seniors. This program began under former Deseret News education editor Lavor K. Chaffin. He envisioned a program that would raise the standard of academic excellence and felt that the Deseret News should lend both its personnel and financial resources to further the program. This philosophy continues today with the addition of KSL-TV as a co-sponsor.

Sterling Scholar Students

Sky View students participating in the Sterling Scholar program for 2009-2010:

• Dance: Caitlyn King
• English: Arianna Rees
• Music: Alexandra Batty
• Social Science: Haley Holland
• Math: Shaun Harris
• Science: Tyrel Rupp
• Foreign Language: Nathan Heaps
• Trade & Technical Ed: Rebekka Wallentine
• Business & Marketing: Bret T. Hansen
• Speech & Drama: McKinzie Moore
• Visual Art: Aly Johnson

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