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December 2021

Brighton High’s mountain biking teams ride to fourth in state

Dec 16, 2021 09:15AM ● By Jerry Christensen

When the dust settled Oct. 13, the Brighton team hoisted the fourth-place trophy. The second-place individual finish was by standout freshman Cole Horner.

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Brighton welcomes girls to new wrestling team

Dec 16, 2021 09:12AM ● By Jerry Christensen

There’s a new option on the sports circuit for Brighton High School girls—UHSAA-sanctioned competitive girls wrestling.

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Local author writes children’s book about appreciating everyday gifts

Dec 16, 2021 09:10AM ● By Gigi Smith

Miriam forgot about her book for 10 years but was encouraged by a friend to have it published.

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Brighton Sterling Scholars selected

Dec 16, 2021 09:01AM ● By Jerry Christensen

Sterling Scholar candidates are evaluated on scholarship, leadership and community service/citizenship.

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Canyon View Elementary’s fourth-grade student-scientists learn not ‘gross,’ but ‘how scientific’

Dec 16, 2021 08:44AM ● By Julie Slama

“I believe that education should be experiential rather than repeat what they learn. So, this is a designed experience for them to learn through their curiosity,” said teacher Sean Thorpe who introduced dissections to fourth-grade students.

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Cottonwood Heights considers advisory board for CHPD

Dec 13, 2021 01:54PM ● By Cassie Goff

The Cottonwood Heights City Council is considering a citizen-led Advisory Board for public safety within the city.

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Brighton High’s jewelry program teaches students skills for real-world application

Dec 09, 2021 02:51PM ● By Julie Slama

“This class gives me a chance to connect with others and myself as I learn patience; I am able to relax and just take my time creating something beautiful,” said one of the 95 students who are taking Jewelry I at Brighton High.

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Residents to pay new storm water fee

Dec 06, 2021 02:06PM ● By Cassie Goff

The recently passed storm water fee will begin collection. Most Cottonwood Heights residents will be asked to pay about $6 per month.

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Brighton math teacher shows 16-year resiliency in preparing for Boston Marathon

Dec 01, 2021 02:07PM ● By Julie Slama

“The race was everything I dreamed of—the crowd, the city, the volunteers, the course, it was all worth it. I loved every minute of it and I’m mostly grateful that I was able to do it, thankful for the experience that I was able to experience something that I’d dreamt about for so long,” said Brighton High math teacher Afton Brown about running the Boston Marathon in October.

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Donate, decorate, drink hot cocoa at December’s city-sponsored events

Nov 29, 2021 11:03AM ● By Cassie Goff

Cottonwood Heights is hosting many festive events this winter both virtually and in person.

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