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Brynn Carnesecca crowned Miss American Fork 2024
The Miss American Fork Scholarship Competition was held Saturday, July 13, at American Fork High School. Five talented contestants competed for the title. Each had prepared for weeks to showcase their talents, health and fitness, poise, public speaking skills and willingness to represent and serve the city of American Fork.
American Fork hosts first public hearing on “Central” school district split
The American Fork City Council held the first of two public hearings on Tuesday, July 9 to listen to public comments on the proposed ballot initiative to break off from the Alpine School District and form a new “Central” school district interlocal agreement with Lehi, Highland, Alpine, Cedar Hills and a small part of Draper.
Utah Valley University promotes K-12 civic education with new master's program
OREM — K-12 classrooms need teachers who understand the United States Constitution. Utah Valley University's new master's program wants to help. The constitutional government, civics and law program offers two tracks — one for current or prospective K-12 teachers and another for research. "We need programs like this...
A 13-year-old Utah student is one of the country's top "Young Scientists"
A 13-year-old student from Utah has been named one of the country's top young scientists!. The 3M Young Scientist Challenge showcases how science is critical to driving progress and delivering sustainable solutions. To enter, students in grades 5-8 had to submit a short video explaining an original idea using science...
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