Two Roy High students each received a $1000 scholarship through the Ken Garff Success in Education Keys to Success Program. Landon Stoddard receieved a $1000 Scholarship to Southern Utah University and Matthew De La Cruz received a $1000 scholarship to Utah State University.

Our students showcased exceptional talent and dedication, contributing to an outstanding performance overall in the recent State SkillsUSA contest. Students competed in a total of 11 competitions, demonstrating their skills across various disciplines. Among these competitions, we achieved remarkable success, with four of our teams securing podium positions. These outstanding achievements include:

• First place in Cybersecurity

• Third place in Motorcycle Mechanics

• Second place in Power Equipment Technology

• Second place in Cabinetmaking

Roy High had 5 students attend the USU Future Educators Summit, exploring the FCS Education program and also touring the Early Childhood Education Lab.  Students participated in hands-on activities, met USU faculty and also toured the campus.  The students learned about sublimation, fashion design and development, interior design and early childhood education opportunities available at USU. A great time (and really good ice cream) was had by all!

We wanted to share a picture of our group from the district esports tournament last Friday. They had a great time! The students have been enjoying the opportunities to play together. This year several parents have reached out with feedback, mentioning how esports has motivated their kids to improve their grades and has also helped some shy students step out of their comfort zones, make friends, and engage in social events for the first time.

Congratuatlions to Roy High's Lily Weyland for being selected as a State FFA Officer for 2024-2025 term!

At Region Solo and Ensemble, 4 band students that performed all got superior ratings!!  They are Kennedy Wixon, Savannah Hopkin, Dallin Titensor and Samuel Schreiner.  The last 3 even did well enough to advance to the state level!!

Also, our jazz band got all superior ratings at the Region Jazz festival.

Roy High was well represented with 7 students at the STEM Fair. Victor Chaston finished in 2nd Place in the Physics category!

At the state Ken Garff ESports Competition held at the U of U's Huntsman, Roy High won the state competition (1st Place) in the state Unified Esports Competition Division. These teams have competed throughout the year and the requirement is that in order to compete in the Unified division, they must have at least 2 players with IEPs or 504s.  This team won the entire thing.  It was such a moment and, as you can see by the pictures (see attached)-- the students were beyond thrilled.

Our Computer Science classes took students to SheTech today - an opportunity for girls to explore career pathways and programs with universities and businesses from across the state. They had over 3,000 girls in attendance, with students participating in a wide variety of hands-on workshops as they learned how they can apply their skills to create real-world solutions. Our group had a ton of fun, with everyone getting lots of great prizes, and Kylee West got a scholarship! 

FBLA had a great time competing at State at the Davis conference center! Competitors included Rhianna Wright, Maliha Jamal, Ellie Christensen, Lydia Preisler, Sienna Sanchez, and Makeila Valquinto. Two students placed; Makeila (8th in Client Service) and Ellie (6th in Intro to Public Speaking). They represented Roy well!

The competition was even tougher this year it was extremely close, and out of 8 schools Roy High took 3rd Place in Region!! 

All but one student got a Straight Superior (highest rating) receiving medals; that’s 42 students in both individual events and the one act competition! We broke a new record!

Congratulations to Roy's Unified Mario Kart team for qualifying for the Ken Garff Esports State Tournament! They'll be demonstrating their skills on March 6th at the Huntsman Center during the Ken Garff Esports Spring Celebration. Alongside the esports finals, attendees can enjoy STEAM-focused competitions, booths, and workshops. The purpose of Ken Garff Esports is to enhance and enrich scholastic experiences through and beyond gaming. This event marks Utah's largest esports gathering, with over 2,000 students joining in last year. 

We just finished our production of Miss Teen Beauty Queen and it was a great success, and now we are beginning to work on our UHSAA Theatre Competitions. Our Drama Showcase, where we present these competition events, will be March 13th and March 14th in the Little Theater @ 6:00 pm. Tickets are only $3 and we will be performing; A One Act Play- Checking In by Tracy Wells, Dramatic and Humorous Monologues, Contemporary and Classical Scenes, Pantomimes and Musical Theater Pieces. It's a night full of great entertainment! Hope to see you there! 

Mr. White's Manufacturing class used the laser engraver to make some light puzzle boxes they designed on AutoCAD. Students are currently in the process of making leather wallets. 

Five of our Sterling Scholar nominees were selected for the Semi-Final interview. This group of Sterling Scholars had impressive portfolios with many outstanding achievements.They are an amazing, smart and talented group of students, including the students who were not chosen to move on.  The competition is tough in the Wasatch Front area so it is understandable that each year some of our students won't make it to the interview round, but I am happy that so many did!

Here is a list of the Semi-Finalists:

Lily Weyland, Business and Marketing

Magdalena Manzanares, Dance

Lydia Preisler, World Languages

Cameron Baty, Math

Stephen Jackson, Vocal Performance

At the Educators Rising State Conference, the following students “Rose to Royalty” as they represented Roy High with honor and qualified to compete at Nationals this summer. We want to congratulate these future teachers on their great accomplishment: 

Ezri McIlvain - 1st Place Children’s Literature K-3

Stephen Jackson - 2nd Place Creative Lecture ( Ted Talk)

Riley Gonce - 1st Place Lesson Planning and Delivery-Humanities

Alec Thai & Audrey Wrestler 1st Place Public Service Announcement

CyberPatriot students finished strong in the Utah - Open Division competition, with Roy's two teams earning the 2nd Place Gold Tier Award and the 1st Place Silver Tier Award for their hard work. CyberPatriot is a national youth Cyber Defense Competition run by the US Air Force and Northrop Grumman. Teams of students engage in hands-on exercises as they try to secure simulated computer systems from internal and external threats. 

Cheer rocked it at the Northern Utah Divisional, placing 1st in Cheer, 2nd in Dance, and 3rd in Show in the 5A Co-ed Category. They are excited to take all three routines to State!

One of our outstanding student athletes and student leaders was recently recognized by the Standard Examiner for her exemplary performance on the court.

Justin Shaw was recognized as the Utah English Language Arts Experienced High School Teacher of the Year by the Utah Council of Teachers of English. We are lucky to have Mr. Shaw here at Roy High School and can't imagine anyone more deserving of this award!

The Royal Speech and Debate team competed for two days at Bonneville High School in the Laker Debate Tournament, where over 20 schools from around Utah came to compete. 

Victor Chaston placed FIRST in Foreign Extemporaneous Speech and Evangeline (Bee) Werner qualified for the semifinals in Impromptu Speech

Victor is only a sophomore! This placement is extremely commendable! 

Dallin Titensor was selected to be a member of the UMEA All-State Band. He was one of only 5 students from across the state of Utah to earn a spot playing euphonium in this prestigious ensemble. We look forward to hearing him in concert with this group in January.

DECA had their Northern Region competition on December 8th. The results are as follows:

Team Entrepreneurship- Finn Nakasone/ Kotah Sudyka 5th place

Individual Principles of Marketing- Ellie Christensen 2nd place

Individual Principles of Marketing- Sienna Sanchez 6th place

The Ugly Sweater Tournament turned out to be a BEAUTIFUL competition for Royal Speech & Debate. Here's our placements:

Victor Chaston-3rd Foreign Extemp

Jesi Cox-5th Informative and 3rd Impromptu 

Anslee Sagers and Sera Hazard-1st Public Forum 

Elizabeth Lindsay and Emelynn Acevedo-3rd Public Forum

Roy High's Performing Arts students performed Guys and Dolls this month. A huge shoutout to Ms. Curtis and her fantastic students in putting on a phenomenal production!

FBLA had their annual Halloween social a few weeks ago.  They had great food from Raising Canes and painted spooky pumpkins.  All who came had a great time! 

We want to recognize Aubrey Olsen from the Roy High Royalaires for being selected for the 5A All-State Drill Team. She is one of only 24 girls from across the state to receive this honor! 

The Roy High Auto Shop has been busy hosting guests from Western Tech and Young Automotive to learn about new skills now and new opportunities after graduation.

Additionally, our shop competed in the WSU Auto Contest. This was a seven hour auto contest that was run by the WSU auto tech program and the ASE Education Foundation. Rogan Fobert, Armando Gomez, and Garrett East were the best advanced automotive tech students that competed and were invited back for the second round in February.

Roy High Football officially became the Region 5 Champions with a huge home win last Thursday. This is their first outright Region Championship since 2014. 

In other athletic news, Roy Volleyball won the Ben Lomond Brawl Tournament, Roy Soccer made it to the 2nd Round of the State Playoffs, and 5 Roy Cross Country Runners qualified to run in the State Championship race. 

Roy High's exceptional interior design students are diving headfirst into a fascinating project. These talented individuals are currently immersed in the creation of intricate 3D models, each highlighting a distinct housing style. With an unwavering passion for design and a meticulous eye for detail, they're exploring a diverse range of architectural aesthetics, from the sleek lines of contemporary minimalism to the timeless allure of Victorian charm. Not only are they unraveling the intricacies of interior spaces, but they're also tapping into the essence of each housing style, ensuring that every subtle nuance is encapsulated in their remarkable 3D renderings. Their commitment to this project promises to infuse a fresh, innovative perspective into the realm of interior design, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the endless potential for transforming living spaces. 

FBLA had their Fall Leadership Conference October 4 in Provo.  The members had a great time as they listened to speakers and had some break out sessions.  They learned all about investing wisely, thinking positive, and many other important things.  It was a great time for all of us. 

After months of preparation, Roy High Choir Students participated in All-State Choir, guest conductor Dr. Andrew Crane (BYU) Oct 5-7th as well as ACDA Honor Choir, guest conductor Dr. Jonathan Talberg (Cal. State Long Beach) Oct 21st!  They were phenomenal and represented Roy High in an exemplary manner! 

LIA and Hope Squad painted pumpkins and donated them to Fairfield Village for decorations and for residents to have in their rooms. Additionally, our two LIA Classes began their tutoring program. They have the opportunity to work with students at 5 elementary schools in our community. 

All students at Roy High participate in a daily mentoring period. They are reaching their goals using a growth mindset for striving both academically and socially.  They have great abilities and help each other focus on their learning process. In Dr. Cook’s class, students assembled and created a brain mindset of how to change the process of future goals and develop a positive mindset. 

We’ve been rolling out our new student initiative called “WE R ONE.” This school-wide program is focused on helping students develop Ownership, Nobility, and Excellence through daily mentoring, relationship building, and opportunities to earn incentives. 

Roy High Student Body President Nicole Williams was awarded the America First Credit Union Scholar-Athlete $1000 Scholarship for being outstanding in the classroom and on the volleyball/basketball court.

Roy High Custodial Crew members Delos Lutz, Ethan Hull, Shandon Higley, Brecken Hansen, and Gregg Burgener were recognized with the RC Willey “Extra Mile Award” for all the work they put in behind the scenes to keep our building clean, safe, and operational.

Hope Squad participated in the NuHope Walk for Suicide Awareness in Ogden on Saturday, 9/16. They chalked areas along the walk, made encouraging posters and joined the walk after participants passed their assigned location.

Our Auto Classes would like to say a big thanks to the folks at the Young Automotive Group for donating a car to the program. This 2015 Hyundai Elantra is the newest member of our fleet of project cars for students to experience hands-on learning of skills in the automotive field.