Misplaced Pages

#390609

30-603: In 2011, VHS was identified by Newsweek magazine and the Washington Post as being in the top 5% of all public high schools in the United States. Viewmont students average 23.44 on the ACT. In addition, Viewmont graduates 96% of its seniors, with over 40% earning college credit through Advanced Placement and Concurrent Enrollment classes. In 2019 5,300 CE Credits were earned by the junior and senior classes. In 2020,

60-658: A Catholic school and church, Saint Olaf School, established in 1959. The Bountiful Utah Temple was dedicated in 1995 by the LDS Church. A tabernacle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is also located in Bountiful. The city was incorporated in 1892 with Joseph L Holbrook as mayor. In 1907 electric lights came to Bountiful through the efforts of its citizens. Serial killer Ted Bundy snatched victim Debra Kent from Viewmont High School in Bountiful on November 8, 1974. The city celebrates its history at

90-552: A new cafeteria and commons were built in place of an outdoor courtyard as well as the addition of air conditioning. Other remodels include new hallways, entrance, foyer, and bathrooms. A renovation of the parking lot was finished in 2015. From its opening in 1951 to the end of the 2020–2021 school year, Bountiful High's mascot was the Braves. In July 2020, a petition circulated asking the Davis School District to retire

120-466: A row since 2008 and have won first place state competition in the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2018. Their "seven-peat" streak was broken in 2016 with Bountiful placing third overall in the state competition. Bountiful, Utah Bountiful is a city in Davis County , Utah . As of the 2020 census , the city population was 45,762, an eight percent increase over

150-778: A variety of Viewmont apparel. The Danegeld, the Viewmont school newspaper, is written and published by students several times a year. The newspaper has been in print since 1964, and in 1968 its name was changed from The Big V to the Danegeld. The Danegeld staff has also created an online blog that allows students to openly discuss articles. For years, Viewmont held a fundraiser to support students in Salt Lake City who attend Guadalupe Elementary School. The monetary amount differed from year to year, but consistently reached upwards of $ 25,000 in its final years 4–5 years. The money

180-470: Is a 5A school, along with nearby schools such as Bountiful and Woods Cross . Viewmont has a wide variety of clubs, including: The Viewmont Hockey team has a rich history of excellence. They have taken State in 1977, 1978, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019. The Viewmont Bookstore is a student run store open every day at lunch. They sell a variety of food items, such as Frazil frozen drinks, Tacotime Burritos, Chick-fil-A, Dominos Pizza, and Joy Luck. They also sell

210-450: Is also mandatory for all sophomores during the first term of each school year, or for any age student who desires to receive help in any particular subject. It is held during the first part of lunch every school day except Fridays. In addition, Viewmont has "Link Crew", a new sophomore transition program, which matches incoming students with a group of upperclassmen to help connect and educate and facilitate inclusion for all new students. On

240-482: Is commonly referred to as the BASS. The BASS has been featured on many television programs and social media outlets. The Braves won back-to-back state football championships in 2002 and 2003. They have also won three state baseball championships in 1981, 1988 and 2014. The boys' baseball team has generated many top players in the state, including back-to-back state MVPs Mark Shaffer (1991) and Brad Beck (1992). Its 1996 team

270-413: Is said to have been one of its best led by all-state players Mike Miller, Zac Jacobs, Matt Shaffer and Nate Weese, who was drafted by the then Montreal Expos in 2002. The boys' soccer team has won a total of eight state championships, most recently in 2007, 2008, and 2013. The boys' basketball program at this school has historically been quite notable. Led by longtime coach Mike Maxwell, the Braves won

300-616: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 13.5 square miles (34.9 km ), all land. The original portion of the city and downtown is located at the base of the Wasatch Range , which rises high to the east, overlooking the city. Most of the residential neighborhoods climb high up the slopes of the mountain. To the west lies a flatland that extends to the Great Salt Lake and

330-575: The mudflats and marshes that border it. Areas of Bountiful include Val Verda in the southern part of the city. The cities surrounding Bountiful include: North Salt Lake to the south, Woods Cross and West Bountiful to the west, and Centerville to the north. Most land to the east of Bountiful is U.S. Forest Service property. Under the Köppen climate classification system, Bountiful's climate can be described as humid subtropical ( Cfa ) or humid continental ( Dfa ) depending on which variant of

SECTION 10

#1732793298391

360-427: The 1969, 1982, 1997, 2014, and 2015 4A state basketball title. Maxwell, who has been called a cheater for violating district rules against recruiting players from outside school boundaries brought probation and fines to the school after a UHSAA investigation showed he violated the rules. Maxwell's practice of inappropriate recruiting continued into the 2019–2020 season in which three of the five starters were from outside

390-463: The 1970s. After months of deliberation and conversations between community members and the school and district administration, it was announced on November 30, 2020, that the Brave mascot would be retired. The community was allowed to vote for a replacement mascot from a list of potential new mascots compiled by the school. In April 2021, the school officially changed its name to "The Redhawks." In 2020,

420-512: The 2010 figure of 42,552. The city grew rapidly during the suburb growth of the late 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s and was Davis County's largest city until 1985, when it was surpassed by Layton . Bountiful is Utah's 18th-largest city. Although a part of the Ogden–Clearfield metropolitan area , it serves as a bedroom community to Salt Lake City and the surrounding area. However, due to the very narrow entrance into Salt Lake County, roads between

450-534: The annual Handcart Days celebration every July in conjunction with the U.S. State of Utah's official holiday, Pioneer Day . Bountiful Handcart Days is a volunteer-driven event. People from three cities in the south of Davis County, Utah come together to commemorate the first group of Mormon Pioneers ’ entry into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. The festivities include a parade, fireworks, games, entertainment, an art exhibit, and food. According to

480-505: The counties often reach near- gridlock traffic during rush hour . The FrontRunner commuter rail has been running since April 2008, and the Legacy Parkway was opened on September 13, 2008. These were built to help alleviate the traffic load on Interstate 15 through the Bountiful area. Bountiful was settled on September 27, 1847, by Perrigrine Sessions and his family. It was Utah's second settlement after Salt Lake City . It

510-576: The end of their senior year of high school. BHS competes in 5A sports including soccer , basketball , baseball , wrestling , volleyball , cross country , track and field , golf , tennis , swimming , lacrosse, and football . They share a rivalry with the Woods Cross High School Wildcats and the Viewmont Vikings. The Braves have a rich history in the student section supporting the athletics. The section

540-492: The mascot. A separate petition to keep the mascot was started by an alum from Salt Lake City. School district spokesperson Christopher Williams announced on July 13 that principal Aaron Hogge indicated that the practice of having students at athletic events dressed up in Native American costumes would be discontinued. The controversy is part of a larger national issue about the use of Native Americans as mascots since

570-475: The new program of “Vikings Give”, Viewmont has been able to earn upwards of $ 80,000. The VHS Marching Band competes in local marching band competitions in the 4A class. They also march in a number of local parades. They took third in 2A in 2015 at the state championship in Red Rocks, St. George. In several other competitions that year, they placed third. For the 2007–2008 school year, each student at Viewmont

600-424: The night of November 8, 1974, Viewmont High School was the site of serial killer Ted Bundy 's abduction of 17-year-old Viewmont High School student Debra Kent. That night, Viewmont High School Drama club was presenting the play The Redhead . During the play, Bundy was seen repeatedly inside Viewmont High School auditorium, asking students as well as the Viewmont dance teacher to go outside with him. At one point Bundy

630-462: The school boundaries. The girls' basketball team won the 4A state championship for the 2015–2016 season, only having three losses. They also won back-to-back 5A state championships for the 2012-2013 and 2013-2024 seasons. Bountiful won the girls' soccer state championship in 2000, 2003 and 2006. The girls' tennis team won the state championship in 2003 and 2004. The Mandonelles (drill team) have won first place at their region for 10 years in

SECTION 20

#1732793298391

660-424: The school had a 98% graduation rate and a total enrollment of 1,489 students. Bountiful High offers concurrent enrollment courses through Weber State University , Salt Lake Community College and Utah State University, through which students may receive college credit. Bountiful High also offers Advanced Placement (AP) credit, as well as International Baccalaureate courses whose participants can earn an IB Diploma at

690-539: The school play that night, was abducted and killed by Bundy on June 27, 1975. Viewmont High School was founded in 1964. Bountiful High School Bountiful High School is a public high school in Bountiful , Utah , United States, for grades 10 to 12. The school is one of eleven high schools in the Davis School District . Bountiful High opened in 1951. It underwent reconstruction in 2013, and

720-469: The senior class generated approximately $ 10.7 million in scholarship offers. Viewmont also offers a full range of artistic, athletic, and career and technical programs. Over the years there have been 41 state titles and 219 regional titles. Viewmont High School offers many sports, such as lacrosse, soccer, basketball, baseball, wrestling, volleyball, cross country, track and field, golf, tennis, swimming and American football. The Viewmont Drill Team has won

750-463: The state title in 2022 and 2023. The Viewmont Softball team earned the state title in 2003. Viewmont has won the state title in wrestling in seven out of the last ten years. The Viewmont men's tennis team has won three state titles in recent years. The Viewmont men's and women's swimming teams have won two state titles each in recent years. Swimmer Drew Bonner set the state record on February 12, 2016, in 500-yard Freestyle at 4:32.53. Viewmont

780-677: The system is used. According to the 2020 Census, there were 45,762 people in Bountiful. The racial makeup of the county was 86.4% White, 0.8% Black, 0.5% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 1.2% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 2.8% some other race, and 6.7% from two or more races. 7.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino. The most common ancestries in Bountiful were English (35.1%), German (10.5%), Irish (6.7%), Danish (6.6%), and Scottish (5.0%). 89.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.2% speak Spanish , 2.9% speak other Indo-European languages , and 1.9% speak Asian and Pacific Islander languages (e.g., Tagalog ). Lakeview Hospital

810-573: Was known as Sessions Settlement and North Canyon Ward before being named Bountiful in 1855. This city was so named both because of the city's reputation as a great place for gardening and because " Bountiful " is the name of a city in the Book of Mormon (Alma 52:9). Most of the settlers, and also many of the present inhabitants, are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). The city also shares 14 other religious institutions, including

840-407: Was placed into one of five pathways: Arts, Business, Humanities, Science, or Technology. The pathways "allow students to develop their interests and specialize as much as they would like". Students go to an advisory class twice a month based on their grade and pathway. SRC (Study Hall–Remediation–Collaboration) is a mandatory study hall for students that failed one or more classes the previous term. SRC

870-552: Was sitting watching the play behind the Kent family, and at another point pretending to be a theater usher, both before and after Kent was abducted in the school parking lot and presumably locked in Bundy's car parked there. Bundy later confessed that he did not finally kill Kent at Viewmont High School, but abducted her to his apartment where he later killed her. Another Viewmont High School student, 15-year-old Susan Curtis, who also attended

900-476: Was used to buy Christmas presents that the children would otherwise not receive. Other local charities were also given part of the students' fundraising efforts. Students who wished to attend the trip to Guadalupe must participate in fundraising activities and help shop for the children's wish lists. In 2016, the Guadalupe was replaced with a new program called Viking Gives. In the most recent years of establishing

#390609