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I grew up in the Salt Lake Valley, attending schools in the Holladay and Millcreek areas. Here's my educational journey from elementary through college.
The University of Utah is the flagship institution of the Utah System of Higher Education and one of the oldest public universities west of the Missouri River. Originally founded as the University of Deseret in 1850, it was renamed in 1892.
Notable facts:
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is Utah's largest two-year institution and one of the largest community colleges in the western United States, serving over 30,000 students.
Campuses: Taylorsville Redwood (main), South City, Jordan, Miller, and Herriman (joint with U of U).
Olympus High is a public high school in the Granite School District. The school opened in 1953 and got a brand new campus in 2013 with state-of-the-art amenities.
Historic football rivalry with Skyline High School, competing for "The Rock" (Olympus leads 30-27-1). Basketball state championships: 2016, 2018, 2022, 2024.
Notable alumni:
Located at 2217 E. Murray Holladay Road, Olympus Junior High is part of the Granite School District and serves as a feeder school for Olympus High School.
Evergreen Junior High serves students in the Millcreek and Holladay areas, emphasizing academic preparation alongside social and emotional programming.
William Penn Elementary is part of the Granite School District, serving students in kindergarten through sixth grade with a focus on foundational academic skills.
All of these schools are in the eastern suburbs of Salt Lake City, nestled against the Wasatch Mountains. Growing up here meant ski resorts 30 minutes away, hiking trails in the foothills, and a strong sense of community throughout the school system.