Karl Maeser Preparatory Academy: Back row from left: Cody Wilkins, Business and Marketing; Ammon Newby, Science; Ethan Okolowitz, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education; Brendan Murphy, Social Science. Front row, from left: Kara Han, Dance; Emma Hailstone, Vocal Performance; Sabrina Su, English; Anoushka Yadav, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics. Not pictured: Luke Stancil, Mathematics; Danni Chesler, World Languages; Ben Gubler, Computer Technology; Madelyn Fairbanks, Visual Arts; John Perkins, Instrumental Music.
By Deseret News

The pursuit of excellence — in scholarship, leadership and citizenship — is what defines a Sterling Scholar in the state of Utah. Each high school senior who is recognized and awarded has demonstrated knowledge, success and vision. Each student is required to present a portfolio of work in a specific category, be interviewed by judges and advanced at the high school, semifinal and finals levels.

From finalists in each of 14 categories, one overall Sterling Scholar winner is chosen and announced at an awards ceremony each year. The categories for the Wasatch Front Region are: Business and Marketing, Computer Technology, Dance, English, Family and Consumer Sciences, Instrumental Music, Mathematics, Science, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education, Social Science, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics, Visual Arts, Vocal Performance and World Languages.

The ceremony for the Wasatch Front region where the winners will be announced will be Thursday, March 19, 2020, in the Conference Center Little Theater in Salt Lake City. 

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The nominees for each school are as follows:

Alta High School: Back row from left: Daniel Pollack, Dance; Jordan Falls, Social Science; Bronson Adams, Business and Marketing; Jones Loveall, Computer Technology; Emily Hamilton, Family and Consumer Sciences. Middle row from left: Aurie Ackermann, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Abigail Hilbig, Mathematics; Amber Blackham, Science; Katarina Schuller, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education. Front row from left: Sara Holbrook, Vocal Performance; Blake Doty, World Languages; Paige Michaels, Visual Arts; Madilyn Bowles, Instrumental Music; Abram Berry, English.
American Fork High School: Back row from left: Derrick Karlinsey, Computer Technology; Caleb Crowther, Mathematics; Collin Thorpe, English; Peter Jensen, Instrumental Music; Benjamin Karlinsey, Science. Middle row from left: Emma Fetzer, Social Science; Madeline Mathis, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Brooklyn Hopkins, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education; Addison Abel, World Languages. Front row from left: Allison Nelson, Dance; Mayumi Mickelsen, Vocal Performance; Malissa Lytle, Visual Arts.
American Leadership Academy: Back row from left: Tempest Allred, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Aurora Spute, World Languages. Middle row from left: Tristen Kaiser, Skilled and Technical Sciences Eduction; Savanna Ober, Social Science; Elizabeth Tervort, Family and Consumer Sciences; Morgan Schmidt, Science; Clara Morley, Business and Marketing; Eden Durham, Vocal Performance; Jaren McLaughlin, Computer Technology. Front row from left: Amanda Lewis, English, Wesley Carroll, Mathematics; Nicole Andreson, Visual Arts; Thomas Durham, Dance; Elizabeth Petrucka, Instrumental Music.
Cedar Valley High School: Back row from left: Jesse Roberts, Business and Marketing; Jaden Valenzuela, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Charles Wyatt Bruchhauser, Social Science. Middle row from left: Alyssa Blair, Mathematics; Madison Palmer, Science; Chloe Furse, Visual Arts; Holly Magness, Dance. Front row from left: Olivia Stewart, Instrumental Music; Erica Anderson, English; Breann Meyring, Family & Consumer Sciences. | MIKE WALLIS BELL PHOTO
Corner Canyon High School: Back row from left: Marty Bodell, Instrumental Music; Timothy Feroah, Vocal Performance; Brayden Whatcott, Social Sciences; Elle Kilgore, Dance. Middle row from left: Olivia Kitterman, English; Camryn Young, Mathematics; Hailey Miller, Farmily and Consumer Sciences; Addison Bethards, World Languages; Savannah Richards, Computer Technology, Front row from left: Matthew Daynes, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education; Cece Burridge, Business and Marketing; Alex Vance, Visual Arts; Seersha Bickerstaff, Science. Not pictured: Umair Subhani, Speech/Theater/Forensics.
Karl Maeser Preparatory Academy: Back row from left: Cody Wilkins, Business and Marketing; Ammon Newby, Science; Ethan Okolowitz, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education; Brendan Murphy, Social Science. Front row, from left: Kara Han, Dance; Emma Hailstone, Vocal Performance; Sabrina Su, English; Anoushka Yadav, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics. Not pictured: Luke Stancil, Mathematics; Danni Chesler, World Languages; Ben Gubler, Computer Technology; Madelyn Fairbanks, Visual Arts; John Perkins, Instrumental Music.
Lehi High School: Back row from left: Savannah Sheen, Business and Marketing; Drew Wagstaff, Instrumental Music; Wiley Welch, Social Science. Middle row from left: Lindsey Hallam, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Dylan Nelson, Science; Sarah Stanley, English; Emma Plank, Dance, Caden Baines, Family and Consumer Sciences. Front row from left: Skyler Chapman, Visual Arts; Austin Garner, World Languages; Tyrell Owen, Computer Technology; Gage Blackwell, Mathematics. Not pictured: Madison Hansen, Vocal Performance; Caden McCloy, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education. | SKYLER CHAPMAN
Lone Peak High School: Back row from left: Asher Ireland, Speech/Theater Arts/Foresnics, J.C. Samson, Business and Marketing, Elliott Detjen, Social Science; Willard Ford, Vocal Performance; Makayla Steelman, Mathematics. Middle Row: Sadie Flanary, Family and Consumer Sciences; Alexis Givens, Science; Lauren Heath, World Languages; Brinley Openshaw, English. Front row from left: Danielle Buch, Visual Arts; Rolando Quintana, Computer Technology; Mia Sandberg, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education; Jack Johnson, Instrumental Music; Elena Wright, Dance.
Lumen Scholar Institute: From left: Joseph Huff, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education; Kale Anderson, World Languages, Andrew Parker, Business and Marketing; Lori Larsen, Vocal Performance; Justin Owens, Mathematics. | Rick Justesen
Maple Mountain High School: Back row from left: Miguel Mendoza, Computer Technology; Trevor Larsen, Mathematics; Eldon Van Orman, Business and Marketing; Bryson Evans, Science; Michael Funk, Visual Arts; Daniel Graham, Vocal Performance. Front row from left: Abby Garrett, World Languages; Brooklyn Murray, Social Science; Breanna Harding, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education; Kathryn Mulligan, English; Isabel Hirst, Family and Consumer Sciences; Amelia Bateman, Instrumental Music; Sadie Barney, Dance; Cassidy Christensen, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics.
Merit Academy: Back row from left: Anissa Edman, Family and Consumer Sciences; Abigail Bingham, Social Science; Eric Davis, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Michaela Jungheim, Instrumental Music; Daxton Bunker, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education; Kyler Day, Computer Science; Siyan Steflik, Mathematics; Front row from left: Anna Morkel, Vocal Performance; Makaylee Fitzgarrald, Dance; Amanda Colby, English; Katrina Shiles, Science; Jasmin Lopez, Visual Arts; Dylan Bunker, Business and Marketing.
Mountain Ridge High School: Back row from left: Marissa Barton, Vocal Performance; Hannah Breinholt, Social Science; T.J. Woodall, Mathematics; Andrew Ruiz, Science; Anakin McEwen, Business and Marketing; Sarah Greep, Instrumental Music; Hannah Garber, Family and Consumer Sciences. Front row from left: Brooklyn Wright, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education; Jaden Bennett, English; Cassidy Barker, Visual Arts; Madeline Merrick, World Languages; Sydney Leister, Computer Technology; Madeline Gardner, Dance.
Mountain View High School: Back row from left: David Walton, World Languages; Zane Colter, Mathematics; Marcus Horton, Business and Marketing; James Clawson, Computer Technology; Edward Patterson, Social Science; Trent Chipman, Science; Dax Steggell, Instrumental Music; Spencer Standing, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education. Front row from left: Damon Trapnell, English; Melissa Ogden, Vocal Performance; Porche Powell, Dance; Monica Mendoza, Family and Consumer Sciences; Guadalupe Uribe, Visual Arts; Grace Eyestone, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics.
Paradigm High School: Back row from left: Spencer Peck, Computer Technology; Brock Hedrick, World Languages; Gideon Barfuss, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Brigham Jamison, Social Science; Berek Lowry, Vocal Performance; Jordan Olson, English. Front row from left: Jenna Price, Instrumental Music; Emma Christy, Business and Marketing; Savana Behunin, Science; Rebecca Harper, Dance; Janey Gibbons, Visual Arts; Xerxes Pelca, Mathematics.
Payson High School: Back row from left: Savanah Higley, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education; David Charles, Business and Marketing; Carter Behrend, Computer Technology; Trevan Stevenson, Dance; Adriana Birchett, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics. Middle row from left: Myra Vincent, Visual Arts; Danielle Wilkinson, Family and Consumer Sciences; Hailey Wilkinson, English; Madison Drager, Instrumental Music; Merica Rowley, Mathematics. Front row from left: McKennah Watson, Science; Devyn Olson, Vocal Performance; Kirienn Marrott, World Languages; Caleb Morgan, Social Science.
Pleasant Grove High School: Calvin Scott, Computer Technology; Alexis Lupus, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education; Savannah Lloyd, Dance; Louisa Porter, Vocal Performance; Emma Osguthorpe, English; Sierra Lucas, Social Science; Stephen Passmore, Science; Julia Wihongi, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Andrew Domyan, Instrumental Music; Bethany Simko, Business And Marketing; Charles Martinelli, Mathematics; Samantha Davis, Family and Consumer Sciences; Scott Perkins, World Languages; Emily Trewartha, Visual Arts.
Provo High School: Back row from left: Brooke Faulkner, Social Science; Cooper Harrison, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Jared Mendez, Computer Technology; Samuel Golding, Instrumental Music; Riley Jensen, Mathematics. Middle row from left: Claire Whipple, Visual Arts; Hannah Harding, World Languages; Narel Hernandez-Romero, English; Shalauna Kirk, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education. Front row from left: Allyson Frey, Business and Marketing; Camryn Guzman, Family and Consumer Sciences; Aubrey Fisher, Dance; Kristy Barnhart-Armstrong, Science; Clara Ohran, Vocal Performance.
Salem Hills High School: Back row from left: Audrey Millet, Family and Consumer Sciences; Zane Zobell, Science; Claire Wride, English. Middle row from left: Zach Hunter, Business and Marketing; Bryn Riley, Mathematics; Shaylee Berger, World Languages; Kristina Rhodes, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education; Annaliese Eddington, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Adam Marsden, Instrumental Music. Front row from left: Avery Peterson, Vocal Performance; Emily Burch, Computer Technology, Briana Bartholomew, Dance; Bree Jensen, Visual Arts; Sydney Ward, Social Science. | MIKE WALLIS BELL PHOTO
Skyridge High School: Back row from left: Daniel Woodfield, Instrumental Music; Eve Warner, Dance; Hayden Alcorn, Science; Joshua Brown, Mathematics; Morgan Clough, Visual Arts; Abby Pickett, Social Science; Jonathan Ashdown, Computer Technology; Aliza Sparti, Family and Consumer Sciences. Front row from left: Haley Poulsen, World Languages; Naya Majeed, Business and Marketing; Lizzie Boyer, English; Faith Smart, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education; Luke Urry, Vocal Performance; Courtney Wright, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics.
Springville High School: Back row from left: Maxwell Davis, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education; Timothy Harlow, Mathematics; Andrew Watson, Computer Technology; Zachary DeRosia, Science. Middle row from left: Emily Clisbee, Visual Arts; Isabella Hixson, Vocal Performance; Sekaquaptewa Groves, Social Science; Paige Jensen, Dance; Kimberly Baker, English. Front row from left: Rebekah Holladay, Instrumental Music; Benson Bird, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Grace Sentz, Family and Consumer Sciences; Bailey Murray, World Languages. | MIKE WALLIS BELL PHOTO
Summit Academy: Back row from left: Jordan Reeves, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education; Nyah Runia, Social Science; Isabelle Harter, Business and Marketing; Brady Fox, English; Mitchell Ostler, Computer Technology. Middle row from left: Michaela Fluck, Science; Elizabeth Shaw, Dance; Caitlin Jensen, Vocal Performance; Mercedes Johnson, Family and Consumer Sciences; Amanda Reinhold, Visual Arts. Front row from left: Alexa Cameron, Instrumental Music; Omar Khan, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Abigail Wroten, World Languages; Samantha Rosbach, Mathematics. | Kelly Jones
Timpanogos High School: Back row from left: Ashlyn Baker, Science; Nicole Freeze, Family and Consumer Sciences; Mason Story, Instrumental Music; Jaxon Goble, Business and Marketing; Keaton Anderson, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education; Madeline Nielsen, World Languages; Callie Roberts, English. Front row from left: Brooklyn Sorensen, Dance; Natalie Day, Social Science; Katherine “Izzy” Searcy, Vocal Performance; El Gian Lepon, Computer Technology; Telisa Owens, Visual Arts; Audrey Jensen, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Grace Liu, Mathematics. | MIKE WALLIS BELL PHOTO
Timpview High School: Back row from left: David Camacho, Science; Ashley Berges, Family and Consumer Sciences; Josh Dew, Instrumental Music; Sam Farrell, Computer Technology; Third row from left: Hannah Dahl, English; Oleanne Aanderud, Visual Arts; Hanna Schneck, Vocal Performance; Second row from left: HaeIn Jeon, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Annie Choate, World Languages; Sophia Goodliffe, Social Science; Mary Jenkins, Mathematics; Front row from left: Michelle Arias, Dance; Malcolm Stewart, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education; Nancy Rodriguez, Business and Marketing. | MIKE WALLIS BELL PHOTO
Walden School: Back row from left: Thea Lefave, Social Science; Adrian Echavarria, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Benjamin Thompson, English; Hintze Garrett, Mathematics; Cedar Beecroft, Family and Consumer Sciences. Middle row from left: Emily Reich, Dance; Olivia Turner, Vocal Performance; Taylor Fagan, Business and Marketing; Lea Clement, Visual Arts. Front row from left: Caitlyn Gramajo, Science; Emma Garrick, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education; Yuriya Luong, World Languages.
Westlake High School: Back row from left: Austin Bee, Business and Marketing; Huey Kolowich, Computer Technology; Jacob Howard, Mathematics. Third row from left: Kolton Nielsen, Speech/Theater Arts/Forensics; Jonathan Bone, Family and Consumer Sciences. Second row from left: Ilse Jessup, World Languages; Amara Capener, Vocal Performance; Samantha Elmer, Instrumental Music; Taylor Hopfenbeck, Visual Arts; Isabelle Camargo, Social Science. Front row from left: Anna Bankhead, Skilled and Technical Sciences Education; Alexa Hoffman, Dance; Susanna Gregory, English; Karilyn Marsh, Science.
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