Marjorie Tauti

Her work ethic in sports transferred into the classroom and Marjorie has made an impact in other areas at SVHS. School counselor Amanda Robinson shares that Marjorie’s cheerful, outgoing personality has helped make SVHS a better place. Marjorie serves as a student ambassador so she can help plan activities and make sure new students feel welcome.

“I want other students to have the best years at school because I love Sky View!” Marjorie said. “I love the students; I’ve met really good friends who are worth keeping.”

Marjorie took classes over the summer to make sure she graduates. Currently, she’s enrolled in one extra class, and when asked about the extra class she says it’s seminary. Marjorie is contemplating going on a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and hopes to graduate from seminary.

“I was taught from a young age that when you need help from God, you need to make time for God,” she said. “I take it [seminary] because I feel like I really need it.”

Marjorie balances a busy schedule with sports, studies, work with her aunt who lives nearby,

Ridgeline High School

Rainn shares that through immense struggles with identity and self-worth, they are finally the person they’d like to be. Rainn identifies as non-binary and looks to the future with hope and excitement. Rainn plans to attend Utah Tech University this fall to study film.

During the times Rainn felt very alone, it was the marching band family at RHS that Rainn found a place. Rainn loves music and started to play the flute in the 7th grade. Rainn excelled in band, serving as the flute section leader and woodwinds leader. Still, band members gave Rainn so much more.

“My junior year a great group of freshmen [band members] helped me get out of my sad life and helped me see my worth and that I am loved,” Rainn said. “Band is a home away from home.” and time with friends when possible. She plans to become a nurse so she can help people. She has researched the possibility of attending Salt Lake Community College to become a Certified Nursing Assistant before enrolling at Weber State to become a nurse.

Marjorie’s advice to incoming freshmen: “Don’t fall back on your grades. It’s a better experience when we’re all winning together!”

Rainn Frandsen

While Rainn will study at Utah Tech this fall, their twin will serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Indiana. Rainn is grateful for parents Eric and M’Lisa, and brothers. “They recognize how I feel and who I am,” Rainn said. “Things are really good at home. They’re pretty great, I love them.”

In five years, Rainn hopes to be pursuing filmmaking as an intern, producer, or screenwriter.

For now, when not studying, at band practice, or working at Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Rainn loves writing short stories, poems, plays, and watching a lot of movies.

When reflecting on their journey through high school, Ridgeline High School’s (RHS) Rainn Frandsen says, “If you were to ask me as a freshman who I am today, I’d tell you you’re crazy. I’m just happy to be alive right now; I’m proud of myself for just sitting here right now.”

Rainn shares that amazing teachers at RHS were always supportive and accepting as well.

Rainn says family members have been supportive over the last years. Rainn has a twin brother and 14- and 11-year-old brothers. Rainn says their twin is their “best buddy and rock.”

Relating to characters in movies has helped Rainn through the ups and downs of life. Rainn is ready to face the future as they’ve found the confidence and strength to push through adversity.

Rainn’s advice to incoming freshmen: “Right now it seems so impossible and overwhelming, but keep sticking to what you love and stick to true friends and get rid of people who make you feel bad about yourself.”

At 15 years old, while checking out a local secondhand store, Wyatt Goodwin stumbled across an electronic synthesizer, and according to him, with it discovered his place in the world. Wyatt’s journey to graduation from Logan High School (LHS) hasn’t come without challenges. As a very young child, Wyatt was diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia, club foot disorder, and low muscle tone. In elementary and middle school, he recalls being teased for walking differently and feeling lost because he wasn’t interested in what the other kids were. It was the fateful find at the secondhand store that gave him a new direction.

Music and the Arts have opened doors for Wyatt. Besides the piano, he plays bass guitar and guitar, and is learning the saxophone. At 15, he started writing and producing music and released his first album available on most platforms. Much of his music has been inspired by his grandfather and the time he spent with him before he died. His music has helped him deal with challenges.

“Music helps me cope with loss,” Wyatt said. “It’s a good way to get my emotions out there and turn those feelings into songs.”

Music isn’t Wyatt’s only creative outlet. Most Wednesday evenings, he enjoys “Whysound”