32 | Summer 2021
Saluting the Class of 2021 TARA BONE
contributing writer The class of 2021 has experienced unique obstacles in a year of cancelled activities, endless COVID-19 testings, and daily mask-wearing. However, across Cache Valley students rose to the challenge and dedicated staff and faculty at Logan School District and Cache County School District have worked hard to create environments of learning and growth at school. Thank you, administrators, teachers, and staff, in every school — you made it possible for thousands of students to make it closer to reaching their dreams. These six students, selected by counselors in each Cache Valley high school, represent the unconquerable spirit of our valley’s graduating seniors. They are bright, determined, and have overcome individual and unique challenges to reach this milestone in their lives. Congratulations Class of 2021!
Despite incredible challenges, Destiny Chalmers has proven over and over again that she will overcome any trial life throws at her with determination. Her life experiences have sparked her overall goals to love others and establish a healthy family. For about nine years, Destiny and her two brothers were in the foster care system. She lived in at least five cities throughout Utah and overcame many difficult situations before she and her brothers were adopted by Michael and Kenna Chalmers of Hyrum. She was 14 years old when adopted, and says she is inspired by the Chalmers bravery to love her.
DESTINY CHALMERS Mountain Crest High School (MCHS)
College so she can jump right into her studies at Utah State University. Last year she became a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and works at Blacksmith Fork Assisted Living Center and Interim, a healthcare staffing agency. Destiny still finds time to be involved at MCHS where she enjoys being a peer tutor for the life skills students, or students with special needs. She’s currently working to make it possible for life skill students to go to Senior Ball, the last school dance of the year. She says, “I want to make sure they feel welcome and have fun!”
“I want to have a family, I want to make sure my family is healthy,” Destiny said. “I just want to love others and help others so what happened to me doesn’t happen to anyone else.”
She says it’s this feeling that helped her feel at ease at MCHS. “There are a ton of students who care at MC about their classmates, so many who want to make sure it’s a happy and safe place where everyone feels welcome.” It’s this she plans to take with her throughout her life.
Destiny is on her way to making this happen. She says she loves to learn and plans to become a doctor. She has worked hard in high school and is taking classes at Bridgerland Technical
Her advice to incoming freshmen: “If you see someone sitting alone, sit by them. Make sure everyone has a friend. The more people you help, the better you feel.”
