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TV Judge, episode 10 for 25-26: Black History Month
TV Judge, episode 10 for 25-26: Black History Month
TV Judge, episode 9 for 25-26
TV Judge, episode 9 for 25-26
TV Judge, episode 8 for 25-26
TV Judge, episode 8 for 25-26
TV Judge, episode 7 for 25-26
TV Judge, episode 7 for 25-26
TV Judge, episode 6 for 25-26
TV Judge, episode 6 for 25-26
Some of the graduating class of 2026 gather outside the Baccalaureate at the Cathedral of the Madeleine.
2026 Graduation speeches
How Judge students celebrated earth month
How Judge students celebrated earth month
Advice to the Class of 2030
Advice to the Class of 2030
Some of the members of the Writing for Change class in front of the Utah Senate Building at the state capitol. Also pictured is Rep. Rosalba Dominguez.
From classroom to capitol
Utah's 2026 legislative session recap
Utah’s 2026 legislative session recap
The difference teachers make at Judge
The difference teachers make at Judge
HB 532 supports Utah's youth mental health
HB 532 supports Utah’s youth mental health
Kratom in the pill form is one of the types that will be banned by SB 48. Creative Commons image by Asheville Recovery Center.
Utah should ban ‘Gas Station Heroin’
HB 145 will loosen up absence policies in Utah
HB 145 will loosen up absence policies in Utah
Creative Commons image by deepakiqlect
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Katie Ross plays flute at a morning practice.
Katie Ross to perform with the Utah Youth Symphony Orchestra
Women's History Month at Judge
Women’s History Month at Judge
Director Ryan Coogler makes history
Director Ryan Coogler makes history
Meet the lead singer of Toxic Lung
Meet the lead singer of Toxic Lung
ICYMI: The 2025 Dance Concert is here
ICYMI: The 2025 Dance Concert is here
Safe at second? Kip Hodson slides into second in a game against Summit Academy on March 20. The game was the first high school game held at the University of Utah's new stadium, the Charlie Monfort Field at America First Ballpark.
Spring Sports Mid-Season Recap
The soccer team runs to congratulate goalie Porter Smith after a shoot out win over Highland on March 17.
With spring sports season halfway done, here’s how JM teams are doing
Injury + Identity
Injury + Identity
Chris Jones and Jimmy Soto playing together at Judge in the 1980's
How Utah high school basketball changed – and gotten better
Odds are sports gambling is everywhere
Odds are sports gambling is everywhere
Ms. Peck won the IFPA U.S. Women’s Pinball Championship in Colorado on March 27. Not only was she the U.S. champ but also the runner-up for the North American Championship.
Ms. Peck, pinball champion
The Class of 2026 gathered on the morning of the first day of school for the annual Senior Sunrise.
Looking back at the Judge class of 2026
From StuCo to global marketing
From StuCo to global marketing
Ms. Jackson engineered her path to teaching
Ms. Jackson engineered her path to teaching
The Great Salt Lake is important for a lot of reasons. In this photo four-year-old Rivi enjoys a day on the Great Salt Lake on her dad's sailboat.
House Bill 296 supports of Utah water conservation
The Great Salt Lake is important for a lot of reasons. In this photo four-year-old Rivi enjoys a day on the Great Salt Lake on her dad's sailboat.
House Bill 296 supports of Utah water conservation
HB 285 impacts new construction and wildlife
HB 285 impacts new construction and wildlife
Do you like Utah's wildlife, then support House Bill 111
Do you like Utah’s wildlife, then support House Bill 111
The archaeology club is raising awareness of Native American rock art that is in the area that people use for target practice.
Sixth grade students protect Utah’s cultural heritage
The best small towns in Utah
The best small towns in Utah
From StuCo to global marketing
From StuCo to global marketing
Chris Jones and Jimmy Soto playing together at Judge in the 1980's
How Utah high school basketball changed – and gotten better
Ms. Sawaya retires after four decades at Judge
Ms. Sawaya retires after four decades at Judge
Jackson Elizondo, JM class of 2011
Paths of Purpose: How one Judge graduate is changing lives
Left: Coach Jim Yerkovich celebrates the 1980 championship. Right: The 2002 girls soccer team after the program's first state championship.
Move to 4A reunites JM with some historic rivals
HB 145 will loosen up absence policies in Utah
HB 145 will loosen up absence policies in Utah
Three bills to watch in the 2026 Utah Legislature General Session
Gen Z is the first generation to be tracked by their parents via various apps on phones. Whether it be Life360 to FindMy these apps have raised a question of how independent can kids truly be.
Gen Z’s struggle for independence
The football field through the fence.
The benefits and repercussions of the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program
The level of the Great Salt Lake improved recently, but is still low.
Senate Bill 18 can improve lake’s health
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