Bingham High Principal Tom Hicks and Assistant Principal Michael Anderson recently gave a presentation at the National Federation of Urban and Suburban School Districts annual conference in Omaha, Neb., about how to create a partnership culture in schools.
“From the first day that a student steps into Bingham High they are invited to become a part of the Bingham culture…which focuses on achievement and improvement, learning and knowledge,” said Hicks. “It should build an environment which is both inspirational and motivational. Students thrive in a culture that welcomes and accepts them no matter what they bring to the table.”
At the conclusion of the presentation, Hicks shared a pinning ceremony with those at the conference. The awarding of pins at Bingham began in 1981 with thousands presented since it began. After a few words on Bingham tradition, the pin is presented followed by the Bingham handshake (a two-handed handshake symbolizing how a miner would handle a pick and shovel, tools that represent a solid work ethic). The recipient responds with the phrase, “It’s a great day to be a Miner.” ★
Sheriff Deputy James Hulsey was killed in the line of duty in November 1913. He was buried in the Bingham City Cemetery, but because he had no local family members, his wooden marker was lost to time. Jordan School District, who has overseen the cemetery since 1971, has coordinated with the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Department to place a memorial stone in remembrance of Hulsey. An official ceremony will be held on Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. which will include a 21-gun salute, a motor squad escort, a mounted posse escort and the placement of the permanent headstone.