Morgan Barron gardening for the Utah Food Bank.

Her zest for gardening and growing vegetables grew into a passion to help the hungry for South Hills eighth grader, Morgan Barron. That passion led Barron to produce nearly 1,500 pounds of produce last summer, which she donated to the Utah Food Bank. Because of her efforts, Barron was named one of Utah’s top youth volunteers for 2012 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. She will receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion and an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., where she will compete with other students from around the country for top national honors. Good Luck Morgan! ★

Tim Wright has a smile that can light up any classroom at Fort Herriman Middle. The 7^th-grade student recently learned to walk again after doctors had to remove his knee due to cancer. But now Tim is not only walking, he’s flying. Tim’s wish to be a pilot was granted by a fundraiser organized by students from Mr. McCaulley’s business class at Davis High in Kaysville, Utah and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Tim was given honorary wings as a pilot and had the thrill of flying and taking the controls of a super fast jet called the L-39 Albatross.  Tim even did some barrel rolls behind the wheel of the plane. Congratulations Tim for your courage in life, and in flight! ★

The West Jordan High School Madrigals delighted donors at the annual Jordan Education Foundation fundraising breakfast. The madrigals received a standing ovation from business leaders, who give generously of their time and money to support “every child every day. “ ★

The drill teams from Bingham and Copper Hills took first and second, respectively, in the class 5A state championships.  Copper Hills placed first in the military and dance categories, while Bingham finished first overall.  To see more coverage about this visit:

• The Salt Lake Tribune
• Deseret News ★