Juan Diego CHS wins second Best of State award

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From left, Juan Diego Catholic High School principal Dr. Galey Colosimo with Best of State winners senior Abby Whittington and Coach John Colosimo.

DRAPER — For the second year in a row, Juan Diego Catholic High School has been named Best of State for private schools K-12.  Juan Diego Catholic High School first opened in 1999, and since its inaugural year Juan Diego has been a beacon of educational excellence, inclusive of all faith backgrounds, socioeconomic classes, gender, race and academic abilities.  With its rigorous academics, robust campus life and diverse extracurriculars, clubs and athletics, Juan Diego Catholic High School has much to offer its students.

More than 94 percent of Juan Diego’s students are admitted and enroll in public and private colleges across the nation, annually earning scholarships in excess of $15 million. Juan Diego’s “Academy Programs” for students specializing in science, math, fine arts and the humanities, offer students an opportunity to expand their learning throughout their high school experience. Students in one of Juan Diego’s “Academy Programs” obtain an average ACT composite score of 28 compared to a national ACT composite score of 20.8.

Along with the honor of Best of State for private schools K-12, additional Best of State honors were given to two of Juan Diego’s finest.  Senior Abby Whittington, was named Best High School Student in the state of Utah, and Mr. John Colosimo was named Best Prep Coach in the state.  All will be recognized at the Best of State ceremony and banquet this June at the Salt Palace.  

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