Emery High Sterling Scholars to compete March 21

The Sterling Scholars will compete on March 21 at Utah State University Eastern in Price.
They will begin the day with interviews with the judges.
Each student has prepared a portfolio of their accomplishments.
The judges will view the portfolios. A winner and a runner-up will be awarded in each category.
The awards ceremony begins at 5 p.m.
Samantha Roberts
Math
I am the daughter of Wayne and Suzette Roberts. I maintain a 4.0 GPA and have taken honors and AP courses throughout all of high school. I play tennis and participate on the student body social committee. I am the president of both the Emery High Service Club and the Emery High Math Club. I am also team captain of the school’s robotics team. I participate in debate, youth city council, honor society, and peer tutoring. This year I was given the opportunity to serve on the high school’s seminary council. I have loved math since I was young and always loved learning. I have worked hard in school my entire life and always achieved high academically. I enjoy volunteering in my community and take any opportunities I can to help others.
Brans Petersen
Business
My name is Brans Christian Petersen and I was born in Lexington, Kentucky and lived in Indianapolis, Indiana and Saratoga Springs, Utah before moving to Cleveland, Utah. I am the son of Hans and Brooke Petersen and I have two younger sisters and two younger brothers. I am a senior at Emery High School and I maintain a 4.0 GPA and take many college and honors classes at school. I am a member of the National Honor Society and I am the president of the FBLA chapter at Emery High. One of the most important things to me is education, and it has influenced almost every aspect of my life. I believe a good education is extremely important for everyone to have. I plan on continuing my path and attending college to hopefully start my own business.
Elexis Dalton
World Language
My name is Elexis Dalton, I am the daughter of Gratt and Corinne Dalton and I was born in Colorado Springs, Colo. I am a 4.0 student and to me, that reflects hard work. I’ve been preparing myself as a sterling scholar since my freshman year, as it has always been a desire of mine. Sterling scholar has taught me to mold my foreign language speaking talent into other areas of my life. It has allowed me to progress towards my educational goal of the medical field because of the memorization then application is necessary for both. In this program, I’ve also been strengthened in my desire to serve my community. As I get involved with my community more and more, it becomes less and less about me. As I near competition I recognize that it has already rewarded me with lifelong achievements, service lessons, and passion for the Spanish language.
Abbie Huntington
Family and Consumer Science
Abbie Huntington is the Family and Consumer Science Sterling Scholar. She is the daughter of Doug and Sandra Huntington. She maintains a 4.0 GPA. She has served on the student council for two years, has been a member of FBLA for three years, and an Honor Society member for both her junior and senior years. Abbie is currently serving on the Youth Coalition and Service Club. She has been Student of the Week, Homecoming second attendant, Beehive president in her church youth group, and has earned her Young Women’s Recognition Award. She has played volleyball for Emery High for three years and is currently a volleyball captain. She has taken all AP and honors classes at Emery High. Abbie owns her own bread company-making and selling to many customers. In the past year, she has recovered from a severe knee injury, consisting of an ACL, MCL, and Medial and Lateral meniscus tear. She enjoys riding horses, being in the outdoors, sports and cooking.
Danyale Service
English
My name is Danyale Service, and I am a writer. I was born in Sandy, Utah, but that is not my home. My home is a small county that has always been overlooked and forgotten: Emery County. When I was little, I wouldn’t talk, because I had a speech impediment. Life was tough, but I knew how to be tougher. As I grew older, hardships became normal. Some years, my family didn’t have water and others we didn’t have power. I refuse to forget these slight problems, so instead I write about them. I write so one day I can give my parents everything they gave me and more. I fight to show those the power that writing has on the heart and mind. And I work to give those who don’t have a voice or support hope. I am the English Sterling Scholar, for these reasons and more.
Bridger Ivie
Music
My name is Bridger Ivie; I was born in Roosevelt Hospital and spent my childhood in Duchesne. I now live in Huntington with the few remaining siblings of the eight children in my family. Every member of my family is heavily involved in music, so from the time I was born I have been exposed to music. It has always been a constant factor in my life. I started playing and composing before I could read music or play the piano. Music brought color to a black and white world. I view Sterling Scholar as an opportunity to evaluate my self and further myself as a musician rather than an award or competition.
Carlie Robinson
Visual Arts
My name is Carlie Robinson and I was born in Price, Utah. I am 18 years old and I have loved art for as long as I can remember. This year I am the student body VP. Throughout my high school career I have been involved in student council, honor society, and sports. I play soccer and softball but my favorite thing to do is just chill and paint a picture. No matter what I’m doing, I give it my all and I have fun doing it! recently I was named to the 2017-18 UHSAA Academic All-State Soccer Team. I was also selected as one of the top 50 students in Utah to attend the Governors’ Honors Academy held at SUU. I love to spend my free time with my family, my friends, and of course my dog, Boomer!
David White 
Drama/vocal performance
My name is David White, I am 18 years old. I love the performing arts and intend to pursue acting as a career. I believe that sterling scholar will allow me to more easily further my performance education and eventually further my career in acting.
Elizabeth Nielson
Computer Technology
My name is Elizabeth Nielson. I was born in Price, Utah and raised in Huntington. I have taught computer courses for children and have participated in numerous service efforts in and around my community. I have taken several Advanced Placement classes and Concurrent Enrollment courses while maintaining a 3.8 GPA. I’m a programmer for the Emery High First Robotics Team. I’m a member of several organizations in my school, such as the Emery High Drama Department and Robotics Club. I have attended past Code Camps, two at Dixie State University, and was awarded the 2017 Northern Utah Affiliate for the NCWIT Aspirations Computing Award and Scholarship. I’m deserving of the Computer Technologies Sterling Scholar because I am driven, motivated and aspire to use the scholarship to earn a degree in the computer sciences. My free time is spent programming, learning new coding languages and playing video games.
Nathanial Smith
Forensics and Speech
I am Nathanial Lawrence Smith, the 18 year old son of Geoffrey and Hollie Smith. I am the Emery High Forensics and Speech Sterling Scholar. I participate in the Speech and Debate club, where I serve as team captain. I’m a part of student council as the Band Senator. I am the President of the EHS Chapter of Upward Bound, and have also been the Activities Coordinator. My hobbies include backpacking, hiking, repelling, and camping. After graduation I plan attend college to get a degree in education.
Riata Christiansen
Social Science
My name is Riata Jean Christiansen, and I live in Emery, Utah. I was born in Price, Utah on Oct. 1, 1999, to Kirk and Mistie Christiansen. I grew up on a small ranch where I learned how to work hard and solve problems. I am currently serving as the senior class Vice President, service club vice president, Emery FFA President, seminary council member, Utah High School Rodeo Queen. I am a writer for the Rodeo News magazine, which allows me to get to know and study people involved in the sport of rodeo. This year I competed in two national competitions, National High School Finals Rodeo and the National FFA Organization’s national convention.
Lexi Gale
Dance
I am Alexis Gale, I was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and I have been dancing for 16 years. I started dancing when I was 2 years old, but I realized how much I loved dancing when my parents got divorced. Dancing helped me cope with many different difficult emotions. I want to be a Sterling Scholar to show people that yes, life can throw a few curve balls, but you have to choose how it will affect your life and which road you will go down. I want to prove to people that you are not defined by your hardships and that you can choose the course of your life. One of my biggest goals is to share my love of dancing with others and show them the wonders that dancing can do for you. Dancing is more than just art, it’s a definition of a person.
Malone Moss
Science
Malone Moss is the youngest child of Lee and Staci Moss of Orangeville. Born in Provo Utah, he lived his life in Orangeville with his parents and three siblings: Marqui, McKlayne and Mason. Malone fills his times with activities at Emery High School which include Science/Ski Club, FBLA, National Honor Society, Swim Team, Cross Country and most notably is currently serving as the Student Body President of Emery High. Science has always been an interest, from making rockets in the fifth grade to demonstrating Newton’s first law with a roll back car and an army man in physics and making Boron crystals in chemistry. He enjoys spending spending time with the kids around him and his hobbies include snowboarding and traveling with his family. After high school, Malone plans on attending college and serving an LDS mission.