Kearns High student-athlete: Academics and athletics can go hand in hand
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By Jaymohlynn | For The Salt Lake Tribune
Sat on the counter overnight. Well past its best.
Summary
A student-athlete at Kearns High School writes an op-ed about the school's commitment to prioritizing academics alongside athletics, sharing a personal story of turning things around to prove that student-athletes can succeed both in the classroom and on the court.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledTurning things around was one of the best things I could've done, because I wasn't just proving my worth — I was proving the potential Kearns has for its athletes.
Coaches, teachers and students are committed to the idea that academics come before athletics.
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