Alta

Save the Date

Our 30 year reunion will be on Saturday, September 12th, 7pm at the Hidden Valley Country Club in Sandy, Utah. More information on our reunion page.

Tickets on sale soon!

This Day in High School History

Business & Economy
1993 The European Single Market officially comes into force, allowing free movement of goods and people.
1994 General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) negotiations conclude, creating a framework for the World Trade Organization
Local & World News
1993 Hong Kong holds its first direct elections to the Legislative Council.
Pop Culture
1993 The sitcom "The Nanny" premieres on CBS, starring Fran Drescher.
1996 Placido Domingo becomes art director of Washington Opera
Science
1993 The Hubble Space Telescope's corrective optics are confirmed as a top priority NASA mission.
Sports
1993 Pete Sampras defeats Jim Courier to win Wimbledon for his second Grand Slam title.
Tech
1993 IBM announces it will cut 35,000 additional jobs as part of its restructuring plan.
1995 Amazon.com officially opens for business to the public, offering over 1 million book titles at discounted prices

Alta Fun Facts

  • Known as the Home of the Hawks -- Once a hawk, always a hawk.
  • Opened in 1978 around the time that we were born!
  • Originally part of the Jordan School District. Now it is part of Canyons School District.
  • Has one of the largest AP programs in Utah. 
  • Has an award-winning performing arts program.