Alta

Top 20 Hits of 1996

This Day in High School History

1996 Mariah Carey started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with Always Be My Baby, her 11th US No.1, a No.3 hit in the UK.
1996 Alanis Morissette started a six-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with Jagged Little Pill.
1996 Alta all smiles after upsetting Brighton. The only thing brighter than the big red mark a soccer ball left on Mats Affleck's face was his postgame smile.
1996 Developers of a $25 million retail entertainment center on the site of the old Jordan High School have received tentative approval for their project.

Alta Fun Facts

  • 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.