Alta

Top 20 Hits of 1996

This Day in High School History

1996 A pair of skin-tight trousers owned by Queen singer Freddie Mercury were sold at a pop memorabilia sale in London.
1996 "Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk" opens at Ambassador Theater NYC
1996 Delta pilots agree to 2% pay cut
1996 The UTA board on Wednesday reiterated its position that construction of the proposed light-rail line in the Salt Lake Valley will not require a boost in taxes.
1996 With the help of Utah-built boosters, a satellite hurtled into orbit Wednesday carrying a Utah State University telescope on a $900 million mission to help the United States learn to defend against enemy missile attacks.
1996 Before signing contracts for police and fire protection, before the city offices open July 1, and just after naming a beauty queen, Taylorsville-Bennion leaders adopted a shorter title: Taylorsville

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.