Wasatch High School Students Won Three Emmy Awards
The school's broadcast class earned professional recognition for their video productions and live event coverage.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Secondary Education
Wasatch High School broadcasting students secured three Rocky Mountain Emmy awards following a total of nine nominations. The honors highlight the achievements of local students in arts, entertainment, and sports production.
Why it matters
Success at this level demonstrates the impact of robust secondary school media programs on preparing students for higher education and professional career paths. It reflects the growing quality of student-led media production within the state.
Wasatch High School broadcasting students brought home three awards from the Rocky Mountain Emmy ceremony. These honors were part of a competitive field that also recognized two awards for Utah Valley University and one for Utah State University.
The players
Hayden Hatch
A Wasatch High School student recognized with an Emmy for his work in arts, entertainment, and cultural affairs production.
Biggs Gordon
A student in the Wasatch High School broadcast class who earned an Emmy for creating a high school music video.
Avonlea Woodward
A Utah State University student who received one Emmy award for her media production work.
The details
Students received the accolades during the Rocky Mountain Emmy ceremony for excellence in media production. The winning portfolio included a high school music video, a production focused on arts, entertainment, and culture, and professional-grade live coverage of a boys basketball game.
Timeline
September 20, 2026: The Rocky Mountain Emmy awards ceremony took place.
The Home Front
This success tracks with the trend of secondary schools expanding specialized media curricula to compete at professional industry levels. These student programs are increasingly aligning with the standards set by regional production institutions.
Families interested in high school media opportunities should check local school district course catalogs for broadcasting or digital media electives. These programs often provide students with early experience in production equipment and editing software.
The takeaway
Student success in regional competitions showcases the value of supporting local broadcast programs that foster technical skills. Parents can encourage similar development by looking for extracurricular media clubs or elective courses available within their local school district.
Further reading
Find more updates on state media programs in Secondary Education.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KPCW Radio.
