Utah Champion Skater is an Online Student


This article didn’t mention that the third place skateboarding winner Tyson Bowerbank of Sandy, UT is also a student at Open High School of Utah, which they call the first public high school to offer an open course curriculum.
What allows him to do well in skating and education? It’s likely his involvement in a blended learning environment that gives him the flexibility to focus on both studies and his hobby with equal vigor.

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1 Comment

Mimi
9/22/2010

Another student of Open High School is an actress who appeared in Director Jared Hess's latest film called "Gentlemen Broncos" ... http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2719986/

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Douglas Crets
9/22/2010

Thank you, Mimi. Will add to the database!

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