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Dec. 9, 2025

Jackson Hastings, Student of the Year, works in the Networking and Cybersecurity program. Hastings juggles classwork with a full-time job and three children. Courtesy photo
Davis Tech names 2026 Student of the Year
By Becky Ginos
KAYSVILLE—Davis Technical College (Davis Tech) announced last week that Jackson Hastings, a student in the Networking and Cybersecurity program, was chosen as the 2026 Student of the Year. Hastings was recognized at a luncheon held at the school’s Allied Health Building. In the coming year, Hastings will act as the voice representing nearly 8,000 students at Davis Tech.
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Calendar of Events
Through Dec. 20
Tuesday through Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main Street
Storytime at the Eccles Wildlife Education Center
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m., FREE
Eccles Wildlife Education Center, 1157 S. Waterfowl Way, Farmington
Dec. 9-11, Various times
Free, but registration is required
A storytelling stroll through the lights of Layton Park, 437 N. Wasatch Dr., Layton
Skyward Symphony: Heard On High
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m., FREE
Farmington High School, 548 W. Glovers Lane
North Salt Lake Senior Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., FREE
NSL City Hall, 10 E. Center Street
Preserving Greatness: Great Salt Lake in Photographs
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m.
Davis County Administration Building Auditorium, 61 S. Main Street
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 6-7 p.m., FREE
USU Extension, 80 E. 725 South, Kaysville
Women in Business Holiday Luncheon
Thursday, Dec. 11, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., $25/$35
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Layton, 1803 Woodland Park Drive
Bountiful City Christmas Concert: Vocalocity
Friday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m. $20
Woods Cross High School, 600 W. 2200 South
Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m. - noon, FREE
Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 1074 N. Fairfield Road, Layton
Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., $7 individual/$35 family of 6
Davis Agricultural Heritage Center, 788 S. 50 West, Kaysville
Saturday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
A sensory-friendly Christmas event
ABS Kids, 145 S. Main Street, Bountiful
Clearfield Community Band Presents: A Very Merry Holiday Concert
Saturday, Dec. 13, 3 p.m., FREE
North Davis Junior High, 835 S. State, Clearfield
Sunday, Dec. 14, 3:30 p.m., FREE
Harmons Grocery-Station Park, 200 N. Station Pkwy., Farmington
Sunday, Dec. 14, 6 p.m.
Fruit Heights City Hall, 910 S. Mountain Road