Cutthroat Chronicles

Giving back to others on a regular basis is what we like to call inspiration. Eighth-grade Cutthroat Simone Tumolo is just that: she has been volunteering her time since 1st grade, but it wasn’t until 6th-grade summer that she realized she had a passion for it. 

Raise the curtains! The 24 Hour Drama Fest was such a success in 2020 that it returned to the Cutthroat stage December 10. This year’s performance did not disappoint, and in the words of the students, was imaginative, fun, and collaborative.

Lights, camera, action! Yes, for those students interested in pursuing the media arts—think video cameras, creative writing, and storytelling—look no further than US Media Arts teacher Michelle DeLateur’s classes.

Heading into the 2021-22 school year, Parents’ Association co-presidents Hollis von Summer and Kristen Dittami have worked diligently to continue building community through innovative ways, while at the same time taking advantage of opportunities to gather safely in person. 

Time flies. It was 10 years ago that Sun Valley Ski Academy launched. The founding was an act of terrific courage and vision and for that we are grateful. Here's to those who made SVSA a world-class program for student-athletes to pursue their passion for snowsports while also having a full high school experience. Our Winter 2022 issue of Here+There includes a feature about the founding of SVSA written by Cutthroat and SVSA alum Annie Pokorny '11.

As part of their Wilderness Navigation Class’ final exam and an Outdoor Leadership Academy (OLA) requirement, Sun Valley Community School's OLA students hosted their annual Orienteering Event this year in November drawing close to 75 participants of all ages racing in two categories to the finish line.