You won't believe what they did to West High
So here's the thing about Utah—we like our history, but we’re not afraid to tear it down and build something new if it makes sense. And that's exactly what's happening with West High School. They’re breaking ground on an entirely new campus, thanks to a bond passed last year. Now, this isn't just any high school. This is the oldest one in Salt Lake City, sitting right there on 300 West, practically a landmark for anyone heading into downtown from the west side. It’s got that classic old-brick feel, the kind of place where you can almost hear the echoes of generations of kids walking those halls.
And frankly, it’s a little wild to think about a brand new West High. It’s a huge undertaking, especially when you consider the history embedded in those walls. You pass it driving down 300 West, or cutting through the west side to get to a Real Salt Lake game, and it just *is*. It’s a reminder of a Salt Lake that was a lot smaller, a lot less crowded. Now, with all the growth, the tech companies moving in, the rising housing prices even out here, it feels like everything is shifting. It’s a good kind of shift for the kids, obviously, getting a modern campus. But there's a part of me that’ll miss seeing that old West High. It’s part of the fabric, you know?
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