October 2023 | Vol. 33 Iss. 10
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RIVERTON HIGH GRAD REPRESENTS UTAH AT NATIONAL PAGEANT By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com
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Herriman resident and Riverton High grad Rian Haslam represented Utah at the National Sweetheart Pageant in Hoopeston, Illinois at the beginning of September. (Courtesy of Haslam)
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hen Rian Haslam took the stage at the National Sweetheart Pageant in Hoopeston, Illinois, she represented not only Herriman City and Riverton High School, but all the young women in Utah dedicated to service. Haslam, 24, is studying radiation therapy at Weber State University and although she didn’t win the national title, she was grateful for the chance to meet the other contestants and serve as Miss Utah Sweetheart Volunteer. “It’s been a journey over the last several months and it’s been super fun and such a great organization to be involved with,” Haslam said. “It was the most incredible experience I think I will ever have. I know I will never take it for granted and will be so grateful that I had the opportunity to represent Utah at a national level. I would have never thought an opportunity that big would ever be something I would be able to do.” Her platform for the pageant was focused on serving seniors in the community. She has worked in healthcare for the last several years and realized how the small acts of kindness and positive
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