Stephen Park was the previous principal of RHS, and he currently is waiting for the new Herriman school to be built, where he will be the principal.
Brad Sorensen took the place of Park as the new principal of RHS. Most would assume Sorensen’s new job would be simple to pick up on and not too hard on stress. That is sorely incorrect.
“The job itself makes me nervous, maybe the decisions I make could be different from Park’s. I would like to have that same respect,” said Sorensen.
Students of RHS are bound to be curious of any possible changes that Sorensen may make that would be different from Park’s. But no worrying is necessary, since Sorensen would very much like to keep things similar to the way they have always been here at RHS.
“Several of Park’s ideas were created by him and me together,” Sorensen said.
Jerry Payne, RHS counselor, said, “I really enjoy working with him. He has a really laid-back and easy going personality which creates a nice work environment.”
Joan Hodges of the registrar’s office said, “I was very close to Sorensen. That’s why it’s run so smooth because he’s been here so long.”
Sorensen slipped into the principal position pretty smoothly after Park left, and has got along with many, if not every, staff members here at RHS.
“I wouldn’t say that he gave me advice, but Mr. Park and I converse four times per week, he is my backboard so to speak. Every day he is continually giving me advice.”
Park’s position has been filled, and the students and staff for the most part are pleased.
“It’s exhausting and exciting. But I love it; I love the relationships I’ve built with the staff and kids,” Sorensen said.
It may be a little different with a new principal here at RHS. Sorensen hopes keep this high school just as welcoming and exciting as it always has been.