Riverton High teacher wins ,000 for his automotive classes

Riverton High teacher Jay Hales stands with a $50,000 check awarded to the school by Harbor Freight. (Adam Small, KSL NewsRadio) RIVERTON, Utah — J...

October 4, 2023
6:40 AM

Riverton High teacher Jay Hales stands with a $50,000 check awarded to the school by Harbor Freight. (Adam Small, KSL NewsRadio) RIVERTON, Utah — Jay Hales went to work Tuesday morning thinking it was business as usual. But it turned into one of the biggest mornings of his 25-year career. He teaches Automotive and Small Engine Repair at Riverton High School . Hales' co-workers called him out of class and escorted him to the school's main entryway. Members of the school's marching band and cheerleading team greeted him.

ADAM SMALL