
Amy Donaldson

Juan Diego basketball coach, school punished for violations in settlement
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted Sept. 21 - 12:04 p.m.
Juan Diego Catholic High School on Friday settled with the Utah High School Activities Association regarding a lawsuit about international athletes.

Panel weighs testimony over international student recruiting allegations at Juan Diego
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 2:15 p.m.
The Utah High School Activities Association heard testimony over two days concerning allegations that Juan Diego Catholic High School recruited international student athletes.

Juan Diego withdraws lawsuit in student recruitment case 1 day after filing it
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 12:13 p.m.
Just one day after filing a lawsuit alleging that an investigation into international student athlete recruiting was retaliatory, Juan Diego Catholic High School withdrew the suit.

Juan Diego files lawsuit asking judge to intervene in student recruitment investigation
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted Aug. 19 - 8:00 p.m.
A lawsuit filed Tuesday asks a federal judge to intervene in a state investigation into recruiting international student athletes by a Juan Diego Catholic High School coach.

Juan Diego High considering basketball independence; principal says it is 'being held hostage'
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted May 11 - 9:05 p.m.
Juan Diego High's principal told parents the school is considering going independent as it tries to address issues surrounding allegations of recruiting.

Judge says Utah high schools can't restrict play of international students
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 8:12 p.m.
A federal judge ruled Thursday that foreign exchange students can't be excluded from participating in Utah high school sports based on the type of visa they use to attend schools.

Group sets hearing over high school international recruiting as legislators consider bill
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted Dec. 20 - 9:57 a.m.
A legislative committee discussed potential legislation Thursday that could address concerns about the recruitment of international student athletes by private high schools.

International student wins legal battle against Utah high school athletics rule
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted Oct. 17 - 8:03 p.m.
A federal judge issued an order Thursday that allows the 18-year-old Juan Diego High football player to play in a varsity football game.

Australian high school football player files suit to play varsity, says new Utah rule discriminates
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted Oct. 8 - 3:53 p.m.
A Juan Diego Catholic High School football player from Australia is suing the Utah High School Activities Association, hoping to play the final games of his senior football season.

Former Aggies interim athletic director Jerry Bovee releases statement after recent firing
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted July 7 - 3:34 p.m.
One of three Utah State officials fired last week said he did nothing wrong and plans to fight his termination.

'The Letter' Season 2: The anxieties from tragedy
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted June 4 - 1:02 p.m.
"The Letter Season 2: Ripple Effect" podcast explores what happened after two young fathers were murdered outside an iconic Utah restaurant in 1982.

'The Letter' Season 2: Conversation with a killer
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted May 26 - 9:04 p.m.
"The Letter Season 2: Ripple Effect" podcast explores what happened after two young fathers were murdered outside an iconic Utah restaurant in 1982.

'The Letter' Season 2: 'It wasn't me writing it,' victim's sister says
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted May 19 - 5:34 p.m.
"The Letter Season 2: Ripple Effect" podcast explores what happened after two young fathers were murdered outside an iconic Utah restaurant in 1982.

'The Letter Season 2': Life sentences
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted May 7 - 7:53 p.m.
"The Letter Season 2: Ripple Effect" podcast explores what happened after two young fathers were murdered outside an iconic Utah restaurant in 1982.

Board votes to change Utah high school rules for transfer, international students
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted May 1 - 8:33 p.m.
The board of the Utah High School Activities Association voted Wednesday to limit the way student-athletes attending Utah schools on F1 visas can participate in sanctioned sports.

'The Letter Season 2': The changing colors of the chameleon
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted April 30 - 3:46 p.m.
"The Letter Season 2: Ripple Effect" podcast explores what happened after two young fathers were murdered outside an iconic Utah restaurant in 1982.

Big changes proposed for Utah high school sports involving local, international students
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted April 24 - 3:27 p.m.
Some massive changes could be coming to high school sports in Utah.

'The Letter' Season 2: 'Looks like murder'
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted April 23 - 6:20 a.m.
"The Letter Season 2: Ripple Effect" podcast explores what happened after two young fathers were murdered outside an iconic Utah restaurant in 1982.

Utah proposes ban on international students in high school sports
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted April 17 - 4:32 p.m.
When Layton Christian beat Cottonwood for the 4A boys state basketball championship in February, three of the four top scorers for the Eagles in that title game were international students, including the tournament MVP – but a new rule under proposal now could have prevented that outcome.

'The Letter' Season 2: A Sandy father's last night
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted April 16 - 3:03 p.m.
A new season of "The Letter" podcast explores what happened after two young fathers were murdered outside an iconic Utah restaurant in 1982.

Hosts question 'scholarships' for international students playing Utah sports; UHSAA investigating
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted March 13 - 9:57 a.m.
Utah high schools aren't supposed to offer athletic scholarships. But some say it's occurring with international students and the Utah High School Activities Association is investigating.

Investigators reopen case involving complaints against Juan Diego High coach
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted Oct. 11 - 3:03 p.m.
The district attorney has asked Draper police to reopen an investigation into a Juan Diego High football coach after parents have complained about his behavior.

Somebody wants the Bible removed from Davis County school libraries
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted March 20 - 8:57 p.m.
The Davis School District is facing a challenge asking that the Bible be pulled from the shelves of the district's schools.

'The Letter': Meeting the monster
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted Oct. 18 - 9:00 a.m.
In this episode of "The Letter" podcast, Sy Snarr describes meeting in prison with the man who murdered her son and how their relationship has evolved into something beautiful.

