Comments about ‘West High mourns loss of student’

Being a mother of a cheerleader I know that school districts have strict policies on busing cheerleaders and atheletes. I know that my daughter was NOT allowed to bring her own vehicle to any sporting event or ride HOME in any vehicle other than the bus that was provided. I am wondering why that wasn't inforced. Even tho she was maybe only a JV cheerleader, they should of still participated in the event and still of been bussed.

REST IN PEACE ALySSA! U WILL BE MISSED!!!!!

Our public educators DO care about our students. Policies vary between districts and in Salt Lake City School District it is not the policy that only school provided transportation can be used for extra-curricular activities. Private cars can be used, even if they are driven by teens - as long as they seat less than nine people.

It is sad that the accident happened and that students were hurt and that one lost her life, but that does not mean that her math or english teacher or her coach didn't care. Nor does it mean that the student that was driving the other vehicle "should be shot". He is probably facing greif and guilt like you nor I have ever experienced and could use some support.

Our teachers and students deserve our support through continued increase in financial support, and a revision of the district policy. As of this morning, the SL City School District Transportation Policy is listed as being under revision. I am sure that the district administrators are taking the appropriate measures to ensure the safety of their students.

Alyssa Rest In Peace! To her parents im so SORRY for your loss

This is just a horrific accident...plain and simple. It is teenagers being teenagers and no one should be faulted for that. The boy who hit them will deal with this the rest of his life and his intention wasn't to hurt her.

how can you justify what happened by saying that, i'm a teacher and a coach and have a son coming into high school next year, i've seen teenagers being teenagers too many times and when are we going to wake up have someone be responsible for what they do? now this is a very tragic situation and easily shouldn't have come to this. I hope this is a wake up call for all the parents out there. You will probably see some policy changes come out of this but it still won't stop what happened yesterday.

It looks like the comment I had been replying to has been removed. My sincere condolences to all involved and affected by this tragedy.

forgiving is one of the the most important things in our lives. it is what makes people people. what happened yesterday was very similar to an accidnt that occured about a year ago a moter son and daughter were killed in an accidnt. but the father openly forgave the young man who had been driving drunk that night and it made all the difference.

Rest in peace. you are loved

In response to Jenn. I work in the Weber School District and our policy is that athletes and other students like cheerleaders being involved (if cheering and in uniform) ride the bus to the events.

However, those students that are not involved in the activity like a state playoff game can drive or go on the bus if they wish. It is their choice. You can't mandate that all students ride the bus. You can mandate that students involved in the activity do but not everyone.

This is a senseless and horrific accident that reminds everyone especially teenagers that they need to quit screwing around on the road and take their driving PRIVLEDGE seriously.

My prayers are with Alyssa's Family!

You really think other teens will heed the warning?


Think again.

Unless driving priveleges are TAKEN from teens or more restrictions are put in place (like not being able to drive other teens around), stuff like this will happen.

I'm not advocating more laws, but just saying that expecting teens to learn a lesson from this is no more than wishful.

Forgiving is one thing, but holding the boy responsible for his negligence is another. I agree that he probably feels horrible and nothing will bring Alyssa back, but he didn't demonstrate responsible driving and should have his licence revoked for a while for reckless driving.

Every mom (or dad's)worst nightmare. Alyssa's family will be in our prayers. May you somehow find peace!

I'm not sure whether this is true or not but I heard that the boy who clipped her car was her boyfriend. Look at it from his point of view. I would not be able to live with that kind of emotional trauma. He was just a teenager. I'm sure he had no intention at all of killing anyone. It was a mistake. We all make them. This one was fatal and tragic and awful but everyone should look at it from both sides. I agree his license should be revoked and I think he should have to pay for funeral charges and do community service. But jail time won't help AT ALL.

My prayers are with the boy, his family, and Alyssa's family. I hope they can all learn, grow, and recover from the experience.

Science Teacher and marie are both right on.

Alyssa, I never knew you, but I miss you. In some ways, I envy your position. From what little I know about death, you are in a great situation and the rest of us are not, because we are still here. Please leave the light on for us.

The reckless driver deserves to be held accountable, and he also deserves the full support of the community. If that sounds like a contradiction, it isn't. There but for the grace of God, go I

I cannot even comprehend why some people are on here arguing, especially after what just happened last night. What has our world come to? A young girl lost her life and it seems all everyone wants to do is fight about who is right and who is wrong. We should be using this comment board to remember Alyssa and her life, not taking shots at others.

My prayers and thoughts are with those involved, and also with the entire community--that we can all soften our hearts and bring only positivity to this situation.

Alyssa we all miss you very much. Today at school was very hard, so was last night. I doubt that alot of kids will learn from this, but the ones who knew you most and cared about you and were like family are learning from this. It was an accident and people need to accept that, and plus, the news is wrong about the story. I say that if you didnt know Alyssa and the others involved in this, you have no right to be criticyzing them. But Rest In Peace Alyssa. we all miss you.

Im so sorry to hear this. But I do not think the boy should get his drivers liscense taken away, but I do think it is appropraite that he should get some community service. With him dealing with this kind of guilt with the rest of his life is hard enough for him, and taking his license away, I feel would make him feel even more guilty. It was simply an accident, and the boys family, and Alyssa's family are all in my prayers. :)

The boy drove recklessly by weaving in and out of traffic and following too close; eventually clipping her.

He should be punished for wreckless driving. I'm sure every wreckless driver is sorry when he causes the death of another individual. But he should pay his price to society as well.

Best wishes and prayers to Alyssa's family!

There's proven research that teenagers do not have the mental capacity to see where their actions will lead. Sometimes that fact leads to things like this. It is a tragedy. I'm sure the young man is overcome. I remember myself street racing and driving crazy when I was a teenager. The situation is heartbreaking. I'm so sorry for everyone involved, but mostly for the loss of Alyssa and her family's pain. It's a miracle that any of us live long enough to look back on our lives and realize how lucky we were.