The Eagle Mountain City Council swore in 18 new members of the Eagle Mountain Youth Council and recognized the 2026 Miss Eagle Mountain royalty during a meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The session featured the induction of a new group of student leaders and presentations from local titleholders regarding their community service goals for the upcoming year.
New Youth Council Members Sworn In
Eighteen individuals were sworn into the Eagle Mountain Youth Council during the Aug. 4 meeting. These members are tasked with creating community activities for local youth and serving the community in various capacities to improve the city. The newly sworn-in members will serve through May 30, 2027.
Among the new members, KJ Call was named to serve as the Youth Council Mayor. The full roster of members sworn in includes Sophia Anderson, Eliza Bird, Elaina Call, KJ Call, Cora Davis, Jordin Dinehart, Hinckley Franco, Kali'i Franco, Rayna Howell, Carly Jackson, Lexi Jackson, Ryker Jackson, Xander Jackson, Lillie Messerly, Sarah Ortega, Abigail Paice, Darcy Washburn, and Lucy Washburn.
Advisors Reappointed
The Youth Council leadership was further bolstered by the renewal of existing advisory roles. During a meeting held earlier in the summer on Tuesday, July 7, the Eagle Mountain City Council voted to renew the appointments of Jessi Call and Angeline Washburn as Youth Council Advisors.
Miss Eagle Mountain Royalty Recognized
In addition to the youth council induction, the City Council held a recognition ceremony for the 2026 Miss Eagle Mountain royalty. The titleholders present included Miss Eagle Mountain 2026 Trieste Smith, Miss Eagle Mountain Teen 2026 Brighton Haws, and Miss Eagle Mountain Teen 1st Attendant Emeline Smith.
Civic Engagement Initiative
Each of the recognized titleholders addressed the Mayor and City Council to introduce themselves and outline their specific community service initiatives for their year of service.
Miss Eagle Mountain 2026 Trieste Smith shared that her selection was a dream come true, noting that this was her fifth year competing for the title. Her initiative, titled Red, White, and Your Rights, is designed to increase civic engagement among young voters. The program aims to help young adults register to vote, understand candidate ballot processes, learn about community issues, and gain confidence in the voting process.
Conservation and Safety Initiatives
Other titleholders presented initiatives focused on conservation and emergency preparedness. Miss Eagle Mountain Teen 2026 Brighton Haws announced her initiative, Generation for Wildlife, which seeks to educate young people on the importance of wildlife preservation and conservation.
Miss Eagle Mountain Teen 1st Attendant Emeline Smith presented her initiative, Lifesavers in Training. This program aims to teach children, teenagers, and adults basic first aid and emergency response skills to ensure they are prepared to assist others in need.
