TAYLORSVILLE, Utah — The Taylorsville High School community is mourning the unexpected loss of their beloved principal, Emme Lidell. Granite School District officials only shared that Liddell's death was a result of health complications.
"We do not have any additional details to share at this time, but we will share information about any public services when it becomes available," the district stated in an email to families. "We express our profound condolences to her family and friends and want to ensure that our students and staff have the support they may need."
In an effort to help students and staff cope with the loss, the district crisis team will be at the school as long as necessary.
Liddell was appointed principal of the school in February 2018.
"She was somebody who would take in all the students at Taylorsville and make them feel like her own," said 2020 graduate Parker Hooper, "she also made the parents feel like family."
Despite graduating a few years ago, Hooper said Liddell's influence hasn't left.
"One time she told me that all you need is 20 seconds of insane courage, and I feel like that has stuck with me to this day and I know it's going to continue to impact me throughout my whole life, so when things get challenging I just remind myself that," she said.
"We are very saddened by this news and extend our deepest sympathies to all whose lives were touched by her caring leadership," the district said.
Recent graduates say Liddell was a part of their "village."
"She sat with me every day for a whole week-and-a-half studying and going over the test I needed to do to ensure that I’d pass my junior year of high school," recalled Ryann Breeze, a 2018 graduate of Taylorsville.
"I hope she's remembered for a) her cute shoes, she always had the cutest shoes, b) just her positive energy," said Hooper, "she always made everyone feel so welcomed and so loved."
