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Kevin Bacon Surprises Students at High School Where ‘Footloose’ Was Filmed — Announces He’s Visiting Them for Prom

After some very serious lobbying from students at Payson High School in Payson, Utah, where “Footloose” was filmed, Kevin Bacon announced Friday that he would be returning to the high school for this year’s senior prom. 

“My Last Thought Was a Desperate Plea to God, ‘Lord, Give Me the Strength to Die Well’”: Mom With ‘Invisible Illness’ Shares Her Harrowing...

"'Help me to not look like I am suffocating,' I prayed. 'Lord, please protect my son’s heart from this.’ And I faded away."

“My Husband Turned Blue to Gray”: Wife In Shock Over the One Drink That Killed Her Husband

"The doctor's exact words were 'People drinking these drinks are playing Russian Roulette with their lives.' I was blown away and couldn’t believe just one drink could do this damage"... And KIDS can buy these anywhere.

Tragedy to Triumph: Triplets Lost Their Dad — Now All 3 Receive NCAA Honors

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) honors the best of the best. With more than a thousand schools and nearly 190,000 student-athletes, the association is already comprised of remarkable young men and women. And, these triplets — among just 1,600 other athletes — were awarded the Division I All-American honors.

Creed, Davin, and Sage Thompson, from Utah, are all impressive and determined individuals. Creed and Davin are both cross country runners at Brigham Young University. And, Sage is an accomplished gymnast at the University of Utah.

While taking a rigorous load of college courses, these athletes are also tasked with following a regimented practice and competition schedule.

Eight years ago, the triplets lost their father to cancer. Now, they’re honored by the NCAA.

The triplets received NCAA All-American honors

“I know Bryce would be so proud of them,” mom, Jenni Thompson told TODAY.com. “It was so important to him that they continue living their lives and doing what they loved.”

For cross country, the top 40 overall finishers at the national meet are awarded All-American honors. And, in gymnastics, the top eight finishers at the national championship are awarded All-American honors.

This award is truly given to the elite best of collegiate athletes.

Janna Firestone
Janna Firestone
Janna lives in Northern Colorado with her husband and two teenage boys. You’ll often find her hiking, paddleboarding, or enjoying a good board game indoors. She's an unapologetic Dallas Cowboys fan, and an even bigger fan of coffee, dry shampoo, and authentic conversations.

Kevin Bacon Surprises Students at High School Where ‘Footloose’ Was Filmed — Announces He’s Visiting Them for Prom

After some very serious lobbying from students at Payson High School in Payson, Utah, where “Footloose” was filmed, Kevin Bacon announced Friday that he would be returning to the high school for this year’s senior prom. 

“My Last Thought Was a Desperate Plea to God, ‘Lord, Give Me the Strength to Die Well’”: Mom With ‘Invisible Illness’ Shares Her Harrowing...

"'Help me to not look like I am suffocating,' I prayed. 'Lord, please protect my son’s heart from this.’ And I faded away."

“My Husband Turned Blue to Gray”: Wife In Shock Over the One Drink That Killed Her Husband

"The doctor's exact words were 'People drinking these drinks are playing Russian Roulette with their lives.' I was blown away and couldn’t believe just one drink could do this damage"... And KIDS can buy these anywhere.