Kiley McMurtrey

Episode 40: A Conversation with Retired Colonel Toby Griffeth

🎙️ This Week on the We Are D93 Podcast Lori caught up with Retired Air Force Colonel Toby Griffeth, a proud 1986 Bonneville High School graduate. In this episode, Toby shares how a devastating leg injury before his senior football season with the Bees shifted his focus toward what truly matters — a turning point that helped pave the way for a remarkable career in the United States Air Force. Enjoy this special conversation with a D93 veteran as we celebrate Veterans Week here in D93! 🇺🇸

Episode 39: Ellie Daniels

This week on the We Are D93 Podcast, Lori caught up with Ellie Daniels — a proud Thunder Ridge graduate and the newly crowned Miss Idaho 2025. Ellie is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing through dual enrollment at the College of Eastern Idaho and Grand Canyon University. Passionate about serving others, she works as a Certified Nursing Assistant and hopes to become a nurse practitioner specializing in women’s and family health. Ellie shares her inspiring journey, her heart for helping vulnerable populations, and how her experiences in D93 helped shape her path to success and service.

Episode 38: Cody Jackson

On this episode, Lori sits down with Cody Jackson—now D93’s Director of Facilities & Maintenance. He reflects on a competitive selection process, honors the legacy of John Pymm, and looks ahead to the HB 521–fueled building boom shaping our schools’ future. #WeAreD93

Episode 37: Mark Asper

The We Are D93 Podcast is back! This week, Lori catches up with Mark Asper—2004 Bonneville grad, Oregon Duck, and NFL player—who’s played and coached in D93’s Civil War. Mark reveals which rivalry game delivered the same “juice and energy” as big-time college and pro football, and shares lessons on leadership, community, and coming home to D93. #WeAreD93

Kiley McMurtrey

From Setbacks to Success: Kiley McMurtrey’s Inspiring Journey from Bonneville to the University of Utah This week on the podcast, Lori sat down with Kiley McMurtrey, a former Bonneville volleyball standout whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. Kiley overcame back-to-back major knee injuries during high school—one on each leg—and went on to achieve remarkable success both on and off the court. At Eastern Oregon, she dominated as a libero, earning multiple honors for her athletic and academic excellence. She later transferred to the University of Utah for graduate school, where she played in every match and capped off her senior year with at least one ace in six of her last seven matches. Kiley's resilience and determination are a testament to what it means to persevere and thrive. Tune in to hear her incredible story!