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8A Daily News – Friday, May 20, 2011 Education in Tehama County KEEP ON LEARNING Hagen named to Spring Dean's List LONGVIEW, Texas — Aaron Hagen of Red Bluff was recognized for outstanding academic accomplishments by being named to the LeTourneau University Dean's List for the Spring 2011 semester. Hagen achieved a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.99 for the semester. LeTourneau University is a nationally recognized interdenomina- tional Christian university based in Longview, Texas. Andreini named to OSU honor rolls STILLWATER, Okla. - Red Bluff was represented among the 4,045 students were named to the 2011 spring honor rolls at Okla- homa State University in Stillwater, including 1,411 students who received all “A” grades and were named to the President’s Honor Roll. Emily Marie Andreini, a 2009 graduate of Red Bluff Joint Union High School was named to the list. Full-time undergraduate students who completed six or more hours with a grade point average of 4.00 were placed on the Presi- dent’s Honor Roll, and students with a grade point average of 3.50 or higher with no grade below a “C” were placed on the Dean’s Honor Roll. Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant system that cuts across disciplines to better prepare students for success. The Tehama County Department of Educa- tion joined thousands of educators across the country in recognizing substitute teachers as part of SubWeek, the National Substitute Teacher Recognition Week. "We’d like to take this opportunity to recog- nize 18 outstanding substitute teachers that were nominated by their school districts for their performance and dedication," said Larry Champion, superintendent of schools. "Many members of our community take on this chal- lenge as substitute teachers and they deserve our recognition and appreciation." Champion presented each honoree with a certificate of appreciation and thanked them for their service. Courtesy photo Subs honored were Krista Andersen, Robbie Bianchi, Sandra Burkett, Kenny Button, Jen- nifer Clements, Billie Lee Cooper, Roy Cox, Evan Gittelsohn, Levi Gonzalez, Carmen Hemping, Jennifer Hurst, Janice Kinnier, Carey Koeberer, Carly Martinez, Thomas Mendonsa, Carrie Patterson, Rene Scharaga and Mr. S., as he is affectionately known by his students. SubWeek, is a national effort to recognize the approximately 270,000 men and women that fill in for absent permanent teachers every day in the United States. According to the Sub- stitute Teaching Institute at Utah State Univer- sity, research shows that about one full year of a child’s K-12 education is taught by substitute teachers. College Options at Lincoln Street School Substitute teachers recognized Daily News photo by Chip Thompson Kiwanis Student of the Quarter Giancarlo Nandino, the son of Alfred and Monica Nandino, was honored at the Red Bluff Kiwanis meeting of May 18 at the Palamino Room. Also honored were nominees Julia Misslin, left, and Mahalee Gaumer, second from left. Also pictured is Kiwanian and Student of the Quarter coordinator Terry Rapley. College Options coun- selors Lauren Tingley and Aaron Peterson met with Lincoln Street middle school students and par- ents to discuss making the most of their upcoming high school classes. Tingley provided an activity for students and parents to learn about the a-g college requirements and encouraged them to begin thinking about their future. She answered questions about local area high schools related to college requirements. This meeting was made possible through funding provided by Expect More Tehama. “It’s exciting to work with community members to provide information on what is available to our students, and helping them prepare for their future,” said Chris Byrd, lead teacher at the school. “Knowledge is power.” For more information on Lincoln Street School and Expect More Tehama, visit www.teham- aschools.org. Daily News photo by Chip Thompson Kiwanis Student of the Quarter from Red Bluff Union High School Karlee Garcia, second from left, is the daughter of Kathy and Ronnye Garcia and was honored at the Red Bluff Kiwanis meeting of May 18 at the Palomino Room. Nominees Adrienne Hinkston, left, and Emily Gallagher, second from right, were also honored. Also pictured is Kiwanian and Student of the Quarter coordinator Terry Rapley. Courtesy photo The Red Bluff Elementary School District Governing Board recognized four students at their meeting held on May 10 as the Outstanding Third Trimester Students. From left: Kaylynn Gibson, seventh grade student at Vista Middle School; Giselle Sixto Reyes, sixth grade student at Metteer School; Samantha Gardner, sixth grade student at Bidwell School; and Isaac Farris, sixth grade student at Jackson Heights School. Shilts to graduate Saturday from CSU Chico Red Bluff High School graduate Matthew Shilts RED BLUFF SOBER GRADUATION FUNDRAISER MAY 20, 2011 ALL DAY! DUTCH BRO’S COFFEE IS SPONSORING A SPECIAL ONE DAY ONLY FUNDRAISER FOR RED BLUFF SOBER GRADUATION PARTY!!!!!! BOTH LOCATIONS, SOUTH MAIN STREET & ANTELOPE BLVD. 15% OF ALL SALES WILL GO TO SUPPORT RED BLUFF SOBER GRAD!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! will receive a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism with an option in News Editorial from California State University, Chico, during the commence- ment exercises on May 21. Shilts led a freshman writing workshop for three semesters, was a student mentor, was on Dr. Andrew PomazalD.O. 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