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CONTRIBUTEDPHOTO Steven Rosales shows his skyscraper-style dwelling he build during SERRF's BrickLab enrichment component. Richfield SERRF students have been learning about simple machines, such as pulleys, ramps, levers, wheels and axles. They have also studied floor plans, castle construction, arches, corbelled arches, walls, and dams through the use of PCS BrickLab. PCS BrickLab supports STEM, an acronym referencing the academic disciplines of sci- ence, technology, engineering and mathematics. SERRF BUILDING IN BRICKLAB COURTESY PHOTO Berrendos SERRF students participate in Relay For Life activities sponsored by the Young Marines. RELAY FOR LIFE The Tehama County Adult Education Program celebrated its first group of graduates – a total of 26 – at the Tehama County Depart- ment of Education on May 22 night. Graduates were awarded high school diplomas for hav- ing met all of the require- ments of the program. The program opened its doors to adults seeking to improve their circumstances by getting a high school di- ploma or GED earlier this year and has been heavily utilized by local residents ever since. "We're serving a real need in our community by provid- ing this educational opportu- nity to adults," said Charles Allen, deputy superinten- dent of schools. Most jobs now require a high school diploma or GED at a minimum and not hav- ing this can really hinder one's ability to be successful. "We're dedicated to up- lifting the community and helping our students to be the best they can be," said Dr. Harold Vietti, who was instrumental in getting the program up and running. "Learning is the process that adds quality to your life." The Adult Education Pro- gram is free and open to any local adult who is in need of a GED or high school diploma. "We don't want cost to be a barrier to education," Vietti said. The program is part of a larger movement to provide opportunities locally, and to improve the health of the community overall. Graduates include Ka- monte Dennis, Paul Arm- strong, Kayla Ruano, Kristy Wills, Amy Brashears, Tiana Montolfo, Alicia Robbins, Gina Sanford, Holly Shel- ton, Zoe Holt, Gerald Aros, Victoria Bacquet, Heather Blunkall, Kendra Garrard, Tracie Grissom, Brenda Harris, Edith Figueroa Her- nandez, David Huff, Neena Ledesma, Leslie Lydon, Kirsten McAuliffe, Donald Mitchell, Brittney Olague and James Yde. ADULT EDUCATION 26 adults earn high school diplomas COURTESY PHOTO Pictured, back row from le , are David Span, Teacher, Harold Vietti, Kamonte Dennis, Paul Armstrong, Kayla Ruano and Charles Allen; front row from le , Kristy Wills, Amy Brashears, Tiana Montolfo, Alicia Robbins, Gina Sanford and Holly Shelton. Adult Education Program is free to adults needing a GED Francesca Aguilar, a theater major from Corn- ing, earned dean's list rec- ognition at George Fox University after earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the spring semester. Aguilar is academically considered a sophomore based on the number of cred- its earned. George Fox University is ranked by Forbes among the top Christian universities in the country. It is a Christian college classified by U.S. News & World Report as a first-tier regional university. More than 3,700 students attend classes at the univer- sity's campus in Newberg, Ore. HONOR Francesca Aguilar named to George Fox dean's list COURTESY PHOTO Royal Dance Academy teaches Antelope SERRF students some smooth dance moves. Taking the right steps at dance academy ANTELOPE SERRF Whittenberg Country School's annual Play in May took place on Wednesday, May 28. This year's play was "The Wizard of Oz," based on the original story by L. Frank Baum, so the production included many elements not seen in the fa- mous 1939 film version, in- cluding the attack of the Kalidahs and the trek to the country of the Quadlings. Fifteen students por- trayed 34 different charac- ters, not including the var- ious disguises of the Wiz- ard himself, who appeared as a giant head, an old king, a terrible beast and a ball of fire. Two of the school's art specialist teachers helped a great deal with the prepa- ration for the play and two volunteers helped with makeup. This summer, Whitten- berg Country School will have a program for young actors in grades 6-12, the Spartan Shakespeare So- ciety. The program will run for two weeks, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. Call Zach Whitten at 526-7649 or send an email to whittenbergcoun- tryschool@gmail.com for more information. 'The Wizard of Oz' performed by Whittenberg students PLAY IN MAY COURTESY PHOTO Online: For more in- formation on the Adult Education Program, visit www.escholaracademy.net. EDUCATION » redbluffdailynews.com Friday, May 30, 2014 » MORE AT FACEBOOK.COM/RBDAILYNEWS AND TWITTER.COM/REDBLUFFNEWS A8