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Friday, February 3, 2012 – Daily News 5A Education in Tehama County KEEP ON LEARNING Rutledge makes Dean's List Tyler Rutledge of Corning, a student at Montana State University Billings has been named to the fall 2011 Dean's List. The honor is reserved for undergraduates who earn a 3.50 GPA or better while taking 12 or more units. Black History Month The following programs will be airing on KIXE for Black History Month: • More Than A Month, 10 p.m., Feb. 16, Shukree Has- san Tilghman, an African-American filmmaker, is on a cross country campaign to end Black History Month. Through this tongue-in-cheek and thought-provoking jour- ney, it investigates what the treatment of history tells us about race and equality in "post-racial" America. • Underground Railroad: The William Still Story, 10 p.m. Feb. 6, The compelling story of an unsung hero it explores one man's mission to help slaves escape to free- dom. The program looks at the inner workings of the Underground Railroad through detailed records, diaries and other written accounts of the freedom seekers who made their way across the U.S. border to Canada. • Slavery By Another Name, 9 p.m., Feb. 13. A Sun- dance Film Festival selection for 2012, this new documen- tary based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Wall Street Journal senior writer Douglas A. Blackmon examines the concept of "neoslavery" which sentenced African- Americans in the post- Emancipation South to forced labor for violating an array of laws that criminalized their every- day behavior. • Frontline "The Interrupters" 9 p.m., Feb. 14, follows a group of former gang leaders in Chicago who try to "inter- rupt" shootings and protect their communities from the vio- lence they themselves once committed. From Director Steve James, "The Interrupters" is a compelling observa- tional journey into the stubborn, persistent violence that plagues American cities. • Encore airing of "Freedom Riders: American Experi- ence" 8 p.m. Feb. 7. Freedom Riders is acclaimed filmmak- er Stanley Nelson's powerful and inspirational story of more than 400 black and white men and women who, using non-violent tactics, risked their lives to challenge segregat- ed travel facilities in the south in 1961. Student earns degree after 2 decades REDDING — For Lisa Kassik of Corning, earning her college degree was a lifelong goal two decades in the making. The 47-year-old moth- er of three began college courses nearly 23 years ago, and even though she has gone through diffi- cult times, she holds firm to her motto: everything we go through can better prepare us to help others. Kassik was among 184 graduates at Simpson's winter commencement on Saturday, Jan. 21, includ- ing nearly 120 from the ASPIRE program. Kassik always consid- ered herself to be a good student. Studies came easy to her, and friends and family always thought she would go to college. After high school she enlisted in the mili- tary until she became pregnant with her son. After the birth of her son she began taking college courses and graduated with her A.A. degree. But years later, Kassik's life began to spiral out of con- trol due to substance abuse. At her lowest point, she said she was homeless and living under a bridge and her mother took custody of her son. Her struggle with sub- stance abuse continued for several years until she found help at the House of Mercy, a women's rehab center in Oroville. "It was at that time, my life started over," she said. "I was transformed and have never looked back. My life has been moving forward in the right direction ever "For me, coming to Simpson University was a way for me to prove to myself that I could still do it. I needed to come full circle." Kassik, whose three kids are attending col- lege, said she hopes she inspired them to earn their degree. "Hopefully they think, 'If mom can do it – so can I.'" After graduating, Kas- sik will continue work- ing at Sierra Pacific, where she has been for 13 years, and continue volunteering at PATH, the Tehama County homeless shelter. She plans to look into becom- ing a social worker or community advocate. "Completing my edu- since." After she worked as a waitress and cleaned hotels, Kassik's husband, Lee, encouraged her to apply for a job at Sierra Pacific, where he had been working. She was offered a full-time posi- tion in the window divi- sion of the company. With her life back on track and her three kids out of high school, Kas- sik knew that it was the right time to finish her degree. But just before enrolling in college, Kas- sik's dad lost a long bat- tle with cancer. "The goal of finishing Lincoln Street receives art grant my college education was always in my heart," she said. "My dad accepted the Lord before he passed away, and he had always pushed me to go back to school. I'm doing this not only for myself, but as a way to honor my dad." Kassik enrolled in Simpson's ASPIRE pro- gram in fall 2010. After looking at other universi- ties, she found Simp- son's program to be the best fit for her to earn her B.A. in psychology. "When I dropped out of school, I was a good student," Kassik said. cation was very dear to my heart," she said. "The Lord has had His hand on this journey, and I want to do what He has planned for me. I believe everything I've gone through was so I could better serve others." Simpson University is a Christian university offering undergraduate, graduate and teaching credential programs. Simpson's academic pro- grams include ASPIRE, a degree-completion pro- gram geared toward working adults in the north state. Simpson's recent curriculum expan- sion includes degrees in biology, nursing, outdoor leadership, and a mas- ter's degree in counsel- ing psychology. For more information about the university, or to arrange a personalized visit, call 1-888-9-SIMP- SON or visit www.simp- sonu.edu. Los Molinos Honor and Merit rolls Los Molinos High School first semester Honor and Merit Roll Special Recognition 4.0 and above Alaina Gillett (9), Phylicia Hawker (12), Skyler James (9), Emalee Kourani (9), Alexandria Madi- son (9), Ryan Mekech (12), Trevor Morton (12) Honor Roll 3.50-3.99 GPA Cynthia Barajas (10), Gilsa Castellon Dela Rosa (9), Ramiro Castellon-DelaO (10), Sean Conrad (12), Adrian Garcia Zataray (10), Edward Garnica-Ortega (12), David Gates (12), Chyle Gillett (9), Johanna Gonzalez-Virgen (11), Sabri- na Gordon (11), Valentin Hernandez-Castaneda (9), Consuelo Langarica-Barraza (10), Natasha Madison (12), Jessica Medina-Llanos (12), Chelsea Miner (12), Chantal Narez (10), Jase Northup (10), Alondra Ocampo-Ortiz (10), Jesus Olivera-Mendosa (9), Claudia Peña Llanos (12), Shirlyn Robley (12), Hannah Rogers (9), Carly Sims (12), Kristiana Smith (11), Shane Spencer (10), Cairo Villalba (9), Erica Zeissler (12), Brit- tany Ziegler (12) Merit Roll 3.0-3.49 GPA Haley Ables (12), Rosa Ascencio-Aguilar (12), Courtesy photo Thanks to a grant from the Tehama County Arts Council, Lincoln Street School students have been given the opportunity to learn about famous artists such as Picasso, Hokusai, DaVinci and Seurat. Students gather weekly for meaningful lessons on famous painters and their chosen techniques. Through the grant, students have access to all of the materials and supplies they need to paint, draw and construct their own works of art. Cornings Lance Crane named to Benedictine College Dean's List ATCHISON, KAN. — Bene- dictine College has recognized those students who have distin- guished themselves academically during the last semester. Among those recognized was Lance Crane of Corning was recently named to the Dean's List for the fall semester. To achieve the Dean's List, students must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours and have an Georgia Seeliger's Needle Arts Estate Sale & Swap Meet Feb. 4TH Canned Food Donation 623 Main Street Admission: Vendors welcome 529-3298 Plus Park on Pine St. • 8 to 4 PM $ average 3.5 to 3.9 grade point average. Of the 1,630 undergraduate students on campus for the 2011- 2012 academic year, 453 made the Dean's List. 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