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6A Daily News – Friday, March 23, 2012 Education in Tehama County KEEP ON LEARNING Mekech represents Los Molinos FFAat Capitol Special to the DN Students wearing blue cor- duroy jackets lined the halls of the Capitol recently for the annual FFA Sacramento Leadership Experience (SLE). Among those students was Los Molinos High School's senior class president and FFA treasurer, Ryan Mekech. The Sacramento Leadership Experience is California FFA's capstone leadership conference for FFA members. Forty of the most talented graduating senior FFA mem- Courtesy photos Mekech bers are selected annually to participate. Students step into the role of one of California's 40 senators. Stu- dents are assigned a specific California district, and spend 4 days in Sacramento. During their time in Sacramento students learn and participate in how a bill becomes a law, the impor- tance of demographics to their specific region, dis- cuss senate bill proposals, work in committees to develop senate bills, debate senate bills in the state senate chambers, as well as meet legislators, legisla- tive staff, and other key stakeholders to the legislative process. Applicants must submit a detailed application con- sisting of three essay questions including future educa- tional and career goals, the student's perceived role of the State Government in the agriculture industry and major issues facing agriculture in California. "The selection process for SLE has a reputation for being very competitive," said Bonnie Baxter, LMHS FFA Advisor. "We are very proud that Ryan is repre- senting Los Molinos and Northern California for this event." Mekech is the first student from Los Molinos in over thirty years to be selected to attend SLE. Out of the 40 individuals selected to attend SLE, Mekech is one of six representing the Northern California Region, along with three from Grass Valley, one from Arbuckle and one from West Valley. The Corning Exchange Club was pleased to present certificates and gifts to four outstanding students selected by their respective schools to be students of the month for Feb- ruary. Exchange Club members would recognize and thank all dedi- cated teachers and involved parents that make it possible for children to learn and excel. Clockwise, from top left, are Autumn Smith, a senior at Centennial High School and teacher Mrs. Radisich. Smith is active in the ROP club at Centennial and enjoys music, friends and read- ing. She hope to attend college with the goal of becoming a doctor. Cas- sandra Sanchez, fifth grade at Olive View School and teacher Ms. Baci- galupi. Cassandra enjoys reading and playing games. Her plans are to study hard and to become a pediatri- cian after attending the University of California at Davis. Mirella Sanchez, eighth grade at Maywood Education News? Send stories, photos and captions to: clerk@redbluff- dailynews.com Courtesy photo Pictured from left to right, Shyanne Riberal-Norton (Mercy, 9th), Erica Zeissler (Los Molinos, 12th), Ryan Coley (Red Bluff, 12th), Nohely Aguilar (Centennial 12th), Jesse Maplesder (Sacramento River Discovery Charter, 10th), Antonio Garcia (Corning, 12th) and Sarah Santo (Salisbury, 11th). Exchange Club honors Corning students Middle School and teacher Mr. Wil- son. Mirella is a member of the CJSF and AVID, and volunteers her time at the state preschool and kids youth group in Orland. She plans to attend Cal Poly and become a bio- medical engineer, and is working hard to achieve her goal of main- taining a 4.0 grade average at May- wood and Corning High School. Rogelio (Roy) Madrigal, a senior at Corning High School, and teacher Mr. Nelson. Madrigal has been a Cardinal football player for four years, and on the wrestling team for three. His goal is to attend Chico State and achieve a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Elks honor primary, high school students Courtesy photo Pictured from left to right, Richard Weeks (Sacred Heart, 7th), Antonio Voet (Jackson Heights, 6th), Juan Solis (Meteer, 6th), Seth Danielson (Maywood, 8th), Evoni Salinas (Reeds Creek), Madison Smith (Lassen View, 8th), Kate- lyn Gordon (Bidwell, 6th), Matthew McKech (Los Molinos, 8th), Emily Wise (Vista), Joseph Mills (Richfield, 8th), Stefanie Brunello (Berrendos, 8th), Magdalena Zepeda (Gerber, 8th). The Red Bluff Elks Lodge hosted a buffet lunch for the local high school and ele- mentary school students Feb.16 for their outstanding school and personal achieve- ments for the month of January. They received a certificate of recognition and pen and pencil set. 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