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COURTESYPHOTO LosMolinosSERRFstudentscreatetheirownstop-motionanimationvideos. Students first studied various movie genres including adventure, thriller, art and documentary and comedy. Budding videographers are now going through the process of storyboarding, designing sets and filming using iPads equipped with Lego Movie Maker. LOSMOLINOS VIDEOCREATORS COURTESY PHOTO Capt. John Campbell, president of the Red Bluff Fire Department, congratulates this year's recipient of the Red Bluff Volunteer Fire Department's Tom Kinner Memorial Scholarship, Owen Swarthout from Red Bluff High School. RED BLUFF FIRE SCHOLARSHIP Red Bluff residents Am- ber Wilson, 33, and Eliza- beth Senzell, 38, returned to college to earn their bachelor's degrees so they could do more with their lives. "I was working full time at a job that I didn't love and overall was dissatis- fied with my life because I wasn't following my pas- sion," Wilson said. "I always knew that I wanted to go to college. I felt that the only way to feel truly fulfilled was to pursue a higher ed- ucation." In addition to pursuing her dreams, Senzell said she wanted to set a positive ex- ample for her four children. "I now have so much hope for the future; and I know that I will have the life I always wanted," Sen- zell said. "I will now be able to pursue a career that is meaningful to me rather than just another customer service or retail position. I know that my children will pursue a higher education, which will allow them to live the life they will enjoy and thrive in." On April 30, Wilson and Senzell graduated from Simpson University's School of Adult Studies — ASPIRE degree-comple- tion program — both with a BA in psychology. They were both inducted into Al- pha Sigma Lambda, a na- tional honor society for con- tinuing education students who maintain at least a 3.8 grade-point average. Wilson and Senzell were part of the same 16-month- long online degree program. They stayed connected with professors and classmates using Skype and Moodle, Simpson's online learning management system. In addition to psychology, the ASPIRE program offers an online BA in organizational leadership. Although they both earned a psychology degree, Wilson and Senzell are tak- ing different career paths. In August, Wilson plans to earn her master's in coun- seling psychology through Simpson's School of Gradu- ate and Professional Stud- ies. Senzell will be purs- ing her master's in edu- cation and teaching cre- dential through Simpson's School of Education in or- der to become an elemen- tary school teacher and eventually a school admin- istrator. SIMPSON UNIVERSITY Red Bluff residents earn degrees online Elizabeth Senzell Amber Wilson ANDERSON The Sierra Pacific Foundation, the philanthropic organiza- tion founded by the Em- merson Family, recently marked its 37th year in granting scholarships to dependent children of Si- erra Pacific Industries' employees. This year, $549,450 has been awarded to 209 stu- dents as they attend col- leges, universities and trade schools during the 2016- 2017 school year. Qualified recipients are eligible for the schol- arship for four years and are sometimes granted a fifth year based on their school and their degree program. "We believe that by help- ing these outstanding young people pursue their dreams and become tomor- row's leaders, we are invest- ing in the future. Our fam- ily is very proud of this program," said Carolyn Emmerson Dietz, founda- tion president. SIERRA PACIFIC Scholarships awarded to 209 students The Red Bluff Campus of the College of Medical Arts recently announced the graduation of its first class of Nursing Assis- tants, which will take place at 2 p.m. Wednes- day, May 25 at Brentwood Skilled Nursing & Rehab, 1795 Walnut St. in Red Bluff. Ten students will gradu- ate at this ceremony. Grad- uates will take the State Certification Exam in early June, and when they pass they will become Cer- tified Nursing Assistants. CNAs typically work in skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and assisted living facilities; CNA is a common start- ing point from which peo- ple advance into licensed nursing or other health-re- lated careers. The Red Bluff Campus is the result of an inno- vative private and public collaboration designed to meet a critical shortage of CNAs in the North State region. Key partners in- clude California Heri- tage YouthBuild Acad- emy, Brentwood Skilled Nursing & Rehab and Red Bluff Health Care Center, as well as the Te- hama County Department of Social Services and the Job Training Center of Te- hama County. Most stu- dents in this class were sponsored by employers from Red Bluff, Redding and Chico. College of Medical Arts is a chain of voca- tional schools special- izing in training entry- level workers for careers in the long-term health care profession. The Red Bluff Campus opened in April of 2016, and pro- vides service for students from Tehama, Shasta and Butte counties. BRENTWOOD Nursing Assistant class to graduate At the Red Bluff High School Senior Award Pro- gram May 10, the Red Bluff Garden Club pre- sented a $1,500 scholar- ship to Michaela Black. Michaela is interested in pursuing a career in forestry management and plans to attend Shasta College in the fall, later transferring to Humboldt State. This hard-working senior has been very in- volved in FFA as well as many other school activ- ities throughout her high school years. The club uses the pro- ceeds primarily from the Holiday Boutique and Greens Sale held each De- cember to fund its schol- arship program. Dona- tions also supplement the Lorna Bonham Memorial Scholarship. This year the club was able to fund three $1,500 scholarships to seniors due to generous public support. Two students from Corning High School will be receiving scholarships at their award ceremony June 1. The club wishes to thank the community for its support. GARDEN CLUB First of three scholarships presented COURTESY PHOTO Michaela Black, Red Bluff High School receives a Red Bluff Garden Club scholarship. NEVERGIVEUP UNTIL THEY BUCKLE UP. VISIT SAFERCAR.GOV/ KIDSBUCKLEUP VISIT SAFERCAR.GOV/ KIDSBUCKLEUP StarleneBaker hasearnedanAssociate'sDegreeinGeneralEd Emphasizing in Social Science from Shasta College May 2016. She is the wife of Tim Baker and has two beautiful daughters Gracie and Addilynn. She is the daughter of Thomas Rader and Alex and Bonnie Gilliland. Special thanks to her family and friends for the support, encouragement, you are all inspirational. "Allyourdreamscancometrue,ifyouhave the courage to purse them." I am so proud of all your hard work for your Degree Love,Daleen TheDailyNewswill feature a special section of photos and write-ups on over 90 "StudentsofDistinction" from middle and high schools across the county. This project has been created in cooperation with the Tehama County Department of Education. Selections of students featured will be made by schools and Teachers. The supplement will be published as a special section of the newspaper and as a digital page-turn online edition on www.redbluffdailynews.com through May of 2017! To sponsor a student's photo and accomplishments is just $59 for 1 sponsorship and $55 each for multiples. Local businesses, professionals, educators, local citizens: All are welcome to support Tehama County's most accomplished students, and demonstrate support of local education in the process. Sponsor Deadline: Friday, May 20 Sponsors will be identified in a 3" tall by 1 column wide space at the bottom of each student salute. This special will appear in the full run of the Daily News on Thursday, May 26, 2016 Daily News advertising representatatives can help you decide what to say. Limited opportunity to support students from individual schools. For further information, contact your Daily News advertising representative or Nadine Souza at Honoring Outstanding Tehama County Students (530) 737-5049 advertise@redbluffdailynews.com EDUCATION » redbluffdailynews.com Friday, May 20, 2016 MORE AT FACEBOOK.COM/RBDAILYNEWS AND TWITTER.COM/REDBLUFFNEWS A6