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4A Daily News – Friday, June 15, 2012 Education in Tehama County KEEP ON LEARNING Exchange Club honors students Darst honored as featured teacher Annie Darst, kinder- garten teacher at Gerber Elementary School has always enjoyed children ever since she was a young teenager. decided she wanted to become a teacher in high school when she was part of a docent program for Dye Creek Preserve. She was very rewarding and fulfilling to help young students understand something I was so pas- sionate about." "It Gerber Elementary School District Superin- tendent, Rod Stone, nom- inated Annie for the Fea- ture Teacher award say- ing, "Every person who has had the opportunity to work with or be associat- ed with Annie Darst knows of her dedication and commitment to the students of Gerber School. We know of her untiring efforts on their behalf; we know of the quality education that she continues to provide her students, we know of her warmth, her caring and the unselfish manner she gives her students day after day throughout the school year. applaud Annie for her special recognition in receiving this award." We all Courtesy photo Annie Darst, a kindergarten teacher at Gerber Elementary School, has been named feature teacher. Pictured are Gerber Principal Rod Stone, Darst and Tyler Smail of Edward Jones. When asked what her most memorable teaching moment has been she responded with, "at the end of my first year of teaching I had a really challenging group of stu- dents. One of the main things we worked on that year was their social skills. One day a teacher was speaking to one of my students and another teacher commented on the student's nice manners and asked if her mother taught them to her. said, "no Mrs. Darst taught me about man- ners." I felt such a sense of pride and knew that all my hard work was paying She off." by Tyler Smail of Edward Jones and Charles Allen, Tehama County Deputy Superintendent of Schools, is given monthly with the purpose of recog- nizing highly successful and talented teachers in Tehama County. The award, presented Students make a difference at sanctuary Courtesy photos Corning Exchange Club students for May, chosen by their schools, were, from top to bottom: Francisco Gonzalez, 12th grade, Centennial High School (teacher Mrs. Lamb - mother Maria Ochoa). Francisco graduates in June, and was praised by Mrs. Lamb as an outstanding student. Courtney Thomson, 12th grade, Corning High School (teacher Mrs. Beardsley - parents Bobby and Laura Thomson). Courtney is a member of the CA Scholarship Federation, a member of Interact and the Science Club, and excels in volleyball, wakeboarding, snowboarding and painting. Upon graduation she intends to attend Butte College and then transfer to Shasta College to become a Dental Hygienist. Abigal Robles, 5th grade, Woodson School (teacher Several Red Bluff High School seniors made a dif- ference for Sunshine Sanctuary during Senior Make A Difference Day: Marisol Macias, 18; Mayra Fionzales, 18; Kyle Sher- rell, 18; Xarayna Sekscens- ki, 17; Kina Menendez, 17; Reina Coley, 18; Yossi Polanco, 18. They mucked stalls Monday. Tuesday they bathed and groomed horses. They enjoyed giv- ing special attention to a Santa Cruz mare "Ixchelle," who just gave birth to her first filly "Little River". We appreciate the seniors who spent two days helping our efforts at Sunshine Sanctuary. Mr. Finkle - mother Margarita Robles). Abigail is determined to become either a doctor or a teacher. Gabrielle Suzanne Peterson, 8th grade, Maywood Middle School (teacher Mrs. Robinet - parents Sandy and Rocky Peterson). Gabrielle is active in AVID, Stu- dent Government, CA Jr. Scholarship Federation, bas- ketball, volleyball, softball, and enjoys reading, danc- ing and field hockey. Her goal is to eventually attend U.C. and major in forensic sciences. State Tyler Rutledge of Corning was named to the Montana State University Billings Deans Listfor undergraduate students who excelled academical- ly during the 2012 spring semester. Montana Local students succeed in college Medical school grad The Dean's List is an honor roll of undergradu- ate students who earn 12 or more credits which are not of a Pass/No Pass nature and who earn a grade point average of 3.50 or better. Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine is pleased to announce the graduation of Mor- gan Louis Faggard of Los Molinos. Faggard was among 200 graduates who received their Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree during the Commencement Cere- mony held at Pasadena Civic Center on May 18. 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