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Education

  • Outstanding students at Union

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    Union Elementary Second Nine Weeks Honor Roll
    Ms. Lujan — Second Grade:
    A-Honor Roll:  Jose Griego
    B-Honor Roll:  Eloy Aragon, Klahree Gallegos, Leann Gallegos, Justine Garza, Jordan Martinez, Jacelyn Morgan, Anjoli Romero, Romayne Sandoval, Elijah Torres-Salazar, Jordyn Zaldivar
    Perfect Attendance:  Jose Griego
    Outstanding Character:  Justine Garza
    Ms. Conway — Third Grade:
    A-Honor Roll:  Jayden Herrera

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  • Luna offering program for high school students

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    Luna Community College will again offer an enhanced college credit summer program for upcoming classified high school juniors and seniors.

    For several years, Luna Community College has offered the Student Academic Advancement Institute. This year, it will run from Monday, June 3 to Friday, July 26. Registration begins on Tuesday, April 2 and runs through Friday, June 7.

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  • Don Cecilio Elementary students excel

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    Don Cecilio Martinez Second Nine Weeks Honor Roll
    Ms. Ulibarri — Kindergarten, Dual Language:
    Honor Roll: Amarette Duran, Marissa Esquibel, Analysa Ortega-Gallegos, Marquez Espinoza, Flora Lopez, Amiyah Lucero, Isaiah Lujan, Davae Marquez, Haley Martinez, Kalea Martinez, Kimberly Martinez, David Santos Mello, Denika Montoya, Aubriana Ortiz, Angelica Pacheco, Jeremiah Pytell, Tony Rubin, Marianna Saiz, Jose Sandoval, Kaylee Trujillo, Kayla Yee
    Perfect attendance: Marquez Espinoza, David Santos, Mellos,

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  • Students of the month - April 12, 2013
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  • Garcia brings home gold

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    In her own words, Luna Community College Dental Assisting student Monica Garcia said she was “shocked and nervous” when she heard her name called after winning the gold medal at Saturday’s New Mexico SkillsUSA closing ceremony at the Crown Plaza.

    “I love the dental assisting program,” said Garcia minutes after receiving her gold medal. “I had been out of school for five years and the experience has been great. I was well prepared. I’m looking forward to competing at the national level.”

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  • Scholarship recipients
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  • LCC students head to state SkillsUSA competition

    By Jesse Gallegos
    Luna Community College

    Over the years, Luna Community College has had great representation at the New Mexico Skills USA competition in Albuquerque. This year, the local community college will be sending one of its largest groups.

    Thirty-five students and advisers have officially registered for the event which will be held from today (Wednesday) to Saturday in Albuquerque.

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  • Acclaimed filmmaker to lecture at Highlands

    By Margaret McKinney
    Highlands University

    Documentary filmmaker, editor and director Maureen Gosling will teach at Highlands University April 1 to April 12 through the university’s Nina Telsa Ballen Visiting Artist Program.

    Gosling will also present a lecture and lead a discussion today (Monday) after a free community screening of the documentary Smokin’ Fish. The screening will be at 7 p.m. in Ilfeld Auditorium, 900 University Ave.

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  • Looking Ahead - Sports - March 29, 2013

    Friday
    Baseball
    • LCC at Frank Phillips (DH), noon, Borger, Texas
    • NMHU vs. Colorado School of Mines (DH), noon, Brandt Park
    • Robertson, West Las Vegas at Portales tourney, TBA, Portales
    Boxing
    • “Warehouse Rumble III” featuring Las Vegas natives Amanda Crespin, Michael Coca Gallegos, 6 p.m., Wool Warehouse, Albuquerque
    Softball
    • LCC vs. Frank Phillips (DH), 11 a.m., Rodriguez Park
    • NMHU vs. Chadron State, 10 a.m., and Black Hills State, 2 p.m., Cowgirl Field

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  • Students excel at competition

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    West Las Vegas Middle School has a chapter of Business Professionals of America with a respected tradition of success. Though nationally recognized, the chapter began the year with new leadership and very few experienced members.

    Nevertheless, the group learned how to conduct successful fundraisers, as it set forth upon its mission to compete at the state B.P.A. conference in events such as video production, website design, graphic design, spreadsheets and both prepared and extemporaneous speech earlier this month.

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