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Best & Brightest recognizes the outstanding graduates of 2008. It features the valedictorians and salutatorians from area schools.
Thanks to these partners for their continued involvement in our community and education.

Diversified Career Preparation Class - May 2008

AACAL

While traditional education is the basis for success, today's business world increasingly demands experience as an important quality in employees. By offering a program through which students can obtain invaluable workplace experience, the Amarillo Area Center for Advanced Learning is providing that opportunity. In AACAL's Diversified Career Preparation class, students participate in nonpaid internships in the fields of engineering, computer science, and animal science in addition to their regular high school coursework. As a group, these students have also completed over 400 hours of community service, and have learned the importance of giving back. Teacher Katie Smith comments that these students have developed "leadership, integrity, and a great work ethic," traits that will surely aid them in the business world. At the cutting edge of education in the Panhandle, Principal Karen Tomlinson denotes these kids as "exceptional." Congratulations!

Photo by Micheal Lemmons / Amarillo Globe-News
Accompanied by Celebrate Education Partners, members of the AACAL - or Amarillo Area Center for Advanced Learning - Diversified Career Prep class are the Amarillo Globe-News' Class Act for May 2008. Participants are, from left,
First row: Marcus Smith, PRPC; Becky Zenor, Amarillo Chamber of Commerce; Dana Olmstead, WTAMU; Andrea McClintock, Amarillo Chamber of Commerce; Diane McClish, Amarillo Chamber of Commerce; Henrietta Bond, Education Credit Union; Jill Dana, McDonald's; Charlotte Rhodes, Amarillo Area Foundation; Nancy Smith, Baptist St. Anthony's.
Second row: Amanda Storlie; Dashia Burk; Caitlin Kelley; Elizabeth Perkins; Colby Kitchens; Gene Wheeler; Carl Martin; Jee Sun Yi; Lauren Garcia; Les Simpson, Amarillo Globe-News; Katie Smith, AACAL teacher; Karen Tomlinson, AACAL principal.
Third row: Ande Ragsdale, AQHA; Jay Ricci, KVII Television; David Lewis; Barbara Croft; Ethan Reddoch; Sara Venable; Ronnie Anderle; Justin Faghih; Lucas Longan; Austin Fielding; Tobe Brofft; Taylor Carroll; Oscar Camorlinga; Spencer Lynch; Britain Brewer, United Supermarkets; Wallace Hill, Xcel Energy.

calendar of events
  • January 13
    Celebrate Education Special Section
    Find out what Celebrate Education is all about in this special section in your Sunday paper.
  • January 14
    Kickoff event at Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts
    Join the partners at the Globe-News Center to formally kickoff the Celebrate Education program.
  • March 22
    Spelling Bee at West Texas A&M University
    The annual Regional Spelling Bee will feature the top spellers from the Panhandle. The winner will represent the area in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. in June.
  • April 3
    Amarillo Reads
    Community wide reading project that focuses on the importance of reading for people of all ages.
  • April 12
    What's a Kid to Do at the Amarillo Civic Center
    This event will focus on activities and camps for children to participate in during the summer..
  • May 17
    Best and Brightest at West Texas A&M University
    Luncheon recognizing valedictorians and salutatorians from high schools in the region. 20 other notable students will be honored for volunteerism and service.
  • May 9-29
    Beating the Odds
    A series of stories published daily in the Amarillo Globe-News during the graduation season that profiles people who have inspiring stories to tell about the degree they are about to receive.
  • Fall 2008
    Yes, You Can
    This event will being together information providers that will benefit persons seeking the next step in their education.
  • Fall 2008
    Discover College Day
    Every 5th grader from amarillo, Canyon, Bushland, Highland Park and River Road school districts will visit a college campus in our area to learn more about college and the careers that are available to those who get an education.
 
 
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