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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.

ESL - February 2008

Tascosa High School

"Hard working," "determined," and "amazing" are just a few of the words used to describe this particular class. The ESL class at Tascosa High School is full of students from other countries that have to work extra hard to succeed in the classroom. Teacher Crystal Dozier says that her students dream of going to college and that they work hard every day to make that dream come true.

Overcoming odds is what makes these kids worthy of the Class Act award. School Counselor Mandy Abernathy says, "Words cannot describe the accomplishments on a daily basis and the eagerness these students have to learn and be productive US citizens." Their accomplishments are well worth being recognized and their hard work deserves applause, but when asked what her favorite thing is about her students, Miss Dozier says, "their smiles."

Photo: (L-R) Back - Les Simpson-Publisher, Amarillo Globe-News, Crystal Dozier-ESL Teacher, Magaly Limas, Gary Molberg-President,Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, Martha Picazo, Dale Williams-Xcel Energy, Lydia Raygoza, Raouf Behinaein, Dcontee Doerue, Patience Harmer, Dalir Khamisi, Abraham Alvarez, Fereshteh Khamisi, Omid Khamisi, Asaad Khamisi, Nika Darravan, Ellie Tahmouresi, Farshad Khamisi, Lilita Phongpaew, Gary Pitner-Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, Barbara Simms-Park Central, Yussuf Mohamed, Casiano Agustin, Jay Ricci-KVII, Levy Ceniza, Dustin Kile-United Supermarkets, Kris Burdis-United Supermarkets and Carlos Valenzuela.
Front - Diane Edmondson-ESL Assistant Teacher, Cherie Norman-Hastings, Payam Khamisi, Toloue Askarirad, Becky Zenor-Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, Barbara Petty-WTAMU, Hector Arce, Mary Barlow-BSA, Anjela Doraji, Mayor Debra McCartt, Ladan Khamisi, April Altom-Education Credit Union, Jill Dana-McDonalds, Junior Doerue, Mary Jane Nelson-Amarillo Area Foundation, Dianne McClish-Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, Gowhar Hamzai, Maury Roman-Amarillo College and Eduardo Ramirez
Photo by Henry Bargas

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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