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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The submission deadline is nearing for applications for the Paul Alexander Memorial Scholarship.
For the 17th time, a $500 award and plaque will be presented to a Lake Country high school senior or recent graduate who has been actively involved in FFA and/or 4-H.
The application deadline is April 30.
The requirements, application form, and other information are available in the 2016 Lake County Fair premium book, online at http://celake.ucanr.edu/files/133214.pdf or the 4-H/Cooperative Extension office, 883 Lakeport Blvd. in Lakeport. Local high school counselors and club advisors also have forms available.
Completed application packets are due on or before April 30 to the same address.
Results will be announced at the Youth Awards Event at the Lake County Fair.
The scholarship is named after Paul R. Alexander and his wife Otha who together served more than 75 years as 4-H volunteers.
Alexander was involved in the very first Lake County Junior Livestock auction in 1951 and never missed the event until the year of his death in 1998.
He served as junior livestock superintendent for many years and one of the fairground buildings was named in his honor.
Individuals or groups interested in contributing to this scholarship fund to ensure its perpetuity would be greatly appreciated.
Contributions can be sent to the 4-H/Cooperative Extension office in Lakeport or to Peggy Alexander, 1050 Eva Way, Lakeport, CA 95453.
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SACRAMENTO – New research comparing community college state financial aid “Promise” programs and other efforts directed at covering tuition around the country shows that the California Community Colleges fee waiver program does the most to provide access to students in need of financial assistance.
Now in its 30th year, the Board of Governors Fee Waiver has provided tuition-free education for more than 5.1 million needy Californians and effectively provides access to historically underrepresented students, according to the report by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Division of Technology, Research and Information Systems. Some 1.1 million students in California are now receiving the Board of Governors fee waiver.
The research conducted by Dr. Stacy B. Fisher compares the Board of Governors Fee Waiver to America’s College Promise proposed by President Obama and aid programs in six other states and tracks the history of the California program.
Only California and two other states, Georgia and New York, offer programs that do not limit how much support a student receives from a tuition grant based on other aid received. This “first dollar” approach helps cover more of students unmet needs.
California’s application and eligibility process is relatively straightforward and more flexible than other states, according to the research. Additionally, the share of historically underrepresented students receiving the Board of Governors Fee Waiver is increasing.
While African Americans and Latinos as a share of the state’s population is 45 percent, these students represent 58 percent of the total receiving the Board of Governors Fee Waiver.
Three of the states studied, Oregon, Kentucky and South Carolina, allow assistance to be used for other educational expenses. The Board of Governors Fee Waiver covers enrollment fees only, but other assistance such as Pell Grants and Cal Grants are available for this purpose
"More assistance, however, needs to be provided to cover non-enrollment costs of college," said California Community Colleges Chancellor Brice W. Harris. “Despite the tremendous success of the Board of Governors Fee Waiver over three decades, much more must be done to support students in a high cost state such as California,” Harris said. “Only 6 percent of the state’s Cal Grant dollars go to community college students, making the net cost of education for our students higher than for UC and CSU students in many areas of the state.”
The Board of Governors is sponsoring legislation that would enhance Cal Grant benefits. Assembly bill 1721 by Assembly member Jose Medina (D-Riverside), Assembly member David Chiu (D-San Francisco), Assembly member Evan Low (D-Campbell), Assembly member Freddie Rodriguez (D-Pamona), Assembly member Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) and Assembly member Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) and Assembly bill 1892 by Assembly member Medina (D-Riverside) would expand the Cal Grant B and C programs for community college students to provide more assistance to help cover the full cost of attending college.
The California Community Colleges is the largest system of higher education in the nation composed of 72 districts and 113 colleges serving 2.1 million students per year. Community colleges supply workforce training, basic skills education in English and math, and prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions.
For more information about the community colleges, please visit http://californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/ , https://www.facebook.com/CACommColleges or https://twitter.com/CalCommColleges .
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County High School Seniors are invited to apply for the one of two $1000.00 scholarships to be awarded this spring.
Sierra Club Lake Group will choose awardees based on graduating students' goal to study in careers that are commitments to these concepts: a safe and healthy Lake County community in which to live; smart energy solutions that combat global warming; and an enduring legacy for our community's and America's wild places.
Contact high school counselors or call Cheri Kessner at 707-263-5787 for application information.
Mail applications to Sierra Club Lake Group, P. O. Bx. 1686, Lakeport, CA 95453.
Applications are due on April 15.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Students in the Lakeport Unified School District are involved in several clubs at the middle and high school level, and advisors are hoping to see interest grow.
Existing clubs offer fitness opportunities, crafts, academic challenges, social interaction and community service.
“Our schools do a terrific job of making sure every student has an opportunity to participate in a club that develops their skills and interests,” said LUSD Superintendent Erin Smith-Hagberg. “We are fortunate to have several staff members step in as club advisors to encourage our students. We believe the participation in extracurricular activities, such as sports and clubs, contributes to students’ better grades and to their happiness.”
About 20 percent of the student population at Terrace Middle School participates in 10 different clubs.
“We have a variety of clubs with activities to meet students’ interests and help develop skills. Quite often the concept for a new club comes from students,” said Terrace Middle School Principal Jill Falconer.
There are three fitness-based clubs provided at the middle school that seek to promote physical activity and movement as a way of life.
The Wednesday Walking Club is for fourth through fifth graders, and they meet after school for exercise and fun. Awards are given out at the end of the year for the number of miles walked.
Girls on the Move is for the sixth through eighth grade girls and is an afterschool running club in the fall each year. The Dance Club is an afterschool club that promotes physical activity through dance.
The academic clubs emphasize the importance of education, knowledge and hard work. Academic clubs such as California Junior Scholarship Federation, the Washington D.C. Club and the Cultural Appreciation Club, provide additional learning experiences.
The California Junior Scholarship Federation cultivates high standards of scholarship, service and citizenship, along with emphasizing service to the school and community and taking pride in intellectual accomplishments.
The Washington D.C. Club is for sixth through eighth graders. The club raises money for its biannual trip to Washington, D.C.
During the trip, students tour the nation’s capital as well as Philadelphia and New York City. They visit national and historical monuments, locations, museums and buildings.
The Cultural Appreciation Club, a new club this year, is for 4th and 5th graders. Falconer says, “This club increases knowledge and awareness of our many diverse cultures.”
Other clubs offered to students at Terrace Middle School is Junior Interact Club, Garden Club, Crochet Club and Friends of Rachel Club.
The Junior Interact Club is affiliated with the local Rotary Club, and students volunteer to do community service.
Crochet Club is a crafting club for seventh through eighth grader and was started this year to teach students to crochet.
The Garden Project was established by seventh grade teacher Elisa Prather and the Junior Interact Club maintained it last year, but the new Garden Club now takes care of it.
Friends of Rachel is an anti-bullying club that focuses on creating a culture of kindness and compassion on the campus.
Clear Lake High School offers many club opportunities as well. They include an Interact Club and California Scholarship Federation club, similar to the middle school’s Junior Interact and California Junior Scholarship Federation clubs.
The Latino Club participates in various community service opportunities. In the past members have volunteered for a wide spectrum of organizations including The Hero Project and Tango Mike.
Clear Lake High Instructor Pam Bradley is the advisor of the Debate Club that meets on Fridays. Members research and discuss current events and other topics of interest to try to persuade others to agree with their points of view or opinions.
Teacher Adam Evans is the advisor for both the Glee Club and Harry Potter Club on campus. Evans says, “Glee Club is for students that love to sing and have the desire and the drive to learn how to sing individually and in a group. Club members work together to grow their vocal strength and to learn how to sing in harmony. The group performs at several events throughout the year.”
The Harry Potter Club is for Harry Potter Universe enthusiasts. The club’s objective is to get like-minded individuals together to discuss the Harry Potter movies and books. They arrange Harry Potter Week and also plan the Clear Lake High Quidditch Match.
Like the middle school, the high school offers fitness clubs as well. Shawna Lee and Kristi Tripp are the advisors of the Mountain Biking Club that meets on Fridays.
Relay for Life is much more than walking around a track. It is a community fundraiser, and the money that the event raises makes a difference in the fight against cancer.
Jenny Ingram is the advisor for the high school’s Relay for Life team, for the event held at the Clear Lake High School track in the spring.
For more information about clubs on the Lakeport Unified campuses, visit the Lakeport Unified School District Web site, www.lakeport.k12.ca.us , where links to the schools’ Web sites, newsletters and Facebook pages may be accessed.