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LCOE program offers high school diploma for qualifying veterans and Japanese American WWII internees
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Many people in our communities were unable to graduate with their high school class due to military service in World War II (December 7, 1941-December 31, 1946), the Korean War (June 25, 1950-January 31, 1955), or the Vietnam War (February 28, 1961-May7, 1975), or because they were interned in WWII relocation centers for Japanese Americans.
These individuals may now receive their long overdue high school diploma from the Lake County Office of Education Operation Recognition program.
Family members may apply for diplomas on behalf of qualifying persons who are deceased.
The diploma recipient or the surviving family member must be current or former residents of Lake County.
“We are honored to offer the Operation Recognition program to recognize those who sacrificed for our country. This program is entirely free, and we hope many individuals and families will take advantage of the opportunity,” said Superintendent of Schools Brock Falkenberg.
Form DD214 (or equivalent) or documentation of internment is required. For assistance in locating discharge papers, contact the Lake County Veterans Service Office at 707-263-2384, 285 North Main St., Lakeport.
Applications must be received by April 1 to qualify for the Spring 2016 diploma awards ceremony, which includes a reception for honorees and family members.
For an application, visit http://www.lakecoe.org/images/general/OperationRecognitionApplication%20-%20FinalFillable.pdf or contact LCOE Human Resources at 707-262-4151.
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- Written by: By Brianna E. Legg and Candice Safreno
LOWER LAKE, Calif. – On Saturday, March 12, a “My Future, My Way” workshop was held at Woodland College.
This workshop was a series of sessions that offered students from seventh to 12th grades the opportunity to learn more about their different desired careers such as culinary, early childhood education, water treatment, theater arts, biology, and creative writing.
Emily Simmons, a Carlé High School student attended this workshop, and had this to say: “This workshop was extremely helpful. It was very informational financial and schooling wise. I enjoyed it a lot.”
The student of the week was Cynthia Oakley. Congratulations!
“Cynthia is a joy to be around, she is always a great help in class. She is also a very talented and a hard working designer and student,” said Alan Siegel, the teacher who nominated Cynthia.
Math teacher Suzanne O’Rourke celebrated Pi Day (3.14159265 or March 14th) by buying many pies and sharing them with her students. Thank you Suzanne for a glorious Pi Day.
The students in Alan Siegel economics classes have been involved with a game called Economic Survival.
In the game students have to balance their very own checkbooks. They also have to pay bills and buy food. Throughout the game daily event cards are drawn which simulate real life surprises and problems.
“The Micro-Economics game is important because it equips our student with the knowledge of balancing a check book and realizing that things that appear too good to true can be scams and result in life problems,” said teacher Alan Siegel. “We will have plaques made for the first-, second- and third-place finishers. Three media arts students will be in charge of the three plaques – Nick Begins, Cynthia Oakley and Brianna E. Legg.”
On Monday, March 14, our attendance took a big hit with the daylight saving time, springing “one hour ahead.”
“I didn’t get a lot of sleep last night. I tossed and turned for an hour after I was supposed to have be asleep. Who would have know an hour could affect me so badly,” said Ashton Legg, a junior at Carlé High School.
“This whole ‘one hour ahead’ concept is really is affecting my schooling, I’m so tired I can’t focus.” said James Aiken, also a junior at Carlé High School.
Brianna E. Legg and Candice Safreno are students at Carlé Continuation High School in Lower Lake, Calif.
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NORTH COAST, Calif. – Mendo Lake Credit Union (MLCU) is accepting applications for its annual Arlene Colombini Scholarship.
Applications are due by 5:30 pm. Friday, April 8.
Winners will be announced at each school’s senior awards night. MLCU Student Achievement Award honorees will also be announced at that time.
MLCU will award four $1,000 scholarships.
Named for MLCU’s original founding member, Arlene Colombini, the scholarship is available to all Lake and Mendocino graduating high school seniors and to college students currently enrolled with a minimum of 12 units at Woodland Community College's Lake County campus in Clearlake or Mendocino College and earning a minimum 3.0 grade point average.
The scholarship application, criteria and guidelines are available online at https://www.mlcu.org/community/mlcu-scholarships-and-educational-programs/mlcu/#sthash.xCEZ9YuF.dpuf .
Additionally, MLCU offers the MLCU Student Achievement Awards to honor outstanding high school seniors from the two counties.
Chosen by their high school staff, students at each of the schools are selected on the basis of scholastics, sense of responsibility, community service and leadership.
Each student selected for the award receives a certificate and an honorarium in the amount of $50.
Taking an active role in supporting Lake and Mendocino counties’ students, MLCU also sponsors the Mendocino College Foundation Scholarship Program (including Adopt-A-Fifth-Grader) and the Lake County Office of Education "Every Student Succeeds" Awards Program.
For additional information on these and other MLCU programs, contact Jamey Gill, director of Marketing and Community Outreach, at
Mendo Lake Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative and has been serving members’ financial needs since 1959. MLCU branches are located in Lakeport, Clearlake, Fort Bragg and Ukiah.
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LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The Western Association of Schools and Colleges evaluation committee was at Carlé High School for three and a half days.
The committee members really liked what they saw happening at Carlé. The team’s favorite part of the visit was meeting with the students.
“We will have the term of our accreditation in late June or early July,” said Principal Strahl.
He said that WASC had great things to say about our school.
Last week's student of the week was Jesse Adams. Congratulations!
“Jesse did amazing in hazmat and focuses on getting his work done. He is wonderful to have in class,” said science teacher Angie Siegel.
“Jesse is a hard worker who always does his work,” said English teacher Dan Maes.
Valerie Peng, a Carlé graduate, will be teaching a course from Woodland Community College called Couns-15 orientation to college course.
Couns-15 is a five-week class developed to support high school students who are transitioning to college by assisting these high school students with:
– College success skills;
– Placement testing;
– Financial aid and scholarship opportunities;
– Individualized education planning;
– Priority enrollment;
– EOP&S summer program assistance if eligible.
Starting March 22 until April 26, every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Ms. Peng for the second year in a row will come to Carlé and teach this class on our campus.
Our next community service opportunity will be March 19 for the Park Study Club’s dinner/art show from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the senior center in Clearlake.
Brianna E. Legg and Candice Safreno are students at Carlé Continuation High School in Lower Lake, Calif.