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UKIAH, Calif. – Mendocino College hosted the 28th annual Native American Motivation Day on Feb. 7.
More than 200 students from sixth grade through college were involved in the activities that included seminars, a keynote motivational speaker, college information sharing, and career and budget planning.
Mendocino College President Arturo Reyes welcomed the participants and challenged them to excel in school and become leaders.
College recruiters from UC Davis, Cal State Sacramento, Cal State East Bay, Cal State Chico and Mendocino College met with students to discuss admission requirements and encouraged participants to continue their education after high school.
American Indian students and community members attended from throughout Lake and Mendocino counties, as well as from the bay area.
Rebecca “Maggie” Magdalena Escobedo-Steele was the motivational speaker who provided a challenging message about living a life that was worthy of students’ talents.
Steele is the founder of 7th Generation Warriors for Peace, a program dedicated to working with youth to prevent violence, gang conflict, promote healing and evoke empowerment.
She challenged negative peer pressure and encouraged the students to heighten their natural born talents.
Steele warned how the path of drugs or gangs would ultimately limit the students’ potential. She inspired the participants to fly like an eagle and avoid living like a chicken.
The day ended with a traditional Indian taco lunch provided by the community members who helped prepare and lead the event.
This event demonstrated Mendocino College’s commitment to serving the diverse population in the region and strong support of a community collaboration to empower American Indian youth by providing them with encouraging role models and a positive message about the power of an education.
The Mendocino College Native American Advisory Council sponsored the event with the help of college staff, the Mendocino College Foundation, and many tribal and community agencies.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lakeport Christian Center Preschool celebrated Valentine's Day on Thursday, Feb. 13, with a fun party.
Five circles of friends enjoyed the party.
The preschool has just a few spots open and they are filling quickly, so call today to reserve a spot for your child. The school is NCO approved.
For more information call 707-262-5520.
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SPOKANE, Wash. – Rylie Gabehart of Lakeport, Calif., has been named to the Whitworth University Laureate Society for fall semester 2013.
Gabehart qualified for the academic honors society by maintaining a grade point average of at least 3.75 during the semester.
Located in Spokane, Wash., Whitworth is a private liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church.
The university, which has an enrollment of nearly 3,000 students, offers 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – As part of its ongoing dedication to education and powering California’s future, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) announced the launch of its third annual PG&E Bright Minds Scholarship program. PG&E will award scholarships to enable high school, college and vocational students to complete their higher education paths.
The scholarships are also available to individuals who are not currently students, but who are interested in returning to school.
Bright Minds scholarship winners will receive scholarships of up to $20,000 per year for up to five years; program finalists will receive $2,000 towards their studies.
“PG&E has provided nearly $60 million towards educational initiatives over the last decade, and we are proud to continue supporting the educational goals of students as part of our commitment to support the communities where we live and work,” said Ezra Garrett, vice president of community relations and chief sustainability officer for PG&E. “By awarding scholarships to accomplished students, PG&E is creating opportunities for today’s students to reach their full potential tomorrow.”
The PG&E Bright Minds scholarships will be awarded based on a combined demonstration of community leadership, personal triumph, financial need and academic achievement.
All majors are eligible, with preference given to students majoring in engineering and other science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) studies.
Eligible students will be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the duration of the 2014-15 academic year.
“As a 2013 PG&E Bright Minds Scholarship recipient, I am able to fully focus my attention on my studies, which is helping me achieve my educational goals,” said Carlos Corona. “As I start my junior year at Fresno State, I am incredibly grateful to PG&E for supporting me and turning my higher education aspirations into a reality.”
The deadline for applying for the PG&E Bright Minds Scholarship is February 28, 2014. For more information and to apply, visit www.pge.com/brightminds. Scholarship winners will be announced in the spring.
For video of last year’s winners and the surprise announcements, visit PG&E Currents at http://www.pgecurrents.com/video/pge-honors-some-of-californias-brightest-minds-with-scholarships/ .