
Sisko Stargazer
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Freelance Writer at U.S. News and World Report
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2 weeks ago |
kawc.org | Sisko Stargazer
Nearly 3,000 high school students from Yuma and La Paz counties' public, charter and private schools will have walked the line by the end of this week. Several ceremonies have already taken place on Monday and Wednesday, but the majority of these students will be receiving their diplomas tonight. Most of these students will be graduates from the Yuma Union High School District. The district reports that more than 2,600 students have met the Arizona and YUHSD requirements to receive their diplomas.
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2 weeks ago |
kawc.org | Sisko Stargazer
Each year, six high school seniors are surprised one day by their principal and counselors with balloons and an oversized check for "up to $60,000." The reason? They've just earned the Ready Now Yuma Scholarship, and that means they won't need to worry about affording their bachelor's. The Yuma Union High School District and the Helios Education Foundation announced Monday the scholarship recipients for the Class of 2025.
Photo Gallery: Talent Search Brings Yuma, La Paz Kids to Arizona Western College for Career Festival
2 weeks ago |
kawc.org | Sisko Stargazer
Middle schoolers from Yuma, Wellton and Parker visited Arizona Western College Thursday for the Talent Search program's career festival. Talent Search is a TRIO program, meaning it's one of the eight Education Department programs aimed at assisting disadvantaged students with services and outreach. And it specifically identifies and assists disadvantaged students from grades 6-12 who have the potential to succeed in higher education.
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3 weeks ago |
kawc.org | Sisko Stargazer
On May 1, Neomi Pharmes was named Yuma County's Teacher of the Year during the Education Foundation of Yuma County's annual Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet at the Yuma Civic Center. To reach this point, Pharmes was first nominated by her principal, Ryan Tyree, who sent a resume and letter of support. 60 teachers in six categories are submitted and four of those categories go through a round of interviews.
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3 weeks ago |
kawc.org | Sisko Stargazer
Graduates, loved ones, faculty, staff and donors gathered at the Schoening Conference Center Thursday night to celebrate milestones that have become extra meaningful for the graduates who've worked extra hard to reach them. Each year on the day before commencement, Arizona Western College holds a unique celebration in honor of the many graduates who've overcome barriers and hardship to be able to walk the line in a cap and gown.
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