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WHS club wins Garden and Home Show award
Contributed by: District 50 on 2/24/2008

Westminster High School's Horticulture Club, under the direction of Phil Love, has received the Governor's award, aka Best of Show; High School Division, for their display at the Garden and Home Show. They also received first place for Aesthetics and Plant Material, second place for Construction, and third place for Functionality and Blue Prints. The Construction Trades Class, under the leadership of Darrell Walsh, contributed the 11 X 11 Trex deck, with landings and ramp, to the award winning display.

In spite of the snow, the Valentines Day: Connecting Hearts, Giving Hope Community Breakfast was exceptional. Over 350 people spent the morning garnering information about the District 50 Education Foundation from foundation grant and scholarship winners. Dr. Roberta Selleck and Dr. Lorenzo Trujillo, a Ranum graduate and University of Colorado Law School professor spoke, and Tennyson Knolls Students and Westminster High School's Raging Harmonies offered musical contributions. Although the final tally has not yet been made, contributions have been positive and encouraging. Thank you to all who participated in this heartwarming event.

Trenton DeHerrera, a 5th grader at Sunset Ridge Elementary, broke the school's record for the most consecutive jumps by jumping rope 3,480 times. Trenton was recognized by the Skip It jump rope team during the Jump Rope for Heart Assembly and was given a jump rope for all of his hard work.

The Western Painted Turtle slowly inches its way to the official State Reptile status as it was unanimously passed by the Senate committee. Students at Skyline Vista Elementary worked on their public speaking skills as they once again testified to the Senate committee with Senator Jennifer Viega. With the approval of the Senate committee, Senator Viega will now take the bill to the senate floor. If the Western Painted Turtle moves pass the senate floor, it will move on to Governor Bill Ritter.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

February 23
Rebecca Maestas and Seth Whitehair from Scott Carpenter Middle School and Ailee Rowe from Shaw Heights Middle School, compete at the Middle Schools MathCounts Chapter Competition. Rocky Top Middle School, 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

February 23
Adams County Honor Music Festival, Ranum High School, 7:30 p.m.

February 27
District 50 Spelling Bee, Westminster High School, 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

LOOKING AHEAD:

February is National Career and Technical Education Month. CTE provides quality education through leadership and hands-on experience to prepare students for employment and/or further education. Some programs offer college credit. Contact Judy Ewerks or Jennifer Arndt at Westminster High School for more information. CTE programs offered in District 50

North Metro Arts Alliance proudly presents Solas, the most influential and exciting Celtic band to ever emerge from the United States, in concert March 1, 2008, 7:30 p.m. at the Pinnacle Events Center, 1001 W. 84 Ave. Solas blends true Irish music with a contemporary sensibility to deliver fiery, passionate Celtic music. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students and are available through TicketsWest and King Soopers. For more information visit www.nmarts.net.



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John Eisel

Denver , COLORADO

John Eisel has posted 2865 stories and 12 comments since joining on 9/14/2005. John Eisel's average story rating is 4.39.
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