October Jefferson Award

Congratulations to Hannah Marianetti, a senior at Pioneer High School, for winning the Jefferson Award for the month of October. Last year Hannah served as a translator for American doctors providing free plastic surgery for children in Venezuela. They focused on patients with cleft lip, a birth defect that causes a severe speech impediment. Not only does it alter their appearance, but it can also lead to detrimental hearing loss. Many of these patients endured harsh bullying for a condition they were born with on a daily basis. Through Hannah’s service, she realized that the constant teasing of the children affected the parents and families more than it hurt the child. After two weeks, the doctors were able to successfully complete over 200 surgeries. Today, these patients are living a normal life, free of ridicule and rapidly improving their speaking skills. Hannah was so motivated and impacted by her experience in Venezuela she has decided to continue her contributions to the community in the future.

September Jefferson Award

Congratulations to Jessica Garcia a junior at Pioneer High School. She is the first Jefferson award winner this year for the month of September. Jessica was able to individually organize a book drive at Almaden Elementary School for the after school program. Her influence sparked from the knowledge that these students obtained very low reading levels. She believed that the perfect solution would be to provide these children with books to bring home everyday for more practice. Jessica was able to raise over 700 books. “I believe that I changed kids’ lives. Maybe one day they will become teachers or educators all because I gave them a book to take home.” Jessica hopes that her service will inspire other students to get involved and try to help the community in some way.

Carson Elementary Harvest Festival

Carson Elementary School is hosting their Annual Harvest Festival this Friday, Oct 15. Sign up in student services.

Daniel Lairon Elementary School Haunted House

Daniel Lairon is hosting a community Haunted House on Saturday, October 23 from 5:30-9:00 pm. If you would like to dress up as monsters for the haunted house, serve as group guides, run games, or help with set/clean please contact Mark Lopez at 363-5775.