Pathway Scholars Program accepting applications until December 1st for 2017/2018 academic year PHOENIX, AZ (November 14, 2016) For many Arizonan’s, attending medical school is a dream that may seem unattainable for many reasons. Some financial, some because of other obstacles in their lives. The University of Arizona College of …
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San Carlos Artist, Robert Wilson, showcased in 4th edition of Telling Our Stories, tells his story as an emerging talent.
After talking to San Carlos Apache artist Robert Wilson about the things that inspire him, it’s not hard to believe him when he says, “pretty much anything.” Over the course of our conversation, I lose count of the number of times he says some variation of “I wanted to learn …
Read More »Globe Highschool Graduate Credits Gear Up Program for Success
“When you come from a small town, college seems like such a far way away,” says Globe High School graduate Tim Wiley. Wiley was Globe High School’s valedictorian when he graduated in 2012 and this May he graduated from ASU with a degree in exercise and wellness. He is a …
Read More »Gail Gorry Runs for Gila County Superintendent
As early as fifth grade, Gail Gorry recalls being singled out as a teacher. “I can remember being asked […] to write things on the board for Mrs. Keller, my fifth grade teacher and also to work with some students that she had selected.” Gorry is running for Gila County Superintendent …
Read More »Roy Sandoval runs for Gila County Superintendent
“My goal is to give people support and cause a change. I want to raise the opportunities for students. We have human potential here,” says Roy Sandoval, who is running for Gila County Superintendent as a Republican and will face Gail Gorry in the August primary. In 2012, Sandoval retired …
Read More »Gila County Students Lead at 2016 STEMFest
“You can teach somebody else when you’re younger than them. It’s pretty fun,” explains Destiny School second grader Mariam Sow. Sow was one of the many Gila County students who were exhibitors at this year’s STEMFest, teaching their peers about reptiles, robotics, and more. Autumn GilesAutumn Giles is a freelance …
Read More »Fifth grade moves to Copper Rim for the 16-17 school year
The Globe Unified School District board voted unanimously to approve housing fifth grade at Copper Rim next year. The decision was met with applause from the crowd of families, teachers, and staff at Wednesday’s board meeting in the Copper Rim cafeteria. Immediately prior to the board meeting, they held a …
Read More »STEMFest Welcomes Many New Exhibitors April 23
Gila County’s 5th Annual STEMFest is coming to Bullion Plaza in Miami on Saturday, April 23 from 9 AM – 12 PM. As always, STEMFest is a free, community event. This year, STEMFest will be welcoming back favorite exhibitors such as Fred Jimenez and his wonderful worms and Tonto National Monument. New exhibits this …
Read More »Miami DECA Shines at State Competition
“The leadership aspect is one of the best parts about DECA… It’s a goal setting environment. It very much pushes you to be better than who you already are,” says Miami High School Senior Madison Farley. Farley and the three other Miami students who recently attended the state DECA Career …
Read More »This Arizona High School Has a Waiting List for Japanese
Contributed by: Amanda Rollins Japanese Language Program Coordinator as published in JapanFoundation LA Miami Junior/Senior High School in a rural part of Arizona educates fewer than 600 students from grades 7 to 12. Last year, some students discovered that their new English teacher Dan Hill is also licensed to teach Japanese. They …
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