AHWAHNEE – Alli Patterson is many things to many people. She’s a loving daughter, a protective sister, and a good friend. Alli is a student, a photographer, a writer, and an activist. If there’s one thing Alli knows how to do — and actually, there are lots — it’s express herself. “I express myself through everything I do: music, photography, ...

OAKHURST – Yosemite High School teacher and golf coach Rusty Oetinger has been named new Athletic Director for the school as of July 1. Oetinger takes over in the footsteps of Michele Chenowith. “I have been working closely with Michele to learn the job,” says Oetinger. “She did an outstanding job for the last three years. Her organizational skills are ...

O’NEALS – Minarets High School teacher Bob Kelly is the choice the High School Teacher of the Year for the 2014-15 school year, as determined by the San Joaquin Council for the Social Studies (SJVCSS). Minarets Principal Daniel Ching agrees that SJVCSS made an excellent pick. “Bob Kelly is the AP US History teacher, AP Econ and Gov teacher, Psychology ...

OAKHURST – As adults, we drag ourselves out of bed every single morning, even on days we’re not feeling ourselves, to get to work on time. As adults, we know that attendance matters, particularly with our employers. Now, imagine a child doing this every single day throughout the school year. At OES, fifteen children not only dragged themselves out of ...

OAKHURST – Spring at BGC brought a fun group of environmental education activities, starting with Global Youth Service Day and ending with Earth Day. We also had a visit from Yosemite National Park Ranger Christine Raines with another installment of our Junior Ranger Program.

To the Editor: Please read the article in the link below. This is an article in Thursday’s Fresno Bee regarding Mr. Arias’ opinion of the future growth of the State Center Community College District and how that growth should AVOID OAKHURST. I am hereby initiating an community organization to oppose the opinion of Miguel Arias, a SCCCD Trustee. A summary ...

O’NEALS – Minarets students took home a total of three awards at the Slick Rock Film Festival this year, including Best of Show. Slick Rock Film Festival, now in its 12th year, is the largest student film festival between Merced and Bakersfleid.

OAKHURST – It is not too late to enroll for Summer Session courses at the Oakhurst Community College Center. The six week summer session begins on June 22. All the courses for the summer session at Oakhurst are web courses. Web courses do not require face-to-face attendance and instruction is offered 100% online.

MADERA COUNTY – One student from Minarets High School and another from Madera High School have been accepted to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point. On June 9, during the meeting of the Madera County Board of Supervisors, the board will recognize Grant Hall and Christopher Reiping for this outstanding achievement. Representatives from both state and federal ...

Submitted by Ashley Worgull O’NEALS – With Minarets High School graduation taking place on Thursday, June 4, seniors have busy, faced with final projects, senior projects/presentations, and the fact that high school is coming to end. Many of us have also had to deal with the additional aspect of college.