NICE DREAMS: : The Melena family includes (from right to left) AvaRae, David, Jaelah, Sony, and 8-month-year old Daelen a.k.a. “Lil Mr. Nice Cream”—who is a future driver-in-training. Credit: PHOTO BY JASON BANANIA
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NICE DREAMS: : The Melena family includes (from right to left) AvaRae, David, Jaelah, Sony, and 8-month-year old Daelen a.k.a. “Lil Mr. Nice Cream”—who is a future driver-in-training. Credit: PHOTO BY JASON BANANIA
STANDING TOGETHER: : Students joined hands at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria on March 9 and again on April 17 to protest statewide budget cuts to junior colleges. Similar to the “Hands Across America” event of the 1980s, “Hands Across California” will raise money for California’s community colleges. Credit: PHOTO BY AMY ASMAN
Let’s look back on what happened at schools in Northern Santa Barbara County in 2011. There were some highs—schools and organizations received some much-needed grants and supplies—and some lows, like budget cuts and layoffs.
Still, teachers, parents, and administrators continued to fight the good fight of teaching children to be good future citizens and stewards.
School Scene is compiled by Managing Editor Amy Asman. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, e-mail, or mail.
NATIVE REPRESENTATIVE:: On Sept. 13, the Lucia Mar Board of Education appointed 22-year-old Erica Reyes to represent the Nipomo area. Reyes replaced Tiffany Alcantara, who gave up the seat in July. Reyes attended Nipomo Elementary, Dana Elementary, Mesa Middle School, and Nipomo High School. Credit: COURTESY OF DIRECTORY FILMS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! : Santa Maria city employees and local residents celebrated the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center’s 10th anniversary in November. Maldonado, Santa Maria Mayor Larry Lavagnino, and Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Director Alex Posada spoke about the center and the services it provides to local young people. Credit: PHOTO BY AMY ASMAN
