Local students study abroad through FLC
These local students studied abroad through the International Programs Office at Fort Lewis College:
Taylor Cunningham of Pagosa Springs studied at Universidad AndréBello in Santiago, Chile.
Victoria Issac of Durango studied at Universidad AndréBello in Santiago, Chile.
Clarie West of Cortez studied at Universidad AndréBello in Santiago, Chile.
Local Milo Johnson completes internship
Milo Johnson of Durango successfully completed Colby-Sawyer College’s internship requirement this summer at National Geographic TV in Washington, D.C.
Johnson is majoring in interdisciplinary studies. Internships are field experiences designed to provide a student learning opportunity under collaborative supervision between Colby-Sawyer College faculty, staff, and work site professionals. Internships offer the opportunity for students to enhance their academic programs with work experience related to career interests in all industry areas in national and international settings. Colby-Sawyer College is located in New London, New Hampshire.
Local students named to deans list
These students were named to the University of Dallas dean’s list for the Spring 2014 semester for earning a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher:
Danielle Pajak, an economics major from Pagosa Springs.
Crystal Purcell, a biology major from Pagosa Springs.
For more information, visit www.udallas.edu.
Local students receive master of social work
The Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver recently conferred master’s degrees for 22 graduates of the Four Corners Master of Social Work in Durango.
La Plata County graduates are: Rachel Alber, Jennifer Berkman, Caitlin Delich, Emily Campbell, Dwight Kasuse, Erica Keter, Gina Kramer, Britney Meiers, Megan Roundy, Jeremiah Scott, Scott Smith, Jason St. Mary, Melinda Rousset, Christopher Taylor, Jennifer Turner and Maria Vaughn. The Dean Catherine F. Alter Merit Award was presented to Turner.
Operated in partnership with the Colorado Department of Human Services, Fort Lewis College, Southwest Colorado Community College and Four Corners community agencies, the program enables students to earn the MSW degree in or near their home communities.
Through a cooperative degree program, FLC undergraduates majoring in anthropology, psychology or sociology can earn both their Bachelor of Arts and Master of Social Work degrees in five years.
For more information, visit www.du.edu/socialwork.
Local students enroll at FLC
These local students will attend Fort Lewis College for the Fall 2014 semester:
Durango: Kevin Cornett, Natalia Mondragon, Sheridan Stapleton, Brooke Schultheis, Zhanna Imel, Heather Piccoli, Madison Frihauf, Robert Lee, Angela Grogan, Daniel Gustavson, Tymbree Hawkins, Tyler Martinez, Kaylie Garcia, Brandon Roberts, Bryan Yazzie, Courtney Peterson, David Schwantes, Joseph Wayne, Karen Cohen, Natalie Lyon, Sheldon Wyman, Alan Fry, Taylor Dunlop, Westly Moore, Isabella Bernazzani, Isiah Mayberry, Lacey Grillos, Kayla Boren, Rachel Cooper, Caleb Lloyd, Amy Raulston, Amanda Rydiger, Desiree Little, Jillian Beasley, Mykayla Bates, Tanaya Sandoval, Trevor Bogus, Jennifer Welbourn, Raman Thapa, Jamie Laurent, Kaitlyn Rivera, Katherine Pannell, Kyle Ferguson, Geoy Fisher, Torrey Grossman, Valerie Herman, Traven Halley, Gabriel Lewis, Amanda Avery, Keyana Ayers, Taylor Wisner, Aama Harwood, Sarah Leavitt, Jeremy Thompson, Erika Beardsley, Emily Cruse, Matthew Fudala, Joseph Brennan, Diann Cates, Kentson Avila, Whitney Wyngaert, Brian Mikhail, Jason Baca, Thomas Olson, Garrison Linn, Henry Tregillus, Alejandra Kraxberger, Jamie Johnson, Carissa Cornell, Clay Dillon, Laura Johnson, Dustin Samson and Wayne Beardsley.
Ignacio: Cloe Seibel, Blaine Ward, Shannon Mestas, Charles McDuffie, Kelton Richmond, David Storey, John House, Fabian Martinez, Gabrielle Bufanda, Malli Benavidez, Raelynn Torres, Gabriela Garcia, Clayton Jefferson, Jentrie-Marie Ribera and Chahlie McDonald.
Hesperus: Lacey Meek, Emily McCue, Jacob Branch-Boyle, Morgan Walts, Natalie Neve, Melissa Napier, Shayla Walker and Andrew Langford.
Pagosa Springs: Donald Bean, Shelby Nordendahl, Tristan Mathis, Sierra Monteferrante, Emily Bryant, Aidan McGinn, Rebecca Ward, Kelsey Tompkins, Madelynne Kinoshita, Cassidy Barry, Samuel Moore and Hayley Hudson.
Bayfield: Kelsey Catlin, Mariah Fuller-Pazell, Kendra Collins, Shawna Lovely, Ashlee Parks, Phillip Wyant, Pamela Ludwig, Jacob Christner, Zachary Stone, Kimberly Bebout and Sylvia Kaeck.
Mancos: Wyatt Wymore, Brier Cooper, Jasper Graves, Lillian Hinman, Samantha Smith, Micala Stevenson and Jennifer Grdina.
Cortez: Tara Abrams, Sylis Eckhart, Abigail Lock, Samuel Gordon, Amanda Haukeness, Marlana Lopez, Noah Vega, Sarah Enriquez, Leonard Lapaz and Stephanie Williams.
Mountain Middle names board members
Mountain Middle School welcomes these new board members:
Leigh Bright has joined the board to lead marketing and PR initiatives. Bright has a marketing and advertising background with experience in multiple countries working on both established major brands and successful internet startups. She earned her degree in advertising from San Diego State University, and holds an International MBA from Thunderbird.
Perry Solheim, PhD also has joined the board as treasurer. Solheim has a double degree in philosophy and economics from Claremont McKenna College, a degree in accounting from Fort Lewis College and a PhD from the University of Utah. Perry is an accounting assistant professor at FLC and brings several years of training, education and experience in nonprofit financial management to the school.
Bayfield preschool earns Qualistar rating
Qualistar Colorado announces that Bayfield Early Education Programs, the nonprofit preschool in Bayfield, has earned a 3 STAR Qualistar Rating™.
The Qualistar Rating™ measures the quality of early learning programs through an evaluation of their learning environment, family partnerships, training and education, adult-to-child ratios and group size, and accreditation. Points are earned in each of these areas and are added together to arrive at a 1- to 4-Star rating. Each program also is presented with a detailed plan outlining specific steps for continued quality improvement.
The mission of Bayfield Early Education Programs is to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment which promotes individual growth, inspires curiosity and helps develop positive social skills that help all children be successful in life. BEEP is still accepting applications for three to five year olds to attend preschool.
For more information, call 884-7137 or visit www.beeppreschool.org.
Herald Staff
