Student Achievement

Kern shines at state history day

Fruitvale Junior High and Juliet Thorner School led the way for Kern County with five category championships between them at the annual History Day in California competition held May 9-11 in Pasadena. In all, Kern County won eight category titles in the three-day competition. Winners, except in the “Poster” and “Website” categories, are eligible to represent California at National History Day on June 15-19 at the University of Maryland. More
Posted: 5/12/03; 2:44:56 PM | Permalink(#)

No fat in speeches

When 35 elementary grade students were asked to deliver a speech on “The Importance of Nutrition and Physical Activity Habits in Childhood and Adolescence,” they knew the content would have to be lean. The rules for the May 8 Bank of America Essay/Speech contest were specific. Each oratory could be no longer than five minutes. More
Posted: 5/12/03; 11:48:23 AM | Permalink(#)


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