Center Opens in Gilroy to Aid Struggling Students
THE HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER, 737 First St., in Gilroy, opened its doors to students struggling with basic skills in mathematics, reading, study skills, test anxiety and other factors Feb. 28.
Students Receive Rotary Outstanding Student Achievement Awards
Four Morgan Hill students, each chosen by their school as top student, were honored with Outstanding Student Achievement Awards March 3 by the ROTARY CLUB OF MORGAN HILL.
Glamour and Style Show at Gav
The GAVILAN COLLEGE Cosmetology Department will present its spring style show 12 noon to 1pm, March 28, at the Student Center, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd., Gilroy.
Math Mardi Gras Returns to Morgan Hill March 25
The AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS will host the second annual Math Mardi Gras competition Sunday, March 25, 12 noon-4pm at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center. Â
Spotlight: Battle of the Bands at Sobrato High
Thirteen bands played to a crowded gym March 3 during Sobrato High School's Battle of the Bands. The annual contest attracts student bands and local amateurs. 'Good Intentions,' and 'The Figureheads,'along with the rest of the lineup, kept the crowd on their feet during the four-hour show. Live Oak High School held its 'Battle of the Bands' Saturday.
Spotlight of the Week: Live Oak Student Wins Speech Contest
LIVE OAK HIGH SCHOOL junior Abe Butte has won the Rotary Club of Morgan Hill's 2007 Youth Speech Contest. His five-minute speech on the theme 'Lead the Way' was delivered in competition before the club on Feb. 28.
Free Educational Programs for Schools
W.E.R.C., the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center, has received grants from Cisco Systems, Calpine and Air Systems Foundation to provide educational programs to public elementary schools in Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Hollister. Availability of grant money is on a first-come, first-served basis.
TAC Classroom Giveaway a Success
More than 80 teachers attended the Feb. 8 Teachers' Aid Coalition Classroom Supply Giveaway at P.A. Walsh Elementary School.
Spotlight of the Week: Inquisitive Minds at Science Alive
Hundreds of middle school students from throughout the Bay Area spent Saturday morning dissecting cow's eyeballs, building race cars and even concocting their own slime, at Gavilan College's Science Alive fair.