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On this page, we'd like to help celebrate the achievements of our classmates who have been in the news for something great that they've accomplished. 

If you know of somebody that should be honored here, please send us the story, along with a scanned newspaper or magazine/journal article, or link to an online article.

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Sue Hanifl named 2010 Teacher of the Year for Shasta County California
Sue Hanifl “While attending a professional development activity, it was brought to my attention that frequently the first thing that happens to a student upon entering the classroom determines their entire mind set for the class that day. As students enter my classroom each day, I make every opportunity speak with each one individually. I want each student to know that I am really sincere and I really do care about their response. I strive to create a classroom where students are safe, comfortable, and conducive to learning. I work hard to be prepared and expect the same of my students. I hope my students will look back at their time in my class remembering the lessons they learned and knowing they had a teacher who loves teaching and learning and truly cares about her students.”
Ms. Hanifl is an outstanding teacher who has a caring attitude and a strong academic background. During her three years at Enterprise High School, she has demonstrated excellent teaching skills and her contributions have made Enterprise High School a better academic institution.   Read Full Story . . .
 

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We're all in the news this time.--sort of.    Make sure to add this to your resume.  You graduated from a BLUE RIBBON school!

Sep 2008:  Aquinas named National Blue Ribbon School by Education Dept.
By Tribune staff

Aquinas High School was named a 2008 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Aquinas was honored for its academic excellence and ACT scores in the top 10 percent of the nation, in an announcement by U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings Tuesday afternoon.

Read full story  La Crosse Tribune story

 

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Pension investigation earns reporter Pulitzer

By BILL GLAUBER

Posted: April 7, 2008

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Dave Umhoefer's six-month investigation into the Milwaukee County pension system won journalism's top award Monday - a Pulitzer Prize.

Umhoefer received the award for local reporting, marking the first time a Pulitzer was won by a staff member of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and sixth Pulitzer Prize overall in the newspaper company's long history. The Milwaukee Journal was awarded five Pulitzers.

Umhoefer's story detailed pension deals for Milwaukee County workers. During his investigation, he created a database to show how hundreds of county workers boosted their pensions - violating county ordinances and IRS rules in the process.

The lucrative county pension deal allowed select workers to "buy back" service time for seasonal and part-time jobs held decades ago. The program was marked by cronyism, conflicts of interest and backroom deals.

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