​29 PALMS ROTARY HONORS CONDOR ELEMENTARY “STUDENT OF THE MONTH”

A fifth grader at Condor Elementary school was recognized as the “Student of the month” at a recent 29 Palms Rotary club meeting.
 
While thanking the service club for their efforts to honor local education, Condor Principal Dr. Mario Walker gave a brief background on the unique school, located aboard the Twentynine Palms Marine base. He said that for over 30 years they have worked closely with the base to provide quality services to military families. He introduced 5th grade teacher Carey Campbell as a 10-year teacher at Condor, who has one of the highest scoring classes at the school.
 
Campbell thanked the kids and parents for their efforts in supporting the school as he named his student, Maya Vinzon, for the high honor. Campbell said Maya was chosen because “she listens and she works”.  He added, “she works hard every day. all day. she finishes, she learns, she excels”.
 
Maya’s parents were there as she gracefully accepted the award, thanking the club. Club President Jermaine Rodney gave out the certificates while Youth Service chairman John Cole gave Walker, Campbell, and Maya gift cards.
 
Founded in 1948, the Twentynine Palms Rotary Club is the oldest service club in the Morongo Basin. They have been supporting local educators and students for many years by inviting honorees to club meetings. The club meets Wednesdays at noon at the Little Church of the desert meeting room.
 

Photo:
At their meeting of April 22nd, (from left) 29 Palms Rotary Club President Jermaine Rodney, award winner Maya Vinzon, teacher Carey Campbell, Condor Principal Dr. Mario Walker, and club youth services director John Cole honor the 5th grader named “Student of the month”. (Rotary photo)