​29 PALMS ROTARY HONORS PALM VISTA STUDENT OF THE MONTH

The Rotary Club of Twentynine Palms continued its program of supporting local education by recognizing the “Student of the Month” from Palm Vista Elementary school.
 
At their meeting of April 29, 2026, the club welcomed Principal, Dr. Claudette Onumah, teacher Taylor Shortall, and student Oliver Carroll.
 
Dr. Onumah thanked club president Jermaine Rodney and the club for providing the avenue to honor teachers and students.  She introduced teacher Taylor Shortall who runs the extended learning program at the school and recently started a very successful cooking club at Palm Vista.
 
Shortall told the club she was very thankful to be part of a “very unique community” at the school and introduced Oliver Carroll as the student of the month. She described Carroll as, “Very quiet but always working behind the scenes”. She lauded his achievement of starting a chess club referring to him as a “True Palm Vista Panther”.  
 
Rotary Youth services chairman John Cole then presented all three with certificates and gift cards for their achievements.  
 
Founded in 1948, The Rotary club of Twentynine Palms meets Wednesdays at noon at the Little Church of the desert meeting room.  
 

 
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At their meeting of April 30, the Twentynine Palms Rotary Club welcomed representatives of Palms Vista Elementary school. From left. Club President Jermaine Rodney, Principal Dr. Claudette Onumah, Teacher Taylor Shortall, Student of the month Oliver Carroll, and Rotary youth services chair John Cole. (Rotary photo)