We are busy in our community this Spring, collecting food and trash!

As part of their ongoing efforts to support and honor education in their community, the Rotary Club of Twentynine Palms recently honored the teacher and student of the year from Oasis Elementary School. Supporting the youth of the community is one of the priorities of the Rotary Club.
 
At a meeting May 21st at the little church of the desert meeting room, Rotary Youth Services chairman John Cole introduced school assistant principal, Dr. Mundy Viar, who announced the two honorees to a packed house of Rotarians, co-workers, family, and supporters.
 
Viar brought up the “Student of the Year”, 6th grader Dominic Aldrich, saying, “Dominic is not just a great student, he is a natural leader who is always looking to help out where he can.” Aldrich then thanked the club and his family for their support.
 
When introducing the “Teacher of the Year”, Viar had high praise for Aleana Craven saying, “Aleana is a resource teacher who works with both Special Ed and General Education students to create strategies to develop a path for their success and any additional support they need”. Craven accepted her kudos, thanking Viar for the opportunity and the club for the honor.
 
Aldrich and Craven were both given certificates to memorialize the awards as well as a gift card.
 
Chartered in 1948, the Twentynine Palms Rotary Club is the oldest service club in the Morongo Basin. Dedicated to community service, they meet Wednesdays at noon at the Little Church of the Desert Meeting Hall. More information is available at www.rotary29.org.
 
Photos:
From left - Assistant Principal Dr. Mundy Viar introduces “Oasis Elementary Student of the Year” Dominic Aldrich as Rotary Youth Services chairman John Cole looks on. (Rotary Photo)
 
From left – Dr. Mundy Viar, Assistant Principal of Oasis Elementary School, presents the “Teacher of the year” certificate to Aleana Craven with Rotary youth Services chair John Cole adding in a gift certificate. (Rotary Photo)

The Rotary Club of Twentynine Palms recently honored the “Teacher of the month” in support of excellence in local education. Twentynine Palms Junior High School Principal Derek Swem said he selected Carrie Cole as the “Teacher of the Month” because of her outstanding work and dedication. Swem said Cole makes a big difference for success for students with an active in-depth English program and in the classroom with a positive attitude and well-prepared instruction.

Cole thanked the Rotary Club and said the community support was appreciated and inspirational.

Rotarian John Cole, the chairman of the Teacher of the Month committee, presented Cole with a certificate and a gift card from the club. Supporting the youth of the community is one of the priorities of the Rotary Club.

Founded in 1948, the Twentynine Palms Rotary Club is the oldest service club in the Morongo Basin. Dedicated to community service, they meet Wednesdays at noon at the Little Church of the Desert Meeting Hall. More information is available at www.rotary29.org
 
 
Photo Caption:
(From left) “Teacher of the Month” recipient Carrie Cole accepts her kudos from Committee Chair John Cole presents as 29 Palms Junior High School Principal Derek Swem looks on. (Rotary Club Photo)