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Education

  • St. Vrain sees gains in reading

    LONGMONT — Preliminary results for the state’s standardized testing program show strong reading scores for the St. Vrain Valley School District.
        Results for the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program were released last month for third-grade reading scores, and the district matched last year’s level of advanced or proficient scores.

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  • Blake Finn earns rank of Eagle Scout

        Todd and Jennifer Finn, of Firestone, are proud and pleased to announce that their son, Blake Finn, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Blake has worked hard as a Boy Scout to earn the highest rank that Boy Scouts offers.
        In addition to scouting, Blake enjoys a wide variety of activities including varsity soccer, symphonic and jazz band, school, and spending time with his family. Blake is a swim team coach and a Red Cross certified lifeguard for the Carbon Valley Recreation Center in Frederick.

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  • Three local students earn degrees from University of Northern Colorado

        GREELEY — Three Carbon Valley students were among about 2,000 students receiving degrees during the University of Northern Colorado’s spring graduation ceremonies May 10 and 11.
        Elia Folley, of Dacono, earned a bachelor of science degree in sport and exercise sciences.
        Lana Sherrell, of Dacono, earned a bachelor of science degree in audiology and speech language science.
        Armando Hernandez, of Firestone, received a bachelor of arts degree in Spanish.

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  • Robyn Theisen receives degree from Benedictine College

        ATCHISON, KAN. — Robyn Theisen, of Frederick, was one of 405 degree candidates honored during Benedictine College’s spring commencement exercises.
        Theisen graduated from Benedictine with a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education and special education.
     

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  • Schedule set for Fort Lupton High School All-Class reunion

    Friday, July 19
    4 p.m. —     Free Outdoor Social at the Recreation Center, 203 S. Harrison Ave. (east of railroad off Highway 52)
    5:30 - 8:30 p.m. — Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser inside the Rec Center, $6 at the door.
    7 p.m. — Mixer at Station 3, 327 Denver Avenue; Fat Brothers Burgers & Wings will be grilling, pay on your own.

    Saturday, July 20

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  • Frederick honors local educators with Teacher Appreciation Week proclamation

    FREDERICK — With another school year quickly approaching its end, the Frederick Board of Trustees showed its gratitude for local educators by proclaiming the week of May 6 to 10 as Teacher Appreciation Week.

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  • FHS class of 2013

    Lucas Kyle Adams
    Ramon Ahumada
    Anthony Jacob Allmer
    Lukas Patrick Alps
    Allison May Anderson
    Kristin Louise Anderson
    Tyler James Ashton
    Cody Michael Baker
    Jaron Jay Balman
    Gilberto Abraham Barreras Verdugo
    Amber Elizabeth Bassett
    Nathanael Arthur Bement
    Zachari Dean Bice
    Anthony Budd Allen Bixby
    Britney Annmarie Bracking
    Logan Kyle Brandon
    Aidan Wolfe Brennan
    Christian Dean Brooks
    Christopher Ryan Burgess
    Sierra Ashley Burke

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  • Firestone presents 2013 scholarships

    MetroWest Reports

        FIRESTONE —The Firestone Board of Trustees recognized three local high school seniors May 8 for their academic excellence with the town’s scholarships.

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  • Frederick awards scholarships to two FHS seniors

    FREDERICK — This year, the town trustees adjusted the criteria for the town’s $1,000 scholarship to include Frederick residents who might not attend Frederick High School.
        The recommendations from the scholarship committe reflected the expanded criteria with seniors from two high schools selected for the scholarship: Emily Echelberger from FHS and J.P. Henry from Skyline. The town board of trustees voted unanimously April 23 to approve the selection.

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  • Dacono awards four scholarships

    DACONO — Council selected four students May 13 to receive the city’s annual scholarship.
        The 2013 City of Dacono Scholarship recipients are Nathan Harrison and Stephanie Garcia, both students at Frederick High School, Karley Lorenz, from Boulder High School and Dalton Linkus, from Erie High School.

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