June 2017 by Border Eco

2017 Teacher of the Year Kickoff

CONNECTING SOUTHERN ARIZONA

Rio Rico High School Graduation

“Congratulations Class of 2017”

Patagonia High School Class of 2017

People that “echo” Nidia Solorzano

Cochise College Commencement

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2017 Teacher of the Year Kickoff Breakfast

Rio Rico High School Graduation Class of 2017

People who “Echo”Nidia Solorzano

Cochise College Commencement

Rio Rico High School Celebrates A+ Designation

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2017 Teacher of the Year Kickoff Breakfast

The breakfast is the first stepping stone in preparation for the Annual Teacher of the Year Awards/ Dinner Ceremony, which will be held at the Americana/Quality Inn Ballroom on August 11, 2017. The nominated Santa Cruz County Educators will be honored and one deserving Teacher will be selected to represent Santa Cruz County at the 2017/18 Arizona State Teacher of the Year competition in November. If you are interested in sponsoring or making a merchandise donation for door prizes to this incredible event, please contact Patricia Barraza Preciado at the Santa Cruz County School Superintendent’s Office at 520-375-7945 or email pdbarraza@ santacruzcountyaz.gov .

On Thursday April 20, 2017 Santa Cruz County School Superintendent Alfredo I. Velásquez hosted their Annual Teacher of the Year Kickoff Breakfast at the Americana/ Quality Inn Patio. This extra ordinary breakfast, was planned by Special Events Coordinator, Patricia Barraza and is done as a token of appreciation to all Sponsors, Donors and all those who so kindly supported last year’s Teacher of the Year Awards/ Dinner Ceremony. These special guests have always been part of making this event so successful, year after year. In attendance were Sponsors, Donors, Santa Cruz County District School Superintendents, Assistant Superintendent’s, School Principals, School Administrators, 2016 Teacher of the Year, Teacher of the Year Judges and Nogales Rotary Club members, who also collaborate in this wonderful event.

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Nogales High School Graduation Nogales High School held its 2017 graduation ceremony on Friday, May 26th at 6:00 p.m. at the Apache Stadium for 376 graduates.

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Rio RicoHigh School Graduation

Rebecca, Ramiro, Cristina (graduate), Patty, and Camilla

Rio Rico High School Class of 2017 held their graduation ceremony, on Thursday, May 25th, at 7:00pm. The Rio Rico Marching Hawks Band played, while the graduates came down the stairways in their customized graduation caps. From every angle of the stadium, friends, school faculty, and family were able to see the graduates walking down the stair in their red & black caps and gowns. The commencement speeches by community leaders, and school valedictorian offered words of encouragement for the graduates to continue to pursue their dreams. After the speeches, the graduates awaited patiently for the announcement of their diplomas. There was no need for words to express the excitement, and pride the graduates felt. As their names began to be announced, Rebecca, Ramiro, Cristina (graduate), Patty, and Camilla cheers from the crowd filled the airwaves. One by one the graduates went to pick up their diplomas. Towards the end of the ceremony and closing statements the graduates threw their caps into the air to express their accomplishments.

Cristina Nicole Molina and Jose Velasquez

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Pierson Vocational High School Graduation

Pierson Vocational High School held their graduation ceremony in the Pete Drakulich Gymnasium on Wednesday, May 23rd at 6:00 p.m. It was a joyful ceremony finale to amazing years at Pierson Vocational High School with a fitting end to a beautiful commencement weekend for 45 graduates celebrating their accomplishments.

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Patagonia High School Class of 2017

Patagonia High School held their graduation ceremony in the gymnasium on Friday, May 26th at 7:00 p.m. The energy of the graduates was present and it was well felt. The parents and countless family members that were there to support them, along with the school staff, and school district members, all exuberated a sense of pride when it came to being there for the soon to be graduates. This was the night that remains deeply embedded in the minds and hearts of everyone that was present during the unforgettable accomplishment Class of 2017.

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People that "echo"Nidia Solorzano Border Eco proudly features this month in its people that “echo” Nidia Solorzano a woman dedicated to public service. Mrs.Solorzano is currently employed by the Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office as a Victims Services Division Advocate. She was recently selected to attend the advanced leadership seminar “Women’ Empowerment of the 21 Century” in Washington D.C. Approximately 4,700 Sonoran women were nominated to attend this seminar. After a strict selection process only 150 women were selected from the 4,700. The group of 150 women were interviewed individually in Hermosillo, Sonora by a jury of 8 professionals from different government agencies to finally choose the 100 winning women. This event is sponsored by the SONORENSES DE 100// which is an effort of the Governor of Sonora Claudia Pavlovich and the Secretary of Education and Culture of Mexico. The event was held May 13 -May 21st, it was provided by The Washington Center and The Advanced Leadership Foundation in Washington, D.C.

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She has been advocating for victims of domestic violence, since 2005. Her mission has been to educate the community on the devastating effects domestic violence has on the whole family unit. She is the lead organizer of the “Walk to End Domestic Violence” which is hosted during October National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. She is originally from Nogales, Sonora Mexico. She immigrated to the Nogales, Arizona where she has been living and working here for 15 years. She is a community leader highly recognized for her dedication to community service. She has been recognized by several organizations such as the City of Nogales, Mano Amiga, the Consulate of Mexico, the Arizona Daily Star, Santa Cruz County Attorney’s office, and Nuestra Casa/Our House Domestic Violence Shelter for her exceptional work in the community. Ms. Solorzano is also recognized for her work as a radio commentator for KOHFWorld Maxima 99.1 FM Radio. She has been working there since 2008. Her main focus is to help educate families on the importance of child-rearing, family values and personal development.

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She has worked tirelessly to develop a good working relationship with our counterparts in Mexico. She collaborates with the Mexican Consulate, the Mariposa Community Health Center and other organizations to provide local trainings for community members on topics that will help improve their overall wellbeing. Ms. Solorzano posses attributes of a true community leader. One specific attribute is her humility. She is highly admired by her peers for her humility, kindness, and commitment to the community. She believes the most important values one can have are those of faith, love, friendship, generosity, respect, and empathy. Nidia Solorzano not only believes these are important values to have, but also models these concepts in everything she does. She is a true inspiration for her humility, and highly admired by her service to others.

Cochise College held their last graduation ceremony for Santa Cruz County on May 10, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. The ceremony took place at the James K. Clark Auditorium at the Nogales High School. The auditorium was filled with family, friends, and staff demonstrating their support to the college graduates. Balloons, flowers, and a cheerful atmosphere filled the auditorium with a good vibe. Cochise College awarded 66 graduates with college degrees.

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Rio Rico High School Celebrates A+ Designation Rio Rico High School rolled out the red carpet for students, teachers, families and dignitaries as they celebrated their recent A+ School of Excellence™ Award by the Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF). Arizona Educational Foundation Director, Lee Nelson, presented the award to Principal Shelly Vroegh. Guest speakers included SCVUSD Governing Board President Maria Neuman, Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools Alfredo Velasquez, Santa Cruz County Sheriff Tony Estrada, and SCVUSD Superintendent David Verdugo.

Joining the celebration were Nogales Mayor John Doyle and members of the parent review committee: Patty Molina, Felicia Leon, Hank Thysell, Monica Rodriquez, Frank Lopez, Marcela Lopez, Maria Ojeda, Eufrocina Marquez, and Yolanda Fuentes. “This [application] process is about looking inward. Looking at what you’ve dreamed, and what you’ve achieved,” said Nelson. “At Arizona Educational Foundation, our message is for you, students. We encourage you to dream. Dream now. Dream big. Dream always. We want you to realize your dreams. We need you to go far.”

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RRHS is one of 39 Arizona schools to receive this distinguished award from the Arizona Educational Foundation for the 2016-17 school year. Applicant schools are evaluated in the areas of student focus and support, school culture, active teaching and learning, curriculum, leadership, community and parent involvement and assessment data. “Our success is due to our dedicated teachers and staff who work tirelessly to make this a great school, and to our students who truly care about their school,” said RRHS Principal Shelly Vroegh. “Together we’ve earned this remarkable A+ distinction for our community.” Rio Rico High School now becomes the 4th of five Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35 schools holding this title, joining San Cayetano Elementary, Coatimundi Middle, and Calabasas Schools.

Happening Events-June Ongoing Special Exhibit: Tubac’s Pioneer Families and the CATASTROPHE of Baca Float No. 3 This ground breaking exhibit tells the story of how local homesteaders lost their lands to real estate speculators and political actions beyond their control. Included with park admission, $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free Ongoing Exhibit: Unique 1800’s Ambulance This exhibit at the Tubac Presidio is a rare original 1800’s period carriage called an ambulance. It has been restored and modified to replicate the ambulance that Phocion R. Way, an engraver from Cincinnati, Ohio, rode on from Mesilla on the Rio Grande River to Tucson in June of 1858. Many other figures in Tubac’s Territorial history arrived here on this type of vehicle because of its comfort and speed. Our ambulance was restored over thirteen months by Hanson Wheel and Wagon in Letcher, South Dakota and is the only known vehicle of its type on display anywhere in the world. Included with park admission, $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free. Art Exhibit: The Arizona Cavalcade of History – The Alan B. Davis Gallery is open with 16 paintings by renowned Western artist William Ahrendt, each depicting a significant event in Arizona’s colorful history. The paintings and their historical narratives were featured as a special 16-part “Cavalcade of History” series in Arizona Highways magazine from 1987 through 1990. Arizona Highways remembers this series as “among the magazine’s most remembered illustrations.” The giclée reproductions on canvas were donated to the Tubac Historical Society in memory of longtime Tubac resident and businessman Alan B. Davis. The collection is on permanent display at the Tubac Presidio’s Otero Hall. Included with park admission: $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

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