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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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Mr. BC contest is for a good cause
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BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Wrier
This Week
WELLNESS HEALTH & WELLNESS ........ 19
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he annual Mr. Boulder Creek competition will be held April 22, with 12 young men showcasing their talents, personalities and charms to raise money for charity. Selena Huggins, Boulder Creek teacher and organizer of the competition, said the event will include a group dance as well as individual talent exhibits, pop culture skits
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and an interview/formal wear portion. To become a Mr. BC candidate, senior boys must be nominated by a staff member. There are four titles at the competition. Mr. Generosity goes to the candidate that brings in the most donations. Mr. Congeniality is voted on by the contestants. Audience Choice will be given to the contestant that receives the most votes texted in during the event. Mr. BC, the most coveted title, is given to the gentleman who has encompassed all the qualities of the other awards — dedicat-
ed to raising money for the cause, talented and of overall good character. Mr. BC is chosen by a panel of judges and is expected to come back the following year to serve as a judge and help pass on the crown. Students chose Raising Special Kids as the charity to donate to this year. Raising Special kids works to strengthen families and care systems to improve outcomes for children with disabilities and special needs. It pro-
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Boulder Creek educator named teacher of the year
FEATURES ........ 21 MTA ‘Seussical’ production is off to great places
FEATURES ........ 24 Pastor Ed Delph: The best $900 spent this Easter
OPINION ................... 12 BUSINESS ................. 16 FEATURES ................ 21 YOUTH ...................... 25 CLASSIFIEDS ............ 26 Zone I
BY ALLISON BROWN Foothills Focus Staff Writer
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oulder Creek High School’s Ryan Donovan was named one of 11 teachers of the year after an extensive nomination, application and interview process. “It feels amazing. It’s a huge honor. I’ve always tried to work and help people, whether it’s students or faculty members, and to have it recognized not only by the staff here but by other community members, current students, even former students that have reached out to say congratulations, it’s just very, very rewarding.”
Marie Brennan, executive director of the Deer Valley Education Foundation, said 66 teachers were nominated out of nearly 2,000 teachers in the district. To be nominated, teachers must have completed their fourth year of teaching in the Deer Valley Unified School District last May. Brennan said an ideal candidate has respect for their peers, creativity, proactivity, involvement in campus or district activities, school pride, and a positive impact on students. “Being chosen for DVUSD teacher of the year is quite an honor, not only for the teacher but also for their school and
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Ryan Donovan of Boulder Creek High School is the DVUSD teacher of the year. (Submitted photo)
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