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Murrieta Chamber of Commerce announced February Students of the Month MURRIETA – The Murrieta Chamber of Commerce announced Feb. 16 the six students chosen Student of the Month for February. They include Dillon Haffner, Blake LaFever-Jackson, Serena Teolis, Emily Johnson, Edric Gagui and Nathan Magana. Senior Dillon Haffner of Springs Charter School is a self-motivated student who has been successful in the Keys College and Career Prep program. In addition to his assignments, Haffner spends several hours a week teaching other students how to use technology. He also serves as a technology intern at his school. Haffner is certified in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, and he has had extensive training in Excel. Haffner has been accepted to California State University San Marcos where he plans to pursue a degree in business and technology. Murrieta Mesa High School senior Blake LaFever-Jackson is an outstanding student who maintains a 4.2 GPA. He is the Cadet Commander of the 144 cadets in his school’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, he runs track and field and is a member of the school’s TED Club, National Honor Society and California Scholarship Federation. LaFever-Jackson

is respectful, humble and a hard worker. LaFever-Jackson said he believes his purpose in life is to help and support the people around him. LaFever-Jackson has applied and accepted by Ohio State University and Purdue University. He is waiting to hear from University of California Berkeley, Harvard University and Cornell University before choosing what college he will attend. LaFever-Jackson plans to study civil engineering. Murrieta Valley High School senior Serena Teolis is an International Baccalaureate student, and she maintains a 4.4 GPA. Teolis is kind, thoughtful, gentle and has a positive attitude. She is the IB Club treasurer, and she started the Books Beyond Borders Club at her school which has donated hundreds of books to children in developing countries. Teolis has traveled to Zambia and Myanmar where she taught English to orphans. She plans to attend the University of Michigan as a philosophy, politics and economics major. Her goal is to continue traveling the world and bringing positive social and political change through improving international human rights laws. Senior Emily Johnson of Murrieta Canyon Academy is co-enrolled

at Vista Murrieta High School and Mt. San Jacinto Community College. She has completed her Emergency Medical Technician certification and spends hundreds of hours volunteering in a local hospital emergency room. She is intelligent and mature, she cares about people and she has a big heart. Johnson said the most significant lesson she has learned is not to take life for granted. Johnson has plans to enter the medical field as a registered nurse. Senior Edric Gagui of Vista Murrieta High School is a student leader who is happy holding the spotlight on others. He was in JROTC for two years, and he has served in leadership roles in his school’s Renaissance Club, Link Crew and as ASB vice president in his junior year. Gagui has taken several advanced placement and dual enrollment courses, and he maintains a 4.16 GPA. His goal is to become a doctor, and he has applied to University of California Berkeley, University of California Irvine, University of California San Diego and University of California Los Angeles. He hopes to inspire others and make everyone feel like they matter. Oak Grove Center senior Nathan

The Murrieta Chamber of Commerce awarded the February Student of the Month Feb. 16, honoring six high school seniors. Shown sitting left to right are Dillon Haffner, Blake LaFever-Jackson, Serena Teolis, Emily Johnson, Edric Gagui and Nathan Magana. Standing from left to right are Sally Myers, Student of the Month founder; Patrick Ellis, Murrieta Chamber of Commerce CEO and Margaret Jones, Student of the Month chairperson. Kip A. Cothran photo

Magana is a humble leader who shows resilience and determination. He has transformed his life after making significant changes since he entered Oak Grove Center. Magana has held jobs at Smart and Final and a restaurant, and he has also served an internship. Magana has worked nonstop to make up credits so he can graduate on time. He is a positive role model and a peer mentor for other stu-

dents. Magana is a selfless, loving son who contributes to his family’s support. After graduation, Magana plans to go into Navy. To learn more about the Student of the Month program, please contact Sally A. Myers, founder at (951) 506-8024. To sponsor the Student of the Month program, please contact Margaret D. Jones, chair of the Murrieta Student of the Month program at (951) 677-4856.

The Happiness Sprinkling Project coming to Temecula

Students and staff Sprinkle Happiness during the 2016 Happiness Sprinkling Project. Courtesy photo

TEMECULA – The Happiness Sprinkling Project is coming to Temecula for two events this spring to spread kindness, happiness and smiles. Students from Nicolas Valley Elementary School will be sprinkling kindness March 20, 8 a.m.,

at the corner of state Route 79/ Winchester Road and Murrieta Hot Springs Road, and while smiling and wearing bright yellow shirts, students and staff from Chaparral High School will have a kindness sprinkling event April 10, 8 a.m., to welcome students back the first

WILDOMAR – Anne Sullivan Preschool & Kindergarten has announced their Annual Open House will be held Saturday, April 8. This community event will take place on the school grounds at 21776 Palomar St. in Wildomar from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and everyone is welcome. Anne Sullivan Preschool is Wildomar’s oldest preschool serving

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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIOLACKLAND, TEXAS – The Air Force graduated three new airmen from the Temecula Valley. U.S. Air Force Airman Aaron V. Crump, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Antonia G. Bannister and U.S. Air Force Airman Brad A. Burgess all graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas. Crump is the son of of Rosalima and Vincent Crump of Temecula a

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the Temecula Valley’s children since 1975. This year marks the 40th open house event hosted by Anne Sullivan School. Students will display their work in each classroom for family, friends and visitors to see, and it’s a great way for families to connect with other area families. “The annual open house offers a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in Anne Sullivan Preschool

and Kindergarten to come and see what the school has to offer, ask questions and meet many of the teachers and staff,” said Margarita Blatman, the school’s educational director. “The open house is a fun way to explore the classrooms and learn about our early education options for our upcoming summer and fall sessions.” For more information, call Diana Autumn at (951) 678-3557.

2016 graduate of Chaparral High School in Temecula. Bannister is the daughter of Richard S. Bannister of Menifee, and Dorothey D. Bannister of Hanover, Florida. She graduated in 2014 from Escambia High School in Pensacola, Florida, and earned an associate degree in 2016 from Pensacola State College in Pensacola, Florida. Burgess is the son of Nancy and Rick Burgess of Temecula and a

2016 graduate of Great Oak High School in Temecula. The airmen completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force.

Local students earn degrees from WGU SALT LAKE CITY – The following local residents have received their degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The university held its 32nd semiannual commencement ceremony at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando Feb. 11 and celebrated the graduation of more than 11,000 graduates.

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quests from India, Italy, Germany and the Caribbean. This growing movement is building a web of Happiness Ambassadors and Happiness Sprinklers, changing the world one gathering at a time. One of the powerful aspects of this event is that the sets of signs are being shipped from one ambassador to the next, thus forming a global “Happiness chain letter” and adopting a very simple pa- it-forward concept. The Happiness Sprinkling Project has been featured on the Good News Network, DailyGood.org, NBC, CBS News, The Huffington Post, Ellen DeGeneres’ blog, as well as the TEDx platform. The community is invited to join in and participate in this powerful and fun event. The Temecula Happiness Sprinkling Ambassador is Ed Sonia, and he can be reached at (951) 541-7496.

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started in May 2012 and have been spreading like well ... happiness. They have been received with a mix of surprise, delight and, occasionally, tears of emotion. Participants said, “This is the most amazing project I have ever been a part of,” “The event was the happiest, most heart-centered day of my life thus far,” “24 hours later and I’m still smiling! Slept like that. My face may be stuck,” “Happiness Sprinkling is more than an event...it’s a lifestyle and I don’t know when I have had more fun.” In the past few months, Happiness Ambassadors have popped up in the District of Columbia, Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, Oregon, Florida, California, Indiana and Canada. Together they are gradually building a “Happiness Sprinkling Tribe” whose vision is to expand into inner cities and eventually all over the world. The group has recently received re-

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day after spring break. Created by Laura Lavigne, founder of the Anacortes Center for Happiness, The Happiness Sprinkling Project is “crazy simple and crazy powerful.” A group of people get together, wearing bright yellow shirts. They gather at a busy spot in the town where they live, and they hold up signs. Happiness signs. Signs that say things like, “It’s Going to be All Right” and “Breathe” and “You are Loved.” They do this outreach for an hour, and as they do, magic happens. People being “sprinkled” on their way home from work are surprised, puzzled – and moved. They smile; they wave; they honk. Many join in and start sprinkling happiness on others. The messages are surprising, because “they ask nothing of the viewer” but instead send an expected burst of light, helping people tap into their own hope, strength and joy. The sprinkling events

Jessica Peasland, Mary Suetos and Luke Fisk, received their Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Sharmet Solarz of received her Master of Arts in Teaching in Science, Amanda Streitenberger received her Master of Arts in Teaching in Social Science and Lisa Gray received her Master of Science in Educational Leadership. Catherine Bagdasarian, Stephanie

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Bricker and Sally Saites all received their Master of Science in Nursing – Education. Jeramy Park received his Bachelor of Science in IT – Networks Administration Emphasis, Scott Rabjohn received his MBA in IT Management and Gary Shepard received his Bachelor of Science in IT - Security Emphasis. All the students are from Temecula.

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