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At the April 11 Governing Board Meeting, Superintendent George F. García inducted the following individuals into the Superintendent's Honor Roll:

Lizette Mendivil and Gabriela Contreras, students at Pueblo High Magnet School Lizette and Gabriela placed first in TUSD's first corrido writing contest. The students wrote "Amargo Trago", a song about Lizette's uncle, who died in a drunk-driving accident three years ago. One of the judges for the contest was award-winning singer Linda Ronstadt.

Nan Greer, parent volunteer at Townsend Middle School Ms. Greer has done outstanding coaching work with the school's volleyball, basketball and track and field teams. In addition, she helps teachers with whatever is needed including running errands and making copies.

Don Edwards, volunteer at Robison Elementary School Mr. Edwards initiated the Earn to Learn program at Robison five years ago. Sponsored by Tucson rotary, the program provides a dollar to any student for every half hour they spend reading with one of the Earn to Learn mentors. The program at Robison now has a total of 43 mentors.

Richard Corvo, math teacher at Rincon High School; Renee Kirkpatrick, family and consumer sciences teacher at Cholla High Magnet School; James Kotofskie, English/Humanities teacher at Catalina High Magnet School; David Salazar, building trades teacher at Pueblo High Magnet School; and Kristin Tully, English teacher at University High School All were selected as finalists for the University of Arizona/Circle K Outstanding High School Faculty Awards program. Mr. Corvo was selected as the program's 1999-2000 Teacher of the Year.

Mary Bayly Nebe, counselor at Kellond Elementary School; Armando Ronquillo, counselor at Pueblo High Magnet School The Arizona Counselors Association selected Ms. Nebe as the Elementary School Counselor of the Year and Mr. Ronquillo as the High School Counselor of the Year.. Winners were selected based on their efforts to implement and maintain the state's Comprehensive Competency based guidance program, which provides education, career and personal goals for students.

The Automotive Service Program at Pueblo High Magnet School was the first high school in Arizona to become certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence in the areas of brakes and electrical/electronic systems.

The Tucson Citizen selected Scott Snider, volleyball coach at Santa Rita High School as the 1999 Southern Arizona Girls Volleyball Coach of the Year. He had coached the Santa Rita team to an undefeated season in the 4A Kino region and its first region title.

Rosanna Gallagher, director of Professional Development, received the Outstanding Leadership Award from the Arizona Council of Administrators in Special Education. She was recognized for creating an inclusive school with innovative programming while principal at Robins.

Booth-Fickett received the Magnet Schools of America Merit Award at the 18th annual International Magnet Schools of America Conference. The selection was based on a commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful desegregation efforts, and the consistent delivery of quality services to the entire school community.

Shelly Camp, a sign language teacher at Cholla, received a Good Neighbor Award from the Truman Foundation for her work with youth.

The Arizona Interscholastics Athletics Association selected Sabino for the Tony Komadina Award for Outstanding Girls' Athletic Program.

Mary Herrick's third grade class at Collier was the Arizona winner in the Share the Joy of Reading classroom Sweepstakes sponsored by the BOOK IT program.

Please send information on a "TUSD Notable Achiever" to Estella Zavala at the Communications Dept. Please fax to 617-7283 or e-mail to ezavala@tusd.k12.az.us.

Events & Activities

High school students interested in political science or a related field can sign up for an intership position at the Tucson mayor's office. Deadline to submit letters of inquiry and recommendations is May 30.

Duties will include researching information, utilizing the Internet, and preparing reports concerning items of special interest to Mayor Bob Walkup and his staff.

For more information, please call Andrew Greenhill, Chief of Staff, at 791-4201.

TUSD and UA Sponsor Summer Science Workshop

Tohono O'odham Culture to be Featured at Annual Waila Festival

Tohono O'odham music, dance and food will be featured at the 12th annual Waila Festival running from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. May 20 at UA's Bear Down Field, located on the southwest corner of Cherry Avenue and Fourth Street.

Admission and parking are free. For more information, please call the Arizona Historical Society at 628-5774.

Noted Writers to Participate in PCC Writer's Workshop

Writers Leonard Bishop, J.R. Daily and Steve Kaire will share their literary experiences and advice at the annual Pima Community Colleges writers' workshop May 26 through May 28 at the PCC West Campus Center for the Arts, 2202 W. Anklam Rd. Deadline to register is May 25.

A meet-the-author reception will kick off the workshop at 7 p.m. May 25 at the InnSuites hotel, 474 N. Granada. Cost is $65 for non-credit registration and $68 for credit registration.

For more information, please call Meg Files, workshop director at 206-3020.

Society to Offer Summer Museum Program for Kids

Sessions last one week and range from $110 for a full day or $65 for a half day.

To enroll or for more information, please call the society at 628-5774.