Monthly Archives: May 2014

Denair Middle School Boys Compete in Twelve Hour Race

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Two thirteen year-old Denair boys recently completed a grueling twelve hour race, covering forty eight miles, that included kayaking, mountain biking and trail running. Trent Hulbert and Jake Dirkse, seventh grade students at Denair Middle School, competed in the Dawn to Dusk Adventure Race. The race took place May 10, 2014, in the Santa Barbara area and the boys crossed the finish line in the Los Padres National Forest. The adventure race included 6-8 miles of ocean kayaking, 25-35 miles of mountain biking on roads, fire roads and single tracks, and 10-15 miles of foot travel including technical trail running, scrambling, technical rope sections and swimming. Racers used maps and compasses to navigate the unmarked course.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nI4QKnJuJA

The boys prepared for the Dawn to Dusk Adventure Race by completing a similar shorter race, the Checkpoint Challenge in mid-April. Completing the Dusk to Dawn Adventure Race is a huge accomplishment for adults, and these boys represented the younger contestents admirably!

 

 

 

Denair High School Honors Top Students at Awards Night

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valedictorianDenair High School celebrated the academic achievement of its top students May 1, 2014. Collectively, they earned almost $70,000 in scholarships.

Belle Helnore received the top individual scholarship, a grant of $22,356 from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, where she will be a freshman this fall.

Trey Howze was recognized as the Class of 2014 valedictorian for his grade-point average of 4.22, tops among seniors. Madison Taylor, with the second-highest GPA of 4.15, will be the salutatorian at the school’s May 30 graduation ceremony.

Katelynn Lawson was chosen as the Principal’s Leadership Award winner for her leadership and contributions over the past four years.

More than 250 people attended the one-hour awards ceremony May 1, in the high school gym.

For the first time, Denair students were eligible for an Access Success Scholarship from the Stanislaus County Office of Education. Kailyn Brammer and Talia Cardenas shared the highest amount ($3,000 each), followed by Emily Ainslie and Gloria Olivas ($2,500 each); Bianca Enriquez, Mayra Pimentel and Paige Shipman ($2,000 each); Madison Taylor ($1,750); Crystal Ramos, Michael Ovro, Belle Helnore and Juan Arrieta ($1,500 each); Maroniel Bethishou ($1,000); and Evonne Avalos ($750).

Other scholarships, listed by student: Continue reading “Denair High School Honors Top Students at Awards Night” »

DHS Presents Into the Woods Junior

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The Denair High School Drama Club will be performing a stage adaption of James Lapine’s, Into the Woods Junior, on Friday and Saturday, May 16-17, at 6:30 pm, and a matinee on Sunday, May 18, at 2:00 pm, in the Denair High School Event Center.  An original musical score was composed and arranged by Stephen Sondheim.  Into the Woods Junior was originally produced by the Old Globe Theater, in San Diego, California. Tickets for the show will be available at the door for $8.00

DHS Ag Students Honored by Turlock Chamber

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Bill Douglas – Ag Advisor, Sean Andersen, Holley McDiffett,
Katelynn Lawson, Summer Tannehill – Ag Advisor

On Monday, March 10, 2014, three Denair High School students and their advisors were invited to attend the Turlock Chamber of Commerce 14th Annual Ag Scholarship luncheon. The purpose of the luncheon was to acknowledge the achievements and efforts of local high school senior agriculture students. From Denair High School, Katelynn Lawson received a $1500.00 scholarship.  She plans to attend CSU Stanislaus or CSU Fresno.  Sean Andersen received a $750 scholarship.  He plans on attending CSU Fresno, where his father and sister also attended.  He plans on majoring in Crop Science and getting his PCA license.  Holley McDiffett received a $750 scholarship.  Parents of the three Denair students were able to attend the luncheon.  The students thanked the community, the chamber, and family for their support.