June 12, 2008 RSS feed / Schools

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Oaks Christian seniors live up to the school's motto

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
Oaks Christian School's motto, "Preparing minds for leadership and hearts for service," was a theme that carried throughout the school's June 5 commencement in Westlake Village. More...

N.P. resident graduates from Rhodes

Caleb Standafer III of Newbury Park graduated at the 159th commencement exercises of Rhodes College. Rhodes president William E. Troutt presided over the ceremony held in Fisher Garden on the school's Memphis, Tenn., campus. More...

Contractors give out scholarships

The Ventura County Contractor's Association recently awarded $12,000 in scholarships to students pursuing education for a career in the construction industry. More...

Johns Hopkins recognizes T.O. student

Thousand Oaks resident Joshua Rose, a student at Madrona Elementary School, was recently honored at a statewide awards ceremony for gifted children held by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth. More...

OCHS Class of 2008

Chloe Acquavella,Tara Ahern, Taylor Altizer, Shannon Armstrong, Gabriela Arnaout, Aric Avedissian, Robert (RJ) Barnes, Alexandra Barrow, Lindsey Baumsteiger, Alexandra Beckemeyer, Katharine Bierschenk, Trace Biskin, Tyrel Borowitz, Phili More...

Honors given at CLU

The Honors Day Convocation at California Lutheran University on May 16 highlighted the scholastic achievements of several students. More...

At Weathersfield Elementary School, learning is fun when you're 'knighted'

A DRAGON SLAYER- Weathersfield Elementary School student Kylee LaRue, 8, whacks a piñata dragon following a knighting ceremony at Conejo Creek Park North. More...

Numerous Thousand Oaks residents make dean's list

Dana DiProspero of Thousand Oaks is listed on the 2008 spring semester dean's list at the University of Portland. DiProspero is a senior majoring in secondary education. More...

Making music for Acacia

JOE BINOYA/Acorn Newspapers PERFORMING- Samantha Fischer, 10, of Acacia Elementary School smiles as she catches a glimpse of a relative watching her and 11-year-old Kayla Milligan, left, as they sing "La Bamba." The performance took place during More...