Ceremonia de la Tierra

Glenn talks eloquently about his "dirt" and ABE. Other ABE programs wait patiently to add their "dirt" in a ceremony that dates back more than 15 years. Good Job Glenn and everyone else who helped to make this ceremony special and memorable.

Harry Auditions for Jeopardy with Data Techs

Harry hammered the Data Techs with questions concerning NRS requirements and NM State data quality procedures (shown below). He did the same presentation later with the Directors from around NM. Can you guess which group scored better on the Jeopardy Game? Hint: It wasn't the Directors. Thanks Harry for making the training not only informative but also interactive and fun.

Pete Speaks at Super Celebration--10/23/08

Senator Domenici Congratulates Character Counts Winners

Last Thursday Senator Pete Domenici congratulated Art, Essay, and Poetry winners at the Annual Chaves County Character Counts Super Celebration. In his opening remarks, Pete stressed that America needs people more than ever who are Trustworthy, Respectful, Responsible, Fair, Caring and Good Citizens. These pillars, he stressed, are needed for our great nation to remain strong. New Mexico Youth Challenge Academy (NMYCA) Instructor, Fronnie Bealer, stands with four of her students who won Character Counts awards for their essays, poems, and artwork. Year-after-year Ms. Bealer produces winners in this competition. Congratulations Ms. Bealer and all those who won Character Counts awards this year. We appreciate all your hard work and dedication to helping American become a better place.

Constitution Day Celebration

The ENMU-Roswell Campus celebrated Constitution Day with the pledge and the reading of the preamble this morning. Following a posting of the colors ceremony by New Mexico Youth ChalleNGe, Crystal Pollei then sang the national anthem.

Following Crystal's beautiful anthem rendition was the "Munching of the Donuts Ceremony." This culinary event commemorates Thomas Jefferson and John Adam's insatiable love for donuts. Reportedly, the original draft of the Constitution was spotted with chocolate smears and sugar stains. Despite this fact, the US Constitition is arguably one of the most important documents ever written. Please take some time today to read the Constitution! It's a great document and deserves special recognition.

You voted for it----Twiga

Terry and Stephen introduce "Twiga." Twiga means "giraffe" in Swahili. Stephen means "smart student" in Old English. Both Terry and Stephen are sporting the new Student Support Service lab coats. These smart fashion accessories not only keep students warm, but also are incredibly attractive. Should you wish to visit Twiga, or know more about the Trio programs, please take the elevator in front of the bookstore. Once inside the elevator push #2. If you cannot follow these simple instructions, take the stairs!

Chaves County Adult Detention Center Graduation

Al Solis, Director of the Chaves County Adult Detention, spoke to recent Correction Officer graduates at the Roswell Boys and Girls Club last Friday. Al's words were directed at Correction Officers, but in many ways apply to teachers as well. Teachers also live in glass houses. Please take four minutes and listen to what Mr Solis has to say.