Education

The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has announced that Yavapai College students Megan Daubert and Taylor Haynes have been named 2014 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Scholars. Daubert, a biology major with a 4.0 GPA, was named a Gold Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship and a special medallion. Haynes, a comparative cultural studies major, was named a Silver Scholar and will receive a $1,250 scholarship and a special medallion. They were chosen based on scores they earned in the … [Read more...] about YC Students Earning National Recognition

 The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Men’s and Women’s Golf Program have received a prestigious invitation to compete in an international match hosted by the Beijing Shichahai Sports School in in Beijing,  China.  The teams will be in Beijing June 4th through June 14th.   The Beijing Shichahai sports school has been training Olympic athletes since its inception in 1958.  In total the school has produced thirty-three world champions and seven Olympic champions.   “This … [Read more...] about ERAU Golf Team Competing in China

This weekly series of hands-on workshops will give participants a basic grounding in computer use in four of the most commonly requested areas. Each topic will build on the one previously presented. Workshops will be on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. in the upper level Training Room.   Class size is limited to ten people per session but the series will repeat every month so if you miss the February series, there will be another one next month.   Register online, at the Ask a … [Read more...] about Upcoming Basic Computer Skills Workshops

  The community is invited to participate in a free Yavapai College “Get Into Energy” preview day on Saturday, March 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the College’s Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC), 220 Ruger Road near the Prescott airport. The event, open to all ages, includes free hot dogs and Pepsi. The atmosphere will be electric in more ways than one as the College offers contests, prizes—including an iPad—and information related to its electric utility and pre-engineering … [Read more...] about Community Invited to YC Event

America lost legendary singer and storyteller Pete Seeger late last month, but his music and storytelling live on in the Quad Cities. The Prescott Public library has his books and music for children and adults, and you can read about Seeger’s life in the library's Biography Reference Center,  an authoritative online research resource. For more information call the Ask a Librarian Desk at 928.777.1526 … [Read more...] about Prescott Library Celebrating Seeger

The Aviation Historical Program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is presenting, Cheating Death: Combat Air Rescues in Vietnam and Laos.  Test Pilot and Combat Veteran George Marrett will travel to Prescott for the presentation Wednesday, February 12th at 7:00 p.m. Captain Marrett’s 188 combat missions May 1968 to April 1969, as a “Sandy” rescue pilot in the 602nd Fighter Squadron (C) flying from Royal Thai Air Force bases to rescue downed Air Force and Navy pilots in a WWII vintage … [Read more...] about Test Pilot Recounting Experiences this Month

Glassford Hill Middle School is celebrating   National School Choice Week with essay and poster contests and an all-school assembly.  The goal of the events is to celebrate the students, parents, and staff that have chosen Glassford Hill Middle School. The celebration’s poster and essay contests are taking place this week, and the school assembly is being held on February 1.  The celebration at Glassford Hill Middle School is one of 5,500 independently-planned events taking place during … [Read more...] about Glassford Hill Celebrating School Choice Week

The Prescott Valley Public Library invites high school and college students, parents, and anyone interested in pursuing a college degree to its College Fair, noon to 4 p.m. on Friday, January 31. Collect information about potential colleges, and talk with representatives of colleges around the state.   To register or for more information about the College Fair or  Fafsa 2014 call Jolanta at 928-759-3042. Pre-Registration is not required.   The Prescott Valley Public … [Read more...] about Preparing for College