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Show Best students name best teachers Whos Who Among American High School Students, or The National Deans List, publications which recognize five percent ofour nations high school and college students respectively. Parke Davis, publisher of Whos Who Among Americas Teachers, 2002 said, There is no greater honor teachers can receive than to be recognized by former students for their excellence and dedication. In this publication we clearly A select group of America's teachers are being honored by 'their toughest critics... their former students, in the sev'mi enth edition of Whos Who mong Americas Teachers, 2002. Local educators honored in Whos Who Among Americas Teachers, 2002 include Robert McPherson, College of Eastern Juan Campus; Susie Cly Yazzie, Mexican Hat ElUtah-Sa- n ementary School; Jessie have the best teachers in America selected by the best Bagley Barton, Lake Powell School; Louise A. Burke, Montezuma Creek Elementary School; Scott Boyle, Ron T. students. The students were requested to nominate the one teacher Nielson, Monticello Elemen- from their entire academic career who made a difference in their lives by helping to shape tary School; Bert Odette, Retired Teacher, and Larissa Jackson Oliver, Monument their values, inspiring interest in a particular subject andor Valley High School. All of the approximately challenging them to strive for excellence. Many of the students commented about the enthusiasm and knowledge their teachers demonstrated in 114,000 teachers being hon- ored were selected by their former students who themselves are currently listed in the classroom, and many praised their teachers for their ability to relate to youngsters on a personal as well as professional level. One student wrote about her teacher say- 'tW ! i ing, she made education something pleasurable, in- THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, October 30, 2002 Page 17 San Juan Campus celebrates 25 years The College of Eastern Utah-Sa- n Juan Campus celebrated 25 Years in Presentations included many state colleges and student artwork, Merry universities saw a decline in Palmer's reading from her enrollment fall semester, the novel Wind Child, a lecture San Juan Campus posted an 8 percent increase over last information booths, displays, Shane Brewer, videos, free early childhood years figures, growing blessing ceremony. Students, development materials, Sassy Bacchus Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week information, Education October 23 with activities, speakers, and a traditional Navajo faculty, staff, and alumni attended the event throughout the day. Medicine Man Buck Navajo the performed on ethno mathematics by life-scien- ce from 468 students to 506. local history and Navajo culture publications, and a blessing Small Business Development ceremony in a quiet gathering in the Blanding Arts and Events Center. CEU President Ryan Thomas and CEU Provost Chuck Foust were among those in attendance. Center display. Juan Campus The CEU-Sa- n started with a small group of students in 1977 in an old church building using discarded truck trailers for President Thomas also classrooms and offices. Today served as master of ceremonies has the campus in an administrative afternoon offices, a Extravaganza that featured an alumni chorus and keynote speaker Lynn Lee, CEU-SJC- s founding dean. Lee recounted the early events that led up to the creation of the San Juan Campus, and the people who helped the school develop into a fully accredited community technology building with the latest computer technology, a new arts and events center, Early Head Start facilities, a counselingtesting center, cafeteria, residence halls, science building, bookstore, and student center. While Keynote speaker Lynn Lee recounted the "vision and mission" of the early San Juan Campus. college. A video presentation followed, highlighting those events and people. stead of a dreadful ordeal by letting me spread my wings and showing me the best way to fly." The first automobile race in the United States was held In Illinois In 1895. The track ran from Chicago to Evanston, with the winner averaging 7.5 miles per hour. - Faculty presentations and displays included a nursing station where attendees could get blood pressure and blood sugar levels checked or receive their flu shots. BETTER SLEEP.:. 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