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Ray
Steele (1968) announced that he is retiring as President and
Publisher of the Fresno Bee.
Manuel
Annear (1989) graduated from Umpqua Community College's nursing
program in June, and is now working on his Bachelor of Science degree in
nursing at Southern Oregon University.
Jim
Nielsen is a State Assembly candidate, and was elected to his first
of three terms in the State Senate in 1978. He served as Senate
Republican Leader from 1983-1987. Jim was raised in the San Joaquin
Valley, and graduated from Fresno State with a Bachelor's Degree in
Agricultural Business.
Timothy
Green (2004) and Andrea Johansen are happy to announce their
engagement. The wedding ceremony will take place on October 11, 2008 at
the San Diego Wild Animal Park.
Jane
(Hardebeck) Holmes (1993) is a first grade teacher at Sierra View in
Oakdale and was featured in the Modesto Bee. After following in her
family's footsteps to become an educator, Jane saw the impact they made
academically, behaviorally, socially and emotionally on their students.
With 14 years of experience, Jane continues to strive to give her
students the tools necessary to succeed in the classroom.
Thomas
Douglass (1996) is a music teacher at Spring View Middle School and
has recently been recognized as an outstanding music educator by
Heritage Festivals. Along with his music duties at Spring View Middle
School, Tom is the director at the Donner Mine Music Camp, a member of
the Sierra Nevada Winds, California Music Educators Association,
California Band Directors Association, and was featured as "Who's Who" of
American Teachers' several times.
Steve
Lopez (1972) is becoming a part of history in Tracy, CA as the new
football stadium is named in his honor. On Friday night, the Merrill F.
West high school football team will host its first home game at Steve
Lopez field in Tracy.
John
Sawyer began his tenure with the University of Delaware in 1991, and
now is being appointed, in addition to his teaching assignment, as
Faculty Fellow in the University's Office of Graduate and Professional
Education for a three-year term.
Nick
Yovino (1971) is retiring after 37 dedicated years working for the
City of Fresno. During Nick's time with the city, he has been vital to
the progression of the Fresno downtown revitalization project.
Timothy
Leach (1970) has returned to the farm. After earning his degree in
Agribusiness, Tim worked as a lender with Fresno-Madera Farm Credit. By
financing as a banker and lender, he was able to save enough and
together with help from family; he was able to purchase his own farm.
After 35 years financing ag and working as a part-time farmer; Tim is
now retiring to do what he loves to do.
John
Hernandez (1996) has been selected as the United States Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce Executive of the Year for Region 1. Region 1
represents the following states, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington,
Idaho, Alaska and Hawaii.
John
Tashjian will have his poems published in a book titled Heads and
Tails. The book will be released soon, keep a look out!
John has dedicated this particular book to Dr. Peter Everwine the
English instructor.
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