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Lyons Resident Earns Scholarship

Western Washington University (WWU) is proud to announce that Lyons resident and LHS class of 2009 graduate Rebecca Rae Ortega (daughter of Ron and Cathy Ortega) received a $1,000 Women of Western Scholarship Endowment for the 2012-2013 academic year. Women of Western provide scholarships based on academic achievement, leadership qualities

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Come Frolic With The SeaLyons

The SeaLyons are looking for crew for their next tall ship sailing adventure. Kids in the eighth through twelfth grades (with seventh graders going onto a wait-list in case the boat doesn’t fill up) are eligible. This year, the sailing adventure will begin shortly after school gets out (Sunday, May 26 through Friday, May 31; over

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Local Art Teacher Stephanie Busby To Give Presentations

The Board of Directors of the Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley invites the public to attend a fascinating presentation by the 2012 Eleanor Venture grant recipient Lyons Middle/Senior High Art Teacher Stephanie Busby. She will share highlights of her July 2012 trip to the unspoiled French countryside near Les Tapies. While there Stephanie attended a ten-day art teacher’s workshop, which focused on her artistic roots, hands-on involvement, and ways to strengthen the visual arts department at her school. Stephanie will discuss how this beautiful area, the creative workshops she attended, and the inspiring people she met have enhanced her passion and effectiveness as a teacher.

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LCF Scholarships Available

By Monique Sawyer-Lang

Butcher, baker, candlestick maker or engineer, teacher, astronaut; there are so many choices in higher education for today’s graduating high school seniors, but how to pay for that education is a common concern for students. The Lyons Community Foundation (LCF) believes in the value of higher

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Saving for Education

By Joanne Barnard

Paying education costs can be stressful for parents and graduates; estimates are staggering. Yet post secondary education is becoming a necessity to ensure a productive life. Planning

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