Presentations for California School Board

December 28, 2011 at 9:43 a.m. | Updated December 28, 2011 at 9:43 a.m.

Joe Collins is awarded his California High School Diploma by School Board President Steven Burger. He earned the diploma under the Missouri Option program.

Two students gave presentations to the California R-I School Board at its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, Dec. 21, and one staff member reported on a school related trip.

In addition, four students were awarded diplomas under the Missouri Option program.

Soprano Marie Plette as Cio-Cio San in Puccini's Madame Butterfly with Opera Theatre of St. Louis. Plette will sing the role in concert this weekend with the Arkansas Symphony at Little Rock's Robinson Center Music Hall.

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Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park has been giving visitors a look at history and American Indian culture for 35 years, and a special day is planned to celebrate the milestone.

Nathan Thibon presented an essay which took first place in the patriotic essay contest held annually by the VFW. Thibon's essay was selected for first place by VFW Post 35 and has been entered in the state contest.

The essay spoke of the pride many veterans have in the country and the flag. Thibon related an incident where a wheelchair bound veteran rose and came to attention as a Color Guard passed by, mentioning American servicemen and women protect and defend America and other countries.

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Blue Man Group performs at Alltel Arena on Saturday night. Previous Arkansas performances took place in 2007 (pictured here) and 2003.

For more of this story check out the Dec. 28 issue of the California Democrat.