By Alison Stanton
Southeast Valley Ledger
For as long as children have roamed the Earth, they have had to deal with bullies. Over the years, bullies have taunted other kids face-to-face or even injured them physically.
But now, thanks to advances in technology and popular social media websites like Facebook and many others, bullies are now using the internet to bother, threaten and harass other kids. These “cyberbullies,” as they are known, often try to hide behind the veil of anonymity the internet can provide.
Locally, school districts are taking the issue of cyberbullying very seriously. Amy Perez Fuller, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent of Florence Unified School District, said the District’s Policy JICK specifically mentions cyberbullying.
“Policy JICK’s definition of cyberbullying is, ‘…but not limited to, any act of bullying committed by the use of electronic technology or electronic communication
By Chris Clark, AZ Family Financial Services
Special to the Ledger
Budget – the four letter word of personal finance. Just hearing the word can induce dread and fear, yet it’s a vital tool for your financial well-being. Part of the problems surrounding budgets are how needlessly complicated and convoluted they can become.
By Heather Sneed
The Bubbly Hostess
Special to the Ledger
Welcome back! Have you tried San Tan Brewery’s Mr. Pineapple Wheat beer yet? If not, you need to! This is one of their seasonal beers and this year it’s available in a can – perfect
The Scottsdale City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to hire Pinal County Manager Fritz Behring as Scottsdale’s next City Manager.
Behring will begin his duties around July 1, pending completion of an employment contract.
“I look forward to working with the staff and citizens in Scottsdale to make this an even better community,”
By Chase Kamp
Southeast Valley Ledger graduation special
The Yearbook is the most powerful document of high school student activity, one that is kept and thumbed through for decades by those seeking nostalgia for the glory days. First-time Yearbook sponsor Krystin
Tatum Schranz
Valedictorian
Originally from San Antonio, Texas
Favorite course: Anatomy
What extracurricular activities, clubs or sports did you participate in?
Student council, National Honor Society, LINK crew, Academic Decathlon, Key Club and The Dogpound.
Could you name any awards, scholarships or competition victories you received
Ryan Ringle
Valedictorian
Originally from Chandler, Arizona
Favorite courses: Human anatomy, biology and other science
What extracurricular activities, clubs or sports did you participate in?
President of robotics, varsity football, National Honors Society, LINK crew, The Dogpound and Physics Club.
Could you name any awards, scholarships
Jessica Traichal
Valedictorian
Originally from El Paso, Texas
Favorite courses: English and human anatomy
What extracurricular activities, clubs or sports did you participate in?
Drama, Culinary Club, National Honors Society and Physics Club.
Could you name any awards, scholarships or competition victories you received this
By Andrew Luberda
Southeast Valley Ledger
The Coolidge Bears defeated the Poston Butte Broncos in a Unified Sports basketball game, 36 – 20. The game was played at Coolidge High School on Thursday, May 16, 2013.
Both schools have Unified Sports team for
By Chase Kamp
Southeast Valley Ledger graduation special
The Queen Creek High School chapter of the Distributive Education Club of America, or DECA, had a big year of community action and competitive success. Three Bulldog competitors reached the top 10
By Shirley Lind
Special to SEVLedger
The Trauma Center ‘Wake Up!’ Youth Program has been in place in Arizona for 10 years. The program leaves a huge impression and often changes life decisions of youth from ages 13 through 20. However, many parents and teachers have not heard about it until now.
Only
PINAL COUNTY – A Tucson man was arrested for stealing nearly $47,000 worth of jewelry from SaddleBrooke homes while working on a home cleaning crew.
The Pinal County Sheriff Office arrested Robert Gilson, 28, in a string of thefts in the
PINAL COUNTY – The Pinal County Community College District (PCCCD), also known as Central Arizona College, is notifying its property taxpayers of the PCCCD’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level.
The Pinal County Community College District is proposing an increase in primary property taxes of $8,232,029
Phoenix – Arizona State Parks is gearing up to hire the most talented people for employment opportunities as a Park Ranger, Park Manager, or Park Ranger Specialist in our 27 State Parks and Natural Areas. Law enforcement officers and veterans are welcome to apply!
Some of the duties a park ranger
Florence Unified School District No. 1 invites you to our 2013 Teacher Job Fair!
Saturday, May 18, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Poston Butte High School, Queen Creek Arizona, 85143.
TARGET AREAS
* Pre-K through 6th grade * 7th and 8th grade (Science/Social Studies and Language Arts * 9th -12th grade
PHOENIX – To combat underage drinking, the Beverage Alcohol Community Information Council (BACIC) in collaboration with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety today announced Own Up, a new campaign to address underage drinking. The Own Up campaign is a compliment to the various programs implemented by Arizona’s beverage-alcohol industry that
Once again this year, the Kiwanis Club of Queen Creek is organizing the annual community event at Schnepf Farms on the 4th of July. Our club and this community depend on the support of local businesses like yours, which allows our club to provide a spectacular event that the entire
By Andrew Luberda
San Tan Foothills senior Jake Lee will leave behind quite a legacy when he graduates in the next couple of weeks. He excelled in two different sports, football and wrestling, and was recognized by his coaches for his
The Town of Florence and Right Away Disposal is hosting its annual Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, June 8th. This is a great opportunity to clean up your property and dispose of garbage, recyclables, old appliances, tires, landscape material, electronics, paint, sealers, oil, and household cleaners.
The FREE drop-off site is
By Andrew Luberda
Three local area high schools are providing athletes with disabilities an opportunity to participate in sports in the traditional high school sports format. Poston Butte, Florence, and Coolidge high schools have a Unified Sports program with teams for basketball and track.
The Unified Sports program integrates both students with
By Andrew Luberda
On Monday, May 6, 2013, Poston Butte High School recognized three more student-athletes who signed Letters of Intent with different colleges or universities.
PINAL COUNTY – The Central the Arizona College women’s rodeo team earned a berth in the 65th Annual College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) after finishing second in the Grand Canyon Region.
The nationals will take place at the Casper Events Center beginning Sunday, June 9, through Saturday, June
RYAN JOHNSON
SENIOR – COMBS HIGH SCHOOL
SPORTS: BASEBALL
POSITIONS: 1B – LHP & RHP
NOTABLE STATS: .513 BA / 3 HR / 39 HITS / 26 RBI / .627 OBP / .711 SLG%
Are you ambidextrous? Did you teach
By Andrew Luberda
Southeast Valley Ledger
Senior Gunnar Scrogham is playing in his fourth and final season for his father, Coyotes’ head baseball coach, John Scrogham. It hasn’t always been easy during the four
By Andrew Luberda
Southeast Valley Ledger
Senior Gunnar Scrogham is playing in his fourth and final season for his father, Coyotes’ head baseball coach, John Scrogham. It hasn’t always been easy
TAYLOR CLARK
SENIOR – POSTON BUTTE HIGH SCHOOL
SPORTS: SOFTBALL AND VOLLEYBALL
POSITIONS: CF – 2B / L – DS
NOTABLE STATS: .486 BA / 2 HR / 18 HITS / .612 OBP
178 DIGS / 12 SERVING ACES
I understand
Servers, spikers and bumpers took over the Barney Sports Complex last week.
The volleyball tournaments are part of the USA Volleyball Tournaments Circuit and include teams from all over the Valley as well as teams from Queen Creek, Las Vegas, and Tucson.
Missed the action?
By Chris Clark, AZ Family Financial Services
Special to the Ledger
Budget – the four letter word of personal finance. Just hearing the word can induce dread and fear, yet it’s a vital tool for your financial well-being. Part of the problems surrounding budgets are how needlessly complicated and convoluted they can become.
By Heather Sneed
The Bubbly Hostess
Special to the Ledger
Welcome back! Have you tried San Tan Brewery’s Mr. Pineapple Wheat beer yet? If not, you need to! This is one of their seasonal beers and this year it’s available in a
