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October 6 - 19, 2007 A+13
CUSD students take college courses CGCC students raise funds for PCH
High school students in Chandler now Members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the International Honor Society of the Two-
Year College, are helping raise money and cancer awareness in a campaign called
Chandler high school students now have a unique opportunity to get a jump on
“Vessels of Hope” at Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
college through a new partnership between the Chandler Unifi ed School District
CGCC ceramics students, under the guidance of art faculty members Ted Wolter
and Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC).
and Alvin Pace, plus PTK co-advisor and math faculty member Ernie Chavez, spent
As early as their freshman year in high school, students can enroll in Chandler
the summer creating one-of-a-kind glass containers, which can be viewed at www.
Early College (CEC), a nontraditional high school housed on CGCC’s Pecos
cgc.edu/auction, to raise money for cancer patients at Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Campus and operated through the Chandler Unifi ed School District. Designed to
(PCH). The containers will then be given to patients for storing personal notes and
help students make the most of the opportunities of both high school and college,
wishes.
the program offers students the ability to take high school and college courses at
The fall 2007 Vessels of Hope campaign, through which community members
the same time, determine a program of study and complete the fi rst year of an
can sponsor a vessel for a child, runs through Oct. 12. Community members can go
associate’s degree while still in high school.
online to view and bid on one or more different works of art. The winning bidder
“We are extremely excited about the new program,” says Jeff Cowger, director of
for each piece is awarded a certifi cate of appreciation and is given the opportunity
CEC. “We believe that this program will make a tremendous difference in helping
to include a personalized note to the child. The artwork is then gift wrapped and
young people make a smooth transition to college.”
delivered to PCH patients by CGCC Phi Theta Kappa members. All money raised
CGCC president, Dr. Maria Hesse, lauded CUSD for offering families options to
through sponsorship is donated to the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at
address different students’ needs.
PCH, and all winning bids are tax deductible.
“This is a wonderful option for students who desire a different high school
For more information about Vessels of Hope or to bid on a vessel, access
environment and are prepared for college coursework,” says Hesse.
www.cgc.edu/auction or contact Ernie Chavez at 480-857-5141.
Chandler Early College is located at 2626 E. Pecos Rd. in Chandler. For more
details, call 480-732-7116.
Second annual CNLL baseball clinic
City offers youth diving camps
Predator USA holds its second annual fall Chandler National Little League
Baseball Clinic Oct. 10, 11 and 12 at the Bogle Jr. High baseball fi elds.
Kids who like to fl ip, spin and tumble are invited to take advantage of Chandler’s
The clinic starts at 8 a.m. each morning and ends at 11 a.m. Former professional
new Intersession Diving Camps.
baseball players will be on hand to participate in the clinic.
The program, designed for kids ages 8 to 17, is hosted by the City’s Aquatics
Contact Bill Sandillo with Predator USA at 602-763-4408 to sign up. Team rates
Division and coached by Paul Schommer. Teaching is individualized to meet
are available.
participants’ abilities, needs and prior experience.
Camps are held Oct. 8 through 12. Hamilton Aquatic Center sessions run from
noon to 1 p.m. and from 1 to 2 p.m., and West Chandler Aquatic Center sessions Seeking Halloween & fall fest events
run from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m.
Class fees include $21 payable to the City of Chandler at the time of registration,
Let the SanTan Sun News help publicize your Halloween events and fall festivals in
a $75 instructor fee payable the fi rst day of camp and $25 for USA Diving
the Oct. 20 issue. Email complete details to
News@SanTanSun.com including a brief
description of the event, times/days/dates, cost or free, if registration is required,
membership.
venue/address, publishable phone number and website if applicable. Include your
Space is limited. For registration information, visit
www.chandleraz.gov/ contact information for verifi cation purposes. We welcome photos, which must be
breaktime, call the Aquatics Administration offi ce at 480-782-2750 or email
300 dpi JPEGs or taken on a digital camera on the “best” or “highest quality” setting.
paullisa2@cox.net.
Information is due by noon on Oct. 11. Submission does not
guarantee placement.
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