1. Thursday, May 21, 2015 Page 3The Chronicle-News Trinidad, Colorado
EDUCATION
By Ruth Stodghill
Correspondent
The Chronicle-News
Recently, several different science orga-
nizations have made presentations to sec-
ondary students at Primero Junior/Senior
High school.
JennSwansonandCliffWeiningbrought
Entomology to Primero’s middle school stu-
dents as part of the STEM (science, technol-
ogy, engineering, and mathematics) out-
reach program.
This presentation introduced the biologi-
cal field of entomology as well as important
social and economic implications associ-
ated with insects and world history. The
presentation also included visual aids in
the form of an insect collection containing
over 15 orders.
Ms. Josette Lutz, Primero’s science
teacher, is excited about using her commu-
nity contacts to bring special presentations
like this to Primero. “I have been working
with Jenn through STEM. She was one
of our judges for science fair. I have been
working with Cliff on getting students
signed up for Upward Bound Math and Sci-
ence. We came together to bring their influ-
ences in science to the students at Primero.”
“I love that the presentation is hands-on
and full of information for the students,”
adds Lutz. “I love that TSJC would take the
time to bring these programs to our stu-
dents.”
With STEM majors in ever-increasing
demand in the job market, Lutz under-
stands that programs like this one are vi-
tal. “We are hoping to pique the students’
curiosity in science. Hopefully this will
lead some to a career in science. The more
the students are aware, the more it will help
the community become aware.”
Another exciting science program was
brought to Primero’s stu-
dents recently when Elisa
Dawson of the Purgatoire
Watershed Partnership
(PWP) visited Primero.
Dawson explains, “Part
of our mission focuses on
education and outreach of
our local watershed, natu-
ral resources, and the envi-
ronment. We have recently
received grant funding and
are now offering several free
field trip and program op-
portunities.”
One program through
the PWP in which Prim-
ero plans to participate next
year is the RiverWatch pro-
gram. Lutz explains that
this program will really
benefit Primero’s students:
“I like that the program is a
hands-on program that will
allow me to bring field study
into the classroom.”
Students participate in
exciting science programs
PRIMERO SCHOOL DISTRICT
Photos courtesy of Illana Lutz
Primero’sNHS
Primero recently held an
induction ceremony for new
National Honor Society mem-
bers on April 29 at the school.
Pictured are all of the current
and new NHS members for the
Primero Chapter. Back Row (L-
R), Tyler Beaman, Sean Lutz,
James Lujan, Julian Trujillo
and Gavin Hernandez. Front
Row (L-R), Mya Jimenez, Ais-
lin Cordova and Gabby Dasko.
The Trinidad Masonic Lodge
also recognized two students
with the Outstanding Junior
Masonic Award, Gabby Dasko
and Julian Trujillo (inset).
Primero’sNHS
James Lujan, Julian Trujillo
The Trinidad Masonic Lodge
with the Outstanding Junior
HOEHNE FBLA STATE FINALISTS
By Michael Richardson and
Jenifer Kramarz
Hoehne High School
Future Business Leaders of
America (FBLA) state-qualifying
students at Hoehne School joined
others across the state in Vail, Colo-
rado on April 23-25, to compete in
individual, group and chapter busi-
ness-themed events. This year’s Na-
tional theme is Step Up to the Chal-
lenge and the 14 students at Hoehne
High school who attended the Lead-
ership Conference and Competition
did just that.
Hoehne FBLA, under the direc-
tion of their co-presidents, Michael
Richardson and Jennifer Kramarz,
brought back several awards in-
cluding the PEAK V Award, which
is the highest Chapter recognition
and honor for Colorado FBLA.
As a chapter, students were
involved in a variety of different
events including a Community Ser-
vice Project lead by Randi Silver,
Jasmine Walker, Tyler Moltrer and
Alice Douvillez. The following stu-
dents placed in their individual or
group events:
■ Business Law – Jacob Ward,
4th Place
■ Business Plan – Ryan Giron,
Sierra Howard and Alyssia Trujillo,
10th Place
■Computer Game and Simula-
tion – Christina Simpson and Lane
Simpson, 4th Place
■ Cyber Security – Jennifer Kra-
marz, 5th Place
■ Economics – Shelby Winter,
9th Place
■ Introduction to Business –
Joshua Richardson, 5th Place
■ Networking Concepts – Carsen
Porterfield, 6th Place
FBLAprovidesanopportunityto
demonstrate how Career and Tech-
nical Education (CTE) educates stu-
dents to be college-and career-ready
and prepares them for high-wage,
high-demand career fields. CTE
programs like FBLA are investing
in students’ lives with the opportu-
nities and skills that will prepare
students to become successful em-
ployees as well as future business
leaders.
At a time when job opportuni-
ties are so critical, CTE programs
in every community are ensuring
students are adequately equipped
with the skills to successfully enter
the workforce. As the American
economy recovers, the role of CTE
is increasingly important. CTE pro-
grams, like FBLA-PBL, play a criti-
cal role in preparing America’s fu-
ture workforce and improving the
United State’s economy.
Photo courtesy of Hoehne High School
Front Row (L-R), Michael Richardson Sr., Adviser, Jacob Ward, Christina Simpson, Lane Simpson, Alice Douvillez,
Sierra Howard and Ryan Giron. Back Row (L-R), LiAnn Richardson, Adviser, Michael Richardson Jr., Carsen Por-
terfield, Tyler Moltrer, Randi Silver, Jennifer Kramarz, Joshua Richardson and Alyssia Trujillo.
Students Step Up to Challenge
FFA helps with tree collection
Special to The Chronicle-News
Members of the Raton High School FFA Chapter went to
La Veta, Colorado, on May 9, 2015, to assist Mark Loveall,
Colorado State Forester, unbox and rack 13,000 trees that
the Raton Water Department purchased as part of this sum-
mer’s rehabilitation of the Track Fire.
The students are working on the project through a grant
funded by the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps. As
part of the grant they will be planting 18,000 trees as well
as assisting Sugarite State Park in abating hazard trees on
trails, installing erosion control structures, as well as other
water shed improvement activities. Mark Honeyfield is Ra-
ton High School’s FFA advisor.
Photo courtesy of Trinidad State Junior College
Congratulations to the Spring 2015 GED Graduates
The Spring 2015 GED Graduates stand outside Latuda Hall on the Trinidad Campus. They are (L-R), Mercedes Madrid, Stephanie
Wu, Justin Owen, Josh Noriega and Justin Irwin.
RATON HIGH SCHOOL
Photo courtesy of Raton FFA
Pictured (L-R), DJ Bird, Alysia Hernandez, Alee Bird, and Brian
Durant can be seen boxing Ponderosa Pine seedlings at the La
Veta District yard of the Colorado State Forest Service.