As part of their ongoing efforts to support and honor education in their community, the Rotary Club of Twentynine Palms recently honored the teacher and student of the year from Oasis Elementary School. Supporting the youth of the community is one of the priorities of the Rotary Club.
At a meeting May 21st at the little church of the desert meeting room, Rotary Youth Services chairman John Cole introduced school assistant principal, Dr. Mundy Viar, who announced the two honorees to a packed house of Rotarians, co-workers, family, and supporters.
Viar brought up the “Student of the Year”, 6th grader Dominic Aldrich, saying, “Dominic is not just a great student, he is a natural leader who is always looking to help out where he can.” Aldrich then thanked the club and his family for their support.
When introducing the “Teacher of the Year”, Viar had high praise for Aleana Craven saying, “Aleana is a resource teacher who works with both Special Ed and General Education students to create strategies to develop a path for their success and any additional support they need”. Craven accepted her kudos, thanking Viar for the opportunity and the club for the honor.
Aldrich and Craven were both given certificates to memorialize the awards as well as a gift card.Chartered in 1948, the Twentynine Palms Rotary Club is the oldest service club in the Morongo Basin. Dedicated to community service, they meet Wednesdays at noon at the Little Church of the Desert Meeting Hall. More information is available at www.rotary29.org.
