Carlé High School would like give a special thanks to Erika Streckfuss and Bianca Frias for stepping in when Barbara Dye, the school secretary, was away.

It is students like them who are making this community better one step at a time. Erika went on to finish her credits and is now a graduate of Carlé. Bianca is only a few credits from her graduation.

Student of the week last week was Ellie Hackler for being the student crew boss for the monthly Lower Lake Community Action Group’s dinners.

“Ellie is an extremely hardworking student who has a heart as large as the day and always tries very hard to do the right thing and take care of all those around her,” said teacher Alan Siegel.

In fact Ellie has been Carlé’s top credit getter two grade periods in a row.

New students we would like to welcome to Carlé High School are Brittani Fernatt, Steve Fogg, Roy Percoats, Nicole Powell, Tyler Stroup, Dennis Warner and Austin Weldon. Carlé High School welcomes them with open arms and hopes they have enjoyed the “Carlé Way” so far.

On Nov. 30, Rich DeLuca, a representative from Wyo-Tech, came to Carlé High School to talk to the students not only about their campuses but also the future of our students.

“He was very informative especially with the skills students need to know to get a job,” said teacher Verna Rodgers.

The three main skills consisted of the right attitude, appropriate appearance and attendance. He had the students fill out slips of their interests and stayed a little longer to answer any questions the students may have had.

A special thanks goes out to Rich DeLuca for doing such a great job representing Wyo-Tech.

Paintball will be held on Dec. 11. We would like to thank Larry Turner, and Michael and Renee Skidmore for all their kindness and generosity getting this club off the ground.

A very special portfolio celebration was held last week on Dec. 2. Karalena Cole and Stevie Cook delivered the first-ever dual portfolio. It was filled with great artwork, movies and writing. Every adult left this portfolio with their heads a little higher.

On Thursday, Dec. 9, Erika Streckfuss' portfolio will be presented at 1:45 p.m. and Leah Davidson’s at 2:15 p.m.

Students are practicing for this upcoming Friday, Dec. 11, Christmas caroling at Meadowood Nursing Center, the District Office, Lower Lake Elementary and Yuba Community College. Additional information will be available in next week's article.

We would once again like to thank Professor Heidi Morgan of Yuba and teacher Dan Maes for putting the holiday choir together.

Karalena Cole is a student at Carlé Continuation High School in Lower Lake, Calif.