UKIAH – Twin brothers Brandon and Devin Campbell are attending Mendocino College and are recipients of the Mendocino College Yvonne Sligh Book Awards this spring.

In an interview with Mendocino College Foundation Executive Director Katie Fairbairn earlier this semester, the two said they are doing well in their second semester at the College. Devin named “Fire Combustion” as his favorite class so far while brother Brandon said the Hazmat class topped his list.

Graduates of Ukiah High School in June 2011, the Campbell twins enrolled at Mendocino College with a desire to obtain degrees in general education with an emphasis in Fire Science.

The brothers are volunteer firefighters for the city of Ukiah’s Fire Department.

Each of the young men said he wants to gain employment in a fire department once he earns his degree.

The Campbell twins are two of several Mendocino College students who have benefited from the Yvonne Sligh Book Awards.

The program provides vouchers to assist with book expenses. The awards are funded by Mendocino College faculty, administration and staff, the Nebraska Book Company, College trustees, the Mendocino College Foundation, and by a variety of other generous supporters.

Established in 2002-03 by the foundation, the award program honors Yvonne Sligh, the late librarian who was employed at the College for 16 years.

Since its establishment, the program has grown exponentially. Students may receive the book vouchers if they are not eligible for any other financial aid and do not receive Mendocino College scholarships.

Individuals who are interested in making a donation to the Yvonne Sligh Book Award Program are asked to contact the Mendocino College Foundation at 707-467-1018.

Additional information about funding opportunities may be obtained by calling the foundation or by visiting its Web site, http://foundation.mendocino.edu .