Monday, Jan. 21, was Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

That meant two things: First, that there was no school, but more important, that we should all take the time to sit back and think about a wonderful man who changed America and spearheaded the Civil Rights movement.

Dr. King was a fine example of not only a man, but also a human being. We honor his memory as best we can.

Next in line to deliver their senior portfolios are Cameron Carrillo and Chelsea Cherney. They have both been long time Carlé students.

The portfolio presented this week was Levi Venuto. Levi joined us this year and has been a wonderful student and a pure joy to be around.

The end of the third grading period will be on the 25th of this month, which means report cards and transcripts will be prepared and sent out by super secretary Barbara Dye to all of the parents of our students.

Students will receive a copy of their report cards, thanks to Barbara, during an advisory held during sixth period.  

For all of the Carlé students though, get in as much work as you possibly can beforehand. This will put us at this year's halfway point.  

Carlé has six grading periods so there will be three left this year for students to complete their credits.

Congratulations to the Student of the Week, Blossom Neidenbach.

Blossom has been an exceptional student ever since she joined our student body this year, and we’re very happy to see her get this award. Blossom goes above and beyond what she is supposed to do and is most definitely deserving of this award. Blossom will receive a front of the lunch line pass and a free pizza from DJ’s Pizza.

This week’s CHILY (Carlé High Is Liking You) went to student Junior Garcia. Junior took a blanket home with him as his prize.

Paintball games happened on the 12th, and to quote the paintball liaison, ex-Carlé student JB, it was “Fun, just a lot of fun.”

Four groups met at 36 and Irving to take place in the event. The tournament began at 11 a.m. and lasted until 3 p.m., for a total of four hours!

We here at Carlé are proud of student, Chris Stutz for becoming the paintball president for Carlé’s team. Great job!

Very special thanks go to super supporters Michael and Starr Skidmore for donating all of the equipment for paintball, which includes the guns, paint and masks.

They run the event. They also referee it to makes sure all wear proper safety equipment and comport themselves in the correct manner.  All those attending wish to greatly thank the Skidmores for their generosity of both equipment, money and time.

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jesse Harrell is a student at Carlé Continuation High School in Lower Lake, Calif.