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- Written by: Yuba College
MARYSVILLE, Calif. — Yuba College graduated 26 Fire Science cadets on Nov. 22, elevating the next generation of firefighters to protect the region and meet the growing demand for public safety servants.
The ceremony kicked off with a review of the graduating class and was followed by a traditional bagpipe march from Kurt Baird, a member of the City of Sacramento Pipe Band, and a posting of colors by the Yuba City Fire Department.
Following the singing of the National Anthem, Yuba College Public Safety Department Director, Mark Covington, addressed the graduates and their families.
Fire Academy Facilitator Robert Stoddard welcomed the family and friends of graduates to the ceremony and introduced keynote speaker Retired Division Chief David Ray of the Nevada Consolidated Fire Department.
Cadet Marwin Alvarado said he has learned so much from his time in the Fire Academy and plans to continue at Yuba College to earn his Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification next.
“I chose this career because it allows me to make a meaningful impact, and I’m passionate about helping others and supporting my team,” Alvarado said. “I believe there’s always room to grow and improve, no matter how experienced you are, and I’m eager to continuously build my skills. Being part of a crew excites me, as it’s a chance to learn, serve and contribute to a strong, supportive community.”
The cadets received their certificates of completion during the ceremony, signifying their achievement and readiness for employment as firefighters. In order to graduate, graduates needed to demonstrate their knowledge and mastery of fire department organization, fire control, equipment operation and prevention.
Cadet Jake Foster led the class reflections and video highlighting the cohort’s accomplishments over the semester. Cadets then received their certificates and the ceremony concluded with a message from Stoddard and a bagpipe retreat.
“I would highly recommend the Yuba College Fire Academy to anyone interested in a firefighting career,” Alvarado said. “The instructors and resources provided have been valuable in guiding us through the program. What I enjoy most is the hands-on training, which gives our class realistic, practical experience that prepares us for real-life situations.”
Yuba College’s Fire Technology program is a Yuba Community College District-wide program of instruction that includes an associate's degree, academy and advanced training courses. It serves students pursuing a transfer degree, those seeking high-paying entry-level employment following completion of state-certified training, and current firefighters who require updated skills and knowledge to stay in their field.
The Yuba College Fire Technology program consists of Degree, Firefighter I & II Academy, Basic Wildland Firefighter (Cal-Fire) and other specialized courses.
The Yuba College Regional Fire Academy #46 Graduates are Marwin Alvarado, Avery Arnold, Dylan Attalla, Brandon Bowden, Nikolas Chavez, Cesar Cruz Ventura, Randall Dalton, Gustavo Divicenzo, Jake Foster, Levi Gorrell, Chad Grenon, Tyler Hancock, Haidan Hanson, Christopher Kellison, Eric Ledesma, Carter Long, Jordan Marques, Jakob Martin, Nicholas Moody, Nicolas Moroni, Julian Ochoa, Julian Padilla, Alex Paniotov, Hannah Sporny, Andrew Thao and Ryder Waterbury.
For more information about the Fire Technology programs at Yuba College, visit https://yc.yccd.edu/publicsafety/home-page/fire-technology/.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
This designation provides local students with a convenient location to take the SAT, which is a widely recognized college admissions exam.
The Lake County Campus will be offering the SAT on two upcoming dates: Saturday, Dec. 7, and Saturday, May 3.
The deadline to register for the December exam is Friday, Nov. 22.
The SAT is an entrance exam used by many colleges and universities to make admissions
decisions.
High school students are typically encouraged to take the SAT during the spring of their junior year or the fall of their senior year.
Students may take the SAT multiple times to achieve their highest possible score, and Woodland Community College’s Lake County Campus aims to make access to this important testing resource more convenient for the local community.
Although Woodland Community College does not require the SAT for admission, the test can be a valuable tool for students planning to apply to other colleges or universities.
The SAT is a computer-based, multiple-choice exam administered by the College Board. Practice tests and additional resources are available online, and students interested in learning more or signing up for the SAT should visit SAT Suite on College Board for details on fees, preparation, and test day requirements.
Woodland Community College’s Lake County Campus is located at 15880 Dam Road Extension, Clearlake.
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Biola students are placed on the dean's list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits and whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.2.
The following local residents were named to the dean's list:
Kelly Behn of Clearlake, majoring in English.
Catherine Nowak of Kelseyville, majoring in English.
“Inclusion in Biola University's Dean's List is reserved for students who demonstrate exceptional performance in their academic studies. This honor signifies hard work, engagement, and investment in scholarship," said Dr. Tamara Anderson, senior associate provost. "These attributes are the building blocks of continued success, not only in the classroom, but in the workplace and in the student's personal lives. We celebrate these students and their achievement, looking forward to their future accomplishments."
Biola was recently recognized as one of America's best colleges, earning placement in the higher tier of the "best national universities" category of U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges 2025 rankings.
Last month, Biola broke ground on its new state-of-the-art 45,463 square-foot studio facility for students in the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts, which is one of the fastest growing schools and programs at Biola. The university also renovated its largest auditorium and dedicated it to its original dedicatee, Ethel Lee.
Founded in 1908, Biola University is committed to the mission of biblically centered education, scholarship and service — equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. With more than 5,000 students at its Southern California campus and around the world, Biola's eight schools offer more than 250 academic programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.
Recognized as the most comprehensive Christian university, ranked highest in North America for operationalizing its mission and ranked as one of the "Best National Universities" by U.S. News and World Report, Biola offers its students a premier educational and co-curricular experience.
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The summer terms run from May to August.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List.
Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired eight-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.
Among those named to the President’s List are residents from Lake County, California, including Kyle Henning of Hidden Valley Lake, Jamie Young of Lucerne and Jessica Anglen of Lower Lake.
Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with a 92-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 200,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 accredited undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, New Hampshire.