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Vol. 16, No. 36
Deer Valley teacher receives presidential honor, award by Amy Schrader Correspondent
A Deer Valley High School teacher is among an elite group of educators honored by President Barack Obama for being among the best in their field. Maria McClain was one of 213 teachers in the nation to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), which is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th-grade math or science
teacher can receive in the U.S. “We are honored to have such talented and committed teachers in our district, and Maria McClain represents one of AUSD’s finest,” said AUSD superintendent Stephanie Anello. Winners of the award were selected by a panel of distinguished scientists, mathematicians and educators and will receive their awards at a ceremony in Washington D.C., on Sept. 8. see Teacher page 22A
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Former police captain hosts forum to help relations between police and public. Page 9A
Blue Devils Take Awards
Photo courtesy of County Office of Education
Maria McClain, of Deer Valley High School in Antioch, was honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th-grade math or science teacher may receive in the U.S.
Local foundation honors America’s fallen
Blue Devils B Drum Corps marches to first place at championship. Page 4A
On Golden Water Skis
by Dawmarie Fehr Correspondent
Discovery Bay resident Kevin Graves is on a mission to help families who have lost a loved one in military service. Inspired by his son, who was killed while serving with the Army in Iraq in 2006, Graves founded Some Gave All, The Joey Graves Foundation, to help other California military families who have experienced a loss, known as gold star families. “I do this because I get my healing by helping other people heal,” Graves said. “I carry on my son’s mission. My son chose see Foundation page 22A
Jerry Kanawyer secures first gold medal at the Barefoot Water Ski World Championships. Page 1B
Photo courtesy of Kevin Graves
The 10th-annual Joey Graves Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Sept. 16, at the Discovery Bay Country Club. The event supports Some Gave All, The Joey Graves Foundation, which aids and supports California gold star families.
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