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Seven Years Down, Many More To Go By Derrick Allen, MHS Journalism Student
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stablished in 2009, Mead High School is entering its eighth school year with 1,050 students compared to 230 in its inaugural year. Even in its young age, Mead is nipping at the heels of programs at older schools. The drive and passion for excellence is the force behind their success. Leading the students on all future endeavors will be Rachael Ayers, the principal who was a coach and teacher for approximately 20 years beforehand. Yet another teacher turned administrator is Alain Valette. With 23 years teaching and four of them at Mead, Mr. Valette will be an important asset for the teachers and students throughout the years to come. In addition to the two Mead veterans, there are three new faces on the team: Lisa Schwartz, Assistant Principal, comes from the Adams 14 School District with 10 years of teaching and coaching; Chad Eisentrager, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, comes from Frederick High School with 15 years of experience in high school athletics and education; and the new Dean of Students, Douglas Gordon, comes from Longmont and Windsor with 15 years in high school education and athletics. This new administrative team boasts a combined 75 years in teaching and around 40 in coaching.
Pictured: Bryson Tillema, Kristy Truong, Jaylin Meining, Maricarmen Acosta, Isaac Dukes, Anna Veltien, Jena Brown, Ellie Shannon
A fairly new and strong program contributing to Mead’s success is the Energy Academy. In the summer of 2015, a team of teachers and faculty, led by Alain Valette and Will Pratt, sat down to decide what the focus was going to be at Mead. Due to thriving industries in Colorado and prominent issues within the nation, they decided on Energy. With teachers from
each core area, they designed the courses to be cross-curricular. Business and economics teachers help students become aware of the public’s role in power usage and how it affects prices and business and marketing and English students work in advertising departments with more knowledge and background in the energy industry.
Committee Meets At Newly Acquired Lake
Business teacher and Energy Academy team member Fred Wilson envisions projects that would involve students going on field trips to drill sites and businesses themselves to shadow adults in their desired field. Throughout the course of last year, the program received support from Colorado State University, and the University of Colorado, as well as help from a representative of Anadarko Petroleum. A consistent factor to Mead’s success is the numerous programs serving in the community. Band students have competed in Canon City, Disneyland and at CU Band Day. FBLA students took first place while competing at the State Leadership Conference for their fundraiser model in the Community Service Chapter Event. National Honor Society put on a impactful food drive with Mead Community Food Bank this summer. While the football team renovated the Highland Lake Church in Mead and spruced up the facilities at the Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center. The common theme around all of these programs is community. Whether it is volunteering in another country or across town, these involved students make academics, athletics and community service their priorities. With a devoted administrative team, faculty and student body, Mead High School is bound for excellence this upcoming school year.
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n September 13th the Mead Open Space Committee met to tour and celebrate the newly acquired Highland Lake property at Weld County Road 5 and Weld County Road 36 in Mead. The Town of Mead purchased this land in August for $630,000. The property consists of the lake, a concession stand, multiple sheds and outbuildings, and a former home. From this purchase, the Town will be able to offer an exciting number of new events and activities. Open Space Committee Chair, Linda Trahern states, “The Highland Lake area was the original town site for Mead, so with its purchase it now has come full circle. We are very thankful that the Jensen Family wanted the Town to take over its care and protection. Not only were we happy to do so, but excited about the opportunities it will provide for our community. Much work will be needed to bring it up to full accessibility and we are looking forward to hearing from our citizens their thoughts about both enhancing the area and recreational activities.”
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n July 2016, Linda Blackston received her Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. To earn the MMC designation, Linda had to complete an advanced continuing education program and demonstrate her professional contributions. Linda has been the Town Clerk in Meda since 2012.
Part-Time Position Town of Mead Job Title: Facility Maintenance
Mead Community Food Bank Thanksgiving Food Box Saturday ~ Nov. 19, 2016 / 10:00 a.m. – NOON Christmas Food Box Saturday ~ Dec. 17, 2016 / 10:00 a.m. – NOON You must call ahead to reserve a food box for the following dates
*Food assistance is available to those in need within our Mead community.
970-535-4439
**You do NOT need to call ahead for Wednesday food assistance
4313 State HWY 66/Near the 7 – 11 Store
*****IN ADDITION, THE FOOD BANK IS OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 1:30 p.m.– 3:30 p.m. FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE OR TO DROP OFF DONATIONS
Weld Food Bank
The Mobile Food Pantry is Coming to Mead! Fresh Produce, Dairy and Frozen Perishable Food! All in need of assistance are invited! Friday, September 2nd Noon-1:30 PM In Front of the United Methodist Church at 501 Palmer Ave Call 970-356-2199 , ext. 306 for information
GENERAL PURPOSE The individual performs a variety of routine clerical, maintenance, janitorial duties and monitors events at Town facilities including Town Hall and all Town parks. Position is part-time and hours worked will include nights and weekends. To find out more about this position and the job description, go to http://ow.ly/r6dU304hRdA