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Verrado’s Scarlett Humphrey wins essay contest

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

West Valley View Executive Editor

Scarlett Humphrey, who attends Buckeye’s Verrado Elementary School, was selected as a winner of the second annual AZ529 essay writing contest. The winners come from across the state, representing 12 of Arizona’s 15 counties.

In the students’ essays, AZ529, Arizona’s Education Savings Plan, asked students to answer the question, “What is your dream job, and how do you plan on achieving it in the future?”

Scarlett and the 19 other winners will each receive an AZ529 prize worth $529. The funds may be used for future educational expenses, such as tuition for college, trade schools or workforce development training.

Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee, the administrator of the AZ529 plan, along with a panel of judges, reviewed each submission and scored it based on the ideas, organization and originality of the content provided.

The essays featured students with diverse aspirations, including those wishing to become professional athletes, astronauts, scientists, doctors, and even two students who would like to become the president of the United States.

“It was so encouraging to see the inspirational dreams of our young contestants as they described what they want to grow up and be one day. I am proud of the ambitious goals these fifth graders have set for themselves,” Yee said.

“Students representing every corner of our great state continue to reach and exceed their accomplishments through education. This contest exemplified the wide variety of careers these children are

Scarlett Humphrey attends Verrado Elementary School. (Photo courtesy of the Humphrey family) planning to pursue one day. The AZ529 Plan is thrilled to recognize Arizona’s next generation of leaders for their passionate dreams with a $529 boost to their future education savings.” AZ529, Arizona’s Education Savings Plan, offers a tax-advantaged way to set money aside for post-high school educational pursuits. The AZ529 plan has almost $2 billion in assets and more than 95,000 participating accounts. Since the Yee’s office started administering the plan last fall, newly opened accounts have spiked with over 10,000 new accounts. Along with Scarlett, Maricopa County winners are Ethan Joel Clark of Chandler Online, Saria Aranda and David Lerner of Tarwater Elementary School, and Diana Moreno of Vista College Prep in Phoenix.

Winning report

Here is the winning essay by Scarlett Humphrey of Verrado Elementary School.

My Dream Job

Do you know what your dream job is? My dream job is to become an astrophysicist.

Although astrophysics has confusing theories and long days of calculating tedious math problems. I plan on working hard and staying determined to become an astrophysicist. Read on to learn more about how I plan on becoming an astrophysicist and why I want to be one.

Some people think that astrophysics has no meaning, but I know that it does. I want to become an astrophysicist because it would help the human race. Given the limited number of research astronomers, astronomy makes an unusually large contribution to formal and informal science education. You would be surprised but medicine and consumer goods all benefit from technology transfer and spin-offs from astronomy.

The effects of astronomical observations have a major impact on humanity’s perception of its position in the universe as a whole. It helps us solve the mysteries of the universe. If it wasn’t for astrophysics, we would not know even half of the things about our world. Also, I am intrigued with learning new things about the Earth, the solar system and the Milky Way. All of these things inspire me to become an astrophysicist.

In high school to prepare for this job, I will be taking advanced placement classes. Math and science are very important in the field of astrophysics. After high school, I am going to get a doctorate in physics. To understand astrophysics, you have to understand the concept of complex science and math problems. You will use critical thinking skills. This requires extra study time in class and out of class.

It requires determination to do such things but with the proper schooling and hard work, I know I can fulfill my dream of becoming an astrophysicist.

My dream job is very unique. To succeed in becoming an astrophysicist you have to persevere when things are hard and stay determined. Now that you know more about astrophysics will you consider becoming an astrophysicist?

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YOUTH Registration open for fall youth sports leagues

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The city of Buckeye has opened registration for a variety of outdoor youth sports programs that are geared for children ages 4 to 17 years old.

Programs include:

Coed soccer

The cost is $60 for residents or $70 for nonresidents.

Softball and baseball (T-ball, and coach-pitch, kid-pitch and fast-pitch leagues)

The cost is $70 for residents or $80 for nonresidents.

Buddy Ball Soccer

Designed to create adaptive opportunities that empower youth of all abilities through the utilization of buddies. Ages 4 to 12.

The cost is $60 for residents or $70 for nonresidents.

Coed adult soccer

This is a seven-week season for ages 18 and older. Team registration is required.

The cost is $400 for residents or $425 for nonresidents.

The team registration deadline is 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason Avenue. Individuals should register online by Tuesday, Aug. 31, to avoid late fees.

Volunteer coaches are also welcome for these programs and can earn a $50 credit toward a future Buckeye Recreation program.

For more information, visit buckeyeaz.gov/YouthSports

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WEST VALLEY VIEW NEWS | AUGUST 25, 2021

Avondale invites youth to join club

BY WEST VALLEY VIEW STAFF

The city of Avondale is working hard to give youth a voice in the community. The Avondale Junior Service Learning Club invites Avondale students in grades six to eight to learn about civic engagement, develop leadership skills, and build their network of peers across the city.

Participants will complete service projects benefiting their family, schools and communities. The club meets the second Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m. virtually for the beginning of the school year and will eventually meet in person at Rio Vista Elementary in Avondale. The first virtual meeting of the school year starts Monday, Sept. 13, via Zoom.

Contact the program coordinator, Erin Furnish at efurnish@avondaleaz. gov or call 623-333-2719 for the Zoom code access to the meetings.

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