Nathaniel Batey: Nathaniel Batey, Troop 709, was honored at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor March 4. For his project, he refurbished Live Oak High School’s six water polo cages and meter markers. He would like to thank his family, fellow Live Oak water polo players, coach, scouts and leaders of Troop 709 who helped him complete this project and attain this award.
Students named to APU Dean’s List
Several local residents made the academic Dean’s List at Azusa Pacific University. These students are honored for a fall semester 2011 academic standing of a 3.5 or better grade-point average. They are joined by more than 1,750 other students receiving the same honor.
– Gilroy resident and marketing major Samantha J. Boulware
– Morgan Hill resident and communication studies major Eryn L. Holm
– Gilroy resident and sociology major Kayla B. Loving
– San Martin resident and music major Corey D. Martin
– Morgan Hill resident and communication studies major Michaela A. Pereira
Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical, Christian university committed to God first and excellence in higher education located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
Luis Ayala
Luis Ayala was named Gavilan College’s Employee of the Month for March 2012.
Luis has been a groundskeeper with Gavilan College since July of 2004. He is currently responsible for the sports complex area and the upper and lower pond area. His area is always well manicured and looking good. Luis is always willing to assist the other groundskeepers on some of the larger projects given to them. Last year Luis tilled and amended the soil on the east side of the gymnasium, then seeded the area and planted flowers along the wall. This area looked pristine by graduation time. Luis is a team player and takes a pride of ownership in his work.
