Latinos urged to model mentors at Hispanic Student Day
Students from Garden City and region attended Hispanic Student Day at GCCC where speakers highlighted mentors and hard work as keys to graduation. Lydia Gonzales helped found the event, with GCCC leaders and sponsors emphasizing college access, financial aid, and future career opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquivel
Lydia Gonzales
GCCC
LULAC
Kansas
Kurt Peterson
Garden City
Holcomb
Hugoton
Moscow
Ulysses
Scott City
Kathy Blau
Melinda Harrington
Herbert Swender
Buenos Dias
Garden City Community College
Ryan Ruda
Garden City High School
Manuela Vigil
Halo Chapter
SSS
ETS
League of United Latin American Citizens
Deb Shop
Buckle
Rue 21
United Way funds boost summer camp and youth programs
The United Way plans a 2013 campaign of 550000 to support 21 partner agencies including The Salvation Army, Miles of Smiles, and Garden City YMCA. Programs emphasize reading, reducing screen time, and active youth activities along with budgeting classes for families. The Salvation Army also offers parenting classes, food assistance, and budget guidance to help families become self sufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lurtz
Salvation Army
Garden City
USDA
Community Center
Robert DeLeon
DeLeon
United Way
Miles of Smiles
Russell Child Development Center
Finney County
Kansas Children’s Service League
Catholic Social Service
Smart Start
Spirit of the Plains
CASA
the Salvation Army
Meals On Wheels
Habitat For Humanity
Garden City Family Ymca
Garden City Chapter of the Red Cross
Santa Fe Trail Council
Boy Scouts of America
United Methodist Mexican- American Ministries
United Cerebral Palsy of
Kansas
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Finney and Kearny Counties
Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland
Lunch changes under school nutrition guidelines at USD 457
The district adjusts to federal rules with lower calories and more fruits and vegetables. Cooks replace fried items, while athletes and students discuss calories, protein, and meal satisfaction at GCHS amid concerns about hunger and activity levels.
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Johnson
Roberto Abundis
Gaby Molina
Brittany Landon
Landon
GCHS
She
Lindy Bilberry
Bilberry
O’connor
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First Christian Church
N. Seventh St
State of Kansas
Health Department
Finney County ““Blic Library
Family Ministries, Inc
Gos N.main
G.C
Elder Services
Tricia Hodge
Child and Adult Protective Services
KBI
Jack
Finney County Public Library
Walnut Garden City
Finneyglibrary.org
Finneylibrary.org
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