Shafter Health Department June Clinics Announced
The Shafter Health Department lists June clinics with appointments needed except for immunizations. Sessions include family planning on June 25, a pregnancy screening by phone, and an immunization clinic on June 9. Also a preventive health screening at the Shafter Senior Center on June 19 and a continental breakfast June 12 by the Shafter Chamber of Commerce featuring Eric Merz at the Green Hotel.
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Shafter High Hosts First Student Art Festival
Seventy easels showcased over 100 artworks by 11 Shafter High students on May 24 in an intimate gallery setting. Teachers say the event honors doodlers and artists alike while students like Emilia Mendez and Edgar Espinoza describe art as release and future career inspiration. Local professors, including Sarah Schluter, offered guidance to the budding artists.
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Shafter High marks Class of 2008 in field ceremony
Shafter High School held its 78th annual commencement for 275 graduates at 7:30 p.m. with families watching from seats and fences. Principal Davis praised the Class of 2008 as the most tested in school history for passing exit exams and STAR tests amid a three year reconstruction, while ASB president Jacob Parra toasted four years at Shafter High.
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St Therese Church Honors Local Veterans on May 25
Crosses marking fallen soldiers lined the St. Therese Church lawn as residents read names and left name cards and photos. Some crosses bore blanks for missing in action, while Ken Pollard led a first annual tribute to current service members, past veterans, and the fallen. The Shafter American Legion Post 865 Color Guard opened the ceremony with a flag salute as parishioners observed in silence.
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