Vista Grande graduation marks first ceremony at Vista Grande
After three years Vista Grande High School held its first graduation awarding diplomas to 10 seniors on May 28. The charter school opened on Randall Lane in 2007 and endured moves to six locations before settling in Paseo del Cafida West. Valedictorian Rowan Bateman recalled the early rotations while founders Wynward Bartlett Owen and staff were honored. Principal Loretta DeLong commended the graduates and will depart after one year. Teacher Ned Dougherty delivered the keynote.
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Vista Grande High graduates celebrate expeditionary learning
Alyssa Rose Atias Rowan Bateman Robert A. Carpenter Gabriel Lefth Logan Millison Zachary Middleton Duran Shanen Bell Seth Fugman Sean Maldonado Jacob Trujillo graduate as family and friends cheer. Mentor Mark Barela recalls the 2007 start with four sites and a tent flag "Vista Grande: We are in tents" while Toni Wright and Sarah Dzieweczynski praise geology focus and regulatory lessons.
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DeLong to resign as Vista Grande High School director
Loretta DeLong plans to resign as director of Vista Grande High School Taos effective June 30. The former Taos Municipal School District superintendent cites public disputes and a need for a break while confirming plans to move to Albuquerque. The district accepted her resignation May 19 and seeks a new director with an $80,000 salary. applications due June 16 with interviews set for June 23.
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