The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) became law in March 2021, allocating about $7.6 billion to Arizona for COVID-19 relief and recovery, which the state dispersed directly to counties, municipalities, […]
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Patagonia Schools Making Up for Lost Time
Music teacher Scott Connuck is happy to have students back in his classroom in-person again. “Music is mainly a hands-on activity,” he said. Photo by Robert Gay Patagonia schools have […]
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Patagonia Students Head Back to School
Following a year of in-person and virtual learning scenarios due to COVID-19, the Patagonia School District plans to open for on-campus classes on August 10th. To keep students safe and […]
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PUHS Students Receive Scholarships
In the June issue, the PRT highlighted scholarships and grants given to outstanding Patagonia Union High School students by the following organizations: The Elgin Community Club, The Anne C. Stradling […]
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Mountain Empire Rotary Announces Scholarship Winners
From left: Patagonia School superintendent Kenny Hayes, Hannah Woodard, MER member Anne Gibson, Brianna Young, Michael Young. Anne Gibson presents Mountain Empire Rotary scholarship awards to Hannah Woodard and Brianna Young. A third […]
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Elgin Community Club Awards Fern Collie Scholarship
From left: Alex Santos, Ginny Cosbey, representing the Elgin Community Club, Carolina Quiroz. The Elgin Community Club presented PUHS seniors Alex Santos and Carolina Quiroz with $1000 scholarships. The Fern […]
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Stradling Foundation Awards $50,000 to Local Scholars
The Anne Stradling Equine Foundation has awarded five scholarships worth a total of $50,000 to graduating high school seniors from Santa Cruz County. “These students epitomize the qualities of high […]
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PUHS Student Receives South32 Grant
Press Release Three graduating seniors from high schools in Santa Cruz County have been selected to receive a one-time academic scholarship from mining company South32. Among them was local student […]
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2021 PUHS Salutatorian
Photo by Marion Vendituoli Brianna Young’s focus on agriculture and her animals, and her pursuit of excellence in her studies have driven her to academic success at PUHS. The 2021 […]
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2021 PUHS Valedictorian
Photo by Marion Vendituoli Chesed Chap, valedictorian for the Patagonia Union High School class of 2021, plans to pursue a career in the theater, a passion she has developed through […]