Archive By Author - Vince Rembulat
Dolphin Joe’s serves up lesson in business
It was a great year for Dolphin Joe's at Stella Brockman School. The student-operated coffee shop tended to at least one distinguished guest in State Sen. Lois Wolk, numerous administrators, and catered the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Manteca Unified district office. Dolphin Joe's is the creation of teacher Christine Simoncic, who handles students with special needs. "When I worked in the Bay Area, we had a workability program for students," she said Friday. "But ...
Steve Winter receives honorary MHS diploma
Add one more to the list of Manteca High graduates. At Thursday's commencement exercises, retiring Principal Steve Winter received an honorary diploma. "But this one is a little different," said Michael Seelye, president of the Manteca Unified school board. Winter was part of the school's "Tradition of Excellence." He first attended MHS in 1961, with his diploma dating back 48 years to the present. "It makes this guy older than dirt," Seelye kidded. Some 355 ...
RIPON HIGH
RIPON – The Ripon High Class of 2009 was known for its occasional pranks. That's according to salutatorian Ashley McCoy, who made reference about the Chrysler LeBaron spray-painted in bright green, including tires, and featuring the signatures of her classmates. The sedan – in tow and parked directly in front of the gymnasium – greeted friends, family and special guests attending Wednesday's commencement ceremony held in Stouffer Field. "(As a prank) the green car with ...
Random acts of kindness multiply fast
Random acts of kindness and compassion come in all shapes and forms. Last Friday, students at George McParland School, for instance, demonstrated the rippling effect created by those good deeds in the form of a chain link that extended from the main site at the corner of London Avenue and Northgate Drive, to the Annex some two blocks away at 1370 London Ave. In all, nearly 1,200 kindergarten- through- eighth-grade students from both sites were ...
Mossdale principal: ‘Invite me to your college graduation’
Susan Sanders, principal at Mossdale School, made a promise to the Class of 2009. "If you invite me to your college graduation – I'll be there," she said at Tuesday's first-ever commencement ceremony held in the multi-purpose facility. Some 67 eighth-grade students received their promotion certificate, clearing the way for high school. Many here will be attending Lathrop High in the fall. For Sanders, this group established the standards for others to follow for years ...
Trio tops East Union High Class of 2009
Lauren Mitchell, Robyn Raker and Jessica Golden could be considered this year's best and brightest students at East Union High.
Friends end up 1-2 in MHS Class of 2009
Gurwinder Kaur and Charleigh Nygaard have been friends since their sophomore year at Manteca High.
McParland students generate 7,068 acts of kindness
Students at George McParland School showcased their random acts of kindness on Friday. As part of their commitment to Rachel's Challenge – the national program is the legacy of Rachel Joy Scott, the 17-year-old Columbine High student who was the first victim of the April 20, 1999 massacre – they jotted down those good deeds on cards for the past seven months, in turn, creating a link that stretched from the main site on Northgate ...
Top SHS grads friends since 5th grade
Madison Taylor and Marena Rankin have known each other since they were fifth-grade students at Brock Elliott School.
Dyslexia fails to deter Lindbergh Education Center grad
Tonya Mauldin knows tough times. As a third-grade student, she was diagnosed with dyslexia, an impairment of ability to read. But that learning disability was the least of Mauldin's problems. She was homeless for three years, bouncing back not too long ago to earn her high school diploma Friday from Lindbergh Educational Center. "It's been a long road for me," said Maudlin, who was the recipient of both the Lindbergh Faculty Scholarship and the Manteca ...
Papa Joe’s rolls out $4.99 lunch to celebrate
Robert Lee is focusing his attention on the day-to-day operations of Papa Joe's "Big" BBQ and Steak House.
The past comes alive at McParland during annual Living History Day
Vince Lopez managed to stay in character at Living History Day at McParland School. On Tuesday, the eighth-grade student was rock music pioneer Ritchie Valen, who, at 17, died tragically in a plane crash some 50 years ago. "I was a genius when I wrote (the song) 'Donna,'" Lopez said. All told, 124 students at the school were involved in the exercise fulfilling the writing assessment necessary for eighth-grade promotion. "Living History is a major ...
Now it’s my turn to be the proud parent
Come this time of year, I'm usually bombarded by the traditional tune played at graduations and promotional ceremonies, "Pomp and Circumstance."
Recruiting swim party this Sunday for Cub Scouts
Arnold Urbina III is looking forward to that day when he's officially a member of the Boys Scout of America. As a Cub Scout, the local 10-year-old is working up the ranks. He's currently a Webelos 1. From there, Urbina and others in Pack 423 will soon become Webelos 2, which is the level before becomingx a Boys Scout. He and others climbed up the same ladder, going from Tigers to Wolves; Wolves to Bears; ...
Calla High starts flurry of graduations
Graduation season officially kicks off this Friday. The "Pomp and Circumstance" – the traditional tune played at commencement exercises – begins at 6:15 p.m. for Calla High students receiving their diplomas. The special event will be held at the First Assembly of God Church, 486 Button Ave. Graduation candidates at Weston Ranch's New Vision Educational Center (the ceremony there will be held in the on-campus multi-purpose facility) and Lindbergh Educational Center (Calvary Community Church, 815 ...
Articles By Author - Vince Rembulat
Manteca project concerns Ripon
Manteca's Austin Road Business Park that includes housing for 10,200 people has both the City of Ripon and the Ripon Unified School District concerned.
Ripon’s Wiebe wins women’s half-marathon
George Cross was the first to cross the finish line in the inaugural running of the half-marathon event at Rina's Run on May 10.
Donoho earns RC salutatorian honors
Not too long ago, Katie Donoho ran her first-ever half marathon.
Ripon getting update on major Manteca project
The Austin Road Business Park is a planned 1,049-acre development located just outside of Ripon along Highway 99.
Gold Country wineries: Ironstone is just part of offerings
MURPHYS - Part of the history of wine country in the Sierra Foothills can be traced back to 1948.
Vos nets RC valedictorian honors
The past few weeks of school have been a whirlwind for Taylor Vos.
Ripon Unified honors bilingual students
Being fluent in two languages has its advantages.
Brothers part of Steves traditition
OAKDALE – Nick and Alan Berg are part of the dedicated staff at Steves Chevrolet Buick. Their connections go beyond the job. Nick and Alan are also closed-knit brothers. "We get along so well that if we didn't work together we probably would see each other," Nick Berg said Wednesday at the Oakdale dealership located at 1285 East F St. Alan Berg is the fleet manager there. He has 23 years experience on that very ...
Honoring Ripon essay winners
What if you could create your own holiday? What would it be?
REDEEM TEAM
LODI – Jake Corn had confidence in his fastball.
Trustees say no to drug tests
Don't look for Ripon High to have mandatory drug testing just yet.
Young Knights roll past Forest Lake
LODI – The Ripon Christian Knights used their 12-day layoff to get back to the fundamentals.
Alvarez is new Ripona principal
Dante Alvarez is anxious to start his new job.
Ripon Unified board honoring essay winners
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