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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Jonathan Carrillo Lopez
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ROTC—Daniel Monarez
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Art Winners
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Employee of the Year
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Xenia Gutierrez
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Linda Abril
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Chad Gestson
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Alumni—Homer y Perla
Julio Melchor had some decisions to make and some trips to take when it came to his college
career. As a QuestBridge Scholar, he had already been accepted for a full ride to 14 schools,
and he was on a waiting list for seven more, including Stanford, Columbia, MIT and Princeton.
He narrowed down visits to Duke, Penn, Notre Dame, Brown and Cornell. Melchor was number
one in the 2015 class of 606 students, with a 4.733 weighted grade point average and a 3.933
unweighted GPA.
The QuestBridge program bridges the nation’s brightest, under-served youth with leading institutions of higher education, thus increasing the percentage of talented low-income students
attending the nation’s best universities. Tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies and
travel expenses are all covered.
Melchor has earned college credit from the Bustoz program, Grand Canyon University and Estrella Community College, and his interest in medicine was piqued as a volunteer at Hospice of
the Valley. His dream is to attend the best university, major in medicine and become a family
practice physician.
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The above was reprinted from Daily Good News by Craig Pletenik .
El Oso Park
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School Phone Info
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Mission & Focus
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An update on Julio is that he chose to attend Columbia University in New York. It is believed
that Julio is the first Bruin in history to attend an Ivy League school as a student. Alumni Dustin
Jones is currently a professor at Cornell University.
Julio Melchor tuvo algunas decisiones que tomar y algunos viajes que hacer, cuando se trato de
su carrera universitaria. Como QuestBridge Scholar, ya que fue aceptado con beca completa a 14
escuelas, y en lista de espera de siete más, incluyendo Stanford, Columbia, MIT y Princeton. Él
redujo visitas a Duke, Penn, Notre Dame, Brown y Cornell. Melchor es el número uno en la clase
2015 de 606 estudiantes, y tiene un promedio de 4,733 grado ponderado y un promedio no
ponderado de 3.933.
El programa QuestBridge sive a jovenes brillantes del país con las principales instituciones de
educación superior, lo que aumenta el porcentaje de estudiantes de bajos ingresos con talento
que asisten a las mejores universidades del nacionales. La matrícula, cuotas, alojamiento y
comida, libros y suministros y gastos de viaje están iincluidos.
Melchor ha obtenido créditos universitarios del programa Bustoz, Grand Canyon University y
Estrella Community College, y su interés en la medicina fue despertado cuando fue voluntario en
“Hospice of the Valley”. Su sueño es asistir a la mejor universidad, importante en la medicina y
convertirse en un médico de familia.
Julio Melchor
Lo anterior fue reimpreso de la revista “Daily Good News” por Craig Pleteneik.
Bill/Melinda Gates Winner
visits the White House on
his college tours. Melchor
chose Cornell University.
Una actualización sobre Julio es que fue eligió para asistir a la Universidad de Columbia en Nueva
York. Se cree que Julio es el primero en la historia de Bruin para asistir a una escuela de la Ivy
League como estudiante. Exgraduado Dustin Jones es actualmente profesor en la Universidad de
Cornell.
Juan Mora in China
Jesus Corona
Former Bill Gates recipient Juan Mora is Gates Winner (2014) is a
using his scholarship to study abroad
sophomore at MIT. This pic
for a semester in China. Recently, Juan
was outside the subway stop.
was able to visit the Great Wall. He is a
senior at ASU and will pursue a Masters
Degree in Mathematics.
Around Campus
What was a Trevor Browne student doing in Iowa this past weekend, talking about a famous
Muslim hero? Junior Jonathan Carrillo Lopez travelled to Elkader, Iowa to speak to elementary
school students, September 18, at the invitation of the Abdelkader Education Project. The
sixth annual forum provides a cultural exchange for the community inspired by the 19 th century
Algerian leader for whom the town was named.
Encouraged by his world history teacher Will Reimers, Lopez entered an essay contest after
reading the book, Commander of the Faithful: the life and times of Emir Abd el-Kader by John
W. Kiser. His essay, about why the Emir remains important today, placed second in the high
school category and he was invited to attend the forum.
Jonathan Carrillo Lopez, a
high school junior from
Phoenix, Ariz., speaks to
elementary school kids.
(Photo: Kyle Munson/
The Register)
Lopez asked the students to name some of their favorite superheroes, and then told the students that Abd el-Kader was a hero on par with Superman.
“He was brave,” Lopez said. “He fought for people. And he protected his people.”
Lopez is not Muslim but he is fascinated by history, religion and philosophy. He recently
trekked to Israel on a cultural exchange program.
He was accompanied to Iowa by school librarian and mentor Sylvia Cox. According to Cox,
Lopez started seventh grade with virtually no English in the ESL program and tested out after
five months. He has been soaring ever since. She told the Des Moines Register that she rates “Jonathan as one of the best
two students she’s taught in her 30-year-career. He’s not a sponge. He’s a vacuum cleaner.”
The director of the Abdelkader Education Project said, regarding Lopez’ presentations: “I've heard rave reviews from educators who were with us Friday.” In a tiny town in Iowa, Trevor Browne’s Jonathan Carrillo Lopez struck a small blow against
the Islamophobia that is present in our country today.
Reprinted from Good News Daily by Craig Pletenik.
The original article can be seen in the demoinesregister.com website. Original author was Kyle Munson.
Lo que hacía un estudiante de Trevor Browne en Iowa este fin de semana pasado, hablo de un famoso héroe musulmán? Júnior Jonathan Carrillo López viajó a Elkader, Iowa para hablar con los estudiantes de primaria, el 18 de septiembre, por invitación del Proyecto de Educación Abdelkader. El sexto foro anual ofrece un intercambio cultural para la comunidad inspirada por
el líder argelino siglo 19 por lo quien la ciudad fue nombrada.
Alentado por su historia maestro Will Reimers, López entró en un concurso de ensayos después de leer el libro, Emir de los
Creyentes: la vida y la época del emir Abd el-Kader por John W. Kiser. Su ensayo, acerca de por qué el emir sigue siendo importante hoy en día, el segundo lugar en la categoría de la escuela secundaria y fue invitado a asistir al foro.
López pidió a los estudiantes que nombren algunos de sus superhéroes favoritos, y luego dijo a los estudiantes que Abd elKader era un héroe a la par con Superman.
"Era valiente", dijo López. "Luchó por la gente. Y él protegió a su pueblo ".
López no es musulmana, pero él está fascinado por la historia, la religión y la filosofía. Recientemente emigró a Israel en un
programa de intercambio cultural.
Estuvo acompañado a Iowa por bibliotecaria de la escuela y mentor Sylvia Cox. Según Cox, López comenzó el séptimo grado,
prácticamente sin Inglés en el programa de ESL y probado después de cinco meses. Él se ha disparado desde entonces. Ella
le dijo al Des Moines Register que ella valora "Jonathan como uno de los dos mejores estudiantes que ha enseñado en su carrera de 30 años. Él no es una esponja. Es una aspiradora ".
El director del Proyecto de Educación Abdelkader dijo, con respecto a las presentaciones de López: ". Yo he oído muy buenas
críticas de los educadores que estaban con nosotros Viernes" En una pequeña ciudad en Iowa, de Trevor Browne Jonathan
Carrillo López dio un pequeño golpe contra la islamofobia que está presente en nuestro país en la actualidad.
Editor’s Note: I heard this young man present to the faculty before the school year started. He was absolutely amazing.
Congratulations to Jonathan and Mr. Reimers for the open ended assignment that not only encourages but demands students
to be creative and dedicated to their projects. Jonathan was one of many outstanding presenters.
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ROTC
The State JROTC Adventure Team competition was just completed and the
TGB Rattlers won AGAIN!. The two-part competition includes a physical fitness challenge and a wilderness challenge. This year, the fitness challenge
came first, September 19 at Maryvale High School, and Trevor Browne took
first place in the push-ups, sit-ups and sprint relay. The Bruins also placed
second in the pull-ups and the canal run.
The second phase took place in Flagstaff, October 17, with the wilderness
events--land navigation, leadership reaction course, one-rope bridge, fitness
challenge and recovery operations.
Last year the wilderness events were rained out in September, and team
totals were not kept after the physical fitness events. Trevor Browne have
now won six State Adventure team titles in the previous seven years.
State Champs—2015
Daniel Monarez
Daniel graduated from the Coast
Guard Academy in May. Here he
is pictured with his family & President Obama. Daniel (2011) was
the battalion commander at TGB
and started a string of cadets
going to Military Academies.
David Navidad (2013) is currently a sophomore at West Point and
Kim Soltero (2014) is a sophomore at the Air Force Academy.
ART
The Phoenix Union Student Art Show reception and awards ceremony was held last April at the Phoenix Art Museum
in the Wolfswinkel Education Center. Artists from 12 schools exhibiting 94 pieces made this the biggest PUHSD Art
Show ever. Each art teacher submitted two student pieces. TGB winners were Emmanuel Villa & Itzel Rivas.
Emmanuel & Itzel each won $100 for coming in 1st place in their category.
Congratulations to them and their teachers Ms. Belanger & Ms. Lowans
Employees of the Year
“Lorna is a tremendous
asset to the Trevor Browne
community thanks to her
outstanding instructional
support, diligent work ethic,
and continuous positive
attitude.”
Tracey Clark
World Languages
Brian MacFarlane was awarded the Certified
Employee of the Year for 2014-15. Previous
editions have featured stories on the success
of his Calculus program. In five years over 40
students have scored a 4 or 5 on the AP Calc
exam to receive college credit.
Lorna Arrowood was selected as TGB’s Classified Employee of the
Year for 2014-15. Librarian Sylvia Cox describes her as “always
positive and cheerful; she is the go-to person for practically everyone on campus.”
Ms. Arrowood started with PUHSD in March 1998 as a Fusion
assistant at Alhambra HS and moved to the media tech position
at Browne in 2000.
She says, “TGB is a great place to work. I have the awesome
privilege every day to see firsthand the wonderful things that
This past year, MacFarlane chose to ‘flip’ his
classroom by putting all of his lessons on video. happen here with students.”
The students can watch the videos at home, in
his class on computers, or even on their cell phones. This enables Brian to walk around the room and help
students individually. Students also help each other working in small groups and can be often seen in his room at
lunch time or after school.
In addition to teaching, BMAC also performs in a band with the students at football games or assemblies.
“Mr. MacFarlane is the best teacher I have ever had in any subject including college.”
Kim Soltero, US Airforce Academy
Xenia Gutierrez
“I chose to
become a
teacher in
order to
impact my
community
by being a
positive role
model.”
One of Mr. MacFarlane’s former AP Calculus students is Xenia,
now Ms. Gutierrez. Xenia scored a ‘4’ on her AP Exam to receive
college credit. She also participated in the Ace-Plus program,
which allows HS students to receive college credit beginning their
sophomore year. By obtaining numerous college credits while in
high school, Xenia was able to graduate from Grand Canyon University in only three years. It is believed that Xenia is one of the
youngest teachers in TGB history. Her degree is in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Mathematics. Ms. Gutierrez now participates in the TELAC program at ASU, which will count towards
her Master’s Degree. Xenia joins Deston Cummings (Math), JaMe
Castro (Math), Danell McPhaul (Spanish), Amy Baeza (Soc Stud),
Alex Lucero (Soc Stud), Scott Brown (equip mgr.) and James Hart
(security) as TGB alumni on the faculty.
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Community
Linda Abril Educational Academy Ground Breaking Ceremony
Ms. Abril has been serving as a board member for
PUHSD for many years. She represents and lives in the
Trevor Browne community and her children are TGB
alumni. For her dedication, PUHSD has named a school
after her. Below is a portion of the district news release.
Congratulations to Ms. Abril on this outstanding honor.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Linda Abril
Educational Academy today. The 42,000 square-foot twostory school building is being built at 3000 North 19th
Avenue, adjacent to Metro Tech High School. It will open
in August of 2016 with 11 classrooms, labs, specialty
spaces, a full kitchen and a multi- purpose cafeteria. The
small alternative school has been known as Suns-Diamondbacks Education Academy since its opening in 2001. The new
building was renamed after long time Phoenix Union Governing Board member Linda Abril, a champion of alternative schools
during her 20-plus years on the Governing Board. She is the third-longest serving board member in the 120-year history of
Phoenix Union, serving her sixth term.
Speakers included Interim Superintendent Dr. Chad Gestson, Suns-Diamondbacks principal Rick Beck, students from SDEA,
architect and construction representatives and Ms. Abril.
“What I wish for this school is a message: "Where Hope Lives." Where students, who have encountered life challenges, can
find hope and where dedicated teachers can fulfill the hopes and dreams of students and get them to the high school finish
line, and back on the right track for life,” Abril said.
Dr. Chad Gestson—New Interim Superintendent
The Phoenix Union Governing Board selected Chad Gestson as the district's interim superintendent
Aug. 18. Gestson was named after the previous superintendent, Kent P. Scribner, became the sole
finalist for the superintendent's job at the Fort Worth Independent School District in Texas.
Gestson has worked in education for 14 years after coming to Phoenix through Teach for America. He
has taught in elementary and middle schools and was principal at Camelback High School. Gestson
has worked in the Phoenix Union School District the past seven years.
Before becoming interim superintendent, Gestson was the director of school leadership, helping
to develop and support future principals and assistant principals in the district. The Republic sat down
with Gestson to find out more about him and his plans for the district this year. His contract as leader
of the more than 27,000-student district runs through June 30, 2016.
Did you always want to work in education?
Ha, no. I am a fourth-generation carpenter, and so I believed for many years that my career path was either to be a professional athlete, and if that didn't work I assumed I would become a superintendent in the construction trade. After my wife successfully battled cancer in 1998, we began to give back. I spent time at a local middle school, and my wife spent time at a children's hospital. After sharing some stories about the kids with each other, we realized our lives were meant for different paths.
So that's when we decided to go into education. I actually thought it would just be a few years' hiatus, that I would spend a few
years teaching and then return to commercial construction, which at the time was much more lucrative than teaching.
Are you interested in this position being more than just interim?
Yes. I am completely committed to the students that we serve in Phoenix Union and would be happy to continue to lead this
amazing community of learners and leaders.
Partial reprinting from an article written by James Bunting, The Republic | azcentral.com (Photo: Nick Oza/The Republic)
Alumni—Student Teaching
Last spring we had two TGB alumni return to campus to student
teach.
Homer Gutierrez (2011) did his student teaching at Metro Tech
High School in the business department. Homer did spend considerable time at TGB doing a month of observations during the
winter term. In high school, Homer was heavily involved in FBLA,
serving as the President. Homer came in 2nd place at the state
meet and qualified for nationals. Gutierrez also partook in the
Ace-Plus program, which allows high school students to begin
college early. Since he had a year of college credit and his
scholarship paid for four years, Homer chose to complete a
double major at ASU. In addition to education, he graduated with a degree in Supply Chain Management.
Homer is now using that degree working for the Honeywell Corporation.
Homer Gutierrez
& Perla Tapia
Cordova
Perla Tapia Cordero (2006) was the other student teacher as she taught Chemistry with Mrs. Joanne CoxCroft. Below and on the next page is her story in her own words:
Perla and Homer were able to graduate from ASU together as pictured top left. They are also pictured with
their students on their last day of school. Finally they are pictured with an old man who is their biggest fan.
La primavera pasada tuvimos dos ex alumnos de TGB que regresaron a nuestra escuela para enseñar a
los estudiantes.
Homero Gutiérrez (2011) hizo su enseñanza a los estudiantes, pero lo hizo en Metro Tech High School en
el departamento de negocios. Homero también invirtió el tiempo aquien TGB haciendo un mes de
observaciones durante el semestre de invierno. En la escuela secundaria, Homero era muy involucrado en
FBLA sirvio como Presidente. Homero llegó en segundo lugar en la competencia estatal y se clasificó para
los nacionales. Gutiérrez también participó en el programa “Ace-Plus, el cual permite a los estudiantes de
secundaria a la universidad al comenzar temprano. Por lo cual obtuvo un año de crédito universitario y su
beca pagada por cuatro años, Homero se enfocó en completar una doble licenciatura en ASU. Además de
la educación, se graduó con una licenciatura en Gestión de la Cadena de Suministro. Homero está utilizando esa especialización para trabajar para Honeywell Corporation.
Perla Tapia Cordero (2006) fue la otra maestra del estudiantes. Ella enseñó Química con la señora Joanne
Cox-Croft. En la página siguiente es su historia en sus propias palabras:
Perla y Homero pudieron graduarse de ASU juntos como en la foto superior izquierda. También se representan con sus estudiantes en su último día de clases. Finalmente se representan con un anciano que es
su mayor fan.
Perla Tapia Cordova -- My Story: Growing up I always dreamed of continuing my education and having a professional career.
Ever since I can remember, I have always worked hard and strived for excellence in everything I did. Because of my academic
achievements in high school, I was awarded the Presidential Scholarship, which gave me the opportunity to earn my associates degree from any Maricopa Community College for free.
I knew that my parents could not afford to pay for my education so this was a huge relief and tremendous opportunity for my
family and me. Not only was I the first one to graduate from high school out of my family; I would be the first to attend college.
After completing my first semester of college in the fall of 2006, Proposition 300 passed in Arizona, which affected all
undocumented students in the state of Arizona. The bill prevented all undocumented students from receiving any type of
state-funded scholarships and they were required to pay out-of-state tuition.
Sadly, I was one of the many undocumented students affected by this proposition, which led me to discontinue my education.
However, after much persistence I received my permanent resident card and joined the Air Force Reserve to make the naturalization process go faster. I needed to help legalize my family since I was afraid they would get deported. Little did I know the
sacrifice I made in 2010 would only bring blessings into my life.
While at Air Force basic training, I was recognized as the top female in Physical Training and was also an honor graduate. Then
in 2011, I became a naturalized citizen and in 2013, I was recognized as the Airman of the Year for 10th Air Force. I didn't
accomplish this by myself; I have to give many thanks to my family, my friends, my unit and most importantly all of the great
mentors who have supported me throughout the years. (continued)
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Alumni—Student Teaching
(continued from previous page) It took nine years to achieve my education goal. But I have defeated the
obstacle I was faced with back in 2006.
I finally had the privilege of walking across the stage May 15, 2015 and received the diploma I have
worked so hard to get over the past four years. Not only did I receive my Bachelor's degree in chemistry, I
also had the honor of wearing the Magna Cum Laude honors cord. It is true that America is the home of
opportunities and it is most visible when you accomplish them yourself. After all that I have been through I
decided to become a teacher so I can teach my students the beauty of all of the great things one can
accomplish when we are determined and disciplined.
What's next for me? Well my next goal is to become a commissioned officer through a deserving Airman
program within the Air Force Reserve. Also, I plan on completing the Educational Leadership Master's program through Arizona State University. My vision is to continue to lead and inspire others so I can make
the community I live in a better place.
Mi historia: Al crecer, yo siempre soñaba con continuar mi educación y tener una carrera profesional. Desde que tengo
memoria, siempre he trabajado duro y me he esforzado por la excelencia en todo lo que hago. Debido a mis logros académicos en la escuela secundaria, se me concedió la Beca Presidencial, que me dio la oportunidad de obtener mi licenciatura de
cualquier collegio en “Maricopa Community College” de forma gratuita.
Yo sabía que mis padres no podían permitirse el lujo de pagar por mi educación, así que fue un gran alivio y una tremenda
oportunidad para mi familia y yo. No sólo sería yo la primera en graduarme de la escuela en mi familia; Ahora yo sería la
primera en ir a la universidad.
Después de terminar mi primer semestre en la universidad en el otoño de 2006, la Proposición 300 fue aprobada en
Arizona la cual afectó a todos los estudiantes indocumentados en el estado de Arizona. El proyecto de ley impedía a todos los
estudiantes indocumentados de recibir cualquier tipo de ayuda financiera y que estaban obligados a pagar la matrícula fuera
del estado.
Por desgracia, yo era una de los muchos estudiantes indocumentados afectados por esta proposición que me llevó a
interrumpir mi educación. Sin embargo, después de mucha persistencia recibí mi tarjeta de residente permanente y decidí
unirme a la Reserva de la Fuerza Aérea para que el proceso de naturalización fuera más rápido. Yo necesitaba naturalizarme
para ayudar a legalizar mi familia desde ya que tenía miedo de que fueran deportados. No me imagine que el sacrificio que
hice en 2010, sólo traería bendiciones a mi vida.
En la formación básica de la Fuerza Aérea, fui reconocida como mujer superior en el entrenamiento físico y me gradué con de
honores. Luego, en 2011, me convertí en un ciudadana naturalizada, y en 2013, fui reconocida como la aviadora del Año para
el 10 de la Fuerza Aérea. Yo no logre esto por mí misma; Tengo que dar muchas gracias a mi familia, mis amigos, mi unidad y
lo más importante de todos los grandes maestros que me han apoyado
Tomó nueve años para alcanzar mi meta de la educación. Pero yo he vencido el obstáculos que me enfrenté desde el 2006.
Finalmente, tuve el privilegio de caminar por el escenario el 15 de mayo 2015 y recibí el diploma que he trabajado tan duro
para llegar en los últimos cuatro años. No sólo recibí mi título de licenciatura en química, también tuve el honor de llevar el
cable de honores Magna Cum Laude. Es cierto que Estados Unidos es
el hogar de oportunidades y es más visible cuando se logra en uno
mismo. Después de todo lo que he pasado, decidí convertirme en un
maestra para que pueda enseñar a mis estudiantes la belleza de todas
las grandes cosas que uno puede lograr cuando estamos decididos y
disciplinados.
¿Qué sigue para mí? Bueno, mi próxima meta es llegar a ser una oficial
a través de un programa de aviador dentro de la Reserva de la Fuerza
Aérea. Además, tengo la intención de completar el programa del Maestría en Liderazgo para la Educación a través de la Universidad Estatal
de Arizona. Mi visión es continuar liderando e inspirar a otros para que
yo pueda hacer que la comunidad Vivo en un lugar mejor.
Phoenix Union High School
District No. 210
Trevor G. Browne High School
7402 W. Catalina Drive
Phoenix, Arizona 85033
School Phone Numbers
Números Telefónicos de la Escuela
Athletics & Activities/Deportes y Actividades (602)764-8520
Bookstore/Tienda Escolar
(602)764-8654
Counseling/Consejería
(602)764-8536
Dean of Students/Oficina de Disciplina
(602)764-8524
Nurse/Enfermera
(602)764-8697
Principal’s Office/Oficina del Director
(602)764-8516
Registration/Oficina de Inscripción
(602)764-8503
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(602)440-1600
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Trevor G. Browne’s
Mission
The TGB community fosters
life-long learning through an
equitable & rigorous curriculum in a
positive environment
Focus
Increasing the graduation rate by 5%
Increasing the percentage of credit
current freshmen by 5%
Increasing college & career
readiness by 10%
(as measured on the Aspire 10 for
sophomores & the ACT for juniors.)
El Oso Park goes smoke free
Students in the STAND Youth Coalition urged the Phoenix Parks & Rec Board to put up tobaccofree signs in El Oso Park. The students were congratulated for their efforts by Vice Mayor Daniel
Valenzuela. Pictured from left: Jessely Enriquez, Melissa Escalante, Oscar Delira, Elijah Osorio,
Julissa Escalante (hidden) and Isabel Ledezma.
“The park is where kids come to play, not where adults should come to smoke.”
Nikki Andrade, Cactus Kids Preschool
Thank you to the Trevor Browne STAND students for dedicating their time to achieve a tobaccofree park for their community. They are raising awareness about the health hazards of smoking
and creating a healthier environment for residents.”
Keith Walker, Maricopa County Dept of Public Health Office
LA is fine, but it ain’t home; New York’s home but it ain’t mine no more”
Neil Diamond