2A Tuesday, July 6, 2010 Lassen County Times I School appreciates efforts of volunteer Ruth Ellis Staff writer rellis@lassennews.com When Gloria Foster's son attended and graduated from Lassen Union High School District's Diploma Gold Adult School, she was so im- pressed with the program that she started volunteering her time in the classroom. Alternative Education Principal Brett Mitchell and Diploma Gold teacher Amy Owens recognized Foster's ef- forts and presented her with a plaque during a Tuesday, June 8 meeting of the Lassen Union High School District Board of Trustees. Foster has volunteered at the adult school for five years; her son graduated in 2005. Owens said she met Foster through adult schoolteacher Rich Egelhofer who had con- nected with Foster's son and helped him get through school. Egelhofer retired in 2008 and Owens said, "Now I'm the beneficiary of Gloria and all her good work," Owens said Foster knows all the students names and at- tends graduation every year. In addition to volunteering at Diploma Gold, Owens said Foster works many jobs. "She's the kind of person in the community that makes you happy you live in the community," Owens said of Foster. Mitchell said the result of her hard work is the result of students getting their diplo- mas. Foster said, "I just think it's a very worthwhile pro- gram. I grade all these papers and then I get to see them graduate." By correcting papers, Fos- ter said some things have changed since she was in high school. She said she did not enjoy history, but now she enjoys reading and grading the pa- pers students write about the subject. Gloria Foster, a volunteer with the Lassen Union High District Diploma Gold Adult School, receives a plaque from alternative education Principal Brett Mitchell while diploma gold school teacher Amy Owens joins the audience in applause. She was recognized for her work with the adult school during a Tues- day, June 8 board meeting of the Lassen Union High School Dis- trict Board of Trustees. Photo by Ruth Ellis 00usanville teen competes at California American Miss pageant Ruth Ellis Staff Writer rellis@lassen news.cam was chosen to apply for the program based on communi- ty involvement and good grades. She is the daughter of Dina Antonucci. The pageant will be held from Friday, July 30 through Sunday, Aug. 1 at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, Calif. Antonucci will be compet- Kym Antonucci, of Su- sanville, has been selected to attend the National American Miss state pageant. Antonucci, 17, said this is her third pageant and had re- ceived notification that she G,3phers or squirreis a problem? No poison baits or explosives Lawns. Hayfields* Parks I  r Cemeteries • Pastures | --  PER(: Pressurized Sierra Rodent Control Exhaust Rodent Controller Jonathan Schrock We don't sell (530) 260-4900 " Susanville PERC systems FRI, ing in three competitions: for- mal wear, an interview and introduce herself and share about her aspirations. Not only will the winner of the pageant receive a crown and official banner, but will also win a $1,000, a bouquet of roses and air transportation to compete in the national pageant at Disneyland. Antonucci, a student at Lassen High School, is in- volved in numerous activities .... including drama club, Ira-: prove Troupe, Associated Stu- dent Body, dancing, art and making jewelry. She said she also enjoys working on the novel she is writing, jamming to oldies, watching too many movies and "kicking her little broth- er's butt at wii." Antonucci is also looking for sponsors to help support her. If anyone, whether indi- vidually, or a business or or- ganization, is interested in sponsoring her call 257-4338. Kym Antonucci, of Susanville, will be competing in the Nation- al American Miss state pageant from Friday, July 30 through Sunday, Aug. 1 at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, Calif. Photo submitted According to a National American Miss press release, the pageants are dedicated to celebrating America's great- ness and encouraging its fu- ture leaders. Each year, the pageant awards thousands of scholar- ships and prizes to recognize and assist in the development of young women nationwide. All iacivitie uve uge-uppvu- priate and family-oriented. The Natign  American Miss pageants a'e for today's  girl and tomorrow's leaders. The pageant is based on inner beauty, as well as poise and presentation. Emphasis is placed on the importance of gaining self- confidence, learning new skills, learning good attitudes about competition and setting and achieving personal goals. 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