It’s girl’s week out, since nearly 300 high school girls from across Arizona converged on the University of Arizona campus for the 66rd session of The American Legion Auxiliary premier program, Arizona Girls State. This “unique” opportunity is open to girls completing their junior year of high school that meet the necessary qualifications. This year’s session began June 2-8; attending from Pusch Ridge Christian Academy were: Delaney Halvey and Madeline LaMear; from Canyon Del Oro HS; Melissa Silva and Noelle Smith.

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Dribble. Pass. Fake. He puts up the last shot for the scrimmage as the other nine players on the court watch as it drops through the hoop. Five of the players on the court cheer and high five as they celebrate their win. 

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NAPS)—Whether you have a student about to graduate from high school or one who has just started preschool, you’ll want a yearbook to commemorate the school year. One way to get a yearbook filled with more of your student’s personal memories is to turn to the Internet.

Thursday, May 30

1. E.U. ENDS EMBARGO ON ARMS FOR SYRIA REBELS

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For many athletes, winning state involves countless hours of hard practice, dedication and training. For Sarah Macdonald, practice is only part of the reason for her cross country and track successes.

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The Elks National Foundation’s Most Valuable Student (MVS) Scholarship Program recognizes top students across the country based on their academic achievements, leadership skills, extracurricular activities, and their participation in community services. 

A couple of weeks ago I read the editorial regarding the bombings in Boston and I was in sync with the expressions of sympathy and frustration as well as the exhortations to not let this cowardly attack keep us from leading our lives in as normal a fashion as possible.  

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As softball playoffs approach, a similar picture is emerging from last year as Canyon Del Oro and Ironwood Ridge High School continue to compete for the top spot in Division II play.

The Pima Community College track & field teams competed in the ACCAC Conference Meet No. 2 at Glendale Community College on Saturday.

Oro Valley

You may be surprised to learn that, according to 2010 Census data, there are now as many residents in Oro Valley under the age of 18 as there are over the age of 65. No longer just a retirement community, Oro Valley is now taking a look at its new profile and asking an important question: Are we meeting the needs of all residents?

Having led her team in points and assists from the top of the three-point line, senior Gabrielle Courtney had a reputation for having advanced basketball skills as well as vocal leadership on the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy girls’ basketball team last season. 

The family and friends of Tyler Edmiston are hosting a fundraising event in his honor called "Tyler Edmiston's Kickin' it for Campership Memorial Soccer Games" on April 21 at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy from 3 -8 p.m.

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(StatePoint)  If you’re like most people, you have probably contemplated one of life’s greatest mysteries, what happens after death?

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