The College OPTIONS Partnership is pleased to announce the signing of the North State Promise on May 22, 2013 in Downtown Redding at the Market Street Promenade. The event will begin at 3:30pm with the official signing ceremony starting at 4:00pm. Student performances from the Mt. Shasta High School Choir, Vista Middle School Jazz Band and Shasta High School Madrigal Choir will be included in the celebration. Dignitaries from UC Davis, Simpson University and Tehama County Department of Education will speak, along with a North State Student Representative from Central Valley High School.

This collaborative effort was undertaken to ensure that North State students and families have access to superior, affordable higher education, close to home. The North State Promise document formalizes and solidifies a specific promise from our local higher education partners to our North State students and families. This Promise gives special incentives for our North State students to continue their education at the post-secondary level. The Promise also allows our North State students to obtain an affordable, quality education with outstanding educational institutions, located closest to home. The event on May 22 will celebrate the formal signing of the North State Promise document and these commitments. (more…)

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Pleasant Valley 4 – Chico 0

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Paradise 3 – Red Bluff 1

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Sutter 14 – Wheatland 4 (more…)

The 2013 NSCIF baseball championship games were played Saturday at a pair of semi-central venues, Shasta College and Butte College.

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Shasta 5 – Red Bluff 1

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Sutter 15 – Yreka 13

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Colusa 9 – Winters 5 (more…)

The Shasta College Lady Knights lost in their first chance to secure a bid to the CCCAA State Championship tourney, 9-1, to Sierra on Sunday in Redding.

However, with Mt. Shasta grad Kayla Spini in the circle, the Knights shutout Sierra 8-0 in game-two, punching their ticket to the big dance in Bakersfield next weekend.

Former Siskiyou County High School stars Katie Eiler (Etna) and DJ Foster (Weed) will also be heading to the finals, as well as former COS shortstop Nikki Foster.

We’ll have video highlights and more info posted soon. (more…)

Photo courtesy of Stan Krute

Does having fun while helping our local youth sound like a good idea to you? Does dancing to Big Band music and great food interest you? Then, grab your honey and gather friends and family to attend the 1st Annual Kiwanis Club of Yreka Dinner Dance featuring the Siskiyou Big Band and a delicious Top Sirloin/Chicken dinner prepared by Kermith Walters to take place on Friday, May 31, 6:00 to 11:30 pm at Winema Hall, Siskiyou Golden Fair Grounds.

Kiwanians Karen Evans and Clarence Barger presented their bright idea to the Club early this year and planning began for the Club’s most ambitious fundraiser of all. The Big Band Dinner Dance will fuel the club’s community service projects and donations to a large complement of needs and activities that enrich the lives of children and strengthen families. Many of you may know a Kiwanian or two but may not know of the time, hard work, and dedication they freely give. To be a Kiwanian is to dedicate yourself to changing the world one child and one community at a time. No Host Social Hour begins at 6:00 pm followed by the delicious top sirloin/chicken dinner with all the trimmings. Then get “In the Mood” for dancing to the 25 piece Siskiyou Big Band till 11:30 pm. Not a dancer? They’re great to watch and so are the dancers! (more…)

Yreka Ponytail Softball League hosted its annual Siskiyou Ponytail Mid-Season Tournament over the weekend. The tourney featured teams from around Siskiyou County, including Yreka, Hornbrook, Montague, Weed, Mt. Shasta, and Dunsmuir.

“Lights Out” from the Yreka Pony Tail Softball League captured the U-12 Crown.

“Lightning” from the South Siskiyou League came away with the U-16 title. (more…)

The Siskiyou County Cattlemen’s Association is pleased to announce its scholarships to Siskiyou County graduated seniors and continuing college students. One (1) $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduated senior and one (1) $500 Scholarship will be awarded to a continuing college student. Students must be pursuing a degree with a career in mind that is related to agriculture.

The application process is simple.  All applicants need to submit the following items:

1. Application form click here
2. A current copy of the applicants’ school transcripts
3. A 500 word statement (see next page for description)
4. An activity chart or list of extracurricular activities, honors, awards, hobbies and work experience.
5. One letter of recommendation. (more…)

For the 2012-2013 school year, the Siskiyou Chapter of Women in Timber will be awarding various academic and merit scholarships. The applicants must be graduating from a Siskiyou County high school and plan on attending college or a vocational school for the 2013-2014 school year. Monies will be distributed to the educational institution upon receipt of a verification of enrollment form (12 units minimum) completed by the proper college or vocational school official.

The applicant must have a timber related family background or be pursing a career in forestry or natural resources. Preference will be given to those students who have immediate family in the industry. Preference will also be given to those students who show an aptitude for meeting varied demands by being active in the community, family business or extra curricular activities while maintaining their GPA. (more…)

The All-Section Boys Basketball Team was selected by the combined voting of several different media outlets that cover North Section sports. All newspapers, as well as SiskiyouYouth/ShastaYouth, and TV stations were invited to participate.

First Team

Jud Sailsbery, Orland, Senior
Jesse Holmes, Chico, Senior
Michael Shoemaker, Corning, Junior
Burak Karatekeli, Chico, Senior
Kaelan Crisosto, Enterprise, Junior

Second Team

Jordan Spaschak, Enterprise, Senior
Joseph Lynch, Liberty, Junior
Tyler Abrego, Gridley, Senior
Blake Marchant, Pleasant Valley, Senior
Brett Cloney, Foothill, Junior (more…)

The All-Section Girls Basketball Team was selected by the combined voting of several different media outlets that cover North Section sports. All newspapers, as well as SiskiyouYouth/ShastaYouth, and TV stations were invited to participate.

First Team

Kamira Sanders, Enterprise, Freshman
Jordan Kimbrough, Enterprise, Junior
Katie Nunnelley, Anderson, Sophomore
Rachel Martin, Enterprise, Junior
Jessica Gallaway, Pleasant Valley, Senior

Second Team

Nina Holmes, Chico, Senior
Mari Thomas, Chico, Senior
Aubrey Mendonca, West Valley, Junior
Kelsie Jurin, University Prep, Sophomore
Erika Larsen, Sutter, Senior (more…)

By Buffy Tanner

Would you buy a car without test driving it? No. Yet many students do just that when they choose a major or a college without thoroughly researching it. But how do you test a campus that is hundreds of miles away? How do you test a major like Animation, or Hydrology, when high schools don’t offer classes in those subjects? Pre-College Summer Programs.

Colleges and universities around the country offer opportunities specifically designed for high school students to “attend” college for a week (or two or more), take classes from college professors (geared for high schoolers), live in the dorms, have a roommate and learn about a subject they think they might want to study “for real.” There are hundreds of these programs and the subjects taught vary from performing and fine arts to engineering, medicine, law, politics, psychology, anthropology – use your imagination. Some focus on a general college experience and offer intensive workshops on college entrance exam preparation, writing essays for college and scholarship applications, and learning how to navigate a college environment. A few offer academic credit, but most are enrichment opportunities. (more…)

The North Section CIF held it’s 2013 basketball championships at Chico State’s Acker Gym on Friday and Saturday.

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Girls: Chico 46 – Pleasant Valley 41

Boys: Chico 63 – Pleasant Valley 53

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Girls: Enterprise 69 – Paradise 43

Boys: Enterprise 61 - Shasta 42

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Girls: Anderson 52 – West Valley 48

Boys: Corning 45 -Orland 43 (more…)

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Girls

Yreka (12) goes to West Valley (5)

Boys

Yreka (10) goes to Sutter (7)

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Girls

Weed (2) hosts Los Molinos (15)

Mt. Shasta (3) hosts Esparto (14)

Tulelake (9) goes to Modoc (8)

Etna (10) goes to Hamilton (7)

Boys

Weed (3) hosts Quincy (14)

Mt. Shasta (4) hosts Durham (13)

Tulelake (9) goes to Biggs (8)

Trinity (11) goes to Hamilton (6) (more…)

Scott Valley Bank offers an exciting scholarship opportunity to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend College of the Siskiyous with a major in Business or Finance. One scholarship is available to graduating seniors from the College of the Siskiyous attendance area.

With an estimated value of $4,000, the scholarship provides full tuition, books and all fees for two years at College of the Siskiyous. High school seniors who have demonstrated their interest in business through work, civic involvement or at school and have earned a 3.0 grade point average are encouraged to apply. (more…)

College OPTIONS offers two scholarships to Siskiyou County high school students:  http://collegeoptions.org/scholarships_co.html

For high school seniors: The College OPTIONS Scholars Program (college scholarships) help students from first-generation, lower-income families with scholarships between $500 – $4,000 per year, plus personalized guidance to help navigate the college environment. Deadline is Tuesday, March 5, 2013. (more…)

The North Section released the initial basketball playoff points rankings on Sunday. Keep in mind that some coaches are lax when it comes to reporting results, and the NSCIF may not have had fully accurate info for these rankings.

Boys

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Yreka (8-13) is ranked 11th, ahead of Colusa (9-12) and behind Lassen (9-14). Orland (19-4) ad Corning (20-1) are tied for the top spot.

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The Shasta Cascade League has three of the top four spots, with Mt. Shasta (17-5) ranked number-1. Weed (18-4) is 2nd, and Modoc (16-4) is 4th. Liberty Christian holds the 3rd spot at 16-7. The bad news for Mt. Shasta and Weed is that they are both behind Modoc in the SCL standings. If it stays that way, the Braves will jump the Bears and Cougars in the playoff seedings. Tulelake (10-7) is ranked 8th. Trinity (10-12) is 9th.

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Butte Valley (9-5) is tied with Princeton (9-8) for 7th. Dunsmuir at 7-6 is 11th. Redding Christian at 19-3 is ranked number-1.

Girls

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Yreka (12-10) is tied with Wheatland (11-11) for 7th. Lassen (9-10) is 9th. Sutter at 15-6 is number-1. (more…)

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