Trio from Lutheran school head to state spelling bee in Las Vegas

Bethlehem Lutheran School recently held their seventh annual school spelling bee.

The top place winner in the first and second grade level was Brady Campbell, a second-grader; the third through fifth grade level winner was Arel Getty, a fifth-grader; the sixth through eighth grade level winner was Jared Lupton, an eighth-grader.

This is the second time Jared will represent Bethlehem Lutheran at the state spelling bee, which occurs March 12 in Las Vegas.

Last year, Jared placed fifth at the state bee.

School Superintendent praised

School board trustees recognized Carson City School District Superintendent Mary Pierczynski at the past school board meeting for a fabulous annual review.

"Dr. Pierczynski is a leader," said school board trustee John McKenna. "She's also a leader statewide. The superintendent's association recognized that. She's part of that statewide leadership team."

The Nevada Association of School Board recognized Pierczynski as one of the superintendents of the year in 2003.

"They say the sign of a good leader is who she surrounds herself with," said trustee Joanna Wilson. "And I would thank her for her incredible staff."

Pierczynski also thanked the staff.

"I'm very fortunate," she said. "They are the ones who make things move right along."

She also said the community is very supportive of the school and the children.

Douglas Citizen of Year named

Douglas County resident Brenda Robertson was named Citizen of the Year during the Minden-Douglas Elks Lodge 2670 annual Award Dinner on Jan. 29. Robertson was recognized for her contributions to the community include the following:

2004

• Chairperson of Board of Directors for 2004 for the Boys & Girls Club of Western Nevada and a board member for 11 years.

• Chairperson of the board for the Boys & Girls Clubs Desert Area Council from 2000 to 2004 and board member for four years.

• President of the Board of Directors for the Sierra Philharmonic League for 2004 and a member of the board for 10 years in various positions.

• A member of the Laura Bush Literacy Board for fiscal year 2003-2004.

• A member of the Committee for the Jo Marshall Scholarship Program for 2001 and 2004.

• Neighborhood Chairperson for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation for 2004.

2003

• A judge for the Douglas High School Debate Teams for the 2003 year.

• Neighborhood Chairperson for the American Diabetes from 2000 to 2003.

• Safe streets volunteer for Douglas Sheriff's Department from 2000-2003.