Empire High School Valedictorian: Nainika MenakuruWhat’s next: Nainika plans on attending the University of Arizona, pursuing the Pre-Med track and ultimately applying to med school to become a doctor. Nainika looks forward to furthering her interest in the field of science. She is looking forward to spending time with family and friends...
Cienega High School Valedictorian: Marissa KroegerWhat’s next: Marissa plans on attending the University of Arizona in the fall, majoring in Political Science, and possibly double-majoring in History. After that,she plans on attending law school to become an attorney. She cited my parents. “Both of them have been really supportive of...
Andrada High SchoolValedictorian: Theresa OctavianoWhat’s next: Theresa will be attending The Ohio State University in the fall to major in either Zoology or Animal Sciences. Her eventual goal is to graduate as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Salutatorian #1: Ellie WolcottWhat’s next: Ellie will be working towards a degree in...
By Khevin Barnes DISCLAIMERThe author of this heretofore uncorroborated tale claims no responsibility for the accuracy nor the incidents contained here. And furthermore, he makes no guarantees of exactitude in sharing this marginally authentic accounting of the events that transpired in Vail, Arizona, under a full moon, two centuries ago. A MAN...
By Rick Bass The May issue of the Vail Voice published two important letters by Pima County Supervisor Steve Christy and Tucson City Councilwoman Nikki Lee. Both letters described how water rates could impact our Greater Vail Area and the possibility for incorporation vs. annexation. We have all observed the booming home and business development...
By Mike Lavelle I recently spoke with a friend, and, as often happens, our discussion wandered into the realm of politics. In terms of demographics, we have very little in common, but we both are able to bridge our differences by being able to dialogue in a civil manner, and, hopefully, learn from our discussions. This is a good thing at this time...
By Tom Howard Houghton/I-10 InterchangeCrews have completed the switch of all the on and off ramps. Work continues the bridge structure where crews have poured the concrete bridge deck. This will be the final surface for the new roadway. Crews will work on the new Houghton roadway to complete the final pieces of the road infrastructure. Once this...
By Chuck Colbath Here at Bavilon we have always considered keeping on top of the latest trends important. Our stylists benefit from in-store training several times a year. Even with the constraints of the pandemic last year we still had significant training and are back to our normal classes. In the best interest of our clients, we continue to...
By Rob Hallberg The Tucson area mountains are spectacular and very few US cities can boast they are “surrounded” by them. You can see our mountain ranges from almost any point in the city and in some areas you can see all of them!Most of us know the names of the ranges but not much else. Here is a quick overview:The Santa Catalinas are the highest...
On Saturday, May 1st, Ms. Crusa, Mr. Farr, and Mrs. Farr’s students showed up at 7am to plant 30 new trees on the back side of the Mica Mtn. H.S. grounds. Seven of The Vail Rotary Club members were there to help where needed and planted 3 trees. Also in attendance were Julie Wilson, Vocational Training Lead from the H.S. and Desert Skies...
