By Jean Peglow One unsung hero quietly entered the pandemic scene in August 2019 and answered the call to help local students. Our Vail community included families without the ability to provide internet and supervision for their children during remote instructional times. Vail Christian Church had space and internet to offer and were thrilled...
Vail Innovation Center Valedictorian: Eric SaffiotiWhat’s next: Eric will pursue degree the field of biomedical engineering at University of Arizona. He is particularly interested in regenerative medicine. “I look forward to the scholarly and innovative environment afforded by Barrett, The Honors College. Altogether, I am excited about...
Vail Academy and High School Valedictorian: Colleen GatelyWhat’s next: Colleen will be attending ASU and is enrolled in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, pursuing a degree in environmental engineering. She is pursuing environmental engineering, she said, “in hopes of making a difference by serving my community the way that my...
Pantano High School Valedictorian: Miranda WilliamsWhat’s next: She will go to college for her associates degree and pursue a career in paralegal studies. She will then advance and get her bachelor’s degree, becoming a family attorney. Salutatorian: Maddison (Maddy) HolmesWhat’s next: She would like to continue working, then go...
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...
