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Mon., April 3, 2000

* There’s still time to nominate a teacher for the Our Generation Best Teachers award.

Junior and senior high school students may nominate in a one-page letter the best teacher they’ve had. The definition of “teacher” may include just about anyone from a classroom instructor to a counselor to a coach or adult mentor.

Your letter should clearly describe the teacher’s creativity and innovative teaching style, sense of humor and how he or she shows respect for students and concern for students outside of the classroom. Nominations should be as specific as possible. Include your full name, address, phone number, school and grade as well as the teacher’s full name, school and class he or she teaches.

Send your nominations to Our Generation/Best Teachers, 999 W. Riverside, Spokane, WA 99201 or ship it to the fax or e-mail address at the bottom of the page. Nominations must be received by May 5.

* Co-ed pickup soccer games - sign up now! The Spokane Valley Junior Soccer Association has formed a coed pickup soccer league for teenagers. Teens will meet on Saturday afternoons during April and May for a pickup game. There are no regular teams or coaches and no practices.

The recreational league is open to teens ages 15 to 18 years old who do not play in an organized soccer league. For more information, or to register, call 922-7910.

* Graphics and printing students may apply for a $500 scholarship sponsored by the Inland Empire Club of Printing House Craftsmen. High school seniors and college undergraduates who are interested in a career in the printing industry may request an application from Jim Gibbons at 477-2219. Completed applications must be postmarked by April 18 and should be mailed to: The Inland Empire Club of Printing House Craftsmen, P.O. Box 3432 T.A., Spokane, WA 99220.

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