ROP Advisory Night Shines Spotlight on Distinguished Community Partners

Fresno ROP recognized five outstanding community partners with a William F. Noli Award at their 23rd Advisory Night held on April 23, 2013 in the Shaghoian Concert Hall at Clovis North H.S. The award is presented to organizations or individuals who significantly contribute to career-technical education and Fresno ROP in program support, guidance and curriculum leadership. Advisory Night is a showcase of the critical partnerships needed between education and business/industry to ensure student achievement and community well-being.  More than 500 educators and business partners were in attendance to honor Noli recipients and to also review Fresno ROP courses and community employment needs. 

Pictured (L to R) are Valerie Vuicich – Fresno ROP Administrator, Jay Mahfood – nominated by Coalinga HS, Delbert Cederquist – Fresno County Board of Education member, Gary Geist of Kings Valley Industries – nominated by Madera South HS, Susan Kissinger of Kerman Floral & Gifts – nominated by Kerman HS, Chef Bruce Staebler – nominated by both Madera and Clovis West HS, Erick Kukcenbecker of Kuckenbecker Tractor – nominated by Madera South HS, Barbara Thomas, Fresno County Board of Education member, Larry L. Powell – Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, and Jim Yovino – Deputy Superintendent of FCOE.