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Early in the morning on Friday October 25, Burney Lions were out in the cool air grilling pancakes and sausages for a preschool Red Ribbon breakfast.

Lions Kenny Hiller, Scott Nedved, Rick Dougherty, Zach Harper, and Cory Daum flipping cakes in the early morn

The community breakfast, sponsored by the Burney PTA, was part of Red Ribbon Week, a “celebration for students choosing to be drug free.”

Folks line up for pancakes and sausages

Fifth grade teacher Stacey Bower organized this week’s activities. Teachers and PTA members helped to serve the meal.

Burney Elementary Teachers Amber Urlie, Stacey Bower, and Jenny Arsenau

The theme for this year was “Life is a Journey. Travel Drug Free.” The weeks activities began with a flag salute at the flag pole. During the week, every class in the elementary school prepared a red ribbon to hang in the hall.

Each elementary school class made a red ribbon

Speaking of the breakfast, Bower said, “We are very fortunate to have the partnership with the Lions. It provides a wonderful opportunity for the community to come into the school.”

In addition to parents, children, teachers, friends, and school supporters, several Raiders’ cheerleaders from Burney High School came to add pep to the gathering.

Raiders cheerleaders Brianna and Clarissa came to cheer kids on

It was a great way to start a day on the journey of life.

A red ribbon table full of happy faces

Favian and Yesenia Jimenez were honored as May Students of the Month at the Burney Lions Club on Thursday evening May 24. Favian was named 12th grade student of the month and his sister Yesenia was named 8th grade student of the month.

Lion George Whitfield, Yesenia Jimenez, and Vice Principal Becky Torgrimson

The students were introduced by Burney High School Vice Principal Becky Torgrimson.

Eighth-grader Yesenia has a grade point average of 2.72. She is a member of the volleyball team. She is very good at math. She enjoys reading and drawing flowers and little pictures. She would like to try skydiving. Her goal is to become a doctor practicing family medicine.

Yesenia introduced her parents, Maria Garcia and Everado Jimenez, and her brothers Alex and Everado Jimenez Jr. Ms. Garcia said that she is very proud of her children and wishes them a bright future.

Lion George Whitfield presented her with a check for $50 on behalf of the Burney Lions Club.

Senior Favian Jimenez, Yesenia’s older brother has a 3.0 grade point average. He is a member of Leo’s, Interact Club, Leadership Club, and mentoring. He played on the football and basketball teams and competed in track and field. He enjoys playing video games and spending time with friends and family. He would like to try scuba diving. After graduating, he plans to attend Shasta College and then pursue a degree in civil engineering.

Favian was unable to attend the ceremony because he was on a trip with CSF to see a play in Ashland. In his absence, Lion Whitfield presented a check from the Burney Lions for $100 to his sister and asked her to give it to him when he returned from his trip to Oregon.