Exeter Union Community Day

Ask any young woman graduating from high school or college about the career options she is considering, and she may be able to give you quite a long list. But that was not always the case. When I spoke with Janet Chaniot, teacher and Mendocino College board member, she recalled a different time. “When I graduated from high school and...

All P.E.O. California State Chapter scholarships have specific eligibility requirements and restrictions.California Scholarships for California Women Residents onlyCalifornia State P.E.O. Scholarship Application forms are available online beginning September 1, 2024, through January 15, 2025 for the 2025-2026 academic year. Completed packets, including all required attachments, must be submitted no later than January 15, 2025.Thank you for your interest in the...

The HireAHelper Movers scholarship seeks to provide financial incentives to all students in Southern California (San Diego, Riverside, Orange, San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties) and aims to honor the tradition of HireAHelper's founders who brought non-industry experience to revolutionize the moving and storage industry.Two recipients will be selected per year: One on November 30th for the following spring semester,...

The Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship was established in memory of Police Chief Harold "Hal" Johnson to provide financial support to students who plan to pursue a career in police work, corrections or other criminal justice fields. This scholarship honors Hal's 29-year law enforcement career, which began in Sacramento, California, in 1955. He chose his career after serving honorably as...

For young women who have undergone unusual hardships to remain in school.BackgroundThis fund was established by Eleanor Williams Curry, an active civic leader on the Peninsula. Scholarships are awarded to young women who are self-motivated, need financial support and attempt to achieve despite tremendous obstacles. Young women who have dropped out of school for reasons beyond their control, or have...

In the mid 1950’s, in Laytonville, Jack was working on a large circular saw in his mill and something unexpected occurred, electrically, and the saw severed his left arm at the shoulder. He was rushed to Howard Memorial in Willits and Dr. Babcock, a famous doctor, sewed up his shoulder and saved his life, but this had a great effect...