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Names in the News, Feb. 7

BCHS students’ art recognized

Boulder City High School freshmen Erick Gamez-Cota, Olivia Swan and Matt Woodard earned honorable mentions during the 2019 Scholastic Art & Writing awards for 2019.

All three were recognized for excellence in visual arts.

Blatchford on president’s list

Taylor Blatchford of Boulder City was named to the University of Alabama president’s list for fall 2018.

A total of 12,332 students enrolled during the fall term named to the dean’s list, with an academic record of 3.5 or above, or the president’s list, with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). The lists recognize full-time undergraduate students.

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CCSD to host public meetings in Boulder City

The Clark County School District is seeking community input regarding its Building Brighter Futures plan, which could see the consolidation of some schools throughout the district.

Shakespeare returns to BC

This past Friday evening, a large and appreciative crowd turned out for the Nevada Shakespeare Festival’s performance of “Henry V” in Bicentennial Park. The performance was hosted by Main Street Boulder City and the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. NSF featured six actors and actresses, who each played six to eight characters during the 80-minute performance.

Council receives update on pool

The Boulder City Council received an update last week on the new community pool and were shown renderings of what the new facility may look like and a possible completion date.

Newsom stops in BC

Last Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom made a stop in Boulder City at the home of Judy Hoskins during an invitation-only gathering to help promote his new book, “Young Man in a Hurry.” He appeared at an event later that night in Las Vegas.

CCSD looks at consolidations

The Clark County School District continues to struggle financially as the growth of the nation’s fifth-largest school district has slowed at the same time students and parents are finding alternative education options.

Council incumbents plan to seek re-election

Monday was the first opportunity for residents to file as candidates in this year’s Boulder City Council election.