Sign gets facelift

Joy Badillo-Walker’s high school art students, from left, Ciara Alix, Darius Fanshier, and Jalize Marie meticulously sand and scrape the old Acme Brick Park sign as part of a restoration project, breathing new life into the children’s play area.

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Villanueva finds student connection through art classes

Moises Villanueva, a graduate of Clinton High School, has returned to his alma mater as an art teacher, bringing both his passion for graphic design and a commitment to the cultural diversity of his students. Villanueva, 29, is among a growing number of first-generation Hispanic college graduates who have come back to their hometowns to give back to their communities.

Giving back to community important for Villanueva

Rico Villanueva has a passion for serving his community through his occupation at Elmer Smith Oil Company as well as through the different organizations he has served throughout the years within Clinton.

Olguin seeks to inspire Clinton students in classroom

In a second-grade classroom at Southwest Elementary School, Korrina Olguin, 46, guides her students through their daily lessons with patience and enthusiasm. For Olguin, teaching is more than a job – it’s a calling that stems from her diverse background and life experiences.

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