'PTA LADY' OF YEAR ASSEMBLY HONORS SCHOOL BOARD CHIEF.Byline: Karen Maeshiro Staff Writer LANCASTER - Donita Winn, president of the Antelope Valley Union High School District The Antelope Valley Union High School District (A.V.U.H.S.D.) is located in the Antelope Valley area of California, in northern Los Angeles County. The district includes eight public high schools, one trade school, and two continuation high schools in the cities of Palmdale board and longtime school volunteer, was named Woman of the Year on Monday for the state's 36th Assembly District. Winn, who was given the honor in Sacramento, was selected by Assemblywoman Sharon Runner Sharon Runner (born May 17 1954, Los Angeles) is a Californian politician. She has been a member of the California State Assembly since 2002. Runner, a Republican from Antelope Valley represents the 36th district. , R-Lancaster, for her commitment to the community and the children of the Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley . ``Her service to the community and the education realm is well-known, starting when her kids were in grade school,'' Runner said. ``She started to volunteer, was part of the PTA PTA or parent-teacher association: see parent education. , and helped organize school bonds for both the Lancaster School District Lancaster School District may refer to:
``Her commitment to the community has always been tremendous.'' State legislators for 20 years have recognized women from their districts. Winn was escorted onto the Assembly floor and was presented with a resolution by Runner and Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuez. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's wife, Maria Shriver Maria Owings Shriver (pronounced: /'ʃɹaɪvɚ/) (born November 6, 1955) is an American journalist and the wife of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and, as such, the First Lady of California. , addressed Winn and other honorees in the chamber, describing them as people who think outside the box, color outside the lines Outside the Lines, or also referred to as OTL, is an Emmy Award winning television program on ESPN that looks "outside the lines" and examines critical issues in American sports on and off of the field of play. and don't necessarily obey the rules. The group was taken to lunch and also toured the Capitol and was given a reception in the governor's council room, Runner said. Accompanying Winn on the trip were her husband and two college-age daughters. Winn's photograph and biography will be posted for the next month in the California Women's History ''This article is about the history of women. For information on the field of historical study, see Gender history. Women's history is the history of female human beings. Rights and equality Women's rights refers to the social and human rights of women. Museum in Sacramento. ``I'm just very honored and very humbled by being in the presence of all these other women who have done so much,'' Winn said. ``You never think you're doing all that much. You are just doing what needs to be done.'' Winn, 56, a resident of Lancaster, was appointed to the high school board in April 2002 and then elected in November 2003. Winn chaired the successful campaigns to pass Antelope Valley College's $139 million bond in 2004, the high school district's $103.6 million bond in 2002, and the Lancaster School District's $29 million bond in 1999. In 2001, the library at Amargosa Creek Middle School was named at the school's grand opening for Winn in recognition of the countless hours she has spent volunteering for the Lancaster School District. Although her two children were no longer in the district, Winn still devoted time to school programs and headed the district's 1999 bond campaign. While the Lancaster district has named schools and facilities in honor of trustees, company CEOs and teachers, never before had it bestowed the honor on a parent. Winn was named the Lancaster district's top volunteer in 1998 when she received the Golden Apple Award. She also received two PTA awards from Joshua School for outstanding service. At Joshua, where her two daughters attended, Winn was known informally as the Snow Cone snow cone n. A confection made of crushed ice and flavored syrup inserted into a paper cone and mounded on top. Lady, the PTA Lady and the Popcorn Lady. An art minor at college, Winn is painting the solar system solar system, the sun and the surrounding planets, natural satellites, dwarf planets, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets that are bound by its gravity. The sun is by far the most massive part of the solar system, containing almost 99.9% of the system's total mass. across five school buildings spanning a half a block on the north side of Joshua's campus. In the state Senate, Runner's husband, Sen. George Runner George C. Runner, Jr. (born March 25 1952 in Scotia, New York) is a Republican California State Senator, who represents the 17th Senate District, which includes portions of Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County and Ventura County. , R-Lancaster, named community leader Rita Burleson as Woman of the Year for the 17th Senate District. ``Rita Burleson has made significant contributions to our community in the Antelope Valley. I wanted to honor her for her leadership and her tireless efforts,'' George Runner said in a statement. Burleson has served on the Antelope Valley Fair board and various committees of the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, is a 25-year member of the Alpha Charter Guild of Antelope Valley Hospital, and has been a member of the Antelope Valley Aerospace Task Force and Desert Haven Auction Committee. Karen Maeshiro, (661) 267-5744 karen.maeshiro(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1 -- color) Donita Winn, right, Woman of the Year for Assembly District 36, speaks Friday with Gail Knight, Pete Knight's widow. (2 -- color -- ran in AV edition only) Named one of the Assembly's Women of the Year, Antelope Valley Union High School District board President Donita Winn is known around Joshua School as the Popcorn Lady, Snow Cone Lady or just the PTA Lady. Jeff Goldwater/Staff Photographer |
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