Their musical roots get to grow anew

From front, flutists Hillary Rizzi, Angel Aguayo and Karli Wilson practice a piece as Todd Ponder directs.

Their musical roots get to grow anew

Todd Ponder, left, leads the newly formed Marana Winds in a rehearsal, their sixth since getting together as a group. The new orchestra taps the musical skills of Marana district employees and students, and the group is preparing for its first concert this coming Monday at Mountain View High…

Their musical roots get to grow anew

As musician-turned-Tortolita Middle School associate principal Todd Ponder dedicated his life to professional matters. He felt he was neglecting his musical side.

Track and field: Rising above the rest

Tucson's Quinton Anzalone, left, and Mountain View's Justice Summerset have both jumped 6 feet 8 inches.

Track and field: Rising above the rest

When it comes to the boys high jump in Tucson, there is Quinton Anzalone and Justice Summerset - and then there is everyone else.

Longtime athletic trainer in AZATA hall of fame

Mountain View High School pitcher Josh McKinney grimaces as he is gently guided through a rehab exercise with athletic trainer Leah Oliver. Oliver was recently inducted into the state trainer's hall of fame.

Longtime athletic trainer in AZATA hall of fame

Leah Oliver, right, and Lauryn Manning, student athletic trainer, wrap the shoulder of pitcher Josh McKinney with ice as Oliver's daughter Shea Oliver, left, watches.

Longtime athletic trainer in AZATA hall of fame

Left: Leah Oliver fills out paperwork for a student athlete in the school training room.

Longtime athletic trainer in AZATA hall of fame

Right: Leah Oliver, works with pitcher Josh McKinney as Oliver's daughter Shea works with football player Jake Darrow.

Longtime athletic trainer in AZATA hall of fame

Perhaps Mountain View High School athletic trainer Leah Oliver was the only person surprised that she was inducted into the Arizona Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame in February.

School notes

Marana district names asst. superintendent

Education notes

Club to help food bank and Make-A-Wish

Education notes

Prom-O-Rama seeks dresses for teens

Education notes

Vail hosts open house for special-ed students

Mountain View senior wins on mat and game of life

Bailey Janis was supposed to be celebrating.

'Curiosity Cat' frolics in school play

Adina Bogielski finishes up her makeup before showtime at Mountain View High School, 3901 W. Linda Vista Blvd., recently. Students in the Stagelings Theatre Company performed the play "Curiosity Cat," by Chris Grabenstien. Bogielski plays one of the stray cats in the ensemble. The stage play…

'Curiosity Cat' frolics in school play

Bobby Garcia gets his costume together before the show at Mountain View High School. Garcia plays a dog named Fred, who is hard of hearing.

'Curiosity Cat' frolics in school play

Logan Wilson sits still as his makeup is applied. He is part of the Stagelings Theatre Company that performed "Curiosity Cat" at Mountain View High School last Thursday and Friday.