Two Tulare County high school programs will be featured in the latest ABC30 Children First special, Learning and Earning, which airs Sunday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. The special focuses on the importance of internships and career technical education in preparing high school students for college and career.

Through a longstanding partnership with Groppetti Automotive, Visalia Unified students Brayden Pulley and Santiago Leon Garcia are gaining experience in a variety of service areas at two of the company’s dealerships in Visalia.

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Shelby Hughan
Eighth Grade, Sundale Elementary School, Tulare

Honoring Shelby's Character and Perseverance  

Nominator Cindy Gist shares, “It is my honor and great pleasure to present the Superintendent’s Mustang of Merit Award to Shelby. This special award is given to a student who stands out — not just for academic performance, but for something even more important: character. Shelby embodies all Six Pillars of Character — Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship.

She has grown tremendously in the area of confidence and attitude. Even when life is difficult, Shelby perseveres. She shows integrity in both words and actions. Shelby is hard working, dedicated, respectful, kind, selfless, artistic, helpful, genuine, and a true friend. She makes you smile just by how she greets you."