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City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname; promote civic pride; and build community unity. [1] Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community "ideology or myth" [2] are also believed to have economic value. [1]
This award may be applied to tuition and other fees at public or private colleges for students working towards an associate's or bachelor's degree. In the 2018-19 school year, the grant covers $5,742 at California State Universities and $12,570 at University of California schools. Up to $9,084 is given to students attending a private school. [3]
[5] Recipients are ambushed at school assemblies or other public events to be publicly celebrated with the surprise announcement of the awards. [6] For example, in January 2016, a Hawaii high school science teacher was "shocked" to receive the award, given at a school-wide assembly.
California Distinguished School is an award given by the California State Board of Education to public schools within the state that best represent exemplary and quality educational programs. Approximately 5-10% of California schools are awarded this honor each year following a selection process. [ 1 ]
San Diego, California San Diego Christian College: Hawks: Santee, California: San Diego City College: Knights: San Diego, California San Diego State University: Aztecs: San Diego, California University of San Francisco: Dons: San Francisco, California San Francisco State University: Gators: San Francisco, California San Joaquin Delta College ...
In some cases, the nickname may be better known than the formal name. For example, "West Point" for the United States Military Academy or "UCLA" for the University of California, Los Angeles. This list of colloquial names for universities and colleges in the United States provides a lexicon of such names. It includes only alternative names for ...
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