Respect can mean a lot of things in a lot of different situations. As an athlete, respect comes into play in every aspect of a sport. Playing in a game or match, practicing, communicating with your teammates and coaches,…
Read more ›Guest Column: Gratitude
I like smiles, and I even like smiling. But the truth is, I often don’t feel like smiling. Stress often squashes the smile.
I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard a superstar athlete say,…
Read more ›Guest Column: Integrity
As an airman in the Air Force I learned very quickly about integrity. It is one of the Air Force’s core values. “Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do!” It isn’t a slogan, it is an expectation. …
Read more ›2017 PACE Awards
Over 380 guests gathered on May 25 at the Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center to celebrate 50 outstanding students who personify the PACE character traits.
Emcee, Robyn Nance of KXLY welcomed the attendees who filled the room to honor students from Freeman,…
Read more ›Guest Column: Courage
I have been in the firefighting profession for 24 years. Currently, I am proud to serve at Station 3 in Liberty Lake with the Spokane Valley Fire Department. During my career people often comment on the courage it takes to be a firefighter….
Read more ›PACE Partner of the Month: Communities in Schools
…The PACE leadership team would like recognize Communities in Schools as the Partner of the Month for April.
Communities In Schools of Spokane County (CISSC) is part of the the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization, working in public schools to surround students with a community of support,
Read more ›Guest Column: Trustworthiness
“You can trust me.” The line in every movie that when uttered raises eyebrows of suspicion. Trustworthiness is an elusive trait but is often at the top of the list of characteristics to describe your closest friends. It can take years of trials and tribulations to earn trust….
Read more ›Guest Column: Diligence
I am at the tail-end of what can only be described as excruciating rehabilitation process. For those who do not know, I broke my ankle just 8 months ago and to think I would be able to return to play in such a short amount of time was seemingly only a wishful thought back then….
Read more ›PACE Partner of the Month: STCU
…The PACE leadership team would like recognize STCU as the Partner of the Month for February.
STCU is a long-time partner and supporter of PACE. From financial gifts to gifts of time, STCU can be counted on to support our community.
Read more ›Guest Column: Honesty
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. is said to have remarked about children: “Pretty much all the honest truth-telling there is in the world is done by them.” So for the PACE February character trait of the month honesty guest column,…
Read more ›Guest Column: Learning to be Fair…An Important Part of Growing-Up
…By the time we are three we all have a pretty good idea of what fairness means. This is the age when our parents tell us to go to bed early and we notice they get to stay up all night.
Read more ›PACE Partner of the Month: Dingus, Zarecor & Associates PLLC
…The PACE leadership team would like recognize Dingus, Zarecor & Associates PLLC, as the Partner of the Month for December.
DZA is an annual financial supporter as a bronze sponsor of the PACE Awards held each May. In addition, DZA routinely awards employees for exemplifying the PACE character trait of the month.
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