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Ploke teaches his students practical self-defense techniques
May 21, 2012 By Emily Witt
Self-defense for women is a physical education course offered at Gavilan that teaches students physical and strategic skills during assault situations. Instructor Irv Ploke hopes for his students to learn self-confidence and to become self-assertive. He teaches his students tools they can employ in class as well as out. Ploke has a background in martial [...]

Hipol sees a bright future in the spotlight
May 21, 2012 By Megan Brittani Nacionales
Katie Hipol’s passion for performance began at a very young age.
GECA graduates Class of 2012
May 21, 2012 By Eryka Temores
Graduation ceremonies will be held for GECA seniors on Thursday, May 24 at the Gavilan Theater from 6 to 7 p.m.



