Embodying the Lancer Spirit

Alma (“Bonnie”) Montanez, who serves as ’s “Lancer Jack’s” Student Store Assistant, has been named Carlsbad Unified School District’s February 2012 Classified Employee of the Month. 

Lancer Jack’s sells snacks and a wide variety of spirit wear, including sweatshirts, polo shirts and P.E. clothes. The last few weeks were certainly among the most hectic in her 20-year career with the District, say her nominators, due to the relocation of Lancer Jack’s as part of the massive . The store, and new campus, were unveiled when students and staff returned to school on Jan. 9, 2012.  

CHS administrators state, “Bonnie was instrumental in the store being open and ready for student business the first day after Winter Break, serving students in a friendly, efficient manner. As we have progressed and settled in over the last few weeks, Bonnie has continued to refine the operational procedures of Lancer Jack's, and will continue to do so.” 

They note, “We are proud to offer this program for our students, and we are proud to recognize Bonnie for her outstanding effort and commitment to the students of Carlsbad High School.”

Enthusiastic and upbeat, Montanez herself is the embodiment of Lancer spirit. “I absolutely love my job,” she says, “I’m shocked to receive recognition for doing something I enjoy so much. I can’t imagine ever doing anything else!”

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