The Progress

06/16/2026

It’s not about how you start, and it’s not about the setbacks along the way—it’s about how you FINISH THE RACE. 🏃‍♂️🏁🐾🎓
Three weeks ago, Omar Alvarado Mejia missed out on walking across the stage at graduation. It would have been easy to give up or feel defeated, but that is simply not who Omar is.
Instead, he spent the last three weeks working harder than ever, putting in the hours, pushing through the challenges, and locking in to finish his requirements. Today, all that relentless hard work officially paid off as he earned his high school diploma! 📜🎉🙌🏼
Omar, we are immensely proud of you. Thank you for setting a powerful example for every single student on this campus. You showed everyone exactly what it means to get back up when life knocks you down and make sure you finish what you started. 🏆👑
(Posted with proud permission from Omar and his family.) ❤️
Please join us in the comments below to give Omar a massive round of applause and celebrate this incredible milestone! 👇🏼🎓🎉

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

NEW COACH ALERT (Picture Pending!) 🚨 🐾🏐📣
Please join us in giving an incredibly warm Bulldog welcome to our brand-new Boys Varsity Volleyball Head Coach, Kevin Kornegay!
Yes, he is real—we promise! We don’t have his official headshot just yet, but his resume is so impressive we just couldn’t wait to share the news with Bulldog Country. 📋✨. Coach Kornegay is bringing a literal masterclass of experience, leadership, and athletic excellence to Virgin Valley. Just take a look at the caliber of leader joining our athletic department:
🏐 24 Years of Volleyball Coaching Experience at Saugus High School and Valencia High School.
🏈 26 Years of Football Coaching Experience.
🏫 27-Year Educator: Served as a physical education teacher, Special Education teacher (helping open Valencia HS), and the PE Department Chair from 1999 until his retirement in 2023.
🎓 Highly Credentialed: Holds a BS in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Utah and a Master of Education from the University of La Verne.
From managing top-tier athletic facilities and launching booster clubs to mentoring thousands of student-athletes, Coach Kornegay knows exactly what it takes to build a winning culture on and off the court. 🏆🏐
We are incredibly excited for the future of our Boys Volleyball program.

06/16/2026

The Virgin Valley DAR held our 2nd Annual Women Veterans Luncheon at the Mesquite Veterans Center today. We honored chapter member Susan Wolfe with a Military Womens Memorial certificate and challenge coin. We also heard about Women Patriots of the American Revolution, and my friend and Marine shared a story of her time in the military to the audience.

I would also like to thank the Mesquite Veterans Center for their continued support of our chapter! ❤️🤍💙

06/16/2026

On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the Mesquite Police Department and Mesquite Fire Department Honor Guard teams participated in the opening ceremony of the Best of the Best Charity Golf Tournament at Conestoga Golf Club.

This annual tournament is a tremendous community event that brings people together for a great cause. Proceeds from the tournament directly benefit Mesquite’s first responders, helping support those who dedicate themselves to serving our community.

We are grateful to the organizers, sponsors, volunteers, and participants who make this event possible year after year. The continued success of this tournament is a reflection of the generosity and community spirit that make Mesquite such a special place to live and work.

Thank you for your support of our first responders and for always stepping up to make a difference. We are proud to serve a community that continually demonstrates such kindness, dedication, and appreciation.

We were honored to be part of this year’s opening ceremony and look forward to many more years of this event.

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Congratulations to our Chapter Vice President Alexis Zinovitch, on an outstanding week at the Nevada Junior Livestock Show and Nevada State Fair! Through hard work, dedication, and countless hours of preparation, Alexis earned the following accomplishments:
🏆High Point Senior Judge
🏆 High Point Senior Reasons
🏆Supreme Champion Breeding Buck
🏆Reserve Supreme Champion Born & Bred Breeding Animal
🏆Reserve Champion Doe with Kids
🏆7th Overall Senior Goat Showman
🏆5th Overall Senior Turkey Showman
We are proud of Alexis for her commitment to the livestock industry and for representing our chapter with excellence throughout the week. Congratulations on a successful show season, and we look forward to seeing what she accomplishes next!

06/16/2026

We are ready to accept applications for Backpack for kids!! Application sign ups are from June 17th to 24th.

Please bring a Photo ID, proof of residency and birth certificate of children. We are also accepting back-to-school supplies donations.

If you are interested in donating, please drop them off at our location. Let's set our children up for success this upcoming school year.

06/16/2026

OPD5 does NOT have a demand charge on our residential customer’s peak energy usage. Nevertheless, as temperatures rise, so does the demand for electricity. That can place a strain on the regional grid which can impact everyone. During summer months, energy use typically peaks in the late afternoon and early evening when air conditioners are working hardest. By shifting energy-intensive activities like laundry and cooking to times when demand is lower, you can help reduce strain on the grid. Together, we can keep power reliable for our entire community.