SALUTING OUR SCOUTS

SALUTING OUR SCOUTS

Cub Scout Pack 302, based at Monte Vista Elementary in La Crescenta, took part in this year’s Scouting For Food drive organized by the Boy Scouts of America. On Nov. 8, Cub Scouts from the troop delivered empty bags (donated by Trader Joe’s) to households in the Monte Vista neighborhood. On behalf of the Verdugo […]

Local Teen is National YoungArts Winner

Local Teen is National YoungArts Winner

By Lisa PAREDES Eighteen-year-old Liam Wilt of La Crescenta was honored with the Merit Award for Music from the National YoungArts Foundation in 2014. The tenor trombonist was awarded a $500 prize and spent five days attending workshops, master classes and live performances, as well as performing, during Los Angeles National YoungArts week. According to […]

Kiwanis Names TERRIFIC Kids From Palm Crest School

Kiwanis Names TERRIFIC Kids From Palm Crest School

The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada reached into the local schools to select young people considered “TERRIFIC (Thoughtful Enthusiastic Respectful Responsible Inclusive Friendly Inquisitive Capable) Kids.” Seven young people from Palm Crest Elementary School were honored at a recent meeting of the club at Van de Kamp Hall at Descanso Gardens. Proud parents accompanied most […]

Woodcraft Rangers Rallies for After School Programs

Woodcraft Rangers Rallies for After School Programs

On Oct. 23, thousands of youth participating in Woodcraft Rangers’ NVISION programs shared in the celebration of Lights On After School joining millions across the country to come together for the nation’s largest rally for after school programs. There were dance and music performances, youth led STEM (Science, Technology Engineering, and Mathematics) workshops, and art […]

Third Grader Takes First in SoCal Tournament

Third Grader Takes First in SoCal Tournament

Nolan Kuszyk, a third grader at Palm Crest Elementary School, recently won first place in the Southern California Professional Golf Association (SCPGA) tournament at the Casta Del Sol Golf Course in Mission Viejo. Nolan scored a three over par for nine holes, his best showing in a tournament, competing against junior golfers from all over […]

Teens and Social Media

By Joyce LEE The evolution of technology creates a perpetual increase in the number of social media sites. Though the internet is readily available for people of all ages, teenagers constitute an overwhelming high percent of traffic on social media sites. Although there is ongoing controversy about the consequences social media results for teens, it […]

Happy Halloween!! From Our Local Schools

Happy Halloween!! From Our Local Schools

Goblins, ghosts, princesses and Creepers were found on local playgrounds and fields during the annual Halloween parades held on elementary school campuses. As in years past, parents were on hand to cheer on their costumed students while snapping pictures and taking video. Rainy weather wouldn’t come until later in the evening when most of the […]

YOUTH NOTES

Youth in Business Entrepreneurs Day The YMCA is hosting workshops on Nov. 21 and Nov. 22 for young entrepreneurs. Participants will learn how to prepare their business ideas for possible funding and practice presentations to actual investors from the Pasadena Angels. These workshops are for teen in grades six through 12. Enter as a three […]