Prep Dedicates Plaza
On May 31, at a small ceremony for 20 family members, faculty, and trustees, the David S.K. Lee Family Plaza at Flintridge Prep was dedicated in honor of a historic gift from the David and Katherine Lee. The Lees’ gift will provide enduring support for the school’s leadership and risk- taking programs for seniors. Among […]
OLL Family Fun Days Bring Back the ’80s
Who wouldn’t have fun in dizzying monkey cages or spinning inside a giant bear? How about whizzing down a huge three-story pink slide or sitting atop the highest point of a Ferris wheel? Patrons of Our Lady of Lourdes Family Fun Days did this and much more at its annual event held in May. Not […]
Winners Announced in “Water Is Life” Student Art Contest
Foothill Municipal Water District (FWMD) congratulated the winners of its third annual “Water Is Life” student art competition. Taking first place was Derek Jiang, a fifth grader at La Cañada Elementary; second place was award to Shelby Perez, also in fifth grade at La Cañada Elementary; and third place was presented to Joanne Lee, a […]
Scouts Visit Sequoia Park
The Boy Scouts of Troop 317 went on a camping trip to Sequoia National Park last June 20-22. The troop learned many scouting skills and had a great time. Scoutmaster David Januzik meets with the troop at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Holy Redeemer Healy Hall at 2361 Del Mar Road, Montrose. Submitted by […]
La Crescenta Places Well in USSSA All Star Extravaganza
All three La Crescenta CSA All Star Teams brought home trophies from the USSSA All Star Extravaganza held at the Chino Hills Big League Field of Dreams. Playing in replica fields of major league baseball stadiums, the 11U team took second place at Wrigley Field, the 10U team took second place at Ebbets Field and […]
Teens Learn Emergency Response Skills
Teens from Prom Plus Club, Fire House youth center and Crescenta Valley High School Robotics Club spent Friday, Saturday and Sunday learning what to do in case of an earthquake, fire or other disaster. Captain of CV CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Paul Dutton and member Lisa Dutton began the training in a classroom at […]
Glendale Elks Honor 23 Outstanding Seniors
The Glendale Elks honored 23 seniors attending local high schools with $68,800 in scholarships during their 84th annual awards ceremony held recently at the local lodge. Over the past 18 years, the Lodge has awarded over 380 students a total of $562,800. The 24-page application requested the student’s involvement in activities including academics, SAT/ACT scores, […]
Saluting Our Scouts
Liam Arnott Huber Liam Arnott Huber, 17, of La Crescenta, earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts, the Eagle Scout Award. In recognition of this accomplishment, an Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held for him in May at Lincoln Elementary School, where Liam began his scouting journey. A […]
Speech, Debate Teams Close Year on High Note
By Joyce LEE The novice members of CVHS speech and debate team showcased their speech and debate dexterities for the last time in the 2013-14 school year at the Speech and Debate Novice Champs on May 16 and May 17. It was the last tournament of the school year and provided a measure of how […]