Three young juniors from La Cañada High School’s Key Club (sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada) are shown with a replica of a check for $817.17 presented to them by Kiwanis president-elect Tom Passanisi at a recent club meeting at Descanso Gardens. The money was raised in two Peanut Day events held by […]
Crescenta Valley High School graduate Kasey Baldwin was awarded the Veterans of Foreign War’s Dick Hlebasco Scholarship of $500 on July 17 at the American Legion Hall in La Crescenta. Kasey was eligible for the VFW scholarship because of the VFW memberships of both her grandfather Mike Baldwin, a Vietnam veteran, and her late great-grandfather […]
The Pasadena-Foothills Association of Realtors (PFAR) presented scholarships totaling $10,000 to 10 graduating students from 10 local high schools on May 30. Each student received a $1,000 gift. Lynnell Woodward, sales partner with Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living, La Crescenta is on the PFAR committee and has been part of this event for six years. […]
On June 27, seven Scouts and three adult advisors from Boy Scout Troop 319 embarked on a journey. Fifteen days later, with over 100 miles hiked for most of them, they returned, much changed by their unforgettable experience. They had gone on a backpacking trip to the famous Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. For […]
The San Gabriel Valley Boy Scout’s Annual Expo was held recently at the Santa Anita Race Track. Participating in the Expo was the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, sponsored by the Church of Scientology Pasadena. The Foundation was invited to participate by Charlie Wilson, the Rose Bowl district manager for San Gabriel Valley Boy Scout […]
By Aimee YEGHIAYAN Though school is not in session, it does not mean that learning should stop. Opportunities to remain cerebrally stimulated are available through Camp Rosie, a no-cost, three-week class developed for young women between the ages of 12 and 18. The goals are to empower girls to make smart personal, educational, financial and […]
In October, two members of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club, Margaret Dickson and Marianne Jennings, formed a troop for six young Girl Scout Daisies. Daisies are in grades kindergarten through first and meet in a nurturing inclusive environment. They go on trips, learn about nature and science, explore the arts and learn about their communities. […]
St. Francis High School announced that Matt Luderer has been hired as the school’s new athletic director as of July 1. Luderer was selected from a group of well-qualified candidates to lead the St. Francis Athletic Program starting in the 2013-14 school year. Ted Corcoran, St. Francis’ strength and conditioning trainer and assistant football coach, […]
By Brandon HENSLEY She was ready for her picture to be taken, so she went to pull out one of her headbands from a box. Which one, though? It looked like there were many to choose from. Which one would she want to show off? She found a red one and put it around her […]
The Glendale Area Alumnae Panhellenic announced its 2013 scholarship recipients. Each year the organization raises money through a benefit luncheon in the spring to provide scholarships for area high school girls going to a four-year college or university, as well as to eligible college undergraduates who are members in good standing of one of the […]