Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 6,930 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered next spring. To be […]
The Elks National Foundation (ENF) 2026 Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest is seeking applications. Open to any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen, the ENF will award a total of 480 four-year scholarships worth $4,000 and 20 four-year scholarships worth $30,000. Deadline for application is Nov. 12, 2025. In addition, the Elks National Foundation […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Recently the Prom Plus organization held an ice cream social at the Fire House youth center to thank those who have volunteered to keep this 30-plus-year organization moving into the future. President Drew Massingill and vice president Asia Bribiesca-Hedin were among the board members who welcomed everyone to the organization’s first ice […]
Astghik Grigoryan, a rising sophomore at La Cañada High School, returned home from Salzburg and Barcelona as a first prize winner of the Grand Prize Virtuoso International Music Competition. During the winners’ recital in two of Europe’s iconic musical cities, she represented both nations she calls her own: Armenia and the United States of America. […]
A new opportunity for theatrical experience is coming to the La Crescenta, Glendale and La Cañada communities with the launch of Stage Arts Academy of Southern California, a children’s theater company founded by seasoned entertainment industry professionals and credentialed local school teachers. The company is dedicated to training the next generation of young performers in […]
Eighty entries were submitted by Glendale students this year for GWP’s “Being Water Wise Is…” art contest. From this talented group, 15 posters have now been forwarded to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) for its regional Student Art Calendar Contest. Among the winners is grand prize sinner Sydney Kim, a ninth grade […]
Hayk Poghosyan, a graduate of Verdugo Hills High School who plans on attending Princeton, was among 11 LA County high school seniors who is a 2025 Milken Scholar. The scholarship program, a joint initiative of the Milken Institute and the Milken Family Foundation, honors high school seniors in Los Angeles County, Washington, D.C. and New […]
On May 23 the Lincoln Elementary School community gathered for one of its most cherished traditions – the Annual Lincoln Scholarship Awards Assembly. The event, a heartwarming celebration of achievement and nostalgia, was once again organized by kindergarten teacher and committee head Angelina Thomas, whose dedication ensures this special day is unforgettable for all. Each […]
In May Vons in the far north area of Glendale (3233 Foothill Blvd.) celebrated the reopening of its store after months of remodeling. During the celebration, which included music and tastes of various products, students of Valley View Elementary School were on hand to sing their version of “You’re a Grand Old Flag.” They adjusted […]
St. Francis High School freshman Jaden Soong etched his name into California golf history by winning the CIF State Championship at the Poppy Hills Golf Course in Monterey, California with a jaw-dropping 9-under-par 62. At just 15 years old, Soong not only topped the leaderboard but became the youngest golfer ever to hoist the coveted […]