“Evita,” one of Andrew Lloyd’s Weber’s best-loved musicals, is coming to the stage at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy on Nov. 10-13. “Evita” is based on the true story about the rise of the controversial Eva Peron, a poor Argentinean girl who grows up to be the wife of Juan Peron, the president of Argentina. Despite […]
By Brandon HENSLEY For generations kids have grown up being told that reading is fundamental. Adults, however, have learned for generations the fundamentals of economics, specifically supply and demand. Enter last week’s Lincoln Elementary School Book Fair. Held from Tuesday to Friday in the school’s auditorium, the fair gave a chance to replenish the library’s […]
The Cheer Squad at Holy Redeemer School has been a tradition for many years. There are 13 girls on the squad who have worked over the summer training and continue to do so throughout the school year, preparing for pep rallies, cheering at football games, and most importantly, three competitions. The squad also has very […]
By Hyung Seok LEE CV Weekly Intern Valley View Elementary kicked off the fall spirit with its annual Harvest Festival. After months of preparation by the school’s PTA, Valley View students were invited to school on Saturday, Oct. 30 where they were able to enjoy traditional carnival games right on their own campus. “All the […]
In preparation for Sunday’s trick-or-treating, students at local schools dressed in their Halloween finery last Friday, overtaking campuses with scary, fun and whimsical costumes. Even some of the teachers and staff took part in the “spooktivities.” Photos by Leonard COUTIN, Robin GOLDSWORTHY and Mary O’KEEFE For more photos, go to the photo gallery link on […]
The music department of Rosemont Middle School is having a pancake breakfast concert on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Rain or shine, diners will enjoy a breakfast of all-you-can-eat pancakes while enjoying an early morning concert. Tickets are $5 at the door. Rosemont Middle School is located at 4725 Rosemont Ave., […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Red Ribbon Week was recognized throughout Crescenta Valley schools with ribbons tied onto trees and red cups shoved into wire fences spelling out “Red Ribbon.” Schools gave out red wristbands and spent some extra time talking about the positives of leading a healthy life as opposed to making the wrong choices with […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Foothills Relay for Life kick off was Saturday with a mini-luminaria walk up and down Honolulu Avenue. Everyone, with one exception, was handed glow sticks for the walk. That exception was Mackenzie Drewe, a young cancer survivor. She was allowed to carry a candle and lead the walk. “I don’t think […]
Every fall, bands and their auxiliary units from all over Southern California compete in dozens of band reviews (parades) and field show tournaments (halftime shows). Judges appointed by the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association critique the competitors on marching, visual presence, and etiquette. The scores typically rise through the course of the season. […]