National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced over 2,900 winners of National Merit scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship winners from among the finalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program who plan to attend their institution. These awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “Well, here we are Falcons: the day we’ve been waiting for, the day we’ve anticipated for over 12 years. The day we thought would never actually come – our graduation day. And now that it’s here, I have to admit …I ’m scared.” That is how 2025 Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS) […]
By Ruth SOWBY Commencement at La Crescenta’s Clark Magnet High School went off without a hitch as Class of 2025 seniors marched across an improvised stage to receive their diplomas on Wednesday, June 11. Handing out those precious diplomas were Clark Principal Mark Rubio, GUSD Superintendent Dr. Darneika Watson and GUSD Board Member Kathleen Cross. […]
Any child who attended Lincoln Elementary anytime in the past 20 years, chances are they left the library with a book in hand and a smile on their face – all thanks to Jo Van Amburg. At the end of this school year, Van Amburg will retire from her role as Lincoln’s school librarian, marking […]
The success last year of the Crescenta Valley girls’ basketball team has garnered more support from the women’s basketball community in Armenia. Tadeh Der Mardirosian, the Women’s Armenian National Team coach and girls’ basketball coach at Glendale High School, lent his hand in building the Women’s Armenian National Team program from the bottom up. He […]
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 […]
On May 23, excitement filled the air at Lincoln Elementary as the school community gathered for one of its most beloved traditions – the 43rd Annual Lincoln 500 Race. This much-anticipated event, organized once again by the dedicated Lincoln Dad’s Group under the leadership of Danny Brown, brought together students, families and staff for a […]
After 28 years of leadership, Pat Chambers is retiring as director of the La Crescenta Presbyterian Center for Children (CFC). Known for her compassion and vision, Chambers helped grow the Center into a vital resource for children from infancy through sixth grade, including after-school care from seven local schools. Under her leadership, CFC expanded its […]
St. Francis High School in La Cañada announced that 150 Golden Knights from the Class of 2025 graduated on the morning of Saturday, May 24 on the school campus. Surrounded by family, friends, faculty and staff these young men received their diplomas and formally joined the St. Francis alumni community. Throughout their time at St. […]
The Glendale Kiwanis Club announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarship awards that honor 11 outstanding high school and college students for their academic achievement, leadership and dedication to community service. This year’s scholarships recognize top soon-to-be graduates from Clark Magnet High School, Glendale High School, Hoover High School and Glendale Community College. The awards […]