Gearing Up for School – and Games

In the Goldsworthy household we’re already settling into a routine of early rising to get the granddaughter off to first grade. It’s wonderful to hear the stories every day of what happened at Lincoln Elementary. I had a chance on Tuesday with Mary O’Keefe to talk to parents and students at Crescenta Valley High School about Prom Plus and Prom Plus Club. While I was collecting my thoughts, I had the chance to reflect on our dynamic schools.

My husband, Steve, attended Monte Vista, Rosemont and graduated from CVHS in 1977 (he’s on the 40th reunion committee – to learn more about the reunion, email me). Our four sons attended Monte Vista, Rosemont and graduated from CVHS in 2000, 2007, 2009 and 2011. Yes, we in the Crescenta Valley sink deep roots.

Prior to the beginning of the school year last week, Prom Plus hosted breakfasts for teachers at Rosemont Middle School (on Monday) and Crescenta Valley High School (on Tuesday). We, of course, took the opportunity to remind the teachers of Prom Plus and how important the partnership is with Prom Plus, teachers and parents. Working together is essential to the success of the organization and to the students’ safety – we want to make sure that our kids have someplace safe to go after prom, a night that can be particularly dangerous for them.

I’m excited to report that parents have taken an interest in becoming part of Prom Plus, whether by attending one of our fundraisers or sitting in on a meeting to learn more. (We next meet on Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Sadler Hall at St. Luke’s of the Mountains, 2563 Foothill Blvd. All are welcome.)

If you have a student at CV, plan to stop by our back-to-school barbecue before 6 p.m. next Thursday and grab a bite to eat and learn more about becoming part of Prom Plus.

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Like most, I was deeply disturbed by the violence that I saw last week in Charlottesville, Virginia. I understand the passion of the people who feel that statues of Confederate leaders should be removed from public property. I also understand those who think that by removing them history is being rewritten. Obviously, I don’t think that violence plays a part in either side. And for people to die? That is something I do not understand.

I am also having a difficult time understanding a position taken by ESPN that was announced Tuesday night. They are pulling one of their announcers from broadcasting the first football game of the University of Virginia. Why? His name is Robert Lee. Seriously.

With tensions high following the Aug. 12 violence, I understand the concern about igniting another powder keg. But it’s not like the announcer was planning on donning a Confederate uniform to announce the game. Is the situation in Virginia so volatile that Lee’s safety is in question? Or is this another example of being politically correct to the point of being ridiculous?

  robin goldsworthy