By Brandon HENSLEY So this hot-shot science student walks into Orenda Tuason’s classroom at Crescenta Valley High one afternoon and it immediately becomes a family atmosphere. The student at first turns a chair around to sit in it like A.C. Slater in “Saved by the Bell.” Tuason has none of that that and scolds him […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Fremont Elementary School Field Day had students hopping like frogs, hula hooping and racing in a water brigade. Principal Christin Walley pulled from her physical education background and organized a day of health and fitness. In addition to the many races that challenged the students’ endurance and teamwork were health stations. Glendale […]
The 2011 prom for Crescenta Valley High School was held on May 28 at the Globe Theatre on the back lot of Universal Studios. Over 525 prom tickets were sold and attendees enjoyed a full evening of dancing and dining. Many arrived in limos and party buses, dressed in gowns and tuxedos. A highlight of […]
By Maddy PUMILIA Dunsmore Elementary school was turned into a carnival Friday, complete with a bounce house, carnival games, a dunk tank and prizes. The theme was a circus. Students used tickets to play different games including one game where kids could win a fish from the Fish Cove by getting a ping pong ball […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Maybe the Crescenta Valley High boys’ varsity basketball team would have advanced further in the CIF playoffs this season than it did if several key members did not fall ill in the days leading up to their matchup against Quartz Hill. But they did, providing a sluggish effort all game, and the […]
The Crescenta Sports Assn. Pinto 8 & Under Tournament Team celebrated winning all three of their games on June 5, including the championship game “B” Division, in the Charter Oak hosted COYBSA One-Day Tournament held. The first of three was against Hart-7U, an encore match from a previous contest the week prior where they placed […]
The Crescenta Sports Association’s under 6 years old Tournament Team competed against some of Southern California’s best baseball teams during the Memorial Day Weekend Tournament held in Encino. While the team did not end up in the trophy round, they battled hard. Over the course of the four games in two days and a funnel […]
At their final meeting of the 2010-2011 year, Las Candelas installed La Cañada resident Monica Sierra as president for 2011-12. The group also celebrated the completion of Bobbi Gangi’s two-year term as president. Under Gangi’s leadership, the group donated $80,000 in programs and services to organizations that serve emotionally disturbed children. Included in those organizations […]
Local charities, including 12 Oaks Retirement Lodge in La Crescenta, benefitted from fundraising efforts by National Charity League Glendale. On May 19, NCL Glendale donated $30,000 to 12 Oaks Retirement Lodge to provide financial assistance to needy seniors so they can remain in their “home” at 12 Oaks. “We’ve been committed to helping the needy […]