Writer and philosopher Henry David Thoreau once observed that “the mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” Being self-employed for the past 14-plus years (not to mention raising four kids, two of whom are still in college), I know intimately about being in a state of quiet desperation. Trust me. And yet, I tend […]
Found the Parrots Interesting Many thanks to Mike Lawler for his column on “The Parrots of Crescenta Valley” [Treasures of the Valley, April 7]. On a morning walk recently I spotted a pair flying from tree to tree just above Santa Carlotta. They were active, communicative, loud – and fascinating to me, piquing my interest […]
By Jackie HOUCHIN Jasmine McCann, a sophomore at Crescenta Valley High School, a player on the CV Falcons basketball team, and a saxophonist for the school band, was so moved by the plight of a young childhood friend that she did something most teen girls would never consider: She shaved her head. Not on a […]
Nine members of the Crescenta Valley High School choirs were in Sacramento recently to sing in the American Choral Directors Association California All-State High School Honor Choirs. These singers auditioned in September, were chosen to sing with the Southern California Vocal Association Honor Choirs in November, and were then invited to sing in the All-State […]
Tereas Denton, third grade teacher at St. James Elementary School in La Crescenta, has started a pen pal program with her class. The inspiration came from Denton’s nephew, naval Lt. Scott Long, stationed at sea on the USS Carl Vinson. Long told his aunt that some of the men and women have been on the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley High School’s Associated Student Body took an old tradition and turned it on it head. A few weeks ago ASB sponsored MORP, opposite of Prom. “Raleigh Nejame [ASB president] and I had heard of other schools that had this [dance],” said Irene Park, member of ASB. Members of ASB had […]
By Jason KUROSU It was a carnival-like atmosphere that greeted Monte Vista Elementary supporters on Saturday, April 16 when the campus was transformed into a fairground for the annual PTA carnival. In the midst of a sweltering afternoon, the PTA, students and other volunteers set up food and game booths throughout the playground area. Carnival […]
Paulina Antaplyan, a junior at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, has been elected ASB president for 2011-12. The Glendale resident served as junior class president this year and is also one of the top cross country and track distance runners for the Tologs. Joining her on the ASB board are vice president Emily Katz, secretary Carly […]
By Leonard COUTIN The 53rd Annual Mt. SAC Relays Invitational was held April 14 to 16 on the Walnut campus. Taking to the field were college and high school athletes competing in traditional contests including hurdles, high jump, shot put, pole vault, triple jump, long hump and relay. On Friday night it was a win […]
By Alan der OHANNESSIAN Falcons boys tennis got crushed for the second time on Tuesday by Burroughs, 15-3. Having lost their previous series 14-4, the Falcons unfortunately repeated that performance. In doubles, the Falcons’ number two double of Chris Kim and Justin Chong lost to the Indians’ number three Ryan Hoang and Eric Lee, 6-2. […]