By Misty DUPLESSIS On March 12, 1912, with just 18 girls, Juliette Low started an organization that has since grown to over 50 million participants worldwide over the course of 10 decades. When Low formed the Girl Scouts, it was with the idea that girls all over the world would be able to develop into […]
St. James Holy Redeemer announced that the school has been the recipient of an anonymous donation that will allow the purchase of two Apple iPad trays with each tray containing 10 iPads. The school was also awarded by the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce, through the Mary Pinola Fund, a grant of $500 for tetherballs […]
By Misty DUPLESSIS On Friday, 300 upper grade students from Chamlian Armenian School filled the auditorium as they waited for the morning’s special visitors – thanks to the help of fellow student Shant Armenian. A fourth grader and space enthusiast, Armenian wrote to Congressman Adam Schiff expressing his desire to have an astronaut speak at […]
Monte Vista Elementary School parents on Thursday, Jan. 12 enjoyed a special recorder concert performed by third grade students. The students performed a seven-song set for fellow students and parents showcasing the musicianship they learned under the direction of Erin Armstrong. The children played renowned classics such as “Go Tell Aunt Rhodie” and “Merrily We […]
La Cañada Flintridge Community Center will be holding priority registration for the 2012-13 school year through Jan. 27. Students who qualify for priority registration are those who are currently enrolled in the program, siblings of students currently enrolled in the program, or siblings of students who attended the school from fall 2008 through spring 2011. […]
By Maddy PUMILIA Several foothill schools’ robotics teams are gearing up for the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) challenge, which takes place in March in the Long Beach Sports Arena. La Cañada High School, St. Francis High School and Crescenta Valley High School all have robotic teams and are working for […]
By Jason KUROSU Ted Gonder did not envision visiting the White House or the Senate when he was a high school senior at Crescenta Valley High in 2008. In fact, Gonder did not even want to go to college when he was a freshman at CV. But when he decided to phone former Vice President […]
Several local Girl Scouts could be found on the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade route on Jan. 2 as part of the Tournament Troop. Girl Scouts who have earned their Silver or Gold Award, the organization’s highest honors, were given the opportunity to apply for the honor of participating in the 123rd Tournament of Roses […]
Crescenta Valley youth are planning a leadership camp – with the help of the National Guard. Teenagers who hang out at the Firehouse, a youth center located on St. Luke’s of the Mountains property, can participate in a leadership workshop at the San Luis Obispo National Guard Base, tentatively planned for April. Among the challenges […]
Nominations close on Jan. 6 for the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards. Now in the sixth year, the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards recognize a wide range of community service and social action projects by Jewish teens. The awards are given annually to up to five young volunteers who demonstrate leadership and commitment to making […]