McKenna MIDDLETON Melissa Gilbert of “Little House on the Prairie” fame and her French bulldog Josephine visited Montrose’s Once Upon a Time bookstore on Saturday night to debut her new children’s book, “Daisy and Josephine.” Young readers, many dressed in their pajamas, gathered in the bookstore for a fun evening of storytelling while their parents […]
McKenna MIDDLETON, intern Sunday, Jan. 26 marked another year of excellence in Catholic education at St. James Elementary and Holy Redeemer Middle schools. Both held an open house for parents, students and prospective attendees from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Throughout the Holy Redeemer campus, classrooms displayed students’ hard work from semester one. The science […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern The second annual La Crescenta Antique & Collectibles Show and Appraisal Event, held Saturday at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club, reflected the deep tradition and history the Crescenta Valley is known for. The show attracted antique enthusiasts from across the foothills and Glendale who explored everything from antique china to a […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON Eleven-year-old Dana Lee Ryan has been warming hearts since the age of 6 with an incredible singing voice that greatly exceeds her small size. For Dana, bringing joy to others is what singing is all about. “I love that I can make people happy with my singing,” Dana said. Dana sang the […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern This year’s mock trial season has come to an end for Crescenta Valley High School. The team made it to the quarter-finals this year, something they consider a great victory. “We had some really good competitions we can look back on and know we gave it our all,” club president Courtney […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern The works of William Shakespeare are often dismissed as incomprehensible, especially by high school students who prefer Cliffs Notes to the real thing. Joanne McGee-Lamb chose to direct Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” at Crescenta Valley High School in an interactive way in hopes of changing the way students view Shakespeare. “The hope […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, Intern Schools work to prepare students for future careers, fostering skills in English, math, and science. But what about future lawyers? Mock Trial is a program that seeks to develop students’ skills in the area of law. Crescenta Valley High School has had a Mock Trial club for the past 18 years. […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, Intern Everyone knows that you must look both ways before crossing the street. Then why is it that the leading cause of death and injury in the country, as well as Los Angeles, is childhood pedestrian car crashes? Perhaps children are not as well educated on pedestrian safety as they should be. […]
By McKenna MIDDLETON, intern Boy Scouts have always had the ability to generate nostalgia due to their representation of America’s ideal youth. One of the many traditions associated with Boy Scouts are seasonal popcorn sales. Similar to the sale of Girl Scout cookies, the boys go door-to-door to sell a variety of popcorn treats. […]
By Mckenna MIDDLETON, intern The annual Valley View Elementary School Harvest Carnival is more than just a school fundraiser. The event has become a staple in the La Crescenta community. This year’s carnival brought together numerous Crescenta Valley organizations on the Saturday afternoon. “It’s really a community event. It’s been going on for over 10 […]