Alverno High School Graduation 2013
By FRANZ A.D. MORALES | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BELLE N' BEAU
May 16th, 2013
For 47 girls studying at Alverno High School, it’s the end of one journey, and the start of another. On Friday June 7, at 6:30 p.m., Alverno will be having its commencement exercises for this year’s graduates. The commencement speaker will be Ada Gates Patton, a former New York debutante, Broadway dancer, fashion model, and [...]
Pasadena Waldorf School Celebrates Grandparents and Friends with May Faire Festivities
By JEFFREY POEHLMANN
May 15th, 2013
Pasadena Waldorf School (PWS) students welcomed the merry month of May by celebrating with an open house for grandparents and special friends. The day’s highlight was traditional Maypole dancing performed by grades one through seven, while grade eight provided a moving music performance with handbells and vocals. The annual event offers a chance for each [...]
John Muir High and La Cañada High Schools to Compete in Metropolitan Water District’s Solar Cup
From STAFF REPORTS
May 14th, 2013
John Muir High and La Canada High schools will be two of the 39 high schools throughout Southern California that will be competing in the Metropolitan Water District’s Solar Cup, the nation’s largest solar-power boat competition. Teams from high schools in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties are participating May [...]
St. Francis High School to Participate in the 18-Hole CIF Southern Section Northern Individual Regional Golf Tournament!
Article and Photo courtesy of ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL
May 13th, 2013
St. Francis High School’s Vince De Pinto and Mike Mozilo heads north to Oxnard this morning to participate in the 18-hole CIF Southern Section Northern Individual Regional, which will be held at 8:00 a.m. at River Ridge Golf Club’s Vineyard Course. For more information, visit www.sfhs.net.
High Point Academy’s Compost Study Findings
Article and Photo by HIGH POINT ACADEMY
May 10th, 2013
High Point Academy is striving to be a model “green” school. From composting and food scrap recovery to LED Lighting and reduced paper use. High Point students are living the culture of environmental stewardship. Closing the loop on the waste stream is a priority. They have committed to using the compost they helped make as [...]
Mayfield Junior School: Flashback to the 1980s with Footloose the Musical!
Article and Photo courtesy of MAYFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL
May 9th, 2013
Mayfield Junior School’s Class of 2013 presented Footloose the Musical April 19-21 to sell out crowds! Under the direction of drama teacher, Lisa Byrne, two casts shared the spotlight to bring the story of Ren and Ariel and the community in a small town called Bowmont to life. This year the 8th graders contributed to [...]
From the Cooking Camp to Bouchon Beverly Hills then to the French Laundry???
From STAFF REPORTS
May 7th, 2013
Imagine being 6 years old going to the World famous French Laundry in Napa Valley and writing on the guest book, “One day, I will work here”…. That 6 year old was South Pasadena resident Aric Attebery. Then in 2007, young Aric enrolled in The Summer Art Academy’s Cooking Camp to begin to make his [...]
“Glee” Co-Creator Visits Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
Article and Photo courtesy of FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART ACADEMY
May 7th, 2013
Mrs. Liz Ross’ sophomore English students got a real treat on Monday, April 29, as TV writer/producer Brad Falchuk spoke at length about his experiences in Hollywood. Falchuk, a personal friend of Mrs. Ross, began his rise after being hired on the TV show “Nip/Tuck” by Ryan Murphy, his current collaborator and creative partner. The [...]
Carver Elementary School’s X-Treme Carver Carnival!
Article and Photo courtesy of K.L. CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
May 1st, 2013
It’s not too late! Don’t miss the x-hilarating BMX Stunt Show by Team Soil this Friday, May 3rd at 6:00 p.m. K.L. Carver Elementary School is still accepting Carnival sponsorships – be a top sponsor to ensure you get the best seats for their Sponsorship X-travaganza: a performance by the professional BMX stunt team, Team [...]
A Uniquely Different Basketball Camp
By FRANZ A.D. MORALES
May 1st, 2013
Basketball is more than just learning how to shoot and dribble. It’s more than just a bunch of kids running around trying to score. While most basketball camps “kind of throw the ball out there and try to make money and there’s not a lot of teaching going on,” says Coach (“Doc”) Oliver Eslinger, head [...]
“An Evening with Groucho,” a Benefit Performance for La Salle High School on May 11
Article and Photo courtesy of LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
April 30th, 2013
As a student at La Salle High School in 1980, Frank Ferrante portrayed the young Groucho Marx in “Minnie’s Boys,” a show about the vaudeville days of the five singing Marx boys and how they evolved into the anarchistic comedy legends – the Marx Brothers. He has been playing Groucho ever since. On Saturday, May [...]
Polytechnic School Summer Program to Start on June 17
Article and Photos courtesy of POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL
April 29th, 2013
PolySummer, the Polytechnic School summer program, is back with a second year and a wide range of classes. This year’s summer program will run from June 17 through July 26, 2013. Polytechnic School said in its website that there will be two three-week sessions (June 17-July 5 and July 8-26). From language immersion in Italian, [...]
Mayfield Senior School H2O Club Hosts Water Fair
By KATY CASHMAN
April 26th, 2013
Every 15 seconds, a child in the world dies of a disease that could have been prevented if he or she had clean, safe water to drink. Kris Klopfenstein of Living Water International told Mayfield Senior School students gathered in Pike Auditorium for an assembly hosted by the H2O club that within a matter of [...]
PUSD Schools Receive State and National Recognition
Article and Photo courtesy of PUSD
April 25th, 2013
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) schools have been honored by The Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report and California Business for Education Excellence (CBEE) for their academic achievement, efforts to close the achievement gap and offering a challenging educational experience. The Washington Post named Marshall Fundamental Secondary School, John Muir High School and Pasadena [...]
Pasadena Christian School’s 24th Annual Golf Tournament & Dinner Auction
Article and Photo courtesy of PASADENA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
April 24th, 2013
One doesn’t have to be a golfer to join this great dinner auction! All are invited to, “Fiesta on the Green,” at Brookside Golf Club (1133 Rosemont Avenue, Pasadena) on May 3, 2013, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It’s a combination of fun and fellowship with golf, dinner, comedy and a silent and live auction. [...]
Clairbourn’s Summer Advantage Program
Article and Photos courtesy of CLAIRBOURN SCHOOL
April 23rd, 2013
Over the summer, students have a special opportunity to discover who they are and who they can become. Summer programs are ideal launching pads for this type of self-discovery, and experts agree that summer programs should always coordinate with students’ own interests. Clairbourn knows what parents are looking for in a summer program, and our [...]
Pasadena Waldorf High School Hosts Photography Exhibition
By JEFFREY POEHLMANN
April 23rd, 2013
On Sunday, April 14, the Pasadena Waldorf High School 9th grade put on a photography exhibit of their work from their Photography I art block. Conceived and organized by the students, the exhibition was facilitated by photography teacher Michael Powers with support from the high school faculty and staff. The event ran four hours, with [...]
Alverno High School Presents Godspell
By SARA A. McCARTHY '05, M. Ed.
April 22nd, 2013
Alverno High School is proud to present Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak’s Godspell on April 25 and 26 at 7:00 p.m. the Lanterman Theater in La Cañada. Told almost entirely through song, Godspell presents the Gospel of Matthew to a group of modern “hipsters” spending time in a city junkyard. Leaving their technology behind to [...]
Maranatha’s Eden Day is on April 22
Article and Photo courtesy of MARANATHA HIGH SCHOOL
April 18th, 2013
April 22nd is Earth Day. Maranatha is celebrating by holding their first annual “Eden Day.” Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard and Chief of Police Sanchez are coming to the Maranatha campus for the special event. At 3:15 the city dignitaries with Chef Jason will cut a ribbon signifying the Official Cafeteria Grand Opening. Chef Jason will [...]
Maranatha High School: Masters in the Park
Article and Photo courtesy of MARANATHA HIGH SCHOOL
April 16th, 2013
Maranatha is proud to again host the Ninth Annual “Saturday in the Park with the Masters”, where all art enthusiasts are invited to come and learn from and paint with some of this area’s finest painters and instructors. This event will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at [...]
Pasadena Waldorf School 8th Grade Performs “The Wizard of Oz”
By JEFFREY POEHLMANN
April 15th, 2013
On Thursday, March 21, the Pasadena Waldorf School (PWS) eighth grade class presented their version of the classic, “The Wizard of Oz,” with repeat performances the next day. There were two shows on both days, allowing multiple student players the opportunity to explore various roles. All performances held in the Eurythmy Room played to capacity [...]
Washington Middle School Celebrates Alumnus Jackie Robinson
From STAFF REPORTS
April 13th, 2013
Sharon Robinson, daughter of Jackie Robinson, will visit Pasadena Unified School District’s (PUSD) Washington Middle School on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. to share lessons of her father’s legacy with students and staff. Jackie Robinson was a student in PUSD who attended Washington Middle School and John Muir High School in the 1930’s. [...]
Bosco Tech Offers Summer Programs for Sixth Through Twelfth Graders
From STAFF REPORTS
April 12th, 2013
Don Bosco Technical Institute (Bosco Tech) will offer academic enrichment and review courses, as well as sports camps, to boys and girls from middle school through high school grade levels. Six-week high school courses begin on Monday, June 24, while five-week middle school courses begin on Monday, July 1. High school students can earn a [...]
La Salle High School Students to Perform “Guys and Dolls” April 20-28 at Porticos Arts Space in Pasadena
From STAFF REPORTS
April 11th, 2013
For this year’s Spring Musical, the Visual and Performing Arts Department will be presenting “Guys and Dolls,” the hilarious show about gamblers, nightclub dancers and redemption. “Guys and Dolls” will open Saturday, April 20, for a two-weekend, eight-performance engagement off-campus at Porticos Art Space, 2033 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena, on the grounds of St. James [...]
Romantic Dream for Rent
By FRANZ A.D. MORALES
April 8th, 2013
Tucked away in the local foothills of the San Gabriel mountains lies a hidden estate steeped in history and set in a backdrop of peace and tranquility. An estate where a Tuscan-inspired villa built on dreams, can be yours for a night. Renting a dream has never been this real. Famed architect Wallace Neff designed [...]
Blair High School’s Countdown to 2013 Ovations Classic
Article and Photo courtesy of BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL
April 5th, 2013
Tickets are on sale now for this year’s Blair Ovations show, coming this month, April 18, 19 and 20, Thursday through Saturday nights. This year’s annual spring musical theatre production returns to Ovations’ classic musical revue format, with highlights this year from four beloved musicals: A Chorus Line, Cabaret, Les Miserables and Wicked. In an [...]
St. Philip the Apostle’s “Cowboys and Angels” Dinner Dance and Auction on April 27
Article and Photo courtesy of ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE SCHOOL
April 3rd, 2013
Everyone is invited to St. Philip the Apostle School’s dinner dance and auction with the theme, “Cowboys and Angels,” to be held on the 27th of April, 2013, 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the St. Philip School Campus (1363 Cordova St., Pasadena). St. Philip the Apostle School sincerely hopes that you will join them [...]
Pasadena’s Henry W. Longfellow Elementary School Turns 100 Years Old
Article and Photo courtesy of LONGFELLOW PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION
April 3rd, 2013
The Henry W. Longfellow Elementary School PTA invites the public to attend a centennial celebration for Longfellow School in Pasadena on May 18, 2013, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the school’s campus at 1065 East Washington Boulevard. The celebration will feature student music, art and literature, a local vendor arts and crafts fair, [...]
Walden School Spring Fundraiser and Auction “Midnight in Paris” on May 18
Article and Photo courtesy of Walden School
April 3rd, 2013
Reserve a seat and save the date for the 2013 Spring Fundraiser, “Midnight in Paris,” to benefit Walden School. This event is brought to you by Walden School’s Parent Guild. This 1920s-inspired event promises to be a night to remember. Savor gourmet appetizers, dinner, and dancing with fellow parents, friends, grandparents, staff, and teachers at [...]
High Point Academy’s Road to Palm Springs to be Held on May 3
Article and Photo courtesy of HIGH POINT ACADEMY
April 1st, 2013
The 13th Annual Eagle Classic is Friday, May 3! Not a golfer? Then please join High Point Academy’s “Road to Palm Springs,” themed dinner and auction which is right afater the Eagle Classic Golf Tourney. So don’t forget your auction tickets, prizes are at stake…a Palm Spring’s Getaway featuring gift certificates to the chi-chi Parker [...]
Pasadena Waldorf School Prepares for Spring Gala
By JEFFREY POEHLMANN
March 28th, 2013
Preparations are underway for Pasadena Waldorf School’s 2013 Spring Gala, entitled “From Acorn to Mighty Oak,” scheduled for May 19th, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Pandora on Green in Pasadena. The Gala Committee has begun working out the myriad of details that are required for a successful fundraiser to support educational programs and [...]
“Peter Pan” A Unique Show for Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
Article and Photos courtesy of FLINTRIDGE SACRED HEART ACADEMY
March 28th, 2013
The spring production of “Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up” brings several new elements to the FSHA stage, including two major roles with no lines and an innovative stage design. Actresses will perform “Peter Pan” on a stage erected “in the round.” Unlike many previous shows, the stage for Peter Pan will [...]
Lancer Girls Receive CIF Rings
By JOHN C. BLACKSTOCK '67
March 26th, 2013
The CIF Division IA Champions, La Salle Girls Volleyball Team show off their championship rings. From left, standing they are: Haley DeSales, Olivia Bin, Coach, Tiare Tuitame, Carolyn Knop, Katrina Palffy, Renaissance Forester, Jessica Kennedy, Reilly Spriestersbach, Jaya Banks and Sierra Bononi. Kneeling, Katie Smither, Cheri Raymundo, Jewels Tavera, Katrina Leek and Maddie Pefferle. The [...]
Marshall Athletic Boosters Classic Car Show on April 7
Article and Photo courtesy of MARSHALL FUNDAMENTAL HIGH SCHOOL
March 25th, 2013
Everyone is invited to the “Eagle Classic Car Show,” on Sunday, April 7, 2013, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Marshall Fundamental High School (990 North Allen Ave., Pasadena). Enjoy the fun, food & drinks, music and awards and enjoy watching custom and lassic car exhibitions with fellow car enthusiasts. Click here to see the [...]
Pasadena High School Wins Math Field Day Championship!
Article and Photo courtesy of PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL
March 22nd, 2013
This year’s Math Field Day was held Saturday, March 9th at Marshall Fundamental School. Pasadena High School entered two teams into the competition. For the 5th consecutive year Pasadena High School has won the Math Field Day Championship Trophy. Team A Won three Gold Medals, one Silver Medal and the Overall Medal. Members of Team [...]
Barnhart School’s Grandparents Day, A Success
Article and Photo courtesy of BARNHART SCHOOL
March 21st, 2013
Barnhart students welcomed their grandparents and grandfriends on March 11. The guests were treated to performances by Barnhart’s chorus and instrumental band, then spent the day in classrooms doing activities with their grandchildren. For more information, visit www.barnhartschool.org.
Dork Diaries Author Visits Blair Middle School
Article and Photo courtesy of BLAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL
March 20th, 2013
Dork Diaries series creator Rachel Renee Russell, with daughters Nikki and Erin, shared with students how to deal with bullies, find your talent and follow your dreams. Some students got Dork Diaries style drawings of themselves! For more information, visit blair.pasadenausd.org.
