Polytechnic School: Kindergarten Visits Caltech
Article and Photo courtesy of Polytechnic School
May 16th, 2012
Last week the Class of 2024 paid a visit to three Caltech professors, coincidentally, all with students in the kindergarten class. First stop was to the recycling center, where John Onderdonk showed the students a solar car, discussed the concept of reducing one’s carbon footprint and gave the kids a challenge to properly recycle a [...]
St. Francis Students Join the Fight Against Cancer
Article and Photo courtesy of St. Francis High School
May 15th, 2012
This past weekend, from May 12-13, a dedicated group of over twenty St. Francis High School students participated in the 12th annual Foothills Relay For Life. For 24 continuous hours, members from the St. Francis team walked the track with hundreds of others to raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society. The event [...]
Pasadena Idol Auditions at Paseo Colorado – May 12
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May 11th, 2012
Pasadena Idol is a summer teen talent show for youth ages 13-18, sponsored by the City of Pasadena, Human Services and Recreation Department. If anyone loves to sing and would like to show off their talent, then this is the time to shine. Win prizes and maybe they can be the next Pasadena Idol! Auditions [...]
Sequoyah School: Community Auction & Bar – May 19
Article and Photo courtesy of Sequoyah School, Pasadena
May 11th, 2012
Sequoyah School will hold its community silent auction and bar on the 19th of May, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at its campus located at 535 South Pasadena Avenue, Pasadena. And yes, the trucks are coming too! If any student have not received their invitations for the May 19th auction, please contact Elena at ephleger@sequoyahschool.org. For [...]
Mayfield Junior School: 4th Graders Reach Out to Pen Pals in Kenya
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May 11th, 2012
In an effort to strengthen their bonds of friendship with their pen pals at Longonot Primary School in Kenya, Africa, the fourth grade students of Mayfield Junior School recently presented personal letters, clothing and a check for purchasing much needed textbooks to Mr. Kevin Thuo, Consul, Kenya Consulate General in Los Angeles, and Mr. and [...]
Local Catholic School Offers Co-Ed Summer Programs
Article and Photos courtesy of St. Francis High School
May 9th, 2012
La Cañada Flintridge’s St. Francis High School has announced its Summer School curriculum and programs, and with it, its plans to offer classes to both boys and girls for the summer. High school courses and athletic training camps are offered in St. Francis’ summer lineup, which will serve as a great entry point for students [...]
Ball Up All Stars Coming to Blair Tomorrow
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May 8th, 2012
Support Blair High School and its boys Varsity Basketball team as they take on The Ball Up All-Star Street Ballers. Invite friends and family to come be entertained by high flying dunks, wicked crossovers and more. The fundraiser game will be held at the Blair High School Gym, 1201 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena. Doors open [...]
Golden Knights Finish Second in National Academic Decathlon Competition
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May 8th, 2012
St. Francis High School is pleased to announce that the school’s Academic Decathlon Team finished second in the United States Academic Decathlon 2012 Medium School National Online Competition. This is a remarkable accomplishment that demonstrates the hard work and dedication of this remarkable group of young men. This is the third time that St. Francis [...]
Caption : L-R: Matthew Ladwig (Junior), David Yoo (Junior), Adam Fossier (Senior), Delfin Acosta (Senior), Lance Bird (Senior), J.D. Kieffer (Junior), Andrew Evans (Senior), Michael Escueta (Junior), Jeremy Koch (Senior)
Pasadena’s Weizmann Day School to Dedicate New Play Yard and Garden
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May 4th, 2012
Weizmann Day School is dedicating a new garden and play yard — including “Cindy’s Playground,” outdoor learning space, picnic tables, and sport court – on the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center (PJTC) / Weizmann Day School campus on Sunday, May 6th, at 4:00 p.m. The dedication will include the unveiling of a beautiful new tile [...]
Barnhart School’s Annual Themed Art Show “Renderosity” on May 18
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May 4th, 2012
Barnhart School’s Art Club will be holding its Annual Themed Art Show dubbed, “Renderosity,” on May 18, 2012 at the school’s Middle School Lobby. This year’s theme features 3-Dimensional (3D) work. Students gallery art show will have more sculptures this year than ever before. Some of the pieces are even interactive. Come by and see [...]
Maranatha Announces New Girls Volleyball Coach
Article and Photos courtesy of Maranatha High School
May 3rd, 2012
Maranatha High School is excited to announce the hiring of their new Girls Volleyball Coach, Jane Collymore. Coach Collymore comes to Maranatha with a wealth of both coaching and playing experience that will no doubt produce an immediate impact. About Jane Collymore Jane Collymore is a former Outside Hitter for the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball [...]
Golden Knights Victorious at Vail Lake
Article by Coach Lee Bird
May 1st, 2012
The St. Francis High School mountain bike team competed in the fourth event of the six-race SoCal league series at Vail Lake in Temecula on April 15th. Great weather and perfect trail conditions made for a very exciting race. Once again, the Golden Knights performed well and walked away with some impressive podium finishes. Rain [...]
Caption : Left: Remit Roth Right: Scott Marshall [Photos courtesy of St. Francis High School]
Blair High School: Blair Vikings Jazz Band Concert – May 4
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May 1st, 2012
Blair High School’s Instrumental Music Department and Blair LEARNS presents “Blair Vikings Jazz Band” concert on the 4th of May 2012 at 7:00 p.m., at the Blair High School Cafeteria. Dinner will be available at 6:30 p.m. In addition to great music, this concert will feature the culinary creations of the Culinary Arts Students under [...]
Polytechnic School: Sweeney Todd Opens Today
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April 27th, 2012
The Upper School’s Performing Arts Department is pleased to present this year’s spring musical, Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, today, April 27 to April 29 and May 3-5. Cast information, ticket information, and ticket order form are available here. Please note that as much as the school loves including Lower [...]
Mayfield Arts Students: Inaugural Arts Immersion “Bellissima Italia” Tour
Article and Photo courtesy of Mayfield Senior School
April 25th, 2012
The student artists, accompanied by Conservatory for the Arts faculty and tour guides, stayed in Rieti, about 50 miles east of Rome, from April 5-10 (with day trips to Florence and Assisi) and then explored Rome from April 11-14. “Our travels provided students with an opportunity to express their creative voices in an atmosphere of [...]
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy: Debater Places in National Competition
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April 25th, 2012
At the National Debate Coaches Association National Championships in Las Vegas over the weekend of April 14-15, Monica Amestoy ’13 reached the Octafinals, putting her in the top 16 competitors in the United States. Monica, whose specialty is Varsity Lincoln/Douglas debate, did well in a field crowded with top debate schools, such as Harvard-Westlake, the [...]
Maranatha High School’s Varsity Baseball Team: Meeting San Diego Padres Third Baseman Chase Headley
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April 24th, 2012
Maranatha High School’s varsity baseball team was treated to an exciting opportunity a week ago – a meeting with San Diego Padres Third Baseman Chase Headley. Chase, who was in town for the Dodgers/Padres game later that night, spoke with the team about being a Christian as well as a professional athlete. That evening, the [...]
Maranatha High School: Track Star Student Sets Records at the 93rd Annual Russell Invitational
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April 20th, 2012
Despite heavy winds at Carpinteria’s Memorial Stadium at the 93rd Annual Russell Invitational, sophomore Ebony Crear set meet records! Competing in the frosh-soph division, the sprinter/hurdler not only topped all the varsity times of the day in her four races, but set female meet records in the 200-meter run and 300 hurdles, while also besting [...]
High Point Academy: 12th Annual Eagle Classic Golf Tournament – May 4
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April 18th, 2012
High Point Academy will hold its Twelfth Annual Eagle Classic Golf Tournament on Friday, May 4, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. and by popular demand, the event will be returning to the Angeles National Golf Club. The tournament will be a scramble format. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place teams. Players [...]
Mayfield Senior School: AquaCubs Swim Team Win in JSerra Invitational
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April 18th, 2012
The team’s win in the JSerra Invitational in early March was an early indicator of their form. “We went into the meet looking for base times and came home from the meet with the winner’s trophy for the girls teams,” says Director of Athletics Lynda Gilbert. “A real boost of confidence!” Laura Reilly ’13 has [...]
Polytechnic School: Rapport
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April 17th, 2012
“noun: connection, especially harmonious or sympathetic relation. French origin.” Twelve eighth grade students and two teachers from Saint Martins School in Northern France visited Poly last week. The French students had a wonderful time during their visit, and Poly students were enthusiastic about hosting their international friends.
St. Philip the Apostle School’s Annual Track Meet: Falcon Invitational
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April 15th, 2012
St. Philip the Apostle School hosted it’s annual track meet, the Falcon Invitational, on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at La Salle High School. What a great day! The Girls’ Varsity team placed second overall, the Girls’ B team placed third, and the Girl’s Novice team placed second as well. The boys did not do so [...]
St. Francis Sophomore Finds Joy in Crew
Article and Photos courtesy of Andy Burghdorf '00
April 13th, 2012
Anthony Chivetta, a sophomore at St. Francis High School of La Cañada, is a dedicated student-athlete but you will not find him training on the athletic field, running the track, or shooting hoops in the gym. Instead, Anthony braves the long drive down to Long Beach each and every day in order to join his [...]
Pasadena Educational Foundation Launches Community-Wide Art & Music Fundraising Campaign
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April 13th, 2012
The Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) is launching a community-wide campaign to raise funds that will lessen the impact of State budget cuts on Pasadena Unified’s art and music programs. The PEF Art & Music Campaign is an urgent plea to the community to donate funds that will help the PUSD to continue vital music and [...]
La Salle Celebrates St Baldrick’s Day
Article and Photos courtesy of John C. Blackstock '67
April 12th, 2012
On Thursday, March 22nd, La Salle High School hosted a fundraising event for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Money raised for St. Baldrick’s is used to fund research projects dedicated to finding cures for childhood cancer. One aspect of La Salle’s mission statement calls students to “respond passionately to the needs of others” and, in orchestrating [...]
St. Francis Mountain Bike Team Helps Restore Local Trail
By Coach Lee Bird
April 10th, 2012
On Saturday, April 7th, sixteen members of the St. Francis High School Mountain Bike Team joined fifty other high school mountain bikers for a hard, yet extremely rewarding, day of trail work in the Angeles National Forest on a segment of trail that was damaged during the Station Fire. Under the guidance of local trail [...]
Caption : Hard at work (L to R) – Daniel Balsam, Austin Hamilton, Sean Bird, Matt Kubly.
K.L. Carver Elementary School: Carver Carnival 2012 – May 5
Article and Photo courtesy of K.L. Carver Elementary School, San Marino
April 10th, 2012
Cirque de Carver is coming back from Spring break, and it’s almost time for the children’s most celebrated day of the year…Get ready for the Carnival! Attendees are requested not to forget to turn in their Sponsorship/Ticket Order forms. All Carnival Sponsors will attend the electrifying performance of Le Studio’s, “Le Petit Cirque”, the only [...]
New Horizon School: Hassan Hathout Legacy Foundation Essay Winners and Luncheon
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April 7th, 2012
New Horizon School recently announced that two of their students who participated in the Second Annual Hassan Hathout Legacy Foundation Essay Contest won top prizes. Congratulations to the 7th grader and 8th grader for winning 2nd place in their respective age groups. They were recognized at a special luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in [...]
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Polytechnic School: Sea Level Rise
Seventh-graders enjoyed an interdisciplinary day studying sea level rise – short-term mitigations to the long-term plans. Students created posters about issues facing the environment that are currently adorning the walls of Gosney, played climate scattergories and created bumper stickers. But the most physical representation came from the day’s “World Build Project,” where students built the [...]
Generous Donations To The Foundation Critical To Balanced SMUSD Budget
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The Governor recently announced a larger than expected State budget shortfall and the likely need for additional budget cuts. The reality of declining State funding for education leads to an increasing reliance on local funding for quality education at San Marino Unified. Generous donations to the Foundation remain a critical component of a balanced District [...]
May 16th, 2012
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Seismic Findings at San Rafael Elementary School Announced
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Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Superintendent Jon R. Gundry today announced that a report on new seismic findings indicates the presence of four earthquake faults passing through the campus of San Rafael Elementary School, prompting a discussion with parents and staff members about the future of the school. Because the classrooms and buildings of San [...]
May 11th, 2012
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The San Marino Summer Basketball Academy is Back!
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Come and join in the third year of Jr. Titan Basketball Clinics. San Marino High School’s Head Basketball Coach, Mihail Papadopulos, will share with the San Marino youth the fundamentals of basketball! The SMHS Girls Head Coach, Kenny Fisher, will be running the girls camp at the same times. There will be a limited number [...]
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Sequoyah School: Community Auction & Bar – May 19
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Sequoyah School will hold its community silent auction and bar on the 19th of May, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at its campus located at 535 South Pasadena Avenue, Pasadena. And yes, the trucks are coming too! If any student have not received their invitations for the May 19th auction, please contact Elena at ephleger@sequoyahschool.org. For [...]
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Polytechnic School: Kindergarten Visits Caltech
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Last week the Class of 2024 paid a visit to three Caltech professors, coincidentally, all with students in the kindergarten class. First stop was to the recycling center, where John Onderdonk showed the students a solar car, discussed the concept of reducing one’s carbon footprint and gave the kids a challenge to properly recycle a [...]
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Pasadena Idol Auditions at Paseo Colorado – May 12
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Pasadena Idol is a summer teen talent show for youth ages 13-18, sponsored by the City of Pasadena, Human Services and Recreation Department. If anyone loves to sing and would like to show off their talent, then this is the time to shine. Win prizes and maybe they can be the next Pasadena Idol! Auditions [...]
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