Daughter of Adult Ed Teacher Performs at Dodger Stadium
By Anne Donofrio-Holter
May 8, 2013 • 71 views
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El Monte Trisha Lopez, daughter of El Monte-Rosemead Adult School teacher Wayne Miyahara, performed the national anthem at last week's Dodger home game, marking her third time singing at the stadium. "She went to an open call try out and was successful," said proud father Miyahara. A song leader... Read more »
El Monte High School Teacher Honored by emCLP
By Anne Donofrio-Holter
May 8, 2013 • 114 views
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El Monte In recognition of more than 15 years of service to the community, El Monte High School math and AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) teacher Sonia Lamas was awarded a Bobby Salcedo Esperanza Award at the El Monte Coalition of Latino Professionals (emCLP) 9th annual Tamalada scholarship... Read more »
Accolades for Arroyo Music Students
By Anne Donofrio-Holter
May 8, 2013 • 67 views
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El Monte Congratulations to the Arroyo High School Glee Chorus on earning an Excellent rating at last week's SCVA music festival held at New Hope Church, along with the A Cappella Choir which earned a rating of Superior. In addition, A Cappella, Chamber Singers and Wind Ensemble all had award-winning... Read more »
Arroyo’s O’Rourke Inducted into Cross Country Hall of Fame
By Anne Donofrio-Holter
May 8, 2013 • 72 views
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El Monte Tim O'Rourke, Arroyo High School technology training leader and media center specialist, has been inducted into the California High School Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame at Mt. SAC College. In his 22 years at the helm of both the Arroyo High School track and cross country programs, O’Rourke’s... Read more »
SGMHS Booster Club Plans Stateline Turnaround
May 8, 2013 • 63 views
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El Monte San Gabriel Mission High School’s Booster Club is sponsoring a "Stateline Turnaround" on Saturday May 18, 2013. The bus will leave SGMHS at 8:00 a.m. and will return around midnight. The price is $35.00 per person and includes a continental breakfast and a voucher for the buffet. All proceeds... Read more »
Kranz Intermediate School Wins Lakers Fit 4 Life Video Contest
by Michele Earle
May 3, 2013 • 178 views
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El Monte – Showcasing their knowledge and commitment to being physically fit, students at Kranz Intermediate School entered the Los Angeles Lakers Fit For Life Video Contest, vying for a chance to attend the Lakers Fit For Life Health Fair. The contest required schools to put together a two minute... Read more »
Madrid Middle School Celebrates 20 Years of Educating Students
by Michele Earle
May 3, 2013 • 150 views
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El Monte Madrid Middle School, in the Mountain View School District has provided outstanding instruction since opening its doors for the 1992-1993 school year and recently celebrated its 20th anniversary at a special rally. Joining in the celebration were staff members and students who called Madrid... Read more »
Gidley School Holds Jog-A-Thon as Fundraiser
By Shirley Burkhardt
May 1, 2013 • 126 views
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El Monte Gidley held its 2nd annual Jog-A-Thon recently. All students grades K-8 had the opportunity to participate by running, jogging or walking laps to raise money. Gidley’s goal was $10,000 this year. Actual monies raised were $6,200.00. The total number of laps ran by students was 13,435.... Read more »
Local Student Earns Mercersburg Academy’s Honor Roll
May 1, 2013 • 88 views
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Mercersburg, PA Leah Cook of Temple City, grade 10, was named a commended scholar (all grades of 85 or above) during the winter term at Mercersburg Academy. Mercersburg Academy is a co-educational, independent college preparatory boarding and day school in south-central Pennsylvania, with students... Read more »
Local Residents Earn Degrees from Union Institute & University
by Michelle Roth
May 1, 2013 • 67 views
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Cincinnati, Ohio The following local residents earned degrees from Union Institute & University: Frank Duke of San Dimas has earned a Bachelor of Science with a focus in Criminal Justice Management. Julia Tafoya of Montebello has earned a Bachelor of Science with a focus in Criminal Justice... Read more »
