More Children Participate

by Chief Tom Torlakson
March 13, 2013 • 194 views
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While an average of 1.3 million California children each day participate in the state’s School Breakfast Program, about 63,000 more last year than in 2011, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson marked National School Breakfast Week by urging families to make sure all children get... Read more »

Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary Students Fare Well in First Academic Decathlon

by Anne Donofrio-Holter
March 7, 2013 • 351 views
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For their first time competing in the Southern California Private Schools Academic Decathlon, Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary students have much to be proud of, winning 19 individual medals, five of them gold. "Being our first year, the students performed beyond expectations," said Academic Decathlon... Read more »

Student’s Corner

By Tyler Anderson
March 7, 2013 • 118 views
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Teens: A Silenced Voice Being a high school student is a bigger responsibility than most people think. We deal with things such as:  school, sports, family demands, hormones, and pressure from others. We are expected to handle ourselves as young adults, but often feel like we are being treated as... Read more »

Kiwanis Honors Emperor Elementary School Students

February 28, 2013 • 275 views
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The Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored three outstanding students from Emperor Elementary School.  Pictured with the proud students is long time Emperor teacher Mr. Greg Giangregorio. Daniel is 12 years old and in Mrs. Scanlan’s class. He enjoys drawing and video games.  Daniel said, "The best... Read more »

Kiwanis Honors Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center Students

February 28, 2013 • 270 views
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The Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored two outstanding students from the Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center.  Pictured with the proud students is Instructional Aid Jerry McKinnis and teacher Sean Patterson. Destiny is 16 years old and in Mr. Rios, Mr. Patterson, Mr. Jahan, and Mrs. Robert’s class. She... Read more »

El Monte High Students Work With Lions Club to Donate Eyeglasses to the Needy

by Anne Donofrio-Holter
February 27, 2013 • 1,092 views
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Members of the El Monte High School Laurels service organizations have been busy cleaning and measuring hundreds of eyeglass lenses on behalf of the Industry Hills Lions Club.  For nearly 100 years, Lions Club International have worked on projects designed to prevent blindness, restore eyesight and... Read more »

PCC Presents “Hairspray

by Juan Gutierrez
February 27, 2013 • 113 views
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Pasadena City College’s Performing and Communication Arts Division is proud to present "Hairspray, the Broadway Musical," beginning Feb. 22 in Sexson Auditorium in the C Building. Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters, "Hairspray" is about a girl who achieves her dream... Read more »

PCC To Host “Jump Start Saturday”

by Juan Gutierrez
February 27, 2013 • 86 views
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The Pasadena City College Community and School Relations staff will be hosting "Jump Start Saturday" for prospective students who need assistance in applying to the college for the summer and fall 2013 terms. The event will be held on campus Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room D101. PCC... Read more »

Twin Lakes, Madrid and La Primaria Schools Take Top Honors in City’s Recycling Contest

by Michele Earle
February 27, 2013 • 193 views
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El Monte It was a sweep for schools in the Mountain View School District as Twin Lakes Elementary, Madrid Middle and La Primaria Elementary Schools earned top honors in the City of El Monte’s Annual CRV Recycling Contest. The contest held November 12, 2012 through January 25, 2013, was open to all... Read more »

STUDENT’S CORNER

By Ashley Lanuza
February 27, 2013 • 132 views
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A Threatening Defense Joe Biden, the United States Vice President, was on a Facebook chat with a few concerned citizens when he offered his opinion on the possession of weapons. Parents Magazine hosted an online Facebook forum, when "Kate" asked about citizens being a probable target for the criminal... Read more »