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June 11, 2020 “Intelligence plus character... that is the goal of true education.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

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B6 Thursday, June 11, 2020 Graduation 2190 La Cañada Flintridge Outlook Valley Sun Join Assisteens to Help the Community Students in grades 7-12 are welcome to join Assisteens, an auxiliary of Assistance League of Flintridge (ALF). With funds they earn volun- teering in the Bargain Box, ALF’s thrift shop, Assisteens purchase and donate essential items to various organizations benefiting homeless and impoverished fam- ilies and youth as well as animal shelters. This year, Assisteens purchased 136 uniform jackets for the dog therapy volunteers at Chil- dren’s Hospital Los Angeles. Assisteens meet monthly from September through May, but plans for the coming year are still uncer- tain. For updates, visit alflintridge. org. Assisteens assembling donations for a philanthropic organization, include (front row, from left) Ashly Lam, Caitlin Blencowe, Rajan Anand, Brian Chen and Clare Buchanan. Back: Shreya Anand, Alison Blencowe, Ryan Bender, Sameena Brar, Kaitlyn Beltz, Gabriel Teng, Zachary Evans and Elliott Christensen. Spartan Boosters Club Makes College Admissions in Most of Abbreviated Year the Time of COVID-19 The La Cañada High School for the 7/8 sports teams and for the families and sponsors, including By Gloria Ventura Gloria Ventura Spartan Boosters Club is proud to high school cross-country team. the J.W. and Ida M. Jameson Stepping Stones to Learning a poetry blog, and another to orga- be making a difference at LCHS. In Boosters also funded the Positive Foundation; platinum sponsors: nize virtual sessions with homeless the 2019-20 school year, Boosters Coaching Alliance and awarded USC Verdugo Hills Hospital and As parents and students pre- youth. Universities can no longer provided more than $225,000 to two college scholarships to worthy Huntington Hospital; gold spon- pare for the college admission pro- expect students to take advantage improve facilities and fund more LCHS seniors. sors: the Milbrodt Group, PSI, cess this fall, they will encounter of formal summer programs or ser- than 60 programs, classes and Thomas Atamian and Flintridge a landscape we have never en- vice trips abroad, so this is the time teams for LCHS 7-12 students. Despite the uncertain envi- Family Chiropractic; silver spon- countered before, and systems to allow students to create, inno- ronment, the Booster Club is de- sors: Cathy Steward Homes, La filled with uncertainty. So much is vate and explore. In addition to raising funds for termined to continue its mission. Cañada Eye Care and Glendale changing. Standardized testing re- LCHS athletics, Boosters helps The cancellation of spring sports Area Schools Credit Union; raffle quirements have been suspended We expect the technical aspects support extracurricular activities and performances provided a sponsors: the Milbrodt Group and by the University of California of the college application process to such as choral music, instrumental stark reminder of how important Compass; bronze sponsors: Krost but not by all universities; the Cal remain relatively consistent. Stan- music, fine arts, pep squad, ro- these extracurricular activities CPAs and Consultants, and Carrie State system will institute remote dardized testing will resume in the botics and many more. This year, are to our students. With budget Boreham Grochow of Dilbeck; learning in the fall, yet not all uni- fall, application deadlines will likely Boosters raised more than $23,000 cuts looming, Boosters will keep restaurant night partners: Habit, versities have determined their go unchanged and essays will need to improve and restore the architec- working to fill the funding gap and Blaze, Panda, Honeybird and plan of action, and universities are to be written. But what can be dif- tural centerpiece of the La Cañada provide students with opportuni- Jersey Mike’s. examining the financial impact of ferent are the stories our students High School campus, the Hotchkin ties to compete, perform, cheer, COVID and determining which tell. Encourage your child to observe Family Gymnasium (North Gym). create and lead. For more information, visit budgets to cut. Complex decisions their world and the ways in which it The club purchased pop-up tents lchsboosters.org. being made daily will affect the is changing. Ask your children their Boosters thanks its 250 member class of 2021 in unexpected ways. opinions, observations and per- spectives. These conversations will Candelora Academics Is As I reflect on my experiences inspire and shape the way they tell Zooming Through Summer working in university admissions their story. (Stanford and USC) as well as in Candelora Academics congratulates its students coursework, including topics that were omitted or high school college counseling of- I welcome you to visit step- and their teachers — and is especially proud of its abbreviated during the semester. fices (Poly and Prep), I understand pingstones.net and sign up for my 2020 graduates — who rose to the challenge of dis- that these are going to be stressful newsletter to stay up to date on tance learning. But it wasn’t easy! Necessary adjust- • Preview courses in both AP Biology and AP times for students and families. the college admission climate, and ments to curriculums were made, and students did Calculus that will introduce students to the first few These experiences have shaped please reach out to me at gven- their best to achieve mastery and meet expectations. units of these challenging courses and enable them the ways I approach the appli- [email protected] for help to develop strategies for the rigors of AP test ques- cation process, forming the lens supporting your teen on the road In anticipation of the coming academic year, and tions. with which I view trends. While to a campus where they will thrive. to prepare each student to progress confidently into events are changing the decisions the next level course, Candelora offers the following Our individualized test prep programs will be of- families will need to make, I am opportunities: fered online through Zoom meetings. Laurie Cande- encouraged by the opportunities lora of Candelora Academics Inc. can be reached at these times have presented stu- • Review, reinforcement and preview of all math (818) 790-1114 (office) or (818) 439-5040 (cell) dents. What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny The current climate is prompting matters compared to what lies within us. families to look within. We have the opportunity to redefine success — Ralph Waldo Emerson and re-examine day-to-day rou- tines. My students are increasing their sleep, reading for pleasure, going outside and having dinner at home with their families. Students are becoming more creative in what they plan to pursue this summer. One student wants to learn a new language; another plans to create

La Cañada Flintridge Outlook Valley Sun Graduation 2190 Thursday, June 11, 2020 B7 Flintridge Sacred Heart Shines ASB Board President: Georgia Kisob, ‘20 Vice President: Olivia Spina, ‘20 Comm. of Boarding/ASB Rep: Jiayi Jenny Wang, ‘20 Campus Minister: Janna De Vera, ‘20 Secretary: Jocelle Lauron, ‘20 Treasurer: Kristen Asmar, ‘20 Comm. of Activities: Greta Coontz, ‘20 Katrina Manaloto Kristen Asmar Associated Student Body board members Valedictorian Salutatorian Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy Class of 2020 includes (in alphabetical order) Caitlyn Adams, Sofia Algorri, Emily Amirian, Nicole Ariki, Kristen Asmar, Catherine Bauer, Lindsey Beck, Lauren Bolte, Brianna Bronson, Caroline Chase, Yanjie Chen, Zunyi Chen, Francesca Christensen, Emma Condit, Margaret Coontz, Natalia Cruz, Emily Cupo, Leni Dai, Cerys Davies, Janna De Vera, Riley DeJardin, Ferryn Drake, Alexandra Ehrhart, Natalie Felikian, Isabella Gandarilla, Xinning Gao, Emily Giesler, Dominique Godinez, Samantha Godinez, Emily Gomez, Yuqi Gong, Qi Guan, Sarah Hanks, Madeleine Hara, Kysa Hayashi, Manami Hayashi, Chase Hayes, Kiara Hosseinion, Hillary Howard, Christine Huston, Natalie Isaghulian, Grace Italia, Elisa Jimenez, Jaden Jones, Margaret Kalaw, Carmen Kelley, Darcy Kelley, Georgia Kisob, Ann Krappman, Liliana Labellarte, Jocelle Marie Lauron, Brianna Layseca, Abigail Lewis, Eleanor Li, Aili Lin, Aiqi Long, Lea Lopez, Izabel Mah y Busch, Katrina Manaloto, Celine Moradi, Shiyi Mu, Elle Nawrocki, Lauren Nettels, Nicole Noriega, Francesca Norton, Emilie Nunn, Olivia Partamian, Sarah Peck, Christina Perasso, Olivia Pieterse, Madeline Placido, Liza Pyle, Hailey Ramos, Lia Ramos, Brynne Richardson, Emilie Risha, Olivia Roginson, Elizabeth Rosenberger, Claire Schmidt, Hannah Sobota, Olivia Spina, Camryn Steele, Catherine Sullivan, Meghan Sullivan, Kaitlyn Thomas, Quinlan Van de Voorde, Jiayi Wang, Jenna Webster, Lilian Welwood, Madeline Williams, Meihan Wu, Yu Wu, Jiayue Xia, Huanqi Yang, Julia Yellen, Qing Yu, Yajun Yuan, Zoe Zarifes, Ziyan Zhang, Catherine Ziegler and Alexandra Zuch

B8 Thursday, June 11, 2020 Graduation 2200 La Cañada Flintridge Outlook Valley Sun Congratulations to all Superintendent Congratulates the 2020 Graduates! Seniors and Looks to the Future May your By Wendy Sinnette joining the Zoom! At the breakfast we hon- future path Special to Outlook Valley Sun ored the La Cañada Flintridge Educational bring you Foundation’s Rose Harrington Teachers of great Joy the Year Mrs. Kathryn Wullschlager (PCY) & Happiness Last week was a monumental one — and Mr. Brandon Carroll (LCHS); the La we finished the school year via distance Cañada Teachers’ Association/LCUSD We would be learning, promoted our 6th- and 8th-grade Teacher of the Year Mrs. Jenny Franz (LCE); honored to classes with virtual celebrations, and con- and the California School Employees’ As- take care of gratulated our LCHS senior sociation/LCUSD Classi- your eye needs class of 2020 with a vehicle fied Member of the Year Mrs. parade and a video tribute on Corinna Ritter (LCHS). Please Scott W. Beeve, M.D. FACS the evening of what would join me in recognizing and Beeve vision Care Center have been their stadium grad- congratulating all of these out- 1809 verdugo Blvd. #150 uation. standing educators. Although the realities of And now the work of pre- (across from USC Verdugo Hills Hospital) COVID-19 and Safer at Home paring for the opening of the altered our traditions, our 2020-21 school year begins 818-790-8001 community came together to in earnest. Over the past sev- ensure that the achievements eral weeks, we have been en- and milestones accomplished gaged in extensive research by our students were recog- on the challenges and best nized and marked as signifi- practices related to reopening cant. I am so proud of all of our Wendy Sinnette our physical school sites. Ad- students and grateful to our ditionally, we have completed amazing teachers, support staff, parents, initial surveys of families, teachers and staff and community members who rallied to regarding their readiness and concerns re- ensure that learning continued, course and lated to returning to campuses, and on June grade level completion progressed on track, 8, the California Department of Education and students consistently experienced the issued its “Stronger Together: A Guidebook love and support of their community — for the Safe Reopening of California’s Public even in these unprecedented times. Schools.” LCUSD now has in place all of On Thursday, June 4, LCUSD held its an- the essential components by which to de- nual End of the Year Breakfast where our sign a data-driven plan expressly tailored entire staff comes together to celebrate the to meet the needs and interests of our local completion of the school year. This year our community. The district will communicate breakfast was held virtually and staff resil- ience shone through with over 200 people See SINNETTE, page 18 Principal Cartnal’s Message to School Community By Jim Cartnal siblings and families, to do their best in the Special to Outlook Valley Sun face of the myriad challenges presented by safer at home orders and the realities of living through a pandemic. Our graduates School closure affects all members of the pressed forward by participating in the re- school community — students, staff and imagined celebrations that mark the end of parents. The disruption to established rou- high school, the car parade and our celebra- tines continued to be felt across the nearly tion video being the highlights of our efforts 12 weeks of physical school to celebrate this special class. closure at La Cañada High We still hope for the chance School, canceling the hope to honor them in person with of participation in both face- a stadium graduation cere- to-face learning and all the mony, when large group gath- extra-curricular and social erings are allowed to return facets of school. later in the year. For members of the class of Now as high school has 2020, the realities of physical come to a close, new chal- school closure stopped partic- lenges are present and our ipation in the final season of students are leaning in. They spring sports, final concerts of are taking to online forums, high school performance ca- physical demonstrations and reers, and required all the vital thinking deeply about how to parts of students’ social lives change a world, where exam- to be negotiated at distance, ples of injustice, violations of remotely, in their attempt to Jim Cartnal liberty and the appearance of continue to be part of a com- a nation divided are too fre- munity in absence. Clearly the closing of the quently seen. Students are seeking ways to last semester of high school did not unfold leverage their voice and the advantages of as the members of the class of 2020 hoped being raised in La Cañada Flintridge to fight for or could have imagined. Yet in spite of against racism, intolerance and bigotry that the many challenges faced by our gradu- have gripped communities across the na- ating seniors, I saw abundant signs of hope, tion. They are using their educated minds, resilience and a tenacity of spirit. In addi- their generous hearts and their mettle to tion to making our community and state envision systemic changes to institutions, stronger by doing their part to help flatten politics and the economy to affirm the mes- the curve of the spread of COVID-19, I saw sages of equity, diversity and inclusion. On students quickly pivot to distance learning behalf of the LCHS faculty, staff and stu- and telepresence for classes, conferencing, dent body, we congratulate the class of 2020 coaching, counseling and supporting one and wish them well in their ongoing journey another. of personal growth and societal betterment. Our seniors helped at home, with their Go, Spartans!

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La Cañada Flintridge Outlook Valley Sun Graduation 2200 Thursday, June 11, 2020 B17 Class of 2020 JESSICA JEWELL LA CAÑADA HIGH SCHOOL Follow your dreams, dear Jessica, no matter how far, Share your sparkle, wherever you are. We are so very proud of you! Congratulations with love, Grammy & Grandpa

B18 Thursday, June 11, 2020 Graduation 2190 La Cañada Flintridge Outlook Valley Sun Westridge Class of 2020, Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Instead of sitting on the traditional Godwin said, “Most of all, this is a class School Elizabeth J. McGregor spoke risers on Westridge School’s Frank Field of beautiful people who support each about the arc of world events that has for commencement, this year’s class of other, who are unafraid to voice their unfolded over the course of the gradu- 63 graduates drove across that same opinions and fight for what they believe ates’ lifetimes, noting that many of the field for a safe commencement cele- in. People who seek knowledge, recog- class were born in the fall of 2001 and bration welcoming them to the ranks of nize justice and actively choose to be addressing the current nationwide pro- Westridge alumnae. champions of social justice. People who tests calling for an end to racism and are the exemplification of why I remain racial injustice as well as the pandemic The celebratory car procession was unswerving in my hope for the future.” that upended the students’ final months preceded by an online ceremony, which of high school. featured remarks from salutatorian Soldner concluded her remarks N’Dea Piliavin-Godwin (Princeton ’24), thanking the teachers, parents, coaches “Are these times completely unprece- valedictorian Leah Soldner (Caltech and classmates for “helping [the class] dented? Our history includes significant ’24) and commencement speaker Krista to develop as thinkers and listeners, for periods of tumult that led to growth and Kokjohn Poehler ’93, assistant dean at teaching us the importance of caring meaningful, lasting change,” said Mc- the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies about and learning from the world Gregor. “Women have demonstrated at the University of San Diego. around us and, of course, for intro- that they can lead at times like these. ducing us to Oscar Wilde.” They have shown us that that they can After describing the diverse inter- be in charge of their own destiny and of ests and talents of the class, Piliavin- In welcoming students, Head of those around them.” “This is where you come in! This is where you take your best bold selves, your resilience, compassion, leadership skills and sense of equity and justice that have been nurtured while you’ve been at Westridge, and unleash them near and far, at home and across the globe, restoring hope and possibility and guaranteeing a brighter future. Make it known that a Westridge grad- uate inspires others and leads a life of impact!” SINNETTE place the lonely isolation of self-quarantine. As an educator, my first response to this contd. from page 8 crisis regards our students, LCUSD’s frequently with its stakeholders over the summer as the plan develops and changes, children. It is imperative that we, the and Reopening Committees at both the el- adults in their lives, help them to under- ementary and secondary levels are being stand the civic responsibilities that we all formed so that our plans are fully trans- share to peacefully take action to stop in- parent and vetted by the LCUSD commu- justices, counter inequalities, and stand nity. against racism and hate. It is equally critical for us to clearly articulate an LCUSD action Finally, it is important to share that our plan, which will help contribute to the sys- planning for the future also encompasses temic change our society requires, changes our responsibility as a district to respond that must be defined by the guiding princi- to the national and local outrage we have ples of equity, empathy, diversity, peace and witnessed over the killing of Mr. George justice. Floyd and others, like Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. Across the nation, we have LCUSD is committed to this responsi- seen anger, fear, frustration and hurt re- bility and prepared to embrace this chal- lenge now and in our active planning for the upcoming school year and beyond.

La Cañada Flintridge Outlook Valley Sun Graduation 2190 Thursday, June 11, 2020 B19 Glendale Unified Salutes Its Class of 2020 Our Glendale Unified community is ex- demics, athletics, the arts, and Career and Spanish • Chemistry • SAT tremely proud of the achievements and resil- Technical Education programs, including ience of our amazing students, particularly environmental engineering, robotics, cu- Congratulations to the extraordinary our graduating seniors. The class of 2020 linary arts, public safety, automotive and and talented Class of 2020 has demonstrated its exceptional ability to construction skills, health, science and en- excel academically and shine brilliantly. All gineering. Without a doubt, we are living “Go forth boldly four Glendale Unified comprehensive high in one of the most exciting, promising, and in the direction of schools rank in the top 16% of high schools challenging times in human history. The 21st nationwide by U.S. News & World Report, century world is more globally connected, your dreams.” and among the top STEM high schools in technology-driven, and complex than any the nation according to Newsweek. Both previous era. I have every confidence that Laurie Candelora Clark Magnet and Crescenta Valley High our amazing graduating seniors will go on School were recently recognized as Cali- to excel in a global economy, affect positive Candelora Academics, Inc. fornia Distinguished Schools, each earning change, and create a brighter future for gen- Geometry • APHistory • Physics • PSAT additional “Exemplary Program Awards” erations to come. English • Calculus • ACT • Algebra • French from the California Department of Educa- tion. This year, Clark Magnet was selected Congratulations graduates, we are in- as a U.S. Department of Education Green credibly proud of you! Ribbon School for its innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and ensure Vivian Ekchian, Ed.D. effective sustainability education. Superintendent of Schools Our students have received top honors and been nationally recognized for aca- Maranatha Celebrates Office: 818-790-1114 2020 Graduates at Cell: 818-439-5040 Email: [email protected] Virtual Commencement Personalized academic services On the evening of Saturday, May 30, the ranatha offers 40 advanced placement and ElEmEntary • HigH ScHool • collEgE administration, faculty, staff and Board of honors courses, and a state of the art Tech- Trustees of Maranatha High School cele- nology Integration Learning Environment PreCalculus • Biology • APStatistics brated the class of 2020 during their first- (TILE) Lab, which features robotics, 3D ever virtual Commencement Ceremony. printing, VR creation, laser cutting, a Mac This year’s commencement celebration design center and PC coding. Maranatha was not a typical ceremony, but then again has continually proven to be exceptional this has not been a typical spring semester in the performing and visual arts as well for Maranatha High School because of so- as competitive in athletics, with CIF and cial distancing measures due to COVID-19. state-level wins. There are many additional While Maranatha had to cancel its tra- opportunities for student involvement, in- ditional in-person Commencement Cer- cluding a wide variety of clubs and service emony, the school was still thrilled to be opportunities both locally and globally. honoring its 131 graduates online, marking the completion of the graduates’ four-year As one of the only nondenominational college preparatory education. Christian schools in the San Gabriel Valley, Maranatha has a long-standing reputation Maranatha’s graduates will be attending for providing an excellent college prepara- a wide variety of excellent colleges and tory education in a Christ-centered context. universities, including the University of Maranatha is a unique and vibrant com- Southern California, Whitworth University, munity that integrates faith in every aspect Loyola Marymount University, Biola Uni- of living, learning and serving. This in turn versity, Azusa Pacific University, UCLA, leads to genuine student transformation in Baylor University, George Washington both spiritual maturity and growth. Stu- University, Fordham University, New York dent/teacher supportive relationships are University, Northern Arizona University, key to the strength of Maranatha’s school Occidental College, Berklee College of community, with students often noting Music and many others. how grateful they are for the mentorship and assistance the staff offers on a daily Maranatha High School equips students basis. to demonstrate academic excellence, be effective communicators, and be young The community of Maranatha High men and women who are able to model School congratulates the class of 2020 on their faith through service for Christ. Ma- all of its accomplishments!

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B22 Thursday, June 11, 2020 Graduation 2200 La Cañada Flintridge Outlook Valley Sun A Graduation Year Like No Other at PCC Commencement at Pasadena City College is always a time to make memories, but there’s no doubt that the spring of 2020 will stand indel- ibly in our minds for years to come. When coronavirus came in March, PCC moved its operations online in a whirlwind of a week. Over time, the confusion about coursework and fears about health began to subside, and as we set- tled in for the long haul, we did the best we could to adapt to the “new normal.” Through it all, our students, faculty, and staff demonstrated re- sourcefulness and adaptability that showed just how resilient we can be. Then came outrage, despair, protests and upheaval that sent shockwaves through our commu- nity again. They have laid bare the pernicious inequality in our sys- tems of government, justice and yes, education. Now we are asked to adapt for our students, faculty and staff. We are learning to listen com- pletely, and we stand in allegiance with our black brothers and sisters, committed to change that is long overdue. Some days it is difficult to find hope, but this commencement we are inspired to think of a brighter future. Our graduates embody the possibility of days yet to come. We celebrate them this month. For more information, visit pasadena.edu.

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