Alyssa Liu, a senior at San Gabriel Unified’s Gabrielino High School, was among 30 high school students from across Southern California to receive a $40,000 STEM college scholarship from Edison International during surprise announcements on March 26. She was selected from more than 2,000 applicants.
Rio Hondo College is receiving acclaim for boosting earnings and employment in desired fields for career and technical education (CTE) students who earned certificates or degrees. The Strong Workforce Stars program awarded a Gold Star to the registered nursing program, Silver Star to the automotive technology program and seven Bronze Stars for programs ranging from fitness trainer to accounting.
Dorothy Grant Elementary was named a 2018 California Distinguished School for “making exceptional gains in implementing the academic content and performance standards” that are part of the new California School Dashboard. Grant, which was recently selected by the district to become a Code to the Future school, is among 287 elementary schools in the state to be honored this year.
Rio Hondo College and six other Los Angeles area community colleges will partner with the California College Promise Project to strengthen student support programs that boost graduation rates. The seven colleges will form a Community of Practice within the Los Angeles County Promises That Count initiative, a three-year effort to build on college Promise programs that waive first-year tuition and offer comprehensive programs of support services for new students.
Henry J. Kaiser High School’s Catamount Pride Band and Color Guard will perform in the opening ceremonies of the 130th annual Rose Parade – the first Fontana Unified school to ever earn the invitation. Kaiser’s band and color guard will be the featured band during the opening ceremonies of 2019 Rose Parade and perform a show highlighting the parade’s theme, “The Melody of Life.”
Paramount resident Teresita Zamudio did not hesitate to enroll in a seven-week support workshop that would provide additional resources to help her children succeed in school. As part of Paramount Unified School District’s inaugural Factor Parent Engagement Academy (PEA) class, Zamudio joined nearly 300 parents for graduation ceremonies held at Paramount Senior and Paramount West high schools on March 20 and 21.
California High School senior April Ramirez was a happy, high-achieving student when her father was diagnosed with cancer and passed away when she was 9 years old. Dedicating herself to a life of great accomplishments, Ramirez enrolled as a freshman in Cal High’s acclaimed college prep and academic support program, Puente, feeling that attending a university would be the best way to honor her father’s memory. She has gained acceptance so far from San Jose State University and has earned a full-ride scholarship to Whittier College. She was recognized with an Award of Merit from the Whitter Union High School District Board of Trustees.
Monrovia High seniors Jiayin Hu and Osvaldo Valdiviezo are taking part in Assemblymember’s Chris Holden’s 2018 Young Legislators Program. Hu and Valdiviezo will attend meetings over six months to learn how government intersects with public life, including transportation, facilities and universities. They will also provide input on legislation, including non-discrimination of employees who use marijuana for medical purposes. Photos are available
Fifth-graders at Baldwin Park Unified’s Tracy Elementary School brought American colonial history to life during the school’s sixth annual Colonial Festival on March 29. Dressed in colonial garb, more than 50 students performed a lively retelling of early American history that included character monologues, traditional dance and music. Photos are available
Monrovia High School students held a blood drive on March 21 to support classmate James Speranta, who was diagnosed this month with childhood leukemia. Speranta, 16, competes on swim and water polo teams. Photos are available
