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Mountain Views-News Saturday, February 8, 2014 7EDUCATION & YOUTH Mountain Views-News Saturday, February 8, 2014 7EDUCATION & YOUTH 
LA SALLE SENIORS SIGN NATIONAL LETTERS OF INTENT 

Pasadena, CA - Three La Salle seniors 
signed National Letters of Intent on 
National Signing Day. Letters were 
signed at a special noon ceremony in 
the La Salle gym with students, faculty, 
parents and friends of the signees in 
attendance. 

Samantha Dier signed with St. 
Edwards University in Austin, Texas, as 
a soccer goalkeeper. She was a member 
of the U13 Olympic Development 
Program state team and remained in 
the ODP program for three years. She 
played U16 for Real So Cal and became 
their starting keeper for two years where 
they won the Surf Cup and were in the 
final four at National Cup. Sam played 
sparingly in her junior year for La Salle 
due to injury, but she is now recovering 
any starting for the Lancers this season.

George Medina signed with 
Midland University in Fremont, 
Nebraska, as a baseball catcher. Georgecame to La Salle as a junior in 2012. 
He made an immediate impact on the 
baseball program as our starting catcher 
with his strong arm and big bat. George 
has gained valuable playing experience 
by participating on travel teams such 
as The Oakley Stingrays, Corey Lidle, 
and most especially, the Oakland A’s 
Scout Team. 

George’s stats last season show 
he had a team leading 13 runs scored, 23 
hits, 21 runs batted in, 7 doubles, and a 
.517 on base percentage. His was selected 
First Team All-League in the Del Rey 
League. 

Bryce Harvey signed with Western State Colorado University, in Gunnison, Colorado, to play football. In the past two seasons, Bryce 
has combined for 138 carries for 1000 yards and 12 touchdowns averaging 7.2 yards a carry. Bryce had a combined 26 receptions for 314 
yards and 4 TDS. Defensively Bryce had a combined 56 tackles and 4 interceptions. Bryce was All-League and All-CIF First Team in his 
senior year. 

Photo and story by John Blackstock 

National Letters of Intent signers form La Salle, from left, George Medina, BryceHarvey, Athletic Director Anthony Harris, Marisol Dakan who received an academic 
scholarship to Brown University where she will play water polo and Samantha Dier. 


LION APPEARS AT CAMINO GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 
CLASSROOMS IN ARCADIA 

Written By Camila Gomez With Contributions by Shriya Velichala and Madison Yang Ms. Simmons’ Class 

A Chinese New Year lion, from Ms. Simmons class, appeared in Ms. Brown’s, Mr. Lopez’s, Mr. Rhee’s, 
Ms. Fortier’s classes, and the office, on Chinese New Year, January 31. 

Three of Ms. Simmons’ students, Shriya V, Camila G, and Madison Y (Camila and Madison in the lion) 
went to four classrooms and the office dancing, bowing, and giving each teacher a little Chinese New 
Year gift. “I brought this lion while shopping in Chinatown”, Ms. Simmons said, before sending the lion 
off to the other classrooms. 

While prancing around the 
classrooms, students’ eyes glared 
at the Chinese lion, with its 
beautiful, vibrant, pink, orange, 
red, and green colors. While the 
students were in Mr. Lopez’s 
class, Mr. Lopez asked to try on 
the lion head. As he shook his 
head wildly, the classroom roared 
with laughter. After, Mr. Lopez 
exclaimed gleefully, “Gung Hay 
Fat Choy!” (This means Happy 
Chinese New Year in Cantonese.) 
“I have to admit, it was pretty 
stuffy in the lion’s head”, commented Camila. “I liked being part of going around as it was a big opportunity”, claimed Shriya, Madison 
added, “I think it was a fun, wonderful, experience.” Everyone wants this lion to visit their classes again next year. Do you?

Mr. Lopez tries on lion head 
in the spirit of the day. 


From left to right, Madison Yang (lion tail), Camila Gomez (lion head) and Shriya 
Velichala present Chinese New Year gift to Mr. Lopez’s 4th grade class. 


Alverno High School200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024(626) 355-3463 Head of School: Ann M. Gillick 
E-mail address: agillick@alverno-hs.org 
Arcadia High School180 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007Phone: (626) 821-8370, Principal: Brent Forseebforsee@ausd.net 
Arroyo Pacific Academy41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca, 
(626) 294-0661 Principal: Phil ClarkeE-mail address: pclarke@arroyopacific.org 
Barnhart School 
240 W. Colorado Blvd Arcadia, Ca. 91007 
(626) 446-5588 Head of School: Ethan WilliamsonKindergarten - 8th gradewebsite: www.barnhartschool.org 
Bethany Christian School93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024(626) 355-3527 Principal: James LugenbuehlE-mail address: jml@bcslions.orgwebsite: www. bcslions.org 
Clairbourn School 
8400 Huntington DriveSan Gabriel, CA 91775 
Phone: 626-286-3108 ext. 172 
FAX: 626-286-1528 
E-mail: jhawes@clairbourn.org 
Foothill Oaks Academy822 Bradbourne Ave., Duarte, CA 91010 
(626) 301-9809Co-Principals Nancy Lopez and Diane Kieffaberinfo@foothilloaksacademy.org 
preschool@foothilloaksacademy.orgFrostig School971 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107(626) 791-1255Head of School: Chris Schnieders, PhD 
Email: Jackykn@frostig.orgThe Gooden School 
192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
(626) 355-2410 Head of School: Patty Patanowebsite: www.goodenschool.org 
High Point Academy1720 Kinneloa Canyon Road Pasadena, Ca. 91107 
Headmaster John Higgins 626-798-8989 
website: www.highpointacademy.org 
LaSalle High School3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 
(626) 351-8951 website: www.lasallehs.orgPrincipal Bro. Christopher Brady, FSC 
Monrovia High School325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016 
(626) 471-2800 Principal Darvin JacksonEmail: schools@monrovia.k12.ca.us 
Odyssey Charter School725 W. Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001 
(626) 229-0993 Head of School: Lauren O’Neillwebsite: www.odysseycharterschool.org 
Pasadena High School2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 
(626) 798-8901 Principal: Gilbert Barrazawebsite: www.pasadenahigh.org 
St. Rita Catholic School 
322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024Principal Joan Harabedian (626) 355-9028website: www.st-rita.org 
Sierra Madre Elementary School141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
(626) 355-1428 Principal: Esther SalinasE-mail address: salinas.esther@pusd.us 
Sierra Madre Middle School 
160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024(626) 836-2947 Principal: Garrett NewsomE-mail address: newsom.garrett@pusd.us 
Walden School 
74 S San Gabriel Blvd 
Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 792-6166www.waldenschool.net 
Weizmann Day School1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 
(626) 797-0204Lisa Feldman: Head of School 
Wilson Middle School 
300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 
(626) 449-7390 Principal: Ruth EsselnE-mail address: resseln@pusd.us 
PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 
351 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena, Ca. 91109 
(626) 795-6981 Website: www.pusd@pusd.us 
ARCADIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 
234 Campus Dr., Arcadia, Ca. 91007 
(626) 821-8300 Website: www.ausd.net 
MONROVIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 
325 E. Huntington Dr., Monrovia, Ca. 91016 
(626) 471-2000 Website: www.monroviaschools.net 
DUARTE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 
1620 Huntington Dr., Duarte, Ca. 91010 
(626)599-5000 Website: www.duarte.k12.ca.us 
SCHOOL DIRECTORY 
THE REEL DEAL: by Ben Show 
LABOR DAY 
I had not heard anything about thismovie or even seen a trailer before 
seeing the film. With all films, pooradvertisement can be the movie’s 
death and, sadly, I feel this way 
about this movie. ‘Labor Day’ hadsuch little press but was the best filmI have seen so far this year.

After his parents divorce, 
Henry (Gattlin Griffith) lives with 
and must take care of his emotionally 
scarred mother Adele (KateWinslet). During a routine trip tothe market, they meet the mysterious 
and dangerous Frank (Josh 
Brolin) who forces them to take himback to their house. As Henry andAdele learn more about Frank, they 

become more and more attached to him, and the experiences 
they have over Labor Day weekend follows the three of them forthe rest of their lives. 

Everything about this movie was wonderful. The screenplay 
was smart and well written. The acting was impeccable. Thefilm perfectly blends drama, suspense, and a love story, makingthe two hour runtime fly by. I went into this movie knowingnothing about it and came out of the theater extremely happy.
‘Labor Day’ is the best movie that has come out so far this year.