Mountain Views News          Saturday, March 21, 2015

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EDUCATION & YOUTH

Mountain Views-News Saturday, March 21, 2015 

SCHOOL DIRECTORY

PROJECT SCIENTIST PARTNERS 
WITH CALTECH

Project Scientist STEM summer camp for girls is accepting 
applications now.

Project Scientist Academy is a five-week summer camp that 
provides an engaging and fun environment for girls, ages 4-14, with 
a passion for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). 
Newly established in Pasadena, the camp will be held June 8 – July 
24, 2015 at the campuses of California Institute of Technology 
and Longfellow Elementary. Each week investigates a different 
STEM theme and offers an expedition to local STEM companies. 
Daily class incorporates science experiments, art projects, physical 
activities, and the opportunity to meet a STEM Superstar (a local 
female employed in a STEM field). Project Scientist mom Angela 
Willis says, “We were thrilled to find a place where our daughters 
could continue exploring their interests in STEM with other young 
female scientists. We are so grateful to Project Scientist!”

 On partnering with Project Scientist, Spiros Michalakis, 
Theoretical Physicist, Caltech, says, “We are extremely proud to be 
able to bring Project Scientist to girls in Los Angeles. After spending 
a week at Project Scientist camp last summer in Charlotte, I knew 
it was the type of program that Caltech would want to support and 
collaborate on in support of girls and women in STEM. They are 
inspiring the next generation of STEM Superstars and the research 
from Harvard and UNCC proves their impact.” The need for Project 
Scientist was based on a vast amount of research that shows girls 
with a high aptitude for STEM subjects are not currently served or 
identified at a young age and lack opportunities commensurate with 
their talents and interests. “This is a big opportunity for girls…It 
makes you think more about earth and about how many things you 
can change through science. I want to be a surgeon because I love 
helping people. I think everyone can change the world,” says Grace, 
age 10. Research shows that 78% of school-aged girls have an interest 
in STEM, yet women only make up 25% of the STEM workforce, 
and somewhere along the line society is losing these STEM girls. 
Project Scientist is determined to reach STEM girls and hold their 
hand through a PhD or as long and as far as their STEM dreams will 
take them.

About Project Scientist:

Sandy Marshall established Project Scientist in Charlotte, North 
Carolina in 2011. She says, “Project Scientist is 110-percent research 
based. Every action we take is strategic in the best methods to 
teach and inspire girls in STEM fields.” Each year, Project Scientist 
partners with Harvard University and the University of North 
Carolina Charlotte to examine Project Scientist’s teaching model 
and validate their impact upon the girls. The vision of Project 
Scientist is to transform the face of STEM by nurturing today’s 
future scientists who will lead the world in solving tomorrow’s 
greatest challenges. Finally, by highlighting these girls through 
public relations and marketing efforts, Project Scientist hopes to 
change society’s overall perception of girls’ interest and aptitude in 
STEM, which will ultimately help all girls. Mayra, age 13, sums it 
up by saying, “I love math and financial topics. Bank of America 
coming to talk with us is like me seeing myself in the future for 
what I want to do when I grow up.” Visit www.projectscientist.org 
for more information and to apply to the summer academy.


Alverno High School

200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-3463 Head of School: Ann M. Gillick 

E-mail address: agillick@alverno-hs.org

Arcadia High School

180 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007

Phone: (626) 821-8370, Principal: Brent Forsee

bforsee@ausd.net

Arroyo Pacific Academy

41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca, 

(626) 294-0661 Principal: Phil Clarke

E-mail address: pclarke@arroyopacific.org

Barnhart School

240 W. Colorado Blvd Arcadia, Ca. 91007

(626) 446-5588 Head of School: Ethan Williamson

Kindergarten - 8th grade

website: www.barnhartschool.org

Bethany Christian School

93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-3527 Principal: James Lugenbuehl

E-mail address: jml@bcslions.org

website: www. bcslions.org

Clairbourn School

8400 Huntington Drive

San Gabriel, CA 91775

Phone: 626-286-3108 ext. 172

FAX: 626-286-1528

E-mail: jhawes@clairbourn.org

Foothill Oaks Academy

822 Bradbourne Ave., Duarte, CA 91010

(626) 301-9809 

Co-Principals Nancy Lopez and Diane Kieffaber

info@foothilloaksacademy.org 

preschool@foothilloaksacademy.org

Frostig School

971 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107

(626) 791-1255

Head of School: Chris Schnieders, PhD

Email: Jackykn@frostig.org

The Gooden School

192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-2410 Head of School: Patty Patano

website: www.goodenschool.org

High Point Academy

1720 Kinneloa Canyon Road Pasadena, Ca. 91107 

Headmaster John Higgins 626-798-8989

website: www.highpointacademy.org

LaSalle High School

3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 

(626) 351-8951 website: www.lasallehs.org

Principal Bro. Christopher Brady, FSC

Monrovia High School

325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016 

(626) 471-2800 Principal Darvin Jackson

Email: schools@monrovia.k12.ca.us

Odyssey Charter School

725 W. Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001

(626) 229-0993 Head of School: Lauren O’Neill

website: www.odysseycharterschool.org

Pasadena High School

2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 

(626) 396-5880 Principal: Gilbert Barraza

website: http://phs.pusd.us

St. Rita Catholic School

322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

Principal Joan Harabedian (626) 355-9028 

website: www.st-rita.org

Sierra Madre Elementary School

141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-1428 Principal: Esther Salinas

E-mail address: salinas.esther@pusd.us

Sierra Madre Middle School 

160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 836-2947 Principal: Garrett Newsom

E-mail address: newsom.garrett@pusd.us

Walden School

74 S San Gabriel Blvd

Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 792-6166 

www.waldenschool.net

Weizmann Day School

1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107

(626) 797-0204

Lisa Feldman: Head of School

Wilson Middle School

300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107

(626) 449-7390 Principal: Ruth Esseln

E-mail address: resseln@pusd.us

Pasadena Unified School District

351 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena, Ca. 91109

(626) 396-3600 Website: www.pusd@pusd.us

rcadia 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

2015 HUCK FINN FISHING DERBY 
AND CAMPOUT

Sierra Madre, CA. – March 18, 2015 – The annual Huck Finn Fishing 
Derby and Campout is just around the corner on Friday, March 27, 
2015 through Sunday, March 29, 2015. The weekend long event is 
held at the Sierra Madre settling basins next to Dapper Field and 
behind the Public Works Yard. The event is sponsored by the City 
of Sierra Madre Community Services Department with significant 
support from Sierra Madre Volunteer Firefighters Association, Issei 
Foundation, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3208, Johnny’s Sport 
Shop, Sierra Madre Civic Club, Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club, Sierra 
Madre Rotary Club, Sierra Madre Woman’s Club, The Kensington, 
Berkshire Hathaway, Osti Tree Service, Izorline International Inc., 
Buccaneer Lounge, Bass Pro Shop, Pantorium Cleaners, Berkley, 
Okuma Fishing, Wil’s Sport and Tackle, Buccaneer Lounge and Irvine 
Lake.

Camp Out –SOLD OUT!

The Campout will be held Friday, March 27 and includes a 
campfire, s’mores roasting, Boy Scout and Cub Scout Troop 110 
wilderness demonstrations, Eaton Canyon Nature Center wilderness 
demonstrations, and star gazing. 

Fishing Derby – Saturday, March 28

The fishing derby is open to youth ages 3-15 years. The event runs from 
7:00am – 11:30am and costs $11 per youth. You can only register the 
morning of the event at the entrance located next to Dapper Field in 
Sierra Vista Park. All skill levels are welcome and experienced Fishing 
Guides will be on site to assist participants. The Pasadena Casting 
Club will also be demonstrating great fly fishing techniques. Awards 
in four age categories will be announced at 12:00pm along with the 
participant raffle. The Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club will provide food 
available for purchase. 

 The Sierra Madre Volunteer Firefighter Association is again 
making a large contribution to the 2015 Huck Finn Fishing Derby 
and Campout and we encourage participants to attend the SMVFA 
Pancake Breakfast on May 2, 2015 from 7:00am – 11:00am at 
Memorial Park. Tickets for the pancake breakfast will be sold at the 
fishing derby - tickets are $5 and they can also be purchased at The 
Only Place in Town or at the Fire Station. 

Family Fishing – March 28 and March 29

Family Fishing is from 12:30pm - 4:00pm on Saturday, March 28 and 
from 7:00am - 4:00pm on Sunday, March 29. Admission is $21 for a 
family of four or $11 per individual; no fishing license is required. 
Entrance is located next to Dapper Field in Sierra Vista Park. We 
encourage patrons to catch as many rainbow trout as possible during 
family fishing!

For more information please contact the Community Services 
Department at 626.355.7135. 

ACADEMIC HONOR FOR LOCAL RESIDENT

Baltimore, Md. -- Michael Carter of Sierra Madre, Calif. 
(91024), was named to the Dean’s list for academic excellence 
for the fall 2014 semester at Johns Hopkins University. To 
be selected for this honor, a student must earn a grade point 
average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale in a program of at least 
14 credits with at least 12 graded credits.

Michael Carter is the son of Michael and Sarah Carter and 
attended Maranatha High School in Pasadena, Calif.

Michael Carter, who is majoring in an arts and sciences pre-
major, will graduate in May 


MUSIC / ACADEMIC 
SCHOLARSHIP 
APPLICATIONS 
AVAILABLE

Sierra Madre Woman’s 
Club offers MUSIC and 
ACADEMIC Scholarships 
to grade 12 area students. 

ACADEMIC Scholarship 
inquiries requested 
immediately. Completed 
Applications are due 
April 1, 2015. Contact 
Mrs. Thomas via email 
with name, high school, 
counselor’s name 
and phone number. 
Applications due April 1, 
2015

Mrs. Thomas, SMWC 
Scholarships Chair. 

Contact: 
sierramadrewomansclub@
gmail.com

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THE REEL DEAL: by Ben Show

CINDERELLA REVIEW

The original 1950 animated version of this classic story has always been 
considered the definitive version. Millions of dollars of merchandise 
have been created because of the world famous princess and her castle 
has even inspired Disney’s logo. So, how does the modern, live action 
film stand up to the power of the original?In the tale that everyone 
knows by heart, Ella (Lily James) experiences the death of both of her 
parents. Heartbroken and lonely, she is enslaved by her stepmother 
(Cate Blanchett) and forced to serve her and her stepsisters (Sophie 
McShera and Holliday Grainger). Then, against their will, she attends 
the Prince’s ball and the two find that the love between them is greater 
than anything life can throw at them.

 Before now, there was a certain level of detail that only animated 
films could achieve; however, this film proves that that fact is no longer 
true. The live-action ‘Cinderella’ is like an intricately wrapped present, 
with each layer more detailed and beautiful than the last. The set 
pieces and costumes are some of the most beautiful I have ever seen 
and the story, more particularly the stepmother and Cinderella and 
the Prince’s romance, are updated just enough to keep the magic of the 
original while helping to explain it to a new generation.

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