Mountain Views News          Saturday, July 4, 2015

EDUCATION & YOUTH Mountain View News Saturday, July 4, 2015 9 EDUCATION & YOUTH Mountain View News Saturday, July 4, 2015 9 
ARCADIA NAMED THIRD BEST 
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR YOUR 
BUCK IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 

San Francisco, CA (July 2, 2015) – NerdWallet, a consumeradvocacy website, recently conducted a study to determine whichschool districts offer parents the best value for their money inSouthern California – and Arcadia Unified ranked third. 
While many top-rated schools are located in prohibitivelyexpensive communities, NerdWallet sought to highlight sunnySouthern California’s hidden gems and analyzed 153 districtsspanning ten counties. The study weighted cost of living metricsagainst the following school quality indicators: standardized testscores, college readiness, and class size. 

Arcadia Unified School District in Los Angeles County has11 schools that offer student-teacher ratios of about 22:1. The 
average SAT score is 1789, and about 84% of students go on 
to postsecondary education. The high school offers several 
Advanced Placement and honors courses, and earlier this 
year, the school unveiled a $3.8 million library, media centerand cafeteria. This summer Arcadia High School will alsobe unveiling a brand new pool and state-of-the-art sportsmedicine facility. During this year’s Super Bowl, a commercialfeatured a performance by the Arcadia High School band. Theschool’s Quiz Bowl team won the national championship, andfour other academic teams competed at national championshiptournaments. The district is also the host of the annual Arcadia 
Invitational Track and Field meet, which is the largest highschool sporting event in the country, and also hosted thefirst-ever Arcadia Innovation Summit recently. An impressive31 Arcadia High School students were named National MeritScholarship semifinalists this past school year, and three juniorsreceived perfect scores on their SAT exams. The district makesour top five due to its varied opportunities for its students andcommitment to excellence. 

ROTARY AWARDS 
LOCAL WOMAN 
PEACE FELLOWSHIP 
IN SWEDEN 


By Marilyn Diaz 

In August Sierra Madre residentLindsey Doyle will head tothe University of Uppsala, 
Sweden for 18 months to 
complete studies in the RotaryFoundation’s Peace Fellowship.
Ms. Doyle, who grew up inLa Canada-Flintridge, is 
a graduate of GeorgetownUniversity and has previouslyworked and studied in Costa 
Rica and Argentina.

The Rotary Club of SierraMadre nominated Ms. Doyle 
for the Rotary Foundation’s 
premier scholarship program.
The Foundation selected Ms. 
Doyle, one of 11 Rotary scholarschosen from throughout theUnited States, to attend peacestudies programs in one of 


seven universities around the 
world. Through this experience, Rotary Peace Fellows build theskills needed to act as leaders and catalysts for peace and conflictresolution both in their communities and around the globe. 

PARENTS PLAY A BIG ROLE IN KEEPING TEEN DRIVERS SAFE 


(StatePoint) For teens, getting behind awheel can seem like an exciting taste offreedom. But too much leeway too sooncan have dangerous results. Car crashesare the number one killer of teens, and halfof all teens will be involved in a car crash 
before graduating high school, reports theNational Safety Council (NSC). 

Luckily, states with a Teen Safe DrivingCoalition are helping change the game.
The Coalitions -- comprised of state andlocal government, law enforcement, publichealth agencies, traffic safety and injuryprevention organizations, academia, 
businesses, teens, parents and crash 
survivors -- were established by NSC andThe Allstate Foundation. They have workedat the grassroots level for the last four yearsto educate parents and teens about therisks of teen driving. Coalitions exist in 
California, Florida, Maryland, Michigan,
New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Tennessee and Texas to offer solutions for 
parents to help teens be safer.

 The results have been effective. Crashes 
involving 15- to 17- year-old drivers inCoalition states have dropped nearly 
34 percent since the Coalitions were 
established four years ago, whereas non-
coalition states have experienced just a 19.5percent drop, according to NSC analysis of 

federal fatality data.

 The Coalitions’ success is in part becausethey promote a program that indisputablysaves lives. Graduated Driver Licensing(GDL), a proven method of reducing teendrivers’ crash risk by 20 to 40 percent,
works by maximizing experience whileminimizing common driving risks teensface, such as nighttime driving and carryingteen passengers. This allows new drivers togain experience with less exposure to high-
risk scenarios. All 50 states and D.C. have 
implemented some form of GDL. 

“Beyond legislation, parents have a role toplay as well,” says Kathy Bernstein, seniormanager of teen driving initiatives, NSC.
“As the number one resource when it comes 
to teaching teens to drive, parents shouldstay involved well after teens get theirlicenses.”

 With that in mind, Bernstein is offeringsome life-saving tips to families with newdrivers: 

• Parents should drive with teens regularlyeven after they receive their license. Aminimum of 30 minutes weekly can helpensure that safe driving skills are beingemployed. 
• Talk with teens about managingdistractions, such as phones -- both 
Now extended to five weeks – with two tracks: 
Ages 14-18 – The Play’s The Thing AndAges 10-13 – The King’s Players/Ages 6-9 All theWorld’s A Stage 

A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed 
classical repertory theatre company, presentsSummer With Shakespeare—now a FIVE-weekPasadena summer camp, June 15th to July 17th,
2015, 
(Monday-Friday 10am -4pm) for youth aged6-18. This conservatory-style program of acting,
improvisation, stage diction, text analysis, kineticexercises, and stage combat is led by classicallytrained, professional actors, choreographers, anddesigners.

Summer With Shakespeare participants ofall ages will gain an appreciation for both theBard’s verse and exposure to a variety of hiscomedies, tragedies, and historical plays. Thisfive-week, intensive camp challenges them to 
be both scholars and performers of Shakespeareby enhancing their acting and public speakingskills, building their self-confidence on the stage,
and gaining experience in theater craft.

Summer with Shakespeare includes five fun-
filled weeks of acting, stage-combat, costuming,
and more, where kids can: 

Demystify Shakespeare through classes ledby professional teaching artists.

Meet fellow young artists through ensemblescene work. 

Master the language of the Bard throughmonologues. 

Get crafty with the art of mask making and 
more. 

Take charge of the stage in stage-combatworkshops.

Perform on ANW’s main stage, just like theprofessionals. 

The camp session culminates with each ofthe three age-based divisions performing for anaudience on the Theatre’s main stage. The youngactors will perform scenes and monologues fromShakespeare’s plays on Thursday, July 16, orFriday, July 17.

Education and Community Outreach 
Director Alicia Green, who holds a master’s 
degree in educational theater from NYU’sSteinhardt School, administers ANW’s summer 
programs. She advises, “Our camp is uniquein that each of the three levels imparts socialinteraction and skill sets that have been designedto be entirely age appropriate. Equally important,
our campers have the unique experience ofworking with established professionals in thetheatrical arts.” 

Summer With Shakespeare takes placeMonday, June 15th – Friday, July 17th 2015*,
Monday – Friday from 10am to 4pm (* no campon Friday, July 3rd, Independence Day). A Noise 
Within is located on the corner of Foothill 
Boulevard and Sierra Madre Villa Avenue at 3352 
East Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107. 

The five-week camp costs $1,550, (weeklyoptions and payment plans available) and a $350deposit is required by Monday, May 25th, 2015 

Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 

IN 
SIERRA 
MADRE 
PLEASE! 
A NOISE WITHIN, L.A.’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED CLASSICAL REPERTORYTHEATRE COMPANY, ANNOUNCES SUMMER WITH SHAKESPEARE 2015 

A camp for young artists, ages 6-18, June 15 - July 17, 2015 


handheld and hands-free -- the radio, 
other young passengers, and even 
beautiful roadside scenery. When teens
are driving, they must stay focused on the
task at hand. 


• Mile for mile, 16 and 17 year-old
drivers are about three times as likely to
be involved in a fatal car crash at night
than during the day, according to “Injury
Prevention,” a peer review journal.
Parents should give teens opportunities
to learn nighttime driving skills with an
adult supervisor in the car. 
• One of the best ways for teens to learn
to drive is by example. So practice safe
habits always. 
• Visit the Drive it Home site at www. 
DriveitHome.org for resources, such 
as weekly driving lessons and the New
Driver Deal, a contract which parents
and teens can create together that 
outlines household driving rules and the
consequences for breaking them. 
“Remember, it’s not whether teens are ‘goodkids’ or ‘responsible.’ New drivers share onething in common -- lack of experience,”
says Bernstein. “The more practice drivingteens get, the better.” 


(not including Summer With Shakespeare t-shirtor tickets to the Final Performance). For details, 
contact Alicia Green, Director of Education, at 
626.356.3104 or email education@anoisewithin. 
org. 

SCHOOL DIRECTORY 
Alverno High School200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
(626) 355-3463 Head of School: Ann M. GillickE-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.orgpreschool@foothilloaksacademy.org 
Frostig School971 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107 
(626) 791-1255Head 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 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) 396-5880 Principal: Gilbert Barrazawebsite: http://phs.pusd.us 
St. Rita Catholic School 
322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
Principal 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) 396-3600 Website: www.pusd@pusd.usrcadia 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 
About A Noise Within 

A Noise Within, founded in 1991, is amongthe country’s pre-eminent presenters of classicaltheatre and is the leading presenter of theseplays in Southern California. The company’smission is to produce world-class performancesof the great works of drama in rotating repertorywith a resident company; to educate and inspirethe public through programs that foster anunderstanding and appreciation of history’sgreat plays and playwrights; and to train the nextgeneration of classical theatre artists.

Originally based in a former MasonicTemple in Glendale, the company moved toits present home—a building of architecturaldistinction designed by Edward Durrell Stoneof Kennedy Center fame—in 2011. Helmed byProducing Artistic Directors Geoff Elliott and 
Julia Rodriguez-Elliott, who hold MFAs from 
San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theatre,
A Noise Within delivers a seven-show repertoryseason and a wide range of educational programsto diverse audiences from Los Angeles Countyand well beyond. Voted “Best Theatre” by readersof Time Out Los Angeles and recommended byreaders of Pasadena Weekly, A Noise Within isindeed “California’s Home for the Classics.” 


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