Mountain Views News          Saturday, July 25, 2015

Mountain View News Saturday, July 25, 2015 

PASADENA SYMPHONY AND POPS CEO JOINS 
GOODEN SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES 


Lora Unger begins term on local independent school’s board 

EDUCATION & YOUTH 
Ms. Unger, who is also a trained violist, holds a BA in Music with aMinor in Business Administration from the University of Louisville,
SCHOOL DIRECTORY 
Alverno High School200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
her MA in Arts Administration from the Cincinnati E-mail address: agillick@alverno-hs.org 
(626) 355-3463 Head of School: Ann M. Gillickervatory of Music and Cincinnati College of BusinessAdministration. She was elected to the CEO position at the PasadenaCollege-ConsArcadia High School180 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007Unger played a critical role in designing and implementing the PSA’sbforsee@ausd.net 
Phone: (626) 821-8370, Principal: Brent Forsee 
that instituted a best-practices approach which produced 
organization with new artistic leadership, performancevenues, board membership and expanded programming. 
Recovery Plana transformedArroyo Pacific Academy41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca, 
she worked with the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival,E-mail address: pclarke@arroyopacific.org 
(626) 294-0661 Principal: Phil Clarkeas well as thand received 
Symphony Association in November 2014 after 6 years as its COO.
Previously 
e Cincinnati, Modesto, and Jacksonville SymphonyOrchestras in public relations, marketing and artistic operations. Shewas a League of American Orchestras’ Orchestra Management FellowBarnhart School 
240 W. Colorado Blvd Arcadia, Ca. 91007 
(626) 446-5588 Head of School: Ethan WilliamsonOrchestra, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and San Franciscowith residencies at the Aspen Music Festival, New Jersey Symphonywebsite: www.barnhartschool.org 
Kindergarten - 8th grade2007, she was recognized as an Emerging Arts Leaderciation of Performing Arts Presenters. She is a memberof the Association of California Symphony Orchestras and a presenterSymphony. In 
from the AssoBethany Christian School93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
(626) 355-3527 Principal: James Lugenbuehlwebsite: www. bcslions.org 
E-mail address: jml@bcslions.orgHOLARSHIPS DELIVERED SCClairbourn School 
8400 Huntington DriveFOR SENIORS San Gabriel, CA 91775 
Phone: 626-286-3108 ext. 172 
E-mail: jhawes@clairbourn.org 
FAX: 626-286-1528 
Foothill Oaks Academy822 Bradbourne Ave., Duarte, CA 91010 
(626) 301-9809preschool@foothilloaksacademy.org 
Co-Principals Nancy Lopez and Diane Kieffaberinfo@foothilloaksacademy.orgto Frostig School971 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107 
(626) 791-1255Email: Jackykn@frostig.org 
Head of School: Chris Schnieders, PhD 
those The Gooden School 
192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
website: www.goodenschool.org 
(626) 355-2410 Head of School: Patty PatanoHigh Point Academy1720 Kinneloa Canyon Road Pasadena, Ca. 91107 
from website: www.highpointacademy.org 
Headmaster John Higgins 626-798-8989 
LaSalle High School3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 
Elect, 
pick 
was 
Principal Bro. Christopher Brady, FSC 
(626) 351-8951 website: www.lasallehs.org 
For 
further information on speaking or joining the club, contact Dr. DianeMonrovia High School325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016
drdiane@drhernandezoptometry.com Email: schools@monrovia.k12.ca.us 
(626) 471-2800 Principal Darvin JacksonOdyssey Charter School725 W. Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001 
waHernandez at 
website: www.odysseycharterschool.org 
(626) 229-0993 Head of School: Lauren O’NeillIn addition, 
s the 2011 San Gabriel Valley Coach of the Year. Hewas 49-7 in the Del Rey League. Mendez’s overall record158-78 after eight years as a head coach. Mendez wase Assistant Varsity Softball Coach at South Hills Highhool in West Covina from 2000 to 2004. 
endez runs the San Gabriel Valley All-Star Softballis 
thScMGames held at the University of La Verne in late springPasadena High School2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 
(626) 396-5880 Principal: Gilbert Barrazawebsite: http://phs.pusd.us 
St. Rita Catholic School 
eaks for itself. He will be an added veteran to theLancer Athletic Director, Anthony Harris,
said, “Jesse is a proven head coach with a record thatspwebsite: www.st-rita.org 
322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
Principal Joan Harabedian (626) 355-9028dyeach year. 
namic coaching staff we have put together at La Salle.” Sierra Madre Elementary School141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
E-mail address: salinas.esther@pusd.us 
(626) 355-1428 Principal: Esther SalinasSierra Madre Middle School 
160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
E-mail address: newsom.garrett@pusd.us 
(626) 836-2947 Principal: Garrett NewsomWalden School 
74 S San Gabriel Blvd 
www.waldenschool.net 
Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 792-6166Weizmann Day School1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 
Lisa Feldman: Head of School 
(626) 797-0204Wilson Middle School 
300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 
E-mail address: resseln@pusd.us 
(626) 449-7390 Principal: Ruth EsselnPasadena Unified School District 
351 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena, Ca. 91109 
(626) 396-3600 Website: www.pusd@pusd.us(626) 821-8300 Website: www.ausd.net 
rcadia Unified School District 
234 Campus Dr., Arcadia, Ca. 91007 
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 

The Gooden School board of trustees today announced theappointment of Pasadena Symphony & POPS Chief Executive OfficerLora Unger to its board. The Gooden School, celebrating its 40th yearin Sierra Madre, offers a classical education for the 21st century withhigh academic standards, a reputation for the arts and service learning.
Ms. Unger is joining a board consisting of parents, former parents andbusiness and community leaders from the San Gabriel Valley. 

“The Pasadena Symphony has a long history in our communityand Gooden School is proud to be a part of this, from being a partof its music education programs to supplying young musicians fortheir Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra” said Michael Belter,
Chairman of the Board. “With Lora’s deep expertise in the world ofmusical performance and education, coupled with her leadership andfundraising abilities, she is the perfect addition to our strong board oftrustees.” 

“The Pasadena Symphony & POPS has always had a specialrelationship with this wonderful school and its families,” stated Ms.
Unger. “I am looking forward to bringing my skills as a musicianand administrator to the Gooden School, which has always beenknown for its strong performing arts program, which is growing allthe time.” 

WORLD FAMOUS SPEAKER JIMMY 
WELDON PROVIDES PROGRAM 
ON “FIRE FROM THE SKY” 


Kiwanis International 
is very fortunate to call 
Jimmy Weldon one of itsmembers. Jimmy has had 
a long career as a voice 
actor (Yacky Doodle, 
Webster Webfoot) and asa motivational speaker.
But his newest focus in 
on teaching young peoplethe great history of our 
country. Jimmy was 
among the US contingent 
to liberate Buchenwald 
prison during World War

II. He has found in his 
travels that many youngpeople don’t know – ordon’t believe – the historyof our country, so he hasmade a point of sharing 
our history through a 
series of programs – and 
through his non-profit
– CFYP – Center for 
Youth Patriotism. The mission of CFYP is “To instill in California youtha sense of civic, non-partisan pride and a better understanding of ourcommon heritage, through the use of audio/visual programs and personalpresentations”. Jimmy shared one of those history lessons at a recent DuarteKiwanis meeting to great positive response. Pictured from left, Duarte 
Kiwanis President Elect, Cheryl Reynolds and Jimmy Weldon. For further 
information on speaking or joining the club, contact Dr. Diane Hernandezat drdiane@drhernandezoptometry.com 
JESSE MENDEZ NAMED NEW SOFTBALL COACH AT LA SALLE 


Pasadena, CA – La Salle High School announced todaythat Jesse Mendez has accepted the position of varsitysoftball coach for the La Salle Lancers. Mendez was the 
varsity softball coach at West Covina High School in2014 and 2015 were he led the Bulldogs to two successfulseasons. From 2008 to 2013 he was the Head Coach at 
Bishop Amat Memorial High School in La Puente where 
he coached the softball team to four 20-win seasons and 
four league championships, six consecutive CIF playoffsappearances, two CIF semifinals appearances in 2011and 2012, and one CIF finals appearance in 2008. He 

at their conferences. 

Each year, manyorganizationsselect local HighSchool Seniors 
for potentialscholarships.
There is one catch 

– the recipient 
must enroll 
in college 
actually receive 
their checks. At 
a recent Duarte 
Kiwanis meeting,
three ofyoung people 
came to 
up their checks, 
and, of course, 
the club 
thrilled to oblige.
Picturedleft Jesus Velasco, 
Luisa Flores, 
Duarte Kiwanis 
PresidentCheryl Reynoldsand Roberto 
Moran.
THE REEL DEAL: 
by Ben Show 
TERMINATOR GENISYS REVIEW 
There has been a wave of “remakes and 
reboots” of classic movie and TV series in 
recent years. ‘Star Trek’, ‘Jurassic Park’, and‘Star Wars’, just to name a few; however, mostof them have been received well by both critics 
and audiences. Can ‘Genisys’ continuein the footsteps of the first two ‘Terminator’films, or has it fallen too much in quality?

John Connor (Jason Clarke) has discovered 
a way to stop Judgement Day from happening: 
by sending Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney)
back in time to save his mother, Sarah Connor 
(Emilia Clarke. When sent back in time,
though, the timeline that John thought ex


isted has been erased, and a new, much more terrifying one must befaced in order for Skynet to finally be eradicated.

‘Genisys’ really has one fatal flaw: it makes all of the movies 
in this series that came before it totally pointless. Much like ‘StarTrek’ in 2009, which successfully reset the franchise, ‘Genisys’ attempts 
to pull off a similar feat, but with far less success. The endresult makes the bad CGI effects feel even worse and, once you’ve 
realized that the original’s have been torn to shreds by this poorlywritten, sloppily put together hodge-lodge of ideas, the film is almostunwatchable. 

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