Mountain Views News          Saturday, January 30, 2016

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EDUCATION & YOUTH

Mountain Views-News Saturday, January 30, 2016 

SCHOOL DIRECTORY

LASALLE WINS 1-0 OVER BISHOP MONTGOMERY


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: Dr. William Walner

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: Jenny Janetzke

Email: jenny@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

ALVERNO HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES AP ART STUDENTS AT 
CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS

Student artwork was put on display for Robert Graham Memorial Student Art Exhibit


Steven Graham, Julia Fanara, Tim Lewis, Isabella Dominguez, Gayle Roski, Emma Andres, Cynthia Lee, and Msgr. Kevin Kostlenik

Sierra Madre, CA (January 28, 2016) – On Sunday, January 24 four Alverno High 
School students had their artwork blessed and unveiled at the Cathedral of Our 
Lady of the Angels as a part of the Robert Graham Memorial Student Art Exhibit. 
The exhibit features artwork from students at different high schools throughout 
the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Members of the community are invited to view 
the artwork at the Cathedral, which will be on display through Lent. 

 “Honoring art through the spiritual and artistic expressions of every student 
artist is one of the goals of the Cathedral Fine Arts Committee,” explained 
Committee Chair Gayle Garner Roski. 

 The exhibit is named in honor of the noted sculptor Robert Graham, who 
designed the Cathedral’s Great Bronze Doors. Steven Graham, son of the 
late sculptor who died in 2008, said, “I think it’s fantastic that the Cathedral is 
promoting student artwork. It’s something that would make my father very 
happy.”

 Seniors Emma Andres, Isabella Dominguez, Cynthia Lee, and Ciara Madigan 
were all chosen to participate in the exhibit as members of Alverno’s Advanced 
Placement Studio Art course as well as members of the National Art Honor 
Society. Each of the students was asked to create a piece of art which reflected her 
own spirituality. 

 Emma Andres’ work “Purple Serenity” was completed with watercolor and 
pencil. “When thinking of my own spirituality, I imagine peacefulness and a calm 
atmosphere,” said Emma. “To delve into these feelings, I explored the works of 
Georgia O’Keefe. With O’Keefe as a guide, I experimented with the peacefulness 
of succulent photography. Once I found the shot I wanted, I inverted its original 
green color, giving it a sort of purple serenity.” 

 For her piece, Cynthia Lee chose to use pencil to create a piece called “Nature in 
Tromp-l’oeil.” “I find spirituality in looking closely at nature,” Cynthia said. “My 
art is influenced by human and animal anatomy, biology, and the natural sciences. 
By looking at the world through a scientific lens, I feel a greater connection to 
a spiritual center. This drawing is an attempt to bring my love of drawing and 
science together.” 

 “Dandelion” by Isabella Dominguez was drawn with conté crayons and 
colored pencils. While creating her piece Isabella shared the thought behind it, 
“I believe that an important part of spirituality is the presence of hope and the 
desire for better things for ourselves and those around us. Not only is it part of our 
culture, but part of our own personal need for comfort. The dandelion, for me and 
for others, is a primary symbol of a wish or a dream. Similar to a person’s dream, 
they may not mean anything to anyone else, but they do have meaning to some.” 

 Finally, “Your Hands” by Ciara Madigan was a cepia photo taken using a 
digital camera. Ciara reflected on her piece and said, “I believe spirituality comes 
from within as well as from the people around you who have a positive impact 
on your life. This work is spiritual to me because it emphasizes the relationship 
between me and my siblings. Both of my siblings have special needs but they have 
always been one of my greatest support systems. My younger sister recently died, 
but my older brother and I still keep a strong relationship with each other and 
her.” 

 “We are proud to support the tremendous talent of our Catholic high school 
students,” said Msgr. Kevin Kostelnik, Cathedral Pastor. “Visitors to the Cathedral 
have enjoyed and celebrated these wonderful works of art and self-expression by 
our featured young artists over the last few years. We look forward to welcoming 
more visitors to enjoy these student’s inspirational works.”

 “The thoughtfulness, talent, and passion that these young women put into 
creating their art for this exhibit is a testament to their commitment and love 
of the arts. Alverno High School is incredibly proud of these young women for 
the beautiful works they have created,” said Julia V. Fanara, Head of School. 
“Emma, Isabella, Cynthia and Ciara are not only talented artists but incredible 
scholars whose academic excellence and artistic endeavors have been recognized 
as members of the National Art Honor Society. Alverno is thrilled to have their 
art on display in the Cathedral and thanks the Cathedral Fine Arts Committee for 
this opportunity.” 

About Alverno High School

Alverno High School is a progressive Catholic, independent, college preparatory 
school for young women dedicated to preparing them to function in a society 
as informed, knowledgeable persons, who have the requisite skills to make and 
implement mature decisions about complex problems. Enlivened by the spirit 
of its Immaculate Heart Community sponsors, and mindful of the Franciscan 
roots of its founders, Alverno’s program—academic, spiritual, aesthetic, social, 
and physical—is shaped by the staff, trustees, and students in light of the world 
for which the students are being educated. Alverno’s mission is to empower each 
young woman to be exactly the person she wants to be and since 1960, Alverno 
has empowered more than 4,500 women to meet that goal. For more information 
about Alverno High School, please call 626-355-3463 or visit www.alverno-hs.
org. 

PRESCHOOL TEACHER NOMINATIONS

Do you know an outstanding preschool teacher that deserves to be 
recognized for the meaningful work they do with children every day? 
Do you have a story of a preschool teacher who is creating an impact on 
a young child’s life? Nominate an outstanding preschool teacher to be 
a contender for LAUP’s 9th LA County Preschool Teacher of the Year 
Awards.

 For nine years, LAUP has honored the achievements of preschool 
teachers who are making a difference in Los Angeles. As an organization 
that is dedicated to moving the needle in quality early care and education, 
LAUP strives to recognize quality programs that are giving our young 
learners the developmental skills they need to succeed in school and in life.

 Nomination forms are due February 19, 2016. Click here for the 
nomination form.

 Each winning teacher is awarded a $2,000 cash stipend through 
the Elizabeth Lowe / Bob Weekley Award for Excellence in 
Preschool Teaching endowment, as well as classroom supplies 
generously donated by Lakeshore Learning Materials. In addition, 
they will be honored with a celebration 
luncheon in May at the Kenneth 
Hahn Hall of Administration and 
presented with an official scroll from 
the LA County Board of Supervisors. 
For more information, please visit 
LAUP.net.


CIVIC CLUB OFFERS

 EDUCATIONAL AWARDS

Each year the Sierra Madre Civic Club grants thousands of dollars in educational awards. High 
school seniors who live or work in Sierra Madre or who are related to a member of Civic Club are 
eligible to apply. Application forms are available in your school’s guidance office or they may be 
picked up at the Sierra Madre Library or the Sierra Madre Town Office. Completed forms and 
recommendations are due by March 15, 2016. Meeting the scholarship recipients is one of our 
favorite activities so we look forward to hearing from you.

 The Sierra Madre Civic Club is a civic and philanthropic organization. We meet the second 
Thursday of every month at 7:30 PM in the Hart Park House. 

Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com