Mountain Views News          Saturday, March 12, 2016

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EDUCATION & YOUTH


Mountain Views-News Saturday, March 12, 2016 

SCHOOL DIRECTORY

3-PEAT!

Sierra Madre Middle School Girls’ Basketball team win 3rd 
consecutive Learns League Title, Defeating Marshall 45-44

Pasadena, CA – Stifling defense, a four-point-play, and a surging 
comeback leading to a nail-biting finish, capped off the 2016 
LEARNS Girls Basketball Championship game held at Pasadena 
High School on Wednesday, March 9th. 

 The Marshall Eagles jumped out to an early 1st half lead, only to 
see that lead dwindle as they went into halftime tied at 21 each. The 
second half saw the Sierra Madre Hawks jump out to a 10-point 
lead with strong guard play, anchored by Kamesha Moore and a 
gritty all-round performance by forward Carrie Fleming. Then 
it was Marshall’s turn to mount a comeback as they erased the 
10-point deficit with two minutes left in the contest. Trading free 
throws down the stretch, the Hawks went ahead 45-44 with 5 
seconds remaining in the contest, but the Eagles failed to get a 
last second shot off. This is the Hawks 3rd consecutive LEARNS 
program championship.

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

La Salle 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

LOVE FOR THE GAME STARTS HERE! 

2016 SMGSA SOFTBALL IN FULL SWING


On Saturday, March 5, 2016, over 250 girls from Sierra Madre and 
neighboring cities converged onto Heasley Field to begin the 2016 
Girls Softball season. One of the largest recreational softball leagues 
in San Gabriel Valley, SMGSA goal is to providing quality athletic 
experiences through which our girls develop positive character-
building traits and love for the game. This year’s opening ceremonies 
were dedicated to the memory of Chris Nelson, a SMGSA parent that 
was struck and killed by a drunk driver on Sunday, February 21st on 
his way home from work. Two of Chris’ daughters are players this 
season and the opening ceremony moment of silence was especially 
touching. (for more information on the Chris’ memorial fund, visit 
http://www.smgsa.org/)

 The regular season will run through May and with 21 teams in the 
6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14/16U divisions, this season promises to be 
very exciting and competitive. 

Opening Day Highlights

14U

Angels in the Outtfield 8, Code Red 6

After trailing by 6 runs, the Angels in the Outfield stage a dramatic 
rally (with a little help from the weather) for an impressive win 
over team Code Red in the opening day finale. With big hits, runs 
and rbi’s from Isabela Nelson(dbl), Sheridan Albright (dbl), Bella 
Ortega (dbl), kennedy Lum (single), Hannah gray (single), Julianne 
rose (single) and runs from Melissa Mendoza, Taylor rose. Pitchers 
for the Angels in the outfield were Sheridan Albright and Isabella 
Ortega. 

12U

Fillies 8, Blue Devils 7

Maddie Napierala lined a walk-off single to left with the bases loaded 
in the bottom of the last inning, capping a five-run Fillies rally and 
leading to an 8-7 victory. Jazmin Frias scattered four hits and struck 
out six for the Fillies. 

10U

Xplosion 14, Blue Cannons 4

Xplosion off to a fast start behind solid defense from Jennifer R. and 
11 strikes outs from Kayla S.

Lava 12, Blue Cannons 4

Talia Ettinger, struck with no earned runs through 4 innings of work 
while Chelsea Castillo anchored defense with stellar fielding at first 
base. Consistent hitting and base running were keys to their victory 
as Kate Nelson, Clarisa Crabtree and Bella Reisbeck combined for 6 
of the team’s total runs. 

The Blue Sharks 8U, preparing to take the field

MUSIC IS IN THE AIR FOR RETIRED TEACHERS!

The California Retired Teachers’ Association #71 (CalRTA) will 
be treated to harmonious sounds when the Arroyo H. S. Chamber 
Singers and the AHS Aeolian Bellringers Chorus perform at a 
luncheon meeting on Friday, April 8, at 11:30 a.m. Under the 
direction of Jennifer Stanley, the AHS Chamber Singers is a highly 
accomplished group of 33 singers that has received superior ratings 
at choral festivals, such as the Music in the Parks SeaWorld Festival 
in 2015. Their repertory ranges from Renaissance music to pop, 
and includes a modern rendition of the spiritual “Good News, the 
Chariot’s Comin’.” The singers are accompanied by Dr. John Brunn.

 Miss Stanley also conducts the Aeolian Bellringers Chorus, a 
17-member group with a wide repertory of many types of music. 
The bellringers will entertain the Retired Teachers with Mozart’s “A 
Little Night Music.” To conclude, the two groups will join together 
to perform “Sing Gloria!” by modern-day composer Sally Albrecht. 
Jennifer Stanley has taught for seventeen years at Arroyo H. S. Along 
with her teaching duties, she is Executive VP of So. California Vocal 
Association, and in her position as Co-Chair of the California Music 
Educators Assoc. Committee on Statewide Festival Adjudication is in 
demand as a judge at music festivals. 

 The CalRTA #71 luncheon meeting will take place at the Senior 
Center Building in Arcadia Park (county park), 405 W. Santa Anita 
Ave., Arcadia, next to the Lawn Bowling Greens. Guests are welcome 
to come enjoy the luncheon and the delightful musical program. The 
cost of the luncheon for members and guests is $12. For luncheon 
reservations, please call John Gera at (626) 286-0714 by the Friday, 
April 1 deadline.

 Membership in the California Retired Teachers’ Association is 
open to all retired educators, as well as to current educators, and to 
any others interested in joining this active group. The local CalRTA 
#71, San Gabriel Valley Division, now numbers around 500 members. 
CalRTA’s motto is “Your Partner in Pension Protection.”


WOMEN’S 
SOFTBALL 
TOURNAMENT 

The County of Los Angeles 
Departments of Parks and 
Recreation will conduct 
an “ADULT WOMEN’NS 
SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL 
TOURNAMENT” for ladies 
ages 18 years and above. The 
tournament registration fee 
is $225:00 and includes First, 
Second and Batting Title Awards. 
It will be a Double Elimination 
Tournament with a $15.00 per 
game for umpire, and all games 
will be played at Arcadia County 
Park. 

 

 For additional information 
please contact Arcadia County 
Park at (626) 821-4619.


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