The Duarte Kiwanis Club held their annual celebration of Seniors meeting in April. Key Club 
members from CS Arts and Duarte High School led the meeting. Mayor Tera Martin del Campo 
shared a program highlighting the year’s accomplishments for the City of Duarte. The mayor is a 
graduate of Duarte High School, herself illustrating for our graduates the opportunity to continue 
to serve your own hometown.

 If you are interested in joining the Duarte Kiwanis or presenting at a future meeting, please contact 
Tina Carey at tinac51@aol.com. 

66 EDUCATION AND YOUTH 
SCHOOL DIRECTORY 
Alverno Heights Academy200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024(626)355-3463Head of School: Joanne HarabedianE-mail address:
jharabedian@alvernoheights.orgArcadia Christian School 
1900 S. Santa Anita Avenue 
Arcadia, CA 91006Preschool -TK - 8th Grade626-574-8229/626-574-0805Email:inquiry@acslions.comPrincipal: Cindy Harmonwebsite:www.acslions.comArcadia High School180 Campus DriveArcadia, CA91007Phone: (626) 821-8370, Principal: BrentForseebforsee@ausd.netArroyo Pacific Academy41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca,
(626)294-0661 Principal: Phil ClarkeE-mail address: pclarke@arroyopacific.orgAssumption of the Blessed Virgin MarySchool 
Robert Bringas, Jr., Principal2660 East Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, Ca 91107626-793-2089https://school.abvmpasadena.org/
Barnhart School 
240 W.Colorado BlvdArcadia, Ca.91007(626)446-5588Head of School:Tonya BeilsteinKindergarten - 8th gradewebsite: www.barnhartschool.orgBethany Christian School93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024(626)355-3527Preschool-TK-8th GradePrincipal: Jonathan Haweswebsite: www. bcslions.orgClairbourn School 
8400 Huntington DriveSan Gabriel, CA91775Phone: 626-286-3108 ext. 172FAX: 626-286-1528Marianne Ryanadministration@clairbourn.orgE-mail: jhawes@clairbourn.orgFoothill Oaks Academy822 E. Bradbourne Ave., Duarte, CA 91010(626)301-9809Principal: Nancy Lopezwww.foothilloaksacademy.orgoffice@foothilloaksacademy.orgFrostig School971 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107 
(626)791-1255Head of School: Jenny JanetzkeEmail: jenny@frostig.orgThe Gooden School 
192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca.
91024 
(626)355-2410Head of School, Jo-Anne Woolnerwebsite: www.goodenschool.orgHoly Angels SchoolPK-8th Grade360 Campus DriveArcadia, CA91007626-447-6312office@holyangelsarcadia.orgPrincipal:Aimee Dyrekholyangelsarcadia.netHigh Point Academy1720 Kinneloa Canyon RoadPasadena, Ca. 91107 
Head of School: Gary Stern 626-798-8989website: www.highpointacademy.orgLa Salle College Preparatory3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca.
(626)351-8951 website: www.lasallehs.orgPrincipal Ernest SiyMonrovia High School325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA91016(626)471-2800 Principal Darvin JacksonEmail: schools@monrovia.k12.ca.usOdyssey Charter School725 W.Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001(626)229-0993 Head of School: LaurenO’Neill 
website: www.odysseycharterschool.orgPasadena High School2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca.
(626)396-5880 Principal: Dr. Eric Barbawebsite: http://phs.pusd.usSt. Rita Catholic School 
322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca.
91024 
Principal: Jon McMaster (626) 355-6114mcmaster@st-ritaschool.orgWebsite: www.st-ritaschool.orgSierra Madre Elementary School141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca.
91024 
(626)355-1428Principal: Dr. Jodi MarchessoE-mail address: marchesso.jodi@pusd.usSierra Madre Middle School 
160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024(626)836-2947 Principal: Garrett NewsomE-mail address: newsom.garrett@pusd.usWalden School 
74 S San Gabriel BlvdPasadena, CA 91107 (626) 792-6166www.waldenschool.netWeizmann Day School1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107(626)797-0204Lisa Feldman: Head of SchoolWilson Middle School 
300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107(626)449-7390 Principal: Ruth EsselnE-mail address: resseln@pusd.usPasadena Unified School District351 S. HudsonAve., Pasadena, Ca. 91109(626)396-3600 Website: www.pusd@
pusd.usArcadia Unified School District234 Campus Dr.,Arcadia, Ca. 91007(626)821-8300 Website: www.ausd.netMonrovia Unified School District325E.HuntingtonDr.,Monrovia,Ca. 91016(626)471-2000Website: www.monroviaschools.netDuarte Unified School District1620 Huntington Dr., Duarte, Ca. 91010(626)599-5000Website: www.duarte.k12.ca.usMountain Views News Saturday, April 25, 2026 
DUARTE KIWANIS CELEBRATES KEY CLUB SENIORS 
"404: IDENTITY NOT FOUND." 
Arcadia High School’s Orchesis Dance Company presents their 2026 spring production, "404: IdentityNot Found." Orchesis Dance Company’s professional quality production showcases diverse genres,
from contemporary to hip-hop to jazz, this show is full of dynamic dances, dramatic music, and pas-
sionate emotions. 
This is a fully student run production that consists of 29 dancers and 30 backstage crew members that 
are students of Arcadia High School. There will be featured choreography from the dancers and profes-
sional choreographers within the dance industry. 
About Orchesis Dance CompanyArcadia High School’s Orchesis Dance Company has graced the stages of Arcadia for over 40 years. 
Originally, Orchesis Dance Company was a club for students who wanted to further their modern 
dance skills. Over the years, Orchesis has evolved into a unique program that teaches its dancers artis-
tic growth and leadership skills, pushing the boundaries of high school dance to a more professional 
and elite caliber. Throughout the year, Orchesis hosts and participates in many performances, such 
as Arcadia High School assemblies, the Charity Dance Show, the Orchesis Dance Department SpringDance Recital, and multiple outside productions across Southern California. These performances 
showcase student-choreographed pieces, as well as pieces created by renowned and professional danc-
ers/choreographers in the Los Angeles area. Student choreography is not only incorporated in the 
Orchesis Dance Company program curriculum, but heavily encouraged. Company members receive 
choreographic workshops and opportunities, fostering their creativity and growth in their skills as 
choreographers and dancers. This specialized program allows students to explore and develop into 
leaders, artists, and individuals. The mission of the Arcadia High School Dance Department and Or-
chesis Dance Company is to push our dancers, continue their growth, and provide the highest level of 
dance training and opportunities. Most of all, we strive to create a safe space for our students to be free 
and open, to feel valued and heard, and to be able to learn and grow. 
Please be advised that all sales are final and a small processing fee will be applied at checkout. A por-
tion of these fees will go to the dance program. Refunds, exchanges will not be accepted. 
PASADENA ROTARY TO 
HONOR 5 PASADENA 
UNIFIED TEACHERS WITH 
AWARDS, GRANTS 

Teachers of Excellence Awards in-
person April 29 

Pasadena – Five Pasadena Unified School District 
(PUSD) teachers will be honored beginning 
at noon Wednesday, April 29, during the RotaryClub of Pasadena’s 36th Annual Teachers of Excellence 
Award Ceremony. 

The educators were chosen by a selection committee 
composed of Rotarians, and community 
members including members of the Pasadena 
Educational Foundation. The nomination packages 
included three essays from each nominee 
and three essays from their respective principals. 
Committee members also visited the classrooms 
to observe and evaluate the finalists. 

The five winners who will be honored are: 
Maria Barajas, second grade, Hamilton 
ElementaryMichael Birnbryer-Lao, music, Blair HIgh SchoolSonia Covarrubias, kindergarten, Willard 
ElementaryAni Karapetyan, sixth grade science and math,
Eliot Arts MagnetJocelyn Strickland, third grade, Jackson 
Elementary 

PUSD Superintendent Elizabeth Blanco will join 
the program as a special guest, along with other 
high-ranking PUSD officials, and representatives 
from state and local elected officials’ offices. 

The Rotary Club’s annual Teachers of Excellence 
Award Program fosters, encourages and 
recognizes excellence in teaching and dedication 
to public education at PUSD. Each Teacher 
of Excellence will awarded $2,300 to use for any 
purpose they choose, whether personal or professional. 
This is a substantial increase from the 
$1,500 that has been presented to each winner 

since the program’s inception in 1990, reflecting 
the Rotary Club’s desire to not let inflation render 
the monetary awards less meaningful than in 
prior years. 

An additional $500 will be awarded to each winner’s 
school for educational purposes. Fundingis provided by the Pasadena Rotary Foundation. 
The awardees additionally receive recognition 
from state and local officials. 

The program started in 1990, a product of hard 
work and dedication on the part of Pasadena Rotary’s 
members the late Joe Lonergan, the late Al 
Lowe, and Christle Balvin, among others. 

The 2026 Teachers of Excellence Co-chairs are 
Rotarians Mary Lou Byrne and Gary W. Kearney. 

The April 29 meeting is open to the public with a 
reservation required; lunch charge is $45/person,
held at the University Club at 12:00 5o 1:30 pm. 
RSVP to office@pasadenarotary.com. 

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL is an organization 
of business and professional leaders united 
worldwide to provide humanitarian service and 
help to build goodwill and peace in the world. It 
is comprised of 1.2 million members working in 
more than 45,000 clubs in 200 countries and geographic 
regions providing over 16 million volunteer 
hours each year. 

ROTARY CLUB OF PASADENA celebrated its 
Centennial year in 2020.. We have about 200 
members that meet weekly at the UniversityClub Pasadena with amazing, dedicated members 
contributing to the well-being and growth of 
the community, region, and world. Committees 
Include: Polio Plus, Dan Stove Music Contest;

G. Hensel Ethics Contest; Community Grants;
International Projects; Done In A Day; RYLA-Teen Leadership; Shop with a Cop; and Teachers 
of Excellence to name a few as well as fun social 
events. 
Pasadena is the oldest and largest Rotary Club 
in the San Gabriel Valley and is part of District 
5300. www.pasadenarotary.com 


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