A zusa B eacon Monrovia Weekly Temple Tribune ArcAdiA Weekly MONDAY, JUNE 18 - JUNE 24, 2012 VOLUME XVII, NO. XXV
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Olympic Badminton Hopeful Iris Wang, from Arcadia, Graduates from Virtual Public School
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Capistrano Connections Academy, graduated 89 seniors last week, including Arcadia-based Olympic badminton hopeful, Iris Wang. Wang, 18, has made her international mark in badminton as member of the United State Pan American
Domestic Distrubance Ends in Death in El Monte Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau detectives responded to the 2700 block of Caminar Avenue, El Monte, to assist El Monte Police Department personnel investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a man. Detectives have learned that El Monte Police officers responded to the location regarding a family disturbance call. Upon arrival, the suspect became involved in a physical altercation with the officers. During the Please see page 5
Games Badminton Team, winning silver and bronze medals at international tournaments in places like Peru, Russia, Brazil, Guatemala and London. Often traveling for weeks at a time, Iris was still able to maintain a 4.0 GPA and was selected as a
class valedictorian. The virtual school’s flexible schedule allowed her to do her schoolwork remotely, and she even took her AP exams last month while training in Hong Kong. She will attend UCLA in the fall to study business, and plans to hone in on her college studies more than badminton her first two years. Although badminton will remain a priority, as she aspires to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Team, and will cheer on her sister and doubles partner, Rena, as she competes in the London Olympics this summer (video of Iris and Rena competing: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=5CGVftaTLxY) Capistrano Connections Academy, a virtual public school serving K-12 students in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties, graduated 89 high school seniors, the school’s largest class to date, during its commencement ceremony on June 11 in Laguna Hills, Calif. Teachers, staff, friends and family members celebrated the achievements of the class of 2012, which includes eight valedictorians, as the
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students accept their hardearned diplomas and listen to speeches by principal Bill Crockett and three graduating seniors. “We are extremely proud of the Capistrano Connections Academy Class of 2012,” said Bill Crocket, principal of Capistrano Connections Academy. “They have made great accomplishments over the past four years, and we are excited to see how they will continue to enrich their communities in the years to come.” One of the 2012 valedictorians, actor Bridger Zadina, recently performed in a Rob Reiner play alongside Brad Pitt and George Clooney. Zadina, who enrolled at the school in his sophomore year, chose the program because it allowed him to successfully balance an acting career while maintaining a 4.0 GPA and taking several Advanced Placements (AP) classes throughout high school. He was accepted to his top choice university, The College of William and Mary, and plans to pursue a pre-med degree in the fall of 2013, following a one-year deferment to focus on his acting career.
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year anniversary of one of its faculty members, Mr. Christopher Landinguin who suffered a stroke. What do the Please see page 3
Other Capistrano Connections Academy graduating seniors will continue their education this fall at top universities around the country, including New York University; University of California, Los Angeles; University of California, San Diego; Boston University; and Pepperdine University. “Our mission is to help each student maximize his or her potential and meet the highest performance standards through a program that fits their individual needs,” said Crockett. “Our teachers and advisors empower our students for academic and personal success through customized learning plans tailored to their individual backgrounds, strengths and challenges.” Capistrano Connections Academy juniors and seniors find that the program’s flexibility has additional benefits for exploring and applying to college. They are able to adjust their class schedules around studying for the SAT or college visits, take more AP classes and explore passion areas through unique electives such as Digital Arts, Please see page 6
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Duarte Accepting Applications to Fill Opening on Economic Development Commission The City of Duarte is accepting applications to fill one position on its Economic Development (EDC) Commission. The term expiration is Dec. 31, 2013. Duarte citizens interested in serving on the commission will have until Monday, July 2, 2012 at 6 p.m. to apply. Applications must be submitted to the City Manager’s Office at Duarte City Hall, 1600 Huntington Dr. Application forms are available at City Hall, or on the City’s website: www.accessduarte. com. City Council members will interview applicants beginning at 6 p.m. on July 10. The appointment will be announced at the next City Council meeting on July 24. Please see page 2
Hit and Run Traffic Collision Investigation Involving U.S. Secretary of Commerce
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June 6, 2012 not only marked San Gabriel Mission High School’s 60th graduation ceremony held at the historic San Gabriel Playhouse, but it also marked the
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On Saturday, June 9, 2012 at about 5:05PM a hit and run traffic collision occurred in the 400 block of South San Gabriel Boulevard in the City of San Gabriel. Preliminary investigation indicates the collision
was caused by suspect John Bryson, who is the United States Secretary of Commerce. Secretary Bryson was allegedly travelling southbound in a Lexus on San Gabriel Boulevard and rear-ended a Buick occupied by three males that was stopped on the street awaiting a passing train. Bryson spoke with the males, then left the scene, hitting the same car again as he left the scene. The three males followed him in their car while calling San Gabriel Police officers via 911 and asking for assistance. Bryson drove into the neighboring city of Rosemead. Rosemead is policed by the Temple Sheriff’s
Station of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Bryson then allegedly caused a collision involving a second car at about 5:10PM while driving southbound on San Gabriel Boulevard at Hellman Avenue in the city of Rosemead, where he was found alone and unconscious behind the wheel of his vehicle. He was treated at the scene by Los Angeles County Fire paramedics and transported to a local hospital for medical aid where he was admitted for treatment for non life-threatening injuries. Two of the three males in the Buick (first collision) Please see page 2