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10 Virtual Events 12 Rotary Club: Service Above Self 18 The Coronado Times 26 Words To Graduate By 34 All-Class Reunion 36 Happy Hour 38 Island Girl - Take a Hike 44 Decorating Kids' Rooms Front cover: Photo of the Fourth of July fireworks show from the beach in front of the Hotel Del. Artwork available at SanDiego-Landscapes.com Photo: Evgeny Yorobe In Focus: Local photographer Derek Emge is the creator of our In Focus spread published this month on a piece that he hopes "captures the crazy pandemic moment that we are living in. Social distancing, closed parks, no sitting on the beach, etc. may be the new norm, but are hard to capture on film. I have found, however, a surprising expression found in the act of wearing a mask in public. There exists a wide variety of styles worn by the people of our city, some which seem to express the very nature of the person wearing them. Collected over several days in April and May of 250 individuals, this collage of masks depicts a moment of time in the City of Coronado. It is a time like we have never experienced and one that we may never experience again. I call it "Together." " This piece is available at Art and Frames of Coronado. Back cover: Summertime sunset from Coronado Beach, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Point Loma. Photo: Derek Emge This page: Photo courtesy of Robert Levacy 6
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A SUMMER LIKE NO OTHER July is our town’s favorite month of the year. Coronado’s iconic Fourth of July celebration kicks off our summer of beautiful beach days, enjoying fun in the sun with family and friends. Also, this month is Crown City Magazine’s second anniversary! Thank you to all of our readers and advertisers for your support. July has arrived and we are sure to savor the sweet smell of barbecues going on all month long throughout our town. This month, we can look forward to (small) gatherings in our front yards, the sound of kids playing, the telltale pile of bikes in someone’s front lawn indicating carefree kids have happily descended on a quiet home. Those warm, peaceful nights and spectacular sunsets take our breath away. Although 2020 has been pretty challenging, Coronado is a special place with incredibly supportive people who live and work here. We are grateful to call it our home! In this issue, we celebrate some of the things that make our life here so unique and wonderful even though many events have been canceled this year. Pay tribute to the annual “All Class Reunion” at the golf course that brings lifelong friends together every year. See the Rotary Club members proudly place American flags down the median on Orange Avenue. Visit local businesses, who finally get to open their doors after being ordered to close. We feature Steve Johnson, founder of the Coronado Times online newspaper, who has contributed greatly to make our small community a more informed and better place to live for everyone. Our incredible community is represented in our In Focus piece by Derek Emge, a work of art fittingly titled “Together.”
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The Coronado Cultural Arts Commission makes it easy to find local virtual activities with an online calendar. Check out the array of activities offered at www.coronadoarts.com/artsonline. We thank everyone offering virtual events for their commitment to the arts and our community, and we encourage you to stay home, stay safe, tune in and tip out! Let's come together online to give them our support, too. VIRTUAL ART LESSONS & CLASSES Anna Woerman of CoSA - Instagram #nadoartchallenge Joan Green - Art Programs Carole Jensen - Cooking Classes Lisa Solis - Music Classes for Kids Coronado Arts Academy - Music Lessons Joyce Chapman - Online Journaling Ms. Mariah's Music - Piano Lessons The Coronado Library - Activities for All Ages Diane Alexander - Voice Lessons Coronado Scribes - Local Writing Club Emily Boyle - Piano Lessons
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“What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.� - Aristotle Driving along the gentle curves that hug Orange Avenue, past the sprawling lush fields of Spreckels Park through the facade of downtown Coronado and southbound toward the gem that is the Hotel Del Coronado is a visual experience unlike any other. The immaculate lawns and evergreens growing along the median are joined on occasion by a parade of flags that serve to excite your senses and traditions of yesterdays long gone. The avenue harkens to an era of small-town, slow living. A time period built on tradition and community, where neighbors knew each other, their kids grew and played together on lawns, at the beach, and throughout Coronado lost by so many other towns and cities. But have you ever wondered who, or what group, is responsible for the parade of flags that flicker and flutter in the wind along Orange Avenue?
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The idea of giving back to a community can take many forms. As we’ve learned all too often as of late, it can be in the form of essential service workers, to donations large and small. But one group, in particular, has a specific eye toward giving back in our community and beyond. Among many of the group’s projects are decorating the annual Christmas Tree located at Coronado Rotary Plaza located next to the Jim Vernetti Fountain, as well as staging the Low Tide Ride and Stride along Coronado’s beaches. No, it’s not a secret society, but it is an organization of dogooders known as the Rotary Club of Coronado. It’s essential to understand what the Rotary
Club is and why it exists.
In 1925, a small group of local businessmen formed a weekly roundup to discuss concerns and interests that applied to a nascent Coronado. By November of that year, there was a proposed charter to Rotary International for a new chapter housed in Coronado and accepted in March of 1926. Rotary, as an organization, is built on the idea that service is central to living well. There are four organizing principles of Rotary International, and members are encouraged to strive to achieve each of them in all areas of their lives. With weekly meetings designed to foster a sense of community Rotary’s goal is to foster service to the community, develop a high standard of ethical standards in all areas of life, to promote peace and economic development. Rotary International’s focus is on serving communities and people in need with a global reach of over 35,000 chapters and over 1.2 million members. Rotarians are committed to making a better, more ethical world for all of us, between fundraising and educating about the fight to eradicate debilitating diseases such as polio and increasing education in those areas with limited resources and opportunities. However, much of that work takes place behind the scenes, away from public view. Rotary is not an organization that chooses the spotlight, but it showcases its deeds in their outcomes, and that’s true, especially in one very Coronado tradition. Multiple times a year, from every National holiday to every time one of the three U.S. Naval Aircraft Carriers stationed here arrives, there is a practice and display that is different from many other towns and cities. Former Rotary Club President Arie Van Vugt and LuAnn Miller doing Bob Watson came up with the idea to honor a few their part as dedicated volunteers. holidays with a parade of flags down the median. At the time, Bob secured a donation of 100 flags that had flown over the Capitol with the idea to unfurl them along Orange Avenue. Over time, Bill Geiss worked with the city to expedite the process and somewhat recruited Doug Weisbarth to assist him. Since then, the flag detail expanded to over ten dates, with a crew of 7-10 volunteers placing 180 flags along the route.
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Every Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and more, Rotarian Doug Weisbarth and his merry volunteers start the procession at 7 a.m. with an accompaniment of patriotic music. “Some people along the route always tell me that the music is too loud at 7 a.m.,” he tells me, “but I don’t feel bad. What we’re doing is a tradition as American as apple pie.” Typically, the flag detail honors major holidays but is always open to accepting additional events and acknowledging extraordinary circumstances, often at the behest of the City of Coronado or other community groups. “People will ask me, hey, there’s a carrier group coming home from an 8-month deployment, or if we want to commemorate a fallen Navy Seal, and I say, sure, happy to help,” says Doug. CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM
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Running from the footsteps of Centennial Park at First Street to the Hotel Del, these Rotarians donate their time to decorate the main thoroughfare, to remind us of the sacrifice, the privilege, and the honor that is uniquely American, and in turn, what it means to live and breathe in Coronado. And sometimes, the job is to educate the public as to why they are placing flags along the roadway.“ Let me tell you a little story,” says Doug. “There’s one holiday that people always ask why? Why are you putting flags out today?” He continues, “I bet you can’t guess. It’s Flag Day, and we all have a little laugh when I tell them that.” Another way that these Rotarians give back is that along the route, they like to “police” the median of trash and debris. The group spends time in the morning and afternoon cleaning and clearing the course as yet another way to maintain and contribute to the picturesque scenery. Doug said his team was undeterred when asked how he and his crew adapted to the current climate and situation of the stay-at-home order. “Typically we have the Police Volunteers follow the (flag) trailer to make sure nobody drives into it and hits the workers. But with the Pandemic lockdown, the Police Volunteers were all furloughed.” So, working with the City of Coronado, Doug was able to get a highly effective, smaller group of volunteers to place the flags on their route, but this time with active duty Police escort. “It was kinda fun. Everyone was socially distanced and in good spirits.”
These Rotarians donate their time to decorate Orange Avenue and remind us what it means to live and breathe in
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Before Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook, There Was Steve Johnson and the Coronado Times: Meet the Digital Media Boss of Coronado Coronado Times Readership Spikes During Pandemic Lockdown It’s hard to believe, but when the Coronado Times started in 2002, Facebook didn’t even exist. Steve Johnson, Publisher of Coronado Times, says he was “in between” jobs when he came up with the idea for a local, online publication. “My wife was pregnant with our first child, and I was interviewing for full-time work, while tinkering with some online ideas,” says Steve. “I had only been in Coronado for a few years, and ‘the island’ was still very new to me. So, when my mom would come down to visit, there wasn’t an online resource to find events, news, and dining.” Steve saw an opportunity, and the Coronado Times was born. “My background was a combination of communication studies and software product design,” says Steve. “I taught myself website building, and, within a few weeks, I launched eNado, which became eCoronado, which is now the Coronado Times.” Steve says when he first launched the website, he wanted to make sure the content was high-quality, and worthy of a solid readership. “I knew it was something special from the start,” says Steve. “No one had ever done this before, so I had 18
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nothing to lose. But I was nervous about making sure we covered Coronado to a degree that it was worth reading.” Fortunately for Steve and the Coronado Times, the publication was an immediate success. “We sold advertising the very first week after launching,” says Steve. “And the company has been profitable every year for the last 18 years.” Dani Schwartz, Managing Editor for the Coronado Times, remembers when the format of the publication was quite different.
articles before they are published. A self-admitted introvert and “can’t-help-it-proofreader,” the job’s technological communication and attention to detail suits Dani to a tee. “It was fate,” says Dani. But most of all, she wants to share stories that people actually want to read. “I’m proud to work with others who want to share not just the news, but the positive news, and the interesting stories and
“I remember when it was eCoronado, and the format was such that readers had an option to create accounts to login, then submit articles and photos to share with the community,” says Dani. “While we now have a staff of Steve and his team have been in business since 2002. writers that create our content, and it’s more businesses that make Coronado news-focused, we still welcome unique,” says Dani. feedback and story ideas.” Steve is happy to have (Fun fact: Back in the day, the published tens of thousands of publication even featured “Yelpstories with his staff and his team like” restaurant reviews generated of writers. Standouts include by readers, well before Yelp video interviews with city-council actually launched.) and mayoral candidates, as well as in-depth coverage of council These days, Dani is focused meetings, and the crime blotter. on managing correspondence And the “people” stories have with writers, readers, partners included everyone from part-time and advertisers. And of course, residents like Cindy McCain, as managing editor, she edits all to eccentrics like Alberto
Avila (otherwise known as the “Coronado Sandman”). The Times has even interviewed Lillian Faralla, who spent six seasons playing for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (think, A League of Their Own). Faralla, known as Lil, spent six seasons playing in the all-girls league. (When you have time, check out her story on the Coronado Times website.) “Covering small businesses’ openings, closures, owners, essential workers, has been a core part of our coverage,” says Steve. “It’s another reason why local news matters so much, especially now.” Ah, yes… enter COVID-19. All of a sudden, people were looking for ways to get their local news right away. The digital format of the Coronado Times allowed them to do just that. “Our traffic shot up to over 180,000 during the beginning of COVID-19 because we were updating our publication multiple times a day and we had the latest news from the County, City and Sharp Hospital,” says Steve. “Publishing digitally allows us to move quickly and put our content in the places where readers spend their time… online. ‘Breaking News’ works best when it's digitally available by reliable sources.” CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM
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The Coronado Times has helped local businesses share their news and keep everyone up-todate in the continually-changing landscape.
important,” says Steve. “We understand that social media has accelerated ‘breaking news,’ but it’s not always correct. Our team of writers are committed to getting it right.”
“Business owners depend on our newspaper to keep both locals and visitors aware of their news, especially in these times, when their services are constantly changing and pivoting,” says Steve. “The majority of our readers are from Coronado and San Diego, and many of them become customers of local businesses based on our coverage.”
Steve is grateful that Dani is on board to fact-check and keep the stories accurate. “Dani, our editor, is extremely detailed, and it's her
“Daily COVID-19 coverage includes stories on testing, deaths, closures, openings, mandates and more,” says Steve. “We are also doing a series on essential workers and businesses to let our readers know who the heroes are during this difficult time. It's been surreal to see a subject dominate the news so fiercely, but these are the times we are living in and we welcome the challenge to cover it for our Coronado readers.”
Steve says he can’t believe how fast the time has gone in publishing. “It feels like yesterday that I was building the first version of our website, and assembling a crib at the same time,” says Steve. “My daughter is now 17.” mission to keep things correct and balanced,” says Steve. “The more accurately informed our readers are, the more they can get involved in their community, keep leaders accountable and support local residents and businesses.”
And now, more than ever, the clear presentation of accurate information is of paramount importance.
So, aside from the onset of a global pandemic, what else has changed at the Coronado Times in the last few years? According to Steve, there is a growing number of readers, both young and old.
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Steve says the most challenging thing about running the Times is the timely nature of news in general. “News changes hourly,” says Steve. “It's a tremendous amount of work to keep coverage constant. Every. Single. Day. Even though our email newsletters go out twice weekly, we publish multiple times a day to the website.”
COVID-19 has also greatly impacted the story priorities of the publication, according to Steve.
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“I'm surprised at the range of ages of our readers,” says Steve. “From teens to residents in their 90s, we reach an online audience that spans every generation. Begrudgingly, even my own teenage children admit to reading the Coronado Times.”
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Steve says that he is very proud of the impact the Coronado Times has in the community. “I'm so proud of what has been built over the last 18 years,” says Steve. “Creating something out of nothing, attracting an audience, delivering customers to advertisers… additionally, I’m pleased to employ writers, paid interns and an editor that are all connected to Coronado and find
meaning in their work with our company.” Steve says he continually values the feedback and support he gets from the community. “Every day we get feedback in the form of calls, emails and social media letting us know that we are producing stories that matter,” says Steve. “Feedback comes from all over the world and it's satisfying to know our coverage can be easily accessed online.” Dani echoes this sentiment. “I love how my job makes me feel connected to the community and the many people I meet and learn about, and it makes me realize how we are all interconnected and working together to make Coronado the special place that it is,” she says. Steve wants to remind everyone that the Coronado Times publishes news to the website daily, and sends out two weekly emails. “We cover Coronado daily and we want to be part of your day, every day!” says Steve. “In addition, with the impact of COVID-19, we launched a voluntary paid subscription and encouraged readers to pay $5/month. Hundreds of readers have joined and that has really helped during this economic downturn, plus it shows that our publication is valuable! It is optional, but if you get value from the Coronado Times, please consider becoming a paid subscriber at coronadotimes. com/support. A strong local newspaper will help make the community successful by covering, promoting and sharing Coronado (businesses, people, news, events) with our readers.”
Steve Johnson, owner of the Coronado Times.
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By SAMANTHA BEY
There is nothing quite like the buzzing energy in the air on a balmy summer evening as the crowd chattering, gown-clad seniors get ready to proudly walk the stage and hear their name called on the loudspeaker as they receive their hard-earned diploma. As the sun casts a warm and golden glow on Neidermeyer field, graduates and their loved ones in the audience bubble over with pride and excitement as they listen to the speeches of the teachers, administrators, and students in anticipation of that iconic, cap-tossing moment. But the Class of 2020 will have to hold that moment in their imagination alone, as we continue to navigate the difficulties of this pandemic. Despite the disappointment of missing out on that particular life experience, this year’s graduates have soldiered on with class and grace, much of which is reflected in the speeches of some of the class’ most high-achieving students: the Salutatorian, Senior Class President, and Valedictorian. Here are their thoughtful, grateful, and insightful words that we can imagine echoing across that breezy football field, followed by roaring applause, as our hearts swell with pride for the Class of 2020.
Andres de la Lama, Salutatorian Good afternoon, Coronado High School, Class of 2020: Many of you know me as that kid who would never shut up in class discussions, or as that kid who would always be brown-nosing the teachers, or as “Andres de la Lama” (say it really fast in a Mexican accent) from the KCMS broadcast back in middle school. And others I have had the privilege of getting to know you, the class of 2020, these past four beautiful, yet challenging, years. Going into senior year, most of us did not realize that this would be the MOST challenging year. Not because we had to endure a pandemic at the end of it, but because of the decision many of us were facing before that: what next? The four years that were meant to prepare us for that question are up. What now? Wherever we’re going after this or whatever we plan to do, we will inevitably face more challenges. And in pursuit of big plans, we may even have to deal with many, many failures and plenty of rejection. Well, now that I have you all depressed and unmotivated… Maybe it might be worth it to get a bit existential and ask ourselves, “Why is all of this worth it?” Like many of us, I have had plenty of time on my hands to think about this, and like any good question, it has no simple answer. All of us know from experience that there is nothing worse than failure, rejection, and loss. And yet we go about our lives, trying new things, taking more risks, and putting ourselves in situations where the outcome may not turn out as we hoped. What’s the point?! Now, if Ms. Pehrsson will allow me, I’d like to reference the Greek myth of Sisyphus to address this question: a man is punished for eternity to roll a boulder up a hill and every time he reaches the top, he has to start all over again. (Oh, how lovely.)
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But the gods that punished him did not take something into account: every time he completed his mundane task, he grew stronger. Every time he got to the top, he knew what would happen. That bloody boulder would just roll down the side of the hill. And he was prepared for it. If you think about it, we find ourselves in a similar situation today: we’ve been rolling up a boulder for four years now, and we’ve finally come to the top. We’ve reached a peak in our life; Sisysphus should be feeling nothing but pride. But what comes next? The boulder once again topples to the side, and we’ll have to climb another four years, or another forty, or however long our plans for the future take. And every time we reach a goal or a milestone in life, the same thing is bound to happen: we’ll start all over again with something new. This sounds exhausting, I know, and not at all motivating. Until we realize why it’s all worth it… Whenever any of us are working toward a goal, we are so concentrated on the feeling we get once we reach our goal. The satisfaction of victory. Anyone who’s been there knows that it’s glorious. But victory is also coupled with a lot of effort and, in many cases, sacrifice. And, as the Greeks know, the boulder must always come down. That feeling of victory lasts a relatively short while compared to the amount of time you put in to achieve your goal. We already know that the euphoria is worth it, but the real challenge comes in understanding why the sacrifice is worth it. And there’s a very simple way to tell: if you’re calling it sacrifice, it’s not worth it. Once I came to this realization, everything else became far clearer. We are not here for very long. If we spend most of our life “sacrificing” time and energy into things that will make us feel accomplished for a day, then there really is no point. But if we build towards a future of constant self-improvement––one where we will never reach the top of the hill––we achieve our goals in service of a change we wish to see in ourselves and in the world. We are not simply accomplishing them for the sake of accomplishing them. We face constant challenges that have no peak, but prove to be all the more fulfilling. And I will conclude with one last piece of advice: keep your dreams present in everything you do. Focus on refining your craft every day. Let’s not sacrifice any more of our time and energy in short-lived goals. Let’s invest that time and energy in continuing to improve ourselves. Thank you.
Annie Cook, Senior Class President Hello friends, family, staff, and most importantly the Class of 2020! My name is Annie Cook and I have been so thrilled to be the senior class president this year. And what a year it has been! Who would’ve thought we would get the chance to be here today after the craziness of this year. There was a moment when I’m sure we all thought we wouldn’t be sitting where we are now. I mean that flood really had us worried. It wouldn’t have been surprising if the 400 building flooded but for the 500 building to flood!? Our thoughts and prayers. The last time most of us were seated all together like this was for eighth grade promotion. If you think back, you’ll probably remember Sasha laughing her way through her speech and Andres standing up on stage giving a speech just like tonight, but hopefully you’ll also remember the word they based their speeches on: GROW. If you think about it you’ll realize that word was perfect because we, the Class of 2020, have truly grown. Since middle school new people have come to CHS, literally making our class grow. Then there are those who CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM
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have had to go, leaving behind an impact that we grew from. Even with people coming and leaving, we always came together as one class taking high school head on. We started off with a bang and won the Homecoming Float Building as freshmen. Our pep rally hockey team is the best Coronado High School will ever see. Sophomore year we fought hard in the biggest spirit can battle, probably to date, jumping into pools and racing around in golf carts. Sorry about that fence Lilly! We came together as a team for powderpuff holding the seniors off into overtime and putting on a great show with our awesome pep rally dance. We bonded as seniors do even with the short time we had; creating fun homecoming skits and participating in Every 15 Minutes, and supporting fellow classmates in the games and performances we did have. So as you can see we, the Class of 2020, have grown to leave our mark at Coronado High School. We would not be sitting here today all grown up, leaving our marks, if not for our teachers here at CHS. Whether it was lounging in Aldy’s, joking around with Mr. Merrill, creating a handshake with Mr. Hoang, or jamming out to some tunes with Ms. T, I know we all can say thank you to our teachers for helping us grow in some way. They have helped us grow in academics, yes, but also as people ready to take on whatever’s next. They have been role models for us and we should never forget those moments of growth we’ve shared with them over the past four years. These are the last few moments of high school so take a look around. During the years leading up to this point, for some starting way back when at Village or Strand, we all found our place in this class and found friends in our classmates. It is in these friendships we created with one another where we have grown the most. Where we have been inspired to be the best version of ourselves. As we begin a new chapter in our life, we must take the necessary action to ensure that we will be the ones writing the story. We will need to be conscious of the needs of other people, to be informed about the issues at hand, and to strive to leave the world better than we found it. Every member of the Class of 2020 has a place and purpose which has helped our class become like a family. And standing up here right now I feel like a proud mom. SO thank you Class of 2020 for allowing me to be your senior class president it has been an honor. I can’t wait to see how much we all continue to grow in the years to come. Thank you!
Brendan Chapko, Valedictorian Good evening Coronado High School Class of 2020. I want to begin this speech by congratulating all of you here today. We did it! We all had to suffer through mountains of homework, standardized testing, the first ever quarantine semester, and probably being the first senior class in a long while to never once win powder puff; but we’re all here, and in a matter of moments we will officially be high school graduates: so please, give yourselves a round of applause. Now that we are done patting ourselves on the back, I would like to take a moment to thank all the people who helped me get to this point where I am able to speak to all of you. First and foremost, I would like to thank my family. Thank you mom; without your, literally, endless love and support, I would be completely lost in life. Thank you dad for teaching me toughness and making sure I always looked towards the future. Thank you Tanner; your strength and passion always motivated me to be the best I could be in all aspects of my life. And finally, thank you Kendall. Now most of you know that Kenny and I work great as a team, but Kendall actually does way more for me than anyone knows. The best way I can describe how much she has helped me get to where I am today is with a Cars metaphor: my high school career was kind of like The King at the end of the final race, I often found myself crashed in the dirt off the side of the track. Whenever I was at one of these low points, Kenny McQueen came and saved me, pushing me over the finish line with everything from rides to school 28
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to much needed emotional support. I firmly believe Kendall deserves to be up here giving this speech rather than me. Next I want to thank my friends for making my time at CHS so much fun. Thank you Donovan Campbell and Lauren Gauvin, both of whom I really should have thanked with my family— as I view them more as siblings than friends at this point. Thank you, Henry Spoor, Jack Simon, Rush House, Andrew Larratt, David Roberts, and there are so many more, but this speech can only be four minutes long. Last but not least, I would like to thank my teachers for shaping me into the person I am today. Though all of the teachers I have had at CHS have had profound impacts on my life, there are a few I must specifically thank: Thank you Mr. Aldworth, Sr. Bayless, Mr. Bernardy, Ms. Davis, Mr. Lemei, and Mr. Tanaka. I would also like to give a special thanks to Ms. Kim for always being brutally honest with me and telling me exactly what I needed to hear. I truly would not be where I am today without her guidance. And, before thanking Ms. Belong, I would like to apologize. Having me in five classes over four years is a lot to handle; however from the first day I walked into ASB freshman year, she always gave me the confidence to speak my mind but was never afraid to shoot down my terrible ideas (by the way, though: I do still think Teacher Fight Night is a great idea). Now, when I was deciding on a topic for this speech, I wanted to share some kind of message: something I learned that improved my time at CHS and something I hope you can all ponder before you go off in the world. The one thing that I have lived by that has improved my high school life the most is simple: have no fear. Now I don’t mean this in the cliché “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself” way; I’m not asking you to stop being afraid of sharks or cows or expired cheese. What I mean by “have no fear” applies to three specific fears that can completely change the way you live your life. First, don’t be afraid of yourself. What I mean by this is always be the person you want to be, unapologetically. This is something I have always lived by, sometimes even to a fault. Back in ninth grade, when I was still a bit of a hyper kid, I was known for blurting out answers in class and talking over others… I’m still sorry for that; Ms. Kim even had to ask me— in front of my entire chemistry class, I might add— why none of my other teachers liked me. Even though I might not have been a favorite student freshman year (which I completely understand), my teachers at least knew I was always genuine with them. As a result, once I grew up and calmed down, I was able to forge authentic, respectful relationships with my teachers as well as my peers. Next, I implore all of you to have no fear of failing in whatever you try to achieve in life. Though I stand here today as valedictorian, I have faced my fair share of failure: the best example of this being my embarrassing athletic career. As many of you know, I have played basketball throughout my entire life: emphasis on the word played. When I became (I assume) the first 6 foot 6 junior to not make Varsity in CHS history, I finally accepted that basketball was not for me. But even though CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM
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my basketball career was a failure, I embrace that failure as it has positively affected my life in many ways. I have met many of my closest friends through basketball; I’ve been teammates with most of the people I mentioned at one time or another. Additionally, I have incorporated values I learned from playing basketball, such as the need to work hard and team collaboration, into my everyday life. Failing in basketball has helped me attain success in other areas in my life. So, as I go into the future, I am not afraid to fail because, in the words of Paulo Coelho, “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” I hope to fail over and over as this will help me lead an ultimately successful life. Finally, as we leave our childhood behind and go into an increasingly uncertain environment, we must remember to have no fear of the world. The situation that we are all about to enter is not a great one: it is full of danger, sickness, and injustice; these are the results of people in power acting on their fear of the world. But if we, the class of 2020, enter the world boldly with hope in our hearts rather than fear, we will make a society better, safer, and happier than the one we were given. Congratulations Coronado High School class of 2020; you’ve made it. You have all crossed the final finish line on your paths to the real world. From here on out, every action you take has real effects and consequences— unless you are going to college, then you have four more years of partying ahead of you. Just remember to have no fear, and you will all be fine. Thank you Class of 2020 for making my last four years so memorable; I cannot wait to see the people you all become.
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CHS All-Class Reunion:
West Coast Iron Works & Ron’s Garage plan to play in 2021
By RICHIE HEINZ
It took a worldwide pandemic and government intervention to cancel 2020’s CHS All-Class Reunion. But take heart alumni and friends, the annual All-Class Reunion lives on, and the golf course’s Feast & Fareway restaurant manager Collin Ferriera has declared, “2021 Will Be EPIC!”. West Coast Iron Works and Ron’s Garage are booked to “Rock the All-Class Reunion” on July 3, 2021. Since 1990, the Ironworks (WCIW) have been the CHS All-Class’ host band, bringing in special guest alumni musicians and their reunited Coronado bands dating back to the early 1960s. Members of the Centaurs, London Beats, Towne Cryers, Coachmen, Cubic Feet, Family Jewels, Rubber Band, Danny Orlino, Fingers, Billy Thompson, Joey Harris and great alumni musicians have all contributed. Just for a moment go back to a time, decades before computers promised to make our lives so much easier, to the slow, blissful Spring and Summer of Love, 1967. It was then that five teenagers found each other and asked, “Would you like to be in a Rock and Roll band?” That’s how Coronado’s most acclaimed musical group of the late 1960s was born. These CHS alumni (classes ’66 thru ‘70) were Gary Maltby, Artie Battson, Gary Carter, Richie Heinz, and Bob Mansueto. They worked tirelessly while wearing out records learning every note and nuance to the Doors, Byrds, Beatles, Buffalo Springfield, Moody Blues, Cream, BG’s, Stones, and all the sounds of the 60s. Artie found the group’s moniker by searching through the South Bay Phone Directory and the rest is Coronado history. Most 60s and 70s CHS alumni remember WCIW from after-game dances, Navy-sponsored service junior dances, Yacht Club teen dances, Coronado Women’s Club dances, and free concerts at the old “Teen Reservation.” The community knew them for performing on the Joey’s Coffee Shop float in the ’67 to ’70 Fourth of July Parades. WCIW is also remembered for creating and performing at the first annual “Coronado Be-There.” This was a yearly teen ritual in the late 1960s held at “Rancho Carillo,” the site of the old dump on the Silver Strand, now Loews. The kids rigged up generators and amplifiers where adults wouldn’t complain about the noise, and local kids could dance up a storm. From the summer of ’67 through the summer of ’70, WCIW (with new drummer/vocalist David Vaughan, CHS’67, and Keyboard/vocalist John Chambers) went on to garner local acclaim for their lead vocals, harmonies, and musicianship. The group won regional “Battle-of-the-Bands,” larger Southern California band competitions, and even the Ozzie’s Music Company original song contest (Lane Carter CHS ’70), judged by Gary Pucket and the Union Gap. WCIW appeared on several television shows, including KOGO’s Corner, hosted by local broadcaster, Regis Philbin. 34
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As their fame spread beyond the island, they found themselves in demand outside San Diego, often playing venues in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. From stadium concerts, fraternity parties, television, nudist colonies, and Coronado dances, every gig was unique and magical. Alas, WCIW went on a 20year hiatus in the fall of 1970. Some stayed with their first-love music, playing with numerous recording acts and starting wellknown local bands that still exist today. No one was sent to Vietnam. They survived and thrived through the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. In 1990, WCIW reunited and found all the harmonies, musical magic, and muscle memory were still intact, it was like riding a bicycle. Never advertising, word-of-mouth referrals brought numerous reunions, park concerts, weddings, corporate gigs, and community events like Coronado’s 125th anniversary at the Hotel Del. WCIW has had quality substitutions in drummer George Nelms in 2005, lead guitarist Billy Thompson (CHS ’68) in 2006, Jack Laux, keys/guitar/vocals in 2015, and current drummer Ric Lee (CHS ’73) in 2010. Coming on board in 2008, current Lead Guitarist/Vocalist Dave Gilbert has been a rock for WCIW and his own DGB, Dave Gilbert Band. Original members Gary Maltby, Gary Carter, Richie Heinz, John Chambers, plus Ric Lee and Dave Gilbert are the current members. Stay well and be ready to rock at the CHS All-Class Reunion on July 3, 2021. A compilation video of past CHS All-Class Reunions will be posted on the West Coast Iron Works Facebook page by July 2020. “Rock On,” Coronado!
West Coast Ironworks, 1968.
West Coast Ironworks, last August, after performing at the 50th anniversay of the Coronado-San Diego Bay bridge.
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By C LY D E VAN ARS D ALL IV
There have been references to “Happy Hour” dating back to Shakespearian times, but it was not until prohibition that the term became associated with alcohol. Speakeasies served customers looking for a drink before they went out to eat because restaurants could not serve alcohol, so the drinking was done the hour prior. The pre pandemic happy hour was a ritualistic weekday occurrence taking place from 3-6, either at your favorite or most convenient watering hole. These pit stops were characterized by discounted drinks, appetizers, and large crowds most of whom were in a mad rush to unwind on the cheap before the dinner hour. I have been and will continue to be a huge fan of this pastime, however, the huge crowd part is not as appealing as it used to be. Strangely enough I will miss the unpredictability the crowd brings, as you never know who you might run into. Lately we have been forced to do happy hour at home, and I am pleased to say the home happy hour will be around for a while and may even be here to stay. Growing up in Coronado, I do not remember my parents heading up town for a pre-dinner drink. What I do remember is our neighbors heading up the alley, bottle of wine in hand, and ringing our doorbell in the late afternoon. Mom would put out some sort of simple snack, and we would play while our parents drank cocktails. Old school happy hour is what a lot of us have been doing for the past couple of months, sitting on porches or on the front lawn, having a drink connecting with friends, neighbors, and even a passerby with a simple raising of the glass and a friendly “hello.” This situation we currently share has forced us to get back to basics, be safer, be thriftier. There is nothing more cost effective than drinking at home and as far as conversation, at home we can choose who we sit next to. Home happy hour seems easy enough, but here are a few tips for success. First tip, be a good host. A successful happy hour starts with the host setting clear expectations in the form of a start time and most importantly an end time. The bars set limits and so should you. You might be amazed that an hour can give you the opportunity to really connect and still have time for life’s responsibilities. Happy hour for us has been set up on the front lawn so I would simply stand up and thank my guests for coming and let them know I had to start dinner for the kids. Having dinner planned ahead of time makes all the difference. Make it something easy to execute, a pan of mac and cheese or a lasagna, for me these are pizza nights. The pizza is arriving as my guests are leaving, happy hour ends, and you are seamlessly rolling into dinner. Tip number two, choose one drink. Tell your guests ahead of time what you are offering, for example 36
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margaritas, and if they would like something else to please bring it with them. It is not necessary for you to offer a full bar and it is unfair for your guests to expect one. Hosting can be easy if you plan for the unexpected. A stocked bar makes last minute invites easy. A little bit of preplanning allows you to just go with the flow. Last tip, a good host always offers their guests something to eat while having a drink. The go to cocktail snack for us is hummus with fresh spring vegetables. Chips and dips, deviled eggs, something “cheap and cheerful” as my mother liked to say, she adored a fun cocktail hour. Be a good guest and a smart one. A smart guest, like the host, has already made dinner plans for after happy hour. Let your host get dinner on the table and you go home and do the same. A good guest never forgets to bring something, a bottle of wine, some good beer, some flowers or a simple snack. Manners are a must and once you get home, send a quick thank you text. My mother would insist on a handwritten thank you, letting your host know how nice it was to get together. One of our recent guests sent us a handwritten thank you note, and we still talk about it, in fact we just sent one ourselves. Recently, with chairs spread 6 feet apart, we had a rolling happy hour each evening for about a week while the grapefruits on our tree were ripe and abundant. Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice turned into Greyhounds and Salty Dogs, garnished with fresh rosemary sprigs from the garden. We called various friends each night and asked them to join us for a quick drink before dinner. I mentioned our homemade hummus, but occasionally I would do something fun like frying fresh okra or roasting Shishito peppers as they were both in season. Remember, it is a happy hour, relax and enjoy yourself and the company of some friends. I am not giving up on our local watering holes, but the home happy hour is here to stay, and I think we will all be more connected because of it. • Clyde Van Arsdall IV is executive chef and general manager of the Neiman Marcus Café.
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TAKE A HIKE! Fresh air, scenic views, exercise, and the quiet solitude of nature: the benefits to hiking are endless. Fortunately for us, San Diego County is brimming with likable, hike-able trails up and down the coast, and even inland. Whether you’re craving ocean views or tree-dotted pathways, waterfalls or rolling fields of flowers, San Diego has a hike to suit all tastes and desires. Here are a few of my favorites.
S LOT C A N YO N D E L I G H T I N N O R T H C O U N T Y Annie’s Canyon Trail, affectionately called “Annie’s” for short, is described as “the perfect little hike.” Good for all skill levels, this hike is just over two miles. You’ll love the picturesque slot canyon, which takes between 10-20 minutes to pass. Be prepared for a little climbing, and lots of narrow twists and turns through the beautiful sandstone cliffs. You’ll enjoy a meandering path by the San Elijo Lagoon, and a tranquil viewpoint offering up lovely peeks of the ocean. You might see lady’s fingers flowers, and even a desert cottontail rabbit. (Did you know they can run up to 15 miles per hour?) From Coronado, take the 5 North and exit Lomas Santa Fe. Turn left, then right on N Rios Avenue. The trailhead is at the end of the street. 38
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POSTCARD PICTURE-WORTHY COASTAL WILDERNESS Torrey Pines State Reserve serves up dramatic windand-rain sculpted cliffs, sweeping ocean views, and epic, rugged beauty. There are more than eight miles of Torrey Pines hiking trails. My favorites are the aptly-named Beach Trail, a 3/4 mile rustic footpath through the upper reserve. It descends about 300 feet down to the beach, dropping you into refreshing Pacific breezes. I also enjoy the Razor Point Trail--a fun, zig-zagging jaunt, about 2/3 of a mile long to the Razor Point Overlook. You’ll see coastal scrub, dramatic sandstone gorges, gnarled trees, and impressive views of the coastline. If you want to take it easy, meander down the serene and mellow Guy Fleming Trail. You’ll take in wildflowers, coastal breezes, dreamy beach views and ravines. From Coronado, take I-5 North to Genesee Avenue, Left on Genesee, North on Torrey Pines Road, 12600 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037.
POPPIES, WATERFALLS, AND CLIFFS…OH MY! With more than 8,000 acres of natural and recreational areas, Mission Trails is equal parts rugged, wild, and beautiful. Established in 1974, the area is one of the largest urban parks in the United States and has more than 60 miles of trails. Originally used by the Kumeyaay Indians, the park is rich with greenery and wildlife. The Oak Canyon Trail, at almost three miles, features undulating wildflowers and a dense jungle of cottonwoods. You will be scrambling over some rocks and hiking a creek bed, and rewarded with waterfall views. The Old Mission Dam walk is great for little kids. The dam is close to the parking lot, and features a charming bridge and a rock playing area for kids to explore. If you’re up for adventure, try Climbers Loop. It’s a short yet very steep hike, popular with rock climbers. The trail features stunning panoramic views of the park, as well as lilies and wildflowers in the spring. For Oak Canyon Trail and Mission Dam, take the 5 North to 163 North to the 15 North. Take the 52 East. Exit the Mast Blvd. exit. Driving from the west, turn left onto Mast Blvd., go under the freeway to the second traffic signal at West Hills Parkway, and turn right. For Climber’s Loop, follow the directions to the Mission Trails Visitor Center, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA 92119. PHOTOS BY MAGGIE ANDREWS CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM
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If you’re seeking nature but don’t feel like walking very far, or you have little ones that tucker out easily, try one of these short nature walks. I love the La Playa Trail in Point Loma, or Bessemer Path, as it’s officially called. The pathway is bordered by the bay and La Playa anchorage on one side, and beautiful multi-million dollar homes on the other. It’s historical, too! A marker designates the site as a Chinese fishing village in the late 1800s. You can walk all the way to Kellogg Beach and loop back if you choose. Don’t forget the whimsical fairy garden and tree swing! To get there, park on the street at Talbot Street and Anchorage Lane, right next to the San Diego Yacht Club. The La Jolla Coast Walk is another hidden gem worthy of a lovely jaunt. From the hike you can see La Jolla Cove, La Jolla Shores Beach, and lots of wildlife. On any given day, you’re likely to see sea lions basking on the rocks below. The trail, first devised in the early 1900s, was designated historic about 20 years ago. It was believed to have been used as a hunting trail by Native Americans. In fact, archeologists have unearthed artifacts from prehistoric Indian villages more than 9,500 years old. Take the 5 North to La Jolla Parkway, continue on Torrey Pines Rd. Right on Prospect, Right on Cave Street. Parking at the Cave Store at is usually the best bet.
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The Big Laguna Trail is a rare find. The 6-mile loop (nicknamed the BLT) winds through oak and pine woodlands and sprawling meadows, and passes by a crystal-clear blue lake. You’ll take in gently rolling hills, grassy dales, and all sorts of wildlife. For those seeking a challenge, combine the Big Laguna Trail with a fourmile segment of the Pacific Crest Trail, to complete a loop of ten miles with lots of varied scenery. It’s about an hour away, but it’s well worth the drive. Take the 5 north to the 163 North to I-8 to exit 47 (Sunrise Highway or County Road S1). Head north (left) for 14.6 miles and park at the Penny Pines Trailhead on the right side of the road. A National Forest Service Adventure Pass ($5 for a day or $30 for the year) is required for parking. 40
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PETITE HIKES ALONG THE SEA
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ONLY FOR DARING ADVENTURERS Although surfers walk this trail barefoot with their surfboards, most hikers say the Ho Chi Minh Trail in La Jolla is intensely challenging, even nerve-wracking. In fact, it’s dubbed “one of San Diego’s most dangerous hikes” by Hidden San Diego. Hikers are advised to wear shoes with lots of traction, to turn around if they feel uncomfortable, and never hike it after a rain. Now, to the good stuff. This unique hiking trail descends from the northern neighborhoods of La Jolla to Blacks Beach. (Yes, it’s a nude beach. You’ve been warned.) The hike is steep and treacherous, but beautiful. You’ll descend down narrow sandstone passages, walk across a plank, and even use a rope for the final drop…if you dare. The entrance to Ho Chi Minh Trail is located across from the home at the address 9883 La Jolla Farms Road. Parking can be found along the shoulder of La Jolla Farms Road.
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