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Volume 31 Number 40
Graduation day for RSF students
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June 21, 2012
RSF School takes top award at Disneyland festival Band, orchestra, choir recognized at Music in the Parks gathering R. Roger Rowe School band, orchestra and choir recently won a top overall award, called “Esprit de Corps,” at the “Music in the Parks Festival at Disneyland,” held June 2 in Anaheim. R. Roger Rowe School was the only elementary school competing against more than 15 other middle schools and high schools. The R. Roger Rowe school band and strings each won a “Superior” award, which is the top rating, and the choir received an “Excellent” award, which is second best. Mr. Haus, the school’s music teacher, reported that the various directors and adjudicators at the festival kept asking, “Are you guys really
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lockwise from above: R. Rowe Rowe students take their final steps as eighth-graders; Shannon Coughlin, Torrey Pines High Assistant Principal Rob Coppo and Lucy Chen are all smiles at the TPHS Commencement Ceremony; Solana Santa Fe honored graduates Sammi Aldairi, recipient of the Association of California School Administrators Fellowship award, and Samantha Rangel-Lopez, recipient of the Inspiration award; and David Miller and Kevin Li graduate from Canyon Crest Academy. See more inside. PHOTOS: JON CLARK
an elementary school?” Most notable, however, was the final award. Each year the festival selects one group to receive an overall school award called the “Esprit de Corps.” This award goes to the most impressive school based on performance, technicality and musicality, as well as behavior and spirit. R. Roger Rowe won this top overall award despite the fact that they were up against a creative and performing arts middle school, which is a magnet school for the arts. Most of the schools that participated in the event were from Southern California, but one school was from Northern CaliforSee AWARD, page 24
Crime often rises in the summer, Sheriff’s Department cautions As summer approaches, people take advantage of the sunny weather to do outdoor projects, take their families to fun places, relax and keep cool. For criminals, however, it’s a very busy time of year, according to the Encinitas Sheriff’s Department. It can be easy to forget to close a door or window, but if they are left open it creates an easy opportunity for a burglar. Criminals
focus on easy targets; make it difficult for them to choose you, the Sheriff’s Department recommends. The Sheriff’s Department offers the following tips to keep yourself, your family, your home and your valuables safe: At Home • Always lock your doors and windows especially at night and when you’re away
• Close your garage and pet doors • Secure ladders and tools so they can’t be used to gain entry into your home • Be wary of anyone who approaches your front door and don’t let them take up too much of your time. Criminals work together; one will come to your door and distract you while the other sneaks into your home. Ask for an
ID of a utility person. • Be a good neighbor, look out for one another. • Excessive dog barking could be a sign of an intruder and may warrant a call to the Sheriff’s Department. • Report suspicious activity to the Sheriff’s non-emergency line (858) 565-5200 • Sheriff’s Crime Prevention Specialists offer a free security
check to show vulnerabilities in your home. Call your local Station or Substation. When going on vacation • Lock up your home, activate your alarm • Don’t broadcast your plans on social media • Hold the delivery of your See CRIME, page 24
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