Larchmont Chronicle
JUNE 2014
vol. 51, no. 6 • delivered to the 76,439 readers in hancock park • windsor square • fremont place • park labrea • larchmont village • Miracle Mile
IN THIS ISSUE
CIM Group says 'no plans for hotel' in Park Mile area' Zoning upheld
GRAD SALUTE Pages 15 to 30
VACATION shots. 23
CENTER opens. 31
CALIFORNIA greening. 2-3
Community outrage at plans to ignore the Park Mile zoning and build a hotel on the newly acquired Farmers Insurance property has halted the development. Residents petitioned the Fourth District Council office and the homeowners association to protest the planned project. A group from Brookside Homeowners Association recently met with executives of CIM Group which purchased the Farmers property for $55 million earlier this year. “We were pleased to meet with Shaul Kuba, CIM principal, and Clyde Wood, associate vice president, who told us they are not seeking a variance to the Park Mile Specific Plan to build a hotel.” said Jan Wieringa, a spokesman for the Association. “CIM did have plans for a luxury hotel resort on the property but indicated that they have no alternate plans at present,” she added. Wilton to Highland The Park Mile Specific Plan refers to the area between Wilton Place and Highland Ave. It has strict zoning conditions that were put in place in 1987 to preserve the low density, single-family residential nature of the area.
TROOP 10 Boy Scouts celebrate the group's centennial at St. James Church with former and current members and Councilman Tom LaBonge. See story page 32
Former scout leader G. Jerry Plotke dies Gunther Jerry Plotke, who guided local boy scouts for 30 years, has died. A Larchmont Blvd. resident, he was 90. Plotke was born in Berlin and was a plumber’s apprentice until, as a Jew, he fled Germany during World War II at age 17. He escaped via a route through Russia and Siberia to Japan and by ship to Canada. He joined his family in Los Angeles, who had left before him, in 1941. Two years later, See Plotke, p 10
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PARAMOUNT PICTURES employees participated in the 19th annual Viacommunity Day by volunteering their time at schools and non-profits. Paul Springer, senior vice president and assistant general counsel of motion pictures, read to students at Van Ness Ave. Elementary School. Story page 29
Residents seek actions to stop illegal activity in home Drug dealing, squatters at house on Highland By Jane Gilman Hancock Park residents have been frustrated in their attempts to stop illegal activity at 508 N. Highland Ave. that has become a haven for drug dealing and squatters. Other violations include suspected use as a boarding house, frequent yard sales, an illegal fence and general lack of maintenance. “We have contacted our Council office, city Department of Building and Safety and the police department to ask for their assistance,” said Cindy Chvatal, president of Hancock Park Homeowners Association. Complaints about illegal activity at the house date back to 2005. In a drug bust last August, helicopters were drawn to the scene and L.A. Police Dept. officers raided the location and made several arrests. In February, Councilman Tom LaBonge’s office contacted the L.A.P.D. and city agencies. Ben Seinfeld of LaBonge’s office said the house has been the subject of a court battle following the death of the previous owner. The property had been tied up in probate, add-
ing to delays for action by the city. Leela Kapur, chief of staff, office of the Los Angeles city See Highland, p 3
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On the Boulevard Glimpses by Jane Graduations and vacations are foremost on the minds of many Larchmontians as June approaches. A family trip to England, Scotland and Ireland was a treat for the Mosers—Caroline, Franklin and daughters Julia and Claire. They also visited the “beautiful” lsland of Skye, we learned from Caroline at Peet’s Coffee. *** Alumni Day at MarlborSee BLVD., p 34
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Community Platform Progress takes patience Wilshire Blvd. is in a state of flux while two projects are impacting the street. The Bus Rapid Transit curb lanes are being overhauled and utility lines are being relocated underground for the Metro Purple Line. It’s a time for patience. This activity is only the tip of the iceberg—sidewalks will be inaccessible, nightly construction noises will continue and buildings at La Brea and near Fairfax will be razed to accommodate equipment. Subway construction on the stations at La Brea, Fairfax and LaCienega is expected to continue until 2023.
Larchmont’s loss In our 51 years of covering the area, a few Larchmont leaders have stood out. These include Jerry Plotke, who died last month. His dedication and guidance to Troop 621 boy scouts was remarkable.
Calendar Sat., June 7 – Gilmore Heritage Auto Show, Farmers Market at 3rd & Fairfax, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wed., June 11 – Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council meeting, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., 7 p.m. (greaterwilshire. org). Sun., June 15 – Father’s Day. Fri., Sat. and Sun., June 20 to 22 – Pan Pacific Park Alumni Reunion Weekend, “Back to The Park,” 6500 Beverly Blvd. Fri., July 3 – Delivery of the July issue of Larchmont Chronicle (larchmontchronicle.com).
Unpleasant chapter In May, British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC) aired an unpleasant chapter in the history of Hancock Park (1948) when neighbors tried to get Nat King Cole and his family to move from the home they purchased on Muirfield Road. The documentary features the singer’s family and friends talking about the racism they endured. See the full account at larchmontchronicle.com.
The annual block captains meeting was held on April 28th at Marlborough School. Representatives from the LAPD, SSA, ADT, the Councilman’s Office and the Red Cross attended and gave presentations. The Association thanks Marlborough, and all the presenters for giving their time and support. LAPD Captain Howard Leslie of the Wilshire Division gave recommendations for making sure you’re not a victim of crime. He noted that crime in Hancock Park is down 26.9% and that a number of the perpetrators of recent crimes have been apprehended. He gave a thank you to Westec and SSA for working effectively with the LAPD. If you have a question contact Officer Art Gallegos, our acting Sr. Lead Officer. His cell phone number is 213-793-0708 and his email address is: 35849@lapd.lacity.org. Also, subscribe to the e-Policing newsletter - http://www.lapdepolicing.org/. Remember to never confront a suspicious person, always call 911. The Red Cross gave an excellent presentation on disaster preparedness. Go to website http://preparesocal. org/ for more information. Councilman LaBonge’s deputy, Ben Seinfeld gave an update on the repaving of Hancock Park streets. Melrose, 6th Street and 3rd Street have recently been repaved. The City is completing its analysis of traffic counts through Hancock Park in order to come up with a price to the residents for repaving our concrete streets with concrete rather than asphalt. Also, remember that Hancock Park is an HPOZ so any change you plan to make (other than paint color and landscaping) to the street visible part of your house (and this includes hardscaping, repaving driveways and changing windows), needs to be reviewed by the HPOZ Board. Contact our City Planner, Kimberly Henry (kimberly.henry@lacity.org) or fill out the online form - http://preservation.lacity.org/hpoz/initial.screening. checklist to start the process. Report street light outages to the city at: http://bsl.lacity. org/. Report potholes by submitting an online request at http://bss.lacity.org/request.htm. If you’re planning changes to your house read the Preservation Plan which can be found at: http://www.hancockparkhomeownersassociation. org/ orhttp://preservation.lacity.org/hpoz/la/hancock-park ) and contact City Planner Vinita Huang (213-978-1216 or Vinita.Huang@lacity.org). Be sure and look at our website for news – http://www.HancockPark.org . Report graffiti sightings by calling 311 or at the City’s AntiGraffiti Request System - http://anti-graffiti.lacity.org/ welcome.cfm?CFID=1007&CFTOKEN=411CDB4F-0FC34EE1-89DE58DCCB435538 and by calling Hollywood Beautification, 323-463-5180 Questions regarding filming - contact Filming Committee, Cami Taylor (323-692-1414Home and 310-659-6220-Office). Adv.
213-793-0709 31762@lapd.lacity.org OLYMPIC DIVISION ROBBERY: A suspect on a bike grabbed a cell phone and wallet from a woman pushing a stroller near Wilshire Blvd. and St. Andrews Pl. on April 27 at 9:25 a.m. BURGLARY: A camera was stolen from a residence on the 400 block of N. Windsor Blvd. on April 25 at 9 a.m. A laptop computer and iPad were taken from a home on the 500 block of S. Wilton Pl. on April 25 at 3:45 p.m. The suspect removed the air conditioner from the side window. Jewelry and money were
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Unlocked cars and homes easy targets for thieves Furnished by Senior Lead Officer Joseph Pelayo
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Furnished by Senior Lead Officer Dave Cordova 213-793-0650 31646@lapd.lacity.org stolen from a residence on the 4700 block of Oakwood Ave. on May 2 at 1 p.m. The suspects broke in through the front door, possibly with a key. GRAND THEFT AUTO: A 2009 Toyota Camry was taken from the 4900 block of Beverly Blvd. on April 29 at 8 p.m. A 1989 Toyota Camry was stolen from the corner of Irving Blvd. and Melrose Ave. on May 11 at 1 a.m. BURGLARIES FROM MOTOR VEHICLES: An iPod and sunglasses were stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked on the 4700 block of Elmwood Ave. on April 29. Property was taken from an unlocked car parked in a driveway on the 200 block of S. Wilton Pl. on May 3. An iPad, wallet, car keys and sunglasses were stolen from an unlocked car parked on the 100 block of S. Gramercy Pl. on May 4. WILSHIRE DIVISION ROBBERY: A cell phone was snatched from a woman as she walked near the corner of Wilshire Blvd. and Mullen Ave. on May 5 at 6 p.m. by a man on his bicycle. BURGLARIES: A suspect attempted to break into a home on the 700 block of S. Longwood Ave. on April 22 at 6 p.m. The suspect fled in a waiting car after being spotted by a witness. Truck keys were stolen from an unlocked residence on the 600 block of N. Mansfield Ave. on April 24 at 9 p.m. The sus(Please turn to page 12)
"Well, we're going to the Dominican Republic for my auntie's wedding. And we're going to Disneyland for my eighth birthday. We're having a sleepover after!" Roxy Galloway Hancock Park
"We're going to Boston for the 4th." Kristin Hurley "I'm going to practice the piano, swim at the Y and play with my friends." Frida Heim Hancock Park
"We're going to London and to the Basque Country to visit her grandparents." Donna Ekholdt "I might also go to Girl Scout camp at Big Bear and maybe Camp Hollywoodland." Sofia Goitiandia Windsor Square
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LVNA meeting addresses crime, drought, elections The Van Ness Elementary auditorium was the setting for the semi-annual Larchmont Village Neighborhood Association meeting on May 13. Nearly 70 neighbors crowded into the room to hear presentations from CD4, LAPD Senior Lead Officers, plus a presentation on minimizing water use in landscaping. Ben Seinfeld, Field Deputy for Councilman Tom LaBonge’s office, gave a CD4 update and answered questions from neighbors. Congressman Xavier Becerra, introduced as a “true American success story,” spoke about constituent services, his office’s ability to help with federal government issues and about the role of pensions and pension stability for both government and private workers. Sharon Romano of the Los Angeles Beautification Team discussed their services ncluding tree planting and graffiti mitigation.
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LAPD officer Harry Cho of Olympic Division addressed the importance of reporting crimes and securing homes and vehicles. Eva Knoppel of Garden of Eva spoke about appropriate drought tolerant landscaping for our Mediterranean climate. She also reminded neighbors about the city’s lawn replacement program, whereby the city will pay approximately $2 per square foot for the removal of lawns. Lastly, neighbors were nominated and elected to the 2014/15 Board. Elected members include Charles D’Atri, Vince Cox, Karen Gilman, Michael Gilman, Sandy Fleck, Amy Vansgaard, Stu Melvin, Tom McCarroll, Eileen Lanza, Vita Cortese, Wally August and Richard Park.
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A small number of Hancock Park residents have a large group of candidates to choose from on the Tues., June 3 primary election for the 33rd Congressional District. They are competing for retiring Rep. Henry Waxman’s seat. The district straddles the Westside before venturing into Hancock Park, reaching Rosewood and Melrose on the north, down Plymouth and Crenshaw splitting north/ south along Wilshire. The 18 candidates include former City Controller and councilwoman Wendy Greuel, state Sen. Ted Lieu and radio talk show host Matt Miller, all Democrats. Spiritual teacher and author Marianne Williamson lists no party preference. Gang prosecutor Elan Carr is one of only three Republicans on the ballot.
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(Continued from page 1) attorney, said, “We began actively collaborating with L.A.P.D.’s Wilshire Division to combat illicit drug issues at the site. We also pushed to speed the probate process so the new owner would control the location as soon as possible.” The probate issue was settled and a neighbor on Highland has purchased the home. As we went to press, the city attorney’s office said the sheriff will be evicting all but one of the occupants, and will support the owner in evicting the remaining occupant, who claims she is there legally.
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Food tasting, pro athletes, alumni at ‘Back to the Park’ A silent auction, food tasting and celebrity events are among festivities at the Pan Pacific Park Alumni Reunion Weekend, “Back to The Park,” Fri., June 20 to Sun., June 22 at the park, 6500 Beverly Blvd. Most of the events are free,
and the community is invited to eat, play and rub elbows with pro athletes to mark the park’s rebirth since it burned down 25 years ago. “Pan Pacific Park is one of the greatest parks and treasures that Los Angeles has to
offer,” said Councilman Tom LaBonge. He will host a gala “Meet & Greet” on Friday with a silent auction—with donations from celebrity alumni—and a “Taste of the Park,” which will offer food and retail contribu-
tions from Farmers Market and The Grove. More than 200 former and current Park athletes and coaches will participate along with alumni, many now in professional leagues, in basketball, flag football and baseball games and other activities on Sat., June 21. An afternoon celebrity concert and fundraiser featuring alumni in the music industry, including rap star Casey Veggies, is on Sun., June 22. Tickets for the concert are $25. “Funds raised will allow the less fortunate in our community to continue to play basketball, baseball, and football and attend classes alongside those in the community not fiscally challenged,” said Reggie Turner, president of the Park Advisory Board. “There is not enough space in our new gym to post all of the championship banners won in sports by our girls and boys. We proudly boast numerous professional athletes and more than 100 collegiate
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scholarship athletes who began and honed their skills in the youth programs,” said Phyllis Grierson, senior park director. Purchase tickets for the Sunday concert and make donations at www.PanPacificConcert.eventbrite.com.
Mayor, Council okay change of Q Condition for Flywheel The mayor signed off on a zone change last month for Flywheel, 147 N. Larchmont Blvd., which allows the gym to remain open on the boulevard. Gyms are not permitted on the boulevard per the Q Conditions, an ordinance aimed to preserve the street’s small town character. The amended ordinance goes into effect June 16. It allows the indoor stationary cycling studio to remain at the 3,910 square foot building, of which 873 square feet can be used for indoor
cycling. The property has 17 parking spaces. The City Council adopted the zone change in May. When it opened last year at the former Blockbuster site, the spinning studio was licensed as a retail store. More than 260 letters in support of Flywheel were received from residents, businesses and patrons, according to a city report. Besides forbidding gyms, the Larchmont Q ordinance, approved in 1992 and again in 2009, limits the number of restaurants on the street.
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The transformation of the Third Street Elementary School courtyard happened in time for the school’s 90th anniversary party the next day. The gardening project was completed by members of Paramount Pictures in conjunction with the annual volunteer Viacommunity Day. The new courtyard has been dedicated to Mary Levin, longtime school secretary. The Distinguished Alumnus Award was presented to cartoonist Gary Baseman and to “Mad Men” creator Matt Weiner (in absentia). Mike August, co-president, Friends of Third, said attendees at the awards ceremony included Councilman Tom LaBonge, principal Dr. Suzie Oh, alumna Alyssa Wagner, and event co-chair James Dumont.
AWARDS CEREMONY during Third Street Elementary School’s 90th anniversary celebration drew, from left, Mike August, Friends of Third; Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Gary Baseman, principal Dr. Suzie Oh, alumna Alyssa Wagner, event co-chairman James Dumont and Councilman Tom LaBonge (not pictured).
Building boom from Village to Wilshire to add units, retail A building boom of residential developments is underway throughout the neighborhood. Developer Archeon Interna-
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Elevators on upswing at Park La Brea New elevator repair service ThyssenKrupp is addressing problems more promptly than its predecessor at Park La Brea. That was the consensus at a meeting held last month with Renters United and management of the sprawling 4,000unit apartment complex at Third St.
Other improvements include a patrol service on site that is utilized more effectively to minimize discomfort when elevators do malfunction. Elevators currently being remodeled are towers 36 and 33; tower 37 is scheduled to begin on July 31.
The next two towers’ scheduled for modernization is to commence in January 2015. Other improvements, according to a tenant-management report, are hiring of an elevator mechanic dedicated to PLB exclusively. Hot line Acknowledging service
requests were poorly handled in the past, PLB management implemented a call center to ensure a maintenance professional enter and schedule a work order. The 24-hour PLB hot line is 323-549-5599. The center differentiates calls between routine (changing light bulb), emergency (flooding), and project (repiping).
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Bungalow cases both set in June A hearing in the city’s criminal case against the Larchmont Bungalow is set for Tues., June 17 with Superior Court Judge Henry Barela. The eatery has operated without a city permit since opening in 2009, said Serena Christion, deputy city attorney. Civil case A civil case is set for Mon., June 16. The city won the civil case in December 2011; two outstanding causes of action remain: violation of equal protection and civil rights. Those were resolved earlier this year, but before Judge Suzanne Bruguera signed off on the judgment, the defendant filed a motion for reconsideration, said Kim Westoff, deputy city attorney. City attorneys argue owner Albert Mizrahi violated a signed covenant, promising he would not have tables and chairs at the take–out at 107 N. Larchmont. Sit-down restaurants are limited on Larchmont per city zoning laws. Bungalow owners sued the city after it revoked its certificate of occupancy and building permit shortly after opening in Sept. 2009.
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LETTERS on the Park Mile Specific Plan From April 26-28, 2014, nearly fifty neighbors took the time to write to the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council about preserving the Park Mile Specific Plan that governs land use north and south of Wilshire Boulevard between Wilton Place and Highland Avenue. With SUBJECT lines like “No Park Mile Plan Variance!”, “Park Mile Plan / No Hotel in Brookside”, and “No Exemption to the Park Mile Plan!”, the following is a selection of those messages, slightly edited because of format and space constraints. There are so few historical jewels left in the city of Los Angeles. Whether they be buildings, schools, parks, roller rinks, trolley cars—even neighborhoods— we have slowly managed to disregard their benefit to the city and to its citizens, and have cast them aside, weakening the fabric of the city and its communities. My name is Sondra Toll Sepenuk. I am 44 years old, married with two children (7 and 10), and I have lived in Brookside since 2002. My husband and I chose Brookside because of the beautiful mature trees, the 1920s homes, and the quiet "Mayberry" feel of the neighborhood. Brookside is such a rare treasure in the middle of such a big city. When friends pay us a visit, they always comment on how lucky we are to live in such a closeknit community. It is the people who live in neighborhoods like Brookside who care strongly about Los Angeles and who strive to improve it. Making ANY exemptions to the Park Mile Specific Plan is NOT a way to improve the city. Building a hotel in Brookside is NOT a way to improve the city. You know why? Because slowly you start to tear apart a community, one of the oldest and strongest in the city. It may not happen overnight, but rest assured, it will happen. What happens when you tear communities apart? You weaken the city. This is a time when we need to strengthen our communities as the city continues to grow around us. If you alter the Park Mile Specific Plan, just ONCE, it will open the floodgates to exemptions for everyone. The next builder will ask, “well, you made an exemption for so-and-so, so why not for me?” The next thing you know, our neighborhood will look like the Westwood corridor. That would be such a tragedy. I am all for progress and change and making improvements to our city. But making an exemption to the Park Mile Specific Plan is NOT in any way what I would consider progress, change, or making improvements. I see it as the slow death of one of L.A.'s last remaining neighborhood jewels. It is my hope that the Brookside/Hancock Park community and the new developers on Wilshire can come to an agreement that will benefit both parties, and will not destroy the fabric of the neighborhood. We only get one chance to get this right. Let’s not destroy one of the best things this city has going for it— its people. . . . Sondra Toll Sepenuk Peter Sepenuk Tremaine Avenue We have lived in Hancock Park for the last 32 years and value it as an oasis in an otherwise very commercial city. Please do all you can to keep the Park Mile Plan in place and to not allow any kind of retail establishment in the zone. We really need larger condomini-
ums for seniors who would like to move out of their larger homes and downsize. I think that would be an ideal development for the Farmer’s property. . . . Jim Twerdahl S. McCadden Place I have been a resident of Windsor Square / Hancock Park since 1958; I worked with Councilman John Ferraro on the Park Mile Plan. There should be no exemptions to it, no hotel or retail exemptions considered or permitted. The plan has resulted in an excellent environmental balance, a stable and thriving residential neighborhood, and an area that is a credit to our city. Any exemption would destroy the balance, character of the neighborhood, and do violence to the healthy existing environment—there is NO basis, or need, or justification for compromising a Plan that has proven so worthwhile, over so many years. Philip M. Hawley Hancock Park No exemptions. No hotel. Ja-Hong Kim, MD I attended the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council’s Land Use Committee meeting last week [April 22, 2014] and was stunned when several members of the Committee suggested it might be time to modify the Plan because of the high vacancy rate in the office buildings along the Park Mile as compared to the rate in Miracle Mile and so that there could be restaurants, a specialty grocery and other shops that they and their kids could walk and ride bikes to. I would like to express my concern that this group is not united behind supporting the implementation of the Park Mile Specific Plan. It is not the job of the Land Use Committee to protect the interests of Wilshire property owners at the expense of the quality of life for those of us on the surrounding R-1 residential streets—the GWNC’s main constituency. All around Los Angeles highrises and malls fill every available square foot. Our own area is threatened by a developer who apparently wishes to obtain a variance to build a hotel on the Farmers Insurance campus. If the Land Use Committee has ONE JOB it is to support the zoning protections in place, led by the Park Mile Specific Plan, as well as the HPOZs. If they don’t agree with them, they should step down and move to an area that does not have such protections. The condescending attitudes toward the Plan expressed by several members of the Land Use Committee are out of line. No variance to the Park Mile Specific Plan has ever been approved, and that must remain the case. Members of the Land Use Committee—as well as the GWNC as a whole, the Planning Com-
mission, the Building Department and the Park Mile Review Board—are obligated to represent the best interests of the Park Mile community as a whole, not a few people who might want to walk to a restaurant or lower the office vacancy rate in the Park Mile. Laura Foti Cohen Longwood Avenue I understand that the land use committee of the GWNC is considering whether or not to oppose exemptions from Park Mile Specific Plan restrictions on the type of development allowed within the Plan area. In particular, I understand that a developer is seeking an exemption to allow construction of a hotel in direct opposition to the Plan. As a long time resident of Hancock Park, I am concerned that exemptions from the Plan will result in development that is incompatible with the adjoining residential neighborhoods. The Plan is an essential tool in helping to preserve the low density, single-family residential nature of adjoining neighborhoods and should be strictly adhered to by developers. Allowing exemptions not only undermines the objectives of the Plan but also establishes precedent for further erosion of the protections provided by the Plan. An exemption that would allow the operation of a hotel would be particularly damaging to adjoining neighborhoods since the hotel would operate 24 hours a day, thus bringing traffic, noise and other negative impacts into our neighborhoods at all hours of the day and night. I urge the GWNC to insist that developers adhere strictly to the Plan. Pam Newhouse Hancock Park Please maintain the character of our neighborhood. Don’t flood our streets with retail, cars, pollution and consumerism. I am a resident that has lived here for 10 years and would like to maintain the character of our ‘residential’ neighborhood as much as we can. With the construction of the Wilshire subway and other commercial properties right on the perimeter of our neighborhood, it is prudent to say No Exemptions! Susan Silk Along with ten other Brookside residents, I attended the GWNC Land Use committee meeting last Tuesday and would like to express my thoughts and concerns about this issue. As a resident of Brookside since 1973, I have always been involved in our community. I attended the meeting with Winifred Smith, Patrick Maher, and Owen Smith in the late 1970s when we decided to change our name registered with the City from “South Brookside” to “Brookside.” Some of the
Land Use Committee members may not know that South Brookside joined Windsor Square, Hancock Park, and Fremont Place to develop the Park Mile Specific Plan. Thanks to the vision of John Welborne, Jim Wolf, Mike Cornwell, and Owen Smith, the Plan clearly identified the qualitative and quantitative standards to protect the low density, single-family residential nature of the area. Since July of 1979, many developers have asked for a variance, and this Plan has stood the test of time without a single variance. As a REALTOR since 1988, I have sold fifty-five homes in Brookside. Indicative of the status of Brookside in the minds of buyers, a few years ago another agent advertised his listing near Brookside as “Brookside-adjacent” rather than “Hancock Parkadjacent!” Why is Brookside so appealing to buyers? We work very hard to promote our unique small town neighborly community. We host an annual block party drawing 300-350 people, a silent movie night in Memorial Park, holiday caroling with a horse-drawn carriage, and an Easter Egg Hunt for children 3-7 years of age. Some people have even dubbed Brookside “Little Mayberry.” We have seen the effects of uncontrolled development east and west of the Plan’s boundaries. I believe that any variance to the Park Mile Specific Plan would have a harmful effect on the quiet residential character of Brookside and strongly oppose any change to the Park Mile Specific Plan. . . . Sandy Boeck Longwood Avenue A DISSENTING VIEW I live in the 600 South block of June Street in Hancock Park. Our house is located just five houses away from Wilshire Boulevard and in the area that is governed by the Park Mile Specific Plan. In my 12 years living just steps away from the Park Mile corridor, I’ve often regretted the lack of energy along what should otherwise be a bustling center of commerce and activity. The restrictions of the Park Mile plan make this one of the least vibrant stretches of any part of Los Angeles. The prohibitions against nearly any use other than office space means that this is a long stretch of our city’s main east-west street with no community engagement, with no heart, with no character. (One other section of that is similarly devoid of engagement and character is the “Condo Canyon” near Westwood—not an enviable model to be associated with!) The Park Mile Specific Plan is used by homeowners’ associations in the area as rallying cry to protect the “residential character of our neighborhoods.” However, I think that our neighborhoods suffer by not having restaurants,
by not having retail establishments, by not having childcare centers, by not having hotels for our visitors. Our community has a tremendous resource in being located so close to Wilshire Boulevard, yet the enormous restrictions of the Park Mile Specific Plan mean that we have to leave our neighborhood for any conveniences. Nearly any other stretch of Wilshire Boulevard throughout the city is also surrounded by residential communities (rental and single-family) which benefit from the large variety of uses that are permitted in their areas—so I fail to see how our neighborhoods’ character will be harmed by having conveniently-located and useful services. I heartily endorse a reexamination of the Park Mile Specific Plan so that it reflects the future needs of ALL residents of Los Angeles, not a preserved-in-amber concept that was ratified in the 1980s. Please contact me if you would like any further clarification on my comments. Regards, Michael August S. June Street My name is David Gajda and my partner, Jose Malagon and I bought a house in the 600 block of South June Street a couple of years ago. The house is directly impacted by the Wilshire span between Crenshaw and Highland. We previously lived in Hollywood Heights for 20 years and our neighborhood went from an area that was quiet and always had parking to one where it was noisy 24 hours a day and there was never a place to park. We have done some developments in Hollywood ourselves so we are very familiar with the development process. We also know the CIM group extremely well and they are basically good developers. However, we would destroy the historical nature of the Hancock Park area if we inundate it with commercial use. We enjoy permit parking during the day and there is not a problem at night with anyone parking in our neighborhoods because the office buildings are mostly closed. When we lived in Hollywood Heights, CIM bought one of the hotels on Highland and re-did it. Soon after we noticed tons of people rolling luggage and parking in our neighborhood because they were charging $40 a night to park so there were blogs and Facebook pages that told people they could park free in our neighborhood and save the parking fee. We also had an increase in crime directly related to the commercial revitalization in Hollywood that brought a lot more people to the area. Dave Gajda S. June Street ADV
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Cultural forum draws museum representatives PANELISTS AGREED that Miracle Mile should be promoted as a cultural destination. The panel, consisting of museum representatives, included, from left, Heather Cochran, Motion Picture Academy; Suzanne Isken, Craft and Folk Art; Terry Karges, Petersen Automotive; Terry Morello, Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Cynthia Wornham, Natural History Museum/Page. ERIC LYNXWILER right, shared the history and development of Miracle Mile with the Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce at the recent forum at the El Rey Theater. He is the co-author of “Wilshire Boulevard: Grand Concourse of Los Angeles.”
In September of 2013, residents of New Windsor Square, bounded by 1st Street on the north, 3rd Street on the south, Larchmont Boulevard on the west and Norton Avenue on the east, voted for an assessment to provide for the cost of designing and installing a new streetlight system. This assessment combined with funds provided by CD4 will result in the renovations of these blocks of New Windsor Square. The Lighting District is composed of 185 parcels that will benefit from the approximately 99 new streetlights., on both north/south and east/west streets. Construction costs are estimated to total approximately $885,848. The assessments could be paid in one installment or paid over a ten-year period. The Bureau of Street Lighting project manager confirmed that plans for the project were just recently finalized by the designer. However, there are several steps before the project can begin construction. Utility companies still need to submit their utility summary so that infrastructure can be indicated on the plans prior to submission for bids. Next, the job will be advertised and qualified companies will submit their bids. Once a contractor is selected, the city will execute a notice to proceed and project mobilization can begin. According to the project manager, best-case scenario at this point would be a September construction start.
The Windsor Square Association, an all-volunteer group of residents from 1100 households between Beverly and Wilshire and Van Ness and Arden, works to preserve and enhance our beautiful neighborhood. Join with us! Drop us a line at 157 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004, or visit our website at windsorsquare.org. ADV.
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Jane Gilman, Editor & Publisher of the Larchmont Chronicle, will receive our CitizenRobert, Recognition Award Leonard and Rick, and grandchildren and 16 greatPLOTKE daughter Linda for her 50from years of service to our community Kelemen, 22 grandchildren. (Continued page 1) he was drafted into the U.S. Army and found himself back in Germany, where he served in major battles under Gen. George Patton. After the war, he opened G. Jerry Plotke Plumbing and Contracting on Larchmont Blvd. adjacent to his home. He was scoutmaster of Troop 621 and oversaw a record number of Eagle Scouts including his three sons. He served in many scout leadership roles. Each year the troop biked to various destinations and every five years he led the trips through Europe. Plotke also served as president of Larchmont Boulevard Association, the Toastmasters Club and the Larchmont Kiwanis Club as lieutenant governor. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret; sons
Meet your community representatives, learn about issues concerning zoning, land use, traffic, new developments affecting your area. Meet James “Jim” Wolf Representative of Area 5 – Hancock Park (this is the fifth in our series on “Meet Your Board”) He is GWNC vice president and chairman of the Land Use committee. He received degrees in engineering and in architecture from the University of Pennsylvania and USC. He and his wife, Meg, celebrate 39th wedding anniversary this year, and have two adult children, Amy and Bryan. James was elected to the Board of Directors of the Hancock Park Homeowners Association in 1987 and was President from 1994 to 2006 and continues as a Board member. He is licensed architect and a member of the American Institute of Architects where he serves on the Healthcare Design and Professional Practice committees. He is Chairman of the Park Mile Specific Plan Design Review Board.
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Family-owned carpet firm boasts three generations When a customer went to Lester Carpet for a floor covering in a small area in his house, he was treated as if he were furnishing a castle. He is among the many satisfied clients who have been served by three generations of the Lester family, beginning with Larry Lester, founder of the carpet company in 1954. Larry retired several years ago to turn the firm over to his son Neal, who recruited his wife Esther (in accounting) and sons Ryan and Jason plus son-in-law Samson Blackwell. The 60-year-old firm serves the community from a sales office at 7615 Beverly Blvd. At first Neal wasn’t sure he wanted to go into the family business, but it has proved to be a good choice. The corporate life, he said, is not for him. “I’ve been fortunate that my sons and son-in-law have
Eye to Eye ... Hancock Park Ophthalmology AN OFFICE VISIT WITH DR. GORDON My eyes are really irritated- I thought it was allergies, but now they are swollen and sensitive to light. Are you experiencing any pain or having any vision loss? No vision loss, but some soreness and burning. I see no foreign body in either of your eyes, and there is no infection. You are suffering from severe allergic conjunctivitis. Simply put, you have a bad case of eye allergies. There must be something that can help! I’ve taken antihistamine pills in the past, do you think it would resolve my eye problems? You can try the antihistamine pills again, but there are other products specific to eye allergies. Antihistamine eye drops work well, but over-the-counter ones should not be used for more than 2-3 days. I recommend prescription eye drops because your allergies are severe. Call me in a couple days if the symptoms don’t improve. Then what? Then we may have to consider either steroid drops or allergy shots. The steroids can only be used for short periods of time as they can have serious side-effects. The allergy shots expose your body to increasing amounts of an allergen over time and your body slowly gets used to it. Anything else I can do in the meanwhile? I’ll give you some sample lubricating eye drops. You can also take a break from your contact lenses and rinse your eyes with cold water. Try not to rub your eyes, this will irritate them even more. Thank you so much. You’re welcome, and feel better soon. Dr. M. Isaac Gordon is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist. Trained at UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute, he specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. In addition, he provides services for general eye care and optical needs. Dr. Gordon is located in the Larchmont Medical Building. Call (323)465-0562, or visit www.hancockparkophthalmology.com. Adv.
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Wool and other natural materials appeal to ecologysaid Neal. LARCHMONT minded customers. Trends in carpeting and CHRONICLE June 2014 floor coverings have changed Lester Carpet handles both over the years, and today’s residential and commercial popularity of wood floors has buildings including CBS Teleresulted in a higher demand vision, its neighbor across Beverly Blvd. for area rugs.
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joined the family business,” said Neal. He is also proud that the installers are employees—"we don’t subcontract for this service.” The firm also has a huge warehouse at 901 N. Gower St. with an inventory of rolls of discontinued products, specials, off goods, and seconds NEXT GENERATION, from “at greatly reduced prices,” left: Ryan, Samson and Jason. cassidy 10”h vase;10”d bowl
Angel City Chorale to perform fresh from Carnegie Hall Shaiya Rahman found Angel City Chorale through a Google search three seasons ago, and has been singing ever since. She is busy rehearsing for the group’s spring concert: “ E l e ments” on Sat., June 7 and Sun., June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Wilshire United Metho d i s t Shaiya Rahman Church, 4350 Wilshire Blvd. The chorale celebrates its 21st season with the West Coast premiere of Grammywinning composer Christopher Tin’s song-cycle “The Drop That Contained the Sea.” The classical/world music fusion work, in multiple languages, includes the 160-member choir as well as guest artists. ACC founder and artistic director Sue Fink conducts. The chorale recently premiered the work at Carnegie Hall and in studio for a recording of a new CD. A variety of musical styles are also on the program, including pop, classical and spirituals, some in Old Norse, Mongolian, Bulgarian, and even Xhosa (known as the “click language” from Africa), says Shaiya. The Hancock Park resident says the diversity of the cho-
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UNLOCKED CARS EASY TARGETS (Continued from page 2) pect then took the 2006 GMC Sierra. A suspect smashed a rear window and attempted to enter through the back door of a home on the 500 block of N. Cahuenga Blvd. on April 25 at 12:50 p.m., but the occupant woke up and the suspect fled. Jewelry was stolen from a residence on the 200 block of N. Gower St. on May 2 at 12 p.m. The suspect smashed a side window to gain entry. An animal, prescription medication and jewelry were taken from a home on the 500 block of N. Mansfield Ave. on May 2 at 2:30 p.m. The suspect broke in through the living room window. A residence on the 100 block of N. Lucerne Blvd. was ransacked on May 5 at 11 a.m. The suspect entered through an open window, but was interrupted by the occupants. Household goods were stolen from a home on the 5800 block of San Vicente Blvd. on May 7 between 10:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. The suspect removed the jalousie window slats from the rear window to gain entry. BURGLARIES FROM MOTOR VEHICLES: Rugs were stolen from a truck parked on the 600 block of S. Sycamore Ave. on April 20. The lock was cut to obtain the property. A front bumper, grill and headlights were removed from vehicle parked on the 400 block of S. Citrus Ave. on April 21. Money and instruments were stolen from a car parked on the 400 block of S. Orange Dr. on April 25. A driver-side airbag was taken from a vehicle parked on the 300 block of S. Citrus Ave. 911 is for emergencies only. To report non-emergencies, call 877-275-5273.
on April 26. A Computer was stolen from car parked on the 600 block of S. Citrus Ave. on May 2. Money was taken from a vehicle parked on the 600 block of N. June St. on May 2. A cell phone was stolen from a car parked on the 600 block of S. Citrus Ave., May 6. A computer, credit cards and other personal documents were taken from a car parked near the corner of Clinton St. and Lucerne Blvd. on May 7. Money, luggage and a backpack were stolen from a car parked near the corner of Rosewood Ave. and Arden Blvd. on May 10. The window was smashed to gain entry. GRAND THEFT AUTO: A 1998 Toyota Camry was taken from the corner of La Brea and Melrose Ave. on April 25 at midnight. A 2011 Honda Accord was stolen from the 100 block of N. Mansfield Ave. on May 7.
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By Suzan Filipek The natural beauty of the Ojai valley is worthy of the new music and traditional performances scheduled at the Ojai Music Festival. Just ask Janneke Straub, who has been commuting from her home in Larchmont Village since she took the reins of the 68th festival earlier this year. She is executive director of the four-day fest, which takes place Thurs., June 12 to Sun., June 15 in Libbey Bowl and parks and venues throughout the picturesque town two hours north of Los Angeles. Music director Jeremy Denk’s comic opera, “The Classical Style (An Opera of Sorts),” premieres Friday night of the festival. Each year a new music director brings a fresh perspective. “Our goal is to encourage these musicians to come to us with a project that is close to their hearts and develop something exceptional in this intimate, nurturing setting,” said Janneke. Contemporary composer Uri Caine and cabaret-style vocalist Storm Large (of Pink Martini fame) are on the bill, as well as works by Janáček, Schubert, Mozart and Beethoven. About 4,000 people are expected to attend and another 10,000 to listen online to live streaming. Straub will ensure the festival’s 25 concerts and events run smoothly. As chief fundraiser, Straub meets with donors from around the state and the country. Formerly executive director of the American Youth
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Symphony, she worked on Los Angeles Philharmonic’s capital campaigns and the first seasons at Walt Disney Concert Hall. An accomplished flutist and chamber musician, the Dutch native studied music at the Conservatoire National de Region de Nice, and political science and English literature at Sorbonne University in Paris. These days she listens more than plays. “I do feel very fortunate to hear so much music,” she says. She lives on Arden with husband Gene. The couple were instrumental in founding Larchmont Charter School, where Gene serves today as executive director. Both of their children attend the school. Nicholas is 12 and Juliette, 16. Between the apricot trees and open vistas of Ojai and the small-town feel of Larchmont, she agrees she has the best of both worlds. For more information and tickets visit ojaifestival.org.
After m o r e than 20 years serving the city of Los Angeles, as well as several of the city’s most prominent civic institutions, Jane Usher, Windsor Square, has joined the partnership of Musick, Peeler & Garrett, a general practice law firm. “Jane is the perfect addition to our real estate and public law practices,” said Joe DeBriyn, Musick Peeler’s managing partner. “Her unparalleled expertise in land use, planning, zoning, real estate, constitutional law and government affairs will allow our clients to grow, expand and prosper.” As a member of the City Attorney’s office, Usher represented the city in real estate transactions, including the LA Live football stadium, the Convention Center and USC, while also litigating high profile matters involving urban renewal and building and safety infrastructure. She also wrote Proposition D, the medical marijuana initiative adopted by the voters in May 2013. Usher is a member of the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council, speaking out on
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Students ‘Hike for Health,' crossing guard at school This month, we celebrated spring with something I love to do every morning, hike! The CD4 “Hike for Health,� which occurred on May 8, is the annual hike in which my staff and I lead 500 fifth and sixth grade students from six schools in Council District Four including Charles H. Kim, Riverside Drive Charter, Chandler, Ivanhoe, Los Feliz and Wilshire Park elementary schools. These students hiked the gentle 1.5-mile hike up the 1,600-foot peak of Mt. Hol-
lywood in beautiful Griffith Park, stopping at points of interest including the Berlin Forest, which offers a great view of the Hollywood sign. Once they reached the top of Mount Hollywood, they got to meet LAPD officers mounted on horseback, got to see and touch animal skins at a Los Angeles Zoo exhibit, and listened to presentations by city departments and private sponsors on recycling, public safety, health and nutrition, water conservation, hiking tips, wildlife in Griffith Park and
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Urban Hike visits Forgotten L.A. Discover Historic Broadway on “Urban Hikes: Forgotten LA� Sun., June 22 at 11 a.m. Beat poet and native Mike Sonksen narrates the 90-minute, historical and architectural tour, sponsored by A+D Museum. Tickets are $20; $10 museum members. For tickets and more information visit aplusd.org/urban-hikes.
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STUDENTS EXULT following their graduation ceremony at Pilgrim School.
"The important thing is not to stop questioning." Albert Einstein
PRESCHOOLERS at Page School are ready to move up to junior kindergarten.
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IMMACULATE HEART seniors will take the stage again this year at the Hollywood Bowl.
GRADUATES toss their caps to mark their final moments at Christ the King School.
Congratulations Class of 2014 Graduates will be attending the following colleges and universities:
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Harvard College
UC Los Angeles
Art Center College of Design
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Barnard College
Loyola University New Orleans
UC San Diego
Belmont University
Marist College
UC Santa Barbara
Boston University
McGill University
University of Arizona
California State University, Fullerton
New York University
University of Chicago
California State University, Northridge
Occidental College
University of Colorado at Boulder
California Lutheran University
Parsons The New School for Design
University of Iowa
California Polytechnic State University,
Pasadena City College
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Pitzer College
University of Miami
Chapman University
Point Loma Nazarene University
University of Michigan
Claremont McKenna College
Pomona College
University of Notre Dame
Colgate University
Rhode Island School of Design
University of Oregon
Columbia University
San Francisco State University
University of Puget Sound
Connecticut College
Santa Monica College
University of San Diego
Drexel University
Southern Methodist University
University of San Francisco
Duke University
Syracuse University
University of South Carolina
Elon University
Texas Christian University
University of Southern California
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Tufts University
University of Washington
Tulane University
Vanderbilt University
Fairfield University
UC Berkeley
Vassar College
George Washington University
UC Davis
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Program strengths aid package, led to Williams choice
Krista Gelev has had a busy four years at Immaculate Heart. The daughter of Virginia Geleva and William Malcomson of Windsor Square has written the student column for the Larchmont Chronicle for the past three years as well as served as a writer, editor-inchief and art director for Immaculate Heart’s school newspaper, The Bamboo. She also started a local ser-
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vice organization that brings arts education to the underserved, tutored at the school’s writing center and volunteered at the Corita Art Center. In the fall, Krista is off to Williams College in Williamstown, Mass., where she will likely major in art history or international relations. “I visited a number of schools in California including Pomona, Scripps, Occidental and UCLA as well as Williams,” she said. She attended some seminar-style classes and experienced the sense of community that she says defines
the small college ethos, and I am exceptionally close.” decided that she wanted to at- Her parents lately have been tend a liberal arts college. consumed with the typical After seeing the Williams’ worries of sending their eldest campus in its autumnal glory child to college, “but are inand “registering the intel- credibly supportive of my delectual fervor of the student cision.” body,” she put the school at As for Krista, “I am certainly the top of her list. excited by the prospect of be “I chose Williams ultimately ginning college level studies because of the phenomenal fi- in my favorite subjects, and of nancial aid package they gave being in a rigorous highly inme as well as by virtue of the tellectual environment.” strength of their programs in my areas of academic inter- Love of fencing, est,” she said. As the first student from her curriculum, big high school to attend Williams city life drew her in at least a decade, Krista says Competitive fencer Audrey she is aware of the social, edu- Yun said the sport she parcational, philosophical and ticipated in at Pilgrim School environmental differences she helped her narrow down the will encounter overwhelmwhen she maing number triculates. “I am of choices also very relucwhen it came tant to leave beto applying to hind my family, colleges. particularly my “ Ve r y two younger sibfew schools lings, Angus and BARNARD’S urban location have fencing, Kyla, with whom appealed to her.
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so once you’re pretty good, coaches notice you for college,” said the daughter of Sue and Hun Yun of Hancock Park. She visited Boston College and U Penn, but “I ended up liking Columbia, which has a fencing team, and then Barnard over Columbia.” She applied early, and was accepted, and will be fencing for Columbia, which has a partnership with Barnard. The choice was easy for Audrey. “Columbia has a core curriculum where there are a set of classes you have to take. (Please turn to page 18)
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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2014! Anser Abbas Addison Abdo Madeline Abrahams Juan Acevedo Efe Agege Julia Aizuss Adil Akram Aaron Anderson Patrick Angelo Gabe Araya Andrew Arditi Rebecca Armstrong Justin Bae Brookelynn Bagnall Marielle Bagnard Alisha Bansal Anton Beer Conor Belfield Caroline Bell Alex Berman Zita Biosah Zachary Birnholz Jonah Blume-Kemkes Zachary Bohn Zoe Bohn Bakari Bolden Camilla Borgogni Jake Bracken Jeremy Bradford Nathalie Bradford Caroline Branigan Nicholas Brooks Amiya Brown Donhem Brown Rachel Burdorf Jonathan Burns Zachary Bushkin Jacob Byrnes Eli Caplan Jackie Carr Glenne Carter Darby Caso Robert Castillo Garrett Cayton Molly Chapman Sydney Cheong Brendon Cho Eojin Choi Thomas Choi Hana Chop Grace Chung Molly Cinnamon Sam Clement Elizabeth Cohen MacAlistair Colquhoun Sinclair Cook Jack Cooper
Henry Copses John Copses Kennedy Corrin Hansel Cortez Margeaux Craske-Curtin Kelly Crosson Aliyah Daniels Daniel Davila Clay Davis Kynzie Dickman James Edwards Katie Ehrlich Nicole ElAttrach Julie Engel Mazelle Etessami Tatiana Ettensberger Jonathan Felker Beatrice Fingerhut Jack Flaherty Anelise Florescu Sydney Foreman Andrew Friedman Andrew Friendly Varun Gadh Gabriel Gamez Samantha Garfield Jordan Garfinkel Jivani Gengatharan Jonathan Getzoff William Gingold Brian Ginsberg David Gisser Jacob Glaser Mara Goeckner Kristen Goldberg Jack Goldfisher Claire Goldsmith Oliver Goodman-Waters Kennedy Green Eric Greenberg Benjamin Greene Simon Gunter Sophie Gunter Jordan Gutierrez Shana Haddad Henry Hahn Patrick Halkett Alex Haney
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GRADUATES OF 2014 High school grads tell choices (Continued from page 16) But Barnard offers a flexible set of requirements through what they call the ‘Nine Ways of Learning.’ I liked that, plus the fact that you get the best of both worlds by being able to take classes at either school.” She also loved Barnard’s campus, where she plans to study either medicine, engineering or business. “I’m happy to be going from one big city to another. There will be a lot of similarities, but so many differences. It’ll be an interesting transition, but smooth nonetheless because I’m a city girl and I love the city. I mean, I can’t imagine myself going to school someplace like Missouri.” The New York climate is the only thing that scares her. “I already have so many winter coats. My mom’s freaking out… every time she sees one, she buys it for me.” Her parents are a little scared, she said, but happy at the same time. “My dad hasn’t been to New York for a couple of decades, so now he has an
excuse to visit,” she lsaid. “They’re also glad I picked a good school that I really, really liked,” she added. “It’s a huge opportunity and I’m overwhelmed by all the possibilities and so excited.”
Marymount grad felt at home at Harvard University
Alison Park dabbled in everything at Marymount. "High School was such a wonderful time for me to try everything and discover what I loved to do,” said the daughter of Jodie Park of Koreatown who goes by “Ali.” “It gave me
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the opportunity to develop my interests and become a leader.” She participated in student government, serving as class president her sophomore year, then vice president her senior year. She also participated in National Honor Society, served as co-editor-in-chief of the school’s literary-arts magazine for two years and won a state drama competition. In addition, she volunteered as a writing tutor and interned two summers at UCLA. Ali narrowed down her list of colleges to just a few schools she could picture herself attending: Yale, Stanford, Harvard, Princeton, Georgetown and Bowdoin. A visit to the Harvard campus completely won her over.
“I knew within 20 minutes that it was the school for me,” she said. “The people I met, the classes I sat in on, the feeling of being there in the square… excited me beyond all measure." Part of it was instinctual; I felt so comfortable there.” Still undecided about a major, she’s debating between political science, gender studies, neuroscience. “The list goes on,” she laughed. While Ali admits to feeling bittersweet about leaving home, “I am so excited for the fall!” Likewise for her mother, who “is sad, but so supportive.”
He’s ready to explore another part of the country
The list of Justin Hopkins’ extracurricular activities during his four years at Loyola High School is a long one. Justin, son of Dr. Marilyn Hopkins and step-dad Krikor Bezdikian, Hancock Park, served as freshmen and sophomore class president, junior class representative and as a
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senior, student body president. He was also president of the Peace and Justice Coalition and Bipartisan Club, as well as captain of Loyola’s Parliamentary Debate Team. Outside of school, he served as the president of the Teen Advisory board at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center as class presi(Please turn to page 20)
PENN’S campus, atmosphere drew him there.
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(Continued from page 18) dent of the Riordan Scholars class of 2014 at UCLA. Equally as long is the list of universities he applied to and to which he was accepted. Among them are University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, Northwestern and Washington universities, UC Berkeley, Georgetown, UCLA, the University of Virginia and USC as a trustee scholar. “I visited almost every school, but I loved the campus and atmosphere of University of Pennsylvania the most,” he said. “While it offers the Ivy League pedigree and intellectual climate that I look for in a college, it also has a thriving social scene, with a flourishing Greek system and many interesting programs and clubs,” he added. Justin, who plans to major in either political science or international relations, says that while he’s ready to leave home and explore a completely different region and subculture of the U.S., “I will miss
my family and friends very much.” His mother is ambivalent about her only child moving away. “She wishes I were closer to home. But she fully supports me and recognizes that Penn is the best fit for me to further cultivate my interest in politics and help realize some of my life’s aspirations.”
She chose UC Berkeley, one of her dream colleges
Laura Strong attributes her ability to succeed in the classroom while taking part in a number of extracurricular activities at Los Angeles High School for her success in getting accepted to her dream school, UC Berkeley. The daughter of Margaret Kroon-Strong and David Strong ran cross country and track and field all four years of high school—eventually becoming team captain—and also played soccer for three years.
After visiting the three UCs and Stanford, “I thought Stanford’s campus was the prettiest and Davis’s was the friendliest,” said Laura. But she chose Berkeley because of its separate College of Chemistry for Chemical Engineering and majors in chemistry. “It’s one of the best chemical engineering schools in the nation, and one of my LAURA STRONG dream colleges,” she said. She participated in L.A. Her parents admit they’re High’s engineering program, worried about her going away. MESA and in the US FIRST “They would have preferred Robotics competition, was UCLA to Berkeley,” said Lausports and features editor of ra, “but they’re also excited that I get the school to be folnewspaper lowing my and, as a sedreams.” nior, was stu H e r dent columyounger nist for the brother Larchmont is just Chronicle. happy to In addition get “shotto Berkeley, Laura BERKELEY is one of the best chemi- gun,” also known applied to cal engineering schools. as the UCLA, UC front passenger seat, to himDavis, Stanford, MIT, Cal Poly Pomona and the University of self. “I don’t think he realizes Minnesota for chemical engi- that now he gets to do all the chores,” laughed Laura. neering.
Fairfax seniors get Epstein awards Three Fairfax High School students were awarded scholarships at the Irene Epstein Memorial Scholarship Awards dinner held in May. The recipients were Luna Gonzalez, Stephanie Ortega and Victoria Hong. Gonzalez, who graduates this month as the top student in the class of 2014, will attend MIT to study computer science/robotics. Ortega is in the top two percent of the class of 400 students. She will study mechanical engineering at UC Davis in the fall. Born in China, Hong will graduate in the top three percent. She will attend UC San Diego with a major in human biology in preparation for a career in medicine. In addition, Kevin Marroquin and Ajee Akintunji will receive grants of $1,000 each to help purchase textbooks their freshman year in college. The Irene Epstein Memorial Scholarship program assists financially needy, academically deserving students.
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Columbia University (2) Connecticut College Dartmouth College Davidson College DePauw University Drexel University The George Washington University (2) Goucher College Hampshire College Harvard University Haverford College Howard University (2) Johns Hopkins University Lafayette College
Lehigh University Macalester College Marist College University of Miami University of Michigan New York University (3) Northeastern University Oberlin College (2) Pitzer College Princeton University University of Puget Sound Reed College Santa Clara University Scripps College
Skidmore College University of Southern California (7) Southern Methodist University St. Olaf College (2) Stanford University Texas Christian University Tufts University Tulane University Vanderbilt University Washington University in St. Louis Wheaton College, IL Whitman College Yale University (as of 05/20/14)
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St. James’ School’s Class of 2014 received acceptances to the following schools: Episcopal School of Los Angeles • Brentwood • Oakwood Harvard Westlake • Windward • Marlborough • Turning Point • Westridge Campbell Hall • Pilgrim • Flintridge • Good Shepherd
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GRADUATES OF 2014 Is your college graduate ready for the real world? You’ve fretted about your child’s future from kindergarten on. You’ve focused on homework and grades, worried that he wouldn’t have the study skills and discipline to make it once he got out from under your thumb, and spent sleepless nights worrying he wasn’t making the most of his college education. Now that he’s finally ready to graduate, the last thing you want is for your child to stall at the real-world starting line. Ben Carpenter, author of “The Bigs: The Secrets Nobody Tells Students and Young Professionals About How to Find a Great Job, Do a Great Job, Start a Business, and Live a Happy Life,” has some ideas. “I know from experience how nerve-wracking it can be to watch a child leave the nest, especially when there’s so much about the real world he or she has yet to learn,” says Carpenter. Here, he shares advice to pass on to your graduate before diplomas are handed out:
YOUR CHILD has graduated. Now what?
Do what you’re good at Much of the career advice that’s doled out these days encourages young people to “follow their dreams” and “feed their passion.” Sure, you want your child to enjoy his career… but you also want him to become and remain solvent instead of holding out for the “perfect” job that might never materialize. Try out different fields For most people, it generally takes at least a few tries to find the best field, company, and/or position from which to build
a career. Your rookie years— when you’re young and before you have children—are the ideal time to aggressively seek out the best match for your personality and talents. Think of your boss before yourself Carpenter’s advice is that rookie employees need to show up before the boss, leave after she does, schedule personal appointments after business hours, work six months before taking vacation days, respond to phone calls and emails ASAP (even at night
and on the weekends). Appreciate diverse work styles In life and in work, we all tend to gravitate toward others who think like us and who see the world through a similar lens. “No matter what the situation is, encourage your child to always try to seek out and utilize her team’s talents, even if she doesn’t understand their methods,” said Carpenter. Own your mistakes No matter how much you know or how hard you try, you are going to make mistakes as you pursue your career. The question is, how will you handle them? Tell your child that if he is a hardworking, valued employee, when he does own up to his mistakes, his confession will be viewed as a sign of strength, not weakness, by his coworkers,” Carpenter insists. Be a steward of the “little” things For example, always proofread your emails for errors before pressing “send.” Don’t
leave voicemails unanswered at the end of the day. Keep your desk and computer files organized. Call your clients to share progress, even when a report isn’t required. Handle tasks on time Do what you say you’re going to do, when you say you’re going to do it. One basic requirement for doing an outstanding job is to handle all your work-related tasks, large or small, in a timely manner. Don’t complain There will be plenty of things your child won’t like about her first (and second, and fifth) job. But complaining about them around the water cooler—even if she has a very sympathetic audience— is never a good idea. Have fun Finally, remind your graduate that while she’ll need to put her nose to the grindstone, she shouldn’t forget to remove it every once in awhile! "The fuller and more satisfying your child’s life is in general, the more effective she’ll be at work.” For more information go to www.thebigswebsite.com.
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congratulates the Class of 2014, who will be attending the following colleges and universities around the world: Babson College Bates College Belmont University (2) Boston College (3) Boston University (4) Brown University California Lutheran University Chapman University Clemson University Colorado College Emerson College Gettysburg College Harvard University Indiana University at Bloomington (2) Johns Hopkins University Loyola Marymount University (5)
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Macalester College Marquette University Middlebury College New York University (2) Pitzer College Santa Clara University (7) Sarah Lawrence College Scripps College (2) Seattle University Southern Methodist University Stanford University (2) Swarthmore College Texas Tech University The American University of Paris The University of Arizona (2) Tulane University University of California at Davis
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SIBLINGS Liam and Lauren Norrix (also pictured on front page with their mom, Shannon) went tubing on Lake Otis in Winter Haven, Florida.
ANNENBERG BEACH was a great place for Goldie D'Annunzio and her son Vinny to hang out.
LOCAL KIDS had fun in the sun at Annenburg Beach. Left to right are Mila Burton, Fin Disharoon, Teagan Disharoon, Luciana D'Annunzio, Sophie Steuken, Quinn Lanza, Kellyn Lanza and Harper Disharoon.
HAWAII'S BIG ISLAND hosted the Kazanijian family. Activities included hiking, snorkeling, paddle boarding and whale watching.
THE MILLER GIRLS: Poppy, mom Amy and Blu visited old friends on Deer Island.
Congr atulations to the Class of 2014! Maramawit Abera Jaylen Olivia-Warren Adams Katherine Grace Antion Ashley Alaia Bao Christina Ianthe Bartzokis Julia Whiting Berg Sophia Hannah Berman Isabel Harwin Bleimeister Rachel Golda Broidy Taylor Elizabeth Brown Elise Hyun Burton Sophia Elena Isabella Cárdenas Sydney Rose Chitjian Emilia Marialuisa Clementi Clara Brodie Collier Rachel Margaret Conway Alexandra May Cord Emma Katherine Daily Parker Dean Isabel Malin DeBré Christina Sirvart Deirmenjian Jacqueline Marie Deirmenjian Olivia Rose DiNapoli Claire Penelope Dinhut Jacquelyn Alyssa Dye
Lauren Amber Edson Alexandra Endres Enright Marisa Grace Ferguson-Hyams Rachel Pauli Finn-Lohmann Claire Hélène Funderburk Shalena Michelle Garbutt Isabel Gendler Grace Josephine Gilbert Gina Gonzales Sonia Ines Gonzalez Shifrah Adiel Harris Scottie Louise Harvey Olivia Rose Hasencamp Veronica Marie Hawley Evelyn Helen Hays Lauren Michelle Heaney Neidín Angelique Hernández Victoria Sloane Hofer Suhauna Laila Hussain Kailey Johnson Kathryn Elizabeth Bouvier Johnson Rose Beth Johnson-Brown Audrey Hye Jin Kang Colleen Isabella Kang Katherine Blair Kaplan
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GRADUATES OF 2014 Cathedral Chapel School CELEBRATING 84 YEARS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Congratulations to the 2014 Graduating Class from Cathedral Chapel School! Loyola High School Marlborough High School Loyola High School Palisades High School Adventist Academy Cerritos High School St. Monica High School St. Monica High School Providence High School Immaculate Heart High School Loyola High School Fairfax High School SAS Program Notre Dame Academy Cathedral High School Math and Science Academy Notre Dame High School John Marshall High School John Marshall High School Loyola High School Immaculate Heart High School Immaculate Heart High School St. Monica High School Pacific Hills High School Providence High School Immaculate Heart High School Loyola High School Diamond Bar High School Cathedral High School Bishop Montgomery High School Valley Academy of Art and Science University High School Cathedral High School Bishop Conaty – Our Lady of Loretto High School St. Monica High School Harvard Westlake School Cathedral High School Math and Science Academy
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A PERFORMANCE by the L.A. High School band was among activites incoming ninth graders enjoyed at a recent open house. In addition, the students viewed clubs, sports and extra-curricular activities and watched presentations about the school's academics, arts and special programs.
Los Angeles High school hosted open house for incoming freshmen Los Angeles High School opened its doors on May 16 to welcome 300 incoming ninth graders from nearby community and feeder schools. The high school sent busses to local middle schools including John Burroughs, Cochran Middle School and Pio Pico to bring their eighth grade students to Los Angeles High. The event gave them the chance to experience high school life and to see presentations of the many programs
offered at the school. Upon arrival, the visitors broke into several groups to tour the gyms and the Bruce Corwin Theater. While there, they socialized and participated in activities with students from other schools. In addition, they viewed clubs, sports and extra-curricular activities and watched presentations by students and teachers about the academics, arts and special programs.
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GRADUATES OF 2014 Spend summer wisely at beach, on the road My nephew is starting college in the fall, and he and his family are taking one last long road trip before he embarks on his new journey. My brother-in-law said: “you know, you only get 16 summers with your kids, 16 opportunities to really spend time with them and go places together—then they are off doing their own thing.” Take advantage of the unique time with your kids while they are young. We all know it is not easy to make time for a vacation, with work, summer school and everyone’s hectic schedules, but with a little planning your family will have a blast. Get the whole family involved in the process—see what everyone is interested in doing and make a plan. We have one kid who loves adventure and one who enjoys more mellow activities so we try to plan activities on our trips to suit them both. Here are a few ideas to help you start planning: Beach vacation: Kids of all ages love a beach vacation. This is a relax and rejuvenate
type of family experience. Some ideas include Catalina Island, Hawaii, San Diego, Balboa Island, Santa Barbara, Crystal Cove Beach in Orange
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Danielle AvazianReyes County, Cabo San Lucas. Camping: I never camped as a kid. The first time I slept in a tent was two summers ago at a campground with my family in the Sequoias. My kids still talk about how this was their favorite trip ever. Camping requires planning and effort, but is the ultimate family bonding and adventure experience (with no computers or TV!) Some ideal spots include: El Capitan Canyon (north of Santa Barbara), Sequoia National Park (see the giant redwoods), Big Bear Lake, Yosemite, Big Sur, Shaver Lake. Road Trips: If your kids are a little older, take them on a
road trip. Pick an area, plan your route, bring snacks and games and head off! We took our girls last summer on a two-week road trip through California, and it was amazing. Road trips give you freedom to wander and explore and see things at your own pace. Some road trip ideas: California coast (highway 1), Desert trip to Joshua Tree and Palm Springs, central coast to Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo, South Orange County to Laguna and San Diego. City Vacation: There are many amazing cities to visit with adventures waiting in each destination. A city vacation can be educational and filled with activities and excitement. Plan ahead and research sites and museums and activities before you go. A few ideas: New York, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Seattle, Chicago, Miami, Portland, Santa Fe. Whether you plan an RV trip, a week at the beach or a stay-cation, make sure to carve out some time together. Your family will reap the benefits.
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Hollywood High receives historic designation plaques Los Angeles Unified School District board vice president Steve Zimmer joined elected officials on May 16 to celebrate the unveiling of several bronze plaques that signify Hollywood High School’s placement on the California National Register of Historic Places. Students, staff, volunteers and the community were on hand for the unveiling of the plaques, to be placed in the historic auditorium, library and Science and Liberal Arts
buildings. The school’s alumni group, Historic Resources Group and Hollywood High student volunteers all played a key role in putting the campus on the California Register of Historical Resources in 2011 and on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. The campus structures were built in 1904 with the first class graduating in 1907, the same year the alumni group was formed.
The 68 members of the Class of 2014 were accepted at 126 colleges across the country, and will attend the following 53 colleges and universities: University of Alabama American University Belmont University Boston College Boston University Brown University University of California • Berkeley • Los Angeles • Riverside • Davis • Santa Barbara • Irvine California State University, Los Angeles The Catholic University of America Chapman University* Connecticut College DePaul University Drexel University Elon University Emerson College The George Washington University Georgetown University Gonzaga University Harvey Mudd College Indiana University University of LaVerne Loyola Marymount University*
Loyola University, Chicago* Macalester College University of Maryland University of Miami New York University* Northwestern University University of Notre Dame* Oregon State University Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Pitzer College University of Portland Pratt Institute Purdue University* University of San Diego University of San Francisco Santa Clara University University of Southern California* Southern Methodist University Smith College Texas Christian University Tufts University Tulane University Villanova University University of Virginia University of Wisconsin
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GRADUATES OF 2014 Le Lycée fifth grade students enjoy springtime in Paris on recent trip A Lycée International de Los Angeles school tradition continued when a group of fifth-graders recently visited Paris, France. The nearly 100 students, together with their teachers and supervisors, visited historical sites they had been studying in class. They visited many Paris landmarks, and also a local school where they played soccer. Some of the children climbed the 200 stairs to the top of the Arc de Triomphe. “Paris is beautiful from this vantage point,” the students agreed. The group also went to Montmartre and Sacre Coeur. Of their visit to the Eiffel Tower, one student remarked: “It was my favorite monument because it gave me a feeling of power. From the top of the tower we could see almost all of Paris and its monuments.”
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Burroughs School principal honored by GWNC Educator Dr. Steve Martinez, a principal at John Burroughs Middle School, was recently honored by the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council (GWNC) for his commitment to the community. Martinez received the honor at the GWNC meeting in May. At the presentation, he spoke about his commitment to the community and thanked the GWNC for its recent help in funding a landscap-
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Graduating Class of 2014 8th Grade Graduates! Brendan Alvarez Aniello Angrisano Celeste Barrera Yeselin Barrios Calvin Belmonte Rosy Castro Joshua Christiansen Megan De Leon Angelica Gaerlan Francisco Han Emilio Hipolito
Jin Lee Lea Kassew Elle Raine Lavin Julie Lee Alessandra Lim David Lopez Joshua Manarang Rio McCutcheon Allison Nishi Michael Nishi Brian Park Thomas Park
Evelyn Peralta Kayla Ramos Raul Ramos Thomas Ramos Mariel Sarmiento Lenin Sierra Phillip Suh JulianValdez Nathaniel Wu Daniel Yoon Jillian Zeron
Congratulations to our 8th grade students who will be attending the following Catholic High Schools!
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ing project at John Burroughs Middle School. Martinez has also helped the GWNC secure venues for the Mayoral Candidate Forum in 2012 and the GWNC elections in 2014. The City of Los Angeles recently honored Martinez as well with two certifications: one for Citizenship and Community Betterment and a second for Appreciation in Leadership.
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18 and July 28 through Aug. 1. Cost is $325 per week. Queen Elinor’s School of Knighthood and Chivalry offers an immersion course in modern knighthood the week of July 21. Knights will explore their ancestry, create a family crest and participate in a community service activity. Other activities include naturethemed hikes, horseback riding and archery. Cost is $400. For more information, go to ladramaclub.com.
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Our graduates have been accepted at universities and colleges across the country, including:
American University Bard College Bennington College Boston University Brown University Bryn Mawr College California State Universities Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Chapman University Colorado College Connecticut College Cornell University Emerson College Fordham University George Washington University Georgia Institute of Technology Gonzaga University Hampshire College Howard University College of the Holy Cross Indiana University Bloomington Lehigh University Lewis & Clark College Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Macalester College Mount Holyoke College Mount St. Mary’s College
New York University Northwestern University Occidental College Otis College of Art & Design Pepperdine University Pratt Institute Purdue University Reed College Rochester Institute of Technology Santa Clara University Sarah Lawrence College Scripps College Seattle University Skidmore College Spelman College
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GRADUATES OF 2014 The Willows Class of 2014 Independent Secondary School Acceptances We are proud to share the success of our eighth grade students as they continue their journey in high school. Congratulations to our Class of 2014 who received acceptances to the following schools:
Archer School for Girls
New Roads School
Brentwood School
Oakwood School
Buckley School
Pacifica Christian School
Campbell Hall
Pacific Hills School
Crossroads School
Pilgrim School
Harvard-Westlake School
St. Monica’s High School
Loyola High School
Viewpoint School
Marymount School
Vistamar School
Milken Community High School
Wildwood School
New Jewish Community High School
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GRADUATES OF 2014 Paramount gives back at area schools By Sondi Toll Sepenuk Paramount Pictures mobilized more than 1,400 employees in 15 countries in a day of community service called Viacommunity Day (Viacom is Paramount’s parent company). In Los Angeles alone, nearly 800 employees participated in the all-day event on May 16 at local schools and community nonprofit organizations around the city. Within blocks of Paramount Studios itself, volunteers fanned out to Third Street and Van Ness elementary schools. The 55 volunteers at Van Ness read to kindergarten and first grade students, replanted and cleaned the garden area. Other activities included face-painting, refurbishing chairs and tables, and dancing and singing with the students. “We wish there could be more days like this,” says Pauline Hong, assistant principal at Van Ness. “The Paramount staff is so good— especially at the face painting! I thought that they do this often, but no, they don’t! They’re just so good!” she laughs. Paramount has been volunteering at Van Ness for seven years, recruiting everyone from top executives to freshfaced interns to lend a hand. The volunteerism doesn’t just end with this one day of service. “Some of the employees at Paramount decide to be mentors to the kids
PARAMOUNT employees landscaped the entry courtyard at Third Street Elementary School. Photo by Joe Lengson, Harmony Photography
throughout the year, reading to them and providing guidance,” says Sharon Keyser, senior vice president for community relations. Paramount’s three key volunteer initiatives involve education, the environment, and HIV/AIDS and healthrelated programs. “It’s in our culture to serve the community,” says Keyser. “Paramount has been in the neighborhood for 90 years, before there was even much development in the area. We enjoy giving back.”
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GRADUATES OF 2014 Great Teaching. Great Values. Great Kids.
Congratulations to the Class of 2014! who will be attending middle school in the fall at these fine schools:
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Isabel Arroyo Hollywood Schoolhouse
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By Jane Gilman It took 13 years of searching before the Lebanese American Foundation finally found a home for its community center. “Just last year we discovered the former Broadway Federal Savings bank building at 4800 Wilshire Blvd. was available,” said Judge James Kaddo, S. Larchmont Blvd., one of the Foundation founders, Kaddo said LAF wanted a secular building that could share the culture, diversity and spirit of the Lebanese people with the community. It is one of the nation’s first urban, Lebanese-American cultural and educational centers. The building will be reno-
vated to meet the Foundation’s goals of offering educational and artistic workshops, It will house a library and screening room for documentaries, a community room and offices for the LAF and other nonprofit organizations. Since its opening late last year, the House has staged an art exhibit, conducted workshops in calligraphy and hosted international visitors. “We have a very strong art community whose paintings, photographs and sculptures are feautured in exhibits in the lobby,” said Kaddo. The center also is hosting a meeting for its neighbors, members of the Brookside Residential Association.
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By Avery Bergman Dakota Goldberg 4th Grade
With the end of the school year around the corner, many exciting events are going on at Buckley. Every June there are year-end parties in classrooms and outside of school, usually swim parties. It’s fun to hang out with your friends and celebrate the end of one grade and the beginning of another. Also, before school gets out students celebrate the festive season with Spring Concerts. Summer also means it’s time for Buckley summer camp. There are lots of activities like dance, art, sports and more. The camp is open to students from all schools. It’s always sad when we say goodbye to students, but the 12th and 5th grade graduations are very exciting! As the 5th graders finish their last year in the lower school, the seniors are getting ready for college! Buckley’s 69 graduating seniors are going to more than 48 colleges next year!
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By Poppy Miller and Amadi Cary 5th Grade
This month we decided to sit down with our amazing principal, Dr. Gail Greer, and ask her a few questions about her take on being a principal. Dr. Greer has been an inspirational and important role model for us this year, and we are grateful to her for all she has done for the students at Mid City. Q: How do you feel about running this school? Dr. Greer: It’s a big responsibility, but it’s one that I cherish. Q: What do you consider your biggest accomplishment here? Dr. Greer: Reconfiguring my school from K-8 to 1-5, and getting the Magnet School Assistance Program grant. Q: What do you like most about this school? Dr. Greer: I love all the greenery. I love the Urban Forest (on campus), I love the birds, I love how the parents help. Q: What is your dream for the students at this school? Dr. Greer: I want you all to go to college!
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Bank director, attorneys, college president, speak Pilgrim School’s speaker, Edith Matthei, Attorney of the Year 2013 for the California Board of Trial Attorneys, will address 17 seniors at their commencement on Mon., June 2 in the main sanctuary of First Congregational Church. Also on June 2, 69 seniors from Buckley School will be accepting their diplomas at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Christine Newman Garvey, class of ‘63, retired attorney and current director of Union Bank of California, will be addressing the 122 Immaculate Heart seniors walking across the stage at the Hollywood Bowl on Tues., June 3. Los Angeles High School’s commencement ceremonies take place on Wed., June 4 at 5 p.m. at the Los Angeles High School stadium, where 225 seniors will be graduating. Keynote speaker will be Burt Pines, former city district at-
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torney. There will be 350 Fairfax High seniors accepting diplomas at Van Cleve Football Field on Thurs., June 5 at 6 p.m. Harvard Westlake High School’s 200 seniors will graduate Fri., June 6 at Ted Slavin Field. Seniors matriculating at Loyola High Schools 145th commencement will number 330 on Sat., June 7 at 9 a.m. The ceremony will be held on the Loyola High School campus. Pacific Hills High School will matriculate 27 seniors at the Barnsdall Gallery Theater on Fri., June 13. On the Marlborough campus at Booth Field, 99 seniors graduated on May 29. Dr. Maria Klawe, president of Harvey Mudd College, spoke to 82 seniors at Marymount High School’s commencement on May 23.
Save the Date Hope-Net’s ‘Taste of Larchmont” will be on the boulevard on Monday, August 25, 2014. It’s a salute to the Beatles as “Abbey Road comes to Larchmont.” Celebrate Hope-Net’s 27th birthday feeding economically disadvantaged families at the 14 food pantries in the Wilshire and Hollywood areas. Become a sponsor. Call 213-389-9949 or hopenet.douglas@ sbcglobal.net
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ADMIRING THE ARTWORK at the House of Lebanon are Karen Srour, director, and Judge James Kaddo.
John Calderone, chief executive officer of Olympia Medical Center, has been elected chair of the Hospital Association of Southern C a l i f o rnia. HASC represents 175 hospitals and 30 health system members with a 40-mem- John Calderone ber board in four counties: Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange and Los Angeles. Dr. Calderone has been CEO of Olympia, 5901 W. Olympic Blvd., since 2006 and in the healthcare industry for more than 35 years.
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Dr. Michael is 'in' at Hollywood Urgent Care By Suzan Filipek Need a doctor, fast? Head over to newly opened Hollywood Urgent Care, 5717 Melrose Ave., just east of Vine St. No appointment is necessary to see “Dr. Michael,” a
graduate of Northwestern University and UC Davis. “Continued care is very important to us,” he adds, explaining why he is full-time at the facility. Armed with a staff of medical
Wilshire rotary of los angeles www.WilshireRotary.org Bank. Rotary is dedicated to international understanding and peace and we work to foster those who have demonstrated professional and academic achievements as well as personal community service in this area.
June is the conclusion of the Rotary year, as well as the end of my term as Wilshire Rotary’s President. It has been a pleasure to inform Larchmont Chronicle readers about Wilshire Rotary and its projects, purposes and programs. The 2014E a c h y e a r, R o t a r y Francisco G. Fernández 2015 incoming Wilshire President International funds a Rotary President, effecfew bright and deditive July 1, is Greg Gill. cated professionals to study in a Best of luck to you Greg! program called the Rotary Peace Wilshire Rotary’s door is always Fellowship. These fellows are open to welcome members of committed to the advancement our community to join us at our of peace and often go on to serve weekly luncheon meetings at the as leaders in government, NGOs, Ebell Club. We are the “friendlithe military, law enforcement, and est club in the region,” so please international organizations such come participate in our fun and as the United Nations and World fellowship!
Boy Scout Troop 10 was honored by city Angeles and the United States. leaders and former members at the centennial Proclamations were presented to the troop celebration on May 3 at St. James Episcopal from the Los Angeles Area Council Boy Scouts, Church. state sen. Kevin de Leon, state sen. More than 200 people attended Holly Mitchell, Mayor Eric Garcetti, Photo ON Page 1 the event, including scouts and Councilman Tom LaBonge and the scoutmasters from every decade Los Angeles City Council. from the 1950s through today. The younger troop members were surprised St. James’ pastor Tom Discavage gave the by a group of Troop 10 scouts from the 1970s opening prayer, followed by a speech from who flew in for the ceremony, including one Chuck Moffitt, who recounted the history of from Sacramento, one from Fresno and several Troop 10 as paralleled with the history of Los from Riverside.
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By Ally Lappen 6th Grade Every year at Temple Israel of Hollywood, the 6th graders are given the privilege of having an exchange student or students come and stay with them from Israel and, after, to travel to Israel and stay with the exchange student they were paired with for almost two weeks. One of the most meaningful parts of our trip: Jerusalem. We drove on a bus from Tel Aviv to the New City of Jerusalem. Our first stop was at the Kotel, also known as the Western or Wailing Wall. Since at the Kotel men and women don’t pray together, the group split up. We all wrote notes and put them in the wall. Because the wall is such a holy place, when we walked out of the area, we couldn’t turn our backs to the wall so we had to walk out backwards. The other big stop was the tunnels, which were used to supply water in the ancient times of King David. We walked down the tunnels, which were amazing. We all had to use flashlights because it is pitch black down there.
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assistants, he treats patients suffering from a cold to an infection or a broken bone. The clinic is equipped with nine examination rooms and two others for minor operations. An X-ray machine, laboratory and pharmacy are also on site. In partnership with two other doctors, Dr. Michael (Akondi) owns a total of five clinics, including ones in Santa Moni-
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By Lana Mingasson 4th Grade Got Saturday plans? If your answer is yes, good for you. If not, you might want to find a S.T.E.A.M activity in your neighborhood. S.T.E.A.M is not the billowing puffs of hot air rising from your coffee cup. It is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, art and math. Melrose Elementary hosted a S.T.E.A.M event in May. It was lots of fun! Some of the activities were making iMovie trailers, mint-wheeled thrust cars, doing an online treasure hunt and a lot more. One girl who was doing iMovie trailers said, “It is really fun because you get to make trailers for fake movies and show them to other people.” When I was at S.T.E.A.M Saturday, I noticed that most people were making cars that used mints as wheels. Maybe that’s because people like building things.
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By Kayla Gonzalez 9th Grade The ESLA community has had new and exciting events around every corner. Students performed a musical production, “The Little Mermaid of Venice Beach.” On Founders Day, an annual celebration of the founding of our school, all classes were cancelled, and we had red versus white team competitions. No one knows when Founders Day is going to be, so hearing bagpipes blaring down the hall made that Friday
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Our school is an Apple Distinguished School. Because of this, we recently hosted an open house for educators from other schools to observe classrooms and experience how we integrate technology into our daily curriculum. Third graders had a unique and thrilling sleepover recently. They all boarded the local Metro and headed downtown for an overnight at the Natural History Museum! Kindergarteners studied endangered species. After learning about some of them, they decided to “adopt” two. Orangutans and sea turtles received the most votes. The 4th, 5th and 6th graders participated in the annual science fair. Fourth graders researched and experimented with life sciences, while 5th graders explored physical science. The 6th grader’s experiments focused on earth and environmental science. morning memorable for all students. The cross country team recently had a great victory. The team ran at the Miles for Melanoma race, and all of our students placed in the top ten for their age division! In other news, Joe Green, a fellow 9th grader, was a finalist for the “Letters about Literature” writing contest. The school has plenty more things to look forward to the rest of the year. Council elections are approaching, and the 8th and 9th grade field trip to Costa Rica is coming up. Everyone’s ecstatic.
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Several Mustangs, including originals from the inaugural 1965 model year and a ‘67 Shelby GT350, will be featured at the Gilmore Heritage Auto Show on Sat., June 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Farmers Market at 3rd & Fairfax. They will be among 100 vintage and classic American cars
Fairfax branch library honors longtime volunteer Grace Friedman, who served as the president of the Friends of the Fairfax Library for more than 30 years, will be honored in a special ceremony to dedicate the Fairfax Branch Library in her honor. The event, on Mon., June 9 at 10 a.m. at the Fairfax Branch at 161 S. Gardner St., will include elected officials and other dignitaries. City council members, the city librarian, and members of the board of library commissioners will all be in attendance for the dedication. The public is invited to the event, and refreshments will be served. For more information, call 323-936-6191.
on display on the Market Plaza and Gilmore Lane at the free event. Other classics include a ‘63 “suicide door” Lincoln Continental and Jayne Mansfield’s pink 1957 Lincoln Premier plus classics like a ‘47 Packard Super Clipper, a ‘55 De Soto Coronado, a ‘57 Chevrolet Bel Air and a ‘63 Studebaker Avanti. crowd-pleasing—espe A cially to youngsters—1932 Ahrens Fox Model V firetruck will also be on display.
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Villagers are in for a sweet treat in August when Portland-based creamery Salt & Straw opens in the former Supercuts space at 240 N. Larchmont Blvd. Cousins Kim and Tyler Malek founded the ice cream company two years ago, using local, seasonal ingredients to create unique flavors like honey balsamic strawberry with cracked pepper, rhubarb crumble and pear with blue cheese. Joan’s on Third is currently selling Salt & Straw ice cream in flavors including salted caramel ribbon, snicker doodle and Meyer lemon buttermilk custard with ribbons of blueberry jam—a new flavor created just for Los Angeles customers. Leading up to the shop’s opening, the smallbatch treats will be available on pop-up carts around town. The Maleks plan to part-
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Obstacles thwart gay couple in ‘Holding the Man’ at the Matrix story of Tim (Nate Jones) and John (Adam J. Yeend) who fall in love while attending an all-boys school in 1970’s Melbourne. The play covers their journey through separations, discriminations, jealousies and losses until they both suc-
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Fred Astaire-inspired works take the stage at American Contemporary Ballet’s Music+Dance: LA Series, across from LACMA at 5900 Wilshire Blvd. Performances are Fri., June 20 and Sat., June 21 at 7 and 9 p.m. and Sun., June 22 at 2 and 4 p.m. The program also pays homage to “String Quartet No. 2” charged with 20th-century rhythms inflected by Czech folk music. Meet the artists at a post-performance reception while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, wine and live jazz. Tickets are $40. Visit americancontemporaryballet.
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Hoffman headlines ‘God’s,’ Gia Coppola launches directorial debut God’s Pocket (8/10): Veteran actor John Slattery makes his feature film directorial debut impressively by converting Pete Dexter’s 1983 novel into a dark, well-paced film highlighted by wonderful acting by a talented cast, headlined by Philip Seymour Hoffman in one of his last roles. Good as Hoffman is, however, the ones who really hit the mark are Christina Hendricks as his unhappy, troubled wife, and Caleb Landry Jones who gives an award-quality performance as Christina’s scary, mentally unbalanced son. It’s not a happy story, but the acting is memorable. Palo Alto (7/10): Gia Coppola, in her directorial debut (she also wrote the script based on several stories by James Franco, who also appears as a charming but morally corrupt soccer coach), is not unlike her aunt Sofia in making a film that at first appearances makes one feel lost in a Terence Malick-inspired languidity. But while the film is slow, it is not uninvolving, with a pervasive feeling of impending tragedy. Emma Roberts, Jack Kilmer (Val’s son), and Nat Wolff give standout performances. Middle-aged Franco’s pursuit of teenager Roberts
is appropriately creepy. Off of this, Gia looks like a real comer as a director. Night Moves (7/10): There are lots of shots of people thinking, mostly Jesse Eisenberg, who seems to seek out roles like this with a range
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Contemporary Crafts, meet artists in Old Town Pasadena Works by more than 200 artists will be at The Contemporary Crafts Market on Fri., June 20 to Sun., June 22 at the Pasadena Convention Center Exhibit Hall, 300 E. Green St. Jewelry, glassware, handpainted textiles, custom furniture and ceramics will be for sale. Among artists are Marianne Hunter, whose jewelry has been at The Smithsonian. Artist Joe Feinblatt makes “green” lamps of salvaged woods. Fairy tales inspire Yumi Ueno’s geometric pieces made of precious and semiprecious stones, silver and gold.
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partying. This is entertainment? Zac Efron (now a shirtless hunk to enchant teenaged girls) has made disappointing choices since he made such an auspicious appearance in 2008’s “Me and Orson Welles” when he was 21.
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REPORT ON D-DAY with Tom Brokaw features Julian "Bud" Rice at his his home in Hancock Park. The piece will air on NBC Nightly News June 5 or 6. Rice returns to Normandy this month for the 70th anniversary to co-pilot the same plane he flew to help end World War II.
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Longtime resident, Marilyn Q. Fomon Marilyn Quaintance Fomon, a life-long resident of Hancock Park, died on April 26 from heart failure. Born in Denver, in 1924, she moved to Los Angeles with her family in 1928. She graduated from Third Street, John Burroughs, Los Angeles High School and USC.
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Childhelp event supports needs of at-risk children Childhelp honored Beverly Cohen at its “Woman of the World” luncheon and fashion show in April at the Four Seasons Hotel. Shaun Robinson, anchor of Access Hollywood, hosted the event. Cohen, co-owner of the Four Seasons, was cited for her ongoing commitment and volunteer efforts. Local event committee members included Vita Cortese, Clancy Martel-Zerg, Sharon Sindell and Anita Tashjian, chapter president. Childhelp raises funds to meet the needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children. Robert; her son-in-law Joe and daughter-in-law Jeanette; and her grandchildren Alexandra, Samantha and Elizabeth Fomon.
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Fashion shows, salutes to a princess, home donor Chairmen Barbara Hardesty and Mary Roskam instilled their passion for fabulous hats at the College Alumnae Auxiliary of the Assistance League of Los Angeles Champagne Luncheon on April 17. There was artistic expertise evident from Fancifull Gift Baskets’ Susan St. Charles, a member of the Auxiliary, who fashioned centerpieces of more hats! There to sip mimosas as Lourdes Chavez fashions were modeled by Around the League’s the Mannequins Town were: Carolyn with Layport, Vita Patty Hill Cortese, Joyce Skinner, Toni Yager, Audrey Fimpler, Agnes Sanzone, Mary Ellen Williges, June Bilgore and ALLA’s president Flo Fowkes. Funds raised aid the League’s community services. *** The Colleagues, venerated for their long-standing support of The Children’s Institute, held their annual Luncheon on April 29 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Actress Reese Witherspoon presented The Colleagues “Champion of Children” Award to Her Serene Highness, Princess Charlene of Monaco. Fashion was paired with philanthropy for a runway show by designer Oscar de la Renta. There: Colleagues Members Janet Fourticq, Jennifer Fain, Cara Leonetti Esposito, Suzanne Rheinstein, Kelley Nelson, Shar Penfold, Dina Phillips, Stephanie Sourapas, Melanie Boettcher, Camilla Shafer, Mary Jaworski, Cassie Nelson, Susan Kneafsey, Oona
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Summer CampS & programS By Samuel Bernardy 5th Grade We’ll start off the month going under the sea. Our kindergarten through 5th grade classes will be going on an educational field trip to the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. First through 5th grades are going to display their wonderful, creative, and fabulous works of art during our Art Exhibit. Then we have our “Daddy & Me Morning Snack” to recognize all of our amazing fathers. It’s PARTY time as we end the school year with a bang! We have graduation class parties as well as our preschool and junior
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By Cecilia Mesa 5th Grade Fifth graders returned from our 5-day stay at Astrocamp. In addition to nature hikes, ropecourse activities, zip lining, and sky coaster, we also did 16 hands-on science lab sessions on topics including micrometeorites to Mars rovers. Third through 5th graders parkindergarten graduation. On the last day of school we have our elementary recognition & awards ceremony. The whole school will gather together to celebrate the end of this school year and the beginning of...SUMMER!
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By Olivia Brancato 5th grade This month, school will be ending. It would really help Dr. Oh, our principal, if kindergarten parents signed up their kids as soon as possible! School starts on Aug. 12, but admissions are open until
June 13 and reopen on July 28. The 5th graders have a lot of activities planned before culmination on June 5. We are having a picnic at Will Rogers State Park. Also we will be eating lunch in the school auditorium and we will watch a District-approved educational movie. Finally, on the last day of school the fifth grade will have their culmination. Kids will sing songs and the Korean Dual Language class girls will do the fan dance.
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By Ruby Park 8th Grade As the school year comes to an end, John Burroughs Middle School is brimming with elation about their achievements at the Academic Pentathlon held in Orange County in April. There were 60 8th grade teams from Los Angeles competing in seven divisions. John Burroughs placed first place on the Overall Team competition and third on the 8th Grade Super Quiz Team competition in their division. In addition to the team awards, there were 22 individual medals given to the team members. Congratulations to: Brian Seo, Tabassum Alam, Francesca Conjuangco, Janeane Kim, Sandy Lee, Daniel Castillo, Jailah Alexander, Delilah Anaya and Matthew Yanez.
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Summer CampS & programS Seniors celebrated Grad Night at Disneyland. This was one of the last senior activities, between Prom at Casa del Mar and graduation on June 4th. The school recently received a SIG (School Improvement Grant), which dedicates millions of dollars from the Federal government to improve schools around the United States. The money will be devoted to summer bridge programs, technology and additional academic courses.
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By Laura Strong 12th Grade The L.A. High Baseball team is league champion this year! Our baseball team went undefeated this season and won the league final with relative ease. This means that the baseball team will compete in CIF finals. LA High’s Science Week kicked off with participants throughout the school. Various faculty members were judges at the Science Fair.
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By Charles Wyson 8th Grade was May the last full month of school and a fun month. The 8th graders said their last goodbyes as they went on their end of the year trips, such as the annual trip to the Fermin Tide Pools, and the
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trip that we have eagerly awaited—Magic Mountain! We also put on the Mini Carnival to entertain the younger grades. From jobs like manning the apple-bobbing booth to protecting the jail, we each chose which booth to run. Every 8th grader waited anxiously for the big day when we will walk down the aisle and graduate. Some of us have been at St. Brendan for nine years, and when we all leave, we will be leaving a place that has been a huge part of our lives. We are connected with this school and we will miss it.
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By Paula Mendoza 11th Grade After a packed month of AP exams, finals and projects, the Sailors are finally enroute to a hard-earned summer. Marymount community bid a bittersweet farewell to our beloved 82 seniors last month. Donned in custom floor-length white gowns, the seniors walked across Senior Lawn one final time. They were recognized for their amazing contributions and achievements while at Marymount. Marymount is more than delighted to offer its Summer Internship Program, with a sundry of new opportunities this year, to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors. Interested students took part in a rigorous application process and were selected last month. Sailors will be all over town, at UCLA, USC, the Getty Museum and more, conducting research in science labs, writing about history, learning architectural skills, shadowing doctors in hospitals, to name just a few.
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By Celeste Guzman 8th Grade St. Gregory Nazianzen School had some exciting events recently; the adobe museum trip and the school’s annual carnival. The adobe museum was an interesting field trip for grades 2nd through 4th. It was a great experience for them to learn about the Dominguez ranch and what adobe is and how it’s used. At our annual school carnival, each grade must perform a routine around a theme. This year’s theme was the World Cup. Each grade was assigned a country to represent and presented information about the country and performed their routine. Students performed a dance, and supporters were treated to rides, food and games.
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By Nicholas Terry Sofia Fonseca 6th Grade May was a fun-filled month at Cathedral Chapel. We began the month with a speech tournament where our speech team members had two students win 4th place, two students win 5th place and one student win 6th place. Second graders received their First
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Communion. May and June are always packed with field trips, too. First graders took a field trip to LACMA, 3rd and 4th graders took a field trip to San Juan Capistrano, and our 2nd graders went to the Discovery Center in Santa Ana. We also had our annual Jogathon to raise money for our technology program. Our annual Religion Bees for students in grades K to 8 took place. Second and 8th graders had a special role to play in our annual May Procession. The month of May ended with an exciting spirit week that included theme day, a spirit mass prepared by our kindergarteners, a talent show and relay races.
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By Margaret Combs 11th Grade Girls in Chamber Choir and other vocal classes performed at the annual Choral Concert, the Upper School Dance Dimensions group showcased their work in their Black Box Performance, and student actors charmed audiences in the middle school play’s adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “The BFG.” During the annual poster presentations night, girls engaged in the Leonetti/O’Connell Honors Research in Science and Honors Research in Humanities and Social Sciences programs had explained the results of their yearlong research in a topic of their choice to students and faculty. Additionally, the 10th grade class revised essays written in English classes earlier in the year. Finally, both the 9th and 11th grades finished the year by celebrating Marlborough traditions that date back almost to the school’s founding. During the Pin Ceremony, the 9th grade class received pins bearing the Marlborough crest as a way to celebrate their transition to the upper school. At Ring Ceremony, juniors received their class rings from the seniors to commemorate their passage into their last year at Marlborough.
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By George Phillips 6th Grade May was an action-packed month at St James’ School! The fun began on field day filled with exciting games such as tug of rope, clothes relay, and the wet sponge toss. The 4th graders embarked on a journey to Sacramento, where they learned more about our state’s capitol and how the government works. We also had the annual St James’ art organized by our talented art teacher, Mr. Friedman. “Buck for Spirit” day came next! Students were asked to bring a dollar to donate to our sister school, St. Jacques, in Haiti. By donating money, we were given the privilege to wear our fa-
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By Sela Sourapas 6th Grade May was a very busy month as the end of the school year quickly approached. The elementary students have been involved in many projects. The 6th grade performed their play “Greece is the Word,” all written by students about their Greek mythology studies.
Fourth grade presented their Wax Museum, where students dress up as characters from different times in California history. The 1st grade class was very busy with both Insect Play and Young Authors. The Kindergarten class will also present their very first Young Authors event where kids write and illustrate their own book. The 2nd grade presented Dinosaur Museum. Students chose which dinosaur they’d like to study. They made a model of their dinosaur in art class, which was then displayed at the Museum.
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By Krista Gelev 12th Grade As my own time at Immaculate Heart comes to an end this month, I can truly attest that I have been indelibly marked by its ethos of both compassionate tolerance and intellectual rigor. This month, my peers in the Class of 2014 and I bid farewell to encouraging teachers and friends, to the comfort of a familiar and welcoming lo-
cale, to courtyards bedecked with roses and sacred statuary—to our home for the last four years. As the entire student body finishes final exams this first week, the seniors attend their Baccalaureate Mass and finalize their graduation performance. All effort culminates in the anticipated, cherished tradition of graduation at the Hollywood Bowl. And as we head to our respective colleges, we will remain touched by the quintessence of the experience that was our time at this idiosyncratic, but wondrous spot at Franklin and Western avenues.
Curtis By Jasper Gough 4th grade The 1st graders are having a show. There are also three types of trips in June. The 5th graders are traveling off campus for community service, and 2nd graders have a field trip. The 6th graders have a really exciting event, Beach Day. Some of our special events happen regularly and some occur only once a year. For example,
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By Quinn Lanza Fiona O’Malley 5th Grade The 5th graders are moving on to middle school and took a tour of the Lafayette Park Middle School campus. We are raising money at a morning sing coffee booth for our 5th grade “Step Up” ceremony—a bittersweet time for some of us. We are also working each grade participates in Fulcrum several times during the year. The 5th graders have another chance to bond and problem solve. Then we have Math Day & Superstars Day. On Superstars Day students dress wearing red, blue, or white, the colors of the flag.
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By Isabel E. Arroyo 6th Grade May was an especially busy month at the Hollywood Schoolhouse. First off, the Book Swap, organized by our librarian Ms. Pamela, was a huge success! The students brought in old books to trade for new. The 3rd grade took their field trip to Union Station. One incredible HSH parent, named Douglas McDonald, headed an environmental awareness event for the students and parents on Big Sunday. Last year they planted trees on Highland Avenue, and this year they tended them. Later, they painted a mural on the junior kindergarten yard. HSH had its annual donation to Baby2Baby Organization. The parents donated their old baby toys and clothes to infants and children in need. Lastly, the school will have to endure the hardest part of the year: the graduation of the 6th grade.
on our end-of-year memory stations that pay tribute to someone you knew or a special moment that happened at LCS. We continue to celebrate Earth Day. Some classes made compost bins for the school and lunch students continue trash and recycling to keep our environment clean. Decade Day, the last of this year’s spirit days, will see us dress up as notable people from a certain decade—like the 80s. We held our big annual Fiesta/ Music Night fundraiser with all the campuses coming together for the good of our school. It’s been an eventful, exciting year full of changes at LCS.
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By Aimee Lazaro 8th Grade The 8th grade recently had a wonderful time at the Channel Islands. We rode a boat to Santa Cruz Island and saw various marine animals including dolphins, whales and even seals! The tour guide was very energetic and informative. He was able to give very interesting facts about the island. Did you know that the mountain shape was created by the waves? Water erodes the land and breaks away bits of rock. On the island, the students hiked the mountain and saw beautiful landscapes. While traveling back to the boat, students spotted the elusive island fox! We saw not one, but two foxes. On the boat ride back almost everyone was tired, but soon regained their energy when the teachers surprised the students with pizza.
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Stargazing at Nordstrom’s, caviar enhances everything cut salmon trio, but the most outstanding dish we sampled was soft scrambled eggs with caviar. The eggs managed to hit the sweet spot—solid curds, yet super moist— and the caviar made them even better. Our picks ranged from $14 to $28 each; larger plates or upgraded caviar run $32 to $110 or more. The menu includes an assortment of salads, soups, and even entrees such as a lamb porterhouse, but as far as I’m concerned, it’s all about the roe. Petrossian, 321 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-271-0576.
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