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Dear Student,

As Superintendent/President of Citrus College, I would like to invite you to consider us as you begin your college selection process. We are a leading provider of both academic and career/technical education in the region, offering 24 programs leading to an associate in arts or an associate in science degree, and over 40 programs leading to a certificate of achievement in a career/technical area. Citrus College students have the option of earning an associate degree, transferring to a four-year college or university, completing a certificate of achievement – or all three! Citrus College’s mission focuses on supporting and facilitating our students’ success. Our distinguished faculty and committed staff will equip you with the tools to realize academic excellence and economic strength, as well as enhance your overall personal achievement. At the same time, the college’s friendly and diverse campus enables students to optimize their social and cultural development.

I encourage you to visit our website for more information and contact us if you have questions. Whatever your educational and professional dreams may be, we are here to help you make them a reality. We wish you the greatest success as you begin this exciting and memorable time in your life. Sincerely,

Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D. Superintendent/President

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10 REASONS TO CHOOSE CITRUS COLLEGE

Affordability, value, and quality!

Small college environment!

Cutting edge academic and career/technical programs!

Opportunities for transfer with an associate degree!

Flexible class schedules! Exceptional support programs!

Innovative technology and state-of-the-art facilities!

The Fighting Owls: our champion scholar-athletes!

Exciting student life and leadership opportunities!

A beautiful, friendly campus!

www.citruscollege.edu

FOR DETAILS, contact the Citrus College High School Relations/Outreach office at 626.857.4162

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OPPORTUNITIES SANITATION DISTRICTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY

CLASSIFICATION Chemist ...tests air and water samples in laboratory

CLASSIFICATION Marine Biologist ...monitor and research marine environment

EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree, Chemistry

EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree, Biology

CLASSIFICATION Drafting Technician ... prepares technical drawings

CLASSIFICATION Treatment Plant Operator ...runs pollution control facilities

EDUCATION College Level Courses in Mechanical Drawing, etc.

EDUCATION High School Diploma State Certificate

CLASSIFICATION Project Engineer ...planning, design, operations and research

CLASSIFICATION Engineering Tech ...assists engineers in design and research

EDUCATION Master’s Degree, Civil Engineering

Or contact our recruiting officer at (562) 699-7411 Ext. 2827 For more information write to: 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601

EDUCATION College Science Courses

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OPPORTUNITIES SANITATION DISTRICTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY

CLASSIFICATION Chemist ...tests air and water samples in laboratory

CLASSIFICATION Marine Biologist ...monitor and research marine environment

EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree, Chemistry

EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree, Biology

CLASSIFICATION Drafting Technician ... prepares technical drawings

CLASSIFICATION Treatment Plant Operator ...runs pollution control facilities

EDUCATION College Level Courses in Mechanical Drawing, etc.

EDUCATION High School Diploma State Certificate

CLASSIFICATION Project Engineer ...planning, design, operations and research

CLASSIFICATION Engineering Tech ...assists engineers in design and research

EDUCATION Master’s Degree, Civil Engineering

Or contact our recruiting officer at (562) 699-7411 Ext. 2827 For more information write to: 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601

EDUCATION College Science Courses

ENJOY A CAREER

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r e m sum 5’s Have the best summer ever! Be creative, have fun and try something new. Here are five lists of five ideas from sgvTeen contributing writer Karen Jonas:

Spend all day at the beach. Go swimming in the morning and have a bonfire at night. Invite some friends over for a scary movie marathon complete with popcorn and a dark room (or a romantic comedy movie marathon if you cannot stand scary movies.) Sleep under the stars – even if it’s just camping with a bunch of friends in someone’s backyard. Have your own video-game tournament. Borrow a camcorder or digital camera and make your own short movie.

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Keep a diary of what is going on in your life day to day. Record your thoughts, feelings and activities. Years from now, you will be able to look back on your teenage years from an entirely different perspective. Find something that truly interests you. If you like animals, volunteer at your local animal shelter. If you like reading, join a summer reading club. Spend at least an hour outside each day. Taking a daily walk is a great way to get some exercise and fresh air. Apply for a part-time job. Aside from the cash, you will also get valuable experience and won’t be as likely to be bored. Try things that are out of your comfort zone. If you normally listen to hip hop, try listening to jazz or classical. If you normally watch blockbuster movies, try an indie film or a documentary. If you normally do not read, try a novel. You might be surprised at what you find.

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Find a recipe online and make your own ice cream: all you need is ice, rock salt, vanilla, milk and sugar, as well as some plastic bags. You will be amazed at how good it will taste. You can enjoy the some of the best corn on the cob that you will ever have at the beach. All you have to do is boil a large pot of seawater (yes, regular sea water) and put the corn in the water without removing the husks. Once corn is cooked, slather on butter and enjoy. No need for any extra salt! Freeze some grapes and eat them on a blistering summer day. Spend the ENTIRE DAY in your pajamas, relaxing. Watch the sun set over the ocean.

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The E.N.D. by Black Eyed Peas, featuring the hit single “Boom Boom Pow,” is sure to please.

Endless Summer by the Beach Boys is the perfect summer album and includes top hits Little Deuce Coupe and California Girls. All I Ever Wanted by Kelly Clarkson serves up great singles from the first American Idol winner including,“My Life Would Suck Without You.” When the World Comes Down by The All American Rejects is happiness for alt music buffs. And “Gives You Hell” should always be listened to at full volume. I Am… Sasha Fierce by Beyonce. Another fantastic album from Beyonce. This one features top singles “If I Were a Boy” and “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).”

By CARLA SAnders

THE SUMMER LINEUP Whether you’re beach bound, motorin’ to the mountains or kickin’ it at home, there’s nothing better than knowing … SCHOOL’S OUT! So gather your friends, break out the flip-flops and make the most of your summer. Here are a few of our top picks to get you started.

MOVIES and CONCERTS Now Playing “Star Trek” – Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto lead the air ship into the final frontier. “Terminator Salvation,” Christian Bale stars. “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” – Ben Stiller returns, joined by Amy Adams and most of the players from the first film. June 5 - “Land of the Lost” – Will Ferrell is part of the craziness. June 19 - “Year One” – Jack Black and Michael Cera. We’re laughing already. June 24 - “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” – Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox are back. July 1 - “Public Enemies” – Johnny Depp and Christian Bale battle each other. July 3, 4, 5 - Pier Plaza Festival at Huntington Beach, with a three-day beach bash. The 100th Independence Day Parade runs through downtown on July 4. July 10 - “I Love You, Beth Cooper” – Hayden Panettiere stars. “Bruno” – Sacha Baron Cohen stars. July 15 - “Harry Potter and the HalfBlood Prince” – It’s No. 6 if you’re counting. July 22, 27 & 28 - No Doubt in concert, Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City; 7:15 p.m. June 26 - Vans Warped Tour 2009 rolls into Fairplex in Pomona, celebrating its 15th year. As usual, the music and sports festival has a diverse lineup among the nearly 70 bands playing here. Go to warpedtour.com for all the details. Ticketmaster tickets are $33 each. Scheduled to play in Pomona: 3Oh!3, A Day to Remember, A Skylit Drive, Adolescents, Aiden, Alana Grace, Alexisonfire, Anti-Flag, Attack Attack, Bad Religion, Bayside, Big D and the Kids Table, Black Tide, Breathe Caroline, BrokeNCYDE, Civet, Dance Gavin Dance, Dear and the Headlights, Death Punch, DI, Disalto, Dommin, Duane Peters Gunfight, Escape the Fate, Flipper, Gallows, Guttermouth,

Hit the Lights, I Set My Friends on Fire, In the Moment, InnerPartySystem, ivy league, Jeffree Star, Less Than Jake, LIGHTS, Longway, Madina Lake, Meg and Dia, Millionaires, NOFX, Orange, OUTERNATIONAL, P.O.S., Punk Rock Karaoke, Rocket to the Moon, Saosin, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Senses Fail, Shad, Shooter Jennings, Sing It Loud, Streetlight Manifesto, Superman Is Dead, TAT, the A.K.A.s, The Architests, The Ataris, The Blackout, The Devil Wears Prada, The Dickies, The Maine, The White Tie Affair, There For Tomorrow, Therefore I Am, Thrice, TSOL, TV/TV, Underoath, VersaEmerge. July 31 - No Doubt in concert, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Irvine, 7:15 p.m. “Funny People” – Funny guys Adam Sandler and Seth Rogan star. “They Came From Upstairs” – Ashley Tisdale, breaks out of “HSM” drama queen mode, stars with Carter Jenkins. Aug. 1-2 - No Doubt in concert, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Irvine, 7:15 p.m. Aug. 7-9 - Jonas Brothers in concert, Staples Center, 7:30 p.m. We can already hear the screams. Aug. 7 - “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” – The action figure comes to life, with Channing Tatum and Dennis Quaid star. Aug. 14 - “Bandslam” – “HSM” good girl Vanessa Hudgens and singer/actress Alyson Michalka star. Aug. 21 - Kings of Leon in concert, Cox Arena, San Diego; 7:30 p.m “Post Grad” – Alexis Bledel, alum of “Gilmore Girls” and “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” stars with Zach Gilford. Aug. 22 - Kings of Leon in concert, The Forum, Inglewood; 8 p.m. Aug. 28 - “Final Destination: Death Trip 3D” – Shantel Van Santen and Bobby Campo star. “H2: Halloween 2” – Tyler Mane and Scout Taylor-Compton star. Isn’t it a bit early?

Adventure of If you’re the sort of kid who likes adventure and you are considering a law enforcement or military career, then the Law Enforcement Academy at La Puente High School is the perfect program for you. Students who enroll in this special Academy get more during their four years in high school than just a taste for police work. Academy students are challenged to become physically fit and disciplined, and they learn about careers that range from deputy sheriff to soldier to firefighter and more. “The purpose is to get them thinking about what they are going to do with their lives. We just want to open their eyes to the things that the players are looking for: good character, good grades, being focused, character building and things like that,” says Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Glen Looney from the Industry Station. This Academy is not for those who don’t take school seriously. If the class acts up, the teacher just might make everyone drop to the ground and do push-ups! “It’s a volunteer program that focuses on discipline and responsibility. Students are held accountable in class, they line up and march to class each day,” says

sheriff’s Deputy Michael Finn, who helps teach the program at La Puente High. The Academy is in its eighth year at the school. This year, about 200 students in all four grades – about a third of them girls and 70 of them freshmen – are in the program. La Puente is the only high school in the Sheriff’s Industry Station policing area (which includes the City of Industry, La Habra Heights,

Hacienda Heights, La Puente and Valinda) that has such a program. Academy students take all the regular high school classes but theirs have a law enforcement focus. But Academy students stand out and have extra educational opportunities. They have their own uniforms; they march and drill; they can join a Color Guard which appears at school, community and Sheriff’s Department functions; and they get to tour the county jail for a real-life look inside.

your life. For information about the Law Enforcement Academy or the SHARK Program, please call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at 626-330-3082.

The students also have a more intense and structured physical education program, Finn says. A fun program is the yearly Leadership Institute. This is a 2- or 3-day camp in scenic Tonner Canyon for Academy juniors, sophomores or freshmen who want to develop leadership qualities so they might serve as Academy leaders during the following school year. Academy students get their own extra graduation ceremony too. This year, the ceremony is May 29 at the Industry Hills Expo Center. Career education is a big part of the Academy’s mission. In one of their

Thursday classes, students hear from guest speakers who represent police departments, the four branches of the military, the U.S. Coast Guard, fire departments and businesses. The speakers talk about what each career has to offer, the requirements to join and about travel opportunities. Students will see first-hand that, “There’s more to life than having a government job,” says Finn, who ought to know – he also serves as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve and has traveled to exotic places including Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, the Solomon Islands, Kuwait and Iraq.

Academy students are able to learn to SCUBA dive with the SHARK Program (for Sheriff’s High Adventure for Responsible Kids). This is a weeklong summer program is open to students at La Puente High and others in the City of Industry sheriff’s area. The program includes diving instruction, a trip to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach and a dive off Catalina Island. Funded by the Sheriff’s Youth Activities League, the SHARK Program has three sessions this summer: during the last week of July and in the weeks of Aug. 2 and Aug. 16.

P O T10 video game releases

Xbox 360

Red Faction: Guerilla - 6/2/09 Prtotype - 6/9/09 Splinter Cell Conviction - 6/30/09 Guitar Hero 5 - 9/1/09 Halo 3: ODST - 9/1/09 Batman: Arkham Asylum - 9/1/09 Bioshock: 2 - 10/5/09 Tekken 6 - 10/27/09 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - 11/10/09 Assassins Creed 2 - 11/17/09

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Infamous - 5/26/09 Batman: Arkham Asylum - 9/1/09 Guitar Hero 5 - 9/1/09 The Beatles: Rock Band - 9/9/09 Bioshock 2 - 10/5/09 Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - 10/1/09 Tekken 6 - 10/27/09 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - 11/10/09 Assassins Creed 2 - 11/17/09 Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time - 11/24/09

Wii

Punch Out - 5/18/09 EA Sports Active - 5/19/09 Tiger Woods PGA 2010 - 6/8/09 Indiana Jones: Staff of Kings - 6/9/09 Conduit - 6/23/09 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - 6/23/09 Guitar Hero 5 - 9/1/09 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash Up - 9/9/09 Dead Space: Extraction - 9/28/09 Red Steel 2 - 11/24/09

Pokemon Platnium - Just released Knights in the Nightmare - 6/2/09 Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits - 6/9/09 Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings - 6/9/09 Ghostbusters - 6/16/09 Mega Man Star Force 3 Red Joker - 6/30/09 Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - 8/31/09 Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 - 9/1/09 Star Wars: Clone Wars Republic Heroes - 9/8/09 Rock Band: LEGO - 11/2/09

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COOL GADGETS Compiled by Alexis and Jeremy Ginsberg

Acoustibuds Slip these silicone covers over cheap earbuds to make them both fit and sound like pricier versions. Their cone shape directs sound waves into your ear canal; flexible ridges seal out noise. $13 Solar Panel Powered Juice Box Your cellphone, iPod, GPS device got out of power when you set out for hiking the previous summer? This summer will be different with this bag able to charge any 12V electronic devices with a solar panel that can generate up to 7 watts of power. $225 Dart Game Kit for the Wii What could be more tempting than shaping the Wii-mote like a giant lawn dart? $10 Rubik’s Redux The classic puzzle goes electronic. Instead of twisting, you swipe touch sensitive squares to change the colors of LED lights inside. An accelerometer senses which side faces up so touching another side won’t scramble your game. $150 The Loop Three hundred channels and a DVR full of recorded shows, and you´re still sifting through it all with a controller straight out of the ´80s. The Loop, a remote with not a number on it. Instead, a button brings up an onscreen guide, which you navigate with a scroll wheel. To select what you want to do, browse recordings, change settingsjust wave the remote around to move an onscreen cursor through a series of intuitive, icon-driven menus. Accelerometers inside the controller detect where you´re pointing. $40 MSI’s Turbo Drive The GX723 is a gaming hat trick for the month. Under the hood, the 17-inch, WSXGA+ portable packs an Intel Core 2 Duo, NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M, Windows Vista Home Premium, up to 4GB of RAM, and your choice of 320GB or 500GB HDD and six / nine cell batteries. $1600

Palm Pre Uses Palm’s new OS named WebOS replacing PalmOs. As a full-featured smartphone, the Pre includes voice connectivity, text messaging, email functionality, an integrated 3 megapixel digital camera with LED flash, 3G internet access powered by a full mobile web browser, as well as support for third-party applications. $200 The BlackBerry Tour (formerly Niagra) is a mobile phone developed by Research In Motion and is part of the 9600 series of phones. The Tour is slated to be an EVDO rev. A variant for CDMA networks. A sister device is also in the works and is named the Curve 8900, formerly codenamed BlackBerry Javelin, it is a lower-end GSM model with an EDGE (2.5G) radio. $200 Psyko 5.1 Gaming Headphones These gaming headphones mimic a surround-sound system by hiding five speakers in the top band. One plastic tube guides sound from the rear speakers to the back of your ears while another directs sound from front channels forward. $299 PULSE Smartpen The Pulse Smartpen records and links audio to what you write so you’ll never miss a word in a lecture or meeting again. Listen to your recordings by tapping on what you wrote. Search and share your notes from your computer 2GB of memory captures over 200 hours of recorded audio. Compatible with USB Port, Windows XP, Windows Vista. Includes: recording headset, 100 sheets of dot paper, USB cradle and charger. $149-$199

Green Jobs

The “green jobs” partnership between the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County and Rio Hondo College in Whittier goes far beyond mutual benefit. By promoting jobs that protect the environment, the joint internship program has the potential to benefit dozens of students and millions of Los Angeles County residents. A 2007 Rio Hondo symposium, “Educational Pathways to Green Jobs,” brought academics and industry leaders – including Sanitation Districts officials – together to identify skills and courses needed to prepare students for employment in a green workforce. Sessions covered topics including Water and Wastewater Management and Alternative/ Efficient Energy Systems. Among the ideas that arose from the symposium was an internship program that puts Rio Hondo students to work at the Districts’ San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant, just a few blocks up the street from the college. “The operator interns get on-the-job training to

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supplement their class work. Rio Hondo gives them class credit, and they’re getting paid for working for us part-time,” said David Snyder, section head for the Sanitation Districts’ water reclamation plants. Steve Katnik, a professor in biology and environmental technology at Rio Hondo who helped set up the program, said the college can have up to six interns working with the Sanitation Districts, two working in solid waste at the Puente Hills Landfill and four at San Jose Creek. “It’s an excellent program. The students can get hands-on experience and use that when they’re finding a full-time job in the field of their choice,” Katnik said. “We’re starting our second semester now, and it’s been very successful.” Snyder said the Districts have internship programs with several colleges in addition to Rio Hondo. “We coordinated with them on developing a course over there for green jobs. They’re our closest community college,” he said. Katnik said Gary Duran is the professor in charge of the internship program this year. All the Rio Hondo staff appreciates the close working relationship with the Sanitation Districts, Katnik said.

“We help each other out,” he said. “The partnership is extremely valuable for the school. We are very pleased with it, and it’s been very fruitful.” Snyder said, in addition to the operator internship program, the partnership includes offering tours of the Districts’ facilities and providing classroom teachers. Bob Shimokochi, assistant superintendent of treatment plant operations at San Jose Creek, teaches two wastewater classes at Rio Hondo. “We’ve started with basic wastewater treatment. Eventually there will be an advanced wastewater class,” he explained. Katnik said when students apply for internships they go through a preparatory course on resumes and job skills. They are interviewed for internships just as they would be for full-time jobs. When accepted, they begin their hands-on work. Two of the current interns at San Jose Creek are John Arcuri of San Gabriel and Margie Robledo of Rosemead. Robledo was studying environmental technology with Katnik when he discussed various internships. “I’d never heard of wastewater. I thought it would be a good idea to start off there. I enjoy it. I come two to three days a week,” she said. Arcuri said his background was in manufacturing, and he had always been interested in health and safety issues. “I thought I’d take a few environmental classes,” he said. Then he was laid off in the fall of 2007. He visited San Jose Creek on a field trip and decided he wanted to pursue an occupation in the wastewater area. He’s already taken the exam to be a certified operator.

He said wastewater treatment is a fascinating, multidisciplinary field. “It encompasses chemistry, biology, mechanics and hydraulics. You really need to understand the whole process,” he said. “It’s absolutely a new career path for me.” As interns, Robledo and Arcuri perform a lot of maintenance. “Around here everyone pushes a broom,” Arcuri said. Cleaning up areas, lubricating equipment and hosing out tanks are all a part of an operator’s work. It’s not limited to interns, Shimokochi said. “Housekeeping duties take the effort of quite a few people,” he said. The interns also shadow the plant operators. “There are certain things we can’t allow them to do. You have to be a certified operator,” Snyder said. “Everything we do is under close supervision of certified monitors,” Arcuri said. Robledo described watching an operator go through a safety procedure called “lock out.” She said the operator described what she was doing so the intern understood the procedures. “Everyone is very helpful,” she added. Arcuri said the hands-on work as an intern helps him understand the class work at Rio Hondo. “It’s not just dry book information. You’re reading and studying it one day and applying it the next day. It almost makes your textbooks scratch and sniff,” Arcuri said. “It’s real-time experience.” Shimokochi added that questions from the interns help keep the operators on their toes. “It helps maintain their knowledge. It makes them think about the process themselves,” he said.

The internship program also benefits the future of the Sanitation Districts by promoting interest in wastewater treatment careers. “Ideally, we would like the program to be a training ground and recruiting resource for future operators,” Snyder said.

For more information regarding internships and employment, please call Alex Mena (562) 699-7411, ext. 2835.

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BOHO Stylist Annie Funn:

Boho is a very popular trend for this year. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a look at brand new samples borrowed from a showroom floor. The brands are available at Nordstrom, Bloomingdales and other stores. Boho has the vintage free-spirited feel of the 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, with feathered accessories, beads, headbands, brown earthy leather, gladiator sandals, eggshell colors, and primary colors, as well as vintage lace and paisley prints. My boho is city-fied, teenager-ized. Added in were a pair of oversized white plastic frame sunglasses, a scarf wrapped twice and a fun butterfly bracelet.

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fashion forward guystuff THE 1O1: DON’T GET CAUGHT UPSIDE DOWN ON FASHION OK guys, don’t know where to begin? Here are some ideas from trusted teenage girls, college kids, fashion writers and the editors:

WHEN IN DOUBT, OBSERVE • Look around and see what your friends and

what the college kids are wearing. The trends are simple: dark jeans (fitted but not tight), graphic T’s from your dad’s old bands – Nirvana, the Ramones, the Beatles – as well as those Ed Hardy skull and flower shirts, which are pricey but cool. After the graphic Ts and jeans, trim-fit soft leather biker-style jackets with pockets are popular and often in brown. For shoes the older set is into Rainbows, loafers and Topsiders, while the younger crew is still sporting the chunky sports shoe. And apparently no one is tucking their shirt in these days. If those ideas just don’t suit you, never fear the prep look is still alive. Khakis, and button-downs with graphic T’s snuck in and polo shirts are still fashion mainstays around town and on campus.

A LESSON FROM THE ONION • Sometimes it’s all about the layers! Don’t

know whether it will be hot or cold? Want to conceal some extra girth or unsure about how dressy you need to be? Layers, men, layers. A dress or button-down shirt over the graphic T, and you’re ready for anything: dressy, casual, concealed. Throw on a jacket and you’re ready for dinner. If you’re too warm or the outing is really casual, shed the layers and go with the T. Either way you’re covered.

COLOR & FIT• Just some stuff everyone should know. Dark will help minimize things you want to play down, while lighter colors tend to have the opposite effect. Lighter colors tend to look good on darker skin tones, but can wash out fairer complexions. Darker shirts tend to look a little dressier, so when in doubt go with navy, dark gray or black.. Get the right fit. Baggy jeans will make a shorter guy look shorter. Tall, slender guys can wear a looser fit to give the appearance that they are more ‘filled out’. A taller, bigger guy should stay somewhere in the middle: not too tight, not too loose.

WALLET ISSUES • Even guys need to shop smart. Choose what is

most important to you and splurge on that, then fill in with no-name brands. And bargain shop! It’s easier than ever to find brand names for less nowadays if you are willing to spend some time. Invest in items you wear the most like watches, shoes and jeans.

STILL PUZZLED? • Try these ideas: ask a girl’s opinion; avoid uniforms, ie. jeans with a jean jacket, khaki shirt and pants, unless you are Scouting or on a sports team; sneak a look at GQ or Esquire; remember no matter how much you love him, Chuck at the BuyMore is NOT a good guide for fashion; be yourself GROOMING • Don’t forget to shower and use product. DUH! If someone says you reek, don’t write it off. Investigate. Do something: deodorant is good; aftershave is OK. Don’t overload on scent, you want to be able to smell your date. Be polite, have fun and remember your date should look better than you anyway.

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Dream jobs, summer plans & what’s next A few teens share their plans ... Charlie Tsouvalas, 18 Arcadia High School Q: What is your dream job? A: My dream job would be to open up my own medical practice. Q: What are you doing this summer? A: I’m planning on doing an internship at USC or UCLA. I’m also planning on being a counselor at a Boy Scout Camp for part of the summer. Jennifer Hang, 17 Arcadia High School Q: What is your dream job? A: I want to become a lawyer. Q: What is your favorite high school memory? A: I think that being part of my high school newspaper is my favorite memory. I was a page editor and had fun helping design the paper. Alyssa Catindiz, 16 Rowland High School Q: What is your dream job? A: I would like to become a pediatrician. Q: What is your favorite high school memory?

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A: So far, I think my favorite memory is being part of ASB at my school. I like when we set up for events such as dances, because I can goof off with my friends while we’re setting up. Christina Hwee, 18 Rowland High School Q: What is your dream job? A: I would like to work with the government or work in politics. Q: What is your favorite high school memory? A: There are so many. I think my favorite memory would be hanging out with ASB or with my friends. We went to ASB’s Camp Surf with about 45 ASB members, and we got to stay there overnight. We were supposed to bring something important or special to us and a lot of people started crying. It set the mood for the entire year. Elisa Avalos, 18 La Mirada High School Q: What is your dream job? A: I plan on becoming a nurse. Q: What are you planning to do after high school? A: I’m going to go to Fullerton Junior College and then transfer to a Cal State University. I decided to go to Fullerton Junior College because it’s close to my house. Q: What is your favorite high school memory? A: I think my favorite memory is being involved with ASB and cheer at my school. I was involved in both for all four years of school.

Benson Chen and Christina Kung Disneyland Resort Hotel Rowland HS Prom 2009 Passport to Romance My best memory this year was putting on Prom for the school and then being able to enjoy it with one of my best friends and officers. – Benson Chen

Mohammad Shawkat, 15 Nogales High School Q: What is your dream job? A: I want to be an amusement electrical engineer and work for Disney. Q: What do you plan to do after high school? A: I’m planning on attending Cal Poly Pomona because of their excellent engineering program. I’m looking forward to starting my life and graduating. Yadira Cabral, 18 Gladstone High School Q: What is your dream job? A: I would like to become a lawyer. Q: What are your plans for this summer? A: I’m going to go on vacation to either Europe or Hawaii. My parents are giving me the trip as my graduation present. Q: What are you going to do after high school? A: I’m planning on going to UC Riverside because the school offers a lot of majors with an emphasis in law.

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GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS Angela Acosta-Salazar

Rio Hondo College 3600 Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601 562.692.0921

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• Disabled Students Programs & Services – Support services for students with disabilities • Extended Opportunity Program & Services – Academic and support counseling, financial aid and other support services • Honors Transfer Program - Honors courses are offered to better prepare the alreadyaccomplished student to transfer to a university and complete a bachelor’s degree • MESA – Academic Program to support students majoring in math, engineering and science

• Transfer Center – Designed to provide a smooth transfer process to students interested in furthering their education at a variety of public and private colleges and universities nationwide • Career Center – Designed to offer a variety of support services to assist students in everything from making the right career choice to helping them find the perfect internship or job • Financial Aid & Scholarship Office – Information and support are available to help students understand how to apply and use the financial aid programs and scholarships available to them.

“It’s affordable here and that was very important for me. I plan to transfer to UC Santa Barbara, and Rio Hondo has given me the support I need to do that. Whether you want to graduate here or transfer – you can do it all here.” Former Whittier High School Student - Daffeny Ramirez, RHC Sophomore

Breaking It All Down: College can be expensive, but at Rio Hondo College, you can get a great education at a small fraction of the cost others charge. See the numbers below for a comparison of approximate annual tuition costs for full-time students. You can see how much money you and your family can save by starting at Rio Hondo College. University of Southern California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,000 DeVry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,000 University of California (UC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,720 California State University (CSU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,155 Rio Hondo College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 600

“I feel like I have more support to go to college because I’m closer to my family. I also get more personal attention in class. These two things have helped me want to take my classes more. I knew that I didn’t want to go to a big university after high school. I didn’t want to be just a number.” Former Montebello High School Student, Eloy Perez, RHC Freshman

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STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS Some of Rio Hondo College’s Student Support Programs include:

While learning is the most important part of college, at Rio Hondo you will also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of rewarding and fun activities. You will have the chance to explore the areas that matter most to you – be it vocal or theatrical performances, dance, participate in competitive intercollegiate athletics, joining student clubs, and meeting likeminded new friends… really, it’s all up to you. There’s even a Fitness Center where you can work out and take fitness classes.

DIEGO MARTINEZ was successful student-athlete academically and athletically while wrestling at Rio Hondo College during the 2006 and 2007 seasons. He was a team Captain of the two-time Western State Conference Champion wrestling team (2006, 2007). In 2007, he was a state place-winner and All-American. He was named the Rio Hondo College Male Student-Athlete of the Year Award for 2007-08 while competing for Head Coach Mike Tellez.

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Garry Couso-Vasquez Maria Elena Martinez Gary Mendez Andre Quintero Ted Martinez, Jr., Ph.D

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in Maine — or in Nevada, for that matter — may not give you the true picture of the kind of weather they’ll be enjoying (or not enjoying) for a good portion of the year. In fact, visiting any campus during the summer, school holidays or weekends won’t offer an accurate view of what the student population is like or how crowded the campus will feel from September through May. To get a better picture, visit on a weekday while classes are in session.

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f you are moving toward high school graduation in the next year or two, there’s a good chance you and your parents will want to spend at least one vacation touring dorm rooms, dining halls, lecture halls and student unions — not to mention figuring out what college will actually cost. It’s daunting, but colleges understand these common family concerns and the need to “preview.” Almost every university offers frequent tours for prospective students and their parents, but there are some tricks to making the most of these preview trips:

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Plan ahead Many schools require visitors to register for tours, so visit the school’s Web site well in advance to reserve a spot on the appropriate date. Depending on competition for the slots at the school and summer travel plans, it pays to find out when tours are available and how many weeks in advance reservations should be made. Find out if the tour includes a session with an admissions counselor and whether a prospective student can sit in on a class or spend a night in a dorm. Keep the time of year in mind when planning a visit. A summer trip to a school

Snoop around The official campus tour is invaluable. Colleges hire the most energetic, outgoing students and somehow train them to walk backwards while detailing campus highlights. While a school shouldn’t be judged solely on its tour guide (it’s only one student, after all), they generally do a great job of giving visitors a sense of the campus. But don’t forget that these tour guides have been coached to market the school and answer those sometimes tricky questions (i.e., “So, is the school’s party reputation deserved?”) the way the administration wants them to. It’s best to balance the official tour with private exploration. Talk to students who aren’t getting paid to woo newcomers. Walk into the library or fitness center and ask the student at the front desk how they like their classes or what the social life is like on the weekends. These impromptu conversations can often yield information that isn’t part of the admissions script. And while snooping, try to have a meal in the dining hall or student union’s fast-food court.

In addition to checking out the food, there may be an opportunity to pick up on campus life. Do the students seem laid back or stressed out? Are they social? Or do they all have their heads in a book? Finally, pick up a school newspaper and check out the bulletin boards. They offer a quick and easy way to see what’s happening on campus and even provide insight into whether the political and social scene is a good fit for you. “I’d say the most important thing you can come away with on a campus tour is the intangible ‘fit.’ In other words, how do you see yourself fitting in at this school?” said Jeff Huang, vice president and dean of students at Claremont McKenna College, one of the five undergraduate institutions that make up The Claremont Colleges.

counselor. Better yet, the student should ask the questions. Everyone has different priorities, but some issues that can differ from campus to campus include: • Campus safety programs • Student healthcare, on-campus clinics • Typical freshman class sizes • Availability of tutoring • Professors’ accessibility, office hours • Wireless and high-speed computer access on campus • Campus jobs • Greek life, what percentage of students are in fraternities and sororities • Study abroad programs Take notes on each tour because after four or five college visits the information can start to be a blur.

Be a consumer College is a one of the biggest investments a family or student ever makes. Don’t forget to be a smart consumer. Both parents and teens should feel free to ask questions either during the tour or during a meeting with an admissions

Check out the dorms The tours often include dorm and dormroom walk-throughs, but don’t stop there. Ask about the best places to live and whether campus housing is guaranteed — and if so, for how many years. Find out where most upper classmen live and how

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helpful the school is when it comes to finding students off-campus housing. Take a look at how far the dorms are from the academic buildings. It may seem trivial, but if bicycles are the main mode of transportation on campus — and you haven’t been on a two-wheeler since third grade — that might be a major turnoff. Get off campus Don’t forget that even dorm residents don’t want to stay on campus all the time. There are plenty of beautiful college campuses that are in the middle of depressed cities or neighborhoods with crime issues. Be sure to explore the area around campus and find out what kind of public transportation system is available. The bottom line is after all of the homework, the right questions and a thorough inspection of each campus being considered, you could end up basing a decision on something that might seem arbitrary to mom or dad. But then again, those do-it-yourself waffle makers in the dining hall are pretty cool.

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higher collegeeducation Community colleges Chaffey College 5885 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737 909-652-6000, www.chaffey.edu Students at the two-year community college can earn an associate degree or occupational certificate from 100 different academic and occupational programs. Credits transfer to Cal State, University of California or a private university for students who wish to pursue baccalaureate degrees. Enrollment fees are $20 a unit, making Chaffey an affordable choice for many students. Besides the main campus in Rancho Cucamonga, Chaffey College has facilities in Chino and Fontana.

Citrus College 1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Glendora, CA 91741-1899 626-963-0323, www.citruscollege.edu Founded in 1915 under the leadership of Dr. Floyd S. Hayden, who helped bring the community college movement to California, Citrus College now has more than 11,000 students. Classes are offered on a 16-week calendar (fall and spring semesters), as well as in a variety of non-traditional scheduling options. A major expansion project is underway, which is adding new facilities for athletics, student services and other programs to the 104-acre campus.

Mt. San Antonio College 1100 N. Grand Ave., Walnut, CA 91789 909-594-5611, www.mtsac.edu Known as Mt. SAC, this is among the largest of California’s 109 community colleges. Located in the Los Angeles County suburb of Walnut, it serves nearly 20 communities and enrolls about 40,000 students, offering more than 200 degree and certificate programs.

Pasadena City College 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena CA 91106 626-585-7123, www.pasadena.edu Founded as Pasadena Junior College in 1924, PCC offers 60 academic and 75 technical and career programs leading to an associate’s degree, career certificate, or transfer to a four-year college or university. PCC had just over 30,000 students in 2007 and offers programs including semesters abroad, Tournament of Roses honor band and summer study and travel programs.

Rio Hondo College 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601 562-692-0921, www.riohondo.edu Each semester, more than 20,000 students come to Rio Hondo, where they find educational programs that will prepare them for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The college awards degrees in more than 40 disciplines and certificates in close to 30 subjects. The Administration of Justice program is the largest college-based program in California and trains police officers for some 40 jurisdictions.

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Riverside Community College 3845 Market St., Riverside, CA 92501 951-222-8000, www.rcc.edu Founded in 1916, the college offers more than 100 programs leading to an associate’s degree, career certificate, or transfer to a four-year college or university. As a testament to its reach, RCC has educated members from one out of every three area families and also brought more than $20 million in grants to the community. Besides the main campus, RCCD also has facilities in Moreno Valley and Norco.

Public universities Cal Poly Pomona 3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona, CA 91768-2557 909-869-7659, www.csupomona.edu As one of just a few polytechnic universities nationwide, Cal Poly Pomona integrates technology into a traditional liberal arts education as well as into the applied sciences. Its hallmark is its learn-by-doing philosophy. Part of the California State University system, the university covers 1,438 acres and maintains a working Arabian horse ranch alongside avocado groves. With 21,000 students, Cal Poly Pomona emphasizes science, technology, engineering and mathematics, but offers more than 65 undergraduate and 20 graduate programs and 13 teaching credentials/certificates in seven colleges and one professional school.

Cal State Fullerton 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831 714-278-2011, www.fullerton.edu Part of the 23-campus California State University system, CSUF is a comprehensive regional public university with a global outlook located in suburban Orange County. Established in 1957, the campus serves more than 37,000 students and encompasses 236 acres. The university offers 55 undergraduate and 50 graduate degree programs, including a doctorate in education.

Cal State San Bernardino 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407 909-537-5000, www.csusb.edu Established in 1965, CSUSB is one of the fastest growing universities in California with more than 17,500 students and 2,100 faculty and staff members. Located on 430 acres at the foothills of the San

Bernardino Mountains, the university offers more than 70 baccalaureate and master’s degree programs and a variety of education credential and certificate programs. CSUSB is also one of the nation’s largest teacher-training institutions.

UCLA 1147 Murphy Hall, Box 951436, Los Angeles, CA 90095 310-825-3101, www.ucla.edu This is one of the most popular campuses in the nation and California’s largest university (55,676 students applied for UCLA’s 2009 freshman class). With an enrollment of 27,000 undergraduate and 11,500 graduate students, the university, based in Westwood, offers more than 323 degree programs and majors, and ranks among the nation’s top five institutions in research funding.

UC Riverside 900 University Ave., Riverside, CA 92521 951-827-1012, www.ucr.edu Part of the world-class University of California system, UCR’s 1,200-acre campus in Riverside is a living laboratory for the exploration of critical issues, such as air, water, energy, transportation, agriculture, politics, the arts, history and culture. With 16,000 undergraduate and 2,500 graduate students, UCR offers 80 bachelor degree programs, 46 master’s degree programs, 38 Ph.D. programs and 17 California teaching and administrative credential programs. UCR’s School of Medicine is expected to open in 2012.

Private universities Azusa Pacific University 901 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa CA 91702 626-969-3434, www.apu.edu Created through the mergers of several Southern California bible colleges, APU traces its roots to 1899 and today the evangelical Christian university offers 80 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral progams at the Azusa campus and seven regional centers. Total fulltime student enrollment in 2008-2009 was just over 8,500 with the 53-acre Azusa campus home to schools of nursing, theology, education and behavorial and applied sciences. APU also has schools in business and management, music and adult and professional studies.

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alifornia’s drought, ongoing water clean-up projects and other long-term water challenges are sure to keep those working in the water business busy for years to come. A career in the water industry offers many interesting and important job opportunities for the future. Meet three area water professionals who discuss their careers and education.

Debi Landes

Shawn Igoe

Utility Supervisor, City of Monrovia Public Works Department

goe, 27, supervises water production, customer service and field maintenance, which includes a sewer collection system. He joined the water business in 2002 with a temporary job as a water meter reader. He attended Citrus College in Glendora and earned dual Associate of Arts degrees in Water Technologies and Business Management. Igoe took additional water-related classes at Mt. San Antonio College and earned certifications (every water utility has a different level of certification required for various job responsibilities). He now plans to obtain additional certificates and attend Cal Poly Pomona to earn a bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Public Administration, and later, a master’s degree. “Once I received my certifications I moved into the water production section. Approximately two years after that I was promoted to supervisor. Recently, I was given the opportunity to supervise the entire Utilities Field Division, which includes water system maintenance and a sewer collection system.” “For me it’s an exciting career. When you work for a city, you really have to be a public servant and I enjoy that. I like trying to figure out with maintenance how we can do it better and save the city and residents money. The water industry is a great place to be.”

Ernesto Venegas

Safety & Assistant Water Quality Specialist, Fontana Water Company, a division of the San Gabriel Valley Water Company

Water Superintendent, California Domestic Water Company in Whittier

s the company’s safety specialist, Landes, 61, holds safety meetings for all employees to make sure they comply with government and safety programs and are not hurt on the job. Another part of her job is to take water samples which are tested to make sure they meet high water quality standards. Landes started with the water company 30 years ago as a temporary data entry worker and was later hired on, moving up through the ranks. She took accounting classes so she could work in the accounting department for several years. From there, she went to work in their warehouse doing inventory, driving a forklift and other duties. After 10 years there, she transferred to the Fontana warehouse where she became its manager. “Whenever I felt I needed more education to move up, I took more classes. There is a lot of opportunity to move up,” said Landes, who graduated from Citrus College with an Associate’s degree in Information Technology. “In the water business there are so many different departments. The key factor is education. The more education you have in the line of work you are dealing with, the more you can move up. It’s a very good job, we make good money and we have excellent benefits. There is almost always room for advancement. And it is an expanding field.”

Division 1: Dr. Anthony R. Fellow

Division 2: Charles M. Treviño

enegas, 52, dove into the water business in 1978, beginning as a worker on a crew installing water mains and repairing broken water lines for Suburban Water Systems in Covina. Venegas then went to work in the water division of the city of La Habra’s Public Works Department, where he learned about customer service and other water issues. He also began taking night classes in water education at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut. “That opened up my career,” said Venegas. “I was able to figure things out and troubleshoot problems in the water systems.” Venegas worked for the city of La Habra for 18 years until he took a job with the California Domestic Water Company in 1998. He is in charge of water operations and the water treatment facilities that remove contaminants from drinking water sold to other cities. Venegas continues to take advanced courses and acquire more certifications so he can stay current with new technologies in the water industry. Venegas has been certified by the State of California Department of Public Health as a Water Treatment Operator Level 5 and as a Water Distribution Operator Level 5. There are over 25,000 water professionals certified by the State of California and Venegas is one of less than 100 with a Level 5 certification in both Water Treatment and Water Distribution. He advises interested students to study math and computers in college to prepare for a career in the water industry. Division 3: Ed Chavez

Representing all or parts of the cities of : Arcadia Representing all or parts of the cities of: Representing all or parts of the cities of: Division 1:Monrovia, Dr. Anthony R. Fellow Division 2: Charles M.San Treviño Division 3: Ed Chavez El Monte, Rosemead, South El Monte Arcadia, Rosemead, Gabriel, South Avocado Heights, Bassett, Hacienda Heights, Industry, Representing all orCity. parts of the cities of : Arcadia Representing all or parts of the of: and Temple Representing all Puente, or parts of the cities of: Spy Glass Hill, Valinda and Temple Pasadena, South Sancities Gabriel City. La North Whittier, El Monte, Monrovia, Rosemead, South El Monte Arcadia, Rosemead, San Gabriel, South Avocado Heights, Bassett, Hacienda Heights, Industry, and West Covina.

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Representing all or parts of the cities of: Azusa, Covina, Glendora, Division 4: R. William “Bill” Robinson Irwindale and West Covina.

Representing all or parts of the cities of: Azusa, Covina, Glendora, Irwindale and West Covina.

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and West Covina. Division 5: Alfonso “Al” Contreras

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Representing all or parts of the cities of: Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bradbury, Duarte, El Monte, Irwindale and Monrovia.

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college

profiles

California Baptist University

University of Redlands

432 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92504 951-689-5771, www.calbaptist.edu Founded in 1950, California Baptist University is a liberal arts university with 4,000 students studying in 90 undergraduate majors and concentrations. The 110acre Riverside campus is affiliated with the California Southern Baptist Convention — the only Southern Baptist college or university on the West Coast.

1200 E. Colton Ave., Redlands, CA 92373 909-793-2121, www.redlands.edu The University of Redlands is a private, independent liberal arts and sciences university located on 160 acres near downtown Redlands. With an enrollment of 4,400 students, the school offers students a personalized education and emphasizes academic rigor, curricular diversity, and innovative teaching.

California Institute of Technology

USC

1200 E. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91125 626-395-6811, www.caltech.edu Known as Caltech, this private research university is widely considered one of the top 10 universities worldwide in most college rankings. With a strong emphasis on the natural sciences and engineering, Caltech operates and manages NASA’s neighboring Jet Propulsion Laboratory, also in Pasadena. Although Caltech only enrolls about 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the school claims 31 Nobel laureates as alumni or faculty.

University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90089 213-740-1111, www.usc.edu A global center for the arts, technology and international trade, the University of Southern California boasts 17 professional schools and is one of the world’s leading private research universities. With 16,500 undergraduate and 17,000 graduate students, USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S. university and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad.

La Sierra University

13406 E. Philadelphia St., Whittier, CA 90608 562-907-4200, www.whittier.edu Founded in 1887, Whittier College is a four-year residential liberal arts college. Situated on 74 hillside acres and enrolling about 1,500 students, the college offers 30 majors in 23 disciplines, or the option of a self-designed major through the Whittier Scholars Program.

4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, CA 92515 800-874-5587, www.lasierra.edu The Seventh-day Adventist denomination established La Sierra University in 1922 on land that was formerly part of the Rancho La Sierra Mexican land grant. Today, the institution in Riverside provides more than 120 bachelors, masters and doctoral degree programs for its 2,000 students. Ranked one of the nation’s most diverse campuses, it has also been honored for the high level of community service performed by its students. Occidental College 1600 Campus Road, Los Angeles, CA 90041 323-259-2500, www.oxy.edu With a 10-to-1 student-faculty ratio, Occidental, based in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Eagle Rock, is often ranked in college guides as one of the nation’s best small colleges. With its learn-by-doing approach, undergraduates conduct original research. Majors are offered in 29 areas, or students can design their own course of study.

Pepperdine University 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263 310-506-4000, www.pepperdine.edu Located on 830 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, Pepperdine is a Christian university with about 8,300 students. Its five schools are Seaver College, School of Law, Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Graziadio School of Business and Management, and School of Public Policy.

University of La Verne 1950 Third St., La Verne, CA 91750 909-593-3511, www.ulv.edu Founded in 1891, the university offers 70 majors in liberal arts and professional programs and a full spectrum of degrees, including bachelors, masters, doctoral and law. With 1,685 students, class sizes are small, with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio.

Whittier College

The Claremont Colleges Claremont McKenna College 500 E. Ninth St., Claremont, CA 91711 909-621-8000, www.claremontmckenna.edu Specializing in economics, political science, international

relations and public policy, the 1,200-student college is also home to the Robert Day Scholars Program, which offers both an undergraduate program and a master’s program in finance.

Harvey Mudd College 301 Platt Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711 909-621-8000, www.hmc.edu Harvey Mudd is considered both a liberal arts college and one of the premier math, science and engineering colleges in the nation. With about 750 students, Harvey Mudd offers nine math-, science- and engineering-based majors, all grounded in a solid core curriculum that includes humanities and social science courses.

Pitzer College 1050 N. Mills Ave., Claremont, CA 91711 909-621-8000, www.pitzer.edu This liberal arts college offers more than 40 major fields to its 950 students, focusing on interdisciplinary, intercultural education with an emphasis on social responsibility and community service.

Pomona College 333 N. College Way, Claremont, CA 91711 909-621-8000, www.pomona.edu The founding member of The Claremont Colleges (established in 1887), the 1,400-student liberal arts college is consistently ranked among the top colleges in the nation.

Scripps College 1030 Columbia Ave., Claremont CA 91711 909-621-8000, www.scrippscollege.edu The leading women’s college west of Massachusetts, this 770-student college emphasizes a core curriculum based on interdisciplinary studies in the humanities combined with rigorous training in the disciplines.

SUMMER JOBS

Where to look, what to expect By CARLA SANDERS

all it the trickle-down effect: Teens seeking summer employment this year may have a tougher than usual time landing a job. The reason: There will be stiff competition from all of the adults out of work because of the dismal economy. Welcome to the real world. But don’t give up just yet. There are jobs out there; you’ll just need to look a little harder and put your best face forward, according to Barbara Latasa, president of Glendora Employment Agency Inc. In summer 2009, teens can expect to see the most jobs in the retail, food service and possibly entry level office positions, Latasa says. “There will be a lot of competition in the job process, and teens should expect delays on responses from employers,” she notes. But teens shouldn’t focus on just those three areas; they need to keep all options open that are available for short-term summer hire. Joanne Klemm, owner of Comet Employment Agency Inc. in Whittier, says these might include places where attendance ramps up in the summer such as amusement parks, hotels, and programs through city and community parks and recreation departments and the local YMCA. Another off-the-beaten path idea is helping out in warehouses, which are abundant in our region. But what if you can’t find just the right one, your dream job? “Realistically, summer jobs are not glamorous,” says Latasa. “They are temporary and great stepping stones to building self-esteem and confidence.” Similarly, Klemm adds that doing well in a summer job can mean a great reference later on when that dream job does materialize. She advises teens to “go in always with the intent of doing the very best job you can. Do your best; it makes you feel better and you’ll feel productive. Ask others if you can help them.” Latasa adds that teens should “be on time always and follow instructions from your supervisor and you will succeed. Always know, no job is too small or insignificant or beneath you. Especially in today’s economy, many company owners, presidents and CEOs are working many jobs and wearing many hats to keep the company alive.” Klemm adds one final warning: Stay off cell phones, the computer and absolutely no texting during working hours. “These are all big no-no’s,” she says.

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Top Tips for Job Interviews

Don’t

Dress conservatively: collared shirts and slacks for young men, blouse and skirt or dress for young ladies

Wear tank tops, flip flops, sandals, jeans, low-cut tops or pants, short skirts or pants showing underwear

Present a neatly groomed appearance

Show up with greasy bedhead, unbrushed teeth bad breath or body odor

Cover tattoos and body piercings Flaunt your latest ink project Present yourself in a professional manner, sitting up straight and making eye contact with the interviewer Offer a firm handshake Use polite language (including “please” and “thank you’) and complete words and sentences Have references available (this can be anyone who can speak to your character such as a coach, teacher or pastor)

Slouch in the chair, pick your nails or chew gum Keep your hands in your pockets or just sort of wave Grunt your answers and never use profanity Ask, “What’s a reference?” and then give the names of your friends

A : N O I T U A C N O I UT The largest community college-based public safety-training program in California is offered at Rio Hondo College in Whittier. RHC’s Department of Public Safety provides training and degree programs in all areas of public safety. The department manages the Los Angeles County Police Chiefs’ Association and RHC Fire Academy, RHC Police Training Program and the college’s associate of arts and science degree programs in Administration of Justice, Fire Technology, Forensics, Wildland Fire Technology and Corrections.

Fire Academy The fire academy has a well-established advisory board that is made up of fire chiefs and other professional stakeholders. The police academy has a 20-member advisory board composed of police chiefs from throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties. “Our fire and police academies and the online programs are nationally recognized,” noted Joseph A. Santoro, academic dean of the Division of Public Service. Santoro’s responsibilities include the online and on-campus degree programs and managing the RHC fire and police academies. The fire academy is one of the largest basic fire academies in California; it also has a specialized wildland fire academy and an extensive emergency medical technician training program. It is certified by the State Board of Fire Services and provides the hands-on training most fire agencies require of entry-level firefighters. The Fire Technology Program was established in 1964 and the Fire Academy in 1968. More than 55 federal, state, county, municipal and private agencies use the Rio Hondo College Fire Academy for basic and/or advanced training.

“The academy offers training in basic fundamentals of fire fighting, hazardous materials, hydraulics, fire apparatuses and equipment, physical fitness and firefighter tactics and strategies,” Santoro said. “Before entry into the academy, applicants must be high school graduates, already have completed emergency medical technician training and have a certificate and passed a physical abilities test.” Santoro said applicants also are required to complete RHC fire technology core classes and Math 30, English 35 and Reading 23. “Applicants are required to attend two orientation meetings at the Fire Academy in Santa Fe Springs,” Santoro added. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month starting at 6:30 p.m. at RHC Regional Training Center, 11400 Greenstone Ave. For Fire Academy information and applications, call (562) 941-4082, Ext. 23. “At Wildland Fire Academy, we teach students to be forest firefighters. When students graduate they get employed by the United States Forest Service,” Santoro said. Santoro said that Rio Hondo and the U.S. Forest Service have partnered to train and maintain a paid Type II Wildland Fire Hand crew. “We are called the Rio Hondo Roadrunners and students are dedicated to protecting life, property, natural resources and wildlife from the destruction of fire,” Santoro said. According to Santoro, the Fire Academy provides 1,000 hours of instruction and Wildland Fire Academy provides 168 hours and then an internship program. About 100 new firefighters graduate from the academy each year and thousands of firefighters have been through the Advanced Training Program. Since the academy was established it has graduated more than 3,500 firefighters and emergency medical technicians. The California state fire marshal approves all training.

Police Academy The on-campus RHC Police Academy sponsors four basic police training classes each year, one extended basic police academy class and a series of extensive ongoing advanced police officer training and supervisory courses for more than 50 federal, state, county and municipal law enforcement agencies throughout California. Since its inception in 1964, the academy has trained more than 10,000 police officers. “There are three different ongoing academy classes,” Santoro said. “The academy provides 898 hours of instruction. The curriculum at the academy is intense, and it is recommended cadets not try to work full or part time during the regular 22-week program. The course requires a great deal of physical endurance and mental discipline.” Santoro explained cadet coursework includes criminal law, investigations, patrol procedures, firearms, less-than-lethal force options, search and seizure, laws of evidence, emergency vehicle training, weaponless defense, narcotics identification and ethics. Cadets must pass 27 examinations and must display proficiency in firearms and physical fitness. Santoro said that police agencies from all over Southern California recruit from each academy class, and many students secure jobs while still attending the academy. “Applicants must be high school graduates, and they can enroll at age 18. Hiring at a police department starts at age 21,” Santoro noted. “Students are required to be in top physical and mental condition. Twelve weeks before the start of the academy, students attend a pre-academy fitness program to get them ready and in the right frame of mind to get into the academy environment.”

GREAT CAREER

Applicants also must attend two orientation meetings, which are held at the Regional Police Training Center, 3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier. Meetings are held the every first Wednesday of the month starting at 9 a.m. and every third Wednesday of the month starting at 7 p.m. For information and applications, call (562) 962-0921, Ext. 4058.

The police academy has a firearms training range, firearms training simulation systems and a state-of-the-art driving simulation system that are used by municipal and state law enforcement agencies, U.S. Customs, U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Army. The California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training approves the law enforcement-training program. Rio Hondo College Department of Public Safety offers associate of arts/science degrees in Administration of Justice, Fire Technology,

Wildland Fire Technology and Corrections. Specialized certificates are offered in Emergency Medical Technician and Forensic Identification. “The degree programs are regular threeunit college classes taught on campus and online,” Santoro said. “For information about the fire and police academies and degree programs go online to www.riohondo.edu and go to Department of Public Safety.” RHC is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Brothers Sibling teammates in baseball, football

Jeff, left, and Ma

tt Gelalich

By CARLA SANDERS

he way the Gelalich family tells it – and this is putting it mildly – brothers Jeff and Matt “didn’t always get along.” “They were typical brothers and close enough in age there always seemed to be a little competition between them,” says dad Greg Gelalich, of La Verne. “They argued and fought and we thought it would never end.” That changed a few years ago.

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“Once Matt got to high school, they had a lot in common,” says Greg. Excellent students, the brothers also were outstanding athletes. When Matt, 16, made the varsity football and baseball teams this season as a sophomore, it meant he and his 18-year-old brother, Jeff, would be playing on the same Bonita High School teams. The experience created a stronger bond between them. “We’ve always been competitive,” says Jeff, a senior. “But playing together has made us closer, if anything. Now, I have a lot more respect for him.” Jeff – whose nickname is “Jello” – says he’s also surprised himself at how protective he has been of his younger brother. “I didn’t think I would be, but I find myself watching out for him.” For his part, Matt says he looks up to his brother and what he’s accomplished. Plus, “the teachers like me because he was good.” He also is appreciative of Jeff’s help around campus. “He sticks up for me when guys are picking on me,” says Matt, who was given the moniker “Puddin’.” Jeff, a football linebacker and receiver and baseball outfielder, leaves Bonita with his eyes firmly focused west, to UCLA, where he has earned a baseball scholarship. “I’m going to miss having my friends around,” he says, noting that some have been his pals since the sixth grade. “But I’m excited to get out and do my own thing.” He’s also racked up a string of awards, including being named a school and

Miramonte League scholar-athlete and earning a place on the Principal’s Honor Roll. He’s also been involved with community organizations and held a leadership position with the youth group through the family’s church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dad Greg says Jeff “casts a big shadow,” but Matt has been able to find his own limelight. Also an outfielder, he was named Most Valuable Player on his freshman baseball team last year. This season, he was a starter on the varsity football team and was named to the Miramonte League Second Team on defense (he’s a defensive back). “This year was pretty special to have them on the same field,” Greg says, noting it made things much easier for him and his wife, Karyn. He adds that his sons have distinct styles, especially on the baseball field. “Jeff is more a power player and Matt has more finesse.” Bonita baseball coach John Knott has a similar assessment and notes that both brothers were very supportive of each other this year. He expects them to do well in the future. “Jeff is very talented, there’s no denying that. He has the ability and the work ethic to succeed,” Knott says. “Matt has good foot speed and good hand-eye coordination.” As Jeff Gelalich prepares to embark on this next phase of his life, he leaves these words for his brother and others: “Take advantage of every opportunity and don’t have any regrets. Make the most of your life.”

BR OTHERLY BROTHERLY DDIFFERENCES IFFERENCES While they play the same sports and get along well, the Gelalich brothers don’t agree on everything – as their personal preferences show: FAVS FOOD

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Blue Chocolate chip cookie-dough ice cream

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Courtney Donaldson Bonita High School

volleyball Runaway moment of 2008: South Hills over Walnut

Tara Prater, St. Lucy’s — The senior has a killer spike and played a big role in the Regents advancing to the CIF-SS quarterfinals for the second consecutive season.

Melinda Gomez and Danielle Stewart come up big and South Hills, within a point of giving up the San Antonio League title, rallies to score a five-game victory over rival Walnut to earn a share of the league championship.

Danielle Stewart, South Hills — There was no better setter in the area. She has the knack to find that opening in the defense and the get ball to the appropriate hitter for the easy kill.

Melinda Gomez South Hills High School

Team of 2008: South Hills The Huskies started strong, hit a tough stride during the middle, then finished strong, earning a share of the San Antonio League title with Walnut before giving top-seed Redlands East Valley all it wanted in the quarterfinals of the CIF-Southern Section Division II-AA quarterfinals, losing in five games.

Top athletes and college prospects Melinda Gomez, South Hills — The junior, who area player of the year, can play practically every position on the court and has all the tools to make it to the next level.

Courtney Donaldson, Bonita — The senior was part of one of the better one-two punches two years ago, and handled the duties all by herself last year. She was a big reason for Bontia advancing to at least the quarterfinals the past two seasons. Paige Quiones, La Puente — The senior doesn’t get the pub of some of the others on this list, but she was the best player in the Montview League and would certainly hold her own against the others on the list.

Samantha Sheller, Walnut — The junior was part of a nice one-two punch for Walnut last year. She will be a big reason for their success next year. She also comes from an athletic family. Her older brother Sean Sheller is slated to start on the UCLA offensive line next season. Ashley Maxfeldt, Bonita — The sophomore will be the top returning setter in the area last season and will keep Bonita’s winning tradition going.

Programs to watch next year South Hills has been the top program in the area for much of the past decade, and don’t expect that to change as coach Charm Doyle continues to produce winners. Bonita, Walnut and St. Lucy’s also should be in the hunt and capable of making solid playoff runs.

Athletes to watch next year Melinda Gomez, South Hills — The junior has been one of the top players in the area the past two seasons and that won’t change during her senior year next season.

Edgar Padilla Baldwin Park High School

soccer Runaway moment of 2008-09

and first-team all area honors after scoring 26 goals and dishing out 20 assists.

League player of the year honors and scored the game winning goal in the CIF championship.

Baldwin Park High School’s thrilling penalty kick victory over Viewpoint in the CIF-Southern Section Division V semifinals in front of one of the biggest soccer crowds in Valley history. To chants of ‘Ole, ‘Ole, ‘Ole, ‘Ole, Braves goalkeeper Freddy Salazar made three incredible penalty kick saves in the penalty shootout, helping the Braves edge Viewpoint in penalty kicks 2-1 after the teams tied 1-1 in regulation. The victory sent the Braves to their first boys soccer championship game in school history.

Mira Valdez, Wilson, midfielder — The crafty general finished with 14 goals and 10 assists for the Wildcats, earning first-team all league and all-area honors.

Edson Quinteros, Rosemead, junior — Earned Mission Valley League and all-area midfield honors after scoring 10 goals with 27 assists.

Justin Gener, Bishop Amat, forward — Physical and fast, Gener notched 18 goals for the Del Rey league champion Lancers.

Diego Rodriguez Mountain View High School

Team of 2008: Mountain View After blowing a 1-0 lead with eight minutes left against top-ranked and undefeated Silverado in the CIF-Southern Section Division VI title game at Warren High School in Downey, the Vikings rolled up their sleeves and rallied back. Vikings forward Julio Fernandez finished Diego Rodriguez’s cross in the first sudden-death overtime (89th minute), lifting Mountain View to the championship with a 2-1 overtime victory and their second boys soccer title since 1995.

Freddie Centeno, Mountain View, defender — He provided the blanket for the Vikings’ stingy defense, which paved the way for the school to win its second divisional title in four years. 5. Kevin Martinez, Los Altos, forward. The Miramonte league player of the year had a great finishing touch, leading the league with 17 goals.

Athletes to watch next year Diego Rodriguez, Mountain View, junior — The area’s reigning player of the year is back after scoring the game-winning goal in the Division VI semifinals, and setting up the game-winning goal that led the Vikings to the CIF title.

Top athletes and college prospects

Edgar Padilla, Baldwin Park, junior — Returns after leading the area in goals scored with 30, and helping the Braves win the Valle Vista league title and advance to the Div. V championship game.

Bryan Vasquez, Rosemead, forward — Led the area in scoring to earn first-team all Mission Valley

Julio Fernandez, Mountain View, junior — The Vikings’ leading scorer earned Mission Valley

Freddy Salazar, Baldwin Park, junior — The Braves goalkeeper was not only first team all league and all area, but finished with an area-best 12 shutouts.

Programs to watch next year Baldwin Park – They return their leading scorer and goalkeeper after finishing 23-2-2, which was their best finish in school history. Mountain View – The defending Division VI champions return the area player of the year in Rodriguez, and a top notch goal scorer in Fernandez. Sierra Vista – The Dons finished 20-3-2, won the Montview league title, and return five sophomores and four juniors. Damien – The Spartans struggled this past season in the mighty Sierra League, but have virtually everyone returning to make a run at the league title. West Covina – After winning the San Antonio League title, the Bulldogs figure to be even better next season.

football The Lancers trailed 24-0 late in the second quarter against Orange Lutheran, the No. 1 team in Orange County and one of the best in all of Southern California before staging a rally for the ages. The Lancers scored 28 consecutive points and took the lead for good on Deshawn Gaisie’s 35-yard touchdown with 2:11 left for an improbable 47-39 victory.

Team of 2008: Charter Oak

Top athletes and college prospects Cameron Deen, South Hills, quarterback — Threw for 2,286 yards and 23 touchdowns in helping Huskies reach Southeast Divisional semifinals. Will attend Northern Colorado.

Brandon Sermons, Diamond Ranch, defensive back — The area’s best one-one-one defender had six INTs. He will attend UCLA.

Ricky Johnson, West Covina, running back — Led Bulldogs to San Antonio league title, and has been a starter in the backfield since his sophomore year.

Brent Seals, Bishop Amat, linebacker — Combines speed and strength to lead powerful defensive unit. He will attend UCLA.

Programs to watch next year

Kyle Lengyel, Diamond Ranch, linebacker — The Miramonte League defensive MVP finished with 107 tackles. He will attend Air Force.

Damien – Former Los Altos coach Greg Gano takes over the struggling Spartans program (3-7 in 2008) after winning four CIF-SS titles at Los Altos.

Athletes to watch next year

South Hills – What impact will Duarte transfer Jordan Canada have on the Huskies’ backfield? And who will replace Cameron Deen at quarterback? Perhaps former West Covina QB Jacob Shirley.

Adam Muema, Charter Oak, junior, running back — Division I scouts are lining up for the 6-1, 190 pounder who combines speed and agility, drawing comparison’s to the best valley backs ever. Ify Umodo, South Hills, wide receiver — Great athlete with even better hands. He could wind up at Pac-10 school. Darian Johnson, Bishop Amat, corner — Should be the staple for the Lancers’ steady defensive core.

soccer Aissa Sanchez, Glendora, forward — The slippery striker was a menace for opposing defenses, finishing with 12 goals and nine assists. Will attend Arizona State.

Walnut High midfielder Krissy Slusser had never scored off a header in high school and couldn’t remember ever finishing a match that way. But she won’t forget her first. After a tiring afternoon of rain and back-and-forth action, Slusser scored the most dramatic of goals, heading home Megan Leu’s cross with 45 seconds left in double overtime to lift the Mustangs to a 1-0 victory over rival South Hills, earning the Mustangs their fourth straight San Antonio League title.

Ariel Shore, San Dimas, forward — Among the area leaders with 18 goals and 14 assists, she helped the Saints to their second straight Valle Vista League title. Will attend UC Riverside. Krissy Slusser, Walnut, midfielder — A gritty playmaker who was the heart and soul of the Mustangs’ San Antonio League championship team. College undecided. Emily Wood, Glendora, midfielder — A four-year varsity starter and two-time Tribune first-team selection helped the Tartans reach the playoffs. Will attend Azusa Pacific.

Athletes to watch next year

Top athletes and college prospects

Jasmine Roth, Bishop Amat — After helping the Lancers win the Del Rey League title, the Arizona State-bound defender hopes to do it again.

Lynsey Browne, St. Lucy’s, defender — The area player of the year helped the Regents produce 12 shutouts, but she also was a force on offense, getting forward on counter-attacks and set-pieces. Will attend UC Riverside.

Natalie Maxey, South Hills, junior — After scoring 26 goals, the first-team all San Antonio and all-area forward is already committed to UC Santa Barbara.

McKenna Gooden, Charter Oak, junior — She has arguably the best finishing shot in the Valley after notching 17 goals and three assists.

Bishop Amat – The Lancers had a breakthrough season under first-year coach Steve Hagerty. With so many talented players graduating, will Hagerty suffer through a sophomore slump. Rowland – After reaching the Southeast Division semifinals, talented quarterback Michael Ball is back, and only a junior.

Victoria Camaj, St. Lucy’s, freshman — Showed a knack for scoring big-time goals in helping the Regents clinch the Sierra League title. Jeannette Jimenez, San Dimas, freshman — In just her first year she showed skills beyond her years, an attacking midfielder who can score and set up, notching 19 goals and 13 assists.

Programs to watch next year South Hills – With striker Maxey back and a host of others, the Huskies might finally replace Walnut on top of the San Antonio League. Bishop Amat – Young, loaded and talented. After finishing 18-4-3, junior Jasmine Roth and freshman April Juarez and eight other starters return. St. Lucy’s – Although they lose player of the year Lynsey Browne and Denni Jo Berger, they have plenty in reserve in hopes of winning another Sierra League title. Los Altos – This was supposed to be a rebuilding year, yet they won the Miramonte League title and have just about everyone back, including league MVP Lauren Stupin. San Dimas – The two-time Valle Vista league champions have several young players that should make them area favorites for years to come.

Natalie Maxey South Hills High School

After missing the playoffs the year before, the Regents stormed back to not only make the playoffs, but they captured the Sierra League title, which is the most difficult task in the San Gabriel Valley. The Regents also swept rival Glendora, finished 15-4-4 and ended the year on top of the Valley poll.

Charter Oak – Before moving to the Sierra League in 2010, can the Chargers win back-to-back section titles?

Lynsey Browne St. Lucy’s High School

Runaway moment of 2008-09: Slusser’s header

Team of 2008: St. Lucy’s

Leonard Rhodes, Walnut, running back/ linebacker — Two-way standout is 6-3, 226 pounds. Coming off season in which he averaged a 106 yards and scored 12 TDs.

Adam Muema Charter Oak High School

The Chargers won the school’s fourth CIF-Southern Section title under 62-year-old coach Lou Farrar by defeating Miramonte League rival Diamond Ranch 30-14 in the Southeast Division championship game. It was the Chargers’ (13-0-1) first undefeated season since 1985.

Chris Allen, Charter Oak, quarterback — Area player of the year threw for 2,008 yards, 23 touchdowns and was 32-3-2 as a starter since taking over his sophomore season. Will attend Cal State Northridge.

Deshawn Gaisie Bishop Amat High School

Runaway moment of 2008: Bishop Amat rally

Garrett Johnson Diamond Ranch High School

basketball Runaway moment of 2008: Cezar Guerrero’s debut

Randal Guillory, Nogales, forward — Joins his half-brother Shomario Richard as two of the best Nobles players ever. He averaged 20 points and 12 rebounds. College undecided.

After transferring from powerful St. John Bosco to little-known Workman, the super sophomore scored 38 points in his Lobos debut to help his new team to an 80-61 victory over South Hills.

Anthony Farmer, Northview, guard — Earned Valle Vista league MVP honors after averaging 15 points and leading Vikings to league title. College undecided.

Team of 2008: Nogales

Nolan Abernathy, Bonita, guard — The Miramonte League first-team selection was a deadly shooter and terrific all-around player. College undecided.

The Nobles won their second consecutive San Antonio league title and advanced to the CIF-SS Division III-A semifinals for the first time since 1995. It also was their second straight appearance to at least the semifinals under coach of the year, Ricky Roper.

Cezar Guerrero Workman High School

Top athletes and college prospects Garrett Johnson, Diamond Ranch, guard — The 6-5 swingman averaged 18 points and seven rebounds in leading the Panthers to their second straight Miramonte League title and a Division II-AA quarterfinal appearance. Will attend Fresno State. Chris Cunningham, Diamond Ranch, forward — The 6-foot-10 defensive specialist and shot blocker joined Johnson to form one of the best duo’s in Valley history. He will attend Santa Clara.

Athletes to watch next year Cezar Guerrero, Workman, sophomore — What will he do as an encore after averaging 27 points this past season? Carl Cooper, La Verne Lutheran, sophomore — After helping Trojans to a CIF-SS divisional championship as a freshman, he led them back to the finals as a sophomore, averaging 16 points. Calvin Smith, Glendora, junior — The 6-foot-4 combo guard will take over the lead role after averaging 15 points and helping Tartans reach the CIF-SS Divisional semifinals.

16 points and scored more than 20 points on eight occasions. Bobby Miles-Serrrano, Workman, junior — The Montview League MVP returns after averaging 16 points and eight rebounds.

Programs to watch next year Workman – With the dynamic duo of Bobby Miles-Serrano and Cezar Guerrero back together for a final time, a back-to-back Montview League title and deep playoff run is a certainty. La Verne Lutheran – After winning a divisional title in 2008 and advancing to the finals in 2009, this is still one of the area’s youngest teams and getting better. Damien – Was just 19-12 and 3-7 in the Sierra League, but made an improbable run to the CIF-SS divisional semifinals and returns Chris Adams and 6-foot-6 freshman Chris Reyes. Glendora – After two consecutive trips to the CIF-SS divisional semifinals, will the Tartans’ magic continue? South Hills – Huskies graduate only two players from a team that finished 18-8 and second to Nogales in the San Antonio league.

Chris Adams, Damien, junior — The 6-foot-4 forward is extremely versatile. He averaged

Brian Donohoe Damien High School

water polo Runaway moment of 2008: Damien-Ayala match-up

Matthew Morales — The senior, whose sister was area player of the year two years ago, was a scoring machine and played a big part in Walnut advancing to the semifinals.

Brian Donohoe and David Purrington came up big and Damien all but secured another Sierra League title with a win over rival Ayala in October.

Eric Osterberg, Damien — Another reason for the Spartans success. He, along with Purrington, will make Damien a tough out next year.

Team of 2008: Damien The Spartans have been one of the top programs in the area over the past decade and held the crown this year, winning another Sierra League title and advancing to the CIF-Southern Section semifinals before losing, 10-9, to Murrieta Valley.

Josh Yu Walnut High School

Top athletes and college prospects Brian Donohoe, Damien — The senior was the most-versatile player in the area last fall. He has the ability to play most positions in the pool and creates huge matchup problems for the oposition. Josh Yu, Walnut — The Mustangs advanced to the CIF-SS semifinals, and Yu was a big reason. The senior has arms like an octopus and was the area’s top goalie. David Purrington, Damien — The junior will be Damien’s next great one, filling the void left by Nick Schofield two years ago and Brian Donohoe this year.

Programs to watch next year Damien has been to top team in recent years, and that won’t change as long as Andrew Gates continues to coach. Another CIF-SS run will be expected. Walnut is also a top program, capable of making a run for a CIF-SS title.

Walker Shockley Damien High School

basketball Runaway moment of 2008: Northview stuns Covina

Courtney Tolentino, Rowland, guard — While the Raiders struggled, she was a bright spot, averaging 15 points and six rebounds. College undecided.

The Vikings knocked off five-time defending Valle Vista League champion Covina, winning 32-17 to snap the Colts’ 26-game league winning streak, which also handed the Colts just their second league loss in 44 games. Northview later defeated Covina again to win the league title.

Remy Mallett, Diamond Bar, forward — Had a great season for the Brahmas, averaging 12 points and 10 rebounds. College undecided.

Team of 2008: Sierra Vista

Top athletes and college prospects Morgann Ellis, Bishop Amat, guard — She averaged 14 points on the area’s best team, helping the Lancers finish 22-6. College undecided. Kai Brown, West Covina, guard — She averaged 14 points and was the floor general for the heralded Bulldogs. College undecided.

Athletes to watch next year Janelle Kearney, Diamond Ranch, forward — The junior had a sensational season, earning area player of the year honors after averaging 11 points and 9 rebounds on Miramonte League champion Panthers. Melinda Gomez, South Hills, forward — The junior earned area first-team honors for her second straight year, averaging 16 points and eight rebounds. Ella Rodriguez, Walnut, guard — The junior averaged 16 points in leading the Mustangs to another San Antonio league title. Evelyn Ramirez, Rosemead, forward — The junior returns after leading the area in scoring, averaging 17 points a game.

Programs to watch next year Diamond Ranch – After winning their second straight Miramonte League title, player of the year Janelle Kearney and area first-team standout Erica Greer are back.

Bobbie Johnson Northview High School

Northview – After winning the Valle Vista league title and finishing 18-10, the Vikings return their entire roster in hoping to advance further than the second round of the playoffs. South Hills – Gomez has the potential to dominate in spectacular fashion with her size, speed and strength. Bishop Amat – With Arielle Wideman and a host of other young players returning, the Lancers most important person may be the return of coach Richard Wiard from a one-year sabbatical. Bonita – The Bearcats finished 18-0 and return all their top players, including sophomore Madison Zylstra, who averaged a team best 14 points a game.

Janelle Kearney Diamond Ranch High School

For a team that lacks size and club players, the Dons won their fourth Montview League title in six years under the area’s coach of the year, Keith Locklear. Without a player over six feet, The Dons finished 21-4, which was their third consecutive 20-win season.

Katie Moreno, Bishop Amat, forward — She averaged 11 points and was a big inside presence for the Lancers. College undecided.

Arielle Widemann, Bishop Amat, guard — The junior will take over control of arguably the area’s best team.

wrestling Runaway moment of 2008: Salina’s All-America honors

Team of 2008: Northview

Top athletes and college prospects Steven Salinas, 119 pounds — The senior lost just three times all season. He placed fourth at the Senior Nationals, was runner-up at the CIF State championships and won individual titles at CIF-SS Northern Division finals and CIF-SS Masters Meet. Frank Martinez, Northvew — The junior won an individual title at 130 pounds at CIF-SS divisonal

Bernardo Delgado, Azusa — The senior had one of the better seasons in school history, placing fourth at the divisonal championships, third at CIF-SS Masters and qualified for the CIF State championships. Noel Blanco, Arroyo — He won a CIF-SS Southern Divisional title, placed at seventh at CIF-SS Masters and advanced three rounds at the CIF State championships.

Athletes to watch next year Frank Martinez, Northview — The Vikings have fielded some of the best in the area over the past few years, from Caleb Flores to Steven Salinas. Martinez should be the next in line, who will one of the area favorites for a state title. Matt Fregoso, Rosemead — Could be the Panthers next great one after winning a divisional title and qualifying for the state meet. Dakota Behr, South Hills — The junior is one of the area’s all-around best athletes, winning a divisional title in wrestling and a starting pitcher for the baseball team.

Northview – The Vikings have ruled the Valley for more than a decade, and until someone stops their reign, they will again be the team to beat next year. David Ochoa has built a wrestling power, which just promotes from within to keep the ball rolling. South Hills – The Huskies won a CIF-SS Dual championship for the second consecutive season and will be a good bet for a three-peat. Bishop Amat – For the first time in recent memory, the Lancers failed to qualify a competitor for the state meet, but they are solid throughout the program and things should be back to normal next year.

Steven Salinas Northview High School

The Vikings, the area’s top program over the past decade, had another solid season, finishing second in CIF-Southern Section Northern Division, second at the CIF-SS Masters Meet and ninth at the CIF State championships. They were the second-highest CIF-SS team behind Santa Ana Calvary Chapel.

Anthony Jarmillo, Northview — The senior won a divisional title, placed second at CIF-SS Masters and qualified for the state meet.

Programs to watch next year Frank Martinez Northview High School

Northview senior Steven Salinas solidifying his spot among the Valley’s best ever by taking fourth place at 119 pounds at the Senior Nationals to earn All-America honors. It was the highest finish by an area wrestler since Rosemead’s Manuel Rivera won a national title in 2003.

championships, was second at CIF-SS Masters and placed sixth at the CIF State championships.

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