Local Eagle Scout member of unique group
Sawyer Joseph Garland, involved in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts for over 10 years, is a member of a rare and unique group of Scouts. He has earned the four significant awards of Scouting: Arrow of Light, Order of the Arrow, Brownsea and Eagle Scout. A member of Troop 522 (chartered by Ortega United Methodist […]
Students return to school with smiles, less stress
While most children are running to department stores with their parents to pick out a few stylish pairs of shoes, backpacks and other necessities for the beginning of school, some children in the region are not so fortunate. Leadership and strong advocacy at one local area nonprofit helped area children get back to the classroom […]
Bolles young women serve in the D.R.
Avondale residents Tory Buchanon and Anna Demont, and San Jose resident Natalie Spadaro all students at the Bolles School, spent 10 days this summer in the Dominican Republic volunteering in rural and urban communities working on sustainable projects. Two of the projects were reforestation and construction of new school buildings. Most days were spent building the […]
Bishop Kenny students start school with new resources, renovations
Twelve hundred Bishop Kenny High School students returned to school last month to the $1.6 million building and renovation project which had impacted much of the school’s 55-acre campus over the summer vacation. Father Michael Houle, president of the school shared, “We are so pleased with this summer’s projects – most especially because of […]
Preparing for global community at early age
Students at West Riverside Elementary, from the littlest in voluntary pre-kindergarten to second grade, have the opportunity to earn a leg up on their peers when it comes to global communications. The magnet school on Park Street offers dual language classrooms, teaching subjects in both Spanish and English to children who may be proficient in […]
Summer campers loving the learning
Summer started off with a bang at San Jose Episcopal Day School, with students and friends returning to campus for a wide variety of specialty camps. Sporty types enjoyed outdoor activities such as flag football, Team Playball, volleyball and archery. Art, Camp Yummy and an American Girl Doll book club were popular choices among creative […]
Local teens perform in, work on musical FAME
Three students from San Marco – Asha Printup, Jacob Sims and Cheyenne Shrader – and three from San Jose – Keeley Doski, Katie Montana and Allyson Harvey – had the opportunity of a lifetime this summer. They participated in the 9th Annual High School Summer Musical Theatre Experience, a program where local students work with […]
San Marco Girl Scout develops YouTube series about museum artifacts
San Marco resident Regan Foote has a vision to help people understand the importance of museums and what they offer. One video at a time, Foote is teaching others about the treasurers within museums. In her trailer, Foote informs viewers that “I love museums and I want to spread the love for museums to all […]
