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 […]
Mother-daughter dance-drama team receive rave reviews
A mother and daughter team co-direct the Dance Ensemble and the Drama Ensemble at Fishweir Elementary School of the Performing Arts and recently led student performances to rave reviews. The Fishweir Elementary Dance Ensemble began in 1998 under the direction of Cecelia Futo, along with 11 dancers (10 girls and one boy) and a $50 […]
Ruth N. Upson school year ends on playful note
Ruth N. Upson Elementary ended the 2013-14 school year with a play day and awards for outstanding achievement by the students in a number of categories. The PTA sponsored a fun play day coordinated by first grade teacher Gail Kane and Coach Curtis Curry. Activities included balloon races, an obstacle course, water ball race, tug […]
Space Probe teaches Good News message
More than 40 children cruised the cosmos last month with Genesis 1: Space Probe, the action-packed VBS odyssey at Ortega Presbyterian Church. Trained, caring “Capsule Commanders” transported young “Astronauts” to the dawn of time to “witness” the creation and unfolding events of the world in search of the Lord of the Universe. Rev. David Burke’s […]
Talented young archer takes home silver
Sophia Tempio demonstrated her talent at archery at “Camp Hiawatha’s Got Talent Day,” held at Ortega Arts Camp last month. A recent graduate of John Stockton Elementary School, Sophia has only recently discovered her talent with the compound bow. She participated in the Bow Hunter Free Style state level competition in Sarasota, Fla. in June […]
Legos a popular choice for electives class
Students at St. Paul’s Catholic School learned all about elective courses at the end of the school year. Children from Pre-kindergarten to 7th grade were asked to rank their favorite 11 “electives” and then take a class in their number one choice. The teachers used their extra-curricular talents to lead the electives, which included fine […]
Bolles junior receives President’s List medal
Head of School Brad Johnson, a 1979 Bolles graduate, applauded the service of several Bolles students during the recent fourth quarter convocation. In addition to their community work, students must hold high academic standing and exemplify the Bolles Value Statement. Ortega resident and Bolles junior Bentley Forrester helped coordinate the distribution of letters and end-of-the-year […]
