The college wins top honors for the second year in a ROW at annual Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce luncheon that honors city’s top organizations, individuals Golden West College recently won the Best of HB Award, the most prestigious honor given by the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce at its annual “Best of HB Awards Ceremony.” A total of 38 nominees, including businesses and individuals, vied for awards in 10 categories at the Best of HB Awards Ceremony, held October 11, 2019, at the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel. Categories included the Big Kahuna, Sense of Place, and Living Legend. More than…
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Shen Yun: Bringing Traditional Chinese Culture to the Stage FOR A DAZZLING EXPERIENCE UNLIKE ANY OTHER, SEE AN INSIGHTFUL, AWE-INSPIRING SHEN YUN PERFORMANCE DURING THEIR 2020 TOUR. While there’s nothing quite like seeing a live, musical performance, the energetic orchestral music, classically-trained dancers, breathtaking costumes and innovative animated backgrounds of a Shen Yun performance are simply not-to-be-missed. During this sensational performance, you can learn about traditional Chinese culture, dating back 5,000 years, that has nearly disappeared from modern China. Not only is the show enlightening and eye-opening it also leaves audiences feeling uplifted and inspired. REVIVING HISTORY China was once…
GWC Foundation board member Rachel Ramirez, a successful entrepreneur, preaches the value of giving back Growing up on a small farm in eastern Washington, Rachel Ramirez recalls telling her parents she wanted to go to college. “Their idea of me going to college was, ‘Oh that’s great!’” recalls Ramirez, “but it was a surprise because I was the first in my family to want to go to college. I don’t think they understood how important it was to me. They certainly didn’t object, but their assumption was that I’d stay close to home, get a job, and get married.” Today,…
SCENIC, LIGHTING AND PROJECTION DESIGN TECHNICIAN, AS WELL AS COSTUME PRODUCTION AND WARDROBE TECHNICIAN, ARE TWO GROWING CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE GWC THEATER ARTS DEPARTMENT Rachael Kubart fell in love with theater while in high school. She performed in musical theater when she was a junior in her native Nevada, but what really appealed to her was the magic that occurs offstage that brings productions to life. “I told my parents I wanted to work in theater,” recalls Kubart, “but they were like, ‘That’s not a real job.’” It may have taken her some time, but Kubart, who moved…
John Altobelli FOR FAMILY. FOR COMMUNITY. FOR THE WORLD. Words by Meredith Wash John Altobelli was a beloved coach to hundreds, a friend to many and family to few. But on Monday, February 10, John, or “Coach Alto,” represented an entire community as over 4,000 people filled Angel Stadium to commemorate his life as well as the lives of his beloved wife, Keri, and daughter, Alyssa. The nation was shocked when it awoke to the news of the tragic helicopter accident on the morning of January 26. And while the world began mourning the loss of iconic athlete, Kobe Bryant,…
Women’s and Men’s Basketball Returns to GWC After Being Gone for Nearly Two Decades The sound of bouncing basketballs and sneakers screeching on the hardwood court reverberated throughout the gym at Golden West College. For the coaches and players on an October afternoon of back-to-back practices, it was sweet music to their ears. After nearly two decades, basketball is back at GWC — thanks to a push to resurrect the teams by President Tim McGrath, who took over the reins of the college in June 2018 and is an avid hoops fan. “He (McGrath) told me, ‘Do it yesterday,’” said…
Building Reliable Structures, Growing Bright Futures Words by Meredith Wash For Huntington Beach local, Michael Grant, the common thread that runs through his life is a deep-rooted desire to help others build a life they love—both literally and figuratively. Grant is a husband, father and entrepreneur who sits as the President of the Board of Directors at Golden West College all while operating a successful construction business, Michael Grant Construction. Hailing from Glendale, California, Grant grew up with two loving parents who moved their family to Huntington Beach in 1964. Grant’s passion for helping others began early on in life…
An Evening with the Stars On April 4th, 2020, the Golden West College Foundation will host its 22nd annual Gala at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach. Guests will enjoy dinner, dancing and silent auction. Proceeds from the Gala support Golden West College Students, the Faculty Wish List program, and the STAR Textbook loan program. $175 per person The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel Huntington Beach GWCGala.com
Happy Holidays! Hope this email finds you all well and getting ready to celebrate this special season with friends and family. Wyatt’s is in full holiday mode! The annual Wyatt’s Christmas Party is scheduled for Weds., Dec. 18th! We will once again be swapping Christmas presents with the “White Elephant” gift exchange. Here’s your chance to re-gift, have fun with a zany present, or simply treat somebody to some holiday cheer. The evening festivities include DJ Evan spinning the country and Christmas tunes, caroling by the “Carnegie Kids”, and lots of holiday treats! Grab the family and join us for…