Olympian Monique Henderson, two-time Gold Medalist, juggles three young ones as she prepares for the fifth season as head coach of men’s and women’s cross-country and men’s and women’s track and field teams Monique Henderson knows a thing or two about pushing herself to the limit to reach the finish line. She’s a three-time Olympian and a two-time Gold Medalist in the 4×400 relay. She’s also a mother of a 2-year-old boy and twin one-year-old girls. Henderson, head coach for men’s and women’s cross country as well as the men’s and women’s track & field teams, sees some parallels between…
Author: Rose Wright
New partnership with Los Amigos High School allows incoming freshman to earn AA degrees by the end of their senior year He may be only 13, but Victor Lozada already has an idea of what he’d like to be when he grows up. “I’m not sure,” says the incoming freshman at Los Amigos High School in Fountain Valley. “But I’m thinking investment fund manager. They use a lot of math, and I love math.” Victor having a solid shot at eventually attending and graduating from college largely has to do with a new partnership between Golden West College and Los…
Campus shutdown hasn’t stopped crew from keeping grounds looking as green and clean as possible It’s a beautiful late weekday morning, sunny with some billowing clouds, at Golden West College. In any other year, the crewmembers would be putting finishing touches on the quad grounds in preparation for Commencement, which had been scheduled for the following day, May 21. But 2020 hasn’t been any other year. Since April 1, when they returned to work following a two-week shutdown caused by the COVID-19 crisis, members of GWC’s grounds crew have been keeping busy maintaining the pristine, park-like atmosphere of the campus…
PASÉA HOTEL & SPA Named one of the best new US Coastal hotels by Condé Nast Traveler, the oceanfront Paséa Hotel & Spa is a modern oasis with an unrivaled sense of clean, coastal style and comfort. The hotel is located in the heart of the vibrant and emerging Huntington Beach community and just steps from the city’s iconic pier. With a spacious ocean lawn and Pacific Ocean’s enticing sea breeze, you and your guests will find themselves enjoying the visit of a lifetime. If you are searching for a truly unique experience for your next meeting or special event,…
by Sarah Le In early August, Siyamak Khorrami opened the doors of the new Epoch Times office at the Jamboree Center in Irvine, California, paving the way for the newspaper’s continued expansion in Orange County. The paper plans to start publishing a daily edition in the county in October and is looking for more talented individuals who are passionate about the local community to join the team. Khorrami, the general manager of the Southern California edition of the newspaper, joined the company three years ago. “We’ve received a lot of positive feedback in the area. A lot of people love…
Preschool Program Our Savior’s Lutheran Preschool provides a unique opportunity for children to be engaged in a pre-academic environment with a child-centered approach. Our Preschool team designs their curriculum and lesson plans starting with the California Preschool Learning Foundations, customizing instruction based on classroom personality and the child’s individualized goals and needs. These developmentally appropriate practices and classroom experiences intentionally foster exposure to the world around the child and capture the many moments of curiosity. Throughout the day our teachers guide student learning individually and in groups to explain, educate, and empower the children, encouraging them to ask questions and…
Students and faculty are flocking to the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center in the new Math and Science Building It’s late afternoon on a Tuesday and the room is buzzing with discussions at several separate tables. Some students are working in groups, and others are quietly studying alone, headphones attached and water bottles at hand. With floor-to-ceiling windows, the 4,500-square-foot space is bright and airy. Tables for four have wheels, as do whiteboards and smaller, cushy chairs with desktop attachments for computers and books — the better to move around to form impromptu study groups. There are five study…
DPYC offers week-long sailing camps from June 8 through August 14 for children ages 6 to 18 and summer-long racing teams for children 12 to 18. DPYC coaches are highly qualified sailors who emphasize fun and safety. Whether it’s your first time on the water, you’re an experienced skipper, or you’re just looking for an adventure on the water, DPYC has something to offer. SEA STARS (SUMMER) An introduction to the world of sailing, this course aims to equip our newest sailors with the skills and knowledge to operate a Tera with a partner. Throughout this course, students will obtain…
The Performer’s Academy as a wonderful place to learn to perform and take those skills to the stage, screen, classroom or boardroom. For those that want to pursue a career in the industry, you do need to be trained, you do need to have the desire and ability to get to LA for auditions and the kids have to have good grades to get their work permit. Most important of all — it has to be “their idea”. Their classes are taught by Film Directors, Writers, Producers, and Working Actors. We have classes in Acting, Improv, On-Camera, Film, Vocal Training,…
REGISTRATION FOR 2020 SUMMER CAMPS IS OPEN! Elite summer camps are led by our professional training staff. Players who come will go home with a love for the game and with new, improved skills! The first 15 minutes are spent doing group warm-up activities. For the next two hours, players move from station to station, learning new drills and gaining new skills. The final 45 minutes are spent practicing new skills in a fun, scrimmage environment. At camp, our trainers will focus on a new skill each day (passing, shooting, & dribbling, etc.). The format and environment make camp fun,…