Burbank Police responded Code 3 along with a full rescue response when the call came in of a bicyclist struck by a car and possibly trapped under the car.

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

The first Burbank Police officer on scene discovered that the 10-year old male was not trapped and was actually talking to witnesses and the driver. The incident occurred at 6:06 p.m. when a driver struck the bicyclist when he rode into the path of her auto driving slowly in the 900 block of Maple Street.

The sun is setting much later with daylight savings time and kids are frequently outside playing and riding bikes in many Burbank neighborhoods.

These pictures are a real visual reminder to slow down and use caution when driving in any residential zone.

The boy was transported to Children’s Hospital by Burbank Paramedics with non-life threatening injuries and for precautionary reasons.

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Police Officers Todd Burns and Angela Burrows investigate this auto ‘vs’ bicyclist on Thursday afternoon in the 900 block of Maple Street. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

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The John Burroughs High School library now boasts of an art library and creative activity center, known collectively as the Burroughs Library Loft. After months of collaborative brainstorming and physical work by librarian Julie Grene and JBHS art teacher Beth Morrison, common areas of the library have been transformed into a place for students and teachers to explore art, create art and integrate art into daily lives and studies.

“I’ve been talking about Arts Integration for many years, and I truly believe that leveraging the Arts (all of the Arts) is the best vehicle to make connections between disciplines, lessons, life and the world,” commented Morrison. “Now we have a resource center for all of the teachers here at Burroughs.”

(Photo By Lisa Paredes)

Funded by a Burbank Arts For All Foundation (BAFA) grant for books, supplies and resources and a donation of furniture, manpower and materials from IKEA, the Burroughs Library Loft began to emerge in November 2014. Both Morrison and Grene point to the strong support of  then Principal John Paramo as vital to the realization of the project.

Morrison and Grene spent weekends and vacation days to work on the Library Loft, which officially opened for student and teacher use in February 2015.

“Beth and I obtained all the materials that were not from IKEA and did the manual labor involved with those materials,” commented Grene. “Beth is an amazing creative can-do type of person. Our creative spirits work well together.”

(Photo By Lisa Paredes)

“The IKEA team spent a day here assembling the furniture and installing all shelving. IKEA even took the time to create vinyl wall appliques of our chosen words in the fonts I requested, then came and applied those as well,” explained Grene. “They were really great to work with. Scotty, our maintenance man, was also involved with the Mondrian ceiling. He helped by removing all the tiles we needed to paint. One of the wood shop students came and waxed the tabletops.”

(Photo By Lisa Paredes)

“The Loft has been well received by both students and staff. People love the inviting and welcoming atmosphere that’s been created,” continued Grene. “It’s been really fun to see students gravitate toward the space. We already have ‘regulars’ utilizing the supplies creatively every day at lunch. I have plans to do more organized activities and after school workshops next year in order to get more students involved.”

The Burroughs Library Loft has assisted a Health class, an English class and a special needs class to complete art projects. Students create magnetic poetry, write inspirational sayings, draw pictures on the chalkboard columns and draw at the tables.

Once monthly, substitute teacher Brian Kukan hosts an after-school meditation group, Breathing Among The Books, open to students, teachers and staff. The group has grown from just a few students at the beginning to nearly 30 students at the most recent meeting April 1. The next, and last meeting for the current school year, is slated for May 6.

“I come for the relaxation and to de-stress,” science teacher Jill Tobin told students attending the most recent Breathing Among The Books gathering, most of whom were first or second-time attendees.

“I’m so happy that our students are making great use of the space and all of the resources. I’ve been using the display space for student work a lot more than I had planned or anticipated,” Morrison also said. ” I love the flexibility, as well as the opportunity to showcase the work of our very creative and talented students. And I love that so many people are interested, engaged, exposed, and responding so positively, to the works of art that are put on display.”

(Photo By Lisa Paredes)

“I think we knew from the beginning that the Loft would follow the ‘if we build it, they will come philosophy, but I didn’t really think so much about the ‘my special place’ aspect that the Loft has provided for so many individual students. There are quite a few students that have now found their ‘special place’ on campus.”

“We’re still adding to the resources, but at least we have a place for teachers to go to find ideas and inspiration,” added Morrison. “We’re also planning a series of workshops for teachers to get some hands-on experience with Arts Integration.”

One of Morrison and Grene’s many goals for the Burroughs Library Loft concept is for other schools to adopt the concept and built their own version of an Arts Library.  Luther and Jordan Middle Schools have responded positively and want to create resource centers of their own, according to Morrison.

The library is officially open 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every school day. Peer tutoring is offered by California Scholarship Federation students Monday through Thursday for one hour after school gets out.

(Photo By Lisa Paredes)

While the library has limited availability in April and May to accommodate testing and textbook collection, Grene looks forward to the fall semester and events planned for the coming school year. Monthly Creative Challenges, after school workshops, teacher workshops, a Curator’s Club to introduce students to careers in the art business are some of the upcoming plans she has in the works, all while continuing to expand the resources available to teachers and students.

The JBHS library also hosts PTSA meetings and after-school poetry readings and song writing workshops for students, along with college and career planning workshops several times throughout the year.

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Burroughs is 12-2 on the season and 4-0 in league (Photo by Dick Dornan)

By Dick Dornan
MyBurbank Sports Editor

Entering Thursday afternoon’s contest at Hoover, the Burroughs softball team came in riding a 9-game winning streak and undefeated in Pacific League play. When the game concluded, the Indians had pounded the Tornadoes, 15-1, in five innings (mercy rule), and extended their winning streak to 10 games including a perfect 4-0 mark in league.

Presley Miraglia and Hannah Talavera combined to toss a 4-hitter allowing no walks while striking out seven.

Burroughs jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead on six hits in the first inning. Brianna Johnson and Delaney Nicol had back-to-back singles to lead off the game followed by a double down the left field line from Kaitlin Okimoto scoring two runs. Consecutive hits by Destiny Velazquez, Brianna Devellano and Lauren Lopez brought home two more runs.

Delaney Nicol rounds third base for another Indians run (Photo by Dick Dornan)

“I was really happy because we have had a tendency the last couple of times to not come out strong and not play to our level,” said Burroughs coach Doug Nicol, who rejoined the team after a one game suspension for getting ejected against Glendale last week. “Getting those first four runs was really important. It jumpstarted us and got the girls thinking of what we needed to do. We focused on hitting ground balls and line drives and that’s a reason for our success.”

“It’s really great because we knew we had to play at our level,” added Okimoto. “Just because we had a great win at CV doesn’t mean we get to slack off. It was important to get those early hits and runs for us.”

Nicol served his suspension by attending the Burroughs baseball game versus Crescenta Valley last Tuesday. Pacing back and forth behind the backstop and receiving multiple updates via texts and phone calls from supporters at the softball game, Nicol received good news when the Lady Indians won a big contest at Crescenta Valley, 8-6.

Welcome back, Coach Doug Nicol!

“I missed my girls the other day. It was more stressful being at the Burroughs baseball game and getting texts,” he said. “I’m glad to be back here. It’s less stress here than it was over there. It was a really tough situation. I’m really proud of my coaching staff and proud of the girls on how they stepped up. They really hit the ball that day. They fought all the elements and beat a good CV team at their house.”

Burroughs continued its hot hitting at Hoover jumping on the Tornadoes from the start and adding seven runs on seven hits in the third inning to go up 11-0. Johnson (4 for 4, two runs, two RBIs) and Delaney Nicol (2 for 3, one run, one RBI) had RBI singles during the outburst.

The Lady Indians added two runs in each of the fourth and fifth innings. When it was all said and done, they had accumulated 22 hits. Eleven different players recorded a hit.

Amanda Flores at the plate

Velazquez (two RBIs) and Kailanie Oasay each had three hits and Amanda Flores contributed two hits of her own.

“Everybody on our team can hit from the top of our lineup all the way to the bottom,” Delaney Nicol said. “We work on hitting at practice and it pays off especially against teams like this. We can get everyone in the game and it’s pretty cool to see everyone get a hit.”

A year ago, Burroughs led Division 3 with the most runs scored on the season (268). This year, they are averaging 8.5 runs per game good enough for sixth in the entire division.

With an overall record of 12-2, the Lady Indians have established themselves as a league title contender with huge games against Arcadia (April 16) and Burbank (April 23) looming in the distance.

Hannah Talavera picked up the win vs. Hoover (Photo by Dick Dornan)

“I couldn’t be happier. We have the highest winning percentage in Division 3,” said Nicol. “We have some young girls in really tough spots. Freshman pitcher, first-year catcher, young infield at short and second. Those girls and our seniors have really meshed well. I love the progress we are making and will continue to make.”

The Lady Indians are looking to dethrone Burbank, the two-time defending league champions. Prior to the Bulldogs recent conquest (31 consecutive league wins), Burroughs had won three straight league titles.

“This team is capable of a lot of things more than we even know right now,” Delaney Nicol said. “As long as everyone stays together and competes throughout the whole season, we will do things that a lot of people didn’t expect from us.”

Keep an eye out for the Big Red Machine.

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Class is a class act and then some. It’s riveting entertainment. It’s years’ worth of acting lessons rolled up into two masterful performances by GILDART JACKSON (Elliot) and CALLIE SCHUTTERA (Sarah.)

Callie Schuttera and Gildart Jackson (Photo Courtesy Jill Mamey)

Class is also a lesson in great playwriting. Playwright CHARLES EVERED gives us dialogue that is elevating without being elevated. Director DIMITRI TOSCAS polishes every facet of this jewel of a play and allows its Shakespearean spirit to comfortably don the garb of modern day sensibilities.

Class begins with Elliot confronting his new students, invisibly among us in the audience. They had to pass an audition with him even to be admitted to his celebrated acting class. All the same, in spite of their showing “some promise of talent,” he tells them that nearly all will fail to make a living at acting, never mind rising to stardom. But, he continues, the few who really succeed will gain the power to move their audiences, whether a few dozen or many millions.

It’s a great, Pattonesque opener, one that challenges us to consider what does—or should—move uncounted thousands to gamble their lives and fortunes on an acting career.

Later, Sarah enters Elliot’s studio. She had not done the audition, and had missed the first class, but hopes she can take acting lessons from Elliot nonetheless. Elliot asks the twenty something about her experience, but even her high school acting resume seems spotty. Still, there’s something about her unmistakably sincere desire to learn the art of acting, not to mention a nagging sense of familiarity. Elliot decides to make an exception and give Sarah lessons.

Callie Schuttera and Gildart Jackson in CLASS now playing at the Falcon Theatre (Photo Courtesy Jill Mamey)

The play goes on to move in unexpected directions, following its own brilliant logic. Elliot and Sarah each have their own heart-wrenching crosses to bear, and they allow us to see that mastering the craft of acting can lead to mastering the art of living.

Class invites us to consider where honesty is more at home: when we put on a play in a theatre, or when we put up an act outside it? Truth is more than true statements. Honesty roots itself in a shared understanding, and can no more endure without an underlying context than can a flower without water. Example: A certain politician, when asked about possible past drug use, said that he had violated no domestic laws. He had made a true statement but hoped that most listeners wouldn’t catch that he shifted the intended context of the question: did he smoke a joint or didn’t he?

Acting gives us the context can sometimes be deliberately hidden from us in real life. And here’s a fine irony for you: actors are never more honest than when revealing the truth of the made-up story they are in and being the made-up characters they are pretending to be. And this leads to an occupational hazard: actors may carry this honesty into their own very real lives, with painful realizations that can’t be left on the stage.

Empathy can be another occupational hazard. To understand characters is to understand people, and that quality, as well, can spill over into real life.

A third hazard is good taste. It may be hard to mouth day-to-day vulgarities after Shakespeare’s rolled off your tongue.

Elliot has succumbed to all three of these hazards, abetted by Callie’s own circumstances.

GILDART had once been a Beverly Hills entertainment lawyer, one who had been offered a partnership. But he had come to realize that his ladder of success was leaning against the wrong wall. So he went from representing actors to being one, with both film and TV credits, and thereby defying the odds that his Elliot had so eloquently laid out. CALLIE is an apt pupil in real life with a physical grace on stage that belies her modest disclaimers when asked about her dancing background.

As Class neared its end, there was sniffling and even audible sobbing from the audience. It seems that GILDART and CALLIE themselves are among the few who have gained the power to move the human heart with the truth of their art.

Class continues through Sunday, April 19 at the Falcon Theatre, 4252 Riverside Drive in Burbank. Performances occur Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. Tickets range from $36.50 to $44.00, but there’s a Student Rate (valid student ID required) of $29.00. For tickets, call the Falcon Theatre Box Office at (818) 955-8101 or visit FalconTheatre.com.

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“NBC wants to do a reality show based on Colleen and me,” deadpanned Fritz Coleman. “But they want to up the tension and make me a ‘weatherman in transition.’ I said yes, but only if I can pick out my new clothes.”

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Fritz was the guest of honor last Friday evening at the Burbank Chamber of Commerce’s annual gala, held at the Marriott Burbank Hotel Convention Center. The witty weathercaster took the occasion to banter with longtime friends, reminding several hundred Burbank notables that he’s also a veteran stand up comedian.

Popular news anchor Colleen Williams has been Fritz’s NBC4 partner for the past 23 years. “It’s been the longest successful relationship I’ve ever had,” said Fritz. “And the least costly.” And as Colleen rushed out of the banquet room to cover some item of late breaking news Fritz quipped, “There’s a chalk body outline somewhere.”

Colleen Williams with KNBC News Videographer Scott Meadows.(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

“Our gala’s a fun event,” said Chamber Executive Director Gary Olson. “The silent auction items are priced for friendly competition and the entertainment’s upbeat.” (As Barry Lamster Entertainment and The Showcase Singers amply demonstrated.) But this year, the Chamber wanted to do something extra special. So when Fritz indicated that he was receptive to being on the honoree hot seat, “the Board was thrilled.”

Fritz did have some trepidation, though. “I’m shocked even to be here after NBC deserted Burbank. I feel like Edward Snowden,” he confessed to the guffawing crowd.

But the audience of Burbank movers and shakers knew well that Fritz’s association with Burbank goes all the way back to 1982, shortly after he escaped from Buffalo– a place that makes more weather than it can consume locally. He joined NBC4 as the weekend weather soothsayer in 1982 then moved into weekdays in 1984.

Fritz, who had been working as a well-received stand up comedian before joining NBC4, found his new gig to be very congenial. Where else in the country but LA would there be a “storm watch” because the land might be inundated with a whole inch of rain? (Ah, the good old days.) His TV audience found Fritz to be very congenial in turn, making him a Southern California broadcasting icon. Practically every major newspaper in the region has hailed him as “Best Weather caster.”

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

While in Burbank, Fritz made quite a few friends. He knew Bud Ovrom when he was Burbank’s City Manager, long before Bud was to serve under future LA Mayor Antonio Villagarosa and “arrange for the Mayor’s tanning salon appointments.”

He knew close friend Jack O’Neill for many of his “75 years with NBC,” before he left to dress like the Godfather and work with the Hope family. He remembered when former Mayor Bill Wiggins “was the model for the Big Boy set.” And he even remembered Burbank Mayor David Gordon’s “brilliant campaign speech” when he promised to “give Burbank what it needs—a colonoscopy.”

All kidding aside, Fritz has been a great fan of Burbank. Fritz raised two sons and a daughter in Burbank while involving himself in many charitable activities. He’s entertained or emceed at countless local service and civic organizations within Burbank and throughout Southern California.

He’s been a long time supporter of the Salvation Army, has helped run academic decathlons, has supported adult literacy programs and has championed arts education. (And Wiki notes that Fritz received the 2004 EMA Community Service Award for his involvement with NBC’s 4 Our Planet, a children’s program.)

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

So it was more than fitting that Gary Olson declared Fritz to now be a lifetime member of the Burbank Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Gordon “was very pleased” to present Fritz with the keys of the city, representing “the first opportunity he had to honor someone in this fashion.”

For his part, Fritz thanked NBC for the Burbank memories: trading jokes on The Tonight Show, appearing in many series and specials for NBC4, clowning with Bob Hope, presiding over the aforementioned “storm watches” and pretending that LA actually has four seasons. Concludes Fritz, “All of the great memories of my career took place in Burbank at 3000 Alameda Avenue.”

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

When engaging in raillery with Board Chairman Eric Foster, Emcee and Chamber Board member Sunder Ramani presented Fritz with several proclamations from elected officials. The one from Congressman Adam Schiff, which will be read into the Congressional Record, perhaps says it all: “It’s a great honor to call Fritz a friend.”

To see Fritz in weathercasting action, watch NBC4 News at 5, 6 and 11 p.m. To learn more about Fritz, please visit http://www.nbclosangeles.com/on-air/about-us/Fritz_Coleman_.html

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Baseball

Burbank 12 Alhambra 4

The Bulldogs collected 18 hits en route to the easy non-league victory. BHS scored four runs in the first and six runs in the sixth inning. Cameron Briggs, Randy Higgens and Alex Minnick each had three hits; Henry Leake drove home four runs; and Garrett Dolan earned the victory on the hill.

Burroughs 3 Hoover 1 (11 innings)

The Indians prevailed after another solid pitching effort saved the struggles on offense. Danny Bustos threw nine innings of four-hit ball walking none and striking out eight. Max DeAmicis added two innings of hitless baseball while striking out three. DeAmicis added two hits and two RBIs and Anthony Bocanegra had three hits. DeAmici’s two-run double in the top of the 11th inning broke a 1-1 stalemate scoring Ryan Galan and Max Haddad who doubled and singled, respectively.

Danny Bustos fired nine innings of brilliant pitching (Photo courtesy of Ivan Galan)

Burbank 22 Muir 1

Burroughs 1 Crescenta Valley 0 (see story)

The Indians hand CV star Brian Gadsby a rare loss in a dramatic walk-off win. Thomas Wilson pitches a complete game shutout.

Pasadena 7 Burbank 0

Ryan Porras had 2 hits for the Bulldogs in the defeat.

Burbank 6 Arcadia 4

The Bulldogs won a big game on the road scoring five runs in the first inning to defeat the Apaches. Randy Higgens got the win and Cameron Briggs earned the save. Alex Minnick went 3 for 3 while Ryan Porras had two hits to lead Burbank who is off to a 2-0 start in league.

Burroughs 4 Glendale 1

Danny Bustos settled down after the first inning and threw a complete game five-hitter allowing just one run, no walks and striking out six. Ryan Galan had two hits, an RBI and a run scored and Roy Hirota had a huge pinch-hit RBI double for the Indians.

Burbank 7 Glendale 2 (see story)

Ryan Porras went 4 for 5 with a double and Garrett Dolan got the win on the mound for the Bulldogs. Dolan fired a two-hitter through six innings to go along with six strikeouts. Randy Higgens added two hits as BHS scored two runs in the fifth and three more in the sixth to pull away for the road win.

Pasadena 5 Burroughs 3

The Bulldogs rallied from a 3-0 deficit scoring five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to stun the Indians in the Pacific League opener for both teams. Ryan Galan of Burroughs went 3 for 4 with a double and RBI and Thomas Wilson threw five effective innings for JBHS allowing two hits and only one run with four strikeouts.

Softball

Burbank 17 Muir 0

The Lady Bulldogs blizted Muir with 11 runs in the first inning en route to the easy win. Hannah Moulton and Melissa Daniel combined on a no-hitter. Anysia Gonzalez and Daniel each scored three runs and Bene Snyder had a triple and drove home 4 runs.

Burroughs 15 Hoover 1 (see story)

The Lady Indians pounded out 22 hits on the road win. Brianna Johnson went 4 for 4 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored and Kailanie Oasay and Destiny Velazquez each had 3 hits. Hannah Talavera picked up the win going three innings and giving up 2 hits, 1 run and striking out 3 batters.

Burbank 7 Pasadena 0

Caitlyn Brooks struck out 19 and allowed 1 hit (bunt single), no walks, in a complete game victory (89 pitches, 70 for strikes). She also had 3 hits and 2 RBIs in a dominating effort in the circle and at the plate. Julia Duarte went 2 for 4 with a double, triple and 2 runs scored. Izzy Frias added a hit and 3 RBIs.

Burroughs 8 Crescenta Valley 6

Without the services of their skipper, the Indians prevailed on the road with a big win against CV. Delaney Nicol had a home run, 2 runs scored and 2 RBIs. Michelle Santiago had 3 hits and 2 doubles; Destiny Velazquez added a home run and Brianna Devellano had a double and 2 RBIs. Nicol’s two-run HR gave JB a 3-1 lead that swelled to 6-2 and then 8-4 before holding off the Falcons.

Burbank 4 Arcadia 1

Lily Winn knocked in all four runs and had two hits including a double to lead the Bulldog attack. BHS scored three runs in the fifth inning to pull away from pesky Arcadia. Caitlyn Brooks struck out 11 allowing five singles, no walks and no earned runs as she earned her 9th win of the season. Brooks also had two hits including a double and Cailey Stevenson had two hits, two runs and a double as Burbank won its 30th straight league game.

Burroughs 5 Glendale 4

The Lady Indians held on for an emotional win as Coach Doug Nicol was ejected in the game. Nicol, a passionate a coach as they come, questioned a call when the home plate umpire overruled a call made by the first base umpire. Nicol’s ejection lit a fire under the Indians as they scored three runs in the third and two more in the fifth to hold off the Nitros. Kaitlin Okimoto had two hits and two RBIs and Kailanie Oasay added two hits and two runs to lead an Indians’ attack that feature five doubles including four straight in the pivotal third inning.

Burbank 10 Glendale 0 (see story)

The Lady Bulldogs scored 3 runs in the sixth and 6 more in the seventh inning to pull away from the Nitros. Caitlyn Brooks of Burbank struck out 14 batters in a complete game victory walking only one and giving up four hits. It was Brooks’ 70th career victory in the circle. Jazmin Orozco had 3 hits, 3 runs scored and 2 RBIs. Sabrina Steward collected 2 hits and 3 RBIs. Izzy Frias recorded 2 hits and 2 runs for BHS.

Burroughs 7 Pasadena 2

Michelle Santiago went 3 for 3 with 2 runs scored and a double and Kaitlin Okimoto drove in 2 runs to back the fine effort by Presley Miraglia who tossed six innings of shutout ball giving up only one hit and no walks while fanning eight. The Lady Indians broke open a 1-0 game scoring four runs in the fifth inning.

Boys Tennis

Burroughs 13 Burbank 5

Sawyer Patterson swept his three sets 7-5, 6-0, 6-0 to lead the Indians to the victory. Burroughs gains a point in the “myBurbank CUP” race.

Crescenta Valley 11 Burroughs 7

Boys Volleyball

Burroughs 3 Crescenta Valley 1 (22-25, 29-27, 25-15, 25-18)

Max Chamberlain 19 kills; Bailey Carter 10 kills; Cameron Capili 11 kills; Matt Kim 11 digs; Ryan Van Loo 41 assists

Burbank 3 Hoover 0 (25-15, 25-20, 25-17)

Willie Perryman 8 kills; Brandon Alba 7 kills; Robert O’Brien 6 kills; Paul Shim and Isaiah Torres each had 12 assists

Burroughs 3 Burbank 0 (25-18, 28-26, 25-19) see story

Indians gain a point in the “myBurbank CUP” race.

Burroughs 3 Claremont 0 (25-13, 25-14, 25-14)

Bailey Carter 12 kills; Max Chamberlain 10 kills, 3 aces; Ryan Van Loo 28 assists; Andrew Dalmada 9 digs, 4 aces

Burbank 3 Glendale 1 (19-25, 25-20, 25-14, 25-21)

Robert O’Brien 19 kills (set new school record for kills in a match); Dylan Anderson 13 kills; Willie Perryman 7 kills; Christian Park 18 digs; Isaiah Torres 27 assists

Burroughs 3 Arcadia 0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-13)

The No. 2 ranked Indians improved to 13-1 with the sweep of the Apaches. Cameron Capili had 13 kills and 3 aces; Max Chamberlain had 13 kills; Ryan Van Loo had 40 assists and 4 blocks; Matt Kim had 16 digs.

San Gabriel Volleyball Tournament:

Paul Shim (Burbank) was selected to the all-tournament team

Friday Pool Play:

Burbank defeated West Covina 2-0 (25-17, 25-12)

Patrick Lance 6 kills; Aram Krakirian 5 kills; Dylan Anderson 6 digs; Paul Shim 20 assists

Burbank defeated Villa Park 2-1 (25-20, 27-29, 15-13)

Dylan Anderson 11 kills & 8 digs; Willie Perryman 7 kills; Brandon Alba 7 kills; Paul Shim 27 assists

Burbank defeated Temple City 2-1 (19-25, 25-21, 15-4)

Aram Krakirian 10 kills; Dylan Anderson 7 kills; Christian Park 12 digs; Willie Perryman 7 blocks; Kirk Capalla 15 assists

Round of 16:

Burbank defeated San Gabriel 2-1 (25-17, 29-31, 15-12)

Willie Perryman 9 kills & 6 blocks; Dylan Anderson 8 kills & 9 digs; Paul Shim 30 assists

Quarterfinals:

Burbank defeated West Torrance 2-0 (25-17, 25-19)

Dylan Anderson 6 kills; Aram Krakirian 5 kills; Paul Shim 8 digs & 18 assists

Semifinals:

Canyon defeated Burbank 2-1 (25-19, 15-25, 15-7)

Dylan Anderson 9 kills; Paul Shim 18 assists

Boys Golf

Burbank CUP at DeBell GC-

Match play: Burroughs 13 Burbank 1

Burroughs took third with a 421 while Burbank finished fourth shooting a total of 436 at the Pacific League’s second match held at DeBell GC.

Track and Field

Varsity Boys

Burroughs 91 Glendale 41

 100

Corwin Scherer (1)                11.1

Dylan Garcia                          12.5

200

Corwin Scherer (1)                22.5

Niko Guerrero (2)                  23.0

Dylan Garcia                          25.4

400

Niko Guerrero (1)                  51.8

Michael Molina (2)                52.8

800

Garrett Boulais (1)                 2:04

Andrew Barrondo                  2:09

Adam Villalpando                  2:14

Quang Nguyen                       2:16

Eduardo Cabrera                   2:20

Jared Perez                            2:23

1600

Andrew Barrondo (1)              4:29

Garrett Boulais (2)                4:30

Justin Villagran (3)               4:30

Elias Hoxsie                           4:34

Shane Thompson                  4:40

Trent Harrison                       4:48

Evan Thomas                         4:49

Dion Mokhtari                        4:50

David Carrillo                         4:52

Christian Fuentes                  4:56

David Olympia                       5:03

3200

Justin Villagran (1)                10:04

Elias Hoxsie (2)                     10:12

Manne Green (3)                   10:13

Dion Mokhtari                        10:40

Evan Thomas                         10:52

David Carrillo                         10:54

Trent Harrison                       11:11

110H

Nathan Bradley (1)                15.3

Brandon Tong (2)                  15.8

Neron Palmer (3)                  15.8

Emerson Sosa                         17.3

300H

Nathan Bradley (1)                41.1

Brandon Tong (3)                  44.2

Neron Palmer                         45.0

Emerson Sosa                          45.3

4×100 – 44.5 – 1^st

Nathan Bradley, Niko Guerrero,

Corwin Scherer, Kent Truong

4×400 – 3:43

Michael Molina                      52.5

Kevin Alpizar                          54.0

Emerson Sosa                          56.2

Quang Nguyen                       60.6

PV

Kent Truong (1)                     14’

Neron Palmer (3)                  8’

HJ

Corwin Scherer (1)                5’6

LJ

Neron Palmer (1)                   19’6.5

Nathan Bradley (2)               19’5

Brandon Tong (3)                  18’1

Dylan Dovaston                     17’4

Jeremy Phan                          16’9

Nick Phillippi                          16’2.5

TJ

Niko Guerrero (1)                  41’9.5

Jeremy Phan (3)                    35’5.5

Dylan Dovaston                     33’5.5

Branden Campos                   33’3

SP

Austin Bui                              35’0.5

Joseph Jacobson                   31’5.5

DT

Austin Bui (3)                      102’6

Varsity Girls

Burroughs 82 Glendale 54 

100

Megan Wade (3)                   13.6

200

Emma Bartram (1)                27.2

Megan Wade (3)                   28.2

400

Izzy Funes (1)                         63.9

Sara Ehlers (2)                      64.3

Deanna Fierro                         66.7

800

Ashley Contreras                   2:42

Maddy Davis                          3:03

1600

Eileen Eckles (2)                   5:42

Ashley Contreras (3)             5:53

3200

Heidi Eligio (1)                       11:59

Emily Virtue (2)                     11:59

100H

Breanna McCallum (2)         17.7

300H

Breanna McCallum (1)          52.9

4×100 – 51.8 – 1^st

Emma Bartram, Sara Ehlers,

Izzy Funes, Megan Wade

4×400 – 4:20 – 1^st

Megan Wade                         63.9

Sara Ehlers                            65.6

Izzy Funes                              65.7

Deanna Fierro                        65.8

PV

Sarah Prystupa (1)                 10’6

Bailey Harriosn (2)                7’

HJ

Sarah Prystupa (2)                4’4

LJ

Izzy Funes (1)                            15’8

Sarah Prystupa                      14’10

TJ

Sarah Prystupa (1)                 31’3

Breanna McCallum (2)         30’9

SP

Nadime Younan (1)               29’5.5

Megan Ly-Lim (3)                 27’9.5

Emory Goodwin                     26’8

Sofia Piedrahita                     26’8

Olivia Villegas                           26’1.5

DT

Nadime Younan (1)               98’7

Megan Ly-Lim (3)                 80’11

Olivia Villegas                          74’9

Emory Goodwin                     68’11

Sofia Piedrahita                     57’3

UCLA Legends Meet – UCLA

B 3200

Garrett Boulais – 4^th – 9:26.41

JBHS #5 All-Time – B 3200

B 110H

Corwin Scherer – 6^th – 15.78

Nathan Bradley – 9^th – 16.03

Brandon Tong – 11^th – 16.17

B 300H

Corwin Scherer – 2^nd – 39.45

Nathan Bradley – 7^th – 40.98

G PV

Sarah Prystupa – 4^th – 10’6”

JBHS School Record – G PV

B PV

Kent Truong – 5^th – 13’9”

Varsity Boys

Burroughs 115 Muir 17

100

Niko Guerrero (1)                  10.9

Kent Truong (2)                     11.0

Chance Bell (3)                      11.7

Jeremy Phan                          11.8

Dylan Garcia                          12.2

200

Corwin Scherer (1)                22.2

Niko Guerrero (2)                  22.4

Michael Molina                      24.1

Kevin Alpizar                          24.4

Dylan Dovaston                     24.7

Corwin Scherer

#9 JB All-Time B200

400

Corwin Scherer (1)                51.8

Michael Molina (3)                52.4

Kevin Alpizar                          57.1

Dylan Dovaston                     57.2

800

Justin Villagran (1)                2:04

Jacob Calderon (2)                2:04

Alexander Hirsch (3)             2:06

Daniel Fendrich                     2:06

Elias Hoxsie                           2:07

David Carrillo                         2:07

Patrick Wells                          2:08

Christian Fuentes                  2:08

Timothy Wells                          2:08

Trent Harrison                       2:10

David Olympia                       2:13

Manne Green                         2:19

1600

Shane Thompson (1)             4:48

Jagdeep Chahal (2)               4:50

Manne Green (3)                   4:51

Adam Villalpando                  4:54

Quang Nguyen                       5:05

Michael Contreras                 5:17

Eduardo Cabrera                   5:21

Jared Perez                            5:22

3200

Quang Nguyen (1)                 11:13

Jared Perez (2)                      11:29

Michael Contreras (3)             11:29

Eduardo Cabrera                   12:02

110H

Nathan Bradley (1)                15.4

Emerson Sosa (2)                  17.4

300H

Nathan Bradley (1)                41.5

Emerson Sosa (2)                  44.0

4×100 – 44.3

Chance Bell, Nathan Bradley,

Corwin Schere, Kent Truong

4×400

Team B – 1^st – 3:49

Justin Valligran                     56.4

Daniel Fendrich                     57.3

Patrick Wells                          57.8

David Olympia                       58.0

Team A – 3:53

Christian Fuentes                  57.6

Trent Harrison                       58.1

David Carrillo                         58.3

Elias Hoxsie                           59.3

Team C – 3:53

Jagdeep Chahal                     56.4

Jacob Calderon                      57.6

Timothy Wells                        59.2

Alexander Hirsch                  60.2

PV

Kent Truong (1)                     14’

Ben Mathov (2)                     10’6

Cody Brake (3)                       8’6

HJ

Chance Bell (3)                      5’6

LJ

Nathan Bradley (1)                20’

Kent Truong (2)                     19’7.5

Chance Bell (3)                      18’1

Dylan Dovaston                     17’5

Jeremy Phan                          17’3.5

Nick Phillipp                           15’10

Branden Campos                   15’4

TJ

Ben Mathov (1)                      38’3.5

Dylan Dovaston (2)               34’4

Branden Campos (3)             31’7

SP

Austin Bui (1)                         34’9.5

Joseph Jacobson (2)             31’4

DT

Austin Bui (1)                         93’5

Joseph Jacobson (2)             72’10

Varsity Girls

Burroughs 101 Muir 16

100

Monica Brown (1)                  13.2

Megan Wade (2)                   13.2

Izzy Funes (3)                          13.6

Sara Ehlers                            13.8

Deanna Fierro                       14.1

200

Megan Wade (2)                   27.9

Izzy Funes (3)                         28.2

Sara Ehlers                            28.4

Ignatia Teresa                        29.8

Kayla Dighero                         30.0

400

Kayla Dighero (1)                   68.7

Breanna McCallum (2)         69.9

Ignatia Teresa (3)                  70.6

Jaymie Olea                           71.9

800

Emily Virtue (1)                     2:30

Heidi Eligio (2)                      2:35

Eileen Eckles (3)                   2:46

Valerie Monroy                      2:49

1600

Eileen Eckles (1)                    5:44

Valerie Monroy (2)                6:00

Maddy Davis (3)                    6:49

3200

100H

Samantha Hebri (2)              17.0

Dakotah Tilton (3)                 21.5

300H

4×100 – 52.8 – 1^st

Sara Ehlers, Izzy Funes,

Samantha Hebri, Megan Wade

4×400 – 4:19 – 1^st

Deanna Fierro                       64.9

Megan Wade                         65.4

Emily Virtue                           69.4

Heidi Eligio                            69.7

PV

Sarah Prystupa (1)                 9’

Bailey Harrison (2)                7’6

HJ

Monica Brown (1)                  4’8

Jordan Meltzer (2)                4’6

Sarah Prystupa (3)                4’2

LJ

Sarah Prystupa (1)                 14’10.5

Izzy Funes (2)                          14’7

Monica Brown (3)                  11’6

TJ

Sarah Prystupa (2)                31’2.5

Breanna McCallum (3)         29’5

SP

Nadime Youan (1)                 29’2.5

Megan Ly-Lim (2)                 28’5.5

Emory Goodwin (3)               26’11

Olivia Villegas                          24’10

DT

Nadime Younan (1)               93’10

Megan Ly-Lim (2)                 78’6

Olivia Villegas                           69’8

Emory Goodwin                     60’5

Mt. Carmel Invitational – San Diego

G 1600

Emily Virtue – 15^th – 5:23.90

JBHS #8 ALL-TIME – G 1600

Heidi Eligio – 27^th – 5:44.96

B 1600

Alexander Hirsch – 14^th – 4:28.53

JBHS #4 ALL-TIME – BSF 1600

Garrett Boulais – 18^th – 4:29.22

Justin Villagran – 19^th – 4:29.28

B 3200 #2

Elias Hoxsie – 10^th – 9:52.37

Timothy Wells – 12^th – 9:58.60

JBHS #10 ALL-TIME – BSF 3200

Manne Green – 16^th – 10:11.20

Dion Mokhtari – 23^rd – 10:35.05

B 110H

Brandon Tong – 9^th – 15.59

Nathan Bradley – 11^th – 15.71

Corwin Scherer – 20^th – 16.09

B 300H

Corwin Scherer – 6^th – 40.25

Nathan Bradley – 12^th – 41.32

B 4×100 – 20^th – 44.51

Kent Truong, Corwin Scherer, Chance Bell, Nathan Bradley

G PV

Sarah Prystupa – 12^th – 9’8”

B PV

Kent Truong – 7^th – 14’2”

G SP #3

Nadime Younan – 10^th – 29’3.5”

G DT #2

Nadime Younan – 6^th – 98’7”

JBHS #6 ALL-TIME – G DISCUS

California Relays – Cerritos College

Large School 3200

Garrett Boulais – 1^st – 9:38.01

Justin Villagran – 6^th – 9:46.46

Maurice Greene Invitational – Oaks Christian HS

BV 110H

Corwin Scherer – 1^st – 15.34

Nathan Bradley – 4^th – 15.85

Brandon Tong – 5^th – 15.91

BV 300H

Corwin Scherer – 1^st – 39.21

JBHS #2 ALL-TIME – B 300H

Nathan Bradley – 7^th – 41.80

Brandon Tong – 9^th – 43.52

BSF Distance Medley (1200-400-800-1600)

Team A – 11:04.51 – 1^st

(Jacob Calderon – 3:24, Rakat Rahman – 57, Daniel Fendrich – 2:08, Alexander Hirsch – 4:34)

Team B – 11:29.28 – 2^nd

(Patrick Wells – 3:32, Eno Fox – 55, Jagdeep Chahal – 2:14, Timothy Wells – 4:47)

Team C – 11:47.81 – 4^th

(Chris Hoxsie – 3:32, Asif Chowdhury – 57, Justin Dorris – 2:15, Javier Hurtado – 5:02)

GV PV

Sarah Prystupa – 2^nd – 10’4”

JBHS SCHOOL RECORD – G PV

BV PV

Kent Truong – 2^nd – 14’4”

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Janet Diel, child of a holocaust survivor, is a civic leader in the Burbank community, having dedicated the past 21 years of her life to her community as a Burbank Transportation Commissioner.  She was honored by Assemblymember Mike Gatto (D-Burbank) on the floor of the California State Assembly for her years of service to her city.  At Gatto’s invitation, Diel shared her mother’s story of strength and survival as part of the Legislature’s Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony, which honors Holocaust survivors, liberators, and the children of survivors. Assemblyman Gatto spoke about Diel’s mother, Kitty Heiman, and her bravery and courage as she fled from the Nazis during WWII.

In 1938, Diel’s mother, Kitty Heiman, briefly married.  However, at the start of WWII her husband was taken away, never to be seen again.  Heiman found work at a local factory where she was fed and housed.  The factory was considered to be exempt from Nazi searches.  One day, the workers at the factory were gathered and then herded into cattle train car that would take them to the Ravensbruck Concentration Camp.  From there, Heiman was transferred to Buchenwald, a camp known for its “showers” and “ovens.”  Heiman was then taken to a third camp just outside Penig, Germany where she would be forced to serve as an interpreter and required to bury the dead each night.  Heiman was also forced to keep a list of the sick and dying victims for camp officials to kill immediately.  Despite all that was happening to her, Heiman bravely refused to give up valuable information to the Nazis and was able to save many lives.

At the end of WWII, prisoners were marched away during an air raid.  This allowed Heiman and 10 others to separate themselves from the group and escape. After traveling for a period of 6 weeks by bus, train, and on foot for over 1,000 miles, Heiman finally reached safety in Czechoslovakia.

Janet Diel at the Capitol with her daughters

Diel’s mother immigrated to America and lived here until her death in 2006, at the age of 83.  Diel, a well-known civic leader, began volunteering her time with the Burbank PTA as Chair of both Gifted and Special Education Parent programs, is now a member of the Burbank Coordinating Council and  has also  participated for 28 years as a member of the Burbank Optimist Club.  Most recently, she organized the City of Burbank’s Kindertransport Program, an organization that educates and informs the next generations, as well as the public in general, regarding the story of the Kindertransport as an important part of Holocaust history.

“It is an honor to share the story and the struggle of Janet’s mother and all the victims of the Holocaust,” said Gatto.  “Often, those seeking to perpetuate the memories of a most difficult time for all humanity need to look no further than their own communities.  I am so honored that Janet could participate in the ceremony, and hope her story will inspire others to pursue success, even in the face of oppression.”

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Following a thorough search conducted by Leadership Associates, the Burbank Unified School District Board of Education has selected Matthew R. Hill as the finalist to replace retiring Superintendent Dr. Jan Britz. Mr. Hill is currently the Chief Strategy Officer of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Prior to that, Mr. Hill worked for the Oakland Unified School District.

On April 14, 2015, the Board of Education will hold an Open Forum to allow District employees, parents, and members of the general public with an opportunity to ask questions of Mr. Hill and to learn more about his background and professional qualifications.

The Board expects to take action to confirm an offer of employment to Mr. Hill at its April 16, 2015 regularly scheduled Board Meeting. If approved, Mr. Hill will begin serving as Superintendent starting on July 1, 2015.

The Board conducted a nationwide search and received applications from many exceptional applicants.

Lori Adams, BTA President sent the following email out to all BUSD union personal on Monday after the announcement of both the new Superintendent and the meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday night that was announced Monday.

Dear Colleagues,

First of all, remember tomorrow (Tuesday, April 14th) is the last day to drop off your ballot at the City Clerk’s office in City Hall at 925 E. Olive Ave.  This last week has proven that a teacher-friendly school board is vitally important.

Never in my time as president have I been so concerned about a decision by the BUSD Board of Education as I am about their choice of LAUSD’s Matt Hill as their top choice for Superintendent, and we have been through A LOT.   Attached is a flyer that will be in your boxes very soon.  I had to quickly call in our site reps to pick them up and distribute them, so I am sending it again here to be sure that everyone receives it.

In brief, Matt Hill has never been a teacher, principal, or even worked at a school site.  He has no curriculum or HR experience.  Matt Hill played a significant role in the iPad and MiSiS scandals in LAUSD.  For the past 10 years, his salary has been paid for by the Broad Foundation, which is responsible for turning public schools into charter schools.  BUSD is an island, surrounded by a sea of charter schools, so it is no mystery why a “Broadie” would be interested in us.  It is only a matter of time until he will bring in more of his network to replace our staff.

There is a town hall meeting TOMORROW (which was called this afternoon) at 3:30 PM in the Burroughs auditorium. If you can come, please do! Ask the tough questions. 

All BTA and community members are encouraged to email the board, call the district and attend the School Board meeting at 6:00 in City Hall this Thursday to let the Board know that BUSD deserves an experienced, highly qualified and scandal-free superintendent. None of these apply to Matt Hill.

Please wear black to show our solidarity.

In unity,

Lori Adams
BTA President

The Board selected Mr. Hill as the finalist after he demonstrated that he was the most qualified candidate to ensure the District continues to deliver educational excellence for all students. Mr. Hill is a visionary, collaborative, and passionate leader. He vows that every decision he makes will be based on what is best for all Burbank students.

Mr. Hill stated: “I am honored to be named as the finalist for the Superintendent position of the Burbank Unified School District. I look forward to the opportunity to work with the entire community to build upon the successes of the District. By working together we can ensure that all of our students reach their highest potential.”

Mr. Hill is currently enrolled in Loyola Marymount University’s Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership for Social Justice. He also holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from UCLA.

Matt and his wife Karen have two boys, Emerson, age 6, and Aidan, age 4.

Below is a copy of the flyer that was being distributed to teachers:

(Note- second side just added at 12:45 after a reader sent it in)

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Actor Gerald McRaney of TV’s “Deadwood”, “Simon and Simon” and “Gunsmoke” will lead the 34th annual Burbank On Parade set for 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25. The parade travels east along Olive Avenue from Keystone to Lomita streets.

In keeping with this year’s theme “Burbank — City of the Wild Wild West”, entries include the Wells Fargo Stage Coach, equestrian riders and TV stars including former Mouseketeer Johnny Crawford who also played Mark McCain in the Western TV series “The Rifleman” from 1958 to ’63. He’ll be doing rope trips on horseback.

Food trucks will be in the Izay Park parking lot at Griffith Park Drive and Clark Avenue, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be an awards ceremony in the same location immediately after the parade ends at 1 p.m. Westernmusic and line dance instruction will follow the awards presentation.

“We will be celebrating the community as always,” said parade President Carey Briggs. “Burbank On Parade is the celebration of the community of Burbank and all the different things that make Burbank a special place to live.”

Local dignitaries appearing in the parade include Burbank Mayor David Gordon and the City Council members, Congressman Adam Schiff, school board members and airport and library commissioners. Local veterans will be waving from military vehicles. Members of the Burbank Historical Society will be riding in an antique bus that was built 1922 at the Moreland Motor Truck Co. in Burbank. High school bands and drill teams will perform down the parade route. Girl Scouts troops will be aboard a huge truck decorated in the Western theme.

“What makes it fun for me is to go through all the hard work and then go down the parade route and see what I call little Bobby,” Briggs said. “He is the little brother of the Girl Scout who had to be there with her troop by 9:30to be in the parade and he got dragged along. But by the end of the parade, he’s got the biggest smile and that’s what gives me joy volunteering on the parade.”

It will be fun to see how longtime parade participants Dave and Diana Hoch decorate their antique horse-drawn carriage for the parade, said Linda Barnes, equestrian co-chair of the parade. Councilwoman Emily Gabel-Luddy, the couple’s neighbor, will be riding in the carriage.

“As the parade carries a western theme this year, we can’t wait to see what wonderful goodies the Hochs dig out of the massive treasure chest to decorate themselves and their carriage,” Barnes said. “It’s always a wonderful entry in our parade.”

The Burbank Tournament of Roses Assn. has repurposed characters from the 2015 Rose Float and integrated them on a smaller float for this year’s Burbank On Parade. It is sure to be a surprise worth waiting for as it is the final entry of the parade.

Burbank On Parade is a nonprofit 501 (c)(4) organization run entirely by volunteers. This annual celebration of Burbank would not be possible without the generous support of the City of Burbank, businesses and residents. For more information, visit burbankonparade.com.

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Burbank’s general election tallied 11,004 ballots voted and the results were clear with Investigative Reporter Will Rogers elected to the Burbank City Council garnering 5,295 ballots.

Emily Gabel-Luddy gives the thumbs up (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Re-elected for her second term to the Burbank City Council is Emily Gabel-Luddy who received 5,119 votes. The remaining votes went to Juan Guillen with 4,514 votes and Christopher Rizzotti gathering 3,540.

In the Burbank School Board race, Dr. Armond Aghakhanian received 5,305 votes and has been elected to sit on the Burbank School Board. Greg Sousa placed second with 4,593 votes.

Supporters for Gabel-Luddy gathered at DeBell Golf Course’s Canyon Grill and watched the results come in on a laptop computer, while supporters and friends of Rogers came together at his home.

Will Rogers celebrates his special moment (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

The numbers provided by Burbank City Clerks office are considered ‘unofficial’ until all ballots are confirmed and all signatures are checked. They expect the ‘unofficial’ to become  ‘official’ by the end of this week.

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

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Baseball

Burroughs 28 Muir 0 (five innings)

*This is NOT a misprint. Thomas Wilson threw a no-hitter in a game called after five innings. He struck out 10 and walked only one. The Indians led 13-0 after the first inning, 22-0 after two innings and banged out 21 hits. Max DeAmicis drove home 4 RBIs on 3 hits and scored 3 runs; Chris Peres and Roy Hirota each had 3 RBIs and Ryan Galan had 3 hits and scored 4 runs in the rout of the Mustangs.

Crescenta Valley 6 Burbank 0

The Bulldogs were limited to three hits and struck out 12 times against CV star and UCLA-bound Brian Gadsby. The Falcons scored twice in three different innings to stymie host Burbank.

Softball

Burbank 9 Crescenta Valley 0

Caitlyn Brooks threw a complete game allowing 4 hits, 0 walks and striking out 12 batters. She had a bases loaded triple as well. Julia Duarte smashed a 2-run home run into the trees and was 2 for 4 on the day with 3 RBIs. Izzy Frias was 2 for 4 with a triple and RBI. Sabrina Steward went 3 for 3 with an RBI.

Burroughs 27 Muir 0 (five innings)

*This is NOT a misprint. The Lady Indians racked up 33 hits in the easy win. Amanda Flores (home run) and Destiny Velazquez each had 5 RBIs. Flores, Velazquez and Hannah Talavera (home run) recorded 4 hits each. Flores also scored 4 runs. Talavera threw a five inning complete game shutout giving up 3 hits, 2 walks and striking out 4 batters. The Lady Indians scored 10 runs in the first inning and seven apiece in the third and fourth innings to roll to the win.

Boys Volleyball

Burroughs 3 Hoover 0 (25-16, 25-8, 21-25, 25-15)

Max Chamberlain 15 kills, 3 aces, 2 blocks; Andrew Dalmada 12 kills; Ryan Van Loo 35 assists, 7 digs; Matt Kim 7 digs

Crescenta Valley 3 Burbank 1 (25-13, 25-13, 25-27, 25-14)

Willie Perryman 5 kills; Paul Shim 12 assists

Track and Field

Arcadia Invitational – Arcadia HS

B 4×1600 Invitational – 13^th – 18:03.96

Andrew Barrondo (4:28), Garrett Boulais (4:27),

Alexander Hirsch (4:40), Justin Villagran (4:40)

B 4×110 Rated Shuttle Hurdles – 3^rd – 64.77

Nathan Bradley, Neron Palmer, Corwin Scherer, Brandon Tong

G PV – Sarah Prystupa – 4^th – 11’3

JBHS SCHOOL RECORD – G PV

B 110H – Corwin Scherer – 5^th in Heat – 15.58

B 300H – Corwin Scherer – 2^nd in Heat – 39.34

B PV – Kent Truong – 13^th – 13’1

Tiger Invite – South Pasadena HS

B 100 – Niko Guerrero – 8^th – 11.57

GRS 400 – Izzy Funes – 9^th – 63.73

GRS 400 – Megan Wade – 10^th – 64.09

BRS 800 – Patrick Wells – 11^th – 2:09.24

GRS 1600 – Emily Virtue – 1^st – 5:23.30

JBHS #8 ALL-TIME – G 1600

GRS 1600 – Heidi Eligio – 6^th – 5:34.66

GRS 1600 – Molly Stapelfeldt – 15^th – 5:48.66

GRS 1600 – Sapphire Sandoval – 22^nd – 5:56.61

BRS 1600 – Jacob Calderon – 6^th – 4:39.00

BRS 1600 – Daniel Fendrich – 7^th – 4:40.86

BRS 1600 – Jagdeep Chahal – 8^th – 4:41.52

BRS 1600 – Justin Dorris – 26^th – 4:54.24

G 3200 – Eileen Eckles – 12^th – 12:02.96

G 3200 – Valerie Monroy – 20^th – 12:12.90

BRS 3200 – Timothy Wells – 1^st – 10:00.76

BRS 110H – Brian Vo – 10^th – 18.56

BV 300H – Niko Guerrero – 8^th – 42.45

BRS 300 – Brian Vo – 8^th 44.35

GRS LJ – Izzy Funes – 3^rd – 15’9

B TJ – Niko Guerrero – 1^st – 42’9

Varsity Boys

Arcadia 74 Burroughs 62

Burroughs 128 Pasadena 8

100

Corwin Scherer (3)                11.2

Nicko Guerrero                      11.2

Kent Truong                           11.4

Michael Huynh                      12.2

Dylan Garcia                          12.6

200

Corwin Scherer (3)                22.3

Michael Huynh                      25.0

Dylan Garcia                          25.3

400

Michael Molina (2)                51.0

Kevin Alpizar                          53.9

800

Justin Villagran (2)               2:04

David Carrillo (3)                   2:06

Trent Harrison                       2:12

David Olympia                       2:12

1600

Andrew Barrondo (2)             4:26

Garrett Boulais (3)                4:30

Justin Villagran                     4:33

Shane Thompson                  4:41

Adam Villalpando                  4:54

Jared Perez                            5:03

Quang Nguyen                       5:06

Eduardo Cabrera                   5:12

3200

Garrett Boulais                      9:47

Andrew Barrondo                  9:51

Manne Green                         10:03

Elias Hoxsie                           10:03

Evan Thomas                         10:10

Dion Mokhtari                        10:17

Adam Villalpando                  10:30

Quang Nguyen                       11:19

Jared Perez                            11:20

110H

Nathan Bradley (1)                15.3

Brandon Tong (2)                  15.4

Neron Palmer (3)                  16.0

300H

Nathan Bradley (1)                41.5

Niko Guerrero (2)                  42.2

Brandon Tong (3)                  42.4

4×100 – 43.7

Chance Bell, Niko Guerrero,

Corwin Scherer, Kent Truong

4×400 – 3:36

Kevin Alpizar, David Carrillo,

Michael Molina, Justin Villagran

PV

Kent Truong (1)                     14’7

Ben Mathov (2)                     11’6

Neron Palmer                         9’6

KENT TRUONG

JB #5 ALL-TIME PV

HJ

Chance Bell (2)                      5’4

Corwin Scherer                      5’

LJ

Nathan Bradley (1)                19’11

Neron Palmer (2)                  19’5

Brandon Tong                        18’2.5

Jeremy Phan                          18’

Kent Truong                           18’

Dylan Dovaston                     16’7

Nick Phillippi                          15’4

TJ

Niko Guerrero (1)                  42’11

Ben Mathov (2)                     39’10

Nathan Bradley                     38’3

Jeremy Phan                          37’2

Branden Campos                   33’6

NIKO GUERRERO

JB #10 ALL-TIME TJ

SP

Austin Bui (3)                          35’3

Joseph Jacobson                   32’9.5

DT

Austin Bui (2)                         99’3

Joseph Jacobson                   71’2

Varsity Girls

Arcadia 107 Burroughs 29

Burroughs 122 Pasadena 4

100

Sara Ehlers (3)                      13.5

Ignatia Teresa                       14.0

Jaymie Olea                           15.0

200

Emma Bartram (3)               26.6

Izzy Funes                              27.5

Megan Wade                         27.8

Ignatia Teresa                         30.5

400

Izzy Funes                              63.5

Megan Wade                         65.4

Deanna Fierro                       67.9

Kayla Dighero                         70.1

800

Emily Virtue (2)                     2:24.5

EMILY VIRTUE

JB #8 ALL-TIME 800

1600

Eileen Eckles                         5:38

Valerie Monroy                      5:56

3200

Heidi Eligio (2)                      12:17

Ashley Contreras (3)             12:32

Maddy Davis                          14:10

100H

Breanna McAllum (2)             17.4

Dakotah Tilton                       20.5

300H

Breanna McCallum               54.5

Dakotah Tilton                       58.7

4×100 – 53.0

Emma Bartram, Sara Ehlers,

Izzy Funes, Megan Wade

4×400 – 4:36

Kaya Dighero, Deanna Fierro,

Jaymie Olea, Emily Virtue

PV

Sarah Prystupa (1)                 10’

Bailey Harrison (3)                7’6

HJ

Jordan Meltzer                      4’6

Sarah Prystupa                      4’6

LJ

Izzy Funes                              14’3.5

Sarah Prystupa                      13’8.5

TJ

Breanna McCallum               30’8

Sarah Prystupa                      29’6.5

SP

Nadime Younan (1)               29’10.5

Sofia Piedrahita                     28’1.5

Megan Ly-Lim                         27’11.5

Emory Goodwin                     27’4.5

Olivia Villegas                          24’9

DT

Nadime Younan (1)               95’2

Sofia Piedrahita (3)               78’9

Megan Ly-Lim                        74’2

Olivia Villegas                          72’11

Emory Goodwin                     60’3

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Washington Elementary continues to celebrate Autism Awareness month throughout the month of April, with special events and hands-on activities to boost awareness for the entire student population of the school. Like last year, the school gathered for World Autism Awareness Day on April 2.

“We encouraged all of the students in the entire school to wear blue shirts to show our school’s support for autism awareness,” commented Chandra Collins, a special education teacher at Washington Elementary. “Since we have this specialized program, we try to educate all of the students about autism, while also encouraging compassion and understanding of differences.”

(Photo Courtesy of Chandra Collins)

Collins teaches one of the Language Enriched Autism Program (LEAP) classes at the school, the only elementary school in BUSD with the program

(Photo Courtesy of Chandra Collins)

On April 10, families and children gathered for a free PTA-sponsored concert and picnic in the evening, with about 75 people attending. Nationally-touring reggae act Rhythm Child performed. The group, which has also performed at the White House 2011 Easter Egg Roll, brought various kinds of drums for children to play during the concert. The group performed reggae and classic rock tunes.

“It was a fun and successful school event. We tied it into Autism Awareness Month, and Mrs. Young, the principal, and I briefly spoke about autism and how its occurrence has increased to 1/68 children being affected,” said Collins. “Most people wore blue to support autism awareness, and many families whose children attend the LEAP classes at Washington came and had fun.”

(Photo Courtesy of Chandra Collins)

“The highlight of the event was when the lead singer, Norman Jones, dedicated a song to one of my students, Kevin Georgelos, Jr.,” added Collins. “They played the song ‘Can We Still Be Friends,’ which he likes to listen to at school.”

“It seemed a fitting song that helped celebrate why were there, honoring differences and friendships. Kevin Jr. had a big smile on his face and enjoyed the song with his family and his friends from school.”

Students have decorated paper puzzle pieces, the common symbol for autism, and the artwork currently lines the Washington Elementary hallways. Each class at the school has collected questions from students about autism and the LEAP teachers answer a few questions at every Friday morning assembly throughout April.

(Photo Courtesy of Chandra Collins)

Teachers at Washington Elementary are also sent videos every week which provide basic information about autism and similarities and differences between typical and non-typical kids. The teachers are encouraged to show the videos to their classes each Friday and follow up with class discussion.

At the end of April, the school plans an assembly to show a slideshow of the month’s school-wide, autism awareness events.

“We, the teachers, want to let the students share what they have learned this month,” said Collins.

(Photo Courtesy of Chandra Collins)

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What started out a few days ago as an announcement of the potential new hiring of a BUSD Superintendent culminated Thursday night with the hiring of 38 year-old Matthew R, Hill by a 4 to 0 vote.

New Burbank Superintendent Matt Hill. ( Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Even before a meet and greet that was scheduled for Burroughs High School Tuesday night, the Burbank Teachers Association was already on the war path when President Lori Adams sent out an email that said “Matt Hill has never been a teacher, principal, or even worked at a school site.  He has no curriculum or HR experience. ”

Even after the three hour meet and greet, there was a large contingency that gather in the City Council Chambers for the meeting Thursday night. Most of the speakers, mostly district employees and parents, attacked the Board in their decision making process.

At one point out of frustration, Board Member Dave Kemp left the dais and proceeded to the area reserved for the public and went into a passionate speech about the entire situation and at the end resigned his Board seat and left the building.

Dave Kemp

( Photo by Ross A. Benson)

After Board comments, they voted to offer the job to Hill which included several provisions, including a buyout after only one year.

Hill addressed the Board after the vote, which he said had been a hard time for himself and his family and hoped to bring people together as time wore on.

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The Burbank Council PTA held its 65th annual Honorary Service Awards banquet Wednesday evening, April 15, at The Castaway. Teachers, parents, principals and staff from the Burbank Unified School District were recognized for their service. The PTA Council award was presented to Steve Frintner, PTA Council President, and Burbank Arts For All Foundation (BAFA.)

“The awards are given out to recipients who have made contributions toward improving the lives of children in our community,” commented event Chairperson Brenda Burroughs.

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Mayor Dr. David Gordon, Vice Mayor Bob Frutos and City Clerk Zizette Mullins attended the gala. The BUSD Board of Education was also present, including Board President Dr. Roberta Reynolds, Vice President Charlene Tabet, Larry Applebaum, Ted Bunch and Dave Kemp, along with school board member-elect Steve Ferguson.

Burbank Unified district staff were present: Superintendent Dr. Jan Britz, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services Tom Kissinger, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services David Jaynes and Director of Instruction and Accountability Sharon Cuseo.

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Additionally, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/Public Information Officer Kimberley Clark, Director of Student Services  Dr. Brian O’Rourke, Director of Human Resources Anita Schackmann and Director of Secondary Education Dr. John Paramo were there, along with members of BAFA, the Family Service Agency and school principals and PTA presidents.

The John Burroughs Jazz Combo and the Burbank Sirens performed and Boy Scout Troop 263 gave the Flag Salute.

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Honorary Service Awards Recipients for 2015, including Continuing Service, Outstanding Teacher, Outstanding Administrator, Golden Oak and Very Special Person, were:

Walt Disney – Amanda Ybarra HSA, Christopher Luckenbach  HSA

Thomas Edison – Sindee DeJesus HSA, Frank DeJesus HSA, Deanna Holloway HSA, Joanna Peresie HSA

Emerson – Ginger Hartman OTA, Maryanne O’Brien OTA, Christine Molaro CSA, Pam Paterra GOA, Arne Pearson OTA

Bret Harte – Elisa Hemingway HSA, Julie Davis HSA, Lesli Bjork HSA, Lucila O’Neil HSA, Shannon Marando HSA

Jefferson – Gisela Grigorian HSA, Erica Bootchk HSA, Sandra DeBarros OAA

McKinley – Sandra Johnson HSA, Elizabeth Roth HSA, John Bresee Hsa, Paul Thiemann VSP (in memoriam)

Miller – Zara Gomez HSA

Providencia- Jennifer Casper HSA, Suzanne Dixon HSA, Jerry Earwood HSA

Roosevelt – Mina Ferrante HSA, Jen Lurie HSA,  Chris Hobson HSA, Dr. Jennifer Meglemre OAA

Stevenson – Lana Wilson HSA, Linda Strong OTA, Celia Chapman HSA

Washington – Adriana Chavez HSA, Eric Ray HSA, Moises Marroquin HSA, Joidie Coquia CSA, Judy Crivelli VSP

Luther Burbank – Brandon Mullins HSA, Jenifer Coderko HSA

Jordan – Crystal Smiecinski OTA, Doreen Wydra CSA, Suzanne Weerts CSA

John Muir – Kelly Duenckel HSA, Leslie Hawa HSA, Ted DeVirgilis OTA

Burbank High – Michele Betton OTA, Brooks Gardner OTA, Ann Gardner HSA, Lori Roth VSP,  Jose Vasquez HSA

John Burroughs – Winnie Cascolan HSA, Tina McDermott HSA

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Today the Burbank Police Foundation would like to invite the community to join them at their third annual Hoofs and Woofs event. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center at 480 Riverside Drive.

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

The Dog walk starts at 9:00 a.m., and the Guided Trail Ride starts with Chief Scott LaChasse leading the way shortly after.

There will be pet friendly organizations with adoptable animals who will also provide information on spaying and neutering.

The Burbank Police K-9 will be on hand giving demonstrations. Participants will be able to pet the K-9 plus ask questions to their handlers.

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

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This weekend Burbank Firefighters will be out collecting money for MDA and their ‘Fill The Boot’ Campaign. They can use every penny, nickle and dime, dollar or more you can share.

Photo By Ross A. Benson

Firefighters will be at several locations today and tomorrow from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.  You can find them at IKEA, on Fan Fernando Blvd near the entrance, Pavilions on Alameda, and the Von’s store on Pass Avenue.

This year Burbank Firefighters Local 778 has committed to pass last year’s collection of $55,000 and even pass the $60,000 amount and they can use your help in doing so.

So look under that easy chair and even the sofa pads, grab the change out of your glove-box and stop by to drop it in the boots the firefighters will be holding.

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

MDA is 60 years strong and they are finding cures, and that’s where all donations are going. The funds also send kids suffering from MS to summer camp.

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The Indians are in first place with big games coming up against Pasadena, Burbank and Crescenta Valley (Photo courtesy of Mitch Haddad)

By Dick Dornan
MyBurbank Sports Editor

For the first time in many, many, many years, both the Burroughs baseball and softball teams have a chance to be in first place at the same time when they meet their crosstown rivals next week. That hasn’t happened since….well, nobody really knows. But it’s great for the local Burbank community.

Seats will be at a premium and fans will be fired up for two excellent games between the Indians and Bulldogs. Burbank High will be hosting both clashes as softball takes to the field on Thursday evening and baseball follows suit on Friday night.

Here is what we do know as of today. The Indians haven’t won a league title in baseball since 1997. They are currently in first place with a 5-1 record and 15-4 overall having knocked off Arcadia, 9-0, and Crescenta Valley, 1-0, in recent games. A 5-3 loss to Pasadena is the lone strike on an otherwise tremendous start to league.

Danny Bustos (above) and fellow pitcher Thomas Wilson have been lights out this season for Burroughs (Photo courtesy of Mitch Haddad)

“I have been thrilled how the players have responded this year. It is important to keep their attention focused to each game since the prize is the same,” Burroughs coach Craig Sherwood said. “Our entire focus right now is in our upcoming game with Pasadena who defeated us this year. We hope having them in our yard will make a difference.”

After Pasadena, the Indians will battle the Bulldogs at 6 p.m. Friday night at the Dog Pound. Burbank (9-7, 4-2) is one game behind as they nip at the heels of their rivals.

UC Davis bound Cameron Briggs is having a solid season for Burbank (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

“It’s a nice theory that it’s just another game. And to portray it to the players as such because yes they do all in fact matter,” Burbank coach Bob Hart said. “However reality indicates otherwise. Too much history, too many participants. When that many people show up the players know it’s different. A lot of cases you’re playing against kids you played against or with since you first picked up a glove. From a coaching standpoint it’s just another game but to the players and the community it’s the big game.”

The best part for all of us baseball fanatics is that there is another seven games after next week. There is a long way to go before a champion is crowned. But wouldn’t it be special if a league title is decided on May 14 as it was two years ago?

“It’s going to be a battle to the end,” said Hart, who won the league championship in 2013 with Sherwood at his side as his assistant. “I have a feeling a lot of things won’t be in place until the last week of the season and possibly the last day of it.”

Just when you thought the baseball showdown couldn’t be surpassed in hype, you’re dead wrong. Softball will be the “big game” for next week.

The clash between the two softball squads is shaping up to be a dandy as well. Both teams are a perfect 6-0 in league and feature the two best pitchers in league. Burbank’s Caitlyn Brooks and Burroughs’ Presley Miraglia have each tossed a no-hitter this season.

This could very well be the passing of the torch in the coming weeks as Brooks, a senior committed to Notre Dame, and Miraglia, a talented freshman, meet on the diamond for the very first time.

Caitlyn Brooks is having an All-American season in the circle and at the plate (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank coach Mike Delaney reflected on his team’s progression as they seek a third consecutive league title.

“I think the season so far has gone to plan as far as our approach to games and practices,” Delaney said. “The league in general has gotten stronger. We have been working really hard at improving each and every day in all aspects of the game.”

Burroughs (14-2) is seeking to reclaim its perch atop the league having won three league titles in a row before Burbank (13-3) claimed the past two championships. The two teams share a two game lead in the Pacific League with Arcadia and Crescenta Valley looking up at 4-2.

“I couldn’t be more excited about where our team is right now,” Nicol said. “To be 14-2 with a very tough and challenging schedule is a credit to the work our girls and my coaching staff have put in since August.”

Delaney Nicol rounds third base for another Indians run (Photo by Dick Dornan)

The rivalry game is set for Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at McCambridge Park. The Burbank seniors will be recognized before the game and then the fun and intense competition will begin.

“The Burbank-Burroughs games are always intense. Both teams have excellent athletes. Both teams are used to success and it is a great atmosphere,” said Delaney. “The game on Thursday is an important test for us but it doesn’t define our season. We need to continually play at a high level to achieve the goals we have set for ourselves and the game on Thursday will help us continue to do so.”

“I am excited, but not the least surprised, that both us and Burbank have been so successful so far,” added Nicol. “It is a credit to their girls and their coaching staff that they have been so successful this season, and we are really looking forward to playing them on Thursday. To have both teams playing so well only adds to the excitement and intrigue leading up to the game. It should be fun.”

And to add to the drama….there are points available for all four teams to seize as part of the race for the “myBurbank CUP.”

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Letter to the Editor from Will Rogers…

That it’s now tradition for candidates to write a post-election “thank you” makes mine no less sincere, and I do have so many to thank.  But before my thanks, let me take care of one bit of business.

As of this writing, I believe every last one of my campaign’s lawn signs has been retrieved.  Further, because of an agreement we came to before the election to share the work, I’m also responsible for picking up those signs of incumbent Emily Gabel Luddy that are south of the 5 Freeway, and outside the Rancho area.  I’m happy to report we believe we’ve picked up all of those as well.

But it’s entirely possible my crew of volunteers and I may have missed a couple.  If you know of one of these signs that still has not been picked up, please send me an email via Will@Rogers4Council.com  Just let me know where the sign is, and I’ll try to make sure that anything we’ve missed is picked up within a few hours.

Now, back to those who I must thank.  According to the final official count, my list includes 5,305 voters who trusted me with their votes.  I’ve been a voter for nearly 40 years, and well know the disillusionment of realizing I picked a bum.  I never want to be responsible for further fueling any voter’s cynicism.

I promise there will be decisions on which we’ll disagree.  It’s an inevitable reality reasonable adults must accept.  But it’s my goal those who’ve voted for me will never have legitimate cause to doubt I’ve zealously stood for the principles championed throughout my campaign and career.

For the thousands who didn’t vote for me, I look forward to opportunities to earn your trust, and perhaps convince you many policies attributed to me before now were not as reliably sourced as you once believed.

I’ve had a small, tireless campaign team, and each member will be thanked by name in coming weeks.  I’m as humbled by their efforts as I have been in awe of their stamina and patience.  Few of us have an opportunity to ever see people outside our families stand behind us, literally and figuratively, then speak on our behalf and commend us to hundreds and even thousands of strangers.  Once one gets past the embarrassment  and discomfort of that, the word “humbling” stops being the stuff of flowery rhetoric, and becomes something tangible and familiar.

Every candidate owes thanks to their family.  But specifics of my campaign, walking door-to-door virtually every day for 7 months, imposed burdens on my family no one imagined back when they said, “Go for it!”  I’ve essentially missed three major holidays, my wife’s birthday, our anniversary, and my son’s birthday.

Yet, not once in those months, not even for a tired, cross instant, did my wife so much as hint there was a chore, a holiday, or simply a meal she wouldn’t take on herself because I was campaigning.  All that, AND she helped campaign!  (She can fold a letter and seal an envelope, or assemble a campaign sign, with an assembly line speed and efficiency that Detroit car makers would envy.)

To each of these and so many more, I offer my unreserved and limitless thanks.  I will do my best to make certain my service is up to your standards.

Sincerely,
Will Rogers

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High school seniors considering careers ranging from engineering and medicine to politics and law received scholarships from the Burbank Assn. of Realtors during a recent breakfast meeting at the Burbank Realtors Hall. The $42,000 distributed to the students was raised by the Burbank Assn. of Realtors’ Community Services Foundation.

Burbank students received monetary awards from the Burbank Assn. of Realtors’ Community Services Foundation at a recent breakfast. (Photos by Joyce Rudolph)

Included in that total were scholarships provided by longtime association member Ray Adams and his wife, Bonnie. Those scholarships were presented to students Francesca Florindez and Robert Ristine. Adams also granted an additional scholarship to college student Kevin Zhang who received a financial gift last year.

The Realtors foundation raised the funds at its annual auction held in September and numerous other fundraisers throughout the year, said scholarship committee co-chair Marion Chase.

“It’s heartwarming to influence these young adults’ lives,” Chase said. “They have proven themselves in high school by their scholastic grades and their commitment to community service. We get more applicants than we can provide for and its heart-wrenching not to be able to give to all who apply. This all would not be possible without the fundraising efforts of the Burbank Assn. of Realtors and its foundation.”

Scholarship recipient Julia Newton of Burbank High School struggled with a speech impediment early in life but having a wonderful therapist has inspired her to follow a career path in speech and language pathology. She has logged 300 hours of community service participating in the Hoof & Woof Walk and Operation Christmas Child, and her family has rescued 17 dogs. At Burbank High she has earned a 3.9 GPA.

Francesca Florindez of John Burroughs High School and her family are facing a challenge following the passing of her father. Her mother is raising Francesca and her two sisters alone. Francesca has a 4.02 GPA, holds membership in many campus clubs and is a volunteer soccer coach. She wants to become an advocate or educator.

Roger Rochart of Providence High School is being raised by his grandfather and hopes to become a doctor like his grandfather. Roger has a 3.9 GPA, plays the piano and volunteers time to Providence St. Joseph Medical Center and the Burbank parks department.

Students from John Burroughs High School receiving scholarships from the Burbank Assn. of Realtors’ Community Services Foundation are, from left, Madeline Aragon, Francesca Florindez, Lili Hooshivar, Davonte Matthews, Hannah Mersch and Elizabeth Gunn with Principal Deborah Madrigal. (Photos by Joyce Rudolph)

Lili Hooshivar of Burroughs has a 4.63 GPA and is #1 in her class of 597. She is a member of many school clubs and has received many awards for achievement. She has volunteered throughout her school years. She desires to work in the field of neuroscience.

Elizabeth Gunn of Burroughs High School has a 4.6 GPA and is second in her class of 597. She is a member and officer of many clubs at school. She performs volunteer hours at her church and for the Burbank parks department. She has been accepted to USC and hopes to become a sports broadcaster.

Davonte Matthews of Burroughs has a 4.03 GPA. He is a high achiever, likes acting, poetry and volunteers in a mentorship program at the Burbank Community YMCA. He has been accepted to UC San Francisco and he hopes to work at Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Hannah Mersch of Burroughs has a 4.1 GPA. She volunteers at her church and Burbank Temporary Aid Center. She is a member of the girls volleyball team and many school clubs. She will attend Rivendell Sanctuary in Minnesota with hopes of becoming an elementary teacher, possibly in special education.

Madeline Aragon of Burroughs High School has a 4.0 GPA and is active in school clubs where she holds several officer positions. Her career goal is to work with a government agency promoting equality.

Burbank High School students receiving scholarships from the Burbank Assn. of Realtors’ Community Services Foundation are, from left, Madigan Roll, Candace Kim, Julia Newton, Manny Ilasco and Nune Hakobyan with their Principal Michael Bertram.

Manny Ilasco of Burbank High School has a 4.6 GPA and is #1 in his class of 659 students. He is a member of many school clubs including Key Club and the National Honor Society and volunteers for such school activities as cleaning the beaches and making sandwiches for the homeless. He would like to follow a career in physics.

Candace Kim of Burbank High School has a 4.5 GPA, and is fourth in her class of 659. She worked with children at the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley, which has been the impetus for her decision to become a pediatrician. She has volunteered hundreds of hours with the Burbank High School Key Club and for Providence St. Joseph Medical Center.

Madigan Roll of Burbank High has a 4.28 GPA. She is a competitive swimmer and has volunteered many hours to Special Olympics in the swimming division. She is still deciding on a career choice.

Nune Hakobyan of Burbank High School has a 3.6 GPA. Nune has volunteered at the Burbank Animal Shelter filming pets which has helped increase the adoption rate there. In addition, Nune has volunteered at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center and for the Hope Club. Nune is pointing toward a career in film production.

Also receiving scholarships from the Burbank Assn. of Realtors’ Community Services Foundation are, from left, Araceli Najar, who received the Burbank Adult School scholarship, and Robert Ristine, who received the Ray and Bonnie Adams scholarship, with Julie Grair, Adult School counselor.

In addition, two students who have graduated from the Burbank Adult School received scholarships. Robert Ristine attends Los Angeles Valley College. Araceli Najar is a mother of three and grandmother of three. She attends Los Angeles Valley College and wants to transfer to Cal State Northridge and earn a teaching credential.

Serving on the scholarship committee with Chase were co-chair John Scarff, Shelley Valencia, Linda Roberts and Julian Munoz.

Members of the Burbank Assn. of Realtors Scholarship Committee, from left, Marion Chase, co-chair; John Scarff, co-chair; Shelley Valencia, Linda Roberts and Julian Munoz.

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More than 120 students, parents, volunteers and staff turned out for John Muir Service Day during the morning hours of Saturday, April 18. The grounds of the large campus were weeded and trimmed and new plants and trees were placed in the ground.

“It was a huge success,” commented John Muir Middle School Principal Dr. Greg Miller. “It was amazing to see so many different people come together today to beautify the Muir campus.”

John Muir Middle School Principal Dr. Greg Miller (kneeling, lower left) with school employees and volunteers spruce up the school campus for Muir Service Day. (Photo By Lisa Paredes)

“It was equally impressive to see how much work could be done when everyone helps out,” he added.

The volunteers and staff planted 70 flats of groundcover between the 100 and 300 halls and 10 rose bushes in the front of the school and near the teachers’ cafeteria. They also planted 16 additional ornamental bushes to create a hedge for the new outdoor classroom and two Chinese Elm trees on the school’s Lower Field.

Volunteers plant colorful rose bushes near the entrance of John Muir Middle School. (Photo By Lisa Paredes)

Additionally, the Student Garden area was completely weeded, trimmed and cleaned, in preparation for the restart of the garden club in the 2015-16 school year.

John Muir Service Day coincided with the school namesake’s April 21 birthday. Muir Middle School honors the famed naturalist annually in various ways. Last year, the school unveiled the Yosemite Valley art installation at the school’s covered lunch patio.

Student volunteers clean up the Student Garden area at John Muir Middle School.(Photo By Lisa Paredes)

Logix Federal Credit Union and Nickelodeon co-sponsored the event, providing supplies and materials.

“John Muir Service Day was a great success in so many ways,” Miller also said. “We had a lot of involvement from every element of the Muir community, everyone had a lot of fun and we were able to add so much beautiful greenery to the campus.”

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