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FSHA has 78th commencement
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, which had its 78th annual commencement last Sunday, graduated 98 seniors in the Class of 2010. The young women wore matching long white gowns and gloves, and carried bouquets of red roses as they received their diplomas on Crane Field.
The salutatorian was Amy Trivers, who will attend UCLA in the fall, while the valedictory address was given by co-valedictorians Mallory Howe, who will attend Amherst College, and Marisa McKently, who will attend Harvard.
The commencement address was given by Annette Ricchiazzi Blain, a graduate of the Class of 1990.
Several awards were presented during the ceremony including the Veritas Award, the highest award given by the school, which went to ASB President Shaylyn Stanley. Other awards included the National Merit Finalist Scholar award to Katie Hernandez; scholarship medals to Marielisa Argueta, Christina Brandt, Kiva Dykstra, Meghan Fitzpatrick, Mary Treinen and Amy Trivers; and the Siena Award to Emily Miller Also, Service Medals were presented to Paolo Fernandez, Erin Gonzalez, Mallory Mudie, Katarina Nguyen and Melissa Pittson; leadership medals were given to Christina Brandt, Alexis Budzyn, Shaylyn Stanley, Mary Treinen, Taylor Vail and Stephanie Wetzel. The Tolog Award was given to Athena Abujaber, and the award for significant academic achievement by an international student went to Yun-Hye Kim. The Visual & Performing Arts award went to Bonnie Ong.
Attendees were entertained by members of the vocal technique and ensemble classes, which performed “In My Life” by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
The ceremony ended with the graduates tossing their rose petals into the air as they finished singing the school’s alma mater.
Glendale brothers go to tournament
Thousands of Pokémon fans from all over the world are preparing to travel to Indianapolis this month for the 2010 Pokémon Trading Card Game National Championship Tournament.
Patrick Martinez, 9, and his brother, Jason, 11, of Glendale are two such players gearing up to battle head-to-head with their prized Pokémon decks in championships on June 26 and 27 in Indianapolis, Ind.
The Pokémon TCG National Championships will give Patrick and Jason the opportunity to battle against the best Pokémon players from all of across the nation, many of which bring years of TCG experience to the table.
Both brothers hope to survive the storm of battles in Indiana and score the ultimate prize — a seat at the coveted invite-only TCG World Championship Tournament in August.
Artistic director of new music society
The Salastina Music Society will present its debut concert at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Zipper Concert Hall at the Colburn School, 200 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, and 8 p.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church, 1220 2nd St., Santa Monica.
Maia Jasper of Glendale is artistic director.
The program features soprano Elizabeth Futral and actor Seth Rogen, and celebrates an eclectic offering of music ranging from classical and tango to a world premiere and storytelling.
Tickets can be purchased at www.salastinasociety.com or at the door.
Resident sings at Catalina Bar & Grill
Glendale resident and singer Tricia Tahara will appear as part of the show “Corky Hale — and Friends — I’m Glad There Is You” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles.
It will be a performance of a new critically acclaimed CD of romantic ballads featuring the world-renowned jazz pianist, harpist and singer Corky Hale.
Also appearing are singers Sally Kellerman, Freda Payne, Ariana Savalas and Brenna Whitaker.