Crescenta Valley High School

Assistance League presents scholarships Assistance League of Glendale annually gives a $1,000 scholarship to each of its recipients. There were seven this year. They are Ani Ebrahimian , Crescenta Valley High School; Destiny Floyd , Glendale Community College, nursing; Cristine Kocharian , Glendale Community College, nursing, transfer student; Narah Moon , Hoover High School; Mayra Bonilla , Glendale High School; Claire Arakelian , Clark Magnet High School; and Courtney Hogenson , Glendale Community College re-entry student.

First off, as a member of the Glendale community, I want to thank the brave souls in the Glendale police and fire departments for rescuing a fellow neighbor of our great city ("Wounded man rescued from Brand Park," June 17). Sometimes, we tend to forget the dangers of working as a firefighter and police officer, and overlook the privileges of living in a safe community knowing that we are protected at all times. Throughout the years, Glendale has become increasingly popular with its high-quality restaurants, nightlife attractions, beautiful recreation areas, safe environment, great school district and the Americana at Brand.

T his week I was honored to attend the baccalaureate service at St. Bede's Church, which saw students from La Cañada High School and elsewhere attend. It had to be held in a church, because from what I have been told, you can't have it at school because of that whole separation-of-church-and-state thing. My baccalaureate was held at Crescenta Valley High School in 1999, complete with prayers and all. No one complained. It was a lovely service. All of my classmates wore their caps and gowns.

For 36 years, Linda Evans has given her time, energy and creativity to make Crescenta Valley High School one of the best public schools in the country ("CV High principal to retire," April 20). Crescenta Valley High School has been and continues to be the heart and center of our community. Over the years, we have celebrated and rejoiced in the accomplishments of our students and supported each other during times of sadness and loss. It is often said that the strength of a community lies in its schools, and this is certainly true of Crescenta Valley High.

CRESCENTA VALLEY — Eighth-grader Tyler Sikora was remembered and celebrated by families, teachers, students, administrators and community members for his friendliness and humor during a candlelight vigil Friday night at Crescenta Valley High School. Tyler, 15, died Thursday night after a basketball game with his brother, a Crescenta Valley High senior, and their friends. During a break, he collapsed. “He loved being with his older brother; he worshiped him,” said Tyler’s father, Tim Sikora.

Crescenta Valley High School Crescenta Valley High School Class of 1990 will have its 20-year reunion May 29 at the Hilton Glendale. For more information, call (800) 655-7971. Crescenta Valley High School Class of 1980 will have its 30-year reunion July 17 at the Hilton Glendale. For more information, call (800) 655-7971. ? Glendale High School Glendale High School Class of 1950 will have its 60th reunion luncheon July 24 at the Hilton Glendale, 100 W. Glenoaks Blvd.

Tyler Sikora, an eighth-grader at Rosemont Middle School, died Thursday night. A candlelight vigil is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. tonight at Crescenta Valley High School, where his brother is a senior. The brothers were with friends, playing basketball at the high school when Tyler walked over to get some water and collapsed, Crescenta Valley High School Principal Linda Evans said. "They called 911, they asked for help from the adults that were on the track," she said of the students there.

GLENDALE — Rosemont Middle School Principal Michele Doll was tapped Wednesday to take the helm of Crescenta Valley High School, which is less than a mile from her current campus. Doll leaves Rosemont after two years as principal. Dick Sheehan, who will be district superintendent next school year, said Doll was the ideal candidate for her insider knowledge and outsider experience. “You had a combination of parents and community members that wanted someone with internal knowledge of the community, and you had another faction who said we want someone with an outside perspective,” he said.

Supportive of GCC students? protest Requiring a two-thirds majority to pass a state-budget-created havoc with many Glendale Community College students who already have economic problems (??It?s anti-democratic,? ? March 24) is bad. California education funding is already near the bottom of 50 states. Since I am an older student at Glendale Community College, I sympathize with the protesting students in these difficult times. It is hard enough to pay rent, put food on the table and pay for health insurance.