Mock Trial

Five area students were recently honored as “Good Citizens” at a luncheon held by the Don Jose Verdugo Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution. Presiding over the program was Liz Craven, regent, and Barbara Rogers, “Good Citizen” chairwoman. The luncheon and award ceremony was held at Beckham Place Restaurant in Pasadena. The students were accompanied by their school counselors and their parents. Honored that day were Estrella Sainburg, who attends La Cañada High School; Jason Bunn, Flintridge Preparatory School; Alanna Pires, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy; Stephanie Patton, Crescenta Valley High School; and Anahit Shahbazyan, Clark Magnet High School.

National Charity League, Glendale Chapter recently recognized 21 graduating Ticktockers at the Senior Presentation at the Regent Beverly Wilshire. The group is a mother/daughter organization that promotes volunteerism and community service. Over the last six years, the Class of 2003 contributed 7,703 hours of service to such philanthropies as the Salvation Army, YWCA of Glendale, American Red Cross and others. Today we feature four of the Ticktockers.

This was a weekend of firsts for Govil Gupta, a 16-year-old entrepreneur and publisher from Irvine. ?It?s been amazing,? said Govil, smiling as he strolled down the red carpet Saturday at Nestlé headquarters in Glendale. ?From the limo ride to the food to the tux ? this is the first time wearing a tux.? His father chased after him with a camcorder, and a relative hoisted a large sign picturing Govil in a blue shirt, business tie and suit jacket slung over his shoulder. The founder of Wonder Writers, a portal for students to submit and share their writing, Govil was one of 24 students handpicked by Nestlé as one of its Very Best In Youth.