Making a Difference
On May 22, Girl Scout Cadette Troop 2943 held a "Cover Girl Culture" workshop at the Long Beach Service Center. The workshop brought attention to how advertising, media and peer pressure affect your body image, health and self esteem. The troop accomplished their goals of informing younger girls, building self-esteem and passing it forward through a variety of activities like round table discussions, creating collages from teen fashion magazines to recognize positive vs. negative advertising messages, and participating in self-esteem building exercises. Girl Scout troops from 4th grade through 7th grade participated.The girls from Troop 2943 were inspired to select this topic for their Cadette Amaze Journey Take Action Project after watching "Cover Girl Culture - Awakening the Media Generation." After contacting the video's producer, Nicole Clark, a portion of her video was included in the workshop. The girls researched, planned, prepared and ran all activities to fulfill their requirement.
Pictured left to right are: Ruby Pittman, Molly Rosenfeld, Arielle Schultz, Emily Jackson, Maddie Liu, Emma McCullough, Alex Shambayate, Tory Simpfenderfer and Kristyn Bath. Troop leaders: Elissa Jackson and Debbie Bath.
The 8U Gold Long Beach Bombers played in five tournaments and went to five championship games, winning three of them. They qualified for State and are headed for Lancaster. Softball rocks and the Bombers are the bomb.
Joshua G. Slavin, 19, graduated from Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX on July 1. He is currently attending Technical School in Maryland where he is receiving training as a military photographer. His family is very proud of him and wishes him the best of luck in his new endeavors. Submitted by Kimberly Jbeili, mother
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The students in my daughter's class had gathered donations for the Red Cross for Japan and the mid-West from the disasters that had happened there. They were so worried about the people in those locations they wanted to send some help. They had lemonade stands, asked neighbors for donations and gave their allowance money. In total, the donations came to $200.05. We contacted the Red Cross and they had a representative stop by to receive the check. His name is Phil Wendel - a long time volunteer of the Red Cross. The school is Fremont Elementary in Long Beach and this is Mrs. Durazzo's 4th grade class.Submitted by Tina Barry
The Long Beach-based Los Altos 10U Red All Star Team "Rampage" won the inaugural Los Altos All Star Beach Bash held at El Dorado Regional Park over Memorial Day Weekend. Front row from left: Georgia Hilleshiem, Karina Ibarra, Amanda Castro, Hannah Buckley and Gabi Reyes; middle row from left: Darby Huff, Ileana Rivera, Alexis Durand, Bri Jewett, Sam Fowler and Danielle Lew. Back row from left: Manager Jill Reyes, Coach Steve Lew, Coach Steve Castro, Coach Don Jewett and Manager Brian Fowler.
Submitted by Don Jewett
This is our 16 and under all star team. We went to States this year and went undefeated 5-0 to take 1st place in Lancaster. We qualified for nationals in Presscot AZ.Submitted by Jesse Hernandez
Alyssa Lopez has worked so hard this year at Lafayette Elementary. She has become a dedicated student who thrives in learning new material. Alyssa we are extremely proud of you! Go Lafayette Lions!!Love Mom and Dad!
Submitted by Irma Lopez
Submitted by Irma Lopez
For the past eight years, Boyscout Troop 140 of Lakewood has been meeting at Forest Lawn Memorial Park over Memorial Day weekend to place flags on the graves of Veterans. This was taken at this year's event.Submitted by Kevin Hogan
The Lakers' Summer Camp's first session kicked off on June 28 to July 1.The Boys & Girls Club received an late request for two of their kids to attend the camp. The choice was made by the branch Director Keith Lilly along with the help of Councilman Dee Andrews. The choices came down to first cousins Adofo Thomas and Terry Deville.
"I'm a very proud grand father. These are two amazing kids and I wasn't surprise when I walked into the gym, to hear my grandson's name being called as the winner of the championship and the MVP award for ages 9 to 12," said their grandfather Leonard Adams, a former director for the Boys & Girls Club. With about 150 kids from France, Spain, Germany, Israel, and almost every State in America, he was voted number one in his age bracket. Terry Deville received honorable mentions for being most improved and winning 3rd place in his age bracket. Pictured are: Terry Deville, John Fenton, director of Lakers' Summer Camp and Adofo Thomas.
Submitted by Leonard Adams
Camryn Sparrevohn has had perfect attendance from kindergarten through 5th grade. Camryn's teacher, Mrs. Fedak had a plaque made for her and presented it to her at the graduation ceremony. We would like to thank Mrs. Fedak for being such an outstanding teacher and for recognizing Camryn's accomplishment.
Long Beach's newest soccer champions who participated in their first Flex Tournament, Oaks Polo Fields Classic, in Orange County on July 30 and July 31. They took second place in a nail-biting match with a local, seasoned team. They brought along their Press-Telegram for inspiration. Pictured left to right: back row: Coach Micah King, Calista Kirk, Morgan and Lindsey O'Malley, Kelly Stump, Ella Hiveley, Sidney Matas, Asst. Coach Erica Matas; front row: Emma Harper, Molly Dostalek, Angela Bigham, Morgan King. Submitted by Kathleen O'Connell
California 'Warrior'
Semisi Tupa of Long Beach is a member of the 2011 East Central Community College Warrior football squad. Tupou, a defensive lineman, is a product of Orange High School. The Warriors are led by third-year head coach Brian Anderson. East Central is located in Decatur, MS.Submitted by Karen Robertson
Administrative Assistant to the
Vice President for Public Information,
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS
Administrative Assistant to the
Vice President for Public Information,
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS
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