KKAARREE QQUUAARRTTEERRLLYY A Newsletter for Our Valued Members Past and Present Kare Youth League: est. 1931 March, 2003 What’s in a Name... The Origin of “Kare” rrick W. Hampton, founder of and the young ladies didn’t quite like rid- Kare Youth League, formed a ing in a bus labeled "Boys’ Christian Oboard of directors early in 1931 League." to decide on a name for his newly found- Also playing a part in the name ed youth athletics organization. The change was the fact that in the ensuing board included Jack Fox - a leader at the years more and more groups came under Pasadena YMCA, and two men from the the umbrella of the word Christian - thus BOYS’CHRISTIAN LEAGUE, OR BCL, WAS community, Mr. Head and Mr. Elmer losing the impact that was originally THE ORGANIZATION’S NAME LONG BEFORE Ostergard - father of Francis and Philip intended. Furthermore, Boys’ Christian IT WAS KNOWN AS “KARE.” HERE, MEM- Ostergard. League had never been under any church, BERS SELL CIRCUS TICKETS TO A LOCAL yet some assumed the organization was POLITICIAN CIRCA 1954. The central theme of Boys’ and Girls’ operating under a denominational arm. Christian League had always been, and So, a change was in order. is to this day, expressed by the single Landmark Events In KYL History word "care." 1931 . . . . .Organization founded by 25- The first two words were quickly year-old Orrick W. Hampton agreed upon: "Boys" and "Christian." 1935 ...... First summer trip The last word evoked discussion, finally coming down to two suggestions, 1948 ...... First camps in Wrightwood "Alliance" and "League." As the four 1952 . . . .Arcadia property given by the men were divided, Mr. Hampton suggest- Marshburn family, GCL is started ed that the boy in the home cast a vote. "Certainly, at least one boy ought to 1954 . Work in San Felipe, Mexico begins speak for all that will follow," he said. MEMBERS OF GIRLS’CHRISTIAN LEAGUE 1964 ...... Rio Hondo Prep opens All members past and present are AT A CAMP IN 1967. 1972 ...... Mount Kare opens glad that he cast his vote for the word "league." The central theme of Boys’ and 1983 . .Eastern expansion begins with a According to the dictionary Girls’ Christian League had always been, new club - the Gators "league" comes from old Latin and and is to this day, expressed by the single 1984 . . . . .Kare begins operating out of French words meaning "to bind." It is an word "care." Mr. Hampton had an uncan- agreement or covenant between two or ny ability to find a child's hidden talent Wingate Park in Covina more nations, parties, or persons for the and sought to nurture that talent during a 1995 ...... Pearl Prep opens accomplishment of some purpose by child's formative years by teaching them their cooperation. to care. To "kare" for their own unique Inside This Issue: The new organization was a personalities, to "kare" for their futures, Pearl Making Waves ...... 2 "League" of boys. There to help, encour- to "kare" for their character, to "kare" for age and strengthen one another in the other people, and to "kare" for the prop- Fields Near Completion ...... 3 choosing of life’s paths. erty, labors and sacrifices of others. That Survey Results ...... 4 idea coupled with the concept of “Their From BCL to KYL Future Is Now” served then, as it does completed the changeover to "Kare As Boys’ Christian League (BCL) now, as the philosophical foundation of Youth League." grew to include girls, questions arose the organization. The organization began using the about the organizational name. Operating The spelling, "Kare" gives distinc- new name in 1978…it was officially under the combined name - Boys and tion. "Youth" streamlined the name. adopted in December 1979 and recorded Girls’ Christian League was cumbersome “League” remained part of the name and by the state of California.

5150 Farna Avenue • P.O. Box 662080 • Arcadia, CA 91066-2080 • (626) 442-1160 THEIR FUTURE IS NOW Sailing the High Seas of Let’s “Play Ball” There is always something new and excit- Success at Pearl Prep ing going on at Kare Youth League, and the next couple of months are no different. earl Preparatory School, Kare • Kare’s 2003 T-ball, baseball and softball Youth League's elementary school, seasons have just begun. If you know of Pis enjoying the highest enrollment someone looking for a place to play ball in the school's seven-year history. let them know about Kare - new members Founded in 1995 with a student body can sign-up anytime. of 92, the school has grown to include 131 • Older members will get the chance within students - most of which are members of the next couple of months to spend a weekend Kare. at Mount Kare as part of KYL’s winter "We're trying to show students that camping season. learning is exciting," Principal John Martin said. "We feel students learn best • Basketball season just ended with when they have an appropriate mix of Championship Saturday - one of the most exciting days of the year at KYL. Champions sensory experiences, both in and out of were crowned at 17 different levels. the classroom." A HISTORICAL CRUISE ABOARD A 19TH The coursework at Pearl Prep is chal- CENTURY TALL SHIP IS ONE OF THE MANY lenging with a curriculum designed to ANNUAL FIELD TRIPS PEARL PREP STUDENTS prepare students for the competitive colle- TAKE. FOURTH-GRADER IAN HAMILTON IS giate and workplace environments to AT THE HELM. which they are headed. Pearl's rigorous academic setting The Pearl method is garnering meas- includes the core courses plus classes in urable results. The school's success was technology, the arts and Spanish. no more clearly demonstrated than in the 2002 standardized testing results. The Otis Lennon Ability Test showed that CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY WAS ON “We feel students learn best when they Pearl students should score around the FEBRUARY 8. PICTURED ABOVE ARE THE “B” have an appropriate mix of sensory 50th percentile. Yet, on standardized tests DIVISION CHAMPION TIGERS. experiences both in and out of the the students scored in the 80th percentile. classroom." - Principal John Martin According to Martin, the success of Pearl Prep Staff the school is a team effort. "It's kind of like Principal ...... John Martin a car and all its different pieces working Director of Administration ...... What sets Pearl apart however, is the together well…we have great families, a fact that learning is not confined to the ...... Janet (Shintaku) Martin nice facility and a tremendous faculty." campus gates. First Grade . .Barbara (Smith) Taylor & Students enjoy monthly excursions to ...... Kim (Shultz) Fullerton destinations all over Southern California. Second Grade ...... Vicky Simpson Excursions range from a day trip to the Third Grade ...... Dave Carson Jr. fire station for first-graders, to a three-day Fourth Grade . . . .Diana (Johnson) Bolinger science adventure on Catalina Island for Fifth Grade & Asst. Principle for Education fifth-graders...... Lori (Dowd) Moore All told, a youngster who attends Resource & Spanish . . . .Nancy (Rogers) Lee Pearl for five years will have gone on over 60 fields trips. Computers ...... Pauline Hampton ...... & Casey Clevenger Music ...... Lindy (Lunney) Joe ...... & Dan Kirby (ABOVE) THE PRISTINE PEARL PREP P.E...... Belinda (Bakke) Mosher CAMPUS IS LOCATED IN EL MONTE - JUST After School Director . . . . .Andy Chang NORTH OF ARROYO HIGH SCHOOL. Director of Facilities . . . .Dan Lawrence (LEFT)COMPUTER CLASSES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE PEARL CURRICULUM. Support Staff PICTURED ARE THIRD-GRADERS KALEB Jackie (Pfeil) Amundson, Arthur Tashkesen, LAW, KARAH KIRBY AND KYLE CAZARES. Esther Hong, Heather Hampton & Stacie Prest

2 THEIR FUTURE IS NOW Step Up to the Plate for Field Projects are Youth League is in the process of upgrading the four Kballfields at its Arcadia facility. Since the last newsletter in December, much has been accomplished on the projects - espe- cially Field #3. The retaining wall has been extended, a paved walkway has been poured, new dugouts have been constructed, a new sprinkler system has been installed, and the hydro seed has been spread. AN EXPANSIVE VIEW OF THE NEW LAYOUTS OF FIELDS #3 & #4. When completed, the fields will comprise one of the group banner. Those who opt for an extra-base hit (double, triple finest baseball/softball com- or home run) will get an individual banner for their company. plexes in the San Gabriel (ABOVE) THE NEW WALKWAY ON The banners will be on prominent outdoor display for a year at Valley. THE NORTH END OF FIELDS #3 & the Kare facility of your choice (Arcadia or Covina). Your com- The renovations were a #4. (BELOW)THE NEW 30 FT pany’s name will be seen by thousands of people... what an long time in coming and BACKSTOP ON FIELD #3. opportunity! represent many hours of preparation, hard work and In addition, businesses are given a link for their web site fund-raising. from Kare Youth League’s web site. However, approximately $25,000 is still needed to complete Individuals can also give to the project. Donations of any the projects. With that in mind, we have come up with a new amount are greatly appreciated. A gift of $200 will get you a way for you to give that will not brick-sized paver that will be installed at the renovated fields. only help see the projects to To join in, simply select one of the options from the spon- fruition, but give your sorship form below and send it back to Kare with a check. A fol- business/workplace some fantastic low-up phone call will be forth- exposure. coming to work out the details. The exposure comes by BANNERS LIKE THIS ONE WILL Joe’s Plumbing way of outdoor banners with your SOON LINE THE FENCES AT KYL. company’s name on it. The single (626) 555-CLOG FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO GET gets your company name on a IN ON THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY. please cut here Name of Business: ______Contact:______Phone number:______Fields Sponsorship Form

Individual Gift ...... $______...... Paver for gift of $200 or more Single ...... $100 ...... Name on a group banner

Double ...... $250 ...... 3’ x 5’ banner & web site link

Triple ...... $350 ...... 3’ x 5’ banner, web site link & picture plaque

Home run . .$1,500 . . . . .4-year scoreboard sponsorship, 3’ x 5’ banner, web site link & picture plaque

Please return this form to Kare Youth League (c/o Kristy Horton) • P.O. Box 662080 • 5150 Farna Ave. • Arcadia, CA 91066-2080 If you have any questions please contact Kristy Horton at (626) 442-1160 ext. 118 or [email protected]

3 THEIR FUTURE IS NOW Program Gets Rave Reviews Shop at Albertsons to Support KYL Over the past few months Kare Youth League has conducted Kare Youth League receives up to a 3% rebate every time an an expansive survey with current and former members and their Albertsons card like the one below is swiped at an Albertsons store parents. The returns from the over 400 completed surveys are a as part of their Community Partners program. The program costs significant asset in KYL’s program evaluation process. One sec- shoppers absolutely nothing. Stop by Kare tion of the survey asked respondents to rate Kare’s success at to pick up a card or call (626) 442-110 meeting its six main objectives on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 = unsuc- ext. 115 to have one mailed to you. cessful; 5 = very successful). Results are listed below. The figure You can also go online and support on the right indicates the percentage of respondents who gave Kare through the escrip program. A per- Kare a score of 4 or 5 - saying that KYL was either somewhat centage of purchases made with escrip successful or very successful at meeting the stated objectives. registered cards (Vons, Chevron, etc.) is contributed to Kare How successful was Kare Youth League at: % of 4’s or 5’s Youth League. Once again, it costs you nothing. Simply visit • providing a wholesome, family oriented environment 98% www.escrip.com to sign up. Our group name is Kare Youth • providing a safe environment 98% League and our group ID number is 7324235. • providing an environment in which children can compete successfully 94% • helping children find an area of success 91% • helping children make positive choices to meet challenges as teens 81% • helping children make goals and decisions for the future 74% Congratulations are in order to Mr. Phil Markham of Anderson, California. Phil, a former Indian member, turned in his survey from the last newsletter and won the drawing for the WalMart/Sam’s Club $100 gift certificate. LOOK WHAT’S NEW A huge thank you to Phil and to the hundreds of others who THESE SLEEK NEW BUSES JOINED KARE’S FLEET IN JANUARY - completed the survey. If you still have a copy of the survey, the REPLACING TWO OLDER MODELS. THE 20-PASSENGER BUSES WILL organization would very much appreciate it if you would send it TRAVERSE THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY DAILY ON PICK-UPS AND TAKE- in, as it can still be included in final tabulations.Thank you! HOMES IN KARE’S AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM.

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