The El Segundo High Class of 2017: Highlights from Graduation Day Photos by Gregg Mcmullin
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The Weekly Newspaper of El Segundo Herald Publications - El Segundo, Torrance, Manhattan Beach, Hawthorne, Lawndale, & Inglewood Community Newspapers Since 1911 - (310) 322-1830 - Vol. 106, No. 24 - June 15, 2017 Congratulations, El Segundo Inside High School Class of 2017! This Issue Certified & Licensed Professionals ....................16 Classifieds ...........................4 Crossword/Sudoku ............4 Entertainment .....................6 Legals ...........................14-15 Letters ..................................3 Memorials ...........................3 In that pivotal moment from last Thursday’s ceremony, seniors from El Segundo High School’s Class of 2017 flung their caps in the air in celebration of completing their time on campus. Photo by Gregg McMullin. • Pets .....................................17 Library Kicks Off Summer Programs, Real Estate. ...... 10-13,18-20 Looks to Enhance Technology By Brian Simon Trivia, and an end party that includes pizza of attendees from all over the Southland. Sports ................................5,8 On the heels of this past Sunday’s well- and a movie,” said Senior Librarian Julie Todd. The library also hosts ongoing computer attended Author Fair, the El Segundo Public “Adults can also earn prizes for their reading classes, with upcoming topics covering Word Library is gearing up for a busy season. achievements.” This year’s theme is “Wish and Excel 2013, email attachments, photo ba- Registration for the 2017 Summer Reading You Were Here. Rest. Relaxation. Read.” sics, and android phone/tablet basics. Summer Program, entitled “Reading By Design,” Another notable upcoming event will take Drop-In Programs include a six-part series began on June 9 and will run through place on Wednesday, June 28 when author featuring hands-on crafts and presentations. August. The kick-off event, featuring One Gwendolyn Womack makes an appearance This summer, Sally and Laurence Martin of World Rhythm, takes place today (June 15) for the Evening Book Club to discuss her Studio Antiques will discuss the How-Tos of at 3 p.m. in Library Park. There will also novel The Fortune Teller. Womack was also Antiques and Collecting. Weekend be optional weekly activities at the library one of the fiction panelists who took part in The library will also feature artist Chrystal and a finale party in August. Children who the Author Fair, which featured the theme McConnell for this evening’s Art Walk with Forecast participate in the program earn grab bags “Images of the Past Become Stories of the a special reception between 5 and 9 p.m. Her containing incentive prizes when they read Future” in connection with El Segundo’s interactive installation “The Gilded Cage” for fun in the summer. According to research Centennial. This year saw in expansion from will transform the library’s technology room through Dominican University, students the usual two to four panels, adding an extra into a “library-within-a-library.” who take part in summer reading programs hour to the popular event that draw hundreds See Technology, page 14 Friday scored higher on reading achievement tests at the beginning of the following school year Sunny compared to those who didn’t. Last year, 693 School Board Approves Selection 73˚/62˚ children registered for El Segundo’s Summer Reading Program. The library also offers a Read-To-Me of New High School Principal program for children not yet reading inde- By Duane Plank School District (ESUSD) Superintendent pendently, as well as a Teen Club Summer Four days after the graduation ceremony, Melissa Moore and staff--a choice that was Saturday Program for kids in grades six to 12 that the El Segundo School Board continued to ratified by the Board. “I look forward to begins on June 20. Due to popular demand, gear up for the 2017-18 school year by ap- working with the high school and district Sunny the library extended the date to pick up grab proving the selection of current Beverly Hills staff, along with the El Segundo commu- 73˚/63˚ bags another three weeks to August 26. High School Chief Academic Officer Jennifer nity to continue El Segundo High School’s Participation is free, though children under Tedford as the new principal at El Segundo tradition of excellence.” eight must be accompanied by an adults. High School. Tedford is set to replace outgo- Board President Bill Watkins expressed Speaking of adults, the library’s Adult ing principal Jaime Mancilla, who resigned his pleasure with the selection of Tedford, Summer Reading Program debuted last year, earlier this spring to take a position with commenting that “we are honored to have Sunday with 46 participants on hand for the kick-off the Rancho Palos Verdes Unified School Dr. Tedford join our administration. Her Sunny event and 67 who eventually signed up. The District as an intermediate school principal. background as a teacher and her knowledge successful numbers prompted a second year, In an email sent prior to Tuesday’s mara- of education will benefit all of our students 74˚/64˚ with a timeline mirroring that of the youth thon meeting, Tedford, who attended the at ESHS.” program. “We will be offering various pro- nearly three-and-a half-hour session with Moore said that Tedford, who was an grams along with the Adult Summer Reading her husband, wrote that she was “honored” English teacher for 13 years, was eminently Program, including two Beach Blanket Book to be the selection by El Segundo Unified See School Board, page 14 Talks in Library Park, a Kick-Off Tea and Page 2 June 15, 2017 EL SEGUNDO HERALD El Segundo Art Walk Third Annual: Thursday, June 15 Photo Highlights from the First Two El Segundo Art Walk Events in 2015 and 2016. Photo Credit: One Ninth Media The Self-Guided Public Art visitors are encouraged to arrive early and Headquarters is open from 5-9 p.m. Exhibit at the Masonic Center located at 520 Experience with Over 40 Artists stroll through the different exhibitions and 40+ Artists Include: Shane Heath, Chance Main Street. in 35 Downtown Venues and pop-up galleries throughout the thriving Cooper, Holly Socrates, Carrie Dietz Brown, About ESAW: The El Segundo Art Walk is Hundreds of Attendees community. Paul Roustan, Scott McFarlane, Dane Capo, an organization that supports local community Presented by HazAwayToday Start your evening at the ESAW Dani Brubaker, and many more. economic development through a variety of On the third Thursday in June, July and Headquarters (305 Richmond Street), the 35+ Venues Include: 305 Richmond (HQ), programs, which includes the self-guided August from 5-9 p.m., art enthusiasts and visitor center for the Art Walk. Visitors can Smoky Hollow Studios, Unita, Copper Willow “Art Walk” on the third Thursday of each community members celebrate their love of pick up maps, view and purchase art from Studios, ESMoA, Brewport, Masonic Center, month. Its mission is to improve the local art in the ever-evolving Smoky Hollow and uniquely curated exhibitions featuring local Design Twins, Big Door, Create & Express, community, to inspire culture and to create Downtown neighborhoods of El Segundo. artists, sample beer from El Segundo’s own El Cuervo and many more. economic opportunities for artists, galleries, With many of the Art Walk activities Rob Rubens Distillery and enjoy music from Masonic Center: El Segundo High School small businesses, and youth through our local taking place on Main and Franklin streets, Sweet Beats LA. The El Segundo Art Walk students will take part in a special Teen Work programs. • EL SEGUNDO HERALD June 15, 2017 Page 3 Letters Memorial Doesn’t Agree With Article it, and if possible forward it to Mr. McCarty After reading an article In the Herald this as well. This article at least discusses both Gerald Eugene Trainor morning written by Rob McCarthy I was sides of the issue. – Jim deCordova December 1950 - June 2016 incensed. This person to my knowledge has Wants Lakes to Stay no scientific credentials, nor is he recognized I’m a 30-year resident of El Segundo and We all Love you, Gemma, Leroy, Kathryn. by any scientific organization. His article an avid fan of The Lakes golf course and “Called to Change with the Climate” has no driving range. I watched The Planning Com- cited scientific basis. He makes wild state- mission meeting on June 8, 2017 and want ments eg: The earth’s temperature will rise to say that I really appreciate Chevron’s rep- Gary Wallace five degrees by 2050, among many, many resentatives comments on the importance of Gary Wallace, other statements. He cites no scientific data maintaining our values in keeping the open El Segundo founding to support his wild claims. I feel this is ex- air family oriented practice range instead of family resident who tremely bad judgment, and inflammatory on an alcohol, party based facility. Who knows loved this town, will the part of the Herald to publish this rot. At where Centrical will take that property when be remembered at St. a minimum I would expect you to at least Top Golf is gone in seven years? Michael the Archangel validate these claims with source data. His Let’s support Chevron in making sure that Episcopal Church on article should have started with “Once upon a any use of the land they are relinquishing is June 22nd, 2017 at time” I am forwarding an article written by Roy used for growing wholesome family activities 3:30PM. Spencer Ph.D a former NASA Scientist and in our community. Climatologist. It is titled Global Warming for Please Save The Lakes! Dummies. I would request your publisher read – Claudia Solberg Calendar of Events Deadline for Calendar items is the prior TUESDAY, JUNE 20 Thursday by noon. Calendar items are $1 • City Council Meeting, 7:00 PM., City Hall, School Spotlight per word.