Archive for December, 2015
Los Angeles High stakeholders call for community involvement
The following is the first of a two-part series on the state of Los Angeles High School and its relationship with communities that surround it. The oldest public high school in Southern California, Los Angeles High School, has been teaching students since 1873. But according to alumni, parents and staff, the quality of the school’s […]
Mark Brooks steps down as head of Pilgrim School
June will be the final month of Mark Brooks’ leadership at Pilgrim School. The head of school for the past 11 years, he will be taking the same position at the Center for Early Education (CEE). “In the years Brooks has served as Pilgrim’s head of school, our programs and academic offerings have soared to […]
Petersen—it’s what’s inside that counts
Whether the shiny metal ribbons wrapping the remodeled museum engender feelings of love or hate—or something in-between—it is the inside of the building that really counts. The vast inside spaces finally were put on public view in December, on the day following a successful fund-raising gala at the museum (that generated an additional $1.5 million […]
Charter school founders look to first graduation
Eleven years after it opened its doors, Larchmont Charter School is preparing its first senior class for graduation this June. Two of the four co-founders, Heather Boylston and Rebecca Hutchinson, say the milestone gives them a strong sense of accomplishment and pride. “It’s amazing how the school has affected the entire community,” says Hutchinson. “Our […]
Pilgrim grateful for Larry Brown’s contributions
Stepping down is not something Laurence “Larry” Brown does. But, after 40 years of commitment to Pilgrim School, he is retiring from the Governing Board. School officials will testify that the Windsor Square resident is known for stepping up as a philanthropist and leader. He helped raise $12 million for Phase 1 of the Field […]
Mansionization, infamous loopholes back on table
Some realtors, developers and even homeowners don’t see a problem with McMansions. But most Angelenos would probably rather not live next to one. Like horses and all-night parties, McMansions don’t belong in an urban setting, according to nomoremcmansionsinlosangeles.org advocate Shelley Wagers. A city law passed back in 2008 was supposed to stop the infiltration of […]
