Claremont School News
Claremont High School’s girls varsity volleyball team, including Camilla Walsh (pictured), has learned a little about perseverance this year, turning early season uncertainty into newfound confidence and a share of the Palomares League title. Now Claremont is preparing for a postseason run in the Division IV California Interscholastic Federation-Southern Section tournament. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
The Pomona-Pitzer baseball team celebrates their 8-7 victory over East Texas Baptist University on May 25, advancing them to the NCAA Div. III World Series, which kicks off Friday, May 31. Photo/courtesy of Pomona-Pitzer athletics
Claremont resident and Pomona College adjunct music professor Rachel Rudich is hoping to get locals interested in one of her unique loves, the shakuhachi — pronounced “shaw-coo-haw-chi” — a Japanese bamboo flute. From June 6-10, Rudich and affiliates with Shakuhachi Summer Camp will host a music camp at Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Ave., Claremont, intended to serve as an introduction to the instrument. From inexperienced to the expert, all players are welcome. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Claremont High School sophomore Caleb Fong won the highly competitive 2023-2024 Dan Stover Music Competition on May 18 with his violin performance of “Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso,” by Camille Saint-Saëns.
The CUSD Board of Education unanimously approved Tara Moxley as Claremont High School’s new assistant principal of student services, effective July 1, at its May 16 meeting. Moxley was one of 54 applicants for the position and has served in various roles in Upland Unified School District for over a decade. It also recognized El Roble Intermediate School teacher Geoffrey Payton as the 2024-2025 CUSD Teacher of the Year. Photo/courtesy of CUSD
Condit Elementary School students who raised the highest pledges per mile during the Condit Spring Fun Run recently had the honor of sliming outgoing longtime Principal Christine Malally, pictured, and Parent Faculty Association President Randy Lopez. Photo/courtesy of CUSD
Thirty high school seniors — including Ashlund Stanger and Lincoln Roston of Claremont High — were honored recently as community builders at a ceremony by Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity. State Senator Susan Rubio and San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman were keynote speakers and presented medals and certificates to the students. All public, private […]
Claremont McKenna College’s 76th commencement took place Saturday, May 11. The class of 2024’s keynote address was delivered by award-winning author Cheryl Strayed, who received an honorary degree.
Claremont Colleges students, faculty, and staff are invited to apply by June 30 for Harvey Mudd College’s 2024-2025 Sprague Gallery exhibitions. The gallery is also calling for works by students in the HMC Makerspace to be considered for exhibition. That call is open through 2024. To apply, email jlhong@g.hmc.edu with up to five images or […]
Pro-Palestinian activists converged on Pomona College’s May 12 commencement at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, and some graduates reportedly turned their backs while Pomona President Gabrielle Starr delivered her commencement address. Video posted on Instagram showed demonstrators confronting police and security personnel outside the Shrine, with both sides pushing one another. No injuries were reported. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Claremont High School Choir’s annual spring concert, “Bon Appétit,” is set for 7 p.m. May 20 and 21 at Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. Fourth St., Claremont. Tickets are $10 at chschoir.org.
Musicians from El Roble Intermediate School earned the highest honors at the May 11 Trills and Thrills music festival at Buena Park High School.
By Andrew Alonzo | aalonzo@claremont-courier.com New principals The Claremont Unified School District’s Board of Education unanimously approved two new principals and one assistant principal during its May 2 meeting. Ryan Easton takes over as Claremont High School’s assistant principal, student services, following the March 7 reassignment of Andrea Deligio as San Antonio High School principal. […]
“Having the Courage … to imagine possibilities, to move forward, to persevere, and to show up and speak up.” That’s the theme for this year’s Claremont Graduate University commencement. It’s also the way that keynote speaker and honorary doctorate recipient Jennifer Freyd approaches life.
“We value the right to peaceful protest and expression. It is also essential to maintain a balance that respects the rights of every member of our community, including those we might disagree with. Demonstrators must adhere to appropriate polices and not cause major disruptions that might interfere with maintaining a safe and productive learning environment for all.” Photo/courtesy of Pitzer College
Claremont Unified School District was recognized Tuesday as part of the 2024 California Green Ribbon Schools Award ceremony. CUSD was one of five schools and districts nominated as a green achiever by California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond. The district was also recognized with a United States Department of Education Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Award. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Pomona College alumni and activists with Pomona Divest from Apartheid showed up before Pomona College’s annual parade of classes to form a blockade at the corner of Sixth Street and College Avenue on Saturday, April 27. Alumni weekend was also interrupted at Pitzer and Harvey Mudd Colleges. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo