Claremont School News
Cal Poly Pomona commencements take place daily beginning Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18, with ceremonies at 8 a.m., noon, 4 and 7:30 p.m., except for May 16 when the third ceremony begins at 3 p.m.
A dozen new athletes from the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Department of Athletics and Physical Education will be inducted into the Ted Ducey CMS Hall of Fame at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 19 at Claremont McKenna College’s Roberts Pavilion, 690 N. Mills Ave.
The December 19 Claremont Unified School District Board of Education meeting had a bit of everything, including Kathryn Dunn, pictured here, elected board president, Richard O’Neill named vice president, and Alex McDonald clerk; a surprise appearance by recently elected state Senator Sasha Renée Pérez; and the swearing in of new Trustee Area 5 representative Cheryl Fiello, and Kathy Archer for a second term. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Restructuring
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The board then established its new look for 2025. Moving up from vice president, Superintendent Jim Elsasser remains board secretary.
Jennifer Eccles is Harvey Mudd College’s new vice president for advancement.
Sixth-grader Maggie Medero raised concerns to the CUSD Board of Education about Sycamore Elementary’s lunch trays, suggesting the Styrofoam models should be replaced with compostable, recyclable cardboard. On November 18, the new trays were in use. “I didn’t know how many people actually realized this was a problem and cared about it,” Maggie said. “I think it made me realize how many people actually cared, and that was cool.” Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
“Though it may seem surprising to consider theater education as a means of preventing violence,” said William Braniff, director of the Department of Homeland Security Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships, in a statement, “this creative, multidisciplinary strategy utilizing theater arts to teach conflict resolution skills effectively tackles the underlying systemic issues that contribute to violence, all while enhancing the safety and resilience of local communities.” Photo/courtesy of NorCal Arts
“California’s recently passed Senate Bill 98 is a necessary step toward providing more equitable funding in our education systems. I’m not sure how many parents are aware of the power of this bill and what the results of the report mean for the future of equitable funding, thus I wanted to share my thoughts on the policy and why it is important.” Photo/courtesy of Anastasia Shuraeva
Pomona College had a record year for fundraising in 2024, it announced Monday.
Claremont High School senior cheerleader Kori Epling became the first athlete in the program’s history to earn All-American status throughout her four-year high school career.
Pomona College has responded to a letter from free speech and legal advocacy groups asking the school to withdraw the suspensions of 10 students it alleges participated in an October 7 demonstration at Carnegie Hall. “The College’s response to the October 7, 2024, takeover of Carnegie Hall … does not implicate protected free expression/association,” read the response. “The focus of the subject discipline relates to the targeted disruption of the College’s ability to properly conduct scheduled classes in a well-established academic setting.” Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
Claremont High School’s cross-country program has a long history of success, and this season was no exception.
The team made its 11th consecutive appearance at the California Cross Country State Championships on November 30 at Woodward Park in Fresno, finishing sixth. Junior Lyle Mideiros also qualified as an individual and represented the boys varsity team. Photo/by Olivia Su
At the team’s first trip to the regional championships since 2003, Claremont High School’s Marching Band and Color Guard not only recorded their highest finish ever at the November 23 competition, but also its highest points tally ever.
The Webb Schools recently opened the Huang Innovation Wing, a space designed to inspire and empower students in STEM, innovation, and creative problem-solving.
El Roble students Marjorie Barndt and Thijmen Post, and Elite Sports Institute’s Mary Jane Erb returned from last month’s 2024 World Scholar’s Cup Tournament of Champions at Yale University with a combined 20 individual and team medals. Photo/courtesy of John Erb
The Webb Schools recently opened the Huang Innovation Wing, a space designed to inspire and empower students in STEM, innovation, and creative problem-solving. “This initiative significantly enriches academic opportunities, enabling deep engagement with emerging technologies, fostering groundbreaking projects, and cultivating a spirit of ingenuity that embodies Webb’s forward-thinking approach to education,” according to a press release. Photo/by Susan Carpenter
Oakmont Outdoor School and Chaparral Elementary took their turns in delivering their school plans for student achievement at the November 21 Claremont Unified School District Board of Education meeting. Courier photo/Andrew Alonzo
by Andrew Alonzo | aalonzo@claremont-courier.com Two weeks ago, the Claremont Colleges announced it had acquired the 16-acre former home of the Claremont School of Theology for $7.7 million. The sale closed November 15. Midway through the statement outlining next steps for the property was a mention that TCC had learned November 16 that nonprofit Youth […]