'Catch a falling star' honors teens

Molly Shore

HILLSIDE DISTRICT -- Burroughs High School junior Vanessa Dominguez

and seniors Christel Lobarbio and Karla Hernandez were this year's

recipients of the "Catch a Falling Star" achievement award.

The event is sponsored by the Burbank Noon Lions, the Burbank Family

YMCA and Burroughs High School counselors.

At a Thursday luncheon at The Castaway, the teens received their

awards in recognition of choosing hard work over violence in an effort to

turn their lives around.

The award acknowledges the students' work in reversing their failing

status caused by personal difficulties or poor grades and attendance.

Each student received a $50 saving bond and a three-month gift

certificate at the YMCA.