College

Gary Moskowitz HILLSIDE DISTRICT -- The Burbank Unified School District will host a college and career fair today for students interested in learning more about college education. The college and career fair will be from 9 a.m. to noon at the upper field at Woodbury University, 7500 Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. More than 100 colleges, universities and career schools will be represented, including several of the University of California and California State University schools.

A different kind of school pride took hold of teachers at John Burroughs High School on Friday morning. They donned their university colors and arrived at school wearing sweatshirts, stickers, even their graduation caps. They came hoping to transfer their own enthusiasm for their colleges to Burroughs students, who spent an hour roaming from room to room, learning about the different schools. "It's very exciting to talk to the students about my own experience," said art teacher Beth Morison, who gave a presentation on Cal State Long Beach.

Irma Lemus BURBANK -- Students and parents are invited to today's college and career fair, sponsored by the Burbank and Glendale school districts. The fair will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Road. More than 100 recruiters from major colleges and universities, as well as career programs, will provide information. At least 2,000 area residents are expected to attend, officials said. There is no charge to attend the event and parking is free.

Jeff Tully A few months ago, if you would have asked Burroughs High softball player Lynee Hastings what is a "Chanticleer" is she would have probably looked at you with a blank stare. "I thought it was maybe some kind of chicken," she said. But the past few weeks, Hastings -- who graduated in June -- has had a crash course in the history, significance and importance of the Chanticleer, a fierce, quick-thinking rooster who ruled the barnyard in Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales."

Tubert wins first college tourney It didn't take long for Emily Tubert to make an impact in college. Playing for the University of Arkansas women's golf team, the 2010 Burroughs High graduate stormed to a victory in her first tournament as a freshman for the Razorbacks. Tubert — the 2009-10 Leader Female Athlete of the Year — paced Arkansas to a final round surge and the title at the Susie Maxwell Berning Classic Sunday at the Jimmie Austin Oklahoma University Golf Course in Norman, Okla.

DOWNTOWN — Clark Magnet High School counselor Linda Doll has become accustomed to worried seniors asking about the growing costs of college tuitions. As the economy has fallen further into recession and local unemployment rates have risen, students have begun to accept the reality that a college degree might put them in debt for a very, very long time, she said. But legislation recently introduced in the House of Representatives might offer students hope during the nationwide slump.

Molly Shore High school senior Jessica Plance, 17, like many of her classmates, was looking forward to college after graduation. But the Providence High School student never got that chance. Jessica died Nov. 16 of cystic fibrosis, a disease she fought her entire life. Cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder attacking the respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems, is generally considered a childhood disease because most patients do not live past their 20s. The severity of the condition is determined largely by how the lungs are affected.

Gary Moskowitz MEDIA DISTRICT NORTH -- Students who need financial assistance to attend college in the fall can receive helpful information at a meeting next week. A college financial aid overview will be presented for Burbank students at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Burbank High School, 902 N. Third St. College speakers and counselors will provide an overview of the financial aid process for colleges and offer instructions on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. FAFSA is required for students applying for government financial aid and must be submitted before March 1. For more information, call 729-4401.

I have had just about enough of reading about Sara Larquier and what college she chose to go to. There are hundreds of other high school students deliberating what college they are going to go to, also. What makes her so special? Running the article once is great; it's good that she got a scholarship to the University of Virginia. But hearing about it once every few months is just ridiculous. The paper staff should try to focus on other athletes in the area, too. She is not the only talented one in this city.

Jackie Conley When it comes to life after high school, some students have it all figured out. But for those without a master plan, the answers could be right within the community. If four more years of school doesn't sound enticing, then maybe a career in the military or perhaps a trade school does. These are some of the options that will be presented to students at the College and Career Day Fair on Saturday at Woodbury University. Co-sponsored by State Sen. Jack Scott (D-Burbank)

David Machuca spent just one season as head football Coach at Bellarmine-Jefferson. However, in that one season he helped the Guards get back to the CIF Southern Section playoffs. Unfortunately for Bell-Jeff, Machuca, 28, - who is also the school's athletic director - has announced that he has stepped down as the program's coach. Machuca said he is leaving the post and has accepted the position of offensive coordinator at Glendale Community College under Vaqueros Coach John Rome.

Good morning, readers! Today is Sunday, October 21. Knitting still has a place in 2012. A group in Studio City still enjoys making things by hand. La Knitterie Parisienne even offers classes to those who don't know how to turn a ball of yarn into a sweater . Daily News A driver went through the Salvation Army store in Glendale Saturday afternoon, injuring three people, reports the Glendale News-Press . It was a historic reunion. On Saturday, Holy Family High School celebrated 75 years of operation with some of the school's first students, who are now in their 80s . Glendale News-Press What's going on today?

Good morning, readers. Today is Tuesday, September 11. Taking a breath of fresh air was a bit of a challenge in many parts of the Southern California region yesterday. Authorities believe that a foul smell reported by thousands of residents was most likely caused by a fish die-off at the Salton Sea, combined with strong winds that pushed the smell into the area . The smell was reported as far east as Palm Springs and as far west as Ventura County. Los Angeles Times Leaders of community colleges in the San Fernando Valley fear that a failure to pass Proposition 30 could result in drastic cuts in classes and the loss of many services .  Campuses such as L.A. Valley College have already been forced to cut library and records services.

Good morning, readers. Today is Sunday, July 29. Driving down the Ventura (101) Freeway, have you ever counted the number of signs for colleges and schools? There are 36 in all and Caltrans officials let private and public institutions , who say they help drive enrollment, apply. L.A. Times C ourt and police records cost far more in Los Angeles county than in Orange County or San Bernardino --- which offer them for free, according to a review conducted by the Daily News . Neighbors, friends and strangers have showered the Burbank family of a teenage girl battling cancer with support.

On a quiet stretch of San Fernando Boulevard, a few blocks south of Downtown Burbank, bright red and black letters on a large poster call attention to a place where students learn as cameras roll. Inside, on a recent Wednesday evening, a small group of would-be filmmakers and a teacher discussed lighting and the history of the camera. Among them was Jason Barr, 17, an aspiring screenwriter. “There is a lot of opportunity to learn, there are only four of us in the class, and our teacher has a lot of time for each of us individually,” Barr said.

Fifty-five Bellarmine-Jefferson High School seniors received their diplomas Sunday during a graduation mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Senior class president Elijah Reed, 18, said that the ceremony was a culmination of everyone's hard work. “It's a step closer to adulthood,” he said. “It's a time where we can reflect on our four years and really see how far we've come. It all comes together in that diploma; and then we get to move on and do it all over again in college.” Also among the graduates were friends Andrea Carrasco and Briana Montalban, both 18. The two became friends during their freshman year at Bell-Jeff where they were both on the cheer squad and belonged to the national honor society.

After airing plans to name an interim replacement for outgoing Supt. Stan Carrizosa, the Burbank Unified school board went one step further Friday and announced Assistant Supt. of Instructional Services Jan Britz as the new permanent head of schools. Board President Debbie Kukta and Vice President Larry Applebaum confirmed the decision just minutes before taking the stage at the Starlight Bowl for the Burbank High School commencement. It came after eight hours of meetings on three separate days, and conferences with multiple district staff members, they said.

It was impossible to tell which was shining more brightly at the Burroughs High School commencement ceremony on Thursday - the faces of the graduates or the newly renovated Memorial Field. “It feels awesome,” said Michael Lima as he lined up with his classmates to accept his diploma. “It feels like I have accomplished something. I worked hard for 13 years and this is where I stand today.” The Burroughs High School class of 2012, more than 600 students strong, was the first to celebrate graduation at the recently remodeled Memorial Field, and not without a bit of a fight.

When Jaclyn Johnson was asked to take over the girls' basketball coaching duties at Bellarmine-Jefferson High prior to the 2010-11 season, the former Guards standout player had to live up to high expectations. In the previous eight years, former coach Bryan Camacho built the program into one of the most successful in the state. He accumulated a 183-50 record and had a .785 winning percentage. In addition, Bell-Jeff won three straight Santa Cruz League titles, a CIF Southern Section title in 2009 and captured a state championship the same year.

Burbank Unified Supt. Stan Carrizosa is going back to the Central Valley. Today, the affable superintendent announced his decision to serve as president the College of the Sequoias in Visalia, Calif. effective July 1. His decision comes roughly two years after being hired by Burbank Unified. Prior to that move, Carrizosa was superintendent of Visalia Unified School District. In his announcement, Carrizosa acknowledged the short turnaround, but said he was humbled to have the opportunity to move to a “new level of educational leadership.” “I have never left a position after such a short tenure so the unexpected timing of this change is a new experience for me,” he said in his statement.