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Adults of all ages, backgrounds secure their high school diplomas
Burbank resident David Standel was scheduled to graduate from high school in 1961 before a series of complicated family issues forced him to drop out. He worked a variety of jobs, including at his father’s restaurant and later as a computer systems...
Tags: High Schools, Colleges and Universities, Students, Education, Schools
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It's time to discuss performance medals
This spring at Burbank elementary schools, principals awarded medals to students based on state test results from the prior year. My special needs son did not receive a medal and broke down into tears during his assembly. When my older son brought home...Tags: Students, Education, Awards and Prizes, Concerts, Music
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Patt Morrison: Burbank's Rebecca Mieliwocki on what makes a great teacher
The class clown from Mr. Gadberry's high school art class has made good — and how. Rebecca Mieliwocki teaches seventh-grade English at Luther Burbank Middle School in Burbank — but not next year. Instead, she'll be on the road as the National...
Tags: White House, Education, Elizabeth Taylor, Barack Obama, Teachers
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Burbank High students polish up their rides
A gaggle of oil-spattered students stood beneath a raised Acura Integra in the auto shop at Burbank High School Tuesday, reaching their hands into its undercarriage. “The old transmission had a hole in it, so we are replacing it with another one...
Tags: High Schools, Chevrolet, Automotive Equipment, Students, Car Mechanics
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Scholastic plans to publish book penned by Burbank students
McKinley Elementary School families are accustomed to browsing titles penned by prominent authors at their annual book fair. Next year, there will be some familiar names in the mix. Scholastic officials made a surprise visit to the Burbank campus...
Tags: Students, Education, Book
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Show biz school opens in Burbank
An international filmmaking and acting school has opened in Burbank. Its operators plan to create opportunities for students and graduates by developing connections with local production companies and studios. The International Academy of Film and...
Tags: Manny Pacquiao, Students, Education, Awards and Prizes, Television
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Students cook with produce from on-campus garden
The smell of tacos wafted down the hall at Jordan Middle School Tuesday, beckoning visitors to the culinary arts lab where students busied themselves at their cooking stations. But instead of reaching into plastic packaging, or even the refrigerator,...
Tags: Students, Education
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Community: Arts foundation gears up for fundraiser
The Burbank Arts for All Foundation kicks off its inaugural gala, titled “Party on the Plaza,” by honoring a local company and two individuals — Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., Burbank teacher Beth Morrison and Burbank PTA Council...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., Garry Marshall, Movies, Auction Service
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Students Meet the Challenge
It is that time of year for the service clubs to begin distributing their scholarship awards. The Magnolia Park Optimist Club made its first awards presentation at the club’s April 5th dinner meeting. This event took place at the Elk’s Club in...Tags: High Schools, Students, Education, Awards and Prizes, Schools
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Rebecca Mieliwocki lauded as Teacher of the Year
Flanked by her family and colleagues, President Obama today called Burbank Unified teacher Rebecca Mieliwocki — the 2012 national Teacher of the Year — “the definition of ‘above and beyond.'” Mieliwocki, a Glendale...
Tags: White House, Los Angeles International Airport, Adam Schiff, Los Angeles Times, Facebook
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LoVett named All-American
He put up big numbers, made a huge impact and enjoyed a wildly successful freshman season. Marcus LoVett Jr. also earned his share of awards locally, including being named CIF Southern Section Division V-A Player of the Year, Liberty League Player of the...
Tags: Basketball, Students, Sports
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Burbank's Nalani Hernandez is a co-winner of a Bob Hope Airport art competition
Three high school students representing each of the cities that oversee Bob Hope Airport will have their art displayed in a big way at the airfield later this year after besting 145 other entries.
The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority announced...Tags: Students, Bob Hope
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