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A Senior With A Mission Senior Justin Miller was recognized by several Los Angeles media outlets for his work to bring sexual assault awareness to high school students thoughout the Southland. Miller, who will be attending NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts in the fall, was the founder of Seniors With A Mission. He also created a coalition of senior leaders from other high schools to spread the message. ABC7 awarded him the “Cool Kid” of the week title and CityWatch Los Angeles named him “Tomorrow’s Movers and Shakers Today.”
The Winning Move The Crespi varsity wrestling team; Chris Bruni ‘17, Jacob Knight ‘17, Connor Zacky ‘18, Kory Cascadden ‘20, Jonathan Conrad ‘20, and Taylor Evans ‘20, received the CIF Academic Award for Highest GPA (3.62) for a school size of 1499 students or less. Coach Dan Lashley and the team were presented with the award at Angel Stadium during an Angels v. Oakland A’s game. After accepting this honor, the team cheered on Crespi alumni, Trevor Plouffe ’04 and Ryon Healy ’10, third basemen for the A’s.
Bilek Named Athletic Director Mr. Brian Bilek ’98, accomplished Crespi teacher and coach for 14 years, has assumed the role of Athletic Director on June 1, 2017. Bilek’s coaching and teaching career included football and track while teaching Geometry, Algebra, Architecture, and Structural Engineering. Coach Russell White, who served as Athletic Director the past four years, will focus on the school’s championship basketball program and will continue to work with the Athletic Department to help advance the sports information footprint.
2nd Annual Scott Muckey Day Wiffle ball games and a spirited drum-off were the highlights of the 2nd Annual Scott Muckey Day, held in April. Rock and Roll music filled the halls each passing period and Muckey snacks including Dr. Pepper and Doritos were abundant throughout the campus to all students and faculty. Egg Egg!
Iceland, Iceland, Baby! Environmental Studies and Outdoor Leadership (ESOL) went on a weeklong excursion during spring break to Iceland under the leadership of Phillip Griffith and Brian Bilek. Among the many sites visited were the famous Blue Lagoon geothermal warm springs in Grindavikrbaer, Reykjavik, the Sudurland, and a demanding hike on the largest glacier in Europe (and second largest in the world) Vatnajokull, in Sveitarfelagio Hornafjordur.
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