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10 Virtual Events 12 Celebrating the Class of 2020 20 Thoughts from the Senior Class President 26 Boating: The Ultimate Family Escape 32 Island Girl - All Things Binge-Worthy 38 Simplistic Shelf Styling 40 Iron Skillet Pizza 46 Senior Art On the front cover: Photo of the mascot for Coronado High School, the “Tiki.”

Sculpted from imported Hawaiian lavarock by Rod Garrett, it was presented in 1961 by the Student Body of 1961 – 1962 (CHS Classes of 1962, ’63, ’64 and ’65) and still stands today in the CHS quad area.

Photo: Derek Emge On the back cover: A watercolor painting of the iconic Coronado Bridge by Shannon McLaughlin. McLaughlin is a senior at Coronado High School, and part of the graduating Class of 2020, for whom this issue is being dedicated.

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A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER | JUNE 2020

Happy June of 2020!

With summer approaching, we have a lot to celebrate in Coronado. In this issue, we focus on the graduating class of Coronado High School. As a member of the CHS class of ‘89, I would like to offer huge congratulations to the class of 2020! You overcame those final turbulent months of high school with grace. Well done Islanders! Your reliance and perseverance to finish strong during the global crisis inspires us. The class of 2020 will go down in history as truly unique. You made sacrifices for the sake of our community. You put our small town’s health and well-being above your own interests. Sacrificing prom, senior class trip and formal graduation ceremony is commendable. We recognize your worthy actions and we honor you.

Also in this issue, we take a look at some creative ideas on social distancing and cooking with family during the lockdown. Plus our style experts divulge clever organization tips. Enjoy reading and stay safe!

— Amy Slack, Publisher

CHS Class of '89 Mighty Fine 30 Year Reunion. July 3, 2019.

The Class of '89 congratulates the Class of 2020!

Amy Slack, CHS Class of '89.

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While you may not be able to cozy up next to the fire at Stake to hear your favorite local musician, or go to your favorite yoga class, you can still enjoy live music and do your favorite workout from the comfort of your home. In fact, you can hear live music from local musicians every day of the week, thanks to the talented and dedicated local musicians who are all offering weekly virtual live music concerts through platforms such as Facebook Live and Zoom. Fitness centers, writing workshops, cooking classes and social clubs have all followed suit and gone virtual to do their part to support our community during this challenging time - let's come together online to give them our support, too.

The Coronado Cultural Arts Commission makes it easy to find local virtual activities with an online calendar. Check out the array of activities offered at www.coronadoarts.com/artsonline.

We thank everyone offering virtual events for their commitment to the arts and our community, and we encourage you to stay home, stay safe, tune in and tip out!

VIRTUAL ART LESSONS & CLASSES Anna Woerman of CoSA - Instagram #nadoartchallenge Joan Green - Art Programs Carole Jensen - Cooking Classes Lisa Solis - Music Classes for Kids Coronado Arts Academy - Music Lessons Joyce Chapman - Online Journaling Ms. Mariah's Music - Piano Lessons The Coronado Library - Activities for All Ages Diane Alexander - Voice Lessons Coronado Scribes - Local Writing Club Emily Boyle - Piano Lessons VIRTUAL FITNESS & WELLNESS Coronado Fitness Club Coronado Yoga & Wellness Center Deep Blue Sea Sanctuary Martial Arts America Sweat Equity Island Yoga Yoga on C 10

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VIRTUAL LIVE MUSIC CONCERTS Fish and the Seaweeds Mariah Gillespie Jerry Gontang Michael Gonzales (Gonzo) Matt Heinecke Phil Lean Ron Wheeler of Ron's Garage Trish Naval Doug Booth VIRTUAL SOCIAL EVENTS Wine A Bit - Virtual Wine Tastings

• For a complete listing of events, visit www.coronadoarts.com/artsonline.

• To add an event to the calendar, please e-mail Arts Education Commissioner Mariah Gillespie at mariah@msmariahsmusic.com.

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By SAMANTHA BEY

Graduation speeches often quip about how it’s time for the eager faces in the audience to embark upon the real world. Students in the class of 2020 were born in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, into a nation reeling from a shocking blow to life as we knew it. Nineteen years later, as they prepared to wrap up their senior year with the time-honored traditions of senior prom, yearbook signing parties, and spending time with their friends, the coronavirus set the world on fire again. The shutdown meant no more public celebrations to commemorate all their hard work. Before even taking flight from their Coronado nest, this year’s senior class has already had a heavy dose of the real world.

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However, Coronado High ing, but knows their social spirit, be a more fulfilling way. Great School teachers describe this positivity, and passion will guide things are coming from them. I group of students as resilient, them through this, and serve am so lucky to learn with them, meaningfully connected to one them as the leaders of tomorand from them.” another, spirited, bold, and kind. row. “The last few months of the Anna Woerman, who works And, as we navigate a post-covid school year are always the sweetclosely with seniors as the yearworld, it’s these young adults and est. The kids start to realize how book teacher and CoSA Digital the perseverance, strength and close they are to the finish line Arts teacher, has traveled with vision they possess, who’ll chamand they reconnect with friends many of them, and relishes in pion a bright new world ahead they’ve fallen away from, or they her positive memories with these for decades to come. look at the person they’ve gone special kids. She has so much Casey Tanaka, who graduated to school with forever but didn’t optimism for their promising fuCHS in 1994 and has taught AP really know and they make a new tures despite the present difficulty.

US History and U.S. Government friend. The class of 2020 is reShe says to her beloved students: there for 21 years, is confident the grettably missing some of the best “Oh, class of 2020: Resilient, class of 2020 will weather this parts of everything they looked generous of spirit, wise beyond storm with grace and gumption, forward to. All classes have their your years, clever, hilarious, relatand instill even more pride in own vibe and this one is a unique able, and that fierce and admithe Islander name. “What I rable support you have for have cherished most about your community of friends. being an Islander is being The group of seniors that I around people who genuinehave known since they were ly value, respect, and love wee baby freshmen will be one another. What makes utterly missed. I will forever the class of 2020 stand out, be grateful for your love of is actually also what blends DigArts, Disney, Star Wars, them in with the best Islandmemes, puns, animal crackers I have ever known. That ers, hidden people, and the is to say they have the fierce many Iceland and Japan love and loyalty to one antrip experiences that we’ve other that will last all their shared. I know you will lives. They’ve been dealt the THRIVE in this ever-changworst hand I’ve ever seen, ing world and I am so glad losing their last semester to know that we will stay together on campus, but connected. I cannot wait to Left to right: Katelyn Smith, Kendall Chapko, Lauren they will emerge from this see what you will do next!”

White, Madi Laski, Nate Aldworth, Sasha Wong, John as bonded and tight-knit as Shoemaker, Brendan Chapkoclients.

Nate Aldworth, who is any Islander class since the the senior class advisor and first one graduated in 1913. In group of students. They are solid has taught honors and AP World 20 years they will look like any in their beliefs and passionate History at CHS for 14 years other crew out of CHS, but they about life, social liberties, and the shares his students’ feelings of will be the only ones to have done environment in ways I wish I had loss during this challenging time. so by stepping on, and then over, been at their age. They check in He says to the class of 2020, this horrendous coronavirus. The on each other and look out for “Imagine for a moment that you class of 2020 will be remembered each other, too. Some of them are are reading a book. Just as you as one of the greatest classes so brilliantly positive after quietly were about to reach the drafor overcoming one of the most dealing with terrible and frightenmatic conclusion, the book ends bewildering setbacks. They will ing aspects of life. Some of them mid-sentence. Harry doesn’t get always be one of my favorites.” started new sports teams and a chance to take on Voldemort, Heather Bice, who has taught traveled the world representing Katniss doesn’t bring down the senior English at CHS since 2008, the USA. Others aspire to live in Capitol, the Cat in the Hat leaves feels the palpable disappointment ways that break from the expectthe house a mess for the poor her senior students are experienced because they know there might children just as their mom returns CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

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CoSA Musical Theatre and Drama Seniors from their Musical Theatre Revue this past December.

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Homecoming Court: Zoe Hosley and Cole Mullins being crowned Homecoming Queen and King

Seniors and staff kickball game participants.

Homecoming Court: Gino Fredrick, Anne Cook, Evan Grim, Jake Hacker, James Withoft, John Shoemaker, Lilly Grimes, Maddie Eastlik, Kendall Chapko, Lissette Puebla, Cole Mullins and Zoe Hosleyclients.

from shopping. Makes a person not want to read… ever. For the past four years you have slowly been completing the masterpiece of high school. You had reached what would seem to be the final chapter.

The moment when the pay-off of three and half years of toil was about to pay off. Then March 13th everything came screeching to a halt, abruptly ending your high school career just as the dramatic conclusion was about to unfold. I can only imagine how painful this must be for so many of you.

Let’s face it, you’ve had future memories stolen from you. Prom, Powder Puff, CoSA performances and showcases, spring sports, award ceremonies, and the list goes on and on. These rites of passage pushed aside as we collided separately toward the predetermined end of the school year. I sympathize with you; I hurt for you. Above all else, I am sad to not get to celebrate the end of the year with you.

Whether you know it or not, graduation is about more than you. Yes, you are the graduates, but we teachers enjoy nothing more than watching our students finish their journey of high school, graduate and then move on with the next phases of their lives. We were also robbed of this rightful ending.

Much of what makes Coronado High School so special to me is the connections I’ve made with students. I truly have enjoyed getting to know many of you over the past few years. Something I could always look forward to was break when various members of our hang out crew would show up. Some of my favorite moments of the past year involve spending time at break with everyone who stopped by including Sasha, Madi, Katelyn, John, Lauren, Kendall, Brendan, Lauren among others.

It is those times that I will miss the most. Whether we were talking about sports, crushes or too much homework, never a day would pass without joy and laughter. I’ll miss the jokes, the teasing, and of course the drama. Thank you for that.”

Ian Silverman has been at CHS for 20 years, and has exclusively taught seniors in AP U.S. Government/ Politics & Economics since 2011.

He joked with his seniors in January that they’d already had a memorable senior year. He explained that they’d already experienced only the third presidential impeachment in U.S. history, several months of heated campaigning by the largest and most diverse field of candidates ever in a Democratic presidential primary, and a flood over Thanksgiving break that displaced them so they had to sit in other teachers’ classrooms through December.

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tionately called “Silvy”) said, “Not only did I not hear a single student complain once about having to temporarily use Mrs. Chrisman’s or Mrs. Belong’s classroom, but the beloved couch in the back of my classroom (a very comfy, prized seat for the student who could correctly answer a trivia question at the beginning of class) was damaged beyond salvaging by the standing water on my classroom floor, and several of the Seniors immediately set about starting a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for a replacement couch! That sort of selflessness, strength and generosity of spirit is the perfect example of what makes this class of 2020 so special.”

And then, the pandemic hit. “But throughout all the chaos and disruption,” said Mr. Silverman, “these Seniors have been nothing short of inspirational in their resilience and ability to just rise above it and keep working.

I can’t imagine a group of students who could ‘roll with the punches’ and just get on with it regardless of what’s going on around them better than this class of 2020. It is somewhat fitting that this group has had such a memorable senior year, because they are such a memorable senior class.”

Sandra Davis, who has taught math for 30 years at CHS, has had a rollercoaster year of her own, and the class of 2020 weathered the storm alongside her, supporting her in a way that highlights their collective compassion. “I can honestly say this is one class I will never forget,” she said. “My year started with a cancer diagnosis (literally the Friday before we started in August) and ended with a pandemic! These students were unbelievably caring and helpful to me: they rallied (even sent a care package home post-surgery with a custom shirt, card, and treats), treated my sub kindly, and welcomed me back with a sign and cookies. That kindness continues during remote teaching with every email starting with, ‘I hope you are ok’ or ‘how’s your family’ or some other personal check-in. We’ve traded recipes and pictures of pets and art projects. These students may have missed some math lessons, but they are learning what really matters.”

The class of 2020 has endured a very difficult end to their last year of high school. But despite the setbacks, they are a wonderfully resilient, well-adjusted, positive, socially conscious, and compassionately connected group of young adults. We may be navigating a world full of chaos and unknowns right now, but we can rest a little easier knowing this bright group, who persevere and soldier on, are at the helm when it comes to the real world of tomorrow.

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By ANNIE COOK SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT

The Friday that school closed, almost every conversation was about what was going to happen with the impending threat of the coronavirus. In every class, there were discussions about all the latest news. The list of schools closing kept growing, but I just couldn’t bring myself to believe there was actually a chance our school would shut its doors. I told myself that there was no way. Coronado High is a smaller school so we’re an exception, right? We’ll be okay.

I mean, the following Monday I had a big Biology test. There was supposed to be a lacrosse game that night. I had my beach volleyball practice. I wanted to think about anything but what was to inevitably happen, except… how could I not? Then, the sixth period bell rang and the announcement was made that we would not be returning to school. Leaving campus that day, everyone was buzzing. Nothing like this had happened before and it all seemed so unreal. I didn’t know how the next few weeks would go but I wanted to believe we’d be back... right? It was so strange not going to school that next Monday, and the days stretched on… for weeks.

My friends and I talked about what would happen, but we didn’t know anything for sure. No one did. If we didn’t return, there would be so much that would not happen, especially for our senior class. We had just received tickets for Grad Night. The end of the year was so close. It was almost time to graduate. As class president, I couldn’t shake the idea of our senior class not being able to experience traditional graduation events. So, when the district announced we were switching to distance learning, my heart sank because I realized I would never return to Coronado High School as a student. It was over, and it seemed like the end of the world.

I immediately thought about my actions that final day, how I spent that last Friday in high school. I wish I would’ve had a more meaningful goodbye to all my teachers, to my classmates.

I feel like so many relationships I had with teachers and peers were abruptly cut off and will never be the same. I thought about how much I really missed school and all the things that came with it. I wish I would’ve known that Friday was my last day on campus. That’s just the thing, though, like so many other things in life, there was no way of knowing, no signal to prepare.

Now, as more time has passed, this “distance learning” has become normal, which scares me. As a senior, I had a vision of what my final year of high school would be, especially those final few precious months. As a freshman, I saw the seniors before me play in Powderpuff, get dressed up for their final high school prom, finish their finals, toss around beach balls before receiving their diplomas, and say their final goodbyes. Those memories made me long for my time to come. Now it’s suddenly here, just not really. Not having a traditional graduation is something I really struggle with during this time. It’s my final month of senior year, the most important moment in high school, and it will never be what I imagined. I can’t get over that fact. My class and I won’t have the memories of winning Powderpuff, of getting dressed up for our final prom, of taking that last high school final, of tossing beach balls, then our caps up in the air, and of saying goodbye to everyone all together. There are plans to make the end of the year as close to normal as possible, but I can’t help thinking: how normal will it actually feel? I always knew that my senior year would be an emotional rollercoaster; just not in the way it is now.

(Right Page) Art by CHS Senior Kalina Pollum.

(Left Page) Art by CHS Senior Anasophia Vildosola.

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Ian heads out toward the Coronado Islands with his two daughters, Marley, 11 and Holland, 8.

By IAN VAN TUYL

The coronavirus lockdown has put everything into stark relief. The closure of our beaches and bays drastically curtailed our activities. Despite a partial reopening, families still can’t go to movies, out to busy restaurants or take a vacation. Even Concert in the Park is on hold! However, a family escape is still possible: We can spend time with our loved ones aboard a boat.

There’s no better way to soak up the sun and get fresh air than by sailing and boating.

Take in the beautiful ocean, fly across the bay and admire our spectacular coastal landscape. Boating brings families together; it exposes children to wildlife, allows for short day trips or longer vacations, and helps teach new skills. Not to mention, boaters as a population are amazing people. They are resourceful and fearless. They love having fun in the sun, and they are always up for an adventure. (If you’re one of them, you know. If you aren’t yet, it’s not too late!)

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Seeing the island of Coronado and San Diego’s skyline from your boat is an experience like no other. Imagine sailing past Stingray Point, cruising underneath the bridge, sweeping alongside the dynamic downtown skyline, and rolling past the Point Loma Lighthouse. The views are spectacular. Even anchoring for a dip in Glorietta Bay will give your family a whole new perspective.

Cruising the Coronado Cays is another thing boaters love to do. Weaving through the channels, surrounded by amazing homes, is peaceful and serene. And there is nothing quite as magical as taking your boat out into the Pacific Ocean on a glassy morning, cruising by our world-class beach and the Hotel Del Coronado. With the bridge curving up from behind, you will view your island home in a whole new light, and a beautiful one at that.

A typical summer weekend at Stingray Point (above).

Ian's daughter, Holland, enjoying summer and sand at Stingray Point (left).

WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS You’ll spot tons of wildlife aboard your boat, pretty much anywhere you decide to go. Curious sea lions will playfully circle or bask in the sun on docks or buoys. We often cruise our boat by the “bait barge” near Point Loma for a first-hand encounter of dozens of barking sea lions. Our kids love this.

Dolphins are also common and their sudden appearance is always inspiring and memorable. We’ll see them in graceful pods, or training with the Navy, doing flips and all sorts of cool things. You’ll also find stingrays, lobsters, bright orange Garibaldi, octopus, jellyfish, giant herons, and even an eel if you’re lucky.

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PHOTOS BY IAN VAN TUYL

A NEW POINT OF VIEW

N E A R BY A DV E N T U R E S Boating allows you to visit cool nearby destinations. We recently went to the Coronado Islands which were surprisingly green and beautiful. Located about 15 miles from the mouth of San Diego Bay, the four islands are located in Mexico and are actually a protected wildlife refuge. You’re not allowed to go ashore, but you can anchor, dive or snorkel. And, if you have a Mexican fishing license, you can catch some good ones out there!

What makes the trip to the Coronado Islands even more interesting is knowing that they have a checkered and interesting past. Rumor has it, pirates congregated there. During Prohibition era, the islands were used by alcohol smugglers, including rum runners. An area on the southern-most island was called Smuggler’s Cove. Even a casino named the Coronado Islands Yacht Club flourished there in 1933. Speedboats shuttled Americans to the casino several days a week from Broadway Pier in San Diego. Celebrity visitors are reputed to include Al Capone, Errol Flynn, and Charlie Chaplin. Although the islands are deserted today, the crystal-clear azure waters around them are filled with sea life. Visitors can see whales, dolphins, elephant seals, sea lions, sunfish, pelicans and more.

Another fun place to visit, closer by, is Mission Bay. Anchoring in its protected waters is very relaxing and tranquil. The water is super calm and warm, so paddle boarding and kayaking off the boat is a fun activity. It’s also great for swimming. Mission Bay has 27 miles of shoreline so there’s lots to explore. It feels very “SoCal” with the balmy, palm-tree lined shores.

Ian's wife, Christine, taking in the lush scene at the Coronado Islands.

We also like anchoring off Point Loma, in La Playa Cove. This spot is very protected and boasts beautiful views of the peninsula. Popular with kayakers and paddle boarders, you’ll see lots of families having fun in the sun. There’s also a nice waterfront walking trail that goes all the way to San Diego Yacht Club. La Playa Cove is easy to boat to from Coronado.

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Pull up to Jimmy’s Famous in America’s Cup Harbor for a great burger and a drink. My kids always love a visit to Joe’s Crab Shack at the Embarcadero Marina (although Joe’s dock is limited to smaller boats.) Visit Coronado’s dock at Peohe’s Restaurant which has great views, and access to the Coronado Ferry Landing and other eateries like Il Fornaio, Lil’ Piggy’s, Spiro’s Gyros and Costa Azul.

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TA K I N G I T FA R T H E R Catalina Island is our go-to destination. Our family and many other boaters make this a regular excursion. It’s about a three-to-four hour trip in a powerboat or about 12-14 hours in a sailboat. It is definitely worth it! You’ll find a beautiful harbor, amazing wildlife and hiking trials. It has great snorkeling and scuba diving, and Avalon Harbor is a nice place to cruise on your paddle board or kayak. It’s a magical little island and some of our best family memories are there. We love watching the sunset behind the hills and watching the Casino and town come alive with lights at night. We always see Garibaldi, sea lions, and if you’re lucky, flying fish. (We’ve seen several!)

The sea lions are playful and curious, usually visiting our boat at night to catch fish, putting on a show.

We also enjoy visiting Hotel Coral & Marina in Ensenada, Mexico. As the travel bans are lifted, we hope to revisit this Baja gem. The world-class facility has 353 slips in the marina, and gives boating guests all access to the 5-star amenities (including pool, restaurants, tennis courts, jacuzzi, and ultra-modern European spa). It’s also very close to Guadalupe Valley and offers shuttle service to the fantastic wineries. Hotel Coral is about two hours away by powerboat, and takes about seven hours to sail there from Coronado.

Catalina, also known as "California's Riviera," is the island of never-ending fun. Being able to be moored in Avalon Bay is even better.

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LEARNING NEW SKILLS One of the things I appreciate most about owning a boat is that my kids learn new skills out on the water. Since they were babies, we’ve spent weeks in Catalina during summer. They have grown up learning how to steer our sailboat, to tack upwind, and to operate the dingy.

(They also take sailing lessons at the Coronado Yacht Club!) My kids have learned how to be safe on boats, how to tie up, and even how to fish. My daughters (Marley, 11 and Holland, 8) are very proud to have learned how to cast and have caught their own sand bass in the last few weeks.

My wife considers herself yacht DJ, wildlife spotter and wine bottle opener, but has also learned many boating skills as well. She knows how to steer the powerboat, assist with docking, and on a sailboat, she learned how to race. While my daughters are teaching her how to fish, I’m having fun learning too. I try to pick the best spot to anchor for the night and I’m discovering where some of the coolest wildlife congregate.

Holland learning in the sabot (top). Sailing lessons at Coronado Yacht Club for the kids (above). Ian with his two daughters, Marley and Holland, and their beloved dog, Moshi (right).

CHANGING WITH THE TIMES The onset of the recent coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives forever. For me, it taught us that we can (and should) do things differently. Time is of the essence, and how we spend it, in many ways, is in our hands. I, myself, have actually enjoyed telecommuting, working from home, and spending more time with my family, even though it’s been stressful at times. We’ve never spent so much time cooking together, playing board games together, and…boating together. It has made me realize that the times we have together as a family are the most valuable and beautiful moments of all. For us, these times are made even more special by family adventures on our boat.

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I N V E S T I N G I N A B O AT As you can imagine, it’s a great time to buy a boat, new or pre-owned, sail or power. Financing rates are low, and it’s a buyer’s market. Sellers are pricing their boats fairly and accordingly with the times. As a local broker, I have more than 34 listings for pre-owned boats, sail and power, from San Francisco to Mexico.

If you’re interested in a new boat, you’ll snag full warranties bow-to-stern for three years. There are many options available for new boat buyers including customizing canvas, audio-visual systems, color schemes, painting, underwater lights and the list goes on.

I’m a member of Coronado Yacht Club and have lived in Coronado for the last 12 years. I’ve worked in boating for more than 20 years. I’m happy to be your guide if you think that boat life is for you. Reach out at 619-507-4416. Thanks for reading and see you on the water!

Ian and his family leaving San Diego Bay for their next adventure.

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FALLING DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: ALL THINGS BINGE-WORTHY FROM YOUR BURROW

Concert in the Park isn’t happening. Big summer parties and BBQs have all been canceled. But there is still lots of joy and fun to be had while nesting at home.

From home improvement projects to wardrobe styling, to arts and crafts and reading, to diving into books from local authors, there’s much we can do to occupy our minds, summon our creative energy, and spark joy from the Marie Kondo, (an organizing consultant, author and TV show host), hiding deep inside.

R E L E A S E YO U R I N N E R A R T I S T Need a creative release from the stress of the times? Grab a paintbrush and set your soul on fire with a watercolor painting. Local artist, Spring Dyer, is finding inspiration from the ocean, and painting beautiful pictures of sea creatures and coastal landscapes. Or, grab your kids, some rocks and paint, and create a charming cactus rock garden, like this one from the Parma family. Art Hub on YouTube is a great way for kids to learn to draw everything from funky tacos to Baby Yoda, step-by-step. You can also find lots of oldschool tutorials from famous painter, Bob Ross on YouTube.

Remember, there are no mistakes… just happy accidents!

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PHOTOS BY CHRISTINE VAN TUYL

T R Y S O M E E A S Y O R G A N I Z AT I O N H A C K S The age of social distancing is a great time to get your household in order. Check out these five-minute organization hacks from Renata Escalante of Get Organized San Diego.

Tip #1: Use a Lazy Susan for a new twist on organization. Choose a group of items and use a Lazy Susan to separate your things and gain easy access. It looks great, and you can do this anywhere… in your fridge, pantry, makeup table, craft room, on bathroom counters, and more.

Tip #2: Turn an office organizer into a pan organizer. This will limit scratches to pans, and you can stack them from largest to smallest.

Tip #3: Organize your scarves with a sweater box. Collect your scarves and use a sweater box with dividers to roll and fit each scarf inside.

J U I C E Y O U R W AY T O H E A LT H The best way to stay healthy and boost your immune system?

Juicing at home. Shop for fresh, organic produce at Boney’s or the Farmer’s Market. If you prefer to skip shopping, try a weekly order from Farm Fresh to You, and the box comes straight to your door. Personally, I love juicing with beets. Beets are packed with lots of essential nutrients including folate, manganese, potassium, iron, betaine and vitamin C. They are also excellent when it comes to flushing out the liver. My favorite recipe is one red beet, a handful of fresh ginger, half a cucumber, and a lemon.

But there are tons of amazing juicing recipes you can find online.

I also love juicing carrots, celery, cucumber, lemon, and adding a bit of jalapeno and turmeric. Don’t have a juicer? Just check out the reviews on Amazon and make your choice.

D I V E I N TO A B O O K F R O M A LOCAL AUTHOR Quiet moments at home are a great time to spend with a book, especially if it's written by a local author. Right now, I’m loving the Four Faces of Femininity: Heroic Women Throughout History by Barbara McNally. It’s an amazing read that explores remarkable women who left an indelible mark on the history of humankind. I also enjoyed Deep Water by Katherine Nichols, about Coronado teens who trafficked drugs between Mexico and California. I’m excited to read Crown City by the Sea by Jennifer M. Franks, a historical novel that tells the compelling tale of the creation and early years of the Hotel Del Coronado. And of course, I’d love to dig into one of local Melissa D’Arabian’s cookbooks for some dinner refresh!

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C L O S E T D I VA R E D O Staying at home presents the perfect opportunity to do a little detoxing, especially when it comes to your wardrobe. Here are some key tips, according to Emma Jane, from My Style On the Go. #1: Do a full wardrobe detox before you begin organizing. No sense in sorting items you don’t want, need, or wear. Sift through and clear out anything that looks tired or unloved. #2: Gather your organizing tools. Think velvet, non-slip hangers to create more space and keep everything looking uniform. Order pant hangers with multiple hangers attached. Use organizing tools for jewelry and belts. #3: Categorize your wardrobe by color or “occasion,” whichever speaks to you. Group your items accordingly to make getting dressed simple and easy. #4: Take photos of outfits. A great thing to do is make your very own “look book” as you sort through. This way, you’ll make sure to wear all of your clothing and you won’t waste time putting together outfits.

MIX UP A SUMMER C O C K TA I L You’re not really going anywhere, so why not use some of that fresh summer fruit to create a crisp, refreshing cocktail? When life gives you lemons, how about some tasty homemade Limoncello? This lovely Italian treat is made with lemons, vodka and sugar, and that’s it! (Variations abound online.)

Or what about a Ginger-Peach Soda with mint leaves? (Try the recipe from Country Living Magazine, search online.)

Finally, how about a Frozen Sangria Margarita… because why have red wine, when you can have red wine and tequila? (See recipe on Delish.com.)

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From one Coronado High School alumni to another, congratulations to the graduating 2020 CHS Seniors!

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By Jessica Nicolls + Karyn Frazier Photos | Samantha Goh Photography

e love styling kitchen shelves because it is a great opportunity to add unexpected pieces like artwork or pottery into an otherwise utilitarian space. Why not layer a gorgeous landscape painting behind your coffee mugs? We use 5 steps to put together perfectly styled shelves. The method can apply to any room, not just in the kitchen. Collect your items, start with the larger pieces that can lean against the wall to add height, layer the items together, then cluster the smaller items in, and finally stand back and see what tweaks need to be made. Voila! You have a perfectly styled vignette.

• Karyn Frazier and Jessica Nicolls are the owners of the interior design firm Bungalow 56.

THE PROCESS STEP 1.

Collect items to be displayed on your shelves. In a kitchen, we like to combine items used daily with artwork, plants, and decorative objects.

This will give it a “collected” look.

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Start with a larger piece such as artwork or a vase. This will be your focal point and all other objects will be arranged around it.

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Layer, layer, layer! Create clusters of 3 objects. This will add dimension and visual interest to your shelf.

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Place some items to the sides of the clusters. It can be figurines or books which add balance and length on the shelf.

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Stand back for perspectIve and see if anything needs to be adjusted. To get an idea of what needs to be moved around, take a photo from directly in front of the space.

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Our team put together two ways to style the same shelves with our five simple styling principles.

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By C LY D E VAN ARS D ALL IV

Lately, life has been giving out lemons so I have decided to start making lemonade. I am the father of three wonderful children, one of whom is a high school senior. The lemons have come from the pandemic: school ending abruptly, working from home, graduation and prom being canceled for my high school senior and college in the Fall is uncertain. To make things fun and bearable, I started cooking more with my kids.

Getting them into the kitchen was the sugar we needed to turn lemons into lemonade. Not only is cooking a lot of fun but it gives kids skills and memories that will stay with them for a lifetime. Cooking with kids can be challenging, so I have remedied that by adding bourbon to my lemonade. Feel free to substitute vodka, whatever loosens you up! Lately, our family’s new favorite meal to fix together is pizza cooked in an iron skillet. It is amazingly good; the crust is the best I think I have ever had. So crisp and delicious, the pizza can be lifted out of the pan with ease. But the crust still has a soft bread-like center.

I was skeptical of cooking pizza in a pan. I love pizza so much that, a few years ago, I built a Tuscan oven in my back yard. I split my own wood and made my own dough and sauce. I began a quest for pizza I could perfect at home. I was successful! The pizza that I make in my wood fired oven is hard to beat. The process from start to finish however takes six hours. The pizzas are magical but exhausting to bake. When I first heard of iron skillet pizza, I was intrigued because I love cast iron skillets. They are so versatile and for our family, these skillets hold so many fond memories of amazing meals shared with friends. Iron skillet pizza immediately became one of my children’s most requested meals.

A cast iron skillet is an essential addition to any kitchen. Size matters! A twelve-inch skillet is a good size to start with. I am passing one of our iron skillets down to my son Charlie for his graduation present. The idea is that our family will have had a part in breaking it in. The skillet will come with memories already attached to it and it will serve to make a life time of memories for him and, in turn, his own family one day.

Charlie has now mastered a good steak, Grandmother's fried chicken and the perfect pizza, all in an iron skillet. What more does a college kid need?

Iron skillet in hand, let me show you how to make a pizza. Dough is the foundation of any good pizza, whether you make it yourself or buy it. Making your own dough is easy but it will take some time to knead and rest. The ingredients are simple: flour, water, yeast, salt, sugar and oil. The best flour to use is “00” CROWNCITYMAGAZINE.COM

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Flour; in Coronado, they sell it at Buona Forchetta. Once made, pizza dough freezes beautifully.

I often decide to make pizza on the fly, so I always have a ball of dough in the freezer. Fresh, good pizza dough is available for purchase locally at Buona Forchetta and at both Assenti’s and Mona Lisa’s in Little Italy. I buy it all the time; it is inexpensive and makes a great crust.

Pizza sauce differs from marinara, as it uses raw uncooked tomatoes rather than tomatoes that have been cooked ahead of time. A can of Italian San Marzano tomatoes from Italy and a few other ingredients and you are in business. These tomatoes are amazing if you haven’t tried them and they can be purchased locally.

Toppings are all up to you but a few of my favorites can be purchased from any good Italian

deli. Here are a few of my go-to ingredients: stick pepperoni, low moisture mozzarella, ParmigianoReggiano, thinly sliced prosciutto, long stem marinated artichoke hearts, Italian sausage, hot or mild. Stick pepperoni is better than pre-sliced storebought stuff, and low moisture mozzarella helps keep the crust from becoming soggy. I love adding fresh ingredients after the pizza is cooked, like fresh basil, baby arugula or thinly sliced prosciutto. Fresh herbs, added at the end, take the pizza to a whole different level.

The process for making the pizza is easy. Roll out the dough to the size of the pan, lightly oil the skillet then heat it slightly over medium heat, then place the dough in the warm skillet.

While the dough starts cooking in the pan, assemble the pizza.

Remember less is more. Don’t overdo it. Too many toppings

• Clyde Van Arsdall IV is executive chef and general manager of the Neiman Marcus Café.

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can cause the crust to become soggy. Start with a little sauce, then add cheese and whatever else you choose and finish with a light drizzle of olive oil. The dough should start to brown slightly before being moved to the oven. Once the crust starts to brown, move skillet with pizza to a 475-500-degree oven and cook for approximately 10 minutes until toppings are brown and bubbly. Remove it from the oven and transfer the hot pizza to a cooling rack until ready to slice. The pizza should come out of the pan easily with a stiff crust that allows you to pick the pizza up with a single spatula; it is that crisp. I had a great result the first time I tried it and the pizzas keep getting better every time we do them. Bon Appetite Magazine has a great video for Iron Skillet Pizza on YouTube. Seeing the process make it even easier.

Buona Cucina!

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Talented Creative FOCUSED Determined

By Tiffany Bouchard & Laura Hill

Students who seek a high school that embraces, encourages, and empowers artistic creativity and academic excellence find it all at Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA). Founded in 1996, CoSA provides an intense, pre-professional arts education to students from Coronado and all over San Diego. CoSA is the place for aspiring young artists to immerse themselves in an afternoon of classes in one of its six (6) conservatories including Classical & Contemporary Dance, Digital Arts (Animation, Filmmaking, Game Design, and Graphic Design), Instrumental Music, Musical Theatre & Drama, Theatre Production Design & Management, and Visual Arts.

CoSA offers a nurturing environment focused on individual growth, opportunity, and diversity, and prepares students to be contributors to their higher education schools and in a career workplace.

The Coronado High School Visual Art Department meets the needs of a wide range of students, from those who want to just dip their toes in art for a year, to those who would like to develop and evolve their own style over time and create a portfolio for entrance into art colleges and Universities. CHS offers a Visual Arts program, taught by Laura Hill, and includes Art, Advanced Art, AP Studio Art and Art Portfolio, as well as a Ceramics program, taught by Kelly Telebrico, and includes Ceramics and Advanced Ceramics.

CHS art classes also offer once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to work with Visiting Artists in creating large-scale permanent art installations on campus (most of which take a year to design, create and execute). It is also the driving force behind the community-loved Chalk Walks and Empty Bowls events.

Art by CHS Senior Abi Whittemore (top).

Art by CHS Senior Kaleen Orlofski (bottom).

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“Education is all a matter of building bridges.”

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