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MissionValleyNews.com — June 15, 2012
Junior Achievers Shine at the Scottish Rite Temple
Students participating in the Junior Achievement Program held a trade show of sorts at the Scottish Rite Temple in Mission Valley as part of “The Next Big Thing” competition. The students formed corporations where actual products were marketed and sold, and shareholders secured for their companies. Participants created a presentation, which was judged by volunteer members of San Diego’s business community. The top three teams will move on to compete at the National Competition in Washington D.C. The Junior Achievers Program is a non-profit organization made up of business and community volunteers who provide important real-life experience programs that have been cut by public schools. This program is supported by local philanthropists such as The San Diego Women's foundation, Bill & Amy Geppert (Vice President and General Manager at Cox) , Linda Lang (President/CEO of Jack In The Box), and corporate donations from Wells Fargo. (counterclockwise from top) Representing their company "Swagnificent T-Shirts" are Crawford High Students Jaclyn Decker, Susan Than, and Myjena Dailey. They chose their name by incorporating the word "swag" which means promtional material, as well as a youth-slang term for fashionable. Representing "Local Noise" are Richard Dutson and Phiilip Tran who set up live music shows for Grand Cafe. Representing "AOBT C.A.N." wind ornaments are Enrique Rodriguez, Marieva Elena, Sandra Winkler, and Michael Gasparo. Representing "FLOW" (Future Leaders of the World) are Alex Martinez, Aolani Phipps, Luz Alvarez, Mireya Davila, and Juan Villajos
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-All photos by Vince Meehan
WATER CONSERVATION
Film Festival
Local student filmmakers walked the red carpet at the Water Conservation Film Contest Red Carpet Premiere May 21 at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center IMAX Theater in Balboa Park. Co-hosted by the City of San Diego’s Public Utilities Department and the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, the event is part of an effort to engage student filmmakers in the concepts of water reuse and conservation awareness. Winning filmmakers Jason Smidt and William Swim from Point Loma High School took top honors with “Walter the Water Glass,” featuring a humorous talking glass of water that decries water waste and ultimately meets his doom through an uncaring water waster. “I’m honored to be a part of what is becoming a wonderful San Diego tradition,” said Councilmember Lorie Zapf. “The students show great creativity, as well as bring a strong dose of humor, to get the all-important message out that we must value the water we have and not waste it.” The film contest, San Diegans Waste No Water, focuses on the message that water conservation is part of the San Diego lifestyle. Judges included: Beth Accomando, Film Critic for KPBS, Cathy Anderson, Emmy Award Winning Writer/Producer & Entertainment Consultant, Lisa Franek, Film Festival Curator/Program Director, San Diego Latino Film Festiva, Eric Symons, Supervising Public Information Officer, City of San Diego, and Larry Zeiger, Visual and Performing Arts Educator, BestFest Film Festival.
Film winners Jason Smidt and William Swim from Point Loma High School
RUN RIVERS RUN !
The third annual Philip Rivers 5K run happens June 16 at NTC Park at Liberty Station. Presented by EDCO, this event has received immense support from the San Diego business community and will benefit the Rivers of Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization started in 2010 by San Diego Chargers quarterback Rivers and his wife, Tiffany, to help foster children in San Diego County. “The 5K benefits the Rivers of Hope Foundation and the programs we have developed to help bring hope to foster children in need,” said Rivers. “The event not only raises money to help, but also brings awareness to this cause, showing what these kids go through in their everyday lives. It’s a fun and great way for the community to get together and support a very worthy cause.” For more information about the event or to register, please visit:
www.PhilipRivers5k.com.
OPEN COCKPIT DAYS RETURN Open Cockpit Days return to the Flying Leathernecks Marine aviation museum located at MCAS Miramar. Several jets on display such as the F-18 Hornet pictured will have their canopies raised so visitors can climb inside. This gives you a once-in-a-bluemoon chance to experience for yourself what it is like to sit in the cockpit of a real jet fighter. The open cockpit events are staged every other weekend, starting with June 23 & 24. This is a rare photo op for any aviation buff, so don't miss out! The museum has its own dedicated entrance off Miramar road between the North and West gates, so there is no need for a military pass. The best part is that the museum is free to all! Many other marine aircraft are on display as well, from World War II torpedo bombers to Vietnam-era helicopters. A full indoor display featuring artifacts from Marine Corp aviation history will satisfy any military buff. And a gift shop is there in case you want a souvenir. Open Cockpit Days are June 23-24, July 7-8, July 21-22, Aug. 4-5, Aug. 18-19, and Sept. 1-2. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
www.Flyingleathernecks.org