Briefs

Donations still sought for ‘Save a Seat’ campaign

The Edison High “Save a Seat” campaign wants to raise $30,000 to

replace dilapidated wooden benches with new aluminum ones in the school’s

stadium. The wood benches are rotting away and are uncomfortable to sit

on. Donations of any amount are accepted.

So far, $6,000 has been donated, and school officials hope to gather

the funds and install new benches in time for graduation June 15.

For information on donations call Jill Johnson at (714) 962-1356, Ext.

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Boeing gives grant to educational foundation

The Huntington Beach Educational Foundation received a $15,000 grant

from Boeing to support technology purchases and teacher grants in the

Huntington Beach City School District’s 10 schools. Perry Cain, manager

of Government & Community Relations, presented the check to foundation

President Suzanne Beukema and district Supt. Duane Dishno at the

foundation’s recent Touchdown for Technology fund-raiser.

Coastline, Navy form partnership

Coastline Community College has signed a new partnership agreement

with the U.S. Navy designed to expand and improve voluntary education

opportunities for sailors.

Recognized for its pioneering distance learning programs, Coastline

has already been providing educational opportunities for thousand of

sailors every year. In a recent ceremony at the Navy submarine base in

Groton, Conn., 50 sailors received associate’s degrees from Coastline,

many of whom were flown in from naval commands in distant locations.

Many courses will be accessed by sailors online via the Internet as

well as compact disc, video and print-based distance learning materials

that are independent of time or place constraints.

Donations sought for Coastline scholarships

Coastline Community College is seeking donations for scholarships for

students, such as immigrants facing language and financial handicaps, and

single parents.

There is no limit to donations and those who donate $100 or more may

choose a title for their scholarship to honor a specific criteria. Donors

also will be invited to a Scholarship Reception Awards Program in May,

where they can meet the recipients and present their awards.

For more information, call (714) 241-6154.

Edison’s Pageantry Corps perform Gershwin

The Edison High School Pageantry Corps performed a Gershwin Theme Show

that featured a marching maneuver of the “diamond of death” and a

trombone solo of “Summertime” by Crystal Booher. The show also included

students Chuck Foote, Lindsay Johnson, Ryan Merril, Tracy Porter, Mike

Short and David Talbutt playing “I’ve Got Rhythm.”

Other members of the band included lieutenants Josiah Dahlin, Tim Hsu,

Ashley McPeck, Chris Nixson; Percussion captain Matt Hayes; Dance/Drill

captain Lauren DesJardins and Tall Flags captain Tiffany Hammontree. The

music was arranged by band alumni Justin Freer and is directed by James

Keys and assisted by Joseph Miller.

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Compiled by Angelique Flores