Nov 23, 2015 | Scholarships
Hello Joyce!
I just wanted to email you to tell you about my first semester at Northeastern so far and all of the things that have been happening up to this point. First of all, Boston is everything I expected it to be and more; I really couldn’t be happier here. The fall has been beautiful and the weather here is amazing. I’m really looking forward to the winter, even though my mom is still convinced that I will freeze to death.
Anyways, moving onto the actual school part, I really enjoy it here. I find myself a lot more interested in the actual curriculum than I was in high school as I get to learn about the things I want to do with my future, which can be really exciting to think about. I’ve been doing well and getting good grades which I hope to keep up next semester as next year, I will be getting ready ready to go on what’s called a “co-op” at my school. Basically, students get the opportunity to work full-time with a company for a given semester and we get school credit for it as well; I’m really hoping to get a position with the Red Sox as I am somewhat of a baseball geek. Also, speaking of baseball, I made the university club team like I was hoping and have had a blast playing baseball with a great group of guys.
Lastly, I just wanted to thank you as well as the the rest of Kiwanis so much for the scholarship. Worrying about paying tuition can be really stressful, but with you and the club’s kindness and generosity, I have one less thing to worry about, and it has truly been a gift that I will not forget. Words can not express how much this means to me. I hope you are having a great fall so far, and I wish you and the club well for the holiday season.
Thank you so much,
Nov 23, 2015 | MARATHON, Photos
The PV Half Marathon was held on Saturday November 14, 2015 under sunny skies and cool temperatures. Just under 1,200 runners participated in the event. The start/finish line was at Pelican Cove in Rancho Palos Verdes went along the scenic coastal roads of PV Drive South and PV Drive West.
The first male runner of the Half Marathon was Preston Lewis from Torrance in 1 hr. 24 min and 33 sec. The first female runner was Mary Jones of Ventura in 1 hr. 29 min and 16 sec.
Over 100 Kiwanis’ volunteers supported the run. The volunteers included the Palos Verdes Amateur Radio Club, Beacon House, Union Bank, The REACH Program, and the Key Club and KIWINS from the two peninsula high schools.
Sep 27, 2015 | Photos, Project Shoe
On September 19, 2015 the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates and PV Peninsula High School Key Club & Kiwins gathered at PayLess Shoe Source in Torrance to provide new school shoes for a group of children from VOA of Harbor City & B&GC of LA Harbor. Click photo to view slides.
May 26, 2015 | News, Photos, Scholarships
On May 17, 2015, the Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates honored 28 students and their families at the Los Verdes Golf Course. Outstanding high school graduates represented: PV and PVP High Schools; the San Pedro, Narbonne and Phineas Banning Magnet High Schools; the Port of Los Angeles High School; and the Harbor Teacher Preparatory Academy. Continuing scholars represented: USC; George Washington University; Washington College; University of Richmond; Occidental College; Ohio State University; and UCSD. Awards are based upon academic achievement, service and “heart.” In addition to a monetary award (which may continue throughout undergraduate work), the club offers year-round support and mentoring for these future leaders. Applications are available every February at www.kiwanisclubrhe.org.
Apr 6, 2015 | MARATHON, News, Photos
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Runners, sponsors, volunteers, and spectators came out for the 2014 Palos Verdes Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K races in November, 2014. Now a part of the Lexus LaceUp Running Series, the event included T-shirts, medals, and a post-run brunch and Sierra Nevada beer. Click photo to view slideshow of 2014 run photos.
