Carolina Diaz: “I would like to thank my parents for not giving me everything I wanted, because this helped me build my own character and create the person I am today.”
Jacobson-Ingram: “Most opportunities are not like a boomerang. Once you throw them away, they are never coming back. Time does not go backward or slow down—unless you’re in Spanish class.”
Stephanie Bilyeu: "We are a class of amazing athletes, brilliant academic students, and kind-hearted loving individuals."
About 375 seniors were awarded their diplomas during the school's 54th commencement ceremony on Thursday night.
About 400 seniors were awarded their diplomas during the school's 50th commencement ceremony on Thursday night.
Foothillers in the 514-member graduating class toss toss caps high at conclusion of 70-minute event.
No more La Mesa visits by Green Elementary students of San Carlos. City loses $10,000 a year in rental and lifeguard fees.
Camp Wildcat featured everything the eliminated treat had except the “cold shows and goopy food.”
Schools chief says school had no record of custody issues involving 5-year-old taken to airport.
State budget crisis is said to be far from over despite better-than-expected tax revenues this year.
More than 300 students danced on the sandy beaches of The Wavehouse in Mission Beach on Saturday, June 4.
Fireballing Foothiller is drafted 46th overall by Toronto Blue Jays and is expected to forgo scholarship to San Diego State University.
The Monarchs senior danced the night away at the Sheraton Harbor Island on Saturday, June 4.
Cristi Marie Magracia: “By being the best we can be, we show others that their part in our lives means something and we give back to everyone that has helped us be who and where we are today.”
Kevin Tran: “Thank you, teachers, for stressing us out, but also for letting us leave with a bit more knowledge then I came in with.”
Snowball: “It is an amazing thing when you first realize your own potential.”
Rancho Bernardo gloves rob Hillers of scoring chances as Broncos prevail 6-0 for latest title.
Brennan Ingram’s catch, throw in fifth helps Scotties claim 7-3 victory at Tony Gwynn Stadium.
Hillers come back from 3-1 deficit in eighth inning to beat Torrey Pines 4-3 and earn a seventh straight trip to a championship game.
Deserving cadets get commended for their 2010-2011 accomplishments.
La Mesan addresses 50th commencement ceremony at Grossmont College.
Nearly 500 students—the largest class in school history—celebrate graduation at Helix Charter High’s 59th commencement.
Renaissance Faire introduced history students at La Mesa Middle School to Middle Ages culture.
Governor gets a visit from the ghosts of Grossmont College’s media communications students.
Division II title on the line at Tony Gwynn Stadium against winner of Steele Canyon-La Costa Canyon game Thursday.
Rematch on Thursday will decide finalist in Division I title game Saturday at Tony Gwynn Stadium.
A high school dropout, La Mesan now looks forward to UC Berkeley and one day becoming a lawyer.
Sixth-Grade Camp is gone, but that hasn't stopped La Mesa Middle School from finding a way to share the experience.
La Mesa Middle students will learn about history by living it for a day.
Highlanders bring down No. 3 seed Falcons to advance in Division II CIF baseball playoffs.
Robbie Nesovic improves his record to 10-0 as Foothillers secure another home game Tuesday.
Superintendent Ralf Swenson cites Gov. Jerry Brown's "May Revise" in state budget plan for decision to keep teachers and staff. La Mesa-Spring Valley school layoffs "in flux."
Grossmont will face Poway for the second time in three days at UCSD on Saturday.
Foothillers later beat Rancho Bernardo to qualify for title game against Titans on Saturday at UCSD.
Kacy Smith provides the winning run for Scotties, who will host Scripps Ranch at 3:30 p.m. Friday.
Joe Musgrove doesn't allow an earned run, throwing several balls at 94 mph, and contributes 3-run homer in sixth.
Also participating in the morning event was the Mount Miguel High School band, which played the National Anthem.
Senior Diana Lazo will study biology at UCLA.
Grossmont Athletic Conference is the only one in the county to hand out such awards. Latest were given at La Mesa Community Center.