Foothills Sentry April 2024

Page 9 Foothills Sentry APRIL 2024 7540 E. Chapman Ave. Orange, CA 92869 (714) 639-9792 MEAT&DELI, PRODUCE, BAKERY, FRESH FISH, GIFT BASKETS, WINE MON-SAT: 8am - 9pmSUN: 8am - 8pm www.Pac i�i cRanchMarket.com $ OFF Excluding alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. With coupon only. May not be combined with any other offer or discount. Limit one coupon per customer. Valid only at P aci�ic Ranch Market. When You Spend $25 or More * EXPIRES: 4 / 30 /2 4 5 OC’s Premier ProduceMarket Best Lodging Value in Orange County Value Room - $85 to $95 | Pool Side Room - $91 to $102 Always delighted to serve you. The NewOrange Grove Inn Comfortable, relaxing & affordable. Everything you need in OC. 1671 El Camino Real Tustin, CA 92780 Reservations #714-474-2400 www.ogioc.com Middle school bakers raise money for charity The culinary arts students at Santiago Charter Middle School put their baking skills to work to net $1,025 for the Abound Food Care nonprofit. Following the culinary arts pro- gram motto, “do something great with the food we create,” students were inspired to raise money for their favorite charity. A contest was held to deter- mine what that favorite charity was, and votes cast by the 140 cu- linary students identified Abound Food Care. Raising money to fight hunger was an obvious choice. Students have been working with Abound Food Care for several years, serv- ing as an education and repurpos- ing kitchen for the organization. Abound Food Care recovers us- able food waste to provide meals for those in need. In the past year, Santiago’s seventh and eighth grade chefs have rescued over 200 pounds of food waste and provided over 200 meals. The bake sale exceeded the student’s $1,000 goal and brought cheers to the classrooms. “These kids are getting a unique opportunity to give back in big ways. They get to feel passion- ate about what they’re doing, and this is what will drive them to do more in the future,” said Richelle Kalman, Santiago’s culinary arts teacher. As student Destiny Noyola pointed out, “One cupcake can change a life.” Back row, from left: Principal Jim D'Agostino with students Jaden Dicker, Joshua Beristain-Cano, Gage Coloman, Claire Erkelens, Kinsley Kohler and Giada Lancellotti. Middle Row: Emily Carter (Abound Food Care), Richelle Kalman (culinary director), Tricia Hill (instructional aide) with students Heaven Downing, Sophia Dressendorfer and Alia Erkelens. Front Row: Students Andrew Khong, Sydnee Beza, Hope Lynn and Lamiya Vasi, with Anthony Martinez (Abound Food Care) and school administrators Michael Lee and Ashley Pedroza. Young Women of the Month recognized by TAWC The Tustin Area Woman’s Club named Claire Jensen of Foothill High School and Jamera Fer- nando of Tustin High as March’s Young Women of the Month. Claire Jensen participated in the Mock Trial program for three years, as a witness and a defense attorney. She was the Associated Student Body athletics commis- sioner, responsible for planning football games and the National Signing Day ceremony for pre- collegiate athletes. Jensen was on the volleyball and golf teams, and awarded the Principal’s Honor Roll and Scholar-Athlete Award all four years. She interned at the Tustin Public School Foundation as a teaching assistant for its an- nual Summer Academy. She will attend Clemson University in the fall to study communications. Jamera Fernando was involved in the Model United Nations pro- gram for four years, serving as the secretary general her senior year. She was also involved with the Robotics Club all four years, and is currently its president. She is on the lacrosse and golf teams, and is currently the lacrosse team captain. Fernando interned at Boeing through TUSD Pathways by being part of Tustin High’s T- Tech program. Her experiences in the aerospace and STEM field encouraged her to pursue a de- gree in electrical engineering and computer science at a four-year university. Also named were Anusha Kohli of Beckman High and Zainab Hemani of Legacy High. Claire Jensen Jamera Fernando VP March n Spartans to host 20th Car & Bike Show Registration is now open for customs, classics, exotics, hot rods, bikes or boats for Villa Park High School's 20th annual March n Spartan Car and Bike Show. Entry fees are $35 prior to April 11, or $40 after April 11 up to the show date. Awards will be given in five categories. Entrants may check in at 6 a.m.; judging begins at 11 a.m., trophies will be awarded at noon. Admission is free to the pub- lic. View the vintage and unique vehicles, enjoy food and live mu- sic. Gates will open at 8 a.m. The show is open until 1 p.m. The event will be held Satur- day, May 11, rain or shine, at the high school, 18064 E. Taft. The annual show is the major fundraiser for the March n Spar- tans band, helping to fund instru- ment repair, uniforms, travel to competition and more. For registration and sponsor- ship info, contact Brandie Smith at brandiesmith@yahoo.com . Flash book sales coming to Canyon Hills Library The Friends of the Canyon Hills Library will host several Flash Sale events to raise funds for library projects and programs. Books, CDs, DVDs, jigsaw puz- zles and games, jewelry and fine collectibles will be on sale April 23 and 24, May 22 and 23 and June 18 and 19. Patrons are also invited to visit the new children’s area, paid for with funds raised by the Friends of the Library. Lisa Adray (Santiago staff member) sells cupcakes to student Kingston Jimmerson with the help of culinary aide Aidan Chavez.