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Around The Glen
Willow Glen Winners
Lead On--Presentation High School senior and Willow Glen resident Maria Erqueta has what it takes to lead her peers into the next millennium. Competing against 7,500 student leaders across the U.S., Erqueta was selected as one of 150 recipients of the national Principal's Leadership Award--an honor that includes a $1,000 college scholarship. Nominated by Presentation High School principal Mary Miller, Erqueta was selected based on her participation in service organizations, clubs and athletics, achievements in the arts and sciences, employment experience and academic record.
Who Cares--Willow Glen's Joel Theisen cares a lot, his focus being on seniors and their families, Theisen has been named vice president of product development for AdvoLife, a home-based, long-term care company serving Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Theisen is also a founder of this start-up which is spearheading the development of this new niche in long-term care.
Moms and Grads--It's been a busy several years for these two local high school seniors. Hilary Ludwig and Macie Pumphrey, members of the National Charity League, were recently honored for their completion of a program of philanthropic work, cultural activities, social events and a career awareness program--a six year program, no less. The NCL is a non-profit organization for mothers and daughters whose goal is to foster a sense of community responsibility in the girls, as well as to strengthen the mother/daughter relationship. Moms and daughters celebrated the high school seniors' achievements at the annual Senior Presentation.
--Jessica Lyons
Know a Willow Glen winner? E-mail The Resident at wgresident@metronews.com.
Budding golfers got the world on a swing
After one of the most successful seasons in its history, the Willow Glen High School golf team has hit the road in search of even greener fairways. The team left Monday, May 10, for the CCS championships at Rancho Cañada Golf Course in Monterey. Not only did the entire team qualify for this year's tournament, but three of the young golfers will also be competing in the individual golf competitions. Coaches Arvo Voip and Tom Myers report that even though team members and their mentors were not allowed to practice together over the past week, those devoted swingers are still hitting the greens on their own.
--Mary Spicuzza
Groom locally at Peninsula Beauty
It's possible to look good and donate money to a worthy cause all in one stop on Lincoln Avenue. During the month of May, $1 from each bottle of ISO hair care products sold at Peninsula Beauty in Willow Glen will benefit the Lucile Packard Children's Fund.
On Mother's Day, Peninsula Beauty also distributed goodie bags filled with hair and nail care samples to moms of children hospitalized at the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford.
The Children's Fund supports charity care, pediatric research and community outreach programs of Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. Peninsula Beauty is at 1140-4 Lincoln Ave. For more information, call Robby Robinson at (650) 342-5566.
--Jessica Lyons
All the neighborhood's a stage and a bunch of Glenites are players
Four Willow Glen stars will have their chance to shine on May 14--the opening night of "State Fair" a musical by the fabulous Rodgers and Hammerstein.
Steve Completo, Gretchen Jenne, Dean Scott and Susan McCarthy, all from Willow Glen, star in the show, presented by the Saratoga Drama Group.
The play runs May 14 through June 12. Ticket prices are $11 for Thursday evening and Sunday matinee performances, and $15 for Friday and Saturday evening performances. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 264-3110.
--Jessica Lyons
Summer volleyball slots still available
Volleyball camps for girls, grades six to nine, will be offered this summer by the Presentation High School Volleyball coaching staff.
In August, a camp for sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade girls will be held from August 2 through 6. The camp is geared for all skill levels from beginners to experienced school or club players. This camp will be coached by Steve Santonastaso, Presentation's varsity co-coach.
A Quick Start Mini Camp will be held August 7 and 8 for players too busy to attend a week-long camp during the summer. The two-day camp will concentrate on individual and team skill technique and training. Participants will be grouped by skill level. Dave DeGroot, former head college coach and professional player and coach will head the camp.
A ninth-grade camp will be held August 9 through 13 for all skill level players who want to advance to varsity high school level play. Emphasis will be on individual skills, conditioning, team transition, defense, quick attack and goal setting.
The 10th- through 12th-grade camp will be held Aug. 9 through Aug. 13, and will prepare players for upcoming high school competition with an emphasis on speed and strength. It's taught by Gail Stammer, a professional trainer and former international and Pro beach star. Technique and individual skills will be taught by Dave DeGroot.
All camps cost $135 per person, with the exception of the two-day camp, which costs $100 per person.
For more information, or to receive an application packet, call Jim Reilly at Presentation at 264-1664.
--Jessica Lyons
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