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Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
- General
- Los Angeles Times
It's anchors aweigh for the Newport Harbor Sailors' Class of 2025
As proud families and educators watched on, some 525 graduates were feted Thursday during the annual Newport Harbor High School commencement exercises held on Davidson Field. 'This year will forever be my favorite class because my son and daughter are graduating from Newport Harbor High School. Class of 2025!' Principal Sean Boulton stated ahead of the ceremony. Student speakers Stella Boulton and Brian Torres shared their thoughts on the experiences of the Class of 2025 and Scott Tarnow served as the faculty speaker. Forty-five percent of the graduating Sailors are matriculating to four-year universities, 37% have set their sights on two-year colleges, 6% are looking forward to attending trade schools to hone their skills and 3% are joining the military. According to school officials, a total of more than $690,00 worth of scholarships were awarded to this year's class. Among the high-achieving graduating seniors were four Angels College Scholars bestowed with full-ride scholarships; the Isidore and Penny Myers Scholarship distributed $50,000; Six students earned a total of $55,000 in awards from the Balboa Bay Club and Save Our Youth (SOY) presented a total of $48,000 in scholarships to 18 members of the class. — Daily Pilot Staff
Los Angeles Times
03-06-2025
- General
- Los Angeles Times
Early College High School seniors ready for future, with college credits in the bank
Academically, Newport-Mesa Unified School District's Early College High School tends to be ahead of the curve, so it's no surprise this year's class of 2025 would be among the first seniors to fly the nest. A group of 51 graduates from the small but mighty Costa Mesa campus gathered in a May 29 ceremony at the district's Newport Harbor High School to reflect on their time together, celebrate extraordinary achievements and look with anticipation toward the future. For many, the path toward completion of a college degree has been shortened by their participation in a dual-enrollment program that allows the high school students to earn credits at Coastline College. ECHS Principal Dave Martinez shared with family members and other loved ones that this year's graduates completed an average of 44 college units, or the equivalent of 1.5 years of college education. Thirty-five of the seniors will head to four-year colleges and universities, while 14 plan to attend two-year colleges. This year's group of graduates hail from seven different countries, with 26 students — more than half — having earned California's State Seal of Biliteracy, signifying their proficiency in English and a second language. A cohort of 37 graduating seniors managed to secure more than 75 scholarships collectively worth $500,000. Nearly 40% have individually logged more than 250 hours of community service. 'The Class of 2025 is a strong academic class that took community service and engagement to a whole new level,' Martinez said ahead of the ceremony. 'Their accomplishment over the past four years is inspiring.'
Los Angeles Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Newport Harbor grad who had Broadway wish granted, continues moving forward
Gabriella Earnhart attacks life with vibrancy. She describes herself well in a single sentence: 'I'm constantly creating something in whatever capacity I can.' Her home in Costa Mesa is close to her alma mater, Newport Harbor High School, where Earnhart works as a brand and community coordinator for the performing arts program she participated in before graduating in 2023. Earnhart faces a threat that's not always outwardly apparent, Marfan syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissue all over her body. The 6-foot-1 Earnhart has an enlarged aorta, and the syndrome leaves her at increased risk for emergencies such as her lungs collapsing or retinas detaching. She sometimes needs to use a wheelchair to get around. 'I'd say that probably the most pervasive aspect of the illness is just chronic pain and chronic fatigue,' said Earnhart, 20, who had spinal surgery in 2018 for scoliosis that is often associated with Marfan syndrome patients. 'Something always hurts all the time.' Still, Earnhart tends to look on the positive side of life. She has met some of her best friends through nonprofit the Marfan Foundation. Her family moved from Chicago to Orange County when her father, David, got a new job while Gabriella was in high school. Settling into her new surroundings, Earnhart started seeing David Liang, a Hoag Hospital doctor who specializes in treating Marfan syndrome. Liang recommended her for Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire. Her wish itself wasn't very specific. 'I wanted something where I could travel to a cool place, and I wanted something that is theater related,' Earnhart said. 'Something that I can dress up and enjoy the fun things.' The theater kid's wish was granted by Make-A-Wish in June 2024. Earnhart and her mother, Heather, were treated to a trip to Broadway. The reveal was special to her, as it happened in front of the bell tower on campus as she was preparing to direct junior actors in a production of 'Alice In Wonderland.' Her mom, coworkers, high school students and theater camp kids were all present. 'That was the first time in my life that I've ever actually been surprised by something,' she said. 'I was not expecting it all. It was a beautiful moment. Sometimes the kids will run into me at the grocery store and they're like, 'Miss Gabriella! I remember when we had cupcakes for your wish!' It's fun to have those memories in that place.' She saw two musicals on the New York trip, 'Merrily We Roll Along' and 'The Great Gatsby.' Earnhart also got to attend a theater awards show, plus the after-party. 'We just had the best time going to the Met, trying new restaurants [and] shopping for jewelry for the awards show at midnight in Times Square,' she said. She remains involved with Make-A-Wish. Earnhart spoke at the foundation's 'It's In The Bag' fashion show and luncheon, held April 27 at the Waterfront Resort in Huntington Beach. 'It really is inspiring to see how our wish kids take so many challenges and turn them into positives, and to see how the wishes that we grant really have an impact on the trajectory of where their future takes them,' said Anne Grey, Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire's president and chief executive. 'It gives them the feeling that anything is possible. It's so wonderful, and Gabby really embodies that, which I think is amazing.' Though Make-A-Wish is often associated with children with terminal illnesses, Grey said about 70% of the organization's kids live on to adulthood. 'What can be so deceiving is that they can look healthy on the outside by all appearances, but the highs and lows of dealing with a critical illness throughout your life do have those valleys where it's really a struggle,' she said. 'Having the ability to look forward to a wish or look back on your wish, how that was a great time, getting through the hard times and staying strong is something that a wish makes possible.' Earnhart, who has taken two gap years since graduating from high school, has focused on working both at Newport Harbor and the Sunflower Design Co., a hand-lettering and painting business. She is now taking the next step, leaving Newport Harbor and enrolling at Pepperdine University, where she'll start studying musical theater and marketing in the fall. She knows that her Marfan syndrome will likely affect her life in the performing space, but she's still making that choice to pursue the arts. Experiencing her Broadway wish come true no doubt gave her inspiration. 'It was just really lovely to be able to combine the arts and this wish,' Earnhart said. 'It felt like a very culminating moment for me.'
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Teen develops and deploys game-changing wildfire sensor with California officials as the state endures more wildfires: 'Early detection is one of our greatest weapons'
Ryan Honary, a 17-year-old from Newport Harbor High School in California, recently deployed his revolutionary wildfire sensor powered by artificial intelligence, SensoRy AI, which he developed to detect fires before they spread uncontrollably. As explained, he thought of the idea after a devastating wildfire broke out near his family's home in 2018. After the harrowing ordeal, Honary began brainstorming solutions, and a light bulb went off when he remembered a heat detector he'd created for a fifth-grade school project. Using that as the blueprint, he mapped out a plan for a wildfire detection system and built the first prototype, which was equipped with infrared sensors, a wireless sensor network, machine learning, AI, and a camera to identify smoke. Honary was selected as a finalist in The Earth Prize 2024, the world's largest environmental competition for teenage students. The Earth Prize stated that SensoRy AI acts as "a mini-meteorological station" to detect wildfires and other natural disasters, including landslides and oil spills. When the sensors identify a threat, they trigger alarms that notify emergency services and nearby residents who might be impacted, even in rural areas that lack communication networks. reported that the device can "detect fires as small as a square foot," making it ideal for use in California, where small sparks can often erupt into massive fires that destroy entire communities — such as what happened in the heartbreaking Palisades Fire. Honary's unique wildfire detection system caught the eye of the Orange County Fire Authority, which deployed the device in Irvine last month. SensoRy AI will be installed in phases, the first of which focuses on high-risk burn areas in the 40,000-acre Irvine Open Space Preserve, a vital wilderness area in the city. OCFA Fire Chief Brian Fennessy told "Early detection is one of our greatest weapons in what has become a year-round fire season, empowering crews to more safely and effectively execute the robust and rapid initial attack required to keep wildfires small." As the planet continues to warm, large wildfires are becoming more frequent and harder to contain, especially in places like California, where warm, dry summers create the ideal fuel for wildfires to spark. Should the government be able to control how we heat our homes? Definitely Only if it saves money I'm not sure No way Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. However, innovative solutions like Honary's will help safeguard communities and the planet from the threats of our changing climate. Since SensoRy AI isn't expensive to develop, it can be easily scaled to deploy in other locations worldwide. The system will be stationed just around Irvine for now, but Honary has big plans for the future. According to SensoRy AI's website, the early detection tech can be utilized for various applications, including measuring air quality and detecting sparks on utility infrastructure. The sky is the limit for SensoRy AI, and it's exciting to think about how the technology will progress moving forward. Honary has proved that anyone can take local climate action, and you don't always need a plan to get started. "The applications of this technology are limitless and will work to help prevent disasters, reduce production and maintenance costs, and save lives," SensoRy AI said. Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
