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GMA Network
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Kisses Delavin pursues ballet in New York's Martha Graham School
Kisses Delavin has been spotted on a New York City stage! After keeping a low profile following her Miss Universe Philippines 2021 stint, the former celebrity has gone viral over the weekend after video and photos of her performing ballet circulated on social media. Kisses performed at the 2025 Spring Showcase of the prestigious Martha Graham School. She was part of the beginners students' performance workshop class and performed a dance that was dedicated to Emily Dickinson with music by Hunter Johnson. The video was uploaded on YouTube in May and has since earned 10,636 views as of writing. Located in Manhattan, the Martha Graham School is known globally as a premier institution for modern dance, focusing on the techniques and repertoire pioneered by dance legend Martha Graham. According to the website, the Martha Graham School is the oldest professional school of dance in the United States. Kisses represented Masbate in Miss Universe Philippines 2021 and finished in the Top 10. She received high praise from Miss Universe 2015, Pia Wurtzbach, along with fellow beauty queens Rabiya Mateo and MJ Lastimosa. Watch Kisses perform at the 28th minute mark. — Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA Integrated News
Los Angeles Times
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Students unknowingly changed in camera-equipped gym
Three new cameras were placed in the gym, mounted on the west wall above the exit doors, and providing full visibility of each basketball court. Unlike the gym's existing 'Huddle Live' cameras, which can be activated by coaches to broadcast volleyball or basketball games, the new cameras are constantly recording for security purposes. Neither athletic nor performing arts coaches were notified that the cameras had been installed. 'I thought the cameras in the gym had always been there. I did not know they were installing new cameras in the gym,' badminton head coach Long Hoang said. 'I don't have any email interaction with the school about the update,' girls' basketball head coach Camryn Hamaguchi said. 'I was under the impression that the gym always had security cameras, even before I started coaching at the school.' Assistant Principal of Supervision Elliot Skolnick confirmed to Baron Banner that no formal notification of camera installation was sent out to athletic coaches until the end of March. According to FVHS dance team coach and advisor Kelela Batinga, the FVHS dance team has used the gym's back courts as a makeshift changing area during their winter and spring showcases for the past 18 years. A curtain, used as a performance backdrop, served to divide the changing area from the main stage located in the middle courts. The existence of the cameras was first discussed at a meeting between Batinga, Assistant Principal of Activities and Athletics Hayato Yuuki, and dance team booster parents. While dance team members were informed about the new cameras at the meeting on March 25, they had already performed and changed backstage at the winter showcase on Dec. 15, 2024, unaware of the surveillance. 'We didn't know anything until our meeting. We did not know this for our winter show, and that's why we did change back there,' Batinga said. Senior dancer Olivia Armedilla noted that using the back courts during showcases as a changing area is crucial for maintaining the event's flow. 'Changing in the back part of the gym instead of running back and forth to the locker rooms is way easier because some of the dancers have a lot of routines to perform,' Armedilla said. 'They also have to change their costumes or dance shoes, and it would be too hard for us as dancers to run back and forth [between the gym and the locker rooms]. Otherwise, we waste our energy before performing.' Members of Pep Squad, another performance group that also utilizes the back court of the gym as a changing area, stated that they were not informed of the cameras before their annual spring showcase on March 22. Fountain Valley High School's Pep Squad also utilizes a similar stage setup at their Spring Showcase. (Emma Nguyen) 'Many people on our squad have changed, and we weren't aware there is a [recording] with us partially dressed,' senior cheer captain Emily Rostomian said. 'We also have had practice there many times only in sports bras and shorts, so the addition of that information is unsettling to me.' Changing behind the backdrop during showcases has been a long-time practice for the FVHS dance team. 'We were horrified. Honestly, we've changed [on the backside of the gym] for every year I've been here, including when I was on the team,' Batinga said. 'If there was ever a change in cameras or policies, I have no problem working with that. But we should have been told and it's pretty outrageous that we were not notified, because this is young girls changing. My goal is to always keep the dancers safe, and that is just not okay.' All athletic and performance coaches were officially notified of the existence of the cameras in an email sent out by Yuuki on March 26. 'Barons, as a reminder, please make sure that no one is changing their clothes in the gym, even if the curtains are down,' Yuuki wrote. 'Please utilize the boys' and girls' locker rooms for all changing purposes. As a side note, if you're using the locker rooms, please make sure the rooms are being supervised and that they are locked at their use.' At the Dance Team's spring performance on May 4, Batinga made changes to the dancers' changing process backstage in order to improve the performers' privacy. 'For our spring show, we brought easy-up tents with lots of big bed sheets, so we put that in front of where the cameras were and the dancers were able to change in a hidden area,' Batinga said. According to Lopez, the HBUHSD Director of Maintenance, Operations and Transportation (MOT), Mark Hansberger, the director of IT, Derek Kinsey and the school administration team have access to the footage, which is not regularly monitored or pulled unless needed for disciplinary action. Yuuki told Baron Banner that he confirmed with Hansberger that the camera footage is only retained for 30 days. Afterwards, Verkada, the security camera company, permanently deletes the footage, which can no longer be accessed by any district personnel. At the time of publication, neither Hansberger nor Verkada has returned Baron Banner's request for independent verification that the footage is deleted after 30 days. Moving forward, FVHS administration plans to implement a privacy policy before the start of the 2025–2026 school year. 'There will be no changing in the gym,' Yuuki said. 'We want to make sure [that changing policies] are included in our student handbook for the upcoming year and make sure that all of our coaches, performing arts, dance, pep squad are aware that you shouldn't be changing in there at all.' The policy will require all changing to occur in locker rooms, which will be monitored by an adult at all times. Athletic or performance coaches are to request a key for access to these locker rooms if needed outside of school hours. HBUHSD is currently ordering 'video in progress' signage to ensure students and staff are aware of surveillance. These signs will be installed for the upcoming school year. '[Changing in the locker rooms] will make our shows go a little bit slower, but we will work with it, because the safety of the kids is most important,' Batinga said. Related
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Virginia offensive lineman Maddox Cochrane commits to Wisconsin football, Luke Fickell
MADISON – The Wisconsin Badgers' 2026 class of offensive linemen is taking shape. Maddox Cochrane, a 6-foot-7, 285-pound tackle from Richmond, Virginia, announced his commitment to the Badgers Sunday evening. He is the second offensive lineman in the Badgers' class and the sixth known recruit overall. Advertisement Cochrane, who attends Benedictine College Prep, announced the news on X and Instagram with the caption 100% committed. #GoBadgers #OnWisconsin. Cochrane is considered a three-star prospect by Rivals, 247sports and On3. His offer from Wisconsin came in March of last year. Cochrane announced his choice after announcing 15 FBS Division I offers on X. The list included Virginia and Virginia Tech as well as Maryland and Rutgers. From those offers he announced official visits to Duke, Virginia Tech, Virginia and Rutgers. His official visit to Wisconsin is scheduled for May 29-June 1. Cochrane was a first-team all-state selection this past season who helped Benedictine win its second straight state championship. Advertisement The Badgers' 2026 class now includes four offensive players: Cochrane, quarterback Ryan Hopkins, receiver Tayshon Bardo and offensive lineman Benjamin Novak. The class also includes Carsen Eloms, a cornerback from Indiana, and Carmelow Reed, an edge rusher from the Chicago area. More: How Wisconsin quarterbacks Billy Edwards, Danny O'Neil fared, plus 4 other observations from Spring Showcase This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Virginia tackle Maddox Cochrane commits to Wisconsin, Luke Fickell
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
LA Tech holds spring practice in Bossier
BOSSIER, LA (KTAL/KMSS) – On Tuesday, Louisiana Tech had its second to last spring practice in Bossier at Freedom Field, with an open invite to the community hoping to gain some support from LA Tech fans and alumni in the Shreveport area. 'I thought it was really cool just that you know Coach Cumbie and the community of Freedom Fields is wanting to do this,' Northwood alum Mason Welch and LA Tech QB. ' It was really cool just to get back, a lot of us are from this Shreveport. So it just means a lot to us and I know it means a lot to the community around here.' With practices not typically open to friends and family it gives families an opportunity to see into the life of their favorite player. 'We had a good practice today. It's always good to be back in front of the family and let them see a side of my life they don't normally get to see,' long snapper and Loyola Alum Ean Burch said. On Tuesday night, those Shreveport locals stood out. 'Jay Simon made some big plays from Calvary Baptists, we've signed Kolby Thomas from Calvary Baptists,' head coach Sonny Cumbie said. 'We've got Kendrick Rucker from Huntington on our football team. We've got several guys from this area. I think for to have those guys to come back home, there's obviously a little bit more bounce in their step too to be able to play in front of their friends and family and practice anyways in front of all the people that know them.' After a disappointing outing last time the Bulldogs were in Shreveport for the Independence Bowl against Army, LA Tech was excited to showcase what's to come this season. The Bulldogs also feel like the momentum from the post season play is carrying over into this spring. 'I feel like it allowed us as a team to take a step forward towards this year,' Welch said. 'It changes a lot of guys' minds about what we can be and what we've been,' Burch said. 'It shows people that we have, we have a foot to stand on now.' The Bulldogs have been making an effort to prioritize Shreveport because of its close proximity to Ruston. Doing so by inviting the community to be up close and personal with the team, as close as standing on the sidelines for practice and the Spring Showcase on Saturday, May 26. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Three takeaways from Wisconsin football's Spring Showcase
The Wisconsin Badgers hosted their 2025 Spring Showcase this past Saturday, giving fans a first glimpse at the 2025 team and how offseason transfer additions will fit into new offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes' scheme. The event also provided head coach Luke Fickell an opportunity to showcase what he's been working on this offseason after an underwhelming 5-7 2024 campaign. Wisconsin added key transfers at many positions of need, including at quarterback and along the defensive line. Those positions were under the spotlight on Saturday as the two spots that the Badgers needed to improve the most. At first glance, it seems as if the coaching staff landed some significant difference-makers in both groups. Advertisement In addition to those who transferred in, the Spring Showcase was also a first glimpse at some of the program's young talent, including class of 2025 early enrollees. Several such players, both on offense and defense, have a chance to make an impact from day one. For more, here are three primary takeaways from Wisconsin's Spring Showcase, plus what each means for the 2025 season: 1. More dynamic offensive play-calling from new OC Jeff Grimes Offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes joined the Badgers this offseason, looking to help the program improve from one of its worst seasons offensively (and overall) in program history. His dynamic, more traditional Wisconsin-style offense was on display during Saturday's showcase with many creative play calls, including end-arounds, screen passes, and fullback dives. Advertisement It's also clear that Jeff Grimes is a lot more comfortable calling plays with his offense under center, which was one of the biggest criticisms of former offensive coordinator Phil Longo and his air-raid offense. Grimes' play-calls also reminded many of the dynamic and unique plays that Paul Chryst employed during his time as Wisconsin offensive coordinator and head coach. However, Grimes' offense fits the modern Big Ten better than Chryst's did with more of an emphasis on passing and quarterback play. 2. Defense has made necessary improvements Wisconsin struggled defensively last season. The unit's output had many fans frustrated, considering the program's reputation for holding their opponents to low-scoring outputs. Defensive coordinator Mike Tressel and head coach Luke Fickell mentioned throughout the offseason that they wanted to add size and depth along the defensive line, a position that in 2024 ranked 121st out of 134 FBS teams in run defense per Pro Football Focus. Improving that status was a key focus of the offseason. On Saturday, it was clear that the coaching staff's hard work has paid off so far. The new and improved Badgers defensive line looks a lot bigger, stronger, and agile than it did last season. Transfers Charles Perkins, Jay'viar Suggs, and Tyreese Fearbry have all impressed early on, while early enrollee Nick Clayton has already made a name for himself early during his short time in Madison. As for the secondary, there were many concerns coming into the spring session that losing key pieces including Hunter Wohler and Xavier Lucas would hurt the defense significantly. So far, the defensive back room has slowly but surely improved, with players including Preston Zachman and Matt Jung making headlines during spring practices. During the spring showcase, both cornerbacks Jaimier Scott and Geimere Latimer put on a show with some nice broken-up and contested passes. The defensive line was clearly the bigger area of concern during the winter for the Wisconsin coaching staff, but seeing progress in the secondary is just as important. 3. Young players are coming into their own Luke Fickell's best skill as a coach is his recruiting. That ability was one of the primary reasons for his success at Cincinnati and why he was Chris McIntosh's choice to succeed Paul Chryst. In his first two full recruiting cycles, Fickell and his staff landed back to back top 25 classes. Those young stars are finally seeing the field, emergences that have been exciting to watch. Advertisement Wide receiver Eugene Hilton has made headlines as one of the most talented receivers on the team, while young defenders, including Clayton and Scott, have excelled during their time in spring practices. Plus, both linebacker Mason Posa and Jaylen Williams weren't able to enroll early like many of the players in the class. The fact that the young guns have played well with neither Posa nor Williams on campus bodes well for the program's future. Overall, there is obviously still work to be done. The offense was shaky during a couple of drives on Saturday, plus there are several injuries at offensive line and receiver that the team needs to overcome. There is still a lot to be excited about with the 2025 team. The new scheme from Jeff Grimes, mixed with some improvements defensively, gives the Badgers a chance to have a better season than last year. Wisconsin's schedule is extremely difficult, but you never know what can happen in college football. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: Wisconsin football Spring Showcase takeaways
