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St. Francis Xavier Installs New School Officers

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Dr. Paul Sullivan of St. Francis Xavier School lights a symbolic candle held by incoming school president Kaitlyn Maddigan under the watchful eye of Councilman Jess Talamantes (Photo By Craig Sherwood)

St. Francis Xavier held their installation ceremony at the school on Thursday.  Students from all grade levels assembled in the school’s church to listen to speakers and pray for their new class officers.

Burbank City Councilman Jess Talamantes was the keynote speaker and talked about the students and class leaders possible bright futures.

Student Council Elected Officers

2012/2013 School Year

              President                       Kaitlyn Maddigan

                   Vice-President              Kayla Santos

                   Secretary                       Allison Salvador

                   Treasurer                      Michael Romagnino

                   Reporter                       Austin Oberlander

                   Officers of Service        Daniel Maddigan,        Ana Tressel

  Officers of Religious Affairs      Shereen Aziz,     Becky Doyle

                   Boys Sports                   Kyle Lucero

                   Officer of Spirit            Allison Romagnino

                   Historian                       Ryan Maddigan

Elected officials all line up to take the pledge of office. (Photo By Craig Sherwood)

Appointed Officers

 

City of Burbank Youth Board                  Lauren Ryan

                   Community Service      Jide Hospidales

                   Girls’ Sports                  Haley Lefevre

                   Assistant to Girls’   Sports       Gabriella Angrisani

                    Assistant to Spirit        Isabella Augustine         Aidyn Kehrli

                   Snack Cart Set up        Weston Dunkin-Butcher,       Andrew Jaramillo

                   Snack Cart Treasurer    Collette Lee

                   Courtesy                         Reem Dabbous

                   Publicity/Posters                   Olivia Oberlander         Isabella Mardirossian

                   Pride Patrol                  Matthew Fowler

                                                          Connor Flynn

                                                          Skye Pingul

                                                          Isabella Scozzola

Burbank City Councilman Jess Talamantes addresses the students and teachers at the school assembly. (Photo By Craig Sherwood)

 Kindergarten                Joseph Augustine

Representatives            Miles Kenney

First Grade                    Lauren Ryan

Representatives            Taylor Serna

                   Second Grade               Nathan Priestley

                   Representatives            Jonathan Topete

                   Third Grade                  Ella Santos

                   Representatives            Lincoln Melcher

                                                          Alternate:  Cole Clark

                   Fourth Grade                Alexandria Sorensen

                   Representatives            Matthew Aziz

                   Fifth Grade                             Giselle Gonzaga

                   Representative

                   Sixth Grade                   Hope Clark

                   Representatives            Valeria Cobilich

                   Seventh Grade              Rebecca Penaflor

Representatives            Joseph Whelan

Eighth Grade                Julian De La Rosa

                   Representatives            Jasmine Ztintun

Burbank Tournament of Roses “Floats” Their Way to Success

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Getting presented their Mayor's Award by Pasadena T of R President Sally Bixby, last years Burbank T of R President Robert Hutt and Burbank Mayor Jess Talamantes. ( Photo by Ross A. Benson )

The Burbank Tournament of Roses Association (BTORA) celebrated another triumphant year at their Awards and Installation of Officers and Directors Banquet last Saturday evening at the Little White Chapel.

For four of the past five years, Rose Parade viewers have seen BTORA floats garner major awards:

  • 2012 Rose Parade: “The Dream Machine” float won the Mayor’s Trophy for the most outstanding float by a city.
  • 2011 Rose Parade: “Centennial Celebration” float won the Founder’s Trophy for the most beautiful entry decorated by volunteers from the sponsoring community or organization.
  • 2010 Rose Parade: “Barnyard Aces” float won The Animation Trophy for best animation and motion.
  • 2008 Rose Parade: “Oktoberfest” float won the  Founder’s Trophy.

In earlier years, BTORA floats have also won the Queen’s Trophy, Bob Hope Humor Award, Pioneer Trophy and Builder of the Year Award.

Sally Bixby, 2012 President of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association, made a formal presentation of the 2012 Mayor’s Trophy at the banquet. She praised the BTORA members for their “passion and dedication”.

Mayor Jess Talamantes with Incoming and outgoing Presidents along with council members Emily Gabel - Luddy and Dr. David Gordan. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Burbank Mayor Jess Talamantes conducted the installation of BTORA’s 2012 Officers and Directors:

Ginny Barnett—President

Ricky Batt—VP Administration

Steve Edward—VP Float

Robin Hanna—Treasurer

Jon Reeves—Secretary

BTORA Directors include Erik Andersen, Linda Cozakos, Bob Ford, John Hames, Jeff Helgager, Ron Hughes, Dr. Suresh Iyengar and Janet Diel (City Liaison).  They will be rolling up their sleeves to begin work on the 2013 float, which will feature a whimsical underwater theme.

Pasadena Tournament of Roses President Sally Bixby. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Robert Hutt, outgoing 2011 BTORA President, expressed his deep appreciation to his directors and the entire BTORA organization for another great year, as well as his appreciation for the ongoing support of the City of Burbank and the community.

Council members Emily Gabel-Luddy and Dr. David Gordon were also on hand to congratulate BTORA on their outstanding efforts. In a letter to BTORA,  43rd District State Assemblyman Mike Gatto called attention to “the positive and lasting difference “ BTORA has made to the Tournament of Roses and Burbank.

Incoming Burbank Tournament of Roses 2013 Board & Directors. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

 

A cake was made with last years winning float. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)