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Around The Glen
Chorale take first place in Washington
Lincoln High School Chamber Chorale spent an award-winning four days touring Washington, D.C. The ensemble performed at Howard University, Union Station, the National Archives and the Hart Senate Building.
Students performed in the National Music Festival at Howard University, part of the year-long celebration of the bicentennial of the White House. The Chamber Chorale grabbed first place for its performance on April 28, and was awarded the Grand Champion Trophy for scoring 96 points, more than any other band at the performance. The students also gave a 30-minute performance on the Millennium Stage at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on April 29.
--Chantal Lamers
Chamber of Commerce events announced
San Jose police Chief William Lansdowne will be the featured speaker at the monthly San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce Morning Buzz meeting. Lansdowne will discuss police efforts to keep the crime rate low throughout the city. He will also review what business owners can do to protect themselves, their workplace and their neighborhood.
The meeting will be held at Bella Mia Restaurant, 58 S. First St., on May 23, at 7:45 a.m. The cost is $15 for chamber members and $30 for nonmembers.
At another Chamber of Commerce event, the series "Fast Forward 2000" continues on May 26. James Seay, vice president of enterprise sales at Lucent Technologies, explains how employers can attract the best and brightest and keep them on board.
"Fast Forward 2000" aims to help small companies develop a new generation of leadership for their businesses. Seay will speak at the Silicon Valley Capital Club, 50 W. San Fernando St. #1700, at 8:15 a.m. This event is $20 for chamber members and $40 for nonmembers.
For more information on either event, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 408.291.5265.
--Michele Leung
African American students honored
Several Willow Glen students were recognized by the Santa Clara County Alliance of Black Educators at the 11th Annual Spring Awards Recognition Ceremony. Over 200 African American students from the county were honored in areas such as African American history awareness, leadership and civic involvement, spiritual consciousness and fine arts.
Shewit Abraham and Maisa Lebbe, both in the eighth grade at John Muir Middle School, were recognized for their high grade-point averages, as was eighth-grader Abibatu Kamara of Willow Glen Middle School. From Broadway High, Andrea Wiley, a 12th-grader, was honored for an improved grade-point average.
Six Bellarmine seniors also made a mark. Idoroenyi Amanam was acknowledged for his academic achievements, Tommy Fulcher III, Azikwe "Ziki" Ivy and Bryon Sykes for their leadership skills, and Isaac Tesfay for his spiritual awareness.
The ceremony was held at Gunn High School in Palo Alto on May 7. E. David Ellington, CEO of Netnoir, was the keynote speaker.
--Michele Leung
Bike to work, win a prize
In an attempt to ameliorate the twin evils of gridlock and high gas prices, ride share program organizers are hoping residents will take to the streets for the sixth annual Bike-to-Work event on May 16.
The event is sponsored by RIDES for Area Commuters, that encourages commuters to bicycle to work as a fun, healthy, inexpensive and environmentally friendly alternative to driving. Anyone planning to pedal on any day during May 15-19 should contact RIDES to pledge to bike. Those who register will have an opportunity to win a bike tour for two in France or bike gear from Kryptonite, RockShox, REI and more.
For more information about Bike-to-Work, or to register to win prizes, call 800-755-POOL, or visit www.rides.org.
--Michele Leung
Children's Theater presents 'State Fair'
The young thespians at the San Jose Children's Musical Theater hope their opening night will be a grand night for singing. The theater presents its main stage production of State Fair, which runs May 12-21, at the Montgomery Theater.
The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical is a celebration of yesteryear and Midwestern charm. The story centers on the experiences of an Iowa family for whom the 1946 event is the high point of their summer. Dad is anxious about his prized pig, Mom is worried about the mincemeat judging, and the kids are looking for a summer of carefree romance.
For tickets to State Fair, call SJCMT at 408.288.5437, or visit the box office at 1401 Parkmoor Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults and $11 for children under 12.
--Michele Leung
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