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"My initial reaction was that this must be too good to be true: a school that I could actually mold around my own schedule so that I could reach my full potential in both aspects of my life. Laurel Springs has offered me the flexibility and support necessary for me to be awarded the marks I deserve on and off the ice."
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Laurel Springs Spring Tennis Season UpdateLaurel Springs School sponsored the Tennis Channel Open this year, in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 6-11th. Full story » |
Adam Cagley Wins LSS Student Achievement AwardLaurel Springs is pleased to announce our Young Artist Student Achievement Award goes to Adam Cagley, who is currently a senior with Laurel Springs, and carries a 4.7 GPA. Full story » |
Laurel Springs Sponsors Jr. Figure Skating NationalsMany of our student skaters have been busy, competing in Regionals, at Sectionals, The Grand Prix, and the Junior Nationals, so far this year. But the season for us culminated with Jr. Nationals in Salt Lake City, Utah, this month, with Laurel Springs as a Sponsor. Full story » |
Join Laurel Springs School Equestrian Team 2007-2008It's time to join Laurel Springs' Equestrian Team for the 2007-2008 Show Season. Rider membership forms are ready NOW. Full story » |
LSS Own Haley Martin is Now Ranked #10 in USTA Tennis SinglesHaley Martin was a doubles finalist with her partner, Blair Shankle, of Texas, in the National Championship Clay Courts 14 girls division. The tournament was held in Plantation, Florida, July 14 to 22. Haley won a "Silver Ball," and is currently ranked #10 in the USTA rankings in singles. Full story » |
LSS Student to Represent US at Para Pan American Games in RioJoe is a part time Laurel Springs Student as well as an attendee to his middle school. Joe was picked to represent the US at the Para PAn American Games in Rio De Janiero. Joe will be swimming in 4 Events on the US Paralypmic Team. Full story » |
LSS Student Wins Gold at International Equestrian Competition"Here is information about my long-time student, who is also a champion rider (and a great all-around kid!). I am very proud...Fr. John Tomasi Full story » |
LSS Student Wins Gold at International Equestrian Competition"Here is information about my long-time student, who is also a champion rider (and a great all-around kid!). I am very proud...Fr. John Tomasi Full story » |
Laurel Springs School Huge at Easter Bowl 2007Although the Easter Bowl celebrated its 40th birthday in 2007, there were new places and fresh Laurel Springs faces to help with the festivities. This year's LSS and Easter Bowl champions, Emmett Egger (boys 14s), Lauren Herring (girls 14s), and Gail Brodsky (girls 18s) - all collected their first Easter Bowl titles this year. All in all, there was a record fifty- five LSS players at this momentous event. Full story » |
Laurel Springs Alumnus plays Carnegie HallDerek Sommers was successful again this year to be selected to play in the American Fine Arts Festival at Carnegie Hall in New York this June. He has been working on his piano in the meantime, with considerable success. Full story » |
Alexa Playing Well AgainAlexa is back playing tennis, and playing well, after her long recovery from injuries suffered in a motor scooter accident. Full story » |
LSS Students Recognized for Academic ExcellenceThe girls were both honored yesterday by John Hopkins for having one of the high scores on a full SAT they took in December (while in 7th grade at Laurel Springs). Additionally, Gennelle scored among the top ten in California in an STB (Spatial Test Battery), and she was the only girl among the ten! I am enclosing the official news release for your info. Full story » |
Laurel Springs School Huge at Easter Bowl 2007Although the Easter Bowl celebrated its 40th birthday in 2007, there were new places and fresh Laurel Springs faces to help with the festivities. Full story » |
LSS Students Winning at Easter BowlThis morning, on USTA site, is a story about the tennis players who are winning here at the "Easter Bowl" so far. One of our lovely students is being interviewed after her win. Here's what's on the site. Full story » |
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LSS Student Up and Coming Movie StarKristen Stewart has been reviewed here before; when she was in "The Panic Room," with Jody Foster several years ago. She's really busy these days, with all the hoopla over "The Messengers," and two new movies; but she still finds the time for her homework! Full story » |
Two Laurel Springs Students On NBC'S HeroesWhat people may not know is that while Hayden Panettiere is a senior at LSS, just a few years ago, Thomas Dekker, who plays Claire's only friend in a recurring role on Heroes, was also an LSS student. He graduated in 2004 and played a lovely song at our graduation ceremony! Full story » |
LSS Student Earns Top HonorsClare is a 17 year old junior, and has been a LSS student for 3 years. She loves being a Laurel Springs student and riding for LSS‘ Equestrian Team in the Interscholastic Equestrian League (IEL). Full story » |
LSS Student Sarah Bowen makes hot listWe begin the girls' roundup in middle America with seventh-grader Sarah Bowen, who was born in Oklahoma City and now lives in Edmond. Bowen had a spectacular month of January, climbing 25 spots to #152 in the rankings with her 9-1 record in two major Missouri Valley tournaments. Full story » |
Jordin Sparks Wins American Idol Contest!Jordin Sparks, from Glendale, AZ, is a former LSS student. She is the winner of the American Idol competition. Full story » |
LSS Student on Top of Junior Tennis WorldKellen Damico of Parker, Colorado sits on top of the junior tennis world. At the age of 17 (first year U18), Kellen already owns a Wimbledon Junior Doubles Championship as well as reaching a career-high #6 in the ITF Junior Rankings. He is also the #1 senior on the College Recruiting List. The impressive results are only the beginning of his long journey towards the top of the game. Full story » |
LSS Student Steve Harlan makes hot list!Who's Hot? February Hot 100 List by Julie Wrege, 19 February 2007 Each month, the Hot 100 features players who have been performing well on the court. These players have challenged themselves - and won matches against quality competition. The February lists feature the one hundred boys and girls who most improved their ranking during the month of January. Full story » |
Meet LSS Student Nick McClayNick was recruited by the local varsity baseball team to be their “Stat Man” and maintain their website. He also gets to practice with them! He is doing this for a PE and an Elective credit at LSS. The picture shows him, little guy with pad of paper, and then the three coaches of the Varsity team. Full story » |
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LSS Students Team Took Silver at the 2007 USFS CompetitionRae Porter-Blackwell, a tenth grader at Laurel Springs School, is sporting “Blues Brothers” sunglasses and hat and wearing a big smile these days. Rae is a member of the California Northstars Synchonized Skating Team sponsored by the VacaValley Figure Skating Club from Vacaville, California. The team took silver at the 2007 USFS Full story » |
Belbin and Agosto Lead After a Surprising Compulsory DanceLaurel Springs Alumna does it again... Full story » |
LSS Alumna Tanith Belbin wins Gold MedalLaurel Springs Alumna Tanith Belbin won the Gold Medal for Ice Dancing at the State Farm U.S. Figure Skating Championship. Full story » |
LSS Student Pairs With Andrew PojeKaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje have made an immediate impact since joining forces in ice dancing. Full story » |
‘Tis the Season to be SkatingMany of our skaters have been busy, competing in Regionals, at Sectionals, The Grand Prix, and the Junior Nationals so far this year. But the season will culminate with Nationals in Spokane. Full story » |
Another LSS Student Going to Nationals This January 2007!Daniel has had a very successful competitive season in the Junior Men's division this year. Full story » |
LSS Students & US Figure Skating Team Win Gold at Jr. Grand PrixThe United States captured Gold in Ice Dancing, as the brother-sister duo of Madison Hubbell and Keiffer Hubbell won the Free Dance and the title. Full story » |
Laurel Springs Sisters Getting Own Pilot On Disney ChannelThe most exciting project for the girls right now is a Television pilot for the Disney Channel. The working title is "Meet the Restaneo's" which is a show about Jewel and Blaire and their adventure through life. Full story » |
The Ten / McDermott getting 5 at SUNDANCESundance Festival Announces Five Showings for "The Ten" Full story » |
Battle of LA Martial Arts Winner - LSS Student Devin SixtLaurel Springs’ student Devin Trafford Sixt, won a gold medal, and a Silver medal in the Tai Chi forms competition events at The National Martial Arts Championship, Battle of LA, hosted by Grand Master HO SIK that took place on Saturday, July 15th in Woodland Hills, CA. Devin studies Tai Chi with Sifu Jonathan Weizhang Wang and Jaret Ochi of The Beijing Tai Chi & Kung Fu Academy. Devin is pictured here (on the right in white) with fellow team member and Battle of LA winner Jeret Ochi (in black and on the left). Devin is also in picture with his team members. Devin Sixt was one of the competitors from all over L.A. participated in the annual martial arts event. Competition included Forms, Musical Forms, Weapons, Speed Breaking, Acrobatic Breaking, Power Breaking, Sparring and Jump Kick and various other martial arts forms. Devin lives in Beverly Hills, CA and his currently in 11th grade. He is planning on attending USC in 2008. See Website: www.battleofla.com and www.beijingkungfu.com Full story » |
LSS Hosts Dinner for Mike Agassi No Quit TournamentThis was the first year for the Mike Agassi "NO QUIT" Championships as a USTA Level 3 national tournament - and the first year for Laurel Springs School to sponsor a pasta dinner. We're a great team! Also LSS Scholarship recipient, Asia Muhammad ran away with the Girls 18 Trophy. This was a huge win for her and for her Vegastennis.com and Laurel Springs Sponsors! Full story » |
LSS Student Back to School and Into BusinessA Chinese student and U.S. business writer take a new approach to education by launching a free business writing and marketing consultation service. Full story » |
LSS Alumna Publishes Article in Newspaper and Story in MagazineDanica Davidson, a recent graduate of Laurel Springs, has been writing most of her life, telling stories since she was three. She wrote her first novel when she was seven and found her niche. Since she's young and passionate about writing, she can handle writing-for-hire, as she's demonstrated in her various magazine and newspaper publications. Still, it's novels that are her passion. She has a Greek myth based series for young adults (which is currently being presented to a publisher) and several others ready to go. Full story » |
Mary and Elizabeth Profit Train in High Performance ProgramThe girls are both going to be training at the USTA High Performance Program, Mary will begin August 25th, she will become the youngest to train at the facility. Elizabeth has been training there for two months now. Full story » |
LSS Alumna Chosen to Receive UA/NASA Space Grant InternshipAmy Lynn, a sophomore at the University of Arizona, graduated from LSS in 2005. She has been chosen to receive the competitive UA/NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Research Internship for the 2006/2007 school year. The internship provides a chance for undergraduates to participate in research, policy, science writing, or science education within a mentored experience. Amy is a math education major, but still aspires to be a beach bum someday! Full story » |
LSS Student Wins Medal for Supermini Motocross RaceHe tied for 2nd place in the supermini class of 12-16 year olds 42 fastest kiddos in the nation, ending up with a 3rd overall. Event is the AMA Amateur National held at Loretta Lynn's Dude Ranch in Hurricane Mills TN, August 1-5th. If you need more info go to mxsports.com or racerxill.com Also, interesting fact, 23,000 entries narrow down to 1300 riders that qualify...42 in each of the 33 classes. Full story » |
Olympic Medalist Tanith Belbin meets with LSS StaffChampions on Ice at the Los Angeles Staples Center was the scene of a long-awaited meeting last Saturday. Tanith Belbin, Olympic Silver Medalist, three-time National Gold Medalist, and Laurel Springs Alumna, invited our Director, Marilyn, and LSS Head of Marketing, Amber Walker, to be her guests for the show. Full story » |
Stephanie Liu at World Championship Golf Tourney this WeekStephanie Liu qualified for the US Kids World Championship golf tournament in Pinehurst, NC. On June 16th, she shot an amazing 6 under par and a hole in one. She received a trophy from Eagle Springs Golf Course for the hole in one and is looking forward to the championship. She has also placed first in an advanced age group for six Gateway Jr.PGA events, often scoring considerably less than several age groups above. Full story » |
LSS Student Nominated to Represent California in DC.In recognition of Clare Richardson's outstanding academic achievements, the Congressional Youth Leadership Council has nominated Clare to represent the State of California as a National Scholar at the 2006 National Young Leaders Conference to be held in Washington, DC. Full story » |
Laurels Springs Students Win at Jr. Wimbledon Last Week!Two very special Laurel Springs Students, Nate Schnugg and Kellen Damico, have realized a dream they've coveted for many a moon; to win at Wimbledon! I met these wonderful young men at Easter Bowl last year, and they were kind enough to tell me that I've been playing favorites. That I favor the girls at Laurel Springs, by featuring them in our Students in the News, and not the "boys." Well, I told them I would, and wow, what an opportune time to do this! They've really made all of us here at LSS proud! Full story » |
LSS Student Nominee for Teen Surf Awards 2006!Laurel Springs Student and Surfer, Chad Compton, is quite the dude. At such a young age - to be on the cover of Surfer Magazine so many times! We're rooting for you Chad! Full story » |
Student puts out new songs and sang at LSS GraduationDiandra Newlin, a 15 year old student of Laurel Springs is currently working on the Thriller film "DREAMKILLER" where she plays the supporting role of Natalia Nemet, the sister of a resident doctor in a Neurobiology facility. The Executive Producer is Clyde Ware of Delaware Pictures/Raleigh Studios. The movie should be out late 2006-07. Full story » |
Jade Brenner Katz, Featured Guest on Critter Crusades5th grade Laurel Springs student, Jade Brenner-Katz, was recently a featured guest on "Critter Crusades," a TV show hosted by Missy Woodward, honoring ordinary people on extraordinary missions that save animal lives. Full story » |
The Teen VoiceWe live in a world that is ever changing, but one thing remains constant, the power of a young mind. From generation to generation the power of its youths around the world is undeniable, and so this power must be cultivated and nurtured. I do not speak of the power of beauty and youths allure, although its power is undeniable as well, I speak of the power to change the world which comes from the vitality and honesty that seems to stem from young people. Laurel Springs School understands this, and due to their appreciation for unique concepts, they have allowed us to create the Teen Voice. Full story » |
LSS Student Wins Brick Award and Featured in August Teen Vogue!Do Something Honors Young Change-Makers at the 2006 BRICK Awards Presented by Kohl's Full story » |
LSS Student Will Attend Medicine Convocation This SummerBrooke Conway, 17, a junior at Laurel Springs Private School in Ojai, Calif., has been accepted to attend the National Honors Convocation on Medicine at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles from June 30-July 9. Full story » |
Laurel Springs Student Wins At Easter BowlApr 2006 G18 Sgles Winner and Laurel Springs student, Kimberly Couts, The Easter Bowl, Palm Springs, CA, USA, ITF GB1 Apr 2006 G18 Dbles Quarterfinalist (with Julia Cohen another LSS Student), Full story » |
LSS Student Elected Forum Lieutenant GovernorThis year Elena has been participating in the YMCA Youth & Government program. Last weekend, at the leadership conference in Paso Robles, Elena was elected Forum Lieutenant Governor for the state of California. As Forum Lieutenant Governor Elena will preside over the Forum Senate when it convenes next month in Sacramento at the State Capitol Building for the 58th annual Model Legislature and Court. Full story » |
LSS Gymnast Wins State ChampionshipI have some news to report concerning Kamerin Moore Please see attached News Article. Kamerin was the L9 State Champion (USA Gymnastics), 3rd at Regionals and qualified to Nationals. Kamerin also earned a spot on the TOPs National Team of USA Gymnastics. Full story » |
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LSS Student Selected to Represent USA at Film FestivalBelow are some photos of Amy Castle at the recent Giffoni Hollywood Film Festival. Amy was selected by the Giffoni Board of Directors to represent U.S.A. and present the winning film award at the Kodak Theater. Giffoni brings kids together from all over the world to watch and judge children's films. Full story » |
LSS Student Models with Fergie, Damon Dash and Jermaine DupreeAttached are three pictures of Sean Hanley, grade 7, at work as a model at Cipriani Wall St. for the Cipriani Downtown Concert Series to benefit Downtown Manhattan. Full story » |
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ALUMNA SUCCESS STORYBorn in New Orleans and raised in California, Ramaa Gray co-produced her first film at the age of sixteen; the documentary, We Can Make a Difference, which tells of global pollution's affect on children in local communities. Screened around the world, it went on to receive a United Nations Global 500 Award in Geneva, Switzerland. Full story » |
LSS Students Honored For High Math ScoresAlanna and Gennelle Dedek will be twelve on June 27. They began homeschooling this past year. They finished their curriculum at the end of March, and began looking for something more challenging that would allow them to work at their own pace. Then they found Laurel Springs! Laurel Springs has the flexibility for them to go at their own speed! Yes! Full story » |
LSS Student Daveigh Chase in HBO's Big LoveLaurels Springs own "little girl with the big voice" Daveigh Chase, whose voice you heard as Lilo, in "Lilo and Stitch" is now cast as As Rhonda Volmer, in HBO's "Big Love." They are airing a new episode every Sunday @ 10pm~ with repeat viewings throughout the week and also available on HBO on Demand!!! Full story » |
Laurel Springs Student Wins National Speech ContestLAUREL SPRINGS STUDENT AND L.A. TEEN WINS $30,000 NATIONAL SPEECH CONTEST! SHE BEAT OUT 80,000 OTHER STUDENTS, CLIPS OF HER SPEECH ARE PLAYING NON STOP ON THE RADIO IN D.C. Press Full story » |
Laurel Springs Teen VoiceWe live in a world that is ever changing, but one thing remains constant, the power of a young mind. From generation to generation the power of its youths around the world is undeniable, and so this power must be cultivated and nurtured. I do not speak of the power of beauty and youths allure, although its power is undeniable as well, I speak of the power to change the world which comes from the vitality and honesty that seems to stem from young people. Laurel Springs School understands this, and due to their appreciation for unique concepts, they have allowed us to create the Teen Voice. Full story » |
Alexa Glatch at US OPEN!Alexa, still 15, had an outstanding run in New York. Playing only her 2nd WTA Tour event, she reached the semifinals at Forest Hills (a US Open tuneup event) knocking out the #1 seed Akiko Morigami en route. Following that, she played for the first time in the US Open Women's Main Draw at Flushing Meadows and won her first round match in straight sets! She was the youngest player in this Grand Slam event. We are so proud of her. She will skyrocket in the WTA tour rankings making her the youngest American in the Top 250 players on the WTA tour! Full story » |
LSS Student Going to Jr. Figure Skating ChampsI have some news to report concerning Marissa Spector Marissa Spector, 7th grade, earned a spot in this year's Jr Championships in Jamestown, NY by placing in the Eastern Great Lakes Regional figure skating event in Cleveland as a Juvenile Pair. Marissa and her partner Alex Darnell finished 5th out of 10 teams. Full story » |
'Tonight, Tonight' Belbin and Agosto WinTanith Belbin and Ben Agosto won their first U.S. senior dance title and were delighted to go back to the old 6.0 system. Full story » |
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Leader of the Future 2002 - 2003In his first ever-public performance 5-year-old Aleister Pinkerton wins 1st Full story » |
Yebin Mok at the U. S. ChampionshipsMok Delivers the Good Stuff At U. S. Championships Full story » |
Alexia GlatchAlexia Glatch just got back from the Orange Bowl in Key Biscayne this week, playing the 16 and under division as a 14-year-old. Full story » |
Belgin and Agosto Win Smart Ones Skate America Ice Dancing TitleThe West Side Story free dance described as a "last memory of what was" provided a look into the future for Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto. Full story » |
The 2002-03 Season: Tanith Belbin and Ben AgostoThis has been a good year for us. We've been strong from the beginning." — Ben Agosto Full story » |
Pacific Music Society WinnerMorgan was awarded 1st place (in the vocal category) of the Pacific Musical Society's 2003 Junior Scholarship Competition. Full story » |
Tyler Garcia PoseyTyler has just completed his third and final season on the PAXTV hit show "Doc", which tapes in Toronto, Ontario. Full story » |
Aubrey CollinsListen to Back to Me, the debut CD from Aubrey Collins, and get ready for big surprises. Full story » |
Jeffery Self and the TheatreJeffery has made some very impressive accomplishments in the past year and I'd love to share them with the rest of the Laurel Springs community. Full story » |
Thora Birch in Homeless to HarvardThora Birch plays Liz Murray, one of two daughters being raised by loving, but drug addicted parents (Kelly Lynch, Michael Riley). Full story » |
Sofia Vassilieva, 10, nails 'Eloise' roleFor ABC's attempt to turn the "Eloise" book series into a TV movie, success hinged on Sofia Vassilieva in the title role, a job that required her to skate a thin line between cherub and brat. Full story » |
Freaky FridayDr. Tess Coleman (JAMIE LEE CURTIS) and her fifteen-year-old daughter, Anna (LINDSAY LOHAN), are not getting along. Full story » |
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Sleepover movieScout is one of our new students at LSS and she has her first lead in a movie!! And better yet Mika Boorem is another student of LSS who will be in the same movie with Scout. Full story » |
Lil' Bow WowColumbus, Ohio native Lil' Bow Wow, known simply as Shad by his friends, first began to perform his raps when he was only six years old. Full story » |
Ronda RouseyRonda won the Rendezvous in Montreal, placed second in the U.S. Open and won the Fall Classic. Full story » |
Essay Contest WinnerThere were hundreds of high school students who submitted essays in 2003 UNA-USA High School Essay Contest, and it was extremely difficult for them to reach the national top 10 spot. Full story » |
Scout Taylor-ComptonScout just booked her first Pilot...Titled: "Class Actions," for Lifetime Television/Sony Pictures. Full story » |
Nick MarksNick Marks has been chasing his dream of riding freestyle motocross almost everyday for four years. Full story » |
Tyson RoserAbout eleven years ago I started playing golf; however, not until prior to my freshman year of high school did I realize what it would take to reach my goals and dreams in this great game. Full story » |
LSS Students at Young Artists AwardsLaurel Springs Students Again Dominate the Young Artists Awards Full story » |
Tawny wins Orange County Music AwardThis seventeen year old pop singer was named the winner. Full story » |
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Cody Allen Releases Debut VideoA new film company, Warior Films released its first snowboard video, Civilians and has been drawing a lot of attention, including coverage from Snowboarder Magazine. Full story » |
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Jordan and Barrett Move Up to Claim Gold in Junior PairsShantel Jordan and Jeremy Barrett (Southwest Florida FSC) are in a difficult situation. They are now U.S. junior champions, but she can't go anywhere internationally anytime soon because she is too young. Full story » |