![035 Some of the night's singing stars.](http://www.laverneonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/035.jpg)
Some of the night's singing stars.
The La Verne Heights PTA rolled out the red carpet for its Founderās Day Celebration, marking the 104th anniversary of the parent-teacher association that has meant so much to the development and success of the āCalifornia Distinguishedā school.
The fun and fast-paced program inside the La Verne Heights auditorium on Thursday night featured several highlights:
Volunteers were honored. Kindergartners serenaded the audience with a medley of patriotic songs. Principal Gary Tempkin (the āOld Oakā) presented a slice-of-campus-life slide show, and a mountain of moist, creamy cupcakes topped off the classy affair.
The award-winners were a closely guarded secret until they were announced.
Sarina Bellomo and Lisa Tucker received PTA Honorary Service Awards.Ā Wendy Frankel was honored with the PTA Continuing Service Award. Principal Gary Temkin received the PTA Golden Oak Service Award. PTA Special Volunteer Awards also were presented to Karen Johnson, John Gallegos and Patty Fletcher.
āI was truly amazed when Mr. Temkin had tears in his eyes,ā said PTA President Natalie Curley. āHis wife came to surprise him and the beautiful slide show he put together was amazing.ā
It was that kind of night at the old school house!
![0212 Mae Gill and Patty Fletcher](http://www.laverneonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/0212.jpg)
Mae Gill and Patty Fletcher
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![0233 From left, John Gallegos, Mae Gill, Karen Johnson and Natalie Curley.](http://www.laverneonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/0233.jpg)
From left, John Gallegos, Mae Gill, Karen Johnson and Natalie Curley.
![024 Lisa Tucker and Mae Gill](http://www.laverneonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/024.jpg)
Lisa Tucker and Mae Gill
![0261 Wendy Frankel and Sarina Bellomo](http://www.laverneonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/0261.jpg)
Wendy Frankel and Sarina Bellomo
![0181 Megan, a Reflections winner.](http://www.laverneonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/0181.jpg)
Megan, a Reflections winner.
![0191 Spencer, a Reflections award winner.](http://www.laverneonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/0191.jpg)
Spencer, a Reflections award winner.
![029 Mae and Natalie with community sponsors from Puttin' on the Spritz and Frisella's.](http://www.laverneonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/029.jpg)
Mae and Natalie with (wearing Lions T-shirts) with community sponsors from Puttin' on the Spritz and Frisella's.
![030 The real stars of the night -- You're going to Hollywood!](http://www.laverneonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/030.jpg)
The real stars of the night -- You're going to Hollywood!
![031 Their singing brought out the smiles.](http://www.laverneonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/031.jpg)
Their singing brought out the smiles.
![032 Everyone was making a fashion statement.](http://www.laverneonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/032.jpg)
Everyone was making a fashion statement.
![033 The singers closed with "God Bless America."](http://www.laverneonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/033.jpg)
The singers closed with "God Bless America."
![041 Another dynamic singing duo.](http://www.laverneonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/041.jpg)
Another dynamic singing duo.
March 2nd, 2011 at 8:17 am
Great coverage Peter for a special night. These kids energize you and help you think positively about the future.!! Keep up the great work.