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College Briefs for July 10

2 local students complete capstone projects at Worcester Polytechnic Institute  Almost 1,200 undergraduate students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute completed a senior capstone thesis that is required of all graduating seniors

Two foster youth who received their bachelor's degrees, Maya Hofmann (center left) and Shey Anderson-Morgan (center right), are celebrated by Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Patsy Ayala (from left), FYI Program Director Gina Stevens and Shannon Hurst, field representative for Rep. George Whitesides. Courtesy photo.

FYI holds annual ‘Celebration of Everything’ 

News release  Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence recently held its “Celebration of Everything,” event appreciating the many volunteers who make a difference in the lives of Santa Clarita foster youth

Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 officers, Young Marines and Boy Scouts participated in honoring the American flag and its origins during the lodge’s annual commemoration of the history of the U.S. flag preceding the Fourth of July. Courtesy photo.

Elks conduct annual flag history event 

News release  The history of the flag of the United States of America, as shared by Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 officers, was presented last month as part of the

Eleven-year-olds practice their swings at The Master’s University baseball summer camp. Photo by Kelly Ingram (Nishimoto)/The Signal

Summer fun, faith and fundamentals at TMU 

By Kelly Ingram (Nishimoto) Signal Staff Writer  This summer, young athletes from across the Santa Clarita Valley are running bases, shooting hoops, and jumping hurdles at The Master’s University during its

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College Briefs for July 3

Verlaque named to Washington College dean’s list  Lucy Verlaque, of Valencia, was named to Washington College’s spring 2025 dean’s list. In order to earn this academic honor, a student must