Mountain Folk: February 22, 2018
By Idyllwild Town Crier
Dr. Richard MacNeal, a co-founder of MSC Software and former Garner Valley resident, died at age 94 on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. A one-hour memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at Lake Avenue Church, 393 N. Lake Avenue, Pasadena.
MacNeal was important in the history of Idyllwild Arts, especially during the transition from the University of Southern California to an independent school.
On June 15, Cody Wohlman, Idyllwild School from kindergarten through eighth grade and a Hemet High School graduate, earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of California, Davis. While there, he focused on large animal treatment. He and his wife Silvia, who also graduated last month, have passed their state and national licensing…
Two Idyllwild violin students of Anna Ancheta will be playing and learning Saturday, Jan. 28. Joana Chukleva, a freshman, will play Prokofiev’s Concerto no. 1 and Elena Minkova will perform Bruch’s Concerto no. 1 for the renowned violinist, Elena Urioste. The performances are part of a master class which Urioste leads and to which the…
Savannah and Herb Jeffries, the Buckaroo Cowboy of old-time movies and crooner of “Flamingo” with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, arrived in Idyllwild Monday night to celebrate Herb’s 100th birthday on Tuesday. The Jeffries are former residents who now live in the Midwest … A former Idyllwild Arts Academy bassoonist was featured in the Sept. 15…
Zachary Lattin, of Idyllwild, received Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, cum laude, from the LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. LeTourneau University held Spring 2019 commencement services recently for omore than 400 graduates who received bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Cum laude graduates maintained a GPA between 3.40 and 3.59 …
Richelle Gribble was invited to present her topic, “What is our Role Within a Networked Society?” at the TEDxTrousdale event. Her presentation describes the ways that connection mobilizes change within communities through the ripple effect and our inherent desire to be a part of something larger than ourselves. Gribble grew up in Idyllwild, attended Idyllwild…
Zachary Lattin of Idyllwild, a senior bachelor of science mechanical engineering student, was named to the fall 2017 President’s List at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. The President’s List recognizes students who have achieved a perfect 4.0 gpa to receive this honor. LeTourneau University President Dr. Dale A. Lunsford said being named to the President’s…
