As things turned out, the first day of the Columbia Fall Volleyball Classic was no cakewalk for the sixth-ranked Westmont women’s volleyball team. The Warriors opened their tournament with a tight five-set victory over 10th-ranked Missouri Baptist, then went through another nip-and-tuck match in a 3-0 loss to the hosts, 13th-ranked Columbia. more
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REAMS, Kristin Ann
REAMS, Kristin Ann A long-time resident and retired school teacher of Lancaster, California passed away peacefully on October 3, 2017.Kristin was born on July 9, 1936 in Coalinga California to Virginia and Julius Thomsen. She graduated from Coalinga High School and later received a Liberal Arts degree from Westmont College and then a teaching credential from Fresno State University. more
SOUND OF MUSIC | Local high school orchestra takes performance to highest level
Think your only option to catch a word-class orchestra performance is to hop on the 101 and head to Los Angeles? Think again. In fact, think hyper-local: Ventura High School lays claim to the only Grand National Orchestra-winning program this side of Texas and, yes, that’s a big deal. … Sullivan received a $10,000 annual scholarship to play horn at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, but after losing her dad in 2016, transferred to Santa Barbara City College, where she continues to play with Westmont’s Orchestra and Brass Ensemble. more
Get To Know: Twins LHP Prospect Andrew Vasquez
The Twins used their 32nd-round pick in 2015 to take a tall, left-handed pitcher out of Westmont College. While he was patiently worked with by the Twins early in his career, he has moved quickly in the last 12 months. He has become one of the most intriguing left-handed relievers in the Twins organization. I’ve seen him work in the bullpen in Ft. Myers, and I’ve seen him in games in Cedar Rapids. Catchers who are working with him often use the word “nasty” to describe his stuff. more
How Reverting to ‘Old School’ Ways Helped Me Build Strategic Relationships
When I was in college, I was eager and hungry to make connections. At 21 years old, as a dorm resident at Westmont College, I founded my business advisory firm, Avant Global. The company has since grown into a global business with well-known, successful clients, including the founding family of the world’s largest brick-and-mortar retailer, and one of the largest holding companies in the world. more