by élite Magazine | Mar 25, 2016 | Closeup |
Finding the Fundamentals of Life in Art – After Dusting Off Her Easel, One Local Artist Returns To Her True Passion When Suzanne DeCuir moved to Santa Clarita in August 2015, she looked at the valley with the eyes of an artist. She noticed the red clay in the...
by élite Magazine | Jan 29, 2016 | Closeup, February/March |
When 21-year-old Ariel Biggs steps out on the racetrack, her whispy brown locks set her apart from the competition, at first glance. On second glance, her fast moves and steely determination is what keeps those boys racing after her. “I have heard a lot of horror...
by élite Magazine | Jan 29, 2016 | Closeup, February/March |
Before John Lasseter became one of the most iconic animators at Disney, he was a CalArts student who was striving for something beyond even Walt Disney’s imagination. While the animation industry was focused on a pencil-and-paper creative process, John was looking...
by élite Magazine | Jan 29, 2016 | Closeup, February/March |
“Birds fly, horses run, and musicians play music. Once you stop that, you stop living,” said Walfredo Reyes, Jr., better known as Wally. Born in Cuba and raised in Puerto Rico, Wally has been surrounded by music his whole life. Developing his musical style from his...
by élite Magazine | Jan 29, 2016 | Closeup, February/March |
Every child remembers being asked the infamous question: What do you want to be when you grow up? For many of us, that answer is more of an endearing memory than a tangible goal. As we get older, our dream job changes – we discover our passion may not be nursing or...
by élite Magazine | Jan 29, 2016 | Closeup, February/March |
Some legacies are born. Some are made. But JoAnn Wabisca’s legacy was envisioned. From the time she was a girl, JoAnn watched the world with dreaming yet decisive eyes. Captivated by film, she would sit in movie houses on Saturday afternoons, falling in love with...
by élite Magazine | Jan 29, 2016 | Closeup, February/March |
by Kirsten Quinn When 9-year-old Kendall Nicole Yakshe of Stevenson Ranch auditioned for the role of a young heroine in a big, hush-hush TV commercial, she had no idea she’d be living one of her wildest dreams within weeks. An audition? That was exciting enough. On...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 13, 2016 | Closeup, February/March
Destined to Travel the World by Stephanie Struyck Elgin He is the founder of a successful video production and web design company, has traveled the world, and is a few months away from obtaining his bachelor’s degree at Cal State Pomona…and he’s only 22....
by élite Magazine | Nov 18, 2015 | Closeup, December/January |
Local woman turns to training after 30 years in the stunt business Some people know what they want to be from an early age. Some go to school to figure out their calling. Others simply fall into careers, following no other path than the one laid out by their heart...
by élite Magazine | Sep 18, 2015 | Closeup |
“I’ve always wanted to have a super power,” said 13-year-old Santa Clarita resident Evan Hannemann. “It’s been killing me since I was a kid.” Like most boys, Evan has wanted super powers since before he was tall enough to ride a Batman roller coaster. Unlike most...
by élite Magazine | Jul 24, 2015 | August/September, Closeup |
Drawn by the allure of the American Dream after World War II, masses of Jewish people migrated from coast to coast, finally settling in Los Angeles. Los Angeles has since become the fourth-largest center for Jews in the world. Migrants and their descendants then made...
by élite Magazine | Jul 24, 2015 | August/September, Closeup |
Dental assisting jobs are expected to increase by 25 percent by 2022. If you thrive in a service-oriented position and love helping people stay healthy, then this rewarding career could be for you. What’s the best way to get started? First, consider your learning...
