Class of 2007 Project:
Rock the Clock – Restore Historic Beach Landmark
The members of the Class of 2007 have focused their efforts on refurbishing the Manhattan Beach lifeguard pier station, a community landmark which is often depicted in local artwork but is rarely found in recent photographs. The lifeguard pier station, built approximately 23 years ago, is located at the entrance to the Manhattan Beach Pier.
The original lifeguard pier station clock was similar to those found in many schools, whereas the new clock donated by LMB will be a more formal tower clock, illuminated in the evening, and will automatically reset itself after power loss as well as after daylight savings time changes. Local photographer, Mary Pat Dorr stated: “I applaud the recent efforts of Leadership Manhattan Beach for spearheading the project to rejuvenate the tower and replace the clock on the south side & now my clients have no excuse for being late!”
The downtown area, specifically the area encompassing The Strand and the pier, is the showpiece of Manhattan Beach society. Leadership Manhattan Beach has been working closely with L.A. County’s Department of Beaches and Harbors as both want to ensure that the lifeguard pier station, as a symbol of the Manhattan Beach community, is restored to pristine condition. Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe praised the joint effort: “This local historic landmark will soon be restored to its former beauty and on behalf of Los Angeles County, I would like to thank the City of Manhattan Beach and Leadership Manhattan Beach for their efforts.”
Class Members:
Mira Costa High School Juniors: Corinne Goldberg, Erin Harless, Hannah Marston, Allison Salzman, Erik Staalberg, Kendall Waters
Adults: Kathleen Adams, Jeff Atkinson, Bill Bergschneider, Aaron Chance, Lindy Coe- Juell, Marianne Fitzpatrick, Theresa Hofmeister, Brad Jacobson, Philip Jacobson, Mary Rose Jeffry, Cynthia King Roth, Mark Leyman, Patti Mahoney, Ashlea Raymond, Jan Rhees, Paul Stromgren, J.J. Tukmany, Jr., Carlos A.G. Vigon, John Vogl, Jim Webster, Michael Wilhite, Elizabeth Wos
Employers Represented:
Acacia Marketing Group, Aldrich & Turkmany Insurance Agency, Brannigan Solutions, LLC, California State University, CarsFirst, Certified Financial Planner, Charlie’s Buddies, Cities Concierge, LLC, City of Manhattan Beach, Greystone Financial, Huntington Memorial Hospital, Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce, Manhattan Beach Library, Morgan Stanley, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Olympian Fitness, Quari Design Studio, Self-Employed Attorney, Shorewood Realtors, 20th Century Fox Film Co., Wilshire Holdings, LLC, Winston & Strawn.