Background
Calvano-Smith, Rita was born on January 11, 1948 in Pasadena, California, United States. Daughter of Alfred Augustus and Rose Lucille (DeFazio) Calvano.
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Rita Calvano-Smith
Edit Profilejournalist small business owner
Education
Bachelor in Journalism, San Diego State University, 1972; Master of Arts in American Studies, San Diego State University, 1976.
Career
Reporter, The Daily Californian, El Cajon, California, 1972-1976; reporter, San Diego Tribune, 1977-1992; instructor, Fashion Careers of California, San Diego, 1993-1995; instructor, Fashion Institute Design & Merchandising, San Diego, 1993; instructor, Mira Costa Community College, Oceanside, California, 1992-1993; president, owner, Make Mine Petite, San Diego, since 1992. Volunteer instructor San Diego Journalism Project, 1996. Member fashion production committee Crawford H.S., since 1994.
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Married Clifford R.Smith, November 6, 1992.
Awards
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Recipient Cmty. Svc. award American Association of University Women, LaMesa, California, 1970's, Feature Writing award Associated Press, 1970's, Ring of Truth award Copley Press, 1980's.Recipient Cmty. Svc. award American Association of University Women, LaMesa, California, 1970's, Feature Writing award Associated Press, 1970's, Ring of Truth award Copley Press, 1980's.