David Emmerson Named Teacher Of The Year
March 4, 2010 • Hunter Vurbeff
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On Tuesday, Chemistry teacher David Emmerson was announced Teacher of the Year for the 2009/10 school year. In an email to the staff Principal Kyle Ruggles proclaimed the teaching abilities of Emmerson. “David does an outstanding job teaching chemistry.” Ruggles wrote,” “David... Read more »
Swami’s Surf Contest Controversy
January 11, 2010 • Taylor Olson
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The Swami’s Surfing Association is looking for 10,000 people to sign an online petition to ban surf contests at Swami’s Beach. Lately Swami’s has been surrounded by controversy. The Swami’s Surfing Association and Linda Benson, chairman of the Women’s World Long-board Championship... Read more »
Students and Teachers Play Manhunt
December 25, 2009
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Over 100 students from various schools and five teachers participated in a game of Manhunt on Dec. 20. This was the second Manhunt involving teachers this year. Manhunt is a game of tag involving runners and chasers. The object of the game is to get from point A to point B without getting tagged or tagging... Read more »
Students Participate in Breast Cancer Walk
December 23, 2009
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Blaire Bender, Kelsey Stout, Lauren LaBar, Megan Lax, Heather Ullrich, Shaina Torgerson, and Lauren McBride participated in the Breast Cancer three-day, a 60-mile walk that raises money for cancer research. In order to be involved with the walk, each participant must raise a minimum of $2300. This... Read more »
Librarian Position Eliminated
November 10, 2009 • Rebecca Hammock and Liliana Alaniz
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After five years of working as the teacher-librarian, Sharon Talmadge will not be returning next year due to partial budgetary reasons and district opinion. Unfortunately, unlike most retirements during these current economic difficulties, the decision was not her own. Rather, it was the choice that... Read more »
Austrian Exchange Students Visit Campus
November 10, 2009 • Erica Turnbull and Nick Bernier
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Austrian exchange students shadowed their hosts in class for a period of two weeks in October. The students, considered juniors, traveled here to experience America and it’s school system. “We do not have to participate in class activities here, but we are missing two weeks of school at home and... Read more »
Students Question Red Ribbon Week
November 10, 2009 • Reina Garcia
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Now that Red Ribbon Week has come to an end, many students have different opinions about its effectiveness on our campus. Although it seemed to have a lasting effect on students in elementary school, the opinions about its current influence have changed. “I don’t think wearing a red bracelet is going... Read more »
Alumni Alex Bernatz Changes Lives Around The World
November 7, 2009 • Sean Bentley
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Parasite and bacteria infested water mixed with brown and green scum. Old, musty, patched up, and run-down brick buildings. Bathrooms in disrepair with the foul stench of rotting sewage. These were once the circumstances for girls of Sacred Hearts Secondary School in northern Uganda. Alex Bernatz, a... Read more »
Tom Meeks Transfers To Canyon Crest Academy
October 21, 2009 • Cara Connor
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Over the last year there have been numerous negative outcomes in the community with one hitting very close to home and has students outraged as Tom Meeks, one of the campus supervisors has been transfered to Canyon Crest Academy. “I’ve been laid off, it’s interesting how they use phraseology,... Read more »
Stress Mounts As Seniors Apply to College
October 14, 2009 • Reina Garcia, Staff Writer
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As the class of 2010 is adjusting to the new year, seniors have no time to slack off with the stress of college applications. Whether it’s in English class, at lunch, or at home, this topic tends to come up no matter where you are. Students are constantly asked what schools they are applying to... Read more »
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