Edwards holds advisory board meeting, budget discussed
Tazia Statucki, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2011
On Wednesday March 9, 2011, Clark County School District Board of Trustee President, Carolyn Edwards, held her District F Advisory Board meeting at the SWCTA Coyote Ballroom at 5:30 p.m. Over 50 people were in attendance and half of that number consisting of SWCTA staff and students. The main topic addressed... Read more »
Students travel to Knott’s Berry Farm
Jaydee Valencia, Staff Writer
March 11, 2011
Knott’s Berry Farm is a second home for some and a foreign land to others, but on May 7, all SWCTA students have the opportunity to experience the fun and excitement of the park. Marking the date on their calendars, students are anxious for the California get away, pumped to hop on historical rides... Read more »
International Economic Summit to be held
Wesley Shieh, Staff Writer
March 9, 2011
Sophomore design students will begin a project in World History called the “International Economic Summit.” “I took a training this summer and thought it was a great way to teach my students about modern economic principles and social understanding,” says Ms. Krista Boivie The students will have... Read more »
‘Never Say Never’ shines light on pop sensation
Faith Manley, Staff Writer
March 9, 2011
With clips from his childhood, behind-the-scenes footage of his crazy lifestyle, and a few inspiring words from the teen singing sensation himself, Justin Bieber’s new movie ‘Never Say Never’, directed by Jon Chu, was an inspiring film about the young teen’s crazy life living in the spotlight. “Bieberized”... Read more »
Maya project begins for sophomores
Aliksander Higginbotham, Staff Writer
March 9, 2011
In Mr. Craig Statucki’s 3-D Animation I class, the sophomore students have started on a project about the future, using a computer application called Maya. The job of each sophomore group is to create what the future would look like. Emily Dobbins, sophomore, says, “I think that the general idea... Read more »
Album Review – Adele’s ’21′
Nathalie Saligumba, Staff Writer
March 4, 2011
After the success of her first album, 19, with breakthrough songs such as “Chasing Pavements” and “Daydreamer,” English singer/songwriter Adele returns once again with an outstanding and genuine album, 21. The album has 11 songs, but each one is full of real emotion. “Turning Tables” is... Read more »
Budget cuts could affect SWCTA
Tazia Statucki, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2011
Governor Brian Sandoval proposed the fiscal budget for the upcoming year on February 24, 2011. Sandoval’s new budget calls for shifting $425 million from the bond reserve funds from school districts to put into the operating budgets. Bond reserve funds are a “safety net” for the bonds sold in the... Read more »
Talent club holds first event
Allysa Sutton, Staff Writer
March 4, 2011
On March 4th, 2011, starting at 5:30 pm, Southwest Career and Technical Academy will be holding their first annual talent show. SWCTA’s Talent Club will be hosting and performing in the event. The Talent Club held auditions on February 8th. The best acts were picked to perform in the show. “The show... Read more »
