Practice test identifies weaknesses
Marina Triplett, Executive Section Editor
September 30, 2011
On Wednesday Oct. 12, SWCTA will be administering the PSATs to all sophomores for free, and to all juniors who are willing to pay a $16 fee. The staff is encouraging all juniors to retake the test. According to the College Board, students can become familiar with the kinds of questions and the strict... Read more »
Student Council reveals Forthcoming Week details
Bserat Ghebremicael and Tazia Statucki, Assistant Editor-in-Chief and Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2011
SWCTA’s forthcoming week will occur Oct. 10-14, with the annual flag football game on Oct. 14, and will conclude on Oct. 15 at the safari-themed Forthcoming Dance from 7-10 p.m. at the Keep Memory Alive Center. “My biggest goal is seeing all the kids happy. We’re going to make this year the best... Read more »
Natural disaster simulation concludes training
Rochellemae Ruiz, Staff Writer
September 28, 2011
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training was held at Southwest Career and Technical Academy on September 23-25. Forty students from Mrs. Vicki Smith’s Respiratory Therapy classes and HOSA attended to learn more about responding to natural disasters. “CERT gives skills to prepare themselves... Read more »
Web Design students curate QR code school tour
April Bitanga, Features Editor
September 27, 2011
The sophomore, junior, and senior web design students are currently working on a virtual tour of Southwest Career and Technical Academy using Quick Response (QR) codes for their project based learning assignment this year. “I see QR codes everywhere,” says senior Bret Barton. “I was excited to... Read more »
Freshman officers learn basics
Marina Triplett, Executive Section Editor
September 27, 2011
Freshman officers, for the 2011-2012 school year were elected during the second annual Student Council summer retreat in August. They are now preparing for their first Coyote Congress meeting on October 7. “They are great! The freshmen are eager, excited and make an amazing contribution to student... Read more »
SWCTA deemed exemplary
Nadia Manivong, Staff Writer
September 26, 2011
“The Southwest Career and Technical Academy made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) and we are designated as EXEMPLARY! Congratulations and thank you to everyone for all of your hard work and dedication to education! Words can’t describe how proud I am of this achievement,” says Principal Felicia... Read more »
Healthier cake pops onsale
Faith Manley, Business Manager
September 26, 2011
Cake pops are back and available for purchase. The Talent Club will be selling these every Monday and Tuesday at lunch. Selling cake pops is a way for the Talent Club to fund-raise to pay for items such as a sound system and entrance tickets for their annual Talent Show. “I think cake pops are great.... Read more »
My first ‘F’
Tazia Statucki, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2011
As a senior who has consistently taken honors and AP level classes since 7th grade, I have experienced my fair share of homework, tests, make-up work, and grade fluctuations. From struggling to keep an “A” in Mr. Timothy Vankirk’s AP Chemistry class, to my ‘smooth sailing’ in Mr. Mark Belanger’s... Read more »
Extracurricular clubs set schedule
Jordan Sutton, A&E Editor
September 23, 2011
Clubs are already beginning their weekly meetings at Southwest Career and Technical Academy. Current members are in the process of recruiting new members for their club. “I’m looking forward to learning more about FCCLA, gaining more skills in the fashion merchandising area, and working with... Read more »
Senior fashion lines in production
Nathalie Saligumba, Staff Writer
September 22, 2011
The seniors in the Fashion Design program at Southwest Career and Technical Academy are beginning to create their own fashion lines as part of their Senior Capstone Project. Many have already started sketching possible outfits for the project. “We’ve been finding inspirations and sketching our... Read more »
