Derrick Davis’ roars from Las Vegas to New York
Jordan Sutton, A&E Editor
October 31, 2011
Derrick Davis, a 30-year old Las Vegas local, has always been in love with being on stage. He’s come a long way from the first time he sat in the audience and watched Maury Yeston’s musical “Phantom” to performing in local musicals. For the past few years, Davis has played Mufasa in Las Vegas’... Read more »
Gaming elements enter classroom experience
Elaine Wong, Staff Writer
October 31, 2011
Starting the 2011-2012 school year, Freshmen English teacher, Mr. Matthew LaPorte, introduced a new classroom incentive program based on video game principles called “gamification.” This program includes badges and experience points given to motivate his incoming students. Over the summer, he worked... Read more »
Nadia Manivong
October 30, 2011
• Background Information My name is Nadia Vannesa Manivong, class of 2013, and my position is the SWCTA yearbook assistant editor-in-chief. I’m from San Diego, California and the Chargers will forever be my favorite football team. • How will journalism help you later on in life (in careers, daily... Read more »
Elaine Wong
October 30, 2011
• Background Information My name is Elaine Wong, class of 2013. I am the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the SWCTA Yearbook. I was born in Las Vegas and I love it here! I absolutely love my two dogs and my iPod; without them life would not be as much fun. • How will journalism help you later on in life (in... Read more »
Nathalie Saligumba
October 30, 2011
• Background Information I am Nathalie Saligumba, class of 2012, and co-editor-in-chief of the SWCTA Yearbook! I was born and raised in the Philippines for 10 years before I moved to Las Vegas. • How will journalism help you later on in life (in careers, daily life, etc)? Journalism has taught... Read more »
Jordan Sutton
October 30, 2011
• Background Information My name is Jordan Sutton, class of 2013. I’m the Arts and Entertainment Editor for the Southwest Shadow. I was born in the small town of Waynesville, North Carolina and attended Tuscola High School. I moved to Las Vegas to live with my mom in 2010. I have four brothers... Read more »
April Bitanga
October 30, 2011
• Background Information Hi, my name is April Bitanga, class of 2013. My position is features section editor and I was born in Oahu, HI. • How will journalism help you later on in life (in careers, daily life, etc)? I’ve learned from journalism the importance of deadlines, and how I should... Read more »
Marina Triplett
October 30, 2011
• Background Information I am Marina Triplett, class of 2013, and my position is executive section editor for the Southwest Shadow. I have many dreams and goals in life. I would like to become an orthodontist, and own a ranch for children with cancer and/or disabilities. I’ve lived in Las Vegas my... Read more »
Angelina Marcee
October 30, 2011
• Background Information My name’s Angelina Marcee, class of 2014. I am the copy editor for the Southwest Shadow. I was born and raised in Las Vegas. I am of mixed ethnicity, meaning I’m Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Caucasian. I have a little sister that’s four years younger than me—she’s... Read more »
Faith Manley
October 30, 2011
• Background Information My name is Faith Manley, class of 2014, and I’m the business manager for the Southwest Shadow. I’m 15 years old, and was born in West Palm Beach Florida on November 19th. I have three siblings. • How will journalism help you later on in life (in careers, daily... Read more »
