Graduation pronunciation forms distributed
Tazia Statucki, Staff Writer
May 17, 2012
In order for names to be pronounced correctly at graduation on June 12, seniors must complete a Google form with the phonetic pronunciation of their name by May 25, at 1:30 p.m. To access this form, students will need to log in to their First Class/Interact account. Administration has distributed each... Read more »
Holocaust survivor shares story
Bree Eure, News Editor
May 16, 2012
On May 9th, 2012 Holocaust survivor, Ben Lesser, spoke to 9th grade design academy students about his experience surviving the Holocaust and rebuilding his life in America. Freshman Studies Teacher, Mrs. Laura Penrod and 9th Grade Design English Teacher, Mrs. Stacy Grossman, are teaching a Holocaust... Read more »
Southwest Howl arrives May 18
Faith Manley, Business Manager
May 15, 2012
The Southwest Howl 2011-2012 yearbooks have arrived and will be on sale for the remainder of the year. “I am very excited to see the yearbook. I heard it’s larger than last years and I’m curious to look back and see all the fun things our school has done this year,” sophomore Feaven Tewolde said. Books... Read more »
Technology summer camp launches enrollment site
Tazia Statucki, Staff Writer
May 14, 2012
Southwest Career and Technical Academy, as a part of Skills USA, will be hosting a summer camp for middle school students from June 18 to June 22. The Treetop Technology Summer Camp will feature courses in animation, student publications, digital art, video game design, video editing, and web site design. “Treetop... Read more »
Hands-on pluck dissection teaches body system
Elaine Wong, Staff Writer
May 9, 2012
On Friday, May 4th, junior Respiratory Therapy students at Southwest Career and Technical Academy dissected a sheep pluck. A typical pluck consists of a sheep’s trachea down to it’s lungs, but the plucks that were used also included the liver. “As a Respiratory Therapist you need to understand... Read more »
Local bands compete for $1000 prize
Michelle Manuel, Business Manager
May 9, 2012
The Show Me What You Got Battle took place April 27 – 28, featuring local bands from Las Vegas at the Junkyard at Area 702. “This battle was pretty intense and I am glad that I went to support the local scene, ” sophomore Jasmine Hall said. Each day, a selection of eight different bands competed... Read more »
Prom royal court announced
Nathalie Saligumba, Staff Writer
May 8, 2012
On May 4, Southwest Career and Technical Academy announced its first royalty court for the 2012 Prom to the student body. Nominations were held during the week of April 30, and a total of three nominees have been selected in each category. “The nominees for the junior class’ royalty court are as... Read more »
Fashion design juniors create Disney themed outfits
Reigine Yray, Staff Writer
May 8, 2012
Junior Fashion Design students at Southwest CTA are designing and creating Disney-themed outfits. The students have the freedom to create any type of outfits. “I like this project because it is different, creative, and fun,” Jennifer Quintanilla, junior, said. Fashion Designer teacher, Mrs. Cassandra... Read more »
Advanced Placement examinations begin
Nathalie Saligumba, Staff Writer
May 7, 2012
Starting today, students at Southwest Career and Technical Academy will begin testing for their respective Advanced Placement (AP) exams. Teachers have been preparing students for the examinations since the beginning of the school year to ensure passing rates of AP scores ranging from three to five. “I... Read more »
Rubik’s cube competition tomorrow
Elaine Wong, Staff Writer
May 4, 2012
On Sat., May 5th, students from Southwest Career and Technical Academy will compete in a rubik’s cube competition at the 2012 Las Vegas Science Festival. “Mr. [Jonathan] O’Brien was the original facilitator of this idea. He was looking to get a team together for the Rubik’s Cube competition... Read more »
