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Southwest Shadow
Hard at work, sophomores Angelynne Tiangco and Kelliya Kedora help each other finish their assignment. Students collaborated together during their Chemistry Honors class to complete their ionic compounds worksheet. “I’m very happy to say that my grades are doing very well this quarter and I hope that it stays like that for the rest of my years in school,” Tiangco said. “I’ve been really bad about keeping myself organized and staying on top of things, that I’ve gotten into the habit of doing things last minute, as well as getting distracted very easily. While I’m doing very well in my classes, the process behind it has been the opposite.” Photo Credit: Crystalyn Estabillo

A Look Into Second Quarter

Crystalyn Estabillo
November 2, 2021
Students work to finish their assignments and accomplish their goals, as the semester advances.
An Hour In ... Chemistry Honors

An Hour In … Chemistry Honors

Crystalyn Estabillo
October 25, 2021
Students participated in a series of mini-group labs to better their understanding of chemical and physical reactions.
Where Are They Now: Tiffany Ceria

Where Are They Now: Tiffany Ceria

Crystalyn Estabillo
October 22, 2021
Take a look into the life of 2018 graduate, Tiffany Ceria.
Speaking to students, Dental Assisting teacher Kirsten Winfield talks about the rules of working in the lab. Students listened to the rules they must follow for their safety as well as others in the lab. “I absolutely miss working with kids in the labs because it's reiterating what they’ve learned,” Winfield said. “We’re taking that theory we learned and we talked about last year, and actually applying it to real life circumstances.” Photo Credit: Daphney Garcia Hatton

Dental Science II Students Begin The Real Dental Experience

Crystalyn Estabillo
October 13, 2021
As the school year progresses, more opportunities to work in the lab arise for Dental Science II students.
Showing the luncheon schedule to culinary student Gabrielle Bagtas, Chef Michael Hadobas explains the tasks she must complete. Students aided in preparations for the Straight A Luncheon. “When we’re in the heat of the moment and we’re sending out food, everything’s just working smoothly and all the students are at their stations, doing what’s expected of them, and everyone’s communicating well,” Hadobas said. “Those are the moments for me that I'm like, this is why I teach what I teach.” Photo Credit: Dean Carrasco

Straight A Luncheon returns for the school year

Crystalyn Estabillo
September 27, 2021
As the school year back on campus began, many traditions return for students and staff. The Straight A Luncheon has returned to honor hardworking students for the second semester of the 2020-21 school year.
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