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Culinary programs hosts Cupcake Wars

September 21, 2011

On Oct. 10-11, SWCTA’s junior and senior baking and pastry students will be competing in a baking contest. The event is based on the Food Network show, Cupcake Wars, where each team of SWCTA students...

Talent Club starts practicing skills

September 21, 2011

Talent Club has begun for the 2011-2012 school year. This club is a place for students to represent their talents and sharpen up their skills. “As president, I want to improve from last year. As we...

New Community Partnership Coordinator named

New Community Partnership Coordinator named

September 20, 2011

At the start of this school year, the Southwest Career and Technical Academy hired a new Community Partnership Coordinator. Mr. Jeffrey Ball was appointed to the position after the former coordinator,...

Juniors wear next level of medical apparel

September 16, 2011

Juniors in the Nursing, Dental, and Respiratory Therapy programs have now earned the privilege of wearing scrubs. Previously, they were only allowed to wear khaki’s and black polo shirts as part of the...

European spring break trip announced

September 14, 2011

Want to do something fun and exciting this upcoming Spring Break? Ms. Krista Boivie and Ms. Jennifer Conder are planning a trip to Europe from March 31st -April 10th, 2012. This trip is open to the entire...

Coyote Call premieres

September 11, 2011

Coyote Call is a new, weekly video segment that will be featured on the Southwest Shadow news site. This is another way that students will be able to voice and share their opinion with the rest of the...

SWCTA medical students attend medical fair

April 16, 2011

On April 8th, sophomore Respiratory Therapy, Dental Assisting, and Certified Nursing students at Southwest Career and Technical academy attended an event at the College of Southern Nevada to learn about...

DECA prepares for national competition

April 5, 2011

On April 29th, 2011, SWTCA’s DECA Chapter will be traveling to Orlando, Florida for the DECA National Competition. The winners from the Nevada DECA State Competition have earned the opportunity to compete...

Student wins principalship for day

March 31, 2011

On Tuesday March 29, Bserat Ghebremicael, a sophomore in the Respiratory Therapy program was randomly selected to spend a day as the principal of SWCTA on April 1. To be eligible for this opportunity,...

Fashion students spotlight Shade Tree for event

March 31, 2011

On April 2, 2011, SWCTA students will model dresses to raise money and awareness for The Shade Tree, an organization benefiting abused children, women, and pets. “I think it will be very successful...

Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

‘Red Riding Hood’ storyline revisited

March 23, 2011

Catherine Hardwicke, director of Twilight, is the mastermind behind the revival of the classic Little Red Riding fairytale. The remake, Red Riding Hood, has an exciting plot, mysterious characters, and...

Students travel to Knott’s Berry Farm

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...

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