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SOUTHWEST SHADOW ASKS: Alayna Bliven

SOUTHWEST SHADOW ASKS: Alayna Bliven

Tishie Nyitray
March 2, 2021
Alayna Bliven shares some fun facts about herself in a short video questionnaire.
Spark: Best Plants for Beginners

Spark: Best Plants for Beginners

Tishie Nyitray
February 23, 2021
Learn more about the easiest plants to take care of when starting your green thumb journey.
Students in Fashion II are learning from drag designer, Lyn Kream, about the importance and history of drag fashion. Kream has designed outfits for some of the most famous drag queens today, including Trixie Mattel. “My favorite memory has to be just being a part of helping people make their dreams come true, live their lives fully in the open, and share their art with others,” Kream said. “Whether it’s helping a queen get to Drag Race, costuming for a Pride event or helping a baby queen develop their character, drag has been such a wonderful part of my career. It’s truly life changing and affirming.” Photo Credit: Lyn Kream

Fashion II students learn about the impact of drag

Tishie Nyitray
February 18, 2021
Guest speaker has designed for a number of professional drag entertainers.
Infographic: Biden's First Days in Office

Infographic: Biden’s First Days in Office

Tishie Nyitray
February 9, 2021
After only two weeks in office, President Joe Biden has made significant changes in response to the ongoing pandemic to reversing Trump-era policies.
In efforts to make the information more engaging, students will be participating in project based learning. Students have done two other projects in the past, in which they have worked in groups. “I enjoy project based learning because I think it is a much more enjoyable way of learning and I feel I remember the information better and get more out of the assignment,” sophomore Samantha Phelan said. Photo Credit: Samantha Phelan

Chemistry 10 Honors students work together to create informational videos

Tishie Nyitray
February 3, 2021
Students participate in project-based learning, group work to inform people on chemical bonding.
INFOGRAPHIC: Religion's impact on teens

INFOGRAPHIC: Religion’s impact on teens

Tishie Nyitray
January 22, 2021
As teens grow up their values and practices of religion change. Wether it's changing religions or having a different view on religious matters, teens have a individualistic view on religion.
PODCAST: New year, new me

PODCAST: New year, new me

Tishie Nyitray and Hannah Paine
January 13, 2021
We discuss the importance of setting reachable goals, the steps you should take towards reaching it, and how a positive mindset can help you be successful.
At a young age freshman, Narek Tonoyan was inspired by his teacher, Mr. Thomas, to start coding. Through this creative inspiration, he discovered a new passion that he would be able to continue by attending SWCTA. “My coding teacher was a man named Mr. Thomas and he worked at my fifth grade elementary school, Lomie G. Heard Academy (previously Marzano Academy),” Tonoyan said. “He was a very nice and kind man, always trying his best to solve any issues we had, and if it hadn't been for him, I probably would not have taken the Digital Game Development as my career choice.” Photo Credit: Narek Tonoyan

Youngest Freshman: Meet Narek Tonoyan

Tishie Nyitray
December 8, 2020
Youngest freshman Narek Tonoyan shares his unique school experience before and during highschool.
Solve the mystery of Samsara Room by collecting items and clues in this fascinating game. Rating: A Photo Credit: Rusty Lake

Travel to a different world in ‘Samsara Room’

Tishie Nyitray
November 24, 2020
Gather the clues in order to escape in this unique game.
SPARK: Fall Fashion 2020

SPARK: Fall Fashion 2020

Tishie Nyitray
November 19, 2020
The biggest styles, trends and fashion elements for fall 2020.
INFOGRAPHIC: The Future of Generation Z Voting

INFOGRAPHIC: The Future of Generation Z Voting

Tishie Nyitray
November 3, 2020
This is the first year Generation Z will be voting. How will their vote make an impact?
Sophomores in Computer Science II begin learning the basics of Java, one of the most widely used programming languages in the industry. Students used Java in AP Computer Science but have been increasing their knowledge of it this year. “I am questioning pursuing programming as a career, but it sure is going to be good for the other things I am trying to do,” sophomore Liban Tuni said. Photo Credit: Liban Tuni

Computer science II students learn the basics of Java

Tishie Nyitray
November 3, 2020
Students in Computer Science II Honors are beginning to learn the basics of Java, a computing language that will be prevalent all throughout their career.
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