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AN HOUR IN ... FASHION II

AN HOUR IN … FASHION II

Hannah Paine, Social Media Editor
September 27, 2022
Working on their most intense project yet, Fashion II students encounter challenges and come up with future solutions.
Contorting her body in the air, sophomore Zoey Henson strikes several dance trapeze poses. Henson says it takes a ton of core and upper body strength to successfully execute a trick. “You don’t need outside practice, but it is good to have. I used to go twice a week for six hours total, so I built a lot of strength from that,” Henson said. (Photo Credits: Zoey Henson)

Astounding Aerialist: Meet Zoey Henson

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
September 22, 2022
Sophomore Zoey Henson has been executing aerial circus performances since elementary school.
Everything wrong with Gen Z

Everything wrong with Gen Z

Juliana Borruso
September 14, 2022
Despite their strong suits, Generation Z is discovering their flaws.
The marshmallow challenge is an activity COM101 teacher Henry Evans organizes each school year, as skills utilized often apply to speeches given throughout the semester. “Public speaking is not easy, but it's made a little easier when you engage in friendly activities with the people you'll be presenting your speeches to,“ Evans said. Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

An Hour in … COM101

Ashley Harris, News and Features Editor
August 29, 2022
Juniors and seniors participated in the marshmallow challenge ice breaker during the first week of classes.
Fashion Styles: Then vs. Now

Fashion Styles: Then vs. Now

Alyssa Rose
May 10, 2022
Fashion changes on a whim: check out these shifts from the 1980s to today
Where Are They Now: Skyler Lao

Where Are They Now: Skyler Lao

Raeness Lantaya
May 9, 2022
Take a look into 2016 graduate Skyler Lao's life.
An Hour In ... Engineering II

An Hour In … Engineering II

Raeness Lantaya
May 9, 2022
Students build bridges to understand trusses.
An Hour In ... Baking & Pastry

An Hour In … Baking & Pastry

Dean Carrasco
May 6, 2022

INFOGRAPHIC: The Uneven Progress in STEM Careers

INFOGRAPHIC: The Uneven Progress in STEM Careers

Tishie Nyitray
May 4, 2022
Specifically, Black and Hispanic workers are underrepresented in STEM jobs.
Covid-free Summer Contest 2022

Covid-free Summer Contest 2022

Julia Jauregui
May 2, 2022

We are so close to the finish line. Despite the stress of final exams, AP tests, transferring college credits and for seniors, the mixed emotions of stepping on stage for graduation, this is our first...

SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK

SCHOOL OPERATIONS CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK

Gurleen Swaich
April 7, 2022
Classes will not be held from Apr 11 - Apr 18 for Spring Break.
Spring Break Contest 2022

Spring Break Contest 2022

Julia Jauregui
April 5, 2022
Enter the second to last contest of the year!
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