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2020 Perfect Date contest

2020 Perfect Date contest

Kyle Bayudan
February 2, 2020
Tell us about what you think makes up the perfect date or hangout.
Rising Tik Tok star: Meet Eian Burge

Rising Tik Tok star: Meet Eian Burge

McKenna Thayer
January 31, 2020
After posting a video to the app Tik Tok, freshman Eian Burge has gained a large following.
INFOGRAPHIC: Kobe Bryants greatest moments

INFOGRAPHIC: Kobe Bryant’s greatest moments

Charli Gisi
January 30, 2020
Following the recent passing of NBA star Kobe Bryant, here are some of his great achievements he earned during his lifetime.
An Hour In ... Fashion Design II

An Hour In … Fashion Design II

Juliana Borruso
January 30, 2020
Sophomores in Fashion II upcycle old T-shirts.
INFOGRAPHIC: Five ways to help your self esteem

INFOGRAPHIC: Five ways to help your self esteem

Kamiran Hinton
January 24, 2020
High school can be stress inducing, so follow these tips to help keep your mental state in good shape.
Self-taught Musician: Kennedy Nelson

Self-taught Musician: Kennedy Nelson

McKenna Thayer
January 24, 2020
With a father as a musician, senior Kennedy Nelson has been experimenting with instruments from a young age.
Where Are They Now: Jemimah Ramos

Where Are They Now: Jemimah Ramos

Julia Jauregui
January 23, 2020
Seeing a look into former SWCTA student's lives.
An Hour In ... Fashion Design III

An Hour In … Fashion Design III

Naila Yazdani
January 22, 2020
Fashion III students open up to a new challenge by having to outline and design a shirt without an original template.
DRAW MY SHADOW: Will Grube

DRAW MY SHADOW: Will Grube

Juliana Borruso
January 20, 2020
From seeing shows to being in them, hear about a senior who began theater and the benefits that came from it.
World History discovers the elements of the Age of Exploration

World History discovers the elements of the Age of Exploration

Naila Yazdani
January 20, 2020
Students in World History created a project to expand their knowledge about the past and have a create one experience with their partner.
An Hour In ... Chemistry Honors

An Hour In … Chemistry Honors

Julia Jauregui
January 17, 2020
Students in Chemistry honors get ready for the start of their new project balancing chemical equations, teaching peers.
Aspiring Engineer: Meet Samer Youssouf

Aspiring Engineer: Meet Samer Youssouf

McKenna Thayer
January 17, 2020
After joining the Engineering program at school, senior Samer Youssouf participated in an internship to further his work experience.