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Culinary II students explore different recipes in the kitchen

Culinary II students explore different recipes in the kitchen

Ayma Malik
October 11, 2021
Students in Culinary II are getting back in the kitchen to learn how to make no-bake chocolate cookies.
Gov. Steve Sisolak lifts Nevada state mask mandate. Art Credit

BREAKING: Student Council reveals information for first Homecoming in two years

Ahmed Ahmed
October 8, 2021
The Student Council released information related to 2021's Homecoming, though not all questions have been answered.
Students are finishing up any assignments that will be entered for the first quarter reading period in their English 10 Honors class. “The quarter went pretty well, and I just have a few more things I have to finish up,” sophomore Jianna Aganon said.

A LOOK INTO FIRST QUARTER

Ava Julian
October 8, 2021
Students are adapting to the changes in-person schooling brought this quarter.
Viewing his lab, junior Andrei Belciug looks at an orbit consisting of Earth, the sun and moon. Students were assigned to edit the mass of the star or planet, view the orbit and record their findings. ¨If I didn’t do the lab, the test may have really negatively affected my grade,¨ Belciug said. Photo Credit:Lucas Grubb

Geoscience Students Dive Into The Solar System

Lucas Grubb
October 8, 2021
Students in Geoscience class are looking into the solar system to gain a better understanding about different orbits. 
Sketching her letter forms, sophomore Emily Shields draws in her sketchbook before creating a final design. Students are highly encouraged to create as many design sketches as possible. “We’re not just looking at the letters themselves, we’re looking at them from the standpoint of being a visually pleasing element,” Graphic Design Teacher Jeffrey Ball said. Photo Credit: Alyssa Rose

Graphic Design I is Taking it One Step Further With Design Skills

Alyssa Rose
October 7, 2021
Students in Graphic Design I begin a typography project, learning how to apply fonts and texts to their designs.
Recognising the importance of the ACT prep book, juniors begin preparing themselves in class for their upcoming test. Teachers recommend students start studying now rather than later to make them less anxious and feel more prepared. “I feel really nervous for the ACT at the moment. I took the practice exam and now I realize how much studying the ACT is going to require,” junior Noah Cannon said. Photo Credit: Lily Gurdison

Juniors in English 11 Honors start ACT Test Prep

Lily Gurdison
October 7, 2021
Juniors in Amy Lutz’s English 11 Honors have the opportunity to refine their skills for the upcoming ACT.
Students use Roblox to create their video games into reality

Students use Roblox to create their video games into reality

Kalista Palarca
October 6, 2021
Students in Game Design hope to create four functional games by the end of the year.
Interior Design students create Animal Themed Couches

Interior Design students create Animal Themed Couches

Lucas Grubb
October 5, 2021
Interior Design III students had a summative drawing project. They had to draw a couch with different perspectives.
Teaching a lesson, History teacher Vincent Thur ensures that his students genuinely understand what he is trying to teach. Thur tries to give students a proper workload and make a friendly environment for the students to feel supported. “I think about pushing them hard but also being kind, empathetic, and supportive,” Thur said. Photo Credit: Gray Barranco

Teaching, Training Program Welcomes a New Teacher

Gray Barranco
October 4, 2021
History teacher Vincent Thur is now the program leader for Teaching and Training.
School operations closed for staff development day

School operations closed for staff development day

Gurleen Swaich
October 1, 2021

In observation of staff development day, classes will not be held on October 4.

The first Key Club meeting of the school year was a step forward to a hopeful year filled with in-person events. Students are encouraged to get out of their comfort zone and have fun, which is all left out in the virtual setting. “Just being able to have fun and vibe with all the key clubs in the region was enjoyable,” Key Club historian Alyana Arciaga said. “Unfortunately, that part is left out when held virtually, but hopefully we’ll have it in the future.” Photo Credit: Eavan Abao

Rising COVID-19 Cases cause disappointment in Key Club

Raeness Lantaya
September 30, 2021
The yearly RTC meetings highly anticipated by Key Club members have been announced to go virtual once again.
Dungeon & Dragons club create characters, campaigns in the first meeting of the year

Dungeon & Dragons club create characters, campaigns in the first meeting of the year

Ayma Malik
September 30, 2021
Members of the D&D club meet to plan campaigns, create characters, and discuss the online gameplay.
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