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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.
Animation I students are designing their own flip books. Students have creative freedom to do what they want, but they may face a few problems. "There are some students that are a little less comfortable with drawing, so they're gonna have a little bit more of a struggle and try to get hung up on it not being perfect, but perfection is not what you're going for," Animation teacher Monte Carman said. Photo Credit: Arcadia Encarnacion

Animation I students dive into their creative drawing skills

Arcadia Encarnacion
September 29, 2021
Students in Animation 1 put their skills to the test to make their own flip books.
At Thursday’s School Board meeting, teachers spoke about the current failure of the ccsd funding of insurance deficit. “I would've loved to teach for another 5-10 years, but I was tired of seeing other educators get ill or die too young from stress induced illnesses,” retired teacher Janet Clayton said. “I had to make a change to enjoy my life.” Photo Credit: Screenshot of meeting

Teachers’ Health Care Deficit cause for concern at CCSD School Board Meeting

Tishie Nyitray
September 29, 2021
Another school board meeting results in dispute
Students work on conducting research for their presentations and sharing similar ideas on the white board. Each individual had to fill out a Google Doc about basic element information to help them create a video. “Working with classmates allows us to share ideas and [it] helps us help each other work on our videos,” sophomore Madison Davis said. Photo Credit: Ava Julian

Chemistry Honors Students Create Video Presentations on Elements

Ava Julian
September 27, 2021
Students are learning through element focused video projects in chemistry.
Dental II students begin Preventive Dental Care Unit

Dental II students begin Preventive Dental Care Unit

Kathryn Peterson
September 27, 2021
After a year of online learning Dental II students get back in the classroom and start a new unit on preventative dental care.
Showing the luncheon schedule to culinary student Gabrielle Bagtas, Chef Michael Hadobas explains the tasks she must complete. Students aided in preparations for the Straight A Luncheon. “When we’re in the heat of the moment and we’re sending out food, everything’s just working smoothly and all the students are at their stations, doing what’s expected of them, and everyone’s communicating well,” Hadobas said. “Those are the moments for me that I'm like, this is why I teach what I teach.” Photo Credit: Dean Carrasco

Straight A Luncheon returns for the school year

Crystalyn Estabillo
September 27, 2021
As the school year back on campus began, many traditions return for students and staff. The Straight A Luncheon has returned to honor hardworking students for the second semester of the 2020-21 school year.
Ironing her fabric, junior April Reyes gets ready for her button-up shirt project on September 16 in the sewing lab. Students had to prepare their materials before cutting out the pieces for the garment. “The most intimidating part is actually getting on the sewing machine and putting things together,” Reyes said. “I feel like I might mess up a lot or maybe when I’m ironing I might burn it, which is terrifying.” Photo Credit: Ashley Harris

Fashion III students sew button-up shirts

Ashley Harris
September 27, 2021
Fashion Design III students begin sewing button-up shirts, the first sewing project they're doing in their program area.
Students in P.E. played volleyball, the first indoor sport of the year, and new limitations came from the masks.. ¨I think wearing masks inside during pe is annoying and to be honest does little to nothing to prevent the spread. But personally I really like volleyball and I like my team¨ sophomore Daniela Hernandez said. Madelynn Evans [STUDENT], Now Photo Credit: Alexa Rondez

Mask mandate stifles indoor physical education activities

Madelynn Evans
September 27, 2021
Students in P.E. are required to wear masks while indoors and out.
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