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Juniors in US History roleplay as historical figures

Juniors in US History roleplay as historical figures

Grinesa Bajrami
December 13, 2018
Juniors in US History roleplayed as important people in the late 18th and early 19th century to discuss topics of the time period.
'We The People' prepares for annual competition

‘We The People’ prepares for annual competition

Amanda Masek
December 12, 2018
Students in Mr. Juliano's AP government class get the chance to prepare a congressional hearing testimony and present it to both federal and supreme court judges.
Concluding photosynthesis unit with labs in AP Biology

Concluding photosynthesis unit with labs in AP Biology

Cosette Zielinski
December 11, 2018
As the semester ends, students in AP Biology are doing experiments to learn more about photosynthesis.
Glow at the 'Holiday Blacklight Party'

Glow at the ‘Holiday Blacklight Party’

Jasmine Bobbins
December 6, 2018
The Holiday Black Light Party is being hosted inside the gym on December 14th, six to eight p.m.
IT Essentials II students create networks with personal wires

IT Essentials II students create networks with personal wires

Grinesa Bajrami
December 4, 2018
Juniors and seniors create wires and their own network between themselves.
Rout(e) 131 upgrades to HD

Rout(e) 131 upgrades to HD

Noel Sarte-Saad
December 3, 2018
Students in Video Production have received upgraded technology to improve the quality of Rout(e) 131.
Chess Club maintains winning streak

Chess Club maintains winning streak

Shareen Basyari and Amanda Masek
November 30, 2018
Five competitions were won by the chess team as of Monday. They are undefeated so far this season.
Speech and Debate members prepare for final tournament

Speech and Debate members prepare for final tournament

Grinesa Bajrami
November 26, 2018
The final novice Speech and Debate tournament will be held at Rancho High School on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8.
School operations closed for Fall Break

School operations closed for Fall Break

Kyle Bayudan
November 16, 2018
The break will extend until Monday, Nov. 26.
Respiratory Therapy sophomores explore medical professions

Respiratory Therapy sophomores explore medical professions

Jasmine Bobbins and Madison White
November 16, 2018
All throughout freshman year, Smith prepares her freshman students for the upcoming years in her course. She teaches her students the basic knowledge needed in order to be prepared for sophomore, junior and senior year.
Self-portraits will reflect futures in Graphic Design I

Self-portraits will reflect futures in Graphic Design I

Amanda Masek
November 15, 2018
Graphic design I students start a project using portraits of themselves to portray what they want their future to look like and what changes are important to them.
Studio K to attend dance marathon for charity

Studio K to attend dance marathon for charity

Noel Sarte-Saad and Alyx Beeten
November 14, 2018
Studio K will be performing at Las Vegas Dance Marathon in order to raise money for charity.