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Students attend Key Club convention

April 25, 2011

Six SWCTA Key Club members attended the annual district convention (DCON) in Anaheim, California from April 15 – April 17, to participate in workshops and elect new district officers for 2011-2012. “I...

SWCTA medical students attend medical fair

April 16, 2011

On April 8th, sophomore Respiratory Therapy, Dental Assisting, and Certified Nursing students at Southwest Career and Technical academy attended an event at the College of Southern Nevada to learn about...

Furlough days added to revised CCSD budget

April 9, 2011

On April 6, 2011, Clark County School District Chief Financial Officer Jeff Weiler revealed the revised recommendations for the 2012 fiscal year budget. The original recommendations were presented during...

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‘Sucker Punch’ packs a wallop

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April 8, 2011

Sucker Punch is a mind-blowing action packed movie directed by Zack Snyder. The movie is a mix of choreographed combat fighting, ominous plots and subplots, CGI graphics, and beautiful women. It kept some...

DECA prepares for national competition

April 5, 2011

On April 29th, 2011, SWTCA’s DECA Chapter will be traveling to Orlando, Florida for the DECA National Competition. The winners from the Nevada DECA State Competition have earned the opportunity to compete...

Leadership symposium teaches SWCTA students skills

March 31, 2011

Ten students from Southwest Career and Technical Academy attended the Asian Pacific American Youth Leadership Symposium (APAYLS) at University of Nevada, Las Vegas on March 26. UNLV students who are members...

Student wins principalship for day

March 31, 2011

On Tuesday March 29, Bserat Ghebremicael, a sophomore in the Respiratory Therapy program was randomly selected to spend a day as the principal of SWCTA on April 1. To be eligible for this opportunity,...

Fashion students spotlight Shade Tree for event

March 31, 2011

On April 2, 2011, SWCTA students will model dresses to raise money and awareness for The Shade Tree, an organization benefiting abused children, women, and pets. “I think it will be very successful...

CCSD 2011-2012 Budget revealed

March 30, 2011

On Thursday March 24, 2011, the CCSD School Board of Trustees discussed the fiscal budget proposed by Superintendent Dwight Jones for the 2011-2012 academic year. The current proposal, available here,...

Peaceful demonstration rallies against budget cuts

Peaceful demonstration rallies against budget cuts

March 17, 2011

On March 15, 2011, over 350 students, faculty, and parents from Southwest Career and Technical Academy marched to Sierra Vista High School for one of four Town Hall meetings hosted by the Clark County...

Coyotes U-Night event planning begins

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March 16, 2011

Southwest Career and Technical Academy has begun planning a school and community event called “Coyotes U-Night.” This event will take place on May 20, 2011 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM and is free to attend. “Coyotes...

Edwards holds advisory board meeting, budget discussed

March 14, 2011

On Wednesday March 9, 2011, Clark County School District Board of Trustee President, Carolyn Edwards, held her District F Advisory Board meeting at the SWCTA Coyote Ballroom at 5:30 p.m. Over 50 people...