The History Of Thanksgiving
by Milan Riley Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in multiple countries around the world as it marks the end of the autumn season and shows gratitude for the fall harvest. Different countries have traditions and dates that vary for this occasion, but most are very similar. The majority of individuals that participate in Thanksgiving spend this time with their families and have...Read More
Congratulations our new ASB Officers!
We are very proud to present the 2021-22 ASB officers! Thank you to everyone who participated, either by being a candidate or by voting. Looking forward to all the wonderful events and programs that ASB has in store for our school community! High School ASB: President: Melissa Mouchamel (12th) Vice President: Scott Oberholtzer (12th) Secretary: Rachel Lee (12th) Treasurer: Gautam Gupta...Read More
Spooky Supernovas
Halloween was a blast this year! It was so fun to be able to “scare up” some costumes and gather in person to horrify and delight our school community – thank you to everyone who participated! Congratulations to our Costume Contest winners: Most Creative: Middle school – Tank: Jedrek V. High school – Mushroom: Leah R. Scariest: Middle school – Scary...Read More
Día de Los Muertos/Day of The Dead
The LatinX Student Union Día de Los Muertos Día de Los Muertos/Day of the Dead is celebrated yearly on November 1st and 2nd. The purpose of the holiday is to remember loved ones who have passed away. On Día de Los Muertos, families visit graves, make food that their departed loved ones once enjoyed, and create altars called ofrendas. Traditional components of the ofrenda are photographs, food...Read More
Homecoming Week
Our Homecoming Experience by Daniel Svediani and Rachel Nave Believed to have originated sometime in the 19th century, Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back students to the new school year. Usually, it celebrates the first home football game of the season and traditionally, a dance is held afterwards. On Saturday, October 23rd, we celebrated our own joint Homecoming with East Valley...Read More
The Perseverance Rover: A Personal Perspective
by Ryder Beeler Touchdown! On February 18, 2021, the Perseverance Rover landed on Mars as millions of people watched the event all around the world. As I watched the landing, I was reminded of the time when I was seven years old. A friend of my parents, Ms. Jules Lee, worked for Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) as a navigational engineer and she invited us to JPL for a visit and private tour....Read More
Great Opportunities to Learn About Culture at the Science Academy
by Emily Corona The Science Academy has some excellent clubs focused on culture to offer the student body, all aiming to create a welcoming and educational environment. The clubs themselves are open to everyone from all backgrounds and are all outstanding learning opportunities. The clubs serve to provide a space to empower students of different cultures, all the while unifying the rest...Read More