Slowing the pitch
April 26, 2011 • written by Rebecca Sylvers
Filed under Sports
Shifting the mound from 40 to 43 feet has, as Coach Gary Walin predicted, dramatically affected the way high school softball is played. “I have told players all year long that no lead is safe from 43 feet,” Walin said. “We just can’t be the ones to give up the lead.” Hitting is more integral... Read more »
Choir joins in March Madness
April 12, 2011 • written by Paige Curson
Filed under News
Choir members presented the songs they will perform at Disneyland at their annual March Madness concert on Wednesday, March 30 in the PAC. Members from concert, show, jazz and chamber choirs took the stage with a variety of melodies. “The audience enjoyed the different genres of music,” choir director... Read more »
Club pays it forward
April 11, 2011 • written by Nola Adedigba
Filed under Features
From carrying bags to giving advice, Pay it Forward has dedicated itself to educating students and teachers in lending a hand to people around them. “When people ask me what the club is about, I just say that the club itself is designated to creating the mindset to go out and help people,” founder... Read more »
TEDxConejo brings students to stage
April 11, 2011 • written by Alex Chen
Filed under News
District students shared the stage with such speakers as teacher Erin Gruwell of Freedom Writers fame and marine photographer Amos Nachoum at the second annual TEDxConejo conference. The event took place at the Civic Arts Plaza on March 26. Sponsored in part by the Conejo Schools Foundation, the TEDxConejo... Read more »
Juniors triumph at Powderpuff
April 11, 2011 • written by Joyce Tan
Filed under Sports
After three years of senior domination, the juniors claimed victory 20–6 at the annual Powderpuff game on March 25. For another first, part of Powderpuff proceeds will be donated to the Avon Breast Cancer Foundation in an effort to support breast cancer awareness. “We did [the fundraiser] because... Read more »
Dance triumphs at Nationals
April 11, 2011 • written by Kelly Wisneski
Filed under News
After 17 routines and 20 solo performances, the months of practicing and perfecting their sport proved worthwhile for dance team members at their two recent Nationals competitions. At the United Spirit Association Dance/Drill Nationals on March 25–26 at the Anaheim Convention Center, the team received... Read more »
Science Club
April 11, 2011 • written by Joyce Tan
Filed under Clubs
Science lovers gather every Monday during lunch in E-8 to interact and ask questions with fellow students. Biology and anatomy/physiology instructor, Dr Nikki Malhotra, advises the club. Club members have been preparing for the annual Science Fair since November. The county fair was held on April 6 at... Read more »
Pay It Forward Club
April 11, 2011 • written by Maddi Reali
Filed under Clubs
When asked about plans for the future, senior Jen L. Smith said, “Starting something people can think about forever—the idea to Pay it Forward.” Smith began the club just this year based on a club in Moorpark, which a friend of hers started.“I was immediately taken by the idea. I saw the Pay... Read more »
Quick bites at Snapper Jack’s
April 11, 2011 • written by Jen Smith
Filed under Entertainment
Remember the lonely little Chinese restaurant that sat between Eggs N’ Things and Joann Fabrics? The Hong Kong Express? I barely do. Ever since Snapper Jack’s Taco Shack replaced the little chinese eatery, its popularity has skyrocketed. I’ve never really frequented Mexican restaurants; I’ve... Read more »
Students bring Dante musical to PAC
April 9, 2011 • written by Kelly Wisneski
Filed under News
Five sophomores traveled through the nine circles of hell in the PAC on Saturday, March 12 as they performed Dante’s Inferno: The Musical. The students, Roman Curiel, Alex Karukas, Valerie Wiley, Annalea Fusci, and Noah Fields, orchestrated the entire musical, which follows the protagonist, Dante,... Read more »