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There are many exciting sports during the fall season, including football, boy’s water polo, girl’s volleyball, girl’s golf, cross country, and girl’s golf. Within each sport, there are standout athletes who are considered by some to be the “ones to watch”. Cross Country: “Our team has the potential to go to state if we…
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Almost every high school athlete’s dream is to be offered a full-ride scholarship to the Division I school of their choice. But how often does that really happen? To most it seems as likely as a lightning strike. However, these lightning strikes are more common than some might think. Among the many talented…
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“The fact that they can earn spots and keep them is very impressive,” said Breezy Wise, junior. Wise is referring to the three freshmen infielders that started for the Varsity softball team this year. Wise plays centerfield for the Panthers and has started all three years. The three freshmen that started for the Panthers…
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In an almost completely student run event, the theater class performed their annual set of One Acts. Despite having limited contact with theater teacher Marilyn Strange, who was on maternity leave, the show went on as planned. “Mrs. Strange isn’t involved (in the One Acts), so you really see the true talent that everyone…
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At the beginning of 2013, Orchestra had a mere nine members. In the past two years, it has won numerous awards, is nationally recognized, and has over 40 enrolled members at various skill levels. Tina Huang, Orchestra teacher, is very proud of Orchestra for its hard work and many awards. “This year we participated in…
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“He promises me he’ll be okay, and he never goes back on a promise,” Emma Burzinski, freshman said. With an uncle who works as a customs and border control officer, Burzinski is one of many students on campus that deals with the constant uncertainty and stress that comes from having a family member in…
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The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) was on campus from Nov. 16-19 to visit classrooms as well as meet with students, parents, and staff members. As one of six regional accrediting associations, WASC evaluates more than 4,500 high schools to determine if they are “trustworthy institutions of learning,” according to its website.…
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For the second year in a row, Girls’ Varsity Golf has swung their way into CIF playoffs. After losing four of their first six tournaments, the team won their next three tournaments against Agoura, Calabasas, and Nordhoff High Schools, keeping their momentum rolling into the post-season. “I think we can all say we improved…
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High school sports have become a topic of major debate. Debaters think that students focus too much on the sport or sports they are involved in. Practice has recently become a concern, because of how many practice related injuries have occurred in major professional sports. The CIF had player safety in mind when it…
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It’s halfway through the football season, and the Junior Varsity (JV) and Varsity football teams are 5-1, while the Freshman team remains undefeated at 5-0. Varsity football head coach, Gary Fabricius, said that this is unique as teams usually vary in strength. This year, however, he attributes the all-around success to good players. “They’re…