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Intergenerational programs foster touching connections
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With a bicycle wheel and a story, the 5-year-old walked into the care facility with his class. For children all around the country, intergenerational programs are their way of giving back to their communities. At Senior Concerns in Thousand Oaks, visits from kindergartners are greeted warmly. Martha Shapiro, Director of Programs, oversees the direct…
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Local martial arts classes teach self-defense skills
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From the fight to the mindset, many local martial arts courses strive to teach self-defense skills that may be lifesaving in the case of an attack. For example, Hezi Sheli, seventh-degree black belt and owner of the Israeli Martial Arts Academy [IMAA] in Westlake Village, teaches practical self-defense with Krav Maga. This system combines…
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NPHS Mystery Dinner Theater steals the show Dinner steals the show
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Mystery Dinner is an annual theater event that took place on Feb. 7-8, staged in the NPHS cafeteria and heavily featured improvisation and audience interaction. Unique from main stage productions, the cast contained just seven characters, whose interactions shaped the plot of a murder mystery. The event included a silent auction, the proceeds of…
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IB Languages open students’ eyes to culture and history
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From College Preparatory to International Baccalaureate [IB] courses, Newbury Park High School students work to learn languages to their fullest extent. NPHS offers four levels of courses for the Spanish, French and Chinese languages. Jing Hu, IB Chinese teacher, enjoys how the IB curriculum allows her to educate students beyond grammatical rules and standard…
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Local organizations lend a hand to recovery in the fires
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Introduction On Jan. 7, 2025, a series of destructive wildfires emerged, destroying and damaging many homes and community buildings in the Los Angeles Metropolitan area. The Palisades and Eaton fires, two of the deadliest fires in California history, have been contained three weeks later, and help for those affected is coming from around the…
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Annual CVAF film festival supports student filmmakers
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Filmmaking is widely considered a pivotal part of creative expression. The Conejo Valley Association of Filmmakers [CVAF], founded by Parker Bohl, NPHS alumnus, allows young filmmakers in the Conejo Valley district to practice storytelling through cinematography, writing, acting and film production. Twice a year they hold their film festival to show off all of…
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The major impacts AI has sparked in today’s society
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Introduction 2025 welcomes a new generation of children, Generation Beta, who will be raised by the fairly new creation of artificial intelligence [AI]. Across the Newbury Park High School campus, teachers, students and faculty have learned the advantages and disadvantages to the use of AI. Teachers have created policies of how AI should be…
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Thrift stores drive Newbury Park community away from fast fashion
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Newbury Park High School students work to reduce waste and resist splurging through shopping at local thrift stores. Thrift stores such as Goodwill, Salvation Army and Queen’s Consignment hope to support the community by providing low-priced items and employment for people in need. Once or twice a month, Josephine Falt, freshman, enjoys spending time…
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School custodians impact students throughout their lives
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Often unnoticed, school custodians play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety and functionality of schools. Their efforts help provide welcoming places for students and staff to come to school every day to learn and work. Braulio Medina has been a custodian at the Ventura County Charter School for about 13 years. Medina…
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Immigrant teachers share their stories
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Whether you are in your assigned seat or passing by an open door, any glimpse of a teacher’s classroom can tell a part of their story. For teachers who have immigrated to the U.S., they share both a part of themselves and their culture in their classrooms. Danielle Ellis teaches AP and IB Psychology…