High school is a time for students to learn valuable skills that will prepare them for the future, which is why they should consider the Advanced Placement, or AP, program. The challenging curriculum not only exposes students to the rigor of college but also enables them to explore their passions. At first glance, AP courses…
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With the first day of school just around the corner, students are already suffering from stress. While some are enjoying their summer vacation to the fullest, the majority are stuck home with an immense amount of summer homework and fear for the upcoming school year. However, the school year can easily be something to look…
Experience at the 2016 Leadership Development Camp
Experience at the 2016 Leadership Development Camp “For those who haven’t been to LDC, no explanation is possible. For those who have been to LDC, no explanation is necessary.” Tiny slips of papers with the above quote were handed out in bags bearing the iconic Red Cross logo, as the campers left the Leadership Development…
Why Boarding School?
As the summer is winding down, rising freshmen are feeling a range of emotions: excitement, anxiety, uncertainty. This is the time in a student’s life when he or she or the parents may ask — private or public? Or boarding school? Not every student is guaranteed to benefit from boarding schools. But, the proactive environment…
The Magic of LDC
Every year, the American Red Cross hosts LDC, or Leadership Development Camp. And each year, there are those who don’t want to go, but are forced to. However, although many are nervous and expect to have a boring time, more times than not, they are proven wrong. LDC is different from other camps. Kids…
PV Habit Burger and Chipotle Finally Opens!
The city of Palos Verdes may be a friendly and peaceful one, but when it comes to social events, many residents find it difficult to find somewhere they haven’t dined at ten times. This is just one of the few reasons why the grand opening of both the Habit Burger & Grill and Chipotle sparked…
Going Back to School Early is Good and Bad
While some students are still out in the sun enjoying their summer vacation, several students across the country have already begun to get ready for school — picking up schedules, signing up for lockers, and buying school supplies. Schools across America have varying starting dates. Some students start going back to school as early as…
BHHS AcaDeca’s Crisis
Beverly Hills High School’s Academic Decathlon team is in a sense of trouble as they have lost their trusted and biggest supporter, their coach. For whatever reasons, the coach that dedicated much if his time and effort into the team is no longer allowed to interact with the students. So, the AcaDeca team has been making do with regards to meeting spaces, practice spaces, and funds for their trips to competitions. Although they are still doing fairly well, they are concerned they will not be as successful as before. They still have their hopes for the upcoming school year though.
Santa Clarita Wildfire on Calgrove and Old Road
Wildfires, commonly found in the state of California during the hottest summer months have swept across the state putting places of residence in danger. Specifically, the wildfire in Santa Clarita has caused many businesses and homes to be evacuated. FIrefighters are working tirelessly to ensure that the wildfire does not spread more than it already has and it is anticipated that people will be able to return to their homes.
CVHS AFJROTC Places 4th in the Academic Bowl
Valley High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC placed 4th in the Academic Bowl in Washington D.C. Although the team has made it quite far in the past, this is the first they have made it all the way to Washington D.C. and their 4th place win was not precedented at all. In the end, they credit their achievements to their hard work and their ability to stick to the AFJROTC ideals.