The excited shouts of joy echoed down the halls as I walked into the school. Everyday I was greeted by the sound of laughter and the frenzy of campers coming to hug me. Over the summer, I had my first job and worked as an Extended Care Intern for Galileo, a summer camp program dedicated…
“Ahn-nyeong-ha-se-yo!” With vibrant voices greeting each other in Korean, the Korean class at Korean Institute of Southern California (KISC), Irvine, begins. Every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m, elementary school students attend classes to learn Korean at KISC, Irvine. This year, the classes are virtual because of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. However, the…
During the summer, I received the opportunity to be a part of the READYteens Summer Program hosted by the Red Cross. The duration of this program was one month, and participants met twice a week for two hours. I personally learned many things about the Red Cross as well as received certifications through this program….
Culver City High School’s, CCHS, return to in-person learning was marked by a sense of students’ appreciation for the real-life privileges of school, such as extracurriculars, school sports, and even something as simple as talking to friends. However, despite some of the anticipation of in-person school, there were also obviously COVID-19 concerns and risks of…
Have you ever wondered what exactly the Critical Race Theory is? What is the complex field of study referred to as “sociology”? Oftentimes, high school students will have a hard time answering these questions. The core subjects at school, English, math, science, and history, do little to teach young students about our current society and…
Donating blood may be a foreign experience to many students, especially due to our young age. Because blood drives typically require people who are at least 17 years old, donations to the general blood supply may prove insufficient. Thus, North Hollywood High School hosted its annual UCLA Blood Drive, aimed at students. However, this time,…
When reminiscing about high school, the first things that may come to mind may be loads of homework, projects, and tests that called for early morning and late night studying. To make up for these difficulties, positive experiences like homecoming can patch up high school life into a more enjoyable one. Homecoming is a high…
Over Labor Day weekend, I was able to experience my first football game between the Air Force Military Academy and Lafayette College. The United States Air Force Academy, or USAFA, like other military academies, has a tradition of holding “Parent’s Weekend” during every Labor Day weekend. During this three-day period, family and friends are welcome…
The high school experience is one of the most influential and memorable parts of life, including opportunities to connect with new people and explore new communities while still in a learning setting, are some of the most influential and memorable parts of high school. During the two years of the global pandemic, there were little…
Implementing new interactive opportunities in the classroom, the Troy High School administration plans to provide Education ViewBoards for all teachers by October. In contrast to the old, original projectors, ViewBoards produced by ViewSonic are advanced touchscreen displays with whiteboards and sharing features. Teachers can write directly on the boards with the attached pens or their…
