Students go on mission trips
Danielle Nelson, Online Editor
June 14, 2013
Over the summer, people jet off to various destinations across the country and globe. For some, it’s a trip to Europe, for others it’s a trip to Grandma’s house, and for a few, it’s a trip to help those in need. Many local youth groups will be taking such trips this summer. Many of these groups... Read more »
Students participate in summer programs
Danielle Nelson, Online Editor
June 14, 2013
Stepping out of a car in front of their home away from home this summer, students begin their summer internships. This summer, students have the opportunity to get a jump on their futures. Participating in internships and summer programs is an excellent way for students to pad their resume or test out... Read more »
Boyscouts reach Eagle Scout
Faith Schweikert, Staff Writer
June 14, 2013
“On my honor I will do my best. To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.” The prime example of living up to the Boy Scout oath is becoming an Eagle Scout. Senior... Read more »
Forecasted LGBT Rulings Spur Excitement Within GSA
Thomas Friestad, Online Editor
April 23, 2013
With the Supreme Court hearing arguments regarding Proposition 8 on March 26 and set to rule on the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act later this year, both of which define marriage as a vow between a man and a woman, optimism resonated within the GSA’s latest meeting March 13. “Since... Read more »
Up and On Balloons Float…They All Float
Jason Focarino, Business Manager
April 23, 2013
When second semester rolls around, Senioritis starts to kick in, colleges have been applied to, mid-year exams are finished and spring break is here. The road to the year’s end begins to clear and seniors watch dozens of balloons float up and onto the board in the main hallway. Career Center Administrator... Read more »
Quiz Bowl Team Surpasses Expectations
Anagha Srikanth, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2013
Seniors Ishaan Sachdeva, Charlie Gillies, Wesley Hunt and Jacob Gunnarson sit across from another high school’s quiz bowl team, listening closely as the moderator begins reading the question. The moment one of them feels confident enough of the answer, they hit the buzzer. The moderator pauses, and... Read more »
College: not always the right option?
Danielle Nelson, Features Editor
April 23, 2013
Join the Military: Instead of spending four years attending a university, students can enlist in a military service branch of their choice. In addition to giving back to the country which raised them, students then have the opportunity for the military to pay for their college tuition. Serving in the... Read more »
Europe Club opens minds to the other cultures
Stefanie Chae, Entertainment Editor
April 23, 2013
When senior Sonia Kahn was studying AP Comparative Government during her sophomore year she saw many students in her class who did not think it was important to learn about other systems of government in other countries. “I would always hear comments like ‘why does it matter?’ and it bothered... Read more »
International Show Behind the Scenes – Backstage through the eyes of a model
Hiba Ahmad, Business Manager
April 23, 2013
Eager murmurs of family members and friends echo within the walls of Russell Theatre on the evening of Friday March 8th. They anxiously await the curtains to draw back to mark the beginning of the annual International Show presented by the Latin American Student Association. The lights dim, the curtains... Read more »
Meet the makers of…Good Morning Robinson
Stefanie Chae, Entertainment Editor
March 4, 2013
Zdenka Salazar, Junior What do you do? - I upload Senior Happy Days, and I’m in charge of my own weeks. We get assigned specific projects. How long have you worked for GMR? - Five years, but I won’t be continuing next year. Favorite part? - I loved our close family in 2009; we really learned off... Read more »
