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Journalism students attend convention in Washington D.C.

Journalism students attend convention in Washington D.C.

by Sharon Yan, Reporter November 6, 2014

Nineteen students from the journalism program traveled to Washington D.C. on Wednesday morning to attend the Journalism Education Association or National High School Journalism Convention (JEA/NSPA). The...

English teacher Marc Hufnagl sings "Lonely Town" in the Nichols Auditorium. He released his album "Lunden"earlier in May and is now available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify.

Marc Hufnagl holds an exhibition with music from his album “Lunden”

by Aditya Varshney, Reporter November 6, 2014

English teacher Marc Hufnagl played songs live from his latest album, “Lunden,” in the Nichols auditorium at 11:45 a.m. during long lunch on Wednesday. During the exhibition, Hufnagl sang and played...

Director of Community Service Kerry Enzensperger introduces this month's Community Service Spotlight recipient. Mariam Sulakian (12) discussed her experiences working to help others in the Armenian community.

School meeting recap – 11/3

by Maya Jeyendran, Aquila Lifestyle Editor November 4, 2014

English teacher Mark Hufnagl will perform three new songs that are not on his album to students tomorrow during long lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Nichols auditorium. CDs will be available...

Helen Woodruff (11) acts as a wall next to fellow actor Rishabh Chandra (11). The play was performed by the cast on three different evenings.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” brings school community together

by Sanjana Avula, Reporter November 3, 2014

This year’s fall play titled “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” brought together faculty, staff and students at the Blackford theater on Thursday, Oct. 30, Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1 All...

Morgan Douglas (9), Kaitlin Hsu (9), Serena Lu (9) and Julia Huang (9) showcase their rolled-up pant legs. Students have rolled up their pant legs to celebrate Darren's new fashion trend, OPLUT.

One Pant Leg Up Thursdays

by Jackie Gao, Reporter November 2, 2014

A new trend, One Pant Leg Up Thursdays (OPLUT) began Oct. 30 among the freshmen class. According to his Facebook post, Darren Gu, the Vice President for the freshman class, decided to start OPLUT to...

Students discuss the dress code in Math teacher Lola Muldrew's group.

Representatives meet to discuss dress code

by Justin Su, Reporter November 1, 2014

A focus group comprised of students, parents and faculty met on Thursday during advisory in the Atrium to go over the dress code and discuss each attendee’s perspectives. One student representative...

The Varsity Girls Tennis team wears unicorn costumes. Students dressed up in various costumes to celebrate Halloween.

Upper School dresses up for Halloween

by Lauren Russell, Reporter November 1, 2014

Upper School students dressed in a wide range of costumes for Halloween today, showing their spirit for the holiday. Popular choices included unicorns, cats and witches, but people also dressed in less...

Students participate in pumpkin carving spirit event

Students participate in pumpkin carving spirit event

by Emma Yu, Reporter October 31, 2014

The representatives of each class for the pumpkin carving spirit event gathered at their designated table with their pumpkin in front of Manzanita Hall today on Wednesday during long lunch. Five people...

BEcon took place on Saturday, Oct. 18 and featured many keynote speakers and venture capitalists.

School meeting recap – 10/27

by Maya Jeyendran, Aquila Lifestyle Editor October 29, 2014

Berries in the orchard will be dedicated to the late Jason Berry this Friday at 3 p.m. Students who plan to attend but have conflicts should inform their coaches or appropriate faculty members. Red...

 A group of freshmen socialize and work on homework during advisor meetings. Students met with advisors on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss grades and progress.

Upper School students have meetings with advisors

by Ria Gandhi October 29, 2014

Students at the Upper School met with their advisors during the Extra Help period time of the alternate schedule last Wednesday and Thursday to discuss their grades and progress throughout the current...

Kristen Ko (11) shops at Great Mall Outlet on Sunday. She also went to a Halloween-themed Interact club dance on Saturday. The purpose of the dance was to help fundraise for adopting villages in Kenya.

Upper School has three-day weekend

by Ashley Zhong October 27, 2014

Upper School students plan to use their time on the second Fall Break Day, Oct. 27, a three-day weekend for a variety of activities, ranging from completing college apps to finding a Halloween costume. Because...

Irene Bashar (10) signs up for a grade report in the Shah office.

Frequency of grading reports increases

by Roshni Pankhaniya and Praveen Batra October 27, 2014

Detailed grade reports will be posted on parent and student portals once a month following a policy change made mid-September based on parent feedback. The changes were announced in an email sent to parents...

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