NMSC Announces Semfinalists

Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be offered next spring. To be […]

Pack 304 at Fremont

  At the first meeting of Pack 304 at Fremont Elementary, Cub Scouts learned the importance of building a city. Learning why and where buildings go is of great value when planning a community. Cubmaster Jacob Givens has prepared many new and exciting experiences for the Scouts including giving Tiger Scouts a chance to see […]

Hilltoppers Keep Fit

Dunsmore Elementary continues its tradition of staying healthy and strong by walking on Fit Fridays every week. Students, parents and the Dunsmore community join teachers and staff as they circle the playground to the beat of inspirational music. Principal Karen Stegman uses this time to make announcements and invites everyone to participate in the Pledge […]

It’s Club Expo Week and CVHS is Helping Sister School in Texas

It’s Club Expo Week and CVHS is Helping Sister School in Texas

By Mary O’KEEFE It’s Club Expo time again at Crescenta Valley High School. The Expo showcases about 100 student clubs at the school that cover a variety of interests. “This is Club Expo – one week dedicated to clubs advertising,” said Associated Student Body President Joe Suh, a senior at CVHS. The Expo has information […]

YOUTH NOTES

Comedy Sportz Season Begins The first match of the Comedy Sportz-High School League season is Friday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Crescenta Valley High School MacDonald Auditorium. See the best in teenage improve comedy! The cost is $5 for students, $10 for adults. MacDonald Auditorium at CVHS is located in the 4400 block […]

Stage Arts Welcomes New Teacher at CVHS

Stage Arts Welcomes New Teacher at CVHS

By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley High School has welcomed new staff this school year including a teacher who is taking on theatre stage arts. This is the first time CVHS will have a teacher dedicated to the art of stagecraft. According to Merriam-Webster, stagecraft is the effective management of theatrical devices or techniques. That sounds […]

YOUTH Notes

Comedy Sportz Season Begins The first match of the Comedy Sportz-High School League season is Friday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Crescenta Valley High School MacDonald Auditorium. See the best in teenage improve comedy! The cost is $5 for students, $10 for adults. MacDonald Auditorium at CVHS is located in the 4400 block […]

La Cañada Middle School Participates in the 2017 Regional Science Olympiad

Each year, students from elementary, middle and high schools across Southern California gather at Occidental College to participate in the annual Los Angeles County Science Olympiad. Participants spend months preparing for challenges in a variety of scientific disciplines ranging from anatomy to geography, from criminology to marine biology. Each of the competing schools send 15 […]

Their Job is to Make People Laugh

Their Job is to Make People Laugh

By Dylan SYLVESTER The 2016-17 school year at Crescenta Valley High School ended with auditions for the school’s much-lauded Comedy Sportz High School League. This was an opportunity for CV students (as well as incoming students) to demonstrate their comedy chops onstage for a shot at getting on the team. Comedy Sportz is an after-school […]