Hoover upgrades with modernization
Thursday March 29, 2007
By Staff writer, Sosseh Taimoorian
You walk from third to fourth period and suddenly remember just before the bell rings that your first floor classroom has been moved to the bungalows.
You ask yourself, “What could possibly be going on?” (more…)
School Board candidates speak
Thursday March 29, 2007
By Staff Writer, Royze Adolfo
With concerns regarding allocation of district funds, salary increases for teachers, and declining enrollment, all six candidates competing for the two open positions on the Glendale School Board were present for interviews with the Tornado Times: Hasmig Aslanian, incumbent Mary Boger, Todd Hunt, Naira Khachatrian, Elizabeth Manasserian, and Nayiri Nahabedian. The election will be held on Apr. 3. (more…)
Scholastic Bowl takes home second place
Wednesday March 28, 2007
By staff writer, Lissette Talledo
Hoover received second place in this year’s Scholastic Bowl against Clark Magnet, Crescenta Valley (CV), and Glendale High Schools with CV winning the annual competition held last week at Glendale’s auditorium. (more…)
Alumnus honored at special assembly
Tuesday March 27, 2007
By Staff Writer, Royze Adolfo
Franklin Roosevelt was the president.
World War II was just one year from beginning.
The five-day work week started.
“A Tisket A Tasket” was the “it” song on the radio.
This year was 1938. And it was when Paul Ignatius graduated from Hoover. (more…)
Choir sing to Chicago
Tuesday March 27, 2007
By Staff Writer, Lissette Talledo
As spring break approaches, students are planning various activities for that week. The Chamber Choir has already planned out the last three days. The 15 students will arrive at Chicago, Illinois and compete with students from different states for awards and trophies at the Heritage Music Festival.
“Hopefully we have a good chance since we had a good teacher that prepared us,” Chamber Choir member Monica Munoz (’09) said.
However, plans were constantly changed due to the lack of student involvement. Originally, everyone in choir was going to attend, but since not enough students signed up, only Chamber Choir was admitted. They were also going to go to the festival in Colorado, but they were the only choir that signed up.
“Of course we would have won, but there would have been no competition,” Choral Conductor Beth Richey said.
In addition to the festival, the choir will enjoy different sightseeing opportunities such as visiting the Sears Tower and the Navy Pier.
“This trip will be an immense learning experience in which we will be able to showcase our talent and be inspired by the talent of others,” Jesse Foster (’07) said.
GEAR UP students shadow at GCC
Tuesday March 27, 2007
By Staff writer, Sosseh Taimoorian
Approximately 50 Hoover GEAR UP juniors visited Glendale Community College (GCC) last week to attend Shadow Day in which they got to follow around actual GCC students to experience real campus life.
At GCC, Hoover students were given a breakfast followed by a college overview about what college is all about and a financial aid presentation. Financial Aid/Outreach Technician Armineh Gourgian said that it is important to provide information on financial aid to students in order to inform them about advantageous opportunities. (more…)
