Le leads with her school spirit and brain power
Thursday May 15, 2008
by staff writer, Dalar Mehranhian
Some may think superwomen only exist in books and movies; however, after hearing about Denise Le’s (’08) abundance of achievements and activities, one might consider her an anomaly in this assumption.
As varsity cheer captain, Associated Student Body (ASB) President, symphonic orchestra violinist, American Cancer Society Youth (ACSY) secretary, California Scholarship Federation (CSF) vice president, and Verdugo Hills Hospital student volunteer, one might wonder how she does it all. (more…)
Baseball sweeps Nitros en route to playoffs
Thursday May 15, 2008
By Staff Writer, Hakop A.
The road to the championship was stopped short for the playoff-bound baseball team, which was hoping to continue its dominating performance after their sweep of the season series against Glendale High, when they were defeated by Arroyo Grande High from Arroyo Vista. (more…)
Sports budget shortcomings hamper results
Thursday May 15, 2008
By Staff Writer, Narbeh D.
One thing everyone can agree on is that NBA All-Star LeBron James is a beast. Standing at 6’8” and weighing 250 pounds, he is a force that no one wants to reckon with. However, James did not simply wake up one morning and find out that he had muscles bulging out from every part of his body. He had to constantly work towards earning his immense size and power, and this was made possible by having the right equipment and materials at his disposal. (more…)
High hopes for next year
Thursday May 15, 2008
By Staff Writer, Marie Ong
Last year, due to insufficient sign-ups, the golf team was terminated for the entire season. This year, however, two freshmen joined the team, making a total of five players. And so, the golf team was back in action, just a week before their first match of the season in March. (more…)
Ochart fires up the baseball team
Thursday May 15, 2008
By Staff Writer, Hakop A.
Throughout history, every successful sports team has had an unsung hero: The Chicago Bulls of the 1990s had John Paxson who could make three-pointers in the tightest of moments; the Boston Red Sox had Mark Bellhorn step up during their championship run in 2004; and now the playoff-bound baseball team (9-5 league, 13-8) has its own unsung hero—Adam Ochart (’09).
On a team with outstanding players like seniors Sako Chapjian, Jason Ochart, Oscar Aguirre, and Jason Tapia, junior Adam Ochart has stepped up to the plate and has become the unsung hero of the baseball team. (more…)
