ASB Election Results Energize School
Sophia Bollag
April 23, 2010
On Friday April 16, the new ASB officers were announced. Next year, Liza Katz will be ASB President, Jonathan Wong will be Vice President, Brittany Anderson will be Secretary, and Will Lavis will be Treasurer. Each officer is a senior. “We’re going to make the school as spirited as possible and... Read more »
Let Measure A Save Our Schools
April 23, 2010
“The Acalanes Union High School District Emergency Education Act of 2010,” also known as Measure A, is frighteningly accurate in its title. Our schools are in fact in an emergency situation and it is essential that we all help to pass the Measure A parcel tax by May 4. That means that if you are... Read more »
Students Explore WISE Opportunities
Laila Abtahi and Caroline Golden
April 23, 2010
Emily Stinson WISE Project: Aviation Mirador: What is your WISE project? Emily Stinson: My WISE project is aviation. During the semester I want to learn how to fly a plane and my long-term goal is to get my pilot’s license. For WISE, I want to pass the written test and get some flying time in. M:... Read more »
Extend BART, Benefit Entire Bay Area
James Boudreau and Caroline Golden
April 23, 2010
Plans to extend Bay Area Rapid Transit’s (BART) current Fremont line will create needed jobs and environmentally friendly public transportation. Extending BART would benefit the entire traveling population of the Bay Area. Gas prices fluctuate and with the increased danger to our environment that automobiles... Read more »
MLB Preview 2010: Giants and Athletics
San Francisco Giants by Aleck Ryner and Oakland Athletics by Grant Huhn
April 23, 2010
San Francisco Giants After a strong 2009 season in which the San Francisco Giants finished 88-74, the team will look to make a playoff push this year. Fueled by one of the best rotations in baseball, the Giants’ pitching staff is headlined by two-time Cy Young award winner Tim Lincecum and All-Star... Read more »
Fitzgerald Says, “Diagnose Senioritis as Illness”
Elizabeth Lenczowski
April 23, 2010
After missing two deadlines and having a week off from school, one month went by before I finally wrote this article. Contrary to what you may expect, I am not blaming this uncommon delay on ordinary languor. Though, as a fourth quarter senior, I have succumbed to the plague of senioritis. Most assume... Read more »
Cheerleaders Place First at Nationals
Jessica Coleman
April 23, 2010
The Miramonte Cheerleading squad made their debut as the first competitive cheer team in the Acalanes district when they placed first at the NCA Nationals Competition in Los Angeles. They competed in the small team division against teams that had up to three stunt groups, compared to their single one.... Read more »
Softball Team Remains Poised
Jamie Riley
April 23, 2010
With a 2-10 record, the Lady Mats softball team has started the season slowly. Fortunately, the girls remain optimistic and hopeful for a productive season. “Our team has done well so far this season,” said Kristine Miller ‘10. The varsity team consists of 16 girls, with captains Miller ‘10,... Read more »
36 Things To Do Before You Graduate
Dani Vignos and Kelsey Williams
April 23, 2010
1) Change every background in the computer lab to a picture of your face 2) Go for a ride in Mr. Graminski’s golf cart 3) Plant a cherry tree on the quad 4) Steal food from the teacher’s lounge 5) Eat lunch in a tree 6) Try every flavor of cupcake at Republic of Cake 7) Get free food from a friend... Read more »
Architects Envision New Projects
Eric Hass
April 23, 2010
A development vision hatched by architects and Orinda residents Peter Hasselman and Bill Simpson calls for a series of predictive ordinances and public works to refashion downtown Orinda and the Village in the image of communities like Mill Valley. The plan has existed in some form for decades, but only... Read more »
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