Girls’ Lacrosse Prepares to Win
Georgia Briskey, Staff Writer
April 20, 2012
The women’s lacrosse team continues to bring in wins for their 2012 season. After losing key goalie Danny Albo ‘11 and offensive player Alex Seclow ‘11, the team trains hard at every late-night practice. These practices exercise various, vital aspects of the lacrosse game including endurance... (more...)
The Case Closes for Mock Trial
Georgia Briskey, Staff Writer
March 27, 2012
On Friday, March 23, the Miramonte Mock Trial team drove to the California Superior Court to compete for the state finals. One team from every district in California attended this competition, with a total of 32 teams. In the three-day competition, each team was guaranteed four rounds of competition... (more...)
Track and Field Races Into a Successful Season
Georgia Briskey, Staff Writer
March 9, 2012
The track and field team has worked hard since the start of pre-season in January. After losing Ashraf Mathkour ‘11, the team still hopes to have more qualifiers in the State Meet. The team had an impressively high number of individuals go to NCS in track and field events last season and... (more...)
Sleepy Hollow Swim Club Expects Change
Georgia Briskey
December 15, 2011
Although big changes are planned for renovation, this well-known icon will stay the same. Located on 1 Sunnyside Lane in Orinda, the Sleepy Hollow Swim and Tennis Club prepares for its renovation. One part of the construction includes replacing the pool of six lanes with eight lanes. The pool... (more...)
MHS Welcomes New Associate Principal
Georgia Briskey, Staff Writer
September 30, 2011
For the 2011-2012 school year, Associate Principal Michael McAlister joins the Miramonte family. Formerly a part time administrator at Acalanes High School and an eighth grade history teacher at Stanley Middle School, McAllister is no stranger to the world of academics. “I believe in affecting... (more...)
Treasure Island Redevelopment
Georgia Briskey, Staff Writer
May 31, 2011
Just off the San Francisco shore, Treasure Island is a known but underrated landmark. Plans to redevelop and popularize the island are being updated. In early 2000, the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) initiated a plan to redevelop Treasure Island. The TIDA Board and the San Francisco... (more...)
Golf Takes Aim For NCS
Georgia Briskey, Staff Writer
April 25, 2011
Swinging harder than ever, the Miramonte golf team continues to shoot low for a high rank in DFALs. Even after a week of pouring rain and cancelled matches, the golf team brought their “A-game” to the Mar. 28 tournament and placed 4th out of 20 teams. Only one stroke away from 3rd, the... (more...)
Ready to Excel, Tennis Serves It Well-Done
Georgia Briskey
March 11, 2011
Tennis team lets their rackets do the talking and prepares to sweep league competition After a successful season in 2010, the boys’ tennis team prepares to excel with strong players, new and returning. The team made quarterfinals of NCS last year, losing to eventual champions Monte Vista... (more...)
Ready to Excel, Tennis Serves It Well-Done
Georgia Briskey
March 11, 2011
Tennis team lets their rackets do the talking and prepares to sweep league competition After a successful season in 2010, the boys’ tennis team prepares to excel with strong players, new and returning. The team made quarterfinals of NCS last year, losing to eventual champions Monte Vista... (more...)
Men’s Soccer Starts Off New Season with a Bang
Georgia Briskey
December 16, 2010
After a vigorous week of tryouts, the men’s soccer team began their season with the Winter Classic Tournament. Scheduled to play games throughout the week of Nov. 28, the team lost two games, tied one game, and won one game. After losing their first two games against Bishop O’Dowd and Albany,... (more...)
Lady Mats Water Polo Dominates DFAL
Georgia Briskey
November 5, 2010
With NCS rapidly approaching, the women’s water polo team is stepping it up to prepare for upcoming games. Coming together as a team in and out of the pool, the Lady Mats are dominating the competition. On Oct. 13, Miramonte played big time rival Campolindo and suffered a 4-8 loss. Laurie... (more...)
Orinda Taxi Prevents Drunk Driving in Lamorinda
Georgia Briskey
October 1, 2010
Compare New York City to Orinda. Both are extremely exciting and share a successful transportation business of taxis. But in Orinda, you won’t find discourteous drivers or the contingent Cash Cab. Instead, Orinda hosts the most proficient, safe, and comfortable taxi service in Contra Costa... (more...)