CVHS symphony orchestra scores
May 31, 2011 • Trevor Kwong, Staff Writer
Filed under Features
CVHS Symphony Orchestra students received the second highest rating for their performance at the annual CMEA (California Music Educators Association) Music Festival on May 14 in Pleasanton. Led by CVUSD Director of Orchestras, Heidi Dahms, the CVHS Symphony Orchestra performed three pieces. The judges... Read more »
Moochers, will they ever learn?
May 17, 2011 • Natalie Chin, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinions
We have all encountered them before, had to work with them before, and probably all pounded our heads against the wall because of them before. That’s right, they’re the moochers, the people who will let others do all the work and then take the credit or simply just copy what others have done. Every... Read more »
“Every single day it seems people lose their minds”
May 17, 2011 • Jennifer Price, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinions
What is wrong with society that every single day it seems people lose their minds and decide to take it out on the society that raised them? Why is it that we aren’t doing more to help these people before they choose to take matters into their own hands? Recently, a mother of four decided to drive... Read more »
Tragedies happen every day, we need to solve all of them
May 17, 2011 • Jennifer Price, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinions
In times of trouble, everyone groups together to help the people who have been hit the hardest. However, no one ever seems to realize how much they need to help until something major happens. For example, people from all over the world joined together to help Japan after their three major disasters,... Read more »
Voc/Tech requirements unnecessary
May 17, 2011 • Daniel Chung, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinions
For the longest time, I thought that I had met all of the CVHS graduation requirements. Looking at my most recent transcript, I was able to see that I had met all of the necessary academic requirements (such as English, mathematics, second language, etc.), except for one little thing: Vocational/Technical... Read more »
The Death of Osama should bring unity to nation
May 17, 2011 • Alicia Harger, Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Opinions
“Tragedy as a whole has a tendency to cause overwhelming feelings of unity, respect, and togetherness that are rarely felt at any other time.” Almost 10 years ago, The Olympian wrote these words in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This sense of national unity has in the following years... Read more »
“Perfect student” more than just grades
May 17, 2011 • SangEun Choi, Staff Writer
Filed under Opinions
As a high school student nearing her senior year and cramming to achieve a better GPA, I sometimes wonder what makes a “perfect student.” Perfect GPA? Perfect SAT scores? I definitely have neither of those two and sometimes I feel I’m not achieving things to my full potential (especially when... Read more »
Student starts Barefoot Mile fundraiser at CVHS
May 17, 2011 • Lawrence Ham, News Editor
Filed under News
Living in a well developed country, such as the United States, people often take little things, such as shoes, for granted. Today, style and brand of shoe matter the most to consumers. Unfortunately, this is the complete opposite for many people in developing countries around the world; walking barefoot... Read more »
Anti-bullying campaign starts at CVHS
May 17, 2011 • Max Kahane, Staff Writer
Filed under News
The CVHS Teacher-Librarian Terri Bucklin has recently introduced an Anti Bullying Coalition (ABC) to CVHS. The ABC is a student led group designed to develop anti-bullying programs in high schools, middle schools and elementary schools. Members of the coalition will have discussions against bullying... Read more »
New officers promise CVHS a bright future
May 17, 2011 • Kearny Combs, Sports Editor
Filed under News
Memorable elections, mind-blowing selections, and mournful rejections all happened in less than a week on campus. Voting for the ASB elections took place on April 26 and 27, and sadly, even though every candidate has the qualifications, not every candidate can win. Kyle Linayao has been promoted from... Read more »