CVHS grad and Giants trainer helped team in World Series
October 28, 2011 • Lily Carrell and Natalie Fazeli, Staff Writers
Filed under Sports
While the parade celebrating the Giants’ World Series victory flooded the streets of San Francisco, numerous fans cheered as the baseball players rode by in cable cars. People shouted as marching bands and floats proceeded down the street. One person who particularly enjoyed the parade was CVHS graduate... Read more »
Badminton team, boys golf team may face suspension
October 27, 2011 • Matt Talajkowski, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
As budget cuts continue to affect the CVHS athletics program, the badminton team and the boys golf team may be suspended this school year. Last year, CVHS asked athletes to pay for their program which the district no longer supports financially. Some teams had a high rate of payment but badminton and... Read more »
Wi-Fi expensive, but still coveted
October 27, 2011 • Betty Chen, Staff Writer
Filed under News
Many students often wonder why CVHS doesn’t have any Wi-Fi available. In fact, not only students but teachers are also often irritated with the absence of Wi-Fi on the campus. One of the biggest reasons CVHS does not have Wi-Fi available on campus is its expense. Although Wi-Fi would be a great asset... Read more »
Students disappointed by homecoming themes, call for revote
October 27, 2011 • Natalie Fazeli, Staff Writer
Filed under News
Students are angry this year over the themes that were picked for their class to represent during homecoming. Both the sophomore and senior classes are protesting against their themes, Wall-E and Up. Sophomore students had three petitions going around to change the theme. Each petition had the students’... Read more »
Homecoming 2011 goes green
October 27, 2011 • Jane Hong, Staff Writer
Filed under News
Homecoming has been an established tradition at CVHS for decades and is slowly evolving as the years continue. Changes this year include a new recycling category and eco-friendly requirements for Homecoming floats. “There are two big things that Leadership would like to continue when it comes... Read more »
CVHS welcomes new dance coach
October 27, 2011 • Lillian Xie, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
Sierra Gordon is this year’s new dance team coach. She has extensive knowledge in contemporary, hip hop, and jazz, which she incorporates into her coaching. Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, she was a member of the three-time national championship University of Tennessee Dance Team. Gordon was... Read more »
Attention artists: The Olympian seeking artwork
October 27, 2011 • Cheyenne Donatello, Staff Writer
Filed under Features
Students are invited to submit their artwork to The Olympian website, www.cvhsolympian.com. This provides an opportunity for students to express a message to the community through art. Students and their teachers can submit their work to cvhsolympian@gmail.com. The Olympian asks artists to limit themselves... Read more »
Homecoming court limited to verbal promotion
October 27, 2011 • Rachel Crary, Staff Writer
Filed under News
CVHS is no longer allowing those running for homecoming court to promote themselves through social media such as Facebook as of this year. This rule officially applies to homecoming court candidates in an attempt to make elections fair for everyone. “We’re depending on the candidates to follow... Read more »
Solar power coming to CVHS
October 27, 2011 • Michael Castillo, Staff Writer
Filed under News
On Jan. 5, Castro Valley Unified School District will begin construction of 3,000 solar panels at CVHS, Canyon Middle School, and the Adult School/District Office complex. The project, spearheaded by Assistant Superintendent Mike Bush, aims to have solar panels fully installed at CVHS by mid-May. The... Read more »
Pick passion over profit
October 27, 2011 • Anna Balassone, Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Opinions
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” This question has been the proverbial bane of my existence for 16 years now. As a child, I thought that the elusive answer would magically reveal itself as I aged. In truth, however, finding it has only gotten more difficult with time. When children were... Read more »