Senior Bio — Anna Balassone
Ever since Anna Balassone read her first issue of The Olympian, she wanted to be on the paper. Writing for publication had always been a dream of hers. Finally, in junior year, Anna…
A defining moment: interviewing Rachel Maddow
Every student has a moment that defines a high school experience, a moment surely to be looked upon fondly in years to come, a moment etched so deeply in memory so as to…
Rachel Maddow meets The Olympian
CVHS alumna Rachel Maddow has gone a long way since graduating in 1990. The Castro Valley native and television host explains politics to millions of viewers and interviews important national figures on The…
Learning the “true meaning” of Pops
No four-letter word inspires quite as much excitement and anticipation in the hearts of CVHS choir students as the word “Pops.” Maybe it is the sleepless nights, the new friendships, or the bliss…
Proposition 8 gay marriage ban thrown out once again
CVHS senior Austin Bruckner stood outside San Francisco’s Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday, Feb. 7, holding a pro-gay rights sign and anxiously awaiting the results of the Proposition 8 hearing…
CVHS students to be on Quiz Kids show
The Castro Valley Quiz Kids team competed in a televised academic competition on Sunday, Nov. 13. The program will air on Saturday, Jan. 14 on the local television station KRON. Quiz Kids is…
A plea to fellow seniors: maturity
It comes as no surprise that, as a teenager in the 21st century, I have a Facebook page. And, as a senior, I am also part of the “Castro Valley High Class of…
Pick passion over profit
“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…
JV players replace varsity girls in tennis match and win
The Trojan girls tennis team stole a 7-0 victory from Tennyson on Thursday, Sept. 22. In a bizarre turn of events, seven varsity girls showed up late, so most of the match was…
CVHS group travels to Costa Rica
Some teenagers can only dream of zip-lining through a tropical forest or hiking through the remnants of a volcano. Last summer, 15 CVHS students were able to make this dream a reality. Following…
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