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The Mirror

The Student News Site of Van Nuys High School

The Mirror

Two Cents podcast episode 4: Coronavirus and gender reveals

By Sevak Harutyunyan and Lou Pendergrass Sep 14, 2020
Sevak Harutyunyan and Lou Pendergrass return to give their two cents on gender reveal parties and online classes.
Mr. Matthew Baker, pictured with his daughter in matching outfits.

Q&A: New English and Speech teacher Mr. Baker

Mr. Matthew Baker brings his background in stand-up comedy and public speaking to the classroom, joining the staff as a new English and Speech teacher.
By Julia Pfau, Perspectives Editor Sep 13, 2020
Mr. Matthew Baker brings his background in stand-up comedy and public speaking to the classroom, joining the staff as a new English and Speech teacher.
American families divided over celebrating Labor Day

American families divided over celebrating Labor Day

Labor Day weekend is here, and the American people are celebrating the holiday in unique ways during the global pandemic.
By Angelina Gevorgyan, Executive Editor Sep 7, 2020
Labor Day weekend is here, and the American people are celebrating the holiday in unique ways during the global pandemic.
Charles Donnelly poses inside a large library

Q&A: New English teacher Mr. Donnelly

Mr. Charles Donnelly shares his passion for English with his new students.
By Julia Pfau, Perspectives Editor Sep 7, 2020
Mr. Charles Donnelly joins the English department.
Charles Wilken

2020 Retiring faculty: Mr. Charles Wilken

By Andre Rodas, Print Editor-in-Chief Jun 23, 2020

Your first name: Charles Your last name: Wilken What subject(s) do you teach? Science and Robotics What classes did you teach this year? Robotics and Biology What year did you begin teaching?...

Janice Carr

2020 Retiring faculty: Ms. Janice Carr

By Andre Rodas, Print Editor-in-Chief Jun 23, 2020

Your first name: Janice Your last name: Carr What subject(s) do you teach? English What classes did you teach this year? H.English 10A/B, English 10A/B, English 11A/B, H. English 11A/B What...

Elizabeth Sterling

2020 Retiring faculty: Ms. Elizabeth Sterling

By Andre Rodas, Print Editor-in-Chief Jun 15, 2020

Your first name: Liz Your last name: Sterling What subject(s) do you teach? English, ELD What classes did you teach this year? 9th & 10th Grade English; ELD 3rd level What year did you...

Thomas Kirkpatrick

2020 Retiring faculty: Mr. Thomas Kirkpatrick

By Andre Rodas, Print Editor-in-Chief Jun 15, 2020

Your first name: Tom Your last name: Kirkpatrick What subject(s) do you teach? English and Stagecrafts What clubs and extracurricular activities have you sponsored? None What year did you begin...

Ms. Ellen Stern is retiring after seven years at the school site.

2020 Retiring faculty: Ms. Ellen Stern

The Restorative Justice coordinator is retiring after 37 years in education
By Andre Rodas, Print Editor-in-Chief Jun 13, 2020
The Restorative Justice coordinator is retiring after 37 years in education and plans to sleep later
Austel Brandon has been a teacher for 36 years, and has been a teacher at Van Nuys for 28 years.

2020 Retiring faculty: Brandon Austel

Although he is done teaching, Brandon Austel plans on staying busy.
By Andre Rodas, Print Editor-in-Chief Jun 10, 2020
A new chapter begins for Brandon Austel.
Four students revealed as finalists for the national Congressional Arts Competition.

Four students revealed as finalists for the national Congressional Arts Competition.

Four students from Ms. Jennelle Song's class are revealed to be finalists for this national competition. Winners' artwork will be displayed in Washington D.C.
By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief Jun 10, 2020
Four students from Ms. Jennelle Song's class are revealed to be finalists for this national competition. Winners' artwork will be displayed in Washington D.C.
After taking a leave of absence, Mr. Ronnell Greene appears during Senior Awards Night in a pre-recorded video.

Mr. Greene wins a battle against cancer

After taking a leave of absence to receive treatment for colon cancer, Mr. Greene returns to school tumor-free.
By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief Jun 8, 2020
After taking a leave of absence to receive treatment for colon cancer, Mr. Greene returns to school tumor-free.
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