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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.
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.
Symbolizing support, love and passion Brandon Large and Emma Berman hold each other in a tight embrace. Legs wrapped around and hands tightly clasped as they portray The Giver.

Focus Episode 1: Brandon Large

By Ivan Delgado, Photo Editor May 28, 2020
Ivan Delgado sits down with the multi-talented student Brandon Large. They go into a variety of topics like Broadway, the cities of New York and Los Angeles, the art of dancing and singing, Large's acceptance to Columbia University, and much more.

Two Cents podcast episode 3: interview with a guitarist

By Aaron Mejia, Online Editor-in-Chief May 20, 2020
Fabian Jimenez gives his two cents on topics centered around music, ranging from music theory to performing in front of large crowds.
Dance Company performing before the Homecoming game

Stepping it up: How Dance Company keeps on performing in quarantine

Due to the covid-19 outbreak, band, dance and theater performances have been put into a halt. However, Dance Company is finding ways to keep on dancing.
By Beverly Regino, Creative Director May 15, 2020
Due to the covid-19 outbreak, band, dance and theater performances have been put into a halt. However, Dance Company is finding ways to keep on dancing.
Guadalupe Arreguin in her uniform.

MY STORY: Working at a nursing facility during the covid-19 pandemic

Working as CNA can be difficult, but it is especially a challenge when the number of coronavirus cases are surging.
By Guadalupe Arreguin Apr 23, 2020
Working as CNA can be difficult, but it is especially a challenge when the number of coronavirus cases are surging.
Attendees of the Seattle Womens March in Jan. 2018.

The “F” word: Feminism front and center

Lou Pendergrass talks about what it means to be a woman in today’s society and how the past has changed that.
By Lou Pendergrass Mar 30, 2020
Lou Pendergrass talks about what it means to be a woman in today’s society and how the past has changed that.
Finishing up the last of her 20 AP classes and final semester, Luciana Soria-Robles is considering a possible future at
Yale, where she has
been accepted as a
freshman.

From the Hallways of Van Nuys to the Corridors of Yale

Luciana Soria-Robles joins the Yale Class of 2024.
By Ani Tutunjyan, Executive Editor & Print Editor-in-Chief Mar 17, 2020
Luciana Soria-Robles joins the Yale Class of 2024.
Pilar Sims

Pilar Sims: Why Black pride is important

"The unification of the Black communities helps combat the current system, allowing for alternative ways for Black people to flourish in a society that benefits them little or none."
By Pilar Sims, Editor in Chief Feb 24, 2020
"The unification of the Black communities helps combat the current system, allowing for alternative ways for Black people to flourish in a society that benefits them little or none."
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