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Fraline Vargas, ELD and freshman English teacher, works on the computer before class. Books, pens and decorations fill the shelf behind her. (April Kato)

Fresh Face Friday: Fraline Vargas

Sneha Lele, Copy Editor September 13, 2024

As the first bell rings, Fraline Vargas stands in the front of her classroom, her presence both steady and inviting. With a warm smile, a reassuring tone in her voice, and a cup full of Hershey kisses...

During class, Casassa assists a student on the computer.

Fresh Face Friday: Kelly Casassa

April Kato, News Editor September 6, 2024

Growing up surrounded by art, Kelly Casassa gravitated toward following an artistic career path almost naturally. Casassas’ artistic pursuits continue as she teaches her first year of digital art and...

A monarch butterfly rests on a stray twig. Monarch butterflies began their migration to Mexico in August.

Migrating monarchs

Cass Love and Sophia Gorba September 4, 2024

A monarch butterfly just fluttered by. In hues of orange, shining gold in the sunlight, a monarch is a sun catcher. Do you see it?  In the autumnal months, monarch butterflies embark on their migration...

Teresa Barnes, Intro to Business and Marketing teacher, sits in front of her collection of vinyls.

Fresh Face Friday: Teresa Barnes

Lana Weber, Staff Writer August 30, 2024

A harmony of voices and footsteps fill the classroom of Teresa Barnes, a new Intro to Business and Marketing teacher at the school, each unsure of what to expect for the year ahead. From Olivia Rodrigo...

Alex Weinstein (12) rolling the dough for his challah business. Photo courtesy of Alex Weinstein

Summer employment

Sarina Feng, Feature Editor August 28, 2024

For many students, summer was no different from the school year. Instead of heading to classes with Chromebooks in hand, they were clocked in at various jobs, balancing work schedules and responsibilities.  Each...

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