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Get ready for Mayhem

Lisa Galvan, JAG editor-in-chief
May 3, 2013

I am sad to say that next week will be my last Mayhem week of my high school year. Despite the sadness, I cannot wait to see everyone enjoying the activities that we will be putting on for the student body. On Monday, May 6, there will be a dodgeball tournament in the Auxiliary gym at 7p.m..... (more...)

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Blog: Last quarter plans

Lisa Galvan, JAG editor-in-chief
March 29, 2013

At this week’s meeting we tried to focus on the events that we have planned for the rest of the year. On Friday, April 5 we are having the Prom pep assembly to announce the king and queen candidates. This will be the last pep assembly of the year, so students should come ready to represent... (more...)

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Blog: StuCo hosts successful blood drive

Lisa Galvan, JAG editor-in-chief
March 14, 2013

Thank you to everyone who participated in the blood drive. We exceeded our goal by 22 units. Today, Thursday, March 14 there will be a recognition assembly for all the sports and organizations that qualified for state during seminar. Recognizing state qualifiers at pep assemblies is always... (more...)

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Blog: Last chance to donate

Lisa Galvan, JAG editor-in-chief
March 8, 2013

MatchMaker results are no longer on sale during lunch. If you wish to buy your results, see Ms. Crist during seminar. On Wednesday, March 13 we are hosting the last blood drive of the year. If you wish to donate you must sign up by Friday, March 8 with a StuCo member or Ms. Crist. For those... (more...)

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Blog: StuCo hosts biannual blood drive

Lisa Galvan, JAG editor-in-chief
March 2, 2013

Thank you to all of those who donated to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. We raised over $250 in candy gram sales. Unfortunately Open Mic Night was canceled due to the lack of performers. But for those who are interested in expressing their talents, there will be a talent show during Mayhem week. This... (more...)

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Blog: Winter dance time

Lisa Galvan, editor-in-chief
February 1, 2013

It has been a busy, but spirited week. I saw a lot of student and faculty participation, which made all the planning and organizing worth it. Ending a spirit week with a pep assembly is always the best. The entire student body is together and competing with each other. This is one of the only... (more...)

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Blog: Dances and matchmakers

Lisa Galvan, JAG editor-in-chief
January 18, 2013

This week’s StuCo meeting consisted of making posters and getting the details figured out for the winter dance. There has been a lot of confusion with the dance and we are trying our hardest to reach out to the student body to resolve any miscommunication. The dress code for the dance is... (more...)

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Blog: StuCo hosts winter dance

Lisa Galvan, JAG editor-in-chief
January 11, 2013

This year StuCo is adding a new event to their calendar- a winter dance. In past years the cheer and dance teams have been in charge of hosting a winter dance or mixer. StuCo has decided to host the dance this year because we have experience with organizing dances. The week of Monday, Jan.... (more...)

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Blog: Finals week spirit days

Lisa Galvan, JAG editor-in-chief
December 14, 2012

Our meeting this week was fairly short. We made posters to advertise for the finals week spirit days.  Monday, Dec. 17 is snow -ear day; students are welcome to wear winter hats, gloves, and scarves. On Tuesday, Dec. 18 StuCo is serving free hot chocolate in the commons. Wednesday, Dec. 19... (more...)

Blog: Looking ahead to second semester

Lisa Galvan, JAG editor-in-chief
December 7, 2012

The past two StuCo meetings have been filled with important decisions along with looking ahead for next semester. At one of our recent meetings we discussed the pros and cons of changing the finals schedule. It was nice to be able to take a break from planning events. After we voted and expressed... (more...)

Blog: Turkey Hunt for teachers

Lisa Galvan, JAG editor-in-chief
November 16, 2012

The senior class collected the most cans for the food drive and earned five points towards the class cup competition. The competition between the senior and junior class was very close. The seniors won the competition by two cans. The junior class earned second place and the sophomore class... (more...)

Blog: Results of Powder Puff and food drive

Lisa Galvan, JAG editor-in-chief
November 9, 2012

Students and parents lined up along the Jaguar Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 7 for the annual Powder Puff game. This was one of the greatest turnouts we have had in several years.  The senior girls defeated the junior girls 14-7 in triple overtime.  This week we also hosted a food drive that... (more...)

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Video productions class hosts annual Halloween film festival

Lisa Galvan, JAG editor-in-chief
November 2, 2012

An estimated 200 students and parents filled the little theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 31 for the annual Halloween film festival, produced by the students in Video Productions.  Senior Juliana Ayala’s script was chosen as one of the seven films to be produced. Ayala wrote several different scripts... (more...)

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Blog: Busy month for StuCo

Lisa Galvan, JAG editor-in-chief
November 2, 2012

StuCo has had a busy past few weeks. We hosted a blood drive on Thursday, Oct. 25 and have the first two weeks of November booked with a food drive and a powder puff game. We exceeded our goal of 91 units of blood donated by three units. This has been one of the first times that we have exceeded... (more...)

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Blog: StuCo reaches out to the community

Lisa Galvan, JAG editor-in-chief
October 12, 2012

This is the time of the year when StuCo hosts events that help other people in need. I always think these are the most rewarding events because we have reached to people outside of our own school. Every year StuCo hosts two blood drives. Our first one is taking place on Thursday, Oct. 25. Right... (more...)

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Blog: Starting off the year with a little StuCo

Lisa Galvan, JAG editor-in-chief
September 20, 2012

After four years on StuCo, I am now the student body president. Over the course of these four years I have learned the amount of work that goes into planning events and being a leader. I’m writing this blog so I can keep my fellow classmates up-to-date with what StuCo is planning and how... (more...)