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New Staff
New Staff
Nicole Park, Executive Editor
Ryan Factora, News Reporter
Allison Alben, News Reporter
August 30, 2014
Have you seen any new faces around campus? In fact, there have been many changes to the Rancho Pico administration including new teachers. Ms. Terry, Mrs. Chaddick, Ms. Taylor, Mr. Monfared and Ms. Albrecht, and Mrs. Koskie are all new additions to the Rancho Pico teaching staff, and Mrs. Clevenger is a new counselor. Read more about our new staff and view their pictures Here.
New Vice Principal
New Vice Principal
Anya Shah, News Reporter
Ellie Barton, Senior Editor
August 30, 2014
Have you noticed a new face in the vice principal’s office? Benjamin Wobrock is this year’s new assistant principal, and he is looking forward to a great year here at Rancho Pico. Mr. Wobrock explains his interest in the position: “I have wanted to become vice principal for a few years now, mainly because I loved being in the classroom. However, I wanted to have a greater impact on an entire school, instead of just effecting one classroom,” says Mr. Wobrock. With such high standards proposed by the school, Mr. Wobrock has set high expectations for himself, as well. “ My goal is to really get to know Rancho Pico and its students, and also keep everything going as well as it has been and, hopefully, even better.” We have high hopes for Mr. Wobrock and are excited to see what he has in store for our school! Read the full article Here.
Our new assistant principal, Mr. Wobrock.
ALS IceBucket Challenge
Mrs. Jones and the
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Nicole Park, Executive Editor
Ellie Barton, Managing Editor
September 25, 2014
All over the country, people of all ages have been pouring buckets filled with ice water on themselves to raise awareness for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The disease affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing the brain to shut down. It can also lead to loss of muscle control and, eventually, death.
To raise money and spread the word about this terrible disease, people began challenging their friends and family to drench themselves in buckets of ice water, widely known as the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. If you are nominated and don’t complete the challenge within twenty-four hours, you are supposed to donate one hundred dollars to the disease. Many people go the extra mile and make a donation to the ALS Association in addition to enduring the freezing water. On August 19, 2014, our own principal, Mrs. Jones, accepted the challenge. Read the full article Here.
Mrs. Jones endures the cold for a good cause.
New ASB Officers
New ASB Officers
Ellie Barton, Managing Editor
Danielle Ryan, News Reporter
September, 3 2014
The new ASB officers are in place for this year, and for the first time in years, the voting system has been changed. The candidates no longer try out for a specific position, but instead choose their position depending on how many votes they received. So, the person with the most votes will get first pick and so on.
Towards the end of August, ASB students appeared on RPTV and broadcasted live speeches telling all of Rancho Pico, why they should vote for them to be in the executive council. After the speeches were given by the 8 candidates, students anxiously cast their top four votes for who they felt were best fit to represent our school. The results: Abby Walters for treasurer, Grace Waterman is the new secretary, Sophia Kriegel is the vice president, and David Salven is the ASB president for this year. These four students are on their way to lead Rancho Pico into a fun, successful school year.
The new ASB Executive Council
Back to school night
Back to School Night
Ellie Barton, Senior Editor
Kelsey Choe, Editor
September 5, 2014
Teachers and parents were very excited for this year’s Back to School Night on September 2, 2014. The parents met the teachers, saw student work on display in classrooms, and learned about this year’s curriculum. 7th grade parent Mrs. Kuz explains, “I think Back to School Night is important because it gives the parents an opportunity to see what their kids go through everyday. I also think it opens up communication between teachers and parents, which I think is the best way for their kids to have success.” By the end of the evening Mrs. Kuz reveals that she was excited to meet the teachers and “walk through [her] daughter’s daily routine.” She states, “I have a better understanding for the day at the school. I thought the campus was very easy to navigate and I liked how the eighth graders and seventh graders were separate. The campus is very clean and orderly.” Continue reading the full article Here.
Engaged parents listen to Mr. Richie
as he reviews his classroom procedures.
Back to School Bash
Back to School Bash
Danielle Ryan, News Reporter
Kelsey Choe, News Reporter
September 16, 2014
On September 12, ASB welcomed all students back to school by hosting the annual Back to School Bash. After the last bell of the day, students lined up off campus. As they piled into the school for the Santa Monica Pier themed dance, they dropped off their backpacks in the locker rooms so that they wouldn’t have to carry their belongings for the eventful night.
The dance began at 3:30pm and students eagerly rushed in, prepared for a whole night of fun, including airbrushed tattoos, human foosball, water tag, carnival games, a D.J., airbrush tattoos and a lot of dancing. Continue reading the full article Here.
A student tests his strength against the Hammer Game.
Karate Master Kevin Stevens
Karate Master Kevin Stevens Takes on Lima, Peru
Tali Skabelund
Garett Christofferson
Charlie Morici
Zach Van Bennekum
September 16, 2014
After competing in the Pan American Karate Federation games in Lima, Peru, Kevin brought home the gold medal! Read the full article Here.
Kevin Stevens proudly sports his gold medal.
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