High School Tribune

High School Recruits Sign To Colleges

2007-02-08T02:22:00.000-08:00

(WCCO) In fairness to Tim Brewster, his true ability to recruit won't happen until next year. The vast majority of students who signed to the University of Minnesota Wednesday morning had committed for Glen Mason. One of the exceptions was Brewster's middle son, Clint, who did have a change of heart after his dad got the Gophers job. Clint Brewster, a quarterback, had verbally committed to Illinois, but took his official visit last weekend to the University of Minnesota. After that, he decided to come and play for his father at Minnesota. He signed his national letter of intent at Mullen High School in southwest Denver, Colo., and talked about why he is coming to Minnesota."We're really tight you know and at first, we wanted to go our separate ways you know and then we talked about it after he got the job and you know, we, we wanted to be together," Clint Brewster said.

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Binghamton High hosts students from school in Peru

2007-02-06T02:25:00.000-08:00

BINGHAMTON -- When Catherine Rodriguez left Lima, Peru, it was sunny with temperatures in the 90s -- perfect beach weather. When the 15-year-old high school student arrived in Binghamton, the temperature was in the teens and on its way to the single digits -- perfect frostbite weather. That's because, while it's winter here, it's summer in Peru. But Rodriguez was happy to be here, she said. Rodriguez is one of 12 students and two teachers from a private school in Lima who are braving the cold to spend two weeks of their summer vacation at Binghamton High School, sharing perceptions and perspectives with American students. "I hope to gain information about traditions and daily life here, and share information about my culture's daily life," Rodriguez said.

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Facilities Foundation Purchases Land for Future High School

2007-02-02T02:23:00.000-08:00

With the SCV Facilities Foundation and the Hart district finalizing arrangements for a huge chunk of Canyon Country property, many have spoken out over whether there truly is a need to buy so much space for a high school. The Facilities Foundation - a not-for-profit public benefit organization that acquires land and develops it on behalf of the William S. Hart Union High School District - had been eyeing approximately 250 acres of land in the vicinity of Sierra Highway and Vasquez Canyon Road for a future high school, which this week the foundation closed escrow on. Details of that purchase are not expected until Monday. "We're very pleased. A lot of people worked very hard," foundation president Rick Patterson said. That work will allow for the school district to get to work on building a school site there whenever the district is ready, rather than having to catch up when the expanding community will be in need of a facility.

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Herpes outbreak pins high school wrestling

2007-01-31T02:27:00.000-08:00

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - High school wrestling was suspended Tuesday across the state due to a widespread outbreak of a skin infection. The Minnesota State High School League said 24 cases of herpes gladiatorum have been reported by 10 teams. The virus is spread by skin-to-skin contact. Symptoms have included lesions on the face, head and neck of wrestlers. The league banned competitions and direct contact between wrestlers in practice until Tuesday, Feb. 6. Dr. B.J. Anderson, a former wrestler who acts as a health adviser to the league, said he didn't think an extension would be needed. "Our data shows with previous outbreaks that we've had, that an eight-day period of time would be appropriate to ... shut down any further outbreaks," Anderson said. The suspension is meant to control the current outbreak, allow time to diagnose new cases and prevent disqualifications at the state tournament, scheduled for Feb.

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Experts, Lawmakers Struggle with High School Dropouts in Texas

2007-01-29T02:26:00.000-08:00

One out of three Texas students don't graduate, and more students drop out than finish high school in the state's largest cities, according to education experts. Statewide, more than 2.5 million students have dropped out of Texas high schools in the last 20 years, and each graduating class loses about 120,000 students from freshman year to senior year, according to the San Antonio-based Intercultural Development Research Association. The research group says more than half of students in Texas' largest cities drop out. The dropout rate among blacks, Hispanics and low-income students is about 60 percent, according to the Center for Education at Rice University. The statewide dropout rate is about 33 percent - or 20 points higher than what the Texas Education Agency reports.

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St. Louis Cardinals "Cardinals Logo" 3/8" Charm - Sterling Silver Jewelry

2007-01-23T02:43:00.000-08:00

The image shown is representative, the item that will be shipped to you will be the same design but in Sterling Silver. You often see shirts, caps and jackets that feature logos from your favorite collegiate and professional sports teams. Now you can add high quality jewelry products to the list! You will love the exciting collections available for each school and team! There are more than 300 universities and sports teams to choose from so you can build a collection that is perfect for you. Logo Art manufactures the broadest and most elegant collection of collegiate and sports licensed jewelry products ever. Most products are available in 14k gold and sterling silver. The majority of the pendants and charms can also be made into rings, earrings, tie tacks, cuff links and key rings.

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New northwestern high school gets more early funding

2007-01-23T02:27:00.000-08:00

CONCORD - The Cabarrus Board of County Commissioners granted Cabarrus County Schools an additional $200,000 Monday to ensure the opening of a new high school in northwestern Cabarrus stays on its accelerated schedule. School board members say building the school as quickly as possible is needed to ease overcrowding at Northwest Cabarrus High School, where enrollment is already greater than the 1,425-student capacity and expected to surpass 2,000 students by 2009. School officials will add 22 mobile units to Northwest Cabarrus over the next two years until the new high school opens in August 2009. Commissioners already gave Cabarrus County Schools $500,000 in October for architectural design fees, but a cash flow analysis performed by the system showed the money could be exhausted by May 20 amid the design development phase.

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Hart District's Early College High School Shaping Up

2007-01-21T02:27:00.000-08:00

The first early college high school in the Hart district is taking shape, and its purpose, mission and setting has become less of a hypothetical and more of a near-future reality, according to a demonstration given at a board meeting Wednesday night. The school is preparing to open its doors next fall with the goal of giving at-risk students and those who might never have considered going to college the chance to excel in higher learning. The school still doesn't have teachers or staff. There's no official name, desks, school colors or a mascot - things that the school's community is expected to provide feedback on. "We want to make sure we're setting our students up for success," principal Erum Jones said. To do that, the William S. Hart Union High School District will have to choose the right candidates, giving them the tools they need in the best environment possible, she said.

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Carlsbad's vague plans for new high school

2007-01-19T02:31:00.000-08:00

Carlsbad's New High School Task Force is seeking public feedback on its preliminary recommendations. Unfortunately, it appears what the group really wants is a blank check. The recommendations reflect the problem with most committees formed to resolve divisive issues. Throwing a bone to everyone leaves little for the impartial observer to chew on.The report is divided into two parts. The first is a list of considerations upon which the recommendations that follow are based. With no explanation of what sets them apart, we are left to conclude they are matters upon which committee members unanimously agree. The first two are no-brainers: the location of the school at College and Cannon and the assurance courses will be offered that meet university admission requirements. But the plan to offer "some specialized educational opportunities" is so vague it's meaningless, and the proposal to offer a variety of extracurricular activities, "but not necessarily the same as Carlsbad High School's," raises more questions than answers.

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New rule allows high school athletes to receive rings

2007-01-17T02:34:00.000-08:00

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) - After Dakota High School's football and wrestling teams won their first state titles last year, Caleb Kraft's parents spent about $600 to buy championship rings for him and his twin brother. "There's the big trophy at the school, but this is something you can look back on 20 years from now and remember what you accomplished," said Kraft, a senior at Dakota, about 25 miles northwest of Rockford. His parents paid because, until this year, Illinois High School Association rules forbid schools to buy rings for athletes. This month, the IHSA voted 368-66 to change the rule. Beginning July 1, schools may furnish rings or another memento for players on title teams. Schools can use their own money, but officials say rings likely will be funded through booster clubs, businesses and other donors.

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Fix It: Parking lot at Glasgow High School

2007-01-15T02:33:00.000-08:00

PROBLEM: The Glasgow High parking lot and the driveways around the school are riddled with potholes. "They are deep," said Yvette Powderly. "My daughter is a student at Glasgow High School. ... I would like to give her the car that I am replacing, but at this rate, the potholes may swallow it up." .

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GSA fights to meet at Florida high school

2007-01-13T02:25:00.000-08:00

The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida filed a motion in federal court Friday to allow the Gay-Straight Alliance to meet on school grounds during legal proceedings against Okeechobee High School.The school district has prohibited the OHS Gay-Straight Alliance from meeting since the club was formed in September 2006. “These brave students in Okeechobee are trying to promote tolerance and acceptance while fostering a safe and open environment for everyone to learn," said Rob Rosenwald, attorney for the ACLU of Florida's LGBT Advocacy Project, in an ACLU press release. "Clearly it is not just the students that need to be taught tolerance but the administrators and faculty who are relegating gay and lesbian students to a second-class status and sending a message of prejudice." The school has an abstinence-only policy for its sex education curriculum, which officials say would be violated if the alliance were allowed to meet.

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Students Shot in High School Parking Lot

2007-01-11T02:26:00.000-08:00

LAS VEGAS, NV -- Authorities in Las Vegas are searching for a gunmen after two students were wounded in a high school parking lot. Police say the two teens were shot as they sat in a car in the parking lot at Western High School, which is about three miles west of downtown Las Vegas. Police say they are looking for a man in a car, and that the gunmen is not on campus. The injured teens were taken to a local hospital with wounds that authorities say do not appear to be life-threatening. Authorities say the shooting followed an altercation between two male students and at least one other person at a convenience store a few blocks from the campus. .

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Three-sport athlete a vanishing species in high school sports

2007-01-09T02:41:00.000-08:00

She is one of the best basketball players in the state, who committed early to Washington and also plays for the Spokane Stars, an elite regional team. She's a two-time first-team all-league forward for soccer and she has been to state twice for track. But add them up, and there's perhaps the most unique aspect of them all, making her one of a disappearing breed on high-school campuses. She's a three-sport athlete. "You have to be really willing to manage your time well," says Kingma, who is a captain in all three sports. "Go to sleep later, wake up earlier. You have to grow up a lot faster than other kids do, because it's like a job sometimes. You have to do your sport." The trend is hard to quantify, but several local high-school coaches, parents and athletic directors say three-sport, and even two-sport, athletes are becoming increasingly rare.

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Two critics from the Pioneer Press went to see "High School ...

2007-01-07T02:32:00.000-08:00

Two critics from the Pioneer Press went to see "High School Musical" at the Children's Theatre Company on Friday night. Grumpy Old Critic Man saw right through the show and rolled his eyes all the way through it. Sitting in the same seat, Populist Daddy Critic had a blast. For those childless folks who have missed the phenomenon of the monumentally successful Disney TV movie, the story is a Romeo and Juliet tale of Troy (a jock guy) and Gabriella (a brainy girl), who struggle to overcome high school cliques to perform in the school play. The stage version hews closely to the movie — there's an added character here, a couple extra songs there, and the Wildcats' team colors have mysteriously morphed into Minneapolis Washburn's orange and royal blue. The stage play is less nuanced, more obvious and more derivative than the movie version, which Grumpy Old Critic Man, frankly, would not have thought possible.

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Bonsall petition drive in support of high school for rural ...

2007-01-03T02:35:00.000-08:00

BONSALL -- The petition drive in search of signatures from voters who support the Bonsall Union School District pursuit of its first traditional high school is expected get back into high gear this weekend.Volunteers will pick up where they left off in October, gathering signatures from registered voters who live in the district in support of unification -- a necessary step in a lengthy process laid out by the State Department of Education. For the most part, the effort will entail volunteer petition-carriers going door-to-door in neighborhoods served by the district's schools. Bonsall Union has three elementary schools and one middle school that serve students in grades kindergarten through eighth grades. .

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Pulaski High School band in California for Rose Bowl Parade; photo ...

2006-12-30T02:30:00.000-08:00

More than 200 members of the Pulaski High School marching band are in California preparing to perform in the Rose Parade on New Years Day. Day two included visits Thursday to San Diego to Sea World and the USS Midway. Jennifer Koss, a Pulaski High teacher and yearbook adviser, e-mailed the following from California about the marching band's trip. Some entries have been edited for style. Thursday, Dec. 28: Brad Rehn, senior, percussion 5 a.m.: Awoke when the alarm clock went off, mainly because we are still not adjusted to the time change. An hour and a half later, breakfast is served, which consisted of bland eggs, greasy bacon and sausage, pancakes, along with the other miscellaneous breakfast items. The only way to make everything taste OK was to smother it all with syrup.

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Formal wear needed for high school girls

2006-12-28T02:32:00.000-08:00

Part of the high school experience for young girls is the chance to dress up and share good times during special events. The springtime prom season in particular can be a whirlwind of visits to the beauty salon for hair and nail touch-ups, and endless visits to formal wear shops for that perfect dress. Those same dresses can be quite pricey - if you're willing to spend the money. But one high school group is doing its part to make the experience of buying that special dress more affordable, while at the same time giving back to the community. The Warner Robins High School Demon Dress Drive is under way and looking for a few good donations of gently-used formal and semi-formal wear. The dress drive will be held on Jan. 13 at the high school, and will give teenage girls in Houston County a chance to shop for that perfect outfit at a great price.

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Prestigious Jerusalem high school opens its doors city-wide ...

2006-12-26T02:32:00.000-08:00

A 95-percent pass rate in matriculation exams and a number of unique and prestigious programs have turned Jerusalem's Hebrew University High School, known by the Hebrew nickname "Leyada" into one of the best schools in Israel. But the argument over who has the right to go there has heated up recently between parents of the children at the elementary school in the adjacent neighborhood of Bet Hakeren, whose children used to be able to register there automatically and the Jerusalem municipality, which has decided to throw open registration city-wide. Sunday, the parents committee of the Bet Hakerem elementary school petitioned the High Court of Justice for an interim order to stop the change in conditions for registration, which will begin at the end of January. The parents' argument that the city hid its intentions from them is only one of the reasons for their opposition to the move.

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High School Report: Oly Wins Yakima Tourney

2006-12-17T02:31:00.000-08:00

YAKIMA -- The Olympic Trojans won the SunDome Mat Classic wrestling tournament Saturday, scoring 205.5 points to edge out second-place Mariner. Laurice Gerig (189) claimed the Trojans’ only individual title. Mick Polillo (130) and Ivan Gaeta (160) picked up second-place finishes, while Camie Yeik (103) and Ken Nelson (119) finished third for a deep Trojans squad. .

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High school listings

2006-12-15T02:31:00.000-08:00

Listings is a service of The Plain Dealer to help schools find opponents and coaches. To view the complete list, go to cleveland.com/tlr. Below here, delete on 12/28/2006 Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin is accepting applications for its head football coaching position. Candidate must have varsity head coaching and offensive or defensive coordinating experience. Call Athletic Director Frank Platzar at 440-286-6226 ext. 215. Send letter of interest, resume and references to Notre Dame Cathedral Latin, Attention Frank Platzar, Athletic Director, 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon, Ohio, 44024; or e-mail applications to nd_platzar@lgca.org.; or fax to 440-286-7199. The deadline is Dec. 28. Warrensville Heights is looking for a varsity volleyball head coach. Contact Athletic Director Phil Stevens at 216-295-7779.

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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Sage's Capaldi scores four goals in blowout

2006-12-13T02:34:00.000-08:00

NEWPORT COAST — Ben Capaldi scored four goals to help lead the Sage Hill School boys' soccer team to a 9-0 nonlegaue win over visiting Fairmont Prep Tuesday.Braden Ross added two goals for Sage Hill (4-0-1), which scored six in the second half. Tyler Ellis, Nick Singarella and Mark Milner contributed one goal each. .

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High school girls basketball

2006-12-09T02:32:00.000-08:00

NEWPORT -- South Burlington jumped to a 17-7 first quarter lead and held on for a 42-35 high school girls basketball victory over North Country on Friday. Kelsey Beynon collected 12 points and Katelynn Audette added a trio of 3-pointers and 11 points for South Burlington (2-1). Kajsa Blindow has the high scorer for NCU (1-2) with 12 points. Burlington 31, Mount Mansfield 29: Burlington outscored MMU 7-2 in the third quarter and carved out a win at Buck Hard Gym. Ali Neidlinger tossed in 15 points and Stephanie Jaques scored five for Burlington (2-1). Katie Bowen led MMU (0-3) with five points. Rice Memorial 56, Rutland 33: At Rutland, Kelli Hier popped in 16 points to lead Rice past the Raiders. Rice jumped to leads of 15-8 after one quarter and 33-17 at halftime en route to the season-opening win.

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Police: Student hacked high school computer

2006-12-07T02:35:00.000-08:00

CHERRY HILL: Authorities are investigating claims that students paid a classmate to hack into a computer at Cherry Hill East High School and change their transcripts. In Wednesday's newspapers, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that officials believe a student got access to a secret password to get into the school's computer system and changed grades of at least five classmates in exchange for money. Police called the investigation a "fraud/computer crime," but would not elaborate. The Associated Press .

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READ THIS! NOTEBOOK: Scenes from "High School Musical" in San Jose

2006-12-03T02:31:00.000-08:00

Here's what Read This! writer Leah Karlins had to say about her seats to review "High School Musical" Friday night at the HP Pavilion at San Jose: "Even thought it was in the ENORMOUS HP Pavilion, we were in the second row. So like, 15 feet from the performers, if that! It was absolutely insane!" (Be sure to check out her review of "HSM's" San Jose stop.) Here is a slideshow of photos from Leah's spot in the arena (and a peek at the $35 t-shirts for sale during the show!): .

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High School claim premier two-day title

2006-11-27T02:38:00.000-08:00

One of the best team performances in recent times in Wanganui premier two-day cricket has seen Wanganui High School take the championship title. On the first day of the third and final round the school first XI achieved the first innings victory they needed to give them an unbeatable points lead in the two-day competition. High School bowled first in the game with Marist at Victoria Park, having them all out for 132 in the first innings. The school side managed to scrape past that total with the final wicket at the crease, to be all out for 134. .

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Kevin Witt's High School Football Championship Diary

2006-11-25T02:33:00.000-08:00

Oakfield-Alabama linebacker Jared Kirkum laid motionless on the Carrier Dome turf, about two hours before Cornwall played Corning East for the state Class A football championship last night. It was late in the first half of Oakfield's game against Tuckahoe for the Class D title. Kirkum was hurt making a tackle. It didn't take long for the referee to send both teams to the sidelines, which never is a good sign. The game was delayed 20 minutes before Kirkum was wheeled off on a stretcher. Somebody said later they heard he was moving, but it didn't look good when we all stared out there in stunned silence. The thought of that scene should give you a hard reality smack to the mug and a reminder about what really is important, about what happens Monday morning and beyond. The Cornwall kids played the biggest football game of their lives last night.

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Wanted: Land for new high school

2006-11-23T02:26:00.000-08:00

CONCORD - Because land is getting scarce, the Cabarrus County school board said Monday it must take out newspaper ads to search for up to 70 acres for a new high school in northwestern Cabarrus. The board also approved student reassignment plans for new elementary schools scheduled to open next August. The new high school would relieve overcrowding at Northwest Cabarrus High, which could have more than 2,100 students in three years if nothing is done. But it has no space for more mobile units. "Because of the exploding growth in the northwest area, we need to get a new high school going right away," said Sam Masters, the school system's construction director. The board hopes to open a new high school by August 2009 and wants to get moving now, since the county is providing $600,000 up front for land and architect fees.

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Our Own High School emerge champions

2006-11-21T02:27:00.000-08:00

Dubai: Our Own High School, Al Warqa'a retained the overall championship trophy piling up 348 points in the 15th Our Own Inter School athletic meet for boys at the Dubai Police Stadium yesterday. Abu Dhabi Indian School finished runners-up with 251 points while Dubai Gem clinched the third position with 117 points. Five records crashed on the final day of the meet. In the 800m race for Inters Abraham Thomas of Delhi Private School set a new record of 2: 20.90 minutes breaking the past record of 2:45.18 minutes. The 100m juniors saw Mohammad Bilal Asaf of Dubai Gem winning in 13.49 minutes to erase the record of 13.96 minutes. Bala Subramaniam set a new record of 1:05.89 minutes in 400m for juniors. He wiped off the earlier record of 1:04.77 minutes.

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Class 5A high school swimming results

2006-11-19T02:26:00.000-08:00

SULPHUR - Here are the final results from Saturday's Division I-Class 5A competition at the State Farm/Louisiana High School Athletic Association State Swim Meet held at the SPAR Aquatic Center. Girls Team totals: 1, Mount Carmel Academy 377 1-2. 2, St. Joseph's Academy 295. 3, Northshore-Slidell 243. 4, Barbe-Lake Charles 200. 5, Fontainebleau-Mandeville 186. 6, C. E. Byrd-Shreveport 125. 7, Dominican-N.O. 119. 8, Archbishop Chapelle 91. 8, Caddo Magnet 91. 10, Slidell 86. 11, Mandeville 58. 12, Lafayette 57. 13, Destrehan 54. 14, Baton Rouge High 50. 15, Comeaux-Lafayette 30. 16, Sulphur 26. 17, Terrebonne 16. 17, Denham Springs 16. 19, Hahnville 15. 20, Dutchtown 14. 21, Grace King 9. 22, West Monroe 6. 23, Natchitoches Central 5 1-2. TOP INDIVIDUALS 200-yard medley relay: 1, St.

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High School Views: A closer look at Herb Pope's unexpected ...

2006-11-17T02:31:00.000-08:00

Earlier this week, Aliquippa's main man of hoop, Herb Pope, unexpectedly signed a letter-of-intent with New Mexico State after making a visit to the school. He also made visits to Maryland, Oklahoma and Texas and had considered Memphis and Pitt, a school to which he made a verbal commitment at the end of his sophomore season. Pope is blessed with talent not seen in these parts for decades. His sinewy yet powerful 6-foot-9 frame gliding on the wing, dribbling toward the hole and then contorting to avoid contact and complete a layup is a thing of faultless beauty. That sight never gets old. People around the WPIAL need to realize the enormous basketball talent that Pope possesses, because it is just an extremely minute section of the populous that has such a God-given gift. But, there is another side.

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Girls high school district playoff highlights

2006-11-15T02:29:00.000-08:00

This game would be decided in the final seconds with 8th grader Hayley Terebinski hitting the game winning shot to give Valley Christian a 48-to-47 win. In the second game of the night, it was Genesee Christian hosting International Academy. Holly VanValin with the steal to bring it down for the lay up. The Soldiers ran the court well as Megan Bement grabs a rebound and goes coast to coast for two of her 29 points in the game. Genesee Christian rolls to a big win 83-to-40. You can see the abc12 report by clicking on the video icon above. You will need Windows Media Player to view this video. You can get it FREE by clicking here. NOTE: Video clips will only be available for 7-days from the date they were created. ALSO: Video clips may play in a separate window, without audio, on Mac OS X machines.

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Veterans honored at high school

2006-11-11T03:03:00.000-08:00

The Shippensburg Area School District hosted a Tribute to Our Veterans at the Shippensburg Area Senior High School on Thursday.The event, which was spearheaded by Ginny Lopez, a social studies teacher at SASHS, was an idea that came from Superintendent Jackie Lesney. Says Lopez, &#8220Dr. Lesney asked me to coordinate a Veterans Day breakfast. I thought that since we would have a wealth of living history walking in our doors, we could introduce them to the students."The event began with a breakfast served to the veterans by the student forum. At the end of the breakfast, about 200 guests and students from the senior class were invited to the auditorium for a special tribute that honored the veterans. As guests walked into the auditorium, sounds of patriotic songs being performed by the Sharps filled the room.

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Lakewood Ranch High School events

2006-11-09T03:01:00.000-08:00

The best of the best will compete Thursday, Jan. 11, at the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) District 10 Finals competition. The finals are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Edison Mall in Fort Myers. Readers should save their pennies for the Scholastic Book Fair held at the school library. It will be open to the public Dec. 4-9, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Students can shop in their new school store starting Jan. 8. Klumpy's Place will open in the media center selling general school supplies as well as spirit items. Mustang spirit will rise to the limit Dec. 2 when the cheerleaders host a cheerleading and dance competition in the high school gym. Winter athletes will look their best for the winter sports pictures Dec.

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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER: CVU, U-32, Enosburg, Danville capture ...

2006-11-05T02:24:00.000-08:00

Champlain Valley won its fifth straight Division I high school boys soccer championship -- giving CVU a sweep of the boys and girls titles Saturday -- while U-32, Enosburg and Danville also secured championships. Division I Tyler Macnee tallied his second goal of the game with 5:18 left in the fourth overtime to propel CVU past South Burlington, 2-1, and to its fifth straight championship. Macnee connected with 1:34 remaining in the first half. The Rebels' Alex Davidson tied the game midway through the second half. The teams played two full-squad 10-minute overtimes before moving to 8-on-8 play before Macnee finally ended the contest. The victory finished off a 17-1-0 season for first-year coach T.J. Mead, a former Redhawks standout.

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At Rainier Beach High School, 'we're fighting for our lives'

2006-11-03T02:53:00.000-08:00

A proposal to let a technology education foundation share half of Rainier Beach High School has students and teachers there gearing up for what they say is a fight for survival. The Technology Access Foundation, a local non-profit that helps students of color develop technology skills, hopes to move into the Rainier Beach building in fall 2008 and run a school-within-a-school for students in grades six through 12. .

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High School Football Playoff Preview

2006-10-30T02:38:00.000-08:00

What and Where: Aberdeen Central versus Sioux Falls Roosevelt at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls in the quarterfinal round of the State 11AA football playoffs. When: 7 tonight. Records: Aberdeen Central has a 3-7 record and Roosevelt sports a 9-1 mark with one loss to Sioux Falls O'Gorman in the second game of the season. Last Meeting: In the first game of the season, Aberdeen Central suffered a 42-0 loss to Roosevelt. The Rough Riders scored all of their points in the first three quarters and shutout the Golden Eagle offense in the game. David Sturdevant and Brad Iverson scored three touchdowns each and Ryan Jastram made all six extra point kicks. Sturdevant started the scoring with a 61-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter. Coaches: Mike Flakus, a Colome native and Northern State graduate, is in his ninth year at Aberdeen Central where he has a 54-46 record.

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Panel wants 21st-century model for new Damascus high school

2006-10-26T03:23:00.000-07:00

While neighboring school districts are making the final push for support of Nov. 7 bond measures, the Gresham-Barlow School District is unveiling the first step in its 2008 bond campaign. On Tuesday night, a committee of community members and district staff presented its vision of a new high school in Damascus. But, the recommendations had little to do with architecture, paint color and carpet choices. "People tend to think about designing buildings based on what they already know," said Ken Noah, the district's superintendent. "I wanted us to think about serving students in 2025 and 2050 -- the concept, goals and vision of a 21st-century high school." The recommendations, divided into nine areas, focused on such topics as school expectations, organization and environment.

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High school cross country results

2006-10-25T03:13:00.000-07:00

1, Corley, Jeddy, FW Cov Classical, 14:05.37. 2, Matthews, Tori, Denton Selwyn, 14:15.30. 3, Capper, Julia, FW Cov Classical, 14:26.51. 4, Timmerman, Megan, Waxahachie Prep, 14:35.20. 5, Timmerman, Katlyn, Waxahachie Prep, 15:11.75. 6, Royer, Angela, Orange Community, 15:34.92. 7, Robbins, Lindsay, Seguin Lifegate, 16:04.98. 8, Slack, Andria, Waxahachie Prep, 16:18.66. 9, Oliver, Laura, Waxahachie Prep, 16:21.70. 10, King, Makenzie, Universal Cty FB, 16:23.96. Teams: 1. Waxahachie Prep 15; 2. West Columbia Columbia Christian 50. Girls 3200 Meter Run CC 2A 1, Belvis, Bailey, Frisco Legacy, 12:39.16. 2, Lewis, Sarah, Frisco Legacy, 13:39.37. 3, Burlingame, Rachael, Sherman Texoma, 13:43.43. 4, Wimmer, Samantha, Muester Sacred H, 13:52.64. 5, Dover, Makenzie, SA Castle Hills, 14:00.66.

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Suncoast High School tests students after TB case reported

2006-10-25T03:12:00.000-07:00

While a student at Suncoast High School is being treated for an active case of tuberculosis, testing begins Monday for 200 students who shared classrooms or moved in the same circles with the infected student. The Palm Beach County Health Department learned of the case from the student's physician on Oct. 5. Officials then met with the student's family and close friends, who were tested first. .

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`High School Musical' To Tour

2006-10-25T03:11:00.001-07:00

"High School Musical," the Disney Channel TV movie and soundtrack that became an entertainment phenom, is being adapted as a concert, with a North American tour set to begin in late November, featuring many of the stars from the film. The 40-city tour begins Nov. 30 in San Diego and continues through January. A Jan. 4 date in Hartford was listed in the tour itinerary, according to an Associated Press story. A Hartford Civic Center spokesman says the show is on "hold" but not official yet. Cast members who will re-create their film roles include stars Monique Coleman and Lucas Grabeel. The film's director and choreographer, Kenny Ortega, will be the creative director of the concert, which also features from the film Corbin Bleu, Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens.

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World War II Vet Receives High School Diploma

2006-10-25T03:11:00.000-07:00

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- A man who quit high school to enlist in the Navy and fight in World War II received his high school diploma on Tuesday. KMBC's Lara Moritz reported that Wyandotte High School presented the diploma to Richard Rodriguez 62 years after he was supposed to graduate. The event was a surprise to Rodriguez, who thought he was attending a ceremony where his son would be honored. .

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High School Football Playoffs: Eagles turn tables on Pierre

2006-10-25T03:10:00.001-07:00

Five days after combining to score 99 points in a final regular season game, Aberdeen Central and Pierre locked up in a defensive struggle in the first round of the Class 11AA football playoffs. Pierre beat Central 50-49 in overtime in the teams' last meeting but after extensive film study the Golden Eagles turned the tables on the Governors with a 16-8 win at Swisher Field on Tuesday. Last week, the Governors piled up more than 450 rushing yards, but the Central defense held the Pierre ground game to just 69 yards and no scores Tuesday. The Golden Eagles found some answers in the film of the first game. "After watching film, we saw the gaps they were running through," said Central linebacker and running back Eric Aas. "We just focused more on plugging those gaps and making them bounce that trap play to the outside." Central head coach Mike Flakus couldn't estimate how many hours his staff spent studying game film.

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Jupiter High School traffic still jammed

2006-10-25T03:10:00.000-07:00

Parents are joining students in their complaints about traffic backups on Military Trail that stifle the drive to Jupiter High School weekday mornings. Jupiter Town Council Vice Mayor Jim Kuretski, who has been deluged with e-mails regarding the traffic, said there's got to be a better way. .

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High School Golf: Shady Side Academy's Pentrack finishes 2nd

2006-10-25T03:09:00.001-07:00

Shady Side Academy senior Margaret Pentrack, who won the WPIAL girls' golf championship two weeks ago, couldn't quite duplicate her effort and finished as runner-up to Sarah Bejgrowicz of Manheim Township in the PIAA championship tournament yesterday at Heritage Hills Golf Resort and Conference Center in York. Bejgrowicz overcame a one-stroke lead held by Elk County Catholic's Emily Riddle going into the second day of the two-day event to win going away. She shot a 2-under 70 yesterday for a two-round total of 1-over 145, nine strokes better than Fox Chapel resident Pentrack's 79-75--154. Chartiers-Houston's John Popeck, a junior who played at Trinity High School last year, was the top WPIAL finisher in the boys' competition. He shot a 75-74--149 to finish tied for fourth with Downingtown West sophomore Robbie Coyne.

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Jessica Allen of Minor High School SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

2006-10-25T03:09:00.000-07:00

Academic highlights: Jessica has a 3.85 grade-point average and is ranked 15th in her class. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Who's Who Among American High School Students, Church Usher Board and volunteers as a summer camp counselor and with the Puppet Ministry. She participates with the volleyball and basketball leagues at her church. Athletic highlights: Jessica has played varsity volleyball for two years at all positions. She played basketball as a freshman and junior as a forward. Where do you see your academic future? I hope to get a scholarship to Vanderbilt University and obtain a degree in engineering. Where do you see your athletic future? Vanderbilt is my school of choice but they do not have a volleyball team. My goal is to make that happen.

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Safe School Ambassador Program debuts at High School

2006-10-25T03:08:00.001-07:00

On Thursday and Friday, Fortuna Union High School will host a Safe School Ambassadors training for 40 students and 12 staff members.Safe School Ambassadors is a program that trains diverse and socially influential student leaders to intervene with their friends and classmates when they see teasing, bullying and other acts of cruelty.FUHS is the first school in the county to launch this program, which works to maintain positive school climate. For many students, schools are a place where they don't feel welcome, safe or included. According to a national study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 75 percent of students nationwide say that they have been bullied at school. The National School Safety Center reports that 25,000 students are targets of attacks, shakedowns and robberies every day.

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School board chooses contractor for new $24.8 million Calera High

2006-10-25T03:08:00.000-07:00

The Shelby County Board of Education has awarded a $24.8 million contract for the new Calera High School to McCrory Construction.The board voted last Thursday to approve the contractor, who came in at the lowest of five bidders.The new school is slated for construction on a 30-acre site near Highway 25 and Oliver Park. School board officials plan to have it open in the fall of 2008. .

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BDC to launch online high school social networking sites

2006-10-25T03:05:00.000-07:00

BDC Capital Inc. said Monday it's in the process of developing a multiple-site online networking portal geared toward high school students and alumni. Formerly a business-development firm, Burnsville-based BDC is now turning its attention to the social networking market, where MySpace currently has a strong foothold. .

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