Let’s Dance; Mira Mesa’s Dance Team
Jordan Gacuya, Reporter
May 1, 2013
Mira Mesa’s Dance Team consists of 32 students, 1 freshman, 11 sophomores, 10 juniors, and 10 seniors. Instructed by Melissa Ferro, the 2012-2013-dance team has placed first in at least one category, at every competition this year, including state and nationals. Their practices are for 15 hours... Read more »
Lights, Camera, Action!
Ian Simmons, Reporter
May 1, 2013
If you have a talent of creating videos, or you just like making movies on your own time, then you might consider thinking of joining Film Club. Film club meets every Thursday with club advisor, Mr Earnest in room 418. Many people have a passion for film-making or they just think its fun to do, so those... Read more »
Crazy for Kendamas
Elijah Gray, Reporter
May 1, 2013
Kendamas have been around for centuries. They are a toy originating from Japan. They can also be found across the world with minor variaions. A kendama is a ball on a string connected to a piece of wood with two cups on the side and one on the bottom and a spike on the top. The objective is to land the... Read more »
Who’s Your Favorite Teacher?
Jessica Awadis, Reporter
May 1, 2013
Mira Mesa High School knows all about Mrs. Manning. Teacher spotlight has made many students recognize teachers they had no idea go to this school. Many students love Mrs. Manning. Abigail Arroyo, Senior at Mira Mesa High says “She gives a lot of work, but it’s all a learning experience and helps... Read more »
Achieve Success with AVID
Kate Pham, Reporter
May 1, 2013
For more than a decade, Mira Mesa High School has been offering an elective course called AVID to its students with the purpose of preparing students for college and helping them realize their full academic potential. The AVID program was established in 1987 by Mary Catherine Swanson at Clairemont High... Read more »
The Issue with ASB Posters
Brian Awadis, Reporter
May 1, 2013
When you walk around Mira Mesa High School campus, you see a lot of posters. Whenever you walk near one, it’s either torn or ripped to the ground. If you actually take the time to read what’s on the posters, you will get informed about what’s going on that month in Mira Mesa High School. Thanks... Read more »
Dramafest Is Here!
Laurence Evans, Reporter
May 1, 2013
Mira Mesa High School’s Dramafest is a large gathering of the different levels of theater classes putting on a variety of plays and musicals for a crowd. Dramafest is an event that’s highly anticipated each year and well known for drama personnel to attend. This entertaining event only comes around... Read more »
Money Improvements in School
Angie Nguyen, Reporter
April 11, 2013
Families statewide may find themselves paying a larger contribution to personal income taxes proposed by Proposition 30. Approximately 89 percent of the allocated temporary tax revenues would go to K–12 schools and 11 percent to community colleges. The money would also be utilized to fund school... Read more »
Bright Lights, Blue City
Carissa Gaita, Reporter
April 11, 2013
On March 8, 2013 was the free dance called “Bright Light, Blue City”, full of black and bright colors of city lights with excitement all around. This free dance was all thanks to the last junior class who did excellent on their CAHSEE last year, plus our CST scores passing La Jolla. This free dance... Read more »
Madrigals Going to San Fran!
Cristen Balignot, Reporter
April 10, 2013
Mira Mesa High’s Madrigals signed up for a worldwide competition in San Francisco and Santa Clara on April 11th through the 14th called Festival. A total of 30 people, 26 singers and four chaperons are driving in a yellow school bus for nine hours. Mrs. Williams, the choir teacher, and the... Read more »