Radical Reality: motivational speaker Donny Moore talks to San Ramon students and staff
April 20, 2012 • Tracy Lahey, Staff Writer
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On Tuesday, April 17th, motivational speaker Donny Moore visited San Ramon. Donny is a motivational speaker who travels around the country to talk with high schools, baseball teams and other groups of people. He generally focuses on mental and physical strength and is highly accredited and known. Students... Read more »
Dance 5 students host charity dance show to support Children’s Hospital and Research Center in Oakland
March 28, 2012 • Kate Shaffer, Staff Writer
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On Sunday, March 18, friends and family filled San Ramon Valley High School’s Performing Arts Center to view a thrilling dance performance and support a great cause. San Ramon hosted the dance show with the goal of benefiting the Children’s Hospital and Research Center in Oakland. The event was... Read more »
NCAPDA speaks to juniors and seniors about dangers of prescription drug abuse
March 23, 2012 • Katie Tao, Editor-In-Chief
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On Friday, March 23, the National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse (NCAPDA) spoke to San Ramon juniors and seniors regarding the dangers of prescription drug use and abuse. April Rovero founded the NCAPDA after the death of her son, Joey, in December 2009 from a combination of prescription drugs... Read more »
San Ramon breaks world record at black light rally
February 29, 2012 • Brynne Ichiuji, Staff Writer
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On Friday, February 24, 2012, San Ramon held its first ever black light rally. White streamers, glow-in-the-dark posters, an array of lights, two DJs, glow sticks, and cheering students, parents and staff members filled the gymnasium. The rally will not only be remembered for the black lights but also... Read more »
Sleep deprivation in teens
February 28, 2012 • Sophie Zhang, Staff Writer
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The age-old debate ensues over whether teenagers get enough sleep. While the National Sleep Foundation recommends that teens receive a minimum of 8.5 hours of sleep per night, few teens follow this suggestion. Shelby Arguelles (9) reported that her usual weekday sleep hours are from midnight to 6 a.m.,... Read more »
San Francisco Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics Northern California
February 27, 2012 • Jessica Wright, Staff Writer
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Jumping in the San Francisco Bay in the middle of February sounds crazy, but raising over $200,000 for Special Olympics Northern California does not. Just like the slogan for Polar Plunge says, “we’re freezin’ for a reason!” The Polar Plunge fundraising event ended up with a huge turnout, capturing... Read more »
Karen human rights activist speaks to San Ramon students
February 14, 2012 • Elaine Selna, Staff Writer
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On Thursday, Feb. 9, the Free Burma Club invited Myra Dahgaypaw, a Burmese human rights activist, to speak to San Ramon students. Dahgaypaw is from Karen State in Eastern Burma. She talked about how Burma is an extremely poor country and how human rights are being violated all the time. There are more... Read more »
E2 hosts Garden Day
February 6, 2012 • Alison Spencer, Staff Writer
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Last week, San Ramon’s environmental awareness club E2 and the California Scholarship Federation (CSF) worked on planting rosemary along Danville Boulevard by the S-hall classrooms. The planting is part of an ongoing effort by the E2 to beautify San Ramon’s campus. The E2 club’s current projects... Read more »
Romney flying high after a second consecutive win
February 6, 2012 • Sophie Zhang, Staff Writer
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In the Republican presidential nomination race, Mick Romney found himself with a second consecutive victory in Nevada on Saturday Feb. 4, 2012 after a momentous win in Florida. The former Massachusetts governor held a double digit victory over remaining candidates Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, and Rick Santorum.... Read more »
2011 Winter dance show is a big hit!
November 21, 2011 • Kate Shaffer, Staff Writer
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Lights, camera – dance! San Ramon’s 2011 winter dance show, Dancing with Wolves, packed a huge punch. The show proceeded for three days from November 16-18. Each night the students in the dance level two, three, four, five and “six” put on 32 numbers in all, also including performances by dance... Read more »
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