Lancer Dancers win national competition
Jack Beetham, Staff Writer
February 16, 2012
The weekend of Feb. 4-5, the Carlsbad dance teams, the Lancers Dancers and Xcalibur, traveled to Florida to compete in the Universal Dance Association’s National Dance Team Championships. Training up to thirty-five hours a week, the dancers perfected choreography in order to bring home the most-sought... Read more »
Speech and Debate sweeps first place
Elizabeth O'Loughlin, Staff Writer
February 13, 2012
On Sat., Feb. 4, the Carlsbad Speech and Debate team swept first place at the Winter Individual Event competition at Patrick Henry High School. Teams from all over San Diego County competed in the Individual Event category, a category comprising half of the events in Speech and Debate. “It was an all-around... Read more »
Minute to Win It assembly ignites competition between students and teachers
Trina Kim, Staff Writer
February 9, 2012
On Feb. 3, students took on the female teachers in the epic battle known as Minute to Win It. ASB students wore hard hats, which were meant to represent the finished construction of the Old Gym. With new bleachers and a shiny floor, the assembly drew many students to see the remodeled Old Gym, now... Read more »
Morp: ASB aims to begin new dance tradition
Elizabeth O'Loughlin, Staff Writer
February 1, 2012
On Feb. 25, Carlsbad High School will be hosting Morp. Previously, the only dances Lancers could participate in were Homecoming and Prom- Prom exclusive to juniors and seniors. With the addition of Morp, every grade will have the chance to participate in another school dance. “The dance is really to... Read more »
Champion Lancers inspire young students
Bryanna Mundy, Staff Writer
January 21, 2012
The Champion Lancers program promotes students who lead a healthy lifestyle and act as role models for the community. Selected seniors visit nine elementary schools to motivate students to excel and set goals. The program originally started in San Marcos and was brought here this year. “It is an incredible... Read more »
Australian students visit CHS
Linea Stern, Staff Writer
January 20, 2012
On Dec. 29, over 100 Australian students stepped off a plane ready to embark on an experience of their lifetime in America. They went on a three week journey and stayed in three different cities during their stay in California. “I have had a very fun time on this trip so far,” sophomore Blake Simpson... Read more »
Ribbon cutting ceremony: a welcoming of new classrooms
Jack Beetham, Staff Writer
January 18, 2012
After millions of dollars and countless hours of hard work, Carlsbad High School now welcomes new classrooms to the campus. Teachers, administrators, school board members and Carlsbad residents attended a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 12 to properly welcome in these new classrooms. Teachers, students... Read more »
Holiday food drive achieves goals
Jack Beetham, Staff Writer
December 21, 2011
In a community like ours, privileged and well supported as it is, we still face challenges in the society which provides so much. The annual food drive aims to help the ongoing struggles of the less privileged by providing non-perishable foods for those in need. “The food drive run by ASB is to support... Read more »
Teens for Peace: new club aims to make a diference
Trina Kim, Staff Writer
December 14, 2011
Announced as an official club on Nov. 7, Teens for Peace presents opportunities to meet students beyond campus while supporting the community. The club is about creating a friendly school environment and spreading peace through service projects. “It’s a good way to make friends. It’s a really... Read more »
Stop by the new wrestling room and see where the champions train
Megan Benner, Staff Writer
December 11, 2011
Caught up in all this construction, students see no hope to the end of ruble but Carlsbad High finally has proof of progress, the new and improved wrestling room. This beautiful glass plated training facility is located behind the old gym, close to the athletic trainer’s office. On Oct. 12, the... Read more »
Red ribbon week begins on internet saftey
Megan Benner, Staff Writer
November 18, 2011
Nov. 14 through 18 Carlsbad High School celebrated Red Ribbon Week with a take on internet safety. Due to the rising issues pertaining to Carlsbad’s community, ASB informed students on respect for yourself and respect for others. Red Ribbon Week originated because of drug cartels in Mexico; citizens... Read more »
Renewable energy classes looks toward the future
Scott De Taboada, Staff Writer
November 18, 2011
Finding safe, environmentally conscious forms of energy- a problem scientists today are desperately trying to solve, and here at CHS, students are getting a head start on solving the problems of the future. The new renewable energy course provides a space where students can learn about protecting our... Read more »
ASL students strut their talent
Linea Stern, Staff Writer
November 1, 2011
On Oct. 19 and 20 ASL III and IV students perfected all of their hard work in the biannual American Sign Language (ASL) fall show, Happenin’ Hands. Students signed their songs and acted out hilarious skits while entertaining the crowd. “I had a great time performing and it was worth all of my... Read more »
CHS implements new Smart Boards
Scott De Taboada, Staff Writer
September 30, 2011
A new type of technology that can drastically change the student’s learning and teacher’s teaching experience has been introduced this year to the campus. Smart Boards, an interactive technology now in the 2000 and 3000 buildings, allow teachers and students to write on touch screen computers. They... Read more »
Carlsbad Unified schools lock down
Sarah Valverde, Assistant Editor
September 30, 2011
On Friday, Sept. 30 the pa system flicked on just after 11:00 a.m. in the middle of third period. “Staff, this is a lockdown. This is not a drill.” At 11:50a.m., an email was sent from the district to the parents. It simply said: “This is a quick note to let you know that we directed schools... Read more »
Join the Friday football fun
Megan Benner, Staff Writer
September 28, 2011
Lancers stay on your toes. Friday, Sept. 30 will be an eventful day. Not only is it our first home football game vs Torrey Pines high school, but ASB has planned a pep rally and tailgate party. ASB expects these events to be very successful and ongoing traditions for future home games so be sure to participate. During... Read more »
Construction set to enter new phase in December
Josh Lee, Staff Writer
September 22, 2011
It has been years in the making, but come December one phase of construction will come to a close. Over winter break teachers will be transferred to newly constructed facilities so the classrooms in the southern end of the school can be torn down and replaced by a new parking lot. Construction has affected... Read more »
Two solutions to alleviate “human” traffic
Trina Kim, Staff Writer
September 21, 2011
With a population of 2900 students, the 2011-2012 class is larger than the average high school and is still growing. The students have been experiencing heavy “human” traffic that has worsened over the past few years. “Definitely there is more construction and a larger freshman class,”... Read more »
CHS welcomes new principal
Olivia Adam, Staff Writer
September 1, 2011
With multiple years of experience under his belt, Principal Dr. Matt Steitz prepares to wholeheartedly embrace Carlsbad and face the stress of the construction and upcoming addition of a second high school head on. Steitz plans on relying on knowledge gained from his years as a football coach, biology... Read more »
New schedule for first days of school
Shelby Rowe, Editor in Chief
August 24, 2011
The 2011-2012 school year is just around the corner; however, this year there’s something different about the first two days of school. For the schedule on Aug. 30 – 31, students will be attending all six classes. The block schedule will continue on Sept. 1, starting with an odd day. “The... Read more »
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