June 21, 2007 RSS feed / Schools

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Longtime Oak Park teacher encourages students to believe in themselves

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
Teacher Randi Liepman has some advice for the 24 seniors graduating from Oak View High School in Oak Park. "Always believe in yourself and know that you are loved," Liepman said. More...

Chamber presents student scholarships

The Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Community Foundation, with support from the Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce's Education Committee, awarded five area high school seniors each with a $1,000 scholarship to as More...

Present yourself well

We like to think that when admissions officers read applications, they approach each one with an open mind, eager to learn about that student's strengths and dreams for the future. But what are they really thinking? More...

UCLA offers online extension courses

This summer, the Department of Education at UCLA Extension offers several early childhood education courses online. More...

Arts scholars honored

The Ventura County Arts Council recently awarded certificates to 20 arts scholars from Ventura County. They are: Monica Adrian, Simi Valley, Santa Susana High, visual arts. More...

Kids read 665 award-winning books

BEST OF THE BEST- Fifth-grade students at Red Oak Elementary School in Oak Park display some of the books they read in the two-month long library reading contest. More...

Six students get scholarships

Six students from Westlake Village schools were among the 404 recipients of scholarships from the Ventura County Community Foundation. The students are Michael T. More...

Oak Park grads venture forth from 'the bubble'

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

Leaving "the bubble" was a common theme in student speeches during the Oak Park High School graduation on June 14. More...

Despite chronic disease, Oak Park teen still able to graduate

Levett Washington never used illness as an excuse
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

Keeping his dad's advice in mind helped Levett Washington overcome challenges and serious medical setbacks to graduate on schedule last week from Oak Park High School. More...

Diverse talents thrive at Agoura High

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

Agoura High School's Class of 2007 produced a diverse group of high achievers. Seniors Olga Galchenko, Michael Bluestein and Derek Johnson exemplify the unique mix of talents developed at the school. More...

'School of second chances' celebrates

Indian Hills High graduates 28 students
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

The Class of 2007 at Indian Hills High School was tiny in numbers, but the 28 students who earned their high school diplomas stood tall and proud at the June 14 commencement ceremony held at the "school of second chances" in Calaba More...

Student who hated school will become a teacher

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

When Brandon Magana came to Indian Hills High School in Calabasas, he was deficient in class credits and at risk of dropping out of high school altogether. More...

Oak View High School - Class of 2007

Raul Daniel Alonso, Jonathan Arad, Oren Abraham Atia, Madison Lynn Balesteri, Steven Joel Blumenthal, Kyle John Campbell, Tara Lynn Daugherty, Michael Carl DeMartin, Joshua David DeSure, Gary Sean Grant Doyle, Ryan John Duff, Alexander Scott Feuer, More...

Teen defies the odds, graduates with her class

Support from family, teachers prevented Westlake student from falling behind
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

When Cassandra Villa was born, doctors warned her parents that they didn't think she was going to make it. With severe scoliosis and two surgeries before she was 2, Cassandra's future appeared bleak. More...

Celebrities spice up Viewpoint fundraiser

Viewpoint School of Calabasas hosted its 24th annual benefit and auction, Stars Over Viewpoint, on May 12 in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel. More...

High school students can practice SAT test-taking skills

New essay section will be included

High school juniors and seniors are invited to practice the SAT from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., July 14 at room A1, Agoura High School, 28545 W. Driver Ave., Agoura Hills. More...

Time to register for soccer camp

Zoran's Soccer Camp will be held this August at the Oak View High School soccer field, 5801 E. Conifer St., Agoura Hills. Sessions will be Aug. 6 to 10, Aug. 13 to 17 and Aug. 20 to 24. More...

Honor roll

+Meghan Dana Joss, a senior, has earned honor roll status at Washington and Lee University in Virginia. W&L honor roll students must have at least a 3.75 grade point average. More...

Splish splash at summer camp

COOL KIDS- Campers can learn to enjoy the water in the Triunfo YMCA summer aquatics program now underway. Swim programs are at Agoura High School, 28545 W. Driver Ave., Agoura Hills. More...

All-school show is music to ears

SOPHIA FISCHER/Acorn Newspapers DIG THE WIGS- Fifth-grade students pose with Joyce Thomas, music teacher at Brookside Elementary School in Oak Park, after the all-school show. More...

Discovery Nature camp offers summer fun

There are still slots available at the Mountains Restoration Trust Discovery Nature Camp. Session 1, which covers Paleontology, Insects and Astronomy, meets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mon. More...

Find out about scholarships

National College Planners presents free workshops on how to get thousands of dollars to help pay for college. The workshop will be at 10:45 a.m. Sat., July 7 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. More...

Three Oaks Christian students accepted to top military academies

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

A desire to serve their country prompted three graduates of Oaks Christian High School in Westlake Village to vie for scholarships at the U.S military academies. Robert Wolfe of Thousand Oaks was accepted to the U.S. More...

Oak Park High School Class of 2007

Kylie Blair Abrams, Joseph Bahram Ahmadzai, Gabrielle Ann Altabef, Jessica Taylor Androsky, Adriana Sophia Arce, Nir Ashkenazi, Alexander Dean Auerbach, Kylie Alice Bamberger, Forrest Baranoff, Anastasia Paulina Barbarov, Gabriell More...

Agoura High School Class of 2007

Samuel Aaron, Gabriella Adirim, Shane Ahern, Ava Aldcroft, Daryl Alonso , Aaron Alston-Roth, Alana Altmann, Michael Amodio, Jessica Anderbery, Maggie Anderson, Jennifer Archuleta, Jordan Arias, Britany Arledge, Danyelle Atkinson, More...

Calabasas grads: agents of change

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

For all graduates, there's a moment of suspense in the seconds before the names are called and diplomas are distributed. For Calabasas High seniors, that climactic moment stretched a little longer. More...

Calabasas High School Class of 2007

Tina Abdolhosseini, Blake Kristopher Abelard, Michelle Elizabeth Abrams, Mark A. Aguirre, Adam Ahdoot, Nadia Ahmadi, Meytar Aickin, Shahrzad Akbary, Nicole Leanne Albuquerque, Ramsey J. Alexander, Nicholas S. More...

Indian Hills High School Class of 2007

Tyler Allen, Benjamin Baral, Michael Barry, Riley Becker, Natasha Berg, Annie Boxx, Ashley Boyd, Danicca Caloca, Ian Comi, Jessica DiGenova, Edwin Franco, Nicole Hall, Daniel Huynh, Chelsea Keller, Sean Mackey, Brandon Magana, Stee More...

Westlake High seniors step out, will not fear tomorrow

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Kelly Feiweles, Westlake High School's senior class president, offered encouragement to her fellow graduates moments before they would pick up their diplomas. More...

Westlake High School - Class of 2007

Chloe Michele Abraham, Travis Andrew Abraham, Amanda Noelle Adams, Ryan William Adams, Kelly Nicole Adamski, Sabah Aftab Ahmad, Alex William Akers, Bradley Arthur Alban, Brianna Marie Alban, Jennifer Danielle Allen, Noor S. More...