Meet inspirational teen Claire Wineland
Yvonne Tarrab - Features Editor
February 13, 2012
If you would like to support Claire Wineland’s foundation, visit her website at http://clairesplacefoundation.org/ . The girl’s eyes shine with hope and her smile radiates a positive energy that lights up a room. She emulates the strength and wisdom of someone far beyond her years. Her thirst... Read more »
Sophomore Kassra Farah creates an iPhone application
Kunal Aggarwal - Staff Writer
February 12, 2012
The year is 2035, and the world awaits for Kassra Farah to reveal his latest project to the computer industry. What started out as a goal to make an iPhone application, has now transformed into a revolutionary company. He has developed strong interest in computer programming as well as computer graphics,... Read more »
Junior Melissa Halici creates unconventional poetry
Taylor St. Ives - Staff Writer
February 2, 2012
Just before a long day melts into deep sleep, junior Melissa Halici places her head on her pillow and closes her eyes to create elegant poetry. While most spend their nights tossing and turning, Halici effortlessly delves into her subconscious and enters a vivid world of lucid dreaming that serves as... Read more »
Question and Answer with junior comedian Ryan Gilderman
Lida Dianti - Features Editor
December 28, 2011
Question and Answer with junior comedian Ryan Gilderman Q: Are there any comedians that you look up to/ have inspired you? A: Probably Bill Cosby and Seinfeld. I like the older generation of comedy because I feel like they have more raw humor. Q: Why do you like comedy and how is different than other... Read more »
CHS alumni branch out into professional careers
Julia Shapiro - Staff Writer and Sabrina Sigal - Staff Writer
December 28, 2011
Meet class of 2010 alumnus and athletic apparel designer Aubrey Seider She puts on her favorite black pair of yoga pants with a blue and green stripe fold- over at the top, and matches it with a blue form-fitted tank top. Looking especially toned in her Strut-This outfit, a line of workout clothes... Read more »
Model Mayhem
December 15, 2011
A girl draped in designer garments is surrounded by an array of cameras and fluorescent lights. Shot after shot, the character she is embodying unfolds before the photographer’s eyes, producing a bridge between the artistic vision and reality. Junior model Courtney Kelsberg becomes a muse to her... Read more »
Meet senior director Michael Munro
Rachel Stewart - Staff Writer, '14
October 29, 2011
To view Michael Munro’s films Perfect Imperfection and Paranoia click the links at the bottom of the page. A boy anxiously runs down the street as the camera follows him into the pitch-black darkness of a desolate night. He is overwhelmed with fear, and his paranoia consumes him. In this... Read more »
Meet sophomore backpacker Waverly Davis
Taylor St. Ives - Staff Writer, '13
October 28, 2011
Other articles you might be interested in: Michael Munro CHS students help nurture neglected pets CHS students work with special olympics to help handicapped children defy odds The vast stretch of rock gradually lessens with each desperate stride up the mountain. She climbs higher and higher, inching... Read more »
Meet sophomore author Jenna Conwisar
Kinsey Marker - Staff Writer and Emily Glavin - Opinions Editor
October 19, 2011
The glistening azure waters of the San Francisco Bay, followed by the abandoned corridors of Hearst Castle flash through sophomore Jenna Conwisar’s mind as her fingers quickly glide across the keyboard. Conwisar utilizes her experiences and creative mind in her recently published children’s book,... Read more »
Jaclyn Grubin
Taylor St. Ives - Staff Writer, '13
October 4, 2011
A child picks up a book and enters a painted wonderland of imagination. Another child walks into a movie theater and watches colorful, inspiring images race across the screen. Even as these children grow older, the experiences they encounter along the way are never forgotten. Junior Jaclyn Grubin is... Read more »