2018 Cum Laude Society Inductees
May 11, 2018
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This year nine new recipients were honored on Wednesday, April 24 for demonstrating their academic achievements. Only the top 10% from the junior class and the top 20% of the senior class can receive this elite award. Students are not only judged on their academics, but also their character, honor, an...
Deportation: the People Behind the Stories
Daisy Finefrock and Phoebe Stein
April 19, 2018
Background Imagine being on the run, not knowing the status of your fate in the country you consider home. Unfortunately, this is life for many undocumented immigrants in the United States. If you are unlucky andcaught by immigration of cials, thecourt will assign a government-issued law...
Owls at March For Our Lives
March 23, 2018
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On March 22, four Laguna Blanca students, two Dos Pueblos students, one Brentwood School student (a school in Los Angeles), and one San Marcos student took a redeye flight to Washington DC to be a part of the huge “March for our Lives” against gun violence. 800 other sibling events took place on th...
Paradise Not Lost After Devastating Mudslides
February 9, 2018
Due to severe mudslides and oods on Jan. 6, the Montecito community lost countless homes, parents, grandparents, children, friends and pets. In a community so closely knit, it is safe to say that we have all been affected to some degree by the tragedy that overtook our city. Some of our Laguna B...
2018 High School Architectural Design Competition
February 7, 2018
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Have you ever imagined how much fun it would be to design a home for yourself or create a unique building in town? Be the first of your friends to take part in a design charrette (pronounced Shuh-ret): A fast-paced, exciting, mind expanding, and creative experience designing a building or space in a...
LBS Football a Game Changer
February 6, 2018
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Shane Lopes, who guided Laguna Blanca to its first ever CIF championship game, was named South Coast Football Coach of the Year. He was honored in January at a Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table press luncheon at Harry's Plaza Cafe. He was also named SB All-County Football Coach of the Year in 2013. ...
Laguna Blanca’s TEDx
January 16, 2018
Have you always wanted to attend a TED Conference with all those short, powerful talks by the leading thinkers and doers who inspire you, who challenge you, and who open your eyes to new ideas? Now is your chance. Laguna is thrilled to invite you to its first ever TEDx event on Wednesday, January...
Homecoming!
October 17, 2017
Homecoming is just around the corner, set for this Saturday, October 21st. This year’s dance is Disco themed and sure to be a blast. Student Council President, Camila Lemere jokes “We’re all gonna need to cool down on Sunday because of that Saturday Night Fever." Tickets for the event are 15$ p...
Laguna Blanca Spirit Week
October 17, 2017
Go OWLS! Spirit week is coming up: Monday - good news, there’s no need to change clothes after waking up because the theme is pajamas! So, just hop out of bed, come to school and enjoy the first day of Spirit week. Tuesday - get creative and original for crazy hair/crazy socks day! Wednesday -...
Peer Buddies Social Skills Group
September 27, 2017
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We are excited to announce that PeerBuddies is re-launching Social Skills Groups, set to begin October 2017! Back by popular demand, our Social Skills Group pairs children and teens with special needs with same-aged Peer Buddies who teach them essential social skills in a fun, supportive envi...
Help Us Send Lights to Puerto Rico
September 27, 2017
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Last week Puerto Rico was hit by Hurricane Maria. Infrastructure including roads, electricity, water and communication were wiped out and it is uncertain when they will be restored. Imagine waking up one day and your home is gone. The entire infrastructure you've depended on is simply missing. Our...
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Daisy Finefrock is a freshman this year and is a new addition to the Fourth Estate staff. In her free time, Daisy likes to take photographs, read, and edit videos. She enjoys writing Op-Ed and News stories...
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Ava is a junior at Laguna Blanca School and is a returning member of the Fourth Estate staff. She writes Arts & Entertainment and Feature stories and enjoys playing guitar, photography, and art.