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Into the City

Into the City

Julianna Seymour April 29, 2019

Following their ethnography unit, the ninth grade class headed to downtown Los Angeles. While in downtown LA, the ninth grade broke into small groups to explore the city, talk to both locals and tourists...

TARC Club Shoots for the Stars

TARC Club Shoots for the Stars

Wesley Schulz April 29, 2019

After a two-hour van ride to get to the Sabino family's ranch club members were a bit exhausted but very excited. Their exhaustion soon faded when they crested the hill to the launch site. Their eyes were...

Nuclear Energy: Advantages and Issues

Nuclear Energy: Advantages and Issues

Ian Brown March 11, 2019

Nuclear power is rapidly becoming more and more popular as a contender for alternative sources of energy. Its ability to generate huge amounts of power and the fact that it constantly generates...

Prop 7

Prop 7

Catie Fristoe March 5, 2019

During an election taking place in the last months of 2018, those living in California voted either for or against a carefully put together list of propositions. One concerned apartment rental...

The Age of Glossier

The Age of Glossier

Madeleine Nicks and Frances Carlson March 4, 2019

The beauty world has dramatically evolved into a growing and complex industry. Among all of the large brand- name companies like Sephora or Revlon comes one shining light of aesthetically pleasing,...

Inside the Chicago Trip

Inside the Chicago Trip

Madeleine Nicks March 4, 2019

An interview with Experiential Learning Coordinator Ashley Tidey on the importance of the upcoming Chicago Trip. What to look forward to and why. Q: What is the significance of the...

Backcountry Wilderness First Responders class this summer with Cate School

Backcountry Wilderness First Responders class this summer with Cate School

February 28, 2019

I’m offering a Backcountry WFR class this summer in partnership with the Cate School. If you any students or staff are interested please send them my way; this is going to be an amazing program in an...

California Wildfires

California Wildfires

Madeleine Nicks February 27, 2019

I woke up that December morning last year, just a normal day I thought but as I looked out my window. Instead of the usual golden light that comes streaming in, my room had turned a glowing crimson. I...

Unstoppable Film Premiere Tickets Available Now

“Unstoppable” Film Premiere Tickets Available Now

February 20, 2019

Unstoppable is Bethany Hamilton’s complete and untold story that follows her journey from childhood into motherhood — the ups, downs and her powerful resilience against all odds to become one of the...

The United Way of Santa Barbara County is seeking Counselors in Training

The United Way of Santa Barbara County is seeking Counselors in Training

February 15, 2019

I wanted to let you know about an excellent volunteer opportunity we have this summer for incoming 10th graders and up. The United Way of Santa Barbara County is seeking Counselors in Training to assist...

Optimist International Essay Contest

Optimist International Essay Contest

February 14, 2019

Application for 2018-2019 Optimist International Essay Contest Name M F Address City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Telephone ( ) E-mail Date of Birth / / Age Have you participated in any other Optimist...

Youth Impact Awards 2019

Youth Impact Awards 2019

February 13, 2019

Students who seek nomination should speak with to Upper School faculty member. Every year, KIDS Network presents the Youth Impact Awards, celebrating young people who have given their time, talent...

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