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One Person’s Crazy Is Another’s Reality TV

November 4, 2013

Junior Carter Thicke will be starring in a new reality TV show called “Unusually Thicke.” The unscripted, sitcom-meets-reality show is based on the life and times within the star-studded Thicke residence...

Wreck This Journal

September 5, 2013

Many authors hate to see their books defiled—much less burned, painted on, or sewed in. But those are the exact instructions (among many) that Keri Smith provides you in her DIY book “Wreck This...

Ryan Emmons: An Entrepreneur at Heart

May 6, 2013

While a Laguna student, Ryan Emmons ‘08 was a Future Business Leaders of America club president. As president, he combined his passion for business and his commitment to community service to create Santa...

Mediums of Honesty and Permanence

Mediums of Honesty and Permanence

February 26, 2013

When I Skyped Austin Danson to interview him for this article, he was painting. The window blinked open to reveal the somewhat fuzzy image of a wild-haired artist bent over his paper, a long Chinese...

Hunter Cong: Chasing the American Dream

November 1, 2012

Before this year, Hunter Cong had not travelled beyond the Eastern Hemisphere. But in August, the freshman class welcomed Hunter as the first foreign exchange student of the class of 2016. Drawn to...

Students Run a Musical in the Mushroom Kingdom

October 30, 2012

They have gone thrift-store shopping, drilled together a stable wooden set, and run around Kid’s World playground in video game character costumes for most of their summer. The cast members of “Shadows:...

Eat Your Seasons

June 4, 2012

Bananas from Ecuador, bell peppers from Holland, oranges from South Africa? Really?! We live in California, sunshine state, sandy beaches and purple mountains majesty. We can grow apples in our back yards,...

Arts Instructor Delphine Louie Chosen as Featured Artist at I Madonnari Chalk Festival

June 4, 2012

“Irefuse to work next to anyone painting SpongeBob,” said Delphine Louie when asked about her experiences with the chalk painting festival, I Madonnari, an event held annually by the Children’s Creative...

New Canine Arrives on Campus

June 4, 2012

Over spring break, Mr. Dug Uyesaka added a new member to the Laguna family, his dog Palmer. Palmer is a three and a half year-old Whippet. Whippets are known for their agility and speed and look much...

Young Musicians Take to the Stage with a Professional Orchestra

June 4, 2012

With bright lights and an eager audience, Santa Barbara’s Young Soloists had the privilege of performing at The Granada Theater on May 8. Out of the nine performers, two Laguna students, junior Daria...

Librarian Ms. Susan Burke Closes a Chapter That Has Lasted 35 Years

June 4, 2012

How did you get started at Laguna? My start at Laguna is a story in itself. I wasn’t looking for a job and had already signed a contract with the Thacher School for a third year. Our consortium of...

Faculty Style Profile Ms. Abercrombie

May 10, 2012

Rain or shine, Middle and Upper School math instructor Ms. LuAnne Abercrombie is always distinctly stylish. Her unique thrown-together look of flare pants, cozy sweaters and great layered jewelry create...

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