How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World— Repeat or Retweet?

Sydnie Ager, Reporter

March 19, 2019

Filed under Opinion, Reviews, Showcase

From director Dean DeBlois, the third "How to Train Your Dragon" movie was released in theaters on Feb. 22 this year as the most recent film in the storyline. Young chief Hiccup faces a new problem on his home island of Berk, now a flourishing dragon sanctuary. Although Berkians have converted to the ...

Spring Swim Season Starts with a Splash

Haley Adams, Reporter

March 15, 2019

Filed under Showcase, Sports, sports features

Winter is ending, and spring is right around the corner ― which means the swim season is just beginning. Team members look forward to making the best of their time on the team, from improving their skills in the water to simply having a good time. “I’m looking forward to a fun season,” Varsity team member...

Destanie Crist tells her leadership story

Adam Atamian, Reporter

March 12, 2019

Filed under Features, Showcase

Senior Destanie Crist is the leader of many different clubs and programs at this school and works hard outside of school to make the world a better place. “I'm a leader of Help for Hope, I'm the senior class president for ASB, I'm an executive officer in care, I'm also a link crew leader, I started t...

Just Our Type: CAHS Hosts its Annual Blood Drive

Madeleine Tseng, Reporter

March 8, 2019

Filed under News, On-Campus, Showcase

Classical Academy High School has been hosting the American Red Cross Blood Drive for a few years, but on Feb. 21, approximately 80 students participated, breaking its average record of 45 students per year. Denice Coplan, a 13-year American Red Cross representative who has worked with CAHS previously,...

Talent Show 2019

Cara Brinkman, Reporter

March 7, 2019

Filed under News, On-Campus, Showcase

Appreciating Changes: The Film Appreciation Club Gains New Members

Lauren Brazele, Reporter

March 1, 2019

Filed under Features, Showcase

Film Appreciation Club has become a home to aspiring screenwriters and movie lovers. However, the club has experienced numerous changes over the past year. For instance, sophomore Kenny Christianson has taken on the role of club president. Although being club president originally appeared to be a d...

Looking Back at Varsity Boys Basketball

Danica Jordan, Reporter

February 28, 2019

Filed under Showcase, Sports, sports features

The blackout game on Feb. 8 was the last game of the season for Varsity Boys Basketball. They lost the game by one point, but for the seniors, this final game gave them an opportunity to look back on what they learned and the experiences they had while playing. In their four years of playing basketball, s...

Mind over muscle: Senior Nathan Choy talks physiology and philosophy in martial arts

Crystal Sung, Editor in Chief

February 26, 2019

Filed under Features, Showcase

When it comes to martial arts methods, moves or mindsets, senior Nathan Choy has explored them all. As a kid, Choy was encouraged to maintain an active lifestyle, and soon he developed a deep love for martial arts, starting at Jing Institute but moving through different styles as he saw fit. “I...

Girls Basketball: New Shots For a New Team

Catalina Diaz, Reporter

February 25, 2019

Filed under Showcase, Sports, sports features

New is the word this season for the Girls Basketball Team because of the change of seniors from last year. The new freshman this year has “brought a lot of energy to the team... They’re really excited to be there to play the sport and to get to know us,” junior Mikaela Telles said. Although it's ...

Senior Elliot Pak shares his experience as ASB President

Sean Blythe and Crystal Sung

February 22, 2019

Filed under Features, Showcase

Senior Elliot Pak is a familiar figure to many at this school. “I’m president of ASB. I oversee all our activities and make sure that each committee is running their events smoothly and preparing well in advance,” Pak said. “Homecoming is one of my favorites [to organize], and ... other ...

Glass the Movie: Half Full or Half Empty?

Genevieve Larkin, Reporter

February 20, 2019

Filed under Opinion, Reviews, Showcase

“Glass” is a fantasy/drama film and part of the Unbreakable trilogy. The series includes, “Unbreakable” and “Split,” following the characters individually until they are all together in the final installment. Released on Jan. 18, the PG-13 movie was directed by M. Night Shyamalan and used ...

Red vs. Black Spirit Week: A Recap with ASB Seniors

Katherine Mosack, Reporter

February 19, 2019

Filed under News, On-Campus, Showcase

Tuesday, Mar. 5 through Friday, Mar. 8, the students at CAHS divided into red and black teams in the Battle of the Caimans. But how seriously do ASB students take spirit days? ASB members and seniors Cassidy Nelson, Cody Cavalle and Nasser Jones have stories to tell from past and present spirit days. ...