Pura Vida sends 100,000 meals to Haiti

Kelly Saiz
Reporter

This May, Pura Vida has lined up three interactive events in hopes of raising $17,000 to package 100,000 meals to send to hungry children in Haiti.

On Saturday and Sunday the non-profit organization and student club held an event at the school to pack the meals. On Saturday alone, 400 people volunteered and packaged some 60,000 meals.

In a further effort to reach their fundraising goal, the club held a pie toss on Thursday, May 6 during lunch; and on Sunday, May 23, there will be a 5k Fun Run…

Planting of Mary Long Garden to begin this May

Kelly Saiz
Reporter

Last June, Mary Long, who had been in the school system for 36 years, passed away. This year, students and faculty will commemorate Ms. Long by planting flowers around the library patio.

Students are asked to participate by bringing and planting flowers on Saturday, May 15 from 9:00 am until noon. Students and faculty are also welcomed to the Dedication Ceremony which will take place on Tuesday, May 25 at 2:20 pm…

Career and Tech. visionary Mr. Smith to retire

Kelly Saiz
Reporter

In twenty-six years, Thomas Smith transformed the Industrial Education into the Career and Technical Education department that it is today. To many, Mr. Smith is more than a colleague or teacher; he is a friend and mentor who oversaw the tremendous growth of his field within the school.

Principal Tony Pavia, who began working with Mr. Smith eight years ago, knew from the beginning that Mr. Smith met his profession with enthusiasm. “My first impression was that he was a man who took his profession and the discipline he taught very seriously,” Mr. Pavia said. “I was very impressed with how passionate he was about his area…”

Seniors walk the runway at the Starry Nite of Style

Kelly Saiz
Reporter

On Saturday, seniors hit the runway at the eighth annual Starry Nite of Style, the post-prom fundraiser. This year, the hour-long show featured over 90 models wearing an array of prom and post-prom fashions.

Starry Nite of Style has never had so many participants. “We have a record number of kids this year. We didn’t say no to anybody, they were great!” Co-Chair Bridget Robustelli said.

The seniors were only required to attend one meeting, fitting, and dress rehearsal in preparation for the show. Everything came together in the end, with the last day of fittings just four days before the show date…

Post Prom Fundraiser: Starry Nite of Style this Saturday

This Saturday, March 27th, the Parent Faculty Association will host its 8th annual Starry Night of Style. Doors open at 6:30 pm and tickets are being sold during lunch and at the door for $15.00. All of the proceeds will go directly to the Post Prom fund. The show will feature over 90 students modeling both casual and prom fashions and musical performances.