Program High
light:
Triton Yearbook - Live from 205 - Tradewinds - The Point
Palos Verdes High School is home to an award winning journalism program. We celebrate our students and advisors for their hard work and dedication to developing print and media programs that yearly receive state and national recognition.
This week the Triton Yearbook, The Point and Live from 205 flew to Dallas to take part in the JEA/NSPA Fall National Journalism Convention. Our yearbook, journalism and broadcast journalism staffs engaged in workshops and critiques. The Triton Yearbook and Live from 205 competed in broadcast and write offs. Live from 205 was awarded Best of Show out of approximately 20 entries. The Triton Yearbook received a flawless critique of Excellence as did the Tradewinds Literary Magazine. This year was the first time the literary magazine was critiqued. This was the second time that The Point newspaper was critiqued. The Point and The Triton Yearbook also engaged in a question and answer session with former Washington Post editor Bill Elsen.
Eight out of ten Triton Yearbook leaders were awarded JEA/NSPA Write Off awards and the "Make Some Noise" Triton Yearbook 2017 was given a SUPERIOR rating during our JEA/NSPA critique. The Tradewinds Literary Magazine received a SUPERIOR rating for our JEA/NSPA critique. It was the first critique for Tradewinds Literary Magazine. After a few days of intense competition and evaluation, the three scholastic journalism teams celebrated at dinner together in downtown Dallas. Congratulations to Palos Verdes High School student journalism from film to yearbook to newspaper. We are Sea Kings!
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REAL WORLD IMMERSION FOR TRITON YEARBOOK & THE POINT JOURNALISTS
From the press box of AT&T stadium to WFAA News 8 abc, our Triton Yearbook editors are getting a real glimpse into the news world.
Tomorrow, the Triton & The Point will meet with Washington Post editor Bill Elsen who sat two desks away from Woodward and Berstein during Watergate. Great opportunities at the Dallas National Journalism Convention 2018!
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TRITON YEARBOOK RECEIVES TOP ACCOLADES AT JEA REVIEW
PVHS Triton Yearbook was praised for "Make Some Noise" by JEA/NSPA reviewer Mary Kay Downes. "I know I am supposed to be giving you advice and a critique, but to tell you the truth, your publication is doing all the right things. There is little I can say. I just want to take the time to enjoy all of it. What a wonderful job of coverage and artistry. The theme is carried throughout the book and even though this is a big school, the way you treat the book, it feels personal, like a small school. That is impressive! The design, the writing, the infographics. All of it - original and innovative. Your school leads the way for others. Great job, all of you!" Well, that's our review! Congratulations to our 2017 Triton Yearbook staff. Go Sea Kings!
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TRADEWINDS LITERARY MAGAZINE RECEIVES OUTSTANDING CRITIQUE AT JEA
"Have you entered Tradewinds in the Pacemaker competition? It is by far the best literary magazine I have ever seen. You are the poster children for what these publications and publication staffs should be. This is stunning!" Jen Bladen said, "Really, I am beyond impressed. Ask your publisher to do an overprint of these to be able to enter them into the contests."
Today was the first time that we had the Tradewinds Literary Magazine critiqued after it was pulled from the dusty shelves inside the English department storage room several years ago by Stephanie Liu. Since that time, we have given a voice to the voiceless by having the original artwork, poems and illustrations from our quieter artistic students on campus housed inside our full color PVHS Triton Yearbook.
Our literary publications staff, apparently is doing all the right things and with the exception of bringing down the point size on some of the text and avoiding writing over the photo illustrations, our reviewer said that Tradewinds is a flagship for high school literary magazines. She also inspired us to go on a field trip to Barnes and Noble to view Adultolescence by Gabrielle Hanna, Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur and anything by R.H. Sin. We will be taking that advice.
And we will be entering this year! Congratulations to all of our Tradewinds editors and staff members since the days of Stephanie Liu. We are proud of your work!
Special shout out to our founders of the new Tradewinds publication inside the Triton Yearbook: Stephanie Liu, Sophie Klimcak, Hyunji Evonne Yi, Anna Aaryn Khen and Jennifer Hong. Kudos to Christine Liu, Nicola Kirkpatrick and team. And thank you to Amy Moon for her beautiful illustrations and to Angela Yang for her work as well. Bravo!
Okay, Michael Liu and Marissa Hong, it is time to move this tradition into the national spotlight!
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TRITON YEARBOOK LEADERS MEET THE HORNED FROGS IN DALLAS
This week the Triton Yearbook leaders descended upon Dallas, Texas for the JEA/NSPA Fall National Journalism Convention. We visited TCU School of Journalism and spoke with the head of the department who took us on a personal tour of the program. Our team watched the broadcast news team and listened to the editors of the newspaper in a private question and answer session. The next few days will bring workshops in copywriting, writing and editing. There will be write-off competition and design competition.
Leaders will also have a chance to meet with the pros and to see Dan Rather on the set of Good Morning, Texas! We are proud to represent Palos Verdes High School at this event with over 4,000 participants across the States. Today, our visit with the TCU horned frogs was remarkable. Go Sea Kings!
(Right to left: Editor-in-Chief Ava Dahle EIC, Senior Editor of Academics and Electives Morgaine McIlhargey, Senior Editor of Editorials Onyi Onyeador, Junior Editor-in-Chief Hana Meroth, EIC Amy Miao, Senior Editor of Academics and Electives and Copy Editing Angelina Norris, Senior Editor of Academics and Electives Marissa Hong, Adviser Ms. Pavelka, Junior Editor-in-Chief Malia Shitabata, Senior Editor of People Maren Krampert and EIC Lindsey Staub. Not pictured: Chaperone and Parent Lead Helen Hong
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TRITON YEARBOOK COLLECTS EIGHT JEA/NSPA AWARDS IN DALLAS
On Sunday, November 19, eight out of ten Triton Yearbook Write Off competition participants received awards from the JEA/NSPA Fall National Journalism Convention. These student leaders were put under the pressure of writing copy and captions in a room filled with their peers from competitive high schools in newspaper and yearbook journalism from across the United States. Adviser Ms. Pavelka was proud of the accomplishments of her staff, many of whom wrote in categories outside of their specified yearbook section. Out of 4,000 student participants our PVHS Triton Yearbook writers came out winners:
Award Recipients:
Angelina Norris -Review Writing - Excellent
Malia Shitabata-YB Copy/Caption: Clubs - Excellent
Morgaine McIlhargey-YB Copy/Caption: Academics - Excellent
Marissa Hong - Literary Magazine: Poetry - Excellent
Ava Dahle - YB Copy/Captions - Honorable Mention
Lindsey Staub - YB Copy/Captions Student Life - Honorable Mention
Maren Krampert - Feature Writing - Honorable Mention
Hana Meroth - Editorial Writing - Honorable Mention
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205 EARNS BEST OF SHOW
Live from 205 joined the journalism programs in Dallas for the JEA/NSPA Convention where they were awared Best Of Show Award, given to the best broadcast program in the country. This is a first in 205 history. Congrats Mr Vela & 205 student staff!
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TRITON YEARBOOK AND THE POINT EICS CHAT WITH WASHINGTON POST EDITOR
Touching history. Triton Yearbook EICs and JEICs along with The Point EICs joined former Washington Post editor Bill Elsen for a question and answer session today at JEA in Dallas. Elsen offered insights into the career of print journalism and into the responsibilities of copy editing and leadership. Go Sea Kings!
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Academics
Program High
light:
Visual & Performing Arts
Our Visual and Performing Arts Department offers highly specialized and diversified curricula, and programs in the forms of classes, workshops, and groups, all under one roof. Our department programs at PVHS, is primarily funded by our generous Booster Club. The Visual and Performing Arts Department is among the most comprehensive and diverse to be found in most any high school, in the country, public or private. All courses are UC/CSU approved.
At the introduction level, course offerings include: Ceramics, Drawing & Painting, Printmaking, Animation, Photography, and Sculpture and Video Production, Drama, Jazz Orchestra, PE Band/Marching Band, Dance. At the more advanced levels, the departments offer more specialized curriculum in AP Art History, as well as AP Studio Art 2-D and 3-D, including Surfboard Shaping and Glass Blowing, the National Award winning Live from 205, a live student news broadcasting team, AP Music Theory, Concert Band, Musical Theater, and Competition Dance Team. Students are able to advance to second and third year courses in Animation, Photography, Video, Sculpture, Choreo, Orchestra, Jazz, and Drama.
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FALL RECITAL
David Lee, Music Honor Society President, presents
Colonel Chuck Roberts with our PVHS donation to the
Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fund at the Los Angeles
Air Force Base. Thanks to all who attended the Fall Music
Department Recital and to all who donated
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PVIT
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PINK PVIT
"Pink PVIT" (aka WISE - Women in Science and Engineering) kicked off its first work session last Friday with the goal of supporting and encouraging girls at PVHS, especially those with a strong interest in math and science, to explore and study engineering.
While there were boys working in the PVIT lab at the same time, the girls were the focus while they learned to use the laser cutter and 3D printer. Fun technical and creative projects are planned to allow the girls to learn practical fabrication skills. If you are interested in joining Pink PVIT, please email Mrs. Norris at [email protected].
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Athletics
Program Highlight: Soccer
The winter athletic teams are prepping for the upcoming season. The boys and girls soccer teams are ready to dominate their leagues, once again.
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CONGRATULATIONS FOR ANOTHER GREAT SEASON!
Coach Gardner led the team to another strong season and league title. The team overcame challenges along the way, including a last second field goal to secure the Homecoming game win. We are proud of the performances of our players and the leadership of our coaches. Well done and Roll Tide!
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Student Highlights
Palos Verdes High School is fortunate to have amazing students. Here are just a few...
Congratulations, Skylar! Youth Service America (YSA) and The Walt Disney Company are thrilled to select Skylar to receive a $500 2017 Disney Be Inspired Grant. They received an overwhelming number of wonderful applications, and her project, "Away We Go," stood out to as one of the best in the country.
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Club Rush Student Leaders
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PVPUSD: Parent and Student LCAP surveys
Dear Parent Community,
We are asking PVPUSD parents, and students in grades 3 -12, to participate in an annual Local Control Accountability Planning (LCAP) Survey. The purpose of this survey is to gather information from a variety of sources about the educational environment within the PVPUSD that contributes to the production of high academic achievement levels for all students. The main emphasis of this survey focuses on the conditions of learning, pupil achievement outcomes, stakeholder engagement, and pupil safety. This is an anonymous survey and the collective results will be shared during Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) meetings to guide local priority development, actions, and services. We value each respondent and it is important that we get a representative sample from our community.
We have separated and specified the surveys into categories which include: Elementary Students (grades 3-5), Secondary Students (intermediate & high school), Parent, Certificated Staff, and Classified Staff. We are asking both you, the parent, and your student(s) in grades 3-12, to click on the link provided and complete the applicable survey. Your responses will help guide the funding priorities for the PVPUSD Board of Education.
Intermedia and High School Student Survey:
Click here
Thank you for your participation in this process, your time and attention is greatly appreciated.
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
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CAPITOL CONVOY 2018
Please click the below link to download the application:
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PTSA
STRAW BALLOT FOR 2018-19 COUNCIL OFFICERS
The PTA Council Nominating Committee needs and wants your suggestions for next year's officers.
Please make your nominations by filling in the ballot and email it by January 7th, 2018 to
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Booster Club
Thank you to the Booster Club for helping to fund the set and lighting for the fall musical, Little Shop of Horrors.
We couldn't have done it without you!
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Counseling Office News
LA HARBOR COLLEGE DUAL ENROLLMENT BUSINESS CLASS
Harbor College is offering a Business Law class at PVHS for Spring semester. The class will be held on Mondays & Wednesdays from 3:00-4:45pm. You will receive college credit on your PVHS transcript upon completion of the course. Any interested students should stop by the counseling office and pick up the application instructions and concurrent enrollment form. The Deadline to turn in applications is December 1st. If you have any questions see your counselor.
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WELLNESS CENTER
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WELLNESS CENTER DONATIONS
During lunch students have the ability to drop into the Wellness Center to take a break, rest and be restored. We are currently looking for donations to provide students with some snacks and beverages to add to their experience. The following items would be greatly appreciated!
Fruit, water, Keurig tea pods, essential oils, adult coloring books, sketch pads, puzzles and any other items that might add to the student wellness experience.
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FAMILY RESOURCES FOR WELLNESS & SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Please take advantage of this wonderful resource to support social emotional wellness
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College Career Center News
FREE Full length PRACTICE SAT or ACT here at PVHS!
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COLLEGE VISITS in 2017-18
Students are required to REGISTER TO ATTEND a college visit at least 48 hours prior to the visit. Students sign up under the "Colleges" tab on Naviance.
Students must obtain prior permission from their teacher to attend the visit. Please download the CCC College Visit Permission Slip from the home page of your Naviance/Family Connection account.
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OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES
The 2018 Ignite LA Fellowships
are currently open to Los Angeles County high school
sophomores and juniors
. This opportunity sends students on an
all-expenses-paid Earthwatch expedition
over the summer to conduct hands-on scientific research in the field at a variety of locations throughout the country. The fellowship looks for students with energy, creativity, and a passion to learn, and is not based on academic performance (grades, GPA, test scores, etc.). Applications are due by
December 1st
at
earthwatch.org/ignite
.
U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps
is a military youth program for young men and women between the ages of 10 -18: Navy Sea Cadet Corp (Ages 14-17) and the Navy League Cadet Corp (Ages 11-13). It is sponsored by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Marine Corps. Students will have the opportunity to participate in Aviation, Field and Medical Training, Leadership Development, Military Police Science, Scuba Diving, Sailing and Photo-Journalism. Cadets train aboard U.S. Navy and Coast Guard Vessels and can meet Sea Cadets from around the world in their International Exchange Program. Information on the program can be accessed at
www.bevhillsnavyleague.org
, then click on the Sea Cadet tab. For more details, please contact LTJG Richard Covington, NSCC via phone at 310.399.8890 or email:
[email protected]
.
The Los Serenos de Point Vicente Junior Docent Program
is open to Peninsula, Palos Verdes and Chadwick high school students. The program was designed to complement the existing educational and support activities provided by the members of Los Serenos including museum tours, hikes support, whale wagon duty and special event participation. Beyond the eight weeks of training classes and 36 hours of annual commitment, the program currently includes activities such as field trips to the tide pools at Abalone Cove and opportunities to hone presentation and public speaking skills. If interested in becoming a Junior Docent, please log onto the following link for more information/application:
http://www.losserenos.org/jd_info_form.html
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES and DEADLINES
Please find below a partial list of scholarships that are now posted on NAVIANCE. Many of the scholarships shown are for SENIORS ONLY. However, there are a several open to ALL STUDENTS, grades 9-12. To access more information on these scholarships, please log onto NAVIANCE. Click on the COLLEGES tab and then scroll down to SCHOLARSHIPS and MONEY. Click on SCHOLARSHIP LIST. At this point, select the scholarship of interest. In many cases, you will be directed to a website for the application. In other instances, you may be able to download the application directly from NAVIANCE.
Scholarship Deadlines through December 31, 2017
NOVEMBER 27
- ELKS CLUB MVS FOUNDATION
(up to $50,000) - seniors only; local/district/state/national competition; applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, community service, and financial need. Large emphasis on grades/test scores. To apply, log on to
http://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfmÂ
DECEMBER 1 -
EDISON SCHOLARS
($40,000) -
for seniors who want to make a difference in the world by studying science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) in college. Requirements for applying include having at least a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale and have financial need. Applications may be found at https://www.edison.com/home/community/edison-scholars.html
DECEMBER 7
- STUDENT SPEAKERS CONTEST (up to $20,000) -
this contest is open to students in grades 9-12. The topic for this year's speech contest: "Integrity and Civility Play What Role in Today's Society?". Students prepare a ten minute talk. This contest involves a number of rounds. If interested in participating, sign-up with Mrs. Hoffman in the College and Career Center, Room 318.
DECEMBER 15
- AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
($10,000 - $25,000) - seniors only; state/national competition; recognizes those who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. APPLY EARLY, only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted. To apply, log on to
https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html
DECEMBER 15
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BURGER KING SCHOLARS PROGRAM
(Varies) - For high school seniors who are U.S. residents; have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; plan to enroll at a two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. James W. McLamore WHOPPER™ Scholarship also available to those with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3; demonstrate active leadership role in community service, athletics, and/or similar co-curricular activity; demonstrate substantial work experience. Only the first 50,000 submitted will be processed. To apply, log on to https://www.scholarsapply.org/burgerkingscholars/
DECEMBER 31
- AYSO JEFF RICKEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
($2,000)
- awarded to a college-bound senior who has played soccer in, and given volunteer service to the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), Region 10. Applicant must demonstrate an understanding of the importance of good sportsmanship. To apply log on to http://www.ayso10.com/
COOLIDGE SCHOLARSHIP (full-ride for college) - JUNIORS ONLY who plan to enroll in college in the fall 2019. It can be used by recipients at any accredited U.S. college or university. The main criterion is academic merit. Additionally, it seeks those who are interested in public policy; demonstrate an awareness of the values of President Coolidge; display a sense of service and care for the the well-being of others. To apply, log on to https://coolidgescholars.org/. DEADLINE: JANUARY 24, 2018
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WASC Update
We still are in need of parent volunteers to participate. If you would like to participate on the WASC team, please contact
Danny Barbara.
(click above link for PowerPoint presentation)
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PVHS WASC Work Schedule 2017-18
November 29 - WASC Focus Group Meeting
December 6 - Faculty Meeting (WASC update, CRT, Important info)
January 3 - WASC Focus Group Meeting
SECOND SEMESTER
February 7 - WASC Focus Group Meeting
March 7 - WASC VISIT
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If you would like to participate on the WASC team, please contact
Danny Barbara
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PVHS Facilities Master Plan
A website for the PVHS Facilities Master Plan has been created to inform and update community stakeholders. We would invite you to take the time to explore the plan developed for PVHS
.
You can get started with a click on the link below.
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Holiday Family Photo Session
PVHS STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICE
Need a family photo for the holidays while giving back to the community? Why not hire a PVHS photo student!
Include the dates you have in mind and any other questions.
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When
: December 15 at 5pm
(that is the last day of school before the Winter Break)
Where
: PV Promenade Regal 13
Cost
: $28 per person (a portion of that will go to charity) made out to PVHS
What do you get:
Food, Drink, Opening Day Star Wars Movie with 156 of your closest friends, family, and teammates in reclining leather seats and hardwood floors
Bring Money to
Coach Broughton Room 310
or Mrs. Loh-Norris Room 326 or PVIT Room
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