Girl’s varsity soccer team bond to increase communication
Written by Lisa Davis · April 23, 2012
Sophomore Kathy Rosales looked across the table to her teammate, sophomore Liz Cabrera. Between them stood a stack of thirty-six red plastic Solo cups. ‘Go!’ said soccer coach Tracy Moore. Cup by cup they raced to build a pyramid and take it down the same way, when Cabrera’s tower fell... (more...)
Salida may be apart of Modesto
Written by Lisa Davis · April 23, 2012
On March 28 at the State of the City speech hosted by Modesto Chamber of Commerce, Modesto Mayor Garrad Marsh stated his priority to upgrade the treatment of water waste to aid western county farms, mentioned the city’s “need” to hire one hundred more police officers to ensure safety... (more...)
Drumline takes top spot in CVGPC
Written by Lisa Davis · April 23, 2012
As junior Justin Brown stood behind the large blue curtain used to separate the performers and the on-deck competitors at the NCPA drumline circuit held at Gregori, he kept his focus. The group’s nerves were running high as they waited for their turn to showcase their drumline routine. Brown... (more...)
Froehlke helps evacuees after local shooting
Written by Lisa Davis · April 23, 2012
Stanislaus Sheriff Robert Parris and a locksmith were proceeding with a typical eviction process on Friday, April 13. As the two were walking towards an apartment, an inside shooter released fire on them. During an 11-hour standoff the Prescott Estates homeowners, quickly evacuated and retreated... (more...)
Hawkins receives 2013 Junior Miss of Modesto
Written by Lisa Davis · March 8, 2012
On Saturday, February 18, junior Madeline Hawkins competed in the 2013 Distinguished Young Women of Modesto Scholarship competition, held at Modesto High School.The pageant consisted of an interview, performing a song in sign language, a physical fitness dance, and talent. “I was most... (more...)
Sophomore overcomes battle with bacterial meningitis
Written by Lisa Davis · March 8, 2012
When sophomore Taylor Tadlock was sent home from work last month, she thought she had been struck with the flu. She was wrong. “They sent me home, and I basically slept for the rest of the day,” said Tadlock, “till I woke up in the middle of the night, and I was getting sick.” Her father... (more...)
New Drivers
Written by Lisa Davis · December 13, 2011
Junior Miranda Pogue rested her right hand on the steering wheel of her white Mitsubishi as she cruised down Finney Road, and merged from the main street in Salida. Pogue scanned her pathway as she traveled home, when all of a sudden; a red compact car intercepted her lane without warning. “I... (more...)
Coach pressures players toward success
Written by Lisa Davis · October 23, 2011
The steady chatter from the volleyball players faded at the sound of the volleyball bin being wheeled across the hard wood floor of the gym, the sure sign that varsity volleyball Coach Ron Silva had arrived to practice. “Practice is scheduled to start at 3:15, but if he gets here at 3 o’clock... (more...)