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Winners at CCC Science and Engineering Fair
Five St. Perpetua Junior High School students - Michael Chappell, Keyon Wozniak, Grace Carlson, Lena Bodden and Jonathan Oncena - attended the Contra Costa County Science and Engineering Fair in March, with Chappell and Carlson placing fourth and third respectively. ...Submitted by Theresa Maloney
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Not Everyone's Doing It!
For a few days last week the three Lamorinda high schools had a mysterious "78%" sign displayed on their campuses. Some wondered what it meant. The graduation rate? No, it must be higher than that. The meaning was disclosed April 19: 78 percent of freshmen and ...By Sophie Braccini
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It's Official!
Orinda's Del Rey Elementary School received official word that they earned a Guinness World Record after 402 students completed a five-minute choreographed school-wide hula hoop workout March 25. The hula hoops were donated to Community Education Project which ...
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Miramonte Student Production Benefits "Free The Children"
Nearly 50 Miramonte students, from freshmen to seniors, will take the stage tomorrow night as part of the variety show Peformers for Progress - a cabaret-style production filled with singing, live music, acting, dancing and even an enthralling magic trick. Another 14 ...Submitted by Samuel Shain
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Is She Really Wearing That? Comments on College Clothing
How often do you hear, "You know, my favorite part of college is studying. I love all the textbooks and the tests?"
When cousins and friends discuss their semesters away from home, they ...By Caie Kelley
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Middle Schoolers Learn Self-Defense Techniques
In a recent letter to the community, Lafayette Chief of Police Eric Christensen warned residents that with the return of spring and prison reforms, risks could be on the rise. "I understand this is Lafayette, but I need you to lock your doors and windows when you leave ...By Sophie Braccini
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Disappointing College Admissions Results? Read On!
Now that acceptances, rejections and waitlist notifications have arrived, some seniors are not too happy with their admission results. Want to try again? ThatÕs good because there are several hundred colleges ready and waiting to consider your application. If you ...By Elizabeth LaScala
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"Once on This Island, Jr." Returns at OIS
For the first time in a decade, the eight-time Tony nominated production of the musical "Once on This Island, Jr." will be performed in Lamorinda. Now is the chance to see this incredible show that also won Best New Musical in London in 1995. Students with the Orinda ...Submitted by Wendy Bond
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Pint-Sized Gardeners Plant Butterfly-Friendly NativesBee Guy Rescues Field Trip
Cue the bat, or rather bee, signal. Except unlike Batman, Parks and Recreation staff needed a bee hero to save the day. Just a few hours before young helpers from Merriewood Children's Center were slated to walk over to install native plants in a brand new butterfly ...By Cathy Tyson
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Technology Crosses the Line with Lulu App
With the recent boom of technology, the way we buy products has changed. Instead of going to a physical location, we now have the option of ordering everything from clothes to computer products to home furniture online. Websites such as Yelp.com offer invaluable ...By Youngjoo Ahn
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Moraga Rotary Team C Advances to Odyssey of the Mind World Finals
Every year the Moraga Rotary Club sponsors teams of all ages from local schools to compete in Odyssey of the Mind, which is designed to test creativity and intuition by giving teams open ended problems and challenging them to create unconventional solutions.
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA