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Odyssey of the Mind State Champions Advance to the World Tournament
Glorietta Elementary School's fifth-grade Odyssey of the Mind team - Sarah Inouye, Sullivan Jordan, Caroline Kim, Leah Sopak and Stephanie Wu, Coach Michael Kim and Amy Inouye - took first place last Saturday at the Odyssey of the Mind State tournament. This follows ...Submitted by Beverley Sopak
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Two Local Students Head to National Geographic Bee State Finals
Orinda Intermediate School seventh-grader Samuel SooHoo and Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School sixth-grader Adriana Derksen qualified to represent their schools and participate at the state level of the National Geographic Bee, sponsored by Google and Plum Creek, to be ...
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Young Author on a Writing Roll
At age 12 (yes, 12!) with two novels under her belt, aspiring author Madeleine Singh is a young literary force to be reckoned with. She wrote her first novel, "Snowflakes in Paradise," when she was 11 years old. Writing in between swim practice and camp, Singh says the ...By Lian Walden
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School Garden Cultivates Learning from the Ground UpSpringhill Elementary School to host plant sale
At times there seems to be a disconnect with the parents that this is just a fun add-on, "but there are lessons on chemistry, math, history that you just can't get in a classroom," said Nanette Heffernan, master gardener and passionate volunteer at the Springhill ...By Cathy Tyson
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Del Rey Hoops for Guinness World Record
Orinda's Del Rey Elementary School student body attempted to set a Guinness World Record Monday for the largest hula hoop workout. Given the 418 student body enrollment, the kindergarten through fifth grade Dolphins could easily topple the previous record held by ...By Cathy Dausman
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Getting Your Teen off the Sofa This Summer
Parents of teens and 'tweens are usually torn over how their kids will spend the summer. While many sporty students have a variety of options, finding a balance that encourages healthy activity, something productive - to possibly include on a college bound resume - ...By Cathy Tyson
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The Cost of "Free Music"
Many Lamorinda teens, myself included, listen to music almost constantly. Music provides enjoyment, relaxation, and effective stress relief when dealing with the workload of high school. However, because teens are listening to music so frequently, favorite songs and ...By Lucy Portnoff
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| Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Lafayette College AdviserThe Controversy over College Costs
One article decries runaway college tuition and rising student debt, placing blame squarely on shoulders of colleges. Writers of these articles believe that colleges should be held accountable for wooing students to their campuses, showcasing athletic facilities, newly ...By Elizabeth LaScala
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Spring Musicals Heat Up at Local High Schools
'Tis the season for musical theater! And Lamorinda's high schools don't disappoint with stellar productions of "Sugar," "Legally Blonde," and "Little Shop of Horrors."
Miramonte opened ...By Lian Walden
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Miramonte Returns as County's Mock Trial Championship Team
After a number of speeches made by the coaches and individual awards given out to participating students, the exciting 32nd Annual Contra Costa County High School Mock Trial's Awards Ceremony concluded Feb. 28 with the naming of this year's championship team: Miramonte ...Submitted by Jonathan Lance
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Bentley School Seniors Write and Direct Original Musical
"Puzzled," an original musical premiering March 15 and 17 on the Lafayette campus of Bentley School, was conceived a few years ago by senior Francesca Boszormenyi while playing guitar for the school's production of "Little Shop of Horrors."
 Submitted by Jenna Starkey
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