Welcome to Chess Club!... or not? Part 2
This manuscript is an interview with Christian Zamora and Adrian Portillo on the subject of Chess Club.
Voice: Can you continue on your information about chess club?
A: Of course, so nowadays we have very few numbers of attendees and the majority of the attendees became girls.
Voice: And is that a bad thing?
A: Well no, but it shows the progress of when it would only be boys going to chess club, and how the attendee pattern is shifting. Since the attendee pattern is shifting it shows that change is happening in Chess Club, so this is a good sign for chess club since that change means that it's still alive.
Voice: Can you continue on your information about chess club?
A: Of course, so nowadays we have very few numbers of attendees and the majority of the attendees became girls.
Voice: And is that a bad thing?
A: Well no, but it shows the progress of when it would only be boys going to chess club, and how the attendee pattern is shifting. Since the attendee pattern is shifting it shows that change is happening in Chess Club, so this is a good sign for chess club since that change means that it's still alive.
Welcome To CHess Club!... or not? Part 1
Despite the dwindiling rumors our school still has a club. Set up by 8th grader and staff member Adrian Portillo the club has been around for more than a year. Many 8th graders frequent the club and we have borought one in for and interview.
The following manuscript is our interview with Christian Zamora.
Voice: How did chess club start?
C: We came to the computer lab one day to construct a petition for Mrs.Boyle to have the chess club. Many people signed it , including most of the staff. So once we got it signed and we got it started only about half the people who signed came. Since then an average of around 5 or 6 people have shown up. Before spring break this year there were around 14 people around. On the tuesday afterward the amount of people attending chess club dramatically dropped, it is now basically the end of chess club.
To be continued....
The following manuscript is our interview with Christian Zamora.
Voice: How did chess club start?
C: We came to the computer lab one day to construct a petition for Mrs.Boyle to have the chess club. Many people signed it , including most of the staff. So once we got it signed and we got it started only about half the people who signed came. Since then an average of around 5 or 6 people have shown up. Before spring break this year there were around 14 people around. On the tuesday afterward the amount of people attending chess club dramatically dropped, it is now basically the end of chess club.
To be continued....
Decathlon Results
The Academic Decathlon team competed against 116 on Saturday, March 2nd. They placed in 28th overall and several members won induvidual awards.
Voice staff members Ryan Sie, Julian Diepenbrock Megan George, Joeseph Miller and Max Kunz competed along with the other members of the team. Ryan won 8th place in math, Julian, 10th in science and Max 3rd in Social Studies.
Voice staff members Ryan Sie, Julian Diepenbrock Megan George, Joeseph Miller and Max Kunz competed along with the other members of the team. Ryan won 8th place in math, Julian, 10th in science and Max 3rd in Social Studies.
Getting ready for the jog-a-thon
This Thursday, the whole OLA school will "jog - a -thon". This event has been a huge success the past several years, and we hope to continue this event in the future.
We have enjoyed this event as a whole school, and it is fun for all the kids.
The funds raised by this event have always been impressive, and will go to our new running track.
This event will have great expectations and outcomes.
- Ryan Sie
We have enjoyed this event as a whole school, and it is fun for all the kids.
The funds raised by this event have always been impressive, and will go to our new running track.
This event will have great expectations and outcomes.
- Ryan Sie
Inside the decathlon
By: Adrian Portillo
Head Cartoonist
On January 7th , and January 14th I had the privilege to practice with the OLA decathlon team, with a question, "Could a typical student compete with a decathlon team with ease?"
The team allowed me to answer my question by giving me an inside look into their preperations for the upcoming decathlon competion. They study a variety of topics such as science, fine arts, literature, math, and social studies. On the two particular days I visited the "decathaletes" were taking tests on fine arts and social studies. Before the team takes these practice tests, they are given material to study for and extended period of time, however I was not. Suprisingly, I was able to answer a few questions in the Social Studies test, but I completely failed when it came to the "Fine Arts". Ryan Sie, an avid decathelete, described my preformance as "Ok, I guess..." In conclusion, it is almost possible for an average student (or above average?) to compete with the decathlon team.
Head Cartoonist
On January 7th , and January 14th I had the privilege to practice with the OLA decathlon team, with a question, "Could a typical student compete with a decathlon team with ease?"
The team allowed me to answer my question by giving me an inside look into their preperations for the upcoming decathlon competion. They study a variety of topics such as science, fine arts, literature, math, and social studies. On the two particular days I visited the "decathaletes" were taking tests on fine arts and social studies. Before the team takes these practice tests, they are given material to study for and extended period of time, however I was not. Suprisingly, I was able to answer a few questions in the Social Studies test, but I completely failed when it came to the "Fine Arts". Ryan Sie, an avid decathelete, described my preformance as "Ok, I guess..." In conclusion, it is almost possible for an average student (or above average?) to compete with the decathlon team.
CJSF: Making the world a better place.
Two days ago a collection of OLA's best students completed their project. The members of the OLA branch of the California Junior Scholarship Federation work on a yearly project to help the poor and homeless. The focus of this year's project was dental products and toiletries. After being given money the dilligent students bought toothbrushes, soap and toothpaste. They then packaged them up for shipment. "It's a great contribution to society," said Ryan Sie, a member of the CJSF organization. This generous project was completed as a success.
Ola's junior high competes in local math competitions
The OLA Junior High has recently participated in the Damien and Bishop Amat Math competitions. They were led by our very own math teacher, Mrs. Myers. They had been practing hard for the past several weeks.
They were very proud of their accomplishments at both competitions.
At Damien on December 1st, the 7th and 8th graders both competed.
One of the 8th grade teams took home the 1st place overall award. Also, each of their team members placed in the top 3 in subjects including Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and Logic and Reasoning. Many other students placed very high, making OLA proud of our accomplishments.
At Bishop Amat on December 8th, the 6th graders also joined the junior high students, placing high again, taking the 6th overall school award.
The 8th graders also took home 4th place overall.
Article by Ryan Sie
They were very proud of their accomplishments at both competitions.
At Damien on December 1st, the 7th and 8th graders both competed.
One of the 8th grade teams took home the 1st place overall award. Also, each of their team members placed in the top 3 in subjects including Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and Logic and Reasoning. Many other students placed very high, making OLA proud of our accomplishments.
At Bishop Amat on December 8th, the 6th graders also joined the junior high students, placing high again, taking the 6th overall school award.
The 8th graders also took home 4th place overall.
Article by Ryan Sie
congrats, eighth-graders!
BY MEGAN GEORGE
CHIEF REPORTER
On Nov. 9, 2012, OLA's eighth-graders finally got their special jackets. As Ms. Boyle said, these jackets are a special privilege that only we, the eighth-graders, receive. Many students love the new jackets this year.
"The eighth grade’s jackets make us feel like true eighth-graders," said Mariah Price, an eighth-grader. "They help us stand out and show the world our pride as a
Raider."
Price, like the other eighth-graders, is very excited to receive the great privilege of the eighth-grade jacket.
The Jacket Design
After weeks of searching for the perfect 8th Grade Jacket design, the
graduating class of 2013 picked what they thought was the best choice. The
designer of these perfect jackets was Sierra Lujan. During an interview with
Sierra, she explained what gave her the inspiration to create this design.
“I wantedto make a bold design that would stand out and show great determination of the
8th grade class”said Sierra Lujan designer of the eighth grade
jackets. “I always liked to draw; I knew if I tried my best, that I could
succeed. When I got my jacket first, I felt great honor because the school
recognized that I was the designer. The advice I would want to give to next
year’s designer would be to design a jacket that is original and represents our
school in an appropriate manor. “
You heard it here; Sierra Lujan had much inspiration while creating the jacket design this
year. She wishes luck to those who will design it in the
future.
Megan George (head reporter)
CHIEF REPORTER
On Nov. 9, 2012, OLA's eighth-graders finally got their special jackets. As Ms. Boyle said, these jackets are a special privilege that only we, the eighth-graders, receive. Many students love the new jackets this year.
"The eighth grade’s jackets make us feel like true eighth-graders," said Mariah Price, an eighth-grader. "They help us stand out and show the world our pride as a
Raider."
Price, like the other eighth-graders, is very excited to receive the great privilege of the eighth-grade jacket.
The Jacket Design
After weeks of searching for the perfect 8th Grade Jacket design, the
graduating class of 2013 picked what they thought was the best choice. The
designer of these perfect jackets was Sierra Lujan. During an interview with
Sierra, she explained what gave her the inspiration to create this design.
“I wantedto make a bold design that would stand out and show great determination of the
8th grade class”said Sierra Lujan designer of the eighth grade
jackets. “I always liked to draw; I knew if I tried my best, that I could
succeed. When I got my jacket first, I felt great honor because the school
recognized that I was the designer. The advice I would want to give to next
year’s designer would be to design a jacket that is original and represents our
school in an appropriate manor. “
You heard it here; Sierra Lujan had much inspiration while creating the jacket design this
year. She wishes luck to those who will design it in the
future.
Megan George (head reporter)