Features – The Scarlet Scroll

STUDYING HISTORY WHILE LIVING THROUGH IT: Sophomore Willow Laws works on a history worksheet on her iPad at home on Oct. 13. Laws’ history class, taught by Justin Deskovick, is considered an asynchronous class where she is given assignments and assessments to complete on her own on time and is self-paced for students fully online. “I feel like I’ve gotten used to [online school] but it is still a little weird,” Laws said. “I only have Zoom classes for two of my classes [Religion and Spanish] so I haven’t really seen who my teachers are yet. I feel like I can make it work because all of my teachers are always emailing me and reaching out to me.”

As a precaution, students choose remote learning MD Online option

Isabelle Alyn and Emma Califato
October 29, 2020

Now that most students have returned to school for in-person learning, safety rules have been put into place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to keep all students safe while being back on campus.

After contracting COVID-19, senior warns students to be careful

Curran Nielsen and Emma Califato
October 8, 2020

NO GYM NO PROBLEM: Friends and classmates meet together virtually for the daily workout. Natasha Hill leads Tabata body weight workouts three to four days a week for an hour. Natasha Hill “I joined the Zoom workouts because Natasha asked a bunch of us if we would be interested...I said yes because I wanted to exercise with a group of friends to have that support when working out.” Senior Lexi Tanghal said.

Lifting each other up without the weights

Danielle Jones and Lauren Petroff
June 18, 2020

Students work as essential workers during pandemic

Students work as essential workers during pandemic

Oliver Cary, Social Media Editor and Marketing Manager
June 17, 2020

TAKING A POSITIVE STANCE (left to right): Sophomore Maggie Dietrick, eighth grader Kate Dietrick, eighth grader Izzy Dastgheib, and sophomore Hannah Dastgheib pose wearing their invention: Read My Lips Masks

Sophomores share new invention, face masks for hard of hearing

Catherine Eastman, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2020

Senior Natalia Reyes breaks up her daily routine, sticking to a schedule that allows her to balance her work and school schedule.

Students find a balance, helpful tips for time management

Jenny Nguyen, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2020

FAITH, FAMILY, TEAM:
Doran watches her practice opponents as they wrestle each other and waits for her turn to go up against them. The wrestling team motto is “faith and family”. “You go out there as an individual but all together it's a team sport because you help each other get better and you motivate each other,” Doran said. “In the end, when I win, I not only do it for myself but for my coaches and for my team.”

Only female on wrestling team prepares for CIF

Jocelyn McGuinness and Emma Califato
February 24, 2020

POWERFUL BUNCH: The McIntyre family ready to conquer Halloween.

Science teacher names children after superheroes

Catherine Eastman and Lauren Petroff
February 24, 2020

DOWN THE ROAD: Junior Haitham Bell rides down rocky terrain. These are one in the many new season photos for Bell’s team in the upcoming year. “One of the main challenges at a race is putting together seven perfect runs from top to bottom.” Bell said.

Mountain biker aims to compete professionally

Danielle Jones, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2020

THE CROWD GOES WILD Generator performs covers of songs by bands Alexisonfire and My Chemical Romance at their performance at the Chain Reaction live music venue in Anaheim on March 9.

Student band Generator brings music to life with original songs and live performances

Abbie Harris, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2020

Student athletes commit to dream colleges

Emma Califato, Managing Editor
January 23, 2020

SKATING STANCE: Mejia takes her place and gets ready to play as the face off in front of her begins. On Dec. 13, the monarchs faced off against Beckman high school. “I’m a defensive player [meaning] I don’t really have many opportunities to score goals,” Mejia said. “[My job is] holding back and providing safety for my team.”

Female player skates up to the puck and accepts the challenge

Emma Califato and Morgan Healy
January 16, 2020

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