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News for the Carlsbad High School Community

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News for the Carlsbad High School Community

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Alyssa Slattery

Alyssa Slattery, news editor

Alyssa Slattery is a third year member and the News Editor of The Lancer Link. She takes honors and AP classes and is a competitive dancer at Evoke Dance Movement. She enjoys going to the beach and hopes to pursue English and dance in college.

All content by Alyssa Slattery
The Anzo-Borrego fields take bloom. Not only are the fields a beautiful sight, but a favorable destination for tourists.

Anza-Borrego wildflowers bloom for first time since 2005

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
March 27, 2017

America bands together against Trump’s ban

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
February 23, 2017

Lancers Out Loud

Emma Lupica and Whitney Drucker
October 27, 2016
Carlsbad Community Theater brings Fiddler on the Roof "To Life"

Carlsbad Community Theater brings Fiddler on the Roof “To Life”

Whitney Drucker, A&E Editor
October 10, 2016
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[Photo] BRIEF: What to expect at Homecoming 2016

Samara Anderson, Editor in Chief
October 7, 2016
I hate Mondays

I hate Mondays

Samantha Simmons and Alyssa Slattery
September 20, 2016
Champion Lancers will not be a Carlsbad High program next year.

Lancer Leaders replace old programs on campus

Brooke Wasson and Alyssa Slattery
June 10, 2016
Peytie Slater's sister, Zoe, models Slater's newest collection. The collection was released on April 13 and is available online.

What’s next for Peytie Slater?

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
April 22, 2016
Photo Courtesy: Purple Shield

Mr. Dearie awarded Carlsbad High teacher of the year

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
April 5, 2016
Academic League goes undefeated into league championship

Academic League goes undefeated into league championship

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
March 30, 2016
CUSD faces increasing electrical costs

CUSD faces increasing electrical costs

Alyssa Slattery and Brooke Wasson
March 19, 2016
Senior Marisol Villalpando works in Mr. Spanier's English 4 AP class. These students carry a heavy workload and develop themselves as writers.

AVID announces senior standout: Marisol Villalpando

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
March 18, 2016
Sophomore Peytie Slater searches for the perfect fabric for her upcoming collection in the LA Fashion District. Slater will be showing her collection at New York Fashion Week as a finalist in the first season of Project Runway: Junior.

Peytie Slater designs her destiny on Project Runway: Junior

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
January 18, 2016
Just four of the reasons to pick Carlsbad High School.

Top Ten reasons to choose Carlsbad High School

Emma Veidt and Haley Spanier
January 11, 2016
The Mitchell Thorp club meets to discuss future plans for a Christmas toy drive. They meet every first even Wednesday of each month.

Mitchell Thorp Club contributes to a community cause

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
December 4, 2015
The Harper case finally put to rest

The Harper case finally put to rest

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
November 13, 2015
Spooky season is here.

Top Ten things to do in San Diego during October

Madison Medina and Alyssa Slattery
October 9, 2015

Mr. Weksler: the man who made it rain

Alyssa Slattery and Brooke Wasson
September 24, 2015
CHS graduate Cameron Penn had his film "A Stacked Deck" shown at the Sunshine Brooks Theater in Oceanside.

CHS Film Academy featured at international film festival

Haley Spanier, Andie Naugler, and Emma Veidt
August 13, 2015
Here are some examples of literature you might be missing out on.

[Photo] We aren’t reading anymore

Steven Hughes, Writer
August 12, 2015
Mikayla Wood is a sophmore at Carlsbad. Both her mother and father are in the military which causes her to move around often.

Mikayla Woods enlists in the Carlsbad lifestyle

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
June 9, 2015
Sister Cities International swaps students

Sister Cities International swaps students

Whitney Drucker, A&E Editor
June 9, 2015
During the summer construction takes over CHS making it more accessible. From the switching the gyms to reconstructing the administration building.

CHS makes remodeling plans for summer

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
May 26, 2015
Womens varsity lacrosse plays in a game against La Jolla High School in Thurday, April 30. Going into overtime in the second half, the team lost by one point.

Girls lacrosse fall short in overtime

Whitney Drucker, A&E Editor
May 14, 2015
Timur Khusnutdinov hand off the baton to Chris Spiering on April 2, 2015

Lancers outrun LCC at home meet

Whitney Drucker, A&E Editor
April 29, 2015
San Diego Chargers rebuild stadium

San Diego Chargers rebuild stadium

Whitney Drucker, A&E Editor
April 26, 2015
This year Ms.Papera has received the title of the best teacher of the year at Carlsbad High School. Ms.Papera uses many new techniques to get the students involved in the lessons.

Ms. Papera wins CHS teacher of the year

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
April 17, 2015
CityWalk is available at Universal Studios for a fun, outdoor experience.

Top Ten things to do instead of attending prom 2.0

Andie Naugler, Emma Veidt, and Haley Spanier
April 13, 2015
Jihadi John is at it again.

ISIS tests America’s wellbeing

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
March 19, 2015
Journalism offers many fun opportunities that fit your strength like photography, art, writing, and graphic design. CHS publications are offered on odd days only.

Top Ten reasons to join newspaper or yearbook

Emma Veidt, Andie Naugler, Haley Spanier, and Sophia Molinar
March 17, 2015
Harper Lee's Go Set a Watchman has recently gained lots of public attention. It is a sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird.

Excitment arises about Harper Lee’s new book

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
March 17, 2015
Own the night at black and white formal

Own the night at black and white formal

Whitney Drucker, A&E Editor
February 18, 2015
Jan. 5,2015 Carlsbad High School's academic league compeated against the taechers in friendly bowl.

Students and adults go head to head in Academic League match

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
February 11, 2015
Shamu splashes in a bigger tank

Shamu splashes in a bigger tank

Whitney Drucker, A&E Editor
February 5, 2015
Photo Illustration. Students participate in an act of kindness in the hopes that they will become more aware of how even small acts can have a major impact on those around them.

AVID spreads kindness throughout the month

Haley Spanier and Emma Veidt
January 31, 2015
California transitions to paper and reusable bags

California transitions to paper and reusable bags

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
January 28, 2015
Senior Beenish Ismail adds her hand print to the Lancers Hands for Kindness sign that will go up once it is completed. This week is the Great Kindness Challenge, a program started by the non-profit group Kids for Peace and promotes simple, and daily acts of kindness throughout this week.

CHS takes on the Great Kindness Challenge

Haley Spanier and Emma Veidt
January 27, 2015
Samiksha Ramesh (11) balances six AP courses and a multitude of extra curricular activities. Samiksha hopes to use her experiences in these AP courses to help her decide what she would like to study in college.

Samiksha Ramesh dodges stress

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
December 31, 2014
Carlsbad varsity basketball player, Dominique Liebentritt goes for a free throw shot on Wednesdays game against Santa Fe Christian. The games throughout the week were part of the third annual Jason Harper tournament.

Varsity girls basketball dominates against Oceanside

Whitney Drucker, A&E Editor
December 18, 2014
Senior, Asia Henry, rocks Misha Nonoo as she struts the runway in the New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015 show. Aside from modeling, Asia works at a comic book store and enjoys learning about history.

Asia Henry is more than just a pretty face

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
December 16, 2014
Senior Hannah Miller dribbles the ball down the field at the Carlsbad vs. Mission Hills game on Dec.4. The Lady Lancers won 4 to 1.

Girls varsity soccer hustles to start of the season

Whitney Drucker, A&E Editor
December 10, 2014
For the holiday season Legoland offers Snow Days. Snow Days bring fake now and ice skating to Carlsbad.

Snow falls in Carlsbad

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
December 10, 2014
New CIF Power Rankings broken down

New CIF Power Rankings broken down

Whitney Drucker, A&E Editor
December 8, 2014
Girls varsity golf placed 5th in CIFs this year. The girls team won league as well.

Girl’s varsity golf drives towards success

Whitney Drucker, A&E Editor
December 4, 2014
Sofia Romero is a sophomore at Carlsbad High School. She began modeling at the age of thirteen and has been perusing a modeling career since.

Sofia Romero struts through Carlsbad

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
December 2, 2014
Seniors Isabelle Lee, Kitty Knorr, and Sarah Sheets celebrate their victories in their respective events at the Fullerton debate. The team as a whole took home first place at the tournament.

CHS debates their way to the top

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
November 18, 2014
Jake Ummel hands out bracelets and trading cards to elementary school kids at Poinsettia. The Champion Lancers teach kids to live a drug and alcohol free life style.

Sharing a substance free lifestyle, starring Champion Lancers

Whitney Drucker, A&E Editor
November 3, 2014
Emma Wenger hangs out with friends in old Stockholm , a touristy place to eat and shop.

Emma Wenger travels to her Swedish origin

Whitney Drucker, A&E Editor
October 28, 2014
Mr.Tomkinson runs to tag Senior Rebecca Nasser headed towards first base in the staff vs. students kickball game on Monday, Oct.13. Though both teams fought valiantly, the teachers came out with a hard-earned win.

The Armory hosts staff vs. student kickball game

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
October 24, 2014
The Armory kicked off its opening day on Oct 6 after school. Free tutoring is available to students after school in room 7106.

The Armory launches first event of the year

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
October 16, 2014
Juniors Jacquie Costan and Megan Schoen support ASL by buying some frozen yogurt from Menchie' s. 20 percent of the sales made from the fundraiser went to help ASL.

Students raise money through fundraising

Whitney Drucker, A&E Editor
October 14, 2014
Xcalibur practices their pom dance for the event Oktoberfest. They like to show off their moves to support Carlsbad.

Xcalibur spices up Oktoberfest

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
October 10, 2014
Senior Lane Larson works on her painting using water color. Over the course of the year, AP art students create 24 projects.

Putting a spotlight on AP Art

Alyssa Slattery, news editor
October 2, 2014
Choice is located in downtown Carlsbad. They have many healthy eating options ranging from smoothies to sushi.

Choice juice bar provides students with a healthy choice

Whitney Drucker, A&E Editor
September 26, 2014
The Armory is a new program run by the Boys and Girls Club. Opportunities for community service, sports, and tutoring will e available for those who want to participate.

The Armory offers students new opportunities

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
September 15, 2014
Top Ten TV shows to binge watch on Netflix

Top Ten TV shows to binge watch on Netflix

Haley Spanier, Andie Naugler, and Emma Veidt
June 4, 2014
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Top Ten ways to effectively study for finals

Haley Spanier, Emma Veidt, and Andie Naugler
June 4, 2014
How students will use school in real life

How students will use school in real life

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
June 2, 2014
The ASB prom ticket reveals a Peter Pan theme. Prom will be at The New Children's Museum on May 17th.

BRIEF: prom night information

Andie Naugler and Haley Spanier
May 15, 2014
Junior Noami Torres photographs the destruction after the Poinsettia Fire. The fire broke out at 10:30 a.m. and destroyed 4 homes and 18 apartment units.

Carlsbad witnesses local fires

Andie Naugler and Haley Spanier
May 15, 2014
For hours and pricing at Sky High, log onto jumpskyhigh.com.

Top Ten things to do instead of attending prom

Haley Spanier, Emma Veidt, and Andie Naugler
May 14, 2014
Sophia Molinar (10) prepares for her spot as anchor on CHSTV. This summer she will travel as an exchange student to Europe through the Carlsbad Rotary Youth Exchange Program.

Meeting Molinar: professional multi-tasker

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
May 10, 2014

AVID students learn keys to success

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
April 2, 2014
Editor Talia Cain works hard on the Literary Magazine. Applications for the Literary Magazine are being accepted now.

Illuminations literary magazine accepts applications

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
March 20, 2014
During spring break 10 juniors will travel to Idylwilde for a three-day RYLA conference. The participants went through an interview and application process in order to be accepted into the program. (photo top row: Adoley Swaniker, Michael Ricci. Bottom row: Kayra Carillo, Julie Ambo, Rebecca Nasser, Shannon Oh. Not pictured: Julia Borla, Erika Anderson, Michaela Gacnik, Grady McDermott.)

Ten juniors chosen to attend RYLA conferences in April

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
February 28, 2014
From left to right: senior Allyson Choi, senior David Cooper, senior Steven Yu, junior William Zheng and senior Zak Jones. Varsity Academic League team competes against the teachers in the annual Students vs. Teachers Academic League match.

Varsity Academic League team faces off against the teachers

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
February 10, 2014
Senior Courtney Lakoduk discusses a painting at the Oceanside Museum of Art. Ladouk expresses her passion for art by interning at the museum. She plans to study art history at the University of Chicago next year.

Courtney Lakoduk curates her career in art

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
January 24, 2014

LL Holidays from Hannah Evans on Vimeo.

LOL: Holiday Special

Hannah Evans, Julie Ambo, Trina Kim, and Haley Spanier
December 20, 2013
Blockbusters coming to a theater near you

Blockbusters coming to a theater near you

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
December 14, 2013
Senior Nicole Forth drops off non-perishable food for the Fillabus food drive during lunch in the quad. Students were encouraged to donate anything they could and could even receive Lancer points for donating.

Lancers lend a hand

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
December 11, 2013
Jordin Shaffer (11) and Milena Barnes (10) share a laugh at lunch. Although it may seem like a bummer for underclassmen to stay on campus, there are many ways to have fun during lunch.

No off-campus, no problem

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
December 9, 2013
Deep in the costume lab of Carlsbad's theatre department, Jalissa pulls pieces for actors in the fall play On the Razzle which premiers mid-November. Jalissa heads the costume crew which means several times a week to work on creating the Viennese style pieces for the show.

Jalissa Barrientos makes up her career in cosmetics

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
October 18, 2013
Junior Shannon Rohring and her horse Hallie have a bond. Shannon competes on a regular basis while also balancing speech and debate and academics.

Shannon Rohring rides into her junior year

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
October 7, 2013
Riley Worthington (12) helps Caden Homes (9) with his homework. The new AVID tutoring class gives upperclassmen the opportunity to receive community service hours while helping underclassmen get ahead.

New AVID tutor course implemented at CHS

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
September 17, 2013
Unlike most of their peers, six students sit in English class and make use of the reinstated furlough day. Many students who attended school today used the time to catch up on late work, make up tests or get ahead on end-of-the-year projects.

[Photo] District plans furlough reinstatement poorly

Zak Jones, Section Editor
May 24, 2013
Freshman this year experience the everyday life of a high school student. But what comes at them will be a challenge for them for the next three years.

Incoming freshman be warned

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
May 14, 2013
English teacher Mrs.Stewart tutors a freshman student with his biology studies. Teacher tutoring is a helpful new aspect to our school because students can get extra learning, if needed. Tutoring is every day after school in all primary subjects.

Roundtable tutoring now offered at CHS

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
April 26, 2013

Best Buddies spreads the word, “I see you”

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
April 18, 2013
Junior Victoria Zaks serves up perfection

Junior Victoria Zaks serves up perfection

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
March 22, 2013
Mr. Shinnefield helps out his student, Hunter Padgett on their current unit section on World War 2.

Getting to know Mr. Shinnefield

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
March 18, 2013
Mr. Alexander, an honors physics teacher, instructs sophomore Brianna Gioldert on how to find the change in time. Mr. Alexander has been a teacher at CHS for over 15 years and loves what he does.

Getting to know Mr. Alexander

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
March 5, 2013
Mr Ziegler gives instructions he gave to the class to Junior Rocco Roncone

Getting to know Mr. Zeigler

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
February 28, 2013
Students of the SETA club meet every odd Wednesday to discuss their upcoming projects. President Sophie Blake (left), spoke on Feb. 13 about their pet toy drive coming up next month.

SETA inspires students to prevent animal abuse

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
February 18, 2013
A seagull sits on top of the New Gym after the lunch crowd has left Lancer Plaza. In an attempt to dissuade Carlsbad's pesky seagulls from attacking students and removing trash from the trash cans, administration strung fishing line across the plaza.

New lines hope to dissuade lunchtime nuisances

Julie Ambo, Trina Kim, and Haley Spanier
February 15, 2013
Gabija Grigonyte poses with the Lithuanian flag. Grigonyte was born in Lithuania, a country near Poland and Latvia, but moved to the United States when she was four years old.

Freshman Gabija Grigonyte expresses cultural duality

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
February 7, 2013
Kiara Decelles, Freshman

Kiara Decelles, Freshman

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
January 30, 2013
Ashley Wang, a student in the CHS band, spends her free time practicing the flute. She has been playing the flute for nearly 5 years and looking forward to her upcoming competition.

Three CHS students prepare for All-State and All-Southern Symphonies

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
January 28, 2013
Lincoln: Worth the trip to the theater and the past

Lincoln: Worth the trip to the theater and the past

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
December 17, 2012
Artist: Harper Moore Medium: Acrylic Paint Art Course: Art 1

Fall art exhibition features students’ creative side

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
December 12, 2012
Freshmen presidents prepare for a great year

Freshmen presidents prepare for a great year

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
October 3, 2012
Kicking off the school year with the Club Fair

Kicking off the school year with the Club Fair

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
September 11, 2012
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