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News for the Carlsbad High School Community

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Haley Spanier

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief

Haley Spanier is a senior at Carlsbad High and co-editor-in-chief of The Lancer Link. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. In her free time she can be found running track, playing with her cat or eating burritos. This is her fourth year on staff.

All content by Haley Spanier
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
The magic of Disney.

BRIEF: Grad Night

Emma Veidt, Editor-In-Chief
February 27, 2016
Chair

[Photo] Same seat, different stories: room 3213

Mackinley Sebahar and Rebecca Allen
January 26, 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
This sign welcomed back seniors on Aug. 24 for registration.

[Photo] Editorial: Welcome to Carlsbad High

Editorial Board
August 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
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
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
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
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
The Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office looks for high school students to volunteer and help with their interactive programs. Some of these programs include the Family Open Studios, Concerts in the Park, Club Pelican and more.

Cultural Arts Office provides volunteer opportunities

Andie Naugler, Editor-In-Chief
January 13, 2015
Junior Spencer Skelly played Peter Pan in the Moonlight Ampitheater's production of Disney’s "Peter Pan Junior" on Oct. 9,10,11, and 12. Skelly put in many hours of rehearsals and his hard work paid off.

Spencer Skelly flies on stage at Moonlight Amphitheatre

Andie Naugler, Editor-In-Chief
October 24, 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 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
Celebrating the Fine Art of Children’s Book Illustration

Celebrating the Fine Art of Children’s Book Illustration

Andie Naugler, Editor-In-Chief
September 15, 2014
Senior Max DeLoach and junior Sydney Hack of drama club welcome a potential member. Drama was one of the many clubs featured at the fair.

Clubs unify Carlsbad High’s campus

Emma Veidt, Editor-In-Chief
September 11, 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
Late start Wednesdays are a thing of the past

Late start Wednesdays are a thing of the past

Emma Veidt, Editor-In-Chief
June 4, 2014
(photo illustration)

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
During the recent Carlsbad fires, families were forced to quickly evacuate their homes. This disaster has caused families to rethink their emergency action plans. (Photo courtesy Emma Veidt)

Steps to set up a family emergency plan

Emma Veidt, Editor-In-Chief
May 28, 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
Student observes the 3000 building caverns.

Carlsbad crumbles from within

Emma Veidt, Editor-In-Chief
May 14, 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
Juniors Karinya Ghiara and Max DeLoach perform during the spring musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying". The show was filled with great musical numbers and 60s inspired costumes and characters.

Spring musical a success through closing night

Andie Naugler, Editor-In-Chief
May 12, 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
Junior Jonah Ibrahim takes the spotlight as seniors Collin Team and John Norall hold him up. This dance number was one of many through out the entire study.

Spring musical prepares for opening night

Andie Naugler, Editor-In-Chief
May 2, 2014
How we met the finale

How we met the finale

Emma Veidt, Editor-In-Chief
April 28, 2014
Xcalibur performs a hip hop routine in last semesters Lancer Dancer Showcase. During Dance Xtreme, the team and other dance classes perform similar numbers in various styles.

Annual dance showcase gets taken to the extreme

Andie Naugler, Editor-In-Chief
April 22, 2014

AVID students learn keys to success

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
April 2, 2014
Junior Andrew Eason signs along to the tune USS Loveboat during Wed. Mar. 26's performance of the ASL Happening Hands Show. Proceeds from the show go to scholarships for deaf and hard of hearing students at CHS.

Happening hands: the ASL spring show

Andie Naugler, Editor-In-Chief
April 1, 2014
Carlsbad High School's band and orchestra recently participated in the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association District Band Orchestra Festival (SCSBOA). Orchestra works extremely hard behind the scenes to get their performances perfect every time.

Band and Orchestra perform at SCSBOA

Andie Naugler, Editor-In-Chief
March 29, 2014
Ain't no rest for the students

Ain’t no rest for the students

Emma Veidt, Editor-In-Chief
March 25, 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
Madison McMurray dons her preppiest outfit for Preppy Day on Wednesday. Many students participated in the lighthearted spirit day leading up to Winter Formal on March 1st.

Spirit weeks are left spiritless

Emma Veidt, Editor-In-Chief
March 6, 2014
Arielle Lunneberg skips forward in a routine during practice after school. The color guard team has spent countless hours preparing for their winter season competitions.

Winter guard competes at first home tournament

Andie Naugler, Editor-In-Chief
March 2, 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
Cure the Bieber fever

Cure the Bieber fever

Emma Veidt, Editor-In-Chief
February 21, 2014
Club member, Kaylin Brennan, hands senior and president of Red Cross Club, Masami Amakawa, money collected for the Measles Initiative. Every year Red Cross Club participates in the Measles Initiative to raise money for less fortunate children who cannot afford to pay for measles vaccines.

Red Cross sells pins for a cause

Andie Naugler, Editor-In-Chief
February 18, 2014
Hannah Streitmatter is a senior at CHS with an inspirational internship. Hannah interns at an oncologists office because she wants to be a pediatric oncologist as an adult. Hannah says she has "always wanted to work with kids" and she wants to raise awarness to pediatric cancer throughout her career.

Hannah Streitmatter: Oncologist in training

Andie Naugler, Editor-In-Chief
February 11, 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
SeaWorld swims into troubled waters

SeaWorld swims into troubled waters

Emma Veidt, Editor-In-Chief
February 8, 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
Monique Ferreira is one of the familiar faces seen around the campus. She grew up in Rio De Janeiro and overcame many struggles while moving to America. She currently works as a campus security guard and mother to her three children.

Monique Ferreira discovers the unique mystique of America

Emma Veidt, Editor-In-Chief
January 21, 2014
Shane Nowak has been blowing glass for over two years. He creates his pieces at a studio in Hillcrest called Marshall Arts Studio.

Shane Nowak heats it up as a glass blower

Andie Naugler, Editor-In-Chief
December 26, 2013

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
Francesca Towers straightens up

Francesca Towers straightens up

Emma Veidt, Editor-In-Chief
December 13, 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
Junior Jack Conklin races up the first hill at the Mt. SAC invitational on Oct. 26. At one of the largest cross country invitationals in the world, Conklin ran 2.93 miles in 16:35, placing 79th in his race.

Cross country ties the shoes of success

Emma Veidt, Editor-In-Chief
December 5, 2013
Junior Dylan Rutledge, protected by senior Vince Barone, makes a vital rush against the Poway Titans. Carlsbad came out with the win, and has proved yet again that the team is a force to be reckoned with going into the first game of CIF.

Lancers clash with the Titans

Andie Naugler, Editor-In-Chief
November 15, 2013
Advanced Theater seniors Adam Gilmore, Andrew Patterson, and Evan Ridpath perform an intense scene from their piece at the Theater Showcase on Oct. 22. At their DTASC competition the following weekend, they won second place out of 54 competitors.

Showcase prepares students for DTASC

Andie Naugler, Editor-In-Chief
November 5, 2013
The Scream Zone haunts San Diego County

The Scream Zone haunts San Diego County

Emma Veidt, Editor-In-Chief
November 1, 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
Senior Anthony Castelli poses with one of his idols, Barry Manilow. For Castelli, meeting Manilow was a dream come true as well as an opportunity to further his career.

Anthony Castelli begins bright music career

Andie Naugler, Editor-In-Chief
October 16, 2013
College representatives from Grand Canyon University share important information about potential college options to eager parents. The College and Career Fair held on Oct. 7 welcomed more than 100 colleges and even more representatives.

College and Career Fair returns with a bang

Emma Veidt, Editor-In-Chief
October 15, 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
Dressed in their Decades Day attire, Xcalibur Dancers show their school spirit by performing at lunch on Monday. Decades Day was the first of five spirit days in Spirit Week.

Spirit week takes hold of CHS

Andie Naugler, Editor-In-Chief
September 26, 2013

Interactive Media: Meet the homecoming court

Emma Veidt and Daniel Carr
September 20, 2013
A new policy requires that all freshmen and sophomores stay on campus during lunch and the gates closed during break. Juniors and seniors must now show ID cards at the main gate to exit campus at lunch.

Administration enforces new closed campus policy

Andie Naugler, Editor-In-Chief
September 19, 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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