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Madison Medina

Madison Medina, editor in chief

Madison Medina is a senior this year at CHS. This is her fourth year in journalism and currently serves as the editor and Chief. Madison loves playing rugby, doing crossfit and enjoys spending her free time at the beach. She is excited for her senior year, and a great last year of journalism.

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Photo courtesy to Barbara DeSilva

DeSilva looks back on a year abroad

Madison Medina, editor in chief
April 20, 2017
BRIEF: What to expect at Winter Formal

BRIEF: What to expect at Winter Formal

Madison Medina, editor in chief
January 24, 2017
(photo illustration)

Top 10 places to go to lunch

Maggie Sweeney and Madison Medina
September 21, 2016
The cliffs at La Jolla

Top 10 things to do in San Diego for the summer

Maggie Sweeney and Madison Medina
May 26, 2016
Seniors Kyle Plotkin, Kyle Kluis and Spencer Stone show their excitement for the EchoSmith concert. Before and after the concert the students can get their pictures taken professionally at either of the StateFarm backdrops.

BRIEF: Echosmith concert preview

Madison Medina, editor in chief
February 19, 2016
Seniors Sydney Payne, Joey Szalkiewicz and Nick LaMarca accepted the State Farm check for $100,000 for winning the two hands on the wheel and two eyes on the road video challenge. The lunch assembly took place on Tuesday, Dec. 8.

CHSTV plans spending of $100,000 prize

Madison Medina and Megan Schoen
January 29, 2016
Photo Illustration

State Farm ‘insures’ safe driving

Madison Medina, editor in chief
November 10, 2015
Spooky season is here.

Top Ten things to do in San Diego during October

Madison Medina and Alyssa Slattery
October 9, 2015
Alex Beckett is a senior at Carlsbad High School. Becket has been playing rugby for six years.

Alex Beckett finds a passion for rugby

Madison Medina, editor in chief
June 4, 2015
Nathan Williams exceeds excellence

Nathan Williams exceeds excellence

Madison Medina, editor in chief
June 4, 2015
Senior Sarah Lang poses with Coach Charles Daniel. Recently Coach Charles suffered a stroke, the team is banding together on gofundme.com to raise money for Daniels and his family.

Community fundraiser supports Coach Charles

Madison Medina, editor in chief
May 19, 2015
ASB welcomes Kyra Badiner as President and Collin Riccitelli as Vice President for the next school year. Their positive attitude and charming charisma is sure to lead the school towards great success.

ASB welcomes new leadership

Madison Medina, editor in chief
May 1, 2015
ASB students, Maria Rojas and Briette Pietrocini, wear yellow on Monday in support of Yellow Ribbon Week. The purpose of this spirit week is to raise suicide awareness and encourage kids to open up to those they trust about any hardships they may be enduring.

Yellow Ribbon Week brings suicide awareness to CHS

Madison Medina, editor in chief
March 19, 2015
Girls softball prepares for another season. Lancers are striving for another successful year.

Girls softball strives to defend their CIF title

Madison Medina, editor in chief
March 9, 2015
Sophmore Jillian Della Penna practices during the pre-season. The team is looking forward to a strong season this year.

Girls Lacrosse prepares for the upcoming season

Madison Medina, editor in chief
February 5, 2015
Band members perform Nov. 21,2014 at their showcase. Band members were practicing for a competetion held at Chino High School.

Marching band plays its way to the top

Madison Medina, editor in chief
December 4, 2014
Senior Sierra Gonzalez stars in Hairspray for the Carlsbad Village Theatre. Gonzalez also performs in Carlsbad High School choir.

Sierra Gonzalez takes Hairspray to new heights

Madison Medina, editor in chief
November 30, 2014
Meeting Dr. Porter

Meeting Dr. Porter

Madison Medina, editor in chief
November 5, 2014
Freshman class president, Michaela Edgins follows through on her campaign promises to make a great float. Edgins hopes to make the freshmen class the best they can be

Edgin brings purple pride to freshman class

Madison Medina, editor in chief
October 10, 2014
Señora Wakefield smiles happily as she experiences Asian culture on her once and a life time trip.

Wakefield takes eccentric trip of a lifetime

Madison Medina, editor in chief
September 24, 2014
Seniors Sam Krimmer and Stewart Freedman set up for a shoot. Film academy, a three-year program now, gives students the opportunity to master their film-making skills.

Film academy adds another year to the program

Madison Medina, editor in chief
June 4, 2014
Ex-Padres player Randy Jones spoke at the Ban the R word Assembly held in the old gym on Thursday Apr.24. Not only did Best Buddies have cool giveaways like a Polaroid Camera, but they also provided everyone with Lola's burritos!

Best Buddies ban the R word

Madison Medina, editor in chief
May 6, 2014
Sophomore class president Alexis Mertz, junior class president Kyra Badiner, and senior class president Anthony DeRose are planning events for next year in order to make each class feel special.

Class representatives raise spirit for the future

Madison Medina, editor in chief
April 29, 2014
Student Micah Johnson devotes class time to checking his business bank account. In Virtual Enterprise, the students have an opportunity to create and manage their own businesses throughout the year.

Virtual Enterprise means business

Madison Medina, editor in chief
April 28, 2014
Kallan Arkeder accepts her first place in Original Advocacy at the Speech and Debate State Qualifying tournament. The finals will be in Modesto from April 25-27.

Speech and Debate thrive at State Qualifications

Madison Medina, editor in chief
March 31, 2014
Ceramics class has created little bowls for charity through the Feed America Organization. The non-profit organization provides food to hungry San Diegans, and these bowls are just as important as the actual food itself.

Feeding America one bowl at a time

Madison Medina, editor in chief
February 27, 2014
Orchestra devotes their class period to practice for their upcoming trip to New York. The CHS orchestra is traveling to New York with Mrs. Hall to preform at Carnagie Hall.

Orchestra plays their way to Carnegie Hall

Madison Medina, editor in chief
February 4, 2014
Freshman, Caitlin McCarthy (right) and Erin Sinai (left), practice their kicks before the Westview game. Both girls hold impactful positions on womens varsity soccer.

Freshmen take the shot on varsity soccer

Madison Medina, editor in chief
January 21, 2014
Pure advocates: making a difference

Pure advocates: making a difference

Madison Medina, editor in chief
December 17, 2013
The Speech and Debate team fills the gym after awards ceremony for their first League IE Tournaments. As of last year, the team was recognized as being in the top 1% of the best speech teams in the nation.

Speech and Debate advances to the Winter Classic

Madison Medina, editor in chief
December 9, 2013
In the finale of the showcase, members from every choir group perform the chorus of "Hallelujah", a tradition in the program. In past years, director Mrs. Owen has performed this in the showcase, and new director "Mr.B" decided to continue the classic in her honor.

Choir prepares to rock the Holiday Showcase

Madison Medina, editor in chief
December 2, 2013
In the All Female Cast category, freshman Christina Hendricks performs a scene from "The Undertones" with 3 other classmates, a play in which the main characters are haunted by the human form of their inner thoughts. For generally young actors, a scene from such an advanced play is very challenging to perform, and requires hours of rehearsal.

Intermediate theater competes at DTASC for the first time

Madison Medina, editor in chief
October 24, 2013
Shortly after being crowned, the king and queen smile toward the audience. Seniors Marc Reina and Maddy Oas were elected by fellow classmates among 12 court nominees.

Two cheers for Gryffindor King and Queen

Madison Medina, editor in chief
September 21, 2013
Jason Siaosi, co-president with Alexis Mertz, is looking forward to a fun year working with Alexis.

Freshman candidates tie for class president

Madison Medina, editor in chief
September 19, 2013
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