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News for the Carlsbad High School Community

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Natasha Menard

Natasha Menard, Lancer Express head photographer

Natasha Menard is going to be a senior this year and a returning member of the journalism staff, this year as head photographer, primarily for print. Natasha does photography also on her own time.

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Senior Nick Romero and Sean Jones high five each other after the Over the Line game where ASB put up a fight, but the teachers came out with the win.

[Photo] Swinging for the fences

Nicolas Dmitriev, staff writer
June 28, 2013
Seniors from the class of 2012 celebrate the end of their high school careers at the traditional graduation ceremony. Many seniors might not realize that the baccalaureate offers graduating seniors an additional religious service to be recognized for their accomplishments.

[Photo] Baccalaureate service brings lasting senior memories

Trina Kim, Copy Editor
June 8, 2013
For the annual Mitchell Thorp Walkathon, CHS Cheerleaders came out to support their fellow cheerleader, freshman Rebecca Edgin as part of Rebecca's Angels.

[Photo] Last Year in Photo

June 8, 2013
After the Class of 2012 graduated last year, the annual tossing of the caps occurred. The sky was filled with purple over a sea of newly-graduated high school students.

Courtney Benner and Kari Fiske recently won the ASB presidential elections for next year.

[Photo] Benner and Fiske win ASB President and VP

Emily Matteson, Social Media Editor
April 23, 2013
"The Americans" is a new show on FX on Wednesday nights at 10 pm.

[Photo] The Americans’- Is the cold war show gaining or losing heat?

Eric Hammond, staff writer
April 23, 2013
View of the Legoland Hotel coming up the stairs from the parking lot available for Hotel guests.

[Photo] Legoland Hotel fun at its finest

Savanna Kanester, staff writer
April 18, 2013
The District Attorney explained some of the legal effects that happen due to driving will under the influence of alcohol or another controlled substance.

[Photo] Steering Teens Straight: Behind Bars

AJ Johnson, Managing Editor
March 29, 2013
Junior Cole Pennick performs with the rest of drumline at the Best of the Best assembly on March 22. Drumline performed along with Lancer Dancers, Xcalibur, and cast members of "Singing in the Rain," also several sports were recognized for their outstanding season such as girls and boys varsity soccer and boys varsity water polo.

[Photo] Last Week in Photo 3/18

March 22, 2013
College letters have begun to fill up senior's mailboxes, both acceptance and rejection letters -- along with the lingering colleges still trying to get students to apply. (Photo Illustration)

[Photo] They’re coming: college letters arrive at CHS

Allie Gordon, staff writer
March 18, 2013
On March 14, the Marine Drum and Bugle Corp performed for Carlsbad High. Along with the Marine Corp's musical offerings, the Silent Drill Team, who use no verbal commands during their set, performed with great precision to an appreciative crowd.

[Photo] Last Week in Photo 3/15

March 15, 2013
During their season, varsity girls soccer took on San Marcos High at home, winning the game 4-1. Junior Sophie Zlotnicki tries to regain control of the ball during the game.

[Photo] Girls soccer repeats last year’s success

Zak Jones, Section Editor
March 18, 2013
Senior Alex Miller sings with fellow members who will also be going to New York on March 20 to perform under Eric Whitacre. All levels of choir performed at the Night With the Stars on March 7 and 8 in the CAC.

[Photo] Choir students embark on an once-in-a-lifetime trip to Carnegie Hall

Trina Kim, Copy Editor
March 18, 2013
Ms. Owen conducts her students at practice for Night with the Stars. The group conducted will be traveling to Carnegie Hall in New York to perform under Eric Whitacre.

[Photo] Choir department shines in ‘Night with the Stars’

Jenna Tarantino, staff writer
March 8, 2013
Juniors Damian Thomas Mirizzi (left) Noah McGinty (right) teach their small group of students how to properly place their thumb for a hike. The kids along were taught to always have their thumb up when hiking a ball.

[Photo] Football players run camp for youth

Vlad Korobkin, Staff Writer
March 12, 2013
On March 2, all members of drumline ran through their routine in the Old Gym before leaving for their competition. Drumline consists of various types of drums along with several percussion members.

[Photo] Last Week in Photo 2/25

March 3, 2013
At the Battle of the Sexes assembly, ASB announced the date for Morp: Saturday, February 23rd. The theme for Morp will be: in a galaxy far, far away.

[Photo] ASB announces MORP date at assembly

February 13, 2013
Juniors Ashwin Rao (left) and Nik Sharma work to test junior Alex Trejo's blood pressure and BPM in a lab during AP Biology. Rao received the prestigious score of 2400 on the SAT this past December.

[Photo] Rao scores perfect on SAT

Matt La Bounty, staff writer
February 11, 2013
Sophomore JJ Almeraz meets with MTV scouts to discuss his dream of being a professional photographer when they came to campus for a "Made" casting call.

[Photo] MTV’s “Made” cameras roll through Carlsbad

Scott Snow, staff writer
February 9, 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.

[Photo] Freshman Gabija Grigonyte expresses cultural duality

Haley Spanier, Editor-In-Chief
February 7, 2013
Sound Express choir practiced show choir competition routine in full costume on Thursday, Jan. 31. They went to their first competition the next day, Friday, Feb. 2nd.

Last Week in Photo: Jan. 28

Seannie Bryan and Natasha Menard
February 2, 2013
Despite the rainy conditions for the 2012 Mithcell Thorp Walkathon, a Carlsbad family registers the day of the event. Walkers and runners at this year's event should expect a much sunnier forecast.

[Photo] Mitchell Thorp Organization promises worthy walkathon

Trina Kim, Copy Editor
February 1, 2013
Bonnie Montanez along with a fellow teacher wrapped chicken sandwiches to get ready for the lunch rush. Lancer Jacks recently started selling food options sold at the cafeteria, for healthier food options.

[Photo] Lancer Jacks changes their menu

Jennifer Kim, copy editor
February 4, 2013
Senior "Z" Miller wrestles against his opponent on Jan. 18, at Vista High School. Miller went on to win his match.

[Photo] Senior “Z” Miller wrestles to reach new heights

Jennifer Kim, copy editor
February 1, 2013
Senior Andrew Lopez wraps presents at the Plaza Camino Real mall on Dec. 14. Lopez and fellow band members wrapped presents for the holiday season as a fundraiser for band.

[Photo] Band and Orchestra wrap gifts for the holiday season

Julie Ambo, News Editor
December 21, 2012
CJ Jones comes to Cultural Arts Center

CJ Jones comes to Cultural Arts Center

Natasha Menard, Lancer Express head photographer
October 10, 2011
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