November 11, 2009
Charlie Stigler ’11 is a programmer who uses his skills to create iPhone and desktop applications, as well as earn some money on the side. Stigler began programming when he was in ninth grade in the Introduction to Programming I class at the Middle School, and has been programming ever since.
November 11, 2009
Contrary to the beliefs of many, smoking hookah is more addictive and dangerous than cigarettes.
November 11, 2009
Since she was in eighth grade, Jennifer Plotkin ’11 has worked on Sunday mornings as a teacher’s assistant. According to the Wilshire Boulevard Temple website, the Ozrim program is to "deepen your Jewish education, develop leadership skills and become an educator."
November 11, 2009
The seniors forge ahead as the University of California application deadline approaches.
November 11, 2009
Jono Wachter’s ’11 cell phone rings as he drove on San Vicente Boulevard. The caller, a friend of his mother, wants one chicken sandini and a large cheese pizza from Patty’s Pizza in Santa Monica.
November 11, 2009
Will Davidson ’11 sits quietly in the quad, momentarily disengaged from the conversations around him. His attention is focused on his iPhone. One might assume Davidson would be texting or finding a song on iTunes, but instead he is checking the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
November 11, 2009
A variety of heart problems that are dealt with by surgery and monitors manifest themselves in teenagers.
October 20, 2009
At 15, Hank Gerba ’12 is counting down the days until he gets his permit – not to drive, but as a student pilot.
October 20, 2009
While trail hikers and passing drivers must look up towards the top of the rocks, Courtney Hazy ’11 flies her Cesna 172 over canyons and mountaintops.
October 19, 2009
Jeff Snapp is 800 hours away from his dream.
October 19, 2009
Three seniors fill out early admission contracts.
October 19, 2009
Outside of the classroom, English teacher Adam Howard ’93 and acting teacher Michele Spears spend their time on the stage.
October 16, 2009
CFO Robert Levin conquers his fear of flying by learning to hang glide.
October 16, 2009
Living abroad involved taxi fares, foreign food and no curfew. Coming home takes adjusting.
October 16, 2009
Former conductor of the Beijing Opera Dr. Qinru Zhou has intertwined his love of music with his passion for teaching Chinese.