This is the archive for April 2006
While the rest of the school busied itself with testing, the Senior Class sat for its panoramic portrait Friday morning, striking their poses in the home bleachers at Judson Taylor Field.
Seniors gathered in the home-side bleachers for the panoramic picture.
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Wikinews - The Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned the United States against any attack on his country saying "The Americans should know that if they launch an assault against Islamic Iran, their interests in every possible part of the world will be harmed."
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(Wikinews) Australians and New Zealanders throughout the world stood still and turned out in huge numbers for their national war memorial days in remembrance of the failed Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) attack on Gallipoli, Turkey that began on 25 April 1915.
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By Alexis Ratcliffe, staff writer
A traveling group of professional skaters, bladers and bikers brought their portable, RV-mounted, state-of-the-art pro half-pipe to the visitor parking lot Thursday, then performed acrobatic stunts on it for the entertainment of Logan students, all to promote milk and discourage the use of tobacco.
Jim Burgess re-enters after an aerial trick
Posted by courier at 03:41 AM. Filed under: News
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By Jasmine Curtis, staff writer
To graduate from James Logan High School, a student must pass the California High School Exit Exam, but this year about 100 seniors failed it. This June, some of those who failed will be allowed to "walk the stage" anyway.
Posted by courier at 01:40 PM. Filed under: News
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Peru (Wikinews) -The government of Peru declared a state of emergency in the vicinity of the Ubinas volcano on Saturday as it began to spew out ash and smoke over a 6km area, indicating a possible eruption in the near future. The civil defense institute has recommended the total evacuation of the 3,500 residents of the district of Ubinas.
The volcano Ubinas is threatening to erupt.
Posted by courier at 11:13 AM. Filed under: News
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by Reena Sandhu, staff writer
James Logan’s First annual Community Service Fair was held in the Colt Court Monday afternoon, giving students a chance to find a way to complete a graduation requirement while lend a caring hand to our community.
Dozens of community organizations offered students community service hours.
Posted by courier at 03:58 AM. Filed under: News
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By Rick LaPlante, Public Information Officer
New Haven Unified School District
Guy Emanuele Jr. Elementary School is a 2006 California Distinguished School award, as announced this morning by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell.
Posted by courier at 12:30 PM. Filed under: News
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Search Google for the term "California High School Forensics" and the first item you get back refers to the James Logan High School forensics team.
Posted by courier at 09:56 AM. Filed under: News
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The sometimes noisy classrooms of James Logan High School fell silent for a moment today, as 4,000 students and their teachers contemplated the life and death of junior Fardin Qayyumi, who succumbed last week to injuries suffered in a car wreck.
Posted by courier at 08:27 AM. Filed under: News
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California high school students’ consumption of alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs is headed up, according to a nationwide study of teen substance abuse released this month.
Percent of 12- to 17-year-olds reporting Illicit drug use in the previous month
Posted by courier at 03:36 AM. Filed under: News
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Pamela Gutierrez contributed to this report
Logan students, currently enjoying a week of spring break, will get down to the business of taking state-mandated STAR (Standardized Testing And Reporting) next week.
More schedules below
Posted by courier at 03:06 AM. Filed under: News
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By Cecile Miras and Brian Nagata, staff writer
It is another day of school. We go to class, wait for that much needed lunch, and buy what we buy everyday- some chips, maybe a fresh chocolate cookie, and a coke. It's comfort food, with the soda on the side that helps us survive the rest of the day.
But it's making many of us obese.
Posted by courier at 03:07 AM. Filed under: News
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Logan junior Fardin Qayyumi's body was prepared for burial today at about 2 p.m. at the Masjid on Mission Boulevard near Industrial, built by the local Afghan community with facilities the washing and preparation of deceased members in the manner dictated by the Islamic faith.
Posted by courier at 02:31 AM. Filed under: News
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By Patrick Pilapil, staff writer
Pete Stark (D-CA) appeared on Logan Live yesterday, as the long tenured congressman held a town hall meeting in the Little Theater of James Logan High School.
Posted by courier at 03:50 AM. Filed under: News
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Thirty-three boxes, filled with about 3,000 books and Logan shirts have arrived in Ugenya, Kenya, a gift to the town's suffering people from Logan’s Hope Connections Club, the club’s advisor said Monday.
Posted by courier at 07:45 AM. Filed under: News
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Logan students circulated get well cards Friday for their schoolmate Fardin Qayyumi, who's in Eden Medical Center with severe brain damage suffered in a tragic accident Monday afternoon.
Posted by courier at 12:12 PM. Filed under: News
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Logan Junior Fardin Qayyumi "does not have any brain activity," according to school officials, and is continuing to live only with the aid of a ventilator.
Posted by courier at 12:14 PM. Filed under: News
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By Kevin Armonio, staff writer
The week-and a-half long Spring Canned Food Drive concluded yesterday with close to expected results.
Posted by courier at 09:55 AM. Filed under: News
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By Mary Nguyen, staff writer
Her daughter's failing health is forcing Logan teacher Linda Rodrigues to look for someone to take over as advisor for Hope Connections next year.
Linda Rodrigues, accepting a big grant check in 2003
Posted by courier at 09:41 AM. Filed under: News
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Logan Junior Fardin Qayyumi is hovering between life and death with severe brain damage at Eden Medical Center today after a high-speed crash that may have resulted from an impromptu race gone bad Monday afternoon.
Posted by courier at 03:31 PM. Filed under: News
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Logan teacher Michael Roman surprised thieves who were ransacking his car in Oakland Friday, but they got away with grade records for his classes.
Posted by courier at 09:39 AM. Filed under: News
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A Logan junior is in critical condition in a local hospital after a horrific multi-car accident Monday at Decoto Road and Mission Boulevard.
Posted by courier at 07:21 PM. Filed under: News
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Logan's World Guard did it again last weekend, winning its ninth consecutive world championship at the World Guard International World Championships Saturday night in the University of Dayton Arena.
Posted by courier at 02:33 PM. Filed under: News
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By Fariel Ali, staff writer
Logan math teacher Linda Rodrigues will buy instructional mathematics DVDs with a $500 grant
she won from the New Haven Unified School District Foundation.
Posted by courier at 07:48 AM. Filed under: News
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By Mary Nguyen, staff writer
Yet again Logan's Hope Connections club, which already helps feed, clothe, house and provide school supplies for families locally and in Africa, has found a way to help our community and other people in need.
Posted by courier at 09:27 AM. Filed under: News
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By Rick La Plante, Public Information Officer, New Haven Unified School District
The Board of Education on Tuesday night received a report from Superintendent Dr. Pat Jaurequi on staging for the first two years of the Strategic Plan. The Plan, conceived by the community and adopted by the Board to drive budgeting and decision-making for the next five years, includes 54 "action plans," half of which are to be implemented during the first two years. A copy of the Plan can be viewed on the District website (www.nhusd.k12.ca.us).
Posted by courier at 01:28 PM. Filed under: News
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Online voting to choose new Associated Student Body officers starts today
Posted by courier at 01:53 AM. Filed under: News
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Logan graduate Sachin Shah died Friday in an high-speed automobile accident in San Diego, where he attended the University of California.
Posted by courier at 12:58 PM. Filed under: News
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The process for choosing Logan’s teachers-of-the-year got underway officially today, as nomination forms were distributed to house offices.
Posted by courier at 10:06 AM. Filed under: News
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What may be the World's Largest Essay Grading Rubric covers a large part of a wall in Room 508.
Tim Campbell uses his giant rubric to teach writing skills
Posted by courier at 01:04 AM. Filed under: News
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