Many teens dream of becoming the next Vera Wang, Betsey Johnson, or Giorgio Armani when they grow up. The Introduction to Fashion Design and Production course at Wilcox High School helps young fashion enthusiasts take the first steps in making this dream a reality. “This class involves a lot of sewing, and it has a … Read more
The Santa Clara High School students came in their blue t-shirts and covered one side of the court. The Wilcox High School students came in their black t-shirts and covered the other side. Over 500 high school students from both high schools congregated at the Youth Activity Center on April 8 to watch or participate … Read more
Who wants the glory that comes with announcing “checkmate” at the end of a chess match? Most likely, each of the thousand kids who came from all over northern and central California to compete in the CalChess 2011 State Scholastic Championship wants their moment to shine. The event, held on the first weekend of April … Read more
Put on your favorite cocktail attire, dance to some oldies music, and have a night on the town. Raise some money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society while you’re at it. Jansie Tompkins, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Woman of the Year nominee, is hosting “A Cure for Jansie’s Angels,” a benefit gala and auction … Read more
After Lisa Wood had her first baby, she realized she didn’t know too many mothers who also had children. To find opportunities to connect with other mothers, Wood joined the Sunnyvale chapter of the MOMS Club, also known as Moms Offering Moms Support. In the last six-and-a-half years since Wood has been part of the … Read more
Not all young learners can interpret an expository essay or apply the quadratic equation at the drop of a hat. Unfortunately, some district administrators allow students to “sink or swim” in their learning. But this is not the case with the Santa Clara Unified School District, whose administrators have implemented effective intervention programs to help … Read more
Abby Mason is with her fiancé’s six year-old daughter at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach when Abby looks away for a moment and the girl disappears. This is the beginning of Michelle Richmond’s critically-acclaimed novel, “The Year of Fog.” Richmond gave an enlightening book talk at Santa Clara’s Central Park Library on March 8 to discuss … Read more
Want to see some modern art? Right now, visitors at the San Jose Museum of Art will be greeted by the mysterious Sky Cathedral wall, crafted by sculptor Louise Nevelson. On the same floor is an enlightening exhibition of Robert Mapplethorpe’s photographed portraits, which include images of about a hundred big names in pop culture, … Read more
The girls participating in the GAINS (Girls Achieving in Non-traditional Subjects) Success Camp during the February break received a visit from Detective Kendra Nunes and Detective John Rickert from the San Jose Police Department. Detective Nunes, who specializes in cases involving child exploitation and Internet crimes against children, shared a cyberbullying case. On the overhead … Read more
Lively laughter filled the packed Cedar Room at Santa Clara’s Central Park Library on Feb. 15. The audience was not responding to the one-liners of a stand-up comedian, but to mystery writer Laurie R. King’s enlightening musings about her life as a writer and the ideas behind her work. “The God of the Hive,” King’s … Read more