Los Alamos High School Graduate Laura Ambrosiano Is Senior Modeler On Emmy Nominated ‘The Dragon Prince’
LAHS graduate Laura Ambrosiano is a senior modeler on the Emmy nominated show ‘The Dragon Prince’.
Scene from the Emmy nominated show ‘The Dragon Prince’, on which LAHS graduate Laura Ambrosiano is a senior modeler. Courtesy/Bardel Entertainment
COMMUNITY News:
Popular Netflix animated series ‘The Dragon Prince’ has been nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Children’s Animated Series.
Among the artists on the show is Los Alamos High School 2006 graduate Laura Ambrosiano.
Ambrosiano was a senior modeler on Dragon Prince, working at Bardel Entertainment, and since has shifted
The Last Graduate…
The last graduate of the Class of 2020 at Los Alamos High School, Katie Herrmann, was given a special ceremony today after missing her graduation Friday while searching 3.5 hours before finding her missing dog. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
Three days of individual graduations concluded Friday for all but one of the 279 members of the Class of 2020 at Los Alamos High School.
Senior Katie Herrmann missed her graduation because as she opened the door to her car in the high school parking lot to head inside for the ceremony her beloved dog Simon jumped from her car and took off like a shot for parts unknown. Read More
LAPSF: Final Awards In Superintendent’s Project Challenge
The Hanson siblings with their Inspirational Chalk Art. Courtesy/LAPSF
Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation News:
The final round of the Superintendent’s Project Challenge is over as the school semester comes to an end.
Fifty-two entries were received for Round 4 bringing the total number of entries for the entire contest to 225.
The enthusiasm, imagination and innovation generated by the contest far exceeded expectations, creating a bright spot during challenging times for students this semester.
Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation awarded a total of $6,900 in prizes for the projects. Read More
ECECD Holds First Of Four Transition Committee Meetings In Partnership With The Hunt Institute
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The Early Childhood Education and Care Department’s Transition Committee (ECECD) Thursday hosted its first of four meetings.
The three-hour gathering, coordinated by The Hunt Institute and conducted via Zoom, addressed challenges and opportunities facing ECECD as it prepares for its July 1 launch.
In particular, the Committee focused on ways to ensure better coordination across the state’s prenatal-to-five programs – and to involve local and tribal communities more fully in the development and implementation of programs and services across the state.
“I am grateful Read More
Alzheimer’s Association New Mexico Chapter Offers Free Webinar Series With COVID-19 Tips For Family Caregivers
To learn more, visit www.alz.org or call 800.272.3900. Courtesy/Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Helping Alzheimer’s caregivers prepare for the challenges ahead of them – and cope with the changes brought by the coronavirus pandemic – is the goal of a series of free webinars offered in June by the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter, along with other chapters in the Rocky Mountain Region.
“During this crisis of Covid-19 and stay-at-home instruction, we are pleased to be offering an array of online resources, accessible from the comfort and safety of people’s Read More
Highlands University Receives COVID-19 Grant To Present Financial Literacy Seminars At No Charge
Program Coordinator Leon Bustos
NMHU News:
LAS VEGAS, NM — New Mexico Highlands University will present free financial literacy seminars that aim to help people cope with COVID-19 impacts thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Regional Development Corporation.
Professors in the Highlands School of Business, Media and Technology will teach the financial literacy seminars along with business professionals in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
The seminars will begin in late June and continue through July.
The dates and times for the seminars will be announced as this information is finalized. To register, Read More
Final Scenes Of LAHS Graduation Parade
Los Alamos High School wraps up a month long series of festivities for the Class of 2020 with a special parade Saturday morning on Diamond Drive. Due to the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic, school was canceled for the remainder of the year, which also canceled the traditional graduation ceremony. LAHS hosted individual ceremonies for all 279 graduates over a 3-day period last week during which Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus and Principal Carter Payne personally congratulated and presented each graduate with their diploma. Photo by Kimberly Haskett Petersen
Community members line the parade Read More
Scenes & Video Of Los Alamos High School Class Of 2020 ‘Keep Moving Forward’ Graduation Parade This Morning
Video of this morning’s LAHS Graduation Parade on Diamond Drive. Video by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Community members line Diamond Drive this morning to cheer on Los Alamos High School seniors in their ‘Keep Moving Forward’ Graduation Parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene this morning during the LAHS graduation parade on Diamond Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene this morning during the LAHS graduation parade on Diamond Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene this morning during the LAHS graduation parade on Diamond Drive. Photo Read More
Cultural Affairs Department Continues To Offer Educational And Inspirational Programming For All Ages Online
The virtual exhibit Alexander Girard: A Designer’s Universe. Screenshot/ladp
DCA News:
SANTA FE — The museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) each week offer a series of online educational and inspirational programs designed for all ages to be enjoyed at home.
Listen to the newest installment of the podcast “La Hilacha: Words and Memories,” produced by the National Hispanic Cultural Center. In this episode, History and Literay Arts Director Valerie Martinez interviews six members of the Barelas Youth Art Read More
Watch Los Alamos High School Graduation Parade
Click here to watch the LAHS Parade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCEg6tR5gyI Read More
Los Alamos High School Senior Katie Herrmann Rescues Simon Her Dog And In Doing So Misses Her Graduation
Los Alamos High School Class of 2020 senior Katie Herrmann reaches her little dog Simon and carries him to safety and in doing so she missed her graduation ceremony Friday at the high school. Courtesy photo
The elusive Simon, with LAHS graduating senior Katie Herrmann and her mother Ryn Herrmann. Katie missed her graduation ceremony but rescued Simon from an area cliff. Courtesy photo
Staff Report
As Los Alamos High School senior Katie Herrmann and her mom Ryn Herrmann were getting out of their car Friday in the high school parking lot for Katie to walk in her graduation ceremony, her little dog Read More
LAHS 2020 Graduate Talia Ben-Naim Celebrates At Pond
Los Alamos High School Class of 2020 graduate Talia Ben-Naim celebrates Friday at Ashley Pond following her graduation ceremony at the high school. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos High School Class of 2020 graduate Talia Ben-Naim tosses her cap into the air Friday at Ashley Pond following her graduation ceremony at the high school. Courtesy photo Read More
Scenes From LAHS Class Of 2020 Graduation Ceremonies
Class of 2020 graduate Coty Liechty celebrating her graduation ceremony Thursday at Los Alamos High School. All 279 seniors will graduate during three days of unprecedented ‘individual’ graduation ceremonies (due to the COVID-19 pandemic) that conclude today. Watch for more coverage of the ceremonies in the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Class of 2020 graduate Jonathan Baca during his graduation ceremony Thursday at Los Alamos High School. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Class of 2020 graduate Isabella Delgado during her graduation ceremony Thursday Read More
LAHS Parade Of Graduates Begins 10 A.M. Saturday
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School will wrap up “Celebrate Our Seniors” month with a Parade of Graduates starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30.
The community is invited to celebrate the seniors’ accomplishments and show Topper Pride as members of the Class of 2020 proceed along Diamond Drive.
Social Distancing restrictions are in effect and public gatherings are still not allowed, so everyone participating is encouraged to stay in their vehicle and be especially mindful to wear masks and maintain a six-foot physical distance from any other non-household members.
The parade will begin at the Read More
Continued Court Oversight Of Yazzie/Martinez Needed
By BARBARA CALEF
Co-President LWVLA
Vice-President LWVNM
The League of Women Voters of New Mexico (LWVNM) urges Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, the Public Education Department (PED), and the Legislature to withdraw their motion to dismiss court oversight of the Yazzie/Martinez Compliance and to invest in priority funding for education in New Mexico.
Strengthening educational systems and funding education at this time has the potential to support the economic recovery and development needed in the State.
In July, 2018 Judge Sarah Singleton issued a Decision and Order in the Yazzie/Martinez Read More
More Scenes From LAHS 2020 Graduation Ceremonies
Class of 2020 graduate Abby Hatch during her graduation ceremony Thursday at Los Alamos High School. All 279 seniors will graduate during three days of unprecedented ‘individual’ graduation ceremonies (due to the COVID-19 pandemic) that conclude today. Watch for more coverage of the ceremonies in the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Class of 2020 graduate Abril Romero during her graduation ceremony Thursday at Los Alamos High School. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Class of 2020 graduate Abril Romero with her family following her graduation ceremony Read More
Chamisa Elementary School Parade 6 P.M. Today!
CHAMISA News:
The Chamisa Elementary School community is invited to cheer and support the graduating 6th grade students, as they parade down the street in decorated cars.
The parade begins at 6 p.m. today, May 29.
Spectators are reminded to wear face masks and observe 6 foot social distancing while lining the parade route.
Chamisa Elementary School 6th graders and their families will start at Chamisa and travel south on Meadow Lane toward Overlook Park:
- Turn onto Bryce Avenue and travel the length of Bryce;
- Turn onto Rover Boulevard toward Grand Canyon;
- Turn onto Grand Canyon and travel toward
Proud Home Of Topper Senior Emily Holmes
Teacher Rita Sanchez Retires This Week After 35 Years
Rita Sanchez surrounded by her team of wrestlers retires after 35 years in education. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
Rita Sanchez with Chandler Lauritzen when he won the Bryan Sanchez award, named for her son. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA)
Rita Sanchez, retires at the end of this week, after 35 years in education.
The ironic thing is when an educator reflects on their experience as a whole, they find that they grew, as much as their students. Sanchez believes that if she helped one kid to stay safe, she did okay. I think the community would Read More
Scenes From LAHS 2020 Individual Graduation Ceremonies
Class of 2020 graduate Trystan Osburn with LAHS Principal Carter Payne Wednesday during his graduation ceremony at the high school. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Class of 2020 graduate Jazmine Tuning with LAHS Principal Carter Payne Wednesday during her graduation ceremony at the high school. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
LAHS News:
Wednesday May 27, kicked off the unprecedented Los Alamos High School “individual” graduation ceremonies on the back lawn behind the high school.
School staff methodically planned out the series of events for each senior and their family. Read More
