Los Alamos Students Show Artwork at Fuller Lodge
Pinon kindergartener Ariela Rittner shows off her artwork. Photo by Pinon art teacher Stephanie Rittner.
Chamisa Elementary School artwork. Photo by Pinon art teacher Stephanie RittnerLAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public School art teachers show work from their programs each year in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge during the Spring Arts and Crafts Fair.
The teachers choose work that represents their programs well, Pinon art teacher Stephanie Rittner said.
The art teachers include:
- Pinon Elementary: Stephanie Rittner
- Chamisa Elementary: Renee Mitsunaga
- Aspen Elementary: Britt
Community Presentation on GATE Program Thursday
Book cover for ‘Beyond Gifted Education.’ Scott Peters is a co-author. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School District will host a special community presentation for all interested parents and community members 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8 at the Los Alamos Middle School Gymnasium.
At this event, Dr. Scott Peters will provide a presentation tailored for the district, following a day of consultation with the district GATE Advisory Committee and visits to district GATE programs.
Peters will work with the committee to analyze district data as it relates Read More
2013-2014 Topper Band Year End Banquet
Hilltopper Band Booster Karen Mehlin cheers for the LAHS Marching Band at the Zia Band Fiesta at University Stadium. Courtesy/LAHS
TOPPER BAND News:
Calling all members of the Topper Bands – concert, marching and Color Guard) – and their families for the 2013-2014 school year … It’s time to celebrate the year and have some fun at the Annual Banquet Wednesday, May 14.
The celebration begins at 6 p.m. at Cross Roads Bible Church with a pot luck dinner followed at 7 p.m. by the program.
For more details or questions, contact Karen Mehlin at 505.672.2866.
Going to be a freshman Read More
Councilor David Izraelevitz Shares County Government Experience With Students at UNM-Los Alamos
American Politics instructor Mike Wismer, right, introduces guest speaker County Councilor David Izraelevitz Monday evening to his students at UNM-Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Councilor David Izraelevitz describes the hierarchy of County government to students Monday evening at UNM-LA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
‘Great Conversations’ and Gourmet Fare Shared at LAPS Foundation Fundraiser
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation ‘Great Conversations’ fundraiser resulted in some interesting discussions and raised funds for the organizaation at Los Alamos High School Sunday. Twelve experts in various subjects hosted tables at the event. LANL Community Programs Director Kurt Steinhaus explored education and the teachable moment with his table. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Ron Barber (facing the camera) tells his table about ancient astronomical knowledge revealed by petroglyphs. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
New Mexico Teacher of the Year Carolyn Torres of Los Alamos Visits Washington, D.C.
New Mexico Teacher of the Year Carolyn Torres of Los Alamos, front row fourth from right, during a visit to Washington, D.C. to meet President Obama. Courtesy photo
New Mexico Teacher of the Year Carolyn Torres of Los Alamos, front row fifth from left, at the White House during a visit to Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo Read More
SAN Graduation Event Needs Volunteers
Courtesy/YMCA
COMMUNITY News:
Volunteers are needed to help with events for the community-sponsored, all-night senior graduation celebration known as SAN (Senior Appreciation Night) for shifts that begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 31.
SAN was created as a fun, safe alternative to dangerous celebrations for graduates. The event is in its 30th year and typically serves 350 students.
Approximately 50 volunteers are still needed to work a 2 to 3 hour shift at an early evening BBQ and at the Youth Activity Center, to chaperone the middle evening Wild West Photos and Roller Skating, and to run Read More
The Diabetes Blues: How to Beat Them
Dr. Susan J. PerryDiabetes and the tasks of good management can be a daily grind that often lead to stress and even feelings of depression. Susan J. Perry, Ph.D., CDE, LPCC will be this month’s featured guest speaker at the Los Alamos Diabetes Support Group meeting. The meeting is 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, May 12 in the Nambé Room in Fuller Lodge.
Dr. Perry will lead a discussion of those aspects that feed those feelings of stress and inadequacy. That discussion will be followed by a couple of “tool box” activities Read More
LAHS Listening Post Seeks Treat Donations
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School is seeking donations of snacks for the Listening Post. The Listening Post is staffed with volunteers to lift student morale by offering snacks prior to testing times. Its motto is “Gab/Granola Bar/Grumble.”
The Listening Post is open during morning sessions throughout AP testing and again during finals week. Those who would like to make donations can drop them by the main office at LAHS.
Suggested items include pre-packaged cookies, crackers or pretzels, juice boxes, fruit snacks, candy, fruit or jerky. These treats can be used for students Read More
Olions Present ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ This Weekend
Katie Downing as Mrs. Meers in last night’s preview performance of ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie.’ Los Alamos High School Olions Thespian Club presents ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ at 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2 p.m. (understudy show) and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3 and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4 in the Duane Smith Auditorium. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. Photo by Maria Thibodeau. Courtesy/www.mariawritingwithlight.com
Devon McCleskey as Muzzy Van Hossmere, with Joe Singleton and Cody Maggiore. Photo by Maria Thibodeau/www.mariawritingwithlight.comLAHS Wrestler Brian Geyer Signs With University of Nebraska at Kearney
Los Alamos High School wrestler Brian Geyer signed with the University of Nebraska at Kearney over his lunch hour today outside the athletic office as his family looks on. The University of Nebraska at Kearney is a NCAA Division II program, has one of the top Division II wrestling programs in the country and is part of the Mid-America Intercollegioate Athletics Association. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com. Read More
Incoming LAHS Principal Attends Rotary Meeting
Incoming Los Alamos High School Principal Dr. Deborah Belew-Nyquist, center, attended a recent Rotary Club of Los Alamos meeting at the Manhattan Project and posed for a photo with Rotary President James Nesmith and Immediate Past President Linda Hull. Photo by Rotarian Gene Schmidt Read More
Report: NM Has Made Third Largest Higher Ed Spending Cuts Since Recession
NMVC News:
ALBUQUERQUE— New Mexico has cut higher education expenditures by $4,588 per student since 2008, when adjusted for inflation. Only two states—Louisiana and Hawaii—made deeper cuts. And New Mexico is one of the 48 states still spending less per student on higher education than before the recession.
These are among the findings of a report released today by the Washington, D.C.-based Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP). The report’s authors believe such cuts could jeopardize the nation’s economic future, as fewer adults will have the opportunity to earn college degrees. Read More
Los Alamos Hawks FTC Team Hosts Spaghetti Dinner at United Church Graves Hall 6 p.m. Friday!
LAHS Students Win at National History Day State Competition and are Headed to Nationals
From left, Kim Pestovich, Kaylen Pocaterra and Sarah Criscuolo. Photo by Pam Criscuolo
LAHS News:
The National History Day New Mexico State competition was Friday, April 25 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque.
Sarah Criscuolo, Kaylen Pocaterra and Kim Pestovich are amoung five students who will represent Los Alamos High School at the National History Day contest in June at the University of Maryland, College Park. They entered a Senior Group website titled, “The Pentagon Papers: The Freedom of Information vs. The Responsibility of National Security.” Read More
Olions Preview Peformance of Thoroughly Modern Millie Begins 7 p.m. Today
LAHS Olions Thespian Club rehearses for tonight’s preview performance at 7 p.m. in Duane Smith Auditorium. Courtesy/LAHS
Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School Olions Thespian Club is gearing up for their production of Thoroughly Modern Millie which begins with a preview at 7 p.m., today in Duane Smith Auditorium.
The musical is based on the 1967 film of the same name, which tells the story of a small-town girl, Millie Dillmount (played by Camille Rousculp), who moves to New York and assumes the flapper lifestyle. She finds a job as a stenographer and a room at the Hotel Priscilla Read More
Community Invited to Painting Unveiling of 1st Lt. Thurston ‘Turk’ Griffith, Jr. May 12
LAHS News:
The community is invited to the unveiling of 1st Lt. Thurston “Turk” Griffith, Jr.’s painting that will be hung in the lobby of Griffith Gymnasium at 6 p.m. Monday, May 12.
Griffith Gym is named after 1st Lt. Thurston “Turk” Griffith, Jr., a 1958 graduate of Los Alamos High School. Griffith was awarded posthumously by General William Westmoreland the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, The Purple Heart, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
In December of 1964, Griffith was assigned to the Military Assistance Command in Vietnam. He served as an adviser to units of the Army of the Republic Read More
Tyler Van Anne Memorial Service at LAHS Thursday
Tyler Van AnnePatrick Rowe to Lead PEEC Geology Outing to Small Fry Prospect May 17
Example of a fluorite sample that can be found at Small Fry Prospect. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC NEWS:
Each time Patrick Rowe leads a trip for the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), it fills up with a waiting list. On May 17, he will lead an outing that’s new for PEEC, this time to the Small Fry Prospect near Espanola to look for fluorescent deep purple fluorite samples.
The group will meet at PEEC at 8:30 a.m. to caravan, or it also is possible to meet at the site at 10 a.m. This trip is suitable for all ages, and the chance of finding samples makes it a great outing for kids as well as adults.
According Read More
