Volunteers Needed for Senior Appreciation Night
SAN 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. June 1.
SAN was created as a fun, safe alternative to dangerous celebrations for local graduates.
The event is in its 29 year and typically serves 350 students.
- BBQ & Bouncy Toys / 5:30 to 9 p.m. / 17 volunteers needed;
- Youth Activity Center / 6 to 9 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. / 4 volunteers needed;
- YMCA / 7 to 10 p.m. / 4 volunteers
The Wildlife Center to Hold Annual Open House
Executive Director Katherine Eagleson of The Wildlife Center with Grace the eagle. Courtesy/TWS
Prairie Rattlesnake. Courtesy/TWS
TWC News:
- Live snake demonstrations, nature activities and raptor viewing
ESPANOLA – The Wildlife Center, New Mexico’s only wildlife hospital, is holding its free Annual Open House 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5.
The Open House is a great opportunity to get up close and personal with native New Mexico wildlife.
The Wildlife Center is in its 27 year of providing rehabilitation services to native New Mexico wildlife and educational programming Read More
Selvi Viswanathan Receives Butterfly Garden Award
Selvi Viswanathan enjoys her award-winning butterfly garden. Photo by Hari Viswanathan
The Southwestern Orangetip is one of the many butterflies that can be seen feeding in the Viswanathan garden. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan
LAGC News:
Selvi Viswanathan, long-time Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) board member and active Los Alamos Garden Club member, was recently honored with a first-place award from the New Mexico Garden Clubs, Inc.
She received the “Butterfly Gardening across America Award.”
To earn her certificate and a monetary award, Viswanathan’s application Read More
Letter to the Editor: Unequivocal Support for Aspen Principal
Letter to the Editor
The April 21 story reporting a lawsuit filed by Zeynep Unal against Los Alamos Public Schools and Kathryn Vandenkieboom, principal at Aspen Elementary, was incredibly disheartening.
The story, particularly the wording in the lawsuit, portrayed Kathryn much differently than the child and family advocate we know. We would like readers to know that Kathryn.
Five years ago, when it was announced that Kathryn would lead Aspen as our principal, cheers of joy rang out! We were thrilled to be working with a woman fresh from the classroom and one we all respected to make decisions, Read More
LAYL Wild Day Underway!
Los Alamos Youth Leadership (LAYL) Wild Day is happening now in downtown Los Alamos with arts, crafts, games and lunch and demonstrations including this one from members of the Los Alamos Police Department Bomb Squad … participants say, ‘LA bomb squad is the bomb!’ Courtesy photo
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Innovation Shines at 23rd New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge
Justin Sanchez of Albuquerque’s La Cueva High School during the finalist team judging at the New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge expo and awards ceremony at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The styrofoam balls represent a word while the sticks that connect them represent a correlation between the words. Courtesy photoYoung Scientist Describes Project to Kiwanis Club
Holly Erickson spoke to students in December to encourage them to participate in the County Science Fair. Photo by Salvador Zapien/ladailypost.com
By CHARMIAN SCHALLER
Special to the Los Alamos Daily Post
It was no surprise that Holly Erickson won the top cash prize given by Kiwanis in the senior division of this year’s Los Alamos County Science Fair—and then went on to be one of the stars at the State Science Fair, where she was chosen to be a competitor in the International Science Fair.
Erickson comes from a dynasty of scientists and Science Fair winners, and her own outstanding ability was more Read More
School Board Holding Three Meetings on 2013/2014 Budget
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board has scheduled three Special School Board Meetings to discuss the 2013/2014 budget on the following dates:
- Wednesday, May 1, at at 3:30 p.m. in the LAHS Speech Theater;
- Wednesday, May 8, at 3:30 p.m. in the LAHS Speech Theater; and
- Monday, May 15, at 3:30 p.m. in the LAHS IMC.
The 2013/2014 budget will be the only agenda item at these meetings. Read More
Los Alamos Ranking Rises on ‘US News & World Report’ Best High Schools List
LAPS News:
US News & World Report has selected Los Alamos High School for a “Silver Medal” ranking in 2013 as one of America’s Best High Schools.
From a review of 21,035 U.S. public high schools, Los Alamos ranked 556 in the nation. Los Alamos ranking was up significantly from the 2012 “Silver Medal” ranking of 638.
Rankings of high schools are largely determined by participation in Advanced Placement courses. This past year, 49 percent of the 1,124 of the students at Los Alamos High School enrolled in AP courses. Read More
LANL: Seventy Three New Mexico Students Receive Scholarships
Gold Scholarship Winners Kevin Gao, Danielle Harrier and Micaela Lucero. Courtesy/LANL
LANL FOUNDATION News:
Seventy-three students from seven Northern New Mexico counties are recipients of this year’s scholarships through the Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund.
Funding for the scholarships comes from $411,500 in donations from Los Alamos National Laboratory employees and Los Alamos National Security, LLC.
Los Alamos High School senior Kevin Gao, Micaela Lucero of St. Michael’s High and Danielle Harrier of Pojoaque High School share this year’s gold scholarship, which provide Read More
Cindy Rooney, Alexandra Hehlen and Alan and Alex Kirk Join Great Conversations!
LAPSF News:
This is the final opportunity to register for Great Conversations — an afternoon of delicious appetizers and desserts and an in-depth conversation with a subject area expert.
This is the 4th Annual Great Conversations hosted by the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation and takes place 2-5 p.m. Sunday, April 28 at Los Alamos High School.
Cindy Rooney: Higher Education; Looking into the Future
Associate Dean and Chair of Business at UNM-Los Alamos, Dr. Cynthia Rooney, will discuss the outlook for higher education. With an increased interest in on-line education, including Read More
LAHS Needs Community’s Help Now
LAHS News:
Votes needed now … Los Alamos High School is closing in on a special $2,500 prize but needs a last ditch effort from the community to win.
“All help is needed as we are still in second place,” said LAHS Athletic/Activities Director Vicki T. Nelms.
The U.S. Bank Rally4Rewards program is nearing its end … voting closes in three days. LAHS is one of three finalists in its respective classification.
It’s time to “Rally the Troops” and sprint to the finish line to give LAHS the best opportunity to win the special $2,500 prize. The races are still fairly close, and the Read More
‘Expedition Caving Basics’ Talk/Video April 30
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The public is invited to attend “Expedition Caving Basics” at 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 at Mesa Public Library.
Caver Beth Cortright of the Pajarito Environmental Education center will provide details, pictures, and video of a typical caving expedition where a small team of highly-trained cavers spend about one week underground.
During this time, the group lives and works together inside the cave. Based out of a camp, teams travel to predetermined areas in the cave every day to map it within a few degrees of error.
The end goal can be related to geology, Read More
Possibly First Ever Sighting of Long-billed Curlews in Los Alamos
Long-billed curlews in grassy areas north of San Ildefonso Road. Photo by Dave Yeamans
Long-billed curlews in grassy areas north of San Ildefonso Road. Photo by Dave YeamansTerry Wallace, Mike Wismer Join Great Conversations!
LAPSF News:
Great Conversations is an afternoon of delicious appetizers and desserts and an in-depth conversation with a subject area expert.
This is the 4th Annual Great Conversations hosted by the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation and it takes place 2-5 p.m., April 28 at Los Alamos High School in the new building.
This is the sixth in a series about the conversations that will take place:
Terry Wallace: Earthquakes, Meteorites and Hurricanes – Rockin’ the Crowded Planet!
Terry Wallace is the Principal Associate Director for Global Security at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Read More
Atomic Flying Pickles Attend White House Science Fair
The Atomic Flying Pickles. Courtesy Photo
GIRL SCOUT News:
The Atomic Flying Pickles of Los Alamos were selected to attend the third annual White House Science Fair Monday, April 22.
Log In for LAHS by April 30!
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School has a chance to win $2,500 in the Rally4Rewards contest sponsored by U.S. Bank through the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA.)
All that’s required is logging on before April 30 to the websites listed below and voting for LAHS.
Moriarty and Los Lunas are the other two high schools in the LAHS division. LAHS was in the lead before spring break, but has dropped behind Moriarty by more than 1,000 votes.
Teacher Files Lawsuit Against Los Alamos Public Schools
By CAROL A. CLARKA Los Alamos Public Schools Special Education teacher is suing the district, its superintendent, and the principal of Aspen Elementary School.
Attorney Kate Ferlic of Egolf, Ferlic & Day, LLC in Santa Fe filed the lawsuit Thursday, April 18 in District Court with a complaint for relief and jury trial demand on behalf of her client Zeynep Unal, a Turkish-born special education teacher, for violations of the New Mexico Human Rights Act, defamation and breach of contract.
In the suit, Aspen Elementary School Principal Kathryn Vandenkieboom, who served Read More
LANL Director Honored By His Alma Mater
Charles McMillan named Washington Adventist University’s Alumnus of the Year. Courtesy photo
TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Charles McMillan, Ph.D., director of Los Alamos National Laboratory and president of Los Alamos National Security, LLC (LANS), the company that operates the lab for the National Nuclear Security Administration, was named alumnus of the year by his alma mater, Washington Adventist University during alumni homecoming weekend, April 12-14.
McMillan was the guest of honor at the annual alumni awards banquet held in Bethesda, Md., April 13.
In a brief address to the gathering, McMillan Read More
LAHS Chess Team Garners National Trophy!
Chess champions Daniel Dunning, Jack Mockler and Michael Brown. Courtesy photo
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School was proudly represented recently by three players who went up against some of the best speed chess or “Blitz” players in the country in the K-12 Open section of the 2013 SuperNationals.
LAHS seniors Daniel Dunning, Jack Mockler and Michael Brown brought home the Blitz Trophy – the first such national team trophy in 20 years.
Blitz constrains each player to only five minutes to make all their moves or face losing on the lack of time. Many of the top high school teams brought more Read More
