LAHS Athletic Director Accepts Job in Clackamas, Ore.
Athletic Director Vicki Nelms. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Athletic Department has announced that Athletic Director Vicki Nelms has resigned. She has accepted the athletic director position at Clackamas High School, in Clackamas, Ore.
Nelms will assume her duties July 1. Clackamas is the fourth largest high school in Oregon and competes at the 6A level. She is replacing Jeff Erdman who is retiring after 14 years as the AD at Clackamas. Nelms has been at Los Alamos High School since the beginning of the 2007 school year.
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LAHS Coaches Kathy and Rob Hipwood Nominated For National Award
Kathy Hipwood
SPORTS News:
The National High School Athletic Coaches Association has announced the advancement of Kathy and Rob Hipwood from Los Alamos High School as a finalist for the National High School Athletic Coaches Association national coach of the year in the sport of cross country.
Rob Hipwood
Eight finalists from across the nation will be honored during The National Coach of the Year Awards Banquet, which will take place June 18 at the National High School Athletic Coaches Association’s national convention at the Snow King Resort in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The highlight of the banquet Read More
LAHS Boys Soccer Spring Meeting Wednesday
SPORTS News:
LAHS Boys Soccer – Spring Meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23 in the Speech Theater (near the AUX Gym) at Los Alamos High School.
This is for All interested players (7th-11th grade) and parents.
AGENDA:
Evan Gartz, Boys Varsity Coach, will discuss:
- Expectations for the summer
- Topper Soccer School dates
- Camps, Tournaments and
- Tryouts in August
Program fundraising will be explained and booster checks will be accepted ($50).
Contact information for players and parents will be taken.
Bring Checkbook to sign up for 5v5. Read More
Los Alamos Senior Olympic Games Have Begun
Senior Olympian Mary Billen at the finish line on Meadow Lane in White Rock in Saturday’s 5K run. Photo by Sandra Jennings
Senior Olympian Mike Benelli at the 5K finish line Saturday. Photo by Sandra Jennings- Mary Billen [women’s 70-74] 39’17”
Local Nine-Year Old Places Well at Snowboard Nationals
Cade Van Etten competing at the USASA National Championships. Courtesy/USASA
Cade Van Etten takes a flying leap during the USASA National Snowboarding Championships. Courtesy/USASALocal snowboarder Cade Van Etten, age 9, placed 16th out of 40 in his age group at the USASA National Championships April 8 in Copper Mountain, Colo. This is an amazing showing, since Cade competes in the 13 and under category. He is competing against kids up to four years older than he.
Van Etten would like to thank his Los Alamos supporters for their contributions and support. Read More

































