The Scimitar <![CDATA[The Scimitar]]> en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:56:42 GMT 15 <![CDATA[A Salute to the Troops to open May 23]]> By Bob Reinhagen



The 5th Annual A Salute to the Troops will be held on same stage where Bob Hope, Jerry Cologna, and Rita Heyworth performed for draftees in 1943 full story > ]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 22:26:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mrs. Gloria Castaneda to retire after 21 years in Health Office]]> By Robert Figueroa



Mrs. Gloria Castaneda works on the computer at her desk in the Health Services office. She has been assisting students and the school nurse for 21 years.

Mrs. Gloria Castaneda to retire after 21 years in Health Office full story > ]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 18:43:00 GMT <![CDATA[Ms. Fain to retire after 32 years as P.E. teacher]]> By Robert Figueroa



Ms. Phylis Fain, P.E. teacher and three-year volunteer time keeper for the swim team, checks the time recorded by Diana Mireles at an early spring meet.

A Q&A with Ms. Phyllis Fain as she prepares to retire after 32 years as P.E. teacher at CVHS full story > ]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 18:39:00 GMT <![CDATA[Mrs. Bishop to retire after 32 years as English teacher]]> By Robert Figueroa



English teacher Mrs. Elaine Bishop stands on the sidelines of the 2007 Homecoming game. The varsity football team selected Mrs. Bishop as "honorary coach." The clipboard in her hand holds a list of seniors earning extra credit for attending the game, not team plays.

A Q&A with Mrs. Bishop as she prepares to retire after more than 30 years of teaching English at CVHS. full story > ]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 18:25:00 GMT <![CDATA[Go “behind the wheel” with Mr. Fisher: Driver's training course offered to CV students]]> By Nydia Franco



C.V. H. S driver's trainer Mr. Scott Fisher invites you to get behind the wheel.

C.V students who want to complete the behind the wheel portion of driver’s training have a friend in Mr. Scott Fisher. Mr. Fisher has been licensed by the state to help students under the age of 18 t full story > ]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 18:22:00 GMT <![CDATA[C.V. closes in on La Quinta in blood drive competition: Next drive set for May 22 & 23]]> By Mireya Rodriguez and Isabel Gaeta



Seniors Manuel Hurtado and Juan Ramirez use the buddy system to help them overcome their nervousness about donating blood during the March 13 and 14 blood drive.

One hundred and eighty one units of blood were collected for the Community Blood Bank during the second blood drive of the school year held on March 13 and 14 in the Coachella Valley High School mini full story > ]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 18:17:00 GMT <![CDATA[Teachers, staff and students meet in Appreciative Inquiry Summit]]> By Melissa Vargas



Senior Amaris Cano shares her group's comments with the rest of the summit's attendees.

An Appreciative Inquiry Summit was held on April 12 and 13, at Bobby Duke Middle School. Teachers, administrators, students and parents all gathered to discuss how to improve Coachella Valley High Sch full story > ]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 18:14:00 GMT <![CDATA[Class of 2008 Senior Scholars honored]]> By Adrianna Hernandez



“This dinner represents a celebration of the achievement of our student scholars. It also provides an opportunity for us to thank their parents and families for their support and dedication. It is a full story > ]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 17:37:00 GMT <![CDATA[Publications staff completes 70th anniversary volume of school’s yearbook, La Conchilla]]> By Staff



Three senior La Conchilla staff members work through the mug section to identify the names of students who appear in candid photos throughout the yearbook.

Its bold colors and creative theme add to the nowhere near traditional look of the 2008 La Conchilla yearbook. What makes “Insider ’08” so unique is its design. Inspired by a variety of magazines suc full story > ]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 17:27:00 GMT