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Writing 101

Becoming a great writer takes time and practice, but if you put the effort into it you’ll be making great works soon enough. The best part about becoming a great writer is that anyone can do it! So here are some tips to help guide you through your journey. Read books! – Reading books help [...]

November 13th, 2010 | Posted in Academia,Word | Read More »

“Why Hold Back?”

A poetry submission  By Summer Contreras (12) Why hold back? On the side of me that loves to learn, The side that people see most, That’s bright, inquisitive, self-directed, With an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Why hold back? On the side of me that’s sensitive, The side that cares about people, That’s vulnerable, sometimes irrational, [...]

October 29th, 2010 | Posted in English,Entertainment,Poetry,Word | Read More »

“Karma’s Revolutionary Outcome”

Mixing historical fiction and fantasy, a short story on karma’s role in the American Revolution By Monica Beltran (11) Long before time existed, beings of unusual powers traveled amongst eternal space. These beings never aged and never sympathized with the dead or the weak-hearted. Their legacy was marked by heavy punishment and granted opportunities that [...]

October 29th, 2010 | Posted in English,Entertainment,Word | Read More »

Jim Turner

A dramatic historical fiction short story set during Colonial America By Trenton Kuhbander (11) January 17, 1750, piercing cries shook the air as a newborn child took his first few gulps of life. The father stood over the boy and proclaimed his name, Jim Turner. As the smiling father turned to the sweat drenched mother, despair [...]

October 25th, 2010 | Posted in American Noise,English,Word | Read More »

Through CHS Media Center, students can find out about global issues

Wanna “go global” to do research?  Go to this link (also found on the Library page ) and use “coronado” for the password.

September 22nd, 2010 | Posted in Academia | Read More »

Math is fun? Try the website.

2 + 2 = 4.  Math + You = Fun.  Does this equate?  Perhaps, if you supplement your math studies with a fun and educational website. Math if Fun is a website that’s grown popular among CHS math students.  “Math is Fun can improve your basic math skills which are crucial to your success,” commented CHS Math Teacher Mr. [...]

September 21st, 2010 | Posted in Academia,Math | Read More »

Extraordinary minds to be honored September 27th

Image by Bianca Murtic (9)

With the amazing academic skills that our school upholds, we proudly present our Minds in Motion Honorees!

September 16th, 2010 | Posted in Academia,News | Read More »

Waking With The Band

The band warms up before working on their show, Fire and Ice.

Most know that irritating sound: that malicious morning alarm clock .

In a 2010-2011 school year with a 7:45 AM 1st hour start, CHS Marching Band members wake up while the sun’s still down. On Thursday, September 2nd, Explorer photographer Shea Van Atta (11) woke with the band.

September 2nd-4:30 a.m. (snooze). 4:35 (snooze). 4:40… “Seriously?! Why get up this early?” 4:45 “Ugh.” 4:50. “Alright. Alright. I’M UP!”

September 15th, 2010 | Posted in Academia,Campus Happenings,Fine Arts | Read More »

Visions exhibit ends showing at Scottsdale Center for the Arts

Jennifer Bain

Visions hand selects certain artists at our school who get to work with and be mentored by professional artists. Coronado Vision students have the honor of displaying their artwork in the exhibition “Text Messages” found at the Scottsdale Center of the arts gallery.

September 15th, 2010 | Posted in Clubs,Entertainment,Fine Arts,Imagery | Read More »

Board Gaming with Honors

English III Honors summer reading “board game” project displays game creating as an act of writng Summer assignments: the ultimate dread of summer vacation and number one topic of back-to-school conversations. Amazingly,

September 5th, 2010 | Posted in Academia | Read More »

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