OMG! I Lost My…
December 14, 2009
Natasha Sosa, assistant editor
Filed under Opinions
It’s the end of the day, and you’re packing up to go home. Mentally, you go through your checklist—Math book? Check. History notebook? Check. Your favorite sweater? …Uh-oh, it’s nowhere to be found. What are you going to do now? The answer, despite what you may think, is not to send an... [Read more]
Artist Profile: Jessica Lind
December 14, 2009
Julie Perrone
Filed under Features
At Presentation, all of our lives are constantly a blur, full of one activity running into another as we speed through the weeks. Especially as finals approach, it seems like we all have a constant tick-tock resounding in our heads, a clock counting down until our finals are over and the winter... [Read more]
Santa Claus Says Thank You to Our School Custodians!
December 14, 2009
Monica Csikesz, managing editor and Maitreyee Mittal, staff reporter
Filed under Features
Dear Juan, Adan, Jesus and Cary, You do not often receive recognition for the vast amount of good deeds you do on campus. On behalf of everyone at Pres, I’d like to thank you – the people who clean the bathrooms, sweep the floors, maintain the school grounds and help students with car-troubles that... [Read more]
Gift Ideas For Moms, Dads and Kids!
December 14, 2009
Natalie Audelo, Staff Reporter, Maitreyee Mittal, Staff Reporter, Mary Clare Bernal, Editor-Features
Filed under Special Features, Top Stories
Gift Ideas For Mom 1. Reprinted Classic Novels (Penguin Classics)- $20.00- Amazon.com Classic novels such Jane Eyre and Pride and Prejudice never go out of style. Reprinted with neat vintage covers, these books are chic enough to be kept off mom’s re-gift list. 2.Bath and Body Works Gift Baskets- $10.00-$100.00 These... [Read more]
A Look into the Mind of Mr. Wang
December 14, 2009
Kristina Ngo, advertising manager Angelia Tran, budgeting manager
Filed under Features
The Voice is back with another addition to the special feature, “Psychoanalysis by iPod.” This time, the Voice has a new subject, a Mr. Jordan Wang. He is one of the science department teachers, and has taught chemistry to a majority of the student population. As Mr. Wang moves from his chemistry... [Read more]
A Day in the Life of Fabulous Jane Jeziorski
December 14, 2009
Gianna Maietta, Staff Reporter
Filed under Features
Where’s the party this weekend? Don’t ask a senior….ask Jane Jeziorski. In fact, “If you ever need glitter, glue guns, stars, boas, vases or bling, she is your girl,” says Development Director Donna Delaney. Jeziorski has been planning events at Pres for 19 years, from Circle Dinners... [Read more]
Catching Up with Zoe Lofgren
December 14, 2009
Meghan Merwin, Staff Reporter, and Natasha Sosa, Special Sections Editor
Filed under Features
Zoe Lofgren, a congresswoman in the House of Representatives, has been serving for fifteen years as the representative for California’s 16th congressional district. This district encompasses a large part of San Jose, including many of Presentation’s students and their families. Congresswoman... [Read more]
ITS Christmas!
December 14, 2009
Meghan Merwin, Staff Reporter
On Dec. 4, the International Thespian Society (ITS) and improvisational team Spontaneous Combustion put on a show to share some Christmas cheer with the Pres community. The two groups put on an entertaining night that filled the audience with laughs and warmed their hearts despite the low temperature. ITS... [Read more]
Walking in a Winter Wonderland (Inexpensively.)
December 14, 2009
Grace Armstrong, Community Editor
Filed under Features
Even though the economy is foul, you don’t have to be a Scrooge over this Christmas break. Here are some fun activities that will get you out of the house without costing you a fortune. Try ice blocking. Ice blocking is a fun outdoor activity that requires minimal cost. When it has been raining for... [Read more]
‘Tis the Season… to Spend Money
December 14, 2009
Christina Vu, asst. editor, features Tanya Padgaonkar, asst. editor, features
Filed under Features
Is Christmas a consumerist holiday? This is a national alert. An attack is being launched upon our country that will turn society into materially-blinded consumers fixed on obtaining the hottest items of the season. This attack is imminent and will strike quickly and strongly. Beware, for Christmas... [Read more]
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