Pres Track and Field Part of History
May 20, 2011
Corinne Jaques
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports, Top Stories
As our Presentation track season draws to a close with WCAL and CCS Finals, many are anxious to discover who will break new records and finish first in the various events of these final track and field meets. While everyone’s focus is concentrated on the current athletes of the season, let’s take... [Read more]
Summer Trends
May 20, 2011
Jamie Brannan
Cat Eye Sunglasses Sick of seeing RayBans on everyone’s faces for the past year? Cat eye sunglasses, reminiscent of those of the 1950s, are a good way to break from the crowd and bring back some classic feline femininity without looking like your grandma. Check out places like Forever 21, where you... [Read more]
Appalachia Trip
May 20, 2011
Sara Muise
Filed under Special Features
“To understand service, sometimes it takes an immersion trip.” –Beth Dale Eight tired Pres girls departed for West Virginia very early in the morning on April 16th for an Appalachian Immersion trip that took place over spring break. We had had a few meetings beforehand and were acquainted with... [Read more]
Pool Party: Local Public Pools
May 20, 2011
Christina Vu, Senior Features Editor
Filed under Features
With school out for the summer and temperatures rising up to the 90s, it can only mean one thing: it’s time to hit up the pool! So you put on your favorite swimsuit, grab your favorite pair of shades and head out the door only to realize one thing: you…don’t have a pool. But, Pres girls, don’t... [Read more]
Club Profile: Peer Ministry
May 20, 2011
Ramey Parks
Filed under Features
Pres is obviously a Catholic school, but what helps connect the students to the Church at Presentation? All of the credit goes to the Peer Ministry club. This selective club is made up of dedicated and enthusiastic students ranging from sophomores to seniors. The club’s moderator, Ms. Raby, is very... [Read more]
Sharks Playoffs
May 20, 2011
Jamie Pierce
Filed under Sports
It is that time of year again. The Sharks are in the playoffs and expectations are, once again, at a high level. The Teal faithful are very excited because this year has been different. The Sharks have had to battle more, and many feel that this makes them even more ready for playoff success. They faced... [Read more]
The End of an Era
May 20, 2011
Riley Perroots
After years of books and movies, the Harry Potter saga is coming to a close on July 15. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was first released in the United States in 1998. This book won almost all the awards for children’s books in the UK and the US and started off a wildly popular series, which... [Read more]
TAs you can trust
May 20, 2011
Shawna Adikara, staff reporter
Filed under Opinions
TAs. They bring you the call slips that you so eagerly look forward to receiving in class. They check your homework. They answer phone calls in the main office. They…grade your research papers? Though there isn’t any doubt about how helpful the many teachers’ aides at Pres are and how many responsibilities... [Read more]
My Cake Pop is Poppin’
May 20, 2011
Emily Carolin
Filed under Top Stories
Hey, we all love cupcakes. The multiple blogs, restaurants and reality shows dedicated to this tiny treat are a testament to their popularity. But isn’t their ubiquity also a sign that they’re past the tipping point? And if cupcakes are over, what’s next? Sprinkles Cupcakes, Kara’s Cupcakes,... [Read more]
Lurkin’ Gone Bad
May 20, 2011
Natalie Royle
Filed under Features
There has always been a down-side of Facebook. Whether it too addicting, allows Internet predators to stalk people, or leaks just a little too much personal information to the world, users have always assumed that these down-sides would not be that detrimental. Now, however, a recent court case has proved... [Read more]
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