Appalachia Trip
March 9, 2010
Julie Perrone, asst. features editor
Filed under News, Pres, Top Stories
“Where are you going over break?” For some, the answer to this perennial pre-winter break question was “Nowhere,” or maybe an exciting “Hawaii.” But for Presentation’s principal Ms. Miller, CI Chair Ms. Russo and eight Presentation students, the answer was “Appalachia.” For many... [Read more]
Godspell Wows the Crowds
February 2, 2010
Kristina Ngo, Staff Writer
Filed under A&E, News, Theater
This past weekend, Pres students sat in the Valenzuela theater waiting for their teachers to do something they normally wouldn’t do in a classroom—dance, sing, and act. And did they. Performing Godspell—which was originally produced in 1970 by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak—meant that... [Read more]
Blog: Georgia Trip Updates
November 18, 2009
Grace Armstrong
Filed under News
Day 3 On the last day of the trip, Sunday, the Pres girls joined thousands of social justice advocates at the SOAWatch vigil on Fort Benning Road. Thousands of people gathered on the road leading to the gates to protest and stand “presente” to the victims of SOA graduates. Before the vigil... [Read more]
Pres Around The World: Sisters Work for Justice
November 11, 2009
Katja Kane-Foempe, asst. editor special sections and Grace Armstrong, community editor
When Sister Judy Romero left Pres two years ago, she left the school without a daily connection to the community of the Presentation sisters. It’s easy to forget that our school is a part of a worldwide network of schools and community organizations that are dedicated to valuing human dignity and... [Read more]
Legitimately Loquacious: Speech and Debate Kicks Off the Year
October 8, 2009
Natasha Sosa, Assistant Special Sections Editor
During the election season, it is nearly impossible to turn on the TV without hearing about a candidate’s upcoming speech or an impending presidential debate. These events are meant to showcase the candidates’ intelligence and eloquence, in order to garner votes from the public. However, these... [Read more]
Fall Leadership Conference
September 30, 2009
Alisha Azevedo, Managing Editor
As various Taylor Swift songs blasted over iPod speakers in the Center, girls wearing shirts of yellow, orange, blue, and white danced in a circle after dinner, singing the lyrics in unison. It was a day—and a night—to remember. The Fall Leadership Conference allowed class officers and homeroom representatives... [Read more]
Mother Daughter Breakfast a Success
September 22, 2009
Catherine Mote, Staff Reporter
Filed under Pres
Typically, teenagers use Sunday mornings as a time to sleep in. But on September 13, Presentation girls woke up early to spend quality time with their mothers at the annual Mother Daughter Breakfast. The Mother Daughter Breakfast is a special event at Presentation that occurs each year where the students... [Read more]
Pres Girls Step It Up
September 17, 2009
Alisha Azevedo, Managing Editor
Filed under Pres
Desks are grouped in clusters, accompanied by a cart of laptop computers. “Tests This Week” scrawls across the board, and a bathroom sign-out sheet adorns the corkboard. Smiling pictures of tutors Shelby Orta, Brittany Ricketts, and Meghan Merwin are posted on the wall, with descriptions of the subjects... [Read more]
Campus Changes
September 15, 2009
Christina Vu, Staff Reporter
Filed under Pres
Do you Pres girls have a keen eye for detail? Over the summer, Presentation has undergone quite a few changes on campus that both improve our school and aid us in our need for more land. This year, Presentation made a new purchase– the temporarily renamed Green House across the street. While not... [Read more]
Summer Lovin’
September 15, 2009
Julie Perrone, Assistant Features Editor
Filed under News
Formerly known to Presentation as Ms. Harris, Mrs. Monica Stampfl was married this summer on July 18, 2009 at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. The entire wedding was a personal, intimate gathering, and the location itself was sentimental to Mrs. Stampfl and her husband, Kevin Stampfl. The Botanical... [Read more]
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