‘Why I Am Pro Life’ Essay Opens For Local Students
LARTLC News:
Los Alamos Right to Life Committee, LARTLC, announces an essay contest for Los Alamos students in the Middle School and High School.
The essay title is “Why I Am Pro Life.” By submitting the essay, the contestant and parent agree to allow LARTLC to reprint the essay and that the essay is original, but not copyrighted. Essays will be more than 600 words and will be read and judged on originality, content and accuracy.
Each contestant will receive a certificate of participation and $200 will be awarded for the winning essay for grades 9-12, and $100 will be awarded for the winning Read More
Meet New LAHS Principal 4:30-6 p.m. Today
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School will host a meet and greet 4:30-6 p.m. today with incoming Principal Dr. Debbie Belew-Nyquist for students and parents in the lobby of the high school.
Dr. Belew-Nyquist, who officially begins her duties July 1, will be in Los Alamos through Wednesday. She will meet with staff and students several times during these days and with the Board of Education Tuesday evening.
Dr. Belew-Nyquist of Silverdale, Wash., was selected for the principal position following an extensive national search. She brings 24 years of educational experience and leadership Read More
View Rare Glimpse of Antarctica Through National Geographic Lens 7 p.m. Thursday at PEEC
Stephen Becker of Los Alamos stands in front of the National Geographic Explorer. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
It was the trip of a lifetime. Last November, Los Alamos local Stephen Becker embarked on the National Geographic Explorer ship to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island, and Antarctica.
During this voyage, National Geographic photographers produced a 50-minute video showing some of the trip highlights. Becker will show the video, and talk about the trip in a program at 7 a.m. at PEEC Thursday, April 17. Join Becker and PEEC for a rare glimpse of this remote region.
This Read More
Luján to Highlight Importance of STEM Education
Rep. Ben Ray Luján
SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District will highlight the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education during a number of stops across northern New Mexico this week on a STEM Tour.
Luján will meet with students, educators and other stakeholders to discuss the need to encourage students to pursue an education in STEM at a young age and the opportunities available in STEM fields. In an increasingly global economy, the high tech sector continues to grow and offer good jobs for those with the necessary skills Read More
Nature Center Groundbreaking Ceremony 4 p.m. April 22
Conceptual design of the Nature Center to be built on Canyon Road. Courtesy/PEEC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Nature Center at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 at the project site, 2600 Canyon Road, north of the Aquatic Center.
The public is invited to attend this event, which will be jointly hosted with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC). PEEC has been selected as the contractor who will operate the Nature Center and provide programs to the public.
The Nature Center is planned to be approximately 6,000 square feet and will Read More
Chamisa School Street Resurfaced Saturday
The drive through area in front of Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock is resurfaced Saturday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Sudeep Dasari Honored as Rotary Student of the Month
Sudeep Dessari with his mother Anjali Dassari. Sudeep, was honored as Rotary Student of the Month in March. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comSudeep Dasari, a junior at Los Alamos High School (LAHS), was recently honored as Rotary Student of the Month. Dasari is the son of Venkat and Anjali Dasari and brother of Shaunak.
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos selects one student each month of the school year to honor as a Student of the Month. This year’s recipients reflect a combination of both LAHS seniors and juniors; next year, only juniors will be Read More
Los Alamos High School Named to 2014 America’s Most Challenging High Schools List
Principal Sandy Warnock holds a posting that highlights LAHS as one of the America’s Most Challenging High Schools. Courtesy/LAPSLAPS News:
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) has been named one of America’s Most Challenging High Schools for 2014 by the Washington Post.
LAHS is one of only four high schools in New Mexico to make the list, receiving a ranking of 705 of the 2,050 schools. LAHS Principal Sandy Warnock praised students and staff Thursday for this notable accomplishment.
“The Los Alamos community should feel very proud that our high school was named to the Washington Post list of America’s Read More
Professor Doug Dunston of NM Tech to Speak at Phi Beta Kappa Banquet Honoring LAHS Scholars
Dr. Doug Dunston is the featured speaker at the April 27 Phi Beta Kappa Banquet. Courtesy/PBK
On Sunday evening, April 27, the Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Association will hold its 58th annual banquet to honor the top graduates of Los Alamos High School. Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest undergraduate honor society in the United States and has about 255 members in Los Alamos County (1.5 percent of the county’s population).
The banquet for the honor graduates, Phi Beta Kappa members and their guests, will be held at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos Read More
NanoDays Underway at Bradbury Science Museum
Bradbury Science Museum educator Gordon McDonough leads a demonstration of liquid metal during NanoDays Wednesday evening at the museum. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Aspiring scientists take part in a hands-on demonstration of surface tension Wednesday at the Bradbury Science Museum. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comThe Bradbury Science Museum is celebrating NanoDays 2014 through April 13. At NanoDays, a range of exciting programs is underway that demonstrate the special and unexpected properties found at the nanoscale. Visitors
LAHS Science and Engineering Fair Winners Awarded Coveted Spots on State Delegation
LAHS Science and Engineering Fair winners from left, William Sidley-Parker, Jovan Zhang, Coleman Kendrick, Sven Januar and Esteban Abeyta. Not pictured, Ashvini Vaidya. Photo by Brian Kendrick
LAHS News:
Two Los Alamos High School science and engineering fair exhibits were chosen from among the best of the best at the 62nd annual New Mexico State Science and Engineering Fair last weekend at New Mexico Tech in Socorro.
Coleman Kendrick and team Jovan Zhang, William Sidley-Parker and Sven Jandura were awarded coveted spots on the New Mexico state delegation. The state delegates won all-expense Read More
School Board Meets 5 p.m. Tuesday
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board has scheduled a Regular School Board meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 at the Los Alamos Public Schools Administration Building, 2075 Trinity Dr., Suite V.
The agenda includes:
- Closure of meeting to enter into an Executive Session;
- Reconvening of Regular School Board meeting;
- Recognition by the Board;
- Student Council Report;
- Public comment;
- Routine business;
- Presentations and recommendations of the superintendent and information for the Board;
- Unfinished business;
- Board requested discussion or action;
- Future business; and
- Adjournment.
Udall Opens Application Process for Military Service Academy Nominations
Sen. Tom Udall
CONGRESSIONAL News:
ALBUQUERQUE. – Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., is now accepting applications for nominations to U.S. military service academies. Staff for Udall will also host several information sessions throughout the state for high school students and recent graduates who are interested in applying. In northern New Mexico, the session is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 at Santa Fe High School at 2100 Yucca St.
Four of the five service academies – the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy – require Read More
AAUW Hosts Equal Pay Day Event at Farmer’s Market Today
AAUW News:
The American Association of University Women, AAUW-Los Alamos will hold an Equal Pay Day event at the last indoors Framer’s Market of the season, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today, April 10 at Fuller Lodge.
Members will distribute free the 2014 edition of “The Simple Truth about the Gender Pay Gap” with the newest data on the gap between men’s and women’s pay in this country.
Equal Pay day was April 8, and is the symbolic day when women who worked all of 2013 finally catch up with the pay earned by men who worked last year. In other words, on average it takes Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Electrician Back At Work
Staff Report:
The longtime Los Alamos Public Schools electrician under investigation surrounding theft allegations last month is back at work.
Wayne Montoya, a technician IV–electrician working out of the Pajarito Cliffs site, told the Los Alamos Daily Post March 7 that the investigation would clear him of any wrongdoing.
LAPS will not comment on personnel matters but Montoya provided the following information to the Los Alamos Daily Post for publication:
“I have been an employee of the Los Alamos Public Schools for over 35 years, having faithfully served the school system to the Read More
Interior Construction Begins at Aspen School
A load of dry wall for interior walls arrives at Aspen Elementary School, 2182 33rd St., which is undergoing major remodeling. The project is expected to be complete in January 2015. For the rest of this school year and continuing into next fall, all classes are being housed in portables next to the construction site. Construction plans call for the new school to be completed in two phases. The first phase renovates a new foyer and remodels the administrative wing. The second phase calls for a two-story school that houses the lower grades on the bottom floor and upper grades on the top floor. Photo Read More
Udall Recruiting Summer Interns for New Mexico Offices
Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON –Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., invites New Mexico college students interested in gaining legislative or press relations experience to apply for internships in his Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Las Cruces, Portales and Santa Fe offices.
For more information and to apply for an internship, visit http://www.tomudall.senate.gov/internships. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but students are encouraged to submit their applications early.
“Congressional internships provide an unparalleled educational opportunity Read More
Lisa Coddington Teaches Art Workshop at PEEC
‘Raven’ by Lisa Coddington. Courtesy/PEECPEEC News:
Artist and instructor Lisa Coddington’s class at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) last summer was very popular, so PEEC is pleased to welcome Coddington back for another hands-on art workshop 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a 30-minute break for lunch, Saturday, April 12.
Learn about using simple drawing materials to portray furry, feathery and slimy animals such as those found at PEEC or around the Pajarito Plateau.
‘Squirrel’ by Lisa Coddington. Courtesy/PEEC
With the class size limited to Read More
White Rock Elementary Schools Hold Multicultural Fair
Pinon and Chamisa elementary schools held a Multicultural Fair April 3, featuring the many cultures of the students, their families and the community. Art teachers Renee Mitsunaga of Chamisa Elementary, left, and Stephanie Rittner of Pinon Elementary organized the Fair. Courtesy photo
Susan Hettinga and her sons Wakei and Abera prepared a presentation of the country of Ethiopia. Courtesy photo
Teachers engage in a workout with the African drums with Fred Simpson of Santa Fe and Soribe of Guinea. Courtesy photo
Three-dimensional art created by students include: GreekLocal Speech and Debate Coaches Earn Top Honors
Award-winning speech and debate coaches from Los Alamos. From left, Margo Batha, Janet Newton and Carolyn Connor. Courtesy photo
By ROBYN SCHULTZ
Judging by their success, you might think that Los Alamos students are very accomplished at speech and debate. And you would be right; but that is only part of the story.
The true unsung heroes are their coaches. Three local Speech and Debate coaches have recently been recognized both state-wide and nationally.
Margo Batha and Janet Newton coach the Los Alamos High School Speech and Debate Team, The Hilltalkers. Carolyn Connor is the coach of the Jemez Read More
