Amelia Ward is a senior Copy Editor at La Vista, responsible for covering community-wide and school issues. Formerly Opinion Editor and Online Editor-in-Chief, Amelia approaches reporting with a commitment to accuracy and integrity.
Outside of La Vista, Amelia enjoys cheerleading, studying French, surfing, and spending time at the beach.
About Amelia Ward
Amelia Ward is a senior Copy Editor at La Vista, responsible for covering community-wide and school issues. Formerly Opinion Editor and Online Editor-in-Chief, Amelia approaches reporting with a commitment to accuracy and integrity.
Outside of La Vista, Amelia enjoys cheerleading, studying French, surfing, and spending time at the beach.
In 2021, Costa decided to remove gender distinctions from the traditional roles of homecoming kings and queens, renaming them as homecoming monarchs. This change allows students to celebrate peers based on their character, leadership, and […]
By Amelia Ward Copy Editor In 2021, Costa decided to remove gender distinctions from the traditional roles of homecoming kings and queens, renaming them as homecoming monarchs. This change allows students to celebrate peers based […]
On Oct. 1, 2024 the vice presidential debate took place in New York City between Democratic Governor Tim Walz and Republican Senator J.D. Vance. Both candidates made valid arguments and showed prominent leadership qualities yet […]
Amelia Ward Copy Editor Students this year have faced a series of scheduling challenges, including difficulties in securing appointments with counselors, issues with leveling up or down, and even enrolling in essential classes. While some […]
Amelia Ward Copy Editor Sofia Williams, a former Editor-in-Chief of La Vista and incoming freshman at Stanford University, has been named a 2024 Milken Scholar and awarded a $10,000 scholarship. This prestigious honor is part […]
Amelia Ward Opinion Editor Dubbed Nickelodeon’s “Golden Boy,” Dan Schneider spearheaded iconic TV hit series such as “iCarly,” “Victorious,” and “Drake & Josh,” propelling Nickelodeon to unprecedented levels of popularity in children’s television during the […]
By Amelia Ward Opinion Editor And McLean Grimes Executive News Editor On March 5, Manhattan Beach voters voted to renew the current Manhattan Beach School District (MBUSD) parcel tax, Measure MB. The renewed tax will […]
Amelia Ward Opinion Editor Usher’s performance at Super Bowl LVIII’s halftime solidified his position as a legendary figure within the music industry. Seamlessly blending his classic hits with impeccable production, he effortlessly guided the audience […]
By Amelia Ward Opinion Editor On January 10, 2024, a senior Redondo Beach Union High School juvenile motorcyclist was killed at the intersection of Carnelian Street and PCH around 2:20 after school. The juvenile victim […]
By Amelia Ward Opinion Editor In the typically low-crime community of Manhattan Beach, where the closest thing to a gang might be moms heading to pilates, a group of around 20 to 50 students from […]