2014 – Page 80 – La Vista

First generation high school graduate senior Jayven Colon plans to attend college

January 30, 2014 La Vista 0

By Madi Taylor Staff Writer While the majority of Mira Costa students are from Manhattan Beach and surrounding towns, there are a handful of students who commute great distances to receive the quality education that […]

Costa Associated Student Body prepares Mira Costa students for annual Winter Formal

January 30, 2014 La Vista 0

By Lizzy Tsuang Staff Writer Keeping with the now three-year tradition, Mira Costa’s Associated Student Body is bringing the yacht back for the 2014 Winter Formal. The dance will take place off the coast of […]

Mira Costa students advance to final rounds of Rotary Solo Competition

January 30, 2014 La Vista 0

By Yuka Noda Staff Writer Some enjoy listening to beautiful tunes, while others enjoy creating them. A select few Mira Costa students, armed with their instruments, advanced to the finals of the 2014 Rotary Solo […]

Sophomores Priya Chatwani, Allison Gist take responsibility in Generation Wow organization

January 30, 2014 La Vista 0

By Kayla Knowles Staff Writer Costa sophomores Priya Chatwani and Allison Gist have begun to pursue careers as strong business leaders by becoming involved in the organization Generation Wow. Donna Orender, former professional basketball player, […]

Local artists funnel their creativity into beautiful exhibits in Manhattan Beach with help of Manhattan Beach Sculpture Garden Commission

January 30, 2014 La Vista 0

By Emily Petillon Managing Editor One of Manhattan Beach’s most unusual programs is receiving fresh life. The temporary sculptures that decorate downtown Manhattan Beach will receive five new additions, and residents will see the new […]

Costa Senior Sophie Silverman takes pride in unique sport at Belegarth Combat Society

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By Amanda Tsao Staff Writer Senior Sophia Silverman brings the historical world of the Middle Ages to life with her participation in a medieval sword fighting society. Silverman, who has been sword fighting for almost […]

Mira Costa senior Stephanie Caridad proves an exceptional cello musician

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By Alec Carlson Staff Writer The stress of completing college applications along with getting good grades often stifles seniors from participating in activities they previously enjoyed; however, one Costa senior never fails to make time […]

Mira Costa students channel their creative passions through unique activities outside classroom settings

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By Jesse Rosenfeld Staff Writer The lens of a camera is able to open up another world for two Costa freshmen, Jackson Hawkins and Patrick Komick. Inspired by their passions for taking photographs of athletes […]

Students pull more than their own weight during ongoing construction on campus

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By Naomi Kruh Staff Writer A Costa orchestra member, loaded with a backpack filled with books and a viola strapped to his back, returns to campus after a long winter break. Hoping to unload the […]

Costa band, orchestra members march proudly in Rose Parade

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By Ashley Cohen Staff Writer As florally decorated floats drifted through the streets for the 125th annual Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1, six Mira Costa Marching Band members got the opportunity to watch […]