Tidbits on a Water Polo Captain
October 11, 2011 • Hannah Chen
Filed under Fall, Sports, Student Spotlight
Co-captain Gabby Wu tells us what goes on in and outside the water When did you start playing water polo? A family friend introduced me to the sport when I was in fifth grade. How much time do you spend outside of school practicing? Not much. Do you do anything special to prepare your team before games?... Read more »
Queens of the Courts: Girls Tennis Captains Say
October 11, 2011 • Sandy Chen
Filed under Fall, Sports, Student Spotlight
Spotlight on Tanveer Malhi and Karina Uchiumi 1. What inspired you to play tennis? How long have you been playing? Tanveer: I became interested in tennis when I was younger because my Dad used to take My sister and I out to play on weekends, and I fell in love with the sport. I got my first racket in... Read more »
Reaching Out
March 28, 2011 • Katherine Wang
Filed under Irvington News, Student Spotlight, World News
Sophomore Wanda Zhan winds top honor in China Sophomore Wanda Zhan was recently voted one of the Top 10 People of the Year in China for her work in the Sichuan province of China where she taught and played with children affected by the Sichuan earthquake of 2008. Nominated by a media outlet, she received... Read more »
Varsity Soccer is looking forward to a Sensational Season
February 6, 2011 • Eugene Wong
Filed under Fall, Sports, Student Spotlight
Athlete Spotlight: Kyle Nguyen The Vikings Soccer season kicks off with intense practices, scrimmages, and games. This season is probably going to be the most vital one for senior Kyle Nguyen. Having played on the Irvington Soccer team for several years, Kyle has definitely grown both physically and... Read more »
A Manly [March] Experience
May 2, 2010 • Shajee Syed-Quadri
Filed under Entertainment, Features, Student Spotlight
The experience of Manly March was indeed a unique one. The whole not shaving for an entire month was trying. Luckily, I survived and lived to tell the tale. Definitely the most difficult part of Manly March was not being able to shave the neck hair. When the weather would turn warm, my neck would itch... Read more »
All-State Honor Band Spotlight
March 29, 2010
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Student Spotlight
Interview with Tiffany Lin Freshman Tiffany Lin was one of the four Irvington students to make it into the All Northern Honor Band (North Cal). North Cal took place between January 15 through January 17. Tiffany did not attend North Cal, but she is planning on participating in the All State Honor Band... Read more »
Spotlight: Through the Eyes of Aida Singers
March 18, 2010 • By Raji Ramanathan
Filed under Entertainment, Student Spotlight
Sophomore Fay Wu and junior Daniel Mijangos (John F. Kennedy High School) speak about their experience in Irvington Conservatory Theater production, Aida. 1. What’s your character? Fay: I am the museum visitor in the beginning, Egyptian woman and a piano player. Daniel: I’m a soldier, Egyptian minister... Read more »
All-State Honor Band Spotlight
January 27, 2010 • Albert Chin
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Student Spotlight, Top Stories
Interview with Senior Andrew Lin Senior Andrew Lin was one of four students from Irvington to make it into the All-State Honor Band. Andrew has been playing the flute for about eight years now and has been taking private lessons since he started. “My first teacher was Lu Chang for maybe one or two... Read more »
All-State Honor Band Spotlight
January 24, 2010 • Quess Liu
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Student Spotlight
Interview with Senior Patric Ho Senior Patric Ho was one of four students from Irvington to make it into the All-State Honor Band. “I didn’t expect to get in,” said Patric. “So I was pretty excited and happy about it. Patric has been playing the clarinet for seven years now and has been taking... Read more »
Homecoming Winners-Student
November 5, 2009 • By Shirley Lin
Filed under Entertainment, Student Spotlight
Andy Chi: Q: Congratulations! How does it feel to win the title, Homecoming King? A: I feel loved, and I feel that my self esteem has gone up with receiving this title. This really encourages me to go and meet everyone on campus. Q: Do you think the choosing of the Homecoming winners is based on a popularity... Read more »
