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Students ‘reflect’ on why they are hopeful
Each year the national PTA sponsors the Reflections contest, in which students can create and submit works of art in a variety of genres. Rim of the World High School, under the guidance of George Whitty, has participated for the past several years. The 2023-2024...
Using the arts to promote mental health
By Mary-Justine Lanyon After watching two films – This Is Me, about a young man coming out as gay to his friends and family; and Unimaginable, about the stress of isolation due to the pandemic – guests at Spade & Spatula on June 2 discussed the films and their...
Learning by doing: The benefits of a hands-on experience
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Adrian Williams, who teaches biology and AP biology at Rim of the World High School, has been guiding his students through fetal pig dissections for more than 25 years. But, at the end of May, Mr. Williams was not in his usual Rim High...
Helping students to be proactive about preventing blue light exposure
By Dr. Premilla Banwait Optometrist and vice president of clinical programs UnitedHealthcare Learning in a modern classroom often depends less on textbooks and more on technology. Most students are accustomed to virtual learning and often rely on...
Living through the American Revolution
By Cady Price Special to the Alpine Mountaineer As the school year wound down, fifth-graders in Ms. Overmyer’s and Mrs. Waki’s classes at Charles Hoffman Elementary School got to experience being part of the American Revolution. Walk Through the American Revolution is...
Special athletes enjoy summer activities
Rim Special Athletes (RSA) recently sponsored a free day at SkyPark at Santa’s Village for about 50 of their members and their families for a delicious lunch and play day. RSA’s summer programs begin in July with fun at Lake Arrowhead, including swimming at the lake...
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