For he beginning of the school year, Edison High School teacher Bill Matheny wanted nothing more than to show his students how much science rocks — by using billion-year-old rocks, that...
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Students and staff at Edison High School (EHS) recently had the opportunity to witness an extraterrestrial display courtesy of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) – rare lunar and meteorite samples. As a part of the NASA Lunar and Meteorite Sample Disk program designed for K-12 classroom educators, Mr. Bill Matheny, Edison High School Science Teacher, exhibited these samples for all to see. Similar to a professional museum, Mr. Matheny’s classroom exhibit included rock and soil lunar samples, meteorite samples, informational material, educational activities, and even “moon-themed” music. The lunar materials (pictured right) were collected by astronauts during...
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Congratulations to Edison High School (EHS) senior, Mike Saffell, for being named the OCVarsity.com Boys scholar-athlete of the...
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In a continued effort to expose students to multiple college and career opportunities, the Huntington Beach Union High School District (HBUHSD) is set to hold its annual College and Career Night at Fountain Valley High School (FVHS) on October 5, 2016. This event will feature over 120 representatives from Colleges, Universities, and Trade and Technical schools for parents and students to acquire information located in the school’s gymnasium and cafeteria. In addition to the representatives in attendance, break-out sessions explaining college preparation and processes will also be offered. Here is the complete list of break-out sessions to be offered:...
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Congratulations to Ocean View High School (OVHS) senior, Tiffany Hamilton, for being named a National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist! Each year, only 16,000 students nationwide are recognized with this same, prestigious distinction. As a senior at Ocean View, Tiffany has a rigorous schedule including International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. She is also a member of the school’s marching band. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT)—a test which serves as...
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