Author: HBUHSD

Marina High Viking ship “Valhalla” sets sail on maiden voyage

Marina High Viking ship “Valhalla” sets sail on maiden voyage

May 26, 2016 | , |

IN THE NEWS Orange County Register Thar she rows: Marina High students complete a Viking quest Los Angeles Times Students build a Viking ship and launch it After much anticipation, on Friday, May 20, Marina High School (MHS) launched the “Valhalla,” the school’s 30-foot recreation of a Viking ship called a knarr. Under the supervision of wood shop teacher Bob Meade, for over two years students have devoted an immense amount of time and energy to the ship — a true labor of love for all involved.  That afternoon, hundreds of students, faculty, district personnel, parents, and community members...

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Coast High School competes with solar energy

Coast High School competes with solar energy

May 20, 2016 | |

Over the weekend, a team comprised of Coast High School (CHS) students and teachers competed in the 14th annual Solar Cup, an educational program in which students build and race 16-foot, single-seat solar-powered boats. For over seven months, Coast’s team has been hard at work in preparation for the program’s three-day competition at Lake Skinner in Temecula Valley. This year’s competition consisted of a total of 38 teams from six counties – Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura. Hosted by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWDSC), students are given the opportunity to apply...

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Fourteen HBUHSD students recognized in Cappies nominations

Fourteen HBUHSD students recognized in Cappies nominations

May 17, 2016 | , , , |

Each year, high school students from around the United States and Canada participate in a program called the Cappies, “Critics and Awards Program.”  Through this program, high school theater and journalism students are trained as critics, attend shows at nearby schools, and write reviews to be published in local newspapers.  After a long year of work, student critics vote for awards in 35 categories, along with four “Commendees” per participating school.  Once the votes are calculated, awards are presented at a formal Cappies Gala.  For the 2015-2016 school year, the Huntington Beach Union High School District (HBUHSD) had a...

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