Your Vote Counts
Shannon d'Huart, Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
Filed under events, Features, News, school and local, Showcase, Uncategorized
With a deadline of Oct. 22, Cam High's Social Science teachers, Mr. Chris Quinn, Mr. Bryan Staples, and Mr. Shawn Near, worked together to register and pre-register seniors and juniors to vote. Since the year 2000, these three social science teachers have been encouraging seniors to register and pre-register...
The Importance of Valuing Hispanic Heritage
Jonah Arellano, Staff Writer
October 17, 2018
Filed under Features, News, school and local, Showcase, U.S. and world, Uncategorized
The months Sept. and Oct. are dedicated to appreciating Hispanic culture, and 2018 marks the 30th year anniversary of this holiday's establishment. President Lyndon B. Johnson originally enacted Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968, which dedicated a week to celebrating and recognizing Hispanic culture....
Flash Report: Water Works at Cam High
Enrico Magtoto, Staff Writer
October 11, 2018
Filed under News, school and local, Showcase, Uncategorized
Cam High's Oct. 8 school day was cancelled due to a burst in the sprinkler system located between the office building and the H building. Parents were notified through email, voicemail, and text, with the first messages sent out at 6:14 A.M. the morning of. Parents were continually updated throughout...
A Production in Motion at Cam High
Enrico Magtoto, Staff Writer
October 9, 2018
Filed under clubs/programs, Features, school and local, Showcase
Cam High's drama class recently finished casting for their first production, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which will premiere in Dec. 2018. This year, the drama program has two teachers, Mr. Joe Alba and Mr. Daryl Myers. Myers is a new addition to the staff and also teaches English two. Alb...
Welcome to the Masquerade Ball
Aishvari Trivedi, Social Media Editor
October 4, 2018
Filed under events, Features, News, school and local, Showcase
Cam High's ASB hosted the annual Homecoming Dance on Sept. 29 behind the gym. According to ASB, 1,307 students attended, which is a record-breaking number. The homecoming theme this year was Masquerade Ball, which was decided upon last year by members of ASB. Decorations consisted of masks, streamers,...
Have a Question? Visit the Principal’s Booth
Edward Wang, Staff Writer
October 4, 2018
Filed under Features, News, school and local, Showcase
This school year, principal Dr. Kim Stephenson is becoming more involved in student life by setting up a "Principal's Booth" around campus at least once a week. The booth, modeled after Lucy's Psychiatry Booth from the Peanuts, was constructed by Mr. Peter Wachtel and his wood-shop class. In the o...
Changes are Coming to Cam High’s Infrastructure
Eric Burschinger, Staff Writer
October 4, 2018
Filed under News, school and local, Showcase
Oxnard Union High School District voters recently passed Measure A, which grants $350 million to the school district -- allocating money for Cam High to install air conditioning (AC) units in all classrooms as well as providing funding for other projects. District staff, organizers, parents, school...
The Ongoing Syrian Refugee Crisis
Aishvari Trivedi, Social Media Editor
October 3, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, U.S. and world
According to Mercy Corps, Syria continues to have the largest amount of displaced citizens in the world. After war erupted in March of 2011, one-million people were forced out of the country, and an additional million people soon followed in the next six months. Seven years later, more than half of...
Hurricane Florence Sweeps Through The Carolinas
Francis Siu, Staff Writer
October 1, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, U.S. and world
Gusty winds and a storm surge hit the East Coast on Sept. 1, causing damage to over 50,000 homes in North and South Carolina. The hurricane, now named Florence, emerged from a strong tropical wave that swept over the west coast of Africa on Aug. 30, and soon transformed into a hurricane near Cape...
Scorps Spotlight 24: Mr. Daryl Myers
Enrico Magtoto, Staff Writer
September 28, 2018
Filed under Features, school and local, Scorps Spotlight, Scorps Spotlight, Showcase
Mr. Daryl Myers is one of several new staff members at Cam High during the 2018-2019 school year, teaching English two as well as drama. Myers was born and raised in Ventura, but he earned his teaching credentials from the University of California, Berkeley. After graduating from college and getting...
Cam High’s Woodshop Teacher Reaches Finals in National Competition
Clarissa Shin, Staff Writer
September 27, 2018
Filed under Features, News, school and local, Showcase
Cam High's woodshop teacher, Mr. Peter Wachtel, is one of 52 finalists in the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools 2018 Prize for Teaching Excellence. Harbor Freight's competition offers winners a collective $1 million prize. The three individuals who place first will be awarded $100,000 each, and 15...
What’s Your Club Type?
Ian Lattimer, Staff Writer
September 24, 2018
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, clubs/programs, events, Features, News, school and local, Showcase
Cam High hosted over 40 student run clubs on Friday, Sept. 21, in its annual Club Rush event at lunch in the quad. Club Rush is an event that allows clubs to present themselves and encourage new members to join. Every year, a wide range of clubs participate in this event, from service clubs to entertainment...
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Lauren Peterson, Staff Writer
Mr. Daniel Cook, co-band director at Cam High, was in a car accident returning home from the band's holiday concert at Rancho Campana High School the night of Dec....
Eric Burschinger, Staff Writer
Cam High's ASB hosted winter festivities with live snow, holiday music, and a visit from Santa Claus at lunch on Thursday, Dec. 20. As with many of Cam High's...
Francis Siu, Staff Writer
Starting in early Oct., over 12 million pounds of beef have been recalled due to reports of salmonella, which is affecting hundreds of consumers nationwide. Salmonella...