1. Volleyball Season Preview
The 2010 Albany High School Girls Volleyball team is poised to dominate. The team that went 30-6 and finished in the NCS semifinals last year is back with even more power, not to mention height. “A lot better,” senior Sita Wong, this year’s libero, replied after being asked about the talent of the team. “The team is taller and more ...
2. We Paint Walls
AHS artists did not have a venue for their art this year, but resourcefulness and community support helped them pull through. The 2010 art show was held in the newly revitalized art building on May 26th and 27th. Panels and boards filled with photographers’ work lined the first and second floor hallways. Each photographer had work to his or her ...
3. Robin Hood Review
If you are a fan of Russell Crowe or have ever wondered where Robin Hood came from, this movie is a must-see. Otherwise, the bland plotline, Old English accents, spotty French, and tantrum-throwing King John might do you in. Oh wait! If you have a thing for bald villains like Mark Strong you ought to give this movie a shot ...
4. Review: Iron Man 2
While there are those who claim Iron Man 2 and its predecessor are “typical superhero movies,” there’s more than one reason they are blockbusters. For the few who need an extra push to indulge in playboy-genius-hero-thrillers, here it is: Iron Man 2 blasts back into the story of Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) six months after the press event where ...
5. Teacher Talent Show 2010
AHS’ first teacher talent show was Thursday, April 22nd. The show had a large turnout as students were curious to see what their teachers would do. The night started off with the only academic event of the evening. English teacher Ned Purdom, history teacher Kevin James, math teacher Dean Becker, and librarian Sara Oremland battled each other to see who was ...
6. AHS at Essentially Ellington
This week, the Albany High School Jazz Band is heading to New York City to participate in the Essentially Ellington High School Festival. This event is highly prestigious, and only 15 High School Bands in the country are selected to attend. After working extremely hard for several years, the AHS band has been selected this year as a finalist. The ...
7. Global Warming: A Horx?
Even though scientists have been debating the theory of global warming for sometime now, the basis of this “scientific” phenomenon continues to be shrouded in mystery. Albany Unified School District administrators were forced to humor the city’s nature fanatics by jokingly suggesting a science class where students could discuss the topic openly. When Albany High School implemented the AP Environmental ...
8. Jaicko to Perform at AHS
“Then I peep to little miss muffin, fresh out the oven Can I take a bite? ‘cause you look so scrumptious Voluptuous, I’m lovin’ it Now you’ve got me singin’, ‘Oh yeah!’” Albany students have been constantly singing these lyrics in anticipation of Jaicko’s upcoming concert at AHS. The obsession with this up-and-coming artist from Barbados originated in Ned Purdom’s English 3 Honors classes. ...
9. Adversity on Diversity Day
The Mer Student Union: Students of the Sea walked out of the Diversity Day Assembly Wednesday, March 31, after realizing that their planned synchronized swimming performance could not take place due to the lack of water. President Aquadria Waterloo exclaimed, “The destruction of the pool is a personal attack on the MSU. They must have known when they knocked it ...
10. Cougars Smell Victory In the Evening
It was cold and rainy outside, but inside the gym, the Albany men’s and women’s basketball teams were on fire, playing two inspired games to kick off the NCS playoffs. Eight-seed Albany played host to both games Tuesday evening, with the men taking on the Kennedy-Fremont Titans and the women facing the San Marin Mustangs. The men looked a little ...
11. Kickin’ It With the BSAL Champs
Since both the boys and girls varsity soccer teams have clinched the BSAL, soccer has been all the buzz around campus. Both boys and girls have strolled through the season undefeated. The girls have by far been the most dominant team in the league, possibly in the section. Their record, 18-0-1, and number of goals that have been scored against them, 4, tell the story of their dominance. The only game they have tied was against Acalanes, which only came because the Cougars weren’t able to score against the tough Acalanes defense. Besides that one mishap, the girl’s soccer team has been utterly awesome. Lady Cougar junior midfielder Jessica Quinn described the season as, “Consistent and hardworking. We are excited for NCS and will work harder when the time comes.” The boys have also responded with an insane season going 19-0-3 and coasting into NCS as a likely first seed. Their solid defense, only allowing 10 goals, and an astonishing offense, producing 88 goals, have made it a cakewalk for the Cougars. Their three ties were against Pinole, an undefeated Bishop O’Dowd and Saint Mary’s. “My favorite part about this season was beating Saint Mary’s 6-0 on their field,” said Cougar senior defender Emerson Roberts-Donnelly. “Beating Piedmont was fun too, but pushing over Saint Mary’s kids never gets old.” Both teams feel they are ready for NCS and must work hard in order to win. “Since our league is weak it’s going to be different playing against teams that are actually good,” said Roberts-Donnelly. “We still know that we will win it all though”. Today, on senior night, the Lady Cougars are juggling the pressure of finishing with a zero in the loss column and will be shooting for a top seed in NCS. The boy’s senior night is Friday.
12. Lady Cougars Hope For NCS
The Lady Cougars went into Saint Mary’s gym feeling confident that they could show the Panthers who owns the BSAL. But as the size of the Saint Mary’s basketball team -- point guard, 5-foot-7-inches; two forwards, 6-foot and 6-foot-1-inches, respectively; and center, 6-foot-3-inches -- echoed throughout the gym, hope faded from the Cougar fans. Although the fans seemed devastated, the ...