Last Day To Vote Los Alamos High For Vans Competition
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Vans Marketing and Design Club needs your vote to win $50,000 for the art program.
Voting is open until
Please vote at customculture.vans.com
Collaborating ideas with sophomore Sophia Buckman and seniors Amelia Duffy and Kaisa Drew, seniors Kara Moss, Jillian Puckett and Kari Mason designed and painted this year’s Van’s Custom Culture Shoes.
“I am really impressed with the students cooperative spirit and incredible work ethic,” club sponsor Mary Grace said “Their boundless creativity is a given, but their commitment to their message really paid off as they made it into the national final 50”
LAHS Students Garner Top 3 Spots In 2021 State Science And Engineering Fair Senior Division Going To Intl’. Meet - 10:08 am
This year’s event was held virtually, but several students who received awards also participated two years ago when this photo was taken. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School students garnered the top three spots in the senior division of the 2021 New Mexico Science and Engineering Fair held virtually earlier this month. They will now move on to the International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF).
This year’s ISEF Finalists include:
1st: Robert Strauss: “Neuromorphic Computing: Simulating the Brain’s Visual Cortex”
The Sky’s The Limit For Local Athlete Aidan Semelsberger
By CAROL A. CLARK
caclark@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos High School athlete Aidan Semelsberger has had a highly productive year despite the global pandemic.
He was selected as a 2019-2020 National High School All-American and a regional All-Star representing the West region (Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, and South Dakota.) He was scheduled to represent the West Region All-Stars in St. Louis, Mo., May 29, however he declined to attend.
The two-time All-State soccer player also has committed to the University of Denver for soccer, which just happens to be the sixth ranked recruiting class in the entire nation.
LAPS: School Board Update From March 9 Meeting - 4:06 pm
A drawing/digital art piece by LAHS student Kari Mason, which garnered a Gold Key award. Courtesy/LAHS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board met for a regular meeting Tuesday, March 9. President Melanie Colgan opened the meeting with a moment of silence in memory of Las Cruces School Superintendent Karen Trujillo. “She touched many lives as an educator and is going to be sorely missed,” Colgan said.
The board also celebrated several recognitions. Art teachers from around the district were honored as part of Youth Art Month. Britt Williams, Aspen’s art teacher, spoke for the elementary art teachers in saying that they are thankful to work in a district that supports the arts.
Scenes From Sullivan Field House Ribbon Cutting And Tour - 7:37 am
Los Alamos High School track standout Helen Chavez cuts the ribbon Monday on the new Sullivan Field House. The ceremony officially opens the 7,000 square foot facility for use just as the sports season gets the green light from the governor to proceed. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Officials gather Monday for the ribbon cutting ceremony held on the sidewalk in front of the Sullivan Field House on Diamond Drive. A tour utilizing COVID-19 protocols of social distancing and mask wearing followed the ceremony and included the new Press Box and remodeled Track Storage Shed. The new Sullivan Field House includes locker rooms for home and away teams, concessions, ticket booths, a spirit store, public restrooms, a training room and 1,000 square-feet of storage. The new facility supports not only sports teams and the Topper Band but also high school physical education classes. Photo by John McH