May – June 2002

A student passed the California Proficiency Exam and is pursuing her dream of becoming an actress.

Here are some sample test questions taken from the exam’s Web site at www.chspe.com. Try it! 1. If 32 employees

Information on dates and other parts of the California Proficiency Exam.

Students give their opinion on leaving high school early.

Manny Velasquez’ program helps first-time offenders take responsibility for their actions.

Samia, 18, interviews author and L.A.-resident Ray Bradbury about his work.

Other teens spoke out about violence in their neighborhoods. Here’s what they said.

Spider-man is fun and will make you laugh and cry, but it’s not the best movie ever, says Maya, 13.

After Nogie, 17, got rejected from college, he listed everything he wishes his teachers had done to help him learn more.

Students North High in Torrance reflect on the future of a teen who faces 12 years in prison.