AAUW Awards Four Scholarships
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Sophia Kofoed, Miramonte High School
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Kate Ye, Campolindo High School
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Lynn Wolfe, Acalanes High School
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Marielle Riesner-Hansson, Acalanes High School
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Student View: Anger, Sadness, Reflection About Senior Year
When I first heard that Miramonte High School was closing for a couple of weeks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus,...
$500 Scholarship Offered in Fire District Essay Contest
The Rescue One Foundation, a nonprofit that supports the local fire district, announced its first-ever essay contest for Orinda and Moraga students....
Creative Writers in Search of Expression Publish Student Magazine
Writer’s Mag, a creative writing club at Miramonte High School, is gearing up for the second annual publication of its creative writing...
Lamorinda Idol Auditions to be Virtual
In response to the coronavirus outbreak, Lamorinda Idol has made changes to its popular singing contest. According to event chairman Steve...
Miramonte Boosters 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Miramonte Boosters Club will induct Steve Harwood, Garth Haynes, Brett Jackson, Bill Maze, Megan Reid, Heather White and Paul Yriberri (posthumously)...
Sign-ups Open for Summer Fun
(Courtesy Sherman Swim School)
“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away …” Wait a minute – this energetic young swimmer is approaching...
Troop 237 Set to Honor Four Scouts for Achieving Eagle Rank
Orinda Boy Scout Troop 237 announced Joe Henderson, Brian Harris, Alex Ramsey and Aidan Swenson have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout...
Winter Ball Culminates Year of Volunteering for Local Debutantes
(James Brian Studios, Photographer)Ten young women were celebrated for their accomplishments and philanthropic contributions at the 62nd Annual Winter Ball. Back row (L-R): Lauren...
OUSD Kinder/TK Registration in February
Transitional kindergarten and kindergarten registration for children entering an Orinda public school in August will be open Feb. 3 – 6. On...
Deadline Approaching for Youth Ink
The Orinda Junior Women’s Club is sponsoring Youth Ink 2020, the annual creative writing contest open to middle school students who live...
OIS Concert Spreads Cheer at SAT Holiday Luncheon
Seniors Around Town (SAT) riders and drivers came together with SAT staff members and Orinda Association board members to celebrate the season...
Miramonte Students See Gift of Sight on Medical Mission in Africa
Dr. Yenjean Hwang, an infectious disease specialist and chair of Orinda Rotary’s International Vision Volunteers project, notes about 70 percent of blind...
Kinder/TK Registration Set for February
Transitional kindergarten and kindergarten registration for children entering an Orinda public school in August will be open Feb. 3-6. On those dates,...
Middle School Writers Invited to Compete in Youth Ink 2020
The Orinda Junior Women’s Club is sponsoring Youth Ink 2020, the annual creative writing contest open to middle school students who live...
Orinda Teen Raises Funds in Fight Against Juvenile Arthritis
Marisa Chow’s life changed dramatically at age 13 when she could no longer play the piano or tennis or dance. It hurt...
Teens Express Essence of Lamorinda in Lafayette’s First Public Mural
Mimi Bommarito, Photographer
Orinda architect Lara Dutto (back row, 2nd from left) and her talented team of young artists created the mural Our Home, recently...
Miramonte Latin Students Seize the Day at Classical Convention
This summer Miramonte Latin teacher Matt Davis and 12 of his students attended the 66th annual National Junior Classical League (NJCL) convention...
Eagle Scout Project Brings Playground Shade to St. Mark’s Preschool
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Christian Gee and his portable play structure
Christian Gee, a Miramonte High School freshman and member of Boy Scout Troop 57, recently...
Orinda Piano Students Shine at Music Teachers’ State Convention
Each year, a select group of music students are invited to the Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC) annual state convention, having...
