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Competition Toughens; Cougar Volleyballers Respond
Posted on October 16, 2012 | No CommentsIt was an eventful last week for the Albany High Varsity Volleyball team. On Thursday, October 11, the Cougars were tested like never before in TCAL competition. Their match at St. Patrick/St. Vincent went down to the wire as Albany squeaked out a 3-2 win.... -
Juniors and Seniors Start Homecoming Week with Volleyball Victory
Posted on October 16, 2012 | No CommentsOn the first day of Homecoming, the four classes faced off on the volleyball court, with the seniors taking on the sophomores, and the juniors playing against the freshmen. Both matches were 2-0 sweeps, with the juniors beating the freshman handily 15-7 and then 15-9.... -
XC Runs Hard in Early Season Action
Posted on October 16, 2012 | No CommentsThe 2012 Albany Cougars Cross-Country is off and running, competing with mixed results in several recent dual meets and an invitational. At the Hercules, Pinole, and Salesian meet, the Varsity Girls and Boys won, as well as JV girls. The Varsity Girls pack ran very... -
Feeding Frenzy: Tailgating
Posted on October 15, 2012 | No CommentsFood is perhaps the most important thing to any teenager. Like seagulls, teenagers flock to food. Considering the lack of money most of us have, cost – especially “free” – is an important consideration. Our habits and our environment don’t help matters. According to the... -
Albany High Administrators Persuade ETS on Persuasive Essays
Posted on October 12, 2012 | No CommentsThere may be a bright spot in the future for Albany High School’s senior class. Two weeks ago, Albany High’s class of 2013 was informed that their Early Assessment Program (EAP) scores had been at the center of a coding mix-up, resulting in a failing... -
Juniors, Seniors to Square Off in Powder Puff Final
Posted on October 12, 2012 | No CommentsAs has been the case in recent memory, the junior and senior powder puff football teams used their size and experience to get by the freshman and sophomores, respectively, and into this Wednesday’s final. Accurate, floor-length touchdown passes from quarterback Brooke Tannahill were the difference... -
Footballers Finish Tough Pre Season with Loss to American Canyon, 56-8
Posted on October 4, 2012 | No CommentsThe September 21st football game against American Canyon was highly anticipated. With its disappointing loss against St. Marys the previous week, Albany came into this game with determination and energy. Fans were looking forward to a classic Friday home game, celebrated by the reincarnated Tailgating... -
Allegations, Death Stun Albany Community
Posted on October 3, 2012 | No CommentsALBANY, Calif – The Albany Unified School District released a statement Monday afternoon to parents reporting that Albany Middle School teacher James Izumizaki was found dead earlier Monday. According to the District, the death is being investigated as a possible suicide. -
Media Swarms Albany over AMS Teacher Placed on Administrative Leave
Posted on September 27, 2012 | No CommentsALBANY, Calif – The small town of Albany, CA, once again found its way onto the screens of many Bay Area residents during the morning news cycle. According to local media, police arrested Albany Middle School teacher James Izumizaki, 28, Wednesday morning on suspicion of... -
Albany’s EAP Debacle
Posted on September 27, 2012 | No CommentsAlbany students received major shocks this summer upon opening their STAR test results — when flipping over the scores, students discovered that they had not passed the EAP, referring to the Early Assessment Program, in this case for English. And it wasn’t just a few... -
Cougars Overcome Challenge from St. Patricks/St. Vincent
Posted on September 27, 2012 | No CommentsThe Albany High School Varsity Volleyball team put their 17-1 record on the line last Tuesday as St. Patricks/St. Vincent rolled into town. This match was predicted to be one of the toughest this season, and that prediction held largely true. SPSV kept every set... -
Cougars Find Bright Spots in Spite of Loss to St. Mary’s
Posted on September 22, 2012 | No CommentsThe Albany High Varsity Cougars visited St. Mary’s on Saturday for the Cougar’s fourth game of the season. Their goal was to bounce back from the gut-wrenching 42-14 loss to Piedmont the week prior. However, the Cougars wishes weren’t granted. Albany High suffered déjà vu...
