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New man on campus
Posted on November 14, 2006 | 25 CommentsAlbany High School has taken charge. A new man is roaming the hallways of the school, enforcing the rule that students must carry passes when they are out of class. If you’ve been at Albany High School at all this year, you’ve probably seen him.... -
Lady Cougars stumble in League Championship
Posted on November 14, 2006 | 7 CommentsOn Saturday, November 11, the varsity volleyball team failed to win Albany’s first league championship since 2003. Albany had advanced to the final after defeating Salesian in three games on Thursday. Despite having home court advantage due to a first place finish in the regular... -
Results from the BSAL XC Championships
Posted on November 9, 2006 | 9 CommentsThe 2006 AHS Cross Country team ran hard through mud, wind and rain in the BSAL Championships at Crab Cove, Alameda on November 2nd. Rain fell for two hours during the meet between the nine participating schools, drenching runners’ uniforms, but not their spirits. Covered... -
Come See Pretend-O-Cide!
Posted on November 2, 2006 | 10 CommentsAn innocent playground game turns into a wacky and disturbing adventure filled with backstabbing, battles, and very naughty words. Albany High School Theater Ensemble presents Pretend-O-Cide, a world premiere adaptation of Alfred Jarry’s 1892 Ubu the King. The story that follows a nasty little man... -
AP Bio Teacher Lois Peterson responds to summer homework article
Posted on November 2, 2006 | 15 CommentsAfter reading the articles and data in the October 17 issue of The Cougar and online, AP Biology teacher Lois Peterson wrote in expressing her thoughts about summer homework. Read on for her thoughts on the reality of demanding AP courses, the frustrations of having to cover huge amounts of material, and why she thinks students must take learning into their own hands. -
Finally…the Lip Sync!
Posted on October 31, 2006 | 15 CommentsAlthough there was an absence of guys in dresses, the 2006-2007 Lip Sync proved once again why the Lip Sync is one of the most anticipated events of Homecoming. There is nothing quite like screaming crowds and choreographed dances. And you just can’t beat Kenley... -
Lady Cougars: Heading to BSAL Playoffs
Posted on October 31, 2006 | 8 CommentsOn Tuesday October 24, 2006, the host Albany Cougars played a crucial league match versus the St. Patrick-St. Vincent Bruins. With pre-game tensions running high after the Bruins won the previous match (3-1), the Cougars were looking for revenge, and with first place on the... -
Cougars homecoming spoiled in 54-32 loss
Posted on October 31, 2006 | 13 CommentsThe Albany Cougars took on the St. Patrick-St. Vincent Bruins at Homecoming last Friday, October 27. The Cougars hoped to be victorious in their homecoming game and inspire school unity after a week of class rivalry. A sea of red and white covered the bleachers... -
Juniors take Capture the Flag Final
Posted on October 31, 2006 | 7 CommentsIn a final match only slightly less physical than the prelims, the juniors triumphed over the seniors with a 2-0 Capture the Flag victory. The beginning of the game was a little slow since the seniors deployed a standstill tactic. The juniors tried to break... -
New Counselor in the House
Posted on October 30, 2006 | 4 CommentsIf your last name starts with the letters Hs – Ma, line up! Everyone with these initials has been assigned to a brand new counselor and her name is Kirsten Drake. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the state legislature are providing extra money to schools. The... -
’08 Wins Boys Volleyball Championships
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AHS Library extends its hours
Posted on October 26, 2006 | 2 Comments
New library hours give students an hour and a half more time to study each day.
