whittell high school
Sale of Kingsbury Middle School is focus of special school board meeting
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 2:50pm
A special meeting of the Douglas County School Board will be held on Monday, July 24 at 4:30 p.m. to discuss, review and vote on one of two options surrounding the sale of Kingsbury Middle School.
The district closed the school during the 2008-2009 school year due to declining enrollment. Zephyr Cove Elementary School and Whittell High School adjusted the grades the serve to absorb the middle school students. The district put the school building and property on the market in 2012 and it has now been vacant for over eight years.
Whittel grad Nic Buccholz awarded Gene Upshaw award
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2017 - 11:02pm
Nic Buccholz, a 2017 Whittell High school graduate and stand-out student athlete, was awarded the 8th annual Gene Upshaw Scholarship award.
Buccholz was honored during the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe on Tuesday. The $5,000 college scholarship is funded equally by NBC Sports and Edgewood Companies.
The scholarship was started in honor of the former Oakland Raider, NFL Hall of Famer and executive director of the NFL Players Association who played during the South Lake Tahoe golf tournament for several years.
Barton Auxiliary awards $76,500 to students and Birthing Center
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/19/2017 - 8:20pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. – Thirteen students were recently awarded $19,000 in scholarships by the Barton Auxiliary which also gave $$57,500 to the Barton Family Birthing Center for additional services and equipment.
The awards came during a recognition lunch on June 12.
Barton Auxiliary is a group of volunteers who support Barton Hospital, its patients, and the community through. In 2016, Auxiliary volunteers raised funds from The Attic and gift shop sales, holiday fundraisers, and personal donations to fund their recent awards.
STHS's Maya Brosch and Whittell High girls 1st in four events at State
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/20/2017 - 9:50pm
South Tahoe Vikings and Whittell Warriors were in Southern Nevada this weekend for the 2017 NIAA State Track & Field Championship.
Here are the results for the Division 3 STHS girls:
Girls 200 Meter Dash
Maya Brosch - 1st - 25.71
Girls 400 Meter Dash
Maya Brosch - 1st- 57.97
Girls 1600 Meter Run
Carissa Buchholz - 2nd - 5:16.23
Girls 3200 Meter Run
Carissa Buchholz - 2nd - 11:45.53
Girls 100 Meter Hurdles
Maya Brosch - 1st - 14.91
Girls 300 Meter Hurdles
Maya Brosch - 1st - 43.98 - New State meet record, new STHS record
South Tahoe and Whittell Highs each with three 1st place finishes so far at State
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/20/2017 - 12:08am
Local athletes will be coming home from the 2017 NIAA State Track and Field Championships in Southern Nevada with medals around their necks.
Results on the first day of the meet on Friday, April 19:
Division 1 results:
Boys 800 Meter Run
Cole Snyder from Whittell High School - 2nd
Boys 100 Meter Dash
Pierce Manchester from Whittell High School - 4th
Girls 4 x 200 Meter Relay
Whittell - 1st (Anna White, Michelle Barnes, Samantha Forvilly, Kyla Rippett)
Girls 400 Meter Dash
Anna White from Whittell High School - 1st
Girls 200 Meter Dash
Soroptimist International of SLT awards scholarships to local students
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/19/2017 - 9:13pm
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe celebrated students from the South Shore and their achievements during their annual Rewards for Excellence Scholarship Program on May 17.
Lake Tahoe Community College
Kimberly Barnett-Burton, Laura Buteau, Chris Fabrri, Kristopher Gaffney, Alysse Gutierrez, Morgan McCauley, Joshua Meno, Rachael Schaefer, Soleil Thiele, Ben Trevino.
South Tahoe High School- The Ivone Larson AVID Awards
Maya Brosch, Sophie Caputa, Kendra Conard.
South Tahoe High School
Soroptimists honor students from the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/19/2017 - 7:17pm
The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra club gave away $21,000 on Thursday at their annual youth awards and scholarship ceremony.
The following are the categories and winners:
South Tahoe High School Scholarships
Sophie Caputa, headed to UC Santa Cruz to major in Political Science
Kamren Gronwold, headed to Feather River College to major in Equine Science
Isabel Leon, headed to LTCC and the plans to go to UC Davis to major in Chemical Engineering
Jocelyn Lopez, headed to Cal State Humboldt
Lek Wei Seow, headed to UC Merced to major in Micro-Biology
Last day of school announced for Douglas County Schools; LTUSD waiting on State
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2017 - 11:37pm
Douglas County School District (DCSD) now knows when the last day of school will be for their schools both at the lake and in the valley, but Lake Tahoe Unified District (LTUSD) is waiting on word from California if their seven day waiver was accepted.
The State of Nevada let DCSD know that most of their students wouldn't have to make up any of the days of school missed during this winter's snow storms. The lone exception was George Whittell High School in Zephyr Cove. Their students had to attend school on Friday, March 24 to make up an extra snow day.
South Tahoe High skiers among tops in state; Whittell's Norton takes 2nd
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/10/2017 - 12:48am
Just as it had during most of the 2017 high school ski season, the Tahoe Basin State Championships held in South Lake Tahoe happened in the midst of a major snow storm.
Both days of events were switched to Sierra-at-Tahoe who kept the lifts running long enough for the student athletes to finish the slalom (SL) and grand slalom (GS) races.
South Tahoe High's girls team came in first in the slalom and third in the grand slalom, and the boys team took third in both races.
South Tahoe High Alpine Ski Teams 2nd and 3rd in League, State Championships start Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/26/2017 - 12:18pm
The 2017 Tahoe Basin Ski League State Championships (State) gets underway on Monday at Sierra-at-Tahoe, with several south shore skiers taking the gates for their schools. Tuesday's competition will move to Heavenly Mountain Resort.
Too much snow actually got in the way of a full season of competition for the South Tahoe High Alpine Ski Team.
More snow days announced for Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/22/2017 - 9:02pm
More schools will be having a snow day on Monday. Zephyr Cove Elementary and Whittell High School just announced their closure. The other Douglas County Schools in the valley will be on a two-hour delayed start.
Up at Tahoe Truckee School District, they are watching snow and road conditions and will make their decision at 4:00 a.m. Monday morning.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District on the South Shore already announced their snow day for January 23.
Incline Village schools will also be closed and all other Washoe County schools are on a two-hour delays.
South Tahoe and Whittell High School girls recognized by Soroptimists
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/22/2017 - 6:12pm
In a tradition dating back decades, the Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe recognized local high school students for not only their academic and athletic achievements, but for their work in the community.
Patricia Hicks (Pat) McCulloch 1948 - 2017
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/22/2017 - 5:17pm
Native Nevadan Patricia Hicks McCulloch (Pat) died peacefully on Monday, January 9 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. (Bill) McCulloch.
Pat was, as they say, a "force of nature". She was a dear family member to dozens and a dear friend to literally hundreds and she was never without a smile on her face.
Update on Lake Tahoe area schools opened and closed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2017 - 8:10am
Douglas County Schools at the lake are open Thursday, but it is main bus stops only for both Whittell High School and Zephyr Cove Elementary.
These stops are designated as:
The corner of Tina Court and Ski Court for students living in the Tramway and Kingsbury Village area:
WHS - Bus will arrive at 6:40 a.m. and depart at 7:05 a.m.
ZCES - Bus will arrive at 7:57 a.m. and depart at 8:20 a.m.
Glenbrook area will board at the entrance to Glenbrook
WHS - Bus will arrive at 6:32 a.m.
ZCES - Bus will arrive at 7:36 a.m.
All Tahoe area schools are closed Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 8:35am
Here is a recap of all area school closures on Wednesday, January 11.
Lake Tahoe Unified schools are closed. Only essential staff members at the District Office and Snow Removal / Maintenance staff should report to work. All other staff are asked to please stay at home.
Both Whittell High School and Zephyr Cove Elementary School are closed today. All other Douglas County Schools are open.
All Tahoe Truckee schools and offices will be closed. There will be NO morning snow phone calls on Wednesday.
Blizzard conditions cause Lake Tahoe schools to close
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 7:37am
If you or your child go to school in Lake Tahoe, consider yourself off for the day.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District has canceled school on Tuesday, January 10 due to blizzard conditions, extending the two-week break another day.
Lake Tahoe Community College is closed. Sierra Nevada College is closed.
Both Douglas County Schools at the lake, Zephyr Cove Elementary and George Whittell High School are closed. Jacks Valley Elementary School in the valley is closed due to flooding but all other County schools are open.
Kudos: Local high schools benefit from Snowglobe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/05/2017 - 12:21pm
Snowglobe gave back to the community by using local high school boosters clubs to run their merchandising booths during the three-day music festival in South Lake Tahoe.
Both the South Tahoe High and George Whittell High School booster clubs participated.
"The Snowglobe staff was unbelievable, Chad Donnelly, Leah Chisholm, Lauren Winschester, Kaitlin (in accounting), Erin (credential) and Luke White," said the booster clubs. "The job was a little larger than described but it was a great learning experience and fundraiser for both schools."
Plans for Lisa & Robert Maloff Athletic Facility at Whittell High School to be unveiled
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/12/2016 - 6:55pm
The public is invited to see the proposed plans for the new athletic facility for Whittell High School at the Lake Tahoe Visitor's Center on Tuesday, December 12 at 3:30 p.m. during a meeting of the Douglas County School Board.
Lisa Maloff donated $3 million to put in a new football field, six-lane track and new concession building at the high school on Warrior Way in Zephyr Cove, Nev.
Plans created by RO Anderson Engineering will be unveiled during a presentation at the board meeting.
Tahoe Douglas Rotary Burger Night at Red Hut Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 9:44am
Event Date:
December 7, 2016 - 12:30pm
The Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club is holding their annual scholarship Burger Night at the Ski Run Red Hut on Wednesday, December 7 from 12:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Everyone attending gets a burger meal with homemade chips and a large fountain drink for just $10 a person. The owners of the Red Hut are giving 100 percent of all proceeds to the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club scholarship fund for both South Tahoe and Whittell High School students.
Tickets are available from members or at the door.
The Red Hut is located at 3660 Lake Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Letter: Larry Reilly for LTUSD School Board
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/26/2016 - 10:33am
Larry Reilly is the most qualified candidate for the LTUSD School Board. He has dedicated his life to education in the Lake Tahoe basin, holding the same teaching position at George Whittell High School for over 30 years. As one of his colleagues at Whittell and a concerned LTUSD parent, I can vouch for Larry Reilly's clear understanding of educational policy and his ability to communicate and work with both school administration and the community.
Letter: Larry Reilly for LTUSD School Board
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/24/2016 - 3:37pm
Larry Reilly is the candidate best qualified to be a member of the LTUSD School Board. As the former principal of Whittell High School, I have seen Larry work collaboratively with teachers and administrators alike to not only identify issues but to develop and implement solutions. With a stellar career as a classroom teacher, Larry knows how to raise student and teacher performance. Best of all, Larry is always analytical and action-oriented.
Prep round-up for the South Shore: Whittell and South Tahoe Highs
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/08/2016 - 10:26pm
The South Tahoe High boy's tennis team continues to dominate Northern Nevada action on the courts and are now preparing to take their 12-0 record to the Nevada state tournament which begins in two weeks. In the meantime, players head to the regional playoffs.
South Tahoe High's varsity football team is now in a three-way tie for second place in Northern Nevada 3A with their 6-1 record. They blanked Dayton during Friday's homecoming game at South Tahoe, 57-0.
Safety concerns along Highway 50 from Stateline to Spooner to be addressed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 8:21pm
The stretch of Highway 50 from Stateline to Spooner Summit (known as the corridor) will be looked at in the near future to address numerous safety concerns from cars parked on the side to unsafe intersections.
At the last meeting of the Tahoe Transportation District Board of Directors, several residents spoke up about safety, and offered several ideas to correct the issues.
Four local boys earn Eagle Scout award
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 7:32am
Four local boys from Troop 468 recently received their Eagle Scout Awards; Hilton Atherton, III, Christopher Evans, Aubrey Felton and Quinn Kixmiller. All of them are recent George Whittell High School graduates who reached this lifetime goal with nearly 50 years of combined scouting experience.
Lisa Maloff donates $2.5 million for new field and track at Whittell High School
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 5:07pm
Lisa Maloff is continuing her charitable ways in the South Shore community with yet another sizable donation. This time, it is in the amount of $2.5 million to be used on the sports field and track at Whittell High School in Zephyr Cove, Nev.
In a declaration approved by the Douglas County School District, the donation is to "enhance the education and athletic experience" of the students who attend Whittell.
Sports Physicals for Student Athletes
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 4:01pm
Event Date:
August 10, 2016 - 9:00am SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR STUDENT ATHLETES – MAKEUP DAY
Wednesday, August 10, 9am-12pm
Barton Urgent Care and Family Practice
155 Highway 50 - Stateline, Nevada
Location
Barton Urgent Care and Family Practice
155 Highway 50
Stateline, Nevada
United States
43° 4' 53.9616" N, 98° 17' 33.4428" W
See map: Google Maps
Sports Physicals for Student Athletes
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/24/2016 - 3:50pm
Event Date:
July 20, 2016 - 9:00am SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR STUDENT ATHLETES – MAKEUP DAY
Wednesday, July 20, 9am-12pm
Barton Urgent Care and Family Practice
155 Highway 50 - Stateline, Nevada
Location
Barton Urgent Care and Family Practice
155 Highway 50
Stateline, Nevada
United States
43° 4' 53.9616" N, 98° 17' 33.4428" W
See map: Google Maps
Barton Auxiliary gives out scholarships to help those pursuing medical careers
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/19/2016 - 8:51pm
Fourteen students from Lake Tahoe and Carson Valley received $19,500 in scholarships from the Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for their academic achievement and plans to pursue a career in medicine or science.
“It is our hope to give a head start to our future doctors, nurses, physical therapists, medical techs, biologists, psychologists, and first responders,” says Joanne Donmoyer, an Auxiliary and Scholarship Committee member. "The medical and science professions are very important in Tahoe, and we would be so pleased if some of our young people returned and served our community.”
Whittell and South Tahoe softball and baseball post season update
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/13/2016 - 8:25pmSouth Tahoe's girls softball team started off their Northern Nevada NIAA Division 1-A playoff season right, with a Thursday morning win over Elko, 8-1, but things didn't go the Viking's way after that. In Thursday afternoon's game against #1 seed Churchill County, the SLT girls lost a nail-biter, 1-0. During Friday's third round, South Tahoe High was matched up against Spring Creek, the host of the tournament. The home field advantage led them to a 8-6 win over STHS.
Soroptimists honor youth of the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 8:42pm
The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra club (SITS) held their 2016 Youth Awards and Scholarships presentation Thursday, honoring students from Whittell High School, South Tahoe High, Mt. Tallac High and South Tahoe Middle School for their scholastic, community service and personal successes for the past school year.
The winners:
George Whittell High School Most Improved Eight Grade Student -- Sky Rosselle
South Tahoe Middle School Most Improved Eight Grade Students--Madison Dial Tuttle, Dylan Sanders
George Whittell High School Most Improved Senior--Hazel Darlucio
Team led by Whittell grad develops race car that goes 1,215 miles per gallon
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/06/2016 - 2:56pm
Mickey George, a member of the Whittell High School class of 2012, helped the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) Supermileage Team recently achieve high scores at the Shell Oil Eco-Marathon in Detroit.
The three-day event scores a car's performance based on energy efficiency, not speed. George served as the team's manufacturing lead.
Achieving 1,215 miles per gallon, Cal Poly's gasoline-fueled prototype vehicle was the top-scoring American entry and placed third overall at the 10th annual competition.
Teens making a difference: STEM Slumber Party for Scouting Gold Award
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 04/30/2016 - 7:16pm
Event Date:
April 8, 2016 (All day) With the computer science field many dominated by men as well as all careers in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) field, Whittell High School senior Kelsey Kjer is looking to change that.
Kudos: Tahoe Warm Room thanks cleanup volunteers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/25/2016 - 7:35pm
Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) would like to thank the many community members and volunteers who helped in the cleanup and closing of the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room in early April. The Warm Room was open from December 18 through April 1 and provided the first overnight homeless services in the Tahoe Region.
Rain and snow in South Lake Tahoe forecast
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/21/2016 - 9:21am
Outdoor Earth Day festivities in South Lake Tahoe has meant a return of winter in past years, and 2016 will be no different. Good news for the festival is the Friday night snow will make room for a sunny and warmer Saturday before the next system moves in.
A series of storms are headed to the Sierra, the first set to arrive Thursday night/Friday morning.
It is also closing weekend at Heavenly Mountain Resort, and they should have a fresh layer of powder for the skiers headed to the slopes. Both Kirkwood and Sierra-at-Tahoe are both closed for the season.
Area teens compete in Rotary Speech Contest
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/20/2016 - 3:10pm
The Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club hosted the Rotary District 5190 Area 9 speech contest finals on Friday, April 15 at MontBleu Resort. Each Rotary club in the area had individual contests, then the winners went onto Friday's Area final.
The topic for the speeches was "Be a Gift to the World."
1st Place: Alessandro Figueroa of Carson High School
2nd Place: Dusty Winter Whittell High School
3rd Place: Scarlett Baeza Carson High
4th Place: Siobhanie Cook South Tahoe High School
29th Annual Booster Club Golf Tournament
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/08/2016 - 8:17am
Event Date:
May 7, 2016 - 11:00am For almost 30 years, Edgewood Tahoe has hosted a golf tournament to help raise funds for local schools, and plans have now been unveiled for the 29th Annual Booster Club Golf Tournament. The first day of this popular event has already sold out, so now is the time to sign up for the May 8 tournament.
This fun filled event includes a chance to win trophies, raffle prizes and a closest to the pin contest, and a hole in one prize.
Get free movie pass at Whittell High School Community Blood Drive
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 11:37am
Event Date:
March 22, 2016 - 8:30am Students at Whittell High School are looking to beat their previous record of 50 donors/units at their next blood drive on Tuesday, March 22, 2016.
Student coordinators, Ellie Krolicki and Anna White, are inviting the public to attend their first blood drive in the school's new gym from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Please help them beat the WHS record of over 50 donors/units.
Whittell High School is located at 240 Warrior Way in Zephyr Cove, Nevada.
Mountain Resort Television daily segment
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/08/2016 - 6:21pmMountain Resort reporter Ashley Lindner gives viewers an update on Strawberry Fields Animal Rescue, she checks in with Tom and Cheryl Millham to learn about the correlation between Bunny Rabbits and Bobcats, and she speaks with the Principal of George Whittell High School, Crespin Esquivel, about the possible merge between STHS and WHS.
Dr. Mandi Weavil wins Dancing With the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/06/2016 - 9:55pm
A packed house at MontBleu Resort Saturday night witnessed ten local celebrity couples dancing for the ultimate prize, the mirror ball trophy, during Tahoe Art's Project annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars fundraiser.
After a few weeks of practicing with their trained professional partner, the celebrities put on an entertaining show that brought out the cheers and applause, and lots of money for the non-profit.
LTUSD School Board: Immunizations, pay raises, improvements and Nevada student plan
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2016 - 10:05am
The agenda for the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Education on Tuesday, March 8 is a full one. Board members will be addressing the new state law concerning immunizations, new lights for the soccer field at South Tahoe Middle School, a conditioning room and new flooring at South Tahoe High, student privacy, finances, a 4.5% raise for employees, and discuss a tuition agreement with Douglas County Schools. The meeting begins at the District Office at 5:00 p.m. with closed session, with the public portion beginning about 6:00 p.m.
Immunizations
Locals competing for mirror ball trophy in Dancing With the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2016 - 9:45pm
Event Date:
March 5, 2016 - 6:30pm
For the past few weeks, "celebrities" from South Lake Tahoe have been practicing with their professional partners, all in a quest to win the coveted mirror ball trophy in the Tahoe Arts Project's 4th annual Dancing with the Tahoe Stars
All of the rehearsing, and nursing aches and pains, have come down to this, the final event which will be held at MontBleu Resort on Saturday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m.
South Tahoe Now caught up with a few of the couples in their secret rehearsals as they polished up their dance moves in preparation for the big night.
Whittell Warriors crowned state champs after 53-48 win at Lawlor
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/28/2016 - 9:56am
For the second time in three years, the Whittell High School boys basketball team has won the Nevada state championship.
The win was the Warriors 25th consecutive win. They wrapped up their 2016 season with an overall record of 27-2.
On Saturday at Lawlor Event Center at the University of Nevada Reno, Whittell beat Word of Life Christian Academy out of Las Vegas, 53-48, earning them the NIAA Division IV crown.
Whittell High's basketball team wins Northern Nevada Division IV title
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/20/2016 - 6:45pm
Whittell High School is heading to the Nevada state championships next week as the #1 seed from the north after taking care of Mineral County, winning 60-44.
The Warriors trip to the Northern Nevada Division IV title began with a 14-0 regular season record. In round one of the tournament they beat Jackpot 69-36, followed by a semifinal Whittell victory over Pyramid Lake 60-49.
South Tahoe and Whittell High boys basketball teams headed to state tournament
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/19/2016 - 11:08pm
It was a nail biter Friday night in the North Valleys High gym in the South Tahoe High-Lowry High basketball game. The score went back and forth during the game, with South Tahoe having a one-point lead with just under a minute left to play. Senior Denzel Perez was fouled 4 seconds left, and nailed both free throws, taking the Vikings up by three.
STHS ended up with the win.
Whittell High senior chosen to be student delegate in Washington
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/10/2016 - 11:40pm
Nevada Senators Harry Reid and Dean Heller have announced that Katherine "Kate" Krolicki has been chosen to be one of 104 student delegates who will be attending the 54th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) in Washington, D.C.
"I never thought it'd happen," Krolick said of her being selected. "It's right up my alley and I am so excited to go back to Washington."
The Whittell High School senior has worked in Washington, D.C. twice, once as page for Senator Reid in 2014, and as Senator Heller's intern in 2015.
South Tahoe High Alpine Ski Teams end regular season at the top
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/06/2016 - 12:59pm
The regular season is over for the seven high schools that make up the Tahoe Basin Ski League, and South Tahoe High took overall first place.
The Boys Team ended the season in first, the Girls Team in second, giving STHS enough points for the overall title.
Whittell High School boys ended the season in fifth, girls in sixth, with an overall sixth place.
Contestants for Dancing With the Tahoe Stars announced
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/28/2016 - 10:23pm
Event Date:
March 5, 2016 (All day)
The next cast for the Tahoe Arts Project's Dancing with the Tahoe Stars has been announced, and the list contains ten South Lake Tahoe business owners, educators, police sergeant, and other well known locals.
Professional dancers will be working with the "celebrities" to teach them each a dance they'll bring to the MontBleu stage on Saturday, March 5, 2016.
The Stars:
Dr. Kelly Shanahan will be teamed up with Rainer Herm to dance Disco.
Iris Kahm is teamed up with Jorge Favio Orozco to dance Salsa.
SOS launches programs at Heavenly with 75 local youth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/06/2015 - 2:26pm
SOS Outreach, a non-profit serving South Lake Tahoe youth, launched their winter mountain program at Heavenly Ski Resort this weekend. Vail Resorts and Heavenly donate instructors, gear and access to the mountain. For their first day on the mountain Saturday, SOS had 75 at risk and underserved youth for day one of a five day Learn to ski/snowboard Program.
SOS uses core values and positive adults while teaching youth to ski or snowboard.
Each day of activities staff and youth participate in has a focus, and this first day on the slopes was "courage".
Whittell football wraps up season as #2 in Nevada
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/21/2015 - 9:39pm
Dayton was the scene of the NIAA Division IV State Football Championships between Whittell High School, number one team from the north, against the south's best, Pahranagat Valley.
Whittell had dominated the north all season, taking an 11-0 record into the final game of the year. Unfortunately for the Warriors, Pahranagat Valley won the game 54-28.
Pahranagat Valley's 93 game winning streak is now the best in the country for 8-man teams.
Both teams were undefeated during the regular season.
No box score is available at this time.
Whittell grad the creative force behind Festival of Trees artwork
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/16/2015 - 7:10pm
Nicole Byer, a 2012 graduate of Whittell High School, is the artist behind the Barton Festival of the Trees posters and Gala invitations.
Currently a senior at the School of Art Institute of Chicago, Byer made contact with organizers of the Festival last year and offered her services for their artwork needs for this year's Festival of the Trees.
Over the summer she met with Kindle Craig and Sara Conrad of the Barton Foundation, the organizers of the annual holiday program.
