Winter Formal 2009: A Night To Treasure

The Hotel Arizona was the place to be on Saturday Night if you are a Warrior. This years Winter Formal had a few twists and a lot of dancing. Warrior News started the night off with a fashion show. Look for it in its entirety  on the TV Show. Here’s a little sample:

“One Phat DJ” had the dance floor jammed packed as students danced to the latest hits. Royalty was announced around 10 p.m. and here are your winners:

Prince & Princess: Carlos Garcia & Bianca Martinez

King & Queen: Cameron Yslas & Lynnet Garcia

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Cristobal Santa Cruz Teacher Of The Year 2008

Walmart Stores Inc. made a surprise visit to recognize Cristobal Santa Cruz as Teacher of the Year for 2008 in Tucson. In the company of his family, colleagues, administration and third period class Chris accepted the award proudly.

The school received $1000 in his name that will be used to pay for A.P. Exams this year. Cris also received a $100 gift card. ¡Felicidades Cris!

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Walmart Stores Representatives

Santa Cruz Family

Congratulations Chris!

TUSD's Biotechnology Teachers Attend Conference

TUSD's Biotechnology Teachers
TUSD's Biotechnology Teachers

Kevin Kehl (Palo Verde High School), Andrew Lettes (Pueblo High School), and Margaret Wilch (Tucson High School) with Francis Collins in San Francisco, California during the December Meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology . 

Francis Collins was the Keynote Speaker. Francis Collins if the former Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute at  NIH. For further information click here.

Finals Week

Last Day of 1st Semester
Last Day of 1st Semester

The week of December 15th-18th, Final Exams will be administered. Make sure to visit the Events Calendar for the different bell schedules we will have during this week. The end of the 2nd Quarter/1st Semester will be on Friday, which means no school for students as it is Grading Day. This marks the beginning of Winter Break which runs until January 4th. First day back for students to begin 2nd Semester is January 5th. Be safe Warriors and see you next year!

Janos Southside 2008

Janos Southside

For  the last eight years, the Los Amigos Club transforms their classroom into Janos Southside. They cater an exquisite meal to students, parents, faculty and staff as a club fundraiser. From the door greeter to the cashier, your are always treated with a smile.

How was your experience at this years event? Please leave a comment.