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Senior Project Spotlight
October 11, 2011 • Kailee Warren, Messenger Staff
Placer Senior, Austin White is pursuing his passion for carpentry and giving back to the Auburn community through his senior project. White is making log benches and selling them to locals; for every one sold, one will be donated to a state park or Auburn’s own Western States trails. “My family and...
Placer musical nominated for 14 local awards
September 28, 2011 • Kerry McCullough, News Editor
Placer High School’s 2011 production of Into the Woods has been nominated for a total of 14 Elly Awards. The musical was recognized for excellence in categories including light design, musical direction, and overall stunning performances. The Elly Awards honor the outstanding achievements of community...
New Ukulele Club to grace Placer campus
September 28, 2011 • Dane Skinner, Messenger Staff Writer
Ukulele players at Placer have joined together to form Placer’s first, unofficial Ukulele Club, a club to accommodate all skill levels of ukulele players. Camile Binkley and Emily Diede, both juniors this year, are the catalysts of ukulele playing at Placer High School. Both have been bringing their...
New ASB officers bring fresh ideas to Placer
September 28, 2011 • Mikayla Aguliera, Messenger Staff Writer
This year’s ASB officers, including President Emily Rodgers and vice president Jalen Lewis, are excited to start this school year. The Associated Student Body is lead by President Emily Rodgers, vice president Jalen Lewis, Treasurer Amanda Mathews, and Secretary Ruth Braica. These officers manage and...
Placer welcomes foreign exchange students – Student shares insight on experiences in the U.S.
September 28, 2011 • Lucrezia Ricciardello
Every year at Placer High School lots of Exchange Students from all over the world have the chance to see what life like a Hillmen is like. As an exchange student from Italy, I am making the most of this opportunity . Just about a year ago I decided to take this very special experience and challenges...
Homecoming to be unusually early this year
September 28, 2011 • Daniel Isidoro, Messenger Staff Writer
Homecoming this year is coming early for Placer High School. Rumors have been confirmed that Homecoming week is due to come this late September, instead of the regular scheduled time of October just before Halloween. “We don’t have enough time to get things ready,” says sophomore and leadership...
PHS cheer team to take a competitive turn
September 27, 2011 • Allicen Goodrich, Messenger Staff Writer
The Placer High School Cheer Team will compete in five competitions this year. This is the continuation of the competition spree for the Placer High School Varsity cheer team. “I think we will do really good this year. We haven’t competed like this before and I think the girls are very excited for...
Sober Grad Night provides clean entertainment for seniors
May 27, 2011 • Kailey Gaffney, staff writer
When you think of high school, you think about all of the new friends you will make, the football and sports games you will attend, dances, stressful schoolwork, and loads of fun. But the one event that it all boils down to is graduation, and for the Placer High School seniors it is right within reach. ...
T.V show being filmed in Auburn
May 27, 2011 • Daniel Rea, Messenger Staff Writer
People would think that most movies would be filmed in luxurious places, such as New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, etc. What people wouldn’t expect anything to be filmed in the little town of Auburn. Well, think again; Auburn is going to be the home of the new show “Solitary Moment.” ...
Caution, Placer river rats: American River not safe to swim in yet
May 27, 2011 • Kailey Gaffney, Staff Writer
The sun is finally here and summer is just around the corner. A very popular destination for many Placer High School students and local residents is the American River in the Auburn Ravine area. Although it is a beautiful and fun place to hang out with friends and family, it can pose grave dangers to...
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