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This is the archive for April 2006

Saturday, April 29, 2006

While the rest of the school busied itself with testing, the Senior Class sat for its panoramic portrait Friday morning, striking their poses in the home bleachers at Judson Taylor Field.

Logan seniors had their picture taken - Courier photo
Seniors gathered in the home-side bleachers for the panoramic picture.

Wikinews - The Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned the United States against any attack on his country saying "The Americans should know that if they launch an assault against Islamic Iran, their interests in every possible part of the world will be harmed."


Friday, April 28, 2006


(Wikinews) Australians and New Zealanders throughout the world stood still and turned out in huge numbers for their national war memorial days in remembrance of the failed Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) attack on Gallipoli, Turkey that began on 25 April 1915.

By Alexis Ratcliffe, staff writer

A traveling group of professional skaters, bladers and bikers brought their portable, RV-mounted, state-of-the-art pro half-pipe to the visitor parking lot Thursday, then performed acrobatic stunts on it for the entertainment of Logan students, all to promote milk and discourage the use of tobacco.

Jim Burgess rides -Alexis Ratcliffe Photo, Courier Photo
Jim Burgess re-enters after an aerial trick

Thursday, April 27, 2006

By Jasmine Curtis, staff writer

To graduate from James Logan High School, a student must pass the California High School Exit Exam, but this year about 100 seniors failed it. This June, some of those who failed will be allowed to "walk the stage" anyway.

CAHSEE logo
Peru (Wikinews) -The government of Peru declared a state of emergency in the vicinity of the Ubinas volcano on Saturday as it began to spew out ash and smoke over a 6km area, indicating a possible eruption in the near future. The civil defense institute has recommended the total evacuation of the 3,500 residents of the district of Ubinas.
Ubinas Volcano- Wikiphoto
The volcano Ubinas is threatening to erupt.

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

by Reena Sandhu, staff writer

James Logan’s First annual Community Service Fair was held in the Colt Court Monday afternoon, giving students a chance to find a way to complete a graduation requirement while lend a caring hand to our community.

Community Service Fair photo
Dozens of community organizations offered students community service hours.

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

By Rick LaPlante, Public Information Officer
New Haven Unified School District

Guy Emanuele Jr. Elementary School is a 2006 California Distinguished School award, as announced this morning by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell.
Distinguished school logo

Search Google for the term "California High School Forensics" and the first item you get back refers to the James Logan High School forensics team.

Monday, April 24, 2006

The sometimes noisy classrooms of James Logan High School fell silent for a moment today, as 4,000 students and their teachers contemplated the life and death of junior Fardin Qayyumi, who succumbed last week to injuries suffered in a car wreck.

Fardin Qayyumi, staff photo


Saturday, April 22, 2006

California high school students’ consumption of alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs is headed up, according to a nationwide study of teen substance abuse released this month.
SAMSHA graphic
Percent of 12- to 17-year-olds reporting Illicit drug use in the previous month

Friday, April 21, 2006

Pamela Gutierrez contributed to this report

Logan students, currently enjoying a week of spring break, will get down to the business of taking state-mandated STAR (Standardized Testing And Reporting) next week.

STAR schedule for Tuesday and Wednesday
More schedules below

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

By Cecile Miras and Brian Nagata, staff writer

It is another day of school. We go to class, wait for that much needed lunch, and buy what we buy everyday- some chips, maybe a fresh chocolate cookie, and a coke. It's comfort food, with the soda on the side that helps us survive the rest of the day.

But it's making many of us obese.

Detail from "Bacchus" by Peter Paul Rubens, with addition



Tuesday, April 18, 2006

Logan junior Fardin Qayyumi's body was prepared for burial today at about 2 p.m. at the Masjid on Mission Boulevard near Industrial, built by the local Afghan community with facilities the washing and preparation of deceased members in the manner dictated by the Islamic faith.

Monday, April 17, 2006

By Patrick Pilapil, staff writer

Pete Stark (D-CA) appeared on Logan Live yesterday, as the long tenured congressman held a town hall meeting in the Little Theater of James Logan High School.


Saturday, April 15, 2006

Thirty-three boxes, filled with about 3,000 books and Logan shirts have arrived in Ugenya, Kenya, a gift to the town's suffering people from Logan’s Hope Connections Club, the club’s advisor said Monday.

Friday, April 14, 2006

Logan students circulated get well cards Friday for their schoolmate Fardin Qayyumi, who's in Eden Medical Center with severe brain damage suffered in a tragic accident Monday afternoon.
Fardin Qayyumi- Courier Photo

Thursday, April 13, 2006

Fardin ayyumi
Logan Junior Fardin Qayyumi "does not have any brain activity," according to school officials, and is continuing to live only with the aid of a ventilator.



By Kevin Armonio, staff writer

The week-and a-half long Spring Canned Food Drive concluded yesterday with close to expected results.

By Mary Nguyen, staff writer

Her daughter's failing health is forcing Logan teacher Linda Rodrigues to look for someone to take over as advisor for Hope Connections next year.

Linda Rodrigues, staff photo
Linda Rodrigues, accepting a big grant check in 2003

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Logan Junior Fardin Qayyumi is hovering between life and death with severe brain damage at Eden Medical Center today after a high-speed crash that may have resulted from an impromptu race gone bad Monday afternoon.



Logan teacher Michael Roman surprised thieves who were ransacking his car in Oakland Friday, but they got away with grade records for his classes.




Tuesday, April 11, 2006

A Logan junior is in critical condition in a local hospital after a horrific multi-car accident Monday at Decoto Road and Mission Boulevard.

Monday, April 10, 2006

Logan's World Guard did it again last weekend, winning its ninth consecutive world championship at the World Guard International World Championships Saturday night in the University of Dayton Arena.

By Fariel Ali, staff writer

Logan math teacher Linda Rodrigues will buy instructional mathematics DVDs with a $500 grant
she won from the New Haven Unified School District Foundation.

Sunday, April 09, 2006

By Mary Nguyen, staff writer


Yet again Logan's Hope Connections club, which already helps feed, clothe, house and provide school supplies for families locally and in Africa, has found a way to help our community and other people in need.

Wednesday, April 05, 2006

By Rick La Plante, Public Information Officer, New Haven Unified School District

The Board of Education on Tuesday night received a report from Superintendent Dr. Pat Jaurequi on staging for the first two years of the Strategic Plan. The Plan, conceived by the community and adopted by the Board to drive budgeting and decision-making for the next five years, includes 54 "action plans," half of which are to be implemented during the first two years. A copy of the Plan can be viewed on the District website (www.nhusd.k12.ca.us).

Tuesday, April 04, 2006

Online voting to choose new Associated Student Body officers starts today

Monday, April 03, 2006

Logan graduate Sachin Shah died Friday in an high-speed automobile accident in San Diego, where he attended the University of California.
The process for choosing Logan’s teachers-of-the-year got underway officially today, as nomination forms were distributed to house offices.

Saturday, April 01, 2006

What may be the World's Largest Essay Grading Rubric covers a large part of a wall in Room 508.

Staff photo
Tim Campbell uses his giant rubric to teach writing skills