KIPP: King Collegiate Staff Directory
Sharon Yu, Editor-In-Chief
February 6, 2013
Administrative Team: Ms. Kate Belden, Principal: kate.belden@kippking.org, 510-529-9373 Mrs. Brittany Mounger, Assistant Principal – Student Support: brittany.mounger@kippking.org, 510-828-7823 Ms. Katie Kirkpatrick, Assistant Principal – Teaching & Learning: katie.kirkpatrick@kippking.org, 510-999-6174 Mrs.... (more...)
The Roaring Cubs
Sharon Yu, Editor-In-Chief
January 30, 2013
If you love discounts, you’ll want to be a part of the Roaring Cubs Movement. The Roaring Cubs is a fan club set up to encourage more King students to attend our home basketball games. Any student that attends all four designated games will receive a coupon for a T-shirt that says “Roaring... (more...)
PSAT October!
Sharon Yu, Editor-in-chief
October 11, 2012
The juniors will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT next Wednesday, October 17th. The PSAT, Preliminary SAT is also known was the NMSQT, which stands for National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. An excellent score on the PSAT, a perfect score being a 240, will be awarded for one or more of 8,200 scholarships.... (more...)
Open Mic night!
Sharon Yu, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2012
It’s that time of the year again! Are you ready for another night of performances by your very own classmates, fellow lions and your favorite teachers? Open Mic night is this Friday, September 28 from 6-8pm in the school quad surrounded by portables. Bring your pillows, pillowpets, and... (more...)
Crystal Lee: Always surrounded by loved ones
Sharon Yu, Life Editor
June 4, 2012
Crystal Lee is an optimistic, funny, cheerful and outgoing senior that will be walking across the stage this June. Lee was born in New York but moved to Bay Area, and is now living in Hayward. She is one of the individuals that was accepted into many colleges that she applied to, but she decided... (more...)
Jessica Peregrina: Ready to take on the world
Sharon Yu, Life Editor
May 21, 2012
To her friends, she’s caring and loving, a genuine true friend and always willing to help. This incredible individual was accepted into Georgetown, Cornell, and University of California, at Berkley…almost all the schools that she applied to. Peregrina has huge plans for her life. For... (more...)
Stella Ma: Not as shy as you may think
Sharon Yu, Life Editor
May 11, 2012
Stella Ma is a quiet yet friendly senior that will be walking the stage this June. Actually, Stella isn’t really as shy as you think she is.This is a misconception that many people seem to have about Stella. “People think that I am shy, which is something that I don’t care about, but... (more...)
Rebeca Francia: A fashion icon
Sharon Yu, Life Editor
May 3, 2012
The easygoing, friendly, and sweet personality that characterizes Rebeca Francia is what makes her so lovable. She is fun to be around and is fun to talk to because she is able to connect with someone as soon as she meets them. Even, the first time I met her, she came off as an instant sweetheart. She’s... (more...)
Claudia Razo: Small in size, big in impact
Sharon Yu, Life Editor
April 27, 2012
Let’s start with some adjectives. Miss Claudia Razo is an extremely cheerful, kind, driven and ambitious young lady is known by everyone on campus. Not only is this lady involved with leadership, and mock trial and soccer, but she is also incredibly focused on academics as well. Razo has... (more...)
Garman Chan: The next top doctor
Sharon Yu, Life Editor
April 23, 2012
Have you ever helped perform surgery on something as delicate as the eye? Do you have a substantial amount of responsibilities at home, on top of the great workload that King students receive, but you’re still able to keep up a 4.0? No? Well, this is what makes Garman Chan such an outstanding... (more...)
Live life stress free!
Sharon Yu, Life Editor
April 10, 2012
I got up and lazily walked to the kitchen, ready to make coffee for the second time tonight. APUSH notes, pages 1064-1076. Done. Pre-cal problems, done. Spanish worksheet, done. Now all I have left are my physics classroom problems, my APENG essay, and a Journalism article review…. wait,... (more...)
Chocolate at its finest
Sharon Yu, Life Editor
March 26, 2012
Have you noticed seniors walking around with yellow boxes of chocolate and wondered what they are for? Well, wonder no more! Seniors are selling chocolate bars to help raise money for their Grad Night trip to Disneyland on June 19th. Because the trip is expensive, seniors are selling World’s... (more...)
Have the best tresses at Prom!
Sharon Yu, Life Editor
March 19, 2012
Prom. The big night that juniors and seniors look forward to, with endless dancing, pictures with their fellow classmates and friends before high school ends before everyone goes down their own paths. Girls shine in their multi-colored dresses and corsages, and guys dress up with their boutonnieres.... (more...)
Do you have plans for the summer yet?
Sharon Yu, Life Editor
February 17, 2012
“Summer programs allow you to be independent since you are away from home. Those few months that you are away from school will allow you to learn more about yourself and the people around you. It will also let you see the world in a different view,” said Garman Chan, a senior at King. Participating... (more...)
Community Service transforms at King
Sharon Yu, Life Editor
February 3, 2012
Ms. Laura Einhorn, Pre-AP World and World History Teacher at King, recently transformed plans for community service for juniors at King with Project 2013. This exclusive project was introduced to the junior class during their Project 2013 Team & Family meeting on Thursday, January 19.... (more...)
Winter Holidays! Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa
Sharon Yu, Life Editor
December 16, 2011
Turn on the heater, get cozy near the fireplace, and drink that cup of hot cocoa! Finally, it’s the time of the year when you walk out of the house and you spot coats, scarves and gloves almost everywhere. This holiday vacation is the time when you get together with friends and family to... (more...)
You can afford college!
Sharon Yu, Life Editor
November 18, 2011
There’s free money everywhere you look. If you type “Scholarships” into the Google search bar, you’ll get back 77 million results! Many organizations give away money to students who perform exceptionally in their community or in their academics.Some organizations grant scholarships... (more...)
Victory at Allumstown
Sharon Yu, Life Editor
November 5, 2011
King junior Daryle Allums and AP World and US History teacher, Kellan McNulty engaged in a one-on-one basketball game on Wednesday October 26 after school. Daryle proposed the bet to temporarily suspend the weekly after school essay writing sessions that are mandatory for all McNulty’s students... (more...)
Liar, liar, pants on fire
Sharon Yu, Life Editor
October 18, 2011
Four friends. The death of their queen bee. Threatening text messages from a blocked number signed “A”. This intriguing plotline lands Pretty Little Liars at the top of the list for being the hottest television show that teenage girls in America watch today. Troian Bellisario (Spencer... (more...)