CVW Sports Episode 2

  Episode 2 of CVW Sports focuses on the Crescenta Valley High School Marching Band and what it takes to be in the band. Interviews with teacher Mathew Schick and drum major Melissa Kim. You can “Like” the show on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CVWSPORTS.

Stomachs – and Coffers – Filled at Barbecue and Fundraiser

By Brandon HENSLEY Upon first inspection, the quad at CV High School on March 19 may have looked like any other during a fundraiser: There was music, food, a special performance by a Taekwondo group, and many raffle prizes to award. But a closer look revealed something else, something more than just skin-deep. “This day’s […]

CV Wins One Goal to Nil in a Temper Flared Match

By Alan DER OHANNESSIAN The Crescenta Valley Falcons beat North Saxons in Torrance 1-0 in a temper flared match to advance to quarterfinals. Having barely won their last match in overtime, the Falcons faced a tougher challenge against North (12-5-8 overall, 8-0-2 league) who had finished the season at the top of their division. Both […]

Crescenta Valley High mock trial team makes school history

Special to CVW by Helen KANTOR The 2009-2010 mock trial team at Crescenta Valley High School made history Nov. 17 by advancing to the quarterfinals in the Constitutional Rights Foundation’s Mock Trial Program. To date, no other team at CVHS has made it this far. The prosecution and defense teams had the opportunity to argue […]

Rachel’s Challenge: creating a chain reaction of positive change

By Jason KUROSU Tragedies often leave those affected searching for answers, sifting through the emotional turmoil for some sort of meaning and solace. While that may never be reached, the journey itself is a healing process of its own, as Rachel’s Challenge, a non-profit organization that travels from school to school promoting kindness to fellow […]

CV conquers Burroughs – again

By Andrew SIMON The Crescenta Valley boys’ basketball team played Burroughs for the second time this season on Wednesday night. For the second time, the Falcons ran away from the Indians, to the tune of a 32-point margin of victory. Behind solid games from Coltrane Powdrill and Nick Dragovich and a blistering start from freshman […]