Chris Vlasic welcomes students back to school as new Principal of LAHS
By David N. Young—The long and storied history of Los Alamitos High School was not lost on incoming principal Christopher Vlasic as he welcomed more than 3,200 students back to the campus this week. “The first day went really well,” said Vlasic, who said he spent most of the first few days between the phone and his portable radio to make[read more]
Col. Leeney promoted to Brigadier General in JFTB Promotion Ceremony
Major General Laura L. Yeager, commander of the 40th Infantry Division of the California National Guard, pins the star on the uniform of Col. Michael J. Leeney at a ceremony Saturday at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos. According to sources, Leeney is a down-to-earth commander who enjoys wide support among the troops. Surrounded by his family and a host of old friends… [read more]
Aviation and travel careers begin to soar at Cypress College
By David N. Young—Tucked away in a discreet part of the technical education building on the campus of Cypress College sits one of the few full simulators of the Boeing 737 MAX airliners in the USA, and with the recent addition of single and twin-engine planes, students are flocking to the skies without leaving the ground. Cypress College recently [read more]
Prep sports get underway this week
By Brooklynn Wong—Who’s ready for Friday night lights? Summer is on its way out, and local schools are back in session, and with that comes the imminent start of fall prep sports. No area schools have football in the schedule yet this week—although Los Alamitos High has a scrimmage at Mater Dei in Santa Ana Thursday—but most do next week. Girls Volleyball gets underway this week, and [read more]
