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Beloved Teachers Say Farewell to Mission

Written by Ada Li • June 11, 2009

     As the school year draws to a close, three teachers will also gradu­ate with the senior class of 2009. Mr. Smith, Mr. Almond and Mr. Cunningham are retiring this year; all three of these teachers have been integral components in classrooms and on the field. The students... [Read more]

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Tips to Keeping in Touch

Written by Tu-Anh Dang-Tran • June 11, 2009

     At the end of the school year, it is not uncommon to see seniors huddled together crying over tear-stained year­books or taking pictures like there is no tomorrow. The thing is, there is no tomorrow – at least for some of these seniors. Friends and couples are being... [Read more]

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State Budget Cuts Force Teacher Lay-offs at Mission

Written by Melanie Giusti • June 11, 2009

     In the midst of a national economic crisis, where bud­gets are tight and funding for public services is se­verely curbed, important government facilities have been forced to bear a sizeable share of this financial im­pact. Among the troubled fire and police departments,... [Read more]

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Seniors Say Their Last Goodbyes

June 11, 2009

“There is nobody who needs a specific thank you from me. Everyone knows who they are, and I thank each and every one of you who have helped me through these past four years. This last year has been the best yet, especially because of The Diablo Dispatch. I’ll always cherish... [Read more]

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Must-Have Gadgets for College

Written by Amy Vu • June 11, 2009

     It is impossible to bring everything from home to your new dorm at college. But, you should take a few things with you that could make your life much more convenient and other things that can entertain you. The two most... [Read more]

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Avoiding Room Wars with Roommates

Written by Amy Checho • June 11, 2009

     In the next five months most seniors will be taking the biggest steps of their lives into a new environment of their awaited college. Many of us are looking forward to leaving our families and having the true college... [Read more]

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Looking for a Worthy Summer Read?

Written by Amy Checho • June 11, 2009

     If you’re tired of the undying love stories—love that eventually dies, or the cliche good girl gone bad novels, perhaps your summer literature might want to add adventure into it through Sarah Gruen’s book, Water... [Read more]

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Lakers Closing in on the Title

Written by Ryan Drescher • June 11, 2009

       When a team loses in the NBA Finals, they usu­ally do not make it back the next season. Too many things tend to go against them, including their own mindset. They are mentally exhausted from go­ing through an entire... [Read more]

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Female Athlete of the Year: Camille Hopp

Written by Eva Li • June 11, 2009

      Here at Mission, athletics play a huge role in our school pride and image. Year after year, a new wave of students replaces the old at the benches on the football field and on the sidelines of the swim­ming pool. While... [Read more]

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Male Athlete of the Year: Alex Mascarenas

Written by Ryan Drescher • June 11, 2009

      When it comes to choosing the best male ath­lete at Mission, there certainly is not a lack of choices. Mission has always excelled at turn­ing out some of the best athletes in the country, and this year was no different.... [Read more]

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Future Colleges for Seniors

Written by Amy Checho • June 11, 2009

Adams, Casey UC San Diego Aguirre, Chelsea University of Southern California Ailport, Alexandra Northeastern University Akahoshi, Lauren Chapman University Ali, Kevin CSU Long Beach Aljawad, Noor UC Santa Barbara Allen, Jacob... [Read more]

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