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The Principal as the Culture Leader

The Principal as the Culture Leader

Efa Huckaby, Associate Editor (A) February 20, 2025

Efa Huckaby, Principal, Liberty High School As the Principal of Liberty High School and a proud California Activities Directors Association (CADA) member, I’ve come to understand the incredible power...

Lessons in Leadership: Abraham Lincoln

Lessons in Leadership: Abraham Lincoln

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator February 12, 2025

Abraham Lincoln’s journey to the presidency was far from smooth. His path was marked by failures, losses, and personal hardships that might have derailed a less determined individual. Yet, these very...

Lessons in Children's Books: A Look Back at the 2018 Convention

Lessons in Children’s Books: A Look Back at the 2018 Convention

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator February 9, 2025

Children's books hold a unique power to inspire and nurture the seeds of leadership and personal growth in young minds. Through engaging stories, vivid illustrations, and relatable characters, these books...

Navigating Social Media Self-Care: A Guide for Activities Directors

Navigating Social Media Self-Care: A Guide for Activities Directors

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator February 5, 2025

As Activities Directors, our roles inherently place us in the public eye. Whether we’re sharing updates on school events, celebrating student successes, or connecting with peers, social media often becomes...

Do You Set the Temperature?

Do You Set the Temperature?

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator February 2, 2025

In every school, there are two types of leaders: those who reflect the culture around them and those who shape it. The question is, are you a thermometer or a thermostat? A thermometer simply measures...

Lessons in Leadership: George Washington

Lessons in Leadership: George Washington

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator February 1, 2025

As Presidents Day approaches, we reflect on the legacy of George Washington, not only as a military and political leader but also as a model of character and discipline. One of the most remarkable glimpses...

Lessons in Leadership: Martin Luther King Jr.

Lessons in Leadership: Martin Luther King Jr.

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator February 1, 2025

When Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 and delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, he did more than inspire a crowd—he defined a vision for America that...

Celebrating Diversity Through the Lunar New Year

Celebrating Diversity Through the Lunar New Year

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator January 27, 2025

Every winter, millions around the world gather with family, friends, and community to celebrate the Lunar New Year, a time of renewal, gratitude, and hope. Rooted in ancient traditions, this vibrant festival...

The Most Important Person on Our Campus, and It’s Not the Principal

The Most Important Person on Our Campus, and It’s Not the Principal

Nadine Almanza, Managing Editor January 19, 2025

In every school, there are unsung heroes who keep the engine running smoothly, and at our campus, that hero is Mr. Garcia, our lead custodian. While our principal plays a crucial role in leadership, Mr....

History of the Equal Rights Amendment

History of the Equal Rights Amendment

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator January 18, 2025

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has a long and complex history in the United States, reflecting the nation's evolving stance on gender equality.  First proposed in 1923 by suffragist Alice Paul, the...

The Enduring Power of Cadillac’s "The Penalty of Leadership"

The Enduring Power of Cadillac’s “The Penalty of Leadership”

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator January 17, 2025

In 1915, Cadillac released one of the most iconic advertisements in marketing history, "The Penalty of Leadership." Although the ad never mentioned Cadillac or its cars, it struck a chord with readers...

Why Ernest Hemingway Wrote Standing Up

Why Ernest Hemingway Wrote Standing Up

Paul Chylinski, Print Media Coordinator January 12, 2025

After graduating from high school and becoming an avid reader, I discovered Ernest Hemingway as one of my all-time favorite authors. The 'Lost Generation' of writers, to which Hemingway belonged, had much...

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