Dana Hills freshman Ava August says goodbye to ‘American Idol’

Dana Hills freshman Ava August says goodbye to ‘American Idol’

By CUSD Insider Staff Ava August’s “American Idol” journey is over. On Sunday, the 15-year-old Dana Hills High School freshman
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Aliso Viejo, Don Juan Avila middle schools combine to give appreciation, snacks to local first responders

Aliso Viejo, Don Juan Avila middle schools combine to give appreciation, snacks to local first responders

By Lou Ponsi Students from Aliso Viejo Middle School and Don Juan Avila Middle School were looking for a way
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Ava August channels an ‘old soulness,’ Freddie Mercury vibes in latest ‘American Idol’ appearances

Ava August channels an ‘old soulness,’ Freddie Mercury vibes in latest ‘American Idol’ appearances

By CUSD Insider Staff Ava August’s life continues to be a dream — one broadcast on television coast to coast.
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Author shares real-life story of girl who fought racism and won

Author shares real-life story of girl who fought racism and won

By Cathi Douglas It’s wonderful to read about a heroine who changes the world – and especially memorable when the
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Marco Forster community takes ‘Blinding Lights’ Challenge

Marco Forster community takes ‘Blinding Lights’ Challenge

By Capo Insider staff The Marco Forster Middle School community has been doing a lot of dancing lately — and
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‘American Idol’ judge gives high praise for Ava August: ‘It was like watching Judy Garland up there’

‘American Idol’ judge gives high praise for Ava August: ‘It was like watching Judy Garland up there’

By CUSD Insider Staff Ava August had another eventful week on the 19th season of “American Idol,” tapping into a
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Dana Hills kicker is first female player to score in varsity game

Dana Hills kicker is first female player to score in varsity game

By Lou Ponsi Leah West made history recently when she became the first female football player ever from Dana Hills
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Newhart Middle School hosts baked potato bar for teachers, staff

Newhart Middle School hosts baked potato bar for teachers, staff

Newhart Middle School recognized teachers and staff members on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) with a Baked Potato Bar in
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UC Irvine professor shares story of first woman of color in U.S. Congress

UC Irvine professor shares story of first woman of color in U.S. Congress

By Cathi Douglas Patsy Takemoto Mink, the first woman of color elected to the U.S. Congress and the namesake for
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Capo Unified debuts revamped College and Career Centers for a new generation of students

Capo Unified debuts revamped College and Career Centers for a new generation of students

By CUSD Insider staff The Capistrano Unified School District is in the midst of renovating and modernizing its College and
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