San Clemente High theatre students, staff put on ‘miracle’ performance of ‘Les Misérables’

San Clemente High theatre students, staff put on ‘miracle’ performance of ‘Les Misérables’

By CUSD Insider staff This past spring, the San Clemente High School theater community managed to do what seemed impossible
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Artist of the Year semifinalists, finalist hail from CUSD

Artist of the Year semifinalists, finalist hail from CUSD

By Maddie Molloy Each year, the Orange County Department of Education takes part in recognizing several artistically gifted students through
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San Juan Hills students win Congressional Art Competition honors

San Juan Hills students win Congressional Art Competition honors

By Cathi Douglas  For a budding student artist, nothing is more satisfying than seeing one’s art displayed at a museum
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Public art at Capistrano Valley High School mirrors student pandemic experiences

Public art at Capistrano Valley High School mirrors student pandemic experiences

By Cathi Douglas   Striving young artist Holland Allebes Anderson adores interacting with giant-sized public art installations. Thus, Allebes Anderson jumped
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Dana Hills High student wins national award for dance choreography

Dana Hills High student wins national award for dance choreography

By Cathi Douglas Mark Wagner, a sophomore at Dana Hills High School, is the national winner of the National PTA
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Educator network recognizes innovative CUSD music teachers

Educator network recognizes innovative CUSD music teachers

By CUSD Insider staff Music education at Capistrano Unified has hit another high note. The program, still fresh from its
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Music foundation gives CUSD top marks with music education award

Music foundation gives CUSD top marks with music education award

By CUSD Insider staff A Carlsbad-based nonprofit has awarded the Capistrano Unified School District with its 2021 Best Communities in
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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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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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‘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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