Rachel Martin
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Band Director Warren Torns retires after 35 years
May 21, 2009 in May 22, 2009 &News
After 35 years of dedication to San Diego schools, band director Warren Torns is retiring. A reception will be held honoring Torns’ success after the Spring Concert for the MC Wind Ensemble and Orchestra on June 2 at 7 p.m. at the Poway Performing Arts Center.
Gymnastics tunes up, fixes slips, wins
May 02, 2009 in May 1, 2009 &Sports
Senior Tina Wilhelm pulled down the sleeves of her red leotard and took a deep breath before bounding into her complex floor routine. Wilhelm’s, and all of her teammates’, success has contributed to the MC gymnastics team’s undefeated season so far this spring.
Blalock retires as varsity girls basketball coach
May 01, 2009 in May 1, 2009 &Sports
After ten years as the very successful coach of the varsity girls basketball team, Robin Blalock has announced that she will be stepping down as coach for next year.
Apr 05, 2009 in April 3, 2009 &Sports
Senior Shelby Bruce’s hands started to slip off the bar, but she gripped her fingers and ended her routine with a bang. A few minutes later, she took a deep breath before beginning her floor routine. This was the moment she had been practicing for.
MC alumnus Adam Lambert competes on American Idol; makes top 8
Mar 31, 2009 in April 3, 2009 &Front Page
MC alum Adam Lambert has recently become famous on the popular show “American Idol.” After last week’s “Tracks of My Tears” and Simon Cowell’s significant praise, Lambert is in the spotlight more than ever. But the most special part is that his career began right here in our theater.
Gymnastics prepares for upcoming season
Mar 12, 2009 in March 13, 2009 &Sports
The teammates in the room were glistening with sweat as they continued their sit-up routine on the floor. A few minutes later, they moved on to push-ups and other strength exercises.
Sportsmanship transfers into real life; coaches must teach right lessons
Mar 11, 2009 in March 13, 2009 &Opinions
The ball teetered around the rim, finally falling through the net for the team’s 100th point of the game. As the buzzer rang and the crowd filed out of the gym, the girls from the losing high school team couldn’t help but think that that was the longest basketball game of their lives.
