The Student Newspaper of Acalanes High School
Category: Online Exclusives
Stanley Middle School Hosts Annual Jazz Cafe
By Ruby Deeming, Liaison Editor and Business Assistant // Stanley Middle School hosted their annual Jazz Cafe on May 20 to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of Bob Athayde, the director of band and chorus at Stanley. Check out the recap below! For more videos
Acalanes Senior Farewell 2022
// Acalanes seniors look back and reflect on their high school careers as the 2021-2022 school year comes to a close. Here is a recap of some of the interviews that were conducted! For more videos visit our YouTube, ahsblueprint. Filmed by: Melina Nath, Print
Acalanes Musicians in Annual Spring Concert
By Abbey Palmer, Staff Writer // Acalanes High School’s band performed at the annual Spring Concert on May 10 in the Acalanes Performing Arts Center. Check out the recap video below! For more videos visit our YouTube, ahsblueprint.
Gruber’s Grubs: Peppermint Patties
By Gabi Gruber, Online Content Manager and Social Media Manager // In this episode of Gruber’s Grubs, Gabi Gruber walks through a shockingly simple recipe for peppermint patties. These candies take under thirty minutes to make and are guaranteed to surprise your family and friends!
Acalanes Holds County-wide Special Olympics
By Gus McKinney, Podcast and Video Content Manager Acalanes hosted the annual Special Olympics for special education students throughout Contra Costa County on April 22. Check out the recap video below!
Gruber’s Grubs: Croquembouche
By Gabriella Gruber, Online Content Manager and Social Media Manager Impress your family and friends with this delightful, decadent, and delicious dessert! Enjoy! The instructions are listed below. Ingredients: For the pastry cream: 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup sugar ¼
QSA Stages Walkout in Protest of Anti-LGBTQ Laws
By Arlyne Noguera, Online Graphics Manager // The Acalanes High School Queer Straight Alliance club staged a walkout yesterday at 10 a.m. in protest of the anti-LGBTQ laws in Florida, Georgia, Iowa, and Texas. Check out the photos below!
Letter from the Editor: Community Feedback Invited
// Students placed QR codes linked to a student-created publication entitled The Fine Print across the Acalanes High School campus on the morning of Feb. 4. The publication features articles allegedly misquoting students and teachers. It also displays photos of students as well as students’
Second Semester Club Day 2022
By Graham Klingler, Photographer // Acalanes High School Leadership hosted Club Day for second-semester clubs on Jan. 14 in the Front Quad during lunch. Check out the recap below!
Gruber’s Grubs: Strudels
By Gabi Gruber, Online Shadow Editor // Kick off the new year by making some delicious strudels! Enjoy! The instructions are listed below. Ingredients: 2 Granny Smith apples 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons cinnamon ½ teaspoon kosher salt