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  • Howard "Howie" Zager Dead at 75

    Jul 20, 2023

    Howard "Zager, know to his friends and associates as Howie died on Monday, July 3rd. He was 75 years old. He was a respected teacher at Culver City High School from 1972 until his retirement in 2010.He continued serving as a substitute teacher for a job he loved for years after his retirement. "Zager earned degrees from Santa Monica Community College, University of California at Los Angles, University of Southern California and New York University. During his years at CCHS, he taught English,...

  • Patricia Ann Baker September 3, 1939-May 28, 2023

    Jul 13, 2023

    Patricia Ann Baker, aka Pat Pallas, passed away peacefully at her daughter Laura’s home in Culver City surrounded by her three children, one of her grandsons, and her two beloved Dachshunds. She is survived by her three children Ken Pallas, Laura Singer, Lisa Kneebone and her two grandsons Ryan Pallas and Blake Kneebone. Born September 3, 1939 in Chicago Illinois Patricia came to Culver City with her mother in the late 1950’s. She attended Culver City High School and graduated in 1957. She was m...

  • Dr. Kelli Tarvyd Named CCUSD's State and Federal Program and Assessment & Accountability Director

    Jul 6, 2023

    At its May 24 meeting, the CCUSD Board of Education voted to name Dr. Kelli Tarvyd as the District's new State and Federal Program and Assessment & Accountability Director, effective July 1. Tarvyd most recently served as CCHS's Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction, a position she has held since 2014. In that role, Tarvyd was responsible for creating the school's Master Schedule centered on inclusive practices; administered and coordinated activities program, student discipline...

  • College signing day at CCHS

    Jun 15, 2023

    College signing day at CCHS Left to right 1. Elisa Ramirez LMU Cross Country and Track 2. Faith Akutagawa Seattle Pacific Rowing 3.Leah Johnson Hampton University Soccer 4. Espi Reynolds Mount Mercy University Lacrosse 5. Logan Henry Dominican University Lacrosse 6.Madison De La Trinidad Linfield University Lacrosse 7. Elaine Rivera Humboldt State Basketball 8. Luna Chavez Sonoma State Soccer ---------- Forwarded message ---------...

  • AVPA Gala

    Jun 1, 2023

    The Culver City High School Academy of Visual and Performing Arts presents: JAVA GALA 15. Join us for our 15th annual benefit and showcase that will be held in person at CCHS's Robert Frost Auditorium on Saturday, June 3rd with a 6pm reception and 7pm show. TICKETS: $25 for adults, $10 for students age 6-18; free for children 5 and under; Season Passes not valid for this event. Everyone will need a seat reservation. Adult pricing increased to $30 on May 30th. ONLINE TICKET SALES END AT 11:59PM O...

  • Culver City High School Senior Day 2023

    Jun 1, 2023

    Downtown Culver City is celebrating the graduating class of 2023 with a fun and festive outdoor celebration! The event will take place on June 4 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. In a scavenger hunt-like atmosphere, students will search out their names on pennants displayed throughout downtown and will be rewarded with tickets they can trade in for treats at participating local businesses, as well as a surprise gift from the Downtown Business Association. Be sure to snap a selfie with and tag...

  • CCHS girls track team will compete for a CIF Championship

    Steven Finley|May 25, 2023

    On Saturday at Moorpark high school Culver City high school girls will try to run their way into the history books when they try to win the school's first CIF Championship in track and field. The boys will also be represented but it's the girls' team that has a chance to walk away with the top trophy. The Centaurs will put it all on the line Saturday in the Division 2 CIF Track and Field Finals. "Our athletes have been training and working so hard," said the boys head track and field coach...

  • CCHS girls track team will compete for a CIF Championship

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|May 18, 2023

    On Saturday at Moorpark high school Culver City high school girls will try to run their way into the history books when they try to win the school's first CIF Championship in track and field. The boys will also be represented but it's the girls' team that has a chance to walk away with the top trophy. The Centaurs will put it all on the line Saturday in the Division 2 CIF Track and Field Finals. "Our athletes have been training and working so hard," said the boys head track and field coach...

  • CCHS girls' softball wins play-in game at Rancho Cucamonga

    Steve Finley|May 4, 2023

    The Culver City high school girls softball team won their at-large play-in game last Tuesday on the road against Rancho Cucamonga 5-4. Their next first round game in the CIF Division 3 Playoffs is Thursday (Today 5/4) on the road again against Norwalk at 3:15 p.m. Norwalk is 22-5 overall and 14-0 in the Suburban league while the Centaurs are 15-10 overall and 6-4 in the Bay league. Looking at the schedules it appears that Culver City played in a much tougher league. Hopefully that will put the...

  • CCHS girls' lacrosse makes the playoffs under new coach

    Steven Finlry, Sports Editor|Apr 27, 2023

    At first glance at the Culver City girl's lacrosse team, it's hard to figure out who the coach is. Everyone on the sideline looks like high school student athletes. The coach is a recent Culver City high school graduate, Catie Shin. After talking to Shin after her team beat Beverly Hills last week you quickly realize why she is the head coach. She is confident and mature beyond her years. "I started coaching in high school and I have coached at the club level (lacrosse)", said Shin after the...

  • CCHS girls' lacrosse makes the playoffs under new coach

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Apr 27, 2023

    At first glance at the Culver City girl's lacrosse team, it's hard to figure out who the coach is. Everyone on the sideline looks like high school student athletes. The coach is a recent Culver City high school graduate, Catie Shin. After talking to Shin after her team beat Beverly Hills last week you quickly realize why she is the head coach. She is confident and mature beyond her years. "I started coaching in high school and I have coached at the club level (lacrosse)", said Shin after the...

  • CCHS girls track team keeps the Centaurs in the lime light

    Steve Finley|Apr 13, 2023

    For the past 12 years the Culver City girls track and field teams have climbed to the top of the high school track and field world. Under the guidance of former girls' head coach Rayfield M. Beaton the Centaurs have been in the spotlight every year. Beaton was a world class runner who attended USC. Now another world class runner, Lashinda Demus has stepped in to coach the girls and she has continued to keep the light burning as bright as ever. The No. 1 ranked CIF Division 2 Centaurs showed the...

  • Award-Winning Student Short Film "Reflections" Released Online

    Mar 16, 2023

    Culver City High School's Academy of Visual & Performing Arts program (AVPA) had to GOT more creative than it's ever been before (and that's saying a lot). CCHS Theatre Creative Director Lee Margaret Hanson and CCMS/CCHS Film Teacher Holly Gable directed a short film called "Reflections", featuring a physically-distanced cast and crew of 28 CCHS female students. The powerful piece of poetry that underscores the film was written by an amazing young woman, Ginger Anderson-Willis, when she was in eighth grade. Now a senior about to graduate from...

  • What can CCHS boys' basketball team do for an encore?

    Steve Finley|Mar 16, 2023

    The Culver City High School boys' basketball team has reached a new level. They put the school on the Southern California basketball map as one of the best teams in the area after they made it all the way to the State Division III Regional final a few weeks ago. One more victory they would made the trip to Sacramento to play in the State Final. This team went further in the playoffs than any basketball team in Culver City High School Now they have a target on their backs. "It feels great...

  • CCHS Girls Bball - Bianca Baskin

    George Laase|Feb 9, 2023

    Culver City senior Bianca Baskin drives to the basket and then passes back to a teammate for a 3-point shot against Santa Monica last week. The Lady Centaurs face Providence on Thursday (Tonight) in the first round of the CIF playoffs at home at 7 p.m.. If they win the 21-6 Centaurs will play on Saturday...

  • CCHS Boys Bball - Brycen Matthews

    George Laase|Feb 9, 2023

    Brycen Matthews, in the middle, gets ready to score two points for Culver City against Santa Monica last week at Santa Monica. The Centaurs played their first round playoff game against Thousand Oaks last Wednesday. If they win that game they play their second round game on Friday....

  • CCHS Girls WPolo - Nestor Jr

    George Laase|Feb 9, 2023

    Culver City High School head water polo coach, Nestor Dordoni guided the Centaurs to the playoffs but they lost their first round match to Royal 10-7 last Tuesday on the road. They finished the season with a 18-14 record....

  • CCHS boys' basketball hopes to carry momentum into the playoffs

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Feb 2, 2023

    CIF playoffs start next week and the Culver City high school boys' basketball team is hoping to recapture the winning culture that helped them win seven games in a row a few weeks ago. The Centaurs are currently 13-10 overall and 5-4 in the Bay league. Their Bay league record is good enough for third place. They can improve their record to 6-4 if they beat Santa Monica tonight (Thursday) at 7 p.m. at Santa Monica in their last regular season game. At first glance a 13-10 overall record is not...

  • Successful consistency keeps CCHS girls' basketball playing at a high level

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Jan 19, 2023

    For the past 11 years Culver City girls basketball has been synonymous with winning. Year in and year out the teams coach by Julian Anderson and his reliable assistants have continued to play at a high level. Even though his teams don’t have size they make up for it by playing fundamentally sound basketball. This year the Lady Centaurs are 14-3 overall and 2-1 in league play and tied for second place with Santa Monica in the tough Bay league. Anderson keeps it simple. He never gets too high o...

  • Successful consistency keeps CCHS girls' basketball playing at a high level

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Jan 19, 2023

    For the past 11 years Culver City girls basketball has been synonymous with winning. Year in and year out the teams coach by Julian Anderson and his reliable assistants have continued to play at a high level. Even though his teams don't have size they make up for it by playing fundamentally sound basketball. This year the Lady Centaurs are 14-3 overall and 2-1 in league play and tied for second place with Santa Monica in the tough Bay league. Anderson keeps it simple. He never gets too high or...

  • New CCHS Athletic Director has some big shoes to fill

    Steve Finley and George Laase|Jan 4, 2023

    One of the most challenging jobs on a college or high campus is the athletic director. He or she is responsible for a host of athletic teams along with coaches, booster club members, the band, maintenance workers that that take care of the field and courts and sometimes out of control parents. For the last 12 years at Culver City high school that job belonged to Tom Salter and now the new athletic director is 2001 Culver City high school graduate Adam Eskridge. "I got this crazy notion of...

  • Public Health Dept. Inspects CCHS Campus

    Nov 10, 2022

    The Los Angeles Department of Public Health conducted an inspection of the Culver City High School campus and cafeteria on October 27 and a follow-up examination on November 3. While most of the campus and its restroom facilities were found to "meet standards," Culver City School District officials said there were a few items requiring corrective action that staff has already begun to address. The inspection was prompted by a complaint that had been filed with the Department of Public Health,...

  • CCHS Golf

    Oct 27, 2022
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    Culver city golf stars, Siham Ibrahim, left and Salma Ibrahim are having outstanding season's so far this year. Siham shot a 78 at Los Robles Country Club, which was good enough for second place in the Ocean league finals. She advanced to the CIF first round last Wednesday. Her sister, Salma, shot a 79 and finish third in the Ocean league....

  • CCHS Centaurs battle MC Mustangs in Bay League opener

    Steve Finley, Sports Editor|Sep 29, 2022

    It doesn't get any easier for the Culver City high school varsity football team. After playing two of the best teams in Southern California the last two weeks the Centaurs will now play the top-rated team in the Bay League on Friday on the road at 7 p.m. when they face off against the 4-1 Mira Costa Mustangs. After losing last Friday night, 42-7 to La Serna in Whittier, Culver City is now 2-3. The week before that they were beaten by Warren in Downey. Now they travel to Manhattan Beach on...

  • CCHS FOOTBALL

    Aug 18, 2022

    Culver City's varsity football team will open its football season next Friday night, August 26 at 7 p.m. at home against long time opponent West Torrance. Their next home game will be against always talented Los Angeles Loyola on Friday, September 2 at 7 p.m....

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