Browse past news stories for Simi Valley High School in Simi Valley, CA.

• In uniform: November 25, 2009 (Ventura County Star)
  posted on November 24, 2009 at 11:32:00 pm
  Army 1st Lt. Scott Wyly graduated from the U.S. Army Aviation Center’s flight school at Fort Rucker, Ala. Wyly rejoined 5-159th Aviation Regiment in Clearwater, Fla., as a platoon leader.In October his Blackhawk helicopter squadron was deployed to Camp Udari, Kuwait .Wyly is a 2001 graduate of Newbury Park High School.Army Reserve Pvt. Eduardo Montano has graduated from basic combat training at ...
• Third Annual Ventura Music Festival Student Jazz Competition Features Five Finalists in a Live Competition, Jan. 10 (dBusinessNews.com)
  posted on November 24, 2009 at 02:08:51 pm
  CALL FOR ENTRIES!
• Flag football pits police against firefighters (Ventura County Star)
  posted on November 14, 2009 at 08:00:00 am
  SIMI VALLEY — The Gary Galloway Memorial Flag Football Game between Simi Valley police officers and members of the Ventura County Fire Department will be Sunday at Simi Valley High School.Proceeds from the game will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.Bryce Tory, a Simi Valley 4-year-old with congenital heart defects, recently traveled to Texas to meet his favorite NASCAR driver. His wish was ...
• Generosity runneth over at Bowls of Hope (Simi Valley Acorn)
  posted on November 6, 2009 at 03:21:20 am
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• Lawyer for LAPD detective, a Simi resident, wants murder charge dismissed (Ventura County Star)
  posted on November 5, 2009 at 05:34:20 am
  Earlier this year, a Los Angeles police detective who lives in Simi Valley was charged with the 23-year-old slaying of her ex-boyfriend’s wife. In a motion to dismiss the charges, defendant Stephanie Lazarus’ attorney contends that over the years, potentially exculpatory evidence has been lost, thereby depriving Lazarus of the ability to mount a defense. Furthermore, attorney Mark Overland ...
• Senior briefs: Medicare changes discussed (Ventura County Star)
  posted on November 3, 2009 at 04:34:17 am
  Medicare changes discussed SANTA PAULA — Medicare will be the topic of two presentations this month at the Santa Paula Senior Center. The events are offered through The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program. The topic for the first presentation, on Thursday, will be Medicare changes for 2010. The focus will be on an overview of the changes and how to prepare for the enrollment ...
• Voice-over class in Simi Valley teaches job skills (Ventura County Star)
  posted on October 24, 2009 at 02:36:37 am
  Many Americans are exploring Plan B. As unemployment soars into the double-digits, people are calculating the costs of returning to school, scouring job boards and wondering what will make them happy and pay the mortgage. Some even consider voice-overs; think of the GEICO commercial with the movie trailer announcer dramatically interpreting what a woman is saying. The upside is that there are ...
• In uniform: October 14, 2009 (Ventura County Star)
  posted on October 13, 2009 at 01:38:25 am
  Air Force Airman Evan J. Love has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Love is a 2006 graduate of Simi Valley High School. He is the son of Eric and Robin Love of Simi Valley. John A. Ryan has graduated from the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Leader’s Training Course at Fort Knox, Ky. The four-week course is a leadership internship for ...
• Public can watch bands, drill teams (Ventura County Star)
  posted on October 11, 2009 at 05:36:47 am
  SIMI VALLEY — The Simi Valley High School Instrumental Music Department will host the 41st annual Band Spectacular Marching Band Field Tournament Oct. 24. The all-day event will feature more than 20 high school marching bands and color guard drill teams from throughout Southern California. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the football stadium at Simi Valley High School, 5400 ...
• Simi Valley mayor to honor 4 for humanitarian work (Ventura County Star)
  posted on October 8, 2009 at 07:10:06 am
  When her husband, Jim, told her about the hardships he and others endured while serving in the U.S. military during the Vietnam War, Simi Valley resident Paula Cornell wanted to do something for others in the military risking their lives overseas. Working as a part-time paralegal, Cornell transformed her personal office, putting together packages for those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan ...
• Datebook (Moorpark Acorn)
  posted on August 21, 2009 at 03:04:26 am
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• Datebook (The Acorn)
  posted on August 20, 2009 at 03:43:57 am
  THURS., AUG. 20 Singles 50+ 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Dr. Arnold Bresky discusses “Tune up your brain, tune up your life.” Bring appetizer to share. Phone: 805.552.6476 Contact: Ann Johnston Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: 8/20/2009 read more
• Sand Gnats Make Roster Changes (OurSports Central)
  posted on August 17, 2009 at 06:51:13 pm
  SAVANNAH, Ga. - Relievers Jake Goldberg and Manny Olivares along with starter/reliever Lance Hoge have been transferred from the Sand Gnats roster to the Brooklyn Cyclones roster, the New York Mets announced earlier today.
• Miss Simi contestants to dazzle in pageant (Simi Valley Acorn)
  posted on July 10, 2009 at 07:02:42 am
  Eight young women will compete for the Miss Simi Valley 2009 and Miss Teen Simi Valley 2009 titles at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow, July 11 at the High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. The contestants will compete in the categories of interview, talent, on-stage question, evening wear, community service and teens in scholastic achievement.
• Pitching, defense fail K-Mets in eighth straight home loss (Kingsport Times-News)
  posted on July 8, 2009 at 04:25:36 am
  KINGSPORT — As the Appalachian League season approaches the quarter mark, one thing can be said about the 2009 incarnation of the Kingsport Mets. When you watch them play, you’ll get your money’s worth.
• Datebook (Camarillo Acorn)
  posted on July 3, 2009 at 04:20:23 am
  FRI., JULY 3 Third Of July Celebration In Moorpark At Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Gates open 3:45 p.m. Event starts 4 p.m. Fireworks show 9 p.m. Live music by The DaddyOs, The Hodads.
• SVUSD says fond farewell to more than 70 employees (Simi Valley Acorn)
  posted on July 3, 2009 at 04:05:19 am
  More than 70 employees celebrated their retirement from Simi Valley Unified School District last month at a tea in their honor. Cheryl McGuire, a school services assistant at Berylwood Elementary, was the most senior employee, having been hired 41 years ago in 1968. McGuire has worked at Sycamore, Justin and Santa Susana elementary schools.
• Rotary gives scholarships (Simi Valley Acorn)
  posted on July 3, 2009 at 04:04:39 am
  The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise recently awarded $13,000 in academic and vocational scholarships to nine high school students in Simi Valley. The scholarships are awarded annually to graduating seniors based on coursework, future plans, community involvement and financial need.
• Serving In Uniform (Simi Valley Acorn)
  posted on July 3, 2009 at 03:57:45 am
  • Army Pfc. Justin L. Hise has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Hise is the son of David Hise of Anderson, Ind., and Jeannetta Purdue of Simi Valley. • Army Pfc. Evan A. Vegtel has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
• 4th of July Celebrations (Moorpark Acorn)
  posted on July 3, 2009 at 03:32:01 am
  Calabasas Fireworks Spectacular 9 p.m. at Calabasas High School. Gates open 5 p.m. Jack Mack & the Heart Attack live band. Free family fun zone, balloon artist, rides, games. Food, beverages for sale. No alcohol, tobacco, bottles, pets, umbrellas. $10 includes parking. Children under 2 free.
• Simi fireworks show promises plenty of 'Siss! Boom! Bah!' (Simi Valley Acorn)
  posted on June 26, 2009 at 04:42:31 am
  The Rotary Club of Simi Valley noontime club will host the 39th annual Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza at Rancho Santa Susana Park, 5005 Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley. The event is free to the public and is cosponsored by the city of Simi Valley and the Rancho Simi Recre ation and Park District.
• Kobe takes in Freeway Series finale (Major League Baseball)
  posted on June 22, 2009 at 02:01:30 am
  Kobe takes in Freeway Series finale
• Brotherly love: Weavers set to match up (Major League Baseball)
  posted on June 19, 2009 at 09:16:20 pm
  Weavers set to match up
• Senior standouts: Simi Valley High School (Simi Valley Acorn)
  posted on June 19, 2009 at 05:09:30 am
  Editor's note: Senior standouts are compiled from questionnaires filled out by the students themselves Tyler Gearhart, son of Bill and Lisa Gearhart, wants to pursue a career in the performing arts. A member of the Drama Club in high school, he also participated in Safe School Ambassadors and the Christian Club.
• Simi High students lose tassels, find diplomas (Ventura County Star)
  posted on June 17, 2009 at 06:12:53 am
  Graduations are nerve-wracking events, but helpers from Simi Valley High School’s Parent Teacher Student Association were prepared on Tuesday night.
• Mier drafted by Astros on graduation day (Major League Baseball)
  posted on June 10, 2009 at 12:46:20 am
  Astros nab shortstop in first round
• Simi native headed to elite jazz school (Ventura County Star)
  posted on June 9, 2009 at 07:10:02 am
  While he was growing up in Simi Valley, Victor Gould’s parents were gratified to see he shared their passion for jazz. It wasn’t unusual for young Victor to dash off to the piano and finger out a melody he had composed.
• LAPD detective from Simi arraigned in slaying (Ventura County Star)
  posted on June 9, 2009 at 07:09:33 am
  A veteran Los Angeles Police Department detective from Simi Valley has been charged with capital murder and is scheduled to be arraigned this morning in connection with the 1986 killing of the wife of her ex-boyfriend.
• LAPD detective, a Simi resident, held in '86 slaying (Ventura County Star)
  posted on June 6, 2009 at 07:09:02 am
  A Simi Valley woman, a veteran detective with the Los Angeles Police Department, was arrested Friday morning in connection with the 1986 killing of her ex-boyfriend’s wife in Van Nuys. Stephanie Lazarus, 49, was taken into custody without incident around 8 a.m. as she arrived for work at police headquarters, said Jason Lee, a spokesman for the department. Lazarus, a 1978 graduate of Simi Valley ...
• Simi High alumus ends long military career (Simi Valley Acorn)
  posted on June 5, 2009 at 04:10:51 am
  Department of the Army civilian John P. Samuelson has retired after 36 years of combined civilian federal and military service. He is a 1972 graduate of Simi Valley High School. Samuelson served as the chief of acquisition, corporate information for Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineering and Support Center in Huntsville, Ala.