This article was a winner of Lookout’s 2025 Journalism Scholarship Challenge, which invited high school students to highlight an unsung hero in their life. Learn more and find all of the winners here. Open the dictionary, find the definition of a hero: “a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble […]
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Unsung Santa Cruz: Ms. Roxana Jimenez, the teacher changing lives beyond the classroom
This article was a winner of Lookout’s 2025 Journalism Scholarship Challenge, which invited high school students to highlight an unsung hero in their life. Learn more and find all of the winners here. When Ms. Jimenez steps into her Spanish classroom at Soquel High School, she does more than just teach a language — she […]
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Unsung Santa Cruz: Digital NEST provides a powerful space for Latinx youth to grow tech skills
This article was a winner of Lookout’s 2025 Journalism Scholarship Challenge, which invited high school students to highlight an unsung hero in their life. Learn more and find all of the winners here. “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS What is a hero? […]
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Unsung Santa Cruz: Inspiration through drumming; Zack Olsen’s story
Zack Olsen is an inspirational musician who has helped students achieve music awards.
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Unsung Santa Cruz: How a devastating bike crash sparked Danny Cortazzo’s mission to spread beach joy
This article was in the top 3 winners of Lookout’s Journalism Scholarship challenge, which invited high school students to highlight an unsung hero in their life. For placing in the top 3 they were awarded a $500 scholarship. Learn more and find all of the winners here. It takes a village. In the case of […]
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Unsung Santa Cruz: Alexis Keith’s non-profit battles food insecurity and empowers teens
This article was in the top 3 winners of Lookout’s Journalism Scholarship challenge, which invited high school students to highlight an unsung hero in their life. For placing in the top 3 they were awarded a $500 scholarship. Learn more and find all of the winners here. The kitchen is a chaotic place. Picture this: […]
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Kirby School creative writing contest winner: ‘I can still see them’
Lookout’s Student Stories initiative presents this creative writing piece by highschooler Rowan Renner-Lassar.
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Harbor High’s Film Team: The 2025 Clash of Titans Film Competition Fundraiser
Editors Note: Student Stories is where students can share their voices, opinions and projects. This is a project offered through our Lookout in the Classroom program where students receive free access to all of our content as well as workshops and curriculum for local educators. Learn more here. Harbor High’s IB film team has been […]
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Aptos High Drama Department Presents: The Pajama Game Directed by Stacy Aronovici
Aptos High Drama is proud to present their production of The Pajama Game, directed and produced by Stacy Aronovici! Transport yourself to the fabulous 50’s, a world of bright colors, big skirts, and 30ȼ gas prices! Mr. Hasler (Demetrius Sosa, senior), the greedy boss of an Iowan pajama factory, Sleep Tite, has hired a new […]
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The Queer and Trans Youth Council creates a zine with hopes to support LGBTQIA+ high school students
The Queer and Trans Youth Council of Santa Cruz County, a program of the Queer Youth Task Force, is a youth-led council that focuses on building community and leadership skills. Each year the council members create and complete a project that will help build a safer county for our LGBTQIA+ youth. This year they are […]