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"I recall carrying a hefty first aid kit with me during recess in middle school, so that I could help whoever fell at any given moment! I can also recall the moment I decided that I wanted to become a neurosurgeon."
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"A group of 40 sailors, half of whom have a disability, have sailed into Sydney Harbour onboard the tall ship Tenacious as part of a trip circumnavigating the world . . .
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California Department of Education's CTE Grant Award
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In fall 2014, POLAHS hired its first two College Counselors, Ms. Vazquez and Mr. Yourman. An existing classroom was converted into a College Resource Center.
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A recent grant from the Harbor Community Benefit Foundation (HCBF) has enabled POLAHS to build its first on-campus garden!
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Support POLAHS Students as they walk for Autism.
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About QuestBridge | A non-profit organization that connects students with full-tuition scholarship opportunities at some of the nation’s best colleges and universities.
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The nation is captivated with ballet, thanks in large part to Misty Copeland’s history-making promotion in June. She was the first African-African woman to be appointed to principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, and she also happens to be a San Pedro native
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Seniors Daisy Garcia and Natalie Rivas received a special recognition for “Latinas in Sports” from Councilman Joe Buscaino, Los Angeles District 15.
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Seniors Natalie Rivas and Jaida Nabayan each received a competitive $2,000 scholarship to participate in the UC Irvine School of Medicine iMedEd Technology Innovation Program ...
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