October Spotlight Artist: Gina Canter
Leah Kuperman - Monday, October 15, 2012
Leah Kuperman Staff Writer Gina Canter ’13 has had a passion for visual arts since Kindergarten. “ [I sat in my room] seeing things and wanting to recreate them on paper,” Canter said. Nowadays, Canter finds inspiration in the people around her. She mainly draws her friends and people close to her, using ink and [...]
October Student Q+A: Jeremy Mintz
Yasmine Novian - Friday, October 12, 2012
The Q+A- two students, two faculty members, each month. This month we sat down with senior Jeremy Mintz. Conducted by Yasmine Novian Editor-in-Chief Common misconception about me: That I’m permanently not allowed in [...]
October Faculty Q+A: Ms. Mallor
Yasmine Novian - Friday, October 12, 2012
The Q+A- two students, two faculty members, each month. This month we sat down with Ms. Jesse Mallor, Jewish Studies teacher. Conducted by Yasmine Noivan Editor-in-Chief Common misconception about teachers: That teaching is easy. [...]
Welcome home, Mrs. Jasper!
Jodi Marcus - Friday, October 12, 2012
Jodi Marcus Staff Writer Back to roam the halls, Mrs. Stacey Jasper ’03 is having a homecoming of sorts as she returns to Milken as a history teacher. Now joining the ranks of other alumni at Milken, Jasper credits her past teachers with inspiring her to become an educator herself. “Ms. Flier really inspired [...]
Ms. Lemlein becomes Director of Admissions
stu23562 - Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Justin Kroll News Editor An avid movie enthusiast, athlete, animal lover, and a former Nordstrom employee all describe Milken’s new Director of Admissions, Ms. Patti Lemlein. “Being a part of a school community is fun,” Lemlein said. “Being around students and teachers and that culture is something I love. And that’s very fulfilling.” Though she [...]
Ms. Butterworth joins Milken’s art department
Eden Jablon - Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Leah Kuperman Staff Writer Born in a city near San Diego known as the “avocado capital of the world,” Ms. Kristi Butterworth, Milken’s new visual arts teacher, moved to Los Angeles only a few months before the start of the school year. Since coming to Milken, Butterworth has been pleasantly surprised by how warm the [...]
Between the beach and the classroom: Mr. Painter
ivy schneider - Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Ivy Schneider Staff Writer Displaying versatility across the board, Mr. Robert Painter has introduced himself to the Milken community teaching a variety of courses: 11th grade Integrated American Studies, 10th grade Modern World Jewish history, and Model U.N. As a teacher Painter feels it is important to stay organized and empathetic, qualities that will give [...]
Aloha to Mr. Drobnick!
Jodi Marcus - Friday, September 28, 2012
Jodi Marcus Staff Writer With beach terms like “epic,” “bro,” and “gnarly” occasionally slipping out, Mr. Drobnick is clearly a surfer at heart. Although he has yet to catch waves with Milken’s resident ‘surfer dude’ Mr. Lieb, Drobnick can be found surfing with fellow new teacher, Mr. Painter his colleague from his last teaching job [...]
Say Hello to Mr. Lin
stu58926 - Friday, September 28, 2012
Zachary Brenner Life Editor Born in Torrance and raised in San Marino, Mr. Jerry Lin teaches Advanced Computer Programming part time here at Milken. He also spends a lot of time at the University of Southern California (USC), taking classes, researching artificial intelligence, and teaching. Lin has a surprisingly strong passion for music photography – [...]
Meet Mrs. Badgen
Gabi Kamran - Friday, September 21, 2012
Gabi Kamran Staff Writer Silvia Badgen was born to be a teacher. Badgen, a new addition to Milken’s Spanish department, remembers playing teacher as a child with her friends, her dolls, and her father. Since earning her teacher’s credentials in her hometown of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Badgen has never stopped doing what she loves: teaching. [...]
