by Shelley Bennett It’s the time of year for celebrations and showcases and at Lassen High, many of our student performing groups are sharing their talents with the public this week. Our Drama Club starts it off tonight at 5:30 with their premiere of Clue –...

by Shelley Bennett It’s the week before Teacher Appreciation Week and this teacher would like to show my thanks and appreciation to the Lassen County Office of Education. Superintendent Patty Gunderson and her staff have planned and executed several incredible events for local teachers, students, parents,...

by Shelley Bennett As I write this (on April 7th), I’m thinking of where I was on this day forty years ago. I remember my dad waking me up and telling me he was taking my mom to the hospital, then later coming home and...

by Shelley Bennett Last Monday the Grizzliettes returned from their third trip to USA Dance Nationals in Anaheim, CA. The trip was highlighted by their incredible performances onstage in the kick, military, and hip hop divisions, as well as Kaylee Micone, shining in the junior...

by Shelley Bennett About two years ago a friend mentioned that if I went to an Alumni Association meeting, they might consider donating money towards purchasing a flag that the Drill Team could present. We used to always borrow one from the Depot, but during...

by Shelley Bennett As I loaded up my car to go to Drill Team practice last weekend, I was thinking of all the hours of practice my girls have put in to compete at USA Dance Nationals. It’s not just the hours in class, at...

by Shelley Bennett During the 80s, the mini skirt came back into style and my favorite was made out of hot pink denim. I remember wearing it with a white tank top and leather Keds. My mom told me that when she was in high school,...

by Shelley Bennett For the past 15 years, my friend and coworker Dawn Lightsey has given her heart and soul to Lassen High School. In the beginning she was hired as a clerk, assisting the director of the Lassen Technical Institute (LTI) and covering Academic...

by Shelley Bennett Exciting news for Reegan Dunten of Lassen High School! He’s off to Southern Oregon University in Ashland to play football and attend college. Last Thursday his parents Michelle and Tyron, friends, family members, and coaches gathered in the LHS library to celebrate Reegan’s...

by Shelley Bennett Today is my grandma’s birthday. I think she would have been 92. I can’t believe it’s been almost 10 years without her. If you knew my grandma, Joann Simpson, you know she was kind, generous, sassy, resourceful, and fun. My grandma was always...

by Shelley Bennett Last Friday, hundreds of folks showed up to celebrate the dedication of the LHS gymnasium in memory of Coach Bob Levada. It was heartwarming to hear his two daughters, Michelle and Ann, speak of their memories in the gym. And it was...