On Sept. 26, Christopher’s Clubhouse, an organization that provides lessons on self-defense, visited LQHS’ theatre to inform all freshman on how to defend themselves in a dangerous situation.
“It’s...
CONTEST CLOSED: Congratulations, Kristen Hernandez! Read about Hernandez in a story written by Thao Nguyen: "Hernandez Heightens the Hawkview."
It’s true, the Hawkview is finally joining the 21st...
After eight years at La Quinta High School, three of them as principal, Dr. Rebecca Cook left the nest to take a position at the Desert Sands Unified School District as the director of personnel for leadership...
On Sept. 12, La Quinta High School welcomed Dr. Wilson as the new Blackhawk principal. Born and raised in the Coachella Valley, Wilson graduated as an Indio High Rajah.
He attended USC and majored in...
This year, attendance data technician Ms. Brandy Mesa is moving on from La Quinta High to begin work as a discipline secretary at Palm Desert High.
During her time at LQHS, Mesa helped keep track of...
Ms. Jill Martin, former health services technician for the last two years, said she was proud to have been able to teach students about illnesses and injuries, and assisting them at the same time. “I...
Mr. Jim Duke, LQHS’ librarian for the past 16 years, has retired. He also worked as a teacher within his 38 years of experience in education overall. While retired, Duke will continue to be the announcer...
Former English and AVID teacher, Ms. Amy Douglass spent 13 years at LQHS. She currently works as a counselor at Indio High School, concentrating on intervention practices to help some students refocus...
Mr. Lawrence Strambi is a new addition to the English department this school year. Before his arrival to the desert, he taught at a high school in San Diego and moved here last year to teach at LQ. “The...
Mr. Steven Zinner, LQHS’ new librarian, was the district librarian for the Ontario school system and oversaw 32 school libraries. Zinner, who taught special education prior to being a librarian, is excited...
Ms. Maureen Wiser is beginning her fifteenth year of teaching, having taught previously at Albany High. Wiser graduated high school in three years, attending a junior college before she transferred to...
Ms. Christina Endres is a new U.S. History teacher, who is also teaching AVID to the sophomore class at LQHS. Before joining the Blackhawk staff, Endres taught history and AVID at Shadow Hills High, as...
