Malaysia is quite famous for it’s infrastructure and architectural buildings.Certain places in Malaysia have major architectural carvings that have been there since the 7th century, as Malaysia was once a common ground for traders. Portuguese architecture can be found in Malacca, some dating all the way from the 16th century. There are quite a number of European architectural buildings from when Malaysia was conquered by the Dutch and British. Malaysia is also home to a few amazing infrastructures, such as the KLCC tower, which is an 88-story twin tower. Malaysia is also home to many religious worship houses with amazing architecture, such as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Batu Caves temple and Tua Pek Kong temple and the St.Paul’s Church.
The students won’t be the only ones leaving Chugiak High this week. The last day of the 2012-13 school year is today (May 23), while tomorrow is the last day for teachers — marking the end of three longtime teachers’ careers. Robin Pekrul, Andy Sullivan and Jon Schroeder have been working at CHS for a combined 83 years.
The saying time flies when you’re having fun really suits me right now. This is my fourth column entry and I still feel as though it’s only my second. I got a question from a reader who asked me to write about the nature in Malaysia.
April Issue 4 2013
Justin Toth’s first trip outside of the country will be a memorable one. The Eagle River High sophomore leaves June 16 for a 20-day trip to Australia through the People to People Ambassador Program. “It’s pretty big for my first time,” Toth said.
April Issue 3 2013
How many people can say they know how to safely operate an electric saw? How about install shingles? Or build a shed? A handful of Chugiak and Eagle River high-schoolers can.
April Issue 2 2013
Eagle River High’s most creative students put their talents on display during the school’s Fine Arts Cabaret on Friday, April 5. The annual event brings together visual and performing arts to help raise funds for the program.
February Issue 3 2013
High-schoolers from Anchorage, the Mat-Su Valley and Kenai Peninsula put their engineering skills to the test during a two-day robotics competition Friday and Saturday, Feb. 15-16 at Eagle River High.
February Issue 2 2013
Eagle River High’s gym was transformed into a sea of colors and deafening noise during the Wild And Crazy Kid’s Olympics (WACKO) on Friday, Feb. 8.
February Issue 1 2013
When it comes to jumping horses, Phoebe Henry is the best in the state — and she has the hardware to prove it. Henry, a Chugiak High sophomore, has won the 14-U United States Hunter/Jumper Association Stirrup Cup award for Zone 12 two years in a row.
January Issue 5 2013
Last week, it was OK to get loud in Eagle River High’s Library. Alexa Heald successfully defended her poetry recitation title during the school’s eighth annual Poetry Out Loud contest Jan. 24.
