Monday, June 12

3:00-5:30PM

Tuesday, June 13

9-11:30AM

Tuesday, June 13

11:30AM-1:00PM

Tuesday, June 13

1:00-2:00PM

Wednesday, June 14

4:00-7:00PM

Art & Autism

Latin American Migrant and Asylum

Fables vs. Feminists

Crime & Punishment

Scary Stories & Childhood

Expressions of Healthy Modern Love

International Diplomacy

Linguistic Evolution

Yesterday, the second-year students from Laguna's Science Research Program captivated and inspired a packed theatre as they showcased the culmination of their yearlong research projects. With the guidance of local mentors, twenty-one students delved deep into their chosen areas of study, offering a comprehensive exploration of diverse subjects. From the intricacies of traffic engineering to the boundless potential of nuclear energy, web development, quantum computing simulations, and the wonders of aerospace engineering, their range of topics was truly impressive. Following their presentations, the community had the privilege of engaging with the students directly. The young researchers proudly displayed their projects and provided in-depth answers to the audience's insightful questions. Congratulations to each of the following students for their dedication and commitment to their scientific inquiries.

Testing Allelochemicals on Lipinus Bicolor and Calandrinia Menziesii

GPS Tracking in Robotics

Traffic Engineering: Analyzing, Planning, and Designing Traffic Flow

Transimpedance Amplifiers for Photodiodes

The Art of Fingerprinting and Forensic Anthropology

An Overview of the Year Researching Nuclear Energy

Analyzing the Phenology of Cucurbita foetidissima and Peponapis pruinosa utilizing R Studios

Designing and Building a Helmholtz Cage

A Discussion of Contributing Factors to Increasing Adolescent Depression Rates

An Overview of A Fischer Esterification for the Enantioselective Synthesis of Cyclic Compounds

Sports Sensors & Data Analytics

Mechanisms Underlying Oxidative Stress in Glycated Renal Tissues

Educational Energy Science: Torque Measurement and Wind Turbines

Designing a Contemporary Two-Story Home on Ocean Bluffs

Facebook and Instagram Advertising for Laguna Blanca

Creating a UV-Vis-NIR Database of Organic Dyes used in Photovoltaic Cells

Web Dev TM

Haptic Technology and the Compatibility with Virtual Reality

Quantum Computing Through Simulation

Aerospace Engineering and Space Crawler Prototype

Baseline Testing: An Effective Tool for Diagnosing Concussions and Ensuring Timely Intervention

The yearbook was distributed on the Hope Ranch campus on Wednesday, June 7. Themed OurLaguna, the book celebrates the 2022-23 school year, and is an interpretation of MyLaguna, which students and teachers interact with daily. This year's senior class dedicated OurLaguna to Spanish Teacher Arturo Flores, who is retiring after dedicating 18 years to Laguna Blanca. "He comes to campus each day with a smile to share and a song to sing," shared Molly Morouse '23. "Next year the quad will feel empty without his guitar ringing through it and the walk to his classroom will feel a little longer knowing he's not there waiting for us," added Emma Schubert '23.

Congratulations to the La Honda editors Sarah Woodhouse '24 and Chloe Gidney '25 (pictured below), and their team for creating this historical keepsake!

The Middle School Talent Show and Fundraiser was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came and performed, to all those who cheered, and a huge thanks to all who purchased food and made donations. With your help, we are able to send a contribution to Gwendolyn Strong Foundation.

Middle and Upper School students kicked off the week by celebrating the start of Pride Month during lunch on Monday. DEI Director Ursula Chan organized a fun gathering featuring rainbow mini cupcakes, music, temporary tattoos, stickers, and a mini photo booth.

Happy Pride Month!

Thank you for your commitment to our students, faculty, and school. We know that your gift, at any level, is a significant contribution from you and your family. Our fiscal year ends Friday, June 30, and we are aiming for 100% participation in the 2022-23 Laguna Fund, which supports all aspects of our school.

Many thanks to the community members who already made a gift this year. There is still time to participate if you wish to do so! For questions about the Laguna Fund, please contact Associate Director of Development Sarah Lustfield.

What a lovely way to close the Lower School chapter of these fourth graders' academic careers and celebrate what's to come! This sweet class will surely be missed on the Lower School campus next year, but we look forward to seeing many of them on our Hope Ranch campus in the fall. Stay tuned for our upcoming Celebration Issue of Laguna Links for ceremony photos!

Last weekend, Lower School students presented two sold-out shows of The Lion King to a crowd of adoring fans in Spaulding Theatre. Congratulations to Musical Director Molly Markstrum and these dedicated students on all of their hard work to make this show such a delight! And a big thank you to our parents for all your support.

What a happy ending to a school year of growth and joy!