The Beckman Chronicle
Beckman High School
Irvine, CA
Issue Date: 10/09/2008
Issue: Volume 3, Edition 3
Last Update: 10/10/2008

Taking the PSAT provides students with feedback about the students' individiual critical academic skills and allows them to enter scholarship competitions. (Photograph: Creative Commons)

One Step Closer to College
The PSAT exposes students to the format of the official SAT in a less stressful environment.


By Susan Kim

Infamously the most feared three-letter acronym for many junior and senior Patriots at Beckman High School, the SAT is a seemingly formidable obstacle. However, the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) allows students to...
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Money is so highly valued in today's society, yet it is so frequently thrown away. (Photograph: Creative Commons)

Indulgence - Gratifying or Wasteful?
Students waste too much money on temporary happiness.


By Ashley Boling

The students of Beckman high are frequently seen at the Tustin Market Place, populating the movie theater, clothing stores, or fast food restaurants. Most are up-to-date with the newest technology and trends, sporting new iPhones and the “hottest” brands....
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Chuck Wicks may have endless pools in his hazel eyes, but his looks won't get him anywhere in Nashville. (Photograph: Creative Commons)

Chuck Wicks' Debut Album Doesn't Make the Grade
Starting Now is the classic country album lacking an ounce of uniqueness.


By Brityn Thackham

Chuck Wicks is an average guy from Delaware who discovered his love for country music in college. He left school two credits short of graduation to pursue his musical career in Nashville, Tennessee. Shortly thereafter, he received a development record dea...
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Senior Wesley Jackson keeps the ball away from his defender in the game against Saddleback High School. (Photograph: Rich Zepfel)

Roadrunners Outrun By the Patriots
On Friday, October 3, Beckman Boys’ Varsity Waterpolo defeated Saddleback High School in an 8-2 victory.


By Kristen Kerler

IRVINE- Aggressive play and on-key shots brought Beckman to play top-notch against the Saddleback High School Varsity Waterpolo Team. With an 8-2 win, the Patriots' speed in the pool left the Roadrunners wishing they had stuck to land sports. The combined...
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Jaynie Loeb, one of Beckman's Spirit Queens.(Photograph Credit: Jaynie Loeb)

Meet the Staff: Jaynie Loeb
Jaynie Loeb declares her involvement and excitement for the future.


By Megan Hysaw

Whether it’s cheering at a football game, guiding a lost freshman, planning events, or writing for the school paper, senior Jaynie Loeb does it all. On top of being involved, she has managed to keep her grade point average at the top of the pack of compet...
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