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European Café Experience Comes To Glendale
European Café Experience Comes To Glendale
Amy Novshadyan has brought a little piece of Europe to Glendale. About a year ago, Novshadyan came up with the idea to make her own cafe inspired by some of the cafes she saw while traveling in in Europe. That is when N Café was born. N Café is connected to Nova Market, which her...
Freshmen have a party
Freshmen have a party
Hoover continues tradition
Hoover continues tradition
Hoover students chalked the H on the steep hill behind the high school on Sunday. Three students, Andrew Gadmiyan, Ruzanna Vartazaryan and Belinia Haritunian, joined 1998 Hoover grad Pete Mehrabian and ASB Advisor Edgar Stepanyan, along with his six-year-old son Micah, to chalk the H visible from most of Glendale. “The Hoover H has been...
“Hoover’s Got Talent”
“Hoover’s Got Talent”
Hoover’s End of the Year Rally was a big success. The theme of the assembly was “Hoover’s Got Talent.” Various spring sports teams participated in the rally, including the boys’ tennis, track, swim boys’ volleyball, baseball, softball, dance ,flags and cheer teams. The rally was unlike any other since all of the seasonal sports took...
Hoover holds Relay for Life
Hoover holds Relay for Life
Hoover High hosted its annual Relay for Life event, bringing students, teachers, and staff members together to support the fight against cancer. The ACSY for Life Club brought the event to life. “All the preparation took months since we had to make sure all the schedules lined up and we got donations on time,” said...
Hoover holds Winter Showcase
Hoover holds Winter Showcase
Hoover notches historic win
Hoover notches historic win
Hoover High’s track and field team made history on Thursday, clinching a momentous win against long-standing rivals, Glendale. Hoover’s varsity girls’ team won, 70-57, and the varsity boys’ squad won, 71-56. The victory marked the first time in 24 years in the schools’ rivalry that Hoover emerged on top at the track, igniting celebrations among...
Softball wins thriller
Softball wins thriller
The Hoover High softball team defeated Pasadena, 12-11, in a thrilling nine-inning Pacific League game on Thursday at home. “It was very long, but we worked very hard and we just wanted to win it for Paola [Cano], since it was her senior night,” said Hoover’s Younona Babayan. “We did what we needed to do.”...
Tornados set PRs
Tornados set PRs
Students enjoy Spring Break
Students enjoy Spring Break
Spring break means a different thing to everyone. For some, it is time to stay at home and hibernate while watching Netflix and sleeping until noon. For others, it’s time to go outside and explore the world, whether that be on a vacation miles away or day trips around Los Angeles. The Tornado Times interviewed...
Hoover to host Open Mic Night
Hoover to host Open Mic Night
Hoover High School’s drama department is hosting this year’s second open mic night on Friday at the Hoover little theater. The event is open to all Hoover students, alumni, friends and families, and will begin at 5 pm. Hoover students who want to perform in the show must arrive at 4:30 pm to sign up...
Van Patten earns All-CIF spot
Van Patten earns All-CIF spot
Hoover High senior Zack Van Patten was named to the All-CIF Southern Section Division 5AA team. He is the first Hoover basketball player to be named to the All-CIF team in 16 years. “It feels great to be selected for All – CIF. It’s a nice way to end my senior season so I’m happy,”...
Shahbazyan earns TKO
Shahbazyan earns TKO
Students enjoy Malibu
Students enjoy Malibu
Van Patten gets first-team nod
Van Patten gets first-team nod
Senior standout Zack Van Patten ended his high school career by being selected to the All-Pacific League first team. “It feels great to be nominated for first-team all-league,” he sad. Van Patten averaged 23 points, 5.4 assists, 6.1 rebounds, and an impressive three steals per game for the Tornados, who advanced to the quarterfinals of...
From Sprinter to Coach
From Sprinter to Coach
As the 2024 track and field season approached, Hoover High landed a professional track athlete as a new coach in Leya Buchanan. Buchanan is a highly distinguished athlete, highlighting with her time as a Team Canada athlete. Some of her accomplishments include placing second at 2019 Pan-Am Games in the 4×100 relay, and placing 10th...
Hoover rallies for win
Hoover rallies for win
The Hoover High softball team met Marshall High School once again on Tuesday after dropping its first game of the season. Its previous loss didn’t stop Hoover from making a stunning comeback. Despite trailing by five runs early in the game, the Tornados came back and defeated Marshall, 12-10, at home. Kim De Leon, Evelyn...
Gudino heading to Hawaii
Gudino heading to Hawaii
Senior Aliyah Gudino is heading to the University of Hawaii. Gudino has been a part of the cheer team for all four years and is now the captain. She decided to attend the University of Hawaii for their clinical psychology program. “I was very excited,” Gudino said. “I jumped up and down, saying ‘I got...
Hoover Winter Line moves up in class
Hoover Winter Line moves up in class
The Hoover Winter Line competed in its first Open Class competition on Saturday at Monrovia High School and took fourth place in its show called, “The Courage to Fail.” “I thought we did really well,” said Melissa Campbell, Hoover’s instrumental Director. “This is our first time in Open Class since 2020. The three groups we...
Martin, Roman honored
Martin, Roman honored
The Pacific League honored two Hoover girls’ water polo players on its all-league team. Senior Lilith Martin, a goalkeeper, was placed on the second team and sophomore Candela Roman was awarded as an honorable mention. “I’m very surprised, amazed actually,” Martin said. Miranda Graham of Crescenta Valley High School was selected as the Player of...
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Hoover sprints into season
Hoover sprints into season
Track and field renovations begin
Track and field renovations begin
Once Every Four Years
Once Every Four Years
A Chance for Success
A Chance for Success
JV wins USA Nationals
JV wins USA Nationals
Open House brings Hoover together
Open House brings Hoover together
Hoover welcomes new teacher specialist
Hoover welcomes new teacher specialist
Jong moving to Boston
Jong moving to Boston
Vega, Hoover get a W
Vega, Hoover get a W
Crane heading to Masters Meet
Crane heading to Masters Meet
Hoover rallies to advance
Hoover rallies to advance
Vega takes over baseball program
Vega takes over baseball program
Hoover wins CIF opener
Hoover wins CIF opener
Rain keeps students at home
Rain keeps students at home
Shahbazyan looking for a win
Shahbazyan looking for a win
Hoover headed to the playoffs
Hoover headed to the playoffs
Hoover brings home titles
Hoover brings home titles
Four Tornados honored
Four Tornados honored
Hoover pool renovations begin
Hoover pool renovations begin
Cross-Country Star is Recognized
Cross-Country Star is Recognized
Hoover dance shines at USA
Hoover dance shines at USA
Hoover Wins Thrilling First Home Game
Hoover Wins Thrilling First Home Game
HTMB takes 10th in state
HTMB takes 10th in state
Soccer ready to shine
Soccer ready to shine
Holy, Daniel Baneham
Holy, Daniel Baneham
Hoover plays “Clue”
Hoover plays “Clue”
HTMB advances to state
HTMB advances to state
Sharma takes over program
Sharma takes over program
Hoover’s CIF runs ends
Hoover’s CIF runs ends
Hoover advances to quarterfinals
Hoover advances to quarterfinals
Hoover wins CIF opener
Hoover wins CIF opener
Hoover Celebrates Halloween
Hoover Celebrates Halloween
From Classroom to Mountain Peaks
From Classroom to Mountain Peaks
Hoover celebrates at Homecoming Dance
Hoover celebrates at Homecoming Dance
Seniors win BGD competition
Seniors win BGD competition
Hoover reclaims Victory Bell
Hoover reclaims Victory Bell
Hoover enjoys Night Rally
Hoover enjoys Night Rally
Tornados fall on the road
Tornados fall on the road
Hoover coach passes away
Hoover coach passes away
Fall in Rhythm
Fall in Rhythm
Girls’ basketball gearing up for season
Girls’ basketball gearing up for season
HTMB takes third
HTMB takes third
Hoover wins second straight
Hoover wins second straight
Powerhouse known as ASB
Powerhouse known as ASB
No Quit in Her
No Quit in Her
HTMB ready for first competition
HTMB ready for first competition
Shahmirzaian becomes class president
Shahmirzaian becomes class president
Battle for Artsakh affects Hoover
Battle for Artsakh affects Hoover
A Day In the Life of a Band Member
A Day In the Life of a Band Member
Young Life comes to Hoover
Young Life comes to Hoover
Burbank gets best of Hoover
Burbank gets best of Hoover
Debate return to Hoover
Debate return to Hoover
Hoover overwhelms Alhambra
Hoover overwhelms Alhambra
Hoover rolls to victory
Hoover rolls to victory
Hoover welcomes new girls’ soccer coach
Hoover welcomes new girls’ soccer coach
Hoover has memorable assembly
Hoover has memorable assembly
Tornado season starts with a loss
Tornado season starts with a loss
Seniors end their journey
Seniors end their journey
A Week Without Social Media
A Week Without Social Media
Corral gets honored
Corral gets honored
Ortiz recognized for her work
Ortiz recognized for her work
Huber to retire
Huber to retire
Under the Stars
Under the Stars
Duong gets his masters
Duong gets his masters
Calvario to move closer to home
Calvario to move closer to home
Clemons leaving for Clark
Clemons leaving for Clark
Umansky leaving to be an AP
Umansky leaving to be an AP
Chalking tradition continues
Chalking tradition continues
Spurley returns home
Spurley returns home
From the Ground Up
From the Ground Up
Lopez to leave Hoover
Lopez to leave Hoover
Hoover looking for soccer coaches
Hoover looking for soccer coaches
Hoover athletes CIF bound
Hoover athletes CIF bound
Selway wins scholarship
Selway wins scholarship
Hoover track athletes set new PRs
Hoover track athletes set new PRs
Aviles accepted into UCLA
Aviles accepted into UCLA
Kristina Arutyunyan, UCLA Bound
Kristina Arutyunyan, UCLA Bound
Hoover’s Secret Weightlifter
Hoover’s Secret Weightlifter
Hoover football schedule set
Hoover football schedule set
Dr. Earl to leave Hoover
Dr. Earl to leave Hoover
A Traveler at Heart
A Traveler at Heart
A Play for the Ages
A Play for the Ages
Working hard in the weight room
Working hard in the weight room
Canal returns to form
Canal returns to form
Snow falls at Hoover
Snow falls at Hoover
Coppersmith and Cannon Shine in loss
Coppersmith and Cannon Shine in loss
Duo selected to all-league team
Duo selected to all-league team
Van Patten, Ackerman honored
Van Patten, Ackerman honored
Shoe hoarder? No. Shoe Lover? Yes.
Shoe hoarder? No. Shoe Lover? Yes.
Hoover welcomes new counselor
Hoover welcomes new counselor
She Said Yes!
She Said Yes!
Softball season is back
Softball season is back
Hoover tennis looking strong
Hoover tennis looking strong
The Throne
The Throne
Fans ready to gamble
Fans ready to gamble
Danelyan wins league title
Danelyan wins league title
Hoover drops league game
Hoover drops league game
Track ready to take off
Track ready to take off
Hoover Opens Collaboratory Room
Hoover Opens Collaboratory Room
On the road again
On the road again
What’s the CHSPE?
What’s the CHSPE?
The Few, The Proud
The Few, The Proud
Hoover drops third straight
Hoover drops third straight
Hoover drops league match
Hoover drops league match
Glendale Loves You a Latte
Glendale Loves You a Latte
Behind the Scenes of the Yearbook
Behind the Scenes of the Yearbook
The Golden Boy Strikes Back
The Golden Boy Strikes Back
Hoover loses first league game
Hoover loses first league game
Hoover dominates in win
Hoover dominates in win
Hoover fans reflect on US-Iran thriller
Hoover fans reflect on US-Iran thriller
Ivynian named top coach
Ivynian named top coach
Hoover hosts Blood Drive
Hoover hosts Blood Drive
Hoover wins opener
Hoover wins opener
Hoover falls in first game
Hoover falls in first game
HTMB takes third place
HTMB takes third place
Canal advances to CIF Finals
Canal advances to CIF Finals
Weight room gets revamped
Weight room gets revamped
Heart of Hoover
Heart of Hoover
Mary Kane’s Haunted House
Mary Kane’s Haunted House
A stunning finish
A stunning finish
An Iconic Poster Drop
An Iconic Poster Drop
Chalking tradition continues
Chalking tradition continues
Did you know: BGD Edition
Did you know: BGD Edition
Hope through the storm
Hope through the storm
Davis ruled out for game
Davis ruled out for game
Inked for life
Inked for life
Eyewitness to war
Eyewitness to war
Hoover suffers second straight loss
Hoover suffers second straight loss
Hoover unveils new fitness equipment
Hoover unveils new fitness equipment
Conflict in Armenia concerns students
Conflict in Armenia concerns students
Hoover handed first loss
Hoover handed first loss
Avetyan Retires
Avetyan Retires
Mama Pak’s Emotional Journey
Mama Pak’s Emotional Journey
The Storm Carries On
The Storm Carries On
Harutnunyan shines in win
Harutnunyan shines in win
Hoover just keeps winning
Hoover just keeps winning
Cohen, Ortiz take over softball
Cohen, Ortiz take over softball
Fireball blazes to title
Fireball blazes to title
Hoover gets statement win
Hoover gets statement win
From a former Tornado to an AP
From a former Tornado to an AP
Spartan Tough
Spartan Tough
A Book of Memories
A Book of Memories
A Hat Trick for Hoover
A Hat Trick for Hoover
The return of the Music Path
The return of the Music Path
Senior Sunrise 2023
Senior Sunrise 2023
Shahbazyan’s next fight set
Shahbazyan’s next fight set
Bike lanes coming to Brand
Bike lanes coming to Brand
Hoover goes 2 for 2
Hoover goes 2 for 2
A Game to Remember
A Game to Remember
Glendale Votes for Board Members
Glendale Votes for Board Members
Hoover Art Exhibit: A Flourishing Success
Hoover Art Exhibit: A Flourishing Success
Prom Royalty Crowned
Prom Royalty Crowned
Tourney ends in a thriller
Tourney ends in a thriller
Reyna makes history
Reyna makes history
Family is Untouchable
Family is Untouchable
Masking for a Friend
Masking for a Friend
Cars shine bright at Hoover
Cars shine bright at Hoover
Columbia on the Horizon
Columbia on the Horizon
Tornados become Bruins
Tornados become Bruins
Why is there a big ‘H’ in the hills above Glendale?
Why is there a big ‘H’ in the hills above Glendale?
Dogs bring joy to Hoover
Dogs bring joy to Hoover
Arcadia shows no mercy
Arcadia shows no mercy
Prom with Khloe
Prom with Khloe
Tornados and Vaqueros
Tornados and Vaqueros
Talent in Art
Talent in Art
Hoover suffers loss to start season
Hoover suffers loss to start season
Mardirosian advances to Masters tourney
Mardirosian advances to Masters tourney
Top of his class
Top of his class
An Artistic Journey
An Artistic Journey
Master in Music
Master in Music
Koulayan signs with LAVC
Koulayan signs with LAVC
Witt resigns as polo coach
Witt resigns as polo coach
Hoover Pom wins state
Hoover Pom wins state
Teachers are Tough Mudders
Teachers are Tough Mudders
Super Toy
Super Toy
Hoover blows out Glendale
Hoover blows out Glendale
More Hoover games postponed
More Hoover games postponed
BGD games postponed
BGD games postponed
COVID-19 impacts local games
COVID-19 impacts local games
Postmates takes over Hoover
Postmates takes over Hoover
Chat and Burn: Matthew Meza
Chat and Burn: Matthew Meza
House of ASL
House of ASL
Two staff members receive vaccine exemption
Two staff members receive vaccine exemption
Shahbazyan Suffers Third Straight Loss
Shahbazyan Suffers Third Straight Loss
Glendale Regains Victory Bell
Glendale Regains Victory Bell
COVID-19 Vaccine To Be Mandated To Attend School
COVID-19 Vaccine To Be Mandated To Attend School
Hoover suffers first loss of the season
Hoover suffers first loss of the season
Hoover’s most brilliant fashionisto
Hoover’s most brilliant fashionisto
Playoffs! Playoffs?
Playoffs! Playoffs?
Hoover star out for the year
Hoover star out for the year
‘No Thanks’ to the vaccine
‘No Thanks’ to the vaccine
5ive Straight for Hoover
5ive Straight for Hoover
BGD Is Back
BGD Is Back
Hoover:4-0!
Hoover:4-0!
Toll teacher passes away
Toll teacher passes away
Back to school nite going virtual
Back to school nite going virtual
Hoover stays perfect!
Hoover stays perfect!
Seventh exposure leads to quarantine
Seventh exposure leads to quarantine
Tornados win second straight game
Tornados win second straight game
Shahbazyan set to fight in NY
Shahbazyan set to fight in NY
English teacher retires
English teacher retires
Covid 19 case causes students to quarantine
Covid 19 case causes students to quarantine
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