Helix in the News
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San Diego Union Tribune, February 10, 2018
High School Football America, December 20, 2017
L.A. Daily News, December 8, 2017
San Diego Union-Tribune, December 4, 2017
The East County Californian, November 21, 2017
San Diego Union-Tribune, November 11, 2017
San Diego Union-Tribune, November 10, 2017
The East County Californian, November 8, 2017
San Diego Voice & Viewpoint, October 5, 2017
San Diego Entertainer Magazine, August 1, 2017
USC News, July 17, 2017
San Diego Union Tribune, June 3, 2017
San Diego Union Tribune, May 30, 2017
Helix Baseball Team Finds Inspiration
The East County Californian, April 19, 2017
The East County Californian, April 5, 2017
East County Magazine, November 1, 2016
La Mesa Courier, August 26, 2016
Fox5 News, June 10, 2016
La Mesa Patch, May 27, 2016
CBS 8 San Diego, April 26, 2016
KUSI News, March 8, 2016
San Diego Union Tribune, March 5, 2016
Energy 103.7 FM, March 3, 2016
The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint, February 25, 2016
San Diego Union Tribune, February 6, 2016
San Diego Workforce Partnership, 2016
San Diego Union Tribune, December 23, 2015
U-T San Diego, November 9, 2015
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Student Recognition
Staff Recognition
Sports
Student Life
Alumni Spotlight U-T San Diego, March 1, 2015
Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System, March 13, 2014
Marines, Helix Charter High School face off on the field
The East County Californian, January 16, 2014
La Mesa Courier, April 26, 2013
Helix Highlights - May 2013
East County Californian, February 27, 2013
Students Get Up Close and Personal Lesson on Roadway Safety
La Mesa Patch, February 25, 2013
College Board Presents Collegekeys Compact Innovation Award to Helix Charter High School
KUSI News, February 14, 2013
Challenged Athletes in La Mesa Show Off Their Skills
La Mesa Patch, February 6, 2013
Helix Honors Veterans with Heroes' Garden
KUSI News, January 21, 2013
Month of Love Food Drive for Mama's Kitchen
UT San Diego, December 10, 2012
Charter Schools Continue to Grow
La Mesa Patch, November 30, 2012
Helix Charter HS will get Revamped Weight Room with $75k Chargers Grant
Chargers.com, November 28, 2012
Chargers Award $250,000 to Schools via Chargers Champions
Channel 8 News, October 30, 2012
Local high schools ranked by violence & drug rates
La Mesa Courier, October 26, 2012
Helix Highlights - November 2012
La Mesa Patch, October 25, 2012
Helix HS Will Work with Researchers to Study China's 'Golden Monkey'
KUSI News, September 24, 2012
Dangers of Texting and Driving
San Diego Daily Transcript, August 30, 2012
Helix Charter School gives students, the arts a boost
Forbes.com, May 2, 2012
Forbes.com, May 2, 2012
You Can Go Home Again: Reconnecting and Mentoring Students
La Mesa - Mt. Helix Patch, April 4, 2012
Helix Hosts Special Athletes: 100 Volunteers Offer Championship Moments
La Mesa Today, April 3, 2012
Helix Charter High Games of Champions
U-T San Diego, April 2, 2012
Helix High Hosting Games
East County Magazine, March 31, 2012
Helix Charter High School Hosts "Games of Champions" April 3
La Mesa Patch, March 1, 2012
Curtain Rises on Latest Helix Project; $15.2 Million Performing Arts Complex
U-T San Diego, March 1, 2012
Helix Charter High breaks ground on performing arts complex
U-T San Diego, February 29, 2012
Grunion Bowl puts focus on marine biology
U-T San Diego, February 23, 2012
Helix High School keeps it all in the family
U-T San Diego, September 29, 2011
Highlanders make changes after complaints
La Mesa Courier, September 2, 2011
Helix Charter High Captures Top Award at SADD National Conference
U-T San Diego, November 30, 2011
Helix Charter High offers free campus tours
U-T San Diego, November 17, 2010
Helix Students Celebrate World GIS Day
U-T San Diego, July 4, 2010
Goodbye to Helix, La Mesa and Lemon Grove
Student Recognition
U-T San Diego, January 29, 2015
Debate Student Aces ACT with Perfect Score
San Diego Daily Transcript, April 30, 2014
Helix Water Awards $2,000 in Scholarships
UT San Diego, July 6, 2013
Canada-to-Mexico Trek a Rite of Passage for La Mesa Teen
Camp Pendleton Patch, October 30, 2012
Leader No. 30: Austin Harvell Gets a Healthy Start to Civic Involvement
UT San Diego, May 17, 2012
Students from Helix, Mt. Miguel Talk it Up
La Mesa - Mt. Helix Patch, May 10, 2012
Helix Speech and Debate Team Garners Success at State Championships
La Mesa - Mt. Helix Patch, April 20, 2012
Local High Schoolers Awarded Grossmont Healthcare Scholarships
La Mesa Courier, February 24, 2012
Helix High School Student Selected as National Youth Delegate for Prestigious Conference at George Mason University
U-T San Diego, December 15, 2011
Helix QB focused and fun-loving
NBC San Diego, January 31, 2011
Essay Win Nets Music Class $5,000
Staff Recognition
U-T San Diego, January 12, 2012
Five-year fellowship gives math teacher new set of tools
La Mesa Patch, November 9, 2011
Helix High Math Instructor Selected for Noyce Master Teaching Fellowship
Sports
Prep Pigskin Report, September 23, 2015
The East County Californian, December 9, 2015
Helix wins CIF championship, heads to State Bowl
San Diego Union Tribune, October 10, 2015
One Serious Volleyball Player
UT San Diego, May 22, 2015
Tears of Joy for Helix
UT San Diego, February 11, 2015
Helix has 3 on Cal-Hi Teams
GoViks.com, November 14, 2014
Women's Basketball Signs 2 for 2015-16
UT Preps, November 1, 2013
Longtime Coach Bob Speidel Dies
UT San Diego, October 21, 2013
Adkins finds some running room
UT San Diego, July 18, 2013
Mild-Mannered Milo Caps Prep Career
U-T San Diego, March 22, 2012
Highlanders like view from the top
La Mesa Patch, February 1, 2012
3 Helix Football Stars Commit to Universities on National Signing Day
Max Preps, January 17, 2012
Hysteria at Helix; San Diego School Celebrates TOC Honors Emphatically
The Sacramento Bee, December 17, 2011
Helix looks to add bowl title to resume against Del Oro
North County Times, November 25, 2011
Torrey Pines Finds Out Why Helix is No. 1
U-T San Diego, June 4, 2011
Baseball title rekindles memories for Helix coach
La Mesa Patch, May 21, 2011
Roger Fong, Ryan Chau of Helix Upset Top Doubles Teams for League Title
U-T San Diego, April 18, 2011
Helix catcher's brains trump power, strength
U-T San Diego, January 21, 2010
Scott Twins Double Intensity for Helix
U-T San Diego, December 12, 2004
Smile, but No Heisman for Helix
U-T San Diego, December 11, 2004
Heisman Hype at Helix
Student Life
San Diego City Beat, March 10, 2015
Rob Crow to headline benefit show at The Irenic (Senior Project)
La Mesa Patch, August 26, 2013
Special Needs Students to Peform in Helix Dance Concert for First Time
UT San Diego, August 16, 2013
Teens Cross Catalina Channel
La Mesa Patch, May 24, 2013
Jazz Legend Poncho Sanchez to Honor East County Music Students
La Mesa Today, April 27, 2013
La Mesa Community Service
La Mesa Today, April 26, 2013
Kind Words to Distant Friends
La Mesa Today, April 26, 2013
On La Mesa: Art Promotion (featuring Helix junior, Morgan Turner)
La Mesa Patch, April 23, 2013
Drumline Competes for State Championship
Lemon Grove Patch, October 6, 2012
Cynthia Mendoza, Amu Milo Crowned Queen and King at Helix Homecoming
U-T San Diego, March 1, 2012
Salk to hold high school science day
U-T San Diego, February 1, 2012
Helix High students host "reality party" to expose underage, binge drinking
La Mesa Patch, October 27, 2011
Helix Grad Screens Movie at Old Gym, Perfectly Frank About Bullies, Pranks
La Mesa Patch, October 15, 2011
Courtney Wendleton and Garrett Mills Crowned Helix Homecoming Royalty
U-T San Diego, April 13, 2011
Teens warn make the right decision on prom night
U-T San Diego, March 28, 2009
Student Spotlight: Helix High School Speech and Debate Team
Alumni Spotlight
La Mesa-Mt Helix Patch, March 12, 2015
Pro Player Insider, July 4, 2014
Lemon Grove Patch, April 29, 2013
Two Former Helix Stars Selected in the 2013 NFL Draft
U-T San Diego, March 6, 2013
Big Leader on Campus
U-T San Diego, February 27, 2013
Helix's Taylor Creates a Buzz
Salem Athletic Department (www.salem.edu), May 10, 2012
Helix Alum Named Salem Cross Country Most Valuable Runner (Cristi Magracia, C/O 2011)
La Mesa - Mt. Helix Patch, May 2, 2012
Helix Alums Earn Co-Athlete of the Year Awards at Cal State San Marcos
@State (SDSU Student Newsletter), May 2012
Engineering Graduate's Future Out On a Limb - in a Good Way
La Mesa - Mt. Helix Patch, April 24, 2012
Helix Grad Kelsey Venter Stars in Lyceum Theater Production of 'Respect'
La Mesa - Mt. Helix Patch, March 1, 2012
Vote Daily for Kelsey Venter: Helix Grad Vies for Star Prize in SMASH Contest
U-T San Diego, February 16, 2012
Leading Cheers for his Hometown
Santee Patch, January 4, 2012
Soccer Coaches Group Picks Helix Grad for National Scholar-Athlete Honor
Lemon Grove Patch, December 12, 2011
Super Chat: Helix Grad Debates Bolts with Obama at Army-Navy Game
San Francisco Examiner, November 24, 2011
49ers quarterback Alex Smith finished biding time
The Palm Beach Post, December 29, 2011
Reggie Bush shows Miami Dolphins that he's a team leader, not a Hollywood diva
La Mesa Patch, August 16, 2011
Former Helix Baseball Coach Named Commissioner of CIF San Diego Section
La Mesa Patch, August 5, 2011
Crowning Achievement for Helix High Alum: Miss Deaf United States
Lemon Grove Patch, December 30, 2010
Former Helix High, Grossmont College Football Star to Launch After-School Program