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thletes love to get high. We love when our hearts get racing, when A every breath we take is exhilarating and when goose bumps begin to spread down our arms. When we battle our way to the top of a summit with bloodied hands and take our first few glimpses of sweet victory, or when our face is splashed by the fresh, brisk water of Canyon Lake as we flip on water skis, that is how we get the adrenaline coursing through our blood. As a runner and a soccer player, I know how it feels to surge past an opponent in the final feet of a race or to hold my breath as a teammate steps up to take a penalty kick for the championship. If you are a fellow athlete, you know there is no greater feeling. As you check out the adrenaline junkies and extreme athletes in this issue, think about what gets you high. — Guest Editor
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music
Arin Segal, Chaparral ‘12 | Editor
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Eva Hilton, Chaparral ‘14 | Editor Assistant Editors
Taylor Seely, Arizona School for the Arts ‘13 Julie Kline, Saguaro ‘13 Olivia Brown, Boulder Creek ‘13 Cedar Sugarman, Arizona School for the Arts ‘13
territory Co-Editors
Rachel Addington, Mesquite ‘14 Kayli Schattner, Sunrise Mountain ‘12
compilations
Siobhan Spiak, Arizona School for the Arts ‘12 | Editor
sports
Jessie Worger, Highland ‘12 | Editor Leah Motzkin, Phoenix Country Day ‘12 | Assistant Editor
collegiate
Alejandra Munoz, University ‘12 | Editor
books
Leah Sharaby, Arcadia ‘14 | Editor
correspondents
Shannon Beckham, Xavier ‘12 Haley Kay Burgess, Gilbert ‘13 Bailey Byers, Perry ‘12 Katie Calderon, Sunnyslope ‘12 Melia Candelaria, Poston Butte ‘12 Alexia Carrasco, Sierra Linda ‘12 Katlyn Coveney, Fountain Hills, ‘12 Alexandra Dersch, Pinnacle ‘13 Elizabeth Fishman, Sunnyslope ‘12 Ricardo Galvez, University ‘12 Jose Luis Gomez, University ‘12 Sky Gue, Apollo ‘12 Brittany Guthridge, Saguaro ‘12 Rayna Katz, Chaparral ‘12 Lily Keenan, Arcadia ‘14 Emily Liu, Williams Field ‘14 Erika Mionis, Chaparral ‘12 Keyera Mitchell, Millennium ‘12 Caroline Pryor, Saguaro ‘12 Emily Raschke, Hamilton ‘12 Madison Skye Rowbotham, Centennial ‘13 Sarah Sakha, Xavier ‘14 Courtney Sheridan, Gilbert ‘13 Isabela Silva, Mountain Pointe ‘13 Destiny Singvongsa, Campo Verde ‘13 Leah Tsonis, Shadow Mountain ‘13 Rachel Underhill, Phoenix Country Day ‘12 Danika Worthington, Xavier ‘12 Alex Nunez, Arizona School for the Arts ‘12 Hailee Pallas, Pinnacle ‘12 Ariel Shemesh, Tesseract ‘14 Zoe Simon, Phoenix Country Day ‘12 azTeenmagazine.com
what athlete
they’d like to trade places with for a day
“If I could trade places with any athlete it would definitely be Mia Hamm.She’s such a confident woman, and I admire that she goes out there and gives it all she’s got when she’s playing. She never lets anything take her focus off the game.” {Rachel Addington, Mesquite ‘14}
“I would be Shaun White. Yay for redheads!” {Julie Kline, Saguaro ‘13}
“Surfer Bethany Hamilton, hands down. If you have seen the movie Soul Surfer, there is no question why her story inspires many. Despite losing her left arm to a shark, a month later she was surfing again. Not only is her perserverance and determination admirable, but she is also a contributor to World Vision, a charity that raises money and fights against poverty, hunger, and disease.” {Courtney Sheridan, Gilbert ‘13}
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Blessthefall 8 // Athletes’ pumpup playlists 8 // Opportunity for adventure 10 // Products to get you movin’ 10 // He Said/She Said 10 // What’s on my iPod 10 // Extreme page-turners 11 // Worth every penny 12 // Hottie 12// That’s how I roll 12 // On my nightstand 12 // Why we’re together 12 // By the numbers: Extreme sports 13 // Crash Pads 14 // Caught on Camera 15 // Prized possession 15 // Yay or Nay: Fashion 16
spotlight Meet the Model: Millennium’s Kieren Duncan 18 Shout-Outs: How do you get your adrenaline going? 20 Hot topic: Reality shows This is how I … Stay fit Staffers have their say 22 Who I’m crushing on 23 Ones to watch: Extreme edition 26
collegiate Follow the Freshmen 30 The insiders 32
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Who’s got characters? 34 The pride of PCDS, Arcadia and Notre Dame 34 In my ‘hood 35 What they’re wearing 35 Why we rock 36 The ins and outs at Highland and Peoria 36
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last word What do you wish you were better at? 38 Wardrobe provided by Dillard’s On Kieren – Hugo Boss v-neck tee $55, Levi’s slim-fit jeans $38 The best thing to happen to Creative Recreation patent sneakers $80 Marc Ecko gold watch $185 teenagers since puberty. Cover Photography by Image-Industry Photography & Design Studio azTeenmagazine.com
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I love working with the producer/ engineers. They make the recording process so much fun and carefree. We got to try everything we wanted and had a lot of fun making the record together. What is the most difficult part of being a musician in Arizona? It’s not difficult at all because I get to say I’m from the same town as Jimmy Eat World ... and that rules.
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How did you balance music with school? When I was a senior in high school (Desert Vista, class of ‘07; Jared & Matt are both Horizon ‘05), I somehow convinced my parents to let me tour instead. We negotiated that I had to do online school and still walk with my class so once I passed, I flew home for one night to graduate and then headed straight back to Canada for our tour!
Valley natives blessthefall get heavy on new releasev
Awakening, the newest from local favorites blessthefall, guitarist Eric Lambert W ith took some time to talk with azTeen about music and the extreme life of a rock star. What extreme sport do you wish you were better at? I’d have to say snowboarding. I’ve been doing it most of my life and I always wanted to try and pursue that more than anything. But living in Arizona it’s about five hours to a decent mountain, so I wiped that idea.
If your music was the anthem to a sport, what sport would it be? Monster truck rallies. Duh. What musicians inspire you? Teppei Teranishi of Thrice has always been a huge influence on my guitar playing, as well as Steve Vai.
What can people expect from the new album? A lot more riffs, solos, heavier breakdowns, vocals from the heavens above, and shorter hair. What was your favorite part about the recording process for this album? down by The Clash and The Beginning of the End by Nine Inch Nails.
the pump me up
playlist music sets the mood
for athletes The Black Keys’ Howlin’ for You could’ve been written just for the Phoenix Coyotes, so it’s no wonder that it is the team’s anthem. Behind the scenes, says ‘yotes forward and team DJ Paul Bissonnette, there’s always a wide mix of songs playing in the locker room. “Too many to name,” he says. “It’s a mixture of hip hop, alternative rock, dance and classic rock.” Similarly, longtime local favorites Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers were a natural to provide the Arizona Diamondback’s theme song, D-Backs Swing. Over in the Arizona Rattlers’ locker room, back Odie Armstrong reports that Lil Wayne is the most-played artist and Beast Mode by B.o.B. is the song in greatest rotation. Here’s what’s on some other artists’ playlists:
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* Swimmer Michael Phelps: Party Up by DMX, Overnight Celebrity by Twista, ‘Till I Collapse by Eminem, and Smile by G Unit.
* Pittsburgh Steeler Jerome Bettis: Me Against the World by Tupac.
* Skier Lindsey Vonn:
Dead and Gone by T.I. feat. Justin Timberlake and anything by Lil Wayne or Jay-Z. * Skater Tony Hawk: White Unicorn by Wolfmother, Something Against You by the Pixies, Mr. Brownstone by Guns N’ Roses, Strange Times by The Black Keys, Idiots Rule by Jane’s Addiction, Clamp-
* Olympic hurdler Lolo Jones: Im’ma Shine by Youngbloodz, You Decide by Fireflight, Game On by Disciple and Tokyo Drift by Teriyaki Boyz.
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What is the craziest thing someone has done at one of your shows? We got a kid in a wheelchair to crowd surf once. Doesn’t get much cooler than that. Fantasy tour partner? Blink 182, because they are my favorite band of all time.
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blessthefall or btfonline.org * BASE jumper Steph Davis: Mind of the Wonderful by Blank & Jones, Gamemaster by Lost Tribe and three from Mary J. Blige: Work That, Fade Away and What Love Is. * Marathoner Liz Yelling: Riverside by Sidney Samson and Run This Town by Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye West. * Steve Nash: Inner City Blues by Marvin Gaye, I Just Wanna Love U by Jay-Z, Dead Wrong by The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Eminem, Emotional Rescue by the Rolling Stones and Gangsta Gangsta by NWA. * LeBron James: Juicy by The Notorious B.I.G., Dirty Diana by Michael Jackson and Encore by Jay-Z.
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Section compiled from staff reports by Editor Eva Hilton and Assistant Editors Cedar Sugarman, Olivia Brown, Julie Kline and Taylor Seely
are you ready?
Adventure awaits for those with the guts – and the $$$ – to go for it If you’re already an adrenaline junkie who’d rather bike down the mountain than take the slow, safe route or who’s always the first one to cliff dive at the lake, maybe it’s time to step up the adventure. Here are a few ways to get that rush you crave.
Buy the Stairway to Heaven
OK, it’s not a stairway, but the reference is apropos because we’re talking about a giant zeppelin – one of only two in the world – that those with at least $300 burning a hole in his or her pocket can ride into the sky. Dubbed Eureka, this German-made airship (its provenance is what classifies it as an actual zeppelin) is 246 feet long and based it California. Check out AirshipVentures.com for info on flight opportunities.
Take a Flying Leap
Wanna see the Grand Canyon from the inside without having to hike down or ride a donkey? For $175, you’ll get the fastest tour available, guaranteed. From the bridge over Marble Canyon, you’ll have some strong bungee bands strapped to your ankles and then you’ll plunge headlong into the 467-foot abyss. Sound fun? Visit Bungee-Expeditions.com.
Get Down to Earth
Take the fast way down – the reeeeeaalllly fast way. As long as you’re at least 18 and weigh 220 or less (guys) or under 200 (girls), you too can hurtle ground-ward with a chute (or another person plus a chute) strapped to your back. One azTeen insider took her brother and jumped on her 18th birthday for that rite-of-passage experience. Prices start around $170 per person. Try PhoenixAreSkydiving.com or SkydiveAZ.com, or for an indoor wind-tunnel version, Buckeye’s SkyVentureAZ. com – where you can be as young as 3 and as heavy as 250, and prices are as low as $50.
Shut Up and Drive
To participate in the cool stuff they do at the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, you’ve got to be 16 and have been a licensed driver for at least six months, but beyond that, your only restrictions are your skills and your need for speed. Now, Bondurant isn’t just about James Bond-esque maneuvering or kart racing. There’s a time for putting the pedal to the floor and a time not to, and Bondurant has you covered there too. The legendary school partners with AAA Arizona to put on teen driving programs that last from five hours to three days and teach students things like skid control, cornering and accident avoidance. For all programs, check out Bondurant.com
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Our product recs to help
you get movin’
Fila Skele-Toes
JCPenney.com or Fila.com + Yeah, they look weird. But that’s what a lot of people said about Nike running shoes when they first came out. Skele-Toes are comfy, comfy, comfy. Wear them for short little jaunts – getting the mail, coffee run – til you’re ready to rock them in public. By then you’ll be addicted. About $50.
he said / she said. is dancing a sport?
Switch2Health reward watch
S2H.com + Here’s how this works: 1) Wear a band on your wrist. 2) Work out or do something active. 3) Log on to the Switch2Health website and upload your workout info. 4) Get free stuff. S2H and its partners issue points for every 60 minutes of physical activity; redeem points for things like retail gift cards or discounts on training sessions or snacks. $20 for the band; everything else is free.
FLEX headphones
H2OAudio.com + Working out with headphones on is great, except for getting sweaty ears. So, H2O Audio has introduced sweatproof, waterproof all-sport buds that are completely submersible (swimmers and divers take note: your iPod ISN’T completely submersible, so don’t get too excited). Custom-fit FLEX buds come in four colors and are $30.
FoxLV2 bike speaker mount
Soundmatters.com + The FoxL tiny Bluetooth hi-fi speakers ($199) pack a big punch that no longer has to be restricted to your bedroom, thanks to the new universal bike mount – there’s swivel brackets for your car too – offered by Soundmatters. Take your tunes along on long bike rides from now on. $50.
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“Hell yeah, dance is a sport! You stay active just like any other sport and you have to have skill, practice and strength!” – Sadie White, Sandra Day
“Well of course it is! Not only is dance a sport, dance is one of the most rigorous sports there is. The elegant movements people see are the result of hours after hours of training, breaking bones and straining muscles. Dance is ultimate athletic activity because not only it is a sport, it is also an art form. I would like to see any other athlete support their entire body weight on the tips of their toes while still looking elegant, and dancers go through just as much, if not more, pain than any other athlete. For
example, I myself have ripped hamstrings, torn my kneecap, and recently broke a rib. Yeah, dancers are beasts. So I don’t think there is even a question on the table, dance is most definitely a sport. “ – Sammi Nussbaum, Horizon ‘13 “Dance should be considered a sport because it takes just as much hard work and dedication as any other sport.” – Wyatt McElroy, Centennial ‘13 “Yes, I think dance should be a sport as well as an art form, because what the dancers do their bodies and to get physically/mentally in shape is way harder then what some other athletes have to do.” – Kai Smith Crain, New School for the Arts ‘12
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up my ipod “Deadmau5 and Led Zeppelin. I love their music because they make me feel like I have a purpose in life and they inspire me to do things that I never thought was possible.” – Diego Miranda, Arizona School for the Arts ‘12 “My favorite song at the moment is either Teenage in Love by the Red Hot Chili Peppers or Hey Stephen by Taylor Swift.” – Alexis Alvarez, Tolleson ‘12 “NeverShoutNever! They have really great musicality. They don’t use inappropriate language or profanity. And their songs are just cute.” – Dani Hungerford, Centennial ‘13 “Right now I’m listening to a playlist that pumps me up for when I work out or am getting ready to go out for the night. Most of it is Skrillex, Mac Miller, and Lupe Fiasco because all of their songs immediately put me in a good mood.” – Summer Sularz, Saguaro ‘13 “I have been listening to Eyes by Peter Bjorn John lately. The song sounds like the beginning of senior year and it makes me feel like I’m starting my day off right by listening to it.” – Zachariah Webb, Sunnyslope ‘12
“Props to my friend, Brooke Schattner, as being someone who’s dedicated to school, athletics and being a great friend. She has done countless acts in helping anyone that is confused in any type of subject, she gives time and effort to making herself more prepared for life and gives everything she’s got in school.” – Mason Webb, Sunrise Mountain ‘15
Page-turners Books certain to keep you from nodding off … FANTASY
The Abarat series by Clive Barker Newly released is Absolute Midnight, the third in a four-part series of dystopian epic adventures set on an archipelago of 25 islands where evil forces can control your nightmares and the goal of the bad guys is to create a permanent midnight. A plus are Barker’s illustrations, which add an extra dimension to the tales.
… BIOGRAPHY
Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton by Jeff Pearlman Quick, name three current pro athletes who are known for their sports skills, philanthropic efforts and genuineness as human beings. Tough, isn’t it? Walter Payton, who died way too early, was universally regarded as a phenomenal athlete and a stand-up guy. Read this and you’ll have a new role model in an athlete for whom sports was only half the story.
… SPORTS
Big Juice: Epic Tales of Big Wave Surfing Edited by John Long and Sam George Sure, we’re landlocked, but the ocean is certainly close enough for weekend trips to the SoCal waves. Get inspired by big-wave surfers such as Laird Hamilton and Dave Kalama, as well as surf writers from ESPN, SI and other adventure-sports mags.
… THRILLER
11/22/63: A Novel by Stephen King You’ll have to wait until Nov. 8, but for true fans there is no substitute for the King. His newest reimagines history, when a Maine English teacher travels back in time to try and stop the Kennedy assassination. This being Stephen King, the story isn’t as straightforward as that – it’s a safe bet that there will be some blood and guts, lovingly and extensively described – but for pulse-pounding action, King can’t be beat.
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… ROMANCE
Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan Set in NYC, the latest by the authors of Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist have written another modern romance in which characters sound like real people and readers aren’t tempted to continuously roll their eyes. Lily leaves a darefilled notebook on a bookstore shelf where it is discovered by Dash. Will he accept the challenge? Will there be sparks between the two of them? Duh. The fun is in the journey.
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“I want to give props to Sierra Linda’s first graduating class of 2012! Go Bulldogs!”
that’s how I roll “I love my car because I believe it matches my personality a lot! The red represents my inner Centennial Coyote, and my car has an awesome bass system so that I can constantly jam out to tunes, my way.” – Carissa Jackson, Centennial ’12, drives a red 2008 Ford Mustang Adrenaline 2011
“Right now I’m reading Rebel Angels by Libba Bray. This book is basically about this girl named Gemma who is capable of traveling to a different, and magical, dimension called the realms. She attends this all-girls academy and has a few friends there that she always takes with her. This is the second book of the trilogy. The realms are in danger and she and her friends have to figure out a way to save this other world. I’m really liking it because her love interest, Kartik, sounds pretty yummy to me, and it’s just exciting! I highly recommend it.” – Nicole Chapman, Fountain Hills ‘12
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Why we’re together “I’m with Pedro because when I first met him, I loved that he could make anyone laugh, and he always made me smile when I was having a rough day. I love being with him because he is a sweet and caring guy and when we’re together we have nothing but fun. It’s been great so far, and I’m happy to be with such a sweet, amazing guy.” – Martina Nuñez, Arcadia ‘14 “I’m with Martina because she’s a really outgoing girl and she always knows how to make me feel special. Also because she keeps me out of trouble. She’s the best.” – Pedro Sanchez, Arcadia ‘14
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of the cable strung between the twin towers when Philippe Petit completed his famous high-wire walk there in August 1974.
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number of skateboarders in the world. Together, they spend almost $5 billion per year on boards.
year that extreme ironing
weight, in pounds, of Kelly Gneiting, a three-time U.S. sumo champion who became the heaviest person to ever finish a marathon. He completed the LA Marathon in March in 9 hours, 48 minutes and 52 seconds.
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squat-lifted by Becca Swanson, generally regarded as the strongest woman powerlifter in history.
first caught on. The ‘sport,’ in which participants iron while doing activities such as surfing, rock climbing or bungee jumping, was launched by yet another wacky Brit and now features competitions between teams based all over the world.
year of first
bungee jump, which was carried out at a bridge in Bristol, England, by four members of Oxford University’s Dangerous Sports Club.
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amount, in dollars, of soccer stud David Beckham’s lifetime endorsement deal with Adidas. Armani paid him $32 million over three years to model underwear… Oh, and he also gets paid to play soccer.
height, in feet, of the four galvanized red rubber balls in the obstacle course on ABC’s Wipeout.
year, BC, when the act of firewalking was first used as a cultural ritual.
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number of stitches
35
needed to sew up Buffalo Sabres goalie Clint Malarchuk after his carotid artery was severed when an opponent’s skate sliced his neck open. Youch.
number of bones
professional daredevil Evel Knievel broke during his 15-year career, a Guinness record.
number of overtime
periods in 2003 football game in which the University of Arkansas finally beat the University of Kentucky, 71-63. It was the longest football game in history, lasting nearly 5 hours.
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“Baseball is a very important part of America’s history. Even though I play lacrosse, I still love to follow the great game of baseball. I collect everything from plaques to cards to signed baseballs. My favorite collected item is my 1940 Ted Williams rookie card because he is my all-time favorite player. When people see my room, they are generally shocked because not everyone is as much as a fanatic about this stuff as I am, but that’s what makes my room unique.”
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“My room is truly me! As my likes and dislikes change, so does my room; it’s ever-changing. My friends love my room because, every time they come to my house, something is different or has been added to. The first time a person comes into myt room, they say, ‘You play lacrosse?’ or, ‘It’s so pink!’ Lacrosse is such a physical sport, and to be so relevant in my pink paradise is such a contradiction. My favorite thing about my room is my stage. When I was younger, I was big into acting, so my parents built a stage in my room. Now my friends and I will play a light game of wall ball, the keyboard, or just dance around. The Chaparral jersey is hung because our girls and boys lacrosse teams won the state championship. Also, this summer I went to Stanford for a lacrosse camp, and I won the pinnie (jersey) that is hanging up.”
Pat the Zombie by Aaron Ximm & Kaveh Soofi
“Props to Leiah Suslberger for being able to directly quote entire movies after only seeing them one time. If the sound ever goes out on my TV, I know who I’m calling.” – Lauren McDonald, Mountain Pointe ‘13
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what can you absolutely NOT live without? “My most prized possession would have to be my brand-new pair of running shoes. Since i’m on the crosscountry team it doesn’t take much to wear out shoes, but my new pair seems to be pretty lucky. I haven’t lost a race yet with them!” – Jake Wynn, Saguaro ‘13
Remember the tactile pleasures of Pat the Bunny? This new book is a gruesome homage to that simple tome. An improvement? Well, that depends. Paul and Judy, the kids from the original, are resurrected in Zombie. Also resurrected is the bunny, but now that he’s resurrected he is one of the undead. Readers can pat Daddy’s putrefying face, caress Mummy’s empty eye socket and even scratchand-sniff some decaying guts. Not a good gift for your baby cousin, but perhaps amusing for you.
We asked a couple of Mesquite Wildcats to show us what they look like in action
“I’ve been dancing for four years now, and I love it because it keeps you in shape and you get to express yourself in so many ways. I would probably say I dance around 15 hours a week, seeing as I dance for my school’s team and Desert Star Dance.” – Savanna Laws, Mesquite ‘14
“I’ve been cheering for years now, and I like to do it because I enjoy being in front of a crowd. Friday-night games with the chanting crowds and being able to be on a team are also reasons why I love it! It’s a great way to be with my friends and stay in shape while having a blast. – Madison Snyder, Mesquite ‘12
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“Truthfully I don’t see a problem with needing to have sleeves on everything you wear. Especially for girls they don’t realize how they dress looks to guys. There’s this statistic I heard, I forget the exact number, but just a bare shoulder helps a guy imagine a girl without her clothes on. I think that most girls haven’t had this explained to them so they wear revealing clothing opening themselves up to guy with out really knowing it because no one has explained it to them. “ — Lauren McDonald, mountain pointe ‘13
“Well I actually think it’s kind of attractive when some girls tease their hair, but not everyone can pull it off.” — Daniel Daly Centennial ‘13
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“It makes people think that there is more volume added to their hair, but the people that overdue it look like they have alien heads.” — Mandy Marcellette, Shadow Ridge ‘13
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“I think its a stupid rule! I feel there shouldn’t be any dress code rules, so long as whatever someone wears is appropriate.” — Jay Teng, mountain pointe ‘13
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“Depends on the reason for the big tease and how it’s down. I personally love the natural, no tease at all look. It’s cleaner, easier, and just all around better.” — Jazmine Haynes, Centennial ‘12
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“I love teased hair. I really enjoy that rebellious style because I’m not much of a girly girl.” — Koshlynn Gigz,Centennial ‘13
“Nay, it reminds me of the old days with uniform.” — Mitchell Shields, Chaparral ‘14
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“To girls who wear those, I say go back to the ‘90s.” — Peter Northfelt, Chaparral ‘12 Adrenaline 2011
“I think jeggings are really awkward — must be really uncomfortable too. It’s one of the female fashion trends that really confuses me.” — Kevin Vu, Ironwood ‘14 azTeenmagazine.com
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“I think that if we can pull off the latest fashions already, then we might as well pull this one off.” — Raylind Estrada, Williams Field ‘14
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“I don’t think they’re funny. Wear whatever you want – I’m not going to judge someone based on what they’re wearing – I just wouldn’t wear them.” — Emmi Hoyos, Arizona School for the Arts ‘12
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“I think it would be nice if the guys were in a fashion show trying to bring out the blue or green eyes, but otherwise, you would look like an emo person that looks like they’re ready to do some damage.” — Ruth Jimenez, Williams Field ‘14
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“I don’t like them. But then again, I don’t like wearing shirts that are really busy or have a lot of words on them.” — Autumn Farrell, Metro Arts ‘12
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“If you wear that shirt, you are transmuting something that could be very badly misinterpreted. The reason I don’t wear ‘witty’ t-shirts is because I prefer to create an image for myself that is a reflection of who I am and who I aspire to be.” — Kincaid Rabb, Arizona School for the Arts ‘12
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“I personally don’t find them classy and they are not my style. Some can be artistic or even hilarious, but some are just stupid. I view it as a statement of how you act and your behavior.” — Jeff Alcantara
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Our mission for this issue was to find one guy – the perfect cover model. He had to embody the concept of adrenaline – hot-blooded, powerful, pulsing with energy – and, well, he had to look good. We considered some great-looking guys. But when we saw Kieren Duncan (not to mention his amazing hair), we knew we were done looking. Here the Millennium wide receiver shares his extreme side with azTeen readers.
Kieren Duncan, Millennium ‘12
What do you do when you’re not playing football? “A big interest of mine is journalism. I’m the Sports Editor for our school newspaper and our online newspaper, The Roar, and I’m interested in writing about all sorts of things that peak people’s interests.” What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done? “It might not be the craziest thing but it’s easily the stupidest thing I’ve ever done. As a freshman my mom told me to bring down the comforter from my brother’s bed and put it in the washing machine. I ended up bringing my brother’s giant queen-size mattress down the flight of stairs, maneuvering it around the kitchen walls and into the laundry room because I wasn’t sure what a comforter was. Haha!” Which scares you more, skydiving or approaching a really amazing girl? “Skydiving definitely!! If your parachute never opens, you’re done! Splat city. And plus, I’ve got pretty good game with the ladies even though I haven’t used it in a while since I’m going out with my beautiful girlfriend of a year and 6 months.” What gets your blood going? How do you get an adrenaline rush? “Mmm. Scoring a touchdown in a game or just making a really big play to help out my team really gets me juiced!” Tell us about your hair. Why dreads? What does your hair say about you? “I think my hair says a lot about me. It says that I’m unconventional. I’m unique. I have eccentric qualities about me. The fact that they are a dirty blonde color instead of the traditional black is also pretty tight, so that’s just a plus. It shows off my Jamaican roots and it tells everyone who looks at me, ‘I don’t blend in, I stand out!’” How much time have you spent dreaming of getting ‘the call’ that would land you on the
cover of a magazine? Which is better, a touchdown or imagining your cover pinned to the cork boards of teenage girls all over the state of Arizona? “Being on the cover of anything is pretty sweet because every single copy of whatever it is will have my face on it, which is kind of nerve-racking but a huge opportunity! I’d still have to say a touchdown is better, because football is life. All the teenage girls’ (boards) would just be icing on the cake! But can I have both?”
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What’s in your iPod? What do you listen to when you really want to get psyched up? “Kid Cudi really pumps me up because he takes me to another world and all his songs are just about struggle and internal battles, and it’s a different type of music. Other than that I listen to Lil Wayne, Drake, and many others.” What is something you haven’t done yet but would like to try sometime in your life? “Go to the Harry Potter theme park in Universal Studios Orlando! I’m a huge HP nerd/fan and I would love to go check out the wizarding world and see Hogsmeade and Hogwarts!” Any secret fears/wishes/talents? “I have a huge irrational fear of crickets and pigeons. I can’t stand when crickets jump at you all fast – it creeps me out – and I had a very traumatic experience with a dirty pigeon when I lived in New York 12 years ago.” Anything else you want our 36,000 readers to know about you? “I have saved a child’s life!!!”
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“I get my adrenaline going by ordering pizza. The rush I get when I dig into a new pizza is unexplainable.” —Krista Alexandra, Tolleson ‘12
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“The best way to get my adrenaline going is to listen to pump-up music before I run!” —Caitie Andreen, Xavier ‘12
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“Wrestle a shark. That’ll get the blood pumping! I also sometimes race cheetahs. And win.” —Rick Quenzer, Mountain Pointe ‘12
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“I like to listen to the Mission Impossible theme song on repeat.” —Brooke Buckland, Mountain Pointe ‘14
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“Mystery and murder shows are what get my adrenaline going.” —Emily Long, Williams Field ‘14
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“Before performances I run around a little bit. It gets my energy going and pumps me up for my dances.” —Kara Welch, Sunnyslope ‘12
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I get my adrenaline going by running in the mornings when it’s way too cold out and by challenging myself in physical activities. —Gabby Shacknai, PCDS ‘14
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—Scott Jones, Arizona School for the Arts ‘12
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performed well if there was no such thing.” —Taylor Price, Centennial ‘13
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“I get my adrenaline going my look at myself in the mirror and loosening up! I sometimes make funny faces!”
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“Ice blocking gets my adrenaline going! Sitting “I get my adrenaline going on the cold block and zooming down hills, racing your friends when I run my daily two is always exciting.” miles. It’s how I get away from everything and just run.” —Kailey —Anna Byrne, Hamilton ‘12
—Zach Paulson, Sunrise Mountain ‘12
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“Picking my afro gets my adrenaline going because chicks dig the ‘fro.”
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– Alex Frausto, Millennium ‘12
Reality Shows – harmless fun or a detriment to society?
“fun. if they’re openly making fools of themselves on a reality show, and it isn’t vulgar, then why not watch it?” – Kate Welty, Xavier ‘14
“I think reality shows are harmless. Sometimes people can learn things from them, others just watch them. Some can promote bad behavior, but most people understand what’s right and what is wrong. Reality shows are always being watched by everyone, and I think that people need to understand that what’s on television isn’t always true, and just because it’s a show and you see it on TV doesn’t mean that you need to be like them.”
“I think it is harmful. It gives kids the wrong idea on how to act. These shows encourage “Totally harmless! things that aren’t Jersey Shore is right. Such as on tonight and I’m showing that teen definitely going to pregnancy is okay.” watch it.” – Patrick – Sarah Dew, Bryant, Sunnyslope ‘12 Millennium ‘12
“I think reality shows are not harmful at all because they provide easy entertainment and something to talk about with your friends. Jersey Shore happens to be my favorite and it’s always a funny and great way to end my Thursday night. I look forward to it all week.” – Collin Troutman, Saguaro ‘12
“Definite detriment. People call reality television ‘reality’, but it’s not real. It’s scripted, and you can tell it’s fake. I’ve never understood the point of it.” – Nadia Salman, Chaparral ‘13
– Becky Foss, Centennial ‘13
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… stay fit & happy “Muay Thai fighting. My daily workouts include jumping rope, shadow boxing, hitting pads, sparring and sprinting. In the past, I have participated in karate, volleyball, soccer, softball, running, cheer and dance. Since devoting myself entirely to martial arts In 2008, I have competed in ten fights from California to Iowa to Las Vegas, and of course here in town. Preparing for fights is blood, sweat, and tears, literally. I have to make sure my body is at its optimum by getting rid of any unhealthy foods and fueling up with healthy ones. My favorite part about fighting is how it has revealed to myself my passion for being healthy and active, and also how important it is. It started with just fighting, then I started running, then hiking, then doing yoga, and my to-do list for exercises goes on. Through fighting, I have learned so much about myself. Through the countless hours in the gym I have logged, I have seen how mentally strong I am and that when I believe in myself, I can do anything.” – Aneka Otte, Saguaro ’13, plans to be a professional Muay Thai fighter as well as have a career in the health and wellness field.
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“Pat Tillman. Along with passing up a million-dollar contract he was an athlete who didn’t want to be ‘the hero’ or be in the spotlight. He did what he felt was the right thing to do, and I will always admire his bravery and his compassion.”
I would most definitely switch places with Michael Phelps; to have that sort of metabolism would be spectacular. — Sarah Sakha, Xavier ‘14
— Jessie Worger, Highland ‘12
“Pierce Bassett played lacrosse when he went to Brophy and eventually made a big name for himself as one of the best college goalies in the country at John’s Hopkins University. His success is earned from hard work and strong commitment, which is very respectable, and who wouldn’t want to be the talk in lacrosse magazines and on sports channels?” —Elizabeth Fishman, Sunnyslope ‘12 azTeenmagazine.com
“I would trade places with Bronson Arroyo, not because he’s a good pitcher but because he has a voice.” —Emily Liu, Williams Field ‘14
“I would love to trade places with Serena Williams because she has a tough, intimidating presence but at the same time is still feminine and all woman. Plus, she’s a champion.” —Keyera Mitchell, Millennium ‘12
dropping out. Plus, his name is Magic, and you can’t get any cooler than that. — Olivia Brown, Boulder Creek ‘13
“If I could be any athlete I would be Jamie Anderson because her snowboarding skill is up to par with guys and she always goes hard.” “If I could, I would trade places with USA soccer star Hope Solo. Not only does she have a fantastic name, she also has an incredible resume under her belt. In high school she led her team to the state championships, and once she hit the big leagues in the world of Women’s Professional Soccer, she helped her team into the 2007 and 2011 Women’s World Cups.” — Alexandra Dersch, Pinnacle ‘13
“Without a doubt, I would trade places with FC Barcelona player Gerard Pique. When he’s not defending on the field, he can be seen as Shakira’s latest beau. With such remarkable talent, dazzling height, and the most mesmerizing aquamarine eyes one will ever see, it’s not hard to figure out how he won the heart of Latin America’s biggest pop star and the rest of the world’s adoration.”
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—Emily Raschke, Hamilton ‘12
“Melanie Moore from this season of So You Think You Can Dance. Dance is not just a hobby to her, it’s a passion. You can always tell that she loves what she’s doing in every piece she does. And she shines in every style she is thrown into – waltz, contemporary, hip hop. She gives it her all always and continues to challenge herself, which I think is pretty admirable.” — Madison Skye Rowbotham, Centennial ‘13
“I would love to trade places with Misty May Treanor! She gets to play volleyball for a living and has won two Olympic gold medals. She is my volleyball idol!” —Lily Keenan, Arcadia ‘14
— Alejandra Munoz, Tolleson ‘12
“If I could, I would trade places with Lebron James. I’m terrible at basketball so being able to dunk like that would be amazing!”
“I am crushing on Gerard Pique because he is a very handsome and skilled European soccer player who plays for my favorite team, Barcelona, and engages in a lot of charity work.” – Shirley Springer, University ‘13
“I am crushing on Selena Gomez because she’s pretty and she can sing.” – Joshua Barnes, University ‘12
—Melia Candelaria, Poston Butte ‘12
“I would trade places with Bethany Hamilton because she always believed that she could continue surfing even with one arm.” —Destiny Singvongsa, Campo Verde ‘13
“If I could trade places with any athlete, it would be one of the William sisters. I love playing tennis, but not only do they get to do what they love, many opportunities come with it. Their jobs include being spokeswomen, starring in commercials, and many other benefits.”
“I would trade places with Serena Williams, as I am a big fan of tennis and I think it would be ridiculously cool to be a big beastly muscular and curvy black woman for a day... and maybe just possibly get my picture taken by some paparazzi.” — Cedar Sugarman, Arizona School for the Arts ‘13
—Ariel Shemesh, Tesseract ‘14
“If I could trade places with any athlete it would be Michelle Kwan. The way she effortlessly glides on the ice makes it look like it’s the only thing she really cares about in that moment. I admire that.”
— Kayli Schattner, Sunrise Mountain ‘12
“I would trade places with NBA AllStar MVP and champion Lakers player Magic Johnson because not only is he amazing on the court, he has made his fame profitable through his company Magic Johnson Enterprises. Magic has an estimated net worth of $700 million, and I would love to have those dollar bills handy whenever I need a little retail therapy. On the side the Magic Johnson Foundation works to keep high schooler and college students from
“Right now, I’m crushing on Ryan Gosling. I fell in love with him after seeing The Notebook and went to see Crazy, Stupid Love a few times jvust to see him take his shirt off again.” – Madison Gilbreath, Saguaro ‘12
I would say that if I could trade places with any athlete, it would be gymnast Nastia Liukin. Watching her during the Olympics is unreal.” — Taylor Seely, Arizona School for the Arts ‘13
“I would trade places with Steve Nash. I’ve played basketball for nearly 10 years, and he is one of my biggest role models. I would give just about anything to be able to pass with one hand, behind the back, through the legs, etc. It’s amazing what he can do with a basketball. I need his talent.” — Erica Mionis, Chaparral ‘12
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“I’m SO crushing on Joe Jonas. He’s the middle Jonas and he has a nice physique; what’s not to love?” – Chris Pacheco, Sierra Linda, ‘12
“I am in love with James Franco because he is the perfect human being.” – Krista Squier, Tolleson ‘12 “Alex Pettyfier has been pretty cute lately. He is a model and an actor AND British, and that’s just wonderful.” – Cheyenne Uhrik, Sunnyslope ‘12 Adrenaline 2011
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A look at some Valley athletes whose sports take them off the beaten path
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edition WHO: TRIS SAMPSON WHERE: CHAPARRAL ‘12 WHAT: ROCK CLIMBING SWAG: Tris picked up rock climbing in fourth grade from a
really good friend. After the first time she went to a climbing gym, she dropped ice-skating and hasn’t looked back. She has landed a spot on the US National Climbing Team three times. Two of the team spots have been for speed and have given her the chance to compete internationally. Tri competed in the Youth World Championships in Edinburgh, Scotland, two years ago and placed 18th, and this year she competed in Imst, Austria, and placed 15th overall.
TRIs QUICKIES: Any pump-up music? “Kickstart my Heart by Motley Crue or Eye of the Tiger by Survivor.” / Fave food? “Highland breakfast burritos, which are only served at the Highland Marketplace in Tucson.” / Pre-game rituals? “The night before a competition I always eat tons of carbohydrates and stay hydrated. In the morning I eat a big breakfast with lots of protein.” THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID: “I enjoy climbing because there is always another route to try that is harder than the previous one, and there is an endless supply of challenges and goals to accomplish. Rock climbing outdoors gives me the sense of total freedom, and I enjoy being out in nature working hard at something I love to do.”
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WHO: CHANDLER JOHNSTON WHERE: SUNNYSLOPE ‘14 WHAT: BICYCLING SWAG: Chandler started biking a few years ago with his dad and rode in a
race called RAGBRAI (Register’s Annual Great Bike Race Across Iowa) this past summer. Chandler rode 472 miles across the state of Iowa over seven days, averaging 68 miles a day. Chandler also mountain bikes and hopes to compete in a triathlon in the future.
CHANDLER QUICKIES: Any pump-up music? “Nah. I don’t like listening to music when I work out. On RAGBRAI we would usually just talk and when we got tired of talking we would just ride until ether we stopped for food or we go to the next town. / Fave food? “A bean and cheese burrito from El Bravo. I always eat a big breakfast before a long ride because you never know how far it is till more food.” / Why biking? “It is something that you can do day or night, if it’s raining or sunny. The only real limitations are heat and cold.” / Fave riding spots? “Moab, UT, and Boulder.” / Who is your sports hero? “I don’t really have a hero that is related to cycling; it would have to be Pat Tillman. He is the definition of a hero to me.” THAT’S WHAT HE SAID: “When I am bicycling I feel so good. I really like getting
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WHO: TY BLUNT WHERE: FOUNTAIN HILLS ‘12 WHAT: SURFING SWAG: Ty, Fountain Hills’s
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QUICKIES: Any pump-up music? “A Day to Remember or Lil Wayne. Sometimes I thrown in Cookie Jar by Gym Class Heroes, my alltime favorite.” / Fave food? “Crepes with Nutella. The ones in France are amazing!” / Lucky clothing? “My favorite and luckiest pair of board shorts are bright pink and black.” THAT’S WHAT HE SAID:
“When I surf I feel free. It is just so peaceful on the water, and when you catch that perfect wave you feel elated. I feel so pumped after I get a good ride. Spending the day in the water catching waves or chilling with friends is an all-around good time.”
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WHO: SPENCER ZIMMERMAN AND DAYTON HAYWARD WHERE: HIGHLAND ‘15 and GILBERT ‘15 WHAT: TRIATHLONS SWAG: Spencer has been running triathlons since he was 9 years old. When Spencer was 11 he was the youngest ever to race in the Deuce is Wild triathlon in Show Low which is a 29-mile bike ride, 1500-meter swim, and 6.4-mile run. Last November, Spencer raced in a triathlon with his good friend Dayton. Dayton has cerebral palsy, so Spencer competed as “Dayton’s legs” and pushed his wheelchair.
WHO: ERIKA LANG WHERE: MESQUITE ‘14 WHAT: WATER SKIING SWAG: Erika Lang’s parents got Erika into water skiing when she was 2 years old. She has
won many competitions, including in Chile, Australia, and Columbia. She won the Junior US Open, Junior Masters, and Nationals. She was invited to be on the Elite US Ski team to compete in Russia. In the future her goal is to break a world record.
QUICKIES: Any pump-up music? “Pop music pumps me up.” / Fave food? “Definitely pasta.” / How do you warm up? “Before competitions I start out by doing flips and some tumbling.” THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID: “Water skiing appeals to me because I am constantly outdoors
and I have the chance to travel around the world and meet new people from other countries. I usually spend three to four days each week training and improving my skills on a lake that is conveniently backed up to my house. “
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SPENCER QUICKIES: Do you listen to music when you work out? “No, I usually run with my dad, so we don’t listen to music.” / Fave food? “Boneless wings, shrimp, steak, and double fudge brownie ice cream.” / Pre-competition ritual? “I always eat a peanut butter and honey piece of toast early in the morning before a race.” DAYTON QUICKIES: Any pump-up music? “UB40, Eye of the Tiger, and Dynamite.” / Fave food? “Snowcones and cotton candy.” / Favorite leg of a triathlon? “I love riding the bike because I get to go fast.” THAT’S WHAT HE (SPENCER) SAID: “I love how when I
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freshmen. Class of ’15 hits the ground running
Our 6 scholars embrace the new year with enthusiasm (not to mention amazing Fairytale Brownies!)
Daisy Prado
graduated from Mesquite and is attending ASU
Cole Tsonis
graduated from Shadow Mountain and is attending ASU “I can’t believe that I have already been in college for a month. The first week was all just a blur – so many new people, new surroundings and new opportunities – but then I began to fall into a routine. I went home for dinner one night and I felt so strange because the house that I grew up in no longer feels the same. My favorite thing about college and particularly ASU has been the football games. I grew up going to ASU football games and looking across the field at the student section waiting for the day I could be there. That day finally came on September 1 when we destroyed UC Davis. My friends and I waited in line for hours in the blistering heat to get our seats and ended up sitting in the second row and getting on TV. The theme for the Missouri game was blackout, which after a night of celebrating our win I took very literally. My least favorite part about college, besides the classes, is the fact that I do not get to see some of my friends as much as I would like too. I know that college is a time for change, but there are some things from my old life that I am just not ready to give up. Speaking of change, I have also picked up some new slang just from hanging around my new friends from out of state so if I drop a ‘hella’ or ‘mad,’ that’s why.”
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“Well, my journey has commenced, and I already know that these are going to be the best years of my life! If you don’t like high school (it was definitely not my favorite), don’t lose hope because college will be a lot better. There is simply so much to do and so many people to meet. I only kept in contact with one or two friends from high school, but I immediately clicked with a posse of new friends here at ASU. We have the same classes, live on the same floor and go together to events such as football games, concerts, Zumba and to see guest speakers. As for my long-distance relationship, it is going great I am glad to say. Although the three-hour time difference can be difficult to cope with at times, we manage to make it work. Most people think long-distance is a waste of time, but if your relationship is strong and worth it before they leave, then go for it! It is easier for me to concentrate on the crazy list of stuff I have to do and balance my job and classes without thinking about dating. I already jumped into new activities: spirit captain, host for a radio talk show, and writing for a community college’s men’s basketball newsletter. Let’s see how well I can keep it up!”
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Shari Hilton
graduated from Chaparral and is attending the University of Kansas
“School is finally in full swing, and I really like my classes and professors. I have made a ton of new friends here as well. I live in an all-girls dorm; everyone is so close on my floor, and we do everything together. The people here in Lawrence are so down-toearth and kind. My roommate and I are getting along great. Every Sunday we have ‘Sunday Funday’ where we clean, do our homework together, and go out to dinner and catch up on everything. I think it really helps us get to know each other more and respect each other. I’m loving my new home and can’t wait to see what lies ahead!”
Stephanie Saccente
graduated from Cactus Shadows and is attending San Diego State University
“College is an experience like no other, from the late nights with new friends to the long days of classes. Like most freshmen, I was anxious beyond belief for my first day of college classes and managed to get lost. One way in which classes in college differ from those in high school is the way they are taught. In high school, teachers, in essence, hold your hand, guiding you through the curriculum step by step. College is a completely different story. Most of the things you will learn will be outside of class and on your own through reading and studying. Although I had heard that this was to be expected, I still found myself overwhelmed in that first week. Coming from out of state, it was hard walking into a place where I knew almost no one. I’ve always found myself to be an outgoing person but oddly enough, I felt timid and completely out of my element the minute I was surrounded by unfamiliar faces. Thankfully after a day or so I was back to my old bubbly self. It’s been so nice to meet a variety of people from all over the U.S. who share similar interests as me. Although college is great, one of the hardest things for me is being away from my family. I’ve always been especially close with my younger brother, and although we Skype and talk on the phone often, it’s just not the same as spending time together in person. It’s strange waking up each day and not seeing my mom in the kitchen making breakfast. In just these short weeks, I have noticed that I have become more independent and grown up as a person. It will be interesting to see how much I have matured at the end of freshman year.”
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Bree Purdy
Wow, things are moving so quickly and classes are definitely keeping me busy. I have been given the great opportunity of joining the school’s Communications Department as a student writer for UANews.org and am also part of Arizona Blue Chip, a four-year leadership program. So, I cherish my free time whenever I can get it. I knew that living away from home would be a huge step. But after that first week, I really started to gain a sense of comfort and began meeting so many fellow students that everything felt easier. One topic that I have struggled with is friends from high school; I question which relationships I should maintain and which people I should simply leave in the past. I have always been the type of person who has a wide, diverse group of friends but very few, if any, truly close friends; now I just want people in my life who are motivated and supportive, but sometimes that is easier said than done. Also, I heard how crucial time management is, and that couldn’t be more true! There are so many things happening on a daily basis that as a student, it is imperative to maintain a healthy balance between schoolwork, studying, relaxation and social stability. I’m still working on finding this healthy balance.
“My things are settled in and my room properly decorated, my classes started and routine set. I go to class, study rigorously and then study some more. The desk area under my bed has become my primary home. Honestly, the majority of my time is consumed by studying. It is not something I detest, though, as I love my classes and the subjects I am learning about. As a journalism major I am able to take classes concerning interesting topics I truly care about with others who feel the same. I do have one lecture with 375 people, most of whom clearly do not want to be there. I most definitely do not fit in to that category. I recently joined the student-run publication here, The Lumberjack, and am working on my first story. My boyfriend also came up to visit me over the Labor Day weekend. Nothing was better than being able to spend time with him. I constantly find myself missing him horribly, but we are making it work (please note my increased phone bill). I am enjoying college so far and the freedom found within it but am near to strangling a few of the girls in my hall who play their music and have loud friends over until 4:30 a.m. I look forward to seeing who makes it through the school year.”
graduated from Corona del Sol and is attending NAU
graduated from Mountain Ridge and is attending UofA
kylah high
graduated from Higley and is attending UofA “I don’t know if it’s the heat talking … or maybe the rain … but UofA doesn’t suck isn’t completely bad (if you’re just joining my saga, I was going to NYU but due to family issues it was a no-go :( ). The campus is absolutely beautiful, and I have plenty of friends from home to hang out with, and a few new ones (Hi Megan!). So far, the workload is really doable, and I enjoy most of my classes. I do find I slip easily into the treachery that is procrastination. It creeps in the night as you decide to watch that re-run of Glee instead of taking a quiz, lays eggs in your brain while you surf Facebook, dragging your GPA into the pits of failure. So, fighting this great nemesis has been consuming most of time. I better keep it in check!” azTeenmagazine.com
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theinsiders “anything you regret so far in your college experience? are you still happy about your decision to attend the school where you go?” Lauren Motzkin, Yale University “I’m happy to say that I truly have no regrets about the decisions I’ve made in college. Yale’s extracurricular culture almost forces you to pick one or two activities and really devote a lot of time to those pursuits. As a freshman, there are tons of paths from which to choose, and I’m really happy with the decisions I’ve made in that respect. As far as going to Yale, I really can’t see myself anywhere else at this point.” Ben Anderson, Trinity University
“I really wish I had done more research about Trinity in terms of specific academic programs and the general social scene. I’m now unsure of whether I should stick it out or transfer in order to study what I really want to. I’m also a diehard GDI at a small school where Greek life is huge, and I don’t have a car in a city that is essentially inaccessible without one. I love the relationships I have with my professors and the opportunity to contend for a national championship with our top-ranked soccer team. I would say that the things I’m unhappy with are a result of my own lack of research, and now I’ve gotten myself into a position where either path I choose is going to be very difficult.”
Jessica Mayer, ASU “I do regret staying in-state sometimes. I’m itching to go somewhere new and exciting. I’m definitely spending a summer abroad or in a different state as soon as I can. That said, I’m very happy with the school I chose. The Cronkite School at ASU is amazing, and I’ve met incredible people. I love my school, I just need a little more adventure.” Josh Fendrick, University of Maryland
“There are always going to be little things you look back at and wish you’d done differently, but I can’t say that there’s anything I truly regret. College is about trying things and sometimes failing – that’s not a bad thing. I’m still glad I came to Maryland. I’m from New Jersey, and I like being close to home but not too close. Plus, it’s just a great school.” 32
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Libby Kiggins, University of Oklahoma “I regret nothing so far. I absolutely love where I go to school and couldn’t be happier. The University of Oklahoma is entirely different from Scottsdale, but that is what I love most about it. It is in a small town that has a unique, charming, at-home feel. Obviously, leaving my home, family and friends behind was tough, but I knew that attending OU was the perfect fit for me.”
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characters? poston butte It’s hard to miss Aaron “Chorizo” Munoz
even in the throng of students at Poston Butte. Amidst the blur of orange and blue — the school’s colors — the senior’s eyecatching, mismatched style can often be seen stirring up the daily school routine. “Basically what inspires me to have such a unique style is wanting to be different from anyone else so I can be known as one person, not blending in with the crowd,” Chorizo says of his individuality. Success is his; Chorizo never fades into the background anymore when he goes out, but this was not always the case. “I was (shy) for a little while but I decided to be different than everyone else.” Nowadays,“I’m outgoing all the time,” he says. “School is an easier environment to get along with people, but either way when I go out I’m still the same person no matter where I go or who criticizes me.”
desert mountain Can you think of an outgoing, funny kid who
everyone wants to be friends with at your school? At Desert Mountain, senior Cameron Steiner is that kid. Cameron has participated in the school’s improv troupe for the past two years and absolutely loves it. “My favorite thing about improv is being able to make people laugh, as well as being able to thrive off of the other teammates when we play the games.” Improv is an on-the-spot comedy show in which everything is pretty much audience-suggested, as well as a great, fun extracurricular thing to be a part of. Cameron and the other six members of Improv Troupe at Desert Mountain perform four shows a year. Why Improv? “It has made me a lot more of an outgoing person and it’s an awesome way to interact with people I wouldn’t hang out with on a daily basis,” Cameron says. 34
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Michael Young is one of 10 recipients of The National Kohl’s Scholarship out of 37,000 students nominated across the country. The PCDS senior founded The Swing Fore Kids Golf Classic when he was 12; it has now become an annual event in which funds are raised for the Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s Animal-Assisted Therapy Program. Michael says he launched the program because “I just know how much happiness animals bring to me and what an impact it has on a sick child. It’s a cause I’m so passionate about. It’s truly remarkable and I’m thankful to be a part of it.” In the past six years Michael has raised about $300,000, which has allowed the to expand and provide double the amount of therapy dogs as well as an upcoming volunteer escort program. -Michael Young, Phoenix Country Day ‘11
Arcadia
Imagine your mother calling you in the middle of math class to let you know that Prada wants to book you for its new global campaign. That’s what happened to Arcadia senior Kelly Mittendorf, who was originally discovered by a scout when she was 11 and hanging out at a local resort. Kelly waited a couple of years to begin modeling, and soon after, Prada came calling. “The Prada ad was the first time I’ve ever seen myself in a magazine,” Kelly says. “It’s such a rush. I have friends all over the world, and it was fun to have them say ‘Your face was huge!’ Seeing it in Taiwan in person for the first time was completely surreal.” -Kelly Mittendorf, Arcadia ‘12
Notre Dame Prep
Senior Taylor Clarkin is ranked first in the nation and ninth in the world for speed rock-climbing. “I am able to push myself in ways I never imagined,” she says. “It makes you feel like you’ve accomplished something phenomenal.” Clarkin has climbed for seven years at AZ On the Rocks gym and says that her greatest achievement so far was winning the International Federation of Sport Climbing World Championship in 2008. Clarkin says that her favorite part of extreme climbing has been “the people I’ve met through it. Everyone involved in climbing is supportive of each other, even in [competitions] when the competing is really serious, everyone cheers each other on.” -Taylor Clarkin, Notre Dame ‘12
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The hotspots that keep students happy… … at seton
“You can find the entire school hanging out at Orangeleaf on Fridays because those are our half days. They have the best frozen yogurt around; my personal favorite is Pomegranate! It’s not that bad price-wise – 38 cents an ounce. At the most, Orangeleaf is five minutes away from school, making it a super-convenient place to hang out for the half days on Fridays.” – Kathleen Castro, Seton ‘14
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… at Williams Field “Right now, what are really popular at Williams Field are gladiator sandals. They look good with dresses and skirts, can dress anything up and are comfy. I get mine from Wet Seal, Old Navy and Forever 21. I own about five pairs at the moment.” – Bailey Hall, Williams Field ‘14
… at Arcadia
Every girl loves nail polish; it’s the perfect accessory to any outfit, even when it doesn’t exactly go. An especially new trend, perfectly executed by freshman Sophie Morris, is a funky new nail design called ‘newspaper nails.’ “Nail polish designs are always fun to do, especially when you get to show everyone what you’ve done or found. I really like how the words look on your nails. I like the trend because it’s unique and fun. I think that these nails are supercute and they are really easy to do.”
… at liberty
“For the students at Liberty, Arrowhead Mall is the place to go. Since it’s so hot in Arizona, there’s not a whole lot to do in the summer. The mall is a pretty laid-back place to hang out and it offers a lot to do. Every time I go there, I always see somebody I know. Arrowhead offers a range of activities like shopping, eating, and movie-going.
… at Sunrise Mountain
– Kristen Garcia, Liberty ‘13
… at marcos de niza
“A lot of students go to Zoyo; it’s conveniently down the road from Marcos. It’s a fun place to hang out and get an affordable dessert. It’s a new restaurant and one of my favorite frozen yogurt hangouts. A couple students from Marcos actually work there too. They have a variety of flavors, and it’s quick to get in and get out when you’re craving some cold sweets during lunch breaks. I also like that they support Marcos fundraisers.”
“As a senior, I’ve gotten to see four years worth of fashion here at Sunrise Mountain. These trends and fads came and went year by year, semester by semester. I’ve seen the fall of certain trends, from the hair poof to lace belts, and now the rise of rolled-up jeans and Toms. At our high school, individuality is respected and being unique is encouraged. Our fashion sense and choice of style defines this for us. I’m proud to say that Sunrise Mountain is an incredibly open and safe environment to just be yourself (whether it be in some skintight jeans and Vans, a cute pencil skirt and heels, or a purple and gold shirt with a mustang on it).” – Erik Kausin, Sunrise Mountain ’12
– Nicole Ann Blasko, Marcos De Niza ‘12
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why we
rock “When I’m at Ironwood, I always know that I am in a community that is always working together to achieve a common goal: success. Whether I’m in the classroom, on the track or at a club meeting, I am surrounded by friends and teachers that look out for each other and want to make the school environment the best it can be.” – Toni DiBlasi, Ironwood ‘12
the ins & outs …at Highland
“At the local Costa Vida, you can pretty much find our whole school hanging out. Hanging out at Costa Vida is the big thing. They serve delicious Mexican food that’s not too pricey. It’s located in Dana Park, about five miles from school. It’s super-convenient and everyone loves it.” – Sarah Foulger, Highland ‘14
…at Peoria
“The birds are angry no more! Angry Birds was the musthave game of the year for 2010, but now with all the new technology and games coming out, it seems like the craze for that game is over.” – Abby Hill, Peoria ‘13
“Desert Edge, otherwise known as ‘The Edge,’ has become a second home to me because I’m so involved. With Cutting Edge Theater, FBLA, cheer and dance, and soon to be StuGo, plus baseball, I get the opportunity to plug into my school in an awesome way that I enjoy a ton. Our school takes our extra-curricular activities very seriously as well as our academics. We became region champs and went to state for football, men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling, baseball, track & field, as well as cheer. I am so proud to be a Desert Edge Scorpion and wouldn’t have it any other way.” – Luis Hernandez, Desert Edge ‘13
“Campo Verde rocks for being Campo in general, but being a part of the first full four-year graduating class made for one of the most unique experiences. With all the latest and greatest knickknacks technology has to offer, the incredible teachers and active student body, Campo Verde is a dream high school.” – Leah Wandrie, Campo Verde ‘13 36
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“I wish I could play soccer really well because it’s the best sport ever! It also attracts the ladies.” —Alec Zeidler, Chaparral ‘12
“I wish I was better at creating something beautiful out of nothing. I’ve always wanted to be able to take something simple and make it worthy of people’s attention. Not only that, but worthy of someone’s praise. It could be something like a painting, a song on guitar or even just a simple sculpture.” — Lisa Falkner, Apollo ‘13
wish u o y o d what ou were y
“I wish I was better at math, definitely. I’m pretty horrific at it. I’ve been that way since I was very young. I still can’t do long division. I can tell you the most obscure historical fact possible, but can’t multiply decimals.”
better at?
“I wish I was better at organizing my belongings, because I’m always losing things and it stresses me out.” — Alex Martinez,
Copper Canyon ‘12
“I wish I was better at surfing. Living in Arizona, it’s tough to improve, but I hope to on vacations.” —Meehir Pathare, Hamilton ‘12
— Jonathan Novak, Tolleson ‘12
—Brock Ghelfi, Brophy ‘12
with guys.”
—Lindsay Revill, Campo Verde ‘12
“I wish I was better at fishing. I spend more time casting than I do actually fishing.” —Caitlin Suriano, Hamilton ‘12
growing
so that people would stop stepping on me.” —Brie Aragaki, Scottsdale Prep ‘12
—Wyatt Rose, Chaparral ‘12
“Honestly I wish I was better at flirting, because I tend to say stupid things, sometimes even insulting the guy I like! So the time keeps ticking away as I’m secretly pining for him and looking for the perfect opportunity to start small talk to progress further. But I haven’t got past Step 1 to finding the man of my dreams. Love goes both ways, the other must reciprocate. But how do you fall in love when the only words that come to mind are terribly cheesy?” —Alice Scheffer, Basis Flagstaff ‘15
“If there’s one thing I wish I were better at, I’d want it to be singing. I love music and blasting the volume, not only on the radio, but in my voice.The only problem is, I’m no Celine Dion.” —Ashley Warda, Sunrise Mountain ‘12
“I wish I was better at organizing my time. Especially this year, I need to be able to be more efficient at balancing my life between friends, family and school.” — Allegra Campagna, Pinnacle ‘13
“I wish I was a better singer. I don’t want to be a singer, but it would be a really cool skill to have.” —Viviana Reyes, Poston Butte ‘12
“Drawing, or anything artistic!” —Irene Bringas, Mountain Pointe ‘12 Adrenaline 2011
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“I wish I was better at getting motivated to do my homework. I need to stop watching TV instead.” —Mallory Lakin, Horizon ‘14
“Being sexy. Oops. But maybe, like, staying committed to things. Or maybe learning songs on the guitar. How about better at decision-making?” —Nick Villagrana, Tolleson ‘12
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“I wish I was better at
“I wish I was better at being outgoing.” —Justine Travis, Mountain Pointe ‘13
“I wish I were better at
better at math.”
in the most efficient way possible.”
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—Anna Robertson, Liberty ‘13
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“I wish I was better at being more outgoing & confident.”
“I wish I could be better at concentrating and problem-solving. They’re great life skills that I know will come in handy with whatever job I get or career I follow.”
“I wish I was better at self motivation. My mom constantly nags me to finish my work, and I think high school would have been much easier if I didn’t need someone like my mom to make me do my work.”
“I wish I was better at
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