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Issue No. 5 Vol. 4 Back-to-School 2010

editorial Publisher Deb Rochford Editor-in-Chief Michelle Burgess mburgess@azteenmagazine.com Associate Creative Director Veronica Sherbina

creative Art Direction SW!TCH s t u d i o Design Chaidi Lobato Erin Loukili

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I was watching an episode of World’s Strictest Parents last night and the goat-farmer host mom told the bad-seed teens that when it came to chores, they could “either do the work and be happy about it, or just do the work. Either way, you’ll be workin’.”

Going back to school is like that. Love it or hate it, you’ve gotta do it. Here are some more ways to look at it:

+ School will help you appreciate summer when it rolls around again. + Never again will you have the opportunity to befriend so many diverse people – odd but cool security guards, spacey hippie art teachers, hot and exotic foreignexchange students, etc. + And, though you’ve heard it before and likely don’t believe it yet, compared to the “real world” of work, bills and responsibility, high school ranks pretty low on the stress scale. Seriously.

Get workin’, Michelle Burgess Editor-in-Chief

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We asked three of our editors about some of their first-day-of-school memories…

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HaeSoo Cheon tackles a new position with azTeen this year. The Desert Mountain senior and Spotlight Co-Editor says it is the first day of junior year that stands out for her. “My mom was in Korea, and since my dad worked and I didn’t (and still don’t) have my license, I had to find ways to get around to where I needed to be,” she says. HaeSoo says that she will call upon that experience to help her navigate the stresses of college applications and yearbook editing obligations this year. “I just want to enjoy my senior year as much as possible.”

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This will be Saguaro senior Kelly Fleming’s fourth year on the staff of azTeen; she started writing for the magazine the summer before her freshman year. The newly minted Web Editor says her most memorable first day of school was freshman year, when upperclassmen who were her cross country teammates, helped her navigate life as a new high schooler. “It’s funny, because I don’t remember what outfit I was wearing or anything like that, but I remember all those people and how they really made a difference for me on that first day of school.”

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For Horizon senior Carolina Lopez, “the thought of the first day of schools brings the anxiety back like no other.” azTeen’s Collegiate Editor doesn’t stress about deadlines, but school is another matter. “It doesn’t really matter that I’ve been through 11 (12 including pre-school) first days,” says Carolina, who this year will begin her fourth year with the magazine. “Even driving by my high school during the summer makes me anxious. But this year … it’s senior time! It feels like I’m in sixth grade again, at the top of the heap.” azTeenmagazine.com

Editors HaeSoo Cheon, Desert Mountain ‘11 Kelly Fleming, Saguaro ‘11 Jordan Laughlin, Mountain Pointe ‘11 Carolina Lopez, Horizon ‘11 Jennifer Na, Xavier ‘11 Bree Purdy, Corona del Sol ‘11 Taylor Turkeltaub, Chaparral ‘11

Staff Molly Argue, Chaparral ‘11 Julianne Brenenstuhl, Notre Dame ‘11 Haley Kay Burgess, Gilbert ‘13 Allison Dodde, Millennium ‘11 Jenna Goulder, Xavier ‘11 Eva Hilton, Chaparral ‘14 Ben Kitnick, Chaparral ‘11 Maren Kletscher, Desert Mountain ‘12 Ashley McCulley, Millennium ‘11 Alejandra Munoz, Tolleson ‘12 Alex Nunez, Arizona School for the Arts ‘12 Hailee Pallas, Pinnacle ‘12 Thalia Perez, McClintock ‘11 Isabella Rodriguez, Xavier ‘13 Abby Rudd, Perry ‘11 Arin Segal, Chaparral ‘12 Ariel Shemesh, Jess Schwartz ‘14 Zoe Simon, Phoenix Country Day ‘12 Soibhan Spiak, Arizona School for the Arts ‘12 Erin Stipp, Millennium ‘11 Carly Weintraub, Chaparral ‘14 Jessie Worger, Highland ‘12 Correction: In the College Issue, our super-cool back cover quoted The Best Is Yet to Come, an awesome song by the band Hinder. Unfortunately, attribution for the song was left out of the magazine. We’re sorry, Hinder!

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moved back to the Midwest from Vegas and had never heard of NSN until I recorded with my producer who had worked with him in the past. I immediately fell in love with his stuff, but I wouldn’t say my music is really the same direction as his, other than the painfully honest lyrics we have both set out to write. I would compare myself to maybe an acoustic musical child of Dixie Chicks, Paramore and Taylor Swift. I’m not sure, because when I create a song, I never try to go in any one direction.

What would be your ideal day off?

My ideal day off would be drinking a huge fountain drink while watching Joe Dirt, then having a bunch of people over for a BBQ and Nerf gun fight.

cady groves is t,he sweetest pop pirate, you,ll ever meet

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ady Groves is 20, but with her freckles and sunny disposition could pass for an eighth grader.

The Oklahoma City native can sing, though, as she proves on her latest EP, The Life of a Pirate. With its catchy beat and insightful lyrics, the release will have listeners singing along from the opening chord. Check out the extended interview on our website, and learn more about Cady at myspace.com/CadyGroves.

Introduce yourself and tell us about your favorite song to sing along with.

I’m Cady Groves and I am a songwriter/ singer. My favorite song to sing along with at the very moment would have to be Turn It Off by Paramore. I really like it because it’s got its epic moments but it stays chill and really lets the vocalist shine where it counts.

What artist would you compare yourself to most, because I get a huge NeverShoutNever vibe.

It’s funny that I am compared to NeverShoutNever so much, because I actually didn’t even know who NSN was until right before I signed to my management a few months back. I had azTeenmagazine.com

What CD would be the soundtrack to your life story?

The CD that is the soundtrack to my life story is honestly my new album, The Life of a Pirate, because every single word in it is truth and autobiographical. Some of the songs on the album are still hard for me to listen to because the reality of the song is still fresh and painful, but I learned so much about love and life through that album.

Who would play you in a movie of your life?

I think Ellen Page would probably play me in a movie of my life. Everyone tells me I look just like her in the movie Juno. She’s supersassy and looks 16 too!

What’s your best show/concert memory?

My best concert memory was when I was like 15 and went to a Styx concert. I got to go backstage and hang and Tommy Shaw immediately became my one true love.

Mostly I think because he looks just like Joe Dirt. During the show he wiped his sweat on a beach ball and handed it to me. It sounds disgusting now that I type it out and logistically think about it, but it was a neat moment we shared.

How do you think the real life of a pirate would be?

I think the real life of a pirate would be borderline amazing. Think about it! This is why I am so fascinated with that whole lifestyle: You can just ‘be.’ Plus, they are just legit.

What’s one food you would never touch?

One food I would never touch would be caviar. Yuck city.

What can one expect from a show with Cady Groves?

I honestly have no idea what one could expect from a show with me, because I am the most impulsive person ever. I have no clue what I am gonna say ever and I love to wing it. If someone can figure me out, please fill me in!

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: What circus act would you be?

JG: I’d be the girl with the beard BD: Tight-rope walker.

SG: Man who breathes fire.

JM: What I would be reflects what I am in the band. I’d be a lion tamer.

BD: No, you’d be a clown (laughs).

JM: Yeah, I’d be a clown. I’d be a lion tamer/ clown.

JB: I’d be muscular woman.

Read an expanded Q&A in Show Junkies on azTeenMagazine.com, and check out the band at myspace.com/TheSummerSet – Jennifer Na, Xavier ‘11

: FDR, Stalin, or Winston Churchill?

Stephen Gomez (bass): Stalin, because Communism is freaking sick.

Josh Montgomery (guitar): (Communism) doesn’t work, but it’s a great idea.

John Gomez (guitar/piano/ back-up vocals): The only reason Communism doesn’t work is because of dictators.

Jess Bowen (drums): I’d have to go with Winston Churchill.

Brian Dales (lead vocals): Yeah, me and Josh are going with Churchill too.

Josh: Did FDR murder mass amounts of people? No, don’t think so. : What is the most awkward kiss that you’ve ever had?

JG: An Eskimo kiss.

JM: How ‘bout the kiss from

your mom today? (laughs) JG: My mom kissed me out in front of the door, in front of everyone today, and her lipstick was stuck to my cheek.

BD: Have you’ve ever heard of a butterfly kiss? Now those are awkward. I don’t know why someone ever convinced me to do that, but they’re awkward.

JB: I won’t name names, but the first kiss I ever had, I didn’t know he was trying to kiss me so his lip was wide open and my lips were really closed so his lips went right over my mouth (laughs). :Any thoughts or plans on the next album?

JG: We want to have 40 songs on the new album, and then have all 40 of them on Top 40 radio.

: Who would win in a fight: a narwhal or a unicorn?

JG: A unicorn.

JM: Unicorns just seem so lame.

JG: That’s why a unicorn would win. It would just be like, “Oh, I’m just a unicorn.”

And then when it fights it would just eff people up.

“oh, i’m just a unicorn.”

And then when it fights it would just eff people up.

: What is your favorite weird food combo?

We’re all obsessed with the restaurant Green in Tempe. They have some good vegetarian combos. : If you could be a character from any movie, who would you be?

JG: Me and Josh, he’d be Owen Wilson and I’d be Vince Vaughn in The Wedding Crashers.

Album Review: What Destroys Us releases high-energy Sacrifice Local quintet What Destroys Us has released A Sacrifice To The Monster, a manic treat for fans. From the first chaotic chords of Running With Scissors to the closing screams of Taste the Beast. Minotaur! this EP will knock you off your feet and leave you begging for more. With fan favorite Kaleidoscope as a bonus track, this EP is the complete package. The Damage A Man

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Can Do sucks the air out of the room as it bleeds from the speakers, demanding the listener’s attention, while Riddle Me This leaves your ears happy and your head banging. Find this six-song powerhouse – as well as info on local shows – at myspace. com/WhatDestroysUs. – Julianne Brenenstuhl, Notre Dame ‘11

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TYLER READ What is better than waiting in line behind five sweaty dudes from Louisiana at your neighborhood McDonald’s? Watching them rock out at your favorite local venue. Well, with the guys of Tyler Read, you can probably do both in one night. These quirky boys – brothers Josh and Jordan Johnson and their cousin Brandon “Nacho” Johnson, Brent Skinner and Chris Rimmer – have been working the stage since 2004, pumping out albums that have smooth vocals and edgy beats that just make you want to move all night long. Lead guitarist Rimmer, 22, sat down with azTeen to discuss the band’s new album, Hallelujiaville, and other pressing matters.

What role do you play in the band?

I play lead guitar and we all do backup vocals, gang vocals that Run DMC would be proud of.

If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would you like to see play the role of you?

Sadly, he isn’t with us, but after seeing Heath Ledger as the Joker, I realized that he can pretty much do anything. So, in honor of the late artist, I’d say Heath or nobody... except maybe Johnny Depp... or 1970s Jack Nicholson.

If you were to grow a mustache, what would be your motivation? What shape would it be?

Two words: Tom Selleck That is too perfect! What is your favorite activity outside of music?

It’s a tie between writing and riding my bike. I’m a bit of a 12-year-old when it comes to my bike, I must spend a significant amount of time on it every day.

What’s the craziest thing a fan has ever given you?

We have this fan (now friend) who got our logo from our album Only Rock and Roll Can Save Us tattooed on her arm.

There are actually several Tyler Read tattoos out there, which is hilarious and amazing.

aren’t afraid to try something new or a little quirky here and there. We like to make diverse albums. We play good, old-fashioned rock and roll, which I think there are only a handful of bands and artists who are really doing that these days. We write our own songs... need I say more?

It must be really cool to know you’ll always be part of somebody’s life via tattoo. If I looked in your fridge, what would I find?

CranGrape, sweet tea, Colby/ Monterey jack cheese and Johnny’s Pizza House pizza.

What do you guys do after shows?

Usually find a place to eat, which must be a delight for any waitress or drivethrough employee. Five sweaty, smelly dudes from Louisiana start ordering food with their ridiculous southern accents, and I’m sure they can’t understand a word we’re saying amidst the yall’s and daggumm’s. We try to tip really well because of that. Then we either find a bar and relax at or find a place to sleep.

Name five people you would most like to meet?

In no particular order: Brian May, Samuel L. Jackson, Quentin Tarantino, Brandon Flowers, and Bruce the performance artist from Family Guy. Why are you different from every other band trying to make it?

I believe we have more heart and soul than a lot of bands out there and we

Kid Icarus VALLEY BEAT MASTER What does the name Kid Icarus mean to you? If your answer is nothing, you are missing out on one of the best beat masters in our scene. Though 21-year-old Kid – real name Sean Farrell – is still relatively unknown, this DJ will blow you away and get you dancing.

Where did the name Kid Icarus come from?

Kid Icarus is the name of my favorite original Nintendo (NES) game.

Now you’re really dating yourself but I must admit I love Nintendo as well. What scares you?

Arizona gun laws! (or lack thereof)

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– Julianne Brenenstuhl

Who is your role model and why?

As cliche as it is, my parents are my role models because they’re the nicest, most accepting people and I think they have a great outlook on life.

If you could meet anyone, who would it be and why?

If I could meet anyone in the world it would have to be Vince Offer (the ShamWow guy). He’s a pretty lively dude for being a D-list infomercial celebrity, and I’m sure he would have a few good stories to tell.

What inspires you when you write?

My surroundings inspire me the most when I’m making music. I like to start tracks when I’m traveling because I get a different sound than when I’m just sitting in my room.

Want more Tyler Read? Check out the expanded interview under the Show Junkies tab on azTeenMagazine.com.

For more info on Hallelujiaville, visit myspace.com/TylerRead.

That is incredibly sweet. I bet they’re proud of you. What is one cool thing you’d like the world to know about you?

When I was 12 I got my black belt at some generic karate school in Michigan...which I’m pretty sure makes me a fullfledged Ninja.

If you were to grow a mustache, what would be your motivation? What shape would it be?

I would definitely grow a mustache for the apocalypse. I would curl both ends upward to get that old-school evil look. azTeenmagazine.com

You’re a ninja? Note to self: never get on Kid Icarus’ bad side. Chocolate or Vanilla?

Mint chocolate chip.

What’s your view on Twilight?

Team Edward, Team Jacob, or Team Who-Really-Cares?

I know there are a lot of Twilight fanatics out there, so I’m sorry for this, but I couldn’t have hated Twilight more. Making vampires act like the Jonas Brothers kind of ruins them for me.

Do you play any other instruments?

I play guitar and drums.

What video games do you play?

Just the occasional game of FIFA or Call of Duty.

Find Kid Icarus’s mad beats at myspace.com/DJKidIcarus, and check out the extended Kid Icarus Q&A in Show Junkies on the azTeen website.

– Julianne Brenenstuhl

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“I would like to give props to my sister, Meghann Will, because she is fearless in all that she does.”

–CLARE WILL, XAVIER ‘11

“I would like to give props to my little brother, Richard, because he is always there for me to talk to and to hang out with. He’s the best and I love him.”

–LAUREN POMRANING, XAVIER ‘11

“I want to give my cat, Cali, props because she is always there for me when I have a bad day. She is adorable, soft, sweet, and I love petting her. She always makes me feel better.”

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MOST MEMORABLE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL? “Kindergarten. I remember posing for pictures in front of my house in my pink and purple kitty backpack, and my amazing teacher, Miss Elliot.”

BEST THING ABOUT MOUNTAIN RIDGE? “The school spirit! Spirit Week and Homecoming are the best. Everyone wears our school colors and goes out to represent our school. Go Mountain Lions!”

WHAT CELEBRITY/FICTIONAL CHARACTER DO YOU MOST IDENTIFY WITH? “Bonnie from Toy Story 3, because she’s sweet, has a very active imagination and has her moments when she can be shy.”

Madison Kaapke, Gilbert ‘11

FAVE CLASS? “Fashion and Psychology because I love them both so much and they absolutely fascinate me.”

POST-HIGH SCHOOL PLANS? “Accepted to FIDM in LA for the summer of 2011 to major in Visual Communications.”

WHAT’S IN YOUR IPOD? “Lil’ Wayne, Taylor Swift, Ellie Goulding, B.o.B, Eminem, Massive Attack, Nicki Minaj.”

Joanna Flores, Trevor G. Browne ‘11

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SCHOOL YEAR? “Being a senior, becoming one of the yoga instructors, seeing all my goofy friends again, meeting new people, winning soccer and softball games, having the best night at prom and graduation!”

BEST THING ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL? “The really cool teachers – Mr. Sorokach, Ms. O’Connor, Ms. Hamblin, Ms. Carlisle, Mr. Henry. They make school fun.”

WHAT CELEBRITY/FICTIONAL CHARACTER DO YOU MOST IDENTIFY WITH? “Bubbles from Powerpuff Girls.

I’ve been told my personality is ‘sugar.’”

Justine Galindo, Millennium ‘11

FAVE CLASSES? “Writing, because I can express my feelings, and math, because I’m pretty good at it.”

MOST MEMORABLE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL? “My first day of 8th grade, when I didn’t know anyone and was so nervous. A group of guys started talking to me, and they made me laugh and I snorted.

Then the bell rang and I tripped on my shoelace.”

BEST THING ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL? “The crazy people you meet.”

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“Summer clothes and school clothes. I can wear my school clothes for summer but I can’t wear my summer clothes for school because of the dress code. A lot of cute shirts don’t comply to the three finger rule.”

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CALORIES BURNED by a 150-pound teenager skateboarding to school if it takes him 20 minutes.

10 billion: Number of trips made by school buses in the USA each year.

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It was the coolest thing on wheels for the younger set until the early ‘80s, when BMX and mountain bikes became the must-have cycle.

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AGE OF DIEGO PALACIOS in 2008 when the Monterey, Mexico, boy super-glued his hand to his bed so he wouldn’t have to go back to school after Christmas Break. Don’t get any ideas, though – paramedics freed him in time for class.

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YEAR THAT THE FIRST SCHOOL BUS was used to transport 25 students to and from their Quaker school in London. It was horse-drawn, of course; 1930 marked the debut of the all-steel “modern” bus design.

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RAILS G N RIDI ME TO THE VALLEY S LATEST CREATION CO ROB DYRDEK AND HI

An interview with Rob Dyrdek begins like you think it would: ROB: “What’s uuuup?” azTeen: “Hey, Rob.” ROB: “What’s uuuup?” azTeen: “Just interviewing Rob Dyrdek. What’s up with you?”

ROB: “What’s uuuup?”

ROB ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS:

“Will there be Gymkhana (kart v. rally car racing and tricks) 3.1, cuz that’s bad-a**?”

– NATHAN SEMA, GILBERT ‘10 ROB: “Possibly, but not likely. In the first episode of the new season, I skateboard a car – grind 100-foot rails…

Gymkhana was done for fun and to be crazy, and I feel like maybe it was a one-and-out kind of thing.”

“How did you manage to stay focused on your dreams enough to achieve them and always live up to your potential?” – MADDY CYPERT, RED MOUNTAIN ‘10 ROB: “More than anything, it is on the individual. At the core of that is inspiration. I am very patient. If you allow things to unfold the way they are meant to happen and not let the highs be too high or the lows be too low, you will always reach your potential.”

“What inspires you?” – MELANIE GAIL ROB: “Everything inspires me. Things as random as a grilled cheese inspire me. I look at the world in a very unique way, and fortunately for me I have a lot of platforms to express this. I chase down a lot of things that haven’t been done and then do them. What I try to chase down are things that have never been done, and it’s incredibly exciting to see these things come to life.”

“How’s Big doing? Do you ever see him?”

– KARINA HAGEN, WILLIAMS FIELD ‘13 ROB: “Big moved to Texas, outside Dallas. He bought a big ol’ house and is raising his family. He’s doing good. I don’t see him very often, but he’s doing really well.”

“What’s your advice to teenagers?” – AZTEENA ROB: “Life is about progression and growing. You’re either moving forward or else you’re standing still or going backwards, and YOU control your growth process. Don’t get stuck somewhere because of circumstance. The American dream is alive and well. That’s cliché, but it’s true, it’s real. Stay driven and chase that dream down.”

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But for the most part, that’s the end of the clowning on the part of this 36-year-old media, fashion and business mega-mogul and skateboarding’s best hope to end the still-lingering generational bias some adults feel toward what they see as an anti-social non-sport.

Dyrdek’s business may be all about fun – duh, this is a guy who turned pro skater at 16 and created two successful MTV shows based on simply doing things he thinks is cool – but make no mistake: Dyrdek is smart, he is driven, and his brain is a seemingly endless font of creativity and determination to bring his flights of fancy to life. And it’s not just grown-up Rob who has matured into someone with his eye on the

prize. Dyrdek has been this way his whole life.

“I was a pretty driven young man,” says Dyrdek, who was born in suburban Dayton and athletic from an early age before first picking up a skateboard at the age of 12. “I was so focused on becoming a pro skateboarder.

I would sit in school and thinks about all the tricks I was going to do, then I’d get out of school and skate until they made me come inside.”

After graduating from high school a year early, Dyrdek fully immersed himself into the culture that would define his entire life. In addition to the success of Rob & Big and Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory, Dyrdek’s ventures include a film production company and lines of children’s toys and skate equipment. One passion – and the focus of the Rob Dyrdek/DC Shoes Skate Plaza Foundation – remains the development of safe, legal skate parks around the country.

Dyrdek’s latest project is Street League, a touring competition that he designed to be as welcoming to new fans as to diehards. More than just a skating tour, Dyrdek sees Street League as a necessary step in the continued mainstreaming of skating.

“Street League is our NBA,” Dyrdek says. “It is about growth and sustainability. What I have done within our culture is organize it and bring it into the mainstream so that there is finally a place for these half athletes, half rock stars to shine.”

Next up for Dyrdek? No one, including the man himself, knows for sure. His next Big Thing is most certainly currently a nugget of an idea, bouncing around in that dynamic, anything-goes brain of his.

“Hey, I’m just one of those cases where the story was written at a very young age and I am living out that story,” he says. “Everything I do builds upon itself and is a catalyst for doing bigger and better things.”

5 Q for Meaty Being Rob Dyrdek’s bulldog isn’t all fun and games… Well, okay, actually, it is. We convinced Meaty to take a few minutes out of his leisure- and fun-laden day to answer a few questions. The only things that were off-limits were questions about the mini-horse and Beefy. “Let them get their own interviews,” he says.

WHAT ARE THE BEST AND WORST PARTS OF BEING A CELEBRITY?

“There are few downsides other than I can’t lick myself in public without checking for paparazzi first. The best things are meeting bitches and eating prime rib.”

IF YOU WERE HUMAN, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TECHNIQUE FOR MEETING AND GETTING CLOSE TO MEMBERS OF THE OPPOSITE SEX?

“Probably a lot like it is now, just without the butt-sniffing. I just look good and let them come to me.”

IS THERE ANYTHING THAT ROB DOES THAT MAKES YOU EMBARRASSED THAT HE’S YOUR HUMAN? “Ummm, how about EVERYTHING? No, I’m kidding. He’s my brotha from anotha motha… And father.”

WHAT IS YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE? AND REALLY, AS A DOG, DO YOU EVER ACTUALLY FEEL GUILTY? “Life’s too short to feel guilty. I do everything balls-out and without regret. Although I do confess that I had a little tanning-bed addiction for awhile last winter, and I’m not proud of that. Skin cancer is whack.”

FINALLY, WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR OUR READERS, WHO ARE PRIMARILY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS? IT CAN BE ABOUT LIFE, SCHOOL, ANYTHING AT ALL… “Don’t worry about what anyone thinks of you. Follow your passion. I say, just grab life by the tail and hump it.” azTeenmagazine.com

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WHERE YOU’LL FIND IT: Jobing.com Arena in Glendale HOW MUCH IT WILL SET YOU BACK: $19.70-$39.70 Why you should go: This is the first stop in the brandnew competition pitting 24 of the world’s best skaters against each other for a total purse of $1.2 million in a new format with a trick-by-trick scoring system and an atmosphere designed to be welcoming to both diehard skating fans and those who are new to the sport.

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“I enjoy taking PHOTOGRAPHY because it g ives me a chance to explore and see things at d ifferent aspects than I wo uld jus t passing by. Ever y snapshot is a learning experience.

“I enjoy taking photography Plus, it gets my mind off because it gives me a chance to daily tension.” explore and see things at different

“When I need to chill out I like to hang out with my friends and take pictures.”

– MARIN KRANZ, PINNACLE ‘12

aspects than I MOUNTAIN would just passing –ALEX HARTWAY, DESERT ‘11

by. Every snapshot is a learning experience.Plus, it gets my mind off daily tension.” –Alex Hartway, Desert Mountain ‘11

“WE LOVE TO RIDE OUR BIKES OUT TO THE LAKE BY OUR HOUSE EVERY WEEKEND!” – CALLIE VALOCCHI AND ASHTYN MEAD, DESERT MOUNTAIN ‘12

“I would converse with friends, read, write, listen to good music and sleep my worries away.”

–ANDREW BEAVER, WILLIAMS FIELD ‘11

“I chill out with my bro.

He’s always there so it’s hard not to chill out with him. Plus, sibling rivalry lessens with age.”

–CAROLINA LOPEZ, HORIZON ‘11

“I usually have a GAME OR MOVIE NIGHT with my friends and just enjoy each other.”

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“I chill by hanging out with my friends, watching movies and just doing stuff.”

– MADDIE LOUIS, PHOENIX COUNTRY DAY ‘13 azTeenmagazine.com

“I CHILL OUT

BY DOING WHATEVER IS IN THE MOMENT WITH MY FRIENDS.” – KATIE FLEMING, SAGUARO ‘13

“I DRESS UP LIKE KE$HA.”

“I love going out to fun dinners with my best friends and just relaxin’ with my favorite people!”

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–KRISTA SQUIER, TOLLESON ‘12

– RYEN EVELD, CHAPARRAL ‘12

“I play PING-PONG to chill out.”

“I like to chill w ith my f riend Nikki Nesbihal. We do the crazies t things and get into so me shenanigans that people wo uld never imag ine.”

– GRAHAM BOSCH, MOUNTAIN POINTE ‘13

—RENA MILTON, XAVIER ‘11

“Usually I do something random with friends, but when I’m alone I blast music and sit at my desk and experiment with make-up.

Sometimes I take my dog for a walk ... because she’s chubby.”

– JENNA SMITH, SHADOW MOUNTAIN ‘13

“I LOVE SLEEPING IN A BALL”

Next month: “Here’s how we show spirit at my school.” Send submissions and images to azTeena@azTeenMagazine.com

– RAMSEY MOORE, XAVIER ‘12 azTeenmagazine.com

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Story package by Thalia Perez, McClintock ‘11; Alex Nunez, Arizona School for the Arts ‘11; and Jenna Goulder, Xavier ‘11.

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Teens say behind the wheel is where they belong

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t was a 5-year-old red Civic hatchback – not exactly a head-turner, but to Jenny Warren, it was perfect.

“It was a great first car,” recalls Warren, now the project coordinator for Sanderson Ford Lincoln Mercury, of the car her parents helped her buy during her freshman year at ASU. “Although I didn’t get to pick it out myself, I added stickers of my favorite punk bands all over the back window to give it my own personal style. I thought it was so cool (and) was so excited to not have to take the bus anymore.”

Warren cites great gas mileage, affordable payments and low maintenance as factors that made her little Honda such a pleasure to own.

They are also considerations she recommends that young car buyers keep in mind when they start the search process.

“The freedom of going wherever I wanted to go was priceless.”

“Make sure you look at the whole picture and not get caught up in the first car that catches your eye,” she says. “Making the monthly payment is not the only responsibility of owning a car. You have to make sure you think about insurance cost, gas money and maintenance as well.”

Scion District Manager Efren Arias agrees and recommends that teenagers – and all buyers – use MarketWatch, Edmunds, Kelly Blue Book or another unbiased source to find a “vehicle with a good quality and reliability record..”

In addition, he says, “check out the safety features. Does the vehicle come equipped with ABS, Vehicle Stability Control, front and side airbags, etc.? What’s standard equipment on the vehicle? Don’t just look at the ‘advertised price.’

Compare apples to apples.”

Arias, too, remembers fondly his first car.

The ’88 Plymouth Shadow “was an old car but was perfect for my budget,” says Arias, who saved up $1,250 from his summer job to buy the car. “That vehicle meant a lot to me because it signified a new stage in my life. The freedom of going wherever I wanted to go was priceless.”

Adam Goldberg of Goldies Motors works with a lot of young buyers in his dealership and says that the biggest mistake he sees is buying a car based on looks and not making sure that a car is under warranty. Without a warranty, repairs can be costly, “especially as cars start to get more miles on them,” he says. Goldberg says his savviest customers “want to buy something that can afford but is also not going to leave them stranded.”

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“I love driving because of the freedom it provides, but more importantly, it’s the perfect time to think about the day ahead or behind me.”

tips for first-time buyers WE ASKED OUR EXPERTS WHAT THEY WOULD TELL TEEN BUYERS WHO CAME TO THEM LOOKING FOR THEIR FIRST CAR:

– CONOR CATHEY, PHOENIX COUNTRY DAY ‘11

“I ’m a good driver because I watch all the idiots around me.”

– PATRICK WOLF, BROPHY ‘11

“My advice to new drivers is to actually pay attention. It does help. It will save your life so you don’t do something incredibly stupid.”

– EVAN MARKLEY, NOTRE DAME ‘11

“I love driving because it’s cool how you can rely on yourself. Being the passenger doesn’t require any effort, so it’s fun too. It also gives me the freedom to go where I want, and I can be self reliant.”

– CAROLYN MALONE ‘12

s “Ford has a lot of great vehicles for teens,

especially the all-new 2011 Ford Fiesta, (which) really is a whole lot of car for not a whole lot of cash. It starts at just under $14,000 and has a bunch of cool features: up to 40 mpg and push-button start, and available in nine colors. Classleading seven airbags, hands-free SYNC system that lets you use voice commands to control your iPod and phone so you can talk and listen to music without ever taking your hands off the wheel.” – Jenny Warren, Sanderson Ford Lincoln Mercury (SandersonFord.com) s h3INCE $AY /NE 3CION S PHILOSOPHY HAS been ‘transparency’ by following a pureprice buying experience. The person looking to buy a car can log on to Scion.com, type in their ZIP code and build their car.

He or she will know the final price of the vehicle, (and) there is no negotiation in the process, which makes it a low-pressure experience. Scion offers a two-year, 25,000mile complimentary service with 24-hour roadside assistance.” – Efren Arias, Scion (Scion.com) s h4HE TOUGHEST PART IN THIS ECONOMY IS lining up good financing. We like to make sure the payments are realistic for them and that they are getting a good rate.

Fortunately we have aligned ourselves with a few lenders that offer phenomenally great rates and good terms even for firsttime buyers. Teenagers need to make sure they have a good job and at least one year on the job, as well as keep their credit in good standing.”

– Adam Goldberg, Goldies Motors (GoldiesMotors.com)

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the top 10 list of Dull But Essential Driving Factoids Number 10: No, you aren’t special and somehow able to pay attention to the road while texting. It’s against the law, and it’s just not worth the risk you are taking.

Number 7: In 2008, 11,773 people died in drunk-driving accidents. Really? Did no one learn anything from the previous four decades?

From Very Special Episodes of teen dramas?

Number 9: Think old people are crappy drivers? Well, talking on a cell phone while driving can make your reaction time as slow as that of a 70-year-old.

Number 6: For the Newbees: Since 2008 it has been illegal for new drivers to ferry around more than one other teenager in the car. After six months, the ban is lifted – but only if you don’t get busted for that offense during that restricted period!

Number 8: As soon as you pick up your phone to text, your chances of getting into an accident is raised by 23 percent. Make ‘em wait. Hard-to-get is sexier anyway.

Number 5: Another law that you think sucks but you

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“I want to drive so that I can go places and I don’t have to listen to the talk radio my parents make me listen to.”

Find the middle ground between your fantasy ride and a sensible choice

– CALLA FLOOD TARDINO, XAVIER ‘13

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“I wish I could drive because it would give me to freedom to go places without bothering my parents, and it would boost my social life.”

– LAUREN COLES, NORTH CANYON ‘12

“My advice to new drivers is to stay calm and focused.

Don’t get distracted. Focus on the road at all times and pay attention to the rules of the road. Don’t overthink driving, though.”

– NICO LACA, BASIS SCOTTSDALE ‘11

“I pay attention to details and am an aware driver. This keeps me safe while on the road.”

– MACKENZIE ANAIR, HORIZON ‘12

“I like driving because at least when I am driving fast, I am taking my own life in my hands. As opposed to when my parents are driving fast and they are taking my life in their hands.”

–BRANDON SCHULZ, ARIZONA SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS ‘12

“Being able to drive and having a license gets rid of a lot of restrictions I used to have. Now, I can drive around, visit my friends, and sure sometimes I like to just go fast.

Plus, when other people are in the car, we can blast loud music and dance.”

–KENNA HARRISON, APOLLO ‘12

freakin sweet I want a car that has a loud stereo with the bass loud enough that it makes the car vibrate. It needs to be able to sync up to my iPod and I want a GPS device to tell me where I am.

My first car needs to go fast,

really fast. have to live with anyway: No driving between midnight and 5 a.m. unless you can prove you were at work or had a family emergency.

Number 4: All you hot ‘n’ sexy guys out there, be careful!

Two-thirds of teens killed in motor vehicle crashes are male.

Number 3: Like the movie The Fast and the Furious? Well let’s keep the racing in the movies and videos games.

If found that you are street racing you could be paying $250 or more in fines. Or, you could die or kill someone else.

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Number 2: Another fine that’s easy to avoid? Not buckling up! Click it or Ticket!

and the number one Dull But Essential Driving Factoid: The leading cause of death among 16- to 19-year-olds is car crashes.

Ed note: The tagline can go anywhere and applies to all the stories in the package.

–THALIA PEREZ, MCCLINTOCK ’11; ALEX NUNEZ, ARIZONA SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS ‘11; AND JENNA GOULDER, XAVIER ‘11

What about the environment?

I’ve heard of some green cars, but can I invest in those but not pay too much for gas?

i want a new, really cool car.

NOTHING else will do!

I want 4-wheel drive so I can go offroading in the desert with my friends.

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Stuff like GPS and loud stereos are cool, but they do not benefit you in your first car. Such features cost more and may make that car far out of your price range.

You should start with the basics and then you can always upgrade your stereo and buy that GPS system later. Plus, the probability of getting broken into increases when your car is pimped out.

Having the option to go fast may provide a short adrenaline rush, but it’s not safe and it can get you into some serious trouble. When looking into your first car, don’t discount safety in your zeal to put the pedal to the metal.

There are plenty of cars out there that both help the environment and save you tons on gas mileage. The average American spends $80 on gas each month.

This number can be reduced greatly by using alternative-fuel vehicles.

Ultimately, any car is better than no car.

If you can get a new car (and afford the insurance), that’s great because it will have the most up-to-date safety features and probably good gas mileage, and it will look cool. But with an older car, you won’t worry about dings. Plus, it might have great personality. Embrace whatever vehicle you are lucky enough to get!

While having a 4x4 vehicle may sound exciting, it’s a lot more dangerous than a 4x2 car. 4x4 vehicles are more likely to roll over, especially in a rocky desert. And how would you explain that one to your parents?

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By definition, a chronic illness is always present and never goes away. It can range from something as simple as asthma or diabetes to the complex, like Kristin and her myeloproliferative disorder (MPD).

An MPD deals with the blood cells in the bone marrow. Kristin says that her type of MPD, hypereosinophilic syndrome (or HES), is like â&#x20AC;&#x153;the pre-pre-leukemia. It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t saying that I will get leukemia, but it makes my chances higher,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I get tired of being treated like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m different. I know I am, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s okay to care, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t treat me different because of it.â&#x20AC;?

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;One year ago I was really excited about starting my freshman year at Gilbert. I never could have predicted that I would miss so much school that I would have to drop out and take online classes or that I would spend day after day in bed, cut off from my friends and everything else going on in the world.

When I was in the fifth grade, I was a competitive cheerleader. One night I had a really minor fall while learning a new skill that involved a back handspring and left me feeling like I had pulled a muscle in my back.

But instead of the pain getting better, it got worse and worse over the next couple of days. It literally felt like someone was stabbing me in the center of my back, and nothing made it go away. I finally had to go into Phoenix Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, where I was giving heavy drugs to make the pain go away but no answers as to what was causing it.

Over the next several years, my back pain would flare up a few times a year, mostly after I experienced

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some sort of stress. I saw a ton of different doctors who ran all sorts of tests, but no one could figure out what was wrong. When I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t having a pain episode, I was totally fine and could do anything that anyone else could do. The bad thing about that is that it made it harder for people to understand that I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t faking it or exaggerating, because when they saw me, I looked fine. I had to get on a Chronic Illness program at school to excuse my many absences. People think that it must be cool to get to stay home so much, but it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. You get bored and lonely and you have to worry about catching up on everything you missed in class. Feeling bad dominates your thoughts but you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to talk about it all the time or be negative around your friends.

The summer after eighth grade I got a really bad case of mono that put me in the hospital for five days. I got out right before school started and thought that the mono would take a couple of months to go away. Instead,

isn’t that different after all. Data from 2005 shows that as many as half of all Americans—or approximately 133 million people—have some kind of chronic disease. Seven million children have asthma; 2 million teenagers have type I diabetes.

Jennifer Roe, a Millennium senior, is one of the 2 million people living in the United States with another chronic illness: Celiac disease.

This illness is a digestive disease where the small intestine can become severely damaged when someone eats gluten, a type of protein that is found in barley, wheat and rye.

She says that being diagnosed with Celiac had an affect on her emotionally, because she realized how much her life would be changing after her diagnosis.

“It’s kind of hard to hang out with my friends, because I can’t just go get a cheeseburger or pizza like most 17 year olds like to do,” Jennifer says. “I can never be carefree and try new things when it comes to food.”

While Celiac disease is a common illness, Highland sophomore Gabbie Sherwood has a rare disorder known as Evans Syndrome. It is an illness where the body, according to the National Institutes of Health, makes antibodies that destroy the red and white blood cells and platelets.

Gabbie says that she “got teased because of the fact that during eighth grade I had to take steroids in order to stay alive, and it made me gain weight. It gave everyone think they had the right to judge me and make fun of me for something I couldn’t control.”

Although Gabbie is doing better since her treatments last year and has discontinued using steroids, she says that she will always have the stretch marks as a reminder.

She says that “having Evans Syndrome was the toughest thing I’ve ever had to go through, (but) it taught me that life shouldn’t and can’t be taken for granted. You have to give your all.”

–Erin Stipp, Millennium ’11, with additional reporting b Haley Kay Burgess, Gilbert ’13

I just couldn’t seem to get better, and I got swine flu in November on top of it. I was able to get decent grades for first semester, but I just couldn’t go to school enough to stay caught up in the spring and had to switch to online.

A rheumatologist diagnosed me with juvenile fibromyalgia, which causes flu-like muscle aches and joint and skin pain, but no one could figure out why I seemed to still have mono after so many months. My fevers got to 105 degrees, my joints hurt and I would sleep all day and be awake all night.

Someone recommended the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio as being the best place to go to get a diagnosis when no one else can figure things out, so we went there at the end of June. I hated the four-hour plane ride and being in an unfamiliar city, but if there was even a .0004 percent chance of finding out what was wrong with me, I knew it would be worth it.

My mom gave the doctor five years’ worth of medical records, and he asked a lot of questions and then told us that in addition to fibromyalgia, I have something called Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome, or RSDS. When I hurt my back in cheer, it caused the nerves in my back to be damaged and to send pain signals to my brain that they shouldn’t have.

Then when I got mono, the stress and the problems with my sleep made me unable to end the flare-up.

I will always consider the morning of the appointment to be one of the best days of my life because I finally, finally had a diagnosis. I have to do physical therapy and see some specialists, and I will always have RSDS, but I will be able to manage it through certain strategies. I will be going to school half-time this year and doing half online, but things should finally be pretty normal for me. Having my family and friends there for me all of the time is what gets me through it all. Plus, I look at kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases and I truly feel blessed. I use those kids as my inspiration to dream big, never give up and never let my condition control my life.”

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Brigham Young University ‘12; is majoring in Communications

“I spend more time studying now than I did when I was in high school. Once you get into your major, though, it isn’t bad at all. I’m interested in most of the reading we have, and the papers I write are usually about topics I’m interested in. When I’m in classes like this, my grades are usually higher.”

LULU CONTRERAS Scottsdale Community College ’13, is majoring in Business

“In high school, I didn’t spend that much time doing homework or studying. In college I have do twice that or more depending on the class, yet I have become such a procrastinator that the time I spend studying now would be around the same as before, it just is all squished into fewer hours, so it’s more intense! My grades went from A’s in high school to A’s AND B’s overall. Also, around the first year I was in college I got my first C.”

ROB STANFORD University of Redlands ‘12; is a Philosophy Major with an Asian Studies minor and an emphasis on Pre-Law

“My grades aren’t as good as they were in high school, but I end up studying way more. I’m still trying to wrap my mind around this conundrum.”

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EMILY RADER

NAU ’12; is majoring in Political Science and Journalism

“I have to devote a lot more time to my schoolwork to maintain good grades.

Many professors will give you an estimate of several hours a week per class for studying, and it’s unfortunately not far off. The hardest thing for me about schoolwork in college versus high school is that you are the only person motivating yourself. Your parents aren’t there to keep you in line or ground you if work doesn’t get done, and most teachers aren’t going to be as involved in your success as they might have been in a high school setting.

It is now entirely your responsibility, and that can be tough.”

MARCEA DECKER UofA ‘13; is majoring in

Economics and minoring in Geography and the Japanese Language

“I would say that my study habits have not really changed. How much you study for a course really depends on the course you take, in high school and in college. At the start of college, most universities require ‘general education’ units in broad fields of study. Most students do not really take these classes seriously unless it’s relevant to their intended course of study. Some professors are really involved with the subject matter of these general education courses, so that course might become more detailed, and I might choose to study more for courses like that with those types of professors. However, most general education courses are taught by professors who know that maybe 80 percent of the students do not care about the subject matter and just need the course to fulfill the university’s requirements, so it mostly becomes a blow-off course. How much you study in your first years of college really depend on how what kind of courses you take and what kind of professors you get.”

ASU ’12; is majoring in Business “Compared to high school … well, high school was really easy compared to college. Homework is not so much an issue as is READING. If you do not read, you will be lost. Ironically, my grades are better in college then they ever were in high school….go figure.”

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Pepperdine ‘12; is double-majoring in International Studies and Political Science

“I spend more time studying and I study harder just because there’s more work involved and a greater need to be self-motivated in college. My grades are about the same though.”

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SAMANTHA SCHWARTZ

“I study way more in college than I did in high school.

I didn’t really do much studying at all in high school, actually, and now it’s normal for me to study for four hours or more at a time before a test. I think the main reason for this is because in college you don’t really have homework, so the work you put into a class is studying.

Also, you are required to do a lot more work on your own in college than in high school.”

“My grades have not really changed from high school. I feel as though if you were a studious person in high school, you’re likely to stay one in college. The study habits you have in high school are the same ones you use in college, and it’s not very difficult to be successful in college as long as you know how to manage your time.”

University of Minnesota ’13; is majoring in Biochemistry/ Pre-Med and minoring in Spanish

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UofA ‘12; is majoring in Physiology

ZACHARY GASTONY, Texas A&M University

“Howdy, y’all! Alright, so maybe I still need to work on my Texas drawl. I’m pretty much just getting ready for Texas A&M by buying the essentials for living in a dorm – everything from toothpaste to deodorant to my cowboy hat and boots... Just joking on that last one. I am gonna be heading out for freshman orientation and I’m totally stoked, although the very thought of me leaving causes my mom to bust out in tears. I also signed myself up for a Hispanic engineer club known as SHPE and a sport-car club for my drifting addiction. Hopefully I’ll find some time to make my way off campus between the minimum 3.5 GPA I need to keep my scholarship and partying.”

BRITTANY HARDY, Princeton University

“As I write this, I have 65 days until I move into my dorm room.

I’ve yet to meet my future roomie on FB, but I already know who some of my closest friends will be. I’ve picked out classes I liked and looked into internships for next year. Hopefully, balancing Lit classes with intro Chinese won’t wear me down too soon. Still working on some of my matriculation forms, though. Looking forward to joining the Black Student Union and maybe even the newspaper. Haven’t had to pack much, since I’ll have to go shopping for a new winter wardrobe. Kind of bummed that I can’t take my new Ford Fusion until junior year. Trying to work my way around it. Overall I’m excited and I can’t believe that I’m finally living my dream!”

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In our last issue, azTeen introduced six ’10 high school grads from the Valley who were preparing for college. At press time for this issue, each had moved past the oh-wow-I-can’t-believe-high-school-is-over stage and were preparing to kick off their next four years as collegians. Here they share the thoughts and experiences they had as summer grew shorter and college came closer to being a reality.

HILLARY BURGESS, The University of Texas

“I guess I’m like everyone in that I can’t believe how fast college is coming. I go back and forth between being really excited and very nervous. I feel better after having gone to orientation, though.

I roomed with Ashley, a girl from Houston to whom I had been talking on Facebook. It was nice to finally meet her in person. I registered for my classes, and even though I didn’t get my firstchoice schedule – I don’t think anybody does – I’m really happy with the five classes I’m taking, and also that I already know some people in them because of the UT Class of 2014 FB page. I also was so happy with the College of Communication that I decided I don’t want to transfer into Business after freshman year. I gave my email to several organizations, met with the Spirit girls twice, got Longhorn football season tickets and actually did a pretty good job navigating that huge campus. Next up is securing a parking space in one of the garages – definitely not easy to do, especially as a freshman.”

VIVIAN PADILLA, ASU

“College starts in a month, and it hasn’t hit me just yet. The fact that my instructors are no longer called ‘teachers’ but are referred to as ‘professors’ is pretty scary. I’m not excited about math class, and during Freshman Orientation I found out I’ll have to anxiously wait for my AP scores, which I don’t think I did too well on, which makes me wish I would have taken Eng 101 while at Arcadia. But, F.O. was fun, especially since I attended it with two of my closest friends whom I’ve known since elementary school. While at F.O. I signed myself up for Student Government, and gave my email out to a couple of other organizations that I can’t even remember. Current concerns: Is it legit to use a Hello Kitty notebook in college? Why don’t dorms allow dogs?

EMILY PISKULICK, new Gonzaga Bulldog “56 days until I leave for school! I’ve been coordinating with my

roommate, Kennedy, who I know from high school, about who’s bringing what. I’ve also been buying clothes for the cold and windy Washington climate like crazy and now own enough coats, gloves and boots to last a lifetime! I have no idea how I’m going to get my new wardrobe up to school, but I guess I’ll worry about that later. Also, I started my summer reading today! I can’t believe college is getting so close!”

COREY EDWARDS, UofA “The summer is already half over and my time at home is coming to a close. Since I’ve been extremely busy with The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps every day this summer, I had to start preparing for school early. As my senior year was coming to a close, my parents took me and my twin brother shopping to get office chairs, laptops, bikes, etc. Once June rolled around, I took time off from drum corps rehearsal to attend orientation at the University of Arizona. Along with me and my brother, two of our best friends went too. We had a great time exploring the campus and signing up for classes. I am definitely looking forward to my first semester on campus!” azTeenmagazine.com

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Coronado’s excellent adventure Dons get a reconstructed campus but hold on to sense of community

The original Coronado High School, built in 1961, hosted 44 years of south Scottsdale history and happenings, even serving as the filming location of some scenes from Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, an iconic comedy about bringing the past and present together. In 2005 community members broke ground on the new campus, where construction is now complete and ready for a new generation of Dons to make their own. Defying the stereotype of Scottsdale affluence, CHS is a Title 1 school where many teens work after-school jobs, take the local bus or trolley to school and rely on a

diverse, inclusive community of peers, teachers, and other staff members for support. Three years after moving onto the new campus, modern Dons are already making their mark by engaging in research partnerships with ASU, powering the school with solar panels, tutoring peers during afternoons, competing in international robotics competitions, showing artwork in Valley galleries and much more. Yet to see what’s happening at CHS, you need only walk the central courtyard to experience what Dons do in modern times as they’re done best in the past: be excellent to each other.

what makes CHS unique?

JEREMY “Coronado is unique in its own way through the people, staff, and even just the school itself.

There’s a lot of school in Arizona that may have the same appearance, but CHS is one of a kind. It has a heart that cares for its students and anyone who comes.”

– JEREMY COLLINS, ‘12

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melissa “All the different people. Coronado is very diverse not in just people but by personalities.”

– MELISSA RUIZ, ‘12

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“The unity I have found at Coronado has been very unique.

We have become a big family; we stand, support, and care for one another.”

“The unique electives and programs offered and the relaxed student-teacher relations create a more relaxed environment.”

“The student body doesn’t only care about the sports; we also care about the arts and helping each other on campus. We support every one as best as we can!”

– ROSA ESPINOZA, ‘12

– MICHAELA MORRIS, ‘11

– ASHLEIGH VASQUEZ, ‘11

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Coronado is known for having an underground tunnel under the school.

“Perhaps... The underground tunnels would be a great way to have a Goonies kind of adventure to skip class.”

The Scene THE CLUB Featuring a specialized teen center known as ‘The Club,’ the Harley and Ruth Barker Scottsdale Boys and Girls Club gives teens a place to hang out right across the street from CHS. When school’s out, Dons go Clubbin’ to play football and table tennis, watch movies, pump iron and access computers. Many Club supervisors are past Clubgoers and Dons themselves. Today’s Clubber will be tomorrow’s mentor.

TEMPE MARKETPLACE Just 10 minutes away by car, the Tempe Marketplace is a great place to get out and blow your hard-earned cash at Pac-Sun, Hot Topic and Harkins Theater Cine Capri. It’s also a place where bands play (and the azValenTeens Bash is held), and Flogging Molly jammed there once.

Written and compiled by Coronado students Hannah Collins-Lewis and Sarah Hagerman.

– Anthony Costantini, ‘11

Coronado is the “ghetto school” of SUSD. “The word ‘ghetto’ is a rep describing the school. Still, Coronado is just a building, so for all the people that go here, ‘ghetto’ is a slap in the face to all students and the (new) facility. Buildings don’t make the school, people do.”

OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE Advertising itself as “The West’s Most Western Town,” Scottsdale is more likely to be a place to shop than a place to get your “yeee-haw” on. Still, teens can go to Old Town, which includes institutions such as the Sugar Bowl ice cream shop and free Thursday Art Walks.

CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY With the local Scottsdale Trolley dropping the car-less off right in front, most teens go there to do homework. At the Knowasis Teen Center inside, many Dons read manga, check out CDs, chillax on beanbag chairs, play Guitar Hero, check their Facebook profile, and put on community events.

– Haidyn DiLorenzo, ‘12

Coronado has immense amount of spirit and pride.

“That’s true, as Coronado is a well-integrated school. For example, last year (as a freshman), I came to Coronado not knowing what to expect ... and not knowing how to open my locker. A senior saw that I was having trouble opening up my locker, he opened it, and asked if I needed help to my classes. Kindness is a dynamic form of school spirit.”

– Zach Cheek, ‘13

FIESTA BURRITO & POP THE SODA SHOP If you say “I’m going to Fiesta,” a Don will know what you mean. To soothe a craving before or after school, Fiesta Burrito is the spot to socialize with fellow Dons.

Fiesta is THE hangout for Coronado where the Breakfast Burrito, California Burrito, and sips of horchata soothe the stomach beasts. For something to quench the thirst, next door is Pop the Soda Shop. Pop’s is a place to find vintage and exotic drinks that include Leninade, Jarritos Pineapple, Olde Brooklyn Orange Soda, Flathead Lake Monster Granny-Apple Gourmet Soda, and Kickapoo Joy Juice.

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DENNY’S (multiple locations) During football season, band members, jocks and other Don spectators alike meet up at Denny’s for midnight breakfast and friendly banter. This is a late-night bite place to savor victory or weep in defeat.

Denny’s is an institution, where many teen – Dons included – prefer the Grand Slam Slugger and Moons over My Hammy.

THE WEDGE Located at nearby Eldorado Park, the Wedge is a skate and biking park where teen Dons and even pro skaters go to carve it up. Featured at the Wedge is a concrete bowl where the gnarly gain glory and the clumsy skin knees and break wrists.

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“I would have Clint Eastwood play me in the story of my life. Why? Because it’s Clint Eastwood! He’s just an allaround B.A., just like me.”

“Steve Carell. A couple of my friends

– DANIEL WELTMAN, HORIZON ‘11

“I WOULD HAVE KRISTEN STEWART PLAY ME BECAUSE SHE IS PRETTY AND VERY TALENTED, AND SHE GOT TO KISS ROBERT PATTINSON!”

“Chuck Norris, because he reflects my inner character.”

– SAM FRANK, CHAPARRAL ‘12

“QUEEN LATIFAH, BECAUSE SHE MAKES BIG WOMEN LOOK POWERFUL!” –BETHANY DUPREE, TOLLESON ‘12

“Brad Pitt. We’re both white and super cool.”

–AUSTIN CROMACK, TOLLESON ’12

“It would be played by April the intern from Parks and Recreation because we’re exactly the same according to University High’s Student Advisory Board.”

–KRISTA SQUIER, TOLLESON ‘12

“LEA MICHELLE would play me because she’s basically my twin, and the movie of me could be in musical form.”

– MOLLY BLEVIN, XAVIER ‘11

“Adam Sandler, because not only is he hilarious, he gets all the hot chicks!”

– HAYDEN BISHOP, CHAPARRAL ‘13

“If there was a movie made about my life, I would want to play myself, because I am the only one who can really fit the role!”

– MOLLY CANNELL, NEW SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS ‘11

“Teri Hatcher, because she is the perfect mix of strong, INTELLIGENT, and crazy.”

– LIZ WEINBERGER, XAVIER ‘11 46

“Anna Faris, because she is crazy!”

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say I act like him. When I tell jokes, they say that my humor is just like Steve’s. He lives an ordinary life, like me...except I look better!”

– CHAD GLADE, MILLENNIUM ‘13

– ILANA TASILLO, PINNACLE ’12

“If any actor could play me in the story of my life it would be the guy from 300, (GERARD BUTLER), because I am a rebel.”

“I would love to see Cate Blanchett play me in a movie about my life because both she and the women she portrays are strong, intelligent and courageous human beings.”

– EVA BLACK, ARIZONA SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS ‘12

“Denzel Washington would play me because we are both sexy, chocolate men.”

– THOMAS GALEWSKI, DESERT MOUNTAIN ‘11

“In a movie about my life, I’d want to be played by Scarlet Johanson, because she is a babe.”

– KARI MACINTIRE, NORTH CANYON ‘13

—SARAH WEINTRAUB, HORIZON ‘13

“I would have to say Amanda Bynes, because she is one of my favorite actresses and she is hilarious.”

“Victoria Justice, because I’ve been told that we look alike. Also, she’s peppy and friendly, and I love her style.”

—MEGAN HENRY, CACTUS SHADOWS ‘13

“Probably Rachel McAdams.

She can portray herself in so many different classes, and I love her diversity. Or maybe Emma Watson, because her accent is gorgeous.”

—DANIELLE AMANN, CACTUS SHADOWS ‘12

“I would most like to be played by RACHEL MCADAMS. I mean, who wouldn’t? She is an amazingly talented actress and absolutely stunning!”

– DALLAS TAYLOR STRINGHAM, HIGHLAND ‘11

“I would want Tina Fey to play me in a movie because we can both make people laugh with senseless humor. Plus, we both have the same quirky attitude!”

– RACHEL MCCLARD, DESERT MOUNTAIN ‘12

“Corbin Bleu is probably the only person who could pull it off. I don’t really like him, but I look like him…ya know?”

– KIEREN DUNCAN, MILLENNIUM ’12

“Marion Cotillard. She’s an amazing actress and evokes good emotions, plus, she’s hot like me!”

– RUBY TAYLOR, ARIZONA SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS ‘12

“ELIJAH WOOD, not because I

look anything like him, but because I love Lord of the Rings and I think I could be the ring bearer.”

– ROHAN ANDRESON, BROPHY ‘12. azTeenmagazine.com

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KAITLAN TAYLOR, ST. MARY’S ‘13

“Hmmmm. If my life were made into a movie, I would be played by Alan from The Hangover (ZACH GALIFIANAKIS) because we are both lone wolves in our one-wolf wolfpack.”

– EVAN REUBEN, NOTRE DAME ‘11

“I think LUCY LIU.

She’s the only Asian actress that I’m similar to, and she’s a good actress and can relate to me in how difficult it is to come from another country the first few years.”

— LINA NGUYEN, MCCLINTOCK ‘11

“Okay well, people say I look most like DEMI LOVATO. But she’d have to really show her tough self while playing the role as me. She comes off to be too sweet and innocent.

Which is definitely not me.”

– CLAIRE SIMPSON, MCCLINTOCK ‘11 Talk to azTeena and your Last Word quote could appear in an upcoming issue! Email her by Sept. 15 at azTeena@azTeenMagazine.com and answer this question: “What will you be thankful for this holiday season?” Include your school and grad year, plus a pic.

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