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Cd UNRISE Corona del Sol High School | Tempe, AZ | Vol. 40 No.2 | November 2016
Will increasing
MINIMUM WAGE
lead the U.S. to a
DEAD END?
Story by Nick Chambers Page 18 & 19
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editors-in-chief Dion Deguzman Kasey Ruthardt
life & times editor Lauren Puffer sports editor Jake Pyatt online editor Eddie Calrow photo editor Maria Martin online photo editor Celeste Hayes copy editor Melanie Furman opinions editor Patricia Stoica cartoonist Celeste Hayes business/marketing manager David Gomez staff Brian Bottari Nick Chambers David Deal Landon Douglass Nikki Dull Graham Eversden Ethan Farrell Arlayna Schooley Haley Spracale Alec Urban adviser Kris Urban The Sunrise is an open forum for student expression and welcomes letters on all matters. The staff reserves the right to edit as required. All materials submitted for publication must be signed. Views and opinions contained herein are those of the author and not considered to be the opinions of the staff, adviser, administration or the Tempe Union High School District. Unsigned editorials reflect the views of the editorial board. Some material courtesy of Tribune News Service.
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From the editors Working 20 to 30 hours a week but still not making a lot of money can be frustrating because it takes up so much of your time. Instead of getting to hang out with friends on weekends, students are sitting at work doing their hardest to make a little extra money. Especially with the holidays fast approaching, that money will be very much appreciated. As a freshman and sophomore, minimum wage isn’t as important because 1, they aren’t 16 yet so they cannot legally work and 2 parents usually are more lenient on paying for extra things. Once junior and senior year come around though, most parents start expecting more and get tired of always having to pay for everything. While the rate of minimum wage rising would be really nice for those of us who make the minimum, it could also have side effects that could impact the way society works in the long run. Many “mom and pop” shops wouldn’t survive because they already have enough competition staying alive with big businesses, but to add a $12 minimum to employees that they need would destroy them. Minimum wage is supposed to be for teens and young adults who are just looking for some extra money; it isn’t supposed to be a career. If it were to be raised to $12, which is about what an EMT would make. Then we risk students not going to college and not going on to a career because they know they can get by working at a minimum wage job. Jobs that only pay minimum wage are jobs for minimum opportunities. On a lighter note, it is finally becoming fall, something people in Arizona don’t get to enjoy very much. While we may not be able to tell when the weather is changing, we always know summer is over when we start enjoying things like Thanksgiving and all of the holiday decorations showing up in stores. Check out the stories we have in the paper about fun things happening this fall, see a volleyball recap of how amazing the team did this year and don’t forget to check out cdssunrise.com for more stories! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @cdssunrise, add us on Snapchat and follow us on Instagram.
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What’s Online?
Photo by Haley Shaffer
The new Odysea Aquarium is now open to the public. Staff writter Brian Bottari has all the hours and attraction information.
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A Week Without Caffeine
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CdS Trends
Read about how three staff members lasted a week of school without drinking caffeine every morning. As fall has made it’s way into our lives, see the fashion trends that have been apparent this season.
10 Voting
With the election just around the corner, learn more about the importance of voting in your local and federal elections.
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Oh, how the times have changed. Learn more about the cheer and pom teams through the decades.
Friendsgiving
Get to know more about the tradition of having Thanksgiving a little early with just your friends.
18 USA Volleyball
Meet three Aztecs who excel in their sport and are members of the Team USA Volleyball program.
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Volleyball Recap
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“In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream”
Screenshot of Alien: Isolation game. The player awakens in the Hypersleep Chamber. By Ethan Farrell
Alien: Isolation expands on what the horror game genre has to offer Ethan Farrell | Staff Writer Alien is a 1979 film that revolutionized the horror genre. The film takes place in the distant future, where a starship’s crew, in response to a distress signal, lands on a mysterious planet. There the crew finds eggs to a creature that is accidentally let loose on their ship. Simply called the Alien, it hunts down each of the crew members, one by one. In his creation of the monster, the director, Ridley Scott, was able to captivate audiences with a perfect killing machine. Like in Jaws, the most horrific thing about the film was not necessarily the killer itself, but the destruction it left behind, and the dread of not knowing where it was, or what its next move would be. The Alien was smart, cunning, and purely existed to kill. Seemingly it would be an easy task to create a video game as scary as the film. Since 1984, 22 different video games have been released under the Alien franchise, but none of them captured what made the monster truly scary until Alien: Isolation. In 2014, the game was released by the developer Creative Assembly and was exactly what fans of the Alien franchise were looking for. In Alien: Isolation the player takes the first-person view of Amanda Ripley, daughter of the main protagonist from the films, on a search for information about the whereabouts of her mother. The majority of the game takes place on Sevastopol space station, an environment that quickly becomes hostile. Being a survivalconcentrated horror game, the player must be stealthy and smart in the usage of equipment that is available, or the player’s demise will quickly be met. Throughout the game the player faces a small variety of opponents including humans, androids, and the Alien. Though sometimes creepy, the artificial intelligence (AI) of the human and androids is somewhat lackluster. They often don’t properly react to the player’s presence, or simply overreact. The Alien is a case
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where the AI truly shines. It is almost never scripted, meaning from the beginning of the game until the end, it is simply let loose, governing itself on where to go and how to react. It is a looming threat. Players will be terrified because they know the creature is aware of their presence, and that it is doing everything in its power to find and kill them. As its appearances grow more frequent the Alien learns about the player, how you combat it, and how you hide from it. For example, if a player tends to hide in lockers more often, it will likely look there first. Creative Assembly took the perfect approach in making the Alien a very smart killer. Fans of the franchise will certainly enjoy the environment of the game. Sevastopol station is heavily reminiscent of the starship from the film. It really seems as if everything could have been made on set in the ‘70s. Sound design is also done extremely well. Hearing the Alien crawling through the vents puts the player on edge, and the occasional screams of its victims can induce a panic. I highly suggest playing this game with headphones, as being able to not only hear the Alien, but the direction in which you hear it from really ties together the experience. On my play through I did notice quite a few graphical bugs; occasionally some of the characters would perform animations at the wrong time, or not at all. This is very noticeable, and though not a game-breaking problem, it certainly should have been fixed. Otherwise the environment was a nice throwback to the film, while still building the universe further, instead of recycling from old games. Ridley Scott’s Alien left its mark on the horror movie genre, and now Alien: Isolation does the same to the survival horror game genre. It offers a type of horror that is less often seen in more recent games and movies. The game feels fresh, is certainly scary, and has great replay value. Creative Assembly has made an impression on horror games that will not go unnoticed. R
You’ll love it, it’s perfect, it’s a change
TheatreWorks produces its first musical since 2006 Lauren Puffer | Life & Times Editor
Teddy Ladley and Zoey Newman rehearse for I Love you, You’re Perfect, Now Change. The musical will show Nov. 17-19. Photo by Celeste Hayes
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wenty-three vocally and theatrically talented Corona students will be playing lead roles in the musical I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. Unlike most plays, this musical is a series of scenes, each with different plots featuring different characters, called vignettes. I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change was directed by Joel Bishoff and debuted in 1996. The musical was originally performed in Broadway with only four actors but because of the different vignettes, they were able to cast more roles. This allows for a balance in the amount of stage time that each of the actors get. Since it is a musical, the auditioning actors and actresses had to sing at auditions in order to get their roles. This opened the door for musically talented students to show off their skills at auditions and then in the musical. Doing the musical allowed theater teacher Nick Taylor to get to know the new faces of students on campus. “The most exciting part (about doing a musical) is being able to work with kids who don’t always try out for plays,” Taylor said. “We have kids who are in choir and kids from all
over campus who don’t normally try out for our shows. They were excited about the chance to do a musical.” Junior Teddy Ladley is no stranger to show-biz. Ladley has been a lead in numerous plays throughout his years at Corona. Ladley will also be playing a role in the musical. “With the musical, it’s like adding another piece to the puzzle,” Ladley said. “Not only do you have to figure your character out and memorize choreography, but you also have to memorize the songs, melodies, harmonies, when to breathe and how you sing.” “The play is all about finding love and how we experience it throughout our lives,” Taylor said. “From dating to falling in love and getting married and growing old together. The audience should look forward to having a funny look at their own lives because everyone can relate to what it’s like being in love.” Opening night is on Nov. 17 and tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. Seating is not assigned and tickets will be available at the door. If you miss opening night, showings are available at the same time for the same price on Nov. 18 and 19. R
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Chokers
Teva Sandals
When dark lip colors start to make their way back into the makeup game, I get excited because they are seriously a game changer. Since this is a seasonal trend, it comes when the weather starts to cool down and the dark colors come out of the closet, then it gradually loses its hype when the weather starts to heat up. When someone looks good with their fall outfit and their dark lipstick on, they mean business. Dark lip colors can turn a regular comfy fall outfit to a “Hello, what’s up? The queen has arrived” outfit. Dark lip colors make a statement and they are sold by every drug store or high-end make up brand.
Open-toed shoes are an on-going trend but evolve with the sandal people choose. From the Pali Hawaiians to Rainbow flip flops and now to the Teva sandals. Teva sandals have definitely started showing up all around the streets of the east valley, and they are not very flattering in all honesty. Yet, they are so comfortable and easy to just slip on. These sandals are in the price range of $50-$80 so I could see how it is worth it. They come in a variety of colors and patterns, which is really nice, and not to mention they are also really comfortable. If you’re into the open-toed shoes, these are definitely a must have shoe for all year round.
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Button-up Skirts
First of all, the amount of effort it must take to button up all the buttons must be astounding. Looking past the effort of getting it all buttoned up, I don’t know what it is about the buttons but they bring an entirely new vibe to skirts. It’s not the cute outdated skater skirt, but it’s also not the sophisticated tight pencil skirt. Button up skirts are just a great mixture of classy and stylish. And it is very easy to dress up or down with this skirt as they come in a variety of materials ranging from denim to suede. This is a must have staple for fall.
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Dark Lipstick
Chokers are seriously a trend that is hit or miss. Essentially they are pretty dog collars that will work well with just about any fall or winter outfit. These accessories have evolved from the tattoo style made of elastic nylon string to chokers made of velvet, and I am not complaining. Actually, the only thing I have to complain about is the outfit people wear with them. When you are wearing a bright and colorful outfit, I do not like chokers at all. They bring a dark, youthful and edgy vibe to any outfit, so when your outfit isn’t one of those adjectives, they don’t mesh together well.
Katriel Allen takes a customer’s order at the Chick-fil-A counter. Photo by Lauren Puffer
More money, more problems?
Prop. 206, on the November ballot, will increase the minimum wage Nick Chambers | Staff Writer
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increase means I have to sell an additional eighty cupcakes to make s the Nov. 8 election draws closer, Arizona could see up for the raise.” some very drastic changes taking place. This year’s With such a large increase such as the ballot, containing several one proposed, there would also be a significant controversial proposals, such as the one increase in prices. that would legalize recreational marijuana, “It may not seem like that much when also holds an initiative that would increase looking at an individual item,” Mandlebaum said. the minimum wage. The proposition, added “But when you add a few cents here and a few after receiving more than the 150,000 cents there, it really starts to add up.” signatures needed to have it placed on the • Would increase the wage in stages: Although the extra income for workers ballot, has become one of the most debated · $10 by Jan. 1 could be helpful, especially when supporting a topics of the 2016 election. · $12 by 2020 family, there are complications that come along Many voters support the proposal • Tip workers would receive a $9 with the added earnings. which would add $4 an hour to the state hourly base “It would obviously be very beneficial to standard, believing that a mere $8 is • It would require employers to provide sick leave: those earning the raise,” Mandlebaum explained. simply not enough to support a family or · Five days for companies with 15 “Although, with the wage increase, their jobs afford basic needs. Economists endorse the or more employees may be cut or their hours may be reduced because proposal as well, feeling there is a dire need · Three days for companies with it’s simply not worth the money.” for an improved minimum wage, believing less than 15 employees This is where the problem lies with high it would allow for income growth in a school students. thriving economy. Others disagree. “The people who will be affected most Kori Mandlebaum, an economics are teenagers who are entering the job market for the first time,” teacher at Corona del Sol, explained why some are hesitant to Mandlebaum said. “This is because jobs will be harder to get vote yes on the initiative. Of course, $4 may not appear to be a because those low skill jobs will be cut.” substantial raise, but as Mandlebaum illustrated, even a marginal Despite this, some high school students view an increased increase could be a huge expense. minimum wage as a good thing. Especially seniors. Senior year is “The people who would be hurt are small business owners,” an expensive time; between cap and gowns, senior portraits, college Mandlebaum explained. “For example, I would love to own a bakery. Now, suppose I sell cupcakes for a $1 profit per cupcake. continued on page 8 If I have one part-time employee working a 20 hour week, that $4
Quick Facts about Prop. 206
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applications, dances, off-campus lunches and vacations, the last year of high school is undoubtedly the most costly. While a job can be helpful, a minimum wage job between school, clubs and athletics can be extremely stressful. Someone who works for the standard $8.05 an hour while balancing education and extra-curricular will sometimes feel overwhelmed and cheated. Working a 20-hour week often results in less than a $200 paycheck and an added amount of stress, as time for homework, studying, and athletics is dramatically cut. Senior Katriel Allen, 17, agrees. Allen is an employee at Chick-fil-A, working the drive-thru and window, while also taking people’s orders at the front counter. “I get paid $8.05 an hour,” Allen said. “I generally work a 15-hour week and get paid every other Friday. My paycheck is usually about $150.” Michaela Gatti serves a customer at See’s Candy. Photo by Dion Deguzman Allen, although enjoying her job at three times a month, he also appreciates his job. O’Brien spends Chick-fil-A, wishes her paycheck would be the majority of his time teaching swim lessons to adults who want more substantial. to learn to swim for physical therapy. “I spend my paycheck in about a week,” Allen said “I have to Opposed to raising the minimum wage, O’Brien feels that buy my own food, clothes, gas, and other necessities.” when you raise the minimum wage, you increase unemployment Also a part of the HERO program and varsity cheer team at because entry level, low-skilled jobs are harder to obtain because Corona, Allen feels there is no free time between athletics and employers are looking for experienced workers. He also fears the school. She believes that despite the potential downsides the raise repercussions small businesses might face. might hold, she deserves more than what she earns. “Minimum wage is a problem,” O’Brien said. “I may make “I would be in support of raising the minimum wage to $12,” a lot of money, but I agreed to a price. Federal minimum wages Allen said. “I think minimum wage workers need to be paid more. should be done away with.” I don’t think the current minimum wage is enough.” Despite worries, it remains a possibility that the minimum Senior, Conner O’Brien disagrees. wage will be increased this coming Novemeber. A $4 raise will “I don’t think there should be a minimum wage,” O’Brien undoubtedly cause drastic changes over the next several years, said.“Minimum wage stops you from working. When you agree to and whether it be helpful or harmful, Mandelbaum had this to say: a job, you should be able to agree to a price.” “Economists generally feel you should let the market determine A lifeguard at the YMCA, O’Brien gets paid $16.20 an hour. the wage, just like any other price.” R Normally working a 16-hour week along with volunteering two to
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Seniors Kasey Ruthardt, Dion Deguzman and Maria Martin pictured left to right. Photo by Arlayna Schooley
A week without caffeine Caffeine isn’t only found in coffee, it’s also found in teas, soda and even some chocolates. Many people rely on caffeine on a day to day basis without even realizing how much they consume. Making that change from consuming caffeine daily to not having
it all will cause some changes in a person. After being detoxed from caffeine. some people will never drink it again so they aren’t caught up in it, or others will go right back to it because it’s truly something that they need. R
Kasey Ruthardt | Editor-in-Chief Dion Deguzman | Editor-in-Chief Starting off the week, I didn’t think it would be that bad. I haven’t always been a caffeine fanatic so if I could do it once, I could do it again. That wasn’t the case at all. In fact, it’s been the exact opposite. I knew that I’d have a headache but I didn’t think it would hurt so bad. Along with headaches, I also experienced mood changes; I was always in a bad mood. Whether that was from the lack of caffeine or a side effect of the headaches, I’m not positive, but it was definitely there. At night I couldn’t sleep as well as I had the week before because I was exhausted to the point of not being tired. I used to think that coffee didn’t really have an impact on me, that I could drink a large Rebel from Dutch Bros. and take a nap right after, but now I know that my body relies on caffeine. I need it to function and do everyday things and improve my mood. Without caffeine I am not myself and I don’t think I’d ever be able to go a week without caffeine again.
This week without caffeine has been an absolute roller coaster. I have never been so moody and irritated about everything this week. The first couple days were the worst. I don’t know if it wasn’t having caffeine or it was the fact that my routines changed. I didn’t have the morning cup of coffee I usually have or the hot tea I drink before every practice. Unfortunately, I tried to use sugar instead of caffeine to make up for my non-energetic mood, which included things like lemonade and root beer, which I am not a fan of at all. All the sugar I consumed in the morning worked for the first half of the morning, but eventually I began to get dragged down. Although, there were the positives, I was able to fall asleep easier and for longer, and it stopped me from seeing a person I’m not a fan of at Starbucks. But I kid you not, when the week was over, I got my hands on a large Iced Mocha Coconut from Dunkin’ Donuts and it was the best moment of my life.
Maria Martin | Photo Editor I had my reservations about this week without caffeine, but it was not as bad as I thought it would be. The first days were spent by sleeping every minute I could, and I noticed I wasn’t 100 percent myself. When I started this I didn’t think it would affect me a lot because I usually drink tea or a Dutch Bros. Rebel only every now and then. But without caffeine I was beyond exhausted and didn’t have the energy to talk or be my normal energetic self. After school was probably the worst part, as I am usually organized and get my homework done right away, but without caffeine I found myself going straight to bed and sleeping until dinner. As the week went on, the sweeter Sunday began to look, and I was chugging water hoping that would give me some energy to do anything. I tried working out, hoping that would help in some way, but I still went home and slept after. Going this week without caffeine, I came to the realization that I am much more of a caffeine addict than I thought I was, and I don’t plan on ever going a week without caffeine again.
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Importance of voting
With the election coming this November, students recognize the imporatnce of casting their vote
Melanie Furman | Copy Editor
2016 Presidential nominees Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Photo by Rich Girard. Used under CC license by Sunrise newspaper. Grayscaled and cropped from original.
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t is that time of the year: election season. This year, the state elections will accompany the presidential elections. If eligible, casting a vote in both state and presidential elections is important. Alongside being a privilege, voting is the center of our government, according to AP Competition Government teacher, Alison Rund. “Voting is the core of our democratic-republic,” Rund said. “It’s the way that citizens can empower and limit the government by using the power of the vote.” The separation of powers, otherwise known as the Checks and Balances system, is where three branches of government (the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial) “check” what the others do, limiting and balancing the power of each other. By doing so, one branch of government will never have too much power. Senior Amelia Edwards, although she cannot vote this year, understands that separation of power gives as equal a weight to Congress as the president, and it is why she will vote in the future. “(Voting is important because of) the whole separation of powers,” Edwards said. “The senators and congressmen have just as much power as the president; they’re just as important.” Another senior, Uriah Rodriguez, can vote this November and is planning to do so. “If you’re eligible to vote, I think it’s very important to take advantage of that opportunity,” Rodriguez said.
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That’s what voting is: an opportunity, a privilege. In the past, many Americans were not given the freedom to vote, and Rund finds it discouraging when young people choose to take advantage of that privilege. “Generations of Americans had to fight (and some sacrificed their lives) to earn the right to vote, and I think it’s very disheartening that young people, especially, take this freedom and right for granted,” Rund said. “Voting is especially important for young people for the very first time because of the power and value you feel by voting. ” A majority of students at Corona cannot vote; yet that doesn’t mean students can’t start becoming civically engaged: voting is just one way young people can be involved in their government. Students such as Edwards, sophomore Carter Bower, and junior Jacob Zimpfer are students at Corona who are not old enough to vote, yet they understand the importance of voting. In the future, they all plan on voting. Zimpfer wants to ensure his voice will be heard. By voting, he feels he can do that. “I want to be able to get my voice heard, and, even though it may be one vote, every vote counts,” Zimpfer said. “If everyone had that mindset, where it’s just one vote, it won’t matter, then that will really affect our country overall.” Bower, similar to Zimpfer, understands that his one vote does make an impact. Story continues on page 11
“When I am old enough to vote, I will,” Bower said. “I think that the more people and myself (who) vote, the more the voices of the (American) people are heard.” Because of the presidential election this year, voters’ ballots will include state and presidential nominees. Conversely, mid-term elections for state, which occur two years after the presidential election, only include state nominees. Edwards, Rodriguez and Zimpfer believe casting their votes in the state elections and the presidential election is important. While Bower agrees it is important to vote in both types of elections, he feels it is more important to vote in the state election. “I think that voting (for) both state and presidential (elections) is important, but if I had to choose one it would be state,” Bower said. “I think that more people need to get more involved in their community, which would be the state.” Similarly, Rund feels voting in the state elections are more important than voting in the presidential, as the state elections directly affect its residents. “It is more important to vote in state elections than the presidential because local leaders make decisions that impact you on a daily basis,” Rund said. “While selecting a new leader for the country is significant, especially in 2016, selecting someone for school board or city mayor is imperative for ensuring your views and needs are met at the local level.” While it is also an American citizen’s freedom not to vote, Rund believes it is still important to get involved in government to the make changes one finds necessary.
“I am not going to advise students or any eligible voter to vote for someone they don’t completely agree with,” Rund said. “Amusingly, it is also your freedom to not vote in our country, especially if you feel the candidates do not support your views. However, I do feel that with voter turnout at (low) levels, civic engagement needs to improve with regard to voting and beyond. If you don’t feel the candidates represent your views, what other ways can you get involved with groups or movements that support your values?” Not every candidate running for a position in the American government will coincide with every voter’s view. When people complain about issues, Bower finds it frustrating when they don’t do anything about it. “ I don’t understand when people complain about certain topics or ideas but then never do anything about it,” Bower said. “That is why we are able to vote. If you have an opinion (on an issue), I always think you should share it.” According to Rund, becoming active in government, young voters and future voters exercise their valuable right of voting. They also become involved in their government. “As President Obama said in his address at the Democratic National Convention, ‘Don’t boo, vote!’” Rund said. “Don’t complain about an opposing candidate if you are not going to vote or become involved to do something about it. We have the freedom and the right to select our leaders and should never forget that very American privilege.” R
Alison Rund teaches students about three world religions in her World History class. As the AP Competition Government teacher, Rund believes voting is important for America’s democratic-repulic to thrive. Photo by Nick Chambers
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2017 Corona cheer team poses for picture at football game. The cheer team has been a part of Corona’s history since 1978. Photo by Dion Deguzman
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Each cheerleader had to make one poster to hang up around school for spirit Won first place at cheer camp against other teams in the districts
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Performed at games and assemblies Loss of cheerleader Alexis Franco (memorial for Franco in the big gym lobby)
There were eight girls total Only a varsity and junior varsity team Sold spirit ribbons Car wash and a dance for fundraising
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Won multiple superior awards from the UCA cheer camp at UCLA
40 years of school spirit Kasey Ruthardt | Editor-in-Chief The majority of students on Corona’s campus know of the cheer and pom teams. They know that they’re at every game and assembly, that they dance, and that they have chants they sing at games. These two teams is that they play a vital role in Corona’s school spirit. The pom and cheer teams have been around since Corona was first opened in 1978 and their importance has grown
every year. Games and assemblies wouldn’t be half the fun if they weren’t there getting the crowd “fired up” and inspire other children to be involved with school by continuing their cheer and pom clinics. Taking a look into the past four decades can show a reader how much has changed and how much has stayed the same with Corona’s school spirit leaders. R
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2017 Corona pom team poses for picture at football game. The pom team has been a part of Corona’s history since 1978. Photo by Dion Deguzman
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Won best squad routine at camp Won Most Spririted at camp Built shelves at Circle K for fundraising Dance clinic for elementary and
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Desiree Coats ‘81 Cheer
We developed the fight song dance, and all of the cheers. I still see the current cheerleaders, using our moves.
Only five seniors Four juniors Six sophomores Took fourth at region and state
75 girls tried out 12 were on the team Sold spirit ribbons Car wash and dance for fundraiser
Chrissy Wiley ‘06 Cheer
“We were the first major competitive team that went to Nationals rather than just state and regional competitions.”
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Nicole Bacon ‘14 Pom
“We were all so close instead of just having one or two friends on each team.”
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Rushing through the holiday season
Are we finding enough time to enjoy the holidays? Celeste Hayes | Online Photo Editor The anticipation for the holiday season was almost overwhelming when I was younger. To me there was nothing greater than Thanksgiving, because that meant Christmas season was just around the corner. It was the time I cherished the most as a child. There was something about the quiet hush of Christmas music, the glowing lights and most importantly the presence of my family. Thanksgiving is the one day we’re supposed to sit with our loved ones and be thankful for all we have, truly a time to celebrate. And after Thanksgiving has come and gone, it is time for all the different religious celebrations. From Hanukkah to Kwanzaa and of course, Christmas. But it seems that all of that pure excitement we once had has disappeared with the speed of the world. Thanksgiving is no longer about spending time with family and friends, but instead getting to the nearest mall. Black Friday has become as important as a national holiday. All people think about is getting their hands on the latest fad for the cheapest price. Their motivation is to give the newest, shiniest and most impressive gift. Not even a thoughtful gift, just the latest on the shelf. Unfortunately, we seem to have lost all meaning in the holidays. I suppose the fact that Christmas decorations make their appearances on shelves in September is no help either. We see Halloween candy in September, and before Halloween has even come to pass, Christmas and Thanksgiving decorations cover the stores. It doesn’t really hit you until you get older just how commercialized our holidays have become. As a kid I planned what to wear for Halloween in July. I could almost taste the golden turkey in September. Of course to me Christmas music started playing Nov. 1. But now that the pure childish giddiness has escaped me, I’m left wondering where the holidays have really gone. And I have come to suddenly understand their true meaning. Too often we sit back and make all these grand plans for the holiday season. But before you know it, New Year’s has passed and you haven’t even watched half the movies you wanted to. And you didn’t have a productive and fun Thanksgiving/Friendsgiving, probably because you were too worried about getting to the store line in time. But I ask you, will the presents be worth all the memories you could have made? Aren’t laughter, friendship and love the best gift? In the end, when we’re old, it’s not the presents we got that we’ll remember, but the memories we made. I think we need to reflect on the real reason behind our holidays all the different beautiful celebrations that come, religious and otherwise. We race through them with stress and anxiety riding our coat tails. As easy as it is to fall into the jetstream of commercialism, before rushing through the holiday season, speeding down store aisles, slow down. R
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Seniors Jaleesa Mooney and Malia Mclintosh enjoy Friendsgiving with friends. Both seniors plan on attending a dinner again this year keeping the tradition alive.
Friendsgiving Photo courtesy of Sunset Yearbook archive
Celebrating Thanksgiving with a twist: it’s all about friends Haley Spracale | Staff Writer It isn’t hard to find a modern TV show without a Thanksgiving special. The most iconic Friendsgiving episode was on the show Friends. New shows like Supergirl have also had their own Friendsgiving celebrations. This representation of Friendsgiving in pop culture has allowed for the celebration to take off. There is no age requirement to celebrate Friendsgiving. Unlike the traditional dinner when we celebrate with our family, Friendsgiving is for anyone and everyone. Friendsgiving is a unique way to spend time with your closest friends. Senior Keelan Nelson hosted her own Friendsgiving party last fall. “We thought it would be fun to all get together and contribute to help make a huge meal,” Nelson said. Among the group of friends who attended the group, senior Sydney McKarns was one of nearly 20 guests. McKarns felt the dinner brought her group of friends closer together. “Before, we were all friends, but it wasn’t a solid group of people,” McKarns said. “I feel like after (Friendsgiving) and even up until now we do a lot of things as a group.” Friendsgiving provides people with a way to bond with their friends in a fun and relaxing environment. While planning the dinner might be stressful, your crazy uncle won’t be there to ruin
the night. “It’s not the same as Thanksgiving, it’s like a twist on traditional Thanksgiving,” Nelson said “It makes it more special when you do it with your friends than when you do it with your family.” While Friendsgiving is newer and isn’t tied to the same traditions as Thanksgiving, the meal eaten still hasn’t changed. You still will find turkey and mashed potatoes on the table. At Nelson’s party, the guest dined on mac & cheese, turkey, mashed potatoes, bread and corn among other dishes. While eating food and hanging out with friends is always fun, one of the best things of Friendsgiving is the environment. It is always enjoyable for everyone to relax and spend time with their friends. “It was really nice and peaceful,” Nelson said. “We just had nice conversations while eating a lot of food.” Friendsgiving is becoming a popular way to spend time with your friends. It can be easy to forget to be grateful for your friends. They always seem to be there when you need them. Having a Friendsgiving dinner is the perfect time to be grateful for all the people in your life who are like your family. R
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The Key Club and Red Kettle Club are the two main clubs on campus that get students out volunteering. Photo by Celeste Hayes
Volunteering in the community Landon Douglass | Staff Writer
Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is a fantastic place to volunteer. They offer a lot of opportunities to fight hunger and have a good time. “The approach is simple: volunteers hand-pack meals specially formulated for malnourished children, and we send them to partners around the world where they’re used to operate orphanages, schools, clinics and feeding programs to break the cycle of poverty,” the FMSC website said. They are also a non-profit organization and aim to end starvation with the help of volunteers. They are located at Mesa Fiesta Power Center, 1345 S Alma School Road in Mesa, AZ. St. Mary’s Food Bank is another excellent volunteer opportunity. St. Mary’s is a non-profit organization where people can drop off unopened cans, foods, cereal, etc. Volunteers are also able to pack the food in to the boxes for volunteer hours. It is also a great place to get involved with the community and for a good reason too. They do accept donations if that is the way you choose to contribute. They are located at: 2831 N 31st Ave in Phoenix. Volunteers for Outdoor Arizona is another astounding place to get community service hours. Their mission is to protect and take care of Arizona’s wilderness. They set a main focus in northern Arizona, such as Flagstaff and Payson. If you would like to participate in their activities, you will have to create an account on there website: voaz.org. You will be sent alerts when an event is coming up via email. If you would like to visit them, they are located at: 1843 E 3rd St., in Tempe. If you would like to do some community service through the school, Key Club is a great choice. Sheryl Braun runs the club in Lecture Hall B or E086. You can also get some leadership training as well. Key Club takes place on Tuesdays after school (Times to be announced). Another great club is Red Kettle Club. Their main focus is to organize and assist with various fundraising and volunteer opportunities for The Salvation Army. Meetings are held once a month after school by Debbie Gile in room E263. R
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Everything you need to know for getting active starting your college experience Graham Eversden | Staff Writer
Arizona State University representative Kristen Bagley informs three seniors about college preparation. Photo by Dion Deguzman.
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Apply early, but be careful of early decisions
The window for submitting college applications is very big, but it is important to start early. “When you apply early, you’ll have more information as far as if you’ve received a scholarship,” Corona Counselor Nora Talavera said. “It will help you to make your decisions up front versus later in the spring semester and you’ll know what your financial package options are.” However, some universities allow students to submit early decision applications. These applications usually have a higher acceptance rate but are binding and the student must attend the university if accepted. Before doing this, make sure to do some research. “Talk it over with your parents, look at the pros, the cons of the given institution,” Talavera said. “You will be making that commitment. You really have to research it very thoroughly before you make that decision.”
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Athletes, make sure the university is right for you
For athletes, it can seem very important to be able to play in college. However, because so few athletes make it to the professional level, other factors should take precedence over athletics. Different majors, campus size and school environment should be more important, unless you are offered reduced tuition. “If you are an athlete and you are offered a financial package, for most people that is so beneficial because it can cost so much to go to a university,” Talavera said. “If you have that opportunity where you can get your education paid for, at least a good portion of it, I think it’s a good thing.”
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When asking for a recommendation letter, come early and come prepared
For the majority of students, money plays a major role is the college process. While prestige matters to some, most simply want to graduate college without a mountain of debt on their hands. “When one of your universities in state is offering you a really good financial package and you could graduate with a minimal balance, that is the smartest idea.” Talavera said. “And then, if you do want to pursue a higher education beyond your bachelor’s degree, and you have to turn to loans, then go to your dream school.”
When asking for a recommendation letter, come early and come prepared. Many scholarships require a letter of recommendation letter from a teacher. Make sure to give the teacher plenty of time to craft their letter. “I like to have 2-3 weeks before the letter is due,” English teacher Debbie Gile said. “If they come to me on short notice, I just have to turn them down.” Teachers also need more information about the student before they can write a letter. Usually this includes a short, informal resume explaining some accomplishments achieved during high school. “Anything that would help me describe their work outside the classroom.” Gile said. “I like to write about what I observed in class, but the student is also involved with all these other activities that show the students as an active citizen of the world.” R
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Brooke Nuneviller (13), Dion Deguzman (19), and Mady Noble (5) all pose in thier USA uniforms. Photos by Maria Martin
Aztecs spike up competition at national level Three Corona volleyball players compete on an international stage Eddie Calrow | Online Editor-in-Chief
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raveling is a necessity when you play your sport on the largest stage in the world, Team USA. Dion Deguzman, Mady Noble, and Brooke Nuneviller know this first hand. All competing for Team USA Volleyball, these athletes perform on the international level. From California and Florida, to even Puerto Rico, the high school volleyball players have been to numerous tournaments to show off their ability to play the sport they love. ach day leading up to the tournament, senior libero Deguzman, has to maximize his time to get ready for a faceoff against the world’s best. “We will tryout in February,” Deguzman said. “We get the roster in April and then we would travel out about the end of June. Then we just train, about six hours everyday for a week and a half, and then we play.” Deguzman got into the national stage when he was 12, and has been climbing the ranks every since. “It (Deguzman’s skill level) slowly and gradually started becoming bigger,” Deguzman said. “To the point now, I have to tryout in California, so I can get seen by more people, and against better competition.” Being cool under pressure is a key trait to elite athletes, and Deguzman admits it is a little hard sometimes. “The pressure is high,” Deguzman said. “Especially when I am wearing that uniform, we usually are playing different countries, and there really are people there (at tournaments) that expect Team USA to win it all. If you are on that team, you are supposed to be the best of the best, and it is really hard to live up to that expectation. It is really hard to not be so hard on yourself.”
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ny national-level athlete needs to be elite at their sport, and also be of the most respectable people to represent the United States. Deguzman’s coach, Nicolette Sanlin from McKendree University in Illinois, vouches for Deguzman’s skill level and character. “(Deguzman) fit into a strong libero contingent at camp,” Sanlin said. “Besides having a great skill set he trully shined and set himself apart because his positive energy.” Deguzman knows in order to be successful in a team, the other athletes need to feel supported and respected. “(Deguzman) is an amazing teammate who selflessly thinks of others before himself and kept the team morale high at all times,” Sanlin said. “There was always a smile on his face and that in itself was contagious to the entire group. It says amazing things about (Deguzman’s) character that he always gave one hundred percent, consistently encouraged the other athletes, and was the model teammate.”
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iami, Florida is where junior Nuneviller found her spot on the Team USA roster. “You would have a two week tryout,” Nuneviller said. “After that they (the Team USA coaches) would select 12 girls to scrimmage against all of the older groups. Then we had a month break, then went to Puerto Rico and competed and took silver and qualified for Worlds.” Having a month break in between tryouts and the tournament, it was hard for Nuneviller and the rest of the Team USA girls to compete together. “It did take us awhile to get chemistry,” Nuneviller said. “But, honestly, our team has been playing together for awhile and we love each other so much and we came together at the end and really played like a team.”
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18 is the level that Nuneviller competes in for Team USA Volleyball. Making it all the way to the world championships, she had to play perfectly to even make the podium in Puerto Rico. Just before the tournament, Nuneviller switched positions from outside hitter to libero, and with what many volleyball players and coaches would expect to be a troublesome transition, Nuneviller traded positions exquisitely. “I thought that Brooke’s transformation from the outside hitter position to the libero position was seamless,” Northwestern University and Team USA coach Erin Virtue said. In the 2016 World Championships, Nuneviller played up to the national expectation, and then some. “(Nuneviller) passed 76% in system in serve receive (lead the team), had 37 digs (lead the team),” Virtue said. The Team USA squad qualified for the 2017 World Championships and it will take a strong Nuneviller to bring back another medal. To bring home gold, one has to be the best, and that is something Virtue believes in within grasp. “(Nuneviller) has tremendous drive to be the best libero in the world and is more than capable of achieving that feat in her career,” Virtue said.
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mart is how freshman Noble describes her style of play. Being a part of Team USA has struck a chord with the young outside hitter. “It is an honor to play for Team USA,” Noble said. “I feel so much pride wearing red, white, and blue while representing our nation.” Being on the underclassman side of the high school spectrum, Noble looks to better herself every day. “I look forward to improving my play,” Noble said. “And competing at high levels, and being coached by the top college coaches. I also look forward to hopefully traveling internationally for the youth team.”
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djusting to two different systems can be very nerve-racking for some volleyball players. Having to play in the Team USA system for months at a time, and then switching to the high school style and speed of play, could make things very difficult. Not for Noble. “We always talk about how we can learn from each coach,” Corona del Sol varsity coach Ben Maxfield said. “We have our Corona system, and the girls buy into that when they are with us, and she’s very coachable, so no issues at all.” As a freshman on a playoff bound team, inexperience could prove problematic, but Maxfield has other plans for Noble. “I think because she has played at a high level,” Maxfield said. “I don’t think she will be nervous or anything, she is one of our best servers and she always plays very calm.” One word any athlete wants to achieve is progress. Whether it be on the court or in the mindset, moving forward and getting better is key. “She (Noble) has become more confident,” Maxfield said. “She is comfortable with playing with the older girls on the court and she has really progressed in her blocking, and she has always been good at reading the court.” R
Nuneviller bumps a ball during practice. Nuneviller is a libero for team USA. Photo by Maria Martin
Deguzman bumps a ball in practice. Deguzman is a libero. Photo by Maria Martin
Noble sets the ball during a high school practice. Photo by Maria Martin
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Setting up for a run to the playoffs Lady Aztecs enter playoffs ranked second in the state Dion Deguzman | Editor-in-Chief are able to do that it sets us apart from lots of good teams in the The Lady Aztecs have made strides this season improving state.” from 21-19 last year to 35-5 currently with the state playoffs still Along with senior Forte, freshman Madelyn Noble has made to come. Without tournaments the Aztecs are 15-1, with the only a huge impact on the team. Starting at right side this year, with loss coming against Hamilton High School with the absence of 71 kills and 41 blocks, Noble has an solid future ahead of her as junior Brooke Nuneviller. a Lady Aztec. With the exception of the Hamilton match, it has been “The team accepted me with open smooth sailing for the Aztecs. Win after arms since day one,” Noble said. “The win, the ladies eventually found themselves accomplishments we have made as a team this at the top, winning first at the Westwood season have been amazing.” Tournament of Champions. The Lady Aztecs Not only does Noble see potential in also placed second in the national Nike the team, but the team sees potential in her, Tournament of Champions, suffering only especially when it comes to Maxfield. two losses to Sacred Heart High School. This “Mady brings a very calm demeanor to tournament brought a lot of confidence to the the game,” Maxfield said. “She has a great team, being the top Arizona school and public ball control, sets up a good block and makes school finishing at the tournament. very few errors, keeping the ball in play.” Volleyball requires a great amount of Maxfield gives his players credit on their team chemistry and chemistry is something experience, steadiness, and physicality when that comes naturally to the Lady Aztecs. Head it comes to playing on the volleyball court. Coach Ben Maxfield gives credit to the girls Forte, along with Ronda, Nuneviller and for coming together this season. junior Emma West, all have over 200 kills for “The girls get along really well both on the season individually. and off the court,” Maxfield said. “This makes “They know how to handle the ups and them better because there is a feeling of trust downs of a match and be able to grind out and respect when they are playing.” a victory,” Maxfield said. “Always having Along with Maxfield, senior and cotwo power hitters in the front row at all times captain Logan Wallerstedt feels this trust Senior Camryn Tucker passes the ball makes it very hard to defend us.” running throughout the team. against Highland. The Lady Aztecs won Getting kills in the front row begins with “I feel the (team) trusts each other more,” the Central Region. Photo by Maria Martin a pass from the defense in the back and senior Wallerstedt said. “We know each teammate Camryn Tucker knows what it’s like to pass will play their role whether it be on the court volleyballs in the backcourt. Tucker has surpassed the 1,000 dig and the bench or during practice” mark in her high school career, and feels very confident in her Senior Lauren Forte suffered a tendonitis injury her junior back row. year season, which resulted in her sitting out for half of the “Having Brooke (Nuneviller) and Erica by my side is season. This season Forte is coming in full force with 216 kills, breaking her kills record from her sophomore campaign by about really helpful since it is our second year being in the back row 50 kills. Although she still feels pain from her tendonitis, it is not together,” Tucker said. “The three of us have a really good understanding of how important, difficult and mental serve stopping her from her ultimate goal of winning state. receive can be so we help each other stay in the right mind out “I have struggled going through a whole high school season for the past two years,” Forte said. “So it is really special that my (on the court) as well.” Starting their season unranked, the Lady Aztecs are now senior season is in the full.” sixth in the USA Today High School Sports Super 25 while also Forte commends her team for its consistency and hard work claiming second in FloVolleyball’s FLO50 rankings. In addition, to assist her in breaking her season kills record before the state the Aztecs won the Central Region after defeating Mountain playoffs. She believes this is what is so special about her team. Pointe, 3-0, on Oct. 25. The Lady Aztecs will be hosting the “Running (the) middle isn’t easy for teams to do because second round of state playoffs this week.R the passing and setting has to be perfect,” Forte said. “Since we
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The Price of Playing Concussions have proven to have a costly effect on athletes
Jake Pyatt | Sports Editor threats this injury possess. All sports across the world today have the threat of As an avid soccer fan, the inability by FIFA, the governing concussions. This brain injury can lead to memory loss, sleep body for soccer all around the world and arguably the most problems and changes in behavior. The epidemic has been a powerful group in the sporting world, to address and react to problem worldwide, but is now becoming a major problem among concussions has been disappointing. Taylor Twellman, a former high school athletes. U.S. soccer player, saw his career come to an end due to multiple The game of football has proven to be more and more concussions. dangerous by trainers and doctors who see the everyday effect. In “It takes away the normal things in your life,” Twellman told today’s America, what used to be a day of rest and religion has Outside the Lines in 2011. “I’m trying to give my brain the best now turned into a day dominated by a league that has refused to opportunity to heal.” acknowledge the potential deadly effects concussions can have Twellman sees the concussion epidemic as one that is very on its players. At the high school level, the idea of concussions in preventable, but has yet to see major action being taken. recent years has inspired organizations to teach young athletes the “The education and awareness is high in America, but I still consequences of this brain injury. see stupid, uneducated decisions being made in Concussions have had a major impact on people in all walks of life. The injury can happen Those effects seem easy to our backyard,” Twellman said in an interview with Boston.com this past May. “I think soccer could to anyone; it is not limited to just those in sports. overcome. However, they lead the charge on drastically changing that because Concussion symptoms include headaches, dizziness, end up leading to more difficulty concentrating or completing tasks and consequential health issues both girls and boys play our sport. So you could educate the masses and change them as opposed irritability. Those effects seem easy to overcome. like memory loss. to just looking at hockey or looking at football. However, they end up leading to more consequential Cheerleading is a huge issue for girls. Equestrian is health issues like memory loss. Chronic Traumatic another issue. Concussions happen in everything. So, Encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive degenerative yes, is the awareness there? Sure. Are better decisions being made? disease of the brain found in people with a history of repetitive I hope so. But I still see questionable decisions being made.” brain trauma. This brain disease has led to many former NFL At the high school level there are a recorded 11 concussions players such as the great Junior Seau to commit suicide at just 43 for every 10,000 high school games and practices, according to the years old. National Academy of Sciences. Many researchers also believe that At Corona and in the state of Arizona, it is required that every that number is much higher due to unreported cases. With pressure student athlete takes and passes the Brainbook. The online course on student athletes to perform, the number of concussions that do is provided by the AIA to help ensure every athlete can recognize not get treated is alarming. and recover from any extent of a concussion. When I was required Concussions have consequently taken the lives of many, young to take the test, I found it a waste of time and most of the course to and old. The importance and seriousness of concussions is not to be be common sense. However, after being opened up to the reality taken lightly. R of concussions, I now realize the importance of learning about the
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Aztecs mourn loss of Mitch Warnock David Gomez | Business Manager On Oct. 17, Corona lost another member of the Aztec family when senior Mitch Warnock passed away. Warnock participated in several sports, including wrestling his freshman and sophomore years, and finding a home with the track team. He participated the past three seasons and planned on it again his senior year. “He was the favored kid to win state in (pole vault),” head track coach Tim Kelly said. “He is going to be unbelievably missed this year.” Not only was Warnock a star in the eyes of Kelly, but he was also viewed as inspiration to fellow teammates. Warnock truly found out the meaning of F.A.M.I.L.Y. (Forget About Me, I Love You, the track team’s slogan) through his years of competing on the track team. “He’s an amazing person,” junior Josie Wright said. “He loved pole vault, loved what he did, and was the most driven person I know.” Warnock also made a lasting impression on his Academic Lab teacher, or gym buddy. “He was a great kid; it sounds cliché, but he really was,” English teacher Reece LeResche said. “Mitch went to the same gym as I did, and I remember the first time I saw him, it usually would be something a teacher and student avoid and he walked right up to me and said ‘Oh hey, Mr. LeResche. How are you doing?’” Throughout his life and time here at Corona, Warnock made many strong friendships, some which have lasted since grade school. “He completely destroyed me in tetherball every day (when we were young),” Jaime Garcia said “(As for track) he hopped into every event he could.” While Warnock not only made an impression on the track field or in the gym, he also made impressions in peoples’ lives on a daily basis. “He always knew how to cheer me up, brighten me up,” senior Tyler Black said. “He was just one of the strongest people I knew.” Warnock knew no bounds when it came to creating strong relationships in his life. “He was the most ambitious person I knew,” senior Eddie Calrow said. “(He’s) the funniest person I know to this day.” While his fellow Aztecs continue their senior year, Warnock will not be forgotten. He will be remembered for his exceptional athletic abilities, his ability to make people smile, and the fact that he was and will always be part of the Aztec family. “Mitch will always be my role model,” senior Kevin Soria said. “He inspired me to do great things and pushed me to my limit.”R
Mitch Warnock prepares for an attempt at the pole vault during the 2016 Chandler Rotary Invitational. Warnock was an integral member of Corona’s track team. Photo courtesy of Kris Cartwright
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