Sunrise Special Section
August 2013
Aztecs’ Declassified School
Survival Guide
Social Advice High school is exactly what we make it. If you want to just be an individual and be different, you can be. There are always people you can talk to and groups you can join. • Ruth F., ‘14 Don’t be afraid to say hello. The best way to meet new people and make new friends is to join a club or sport. • Pauline S., ‘14 Be ready for change. You will lose friends, you will like new things. It’s entirely normal to have your life be completely different by the end. • Kate S., ‘14 Be yourself and you will find friends. There are enough kids in this school. Enjoy it while it lasts because these four years go by fast. • Trace L., ‘14
Welcome to Corona del Sol
from the Sunrise Editor-in-Chief
Welcome to Corona del Sol! My name is Jacqui Marzocca and I am the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, the Sunrise. Throughout this year, the staff of the Sunrise will provide you with news, ideas and other various pieces of information. The newspaper is a great way to stay up to date with things happening around Corona del Sol. High school is a whole new ball game compared to middle school. Academically, it is a lot more demanding. You need to take the time and apply yourself if you want to succeed. All of our lives, our teachers have been preparing us for the next step in our journeys. In elementary school, we were told we needed to get ready for middle school, in middle school, for high school; but now, this is it. Our teachers are now preparing us for the real world. Some of you will go to college, while some will go out into the real world and start working.
High school flies by. Somehow I have already completed 75 percent of my high school career. I’m not sure where the time goes, but if you don’t make it count, it will speed right past you. Don’t slack because grades can determine your future; join something that is out of your comfort zone because you might absolutely love it; most of all, have a fantastic time. Utilizing the Sunrise can make the first year in high school a lot easier. We provide information on students who are doing things to make a difference, people who go above and beyond academically and/or physically, and upcoming events around school. Reading the newspaper is a great way to find your niche in the high school community. You can pick up the paper in classrooms and common areas around campus, or you can stay updated on your schedule at cdssunrise.com. ®
Advice from those who have come before you Students in the 2013, 2014 and 2016 graduating classes were asked to share their best social and academic advice with you, the class of 2017, and all students new to Corona. You’ll notice a theme: get involved. However, the advice goes beyond that. We’ve broken it down into two categories. Advice for negotiating the social aspects of high school, and Corona del Sol specifically, can be found on the left rail of even-numbered pages. Advice for academic survival can be found along the bottom of odd-numbered pages. Throughout this issue you’ll find a plethora of knowledge and experience that members of previous classes have passed down to you. Every article in this school survival guide was written to help out with the first year of high school; it can be scary, it can be funny, and some of it is just extremely honest, but it’s most definitely worth reading and laughing along with the experiences of fellow Aztecs. ®
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Keeping up with the dress code JACQUI MARZOCCA | ‘14 To survive high school without being summoned to the office and being forced into a generic school T-shirt, students should be aware of the dress code policy. Much of the dress code at Corona del Sol is based off of common sense. Don’t wear clothing with inappropriate or implied words, pictures or ideas. Make sure that you are being modest. This is school; it’s best to leave some things to the imagination. Other restrictions include gang-related clothing, dangerous piercings, memory shirts, bandannas, curl caps and/or hairnets. Girls are required to avoid showing undergarments, the stomach and cleavage. To ensure proper coverage of bra straps, straps on
tank tops must be the width of two fingers. Additionally, students are being asked not to layer clothing to get around the rules. For example, tube tops and racer-back tanks are both prohibited. Wearing them together does not make an acceptable outfit. Girls are also asked to ensure that proper coverage must be worn with stretch pants (yoga pants, leggings, etc.). According to the CdS website, “shorts and skirts must pass the ‘pointer finger’ rule, which means that they may be not shorter than where the student’s pointer finger touches the leg when the arm is hanging straight down.” Also, bro tanks for males are
prohibited. Basically, save the party clothes for parties, pajamas for bed time and keep the undergarments under the clothing. According to the school website, “Any student violating this policy is subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, warning, parent conference, in-school suspension, short-term suspension or long-term suspension. In addition, the student will remove the garment or accessory and replace it with an appropriate alternative provided by the school, the student, or the parent depending upon the circumstances.” High school will be a breeze if you use common sense when picking out your daily wardrobe. ®
What NOT to Wear Guys Gals Both Bro tanks Sagging pants Visible underwear
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Shorts/skirts that are too short Visible bras/underwear Stretch pants without proper coverage Strapless, tube, halter, racer back tops Tops that expose the midriff
Pajamas Sunglasses (indoors, of course) Inappropriate logo clothing Slippers
Your grades do matter. It may seem Don’t slack off freshman and like you have time to improve sophomore year - they’re the later, but if you do your best in the easiest. You’ll regret it later on. beginning, you’ll be prepared for the rest. • Hannah R., ‘14 • Naomi R., ‘14
Get the work done that you NEED to and space things out over time. Don’t let yourself get stressed out. • Shannon W., ‘14
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Social Advice Be yourself and don’t stress about people liking you because it really doesn’t matter what others think. • Danny R.,‘14 Be open to meeting new people even if you don’t want to. • Haylee T., ‘14 Get involved and stay involved! • Amina S., ‘14 Relax. Sooner or later, you’ll make friends. • Abby K., ‘14 As you work through your years, friendships might end, perhaps for the better. Don’t hold grudges or try to blend in. Now is the time when you find out more about yourself and rearrange your priorities. • Samantha Z, ‘14 Don’t be something you’re not. • Miranda H., ‘16
Quick, quirky Corona trivia Solar energy, safety cited as reason for school’s odd shape Browsing the aerial maps provided by Google, you may notice Corona del Sol’s odd shape. At some point, you may even notice it takes a while to get from some areas of campus to others. It’s because Corona del Sol has an unique structure: the shape of a triangle. But this odd shape has a purpose. “It was because the solar panels were in a triangle shape and so were the support structures,” D i r e c t o r of Plant Operations Ben Anderson said. Solar panels had been put into use for the school back in 1978 but were taken down because they weren’t generating enough power and not paying for themselves. Another reason for the specific design on the building was for security. “The purpose was to be able to shut down the whole campus,” Corona del Sol architect Jack Hoffman said. On the campus there are two major entrances and exits located by the office and in the breezeway.
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“It (the structure) provided security with double gating,” Hoffman said. However various school events could still be held while at the same time, keeping the actual campus locked up and
safe. “The auditorium is outside the gates, so while the gates are closed, people may still go to the auditorium,” Hoffman said, “The same goes with the two gyms where events can be held while students cannot enter the campus.” Along with the solar panels and security one more purpose was for the maintenance of the school. “Because of the way the hallways are, they’re easier to clean and maintain,” Corona del Sol Plant Foreman Oscar Ramirez said. ®
Triangles on roof not for heating pool (despite what Grady says*)
You may have noticed while passing by the school that there are huge cement triangles on the roof. They were put in when the school was being built back in 1978. Two schools in Arizona were granted money to build the solar panels to be more environmentally friendly. The solar heating system was supposed to save up to twothirds of the utility bill during the winter, according to the evaluators. Corona was meant to be a solar demonstration project and it was the second largest solar heated building in the United States. There are about 23,000 square feet of flat plate passive collectors in the system (a device that collects solar energy). They are positioned approximately 23 degrees facing south to absorb the sun’s rays. Solar energy was chosen for Corona because of lack of kerosene and natural gas. Kerosene is a
light fuel oil obtained by distilling petroleum. It is most commonly found in jet engines and domestic heaters. When thinking of kerosene, imagine lamps used back in the old days (mid 1800s) where there was a switch to turn on and off the flame. Natural gas is flammable gas consisting largely of methane and other hydrocarbons occurring naturally underground and used as fuel. The government wasn’t able to produce enough of this to fuel the school so they thought that the solar panels would be the cheapest way to cure the school’s problem. Corona wasn’t able to use the solar panels anymore because it wasn’t generating enough power for the school and it wasn’t paying for itself. “They are left over from when they were building the school. We were supposed to be a solar-powered school,” security guard Lou Shire said.®
*See page 7.
Debunking the sundial myth
Although it would make sense that a school named Corona del Sol (“crown of the sun”) would have a sundial somewhere on campus, that is not the case. Contrary to popular belief, the odd structure on campus is simply a sculpture called “Broken Column,” although it is still commonly referred to as the sundial by students and faculty alike. The sculpture was created in 1977 by artist Michael Anderson. According to now-retired botany/biology teacher Barry Feldman, the confusion may have arisen from the presence of a sundial near the sculpture. The “real” sundial was removed because it proved to be dangerous. ®
Academic Advice Take classes that you want to take, not what your friends want you to take. • Collin L., ‘14
I wish I was told about all of the opportunities for dual enrollment and how freshman grades are a big deal. • Darian K., ‘14
Stay focused, study hard, and don’t let your social life come first. Study. It will show! • Edith B., ‘15 Aztecs’ Declassified School Survival Guide | 5
Social Advice Expand your group of friends. Knowing a lot of people, not only in your grade, can be so much fun. • Alaya H., ‘16 Be kind and considerate of everyone even though they may not be the same towards you. • Rachel V., ‘16 Find a group you feel comfortable with and spend most of your time with them. But at the same time, don’t be afraid to reach out and make new friends. • Christian H., ‘16 Be confident. If people don’t like you, who cares? You’re the best. Just respect others and be humble. • Aminah S., ‘13
After 4 years in high school, graduate in one hour or less DAVE SHARAN | ‘14 Anyone who has ever attended a Corona del Sol graduation ceremony may have noticed how smoothly and quickly it runs. However, it wasn’t always like that. Before 2000, graduation used to last at least two hours with more than the usual hiccups. “1999 was when they decided to have golf balls thrown when going up to get their diplomas,” teacher-librarian Justine Centanni said. Then after 2000, rules were implemented to help make graduation run a little more smoothly. “We emphasize that it’s a ceremony and not a celebration, and it’s supposed to be dignified,” Centanni said. Those in charge of the graduation ceremony, making sure everything runs as planned, include Centanni and guidance counselor Angela Carter. “We’re like the wedding planners of graduation,” Centanni said. When students try to plan a prank now, it normally has to be something small so that it can be easily hidden. “They (the graduates) are supposed to come with their gowns off so we can see any
Don’t take the little things so personally. • Samuel P., ‘13
anomalies,” Carter said. In order for the graduation ceremony to run smoothly and end quickly there are many rules that the graduates must follow. For example, if they do not show up to the rehearsal, they are not allowed to participate in the ceremony. “You need to know what you’re supposed to do and we need to know who is going,” Centanni said. In previous years, before the rules were implemented, graduation used to run extra long so that by the time it was over, it was time for the graduates to leave for grad night and they weren’t able to spend time with their families. “In one hour, a lot gets done: students names are read, the choir sings, the speakers talk and the principal gives his speech,” Centanni said. Before 2000, there was no definite dress code so students would show up in all different attire. “We decided to come up with a dress code because we saw people coming in inappropriate attire,” Carter said. “I liken it to a dance. You dress the part, you feel the part.” Now if a student were to attend the graduation ceremonies as one in the crowd, they would see a well-oiled machine that finishes within a certain time frame without being too long. “It’s highly organized because we are trying to organize and execute a dignified ceremony for more than 500 graduates and their entire families,” Centanni said. ® Hascall Henshaw Stadium is home to the Corona del Sol graduation ceremony. Photo by Liz Cheney
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What’s REALLY going on at Corona? GRADY DOUGLAS | ‘13
While preparing for this paper in the late months of the 2012-2013 school year, we asked many of our senior staff to write various pieces of advice. Our senior news editor Grady Douglas answered some school questions... most are humorous, like Grady, so we put the correct answer in bold underneath his witty answer.
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before the bell rings, partly for attendance and partly for an ancient Aztec ritual that prevents the end of the world.
Don’t you love an hour and a half long test…three times a day?
‘Nuf said.
There isn’t much more to say.
We aren’t sure about this Aztec ritual... maybe Grady knows something we don’t...but the bell music starts one minute before class to let you know you’ve got 60 seconds to get to class.
What’s the difference between Student Council and Student Body?
Why should I carry my school ID with me?
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What’s up with the music? Why is there a special Does GPA really matter? The bell music starts one minute schedule for final exams? Is it hot in the valley in the summer?
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There’s an up only staircase. Why? Grady’s answer wasn’t something we could print in the paper...but the reason for the up-only staircase (located directly outside the library/ bookstore) is to prevent traffic jams.
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What is sweep? It is a dark, awful place filled with souls from Corona. If you are inexcusably late to first hour you are apprehended, condemned and sent to this vile confine. OK, it really isn’t that bad...if you are late to first hour, you are brought to a room and forced to sit there silently until first hour is over. Try to be on time.
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There are two things that make up Student Council: Student Body and Class Council. Student Body consists of the students who are put in charge of the mass conglomerate of students, while Class Council makes up sectors of StudCo representatives who lead their respective class. It’s like the Executive branch compared to the Legislative branch, if you are not sure what that means maybe you should take a history class or drop out… This is pretty accurate...but we do not encourage drop outs.
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Because you’re probably not 16 (unless you failed 7th grade twice) so you need some form of identification to prove that you are your beautiful smiling self. Pretty much.
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Why should I join a club? If you’re not in sports, and you’re not doing something extracurricular in this year it would be most beneficial to join a club. Ask yourself, “What defines me?” If you don’t know, you’ll probably spend the rest of your life regretting life. Clubs are a great way to meet people just like you.
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Do I have to go to the What are those triangles freshman dance? on the roof? No, it’s not mandatory but… Answer for boys: There will be girls. Answer for girls: There will be boys. Yup.
Solar panels for heating the swimming pool. See page 5. ®
Try not to procrastinate and take the PSAT, SAT and ACT seriously.
Get organized! As soon as you start your high school experience, organize your time and school work. Don’t get behind because it’s much harder to catch up.
Don’t blow off the easy assignments and take the necessary time to study for tests.
• Lilly B., ‘13
• Savanna G., ‘14
• Andrea U., ‘13
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Social Advice
10 basic tips for high school success JOSH AMBRE | ‘14
Don’t be afraid to hang out with new people because by the end of high school, you will probably be friends with a lot of people you don’t expect. • Bryan S., ‘13
1. Maintain good attendance you will regret. High school is the last time Although you may not be formally recognized for a perfect attendance award, attending school consistently offers many benefits. Not only will you spare yourself the hassle of making up homework, class work and tests, but you will also learn the material more easily and rapidly, thus helping you to earn the highest grades possible.
Just be yourself. You will have more friends like you. • Catherine B., ‘14 Relax. Sooner or later you’ll make friends if you don’t make them right away. • Abby K., ‘14
2. Set goals Try to understand where everyone is coming from and don’t succumb to peer pressure. • Natalee H., ‘13 You’re only a high school freshman once; embrace the stereotypes and have fun! We have all been there and done that! • Lauren M., ‘14
Whether your personal goals are based in academic, athletic or extracurricular fields, having goals throughout your high school career is essential. Aside from demonstrating to colleges that you are a dedicated student, having goals can greatly aid you in growing as a person by developing new gifts, talents and values that have the potential to have a lasting impact on your life.
3. Choose your classes wisely When trying to decide which course to fill your schedule with, simply making an educated guess as to which one you’ll enjoy more is rarely a sound idea. There are a multitude of factors that should impact your decision including academic difficulty, credit requirements and personal interest. Do not simply take Honors Underwater Basket Weaving simply because it’s available and sounds like a good idea at the time because, chances are, taking an easy class just for the sake of filling your schedule will be a decision
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in your life that you will be able to enjoy the advantages of a free education, so make the most of it by selecting courses geared toward enhancing you future.
4. Keep your GPA strong The concept of earning good grades is one that is familiar to students of all levels and abilities and may not seem to require any further explanation, but the letters printed on your report card can carry unforeseen consequences. This is especially true during your freshman year as this is the year in which your base GPA will be established—either to your benefit or your ruin. Your GPA will change very little afterward no matter how well you try to boost your grades in the future and could potentially prove to be your downfall in trying to secure scholarships and college admissions in your senior year.
5. Get involved in extracurricular activities Try a few extracurricular activities before the end of high school. They form a vital platform on which colleges, teachers, fellow students and future employers can and will judge you. That being said, these sorts of activities should not be viewed as an unfortunate and unkempt truck stop along the highway to success. The activities in which you become involved, including clubs and sports, as well as the people with whom you’ll associate, can provide you with a valuable wealth of experiences and a loyal circle of friends for the duration of high school.
6. Become a leader Not everyone is fortunate enough to have the qualities that serving as a leader demands, but if you do, taking up the mantle of responsibility can be extraordinarily rewarding. In the ever-changing world in which we live, being a leader is an essential role in society. In terms of your high school journey, leadership looks impressive on college applications, job
resumes and scholarships. Becoming a leader is a bold decision, but its benefits can be even more gratifying.
7. Develop good study habits Since the majority of your academic success in high school, fortunately or unfortunately, will be contingent upon exams, the development of good study habits seems natural. However, as many students find, acquiring a habit of actively studying for tests is easier said than done. Daily distractions appear just as frequently as quizzes and tests, contending for students’ attention. Nonetheless, the tests will continue to come and you have no choice but to adapt to the circumstances. Therefore, it’s advisable that you establish a consistent sleep schedule so that you aren’t tempted to spend all night studying—a practice that usually doesn’t accomplish anything and only causes sleep deprivation that will make it difficult to study for other tests. Further, you should use free class time (not when the teacher is talking) to get as many of your assignments done so that you’ll have more time to study when you get home.
8. Develop good writing skills Regardless of whether you aspire to be a novelist or an astrophysicist, the ability to communicate effectively is a skill that is valued in every field and every culture on this planet. If you cannot convey your ideas to the rest of the world, any brilliance you might have will forever remain in the
Academic Advice
A majority of the teachers are rather laid back and if you follow their rules, there won’t be much conflict. • Hannah R., ‘14
dark, never to see the light of day. To avoid imperiling yourself in this way, practicing writing (and listening to your English teacher) is a must. By doing so you’ll not only help ensure that you’ll pass English, but you may also open many doors in terms of earning scholarships since many of them have essay requirements.
9. Stay informed about college admission tests Standardized tests such as the PSAT, SAT and ACT form some of the central pillars of every student’s high school experience. Without them, many colleges will not enroll you, thus putting you at a severe disadvantage in trying to compete for a job in later years. It is crucial that you keep yourself informed regarding the dates, times, qualifications and scoring changes that inevitably accompany these tests each year. It is also preferable that you take these tests as early as possible so you can familiarize yourself with the testing experience (or drudgery) and gain insight as to how much you should study in the future.
Usually homework is an easy A and that can give you something to fall back on if you don’t perform well on a test. • Lilly B., ‘16
10. Honesty is the best policy Throughout your high school years you will most likely come across a variety of academic cheating scandals, copying rings and exclusive websites dedicated to the illegal and ill-advised trafficking of answers. You may even be tempted to become involved in cheating yourself, but it is important to know that it never pays. Even if you do manage to get an A on your math test because of it, you will have robbed yourself of the opportunity of learning the material yourself while running the risk of being caught. If you do get caught, the penalties are severe. Besides earning a zero on the assignment and endangering your grade, cheating makes it difficult for you to secure the letters of recommendation from teachers and counselors, which are essential for college applications. This is true for all manners of cheating in academics, sports and extracurricular activities. The breach of trust that becoming involved in cheating can cause cannot be bridged with mere sheets of paper, no matter what the grade written on them says. The underlying purpose of high school is to prepare you for the real world, and cheating is one practice that has no place in it. ®
Try to find something that inspires you at an early age, something that will challenge you and move you to a greater goal.
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Social Advice Talk to everybody and anybody... or bring a pack of gum to school and people will like you. • Jordan B., ‘16 Be kind and considerate of everyone, even though they may not be the same toward you. • Rachel V., ‘16 I wish I did more clubs and became more involved at the beginning of high school because it’s so much more fun when you do stuff. • Maddie D., ‘14
ECAPs offer guidance to students JOSH AMBRE | ‘14 As any experienced high school student knows, planning for the future can often be a lengthy, tedious and even burdensome task. Simply thinking about the numerous career options and programs may give students the feeling they are being crushed by an incredibly heavy load that is gradually increasing in size and weight as the day of graduation draws nearer and nearer to becoming reality. But for Corona students, the administration hopes to alleviate this weight in the form of Kuder’s ECAP (Educational Career Action Plan) program. “The ECAP program was designed to provide the guidance all schools are required to give to their students,” guidance counselor Angela Carter said. “It features a fouryear plan, a career interest assessment and
Be yourself. Changing for others to “fit in” just isn’t worth it. • Alexi R., ‘13 Take things with a grain of salt because most things that seem like a big deal are not going to matter in a year, a month, and in most cases, a week. • Jacqui M., ‘14
scholarship searches.” Mandated by the state Legislature for the classes of 2013 onward, counselors believe that the ECAP program will serve as a means through which students can not only discover their personal career interests, but also how to turn their goals into realities. “We are hoping that students will become more aware of the options available,” Carter said. “It will also show them how to get into the career they want down the road. This is our ultimate goal.” While there are not currently any studies or statistics to demonstrate the success of the ECAP program due to the short time it has been in effect, students and counselors alike have noticed the benefits of the ECAP program. “I thought the ECAP test was very interesting because it helped me see what I might be good at,” sophomore Nicky Redmond said. “It was very informative.” Though the ECAP program is still in its early stages, it still urges students to follow their dreams and passions in order to find the career that is best suited for them. “I’m not sure how much the answers I got from the ECAP program will affect my career path, but I think whatever career someone chooses should be a combination of what they like and what they’re good at,” Redmond said.® ECAPs keep goals in focus.
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AP or dual? Both offer college credit SAPNA DARYANANI | ‘14 Students wishing to earn college credit while still in high school have a number of opportunities to do so. Corona del Sol offers 15 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and 35 dual enrollment courses, both of which can earn students college credit. For AP classes, receiving credit is entirely dependent on how students test on the AP exams for those courses, usually offered in the beginning of May. Scores for AP testing are based on a scale from one to five (five being the best), and usually a score of a four or five is required for students to receive college credit. Although AP courses are usually intended for juniors and seniors in high school, underclassmen can “self-study” for the May exams and earn college credit without formally taking the class at school. There are a lot more dual enrollment courses available for students, usually with more flexible eligibility
requirements. Dual enrollment courses allow students to take courses for simultaneous college credit—in other words, if you pay the tuition and fees for a specific dual enrollment class (usually about $250 per semester) and pass the class, you will earn college credit that can be transferred to in-state universities and various other universities throughout the country. A few courses are both dual enrollment and AP, meaning you can choose to earn college credit based on your performance in the class throughout the year or based on a cumulative AP exam at the end of the year. The two options vary in cost, among other factors. Both AP and dual enrollment courses essentially allow students to start college off with credits already obtained— as a result, you’ll end up saving money by not having to pay for core courses that you might’ve already taken during high school.
Advanced Placement courses offered* AP English Language and Composition (grade 11) AP English Literature and Composition (12) AP Spanish Language (11-12) AP Calculus BC (10-12) AP Statistics (10-12) AP Biology (11-12) AP Chemistry (11-12) AP Environmental Science (11-12)
AP European History (11-12) AP Government and Politics: US [with Arizona] (12) AP Human Geography (10-12) AP Macro Economics (12) AP Psychology (11-12) AP US History [with Arizona] (11) AP Art History (10-12; online program only)
Dual Enrollment courses offered* Honors Jr. English: Rio ENH110 (3 cr); ENH111 (3 cr) Humanities: Rio HUM101 (3); HUM108 (3) Advanced Composition: Rio ENG101 (3); ENG102 (3) Honors German 3-4: Rio GER101 (4); GER102 (4) German 5-6: Rio GER101 (4); GER102 (4) Honors German 5-6: Rio GER201 (4); GER202 (4) German 7-8: Rio: GER201 (4); GER202 (4) Spanish 5-6: Rio SPN101 (4); SPN102 (4) Honors Spanish 5-6: Rio SPN101 (4); SPN102 (4) Spanish 7-8: Rio SPN201 (4); SPN202 (4) Pre-Calculus: Rio MAT150 (3) Honors Pre-Calculus: Rio MAT187 (5) Honors Finite Math: Rio MAT172 (3) Honors Brief Calculus: Rio MAT212 (3) AP Calculus BC: Rio MAT221 (4); MAT231 (4) AP Statistics: Rio MAT206 (3) Honors Calculus 3: Rio MAT241 (4) Differential Equations: Rio MAT262 (4)
Honors Biology 1-2: Rio BIO 100 (4) Honors Adv Biology 3-4: Rio BIO105 (4) Scientific Diving: SMCC BIO294 (3) Environmental Biology (summer): SMCC (3) Earth Science: Rio GLG103 (1) Biotechnology 1-2: SMCC BIO107 (4) Honors Am/AZ History: Rio HIS103 (3); HIS104 (3) Honors US/AZ Government: Rio POS110 (3) Psychology: Rio PSY101 (3) AP Psychology: Rio PSY101 (3) Business Management: Rio MGT175 (3) Financial Planning: Rio GBS132 (3) Entrepreneurship: Rio EPS150 (3) Marketing: Rio MKT271 (3) Adv Marketing w/ Lab: Rio MKT296WC (3) Journalism 5-6/7-8: Rio JRN133 (3) Early Childhood 3-4 w/ Lab: Rio EED278 (3); EED205 (1); EED215 (3)
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PSAT, SAT and ACT
Social Advice Try to be nice to everybody, including the teachers. • Veronica D., ‘16 Think about what you’re doing BEFORE you do it. • Drew S., ‘14 If you have a bad feeling about something, chances are, you’re right. Follow your instincts...that includes people too. • Sydne S., ‘14 Do not make a bad impression because you’ll be known for that the following years. • Savanna G., ‘14 Don’t be afraid to venture out of your comfort zone.... being involved in multiple things is the easiest way to make high school enjoyable. • Andrea U., ‘13 Take lots of pictures to look back on. • Naomi R.., ‘14
Researching best test in advance beneficial MANALI CHAVAN | ‘14 Freshman year marks the beginning of every student’s academic career. With multiple tests a week, homework every night and projects from time to time, it’s easy to get overwhelmed fast. Although it’s important to always focus on all these school-related assignments, it’s also important to be aware of the
academic work you’ll have to do outside of school. The PSAT, SAT and ACT are all tests designed to help students receive admission to college after their high school career. If you’re aware of these tests ahead of time, it’ll make planning for them much easier.
PSAT
What it stands for: Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test Why to take it: Practice for the SAT; if your score is high enough you can qualify for the National Merit Scholarship When to take it: Students are allowed to take the PSAT October during their freshman, sophomore or junior year, however they will only qualify for National Merit their junior year What’s on the test: Critical reading, math and writing Length of test: 1 hour 20 minutes Scoring: Out of 240 points with negative marking, meaning for everyone wrong answer quarter of a point will be deducted from your whole score
SAT
What it stands for: Scholastic Aptitude Test Why to take it: College Admissions test When to take it: Students are advised to take the SAT during their junior year or fall of their senior year What’s on the test: Critical reading, math, writing and essay Length of test: 3 hours 45 minutes Scoring: Out of 2400 points with negative marking, meaning for everyone wrong answer quarter of a point will be deducted from your whole score
ACT
What it stands for: American College Testing Why to take it: College Admissions test When to take it: Students are advised to take the SAT during their junior year or fall of their senior year What’s on the test: English, math, reading and science (optional essay section) Length of test: 3 hours 30 minutes Scoring: Out of 32 with no negative scoring
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AGEC gives students college head start while saving parents money JOSH AMBRE | ‘14 When confronted with the challenging task of “Students also have the option of adding on to planning for a college education, the feeling of being the AGEC by taking upper level classes for a stranded in a sea of decisions is not uncommon total of 60 credits which enables the student to among high school students. With the wide graduate high school with an Associate’s Degree.” variety of honors, AP and dual enrollment classes Not only does the AGEC give students offered throughout the district, this is no wonder. a head start on college, but it also saves a But fortunately for students at Corona del Sol, a great deal of money during the process. solution has arrived in the form of the AGEC program. “With all of the dual enrollment fees for “The AGEC program (Arizona General completing the AGEC here at Corona, the cost is Education Curriculum) was roughly $5,000 whereas the same designed by the community courses at ASU average around colleges in order to get students $10,000 per year,” Brugger said. ahead for college,” dual “Even though students on the AGEC enrollment coordinator Theresa “The AGEC program is have completed junior level college Menzies said. “All the classes absolutely worthwhile. courses and will be admitted to the are fully transferable to in-state university as a junior, they are still It savs students time, universities, and most public eligible for freshman scholarships. The and parents save out-of-state universities as well.” AGEC program is very cost effective.” Although there are multiple Unfortunately for certain money.” variations of the AGEC demographics of students, the AGEC Theresa Menzies, program including the AGEC-B dual enrollment coordinator program may not be of much help. for business majors and the “It is designed for in-state and AGEC-S for science and math public out-of-state universities, so majors, Corona only offers the students bound for Ivy League AGEC-A which pertains to colleges should generally not the general studies of liberal pursue the AGEC,” Brugger said. arts majors. While the AGEC may not appeal to Guidance counselors agree that the AGEC students aiming for specific fields of study, guidance program is an excellent method for students to gain a counselors are optimistic for the program’s success. head start on college while simultaneously saving two “By participating in the AGEC and completing of the most treasured resources the world has to offer. all 35 credits, it goes as a single unit to colleges “The AGEC program is absolutely and allows students to work on their major much worthwhile,” Menzies said. “It saves earlier,” gifted counselor Daniel Brugger said. students time, and parents save money.” ®
Academic Advice
Don’t slack on your homework because it changes your grade dramatically. Always check your grades online.
Always take good notes and be prepared for class everyday. If you don’t understand, ask for help because the teacher is there to help you.
As long as you do your homeowrk and don’t slack off, you will do fine. Don’t panic over the little things.
• Alaya H., ‘16
• Shelby C., ‘16
• Michele N., ‘16
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Social Advice
Even the smallest act of kindness could affect the most unassuming person in the biggest ways. • Ethan T, ‘14 I wish I had been told that “fitting in” doesn’t matter at all and you will find your true friends just by being yourself. • Danny R., ‘14 Don’t be afraid to do something that makes you the center of everyone’s attention for a few seconds because you’re afraid of embarrassing yourself. No one else will think twice about it 10 minutes later. • Hannah R., ‘14 I wish I had been told that the teachers are really nice and understanding as long as you try your best in class. • Gabby B., ‘13
EVIT offers early career training
TAYLOR BEESE | ‘13
During your high school years, you may be wondering what other educational opportunities there may be to get ahead in your career path. One of the many programs that Corona suggests is EVIT (East Valley Institute of Technology), an off-campus school that offers courses and dual enrollment programs to help you get started in your field of practice. “The EVIT classes that you can take during high school are free,” counselor Faye Cagle said. Although the program is free for Corona students, there are standards you need to meet to become enrolled. The first is a 2.0 grade point average, and secondly you must fill out an application so an EVIT counselor can decide if you are eligible to take EVIT classes. Lastly, all of the freshman and sophomore credits must be earned. Juniors who are interested in EVIT must have all of their credits before they can enter into a one-year program. The only credits that should be pending are senior year credits. EVIT counts as three credits toward your total number of credits needed for graduation.
If you take a two-year EVIT program you will have earned six credits by the end of those two years. Students who are accepted into EVIT have the option of choosing a morning or afternoon class. They spend half the day at each school. If they choose a morning program, they spend their first three class periods at EVIT. If they choose an afternoon class, they will leave for EVIT after their third period class. For some students the hectic schedule may be hard to get used to. For anyone interested in attending an EVIT program anytime during their years at Corona, Cagle will be giving a tour on Nov.17. “I predominantly want any sophomores who are interested in two-year programs and juniors who are interested in one-year programs,” Cagle said. If you miss the tour, EVIT also has a Tech Fest. “During the end of January and the first week of February,” Cagle said. “ It’s on a Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every teacher from every program will be there and you can walk around and ask questions that you have. ”®
EVIT courses (subject to change) Computer Service Technician/Networking Aesthetics Cosmetology Commerical Baking and Pastry Arts Culinary Arts Early Childhood Education Education Professions Design, Mechanding and Textiles Massage Therapy Young Entrepreneur Success Nursing Assistant Dental Assistant Emergency Medical Technician Human Anatomy & Physiology for Medical Careers Medical Assistant Laboratory Assistant Pharmacy Technician Physical Therapy Technician Veterinary Assistant
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Sterile Processing Service and Distribution Aviation Spectrum Aviation: Systems for Pilots Ground School & Flight Training Aviation: Aviation Maintenance Robotics Technology Construction Technologies Precision Manufacturing Technology Welding Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Automotive Technology Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technology Collision Repair 3D Animation Multimedia Technologies Broadcasting/Audio Production & Media Marketing Video Productions Fire Science Technology Law Enforcement
Places to know around campus AASHINI CHOKSI | ‘15
Library Media Center
Purpose: To check out materials, use computers or work on anything academic Hours: Monday-Friday 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Checking out Materials • CdS ID or student number accompanied by alternate ID is required • Students are limited to five items; students may not check out audiovisual items (CDs, VHS tapes, DVDs) intended for teacher use. • Students will be assessed an overdue fine of 5 cents per day per item (maximum fine of $5 per item) and may be restricted from checking out additional items until overdue fines are resolved. • Students must pay for lost or damaged items before withdrawing or graduating from Corona. No electronic devices are allowed in the library. No food (including candy) or drinks in the library.
Bookstore
Purpose: To pay fees, purchase tickets or pick up yearbooks/textbooks Hours: 7 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Monday – Friday. Closed daily from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Purchasing • CdS ID or student number accompanied by alternate ID is required • All purchases must be made by cash or checks made payable to CdS
Guidance Office
Purpose: To aid students and parents with academic planning, career guidance and personal/social issues Counselors are assigned by last initial*: A-C Faye Cagle M-O Pam Kane D-G Dan Brugger P-S Dawn Milovich H-L Angela Carter T-Z Debbie Moore *Please note: The above assignment is current for the class of 2016 and 2017. Your older siblings and/or friends may have a different counselor.
Academic Advice ALWAYS do your homework. • Micaela G., ‘15
Never do a project last minute; teachers don’t care about your “excuses.” • Kristjen H., ‘16
Do what you can while you still have a chance. High school is the last opportunity to do what you wanted to do. • Arymus F., ‘16
Take dual enrollment classes to get ahead in college. • Becca B., ‘13
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Social Advice High school isn’t as scary as it seems. • Morgan L., ‘16 Go big with school spirit. It’s fun to look back at the crazy costumes you wore and laugh at the fun times you had with good friends. Go big because you’ll want lots of insane stories to tell about high school. • Sydne S., ‘14 Don’t expect to get respect if you aren’t respectful yourself. • Jacqui M., ‘14
FAST FACT: Facility Names Asada Njuguna | ‘13 Every main stage play takes place in the auditorium, but no one ever seems to notice the name above the double-door entrance. James C. Love was the first principal in Corona’s history. What about the gymnasium? Many sports and activities such as dances and pep assemblies are held in the Sammy Duane gymnasium on the Larry Hughes court. Sammy Duane was the first boys’ basketball coach at Corona. He drove Corona to four state championships during his time. “Sammy Duane is the father of our
Don’t take everything so seriously. • Jenna F., ‘14 Join as many clubs as you can and participate in sports. I think these two are the best ways to meet people. • Ashamsa V., ‘14
Top: James C. Love Center for the Arts. Above: Scoreboard at Hascall Henshaw Stadium. Right: Sammy Duane Gymnasium and Larry Hughes Court.
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current coach Sammy Duane Jr.” athletics director Dan Nero said. Larry Hughes was the first girls’ basketball coach and won two state championships. He also coached football and boys golf and led them both to a state championship. The Hascall Henshaw Stadium, home to football games and graduation was named after a Tempe Union High School District’s administrator. “The process of naming these areas is left up to site administration who work with district administration to honor retired employees that have had a lengthy career at Corona,” Nero said. These people dedicated their time to Corona and left a huge impact on the school and facilities. The accomplishments were only the gateway to the rest on Corona success.
Important info for student-athletes Are you the next Tiger Woods or Missy Franklin? Before you get game on, you have to get your paperwork in. The required paperwork includes white physical card (see below for information about physicals), two emergency cards, $50 activity fee receipt from the bookstore, proof of completion of the AIA Brainbook online concussion education course and birth certificate (a copy will be made in the Athletics Office). This paperwork must be submitted to the Athletics Office before tryouts begin or before practice Football Varsity and JV football begins on Monday, Aug. 5, at 5:30 a.m. and again at 5:30 p.m. Freshman football begins on Monday, Aug. 12. All interested participants should meet after school at the stadium. Email Coach Tom Joseph at tjoseph@tuhsd.k12.az.us or call 480-752-8861 if you have any questions.
Girls’ volleyball Open gym for all levels will be held Monday, Aug. 5 through Friday, Aug. 9, 2:45 – 4:45 p.m. in the large gym. Tryouts for all levels begin on Monday, Aug. 12 at 2:45 p.m. Meet in the large gym. Email Coach Ben Maxfield at bmaxfield@tuhsd.k12. az.us with any questions.
begins for no-cut sports. Physico LLC will be offering sports physicals in the nurse’s office at Corona on Friday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Physicals are $25 cash or money order (no checks). Make an appointment online at physico2go. com. Go to physico2go.com/forms to download the history and consent forms. Complete the forms and bring them with you on the physical date. Walk-ins are welcome as time permits. Following is a list of important information for each of the fall sports:
2:45 p.m. Contact Coach Jennifer Ray at 480-752-8867 or by email at jray@ tuhsd.k12.az.us with any questions.
12. Contact Coach Megan Knight at mknight@tuhsd.k12.az.us with any questions.
Girls’ golf
Boys’ and girls’ cross country
A general meeting will be held in room E080 at 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The team will go to Ken McDonald Golf Course Monday, Aug. 12. Bring your clubs, bag, water bottles and appropriate attire for the golf course. Contact Coach Pat Reed at preed@tuhsd.k12.az.us for 480752-8888 ext. 85080.
Practice begins Monday, Aug. 12. Meet in room A357 at 3 p.m. Contact Coach Theresa Hodge at 480-7528888 ext. 80050 or thodge@tuhsd. k12.az.us or Coach Pat Smith at eiurunner@aol.com or 602-432-4945.
Boys’ and girls’ swim and dive
Boys’ golf
An informational meeting will be held Monday, Aug. 5 after school in room E052. The team will go to the pool on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Contact Coach Ron Musgrave at rmusgrave@ tuhsd.k12.az.us with questions.
A general meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 2:30 p.m. in the small gym. Tryouts will begin Monday, Aug. 12 at Ahwatukee Country Club at
An informational meeting will be held Monday, Aug. 5, after school. Tryouts will begin Monday, Aug.
Academic Advice
Badminton
Study for everything. Do not procrastinate for finals.
Be on time to class and make sure you do your homework.
• Lylah M., ‘15
• Bryan S., ‘13
Boys’ freshman tennis Listen to school announcements during 3rd hour for information on tryouts. Contact Coach Rick Wanta at 480-752-8888 ext. 85059 or rwanta@ tuhsd.k12.az.us with questions.
Girls’ freshman tennis Listen to school announcements during 3rd hour for information on tryouts. Contact Coach Carol Sandvig at 480-752-8888 ext. 80082, 480-8396124 or kcornell6@cox.net. ®
Take notes as detailed as you can Make sure you ask older students what classes get them because they will help you with everything! If a teacher you should take. offers extra credit, don’t be lazy. Just do it! • Sidney D., ‘13 • Elizabeth D., ‘16 Aztecs’ Declassified School Survival Guide | 17
Social Advice Pick quality over quantity when it comes to friends. • Angelica R., ‘14 Don’t follow the crowd. Be nice to everyone because the people you’re friends with your freshman year won’t be the people you’re friends with senior year. Get involved and stay on top of your school work. • Justice O., ‘14 The majority of the years here will be nothing less than fond, fun and cherishable memories. It is absolutely true when they say your high school memories will stay with you forever. • Pauline S., ‘14
WUE offers students alternative to out-of-state tuition
JOSH AMBRE | ‘14
For a vast number of Corona students, the dream of one day attending an out-ofstate university is a goal that exists only in their wildest dreams. Whether this apparent impossibility is a result of academic requirements, distance, or, like most students, the increasingly devastating demands attending an outof-state institution makes on one’s wallet, many students find their hopes shattered as a result. Fortunately for them however, there exists a glimmer of hope in the Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE) through the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. This program not only offers these students the possibility of immense financial aid, but also may allow them to simultaneously attend the out-of-state university of their dreams. Established in the 1950s by Western states seeking to facilitate the flow of ideas and resources among universities in that region, WUE offers a wealth of
Get to know as many people as possible and go to activities to keep you busy. • Sienna G., ‘16
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opportunities in the way of financial aid. The program operates by exchanging selected students from the 150 participating universities and allowing these students to attend out-of-state schools at 150 percent of that school’s in-state tuition. This means that if a student wanted to attend California State University in Sacramento, whose out-of-state tuition is normally estimated at $16,632 (as of 2011-12), through WUE that same student would only need to pay $8,208, thus saving them $8,424. The WUE program includes 150 two- and four-year schools, and the participating states are Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. However, students interested in utilizing the benefits of the WUE program must also be aware that certain restrictions do apply. For instance, not all institutions in the member states participate in the program, and students should see the
Partial list of WUE schools
WUE web site for further details. Also, eligibility for this opportunity carries its own set of requirements. First, the student must be a resident of one of the participating states, and many of the specific schools the program offers have their own SAT/ACT and GPA requirements. Even then, however, the WUE program does not necessarily offer guaranteed acceptance since many universities limit the number of WUE awards each year. Nevertheless, the benefits of this program are still apparent to students who have been accepted into this program. “We heard about it (WUE) through the guidance counselor’s office,” said English teacher Margie DiCesare about her daughter, Frankie DiCesare, who is attending California’s Humboldt University as a Marine Fisheries Major. “We didn’t know Humboldt was one of the WUE schools. Not all the programs are under WUE, and we didn’t know she would qualify. It was a nice surprise.” While her daughter is attending the school of her dreams, DiCesare herself has also reaped the rewards of this program. “My pocket book has benefited,” she said. “She would have gone to that school no matter what because it’s a great fit for her, but the cut in cost has really helped.” For more information regarding the WUE program, students can contact the school guidance office or visit ww.wiche.edu for more details.®
Academic Advice
University of Alaska* California State University* Colorado State University* University of Colorado* University of Hawaii* Boise State University Idaho State University University of Idaho Montana State University* University of Nevada-Las Vegas University of Nevada-Reno Eastern New Mexico University* New Mexcio State University University of New Mexico North Dakota State University University of North Dakota University of South Dakota Utah State University Washington State University Weber State University University of Wyoming *includes more than one campus location For more information, visit http://www. wiche.edu/wue
In any foreign language or English class, studying vocabulary lists helps a lot.
I wish I had known that teachers don’t talk about upcoming tests like they did in junior high. Expect multiple exams in one day.
• Jordan B., ‘16
• Khong N., ‘16
Always work hard and never give up. Ask questions teachers won’t get angry or annoyed. • Miranda H., ‘16
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CdS Club Directory The key to success is getting involved. Following is a list of the variety of clubs offered at Corona del Sol. Find one, two or three (or more) that interest you. All-American Club
Anime Club
Aztec Gamers Club
Conservative Republicans, liberal Democrats and independents uniting as one to figure out what we can do to serve America.
To cross-analyze Japanese culture with our own through the study of cartoons for like generations.
To play video games in a safe controlled environment.
Meets on Thursday’s after school in room E202.
Meets Thursdays after school in E277 from 2:30-4 p.m.
Meets Friday’s after school in E236.
Billiards Club
Book Club
[cdstv]
To build friendships among students with a common interest in billiards, foosball and other table games
To read a variety of books and then discuss them with our peers.
To produce a monthly news program for and about the Corona del Sol community. Meets on Friday’s after school in room A348.
Meets daily before school in room E216.
Meets on Wednesday’s at 2:15 p.m. in room E235.
All students who are interested must take the Advanced Television Production class.
Chess Club
Clay Club
Red Kettle Club
To promote the interest in Chess and to compete as an AIA school in Chess Tournaments.
To promote awareness about ceramics and educate those interested in the fine arts. Meets
To raise awareness and money for the Salvation Army, the largest social organization in the world.
Meets Monday and Thursday after school pm in E060.
Mondays after school in room C121.
Meets once a month on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m.
Teenage Republicans
DECA Club
Earth Science Club
To give students a forum in which to express their conservative beliefs and learn more about our country’s political process.
To promote the field of Marketing, to serve the community, to promote leadership and character in its members at Corona del Sol.
Enriching our lives with Earth Science activities like MCC Planetarium,, Rock & Mineral show, and Flagg Rock & Gem show.
See Activities Office for more information.
Meets in room E216 as needed.
See Activities Office for more information.
Engineering & Robotics Club
Environmental Club
Fallen Heroes
To promote interest in the field of engineering and build a competitive robot for the first national competition.
To promote awareness of environmental issues and to implement sustainable practices on campus – recycling, reusing, reducing.
Meets Mondays at 2:30 p.m. in room A352.
Meets on Wednesdays after school in E084.
John Goux (E202)
Mike Lohmann (E216)
Leigh Trudgen (E060)
Unknown Sponsor
Larry Huff (A352)
Darren Ridge (E277)
Cindy Glick (E235)
Brynne Evans (C121)
Michael Lohmann (E216)
Lorena Bader (E084)
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Bill Holt (E236)
Ben Forbes (A348)
Debbie Gile (E263)
Unknown Sponsor
Erin Thompson (E240) To recognize and bring awareness to heroes from the police and fire departments and military who are killed in the line of duty. Also, to participate in community service activities to help those in need. Meets periodically in room E240.
FCA
FEA
Friendship and fellowship with other Christian athletes at school. Showing God and honoring Him through athletics.
To recruit and provide experiences and skills for students who are exploring teaching as a future career and to develop essential skills that will lead to highly trained and qualified teachers in Arizona.
Meets on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at the Link home.
Meets periodically after school.
Meets as needed in E216.
Free-Thinkers Club
French Club
Friends of the Library
To create an environment that encourages open-mindedness and willingness to discuss personal beliefs.
To promote an appreciation of the language and culture of French speaking countries among the students of CdS and our community.
Provides voluntary support for the CdS Library needs and activities, schedules author visits, book talks, and fundraising for events held within the Library.
Meets on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. in E232.
Meets periodically during both lunches in room E050. Cost is $3.
Meets every other Monday after school in the Library Seminar Room.
GSA (Gay Straight Alliance)
German Club
Good Samaritan Club
To promote acceptance and awareness of the LGBTQ community both on campus and outside of school.
To promote German, sponsor the German American Partnership Program (GAPP) student exchange, and have fun.
To provide acts of kindness to those in the Corona community and others in need around Arizona.
Meets on Tuesdays after school in room F015.
See Activities Office for more information.
Meets every other Tuesday at 2:20 p.m. in room E260.
Hockey Club
HOSA
Invisible Children
(Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Scott Foster (E061)
Karen Dempsey (E232)
Jesus Contreras (F015)
Tom Maki (A325) To meet and discuss upcoming events for the team, build camaraderie among players, and play hockey.
Meets the first Thursday of each month after school in room A325.
Key Club
Sheryl Braun (E086)
Fishing Club
(Future Educators Association) Mary Gaston (C109)
Michael Lohmann (E216)
Randy Nissly (E050)
To build friendships among students with a common interest in fishing and learn about fish species and habitat.
Brandy Walker (Library)
Unknown Sponsor
Eileen Long (E260)
(Health Occupation Students of America) Lynette Chapman (E089) A student organization designed to promote career opportunities in health care field and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. Meets on Tuesdays after school.
Darren Ridge (E277)
To raise awareness and money for the Invisible Children.
Meets on Tuesdays at 2:25 p.m. in E277.
Lacrosse (Boys)
Lacrosse (Girls)
Steve Morgan (E083)
Unknown Sponsor
A school and community service club for To expand the knowledge of Lacrosse as a high school students which gives them sport and to compete against other lacrosse the opportunity to serve in the community clubs throughout the State. and gain leadership experiences.
To provide an avenue to further establish the game of lacrosse in the valley and to support all members who desire to play lacrosse.
Meets Tuesdays after school in E086. Cost is $15
See Activities Office for more information.
Meets Monday-Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Tempe Sports Complex. Tryouts required.
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Math Olympiads Club
Med Club
Mock Trial Club
To promote the love and appreciation of mathematics via problem solving, competitions, activities and teamwork.
To provide first-aid, therapy and rehab to all injured athletes at Corona.
To learn trial procedures (the US legal system) and to participate in state competition.
Meets on Fridays after school.
Meets once a month on Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the Training Room.
Meets every other Wednesday after school in room E273.
Model U. N
Modern Dance Club
Music for the Cure
Provides members with an opportunity to learn about international issues and the functions and role of U.N. around the world.
To share dance as an art form with the community at large.
To perform music at hospitals and care facilities.
Meets on rotating days after school in room E273.
Meeting time varies - See Mr. Gilbert. Auditions required.
Meets Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. in room C156.
NAHS
NHS
Neuroscience Club
To bring awareness of the arts to the community through service and art production.
To create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate the desire to render service, to promote leadership and to develop character in the students of CdS.
Meets on Thursday after school in room C136.
Meets on the third Thursday of the month during both lunches in Lecture Hall B.
Meets every other Tuesday after school in E099.
OCC
P.A.W.S.
Quiz Bowl Club
To promote spirit for Corona. Membership is open to any Corona student who is willing to participate in club activities and attend many of Corona’s functions.
To provide awareness and assistance to dogs and cats in need in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
To provide a positive and interactive way to learn about various topics of the world and participate in the National Academic Quiz Tournament.
Meets at 2:30 p.m. in room E234 on the days of varsity home football games.
Meets every other Monday at 2:20 p.m. in room E239.
Meets on Mondays after school in A370.
Revival Club
S.A.D.D.
Sci-Fi Club
To make students aware of destructive decisions (underage drinking, other drug use, risky and impaired driving, teen violence and teen suicide).
To enjoy the wonders of science-fiction and make friends with similar interests.
Meets on Thursdays at 2:20 pm in room A370.
Meets on Thursdays at 2:20 p.m. in room E254.
Leigh Trudgen (E060)
Lisa Adams/ Kori Mandelbaum
(National Art Honor Society) Megan Knight (C136)
(Orange Crush Club) Yen Rowan (E234)
Pat Reed (E080)
A community outreach/service club where students can explore the celebration of Christianity in a safe environment. Meets on Wednesdays during both lunches in E080.
Scott Mason (Training Room)
Aaron Gilbert (H126)
(National Honor Society) Jayelee Dorris (E052)
(People for Animal Welfare and Safety) Jennifer Bart (239)
(Students Against Destructive Decisions) Sarah Blechacz (A370)
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Lisa Adams (E273)
Alex Dudley (C156)
David Spadafore (E099)
To prepare and compete in the annual Brain Bee. To promote brain disease awareness and fundraising.
Sarah Blechacz (A370)
Amanda Johnson (E254)
Science Olympiads
Science Research Club
Sol Buddies
To educate the Corona Community about the diverse and intriguing fields of science and to compete in annual competitions.
To encourage research in the science field and learn about internship opportunities.
To pair students with various disabilities with non disabled peers to form lasting friendships. Increase awareness and acceptance of all disabled persons in our community.
Meets Wednesdays after school in E271.
Meets as needed.
Meets every other Tuesday during both lunches.
Speech and Debate
Style Club
Sunrise newspaper
To improve public speaking skills, prepare students for careers involving public speaking and explore different aspects of drama through competition.
To explore all aspects of the Fashion Industry through guest speakers, career exploration field trips and community service.
To create, publish and print the school newspaper and online publication for the CdS Community.
Meets Thursdays at 2:30 pm.
Meets every Tuesday after school or during the first 10 minutes of 5th lunch.
Meets 3rd period in room E225. Join by taking Journalism 1-2.
T.E.A.M
Theatre Works
Truth’s Warriors
To produce theatrical productions and increase theatre awareness.
To raise awareness and offer help in the form of donations to shelters and contract information for people with domestic issues, such as domestic violence and substance abuse.
Meets once a month in the Guidance Office.
Meets as needed in room C184. Students do NOT need to be in a drama class to join.
Meets every other Tuesday after school.
United Food Bank Club
Varsity Letter Club
Water for All
To help the United Food Bank raise money and food for people in need and to volunteer at various food banks and organizations.
A club that supports and promotes CdS Athletics. Assists in fundraising opportunities for sports.
To organize events for fundraising money to build/fund wells in developing countries. Our mission is to provide clean water for all.
Meets on Wednesdays.
Meets as needed.
Meets every other Friday.
Sunset Yearbook
Youth in Government
Student Body
The yearbook is produced as part of the Design Productions courses, which meet 3rd and 6th hour in Room E218.
To promote a forum for students to discuss and debate politics. Also, to actively participate in our democracy.
Incoming freshmen or any interested student can sign up for Design Productions 1-2 in order to be part of the club.
Meets on Thursdays during lunch in room E274.
Roy Doyle (E271)
Kiel Warren (E264)
(Teens Enriching Adults Musically) Dawn Milovich (Guidance) To build relationships with elderly residents of nursing homes. This will be accomplished by teens playing music and spending time with them.
Alison Rund (E267)
Margie DiCesare (E218)
Steve Morgan (E083)
Jayelee Dorris/Tom Maki (A325)
Margaret Lamb (C113)
Kris Urban (E225)
C. Carter/C. Forbes/Taylor (C184)
Kori Mandelbaum (E283)
Tim Kelly (H205)
Steve Morgan (E083)
Tim Smith (E274)
Freshman Class Aaron Gilbert Sophomore Class Keith Hester Junior Class Alison Rund Senior Class Aaron Gilbert
Student Council Ben Forbes
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Sunrise
Corona del Sol High School 1001 E. Knox Road Tempe, AZ 85284
Editorial Board
Jacqui Marzocca, Editor in Chief Devika Sharan, Managing Editor Alisa Rodriquez, Opinions Editor Sapna Daryanani, News Editor Aashini Choksi, Life & Times Editor Omar Soussi, Sports Editor Nikki Hinshaw, Clubs Editor Elizabeth Cheney, Photo Editor Matthew O’Donnell, Graphics Editor Manali Chavan, Social Media Editor Mason Kuluris, Online Editor in Chief Josh Ambre, Online Managing Editor Johnny Waddell, Online Sports Editor Kelly Zimmer, Online Photo Editor
Contributing Staff Patrick Buck Grady Douglas Asada Njuguna
Front page photo Matthew O’Donnell
Back page photo Patrick Buck
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 American Society of Newspaper Editors/MCT Campus High School Newspaper Service.
Resources for students, parents Looking for more information about Corona del Sol? There are a variety of places to find it:
coronadelsol.org
The official Corona del Sol web site contains important information about Corona, upcoming events and deadlines, contact information, links to teacher web sites, and activity and athletic calendars, which are constantly updated.
cdssunrise.com
The web site for the Sunrise, Corona del Sol’s student newspaper, contains news, features, sports and opinions about the goings-on at school. It is updated frequently and offers readers a calendar of events. On the homepage, readers can also sign up for email updates.
Corona del Sol Official facebook Page
Maintained by Student Council, the official Facebook page is the place to go for updated information about events going on at school. Be sure to join the group.
CdS Sunrise facebook Page
The Sunrise maintains this Facebook page which shows stories and reminders on campus. Also, pictures are often updated from various school events so make sure to like the page so you can view and be tagged in photos.
CdS Sunrise Twitter
This twitter page is filled with current updates from around campus, as well as photos and sport scores. Make sure to follow @CdSSunrise.
www.tempeunion.org
The official web site for all things happening in the Tempe Union High School District. The site provides a direct link to all of the schools in the district, as well as comprehensive district information.
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