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News “Spice” substance soon to be considered illegal

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Synthetic marijuana causes problems within CdS, U.S. BY TATUM HARTWIG Managing Editor

legal system and to mask the intended purpose of legally selling a marijuana-like substance. Spice not only creates a high similar to marijuana but it also has many side effects that are threatening to a person’s health. “They say Spice can cause agitation, convulsions and seizures,” Tempe police liaison Detective Jon Evans said. “I consider it more dangerous than marijuana because of the unknowns and because it hasn’t Jon Evans been fully studied yet.” Due to the rise in popularity and concern over this manufactured substance, 15 states have already taken action and made Spice illegal and the United States has been quick to follow suit. The Drug Enforcement Administration has been receiving an increasing amount of reports about the synthetic drug since 2009 and has recently decided to take action by putting “Spice” in the same category as heroin and cocaine. This action began on Nov. 24 and will make the drug illegal across the country 30 days after that on Dec. 24.®

Drugs are not an unheard of thing among teenagers. We’ve all been taught what they are and what they do to our bodies and minds. We’re familiar with the effects that they can have on us and the trouble that they can lead to. But what are we supposed to make of something that is being sold legally that has the same effects as drugs such as marijuana? -Detective A substance known as Spice and K2 has recently gained popularity across the country. These products, which are sold as incense, contain chemicals that have been found to mimic the effects of cannabis, more commonly known as marijuana. Not only have they gained notoriety around the United States but they have also hit a little closer to home. There have been several situations at Corona beginning earlier this school year involving Spice and other similar brands of the synthetic drug. “We’ve had issues with it,” Principal Susan Edwards said. “We’ve expelled one student for selling it and we’ve had other students have it on campus.” The staff at Corona is addressing the problem like they would with other drugs such as marijuana with punishments ranging from suspension to expulsion. “We treat it like any other drug situation with the same consequences,” Edwards said. Spice is sold in many smoke shops to customers over the age of 18. This has only been possible because it has been marketed as incense and labeled “Not for human consumption.” A packet of Purple XTC, an alternative brand of “Spice.” All brands of the This marketing ploy is synthetic drug are in the process of being made illegal in alll 50 states used to get around the and will be completely outlawed by Dec. 24.

“I consider (Spice) more dangerous than marijuana.”

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Changes to be made to graduation speakers guidelines). “It is very positive this (change in the valedictorian speaker system), to Beginning with the 2011 graduating class, two seniors will become more inclusive of the student have the opportunity to deliver body, ” said teacher-librarian Justine the commencement address at the Centanni, who has been working for the last 10 years with valedictorian graduation ceremony. Previously, all valedictorians – speakers. “It used to be the top those ranked No. 1 after the seventh student of the student body, but this semester – were allowed to speak at new selection allows for an academic the graduation ceremony, and, in the speaker, one who represents the top past, there have been up to eight co- 5 percent, and a senior class speaker who will represent the rest of the valedictorians. Site-Based Council members senior class.” One possible valedictorian is requested a policy waiver from the district office. According to the new rather hesitant about the new policy. “They should have all of us write rules, there will be two graduation speakers: an academic representative one big speech together. They do it a (top 5 percent) and a senior class lot of the time anyway. It (would) be representative (GPA equal to or better; then we can all say parts of it,” senior Vamsi Varra said. above 2.5). Screening applications will be Candidates for both speaker available on the school website on positions will have to complete a screening application and meet Jan. 17 and will be due Feb. 4. The additional guidelines (see cdssunrise. graduation speakers committee will com for a complete list of the select the two speakers through a final essay evaluation in March. ® BY JACOB CORDAS Staff Writer

District superintendent to retire after this year

with and grown close to. “I love working and interacting Tempe Union High School Dis- with the students, staff and comtrict superintendent Steve Adolph munity of this school district. It has is retiring following the 2010-11 been an honor and privilege to have school year after four years in the served this community for so many years in so many different capaciposition. “I am retiring to spend more ties,” Adolph said. “I will miss the quality time with my wife, my kids people of this district more than you and my grandchildren,” Adolph said. could ever imagine. Many TUHSD “My family means the world to me staff and community members and I and time passes so quickly that I grew up together and they mean the want to be sure to be the best hus- world to me.” Adolph has many great memoband, father and grandfather that I ries from his term as superintencan be.” Adolph worked in education for dent; his favorites though are being 33 years including Tempe Union able to influence students in a posiHigh School District for 30. During tive way and getting to be a part of this time, he has worked in almost the district community. “My favorite aspect of being every position possible. Adolph graduated from Marcos superintendent was proudly repde Niza, taught and coached at Co- resenting this school district both rona del Sol for 12 years, became inside and outside of this commuthe assistant principal at Corona and nity,” Adolph said. “I am also very then the principal of Marcos. From proud that over the years many of there, Adolph became the associate my former students have gone on to superintendent for six years before have wonderful lives and many have serving as superintendent for the even gone on to teach in our district and have told me that I made a posipast four years. Having been a part of the district tive difference in their lives. If that for so many years, Adolph will espe- is even a little true then what I have cially miss the people he has worked done has mattered.”® BY SARAH DINELL Editor in Chief

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CdS Sunrise • December 2010

Choir concert has Christmas cheer to sing and spread the holiday cheer. The guest artists performing include alumni as well as Encore’s student teacher’s handbell choir. “My favorite part of being in choir is getting to sing a lot of really cool songs and being with my friends,”

BY TAYLOR BEESE Staff Writer

It’s right after lunch. Your stomach is satisfied and you’re on the way to class. Your walking through the hall with your friends, talking, having a good time. Out of the blue you hear “Hi Honey!” You turn around and there is your mom walking down the same hallway. How would you feel in this particular situation? “I would not like it,” Sophomore Amy Marlar said. “I feel like school is the only place I can get away from my parents.” Science teacher Sheryl Braun commented on her teaching in a school that her daughter attends. Braun is the mother of freshman Colleen Braun. Braun has never taught her daughter in class and doubts either of them would like the situation. “I think she was somewhat embarrassed and self-conscious about having me around. I think she has become more comfortable with it and is seeing some advantages in having me nearby,” Sheryl said. Colleen is not used to having her mom in the same school.

“It has its advantages but then again its kind of embarrassing sometimes.” Colleen said. English teacher Stephen Foggatt has a daughter attending Corona: Tyler Foggatt. “I think me being a teacher has had a positive impact on Tyler,” Foggatt said. “I’m able to guide her towards achieving her future goals more so than if I were not working at the school.” Of course all of us have different opinions, some of us would see the situation as positive and others negative. On the other hand it could be embarrassing if you failed a test, your parent could act on it immediately and request to talk with you. For instance if you forgot to get a permission slip signed or if you need more lunch money, having your mom or dad nearby would definitely be a positive. Tyler also views her father teaching here as a good thing. “I thought it was going to be awkward but I don’t see him that much,” Tyler said. “But I get to keep my books in his class so it’s like a second locker.”®

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The pros, cons for students at Corona with parents as teachers

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senior Jaztecs and A Cappella member Brandon Steenhoek said. Having such a wide variety of songs, this holiday The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singchoir concert will have something to appeal to everying loud for all to hear. So then what better way to one, young and old. feel the Christmas spirit than to listen to Corona del “If you like to laugh at funny songs, Sol choir’s holiday concert on Dec. 10 hear some serious music or just want and 11. something to do Friday or Saturday “We want to spread the holiday spirit night, come check us out,” senior Men’s by introducing songs from all over the chorus and A Cappella member Jeremy world. These songs are popular favorites Baumgartner said. and also classics written by masterminds For those who will not be able to of music,” senior Jaztecs and A Cappella make it, this will not be the last chance member Kendall Barrett said. to hear the various Corona choir groups. There is a large selection of songs There are many more choir concerts to that will be sung by the various choir come next semester. The most popular groups during this concert. This inof them, the POPS concert, is to come cludes “Jingle Bells Through the Ages,” at the end of the year in May. “Hallelujah Chorus,” “Christmas Time is “As performers, we try to shed the Here,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” light onto our audience and allow them “Bethlehem” and many more. to enjoy the night effortlessly. The holi“The music choice is great and we all day concert doesn’t bring a close to the worked really hard. It should be fabuend of the year, but introduces our conlous,” senior Women’s Ensemble memcerts to come. I strongly advise that evber Mercedes Kvavle said. eryone attends our POPS concert,” BarThe holiday spirit will come alive in File Photo the auditorium at 7 p.m. and, as a spe- Women’s Ensemble performs during last year’s holiday choir concert. This year’s holiday concert will rett said. Tickets for the concert will be $5.® cial treat, new faces will join the choir be performed on Dec. 10-11 in the James C. Love Auditorium. BY Chanel Alvis Opinions Editor

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History of winter holidays The traditions, customs of Christmakwanzakah BY MARANDA FELLOWS Staff Writer

The holiday season is nearly here, so what will you be doing to prepare? Getting out your good old dreidel and ingredients for potato pancakes? Wrapping presents while humming Christmas tunes? Maybe you will be celebrating with their community for seven days about values and concepts of African culture. No matter what holiday people celebrated every one has a favorite part of the season. “My favorite part of the holiday season is doing traditions with my family,” Opinons Editor Chanel Alvis said. “My favorite part of the holiday season is getting presents from my friends who celebrate different holidays,” staff writer Jacob Cordas said. “Christmas shopping and seeing all the colorful decorations is my favorite part of the holiday season,” Editor in Chief Sarah Dinell said. “The joyful feeling of the holiday season, the music, lights, and the family aspect is my favorite part of the holiday season,” Managing Editor Bree Purdy said. Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the Festival of Lights that honors the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days. People in the Jewish community look forward to spending this holiday with family by spinning dreidel. A dreidel is a four sided spinning top playing throughout the eight days. Some Jewish families in America combine the tradition of gift giving from

Christmas to their holiday. Over the course of the eight days a gift is given each day. Traditional foods that are made during this holiday include potato pancakes and doughnuts. These treats are reminded about the miracle of this holiday by being cooked with oil. Most people think Christmas is all about decorating the Christmas tree and making cookies for Santa Claus. For some people, that may be true but for others it’s not. Other people celebrate Christmas because Jesus Christ was born. One tradition Christian families will do is read the birth of Jesus out of the Bible around this time every year. Christmas is all about the gift of giving more than receiving. Kwanzaa celebrates family, community and culture. Each of the seven days of this holiday focuses on the seven basic symbols (Mazoa or Crops, Mkeka or Mats, Knira or Candle Holder, Muhindi or Ear of Corn, Mishuma or Seven Candles, Kikombe cha Umoja or Unity Cup, and Zwandi or Gifts). The symbols represent values of African culture. One tradition of this holiday is wearing traditional African clothing. Kwanzaa, unlike Hanukkah and Christmas, is not a religious holiday. Kwanzaa a tradition to display the culture of many African heritages. During this holiday season many people will be preparing for the holidays they celebrate. Some will be getting ready for the Festival of Lights. Others will be waiting in long lines to see Santa. Then there are people that wearing traditional African clothing for Kwanzaa. 

Change to dance show format BY SARAH DINELL Editor in Chief

For the second semester of this school year, the Corona dance program is splitting its spring show into two shows instead of one. “We have one extra class this year, so as a result a larger dance program,” dance teacher Aaron Gilbert said. “We wanted to give more opportunities to advanced and intermediate level dancers.” Not only are the shows being split up, but they will also be held in different months, which is different. The Advanced, Intermediate, and Company shows are on April 7 and 8, while the Beginning and Junior Company shows are on May 5 and 6. Senior Alyssa Ramsland, a four-year dance participant, likes the new dance show format and believes others will as well. “I think it gives more people more opportunities to be in more dances,” Ramsland said. “It will also make the show a better length for the audience.” Senior Jessica Charters has always enjoyed watching the shows but is glad that there will now be two. “I really like watching the dance shows, but they were pretty long before,” Charters said. “This way I can pick which one I want to go to and see my friends.” 

Bersano scores Boy band lacks pizzazz soccer opportunity

They seem to me as a knock-off version of Owl City. Equipped with its loveI have little to say about this pop boy filled lyrics, adolescent themes and keyband. Their songs are cute and make you board tones All Star Weekend assures you think about love, like songs “Hey, Prin- (if you are under the age of 15) that love cess” and “Amy”, and about the future will come and that you’re beautiful. In short this band is more Disney in the song “Journey To The End Of My Life”. I wouldn’t say this CD is for your Channel than MTV, but it should keep up typical high school student, but maybe the beautiful comments that make your heart swell.  for middle school students. BY ASADA NJUGUNA Staff Writer

is in the residency program where he lives with other kids in this academy. The Corona soccer team will miss This past year, former Corona student Matt Bersano was selected to Bersano greatly. Sophomore Brandon join The Real Salt Lake Soccer Acade- Johnson explained that it’s just anothmy and move forward in the next step er challenge that the Corona soccer team will have to face. to his soccer future. “We are missing a great member Bersano, a goalie, was born into of the team who was a large asset,” a soccer family and has been playing Johnson says. soccer since he was 3 years old. Coach Dan Salas has been dependThe Real Salt Lake Soccer Academy is a team that is intended to pre- ing on Bersano since he had stepped pare players for the professional team on this campus as a freshman. “The Corona team without Matt Real Salt Lake. Bersano was selected will be hard shoes to fill because he from past tryouts. “I was chosen simply because they is so dependable and consistant,” Salas felt I was good enough and experi- said. Bersanos’s future plans are to atenced enough to make a great contritend and play soccer for Oregon State bution to the team,” Bersano said. This academy has kids not only University. His dream would be to from the United States but also from leave college early and head into the countries like Cameroon, Congo and big leagues, either in America or Europe. El Salvador. “I have no set dates for the future, “Our team is straight dope,” Bersimply a timeline with no expiration sano said. Bersano attends Casa Grande date. We’ll see how it all works out, Union High School so he doesn’t have hopefully in the best way possible,” to commute to practice every day. He Bersano said. BY ERIN MALONEY Staff Writer

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SAT or ACT: Which is for you? BY GRADY DOUGLAS Staff Writer

To get in to the college of their choice, most students need to take a standardized test, specifically the SAT or ACT. “Colleges look at the two tests as completely different aspects, but many students don’t understand their differences,” registrar Holly Secor said. A huge difference between the two is the writing section. The writing is mandatory on the SAT whereas it is optional on the ACT. “If you are not a good writer then perhaps you should take the ACT,” Secor said. Also, the tests are graded completely different. In the SAT in question wrong is a point missed, whereas in the ACT, there is no penalty for wrong answers. But these are just little things according to

guidance counselor Dan Brugger. “An important thing to look at is what kind of student you are,” Brugger said. “If you remember the tiny facts, then the ACT might be good for you, but if you consider yourself an average student then perhaps you should take the SAT.” But sometimes a student just needs to try both, like senior Shay Connors did. “I liked the SAT better because there was more math,” Connors said. However junior Austin Sattelburg liked the ACT for the exact oppostie reason. “In the ACT there is better amount of English and science questions, which are my favorite subjects,” Sattelburg said. “The best thing to do is to have conversation with your guidance counselor,” Secor said. “Also taking a PSAT and PACT will help you choose the right test for you.” ®

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Sons of Sylvia: not the Next Great American Band BY JACOB CORDAS Staff Writer

Few musicians ever write a song incorporating an actor, but a song dedicated to actors in westerns can be counted off my hand. Sons of Sylvia, who won the competition TV show The Next Great American Band, has a song that fits right in there and it is probably one of their best songs of their new album, Revelations. “John Wayne” is just that song. The song tells the story of the lead singer and his girlfriend who he fights to win back after they break up. Now this may not seem like typical use of John Wayne, and you would be right but the bizarre incorporation works wonderfully. Comparing himself to John Wayne lets him include the rest of the west in just the right way. However that is the highlight. The rest is much like a member of a gang in a western, dead in the desert. The sound, which is like a slightly more cowboy-ish Bon Jovi, just lacking the Bon or the Jovi, gets old quick and the repetitive nature of the lyrics becomes boring. “50 Ways” which incorporates techno aspects far more than any of the others is like watching WildWildWest. The song “Revelations” is okay but admist the horribly written trash it just can’t sparkle the way it should. The canary in the coal mine died before you could enjoy one more thing. When it comes down to it I’d say just download “John Wayne” and “Revelations.” Don’t waste your time with the rest because, much like Johnny Cash, you could end up dead. ®

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Hqle in qne: Students rank their favorite doughnut shops BY STEPHANIE DAYTON Staff Writer

Which donuts would you pick if you had to make a last minute decision with only five dollars in your pocket? Many different stores and companies have been releasing their own kinds of donuts onto the market for years. “Krispy Kremes has the best,” sophmore Eirlyse Sollars said. Krispy Kremes donuts have been a favorite to many for years. The local favorites are original glazes, chocolate-iced kreme-filled, glazed chocolate/blueberry cake and powdered. The price is a little high and the drive it kind of far. “I like Dunkin Donuts the best,” freshman Jason Baumgartner said. Dunkin Donuts is equally equipped with doughnuts like Krispy Kreme. They have the old-fashioned cake doughnuts, glazed and jelly filled. Here the prices are a little lower and more convenient. If you’re looking for the super cheap donuts the place for you is Bosa Donuts. Bosa is open 24 hours a day. Doughnuts purchased in store are 60 cents and take out is 99 cents. “I like it because it’s open 24 hours a day, their doughnuts are fresh and they’re so much better then Dunkin Donuts,” senior Jared Hirschl said. Take your pick, they all have the typical choices of doughnuts and their prices are still decent. Whenever you’re your in need of doughnut always remember three places: Krispy Kremes, Dunkin Donuts and Bosa Donuts.

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Despite many options, including Krispy Kremes, Bosa and Dunkin Donuts, students have varying views on which shop has the best. Favorites are often picked by donut quality and price, plus the store hours and location.

Botany 1-2 and 3-4 If you are a junior or senior looking for a fun hands-on class, then Botany 1-2 may be right for you! These courses focus on in-class project-based instruction that offers little to no homework. Students who enjoy the class can take Botany 3-4 for further instruction

Corona del Sol’s Botany Program’s greenhouse gives students a chance to experience many practical uses for plants as well as learning plant anatomy and physiology. Botany classes can count for elective science lab credit

Cheap Holiday Gifts BY ALEX BERNAL Staff Writer

With very little money your pocket and winter approaching, it’s often hard to find good holiday gifts. However there are many options for inexpensive holiday gifts including baked goods, homemade cards and ornaments. 1. At the Hallmark store you can buy a variety of ornaments for less than $10 and holiday cards for under $5. Another option is to make homemade cards with paper, markers and stickers to save money. 2. At Michael’s you can buy many arts and crafts to decorate. You can purchase a wooden picture frame for under $10 and decorate it yourself with paint, stickers and markers. 3. Whether you bake or not, you can always make homemade cook-

ies, cake or brownies. Everyone loves sweets and it’s a great, inexpensive gift. Chex’s “Muddy Buddies” or “Puppy Chow” is a great mix of chocolate, peanut butter, powdered sugar and Chex cereal all combined to make a great holiday snack. With one batch of Muddy Buddies you can make a few bags of gifts to give to people. 4. Another great way to find presents is to be a smart shopper. When shopping, make sure to look through store ads to find the best deals. If you can’t find the right gift for someone, then you can always resort to buying a gift card. You don’t always have to present gifts to your family, even just helping out around the house with cooking and other chores would give parents a break. Giving a gift is about the effort you put into it, not about how expensive the present is.

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Junior gets paid to purchase alcohol

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Junior Alyssa Click has a rather unusual job. She buys alcohol underage to see if businesses will sell it to her. Click has been working for the AriClick zona Liquor Licensing Board since June of 2010, from the referral of her aunt, uncle and dad who all work for the police force.. “People in the community make complaints, or if the police think that someone in there (the business) is selling to minors, then I go out and buy alcohol from them,” Click said. “I go into bars and other places that sell alcohol, usually with my fake ID. I grab some alcohol, use my buy-money, go to the counter and 90 percent of the time they do end up selling the alcohol to me.”

She can no longer use her fake ID, however, due to a recent regulation against using one unless a complaint has been made. “My fake ID is someone else’s ID that had been confiscated. It says I’m 5’11, I weigh 205 pounds and I have green eyes’, it looks nothing like me,” Click said. “People just glance at it.” From the beginning, she’s had to put her drama skills to work to pull of the operation. “You’re supposed to go on a day where you watch someone do it (before you start the job), but I didn’t get to do that because she (the other person) bailed, so I just got thrown into it,” Click said. The job isn’t just acting and having fun. It’s a lot of responsibility and can often be intimidating. “Sometimes it is in some pretty sketch areas,” Click said. “Downtown Phoenix is definitely not my favorite

place to go.” Although she may visit clubs, bars, corner stores and Wal-marts, Click is never in any kind of danger. She currently wears a ‘bug’ for her boss to listen to in a truck outside. “Before I had the bug, either he (the boss) would go in first or I would go in so that we would both be in there. I’m always safe, always protected and there’s always at least two police officers nearby,” Click said. In the event the clerk does sell her alcohol, it results in serious consequences for the business. “(What happens) depends on what strike they are on,” Click said. “First one is a fine, second is liquor license revoked and a fine, and it adds up from there.” When a business does get busted, it’s Click’s least favorite part of the job. “I have to sit in the car for two hours after a bust,” Click said. “They have to go through all the paperwork, a lot of

time people start crying or get fired on the spot. I feel bad about that. It’s not businesses as much as it is the clerks and bouncers that are selling,” Click said. There are a percentage of businesses that follow the law and do well when Click attempts to buy liquor. “If they don’t sell to me, my boss goes in and tells them congrats on not selling to minor,” Click said. Businesses appear to be doing well as far as following the law goes lately. “Over the summer I went every Friday night, but recently I haven’t been going as often because there haven’t been as many complaints,” Click said. Though it may not quite correlate with her choice of career path, Click really enjoys her job, including the $10 an hour pay with an average of $90 a night. “If you guys are buying alcohol underage and someone sees you and makes a report, don’t be there when I am,” Click laughed.®

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Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment: More than just a class level BY LILLY BERKLEY Staff Writer

The choice between taking Advanced Placement (AP) or dual enrollment classes can be a tough decision for many Corona students. Many, such as Gifted coordinator Dan Brugger, feel that the class choice depends on what college the student hopes to attend. “If you want to go to an in state college such as NAU, U of A or ASU, dual enrollment would be the best choice,” Brugger said. “But if you’re looking at going to Harvard, Standford or Yale, advanced placement would be the best choice.” AP and dual enrollment offer two different but similar incentives. Nontheless students have an opinion on both classes. Many Corona students feel strongly for either class. Either way both programs can count as college credits, but one (AP) takes more effort to get the college credit than the other (dual enrollment) and because of that, it can be a deciding factor. There has been an average of 650 students per year that have taken the AP test at Corona, between 2005 – 2008. Scores fall on a 1-5 scale, 5 being the highest score possible. The average scores received by Corona students are a 3. For some students who are looking at Ivy League, schools a 3 is not accepted. Knowing this can be a deciding factor when choosing which class to take. “I’d rather take dual enrollment because there isn’t pressure of the AP test at the end of the year,” dual enrollment junior student Rebekah Dahl said. To earn the college credit for an AP course, a cumulative exam is taken in April. A student can receive an A in a class all year, do poorly on the exam and be denied the college credit. “As long as you relax, don’t freak out and pay

attention in class, the test shouldn’t be to hard,” junior AP student Brooke Taylor said. To receive the credit for a dual-enrollment class, students only need to take a placement test and receive a qualifying score in the class. AP tests are usually more cost efficient than dual enrollment though. Each AP exam costs $90, while dual enrollment starts at $71 per credit hour, averaging $210. “To get a college credit in high school is awesome, and it’s a lot cheaper than taking it college,” senior dual enrollment student William Padmore said. “So go for it. It’ll pay off in the end.” Many Corona graduates who have previous experience with AP and dual enrollment classes share Padmore’s feelings. “You need a certain amount of credits to graduate from high school so you may as well double-dip and get some of your general credits out of the way for college,” 2006 Corona graduate Sara Bernal said. “Your time will already be spent in a class; it doesn’t make sense to miss the opportunity to advance yourself with college credits.” Taking dual enrollment or AP classes can have its benefits in college though. Students may be able to take classes they want to take, not only the required classes. Entering college with numerous credits could also allow for a student to obtain a double major. Studying aboard has become a popular opportunity for college students. However students who did not earn dual-enrollment or AP credits usually have a harder time managing this because they are already struggling in attempt to pass their classes and obtain all the necessary credits within the four years. AP classes might seem like a wise choice for many, but dual enrollment is often easier to transfer. For example, a Corona student can take Advanced Composition in high school, which will fulfill all first-year English courses at any Arizona university. Whereas AP will only fulfill a semester. Dual enrollment students receive their grade and credit for the work completed throughout the year. “Advanced placement is a course that is more complex and not flexible with the work,” AP Chemistry teacher Steve Morgan

AP classes offered at Corona

• AP English Language and Composition (11) • AP English Literature and Composition (12) • AP Spanish Language (11, 12) • AP Calculus BC (10, 11, 12) • AP Statistics (10, 11, 12) • AP Biology (11, 12) • AP Chemistry (11, 12)

• AP European History (11, 12) • AP Government and Politics: US (12) • AP Macro Economics (12) • AP Psychology (11, 12) • AP US History (11) • AP Art History (10, 11, 12)

Colleges Accepting Rio Salado Dual Enrollment • DePaul University • Georgetown University • Gonzaga University • Marquette University • Northwestern University • Pepperdine College • Santa Clara University • Southern Methodist University • Texas Christian University

• Tufts University • UC Berkeley • UC Santa Barbara • University of Michigan • University of Oregon • University of San Diego • University of Southern California • University of Washington • Vanderbilt University

said. “Dual enrollment is more flexible.” The reason for that is because AP is a national program and has a set curriculum where a student must learn all the requirements and still pass the AP test at the end of the year. “I’d rather take an AP class because it is recognized in more colleges and is a national program,” senior AP student Sarah Zdancewicz said. “On top of that, the classes are more independent then dual enrollment classes are.” For a dual enrollment class, a student needs a semester average of a C or higher to obtain the college credit. The teacher also has more freedom to make the curriculum interesting and more appealing to the students. Despite their differences, both class types allow for the opportunity of receiving a weighted grade of a 5.0 on a 4.0 scale if the student earns an A.These weighted scores can often bolster a student’s transcript and grade point average. Students at Corona have great opportunities to earn college credits and knock out some college classes in high school. Even though it may seem rather expensive to many students, the money may pay off considering credits are usually much more expensive at universities. “Do it, whether it’s AP or dual enrollment,” Padmore said. “Don’t get left behind, so do as much as you can handle.”®

For more information about AP and Dual Enrollment classes visit cdssunrise.com and http://staff.tuhsd.k12.az.us/cdsgifted/.

Dual enrollment classes

• Humanities • Advanced Composition • Journalism 5-8 • German 5-6 and 7-8 • Spanish 5-6 and 7-8 • Honors Pre-Calculus • Honors Finite Math • Calculus • Differential Equations • Honors Biology 1-2 • Honors Advanced Biology 3-4 • Earth Science

• Biotechnology 1-2 • Honors Physics 1-2 • Honors American/ Arizona History • AP Human Geography • Entrepreneurship • Marketing • Accounting • Business Internship • Early Childhood 3-4 • Aspire to Teach • Honors Art 1-6 • Photography 3-6 • Psychology

12 • Opinions

Finding the joy of Christmas

As surprising as it may seem, I am a holiday season fiend. These last three months of the year, the ‘–ber’ months, cause me to be the biggest BY BREE PURDY consumer possible. I’m a Managing Editor die-hard holiday addict. Every aspect of it just appeals to me. The Christmas music was on repeat a little earlier than considered socially acceptable. At time of publication, my Christmas shopping will already be completed.When the Christmas decorations and ornaments gradually made their appearance in department stores in early November, my mother and I were in amazement and wandered through the section for hours. We even wanted to put up the Christmas tree and various decorations the next week (my father was rather quick to shoot down this idea). I have been eagerly awaiting the cooler weather, Starbucks holiday red cups and glittery Christmas lights for months. But I find myself asking why? Why do I eagerly await and anticipate this one day? It cannot simply just be for the cold weather, mass amounts of food or crowded mall parking lots. No one counts down the days just for a season of Christmas carols and cards, the obligated and awkward holiday parties and itchy Christmas sweaters. Sure, seeing faces illuminate as they unwrap the perfect gift is always fun (and receiving said perfect gift is also rather enjoyable), but it cannot possibly be enough to make an entire season. Santa is appealing, but the fat man in the red suit just does not instill the same amount of giddy joy and excitement in me as he did before I was let in on his not-so-little secret. The entire world is transformed into these blinding shades of holiday red and green accompanied by startling consumerism. All these simple motions and often-silly acts of the holiday season alone could not produce something so magical as the Christmas season.

There is something though-- well, to me at least there is. There’s the daily opening of the Advent Calendar with my sister in the cold dark winter mornings as we eagerly check to see the shape of the day’s chocolate. There is the increased amount of time I am able to spend with my grandparents. Nights of winter break filled with drinking hot chocolate with those silly miniature marshmallows spent simply just talking with those who matter most. There are the traditions. The annual Christmas Eve chili dinner at my house. Driving through unknown neighborhoods to find a house decorated as elaborately as that of the Griswold’s. German Christmas services, Advent candles dripping wax on to hands and the Christmas music echoing throughout crowded malls that seems to resonate within the brain. The premature wakening on Christmas morning by an enthusiastic sister who spent the whole night waiting for the morning. Stockings filled with treats for both my cat and dog. My mother’s protection of her coveted seasonal white chocolate fudge covered Oreos from my father with the bottomless pit of a stomach. The elaborate Christmas day meal at my Grandparents. It is not the meaningless string of holiday themed events, but what composes them. It is those you choose to spend them with. It is the familiarity of the season in this time when everything is so unsure. This will be my last Christmas living at home with my parents and my last chance to experience a few of those meaningless holiday events that somehow manage to be so meaningful. In a few months I will graduate and everything following that is just so utterly unknown. Who knows where I will be a year from now? This season is so stable and familiar, filled with its family, traditions and Christmas music. Christmas and the holiday season go on, regardless to what chaos may have occurred throughout the year. I can only hope that I will be able to come back to all of these traditions with those who play such a crucial role in what makes the season so bright. 

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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 Sunrise staff, the adviser, the Corona del Sol administration or the 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.

CdS Sunrise • December 2010

Ode to my Sweater

BY STEPHEN KULURUS Online Editor in Chief

My sweater so lovely, my sweater so bright, my sweater so peaceful, you make me not fight. I screamed my idea out in a burst: my idea, which I made for December first. I would host an ugly sweater day unto myself, so I grabbed the warm clothing that sat on the shelf. I’m a poor little boy who lives in Bordeaux and I thought I would know the responses that would flow. I thought the reaction to my attraction would be somewhat of a distraction due to its abstraction. But much to my surprise, my ally’s eyes showed they sensationalized my ugly prize. This surely does demonstrate that you cannot quite anticipate how people will respond to this, that and beyond. Sometimes you foresee reactions; sometimes you won’t. Sometimes you agree with reactions; sometimes you don’t. Nevertheless, they are around us, I guess. So to deal with these, I ask you please, do not overreact like unwanted trees. What I mean by this is do not take it as a dis. Rather pass it off with a scoff and a cough. To comprehend the rhymes I did send, please ask Mr. Strom or find cdssunrise.com. Then search in the search bar for “Ode to my Sweater.” I wish I could spend more time with you, my friend, but my rhyming must come to an end. So for my closing letter I say Ode To My Sweater. Yes Ode To My Sweater because, oh yes, my sweater, you make me much better, much better than ever. ever.

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Be thankful everyday Stop the spread of gossip Thanksgiving is a wonderful day full of wonderful food and wonderful BY CHANEL ALVIS Opinions Editor people. It’s a day dedicated to being grateful for all the wonderful things in the world. True, Thanksgiving has passed, and although we are still full of turkey and stuffing, we have moved on from being grateful and onto giving and receiving presents. But why do we need a special day to give thanks or help others? Shouldn’t we do this every day? Don’t get me wrong, I love having a special day just for being grateful (and getting fat), but why do some people wait for that one day to give thanks? I think that we should always have an attitude of gratitude. There are so many

things to be grateful for: being healthy, having a house, loving parents who care, delicious food, good friends, living in a free country and so much more. It’s easy to see your blessings when life is going really well, but it’s a little more difficult to be grateful when things are going downhill.We tend to complain about all the bad things that are happening rather than look at all the good things we still have, which are somewhat less conspicuous. If we can look past the bad things and focus on the good, we will see there are so many things to be grateful for that can’t wait for Thanksgiving to be ac knowledged. Strive to have that everyday. You’ll see that your life isn’t so bad and also notice how great you have it. There’s always someone who is worse off than you. So as you work off the extra pounds from Thanksgiving, take on an attitude of gratitude and have a wonderful holiday season.®

A couple of weeks ago, I started reading this book about how BY SARAH DINELL a supposedly Editor in Chief harmless rumor posted online about a girl spun completely out of control. The girl ended up losing all of her friends, briefly ran away from home and eventually switched schools as a result. While this book has an obvious message behind it (gossip is bad, in case you missed it), it still contains a valid point. Gossip hurts people more than we care to think about. How often do we say things like, “Wow, I can’t believe she actually thinks that sweater looks good on her,” or “That guy is such an idiot?” All the time, every single day, people criticize and talk negatively about each other. It’s human nature, but that doesn’t mean it’s right. I realize everyone knows gossiping is wrong, but I don’t know how often people stop and think about how gossiping hurts others. Think about it: if you are talking badly about someone, there is a pretty good chance that someone else is criticizing you. Doesn’t feel so good, right? One of the completely hypocritical things

about gossip is that everyone likes to dish it, but no one can take it. I am as guilty as anyone in this offense. I teach swim lessons in the summers, and two summers ago I was in the middle of teaching a difficult class when an older instructor walked by and gave me some advice in the middle of the lesson. I was irked because I thought she made me look like a bad instructor in front of the parents and that she even gave me advice at all (because, of course, I was the absolute perfect instructor and needed no improvement whatsoever). After the lesson was over, I told another instructor about the situation and was ranting about how mad I was at her when I realized the girl was in an adjoining room and had heard everything. That was one of the most humiliating and shameful moments of my life. Although I apologized, things have been awkward between us since. My point is, we need to think about how our gossiping can affect others and how it can damage relationships. I don’t expect gossiping to disappear, although that would be nice. All I’m asking is that we take a moment before we say something negative about someone else and think about how it could affect them. We, as people, hold such incredible power; we can either make someone’s day with a compliment, or break it with gossip. Which would you rather do? ®

It’s time for Corona to step up its school spirit

The “Corona Crazies,” a forever notorious group of senior students, always bringing life, energy, and enthusiasm to Corona games, elevating school spirit to a whole new level. Unfortunately for the school, these kids graduated and moved on to bigger and better opportunities, leaving current students to carry on the legacy. We have failed them. Dismally. L e t ’ s be honest, the current school spirit is a joke. The numbers of students in attendance of games is dwindling, the customized outfits and theme planning is absent and the security is preventing almost all excitement. For example, security prevents students from rushing the field after football games and doesn’t allow them to stand near the railing on the football field. A few feet farther away from the field really lowers students inter-

action with the game going on. So if they are going to prevent enthusiasm in that way, participating in themes, dressing up and encouraging attendance through many ways including facebook is are great ways to keep the spirit alive. A large amount of students regularly attend other schools’ sporting events, as they are considered far more entertaining than Corona’s games. Although inevitably, how well the team plays affects the crowd, the energy, in theory, should be just the same. As a school, coming together to cheer on our teams is something we should take pride in. Come on, let’s go all out. Dress up, makes signs, create themes, spread the word and cheer loudly. Let’s make Corona games something you don’t want to miss again.®

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Winter sports preview BY AUDREY WHEELESS Staff Writer

The fall sport season has come to an end, and now it’s time to welcome in winter sports such as basketball, soccer and wrestling . Last season, the boys’ varsity soccer team won state and the girls finished second in state after a devastating loss to Xavier. Wrestling won the team state championship, and several individual wrestlers won state in their weight classes. Although the varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball team didn’t have quite as successful of a season, they are optimistic for this year. “There are 12 girls on the varsity basketball team,” varsity girls’ head coach Andy Strom said. “Our three returning players who played major minutes last year are Allison Gordon, Sarah Rueckle and Alexa Hogberg. The girls have been practicing very hard and have shown great commitment to improving.” The boy’ varsity team has a total of 15 players this year with three returning players, senior Nick Siefker, and juniors Calaen Robinson and Avery Moss. They are expected

to contribute a lot and be strong leaders on the team. “Andrus Peat, Elijah Hempstead and Michael Miller will provide great depth inside, and Casey Benson, Bryan Siefker and Braden Tennyson should all contribute with depth at our wing and guard positions,” coach Sammy Duane said. “That versatility we hope will make us hard to prepare for and hard to defend.” The wrestling team plans to start the season strong with five returning wrestlers: senior Simon Allen, sophomore Kort Turner, senior Ryan Cox, junior Jason Landrum, and junior Justin Butler. Allen (215 lbs.) placed third at state last year and is expected to contend for a state championship along with Cox. Corona’s main competition this season will be Mesa Mountain View and Dobson. “The strength of Corona lies in its successful wrestling tradition,” coach Jim Martinez said. “They believe that working hard and working smart will be the foundation to build upon. Although they are young, they will be determined to do what it takes to succeed.” ®

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Joey Walters on U.S. junior Olympic team BY ALEX BERNAL Staff Writer

Corona del Sol junior Joey Walters has been a part of the United States Junior Olympics hockey team for the last three years. Every two weeks during the weekend, Walters flies to Rochester, NY, at the teams expense to practice with other hockey athletes from around the country. “It’s definitely a different kind of experience,” WALTERS Walters said. “Everyone plays differently.” The last three years he has tried out for the team and was selected as one of the top 90 athletes in the country to play in international tournaments every three months. “Our coach, Greg Era, is a world-renowned coach and he knows what he’s talking about,” Walters said. Walters also plays for Corona’s club hockey team and has been playing for 14 years. He plays center for both Corona and the U.S.A. Junior Olympic team and is grateful for this experience. “It’s an amazing experience,” Walters said. “It’s brought a lot of sight of how the world of hockey has changed so much.” After high school, he plans to play hockey in college and he has been talking to a few schools including North Dakota.®

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Zamenski released from coaching job Administration begins search for new head football coach BY SARAH DINELL Editor in Chief

As of Nov. 10, Zane Zamenski is no longer the football coach at Corona. The question is, what happens to the football program now? “We will be in the process with the district HR (Human Resources) with the new football coach,” Athletic Director Dan Nero said. “We want to get going as soon as possible.” The school is hoping to start interviewing as soon as possible for the new head coach. Candidates applied from Nov. 19 to Dec. 3 and the tentative date set for interviews is Dec. 11. Applicants will be interviewed by Nero, Corona Principal Susan Edwards and Director of Extracurricular Programs, Dr. Ken Salas. A committee of three Corona

teachers, two parents of student athletes tion,” Nero said. “It’s time to move on and one member of the community will and get our program moving in the also listen in. After the interviews, the right direction.”  committee will voice their opinions. Ultimately, the difficult task of choosing a head coach will fall on the principal. “Historically, the principal always makes the final decision on a personal,” Nero said. “Whether the superintendent will get involved is unknown.” The new coach should be announced around Dec. 17. This candidate will be presented to the Governing Board for approval on Jan. 5 and then everything will be finalized. In the meantime, the school is just trying to move on with the football program and hopefully start fresh for next year. “This was just a real difficult situa-

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Jorgensen to participate in Home Run Derby BY STEPHANIE DAYTON Staff Writer

In late December, junior Kyle Jorgensen, a varsity baseball player, will participate in the fifth annual Power Showcase International Home Run Derby. Jorgensen began playing baseball in the third grade and has participated ever since. He currently plays both third baseman and short stop. Jorgensen continues to play baseball because it is his favorite sport. “I love batting, mainly hitting homeruns,” Jorgensen said. Jorgensen will be accompanied by 110 other athletes, many of which are from the neighboring schools such as Desert Vista, Red Mountain, Brophy College Prep and Mountain Pointe, at the Home Run Derby. The object of the derby is to attempt to hit as many home runs as possble. This is the first year the Derby will be held in Arizona. The athletes will arrive on Dec. 27 to allow for time to settle in. On Tuesday Dec 28, the players will have a light workout, receive their uniforms and have a welcome dinner. Wednesday is set aside for MLB

scout day for both offense and defense. On Thursday all of the athletes will have a mandatory group photo, player introductions and the Power Showcase. Not only will students, parents and teachers be in attendance, but college and professional scouts will also be there to observe the players performances in the Derby. “I plan on attending the day that he’s participating in,” history teacher and baseball coach David Webb said. Jorgensen hopes to play baseball in college for either Oregon State University or the University of Arizona. He is also hopeful that this will allow for him to be noticed by either college scouts or scouts for Major League Baseball. “It’s a good shot for him. He was the youngest on the team last year but he had the best batting record,” senior and varsity baseball player Michael Castellano said. The fifth anual Power Showcase International Home Run Derby will take place from Dec. 28 to 30 at Chase Field. The Home Run Derby will also be able to be viewed through an online streaming at power-showcase.com.

Have a happy holiday season, Aztecs!

Love, the Sunrise edito rs