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For winning a grammy

Brittany Williams & Colton Ruddy

For winning an oscar

For personality

For being on an island

Taryn Kuluris & Jake Yocham

Michael Seacat & Janell Abbey

Derek Huang & Celina Encinas

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For athletic skills

Lexie Schroeder & Garret Dunn

For teaching

Bailey Isenberg & Derek Maisel

For curing cancer

For becoming president

Smitha Ramakrishna & Paul Gu

Wyatt Larkin & Molly Yang

For surviving

For succeeding

Eryan Segan & Allie Gibson

Katherine Cai & Paul Gu

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Comp Gov takes 12th in D.C.

BY JACK RESNIK Managing Editor

The world of Comp Gov was hectic, focused and exhausting, but it was ultimately rewarding after the team won State in January and placed 12th at Nationals in April.

“I didn’t initially see us going this far, but I’m very pleased with what we’ve accomplished this year,” senior Mike Swindle said.

The team just missed making it into the top 10, which would have qualified them for a final rebuttal in a Congressional chamber.

“I was pretty upset because we came so close to making it (to the finals), but looking back on it now, it was such an amazing experience and I’m really glad to have

had a chance to partake in it,” senior Ahmed Aboul-Nasr said.

For their very high scores, however, the team was also awarded the title of best team in the Western region.

After finishing their presentations and rebuttals, team members used their downtime to explore Washington, D.C. All the tours kept the team busy as they saw the National Archives, the Holocaust Museum, the Smithsonian, the Washington Monument, the Library of Congress and Arlington Cemetary, among others.

“It was breathtaking,” AboulNasr said. “Getting to see the Constitution after studying it all year was truly remarkable.”

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New schedule set for 09-10 school year

BY KAITIE EDEL Online Editor

After two big changes to the bell schedule in one school year, the 2009-10 year at Corona will bring yet another adjustment to the time students begin and end their school day.

Starting next year, students will be expected to arrive at school at 7:25 a.m., or at 6:23 a.m. if they have a zero hour. Class periods will last 57 minutes with an additional five minutes for thirdhour homeroom. On top of this, the time between classes has been cut to five minutes each instead of six.

Most students at CdS have the same opinion about the earlier start time and agree that it’s already difficult to wake up for school so early.

“Starting early is ridiculous,” said junior Jenna Chittenden, regarding the change. “I can’t even wake up for school now.”

The reason behind the additional change to the schedule is a conflict with bus routes.

According to CdS Principal Susan Edwards, Corona shares busses with both Mountain Pointe and Desert Vista high schools.

Between each school’s routes, there needs to be a break of 25 to 30 minutes, which means one school needs to start earlier than previous years.

“I hope that all students will adjust to the earlier start time, and extracurricular activities like the early out time,” Edwards said.

But students won’t be the only ones affected by the change. Many of Corona’s staff members will have to change their routines to fit the change.

“The staff is always affected by a change in start time in the morning,” Edwards said. “Some ride their bikes, use public transportation or have daycare needs in the morning, so it also effects them.”

For students and their families’ convenience, a copy of the complete bell schedule for the 2009-2010 school year is available on Corona’s website, located at tuhsd.k12.az.us/cds.

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Bees formed a hive outside a library study which was first noticed on April 21. Administrators had the bees removed immediately, although some students were stung.

Corona mourns loss of Jordan McWilliams

BY KATIE CHEN Editor in Chief

The life of senior Jordan McWilliams will not be forgotten by the students of Corona.

McWilliams passed away April 15.

Many students and teachers on campus knew McWilliams because of his naturally outgoing personality.

“He was very funny and easy to goof around with,” said junior C.J. Carter, McWilliams’ best friend. “He was always happy. We cared for each other like brothers.”

Other people knew Jordan from classes.

“I just knew him from all my classes since freshman year,” senior Meagan Wagner said. “He was a very helpful person.”

McWilliams was an active member of Corona’s population. He was involved with Corona’s Best Buddies club and because of this he spent time with many peers outside of the classroom.

“I’ll always remember when he beat me at Skee Ball at Peter Piper Pizza,” senior Ashlee Coffman said. “He was always so full of spirit and was never down. Jordan was the kind of friend who you could talk to about anything.”

Best Buddies adviser Kim Gumbert also has

fond memories of McWilliams.

“Jordan and I both had trouble remembering things,” Gumbert said. “We would often compare who forgot the most on that particular day. Jordan always asked people how they were doing and wanted to know the answer.”

Additionally, Best Buddies has created an annual award in McWilliams’ honor.

The Jordan McWilliams Spirit of Friendship Award is awarded to a buddy and peer buddy who best exemplify McWilliams’ spirit of friendship.

This year’s recipients are Kimberly Trudgen and Jesus Lacara.

McWilliams touched many lives during his time at Corona.

“We used to go to movies together,” junior Kyle Christy said. “He was always so optimistic about everything. He was the greatest guy you could know and I’ll miss him a lot.”

Carter will always carry memories of his friend.

“I will always remember his laugh and his smile,” Carter said. “I wear a cross necklace that says ‘In loving memory of Jordan McWilliams.’

It’s something special I can remember him by.

“I’ve never had a friend like him who cared about me that much,” Carter continued. “He meant so much to me. He has changed my life.

Jordan will always be in my heart.”

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STAND fashion show raises over $2k

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THE ISSUE: Captain taken hostage rescued

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Richardson I.S.D. Operations Department employee Jerry Woolridge applies an antibacterial spray on the outside building at Canyon Creek Elementary School on April 28 in Richardson, Texas. The school closed on Monday for the remainder of the week after it was confirmed that two students tested positive for the swine flu virus.

BY JESSICA HYDUKE and KAITIE EDEL Opinions Editor and Online Editor

THE ISSUE: Swine flu scare sweeps nation Schools, businesses and citizens all over the country are taking extra precautions to prevent the new H1N1 form of influenza, commonly known as the swine flu. After killing an estimated 19 people and infecting nearly 500 in Mexico alone, where the virus originated, America is now becoming extremely cautious to ensure a pandemic doesn’t ensue.

Businesses across the country have begun to protect themselves from the new disease. Many US citizens have also begun wearing facemasks and taking other precautions.

More than any other form of institution, schools are taking extreme safety

measures and because of the proximity to Mexico, schools in Arizona are being especially cautious. Already two Arizona schools have been closed due to a confirmed case of the swine flu in students at each.

Health officials with Maricopa County and the Center for Disease Control decided to start closing schools for up to two weeks if a case of the disease was found in any staff or student but recently concluded otherwise after determining that the disease is no more serious than the common flu.

Symptoms of swine flu are almost identical to those of the common flu, including fever, sore throat, cough, nasal congestion and headache, according to medicinenet.com. Some extra precautions to take include frequent hand washing with hot, soapy water, using hand sanitizer and avoiding coughing or sneezing into the hands. ®

On April 12, three U.S. Navy snipers shot and killed three of the four pirates who were holding an American cargo-ship captain hostage for five days after seeing that one of them “had an AK-47 leveled at the captain’s back,” a military official said.

Officials took the fourth into custody.

On April 8, Capt. Richard Phillips’ ship, the Maersk Alabama, was en route to Mombasa, Kenya, with a cargo of food aid when the ship was taken by pirates 350 miles off the coast of Somalia. The captain was taken hostage and crew members were able to capture one of the four pirates in order to hold a hostage trade. However, when they let the pirate go, the pirates took Phillips aboard the ship’s 28-foot lifeboat.

A day later, the warship USS Bainbridge arrived at the scene to help negotiate the captain’s release with help from the FBI. Phillips tried to escape on April 9, but failed and was recaptured while the Maersk Alabama continued its journey with armed security aboard.

On April 10, President Barack Obama authorized the military to use appropriate force if Phillips was in immediate danger.

At this time a second warship was in the area with a third on the way.

On April 11, the crew arrived at their destination, Mombasa, while U.S. sailors tried to rescue the captain, failing as the pirates open fired forcing the soldiers back to their ships. U.S. forces did not return fire.

On April 12, U.S. forces decided the captain was in impending danger after negotiations were unsuccessful, three pirates were shot in the head by snipers, the fourth was taken into custody, and Phillips’ was found physically unscathed. The fourth pirate surrendered early in the day told military negotiators he wasn’t returning to the other pirates and was being treated humanely while officials reviewed the circumstances to determine whether the pirate will be prosecuted in the United States. President Obama released a statement saying, “His safety has been our principal concern, and I know this is a welcome relief to his family and his crew. We remain resolved to halt the rise of piracy in this region.” ®

THE ISSUE: Arizona to get second solar plant Within the next few years, the state of Arizona will be getting its second solar power plant, which is planned to be located near Kingman, under a proposal by the Spanish company Albiasa Corp.

Since the early 1970s, Albiasa has been in business with operations in the United States and began developing concentrated

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questions in a six-minute speech, with another five minutes given for rebuttals between the judges and the unit.

“It’s pretty intense to channel all that hard work into just a minute of speaking for each of us,” senior Vishal Maini said.

Corona’s Competition Government team won the state title back in January, earning a birth to Washington D.C. for the National Competition on April 22-29. However, to get to Washington, the team had a significant barrier barring their path: paying for it.

“At first we were really worried about all the

fundraising,” said senior Hari Menon. “It was an incredibly daunting task to have to raise $33,000, especially in under 4 months.”

On top of fundraising, every member had to ratchet up the intensity to prepare for Nationals, having had barely two months to prepare for the assigned questions each unit is given. In comparison, the team had almost 5 months to prepare for the state competition.

"Coming in 12th place in the nation was outstanding," said Comp Gov teacher Tim Smith.

"These kids really revitalized Corona's Comp Gov as a power to be reckoned with. I have very high hopes for next year." ®

solar power technology in 2004. Albiasa already has multiple plants in Spain, with one still under construction, and proposed to build its first plant in the U.S. in Arizona.

The location in Kingman is an ideal location for such a structure because of its access to power lines, a regulatory climate and, obviously, its copious amount of sunshine available year-round, much like the location of Arizona’s first plant near Gila Bend. The concentrated solar power plant will use parabolic mirrors to reflect rays from the sun into tubes of liquid, which are heated and sent to a generator. The heat is then used to power a steam turbine, which resembles a windmill, and thus generates enough power for about 60,000 homes.

Not only will the plant be providing power, it will provide almost 100 permanent jobs and 2,000 construction jobs for Arizona residents.

“The arrival of Albiasa Corp. is yet another big step toward establishing Arizona as a leader in the sustainable industries sector, creating stable jobs that will help diversify the economy,” said Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, according to azcentral.com.

“We are pleased to welcome Albiasa to Arizona, and commend the company for choosing our great state as the site for its solar plant.”

The facility will be built on 1,400 acres of private land and is scheduled to be ready to generate 200-megawatts in 2013. ®

THE ISSUE: Obama makes nice with Chavez President Obama is under fire after a photo was released which had Obama and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez laughing and joking.

Nevada’s Senator Jon Ensign (Rep.) told reporters that it was “irresponsible” of Obama to be portrayed as friends with Chavez.

“This is a person who is one the most anti-American leaders in the entire world,” Ensign said. “He is a brutal dictator and human rights violations are very, very prevalent in Venezuela. And you have to be careful. When you’re talking about the prestige of the United States and the presidency of the United States, you have to be careful who you’re seen joking around with.”

Chavez has called former President George W. Bush the devil, but announced on Saturday that he is deciding whether to name an ambassador to the U.S., which means a prospective shift in the tense relations between the two countries.

Obama stated to the press in Spain that “It’s unlikely that as a consequence of me shaking hands or having a polite conversation with Mr. Chavez that we are endangering the strategic interests of the United States.” ®

Late books to be fined

BY JACK RESNIK Managing Editor

Beginning with the 2009-2010 school year, Corona's library will begin fining students for books overdue or lost, at the price of 5 cents per school day.

“It's not supposed to be a moneymaker,” said librarian Justine Centanni. “We only want our books turned in on time or renewed” Students who have books overdue will receive notices of how much they owe and must pay

the library directly in addition to returning the book. Previously, librarians would inform students that they had overdue books with no charges. However, they found that students were still not motivated enough to return the books.

The library has been conducting a trial run of the new rules, and has so far been very successful in getting the books returned.

“We'd be willing to 'negotiate' charges, we just want to get our books back,” Centanni said. ®

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AATG honors Corona German students

BY KAITIE EDEL Online Editor

The American Association of Teachers of German recently administered the National German Examination to more than 23,000 students around the country, including some at Corona.

The AATG, founded in 1926, repre-

sents German teachers at all levels of instruction and is dedicated to improving the teaching of German and the representation of German literature and culture.

The German government, Langenscheidt Publishers and the Austrian Cultural Forum came together and donated awards for all students who ranked in the 90th

percentile of exam scores of the National German Examination, including three students from Corona.

Juniors Keith Whittemore and Kara Wilton, as well as sophomore Robert Scott were honored by the AATG for being among the top 2,000 students with their exam scores.

Senior Kristen Ohe also ranked in the 89th percentile.

Whittemore, who was honored for being in the top 99th percentile, was especially happy with his test results.

“It’s nice to know that all my effort over the years has paid off,” he said. “And I’m definitely glad I participated.” ®

Student Council members participate in Relay for Life

BY JANAE MARI Staff Writer

On April 25, Relay For Life was held at Marcos de Niza High School to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

Corona’s Student Council partook in the fundraising event.

Participants of Relay are required to form a team of people and must have at least one participant walking the track for the entire night. Volunteers set up booths selling food and coffee for the walkers. All money is donated to the American Cancer Society.

In 2007, Relay For Life raised over $405 million. This year Corona students took part in Relay For Life, trying to do their part for those who have dealt with cancer.

Before Relay For Life begins, there is a silent walk around the track in remembrance of those who have died from cancer.

Participants could light luminaries for people who have been diagnosed with cancer. Corona student and volunteer Kaeli Law lit luminaries for her grandparents who both suffered with cancer.

“It was a really moving seeing all of

the people that have not only had cancer, but their families and friends supporting them,” Law said.

Corona’s Student Council took part in Relay For Life after Marcos de Niza advisers approached Assistant Principal Jim Bell.

Freshman Alexandra Karr contributed to Relay For Life.

“It was a lot of fun,” Karr said. “We spent the night at the Marco’s track and we walked laps from 6 at night to 6 in the morning.”

Bell believes Relay For Life is not as popular at Corona as it is for other Tempe Union high schools. He hopes to expand Corona’s involvement in Relay For Life in the future.

In 2004 Corona hosted Relay for Life, but since then Corona students have not been as involved with the event.

Bell has played a part in Relay before and explains the atmosphere is similar to a carnival.

“It’s a lot of fun,” Bell said. “You see a lot of families enjoying each other’s company, and its for a great cause as well.”®

Green looks good on you.

One thing that goes well with everything is helping our environment. And going green is actually really easy. Just by switching to riding the bus, taking light rail, biking or walking, you’ll help reduce pollution, which means cleaner air for everyone. So get out there and show off your new green style.

In Tempe, people between the ages of 6-18 can ride for free with the Tempe Youth Transit Pass.* To get your free transit pass, stop by the Tempe Transit Store at 200 E. Fifth St. with your parents.

To get moving on bus routes, bikeways, and light rail stops all around Tempe, visit www.tempe.gov/tim/youthpass or call (480 ) 858-2350. *Must be a Tempe resident to qualify.

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Luminaries line the path at Relay for Life. The event took place on April 25 at Marcos de Niza High School in order to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

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STAND fashion show raises $2,000 for Darfur

BY AUDREY HIRSHL Staff Writer

On Thursday, April 9, the STAND club held its inaugural fashion show.

Teachers, as well as students, participated in the fashion show. The show was held to raise money to help prevent rape and genocide in Darfur, Sudan.

The situation currently happening in Darfur has left nearly 500,000 people dead, making it a legal case of genocide.

In addition to the numerous deaths, many women have been raped.

Clubs and organizations such as STAND raise money and awareness through fundraisers.

“The STAND club is raising the level of consciousness about what’s happening in Darfur,” English teacher Robert Beckwith said. “Whenever a country is experiencing genocide, attention needs to be focused and not ignore it happening.”

“We focused on raising awareness and funds this year,” English teacher and STAND sponsor Brandy Walker said. “We had an informational video playing in the lobby at the fashion show and our president, Melissa Garcia, and vice-president, Ailish Nakiso, discussed the important role that solar cookers play in villages to the fashion show audience. Our T-shirt this year was also designed to let people know what our goals are: educate, advocate, stop the hate.”

The STAND club did its job of raising awareness with the fashion show.

Even though it was a lot of work, it was worth it to the club.

“We raised over $2,000 in ticket sales,”

Walker said. “We will also get a percentage of photograph and DVD sales, as well as a percentage of tuxedo rentals.”

Tuxedos were donated by Men’s Wearhouse, prom dresses were donated by David’s Bridal and AZ Evening and Pageant Wear and casual clothes were donated by Windsor and Anchor Blue.

“A lot of hard work went in to the fashion show, but it definitely paid off,” Garcia said.

“I had lots of fun doing the show,” Nakiso said. “We raised a lot of money because more people came than we expected.”

Student models included juniors Dani Peterson, Molly Bock, Lauren Abbey and senior Isak Kim, to name a few.

“The show was really fun and it turned out really good,” Abbey said. “What’s going on in Darfur is horrible, and I’m glad we have a club that’s helping out.”

The STAND club is already talking about doing a show next year.

“The students will decide next year but right now, I predict that they will probably want to do it because it basically cost us nothing since almost everything was donated,” Walker said.

As the first fashion show for the club, everything went seemingly well.

“The show was fantastic and people are already asking to model in next year’s show,” Walker said.

STAND club officers are excited at the prospect of another show in the coming years.

“We will definitely do the show again next year,” Garcia said.®

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Junior Lauren Abbey models clothing for the STAND fashion show on April 9. The show, one of STAND’s numerous fundraisers, raised over $2,000 to aid a war-torn region in Sudan.

Lacrosse plays first game on campus; role as club debated

BY STEPHEN KULURIS Staff Writer

Although lacrosse has yet to be sanctioned as an AIA sport, the Corona lacrosse club has garnered some attention by hosting two “home” games this season.

The boy’s lacrosse team beat Mountain Pointe, 8-3, in the first-ever game played on campus. Additionally, the Aztecs defeated Chandler, 7-3, in a playoff game before advancing to the semifinals against Brophy Prep. Due to press deadlines, the Sunrise was unable to include information about the remainder of the playoff bracket.

The lacrosse club, sponsored by Steve Morgan, started in 2005 with a JV team.

Since the start of the club, it has grown to have a JV and varsity team with over 35 players from three schools. Even though the club has grown, players still think the team would expand if it were a sport at the school.

“I think we would get a lot more par-

ticipation from kids at Corona who aren’t in the club yet if lacrosse was a sport here,” junior Austin Thibault said.

But players can’t do anything about the school recognizing lacrosse as a sport until the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) sanctions it.

For lacrosse to become a sport it must go through a few steps, as all other new sports have done.

“The first step would be for the AIA to sanction the sport in the state,” Coach Cliff Prausa said. “From my understanding, after it is sanctioned then each individual school can then elect to participate or not.”

Though this has not yet happened, it shouldn’t be long before lacrosse is a sport at Corona.

“Lacrosse is growing in popularity very quickly,” Assistant Principal and Activities Director Jim Bell said. “I think we will see it as a sport in less than 10 years.” ®

Steel Drum plays for the Mayor

BY JENNIFER CRANE Copy Editor

The Steel Drum Band had the opportunity of a lifetime: to play for Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman.

Along with Steel Drum, Corona and Desert Vista’s concert bands also performed at this event. On April 17, the bands performed outside the Tempe Center for the Arts, overlooking Tempe Town Lake.

The groups were invited by the City of Tempe to perform at this event.

In addition to the high school bands, Arizona Wind Symphony and the Academy Drum Corp. played.

“The concert was great. It was a huge success for the City of Tempe,” steel drum band director Steve Werner said.

With about 4,000 people in attendance, the City of Tempe and the high school bands combined to have a successful concert.

“It went great. There was a huge crowd,” senior Becky McGinn, tuba player and member of the Arizona Drum Corp., said.®

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SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS

Chelsea Janicek

Q: If you could change anything about your high school experience would you and what would it be?

A: I would have to say getting more involved with sports. I did soccer at my old school for a year, but I regret not rejoining it at Corona.

Q: What are your plans for the future?

A: I got accepted into the nursing program at ASU, and I’m probably going to get my masters as well.

Q: Who has been the biggest influence on you throughout high school?

A: My mom, because she’s always there for me, and supported me in everything I’ve done.

Q: How has Corona prepared you for the future?

A: All of my classes have prepared me for college, and even challenges that life may throw in front of me.

Q: Who was your favorite teacher? Why? A: I can’t pick just one! There are a couple of teachers that have influenced me in many ways, such as Mrs. Bart and Mrs. Glick, my favorite English teachers! And of course Mr. Dudley, because he’s an awesome orchestra teacher!

Q: What was your favorite class? Why? A: Orchestra. I have made life long friends in that class. I always look forward to 6th hour!

Q: What are you going to miss most about high school?

A: My friends, because they are either going to a different college, or are juniors and underclassmen that I won’t get to see everyday next year!

Q: What was your most embarrassing moment at Corona?

A: I fell up the stairs once. That’s right. Fell up the stairs.

Q: I will leave Corona having learned…

A: That high school really does go as fast as all the teachers say. ®

Sophia Almada Q: If you could change anything about your high school experience would you and what would it be?

A: No regrets brah.

Q: What are your plans for the future?

A: I’m going to the Academy of Art University in San Francisco next year to major in Fine Arts and eventually going to learn Glass Art in Seattle a few years later.

Q: Who has been the biggest influence on you throughout high school?

A: Mr. Curran. I want to be just as goofy when I’m old.

Q: How has Corona prepared you for the future?

A: It has prepared me for all the really stupid people out in the real world.

Q: What was your most memorable experience at Corona?

A: Bomb threats.

Q: Who was your favorite teacher? Why? A: Mr. Gilbert because he genuinely cares about each of his students and is a total goof. And Ms. Dempsey because she is an unconventional teacher and really loves everything she teaches.

Q: What was your favorite class? Why? A: Humanities. I’ve learned more in that class than any other I’ve taken through high school. The class really makes you take a second look at everything and allows for debates as well as studying really amazing art.

Q: What are you going to miss most about high school?

A: Probably the familiarity. Seeing mostly the same people everyday is going to be something of the past when we all move on next year. Even though it seems repetitive and annoying, I’ll probably miss my everyday routine.

I’ll miss the people most of all. I’ve met a lot of amazing people throughout high school. ®

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Anna Stough

Q: If you could change anything about your high school experience would you and what would it be?

A: Probably not because I enjoyed all four years here.

Q: What are your plans for the future?

A: Going to NAU and become a physical therapist.

Q: Who has been the biggest influence on you throughout high school?

A: Probably my parents, they have always supported me and my decisions.

Q: How has Corona prepared you for the future?

A: Working hard and staying focused.

Q: What was your most memorable experience at Corona?

A: Participating in all the sports and the friends I made playing sports.

Q: What was your favorite class? Why? A: All my history classes because I like learning about what happened and all of my teachers were cool.

Q: What are you going to miss most about high school?

A: Being able to see all of my friends everyday.

Q: I will leave Corona having learned…

A: The harder you work the easier things get. ®

Q: If you could change anything about your high school experience would you and what would it be?

A: I would liked to have been better with my time management.

I loved being involved and active with school but it led to a lot of stress with my school work, but totally worth it.

Q: Who has been the biggest influence on you throughout high school?

A: My twin sister. We’re nothing alike, but we complement each other really well so when I got stressed, she chills me out and since she sees things differently than me.

I went to her with decisions and issues that I needed a different view on. Plus, she’s just a fun person to be around.

Q: What was your favorite class? Why? A: Humanities is definitely my favorite class. It’s like everything I love smashed in a class. (It is) probably the class I’ll take the most from. Choir and Drama are close seconds though. Socially the answer is drama or choir. In terms of academics and classes I’ll take with me to a career and college, it’s humanities.

Q: What are you going to miss most about high school?

A: The sense of community. It sounds so weird but I love walking down the hall and knowing everyone I see.

Also it’s nice to know that my teachers care about me and want me to exceed because I know I’m not getting any of that next year.

Q: I will leave Corona having learned…

A: How to work with people I normally wouldn’t have talked to, that have way different views and values. ®

Abby Henderson Q: What are your plans for the future?

A: In the near future I plan to attend ASU Barrett Honors College to study everything and anything. If I could, I would major in life, but it seems that is not an option. As for long term goals, I would love to make the world a better place in whatever way I can. It would be truly a dream come true if I someday join the Peace Corps or work for a non-profit organization of some sort. I want to do my part to make this world a better place when I leave it than when I found it, and I hope that my future will lead me down that path.

Q: Who has been the biggest influence on you throughout high school?

A: I would have to say my brother has had the biggest influence on me throughout high school. He (Ben Henderson) graduated Corona the year before I entered, so in a way I felt like I was following in his footsteps which was never a bad thing. My brother is always willing to give me advice, and it almost always turns out to be right. If it weren’t for him I would not have joined Concert Band or Student Council or Comp Gov or Youth in Government or Marching Band, and I would not have been as willing to try new and exciting things.

Q: How has Corona prepared you for the future?

A: Corona has prepared me for the future in a lot of ways. With all the bomb threats, air quality problems, construction, teacher changes, and general chaos that tends to occur, I have learned not to be so uptight. If I went to a school where everything was hunky dory all the time, I would not be prepared for the unexpected twists and turns of the future.

Q: What are you going to miss most about high school?

A: I am going to miss the people the most. It seems insane to spend four years becoming so close to so many people, only to all separate after what seems like a moment’s notice. Corona has become so comfortable, and it seems so nice to walk down a hallway and know people or to have a real discussion with a teacher about things besides the subject matter. It took a while for me to build up that comfort level with the school, and I am not necessarily looking forward to starting over again next year.

Corona students, and it seems everyone I’ve met while in high school, are so terrific in their own ways, and I think everyone has taught me something in some way. The idea of leaving behind four years worth of friendships is not something I necessarily cherish. ®

Derek Maisel Q: If you could change anything about your high school experience would you and what would it be?

A: I would change the way the academic classroom is focused.

Right now, students are only concerned with grades. I wish that they could refocus their efforts toward what they learn and not the grade that reflects that. However, with they way colleges are today and how competitive it is to get in, the students have no choice but to care so much about their letter grades.

Q: What are your plans for the future?

A: I want to attend Medical School after college and one day be a doctor.

Q: Who has been the biggest influence on you throughout high school?

A: My biggest influence is probably Mr. Doyle. He didn’t just teach me his curriculum, but also how to have a love for knowledge. I appreciate the way he teaches his students how to think and learn in life, not just in the classroom.

Q: How has Corona prepared you for the future?

A: Corona has showed me that there are lots of good days, but also lost of bad ones. I’ve learned that not everyday will be perfect, but I have to get through it nonetheless in order to make it to the next day.

Q: Who was your favorite teacher? Why? A: There is no contest, Joe Maisel. Why? He’s the man.

Q: What was your favorite class? Why? A: It is a tie between Exercise Physiology and Psychology. I love to learn about the human body and its functions. Both of these classes were excellent sources of information. I think everyone should take both of these classes because it is important to know how your body works and how to treat it properly.

Q: What are you going to miss most about high school?

A: Playing football. Corona football has been a way of life for me my whole life, and now that it is over I am going to miss it a lot.

Q: I will leave Corona having learned…

A: That tomorrow will be a better day. ®

6 • Senior Spotlights

Miranda Fisher

Q: How has Corona prepared you for the future?

A: Corona has helped me develop the study skills I’ll need to be successful in college and my future. Attending Corona has instilled a sense of self-pride that has encouraged me to be the best I can be and fight for what I believe is right.

Q: If you could change anything about your high school experience would you and what would it be?

A: I wish I had taken art classes before my senior year instead of waiting until my last year. I also wish I had tried other electives, like percussion and foods. There are plenty of interesting classes that I should have experienced.

Q: What are your plans for the future?

A: I am heading to ASU to study sustainability, which is the environmental movement and incorporates every aspect of life. I want to become an expert on climate change, recycling, conservation of valuable resources, renewable energy sources and “green” building. I want to become informed so I can share my knowledge with others and influence them to do their part as a global citizen.

I want to show everyone that all it takes is a small effort from each person to make a huge impact. I feel like it’s my duty to convince people to join me in “saving” our planet from the human race. I believe that I can make a difference by helping others realize the consequences of their actions and the impacts (both good and bad) that they can have on the planet.

Q: Who was your favorite teacher? Why? A: I can’t pick just one favorite teacher. I really enjoyed having Honors Chem/ Phys with Mr. Spadafore. I’ve maintained a friendship with him even though he only taught me during my freshman year. Ms. Dempsey is my other favorite teacher. Taking Humanities with her has opened my eyes to aspects of culture and the world that I never pondered before. Her passion for what she teaches makes learning easy and fun. She has inspired me to improve myself and follow my dreams. Ms. Dempsey truly cares about her students and that’s why she is so well liked.

Q: What are you going to miss most about high school?

A: I am going to miss the relationships I can build with all my teachers. In a smaller classroom setting, it’s much easier to get to know your teachers. ®

Joey Cavaretta Q: What are your plans for the future?

A: I plan to go to NAU and major in Mechanical Engineering and then to Texas A&M to get a masters degree in Marine Engineering.

I’d like to work as a Marine Engineer and design boats.

That’s the plan.

Q: How has Corona prepared you for the future?

A: I’ve learned how to manage my time and how to work with other people. I’ve learned many of the skills I need to succeed.

Q: What was your most memorable experience at Corona?

A: My sophomore year varsity soccer season. We had the hardest, intense practices I’ve ever had, especially the one over winter break when it was raining really hard and it was really cold out. All we did was run, but for some reason, I loved it.

Q: Who was your favorite teacher? Why? A: My favorite teacher was Mr. Forbes. He didn’t just teach out of the book. He taught us things that made us better people as well as better students.

Q: What are you going to miss most about high school?

A: I’ll miss seeing my friends everyday, and I will also miss playing soccer. I really liked playing soccer my senior year with my little brother Nick. I think I will miss that the most.

Q: What was your most embarrassing moment at Corona?

A: I learned to avoid walking over the bricks, I would always trip over them!

Q: I will leave Corona having learned…

A: What is necessary to succeed and how to be a good person. ®

CdS Sunrise • May 15, 2009

Taryn Kuluris

Q: If you could change anything about your high school experience would you and what would it be?

A: Can’t think of much I’d change. Even being a dorky little loser freshman year got

me to this day, and I love it.

Q: What are your plans for the future?

A: Anything and everything. New York and the Peace Corps are in the near-ish future for me. After that?

Exploring.

Q: Who has been the biggest influence on you throughout high school?

A: Andrea Stanley, she’s been there through it all.

Q: How has Corona prepared you for the future?

A: Being here has given me such an awesome appreciation for people in general. I’m leaving here with a genuine drive to know people and connect even for the briefest moment.

Q: Who was your favorite teacher? Why? A: Mr. Carter. I could go on for a while but I guess really for being a goofy old man. Yeah, I said it. Eric Ladue for being a bundle of fun. Mrs. Urban because we were always her peers, not her subordinates. Mr. Taylor, because he’s genuinely one of the most understanding, human-loving, honest people I know. And he’s a goof.

Q: What was your favorite class? Why? A: Drama drama drama. It brought me into my own and is filled with so many fantastic people. Plus it’s hard to be in a bad mood when Mr. Carter’s chasing you around with a sword.

Q: What are you going to miss most about high school?

A: All the people I may never see again, the ones I’m sure I don’t or won’t realize how much I’ll miss. ®

Nick Shekerjian Q: If you could change anything about your high school experience would you and what would it be?

A: There is a learning experience to be found in everything. Having to please children who happen to have adult bodies would although appear to be a negative situation is quite the opposite. In short, no.

Q: What are your plans for the future?

A: I do have hopes of getting into the vogue circuits of the Eastern Balkan States.

Q: How has Corona prepared you for the future?

A: In complete legitimacy, Corona has taught me the value and technique in working with my peers and adults.

Q: What was your most memorable experience at Corona?

A: I tend to forget most of those beautiful experiences which occur in the everyday unless, of course, they happen to be recent. With that in mind, I would have to say taking photos of unsuspecting folk.

Q: Who was your favorite teacher? Why? A: There are four; each of which display a propensity towards ensuring an outcome of enlightenment while largely maintaining a sense of self-responsibility in which the student often returns with a greater sense of pride in their work. This is attributed to Ms. Dempsey, Mrs. Faber, Ms. Snyder and Mrs. Wood (Henschen). Moreover, they have been figures in form of just wonderful human being who, if nothing else, can teach the world graciousness through their disposition.

Q: What was your favorite class? Why? A: Photography has certainly been one of my favorites.

The magnitude of smells, tastes, and sights which are often discovered make me chuckle.

Q: What are you going to miss most about high school?

A: Most would say the people, however, I will miss the accessibility of bronzing lotion. ®

Compiled by Kelsey Lawson Photos by Bailey Wiegand

Michael Seacat

Q: If you could change anything about your high school experience, would you and what would it be?

A: My time at Corona has been great. I’ve made great friends and I now have so many good memories of high school. I will always be proud to be an Aztec. If I had the opportunity to do it all again I definitely would!

Q: What are your plans for the future?

A: I’ll be going to the University of Arizona next year to study medicine. I hope to bring aid overseas one day and I’m excited to take my first steps in turning that goal into a reality.

Q: Who has been the biggest influence on you throughout high school?

A: I’ve had awesome teachers and role models to look up to during my time at Corona, but Alexis Franco’s life has affected me the most. I didn’t spend as much time with her as I would have liked to, but her genuine character has left a lasting impact on my life. I feel so honored to have known her, and to have experienced her selflessness, compassion and extremely contagious smile.

Q: How has Corona prepared you for the future?

A: Taking advantage of honors classes and clubs was one of the best decisions I made. Next year I’ll know what I want to spend my time doing.

Q: What was your most memorable experience at Corona?

A: Best Buddies. Getting to meet fellow students with disabling conditions will be something I’ll never forget.

I’ve met so many great people through the club and I’m excited to be a part of U of A’s chapter as well!

Q: I will leave Corona having learned…

A: to enjoy every moment I have and to get involved!

I’ll remember all the exciting events Corona had to offer before I’ll remember my report cards. Now as I see my high school life passing by, I appreciate every minute I have surrounded by friends.

Q: What are you going to miss most about high school?

A: I’ve taken for granted all the great people I get to see everyday and next year will definitely require some adjusting for me. I’ll get over not seeing the morning traffic in the parking lot, but the relationships I’ve acquired over these past four years have made high school an awesome experience and I’m grateful for everyone of them.

Thank God for Facebook! ®

Kirsten Rivas

Q: If you could change anything about your high school experience would you and what would it be?

A: Yes, I would worry less and realize earlier that high school is a joke.

Q: Who has been the biggest influence on you throughout high school?

A: Both of my brothers have been equally as influential on me during high school. One taught me what to do and how to be and the other showed me what exactly not to do.

Q: How has Corona prepared you for the future?

A: Corona has not really prepared me for the future but has prepared me for dealing with drama of all sorts.

Q: Who was your favorite teacher? Why? A: My favorite teacher is Ms. Deborah Grow. Both years I had her, she accepted my personality, she laughed at my jokes and she let me be on a first name basis with her.

Q: What are you going to miss most about high school?

A: I will miss the dances because everyone is ridiculous and I love being really sweaty.

Q: What was your most embarrassing moment at Corona?

A: Student council speeches are my most embarrassing moments at Corona because everyone thought I was completely serious.

Q: I will leave Corona having learned…

A: That it takes all sorts of people to make up a world and an experience is only as good as you make it. ®

7 • Valedictorians

CdS Sunrise • May 15, 2009

A snapshot of the Valedictorians of the class of 2009

Paul Gu

Katherine

Cai

What class or teacher made the greatest impression on you?

“AP Junior English with Mrs. Teeples” Being valedictorian has changed you how?

“Made me part of a competitive community that constantly pushes me to strive for more!”

To you, Corona means…

“Crown en espanol” What are your plans for next year?

“Yale or Princeton or Stanford.”

Pankti Shah

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What class or teacher made the greatest impression on you?

“Mrs. Teeples. Honestly, Mrs. Teeples was a little intimidating at first but over the year I learned more and grew more in that one class than any other time during high school.”

Being valedictorian has changed you how?

“I think it has made me more academically competitive, although I really didn’t expect it.

After the first semester of my freshman year Mrs. McCray just told me that I was ranked first and my reaction was ‘Wow.’”

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What was your most embarrassing moment at Corona?

“I’m pretty sure that I’ve had my own fair share of embarrassing moments.

I’ve tripped, slipped and fallen flat on my face. Maybe my most embarrassing moment was tripping over my flip flops and having one of those dramatic slow-motion falls, and everyone saw too!”

What are your plans for next year?

“I’m going to Barretts next year at ASU to study engineering. I’m pretty excited for college and the chance to explore and meet new people as well as discovering my passion.”

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Ben Duong

Vishal Maini

What was your most embarrassing moment at Corona?

“There are several. They usually result when I say something loudly just as the surroundings become randomly quiet, and the awkward silence that ensues causes me to LOL.” Being valedictorian has changed you how?

“It hasn’t. It is simply a reflection of my decision not to get any more B’s after earning a starting GPA of 3.0 in 8th grade Geometry and being dissatisfied.”

What are your plans for next year?

“To free my inner Thetan.”

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What was your most embarrassing moment at Corona?

“Sophomore year, I was walking down the stairs during passing period and my purse broke! Everything spilled out and rolled down the super crowded staircase and I had to run and chase all of them down.”

Being valedictorian has changed you how?

“I’ve been very lucky to have the opportunity to meet and be a part of such an intellectual and thriving community. I’ve been able to learn so much from each and every one of them, and they have helped imbue a genuine sense of appreciation and motivation into my work.”

Grace Do

What class or teacher made the greatest impression on you?

“Miss Grow because 1) she’s really the first high school teacher I ever had (1st hour freshman year) and 2) she is the nicest, most patient teacher!”

Being valedictorian has changed you how?

“More responsibility to set a good example for others and a chance to leave a legacy.”

What are your plans for next year?

“Save the world and while going to college and getting an education, travel the world!”

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What class or teacher made the greatest impression on you?

“Mr. Doyle’s biology class freshman year probably had the biggest impact on me. Here is a man that is so smart, incredibly overqualified, and loves teaching so much that he made every kid in his class curious and wanting to learn.”

To you, Corona means…

“Hanging out and having fun with friends. Life is too short to spend every moment working and it’s good to relax and take it easy for a while, even if it’s in the middle of a school day.”

Jocelyn Hu

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Garret Dunn

What class or teacher made the greatest impression on you?

“T.D. Reisert. I still cannot handle his music and raptor impersonation. Inspirational.”

What was your most embarrassing moment at Corona?

“Losing my first krump battle.”

What are your plans for next year?

“I plan on studying, doing more community service, learning how to cook, traveling, working on my dance moves, and finding a job. I’ll keep it cool, stay ice-cold.”

Compiled by Katie Chen • Photos by Bailey Wiegand • Illustration by Julia Lesniak

Life & Times • 8

May 15, 2009 • CdS Sunrise

Four bands you should be listening to

BY BREE PURDY Special Projects Editor

1. Cinematic Sunrise

Craig Owens, front man of popular hardcore band Chiodos, brings forth an album of piano/pop/punk that is the complete antithesis of anything he has done before. Cinematic has the catchy choruses and up-beat music that sells; yet Owens adds his distinctive lyrics and his distinctly high voice. The album has a happy feel, such as with ‘Goodbye Friendship, Hello Heartache. Each song is laced with piano and sounds so upbeat, despite the fact all of the songs are about heartbreak. Owens brings an album that will keep you smiling, no matter how you’re feeling.

2. Two Tongues

Starting in his teenage years, Say Anything singer Max Bemis loved alternative band Saves the Day and its

lead singer Chris Conley. A decade later, the two came together to create a mulatto self-titled. Their music is not a solo album for the two, but seems as if their main purpose was to perform together. The pair incorporates Conley’s nasally voice and Bemis’ deeper more dramatic one to bring a perfect mix that sounds like the two were born to sing together.

3. Anthony Green

The album Avalon is the acoustic solo project of experimental bands Circa Survive lead singer, Anthony Green. Green is known for his falsetto voice and he makes the most of it. Avalon is a blunt, more intimate album, with a softer sort of feel. Much of the album is something you could fall asleep to at night, with Green’s soothing voice and guitar. With songs such as ‘Drug Dealer’, where Green croons, “If you could offer only love/ You’d be like a god to us/ Like a drug dealer. /all sold out of trust,/ But you threw it all away.” Yet with songs such as the ballad ‘She Loves Me So’, you cannot help but to fall in love.

4. The Sound of Animals Fighting

The Sound of Animals Fighting is an experimental band comprised of members from popular alternative bands Rx Bandits and Circa Survive. Each member portrays a different animal, such as the skunk and the nightingale.

Contrary to the band name, there is not a single song where someone makes animal noises. But their music is the epitome of ‘experimental’. Each of their albums is an experience; it is a weird, hectic and downright crazy mix, yet it has unimaginable melodies and an experience that you will not find with many other bands. Such as the song ‘Cellophane’ on the album The Ocean and the Sun, it begins out slow and continues that way for a minute, then gradually quickens to a hectic climax, and suddenly, there is silence, until someone shouts ‘Hey!’ and then continuing as normal. The album is not just music, but also a form of art.®

Brainstorm team crowned champions

BY KELSEY LAWSON Senior Staff Writer

The Corona Brainstorm Team has been testing its knowledge against 54 others schools since last fall. Last month, the team was crowned the champion. The team, comprised of senior captain Derek Huang, senior Siddesh Gopalakrishnan and junior Achyut Patil, all won Dell laptops and Corona was awarded $1,000.

During the event, three teams compete head-to-head to get the most points, and the winning team moves on in the playoffs, which consist of five rounds. This is the first year that a tournament bracket has been used to determine what teams move on to the finals.

Brainstorm has been played for three years now, and this is the second time Corona has won. Corona’s brainstorm team has also won the first year of competition in addition to this year’s.

The first year of the competition, the team was chosen based off tryouts. Huang was on the original team, and has been on the team ever since. For the second and third seasons the other two members volunteered.

Having two other people on the team is an asset, especially for areas where an individual might struggle.

“I’m not that good at literature and art; Derek is though,” Gopalakrishnan said. “We complement each other. It helps having teammates to talk to.”

Another advantage is math teacher Leigh Trudgen, who has helped the team ever since the competition began.

“Trudgen did a good job,” Patil said. “He set up study and gave us an idea of what topics came up a lot.”

By showing the team recordings of the previous years, Trudgen was able to give them a better idea of what was to be expected in the playoffs.

Grad Night: alternative way to end the year

BY BETHANY JORGENSEN Staff Writer

Grad Night has been a tradition for Corona graduates for many years. It is a PTO-sponsored event that takes place May 21, the night of graduation, and all seniors are welcome to attend. It is a lockin style event, so students will not be able to leave without parent permission before the end of the event. Grad Night is held at Kiwanis Recreation Center. There is a $55 dollar registration fee, which covers both food and entertainment.

“I heard grad night is a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to seeing the hypnotist and all of the other activities,” senior Emily Kaup said.

Along with a hypnotist presentation there will be black jack, a DJ, henna tattoos, Kiwanis Wave Pool, movies, video games, inflatable rides, volleyball, basketball, lots of food and a senior memorial wall to commemorate their last year.

“Grad night will be a fun way to celebrate graduation with all my friends,” Kaup said.®

PATIL

GOPALAKRISHNAN

HUANG

“The competition is about learning lots of trivia,” Trudgen said. “And learning how to listen to what is being asked.”

Since Corona has won more times than not they set their next goal to keep the streak alive through next year.

“We hope to return to the playoffs,” Trudgen said.®

Bruce Springsteen: still The Boss

BY MEGHAN McCARTHY News Editor

Countless talented musicians and performers have emerged in the past century and many of those can put on a spectacular show. But at the forefront of these performers is, without a doubt, none other than the Boss himself: Bruce Springsteen. A man who “proves it all night”, every night.

After idolizing Springsteen since I was a little girl, I was finally able to see him live on April 3, in nothing less than the front row. To say this concert exceeded my expectations does not even begin to do it justice. The experience was transcendent.

He is, hands down, the greatest live performer in the history of rock ‘n roll.

Springsteen is able to genuinely connect with his audiences at each concert, often telling his own personal narratives before certain songs. There are hundreds of artists who have reinvented themselves on-stage numerous times, but no one has ever given a much as themselves when they hit the stage than Bruce Springsteen.

While Springsteen’s songs of strife and the working class man have come to define our parents’ generation, Springsteen’s

music is not exclusive to them. What makes Springsteen so unique, is that the appeal of his music spans over many generations. At his concert I stood next to a middle-aged couple on one side and a 12-year-old boy on the other. As soon as Springsteen struck that first chord, you couldn not even tell the age difference.

There is no doubt that Springsteen gives fans the most bang for their buck when compared to other performers.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band are known for their marathon shows.

Springsteen played for more than three hours, no small feat for a man gradually nearing 60, especially considering the sheer energy that emanated from every single song in his 26-song set list. After attending a Coldplay show earlier this year and purchasing a rather expensive ticket, I believed I was in for quite the concert, especially since the band is at the peak of its career. Imagine my surprise when Coldplay played for just over an hour. During times like this, when you purchase a ticket, bands should at least give you your money’s worth. Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band realize this and never fail to give their all, giving fans a “reason to believe”.

Even after 35 years performing together, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are still as exuberant and stunning live as they were when the band first formed.

It is the essence of Springsteen and there isn’t a finer live band around. ®

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School’s out; future awaits

BY KATIE CHEN Editor in Chief

As we reach the end of the school year some seniors are sad and nostalgic. I however, can’t help but feel joyous.

Honestly, it isn’t that I didn’t enjoy my time at Corona; it is more that I am excited for the future.

It seems like only yesterday when I listened to B*Witched and Nsync.

I remember I always wanted to play with other kids outside. I spent the majority of my days getting dirty and scraped up.

Although my taste for music has definitely changed, and instead of playing outside, I prefer to stay inside and on the computer, I feel like I am pretty much the same person I always was.

I don’t feel like I have changed that much.

I guess though, I must have grown up sometime between then and now and just not realized it.

I can still think back to when I was a freshman. I was extremely concerned with getting lost on campus and not having enough time to walk to my next period. I always thought how long high school was going to be.

Four years seemed like forever.

Now I realize that four years isn’t really that much time.

Of course, each day went by slowly, but collectively the years just disappeared. Where did those four years go?

I’m glad I participated in so many different activities during this short period of my life. I’m glad I didn’t waste four years of my life just complaining about how horrible school was. Meeting new people, competing in a sport and taking part in a number of clubs made school enjoyable.

I appreciate all the people who made Corona a wonderful place to be.

Corona was extremely important in helping me really discover who I am and what I am comfortable with.

I met lots of people and figured out which qualities I liked in friends and which I did not. School wasn’t always fun, but I gained all kinds of experiences: embarrassing moments, stressful situations, and those which are completely unforgettable.

Ultimately, high school was a step up from everything else I had ever experienced in life.

Now I am ready for the next part and that’s why I feel happy to be ending my high school career.

I’m looking forward to college and all of the new experiences that will come with it. I hope I can achieve as much as I want to in the next four years.

Although I will miss high school and all my friends, I’ve realized one important thing.

Time moves us onward and always will. Take all the chances you get and make the most of what you have going for you. ®

Opinions • 10

New year. New schedule. Old story.

BY STEPHEN KULURIS Staff Writer

Corona’s schedule has gone through a lot of changes over the past few years with times shifting from semester to semester.

The schedule has been changing for two reasons: seat time in the classroom and for busing purposes.

The state requires students to be in class a certain amount of time each day, which is clearly understandable. The problem is that the schedule keeps changing, confusing students and making them angry.

The current schedule runs from 7:302:15, with 56 minutes in each class, except homeroom. However, the schedule last year was 7:45-2:15, 15 minutes shorter than now. The first change for the 20082009 school year was when the schedule was changed to 7:30-2:00 due to busing.

The new bell schedule lasted for one semester before an additional 15 minutes

was added making it the current 7:30-2:15.

After one semester, four more minutes will be added on to the 2009-2010 schedule, making it 7:25-2:14. While it seems as though only four minutes have been added on, passing periods have been shortened by one minute. This adds an additional five minutes to the classroom each day.

These changes have only added 19 minutes of instruction to the schedule of 2007-2008, but they have caused a lot of frustration for students in the past year.

Throughout the changes students have had a lot of complaints about the schedule because that seems to be the thing we do best. There is no need to try and argue this because it is most certainly true. And I admit I have had my fair share using this annoying quality of complaining.

We like to complain about things out of our reach, in hopes that something might actually change. But the reality is that things out of your reach are exactly that.

You can’t change school days to a five-hour schedule; it’s just improbable. So once you realize that, you then come back to earth

and deal with it.

So instead of having students shifting and complaining with each change, what should have been done was to change the schedule once to 7:25-2:14. This gives the educational time needed and the students just one opportunity to show their gift of complaining instead of three. After a few weeks of cursing under your breath about how mean the administration is, (even though administrators are responsible for the schedule change) you then forget the whole thing and deal with the new schedule.

There is absolutely no problem with the future schedule. The real problem is the seemingly never-ending shift in the schedule. Instead of changing the schedule three or more times, confusing students and making them mad each time, why not just change it once and never have to hear our complaining again?

Before next year’s schedule comes out, let’s see if anything else needs to change so we don’t have yet another new schedule halfway through the year. ®

Sally’s lack of originality spoils friendship BY KELSEY LAWSON Senior Staff Writer

It’s possibly the best feeling in the world to come up with a spectacular idea.

An idea so great, you yourself are even dazzled by your own genius. It also feels amazing to share your great idea with others, such as your friends and family. Just sharing your brilliant concept with other people and hearing all of their praise makes writers happy. I know it does for me.

So, it irritates me to no end when other people, who I thought were my friends, take my idea and run with it.

I love to write. If I had my way, I would do nothing but write. Writing is my release from the stress of reality and provides an escape from the hassles of everyday life.

Lately, I have started to share my work with some of my friends. I thought it was a good idea, since I am always in need of another opinion on my writing. This great idea of mine turned south as soon as someone thought it would be perfectly acceptable to start writing their own story with obvious similarities to mine.

How rude of them. It must take a lot of nerve for someone to think that it is acceptable to flat out steal someone else’s

work. But that is exactly what this friend, who I shall call “Stealing Sally,” did. At first I was at a complete loss of words. I almost felt like writing a “Dear Abby” letter, just to get some advice. I wanted to hear that I was not crazy for claiming that Sally had stolen my writing.

Sally took my idea, not my characters and not my plot, but she took the uniqueness that my story possessed. My story was unique because I was writing about myself and my experiences. I poured myself into my story and wrote down all of my feelings and thoughts that were once private. Not even a week after I showed Sally my story, she posted one about her life. I seriously doubt it was simply by coincidence. Now though, whenever I look at my story, all I can see is hers. My great idea is mine no more. It has been tainted by her.

People should have more of a sense of right and wrong. It should be obvious that it is wrong to steal someone else’s writing.

The right thing to do in this case is to not steal the idea, and come up with an original one. Just because someone’s idea is good does not give other people the liberty to make it their own.

Whenever I read something and have the reaction of, “Wow, that was truly amazing” I make a mental note that the author is terrific. I don’t plot ways to try and steal that person’s work. That would be considered unacceptable. Take the hint, Sally.

I doubt that Sally will take my hint, though, because I don’t have the guts to stand up to her and tell her how rude she is being. I know that I took the right position with this; she should not have stolen my idea. She will deny any claims that I make that say she is stealing, and in the end, what can I do? All I can do is complain but nobody likes a whiner.

Where does that leave me now? It leaves me with a stolen story, a bad taste in my mouth and a slight desire for revenge.

None of those things are ever going to get me far in life. So I just have to live with what has happened. What’s done is done, and there is nothing I can do about Sally now.

Perhaps I should start another story, and not show it to Sally this time. Or maybe I should show her a really bad story in hopes she will steal that one. I would never do that though. Picking option one is something I would never do either, even though it is the better of the two choices.

If I gave up on my story, I would be letting her win. Why would I give her the satisfaction of stealing my story and claiming the victory? No, that will never happen. It was my story first, and I’m going to finish it, whether Sally steals it or not. If there’s one thing I’m not, it’s a quitter.

The victory shall be next to my name.

The score now stands at Kelsey 2, Sally 1.

Victory for originality. ®

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CdS Sunrise • May 15, 2009

Baseball continues season Track finishes season well

BY AARON SIPLE Sports Writer

in the playoffs if they don’t’ lose any more regular season games.

The eighth seed will most likely end up being Mountain View. During the season Corona lost it’s last game against Mountain View, 9-4.

“They beat us in the tournament but I really think that we can put that behind us and beat them,” senior infielder Marshall Gottlieb said.

Senior shortstop Kirby Pellant has 40 RBIs, a single season school record.

The previous record holder was Nate Combs with 38 RBIs in 2002. ®

The Aztecs are playing very good baseball and have advanced to the quarter finals of the winners bracket in the state playoffs.

The Aztec baseball team has been very successful this season but two consecutive losses to Desert Vista has hurt the team’s chance at being a No. 1 seed in the state playoffs.

The Aztecs hosted the current No.1 team in the state, Desert Vista, at Tempe Diablo Stadium.

They lost in the 7th inning on a walk-off grand slam, losing 8-5.

Then on April 17, the Aztecs had a 10-1 lead going into the 6th inning and then the Thunder made a comeback to win 16-12.

The games have affected the team.

“These two games were very frustrating and disheartening, it was rough,” head coach Dave Webb said.

With seven games left in the season, the Aztecs are currently ranked seventh in the state.

Only 16 teams make the state playoffs.

The region games in the next few weeks are very important for the boys because if ERIN BLEVINS they beat Desert Vista they will get Senior pitcher Tyler Giannonatti winds up during a regular seamuch needed pow- son game against North Canyon High School on April 13. Corona won 6-2. er points.

“I really think As of press deadline, the Aztec baseball that our team can make a really good run team had advanced to the third round of the in the playoffs, and maybe even win the double-elimination state baseball tournament. whole thing,” senior pitcher Tanner Tripp Deadline prevented the Sunrise from includsaid. ing the remainder of the tournament in this The playoffs are about to begin and the issue.

Aztecs will most likely face the eighth seed

Schroeder going collegiate

BY BETHANY JORGENSEN Staff Writer

Lexie Schroeder, a senior at Corona del Sol, has recently been honored with many soccer awards. This season, Schroeder earned First Team All-State, First Team All-Region and Player of the Year for 5A Central Region.

The highest honor she received was the title of AZ Republic Southeast Valley Player of the Year. Schroeder led the team with 38 goals and 28 assists.

In her four varsity soccer seasons, she is now ninth on the all-time scoring list at Corona del Sol. Schroeder was used as a utility player, whatever was needed to win games.

“I’ve played everything, offense, defense, even goalie once,” Schroeder said.

Most are wondering where Schroeder will continue her education and her promising soccer career. However it’s not

soccer she will be playing at the collegiate level.

“I’m going to play volleyball at Northern Arizona University and go to school for nursing,” Schroeder said.

Of course, Schroeder Schroeder will still miss soccer, the first sport she ever played.

“I’m going to miss the game in general.

I’ve played since I was 5,” Schroeder said.

The memories from Corona will last a lifetime for Schroeder, who has had four successful seasons as a player who could always be counted on to get the job done whenever needed.

“My favorite moment in soccer was my freshman year when we won the state championship,” Schroeder said. ®

BY MARSHALL GOTTLIEB Sports Writer

The track and field team came off a fantastic finish at the Tempe Relays to win their first invitational meet since 2003 at the Basha Relays last month.

“The Basha Relays were the first invitational we’ve won in six years,” junior Sam Kirgis said. “It was a big deal and showed us that all of our hard work is paying off.”

The boys and girls’ teams followed up the relays at the Sun Angel Classic with impressive showings from juniors Matt Whitlatch, Kyle Benson and Garrett Baker-Slama. Strong character and leadership from Whitlatch and Brianna Vaifale has carried the Aztecs girls and boys to two of the top programs in the state of Arizona.

With the momentum and speed the track

and field teams are gaining literally, Corona hopes to give Desert Vista a run for its money in region.

“We should do pretty well in region and in state thanks to our coaches, hard work, and dedication,” senior Brendon Tunstall said.

Leaps of improvement have led the team to solid results this season.

“Everyone has improved,” track and field coach Tim Kelly said. “We are having a lot of the athletes get personal records but Megan Benson, Lakevia Stormer, Kyle Benson, Mike Stahl and Garrett Baker-Slama have especially improved their marks.”

If the boys and girls can continue to stay healthy a strong finish in state is imminent.

“Our goals for state have always been to finish in the top five,” Kelly said.®

Allen rewarded for soccer

BY AARON SIPLE Sports Writer

Junior Trevor Allen was named an All Central Region Player of the year for boys’ soccer in April.

Allen was a striker for the Aztecs this season and it was his third season on varsity. He led the Aztecs to a new high by leading to a No. 4 ranking in the nation and an 11-1-1 record.

ALLEN Their only loss was to the 16th seed Chandler in the state playoffs.

“I think it’s a real honor to be mentioned in this and I hope I can do it all

Opportunities are

again next season,” Allen said.

The mid-fielder was the only boys soccer player named to the all region team from Corona. Although three other players were named to the honorable mention team from the team, junior Derek Rusher, senior Matt Widjaja and sophomore Brian Hoyt.

“Our team relied on Trevor for his offensive abilities and all of the activities he did, “ coach Dan Salas said.

Allen was also named the East Valley Tribune offensive player of the year.

He averaged 1.16 goals and 1.16 assists a game.

“He is a very special player and I think he could be a Division I superstar and college would only be a stepping stone for him,” Salas said. ®

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Girls tennis finishes 2nd; Lawson wins state

BY JANAE MARI Staff Writer

The girl’s tennis team finished its season nearly undefeated, with 14 wins and one loss, to Xavier College Prepatory.

After successfully winning the region championship, the team went on to the state tournament. The individual state competition began on April 24, when the team finished second.

Seniors Libby Vogt and Danielle Hoyme, and Michelle Wellnitz and Kristen Ohe competed in doubles.

Sophomore Lauren Hacker and junior Kelsey Lawson played in singles.

On April 28, the team finished second in the state. The team defeated Highland, Chandler and Mountain View. The team lost 5-1 to their biggest competitor, Salpointe Catholic High School.

“It was the first time we made it into the final two,” Hacker said. “Before that we had only made it into the final four.”

Coach Carol Sandvig is proud of her team, despite its loss at finals. For Sandvig, this is the best season she has ever had at Corona.

“We just finished the best season in Corona del Sol history, in my 12 years,” Sandvig said. “We had an opportunity in the finals to come out on top. Unfortunately

we lost three 3-set matches in singles that swung the match in Salpointe’s favor. Finishing as runner-up in state to Salpointe was remarkable, considering we graduated three seniors last year.”

In individual sets, Lawson triumphed in her matches. On May 2, Lawson competed in the individual state championship. After two rounds, Lawson beat her Salpointe competitor, Maggie McGeorge, in two rounds, 6-1, 6-1.

In 2007, Lawson finished third in the state and in 2008 she finished fourth.

“After I finished fourth last year, I just thought I was getting farther away,” Lawson said. “It’s been my goal to be the state champion since my freshman year.”

Lawson, who has been playing tennis for 10 years, is pleased she succeeded in the state championship, but is still surprised she won.

“I was expected to win going into it because I was No. 1 in the state,” Lawson said. “But I didn’t know if I could and I didn’t want to jinx it.”

Lawson has been playing on Corona’s varstity team since freshman year and is happy she has met her goals.

This year, Lawson was named Player of the Year, because of her commitment to the team.

Softball team fights through state tourney

BY LUKE SAMUELS Sports Editor

After a late-season slump, the Lady Aztec softball team entered the 5A-1 State

JOHN MAGANA

Junior Brittany Messer throws the softball to first base in a home game against Basha High School on April 22. The team lost 8-1.

Softball Tournament as the 11th seed. As of press time, the Aztecs were 1-1 in the double-elimination tournament, facing Salpointe, the team that dropped Corona into the loser’s bracket.

Mary Spiel, a junior on this year’s varsity team, is seen as a leader, and her contribution to the team’s success is vital.

“I love being able to play at the varsity level and help play a role in our success.”

Spiel said. “Plus, I get a sense of pride knowing I’m on the varsity team with so many other talented girls.”

The team is striving to top last year’s season. With players like Jamie Pollak, Spiel and the talented young freshman, Nicole Giannonatti, the Lady Aztecs should have no problem making a substantial mark in this year’s playoff season.

“We’re solid this year,” Giannonatti said.

“Being a freshman on the varsity team is a huge honor, and I’m having a blast playing this year.”

With depth and positive attitudes the team is looking like they will fare well with the rest of its season and hopefully even better in the postseason.

“We’re all trying so hard and really excited for a chance in the playoffs,” Spiel said. “With the talent we have, this season should be a huge success.” ®

“It feels good to win,” Lawson said.

Sandvig is also pleased with Lawson’s accomplishments.

“Each year Kelsey has taken the steps to get better,” Sandvig said. “This year she is our most improved player. Her hard work and dedication to the team has carried her to the next level.”

Sandvig believes Lawson has the skills to win the state championship again next year.

“It is very difficult to win a state championship,” Sandvig said. “Knowing Kelsey, she will contend for another state championship in 2010.”

Hacker thinks the team is going to change next year, because of several of her teammates leaving for college.

“A lot of the seniors are leaving so it’s going to be totally different next year,”

JOHN MAGANA

Individual state champion Kelsey Lawson plays in the quarterfinal match against Chandler High School on April 22. The team won 5-0 to advance to the semifinals.

Hacker said.

“It’ll probably be a transition year.” ®

Boy’s tennis ends season

BY ALEX BERNAL Staff Writer

The boy’s tennis team ended its undefeated streak in the state team tournament against Brophy Prep when the players had to go into doubles after a tough battle in singles. Brophy had the upper hand and beat Corona, 5-4.

“We should have come out stronger in singles so we wouldn’t have had to go to doubles,” freshman Alex Lawson said.

Corona beat Chandler High School, Hamilton High School and Salpointe Catholic High School 5-0 before entering the championship match to face Brophy.

“Getting to the finals was easy; it was the finals that was really tough,” Lawson said.

Making it to the finals was not Corona’s only accomplishment Corona during the season. The Aztecs came into the Metrocenter Kiwanis Invitational with a record of 4-0 including a key win against Brophy earlier in the season.

Head coach Rick Wanta and the team came out of the tournament with the first place trophy with help from key performers, senior Garret Dunn in singles and junior Cole Libera in mixed doubles. The other key tournament during the season was when Corona traveled to Desert Vista High School and dominated the City

Tennis Meet.

The Aztecs swept the tournament beating opposing schools including Mountain Pointe, Marcos de Niza, McClintock, Desert Vista and Tempe High School.

“Making it to the finals and winning the Kiwanis and the city tournament were our highlights of the season,” Wanta said.

Lawson and junior Kyle Ogren won the state doubles championship against Brophy on Saturday, May 2, to capture the first doubles championship in more than 25 years.

“I was really happy for those guys,” Wanta said. “The last doubles champions was in 1982, back when we were a 4A school.”

Dunn was also runner-up in the individual state championship against Andy Nguyen of Mountain Pointe.

“I thought I played pretty well, but so did he,” Dunn said “We’ve played so much that we both know each others’ games. There’s not much more you can do. “ Corona finished off the season with an overall record of 18-1.

“Everybody played a big role through out the season,” Wanta said. “The points for the No. 1 guy are the same for the No. 6 guy.” ®

Corona students to race in 5K for obesity awareness

BY WADE HOOKE Sports Editor

On May 16, the AZ Racing Team and Chances for Children Arizona will be joining forces to host a 5K competitive run to raise money and awareness for the obesity rate in children.

Four Corona students are members of the triathlon team that will be helping with the race.

Juniors Dylan Barr and Keith Wagner, and sophomores Stephen Kuluris and Matt Hayhurst compete for the team coached

by Timothy Bolen.

“They (the team) get to travel to

various locations to compete on a national level if they choose,” Bolen said. “They get free entries to specified races, free racing gear, free workout clothes and discounts on shoes and all racing apparel and equipment.”

This compensation is very important to the team in order for them to continue their already established successful reputation.

“We really need sponsors like this so that we can compete in big races,” Barr said. “Without them we don’t have enough money to sign up.”

The race will cost $25 per runner and

will include runners of all ages. Runners can participate in a competitive 5K run, a one-mile competitive run or the free kids one-mile run.

“We will have 100 junior high kids running and 150 elementary kids participating in the fun run,” Bolen said.

Each race will start at the Tempe Beach Park (620 N. Mill Avenue) at 8 a.m. The courses start along Tempe Town Lake and are all out-and-back trails.

“The course starts the same as our triathlons,” Barr said. “It’s a good course and has very entertaining scenery.”

The money raised from the race will

go the Chances for Children Arizona foundation whose purpose is to fight against sedentary life styles. The race is a way of jump starting a more active lives for the youth.

“Our fight is with obesity and sedentary living,” Bolen said. “People need to get up and get moving before our healthcare skyrockets, family members pass away too early from living a sedentary lifestyle.”

To sign up for the event, visit www.active.com and search “Tempe International 5k” and select the first link.

Then click on the Register Now link in the top right-hand corner. ®

Senior Athletes • G3

May 15, 2009 • CdS Sunrise

Butters

Westpoint -Lacrosse & Football-

Marshall University -Baseball-

Q: What are your expectations for your college career?

A: To get a good education and get drafter out of college.

Q: What is your fondest memory of your high school career?

A: Football last year on TV against Basha becuase we won region and I was the

Mesa State University -Football-

Coggins

-Football-

Ryan

Western New Mexico University

Nolan

player of the year.

Q: What will you miss most about playing in high school?

A: Playing with friends I grew up with.

Q: What attracted you to the school you will be attending?

A: Chance to play Division 1 baseball. Good baseball conference.

Q: What are you looking forward to in college as a student athlete?

A: Meeting new people in college and getting to be noticed as a college athlete.

Q: What are your plans for after you graduate?

A: Playing baseball at the professional level.

Nicole

Althiede

Brendon

Athletes continuing their careers into D-II and D-III colleges:

Tunstall

children and helping people.

Q: What is your fondest memory of your high school career?

A: Going to the state championship twice and just being in the atmosphere was amazing.

Q: What are you looking forward to in college as a student athlete?

A: Being a student athlete allows you to have a second family away from home and form friendships that will last a lifetime.

Q: What are your plans for after you graduate?

A: I plan to become a pediatrician because I love working with children and helping people.

Q: What are your expectations for your college career?

A: It will be very tough.

Q: What is your fondest memory of your high school athletics?

A: Senior year lacrosse and football.

Q: What will you miss most about playing in high

school?

A: The camaraderie.

Q: What attracted you most to the school you will be attending?

A: The military and the lacrosse and the great education.

Q: What are your plans after you graduate college?

A: Joining the military.

Pellant

-Softball-

Zeric

Pollak

Jaime

Saint Louis University

Q: What are your expectations for your college career?

A: I hope to go in as a freshman and make many contributions on the field and in the classroom.

Q: What are your plans for after you graduate?

A: I plan to become a pediatrician because I love working with

Evan

Garret

Dunn

Q: What are your expectations for your college career?

A: To get better and be a good contributor to the team.

Q: What is your fondest memory of high school athUniversity of Iowa letics?

A: Going to Jimmy -Tennisand Joe’s with the team after beating Mountain Pointe and Brophy for the first time.

Q: What will you miss most about playing in high school?

A: Cheering on my team in matches.

Q: What attracted you tot the school you will be attending?

A: It’s a good sports program and good school. The coaches and players make a great atmosphere.

Q: What are you looking forward to in college as a student athlete?

A: Playing against new players and working hard to get better and help my team.

Bohning

Vanessa

Alverez

Q: What is your fondest memory of your high school career?

A: Hanging out with all the awesome softball ladies.

Q: What will you miss most about playing in high Boise State school?

A: I will miss knowUniversity ing people when we -Softballplay against other schools and having the support of my school behind me.

Q: What attracted you to the school you will be attending?

A: It is a small school that is out of state but not too far away.

Q: What are you looking forward to in college as a student athlete?

A: Just enjoying the college experience and going to sporting events.

Q: What are your expectations for your college career?

A: To get a great education and a degree.

Q: What are your expectations for your college career?

A: I expect myself to do very well throughout my career and continue improving.

Q: What is your Fordham University fondest memory of your high school -Softballathletics?

A: Being a part of two 5A State Championship games.

Q: What will you miss most about playing in high school?

A: I will miss all the girls and coaches that I have been with for the past four years.

Q: What attracted you most to the school you will be attending?

A: I knew I wanted to experience life on the East Coast. Fordham is a very good academic school and it’s in New York City!

Q: What are you looking forward to in college as a student athlete?

A: I am looking forward to playing at a D1 college.

Laura

Emily

KAUP

Q: What are your expectations or your college career?

A: I expect it to be hard! Training is going to suck and studying will not be fun.

Q: What is your Bryant University fondest memory of your high -Volleyballschool athletics?

A: Winning the last central region.

Q: What will you miss most about playing in high school?

A: The girls! I Love them so much!

Q: What attracted you most to the school you will be attending?

A: Campus and the programs it offers.

Q: What are you looking forward to in college as a student athlete?

A: Traveling for games and the big crowds at home games.

Q: What are your plans for after you graduate college?

A: Come back to AZ, get a job in my profession and start my life.

Kirby

Aztecs sign on the line

Following are some of Corona’s athletes who will be continuing their careers on the Division I collegiate level:

Western New Mexico University -Football-

Denison University -Basketball-

16 • Staff Page

CdS Sunrise • May 15, 2009

Meet the Sunrise Staff “Jack if you don’t get your story done, I’m going to karate chop you in the neck.”

-Emily “Ballerinas are ninjas that dance.” -Wade “Katie, it’s going to be a really width photo.” -Bailey “Dude, check out Jack’s harmonica.” (referring to Jack’s menorah) -Alex “Them won’t have no idea.” -Bailey “That’s okay…a lot of things drop when they’re old.”-Celina “Hobo STD?” –Audrey “No that means standard” -Bree “What was the name of the band again?

It was something meat. Like pork chop or meatball or something.” –Bailey “No it was Meatloaf.”- Mrs. Urban “Oh #$%& you Post-it!” -Bree

“I like crotches less than Jack likes butts.”

-Mrs. Urban “Hey Katie, do you know where trees grow?”

-Bailey

JANAE: I (Katie) am so glad that you took this class. You always work so hard! I (Jack) think that if you can come in halfway through the year and be slated for the next EIC, you’re definitely doing something right. JESSICA: I (Katie) think you did a great job making sure all the stories in your section got done…eventually. I (Jack) don’t hate you. I’m just not interested in your obsession with turning things in on time. WADE: We both know you won’t follow Jack’s example as a Managing Editor (but I, Jack, have no problem with tradition) and we also want to settle the debate. Lemon-lime Gatorade is definitely yellow. TATUM: We’re glad that you are now convinced that newspaper is the best! STEPHEN: I (Katie) thought you did a great job on all of your stories except the Apples to Apples Club one which was only one sentence. I (Jack) believe you are one of the few sane people on the staff, avoid those Seattle girls! LUKE: I (Katie) really appreciate your dedication to the paper. You always came in on deadline! I (Jack) leave you LoLo’s, go at least once on deadline. KELSEY: You are the only person who is unfailingly consistent. What a novelty. BREE: We really needed and wanted an outstanding Special Projects Editor and you fit that role perfectly. ALEX: You proved us wrong. You can design a page (and take photos). I (Jack) might reconsider my stance on our friendship for 10 bucks. JOHN: You not only wowed us with your amazing organizational skills, but your great photos too!

ERIN: We have complete faith in your abilities and know you will be a wonderful editor next year. KAITIE E: You always came up with numerous story ideas when we needed some and were always willing to write anything. MEGHAN: We are happy that you came into the class from Beginning and appreciate your hard work. GINA: We could always count on you to be flexible and write anything needed. BETHANY: All of your stories were great! We hope you continue writing in the future. NISHAT: Thanks for drawing all of our cartoons. They were brilliant! JENNIFER: I (Katie) am so happy that we had an experienced and knowledgable copy editor. I (Jack) agree, it was such a relief. JULIA: You were pretty much indispensible to the paper this year.

Thanks for everything. CELINA: I (Katie) am really grateful that you were always around on deadline. I (Jack) am grateful I had someone to talk about Brahm with! BAILEY: You may not have always used the right words or used them correctly, but you knew how to fix all of our photo problems. We don’t hate you (usually). MARSHALL: Thanks for giving ideas every time and being open to writing anything. AUDREY: Your upbeat attitude made the classroom a great place to be. MADDISON: We are so happy that you were a part of our staff this year! AARON: Thank you for contributing to the paper this year and we hope you continue to write. EMILY: We could always count on you to make us laugh during stressful times. SHELLY: Even though you didn’t get to spend a wonderful period with us, we appreciate your dedication this year. MRS. URBAN: We know we made you crazy on deadlines, but thank you so much for always supporting us and guiding us through this year. I (Jack) can only offer solace in the fact that you wont have to deal with me writing stories on the day the paper goes, my genius columns, and my elitist attitude ever again. EVERYONE: Thanks! We couldn’t have done it without you guys! 