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MAY 14, 2010 Vol. 36, No. 8

1001 E. Knox Road Tempe, AZ â&#x20AC;˘ 85284

Even though the class of 2010 is growing up, it will always be kids at heart...

Best hair Best personality Grant Shidawara & Tonya Charlton

Best Smile Tarik Smith & Samantha Pfotenhauer

Pedro Chairez & Mary Spiel

Most likely to have a Star Wars collection Michael Yates & Laura Schwartz

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Most likely to take over the world

Most likely to win a Grammy Kyle Homewood & Emily Freed

Daniel Novak & Brittany Duong

Most likely to join the Peace Corps Jack Bellefeuille & Tiffany Dayton

Biggest Flirt Luke Samuels & Megan Mayall

Most likely to win an Oscar Rafael Rosales & Frankie DiCesare

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May 14, 2010 Vol. 36, No. 8

1001 E. Knox Road Tempe, AZ • 85284

Corona mourns loss Seniors have been counting down the days until graduation for months, everyone has their summers planned and college is finally starting to feel tangible. But with all this excitement, Corona now has to face the loss of senior Cody Bishop. According to Det. David Ramer a fatal car accident occurred around 10:15pm on May 6 on the northwest corner of Rural Road and Ray Road. Cody was heading eastbound on Ray Road, turning left into the Fry’s shopping center near Rural Road when a driver headed westbound on Ray traveling around 80-90 mph struck him. Cody was airlifted to Scottsdale Osborn with significant brain injuries The other driver was Steven Ladrum, 23-yearsold of Gila River Indian Reservation. Landrum was found to be under the influence of alcohol with a blood-alcohol level of BISHOP .227, nearly three times the legal amount. Dr. Greg Hertzberg was a witness to the accident. “Someone blew by me on the left hand side, and he was going faster than I’ve ever seen anyone drive

before,” Hertzberg said. “I saw him veer off to the right and it looked like he was trying to make it into Fry’s, but he hit the wall. I didn’t even know there was another car involved until I pulled over.” Hertzberg was in shock when he saw the aftermath. “I walked up and I was in shock. I wanted to say, ‘Is anyone alive?’ But nothing came out,” Hertzberg said. “Until you see something like this you don’t know what it’s like.” Cody passed away on May 9 after being taken off life support the night before. Originally, Landrum was arrested under the charges of aggravated assault, but it has since changed to manslaughter as a result of Cody’s death. Penalties of manslaughter can include up to 21 years in prison. On May 10, students placed flowers on the Aztec in the breezeway and wore green and black in memory of Cody. Senior Stephanie Bennett organized a balloon release on May 11.

BY JANAE MARI and JESSICA HYDUKE Editors in Chief

“We’re sending him our love goodbye,” Bennett said. “This shouldn’t have happened to him. It’s a terrible thing that happened and he didn’t deserve this at all.” Senior Daniel Gano spent May 10 going to classes that Cody had friends in and making sure they were OK. “I want him to be remembered,” Gano said. “Cody didn’t have any enemies; he was always happy.” Gano had been friends with Cody since before elementary school. “We’ve known each other since we were little,” Gano said. “We grew up together and went to KMS together.” On May 10, students gathered at the site of the accident in memory of Cody. “I saw them gathered around where it happened, and I wanted to go over there but I couldn’t,” Hertzberg said. “I want to know who Cody was but at the same time I don’t.” Bennett was given the opportunity to hold Cody’s diploma after his death. “It was hard to see after everything he’s accomplished, he doesn’t get to pursue anything,” Bennett said. Hertzberg is disappointed in the outcome of events, but hopes everyone can learn from it. “Things just happen, sometimes there’s no reason for it, they just do. Sometimes you can prevent it and sometimes you can’t,” Hertzberg said. “I hope people use this as a lesson and take driving more seriously. When you’re younger, you feel invincible.” For more information on funeral arrangements and memorial services please visit cdssunrise.com. 

Students placed ﬂowers on the Aztec in the breezeway on May 10 in memory of Cody, along with wearing green and black.

JANAE MARI

Proposition 100 aims to help education BY NATHAN SAMUELS Staff Writer

On May 18, voters statewide will have the opportunity to support or oppose Proposition 100, Gov. Jan Brewer’s proposed temporary sales tax increase. In the midst of an overwhelming state budget crisis, the State Legislature has proposed substantial cuts to public education that have caused controversy. Brewer devised the sales tax initiative as a way to bridge the funding gap. If approved, Prop 100 would go into effect June 1 and is set to expire May 31, 2013. Two-thirds of the revenue generated by the sales tax, estimated at $2 billion, would be used toward public education. The other third would be used for public safety and health and human services. According to estimates, public education would receive $429 million in the first year if Prop 100 passes. That revenue would cover the expected budget shortfall. Depending on the outcome of Prop. 100, the Tempe Union High School District has prepared two budgets. Locally, if Prop 100 passes, the district will have $1.8 million surplus.

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The district has outlined possible used for the surplus: increase teaching staff, increase support staff, continue to fund extracurricular stipends, salary schedule increases for eligible staff, increase discretionary, supply and service, and staff development budgets. The district has also outlined possible cuts to offset a nearly $3.9 million deficit if Prop 100 fails: reduce teaching, support/ administrative staff, reduce employee salaries, reduce substitute teacher allocation, reduce/eliminate extracurricular stipends, increase course/extracurricular fees, reduce discretionary budgets and reduce employee benefits package. “I just want to emphasize the KAELI LAW importance of getting out and votLarger class sizes is just one of the possibilities if Proposition 100 doesnʼt ing to help support our local schools pass. The temporary one-cent sales tax would aid public education, public and children,” Principal Susan Edsafety and health and human services. wards said.® 

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Students not allowed to sell certain food items during Market Week

Boys, girls tennis ﬁnish strong in state

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Market week partially shut down BY SARAH DINELL Opinions Editor

This year, business teacher Derrick Carterter experimented with a new program for his entrepreneurship students so they could have a chance to further their knowledge of how business works: Market Week. The first semester went off without a hitch. This semester, however, Market Week did not go as smoothly: it was partially shut down on the second day. “We were selling Little Cesar’s Pizza and Arizona Iced Tea, but we aren’t allowed to sell those anymore,” senior entrepreneurship student Corey Parker said. “Now we’re going to help other groups sell their products.” Carter initially just let the students pick what they wanted to sell and gave them a lot of leniency. “I let the students pick what they wanted to sell, and I gave them very few restrictions,” Carter said. “A cafeteria person contacted me so that we could get on the same page to find out what the students were selling, so that they didn’t make the same number of pizzas as normal. I thought there was no issue.” However, Rick Griffith, the Director of Food Services for the district, contacted the Corona administration about possible health concerns, which they then forwarded to Carter. Carter responded and stated that the students would be wearing gloves, and that he had already spoken to the cafeteria about possible issues. Griffith believed the Corona students violated health concerns, so he sent a health inspector to investigate the food that was being sold. “I didn’t think that county regulations were being followed, so I notified the county,” Griffith said. “There was a student at Desert Vista who died from contaminated ice, so we have to protect ourselves.” Students were doing their best to keep the food sanitary, but there were limitations. “The students were wearing gloves, but there was no way

“I can understand why the health inspector said that, but I’m annoyed that Rick (Griffith) was trying to shut down Market Week,” Carter said. “But I’m happy that the administration let us continue Market Week.” One ending result of Market Week food being banned is that the cafeteria sales will return to normal. The cafeteria lost a fair amount of money from market week because students were buying the food that the students were selling, rather than buying food in the cafeteria. “We lost $1,800 to $2,000 on these days alone,” Griffith said. “It affects the ladies who work there because their wages for next year will be lowered to make up the difference.” Senior Mark Naufel was not content to let the market week fiasco slide. He organized a school-wide cafeteria strike scheduled to last from May 10 to May 14. Naufel set up the strike partly because of Market Week, but also because of other restrictions that were JOYCE WEN placed on Student Council fundraisers. Entrepreneurship students participated in Market Week during the “They made it a really hard process for us week of April 26- 30. Unfortunately, some of the companies were to do fundraisers so we’ve only had one barbeshut down due to health code restrictions. cue this year as opposed to four or five a year,” to keep the pizzas warm, and the ice cream was melting,” Naufel said. “Also, prices have risen greatly and Carter said. “He (Griffith) contacted (Principal) Susan (Ed- boycotting the cafeteria will send them a message.” wards) and said that the students were not allowed to sell Naufel created a facebook page to advertise the strike and pizza, hot dogs, and ice cream and all other food has to have he plans to spread the word the week of May 3-7 as well. a sign on it saying that it is not approved.” “I feel like Monday (May 10) some people won’t do it Parker’s group was disappointed with this desicion. because they haven’t heard about it, but hopefully with peer “It bummed me out, because we had a lot of fun selling pressure from their friends everyone will do it,” Naufel said. our products and we gained a different perspective about beWith the boycott, Naufel hopes to make Griffith aware of ing a entrepreneur,” Parker said. “I’m glad that we still get to the students’ issues with the cafeteria. participate in Market Week though.” “I want to send a message to the cafeteria to not mistreat Carter, however, is not angry about the Market Week re- those who support them,” Naufel said. “They need to treat us strictions. fairly because we don’t have to buy food from them.”®

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BY ERIC SMITH Staff Writer

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be on a congressional panel? Over the week of April 22-27, the Competition Government team got as close as one can get without actually being elected, competing in the national championships for competition government known as the We The People Competition. The team had been preparing for different competitions all year long but had been preparing specifically for nationals since March. “Once a week we did rebuttals (in-class debates), and then we did a lot of research as well as preparing our speeches then we met three to four times per week outside of class,” senior Kevin Thomas said. The competitors prepared in their units, which are groups of three to five people. ach unit has its individual topics, ranging from the roles and responsibilities of citizens to the philosophical foundations of our government, and must both give a speech and answer questions based on that topic from a panel of judges. Each unit is scored based on its effective answering of questions and their speech, and the team score is based on the total combined score of all of the units within that team. Unit 3,whose topic was the principles of government, was made up of seniors Brittany Duong, Connor Rawls, Jentry Lanza, Sean Mcgruder and Xandy Peterson and was the highest scoring unit of the

entire competition. The team was incredibly busy throughout their time in Washington D.C. “If we weren’t competing we were seeing the sights, and we competed on Wednesday and Sunday mornings,” Competition Government sponsor Mr. Tim Smith said. “It was a pretty intense schedule.” Despite their very busy schedule, the Competition Government team still found some time to have a few laughs. “We were sharing this bus with this Michigan team, and they were all up-tight and serious, and we were singing Tik Tok as loud as we could in the back of the bus and they were getting really annoyed,” Thomas said. Senior Cecilia Yocham recounts a funny story from the team’s hotel room. “We were supposed to be asleep by 11 o’clock, but the sponsors would let us stay up a little bit later, and this hall monitor lady was really strict about the rules. She was getting really annoyed with all of the kids and she even threatened to quit her job,” Yocham said. By the end of the competition the team had failed to place in the top 10 of the 52 attending schools, but Mr. Smith was in no way disappointed with the team’s efforts. “They’ve been a close-knit team all year, they had great poise and confidence in competition, which was really a trademark of this year’s team. I had a blast with

this year’s group; they were a great group of kids that were a pleasure to work with.”®

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May 14, 2010 • CdS Sunrise

wait, where are you going? Corona seniors who are attending unusual universities “I’m going to Columbia College in Chicago,” Strauss said. “Chicago is a cool city.” Strauss wanted to go to Columbia mainly because of his future career goals. “I want to be a music producer, and they (Columbia) have a program dedicated for music business,” Strauss Strauss said. “Most schools don’t have anything else even close to that.” Strauss believes that Columbia’s music program will give him an edge once he starts looking for a job. “Unlike a lot of schools, I will actually get a music degree,” Strauss said. “Columbia will also give me an internship during my senior year.” Senior Jeni White is graduating early to be able to attend her dream school next year, the Fashion Institute for Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles. White wanted to go there because White

BY SARAH DINELL Opinions Editor

While most seniors are headed off to in-state colleges, there are a few who will be attending other universities across the nation to enroll in a superior program, like senior Lauren Mahoney. Mahoney has chosen to go to The College of St. Rose, located in Albany, New York. “I wanted to go there because it has an amazing physical therapy program,” Mahoney said. “I want to work with burn victims someday and this will really prepare me.” Mahoney also chose a college out of state because she wanted a climate different than Arizona weather. “I’m really excited about actually getting to experience four seasons, Mahoney and I love the architecture of the school,” Mahoney said. Senior David Strauss also chose a college partly based on the city of his choice.

Corona teachers and staffers planning on

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BY BRENNAH KILLBLANE Staff Writer

It is an expected part of life to retire after many years of hard work. Corona has a few retiring teachers this year, including English teacher Virginia Teeples, Government and History teacher Mike Mullins and guidance counselor Karen Phares. Though the average retiring age is 62, counselor Karen Phares is retiring at 52. “It’s always been my and my husband’s dream to retire after 30 years,” she said. Phares has accomplished that dream. She taught English at Tempe High for 11 years, English at Corona for nine years and spent 10 years counseling at Corona. Phares has mixed feelings about leaving. She’s excited to leave and have time to take some computer and foreign language classPhares es. But she finds it hard to leave her colleagues, students and the general energy of this school. “It’s time for me to get out and make room for someone else,” Phares said. Phares’ favorite grade to teach is 11th grade, but only because she loves to teach American Literature. She didn’t want to teach early grades because she didn’t feel she had the patience to teach basic skills. After 24 years of teaching, social studies teacher Mike Mullin, at age 63, feels it’s time for him to retire. “I hope I’ve head an impact on students who have walked through my door,” he said. Mullin has been teaching 24 years, all spent at Corona. He was in a transportation business before Mullins deciding at age 38 to teach, as all his heroes were teachers. He had always had his teaching degree and

he double majored in sociology and political science. He finally decided to teach because he had children and needed a career change. When Mullins was in high school, he was an all state basketball player, who earned at least 20 points per game and then played two years at Missouri State and Purdue. He later served in the Navy in Vietnam as part of top secret intelligence communications. He is available for railroad retirement because of his early career, rather than Social Security. He plans to travel around to different places and focus a bit more on writing songs. Teeples, an English teacher, has been at Corona for 24 years, spending only one other year in Utah. She had always wanted to teach because she likes “to see people accomplish things and see the sparkle in people’s when they catch onto something.” To retire after the 25-year mark is what she expected. As a lady never reveals her age, Teeples wouldn’t reveal it either, but she said she is physically wearing out and wants to be able to spend more time with her grandchildren. Teeples has many plans after retirement. She plans on doing medical and school volunteer work. She plans on traveling to places she has taught Teeples about with literary, historical, or spiritual significance. She wants to write, take up piano again, lecture college or youth groups and go on a mission for church. “I believe all of us have unlimited potentinal and if we give ourselves a chance, we can accomplish anything we want to,” Teeples said. Some may look at retirement as a time to reflect upon what they’ve done in their lifetime. This is not the case for all, though. “I’m like a pilot; I don’t need side mirrors, I just look forward,” said Mullins. 

“there’s nowhere in-state where you can get a fashion design education.” White wants to design wedding gowns someday, and going to FIDM will help her to achieve her goal. “I really love all wedding things,” White said. “I want to become the next Vera Wang.” However, White is slightly apprehensive about attending college Messer in another state. “I’m kind of scared because LA is kind of far away,” White said. “But I’m also really excited.” Senior Brittany Messer is enrolled in Bakersfield Community College in Bakersfield, Calif., for next year. “My friend and I play club (softball) together and she goes there on a softball scholarship,” Messer said. “They really needed people on the team, so I got a scholarship to play there.” Messer is undecided about where she will go after she graduates from Bakersfield. “I’m going to go to a university, but I’m going to see if I can get a scholarship someplace,” Messer said. “But I can’t wait to start at Bakersfield.” 

“ ” Seniors’ bittersweet good-byes... Saying goodbye to our favorite teachers:

Sebastian Bernal and Karyn Dempsey

Reason: (Mrs. Dempsey) would ask awkward questions of the day, but everyone still answered. Oh and carving soap. 

JP Dyament and Katie Carver Reason: She told us this story that she was walking her kids home from school and this neighbor’s pit bull was about to get loose so she told her kids to run and that she would have fought the pit bull like a wild lioness to defend her kids. I thought that was really cool. 

Mackenzie Koenig and Jenn Bart Reason: Mrs. Bart is a huge reason why I exceeded on my AIMS reading and writing and after two years with her all the amazing memories blend together. 

Taylor Stacey and Fran Bader Reason: On simulation days Mr. Bader would walk in and yell, “We don’t simulate we stimulate!” 

Compiled by Eric Smith | Staff Writer

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May 14, 2010 • CdS Sunrise

Making some extra money :

Summer Jobs BY ADAM LIDSTER Staff Writer

Summer is fast approaching and with the higher temperatures and more free time from school one necessity for students emerges: money. Since most parents will not just give their kids money whenever they need it, that leaves only one option: getting a summer job. These days, however, it is much easier said than done to obtain a job. Some kids who already have a job do not need to worry about finding one once the final bell rings on May 26. Everyone else, however, needs to worry about completing applications and impressing their future bosses during the interview. Having a summer job has many negatives attached to it, including less free time or possibly having to work a job you will absolutely despise. There are also many positives attached as well, including having a lot of extra spending money for the road trips with your friends and all the concerts that are happening this summer. “(Having a job) is a good thing because it keeps you out of trouble,” senior Anthony Van Sanford said. Some kids however aren’t too worried about finding employment. Senior Shafiel Ali is one of these people. “It’s bad (that I don’t have a job) but I get to relax,” Ali said. That doesn’t mean he isn’t trying to find work. “I’m just going to go out and explore places that are hiring,” Ali said. If you are one of those kids trying to find employment here are a few tips to

help your search go a little smoother: First and foremost, a high school student’s best bet is the fast food industry. Restaurants like McDonald’s or Burger King are usually hiring high school students to help out with the summer rushes. Another good place would be the movie theaters. Harkins hires people of all ages plus the free movies perk is not something to pass up. Do not be afraid to go in and ask for an application. These days most employers will let you apply online. While this is convenient, it may not work in your favor on account of the fact that your application may not even be seen by your employer. Employers also like having applicants enter the store so they can see their appearance, so dress appropriately when filling out applications. Another thing that will work in your favor is following up on all applications you submit. Managers are busy and sometimes do not have time to look at every application that is turned in. Calling them to see if they received your application will remind them that they need to look at it. Lastly, impress during the interview. Dress nicely and be clean and groomed. Speak clearly and make eye contact with your interviewer. Following these rules will help you find a summer job and have enough money to attend that concert you heard about in February or finally go to California with your friends. 

KATHRYN VALENTINE

Members of the East Valley Model T Car Club brought their Model T Fords to Corona “to educate and inspire new generations to Americaʼs original great automobie,” according to history teacher Lowell Brown. Ranging in year from the late teens to the 1920s, the Model-Ts symbolized the signiﬁcance of the invention of the automobile. According to Brown, the Model T Ford was “the car that changed America.” The cars were invited to Corona to give students a hands on experience to go with the end of a history unit on the 1920s.

No backpack policy set for last two weeks of school BY WARREN WALTERS Staff Writer

Students have much to look forward to with the coming of the end of the school year, with the promise of two whole months of family trips, swimming and searing sun burns. No joy comes without a price, however; from May 1727 students are forbidden to bring their backpacks to school. Though highly inconvenient for those students who intend to return their books during the final two weeks of school, the absence of the extra carrying capacity ensures that those stu-

dents who intend to prank teachers or other students have no way of discretely bringing in their devious materials. Though backpacks are prohibited, students are still allowed to carry smaller carrying cases. This includes purses and drawstring sports bags. Students may also use clear backpacks or grocery bags that allow security to see the contents within. School officials do understand that lapses of memory are unavoidable. Those students who do bring the taboo knapsack will have it confiscated and will be allowed to pick it up after school ends. 

Junior wins trip to South Africa, World Cup BY KELSEY LAWSON Life & Times Editor

The 2010 Federation International Football Association (FIFA) World Cup is a month-long event showcasing the most talented soccer players in the world. It is an opportunity for some to watch a Monahan sport they don’t normally watch, or for others to root for their favorite country. But for junior Emily Monahan, the World Cup will be an entirely different opportunity, since she won the Best Buy @ 15 Soccer Camp Sweepstakes. The prize for winning the contest is an all expense-paid trip to attend the 2010 Coca-Cola International Soccer Camp in Johannesburg, South Africa, from June 14-21. Not only will Monahan’s round trip airfare be paid for, but she will also receive a ticket to attend a World Cup match and attend African culture workshops and events. Monahan was applying for scholarships online in the beginning of March when she stumbled across a link to the sweepstake’s web site. She thought she would give it a

shot and filled out the questions, which were similar to those asked on a magazine subscription, such as name, address, email, etc. “I wasn’t expecting to win,” Monahan said. “I wanted to go to South Africa so I said, ‘why not?’” At the beginning of April, Monahan received a phone call during school notifying her she had won. Monahan first had to call her mom to let her know she had entered the contest before the excitement kicked in. “I was really shocked,” she said. “I was kind of freaking out for an hour afterwards.” Monahan is attending the camp along with 14 other Americans between the ages of 13-16. Overall there will be 200 kids from around the world attending the camp. Monahan’s parents are not going, however there will be chaperones at the camp. While there, Monahan will learn the rules of soccer, have lessons to work on skills, play in scrimmages and play in a soccer tournament. It will be a great experience for Monahan, who hasn’t played soccer since the first grade. As for entering more contests now that she’s won big? “This was probably the one big win in my life,” Monahan said. “But I will probably continue to enter more.” 

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Since I’m a few years older than the previous staff members who created a playlist, I have a few more years …well, decades … of songs to choose from. This was a difficult task, but I’ve managed to pick 10 songs that, when they play on the radio, take me back to different periods of my life — some that were simply fun and reminiscent of my more carefree days, others that represent certain significant events. And, as embarrassing as it is, no playlist of mine would be complete without a Barry Manilow song — a tribute to my mother. 

Kris Urban | Adviser

❂Sunrise Staff Playlist

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Boys of Summer Don Henley

Canon

Pachelbel

Good Riddance Green Day

I’m Your Man Wham!

I Wanna Be a Cowboy Boys Don’t Cry

Russians Sting

Situation Yaz

Ships

Barry Manilow

Somewhere Over the Rainbow Israel Kamakawiwo ‘ole

Superman

Five for Fighting

Have more time for texting, um, studying. When you ride the bus or light rail instead of driving to school, not only will you find yourself with extra cash (saving gas money, genius) but with extra free time too. On the way to and from school you can catch a few z’s, text with friends and if you have to, even finish your homework. It’s like a study hall on wheels, except we’ll let you LOL with your friends. OMG. In Tempe Tempe, people between the ages of 6 6-18 18 can ride for free with the Tempe Youth Transit Pass Pass.* To get one one, stop by the Tempe Transit Store at 200 E. Fifth St. with your parents. And to find bus routes, bikeways and light rail stops all around Tempe, visit tempe.gov/tim or call (480) 858-2350. *Must be a Tempe resident to qualify.

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Travel tips for your summer BY PRESLIE HIRSCH Staff Writer

Going on a long family road trip or plane ride this summer and you really don’t want to? Or, maybe you are looking forward to it, but you need some ways travel more efficiently? The tips below are ways to make your summer vacation the best it can be. Do your research: Google your destination to find out good restaurants to try and interesting shops and sites to see. And, you can go on the hotel web site to learn all about the amenities and what to expect. Play it safe: If taking an airplane, check the TSA web site to be sure of what you can and can’t bring with you on the plane. Although they are simple, there are many regulations and you don’t want to be stuck at security because you weren’t aware of the rules. The website is: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/index.shtmv. Find out ahead of time how much your airline charges per bag, and how large your carry-on’s can be. Be organized: Make a checklist before you go of things to remember. Things like your phone charger, tooth brush, and camera can be easily forgotten. The best way to do this is when you’re getting ready, make the list. Travel smart: Bring your own snacks and things to munch on, so that you aren’t stuck munching on either gas station snacks or airport food, which is expensive! Bumpy rides: Bring your Dramamene if you get motion sickness easily in the car. If traveling by air, pack some gum to help with your ears popping. Pack correctly: Roll your clothes, and you’ll be surprised how much more room you have in your suitcase. Also, plan outfits ahead of time. Then you won’t be stuck bringing everything in your closet. Don’t overpack, especially if you’re traveling on an airplane. It’s just more luggage to keep track of and if you plan well, you’ll only have to bring what’s needed. Tip: Coordinate colors, so you only have to bring one pair of shoes to match everything, for example.

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Don’t leak: Put all liquids, lotions, and potions in zip block bags and check that all lids are on tight to avoid spills all over your clothes. When you’re on an airplane, the pressure in the checked baggage compartment can cause liquid to expand and leak out. Bring the suit: If where you are going is chilly, still pack the swimsuit. It’s small enough that it won’t make a difference, and you never know if where you are going has a hot tub, pool, or heated pool. Play it safe by bringing it, because skinny dipping is frowned upon. Souvenirs: If you think you’re going to be buying souvenirs, either leave room in your suitcase or pack a flat bag to put them in for the ride home. Keep busy: It’s not unlikely that you’ll get bored on the ride there or in a hotel. If you like to play on your iPod for long periods of time, download some new apps right before your trip. iTunes even has a large selection of free apps to download. If an iPod isn’t an option for you, try making your time productive. You can also go check out a couple free books at the public library. If all else fails, drugstores like CVS and Walgreens have a selection of cheap handheld games and card games. Stay healthy: Resist the temptation for overload of sodas and fastfood while on the road. Drink lots of water, and it’s not a bad idea to bring some sanitizer with you on your travels to keep from getting strangers’ germs. Be positive: If this vacation is not how you want to be spending your summer, try to see the good in it. You are in complete control of your mood, if you convince yourself you’re having a good time, then you will be. Staying connected to friends should help your mood, and if the internet isn’t available, send them a postcard. If something goes wrong, just keep your chin up, and think of the crazy stories you can tell when you come home. Don’t Forget: Lastly, bring your Corona shirt with you on your trip, and take a picture in it while on vacation. Then, in August the Sunrise will collect your photos and publish them. ®

Top cheap ways to spend the BY SEALINA CARROLL Staff Writer

Two Dollar Tuesdays at Tempe Pollack Cinemas: The Tempe Pollack Cinemas, also known as the dollar theatres, have a deal every Tuesday that allows you to see any movie in their repertoire for the low price of two dollars. Every other day at this theatre the movies are the constant low price of three dollars. Either way, you can’t go wrong. Weekly Meal Specials at Arriba’s Mexican Grill: Every Monday is Enchilada Mondays with $1.99 enchiladas. On Tuesdays, you can get as many tacos as you want for just 99 cents. On Thursdays the chimichangas are $1.99. Garage Sales/ Swap meets/ Swap markets: Check online, in your newspaper,

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or just drive around on a Saturday morning in order to find local garage sales, swap meets and or swap markets for the ultimate bargain shopping. It could just lead you to things you never knew you wanted to have. The Plato’s Closet Grab Bag Sale: This sale happens every summer at Plato’s Closet in Chandler and consists of compacting as many clothes marked with a red stamp on the tag into a small red bag, then continuing on to purchase said bag for the low amount of $15. The amount of bags you can get is unlimited, so go wild. Twelve Dollar Tuesdays at Fiddlesticks: By bringing a ten and two one dollar bills to Fiddlesticks on Tuesdays you can pay for the twelve-dollar Tuesday special; getting 40 arcade tokens

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and unlimited miniature golf. Top it off with releasing your inner child and race a go-kart. Birthdays at Disneyland: In case you haven’t gotten the memo on this yet, Disneyland offers a deal of letting you into the park FREE (yes FREE) on your birthday. And if you sneak food into the park or go through the day anorexia style (which is not recommended) then your whole day is FREE! Chipotle’s Box of Burritos: Got a group that is starving and craving fast Mexican food? Buy a box of burritos from Chipotle and you won’t go wrong. Get a Job: If all else fails and you simply have no money, get a job. Not only are these things cheap, you EARN money. Imagine that. ®

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Valedictorians

These gUYS pLAYED THEIR CARDS RIGHT! AJAY RAIKHELKAR After high school: Going to U of A to study medicine. Q: Was it your goal to become valedictorian? A: No, it’s just a nice spotlight on my hard work. Q: What does it take to become valedictorian? A: Making sure you take the right classes; things like honors and AP classes. Q: When you have a tough class, what do you do to get through it? A: Do what the teacher wants.

ARJUN CHANDRASEKHAR After high school: Going to California Tech to study computer science. Q: What does it mean to you to become valedictorian? A: It’s a result of my hard work and discipline. What is important to me is the growth I have experienced throughout high school. Q: When you have a tough class, what do you do to get through it? A: Seek help. Someone is always wiling to help.

RIZWAN AHMAD After high school: College not yet chosen. Wants to study bioengineering. Q: What does it take to become valedictorian? A: Lots of hard work, and remember to not cut your self off from the world. All work and no play is no good. Q: What has been your biggest accomplishment in high school? A: Being able to separate and balance my social and academic life.

DAVID CHOI After high school: Going to ASU to double major in economics and math. Q: What has been your biggest accomplishment during high school? A: Winning the Student Council election last year. I’m currently student body secretary. Q: Is there any part of high school you wish you could’ve done differently? A: I wish I had gotent more sleep.

BY PRESLIE HIRSCH | Staff Writer Becoming valedictorian isn’t just a roll of the dice; it’s a hard task to accomplish. A student hits this jackpot by earning more rank points than anyone else in the senior class. This year, four students tied. Students earn rank points every time a class is completed, but you gain more points by taking Honors/AP classes, and getting As for the semester. You can learn a little about your valedictorians by sneaking a peak at their cards at the top of this page. You’ll also have a chance to hear them speak when they each share their creative and inspirational words throughout graduation. Being lucky won’t get you the honor of valedictorian. Winston Churchill once said. “Continuous effort , not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential.”

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ERIN BLEVINS PAGE DESIGN BY PRESLIE HIRSCH

Senior Spotlights • 11

Lauren Deschamps

Sam Kirgis

Cameron Gardner

Describe yourself: I march in The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps during the summer. I’m 18 years old and I’m going to major in art! What are your plans for post-high school?: I’m going to U of A to study Art Education and Graphic Design. What would you like to accomplish in your life?: I want to graduate from college and work in the art field. After that…whatever happens, happens. If you could change anything about your high school experience: Taking more ceramics and art classes. Being more involved in the student body. What was your proudest moment in high school? When we won colorguard caption at ASU Band Day and I was on the field to accept the award. What is one thing you regret not doing in high school? Not staying in French longer and not studying more… What advice would you like to give to incoming freshman? Be who you are, but be open to change. And don’t be cocky/ annoying or no one is going to put up with you. What has been your most memorable experience? Everyday there was at least one memory that made the past four years worth it. What are you looking forward to most? Leaving the city and starting over. Meeting new people.®

Mario Mendez

Who was your favorite teacher: Mrs. Faber because she’s hands down the smartest/nicest person I’ve ever met and on top of that she knows how to relate that information to her students. What are your plans for post-high school?: Either Berkeley or ASU for undergrad, then to Columbia for grad school (majoring [double] in Economics and Political Science, double-minoring in Statistics and Marketing). What would you change about your experience here? I wish I had talked to an academic advisor before signing up for my frosh year classes. Foods screwed my rank! What was your most embarrassing moment: Besides every moment? Probably my awesomely masculine shoulder length hair freshman year. OH AND FAILING (Absence withdrawal) P.E. in SUMMERSCHOOL. The proudest moment: Probably not getting rejected from any of the school I applied to. Oh and getting nominated for the CHIP scholarship 100 times and never winning it. What advice would you like to give to incoming freshman? Always ask yourself why you do the things you do. Don’t get overwhelmed by the next four years, it is possible to work and have fun. Oh and don’t take foods if you care about your rank. No, I’m not bitter or anything. What are you going to miss most about high school? The tasteful orange tile. ®

What activities do you participate in and outside of school? Of course there’s photography. I have also been playing guitar for more than half my life now. What is one class you would like to recommend? Take Humanities and you can become cultured. It’s charming. Proudest moment in high school? I am going to say being the photographer for the ‘Legitimate Excuses’ page in the 08-09 yearbook on page 83. Check it out and maybe you’ll get it. What were your thoughts about high school freshman year? I actually came to Corona my sophomore year and I was scared to death. My freshman year was spent at a boarding school in Tombstone on an abandoned dude-ranch with about 40 guys. It was quite the shock going from 40 dudes to 2,000 students-with girls. I was pretty shy for awhile. What advice would you give to the incoming freshman? Walking around campus during passing periods is like driving. Walk on the right side please. What has been your most memorable experience at Corona? One of my favorites was when David Strauss and I took pictures of the stars for Yearbook on Corona’s football field. Did I mention it was one a.m. Christmas morning? What are you going to miss most about high school? The camera equipment.®

Marlene Garcia

Chiara Scarcella

What has been the biggest influence on you throughout high school? My mom. She always makes me strive to be better and always reminds me of what is important in life! What are your plans for post-high school? Attend Columbia College in Illinois to study film production. What would you like to accomplish in life? I think mainly to be happy with my life, regardless of money and such. What would you change about your experience here? To worry less and live more in the moment. I wish I didn’t miss out on certain things because I was afraid to do it. Your proudest moment in high school? Getting into Columbia! It was something I really wanted so I was excited to make it in! Plus the acceptance package had the coolest stickers in it! What is the one thing you regret not doing in high school? Taking easier classes. AP is not fun when you are dealing with senioritis haha! What advice would you like to give to incoming freshman? Have fun! And stay true to yourself. What are you looking forward to most? Moving to Chicago and experiencing a ton of new things.®

Describe yourself: I’m the Managing Editor of the yearbook, I do track and field and I work at Kiwanis Park at the batting range. Who has been your biggest influence throughout high school? My brother Billy Kirgis, it was hard to live up to the legend. Who was your favorite teacher and why? Mr. Derrick Carter. He’s my dog dawg. What would you like to accomplish in your life? I plan to get my EMT and move to Chicago where I will have four kids with a firefighter or a lumberjack. What was your most embarrassing moment? One time I had to use the bathroom really bad so I ran out of the classroom and ran up to the bathroom door. It was locked, so I ended up just slamming my face into the door. Proudest moment? Lettering in discus all four years. What were your thoughts about high school freshman year? Where is the pool? Now? I wish I took a half-day... What was your most memorable experience? Talking to Mrs. DiCesare about how much we both hate Miley Cyrus and seeing how angry she gets.®

Describe yourself: I fence, yes, as in sword fighting. I am a teen lector. I am the president of Model United Nations, (and also in) Young Democrats, National Art Honors Society and Competitive Government. What was your favorite class and why? Competitive Government, it’s a lot of work but you learn so much! Plus all the memorable times. What are your plans for after high school? Go to college, major in a bunch of stuff, cure AIDS, establish world peace. What would you like to accomplish in life? Go to college, establish world peace, win the Nobel Peace Prize. Most of all, be happy. What were your thoughts about high school freshman year? Trouble is… I don’t remember, BUT Mrs. Teeples has a letter somewhere that I wrote freshman year to myself. What advice would you like to give to incoming freshman? Work hard. Have fun. Prepare yourself for the outside (as in college) but remember in high school you learn both from the text books and social events. What are you going to miss most about high school? That every class is a piece of cake. What are you looking forward to most? Saving the world… of course! ®

Sean Wilson

Describe yourself: I’m alright, I guess. Fishing, knitting, singing, giving hugs, high 5’s, Madeline and not doing drugs are my hobbies. Favorite class and why? Choir. It’s a fun place where I can go hide. What are your plans for after high school? Hobo around the world. Live in the woods, talk to animals. What would you like to accomplish in your life? I would like a mustache. Proudest moment? I was locked in a band locker for all of 7th hour. It was dark. What were your thoughts about high school freshman year? Watch out ladies, I play the trumpet. Now? I wish I had friends... What advice would you give to incoming freshmen? Be yourself. Stick it to the man. What are you going to miss most about high school? Dances, friends, lunch, Choir and my bathroom schedule (1st, 3rd, 7th periods.) What are you looking forward to most? The Real World. (TV show)®

Josh Carrell

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Describe yourself: I’m Sean Wilson. I spend most of my time outside school either working at AMC or chilling with my bros. Other then that, I mostly just internet and make art. What was your favorite class and why? I liked every art class I took during my time in high school because I’m just into that sort of thing. What are your plans for post-high school? I plan to attend ASU and major in Art and Drawing and such. Then I will hopefully be an illustrator for places. If that doesn’t work then I’ll just sell drugs. I should be a Certified Pharmacy Technician by the middle of the summer. What would you like to accomplish in your life? I want to be the very best -- like no one ever was. If you could change anything about your high school experience, what would it be and why? No regrets, bro. What was your most embarrassing moment in high school? Probably my entire freshman year -- I wore only orange. Other than that, I can’t really say that I get embarrassed. You may have seen me around school. What are you looking forward to most? Life, bro. It’s just one adventure after another. ®

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Let things go

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Diamondbacks need pitching change

BY JESSICA HYDUKE Editor in Chief

It’s finally here. After 720 days, roughly 5,400 hours of monotonous lectures on the differences of qualitative and quantitative physics, the mating habits of an Orcinus orca (also known as the killer whale), the adventures that Huck Finn experienced, and… you get the point. Things that, for the majority of us, we never have to remember again (unless you go into the “animals of the ocean and their reproduction cycle” field). All this year, I have been saying how I can’t wait to graduate and I will not be sad when I walk through the Aztec campus for the last time. And I stand by that. But that’s not to say I won’t be crying my eyes out like a baby. My life has been touched and changed forever because of the people I have met at this school, the majority of whom I will never see again. That thought is a little disturbing. That girl that I have been in the same choir with for the last four years, won’t see her again. That guy who I have had the same math class with for three, won’t see him again. But that’s the blessing of it. High school forces you to break out of your comfort zone and interact with people you’d normally not talk to and, by doing so, you make some of the best friendships you will ever have in your entire life. I’ve learned a lot at this school in the last fours year. I’ve learned that you always leave a pica between everything on a newspaper page; that you will bruise your hands, legs and arms in West African Step Dancing; that if you dissect a shark and inject red dye into its eyes, they will explode and make a mess; that there are teachers who do actually care about their students and are not just trying to make it to the next two-month summer vacation; and that it is okay to challenge authority so they know they are wrong, but at the same time knowing when to back down and admit you are the one at fault. But out of these and a million other things I’ve learned at Corona del Sol, the most important, by far, is to let things go. Don’t let everything get to you. Be yourself because, no matter what you do or who you pretend to be, there are going to be people that don’t like you. And if you take everything personally and hold grudges, you will only make yourself unhappy. In these last few weeks, just try to forgive everyone and, in turn, apologize to the people whom you have hurt. Also, forgive yourself. Everybody makes mistakes (everybody has those days). Make the best of this time, because while you might be saying “I can’t wait to get out of here,” or “I hate school,” you will miss this. You will miss this place, your friends, even the teachers who you were convinced that their sole life goal was to make your life a living hell full of no sleep and no social life. So just sit back, relax, enjoy the moment, and let things go.®

BY WADE HOOKE Managing Editor

For my final opinion as a member of the Sunrise staff, I decided I’d write about something that has plagued me for the past four years: The Arizona Diamondbacks’ bullpen. Ever since the World Series Championship season in 2001, the bullpen has plummeted to one of, if not the, worst in the league. Last season, they blew countless games in which the D-Backs were winning with four innings or less to play. It seemed that every night the bullpen gave up three or four runs, making it virtually impossible to win games. If it weren’t for starting pitcher Dan Haren and his eight- and nine-inning starts, the Diamondbacks probably would have been on the level of the Washington Nationals or the Baltimore Orioles as the worst teams in the league. But it was supposed to be different this year. Some old names left the team, and some new ones came in. Optimism grew like the exponential function. But the result has been the same. More blown saves; more terrible bullpen appearances. After four years of this kind of torture, I believe I have found the solution. I have seen way too many talented, young arms pass through the Diamondbacks locker room with minimal success. Guys like Tony Peña, Juan Cruz, and Juan Gutierrez are all endowed with the physical gifts necessary to become successful major league pitchers. But they haven’t. And I don’t think I can blame them because it has happened to so many good pitchers in the Arizona system. I believe the blame should fall on someone else. I am calling for a complete overhaul of the Diamondbacks pitching coaching staff. And I’m not just talking about the majors. Any coach who has had repeated contact with Diamondback pitchers, whether it be the major league Manager A.J. Hinch or the single A pitching coach assistant, I want fired. Bring in all new people. Give some other guys a chance. The way I see it, it can’t

get much worse than it already is. What’s the worst that can happen? The Diamondbacks finish 30 games back of the division leader instead of 25? I am willing to take that chance. There is simply no way all these pitchers are just bad. It doesn’t work like that. There has to be at least one talented person in the bullpen who can pitch a shutout inning or two. Something isn’t working and unless someone knows what it is, the only thing to do is start over.®

Love is the answer BY JANAE MARI Editor in Chief

Its really hard to believe I’m writing my last opinion as editor in chief, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what to write about and what sort of “lessons” I’ve learned that I could pass along. I knew I wanted to make it heartfelt and relatable, so I hope this leaves an impression on you. Have you ever loved? Have you ever truly loved someone and cared about him or her so much that you can’t help but think about them constantly, or worry that they’re not OK? It could be a boyfriend, girlfriend, sister, brother, mother, father or maybe just a friend you’ve known for years. It’s funny when you realize that you love someone, even if its in a sisterly way. Sometimes you don’t even realize you love them and sometimes you mistake love for hate. Some people argue that you love someone because of things they do to make you feel happy. Some people think

it’s a combination of actions and attraction. There are even those who believe love doesn’t exist, which I personally believe there is nothing sadder than. Perhaps love is nothing more than compatibility and attraction. But love has so many dimensions that any one concept cannot be completely true. People often say a parent’s love is unconditional. But then isn’t all love? I have met so many wonderful people while at Corona, and for those who have touched my heart, those who have laughed with me, cried with me or talked on the phone with me for hours, I love you and you will always have a special place in my heart. I realize that sounds like an overused thank you, but I mean it. You all have helped shape me as an individual whether it was for good or bad, and I appreciate having all of you in my life. So I guess this opinion sounds like a big mushy thank you to all the people in my life, but like any opinion I want to pass on some advice. I still have a lot to learn, but here’s what I know. I guess the biggest thing I’ve learned, especially this year, is not to fear your emotions. Love can sometimes be scary and worrisome. I feel like our generation has this lyric-living lifestyle. People talk about “living like we’re dying,” but how many of us actually follow the words we

preach and post as our Facebook statuses? People have become so consumed with appearance and have forgotten how to live their own lives the way they want. I recently started looking at life from a different perspective by asking how would I feel if I died tomorrow? Would you be happy with the footprints you’ve made? With those questions I’ve realized I want people to know how important they are to me, even if they don’t believe it. Which leads me to my next point. If you love someone, let them know. Nothing is worse than bottling up your feelings and being too shy to express yourself. As human beings, we all have emotions. What we do with those emotions is up to us. Telling people you love them can be really difficult, but in the end it’s worth it. Even if you love the person in a brotherly or sisterly way, letting them know can feel so rewarding. Also, be open to love. If it comes to you don’t deny it because of predetermined ideas you might have about the emotion. Just live and stay open-minded toward emotion. My final point is to love yourself. I’ll be the first to tell you I have self-esteem issues, but it wasn’t until recently that I began fully loving myself for who I am, imperfections and all. If you can’t love yourself, how can you expect anyone else to love you? ®

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3-D Movies:

Advancement in technology or stealing away from the art of movies? BY KELSEY LAWSON Life & Times Editor

Point

Why do people go to the movies? It used to be for the entertainment. Movies are art; they tell a story in a visual way. What used to make or break a film was its acting, directing, writing and cinematography. These factors used to determine what kind of story was being told. Now though, movies are relying less on talented storytelling and more on 3-D effects. I can see the appeal. 3-D pops out and engages the audience in a completely new way, literally putting them in the film. But what 3-D movies lack is original storytelling. 3-D movies are focused solely on the technology, relying on the audience being completely immersed in the world beyond their cheesy glasses and not the actual quality of the film. When you choose to see a 3-D movie, why? Is it because you want to see an entertaining, emotional and funny movie with quality writing and talent? Or do you just want mind-blowing, brain-cell killing, special effects and a pair of cheap blue and red glasses? Hopefully it was the latter because 3-D movies aren’t quality. I’m not talking about the special effects, because I can’t deny, those are topnotch. I’m talking about the backbone of the movie: the writing, the music, the directing. 3-D movies are shells of movies; it looks like a real movie, but it has none of the heart that a quality film has. Once moviemakers can produce a film with all of the above, including 3-D, I might buy into it. And no, Avatar does not fall into that category. Think about it, it’s Pocahontas with better special effects. How original. Good going, James Cameron, you stole ideas from a children’s movie. That should be considered stealing from children. Monster. However, I might not want to ever watch a 3-D movie ever again because of the various health concerns related

Counterpoint

to watching 3-D movies. The flashing lights and fastmoving scenes that pop out at viewers have a potential to cause seizures and nausea and headaches. The way the picture appears on screen can send images that scramble the brain, which is similar to having an epileptic seizure. Not only are 3-D movies a potential health hazard, but it’s also more expensive. The cost of a 3-D movie ticket is about 20 percent more than a 2-D ticket. So not only are you paying more, but you’re also getting a worse quality film that could be bad for your health. So stop buying into Hollywood’s latest method of stealing all your money; go see a nice, quality 2-D movie and keep the change. And your brain cells. ®

Who can honestly say that they were not impressed when Apple came out with an MP3 player that could fit in a matchbox? Who wasn’t amazed when Nintendo developed a gaming system that worked through your movements? And who isn’t at least impressed with the fact that modern technology allows us to go into a movie theater and sit down with a pair of plastic glasses on (very fashionable) to watch a film in three dimensions? Come ON! It’s incredible what we are able to do with our modern technology. Not only this, but it serves as an opportunity for us to learn about and marvel over this technology. Many people will argue with me that “Oh, 3-D movies are ruining the moviegoing experience.” But what you see at the cinema has been evolving since the first movie theater opened. Nobody complained when movies finally began being made with sound. No one disregarded movies in color as a threat to the original way to watch a movie— in black and white. And no-

BY KAITIE EDEL Copy Editor

body bothered to speak out and argue that HDTV is too much of a change in television. So why are people against the fact that moviemakers and producers are making films in 3-D, the ultimate way to engulf audiences in the movies they go to see. 3-D is the next step in making movies more realistic, which has been the goal since the very beginning of television. There are some who say that 3-D graphics don’t look realistic enough. Ever watched cartoons? How about the original three Star Wars? They aren’t realistic at all, but the technology and innovation used to make them were considered the best thing since sliced bread at first. But now we have movies like Polar Express that make you do a double take to see if the characters are in front of a camera or on a computer screen. And the most recent Star Wars movie is almost as realistic and believable as seeing it in person. If you think about it, these technologies, cartoon and Star Wars-like Sci-Fi, have evolved so much for the better, it is obvious that 3-D movies will eventually do the same. I don’t know about you, but I’d like to be able to tell my kids that, “I remember when I was a kid, we had the newest kind of 3-D movies and they were amazing at the time.” I’d like to be able to tell how much we have advanced technologically; I’d like to be a part of that experience. Some people, like Let’s-Call-her-Kelsey for example, disagree with these new movie-making technologies like 3-D, and in doing so, are disagreeing with one of many influential ways humans are advancing technologically. 3-D movies are not ruining the movie industry—they are showing us exactly how much there is still to discover in the field of technology.®

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Aztec tennis players grab two state titles BY SARAH DINELL Opinions Editor

Boys tennis: Senior Kyle Ogren and sophomore Alex Lawson’s 5A-1 State finals doubles match against a higher seeded Brophy pairing on May 1 was all too familiar. Last year, the Corona boys tennis team reached the finals of team state and had opportunities to defeat Brophy, but lost 5-4. This year, Corona made it back to the finals, only to lose to Brophy 5-2. But despite losing the team event to Brophy for two consecutive years, Ogren and Lawson have managed to defeat their nemesis in the finals of the individuals state championships for back-to-back years. Boys tennis won their quarterfinals match again Highland, and their semifinals match against Desert Vista, before eventually losing to Brophy during the championship match. However, senior Kyle Ogren and sophomore Alex Lawson won the state championship in doubles for the second year in a row. “It felt good to win the championship,” Lawson said. “It was fun getting revenge.” Ogren was pleased with the team’s progress, and also with the skill level of all the players. “It was hard because we missed David Choi and Cole Libera (because of comp gov) but we still did well,” Ogren said. The boys tennis team has many great all-around players, according to Ogren. Photo courtesy of KELSEY LAWSON “We have a lot of really good individual and solid players,” Ogren said. “It’s a great team and I Senior Kyle Ogren and sophomore Alex Lawson are two time defending state doubles champions in the 5A division had fun playing with them.”

Girls tennis: The team reached the quarterfinals before falling to Red Mountain. In the individual event, freshman Maia Castiglione and junior Lauren Hacker reached the quarters before falling to the eventual championships from Salpointe Catholic and senior Kelsey Lawson repeated as State champion. “As a team, we were really working on our doubles skills and playing under pressure,” Lawson said. Individually, Lawson concentrated on improving herself mentally and blocking out all outside pressure while she plays. “I’m really working on being very mentally tough,” Lawson said. Lawson’s hard work paid off; she won the singles championship title for the second year in a row. “I had a great tournament and a really fun four years. And I was happy to repeat again because I placed a lot of pressure on myself to win again, so when I did win, it was a great feeling,” Lawson said. “We did all we could do in the team tournament and we had a great run.” Coach Carol Sandvig worked the team especially hard during the past few weeks trying to prepare them for state, trying to sharpen up their skills. “She (Sandvig) really cares about us and helps us improve,” Castiglione said. “I think we did pretty well and played our best.”®

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Softball team loses state tournament BY WADE HOOKE Managing Editor

After a difficult regular season, the Lady Aztec softball team made it to the tournament and was able to make some noise in their first round game. “We struggled throughout the season,” head coach Jeep Ray said. “It was a matter of time (and now we’re) going for it.” The Aztecs received the fifteenth seed in the bracket but didn’t let that fact discourage them from going into the tournament with confidence. “Our expectations were we were going to win and play our hardest every game,” senior Madison Edwards said. With this attitude, the team went into the Red

Mountain game and pulled off the big upset by a score of 4-0 on May 1 to advance to the second round. The team was ready to play and excited for the challenge of a much higher seed. “We were all so excited and into the game and really pulled of a huge win,” Edwards said. Coach Ray was very pleased with the manner in which the team played. They did not let the big game get them nervous and change their game play. “The girls were focused and very loose,” Ray said. “Going for it. (There is) nothing to lose at this point.” Unfortunately, the Lady Aztecs lost their second round game to Mountain Ridge by a score of 5-4. The tournament is double elimination so the team is still in

but they will need to use their skills in every game to get through without losing. “The teams strongest attribute is that we are young and still have experience,” Ray said. Although the upset game against Red Mountain was a huge accomplishment and something the Aztecs will remember forever, it is not the only thing they will take with them. “Beating Red Mountain was a huge deal for me,” Edwards said, “but I love being with the girls and I love when we perform well and the way we all know how.” The Aztecs lost to Basha High School on Friday, May 7 by a score of 5-8. The loss knocked the team out of the state tournament, ending their season. ®

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ON THE DOTTED LINE

Aztecs take their A-game from Corona to top NCAA Division I schools...

Bethany Jorgensen

Chase Cartwright

Volleyball

Football

-Northern Arizona Unviersity-

-Arizona State UniversityWhy did you choose to go to ASU? I chose ASU because I wanted to go to a big school and I love the campus. Also, the volleyball team is very competitive and I really like the coaches and academic department at ASU.®

Mary Spiel

What is your favorite part about softball? My favorite part about softball is making friends and having fun and creating awesome memories. What are you looking forward to in college? Making new friends, creating amazing memories and winning the College World Series. ®

Are you ready for college? I will be. When the time comes. ®

-South Carolina State UniversityHow did you first get involved with soccer? When I was 3 years old I started playing soccer with the YMCA and I loved it. Are you ready for college? Yes, but it is going to be hard being away from home. ®

What are you going to miss about Corona? The people and the atmosphere. Why did you choose to go to Oregon State University? Weather, team, I have always loved Oregon and when I had the chance to go it was too good to pass up. ®

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-Arizona State UniversityWhat are you most looking forward to in college? The College World Series! What are you going to miss about Corona? All my friends and coaches. What is your favorite part about baseball? Hitting and big situations. ®

Kelsey Lawson

Tennis

-Oregon State University-

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Derek Felton

Trever Allen

Tori Papp

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-Arizona State University-

How did playing high school sports affect your life? It affected my entire life. I put all my eggs in one basket with football and it is a great feeling to have it pay off.

-DePaul UniversityWhat are you most looking forward to in college? All the new friendships I’ll make and the experiences I’ll have. Going from Tempe to Chicago will be a big change and that’s what I was looking for in a college. I wanted something new. I’m looking forward to contributing to my team and representing the Blue Demons. ®

Dan Van Vleet

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How did you first get involved with wrestling? My dad took me to a local tournament when I was 9.

How did playing high school sports affect your life? I made really good friends that I still talk to and will keep talking to throughout the rest of my life.

What are you looking forward to in college? The competition and meeting new people. ®

What is your favorite part about soccer? It’s fun and I love scoring goals! ®

Sam Fulton

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-Utah Valley UniversityAre you ready for college? I’m a little worried, but I think I’m up to the challenge. How did you first get involved with wrestling? My brother wrestled in middle school and high school and I wanted to wrestle because he was so good at it and I looked up to him. ®

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Julie Vande Berg

Melissa PestalozziSoccer

-University of Wyoming-

-Nicholls State UniversityWhy did you choose Nicholls State University? I loved the school and the team. The city was great and my best friend is going to Nicholls as well! I wanted a change!

How did playing high school sports affect your life? It allowed me the opportunity to make new friends and stay involved and proud of my school.

Are you ready for college? I’m not ready to leave my friends and family and live on my own, but I’m ready to move on. 

Hailey Hayes

What are you most looking forward to in college? Living on my own and making new friends. 

Kyle Benson

Jessica Johnson Soccer

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-Coastal Carolina University-

-University of Arizona-

How did playing high school sports affect your life? High school sports boosted my conﬁdence. Winning state freshman year for sure gave me a drive to play the rest of my high school career.

Why did you choose to go to Coastal Carolina University? The beach! Awesome coach and going to be a kick-butt team!

How did you ﬁrst get involved with football? When I was 8 my dad made me play.

Are you ready for college? I’m ready for the change and the challenge! 

What is your favorite part of football? Hurting people from the other team.

What are you going to miss about Corona? Being able to wear orange and yellow without getting laughed at. 

What are you most looking forward to in college? Football. 

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Other Aztecs moving on to Division II and III universities and Community Colleges... Austin Crothers

Football -Whitworth University-

Ryan Miller

Zach Jubie

Football -Western New Mexico University-

Kevin Biniazan

Soccer -Grand Canyon University-

Cassie Ronda

Volleyball -University of Denver-

Brittany Messer

Softball -Bakersﬁeld Community College-

Andy Nist

Baseball -Chandler/Gilbert Community College-

Derek Rusher

Soccer -California Lutheran University-

Wrestling -Grand Canyon University-

Austin Haas

Soccer -Elmhurst College-

Katie Huch

Soccer -Chandler/Gilbert Community College-

Greg Ryan

Baseball -Central Arizona College-

Madison Edwards

Softball -Mesa Community College-

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Butler wins PCH comeback athlete award BY WADE HOOKE Managing Editor

On April 27, senior Brett Butler won the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Comeback Student Athlete of the Year award after returning to the Aztec baseball team for the 2010 season. Butler underwent brain surgery on Dec. 5, 2007 in an attempt to put a stop to recurring seizures he had been having. “It was called epileptic brain surgery,” Butler said. “They (the doctors) took my left temporal lobe.” After being made aware of the risks involved with the surgery, Butler and his family decided is was worth the risk and scheduled the surgery. “I was sick of having these seizures maybe once a week,” Butler said. “I was missing school.” When Butler woke up, the doctors found that he was completely paralyzed on his right side. Many long days of therapy would follow. “I had to go to three hours of therapy five days a week,” Butler said. “I had to build up leg strength and increase my fine motor skills. For three weeks in the summer, I had to go to six hours of therapy five days a week.” His athletic return began with the cross-country team. Butler was able to join the team last year. This year, he returned to the baseball team as a pitcher. “Baseball is my favorite sport,” said Butler. “I really missed playing baseball.”

Another special moment came when the nominees got to meet Arizona Cardinals running back Chris “Beanie” Wells and 12 News weekend sports anchor Bruce Cooper. “I was glad I had the opportunity to meet Beanie Wells and Brice Cooper,” Butler said. The award came with scholarship money both for Butler and for his sport. “The scholarship was $2500 for college and $1000 for the baseball program,” Butler said. Butler has affected many people with his determination and will power. Both his teammates and his friends are grateful for knowing him. “Brett is an inspiration to all Photo Courtesy of Ben Arnold/PCH of us, ” senior teammate Andy Seniors Brett Butler, Bethany Jorgensen and Julie Vande Berg with Arizona Cardinals running back Chris “Beanie” Wells at the April 27 award ceremony. Nist said. “If he can come back from that then we can always Butler, along with fellow Aztec nominees Julie Vande work hard.” “I’ve known Brett for a long time and he has always Berg and Bethany Jorgensen, attended a banquet at the Phoenix Children’s Hospital on April 27 where he found been strong,” longtime friend Andrew Earle said. “I am really glad we have been such good friends.” out he won the award. Butler will be using the money next year when he at“It was very overwhelming that I won but I am grateful that I was offered the award,” Butler said. tends Arizona State University.®

Baseball team falls short of repeat title BY BRYAN ABDALLAH Staff Writer

It’s getting to be that time of the year again. Temperatures are starting to rise, seniors are waiting to graduate and the rest of Corona just wants to end the year as quickly as possible. However, there was a group of players who thought differently: the Aztec baseball team. The Aztecs found themselves 8-8 going into their last two games, knowing that if they wanted any chance at repeating as state champions, they must win out their final two games. “We just want to finish strong, and if we do that we should be good,” senior Tyler Garcia said going into the final game of the regular season against Highland.

However, this was more than just a must-win game, the final game was senior night, meaning it’s the last game many of these players would have at the high school level. “We know its senior night, so we just got to play like it is and hope to have a chance to take the field again,” senior Diego Gonzales said. The Aztecs dismantled Highland with a score of 11-1. This emotionally-inspired performance was exactly what they need to have any chance. Unfortunately, the Aztecs fell just short of making it after losing in a tiebreaker to Desert Vista . Oddly enough, there were some controversies about this tie. First of all, the Aztecs had a better record than DV,

having one more win during the regular season. However the AIA has a different way of ranking teams: power points. Every time a team wins a game it receives a certain number of points. Then every time the team you beat wins, your team receives additional points. Not every game counts for points, however. “I’m disappointed, but not in my players. They played great,” head coach Dave Webb said. However, going into the year, nobody thought they would even be this far, calling them too inexperienced a team, but they played and almost made it anyway. “This will only give us motivation for next year,” Webb said.®

Photos by JANAE MARI

The Aztec players practicing. After winning the state title last year, high hopes and expectations were placed on the team to repeat it last year’s success. However the team failed at reaching their goal.

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Most likely to have 27 cats Morgan Legler

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This year: Photo Editor Next year: Photo Editor (Janae) I am so sorry for all those cutouts I made you do! You always went along with my crazy ideas, even if it meant ﬂunking Spanish. (Jess) Somehow, I was never able to communicate with you which photos we needed. Thank you so much, Erin, for dealing with all my ridiculous shenanigans.

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This year: Co-Editor in Chief Next year: NAU Janae, this year has had so many awesome memories. Like when we almost died on the non-legit roller coasters? Or Jester’z? Or when you visited me in the hospital and I was tripping out and you hit on Matt? Those were fun times, YoYo. Not even mentioning deadline. I will miss you so much!

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This year: Life & Times Editor Next year: Co-Managing Editor (Jess) Even though you didn’t always get your stuff done on time (or at all), you brought a certain spunk to the journalism family. And for the record, I do not giggle. (Janae) It’s weird to be saying goodbye to you! No journalism program will ever be the same without you. We started together!

Stephen: “So if you’re a vegan, can you eat steak?”

Sarah Dinell

This year: Opinions Editor Next year: Editor in Chief (Janae) I’m so happy you are next year’s EIC! You always work so hard, I’m sure you will do a great job next year! (Jess) Remember, you are the boss. So don’t take any crap, but don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

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This year: Online Editor Next year: Online Editor in Chief (Janae) Get a new pair of flip flops for next year, bud. Wearing two different sizes is a little weird. Thanks for being my lunch buddy, I hope you find someone to take to Lo-Lo’s next year. (Jess) Mission impossible (the Web site) would have been a definite fail without you. I am interested to find out how the security guards will react when you return to Corona next year.

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This year: Co-Editor in Chief Next year: ASU This love we have for the paper is taking up all of my energy. How do we reverse the chemistry? I don’t want Luke to be the end of me. This issue is taking all of my energy! I love you, Jess-ica!

This year: Online Sports Editor Next year: Staff Writer (Janae) Remember when I kicked you? Sorry about that. (Jess) This class wouldn’t have been the same without you, buddy. I really hope you stay in the class next year.

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Janae: You broke Ariel!

This year: Life & Times Editor Next year: DePaul University (Janae) The only person in the class to always have everything done, I love you. (Jess) So, the Lost season ﬁnale is this Sunday. I am pretty sure all the producers are having a great laugh by dragging us all along with their ridiculous plotlines (I thought you would appreciate Lost ﬁnally being in the paper over a thank you, but in case you don’t know, we couldn’t have made it through this year without you. So thanks).

This year: Special Projects Editor Next year: Co-Managing Editor (Jess) We had some pretty goofy times, (insert S-word here). I will miss you and your Lady GaGa dance dearly. Love, Africa. (Janae) Think back to begininning journalism: you, me, Tatum, Wade, Stephen, Alex and Erin. It’s amazing we made it out alive with Laurin.

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Bailey: (Janae) What did you do in this class again? Preslie: (Janae) I am so happy you were in journalism You somehow became our go-togirl for front-page stories and you are so dependable. Kathryn: (Janae) Thanks for always taking great photos! Chanel: (Janae) Your opinions always made me think! You’re going to be a great Opinions Editor next year!, Stephanie: (Janae) You were the person to ask if we had questions about Comp Gov, thanks for all your help! , Hannah: (Janae) Thanks for being my favorite freshman, ever! Stefani: I (Jess) will always remember how on the ﬁrst words I ever heard you utter were “What’s a quote?” Kaeli: (Jess) Thanks for taking the class and adding such a positive beat! Smitty: Thanks for being our ever-willing errand boy! Ahmed: (Jess) I am sorry for messing up your Benson and football training story, but consider it pay back for not taking the class next year, goofy. Thanks to the following for making this year such an amazing one: Bryan A., Matt B., SeaSea C., Mary Kate E., Brynn J., Brennah K., Adam L., Marion M., Rachel M., Austin P., Nathan S., Tanis S., Tilley, Anthony V., Warren W. and Joyce W. And a massive thank you to Mrs. Urban for supporting us through everything.

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