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September 2013

Corona del Sol High School | Tempe, AZ | Vol. 36, No. 1

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Bro tanks

Adminstration breaks down the can’s and cannot’s of bro tanks

10 places to go off-campus for lunch

If you’re looking for quick places to eat off campus, check out our top 10

New teachers on campus

Corona has welcomed new faculty this year; can you name them all? Plus, you could win a Starbucks gift card!

Staff Editorial

The Sunrise staff reacts to Spirit Week and offers suggestions for improvement

Sister Cities across the globe

Corona students and their international siblings discuss the cultural differences between countries

Cross Country runners top 2 in state

Seniors Nathan Rodriguez and Ryan Normand have been recognized for their excellence

Homecoming 2013

Photos from Homecoming Week, including Spirit Week, the Homecoming Assembly, the football game and the dance

Corona del Sol Sunrise Staff Editor-in-Chief Jacqui Marzocca Online Editor-in-Chief Mason Kuluris Managing Editor Devika Sharan Online Managing Editor Josh Ambre

News Editor Sapna Daryanani Opinions Editor Alisa Rodriquez Life & Times Editor Aashini Choksi Sports Editor Omar Soussi Clubs Editor Nikki Hinshaw Photo Editor Elizabeth Cheney Assistant Photo Editor Max Butler Graphics Editor Matthew O’Donnell Social Media Editor Manali Chavan Business Manager Cassidy Kamerman

Online Photo Editor Kelly Zimmer Online Sports Editor Johnny Waddell Cartoonist Cassidy Kamerman Staff Brenna Bochenek, Natasha Burrell, Tony DeLorenzi, Andrew Eversden, Caly Heath, Lauren LaGioia, Joseph Macias, Bridget Manning, Kevin Park, Carson Pyatt, Sam Rosendahl, Katelyn Stys Adviser Kris Urban

The Sunrise is an open forum for student expression and welcomes letters on all matters. The staff reserves the right to edit as required. All materials submitted for publication must be signed. Views and opinions contained herein are those of the author and not considered to be the opinions of the staff, adviser, administration or the Tempe Union High School District. Unsigned editorials reflect the views of the editorial reflect the views of the editorial board. Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors/ MCT Campus High School Newspaper Service.

Corona del Sol High School | 1001 E. Knox Road | Tempe, AZ 85284

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Letter from the Editor

Welcome back to another year, Corona! I have been privileged enough to have another year as the Sunrise newspaper’s editor-in-chief. As you may have noticed, the newspaper has taken on a completely different format from the paper you previously knew.

We are going for a different look and feel, more of a magazine. This will provide new opportunities for us to experiment with edgier graphics, photos and layouts, as well as try something entirely new as far as content goes.

Previously, our news pages focused on important breaking news and our sports section focused on games and the occasional player spotlight. To better utilize our web site, cdssunrise.com, all breaking news will be posted there. Also, game recaps and sports scores will be vigilantly recorded and posted on our Twitter, @CdSSunrise. Make sure you follow us; not only do we post scores and updates from games, but also updates on schedules and other important information.

Social media is another area we have tried very hard to expand. Our Facebook page, CdS Sunrise, often posts important stories and slideshows from different games, spirit weeks and events going on around campus. Make sure to check that out and tag yourself in our photos. We also have an Instagram, which you can follow @cdssunrise. All of these different social media sites are important to follow in order to keep up with everything that is going on around campus and we’ve made it as simple as clicking the follow button.

Our website is also is taking a new direction.

As I mentioned before, we are going to be posting breaking news, game stories, play reviews, slideshows and fun, interactive videos featuring students.

We have a hard-working staff that is committed to helping our viewers stay up-to-date with things going on around campus. If you have suggestions, please leave a suggestion for us on our web site or Facebook page. We are open to new ideas and very excited about the year to come.

Some of our senior staff editors include Online Editor-in-Chief Mason Kuluris, Managing Editor Devika Sharan, Online Managing Editor Josh Ambre, Sports Editor Omar Soussi, Social Media Editor Manali Chavan, News Editor Sapna Daryanani, Photo Editor Elizabeth Cheney, Opinions Editor Alisa Rodriquez and Online Photo Editor Kelly Zimmer. I am so excited to have as many hard-working, creative staff members this year and I expect great things out of the paper. If you see any of us around, let us know what you think.

Have a wonderful year and look for us around campus again in October!

Jacqui Marzocca

Bro tanks do’s and dont’s

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Alisa Rodriquez | Opinions Editor

are dressed for success.”

However, an issue has been brought up: senior jerseys. The senior jerseys are sleeveless tank tops and violate the dress code. According to the CdS Handbook, “The proper dress for boys will include shirts with sleeves. No tank tops.” The Site Council, who works closely with administration and provides input for the welfare of the school, along with the administration, decided to dress code the jerseys.

“The jerseys were dress coded because they were seen as bro tanks,” Site Council member Catherine Bui said. “(Some) guys wear bro tanks to the extent where, basically, the whole sides were cut out.”

However, on Sept. 4, that decision was changed.

“We are making an exception for this school-spirited attire,” Principal Brent Brown

Illustration by Kevin Park and Matthew O’Donnell

said. “I ran this by Site Council and they agreed that these jerseys should be allowed if unaltered.”

Bui also concurred that the jerseys should be allowed.

“Site Council decided that (the jerseys) were more classy than a normal bro tank and that it showed CdS spirit,” Bui said.

Bui isn’t the only one who thinks that the jerseys are classy.

“I bought the senior jersey and I like it,” senior Vicky Sanford said. “It shows school spirit and it will remind me of my time in high school.”

However senior Shimoli Shah has a different view.

“Well there isn’t a purpose and I wouldn’t wear it,” Shah said.

“Plus it’s too expensive. After high school, it is mainly all about college.” 

Photos by Devika Sharan

There is always that one rule in the dress code that keeps everyone talking: bro tanks.

So what is the definition of a bro tank?

According to Urban Dictionary, it is a sleeveless shirt that is decorated with stripes or other various patterns.

Since bro tanks came into fashion a couple of years ago, they have has sparked controversy. It started out as a harmless, sleeveless shirt and eventually led to wide gaps under the armpit that exposed the chest area. Because of this, the sleeveless tanks, now called “bro tanks” have been banned from Corona. The dress code concerning bro tanks this year is stricter but it has been working; fewer male students are wearing bro tanks. “(There are) very few issues,” Assistant Principal Dan Nero said. “By far, the vast majority of young men have complied and

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43 AP Spanish students last year earned a 3 or higher

Josh Ambre | Online Managing Editor

Although foreign language is traditionally seen as one of the more difficult areas of study for many students, 43 out of the 46 students who took the AP Spanish Language exam last spring managed to translate their efforts into success by earning a score of three or higher.

“I am very proud of our students,” AP Spanish Language teacher Benjamin Maxfield said. “I think they did a great job. Their hard work certainly paid off.”

The AP Spanish Language exam, as with other AP exams, allows students to earn college credit in addition to high school credit provided that they pass the exam with a score of three or higher. The Spanish Language Exam in particular is seen as challenging because it involves four major sections: listening comprehension, reading

comprehension, writing and speaking.

A number of factors have contributed to the students’ high level of achievement in these areas, but ultimately hours of practice combined with the rigorous curriculum that distinguishes the CdS Spanish program made this feat possible.

“It’s a validation of what we do,” Maxfield said. “We (the CdS Spanish program) are traditionally perceived as being really hard, but this shows why we are that way.”

Students who took the exam also cite the extensive preparation the class gave them as a key component to their success.

“We did a lot of listening and reading comprehensions,” senior Jasmine Xi said. “We also did some fun cultural projects and he (Maxfield) was really helpful.”

Senior Daniel D’Souza recalls going through a similar experience in class last year.

“To prepare us, he (Maxfield) gave us really hard tests,” D’Souza said. “He gave us harder versions of the AP test so we’d be prepared.

It helped me because if I can do something really hard, I can do something really easy too.”

Just as the abilities of his students grew immensely over the course of last year, Maxfield hopes that the CdS Spanish program will demonstrate a similar pattern of growth in the future.

“I hope the program continues to grow,” Maxfield said. “Every year we have 30 to 60 students take the test and I want them to be able to use it (Spanish) in the real-world setting. I want them to be able to understand other cultures and break out of our bubble.” R

District-wide energy savings project set into motion Lauren LaGioia | Staff Writer TUHSD has reported a savings of $1,018,734 between January of 2012 and June 2013. That is over $56,000 a month of savings.

The savings are thanks to the new district-wide Innovative Energy Solutions and Sustainability Project. The project aims to make our schools more sustainable in coordination with the Triple Bottom Lines (TBL) approach. The TBL balances environmental stewardship, economic growth and social responsibility. The project includes Corona as well as six other schools in TUHSD. The plan is projected to save over $18 million during a 15-year span. R

Senior chosen to play with YSAZ Aashini Choksi | Life & Times Editor Senior Collin Logsdon has been chosen to perform with the Young Sounds of Arizona for the 2013 - 2014 year. This will be Logsdon’s second season playing as the Bass Trombonist for the “7 o’Clock Band.”

“I decided to audition for it at the last second and I got in. It was really great,” Logsdon said.

Young Sounds of Arizona (YSAZ) is an association that offers additional training and performing opportunities for young musicians around the Valley. Members are selected through auditions for students ages 14 to 19.

“You really get the idea that there are different people in the world who do the same thing as you,” Logsdon said. “You are able to open up to everyone and become friends with people.” R

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Canvas connects teachers and students

Josh Ambre | Online Managing Editor

With the advent of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, school districts nationwide have been heading in a similar direction by incorporating learning management systems (LMS) based off social media platforms. An example of one of these would be Edmodo, but more recently, Canvas.

“Canvas can assist teachers in planning, teaching, communicating and saving time throughout a school year,” TUHSD Instructional Technology Coordinator Jason Thompson said. “This was the most important reason for the adoption of Canvas.”

According to Thompson, Canvas is currently the leading learning management system and has been adopted by the Maricopa Community Colleges and many other K-12 schools and universities nationally. The system’s expanding popularity is largely due to its wide range of features, primarily in the way of data analysis.

“Schools in Arizona have been receiving data for years collected from assessments such as AIMS,” Thompson said. “A major challenge that these reports pose for districts is the time delay between when the data is collected and then delivered to the schools.”

The primary purpose of Canvas is to breach this gap so that the data can not only be gathered, but harvested for its statistical value by teachers who will, in theory, then be able to make the appropriate changes in their classrooms. Beyond this essential purpose, however, Thompson maintains that the teachers themselves will benefit.

“Canvas allows a teacher to deliver, receive and grade content in a single digital portal,” Thompson said. “Canvas also has the ability to assist teachers in collecting and organizing analytic data for their students. Data analysis provides insightful and collaborative opportunities for teachers.”

Though Canvas does enable educational data to be processed more efficiently by those qualified to do so, there remains the question of whether all this technology can truly benefit students. Teachers who have worked with the platform so far agree that it can.

“I think it will be (beneficial) in the long run,” Corona Canvas instructor Teresa Hodge said. “I like that students can submit assignments online and it automatically filters out plagiarism. It also lets you comment on things, unlike Edmodo where you’re limited in that area.”

Beyond helping students in the here and now, Canvas is expected to assist students in the future, especially in preparing for college.

“Students get the ability to use a wide variety of engaging technology in their high school education,” Thompson said. “I have had numerous conversations with representatives of the Maricopa Community Colleges and Arizona State University regarding what TUHSD can do to better prepare students for a transition to college. Everyone I have spoken to agrees that Canvas is a powerful tool which helps with that goal.”

That being said, the new platform is not without its limitations, especially in terms of

being accessible to the average student.

“I like it (Canvas), but I think there’s still some tweaking that needs to be done,” Hodge said. “The main concern I have is ‘what about the kids who don’t have computers to access it?’”

Canvas is also supposed to coordinate with other LMS platforms, specifically Edmodo, but there is evidence to suggest that doing so may not be as simple as it is made out to be.

“You’re supposed to be able to grade something on it (Canvas) and be able to see it on Edmodo, but they haven’t gotten that part set up yet,” Hodge said.

However, even with the platform’s minor flaws, Thompson is still optimistic about the future of Canvas and the future of other LMS platforms in general.

“In my teaching career, I have used four different LMS platforms, including Edmodo,” Thompson said. “Canvas provided me with the most tools, an unrivaled analytic ability and the ability to integrate with other important systems like Synergy.”

In addition to these comprehensive advantages of the Canvas platform, Thompson is also hopeful that it will continue to be used to its fullest potential in the area that matters most: Helping students succeed.

“My students and I both had a very positive experience with Canvas, and I am enthusiastic about assisting teachers, administrators and counselors in implementing Canvas throughout the school district,” Thompson said. R

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Botany Club undergoes changes Brenna Bochenek | Staff Writer This year there are some new changes in the Botany Club: a new name and a new sponsor. The previous sponsor Courtney Battista, and her club members decided to rename the club “Corona Grows.”

But first of all, what is Corona Grows?

“It’s really for any student who is interested in learning more about plants or already has an interest in plants, or anyone who is interested in gardening and things like that,” Battista said.

Battista teaches Biology 1-2 and it is her first year teaching at Corona. This year, the club members are getting the opportunity to pick what projects they would like to participate in.

“It’s really up to the students who get involved in the club and what they want to do with it,” Battista said.

One project that will be available to the students, should they want to participate, is working on renovating the greenhouse and surrounding garden. Originally the greenhouse was going to be removed, but over the summer a Corona parent saw its potential and how it could be beneficial to students. A committee was formed and they took it upon themselves to renovate the greenhouse, instead of having it removed.

The subject of a new name was brought up at one of the first club meetings. All members voted on what the new name should be.

“I think Corona Grows is a cool new name,” sophomore Kari Haws said. “It helps promote school spirit. I think it’d be a cool club to join, if I had the time.”

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Lin wins first place at HOSA competition

Lauren LaGioia | Staff Writer

Corona junior Eric Lin took first place at Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) 36th annual National Competition June 2629, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee. This will be Lin’s second year participating in HOSA, and it was the first National Competition he has ever attended.

HOSA is a student organization designed to promote career opportunities in healthcare field and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.

“The competition consisted of a written test aimed to see who performed best,” Lin said.

The exam was administered in a large ballroom. Proctors passed by the contestants observing and timing each individual.

According the HOSA.com website, the competition was a part of a four-day conference with a range of different activities to attend.

Among the activities were talent searches, scholarship information, skill tests and guest speakers. The competition was the largest in HOSA history. Competitors and conference attendees were required to adhere to a very strict dress code and a firm code of contact.

“Everyone had to dress up formally in a suit,” Lin said.

He further commented that his favorite part of the trip was being with all of his friends in a “professional and formal atmosphere, with everyone dressed so nicely.”

Lin put in multiple hours of studying and preparing for both the National Competition and the qualifying State Conference where he had yet another first place win. Lin was then required to test in the same competitive event at the National competition that he had tested in at the state level. Yet nothing compares to the workload in his future, as he hopes to continue his studies in the medical field, one day becoming a professional in the medical field of his choice.

Lin first joined HOSA when he “found out that the club was concerning medical studies along with a competition at a resort for a couple of days away from school.”

Lin said HOSA is a club not only for those interested in the medical field, but anyone who would like to have fun and compete against fellow high school students.

“My first year of HOSA was awesome and there is never a part that is boring,” Lin said.

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New club Kids for Wish Kids established at Corona Lauren LaGioia | Staff Writer

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Junior Katie White started Corona’s new club- Kids For Wish Kids.

The club fostered its growth when White decided she wanted to help the Make a Wish Foundation after her mother joined the board. White (president) and senior Jake Gilson (vice president) met with Ali Mohr from the Make a Wish Foundation. “(We) instantly fell even more in love with the cause,” White said.

The leaders in the club are the officers: White, Gilson , Senior Mallory Hayhurst (secretary) and junior Kelly Naumann (treasurer). They each bring something different to the table and help facilitate group efforts,” White said.

The club hopes to “raise not only awareness of the Make A Wish foundation, but to also raise money,” White said.

Over the school year they hope to raise at least $2,500 to grant a small wish for the foundation. They are planning on holding a booth at bonfire, doing Walks For Wishes, as well as participating in the small business fair in October.

Kids for Wish Kids encourages any student who has a good attitude and that wants to help out by joining the club.

“As of right now our main mode of communication is through mass text message,” White said.

Kids for Wish Kids meet Thursdays after school in the library Cassroom. To get more information about the club follow them on Twitter at @CDSKids4Wishes. R

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Red Kettle Club starts the service year

Aashini Choksi | Life & Times Editor

Although Corona’s Red Kettle Club (RKC) may seem like a small Salvation Army.

“The most popular events include the Red Kettle Program Bell organization, it has had an enormous impact on many other schools Ringing Day… the Christmas Angel Tree Program (and) The Salvation throughout the nation.

Founded by Katie Wilkinson (class of ’13) in 2011, Red Kettle Club Army’s Easter Party,” Gile said.

In addition to food and water drives, bell ringing, holiday is a society that works with the Salvation Army and serves the less fortunate. The name comes from the Salvation Army’s iconic red kettles. registrations, warehouse work and donation drives, RKC plans to reach “The purpose of the Red Kettle Club is to raise awareness of out to other schools in the nation.

“This year we want and assist in various to meet with guidance volunteer activities for counselors or activities The Salvation Army,” administrators of other club sponsor Debbie high schools in the Gile said. “I believe that Valley and ask them if this group (among they would like to start the many volunteer a club,” O’Meara said. organizations on “Right now, (Red Kettle campus) allows students Club) is very small, so to become involved our goal is to expand to directly in helping the more schools.” less fortunate in the This club, which Tempe community.” started with just one Club president person, has spread senior Braedon O’Meara, across the nation and recalls how Wilkinson left a lasting impression. decided to start the Schools in California club. and North Carolina have “My family and her already started their family would go and ring bells at Hobby Club president senior Braedon O’Meara explains the upcoming service projects for Red Kettle own RKC, which can be Lobby,” O’Meara said. Club. The club has many actvities planned this year to support the Savation Army. Photo by Sapna attributed to Corona’s leadership.

“Katie thought it would Daryanani “I love how this be cool if it were a club at Corona. After we did this, we realized that there were no other Red club has brought the school and community together to help such a wonderful organization,” Wilkinson said in an interview on the RKC Kettle Clubs in the country.”

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NHS to help special needs programs around community

Katelyn Stys | Staff Writer

This year the National Honor Society (NHS) has decided to help and sponsor events of special needs programs at Corona as well as around the community.

“NHS is doing this so that special education students in the community and at our school can get the (same) recognition and awareness and acceptance as any other student would,” NHS sponsor Jayelee Dorris said.

The club wants to put together events for the students to participate in throughout the school year.

“We are collaborating with Tempe Center for Habilitation (TCH), the Pal Center and the entire district’s special education department to do dances, parties, relays and track and field events, stuff like that for the special needs kids with NHS being the sponsor of it,” Dorris said.

Many NHS students have expressed an

interest in helping special needs programs because they feel the students often do not get enough recognition or the praise they deserve.

“We wanted to put an emphasis this year on something for NHS instead of just going all over the place and doing a lot of different projects,” NHS President Julie Song said. “We decided to focus on something and we also realized a lot of people with disabilities are overlooked.”

National Honor Society will also be interacting with Sol Buddies at the upcoming NHS induction ceremony. Select special education students will have the chance to participate in the ceremony.

“At the induction ceremony we are going to have the Sol Buddy officers speaking about Sol Buddies, who are academically eligible

and should be in NHS even though they’re not eligible by other standards, they should still be allowed to be in the club and to promote acceptance and awareness of them being just as smart as anyone else in different ways,” Dorris said.

Although the students are not considered members of the club itself, they will be involved in events throughout the year.

“Lots of special needs people get overlooked, so we (NHS) voted that this will be our project for the year,” Dorris said.

The NHS and Sol Buddies presidents have been collaborating on new ways the clubs can interact with the special needs students around the community.

“They do deserve to be treated as equals and thought of the same as everybody else,” Song said. R

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places to go off campus for lunch Jacqui Marzocca | Editor-in-Chief

Between racing off campus, navigating out of the busy parking lots, driving the speed limit to a restaurant, eating and making it back in time for your next period, 40 minutes for lunch hardly seems like enough time. Luckily, Corona is not far from numerous restaurants and making it back to campus on time while adhering to the speed limit actually is possible. The following list is composed of a variety of different locations near school; a navigation device starting at Corona de Sol to the location of the restaurant has determined the times.

Taco Bell

Being an easy two minutes away, Taco Bell is a quick, cheap lunch. Though the food isn’t exactly what you would call healthy, there are menu items, like a soft chicken taco, that is surprisingly only 160 calories. Taco Bell is most certainly an option if you need something quick, but watch how often you go or you may end up looking like a burrito.

Fry’s

Two minutes away is the grocery store, Fry’s. If you don’t feel like getting fast food every day, Fry’s offers meat, salads, deli items and a variety of drinks. Fry’s is a quick way Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill to get healthy, well-priced food and to do it in a timely matter.

Little Caesars

If you’re in the mood for pizza, Little Caesars Pizza is two minutes away. They offer a multitude of cheesy delight, with your choice of toppings. Coupons for deals and combos are available at littlecaesars.com.

Burger King Though not especially

healthy, Burger King offers a variety of differ- Jack in the Box ent foods and is three minutes from the school. They also have a value menu that has some relatively healthy choices like the Honey Mustard Crispy Chicken Wrap, which has 12 grams of protein and 37 grams of carbohydrates.

Subway

You can never go wrong with subs. If Firehouse Subs is a little far for the amount of time you have, Subway is three minutes down the street. Subway is now offering a $4 lunch complete with a 6’’ sub and a 21 oz. drink. There are options for $4, $5 and $6 meals depending on which sub you choose.

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Unfortunately, going home for lunch is not an option for everyone, but for those who do live close to home (or those who have friends who do,) you can’t beat going home for lunch. It’s really nice to be able to cook yourself, or have a parent who is handy in the kitchen, cook lunch. Also, there is time to change, finish homework and make it back to campus with plenty of time. This is also a healthier alternative.

Yogi’s Grill

Though Yogi’s is a whole six minutes away, if you are Photos by Elizabeth Cheney craving sushi or Japanese food, you can’t go wrong. Yogi’s Grill is a popular lunch spots so if you want to ensure you’ll make it back in time for your next class, you can call ahead so your food is waiting for you. The Yogi’s Grill on Ray Road and the 101 can be reached at (480) 855-5594.

In-n-Out

Though the drive is a full seven minutes, many would argue that the food is worth the time. As a favorite food place for many, it is no surprise that many students take the risk of being late to hurry to In-n-Out.

Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill

If you’re in the mood for Mexican food, having many delicious options is a guarantee at Rubio’s. With a distance of only four minutes away, Rubio’s provides a pleasant atmosphere and more than enough time to eat a savory meal in peace.

Jimmy and Joe’s Pizzeria

Jimmy and Joe’s is often frequented by seniors at lunch. With a six-2minute drive, you may not have enough time to conquer the Big Jimmy, but a Serious Slice of pizza is definitely manageable.

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Class of ‘17: Rising Stars

Story and Photos by Sapna Daryanani | News Editor

We met four freshmen at Camp Corona in August and caught up with them a month into the school year.

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Eddie Calrow

Before

I’m most looking forward to probably honors world geography or orchestra.

I’m definitely most nervous about orchestra. I’ve been in orchestra for seven years, in the best orchestra program in the country at Highland.

I’ll join baseball and cross country.

Since I don’t know anyone, I’ll be meeting new people and making friends.

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Amanda Galvin

I’m excited about dance. It’s my only non-academic class. I’m probably most nervous about the homework. I’m not worried about getting lost or having friends, but the classes might be hard because it’s all honors.

I like school and sports.

I’m looking forward to meeting a lot more people, being part of a bigger school population, plus bugging my sister, Sarah.

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Dance is my favorite class. It’s my break for the day; it’s a stress reliever. (My classes) are really time-consuming.

Honestly, high school wasn’t as big of an adjustment as I thought it’d be.

There’s a lot of people, but the same people you have classes with show up again and so you get to know people and make friends.

The food here is way more edible than it was at my old school.

I like all my classes a lot. (My favorites) are probably math and P.E. My grades suck a little bit.

I’m in weight training for baseball, but other than that I haven’t gotten into anything yet.

Orchestra is entertaining. It’s fun.

Adjusting to high school wasn’t hard.

It’s just like regular school, but with older kids.

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Erica Ronda

Before

I’m excited for Spanish 1-2 because Mr. (Ben) Maxfield is teaching it and he coaches volleyball. Also I’m excited for drawing and painting because I love art even though I’m not very good at it. I love a challenge.

I’m nervous about being here all day because I’ve been homeschooled my whole life.

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Scott Carpenter

(In middle school) I was in soccer, track and field and I was in NJHS. I hope the teachers are nice. I’m excited about honors geometry and nervous about freshman English. I heard Spanish is hard. I’m expecting a lot of homework.

I think I’ll get lost.

I will try seeing my sister around.

After

When I came (to Corona), I actually knew a lot of people from volleyball, and then I’ve made a couple friends just in the other classes.

(The hardest part is) waking up every morning and being here all the time and handling the homework since I have sports after school. It was kind of hard to get used to the homework and stuff at first. I’m still not totally used to the schedule but I like having a schedule.

I really like it here, though. It’s a good change from homeschooling.

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After

I like Geometry so far because it’s fun and I’ve always liked math. For the most part I like all my classes.

I’m doing Azteca so I can try out for soccer. It’s a training thing for the soccer tryouts. It gives you a better chance of making the team.

(It’s hard) getting here on time, because of my sister. I like the minute bell. That came in handy this morning. Of course, I was still late, but I knew it.

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We have welcomed 18 new staff and faculty members to Corona this year. How much do you really know about the newest members of the Corona family? Check out our interviews on cdssunrise.com to match the faculty with their factoids! Sapna Daryanani | News Editor 12 R September 2013

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Ride the bus.

If you live in Tempe you can ride transit for free. To get a youth transit pass, stop by the Tempe Transit Store at 200 E. Fifth St. For a list of required paperwork, visit www.tempe.gov/tim or call 480-858-2350.

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Student input can improve spirit days Staff Editorial The purpose of spirit week is to rally students together in a sea of rolling orange and yellow with school spirit oozing out of the seams. To launch students into the excitement of the Homecoming game, StudCo produces a wide variety of dress-up days. Unfortunately, a large number of Corona students do not actually participate in the fun.

While there are already a large number of students who do participate, there is room for improvement. The Sunrise staff believes the Corona student body lacks interest in the days because many voices are not being heard by those making the decisions for the days. School spirit would likely increase if there were a strategy in place in which students could vote for the spirit days they would be mostly likely to participate in.

Through social media, it would be possible to have students vote for the days they would be most likely to go all out for. Through a Facebook poll, StudCo could give options and release them to the masses to vote.

Another option is to make a Spirit Box. Put it in the front office and have students write down the options they would like for spirit week. The days that were the most requested and the most original ideas should be the days for our spirit week.

With these options, we will just have to wait and see for the next spirit week to see the outcome. R

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Schools should provide opportunities for exploration Aashini Choksi | Life & Times Editor

High school is supposed to be the best years of our lives. During our impressionable teen years, we are encouraged to explore different aspects of life, make new friends and “discover ourselves.” Making mistakes, learning from them and moving on are just part of life.

Nowadays, however, it seems like the purpose of high school has been overshadowed with the focus on our futures.

How are we expected to be ourselves and have the time to explore diverse opportunities with pressure of excelling in all aspects of our lives?

Sometimes I wonder if I am spending the time and effort studying for myself or for my resume. I always hear about students taking extra courses or participating in various activities for the sole purpose of adding it to their resume or raising their overall rank. If

rank and take the teenagers are faking required classes. volunteer hours and I finally decided cutting corners to High school students shouldn’t feel impress people they pressured to take rigorous classes or to take journalism don’t know, what have their lives completely figured every year, but this proved to be a does that say about out when they are 16. problem. Besides the our society? fact that journalism To graduate from is not an honors Corona, we need a total of 23 credits. With four years of high class, which would inevitably drop my rank school and six classes per day, we are only left compared to students who opt to only take with one class in order to explore different honors/AP classes, there was no way I could manage four years of a vocational elective areas.

We also have the mandatory elective without taking summer school or a zero hour.

It took a while, but I finally planned my credits in mind when choosing our classes.

Isn’t the objective of high school to explore schedule to ensure I met all the requirements our options, make us aware of our choices and and included journalism in my schedule, help us decide what we want to do by the time which allowed me to devote time to a field that I am passionate about. we reach college?

High school students shouldn’t feel When I was in eighth grade and first saw the course list for Corona, I was very excited pressured to take rigorous classes or have their at the prospect of taking classes from a wide lives completely figured out when they are 16. variety of areas and also eager to explore the We should be able to learn new things and explore our opportunities instead of grinding different opportunities I would have.

After meeting with my counselor, I realized away each day and pursuing a far off dream.

Let’s just take a break and live in the that I would not be able to take all the classes I had hoped to if I wanted to keep a high moment. R

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In the interest of not being devoured by life’s every obstacle, I’ve always found it prudent to follow the example of the third little pig in a story that is near and dear both to my heart and to most of society at large. In other words, when confronted with challenges, whether these be physical, social, or, most frequently of all, academic, I prefer to lay my bricks before the storm comes, before the shadow of disaster—or at least devastating disappointment—darkens my doorstep.

Photo by Devika Sharan I hate procrastinating. Not only do I dislike it, but I am incapable of doing justice to this “art form” that my peers value so highly. I have never understood how a person is able to go through life with a To-Do list wrapped around his or her throat like the coils of a boa constrictor in a vast jungle of unrelenting responsibility. Perhaps that metaphor was a bit overdramatic, but that’s the way I feel about having unfinished business hanging over my head. All it takes is one minor mishap, one small slip-up, and then that To-Do list really can become suffocating.

For me, when it comes to school, I try to make use of every spare moment I have to do something productive. Since I have no choice but to spend seven hours of my day sitting in a desk, it makes sense to take advantage of my captivity to get work done. For instance, if a teacher passes out an assignment during the last five minutes of class, I will use every second I’ve got to finish as much of it as possible so that I can enjoy, or in most cases, work on long-term assignments that will need to be completed later, in my free time at home. Likewise, if by some miracle I have a free period in one of my classes, I will never hesitate to knock out as many easy assignments as possible and then, if time permits, start working on the more lengthy ones until all my homework is done (which rarely happens, but it doesn’t hurt to dream).

I realize my whole philosophy of working until the bell doesn’t appeal to most students, but working efficiently doesn’t necessarily mean there is no room left for play. The more work I’m able to complete at school, the more time I’m able to spend at home getting a head start on projects or papers, doing activities I enjoy or simply recharging my batteries for another productive day. Productivity is a habit like anything else, and all it takes is a little bit of dedication for it to develop into a state of mind. After working hard for so many years in school, I no longer have to ask myself, “What can I get done today that would make the rest of my day easier?” I just know it. And then, once the dust settles, I’m the one who gets to sit back, relax and watch the rest of my procrastinating peers cram, sweat and stress their way to mediocrity at best.

That probably sounded slightly mean-spirited, but living the life of the third little pig, being able to drink hot cocoa by the fire inside a nice, warm brick house certainly beats spending a cold, damp night out in a bed of straw. But go ahead, Corona, and take your pick: A life of comfort and consistency, or a life of shortsightedness and slavery to the never-ending agenda. R

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Procrastination

Sapna Daryanani | News Editor

Once upon a time, I would come home from school and promptly begin my homework, finishing far before dinnertime with enough time in the day leftover for watching TV or reading before getting an ample amount of sleep in order to continue this efficient cycle. Once upon a time, I would pace out my long-term assignments in order to accomplish my tasks little by little. Once upon a time, my school habits were up to par. That, however, was a very long time ago.

Being a “good student” is the Illustration by Matthew O’Donnell ultimate goal of many, and high school students have discovered various paths to inch their way up to the top. My strategy probably isn’t what most teachers—or anyone, really—would recommend, mainly because it involves a lot of late nights and transient regret. I won’t deny that. But, for me at least, it works.

I can receive an assignment that isn’t due for several months and find a way to put it off until the last week. If I were to tell others how much I procrastinate, they might be skeptical upon glancing over my high school transcript: I do take difficult classes and I generally do earn good grades. By taking advantage of my inherent teenage laziness, I put off assignments until the last opportunity possible and then knock them out with full force.

Keep in mind that for me, doing academically well is a lot more than just artful procrastination. It’s a combination of a strong will to do well, a positive work ethic and actually getting things done. That’s where I draw the fine line between full-out slacking and well-timed procrastination.

Procrastination—a notorious habit with potentially detrimental side effects—isn’t necessarily always irresponsible. I consider myself an example of this. I get distracted much too easily to accomplish anything unless I am sufficiently motivated. In other words, if I begin writing a paper a month before it’s due, chances are it won’t turn out as great. When I work on something for too long, I will most likely get bored with it. My thoughts will be all over the place and the resulting paper will most likely be scattered and inconsistent. And it would require a lot of extra hours to revise and possibly even rewrite what I had halfheartedly completed. On the other hand, I won’t get distracted if, say, a huge research paper has to be submitted online in a few hours.

I’ll get the work done thoroughly, make any necessary changes and then move on with life. After all, urgency is the best source of motivation. I don’t slack off because I forget about things or don’t want to do them at all. The simple truth is that some of my best work emerges from deadline stress.

I do imagine meticulous, day-by-day work to be effective. It probably results in more hours of sleep and generally lower stress levels. In an ideal world, I’d strive to develop more logical work habits. And, trust me, I’ve tried converting to perfect-studentism. But unfortunately, that lifestyle doesn’t quite fit—being a good student is enough for me.

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Increase in students clutters hallways Natasha Burrell | Staff Writer

Seconds after the bell sounds the halls fill up with masses of Aztecs transitioning to their next class. With close to 3,000 students at Corona the hallways can sometimes be a frustrating maze. The hallways typically are a busy time during passing period however this year the problem has worsened.

“They are definitely more crowded (this year). Especially by the stairs,” senior Luc Tieu said.

During passing period, you typically see students on their phones exploring the world of social networking, talking with friends or even visiting with their sweetheart.

For the most part, students go about in the hallways just fine. However, there are a few exceptions.

“People have bumped into me and I’ve dropped all my stuff before and no one has has helped me,” Junior Madeline Catellier said.

We all have experienced what it feels like to be rudely bumped into without even a whisper of an apology.

Simple things such as holding open the door for the person behind you and apologizing when you’ve accidently collided with another person can make a world of difference in that person’s day.

I understand that you desire to use those six glorious minutes you get to be on your phone during passing period, but be aware of those around you.

“Students should not be on their phones while they’re walking because it make them walk really slow,” freshman Meagan Moeller said.

If you haven’t mastered the art of

texting-and-walking, wait until you arrive at your destination to send that message.

Upperclassmen have navigated the halls for years know the routine and the unspoken rules of the hallways. As you move along in your high school career, you will learn different shortcuts through the school, understand how to maneuver in the overstuffed hallways, and get the timing between classes perfectly so you know when the best and worst times to use the bathrooms. But for those students who haven’t been here as long have been frustrating to those who have.

“Underclassman walk on the wrong side of the hallway and they stop in the middle of the hallway to have conversations,” senior Lizzie

with the increase of freshman this year the crowded hallways aren’t going to go away. With one of the main problems being the blockage that builds up sometimes due to stopping unnecessarily is another cause of our backed up hallways.

“There are those big clusters of groups that just talk in the hallways,” Catellier said.

We have all seen those huge groups of students that stand in the middle of the hallway to have a conversation. To help with this, move to the side of the hallway completely out of the traffic if many of your friends want to stop have talk. I have seen many arguments and heated tensions due to students who refuse to move out of the middle of the hallway and students who refuse to move out of

Students crowd the halls during a passing period. The overpopulation of Corona causes buildup in the hallways. Photo by Bridget Manning Coloccia said.

It can be tough transitioning from middle school where classes are right across the hall to high school where your next class is all the way across campus. Not to mention the added problem of thousands of more students. I remember being a freshman and at first it was nerve wracking to be attending a school that was so much larger than my last. And

the way of these groups.

Do your part by respecting your school and respecting your peers.

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This summer 15 Corona seniors ventured across the world through Tempe Sister Cities, an exchange program that sent 32 Tempe students to eight different countries for five weeks. These students then returned with their exchange “sisters” and “brothers” to Tempe to give the foreigners a taste of what it’s like to be an American. All 15 Corona students brought their foreigners to Corona to experience the American school system that they had only seen on television.

 Cuena, Ecuador

Corona student Tim Snelling and Ecuadorian brother José Peña “(What’s different is that) we don’t have the technology (that you use in your schools). We just use common things, like a blackboard. But what I’ll miss most is my friends that I made during the program and the delicious burgers from different places.” - José Peña

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Corona student Sean Ewen and Kiwi brother Monty Brown “I did enjoy going to Corona; it was exactly like the movies: the lockers, the way the cafeteria is laid out, getting your lunch on a tray… However, I didn’t like that the classrooms didn’t have windows; it felt like a jail. But I loved all the classes I went to, like Humanities, because it was so deep and interesting.”

- Monty Brown

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Corona student Alisa Rodriquez and German sister Sophie Muehlenberg  Corona student Vicky Sanford and German sister Isi Clemm Corona student Jack Robertson and German brother Alex Rieger  Corona student Everett Johnson and German sister Annie Mӥnch “I liked how it was an outside campus; we don’t have anything like that. Your weather is always quite the same so you can deal with it. And I liked how it’s really like those high school movies, like High School Musical.”

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Corona student Elizabeth Cheney and Irish sister Ciara Condon  Corona student Brynn Wheeler and Irish sister Sarah Nolan  Corona student Johnny Osgood and Irish brother John Fleming “I enjoyed getting to go to Corona a lot. We have about two weeks of exams after we graduate which count for everything in terms of getting into college. For most subjects, six years of secondary school all come down to one two-and-a-half hour paper. Going to Corona was a lot more fun and definitely seemed much less stressful.” - Sarah Nolan

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Trollhattan, Sweden

Corona student Jameson Langlois and Swedish brother Leo Cavallari “I like the Swedish school more; we have less homework and we don’t have as much hard work, but our education is on average better than the American one I think. (However) I did like going to Corona because Jameson’s lessons were very interesting.”

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Beaulieu sur Mer, France

Corona student Evan Anderson and French brother Charles Eyguesier  Corona student Caroline Lull and French sister Marie Corbin  Corona student Olivia Van Vleet and French sister Lisa Guy “I enjoyed going to Corona. I think there is some really cool stuff at Corona but also some not very cool stuff, like too much homework. There are many cool classes at Corona that we don’t have in France, like Humanities and Competition Government, and I wish schools in France had classes like this.”

- Charles Eyguesier

Photos courtesy of Evan Anderson and Olivia Van Vleet

Skjope, Macedonia

Photos courtesy of Alex Heisler and Eva Postruzin

Corona student Alex Heisler and Macedonian sister Eva Postruzin “It was so cool to see how your school system works and it’s so different from ours. For example, our school is not as big as yours and not all the years go (to school at) the same time. The freshmen and the sophomores go (to school) together and the juniors and seniors go together. We have shifts that we change every two weeks: the morning shift is from 7:30 till 1:15 and the afternoon shift is from 1:30 till 7:15 and that is if you have seven classes. Sometimes we can have five (classes) and go home earlier. We have 12 to 14 different subjects and we don’t have the same classes every day. We don’t switch classrooms and we have a five-minute break between every other class. We have a lunch break that is 20 minutes long and our classes (each) last 45 minutes.”

- Eva Postruzin

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Corona student Otzma-Bie Paz and Chinese sister Zhao Yiru (Anita) “They go to school from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Some students even stayed until 9 p.m. My sister would go to school all day and come home and do homework until midnight everyday. Their schools are also really competitive and very strict. They aren’t allowed to have hairstyles other than long, black, straight and in a ponytail. They aren’t allowed to wear nail polish or any sort of jewelry and they have to wear their uniforms all the time.”

- Otzma-Bie Paz (Anita was unavailable for comment)

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Sophomore competes in water skiing Carson Pyatt | Staff Writer

A big part of high school for most teenagers involves athletics: football, soccer and volleyball are typical sports. But for sophomore Allison Hayes it’s water skiing.

Every June, Hayes and her family leave the Arizona heat for a small Wisconsin town called Three Lakes. This is where she spends the entirety of her summer, at her grandparent’s house, on a lake water skiing, which she started doing because of a bribe.

“I’ve been water skiing since I was about 7,” Hayes said. “I didn’t want to water ski for awhile; my parents had to bribe me to learn how to two-ski. Once I realized how fun it was, I kept trying to make myself better. Right after I learned how to two-ski I learned how to slalom ski, then I wanted to learn to swivel ski.

I keep wanting to improve myself.”

Slalom skiing is skiing with only one ski, and swivel skiing uses only one ski that can rotate 180 or 360 degrees.

Her strive to get better made her decide to join the Aqua Devils, a water-ski team

composed of about 50 people.

“I used to watch them (the Aqua Devils) perform in ski shows, so that’s why I wanted to join,” Hayes said. “I finally said, ‘All right, let’s do it’.”

The Aqua Devils is a relatively small ski team, and rather young. The average age of a person on the team is 14, whereas some ski teams have an average age of 40. Instead of participating in state competitions, the Aqua Devils perform in ski shows in Three Lakes that are open to the public. These shows involve the team displaying their skills to different crowds. Each year the show has a theme; last year it was Wizard of Oz. Hayes performs various stunts in these shows alongside her friends.

“I’m in pyramids, I do strap doubles, I do swivel (skiing) - I’m basically an all-around person,” Hayes said.

Pyramids consist of the base people skiing, while other climb up onto them and form a pyramid on top of each other.

“There’s one (trick) called the Torch Flip where I stand on (a person’s) hands and I flip in the air and he catches me in his arms,” Hayes said. “The most dangerous (stunt) is climbing pyramids. If you fall from the top you can really hurt yourself- one time I fell and hit my head.

The scariest name of a move is the Death Drop, but it’s not even that scary.”

Despite the risk of hurting herself, Hayes absolutely loves water skiing. She enjoys feeling accomplished after learning a new trick, the time spent with her friends and the idea that there is always something new to learn.

“There are so many different things you can do,” Hayes said. “With some sports you’re stuck with one thing, but with water skiing you can do whatever you want. It’s just so fun and you don’t think about anything. I love it.”

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Hayes travels to Wisconsin every summer to participate in competitions.

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Seniors Nate Rodiguez and Ryan Normand preparing for a run. Photo by Kevin Park

Rodriguez, Normand top cross country athletes

Omar Soussi |Sports Editor

Corona’s cross country team has a lot of talent, but there are two seniors who stand out: returning seniors Nathan Rodriguez and Ryan Normand.

A group of experts who look at how athletes fared last year and decide who is going to be good next year determined that Rodriguez and Normand were the number one and number two runners in Division 1.

“It’s nice to have that, but you always have to watch out for the other guys; it’s always changing,” Normand said.

Rodriguez and Normand hope to best last year’s thirdplace finish in state with a first place victory this year.

Rodriguez ran 15:57.73 in the 5,000 meters at the Arizona State Championships Division 1 in 2012, placing third.

“I felt motivated and determined to prove myself to the state,” Rodriguez said.

Normand also did well, running a 16:10.32 in the 5,000 meters at the state in 2012, placing sixth.

“All of us were motivated to work really hard because we knew it was within reach this year,” Normand said.

Cross country coach Pat Smith was also impressed with

what he saw out of his top two runners.

“It’s awesome; we’ve never had that before,” said Smith, who has been coaching Corona’s cross country team for 15 years. “Not too many schools were that lucky to have two guys like that.

It’s such a blessing.”

Rodriguez earned the opportunity to go to the U.S. All- World Trials over the summer in Illinois, but he opted not to go.

“I didn’t end up going because I felt training for cross country would be more important,” Rodriguez said.

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“I felt motivated and determined to prove myself to the state,” senior Nathan Rodriguez said.

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Three Corona baseball coaches win international

Omar Soussi |Sports Editor

The coaches look at their time coaching as a huge honor.

During summer break, three coaches from Corona had the “The honor of just representing your country and wearing the privilege of coaching for USA Baseball 15U and 12U teams, each earning a gold medal. Baseball coach and science teacher George United States across your chest, there’s no greater honor,” Webb said.

The teams spent a good portion of their summer practicing. As a Sanchez was with the 15U team in Barranquilla, Colombia, for the result, the 15U team did great, beating Pan-American championship, while Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Brazil, social studies teacher David Webb and Colombia and Cuba and Panama twice special education teacher Tanner Vesely for the gold. Sanchez was an assistant coached the 12U team in Taipei City, coach.

Chinese Taipei for the World Cup. The 12U team played well too, Vesely has been coaching USA beating Russia, Korea, Japan, Venezuela, Baseball for the past eight years and Pakistan, Panama, Brazil, Hong Kong Webb has been coaching for five years. and Chinese Taipei for the gold. Webb Sanchez has been with the organization was the head coach while Vesely was an since 2000 and coached multiple teams. assistant coach.

“I’ve coached the 16U team twice, “I get goose bumps every time I put the 14U team twice, and the 15U team that jersey on and I look down and it says once,” Sanchez said.

The coaches have had a history Coaches (from left) Dave Webb, George Sanchez and Tanner USA,” Vesely said. “The feeling you get of winning; Sanchez has won four gold Vesely wearing their USA baseball jeresys. Photo by Kevin Park when you are in a country and you hear your national anthem being played is a medals and one silver medal, Webb has won five gold medals, and Vesely has won three gold medals. The feeling I can’t describe.”

To Vesely, it’s the best feeling to coach for the team. coaches have looked at their time with USA Baseball very highly.

“I get the chills now just thinking about it, going to a tournament “The experience to this point has been unbelievable,”Vesely said. “It’s great for several reasons. Traveling to other countries and experiencing in another country where everyone else is against you and their one their culture is really cool, meeting new people and seeing the different mission is to beat you can make it a daunting situation,” Vesely said. “But customs is great, but you always come back home very appreciative when you come out on top and you get to dog pile on the field after the and grateful for what we have here in the states and that we get to live last out is made is a feeling I will never forget.” R where we do.”

Barker reaches podium in national wrestling tournament

Johnny Waddell | Online Sports Editor

When the Fargo, North Dakota, national wrestling tournament rolls around, most people do not look at Arizona wrestlers as high contenders.

In the last couple of years, however, that has not been the case.

Last year, senior Ethan Tursini placed third at the national tournament in freestyle. This past summer, another Corona del Sol wrestler took a huge step in the wrestling world.

Sophomore Bridger Barker went to Fargo and placed second in the freestyle portion and fourth in the more physical style of wrestling, Roman Greco style.

“The most exciting part was probably talking to Oklahoma State’s head coach John Smith,” Barker said. “After my match he told me to keep it up and keep working hard.”

“He has made a tremendous step in this sport and I’m proud to say that I have him as a teammate,” junior Taylor Rico said.

Barker wrestled many high-caliber wrestlers during the tournament.

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over the course of my career,” Barker said.

Barker is a two-sport varsity athlete at Corona del Sol. He plays center for the varsity football team and he wrestled in the 170-pound weight class as a freshmen on the varsity wrestling team.

“It’s great seeing him excel in two sports because he’s a freak when it comes to athletics,” senior Mike Clare said. “He has a high motor that you don’t see in a lot of 16-year-old kids and his drive to be great is impressive.”

In his finals match, Barker wrestled Beau Breske, a state champion from Wisconsin and two-time Fargo champion. Barker lost the match 10-0, earning second place.

“It was amazing,” Barker said. “Being on the elevated platform with the spotlight right on you with literally a thousand people watching was exciting.”

In Arizona, when you make the national team, you get the chance to wrestle with some of the best wrestlers in the state of Arizona.

When asked about this, Barker responded with, “I was lucky to have so many partners from around the state like fellow teammate

Ethan Tursini Pierre Gaud and All-American Vincente Guerrero, who are both students at Cibola High School.”

“I went to the national team practices, and they were three hour practices, one in the morning and one at night,” said junior Matt Churchill. “They were tough and there were many good partners to train with, especially at Bridgers weight class.”

Barker, only a sophomore, has three more wrestling seasons to achieve a state title, individually and as a team, and on the pace that he’s at, he’s well on his way.

“My goal is definitely to win state the next three years and then wrestle in college and try to win a national championship.” Barker said.

“You never know in this sport, that’s the best part; the sky is the limit.”

Coach Jim Martinez recognizes Barker’s work ethic.

“I think his potential is unlimited at this point,” Martinez said. “He works hard, he does the right things, he’s coachable and he’s self motivated, which I think are all attributes of a successful athlete.”R

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Two senior receivers ranked within Arizona

Omar Soussi | Sports Editor

Senior receivers Tevin Mayfield and Grant Fishburn are ranked in azcentral’s top 150 high school senior players (Fishburn: 150, Mayfield: 47) and Fishburn was ranked in the top 50 football prospects of this year for Arizona Varsity’s website.

Both were very happy when they heard they were ranked.

“It’s a good feeling but it doesn’t mean anything without team success,” Mayfield said.

The players were shocked to hear this honor come their way.

“I didn’t expect it,” Fishburn said. “When the scout told me i made it, i was like ‘no way, that’s awesome.’ “ ArizonaVarsity.com’s (Arizona high school sports online website) experts decided who the top prospects for football were and they made a list. The experts went to the Rivals camp to see the players. The azcentral list had the same credentials.

Fishburn went to the camp during spring break.

“It was a good experience,” Fishburn said. “There were a lot of kids there and it was a long camp. It lasted all day, but it was

a good way to get my name out.”

Azcentral had many good things to say about Fishburn.

“He averaged 23 yards a catch last season,” azcentral reported. “He is a great complement to speedy receiver Tevin Mayfield.”

Mayfield also received positive reviews from azcentral.

Regarding Mayfield, azcentral said, ”solid free safety who started three games at that position last season, exceptional speed and quickness, he could play either side of the ball in college at slot receiver or defensive back. He is among the state’s top hurdlers this track season.”

According to Arizona Varsity.com, Fishburn is attracting a lot of attention: “Fishburn is a sleeper prospect who recently ran an electronic sub 4.6 40–yard dash at an event we were at. His father played in college and is 6-foot-4; if Grant can add some size to his frame he could be a nice find for a school. ” Both Mayfield and Fishburn are very versatile. Mayfield plays cornerback and is the kickoff and punt returner for the team.

Meanwhile, when the team played against the Buena Vista Colts, Fishburn played kicker, punter, safety and receiver, with a bit of returning as well.

“(My goal is) to make All–State, but my team’s goals are more important,” senior Tevin Mayfield said.

Senior Grant Fishburn (#3) celerbrates a touchdown against the Hotizon Huskies.

The Aztecs lost, 44-25. Photo

by Kevin Park

Both of them have set high goals for themselves for this year. “(My goal is) to make all–state, but my team’s goals are more important,” Mayfield said.

This summer, Mayfield was at the US All-World trials and is looking forward to continuing his career in track, even if it means having his football career end this year.

“I think I want to run track in college,” Mayfield said. “If I happen to do football or do both, that’ll be cool.”

Both have been approached for possible scholarships, but neither has received one yet.R

Senior Tevin Mayfield runs a route against Boulder Creek. The Aztecs lost to the Jaguars, 14-7. Photo by Kevin Park

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1. Homecoming king and queen Evan Anderson and Justice Onwordi receive their crowns at the Homecoming game. Photo by Elizabeth Cheney

2. Students participate in ‘Merica day during spirit week. Photo by Kevin Park

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3. The Aztec defense prepares to defend an offensive play from Boulder Creek. Photo by Kevin Park 4. Seniors Marissa Seelhammer and Tommy Wernke accept their free corsages from Fred’s Flowers after winning the Sunrise Homecoming Photo Contest. Photo by Kelly Zimmer 5. Senior Trevor Wood leads the student section during the Homecoming football game against Boulder Creek. Photo by Kevin Park

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