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Wednesday, October 2011 Vol. 34 No. 3 Corona del Sol High School Tempe, AZ Visit online at: cdssunrise.com

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The Grinding Controversy

Taking a look at several sides, opinions of the topic that’s been under fire for over a year now “There is miscommunication with security be“Administration says one rule, and it’s supposed to be that rule, then they go a little overboard,” Student cause at the dance there were a few guards who As the saying goes, “there are two sides to every Body President Robby Choueiri said. “It’s upsetting were breaking anyone up who was doing anything,” story,” and in this case, that’s an understatement. In to Student Council, because we came to an agree- Choueiri said. “And I went and talked to them and an issue this large affecting students, administration, ment and now it’s changing. Students just want to they didn’t know what the rules were.”

There should be no miscommunication in theory, parents, Student Council and the school as a whole, know what the rule is because every time we go to a based on how it dance it’s like ‘wait, there are several points of view. The issue is appropriI thought this was ate dancing policies, and more specifically, grinding. “...The whole thing with the grind- is communicated In this story, one side will not be picked, and a con- the rule’ and they ing is not only the sexual part of it among the enforcers. clusion will not be drawn. Rather, all aspects will be change it; so that’s “(I’m inthe stressful part.” and making people feel uncomfortexplained, you decide who, if anyone, is right. formed of the One parent, The reason this affects so many groups is easy to able. When you have your back to policy) through understand. A majority of students prefer to dance who tends to favor someone are you really dancing with the administration, the way they please, while the administration wants the students’ perto create a safe and clean environment, which is simi- spective, is an ac- someone?” Activities Director Jim through Mr. (Ben) Forbes, because lar to the wishes of many parents. However, if the tive football mom Bell said. he runs the whole administration tightens the reins at dances too much, of a junior and thing basically, now has a freshmaking students not want to go, or cancels the dancand Mr. Bell; whatever they say goes,” security guard man girl at Corona. es all together, then student council will lose massive Mike Magliola said.

“The only thing I hate about the “The junior has gone to Homecoming twice, amounts of money, causing a huge problem considering Student Council funds activities, assemblies and and the frosh attended the freshman dance,” Jenny dances is the way they dance. I’m old, and I know Beutner said. “I believe dances are a big part of the how to dance, but not like that. They have their style, even the butcher paper in the library. high school experience, and I’ve encouraged them but I think they should change their style.”

TUDENTS Magliola continues to explain that grinding is just both to go. I have awesome memories of my own Students have spoken out and among each other dances as a kid and it’s fun to be on the mom-end of as important as other safety issues. on the issue. Sophomore Reed Burroughs said, “The it now. My kids haven’t felt uncomfortable with the “(It’s) definitely on the same level (as other things). dances were fun last year, but not this year.” One ex- environment at all...it’s a dance; it’s supposed to be I get worried when kids come drunk because I know planation for this could be the change in policy. Coro- fun.” what happens when they leave…” Magliola said. “It’s na obtained Beutner continued, something that bothers me. Not that I didn’t do anya new prin“I understand that there thing when I was a teenager, but nothing that bad.” cipal, Brent “Administration says one rule, and it’s is a lot of supervision Bell agrees with Magliola in both respects.

Brown, who supposed to be that rule, then they and that grinding and “Kids at the dance socialize a little bit, but the with Activigo a little overboard,” Student Body close dancing is being whole thing with the grinding is not only the sexual ties Direcmore strictly monitored part of it and making people feel uncomfortable.

President Robby Choueiri said. tor Jim Bell this year than it was in When you have your back to someone are you really and other years past. I grew up in dancing with someone? You’re not even looking at input developed a new policy for this year, which the Dirty Dancing generation so I think some of the one another,” Bell said. “There is a time I’ll see a girl was distributed to parents in a newsletter and can be rules can be a bit overboard, but I do understand the on all fours on the ground and guys gyrating behind found on the Corona website. her, and go ‘oh my god’ would your mom say that’s necessity.”

The policy as stated online is: Appropriate behavokay? Do we need to teach kids how to dance, do ECURITY ior is the expectation for all students and their guests kids know how to dance? I don’t mean that in a mean Burroughs claims he understands the need for who attend the CdS dances. Inappropriate behavior way; I don’t know how to dance. Mr. (Aaron) Gilbert that may embarrass students and their families is not a policy, but that “security guards break everything (dance teacher) knows how to dance. And we have tolerated. Suggestive dancing, grinding, freak danc- up.” some beautiful dances here on campus. But do kids Choueiri remembers a time when security was on ing, moshing or slamming will be not tolerated.” do that because of their peers?”

When it comes to enforcing the policy, there seems a different page than what was understood by Stu...CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 dent Council. to be communication issues.

PRESLIE HIRSCH Editor-in-Chief

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ECAP career program

Meet the “Door Holder”

Corona has recently adopted a new We caught up with the student who career planning program known as has very likely held the door to your ECAP. Read how this change will hallway at one time or another. Find brighten the futures of Corona del out who he is and why he does it.

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Football meets female Freshman year is an opportunity for students to test the waters and experience a variety of activities offered on campus. Freshman Haley Langille has chosen to tackle a new sport and boy this fall. more on page 12...

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...Continued from Page 1 Bell also mentioned that, “when I first got here there was a lot I felt I had to take care of after my first dance experience. The dances here are so well attended,; there are so many kids that go to these from Corona as well as other schools.

And we’re getting to a point where it’s not perfect, but it’s pretty darn close.”

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Council

As said before, student council is very helpful to the school financially, and dances are a large source of income.

“Administration needs to understand, the money we get from student council, we do a lot of charity work. We do bonfire. We do assemblies. We do other events. We buy butcher paper, we do a lot for the school. It hurts us economically,” Choueiri said. “And we can come up with different strategies, but that’s a big source of it.”

Choueiri continued from a student point of view: “It’s not necessarily solely on income, it’s a part of the high school experience, and the fact that they are limiting us, I find it unfair.”

In a recent poll, less than 10 percent of student body representatives were aware PRESLIE HIRSCH of the details of the current grinding policy. This is a conflict, considering Brown relies on Student Council to communicate the word to the students. “…Last year it (the dancing policy) was brought to our attention by a number of parents who were concerned and I agreed with them; we know it is a problem,” said student council sponsor of four years, Ben Forbes. “The only resistance I ever had, the expression I always use is ‘we don’t want to use a machete we want to use a scalpel.’ I want to change the way people dance and keep our dances.

They are very beneficial to the student population, the money we raise, it’s good to be social, all that kind of stuff. I don’t want all that to go away just because we fix the dances.”

Forbes explains more on wanting to keep the dances popular, well attended school events and just make them cleaner.

“Just because you can’t grind a specific way doesn’t mean you’re not going to have fun. We have proven that over and over again. There are plenty of kids that have started going to the dances because they are cleaner,” Forbes said.

“I’ve had kids come up to me, I’m not making this up, say: ‘this is the best dance ever,’ ‘we actually feel comfortable here.’ And that tells me we are doing things right. But figuring out where that line is is the difficult part. This is your guys’ culture now, and I want to respect that, but we need to make it clear that this isn’t appropriate. I mean, it is a simulated sex act when it comes down to it, rubbing up against each other in a way that if your mom saw you’d probably be embarrassed.”

Forbes pointed out to students that they may be in the wrong mindset.

“I think the hardest part about this whole thing is it’s really hard to convince students they are having a good time. You want to shake them by the collar and say: ‘you are having a great night; why are you not listening to me? Watch yourself.’ I hate to say it, but these teenagers are acting like teenagers,” Forbes said.

“Just because were implementing some rules, it doesn’t mean…this isn’t Footloose, we’re not banning dancing. We’re just banning that style of dancing. It’s not even really dancing: I don’t think calling grinding dancing is appropriate; it’s just grinding.”

Administration

Although Tempe Union High School District Superintendent Kenneth Baca is not involved in the making of the policy, considering it is up to the individual school, he does have an opinion on the issue that has been brought to his attention before in committees like Superintendent’s Advisory Council.

“This is how I would frame SIERRA CRESPIN it: when students are in our care, or at any school activity, I believe that parents trust them to us, and part of our responsibility is to come to a common understanding of what is appropriate, what is acceptable, and what is respectful,” Baca said.

A common argument is one Choueiri points out.

“Students will start going to house parties and underground dance parties...

Would you rather have them out doing alternative things, or be in a safe school enviorment? That’s the biggest picture,” Choueiri said.

Baca completely disagrees.

“We understand the argument ‘well if you cancel the dances we’ll just go off and do it elsewhere.’ That’s with any topic. We don’t allow behaviors when it comes to drinking or smoking. We don’t accept that as a good argument,” Baca said. “We can only control what we sponsor and the events that we hold, and we do it in such a way where everyone feels comfortable being there, and parents can say ‘you know my kid is being well taken care of.’”

The grinding policy is very vague, which is different than policies like the dress code, which is extremely specific. This poses a slight issue in Forbes’ eyes.

“I thought it (the policy) was (specific enough.) And the beginning of this year I said finally we have our policy, and then it turned out to be not 100 percent finished. So I think we’ll continue working on it, continuing to adapt to it,” Forbes said.

“I don’t just want to throw an absolute out there like no face-to-face dancing, or keep a foot between you, because I think that’s not really fair, because I think there are people that are dancing innocently, not sexually. I think we need to try and protect those students too. But unfortunately, that is hard to describe. So it might just be easier to say must be front to front. And that may be where we are headed. I don’t know; that might be the truth.”

Forbes explains, “When Mr. Brown got here I said, ‘we’ll do whatever you say, I just need to know what the rules are.’ And he was very clear about it; this is what is ok and this is what isn’t ok, and it turned out implementing it turns out to be a lot more gray,” Forbes said. “It’s not as black and white as we thought it was.”

Though Brown and Bell see the specificity differently.

“In my opinion it is (specific enough), only because we use vocabulary words to describe what you should or should not do. So we use words like freak dancing and grinding, and I don’t know how many more adjectives we could come up with to describe what we’re trying to do, and that’s keep the dance clean,” Brown said.

“I could be wrong; it’s possible the students don’t really understand what that is, but I think in my mind they would know what it is.”

Bell agrees.

“I read some other schools’ policies and they become so elaborate and so cumbersome, that it’s hard to get through all the information. And the minute you leave something out here or there, it’s like when does it stop?” Bell said. “When do you stop describing everything? It’s like our dress code policy; it would become a document. If I say no freak dancing, no grinding, no this, I think I have the captured the essence of, dance appropriately. I’ve had a conversation with several students; they know the difference between right and wrong.”

Bell continued to point out that students know what is acceptable and what is not.

“We’ve talked about angles, and we’ve come on the announcements, and when we see something inappropriate, we say ‘Hey, guys keep it clean’ and hopefully through that repetition they’ll learn what is acceptable and what is not,” Bell said.

“In my classroom, I had one rule: do the right thing.”

Bell pointed out a positive: “It’s usually a selected group of kids who try to push the envelope. A majority of kids do the right thing.”

Through all the attempts of a mutual understanding, it still seems that things got slightly out of hand at the last dance.

“They are pushing students overboard; it leads students to want to rebel against them and that leads to more chaos. Last dance they turned on lights; you can’t do stuff like that,” Choueiri said.

Brown believes it’s all a part of the process of teaching students what is acceptable.

“The freshman dance was great, no problems at all. The back to school dance was great the first hour, and great the third hour. It was the second hour where we actually had to turn the lights on,” Brown said. “Mr. Bell turned the lights on and turned the music off and we talked to a few kids, then it was fine. So overall, it was very good. We didn’t have to throw anyone out…some people crossed the line and we pushed them back.”

When he talked about pushing back, Brown was referring to warnings given to students before they are asked to leave.

“We’ve made some changes, we’ve changed our policy online a little bit to make people understand we are concerned and we’re pushing back,” Brown said.

“We haven’t removed anyone from a dance yet. I think we’ve made it clear we’re concerned about the dirty dancing. We’re trying to stop it, and if needed we would have you removed.”

Brown reiterated, “We don’t want to send people home. So that’s the last step.

Let’s try the lights. Let’s try another announcement. Let’s try the music. So if it got to that point where we’ve tried what we can do through the progression, then yeah,” he said.

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...Continued from Page 2 Many students wonder, since a few dances have been removed from the schedule already, if dances will be taken away almost completely, similar to schools like Desert Vista, which as only two dances per year.

“There are only two dances (Homecoming and Prom) because the kids were dirty dancing too much,” senior Desert Vista student Dominic Kerluck said.

So is this the direction Corona is heading in?

“Is it an option?

It’s always an option,” Brown said. “It’s not like we’ve discussed that at Corona. I ERICK LUE think it would be reduced if students lost the ability to have a meaningful activity, if it became too much to monitor, it could be.

But we have not discussed that, no.”

Bell agreed that if it became too much of a production to keep dances going, they could reconsidered.

“I think I’m speaking for both of us here (Bell and Brown) when I say it’s a very adequate number of dances. And speaking to other schools in our district, we have the most dances,” Bell said. “I would like to look at alternative options where students can interface and socialize and have some other options, and have that outlet instead of dancing. Let’s be thinking outside the box, not just ‘oh, it’s been this way for so long.’

Other options have been thrown out. Events such as formal dinners and icecream socials have been proposed in addition to or as alternatives to dances, giving students more of an opportunity to interact in a world so disconnected like we are today. Though, change doesn’t always come easy and it could affect student

council.

“I don’t know if we were to do an ice-cream social for example, if it would be as successful,” Forbes said. “We’ll (Student Council) do our best.”

But Brown said, “We have a very large group of parents and students who want to bring that social aspect to a better level.”

Bell encourages students to approach him with ideas, or come up with suggestions for alternatives to dances of social activities students would enjoy, because “that’s what we’re all about.”

Final Thoughts

Forbes said, “I think administration is doing everything they need to be doing. They are acting professionally how they should be; it will just take time for students to adapt to that.”

Baca agreed.

“With anything new it takes time for us to understand and communicate it,” he said.

Bell warned parents by saying, “Parents would be naive to think that their kids are going there and acting appropriate all the time.”

Though he points out the positive note: “After a long week of studying and doing everything else they do these days, it’s important to have fun.

And to me that’s the positive thing I see out of the dances.”

Brown pointed out his final thoughts of the grinding policy.

“We want kids to have some fun, some latitude, to say you can’t touch each other or not dance. We want to have some flexibility. In the eleven years I’ve been involved in dances, I’ve ERICK LUE never had someone tell me “I don’t know what you’re talking about, ‘I don’t know what you mean by grinding.’ They just know, they know what it means to freak dance or dirty dance,” he said.

The communication still needs work according to Choueiri.

“Getting rid of it (dances) is the easiest way out. We can definitely come up with a compromise. It’s an issue we honestly can fix,” Choueiri said. “We just have to communicate with students; that’s the bottom line.” ®

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Fast Fact GRADY DOUGLAS News Editor

On March 20, 1981, a custodian new to Corona found a 23-yearold woman, murdered and then disposed in the senior parking lot; her face run over by her own car.

She was identified as Gretchen White, an Arizona State University student. To this day her murder remains unsolved.

“It was a big deal at the time,” former Corona teacher Karen Thelander said. “When I got to school they had moved police vans and roped the area off so students couldn’t see her body.”

In 1981, Corona was rural area, not the community we see today.

“The road along the parking lot was a dirt road back then, there was nothing.” Thelander said.

“When I came to school I saw the police all around the senior

lot,” current history teacher Lowell Brown said. “I had no idea what to expect. They had teachers come out to look at the body to try and identify who it was, and at the time nobody knew.”

“When I first saw the body, she didn’t look like a student,” Thelander said.

When White was later identified it was confirmed she had no affiliation with Corona. According to the America’s Most Wanted web site, White’s neighbor, John Norman, had heard a man calling White’s name at 2:30 a.m. the morning of the murder.

“She was found in a bathrobe and was run over by a car,” Brown said. “Most people think the murderer was her boyfriend.”

Police have interviewed an estimated 100 people including her boyfriend, but still do not know the identity the culprit. ®

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New clubs on campus JOSH AMBRE Copy Editor

Sounds of the Community for Kids Club

The Sounds of the Community for Kids Club (SOCKS) is a club that aims to provide music, art and dance to underprivileged students at Sureno Elementary School every week. The club’s officers are Michaela Wooldridge, Francisca Bui and Jeff Mortensen.

Students interested in helping younger children through volunteer work will find this to be a very rewarding opportunity.

Philosophy Club

The Philosophy Club is an accepting environment where students can freely discuss a wide range of topics that pique their interest as well as learning about influential philosophers in history.

The club’s officers include Courtney Naumann, Brooke Campbell, Michelle Bulriss and Justin Price. Students intrigued by the mysterious questions of life will have a great time in this club.

Water for All Club

Play, Miss Corona pageant offer students entertainment GRADY DOUGLAS News Editor

TheatreWorks presents Neil Simon’s Fools The next play coming to Corona, “Fools,” is about a teacher who travels to Russia where everyone seems to be stupid. Later this teacher uncovers the truth about the curse of the moronic Russians and wins the heart of the love of his life.

“It’s a fast-paced fairy tale with lots of laughs,” senior Kyle Busch said The play stars Busch along with seniors Alexa Ferschet, Morgan Jensen and sophomore Bailey Vogt.

“The theme of ‘Fools’ is love conquers stupidity,” stagecraft teacher and play director Nick Taylor said. “It’s going to be hilarious.”

The play runs Nov. 4-5 in the James C. Love Auditorium.

2nd Annual Miss Corona The 2nd Annual Miss Corona pageant, sponsored by the Fallen Heroes and the Corona Conservatives clubs, will be held Thursday, Nov. 10.

“First, the nominees are picked by a vote in homeroom,” Fallen Heroes sponsor Erin Thompson said. “The goal is to get 12 girls to compete.”

During the competition they will have three sections: a dress of choice portion, a talent portion and a formal portion.

The goal of the pageant is to raise money for the Pat Tillman Foundation and last year the pageant raised more than $2,500. Formersenior Jenny Chapko won the crown last year.

Junior Alyssa White was excited to hear she was nominated for her second time.

“My talent is going to be better than last year,” White said. “I’m super excited.”

The girls participating include the following: freshmen Maggie Jackson, Arianna Heite, Amanda Johnson and Brooke Schofield; sophomores include Jackie Ellis, Brittany Yee, Maddie Douglas; juniors Patrice Moritz, Stefani Jarman, Hannah Pfotenhour, Alyssa White, Jackie Vogt; and seniors Kerry Lorenz, Jamie Burt and Irene Ashu. ®

Established to help raise money to build wells and schools around the world in impoverished communities, is headed by officers Sanju Kalagara and Miruthula Jegadesen. Some of this club’s events include a Holy Festival and an annual marathon to raise money for their cause.

Any students passionate about helping others worldwide should not hesitate to join this club.

Tender Loving Care Club

Created to aid children struggling in their battles with cancer, the Tender Loving Care Club (TLC) is involved in many events including decorating the Christmas tree at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and many other charity events.

The club’s officers include Marissa Yocham, Kaitlyn Martin and Jackie Vogt. All students are welcome to join.

Sci-Fi Club

Sci-Fi Club is a fun-filled environment where students interested in science fiction books and films can socialize.

Some of the club’s events are watching movies together on Mondays and occasionally going to the theater. The Sci-Fi club’s officers are Rowan Lentz and CJ Fleming. It is completely free to join and is a great opportunity to meet new friends.

Red Kettle Club

The Red Kettle club is dedicated to serving the southwest division of the Salvation Army through fundraising and volunteer activities. A few of the club’s events are collecting money during the Christmas holiday and bagging toys for the less fortunate children in the community. Katie Wilkinson, Kate Spencer and Megan Miller comprise the officers of the club. A $20 fee is required to enter the Red Kettle Club and it meets once per month. ®

ECAPs help students prep for future JOSH AMBRE Copy Editor

As any experienced high school student knows, planning for the future can often be a lengthy, tedious and even burdensome task. Simply thinking about the numerous career options and programs may give students the feeling they are being crushed by an incredibly heavy load that is gradually increasing in size and weight as the day of graduation draws nearer and nearer to becoming reality. But for Corona students, the administration hopes to alleviate this weight in the form of Kuder’s ECAP (Educational Career Action Plan) program.

“The ECAP program was designed to provide the guidance all schools are required to give to their students,” guidance counselor Angela Carter said. “It features a fouryear plan, a career interest assessment and scholarship searches.”

Mandated by the state Legislature for the classes of 2013 onward, counselors believe that the ECAP program will serve as a means through which students can not only discover their personal career interests, but also how to turn their goals into realities.

“We are hoping that students will become more aware of the options available,” Carter said. “It will also show them how to get into the career they want down the road.

This is our ultimate goal.”

While there are not currently any studies or statistics to demonstrate the success of the ECAP program due to the short time it has been in effect, students and counselors alike have noticed the benefits of the ECAP program.

“I thought the ECAP test was very interesting because it helped me see what I might be good at,” sophomore Nicky Redmond said. “It was very informative.”

Though the ECAP program is still in its early stages, it still urges students to follow their dreams and passions in order to find the career that is best suited for them.

“I’m not sure how much the answers I got from the ECAP program will affect my career path, but I think whatever career someone chooses should be a combination of what they like and what they’re good at,” Redmond said. ®

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Half days limited due to increase in credit requirements COLIN McCORMICK Staff Writer

For almost all students at Corona, the sound of the bell at the end of the day is music to their ears, but for some students the heavenly rhythmic sounds of the end bell comes at a sooner time. One of these students like senior Aidee Campuzano, who have a “half day,” leave after fourth hour.

Going into her senior year, Campuzano only needed two more credits to graduate, an English credit and Government credit. Overall the class of 2012 needs 21 credits, while the class of 2013 needs 23, the two additional being a science and math credit. This means that for the class of 2013, unless a student received a math credit in middle school, they would have to take a math class every year of high school and a science class at least three of the four years.

Although it may not seem like a drastic change in the number of credits, it greatly affects whether or not a “regular” student could have a half day his or her senior year.

The concept of half days usually goes along with the DECA class, which allows students two periods to go out and work and to gain experience in the work force. It has also greatly affected the school work in Campuzano’s life.

“I have more free time to concentrate on my classes and my days seem more productive,” she said.

So the question must be raised if the extra credits being added to the classes of 2013 and beyond are fair. Assistant principal Holly Secor’s views on the extra credits were supportive of them. “I don’t think the extra credits needed are a bad thing; if anything the extra classes are better prep for the future.”

Students at Corona are allowed six free classes per year, so any extra classes that a student would need credit for to graduate would need to be paid for out of pocket for night school, summer school or online school. Despite this fact and the fact that the class of 2013 needs two extra credits, it is not impossible for

Empty parking lots will be a thing in the past. Creduts keeping students on campus.

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students to have a half day their senior year.

According to Secor having a half schedule is not going to be completely impossible for next year but most students are cramming in AP and honors classes anyways. If someone raised the question of a half schedule, the response they would receive would be one of extra money for extra classes and extra work for those classes. ®

What you should know about EVIT program TAYLOR BEESE Staff Writer

During your high school years, you may be wondering what other educational opportunities there may be to get ahead in your career path.

One of the many programs that Corona suggests is EVIT (East Valley Institute of Technology), an offcampus school that offers courses and dual enrollment programs to help you get started in your field of practice.

“The EVIT classes that you can take during high school are free,” counselor Faye Cagle said.

Although the program doesn’t cost anything for Corona students, there are standards you need to meet to become enrolled. The first is a 2.0

grade point average, and secondly you must fill out an application so an EVIT counselor can decide if you are eligible to take EVIT classes. Lastly, all of freshman and sophomore credits must be earned.

For juniors who are interested in EVIT, you must have all of your credits before you can enter into a one-year program. The only credits that should be pending are senior year credits.

“We had to fill out an information packet and write a one-page essay on why we should go to EVIT,” junior cosmetology student Baylee Wilkinson, said. “Then you turn it in and wait to get an acceptance call.”

EVIT counts as three credits toward your total number of credits needed for graduation. If you take a

two-year EVIT program you will have earned six credits by the end of those two years.

Students who are accepted into EVIT have the option of choosing a morning or afternoon class. They spend half the day at each school. If they choose a morning program, they spend their first three class periods at EVIT. If they choose an afternoon class, they will leave for EVIT after their third period class. For some students the hectic schedule may be hard to get used to.

“At first it was crazy, but I learned to balance it out with work,” Wilkinson said.

For anyone interested in attending an EVIT program anytime during

their years at Corona, Cagle will be giving a tour on Nov.17.

“I predominantly want any sophomores who are interested in two-year programs and juniors who are interested in one-year programs,” Cagle said.

If you miss the tour, EVIT also has a Tech Fest.

“It is during the end of January and the first week of February,” Cagle said. “ It’s on a Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every teacher from every program will be there and you can walk around and ask questions that you have. ” EVIT is a truly great educational opportunity for anyone looking to get ahead in their career path or even in life. ®

Courses offered at EVIT HEALTH SCIENCES •Health Occupations •Allied Health •Sterile Processing and Distribution •Medical Biotechnology •Dental Assistant •Caregiver •Caregiver/ Nursing Assistant •Nursing Assistant •Medical Assistant •Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS •3D Animation •Multimedia Technology HUMAN SERVICES •Early Childhood Education •Culinary Arts •Commercial Baking •Fashion Merchandising •Interior Design •Hospitality & Tourism SPA SERVICES •Cosmetology •Aesthetics

•Massage Therapy

INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES •Precision Manufacturing Technology •Construction •Diesel/ Heavy Equipment Technology •Welding •Automotive Technologies •Collision Repair •Aviation PUBLIC SAFETY •Fire Fighting

•Law Enforcement AUDIO VIDEO TECHNOLOGY •Radio •Video Production COMPUTEr/

TECHNOLOGY •Computer Service Technician/ Networking •Electronics •Engineering Sciences BUSINESS MANAGEMENT •Marketing and Entrepreneurship

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Students trick-or-treat for UNICEF DEVIKA SHARAN Online Content Editor

This Halloween, Corona students are participating in the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) program through the CdS Key Club.

According to www.unicefusa.org, “In 1950, children across America were inspired to collect coins for UNICEF to aid children abroad enduring the aftereffects of World War II.” Now, 60 years and two generations later, children continue to use their effort to collect money for those in need.

“Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF will raise funds to help save children’s lives in over 150 countries and territories through immunization, education, health care, nutrition, clean water and sanitation,” according to www.unicefusa.org.

This year is the first year that Key Club is participating in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. “It sounded like a really fun event to have our members do and it contributes to a great cause,” senior Key Club president Mia Khan said.

Instead of carrying a pillowcase or jack-o-lantern buckets and asking for

candy, members go around with UNICEF boxes and ask for loose change. Now, why would a kid give up candy for money that they don’t even get to keep?

“They get (service) hours for doing it and an incentive is we’re having a party afterwards with cookies and free food,” Khan said.

Because of the incentive, Key Club officers are hoping for most members to take part of this service event, and they have a goal to reach.

“Depending on how many people do it, we’re hoping to raise a couple hundred dollars,” Khan said.

Some people might want to try this way of a benefit trick-or-treat, but they might not know how to start the process.

“I just went to Google, looked up Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. There was a link for ordering boxes and I just ordered them,” Khan said.

For the last 60 years, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF has helped the youth and adolescents of the world by raising money to combat HIV/AIDS, to help basic educations and to further gender equality.

“Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF remains a Halloween tradition for American families and an inspiration to many generations to further the cause of child survival,” said President and CEO of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF Caryl Stern.

Upcoming School Events Nov. 4-5: Play; James C. Love Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Nov. 10: Miss Corona Pageant, James C. Love Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day; no school Nov. 16-19: Aztectown, Friendly Pines Camp, Prescott Nov. 18-19: Dance Show, James C. Love Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Nov. 24-25: Thanksgiving Break; no school

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Life and Times • 7

Who is the door holder?

PATRICK BUCK Staff Writer

WILL MORGAN

Caulin Stephens-Lucas holds a door open for incoming students. Stephens-Lucas has been holding doors at Corona since his freshman year.

Senior Caulin Stephens-Lucas, also known as “ The Door Holder,” has been a shining image of manners and a servant to many Corona students and faculty, regardless of whether they know it.

Stephens-Lucas has been holding doors to hallways during passing periods since his freshman year at Corona.

“I started holding doors for some of my classes freshman year. Then by sophomore year I held the door for all of my classes,” Stephens-Lucas said.

Many students and faculty have noticed his efforts and were happy to talk about him.

“Caulin is such a cool guy, definitely one of the nicest people I know,” senior Dillon Shephard said.

“I’ve known him since he was a freshman, and I don’t care what anyone says, Caulin is the man,” science teacher George Sanchez said.

For Stephens-Lucas, holding the door is nothing more than an act of kindness.

“It’s nice to see a form of courtesy around here, so I try to be a nice person,” Stephens-Lucas said.

So Corona, next time you’re walking down the hall and notice someone holding the door open for you, consider acknowledging them, because it may mean a lot to them to know their gesture isn’t going unnoticed.

“Thank-you to all the people who say ‘thank-you’ when they walk by me holding the door for them,” said Stephens-Lucas, smiling. ®

Brothers from Syria transition into life at Corona STEPHANIE DAYTON Opinions Editor

All the way from Damascus, Syria, two brothers have joined Corona, brothers Bilal and Hamzah Khatib.

They’ve been here for two months because of the envrionment and war in their hometown.

Damascus is one of four districts in Syria; it is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world.

DEBORAH HUARD Starting in late January, HAMZAH AND BILAL KHATIB protests started in Syria that were influenced by other protests in the region. These uproars were due to civilians asking for civil rights and an end to the state of emergency that’s been in place since 1963.

“It’s different here, a lot different and I’m glad to have made friends,” Bilal said.

Even though they’ve only been here for two months, the brothers are having no trouble making friends and they’re enjoying Corona. They do find it a little difficult to adapt to life here because things are so different. One big difference is schooling. Back home they had gender-segregated schools as well as co-ed school; the brothers attended both.

They also attended both public school and private school. One major difference between the schooling is that their school in Syria required teachers to switch classrooms while the students stayed in one room all day.

“I like Corona because they have a lot of events and school spirit,” Hamzah said, “There’s all kinds of sports and classes here too.” ®

s s e r st Ben Kadi and Abbey Johnson display some symptoms of stress.

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Prevent gray hair with these stress tips...

DEVIKA SHARAN Online Content Editor

Many teenagers have stress in their life, whether it’s from parents, school or friends. But instead of keeping it all locked inside, there are ways of letting it out in a healthy and productive way.

“There are two factors that cause stress: bio-chemical imbalances such as mental/emotional health, poor diet and inherited (mental disorders) and a stressful or chaotic environment,” psychology teacher Joe Maisel said.

Many aspects, such as trying to please family members at home while keeping up with schoolwork, add to a teenager’s mentality, causing them to stress.

“Not living up to peoples’ expectations,” is one thing that adds to senior Emily Taylor’s stress level.

When it comes to school, the same rules apply; all the different factors add up.

One way school contributes to stress is “not being in the ‘in’ crowd in school,” senior Hanna Rahman said.

There are basically four easy steps in keeping your stress intake at a low level.

“First, get your brain to get on a regular sleep schedule,” Maisel said.

If you have trouble with this because of schoolwork or after school activities, you can also try to take small naps or organize a routine that can help you stay organized and build a normal sleeping habit.

In addition, physical activity is a great way to relieve stress.

“Second, create healthy outlets for stress – meditation and

exercise,” Maisel said.

Communicating is key to calming yourself. It can help to talk to your parents, close friends or even a physiologist.

“If you have an opportunity to talk to mom or dad, it gives you a chance to get rid of pent up stress,” health teacher Zane Zamenski said.

Also, think about what it is you are freaking out about. Don’t stress about things that aren’t that important. Instead of stressing on it, try and fix it.

“Third, keep a perspective. Is what you’re stressing about really all that important?” Maisel said.

Keeping a healthy diet is also essential. Indulging in certain foods may cause an individual to not want to participate in certain activities they should.

“Good diet and hydration are very important,” Maisel said.

Procrastinating on work is one of the biggest factors that add to stress in a teenager’s life.

“We, as human beings, have a nature to procrastinate and we tend to put it off until the end,” Zamenski said.

Stress affects an individual’s mind and leads to some bad decisions in life; stress management is very important.

“Choices lead us to do things that ought not be done…we are our own enemies when it comes to stress,” Zamenski said.

Since stress is such a negative aspect of our lives, it is essential to keeping it in check and not letting it get out of control.

“Dealing with life’s adventures early on will help relieve stress,” Zamenski said. ®

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The Sunrise ...with Social Studies teacher DAVID WEBB NATHAN SAMUELS

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Q: How can students get involved?

A: The club has only had one brainstorming meeting, and we are planning on having lunch-time meetings every other week throughout the year. All students are encouraged to attend, but only individuals who are interested in honestly living drug-free.

Q: What is the DFR? A: An acronym for Drug Free Revolution...

It is a club meant to encourage all students at Corona to live a drug-free lifestyle.

Q: Do you think the DFR could change students’ opinions on drugs? Explain.

Q: What made you decide to make the DFR club??

A: I don’t see why not...Drug education will be a huge part of the club. We plan on having a drug education speaker come to Corona a couple of times to speak with students about the dangers of substance abuse. This is huge due to the fact that most kids get their drug “education’’ from peers or others that are already using.

We want to bring reality to this topic. I honestly believe that most kids don’t originally use (drugs) for the “high,” but instead as a so-called “rite of passage.’’ I want to change that perception.

A: The idea sprouted following an incident involving drugs in the baseball program last spring. With the encouragement of students, I passed the idea of having a sanctioned “drug free” club along to Activities Principal Jim Bell and Athletic Director Dan Nero. Lastly, to help in this endeavor, I spoke with Social Studies teacher Kori Mandelbaum to see if she would help me co-sponsor the club... it gets kind of busy for me in the spring with baseball, so some help was definitely needed.

Q:What is your main goal for the DFR? A: My primary goal is to educate all students who have substance abuse questions and to model a drug-free lifestyle as its co-sponsor, along with Ms. Mandelbaum.

Q: What do you want the DFR club to become?

A: I want it to become a club that any student can join if they are interested in drug education, prevention, or support. The club will also provide activities that members can participate in, encouraging fun without the use of drugs.

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Q: In the first DFR meeting, what do you feel you accomplished?

A: Interest level...between the two meeting times, we had around 60 students show up to see what it was all about.

I told them that the club will be about student-driven decisions, not teachers or sponsors. We also spoke briefly about how officers for the club will be elected. ®

10 • Opinons

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Letter from the

Editor

Jacqui Marzocca Managing Editor

DEAR STUDENTS AND STAFF: Happy fall! Although you wouldn’t be able to tell by the weather (other than the few infrequent blessings of cool air in the mornings) it is indeed the season. Warm pumpkin spice drinks at Starbucks are being served, trick-ortreaters are preparing their costumes and candy bags, and flights are being arranged to get an out-of-touch family together around the table for Thanksgiving. This time of year is such a fun change from the typical weather, activities and clothing.

This month is Breast Cancer Awareness month, full of fundraisers, beneficial runs, commercials and positive messages of support and tips to prevent and cure breast cancer.

Something I recently discovered, which I had heard before but wasn’t sure if it was true, is that the money made from the Keep a Breast Foundation, better known as the “I Heart Boobies” brand, covering bracelets, shirts and students alike, does not aid breast cancer directly. The website for the foundation claims to donate money to charities frequently, but when you buy the expensive bracelet at skate shops, no set percentage of your money goes to help those suffering from the awful disease.

It bothers me that so much money is being poured into this brand, but your dollars are not guaranteed to help mothers, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, teachers and other important women in our lives.

On a better note, over fall break, I had a inspiring experience during my trip to Oregon for the (disappointing) ASU vs. Oregon game.

I was walking around downtown and this man, who looked strikingly like Chris Brown, was playing the drums on plastic can like objects and clearly having a blast. I was immensely amused that he was so incredibly energetic. Praising him for his entertainment, talent and attitude, I tossed a five-dollar bill into the large jar he had in front of his set-up, and he immediately changed beat. He started singing things like “Thank you for the five” while pointing and grinning at me.

At the time, I couldn’t help but laugh. But looking back at the experience, I realize there is a much bigger lesson to be taken from the stranger. Most people, and myself included, I would not be nearly as enthusiastic under those circumstances. Now, I didn’t think to (and frankly wouldn’t have) ask him his situation; he very well could be in no financial hardship and performed purely for personal enjoyment.

Either way, I can’t help but admire his attitude toward life and am thankful I got a chance to witness him performing his gift, both of presence and drumming.

Have a wonderful Halloween, a blessed Thanksgiving and great days of enjoying the hopefully cooler weather in between.

Sincerely,

Preslie Hirsch

Procrastination during school The definition of the word procrastination is to put off or defer until a later time. At one time or another in all of our lives, we have committed this small injustice and had to suffer the consequences.

Why do we procrastinate? Many times the reasons lie solely in the lack of motivation for a specific job or project. Even though I’m usually a responsible person in other areas, I have to admit, my weakness is independent reading assignments.

Don’t get me wrong; I love to read. I love how a novel can take you into a different world and be a complete escape from reality. Unfortunately, assigned independent reading does not serve the same joys for me. Every

ALYSSA GERWIG

independent reading book I get, I seem to wait until the last two days to buckle down and read 300 plus pages.

I know this isn’t making my life easier, but I just lack all motivation

to read the novel before the due date. For my last assigned novel, I wrote in my schedule that the reading was due before it actually was.

This put on the pressure for me to start reading earlier. When it got closer to deadline, my English teacher’s board showed the upcoming dates. The actual deadline was still a week or two away and I had plenty of time to finish my book in a timely manner.

Procrastination is a choice to become motivated or to let yourself postpone and postpone and postpone. Try setting deadlines ahead of when they actually are so you finish sooner and allow extra time.

Just remember, you can only hit the snooze button so many times before you’re late.®

Frequently Asked Questions about Corona answered by the Sunrise Staff Q: Why were two dances canceled?

A: “The school thought we had too many dances. They originally wanted to cut four instead of two,” social studies and TV production teacher Ben Forbes said.

Q: Why do only seniors get to go off campus?

A: “It was decided by the school and the parents; if parents had their way then they would keep the seniors on campus with everyone else. It’s basically a responsibility issue,” Assistant Principal Holly Secor said.

Q:Why are there no iPods on campus?

A:“It’s just a school rule; it’s a device that really isn’t necessary on a school campus. They’re also very disruptive and there have been a lot of thefts. (See official rule in your school handbook page 15),” Secor said.

Q: Why is there a school bus out by the baseball fields every day?

A: “A Marcos de Niza High School bus driver parks there while he works in the cafeteria and then after school he takes the bus and does the bus route for Marcos,” Secor said.

Q: Why is there a sand volleyball court if nobody really uses it?

A: “Nobody really knows, but we aren’t the only high school with one. It has been used a few times during Spirit Week when a theme somehow relates to the beach,” Secor said.

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Barnes receives Discus Award JOSH AMBRE Staff Writer

Talent is a gift that is difficult to come by. Though it comes in a variety of forms, a multitude of degrees and to a wealth of different people, even rarer still is the possession of a talent that is not only unique but profitable as well. But for Corona del Sol senior Brandi Barnes, her talent in cheerleading has been rewarded with the 2011-2012 Discus Award.

“The Discus Award is a scholarship program for athletics, community service and academics,” Barnes said. “I can receive up to $2,000 towards my college education.”

This national award for high school students is given based on the applicant’s accomplishments in three of 10 attributes, which include academics, arts, athletics, community, faith, government, being green, technology, work and other miscellaneous achievements.

“I have been cheering since fifth grade,” Barnes said. “I have also been involved in a lot of political campaigns, NHS and community service. I really focus on keeping my grades up.”

While the requirements of becoming nominated for the Discus Award are as numerous as the categories they describe, Barnes is happy to have applied.

“The best part about winning the award was how it made me feel accomplished,” Barnes said. “It made me feel like everything I have done up to this point has been worthwhile.” ®

BRANDI BARNES

NADINE SALAMEH

Students coach for youth teams in the valley Both students love coaching and greatly enjoy the experience.

“I love it. I have a great set of Many Corona students have a job, but kids,” Encinas said. it’s a rare occasion to find students who Out of the two, Encinas is the coach a team outside of school. However, only one who makes money from seniors Gabe Encinas and Michelle McKay his coaching job. He makes $10 for are two students who do just that. flag football and $11 for volleyball.

“The program is run under the City of Even though McKay only gets Tempe and I coach for Fees Preparatory volunteer hours from coaching her Middle School,” said Encinas, who coaches team, she still takes great pleasure girls’ volleyball and flag football. in doing it.

McKay also coaches volleyball, but for “I like it; I’ve been doing it since the Tempe YMCA. Her players range from March,” McKay said. grades four to six.

Being a coach isn’t all fun and “They don’t know anything about games.

Well, actually it is. volleyball, so it’s fun watching them “I’m the youngest coach, so I progress,” McKay said. get to mess around with them (the One would expect it to be difficult to players),” Encinas said. juggle schoolwork and coaching a team at LIZ CHENEY When you’re a young coach, the same time, but both of these students do Michelle McKay coaches her youth volleyball team for the YMCA. Her teams range from fourth through sixth grade. you’re closer to the age of the kids, it with ease.

“It’s only two hours a day, Monday through Thursday, and with a seventh and often times this creates a closer bond between coach and player.

“We get to have fun; I can relate to them,” Encinas said. ® hour release it’s much easier to manage school work,” Encinas said.

LIZ CHENEY Staff Writer

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OF THE

athlete ®issue: Avery Moss AUDREY WHEELESS Sport’s Editor

Talented athletes around this time of year are starting to make big decisions about where they will play college ball. Most, however, are not choosing which sport they’ll be playing. Senior basketball and football player Avery Moss is being recruited for both of his sports. Moss has played basketball since eighth grade and has been in his varsity jersey at Corona since his sophomore year. He has played football since his freshman year and has been playing Varsity since his junior year.

Moss is faced with the challenge of choosing which sport he will play in college and potentially professionally.

“Basketball has always been my passion and first love, but football I’m better at and will take me further in life,” Moss said.

Moss has received two offers for basketball; the University of Denver and UC Santa Barbara have offered him full-ride. Varsity basketball coach Sammy Duane believes Moss would go far in basketball.

“Avery plays extremely hard and is probably the best rebounder I have ever coached,” Duane said.

“He has developed his offensive game over the last two years and is now a legitimate threat on the offensive side. I love coaching Avery because he is a great person first of all and he competes with great intensity; I love the fact that he hates to lose. He is well liked by his teammates and is a team player.”

Moss openly states he’s more talented in football.

Arizona State University, the University of Arizona, Washington State University, University of Washington, Nebraska, University of San Diego, Oregon, and Stanford have all contacted Moss about providing full-ride offers to play for them.

Moss will play football in college because he is aware it will benefit his future the most.

“Avery Moss is a great young man,” varsity football coach Tom Joseph said. “I think he knows his future is in football, but he loves to play basketball. We’ve talked about his future and (we) both decided WILL MORGAN he can go a lot further Moss blocks an offensive lineman. Despite his love for basketball, Moss’ power on the football in football. He’s gotten field will fuel his future.

Moss’ mother would like him to play basketball a whole lot better in his technique on the football field and possesses a ton of and his father would like him to play both sports at natural talent. He is so willing to learn and wants to ASU. “It sucks settling for less and missing out on the be a great football player. He puts the team ahead of thing I love to do,” Moss said. ® himself and that’s what makes him a great player.”

Freshman girl tackles new challenge on football field AUDREY WHEELESS Sport’s Editor

High school is often the first time for students to play sports competitively, especially for freshmen. This is no different for freshman Haley Langille. Langille is the only girl on the freshman football team. She plays wide receiver and kicker and it is her first year playing competitive football.

“I love the sport just like all the other guys that love it,” Langille said.

It is not uncommon for someone participating in something “out of the norm” to be judged by those around them. Langille has put herself in a position to be looked at as an outsider among her peers. However, she is self-assured and has a strong support system.

“I’m pretty much one of the guys,” Langille said. “I’m thankful they’re nice to me. I’ve gotten some weird looks from girls and I’m pretty sure people talk, but I could care less what they think; I just love to play.”

Even though freshman football is an uncut sport and anyone can come out to play, Langille is not just any player.

“I feel that Haley is very talented,” coach Ken Olson said. “I have been a coach here at Corona for 18 years and have seen five girls come through the football program. Haley is one of the more athletic that has come through Corona. If she stays with it, yes, she will be a varsity player. I have seen two girls come up and finish their career as a varsity player at CdS.” Langille’s family has supported her in everything she has done throughout her life. Although her mom fears any injuries that could affect the other sports she plays, Langille has an encouraging family.

“I think it’s pretty cool,” said junior and JV football player Brennan Langille, Haley’s brother. “I love having my sister play at the same school with me. I’d like it better if we were on the same team.”

Haley is sure her teammates do not go easy on her because she is a girl.

“I have never witnessed anyone treating her any different regardless of gender,” Olson said. “In fact, when contact is involved, they hit her and know they will get hit back. They play with her like any other athlete.”

Langille has started two out of four games. As talented as she is, Langille goes through challenges that boys do not have to deal with.

“My hair can be a problem,” Langille said. “Sometimes when the coaches yell at me I want to cry. One of the coaches said ‘there’s no crying in football’ to a boy who was crying and that plays into my head when I want to cry.”

Langille is unsure if she will continue to play football. She also plays softball and basketball so she LUKE FRAMPTON has opted to see how the season Langille runs to recieve a pass. She is the only girl on goes and then decide whether or the freshman football team. not she will continue in coming years.

“If you put your mind to something, you can do anything,” Langille said. “I know everyone says that but you really can do anything you want to.” ®