CdS Sunrise May Issue

CdS Sunrise Corona del Sol High School | Tempe, AZ | Vol. 38, No. 6

As the class of 2016 prepares to graduate, Principal Brent Brown departs Corona for a position at the district office Story by Kajal Dave pg. 4

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Staff editor-in-chief Nikki Hinshaw managing editor Katelyn Stys online editor-in-chief Carson Pyatt online managing editor Tanner Kujawa production editor Brenna Bochenek life & times Megan Marples sports Jake Pyatt photo editor Maria Martin copy editor Kajal Dave cartoonist Celeste Hayes staff Faryal Ashraf Dion Deguzman Nikki Dull Juan Estrada Celeste Hayes Isabella Hulsizer Lauren Puffer Kasey Ruthardt Arlayna Schooley Patricia Stoica

From the editors Nikki Hinshaw and Katelyn Stys

Well, here we are. We’ve made it to our last issue and our last letter from the editor.

This past year has been a rollercoaster, but we’re happy you’ve stayed along for the ride.

As the editors of the Sunrise this year, we’re thankful to have From left to right: Hinshaw, Deguzman, Stys and Ruthardt provided you with controversial Photo courtesy of Antonio Guarino topics and content relevant to our community. The Sunrise has been an influential part of our lives and has even helped guide us toward our future careers.

Throughout high school, we’ve learned how important it is to get involved. For us, Sunrise has provided new friendships and helped us grow as people and as journalists. The experiences we’ve shared during our time on the paper have been unforgettable. From covering state championships, to SHFT, to staying at school late at night while on deadline; we’ve enjoyed every moment.

To the class of 2016, good luck with whatever your future holds.

Wherever you go, make sure you instill upon your future peers what it truly means to be Aztec Strong.

To the rest of you, we hope you make the best of your high school years because, trust us, it flies by. Find something you love to do, explore your passions and enjoy every moment.

The future of Sunrise is in good hands. Kasey Ruthardt and Dion Deguzman will be taking over as the 2016-2017 editors-in-chief. We’re confident that they will continue to produce quality content and keep Corona up-to-date on events surrounding the school and community. We are so excited to see what they do next. R

What’s online?

The CdS Sunrise staff works hard to produce content and post stories daily. Check out some of our newest content at cdssunrise.com. R

Cory Nenaber will replace Dan Nero as Corona’s Athletic Director next year. Check out the story online to find out what impacted his decision and his plans for the future.

adviser Kris Urban Cover photo by Celeste Hayes 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 board. Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors/ MCT Campus High School Newspaper Service.

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Photo by Arlayna Schooley

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What’s in this issue We The People

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Find out how Corona’s Comp Gov team fared at it’s national competition in Washington D.C.

Junior vs. Senior year

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Compare the way two of our staff members feel about junior and senior year of high school Photo by Maria Martin

Coast to Coast

See all the places across the U.S. where Corona seniors will be attending college next fall

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Graduation Speakers

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Read about seniors Tayler Everts and Kajal Dave, who were chosen to speak at the 2016 graduation ceremony

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Kleve named new principal Kajal Dave | Copy Editor

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orona del Sol is getting a new principal next year with the departure of current principal Brent Brown. Nathan Kleve was announced as Brent Brown’s successor on April 15 and he is ready to become an Aztec.

“My official start date will be July 1st,” Kleve said. “I’m excited about the tradition that Corona has established, (a) tradition of excellence. It’s really all across the board from academics (to) fine arts to athletics.”

Kleve is the current principal at Moon Valley High School, part of the Glendale Unified School District. He hasn’t had a lot of time to interact “Corona’s with students and staff at Corona, but hopes to successful for a reason, and that be more present as the school year ends. success is really “Obviously, I’m rooted in those learning as much high expectations as I can everyday,” Kleve said. “What I’ve -Kleve found out is Corona’s successful for a reason, and that success is really rooted in those high expectations. People are proud of their school.”

While he does not have any specific goals set, Kleve does know that he wants to expand on all the good things Corona has been doing.

One of the characteristics of Corona he is most impressed with is the community.

“Everyone’s really passionate and proud to be a part of Corona’s community,” Kleve said. “One thing I’d like to focus is positive relationships throughout the community. I think building that culture and expanding on the established culture is important in terms of creating an environment that students and staff

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want to be a part of.”

Brown believes that Kleve is the right choice for new principal, and that the transition from his leadership to Kleve’s will be as smooth as it can be.

“I think there are a lot of similarities between him and me,” Brown said. “I think he comes with experience. I think he’s patient. He’s a good listener.”

Although he will be new at Corona, Kleve has already been supplied with some orange and yellow for his wardrobe.

“The good thing is before I was introduced on April 15 I was given a gift basket,” Kleve said.

“There were about maybe 10 shirts in there, shorts, hats, so it was a good starter kit. As of right now, I don’t have a ton. That will change because I am truly proud and honored to be the next principal at this school.”

Kleve is eager to start working with administrators and faculty. The high expectations and goals Corona has made are on his mind, but Kleve welcomes the new environment.

“I’m really excited to get started,” Kleve said.

“I’m going to try and get over there as much as I can between here and the end of school and really get to meet as many Corona is also getting a people as I can. When new Athletic Director. the next Visit cdssunrise.com to school year starts we’re keep up with the latest going to be off the ground news running from day one.” R

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Comp Gov team competes in Washington Lauren Puffer | Staff Writer

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orona’s Competition Government team won the state competition on Jan. 9 and represented the state of Ariz. at the national competition from April 21-26. Overall, the team placed 19th out of 54 teams and Unit 6 received a unit award.

In Comp Gov, you compete in the format of a congressional hearing about different aspects of government including the philosophy of government, Articles of Confederation, the three branches of government, the Bill of Rights and current issues. They present a four minute speech answering a question they’ve been given on their topic, then they have a six minute question and answer session with a panel of judges.

This year, Unit 6, which specializes in contemporary issues that deal with current events, was awarded a unit award. This means they were the best Unit 6 in the country outside of the top 10, which helped place the team within the top 20 in the country.

“They (Unit 6) had a question on immigration concerning whether it was a federal or a state issue,” teacher Ali Rund said.

Rund said that Unit 6 was very consistent during both days of competition.

“They did an excellent job,” Rund said. “We didn’t place top 10 in the country, but outside of the top 10 teams, they were the best Unit 6 in the country.”

Senior Jamie Cohen is in Unit 1, which focuses on the historical and philosophical foundations of the United States government.

“It was really cool meeting people from other states who were just as into ‘We the People’ as we are,” Cohen said.

Unit 1’s first speech was about how the Photo courtesy of Katelyn Stys founding fathers used ancient Greece and Rome as a guide to create our country. The unit’s second speech was about English documents that were catalyst for charters of liberty in the United States.

“The experience was very exciting,” Cohen said. “We spent the entire school year studying court cases and the Constitution and then getting to see the actual Supreme Court and Constitution in person was amazing.”

Cohen said that doing Comp Gov was the best decision she made and she is continually amazed by the dedication of time and energy by their mentors and coaches to the program.

“The trip was super fast-paced,” Cohen said. “We would be up until 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. each night studying and practicing and then wake up at 6 a.m. to go compete or sightsee.”

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Yearbook prices to change next year Patricia Stoica | Staff Writer

When students attend book distribution at the end of summer to pick up books, they might notice an increase of price in yearbooks. The 2016-2017 school year will be the first time that an all-color yearbook will be available for purchase. To help cover the expenses, the starting price will be $15 higher than the starting price of recent years, at $60.

Yearbook adviser Kris Urban said the decision was not a difficult one to make.

“Being one of the only black and white yearbooks in the country, I think we felt that the student body would want a full color book,” Urban said. “I think that with digital photography, sometimes it makes it easier for photos

to look better in color than in black and white. I just thought that it was time to for us to be in color.”

Urban also said that transitioning to full color “will be a permanent switch.”

Next year’s yearbook Editor-inChief MacKenzie Robb believes the transition will also simplify the creation process.

“The deadlines will become much more simple than in the past,” Robb said. “All of the colored pages must be sent first but if they are all in color it makes it easier for us to pick and choose what pages of the book we want to send when.”

An all-color book means that certain sections of the yearbook that have never been in color before will now

look better than ever before.

“The sports section has never been in color so I feel like having the color in that section specifically will really make the book come alive,” Robb said.

Yearbooks will start at $60 at book distribution and the price will increase to $65 on the first day of school. The final book price in May will be $80.

Proud parent ads, or senior baby ads, will also see a slight increase in price.

“I feel that our student body really loves the product we put out and are willing to put in a few more dollars if it means having an all-color book,” Robb said. “I feel like the color allows for the book to be more appealing, and the color gives the book a really nice feel.”R

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Honored by the White House Seniors Susanna D’Souza, Adam Huang named candidates for the Presidential Scholar Award Faryal Ashraf | Staff Writer

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ach year, the White House Commission announces winners for the prestigious Presidential Scholar Award candidates. This year, not only were seven Tempe Union High School named candidates, but two of the candidates, seniors Susanna D’Souza and Adam Huang, were Corona del Sol students. This award was created to honor some of the nation’s greatest high school students.It is known to be the highest award that a high school student can possibly achieve.

Huang, who has been recognized for this award for his ACT score, participates in the Quizbowl club and was also nominated for an A.P. scholar award earlier this year.

“I think that they looked at standardized testing scores,” Huang said. “Mine was probably my ACT score.”

D’Souza also believes her award was given to her for her standardized testing scores.

“The award I got is based entirely on ACT and SAT scores,” D’Souza said. “There’s also an award for technical education and one for the arts. I just did really well on my SAT and ACT.” D’Souza is also a part of the We the People team, the robotics team, a national AP scholar award nominee and a valedictorian for the class of 2016.

D’Souza said the award has a lot of meaning to her, since it is a national award.

“I think it’s pretty interesting since it’s a national scale award,” D’Souza said. “If I win it, I’ll get to go to Washington, D.C. and meet

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a lot of other people from around the country who have received the same award.”

D’Souza, being an avid reader, credits her achievement to her constant reading habits and some help from her parents.

“I read a lot, so I already know a lot of the words and it helps with reading and analyzing on the tests,” D’Souza said. “I studied a lot and my parents helped me out too.”

D’Souza firmly believes that winning this award will help her future plans.

“The idea is that if you win it you get to join a network of people across the country who are willing to give you opportunities” D’Souza said. “Hopefully that will help me get an internship when I’m in college and help me get a really good job.”

Principal Brent Brown also had an input with verifying the candidate for this award.

“I look through the applications

of those who apply,” Brown said. “I give my recommendations on those who have proven themselves to be worthwhile and noteworthy in their participation and successes here at Corona.”

Brown also said that there are many factors that go into determining candidates.

“We look at a lot of things, like their GPA, kinds of classes they took and ranking,” Brown said.

“We take a look at the clubs and organizations they were a part of and if they’re well-rounded.”

Brown said this award represents the kind of students who attend Corona. “(This is award is) very similar to some of the other awards that are given out to students, it shows us the quality of students that we have at Corona,” Brown said. “It also shows the hard work and dedication the students had while going here.”

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Moving overseas Christopher Rendes to teach English in Kuwait Celeste Hayes | Staff Writer The distance between Arizona and Kuwait is 7,836 miles. Kuwait is a small country positioned between Iraq, Iran and Saudi Arabia. It’s there that English teacher Christopher Rendes is headed. Rendes was a new teacher at Corona at the beginng of this year, and this will also be his last year here. Rendes will be moving to Kuwait City to teach 11th grade English.

With no intentions of returning to Corona or even Arizona, Rendes plans to permanently relocate overseas with his wife.

“I think I’m going to keep living overseas and traveling as long as I can,” Rendes said.

In fact, he stated that this job had always been a dream of his. Rendes has previously lived overseas as a Peace Corps officer.

“I love traveling and I love teaching and now I can do both. I finally found the perfect fit,” Rendes said.

Rendes Rendes departs from Arizona on Aug 15 and his first day as a teacher in Kuwait City is in September. Even though he was only at Corona for a year, he hopes to have had a lasting impression on his students.

“I hope to give them the skills they need to have a successful life no matter what they do,” Rendes said. R

Baccalaurereate ceremony theme “On our way” Nikki Hinshaw | Editor-in-Chief As graduation season approaches, most students eagerly wait for the traditional graduation ceremony to arrive, where hundreds of family members line the crowded bleachers, straining to hear their child’s name be called as he/she accepts his/her diploma. However, there is another way to engage in a similar experience: through attending Baccalaureate.

Baccalaureate is a supplemental graduation ceremony offered at Corona that has provided a unique experience for graduates and their families.

“Baccalaureate is a long-standing tradition which serves as a ‘kickoff’ to the week of graduation,” Baccalaureate coordinator Jane Morgan said in an email. “It’s been a part of Corona del Sol since the school’s first graduating class in 1980.”

Every year, hundreds of students and families opt to attend

Baccalaureate, with last year’s attendance totaling above 300 people.

While Baccalaureate is sometimes stereotyped as a “religious” ceremony, it simply offers a more introspective approach to the whole experience of graduating high school.

“Baccalaureate offers a contemplative, reflective and spiritual component for our students to consider at this very exciting time in their lives,” Morgan said.

In addition to the overall message of the ceremony, the environment it provides can also offer benefits in terms of accessibility.

“It’s a really nice option for elderly family members who may not be able to attend the actual graduation ceremony in the stadium (because it’s too hot or tedious to trek into the stands) to participate in the graduation festivities with their graduates,” Morgan said.

This year’s Baccalaureate features the theme “On Our Way,” which was chosen by the Senior Class Council.

Jaztecs, Steel Drum Band and Corona’s Dance Company will all perform during the ceremony. In addition, various speakers were chosen to complement the event.

“We will be featuring four speakers this year: Student body President Alex Butler, Aztec alumnus and teacher Alison Rund, director of East Valley Young Life A.J. Pitkin, and, of course, perennial favorite (and) librarian Justine Centanni,” Morgan said.

Baccalaureate is an optional event, but can be enjoyed by any student who wants to attend. Seniors will wear their cap and gown to the ceremony.

Refreshments and snacks will be provided on the east patio following the event. It will be held in the James C. Love Center for the Arts on Sunday, May 15 at 5 p.m. R

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Zayn Malik releases 1st solo album Patricia Stoica | Staff Writer After four years of singing in One Direction, it’s become pretty evident that Zayn Malik can sing.

Unlike most artists on their debut album, that’s not what he’s here to prove. Malik’s goal is to prove that he can, in fact, write his own songs without four other guys to back him up- and I definitely think he shows that he can hold his own.

Mind of Mine begins through a smoky haze with title track “MiNd Of MiNdd,” where Zayn admits, “Now that I’m on the edge, I can’t find my way.” The 57 second long intro transitions into lead single “PILLOWTALK,” which is one of the best songs on the album. The song is a very good introduction to Zayn’s sound.

The upbeat “PILLOWTALK” is followed by “iT’s YoU,” a dramatic but simple song that features a lot of very high notes. “iT’s YoU” is an early weak spot. The song and its accompanying video are both very simple and borderline boring. The lyrics and Zayn’s voice are both nice, but the instrumentals behind it are too unexciting to justify the simplicity of everything else about it.

In contrast, “BeFoUr” is immediately catchy, and in some moments it reminds me of the singing style of Troye Sivan. “BeFoUr” is a party song, and the lyrics feature some of my favorite lines on the album: “I don’t drink to get drunk, I feel all the right funk/If there’s something I want, I’ll take all the right wrongs.” It’s a

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catchy tune that really uses harmonies to its advantage.

When that high note exclamation of “Flashing lights!” explodes into the last chorus of the song, it all feels very triumphant. “sHe” is a very cool midtempo track. I feel like Zayn does a lot with a little. None of these songs are particularly heavy in terms of production, so the weight of impressing the listener lies almost solely on Zayn’s vocal and songwriting abilities.

Beyond that, every song feels like it might be a little bit subdued, but it gives the album a dark, almost dream-like feel.

All the background vocals in “rEaR vIeW” make it one Photo courtesy of Creative Commons of my favorite tracks. “wRoNg” is the only song on Mind Of Mine to feature another artist, Kehlani, and for that alone it is a standout. The only two songs I’m not completely sold on are “iT’s YoU” and “fOoL fOr YoU,” but overall Mind of Mine is a thoroughly enjoyable listen. The thing it lacks most is variation.

While the songs are cohesive and mesh together well, there was more room for different sounds and experimentation, which would’ve been welcome on a debut album. Hopefully on the next album, he’ll see that through, but right now Mind of Mine should be enough to fill a listener’s need for catchy songs. R

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One year or another Dion Deguzman | Staff Writer Junior year has been a roller coaster of emotions, just like any year in high school. There have been tears of joy, sadness, frustration and just about any other emotion you can think of. Being that this is my last versus story with senior Kajal Dave, I can’t really bash on senior year. I haven’t gone through that year yet and I’m not joking when I say I am absolutely scared to be a senior. I am already bothered with questions like, “what are you planning to major in?” and “what college are you planning to go to?”

Unfortunately, I don’t have an answer to most of the questions regarding college.

Talking about the future is Photo by Maria Martin something that has stressed me out the entirety of junior year. I watch every senior on staff either get really excited to graduate or get really freaked out. Almost every time the subject of leaving for college and leaving friends is brought up, senior Isabella Hulsizer might burst into tears. Yet it’s moments such as these when I realized that next year, I would be in the same position they’re in and I’ll have no idea how to handle that.

One thing that I strive to understand before I go into senior year is who I am as an individual. Junior year is the year where you begin to understand yourself and what path you’re going to take. As of now, I don’t really know what the right path is. Do I want to focus mainly on school and be an athlete for fun, or really drive myself to exceed in athletics?

Yet as junior year progresses, it finally feels like I am in control of my own life for once. Making choices for my future like what I want to be in the next 10 years also stresses me out because one wrong decision can ruin my life…but it’s fine.

I also appreciate the people around me so much more than I did my freshman and sophomore year. I went through those two years of my life not building relationships with the people around me, until I realized that it’s really hard to go through life emotionally without great people by your side.

Junior year helped me realize that the great people aren’t only my friends and family, but also my teachers. These people inspire me to do so much better in my life and they always provide me with a more positive outlook on life. Granted, I have made a lot of mistakes this year, but the people around me have helped me build myself back up after those mistakes.

Those are the type of people you want to keep in your life.

So far junior year has been one crazy ride that happily and sadly ends really soon. In a couple months, I’ll be in the process of becoming an adult. Junior year is definitely going into the books as one of the most memorable nine months of my life. R

Kajal Dave | Copy Editor There’s no real way to compare senior and junior year.

This issue, Dion and I won’t be trying to convince you that our side is right. It’s just something you’ll have to experience.

The first morning of senior year, I threw a notebook and pencil into my bag. I woke a little earlier so I could slap my parking sticker onto my windshield and drive around the parking lot looking for my spot. Compared to years past, I was not prepared or very excited for the first day of senior year. That feeling hasn’t really changed as time passed. The last year of high school isn’t going to be monumental. Senior year is the feeling you get when your teacher tells you “this is the last English essay of your high school career” and when you’re making plans for college. There isn’t going to be some big revelation or change in most people’s lives.

For me, this year was characterized by a feeling of leaving things behind. Seeing everyone talking about next year and signing up for classes is a harsh reminder that seniors are going to be leaving this community. The realization is as wonderful as it is terrifying.

Junior year is a different kind of busy from senior year.

While there was frantic studying and stress last year, my time is taken up with essay-writing and waiting this year. I am plagued not by homework, but by extracurricular activities and college applications. This situation may be unique to me though, because I chose not to take it easy senior year.

I remember junior year in flashes, but there are a lot of blank spots. The stress of testing, college and extracurriculars piled on. I do remember one day with clarity. It was after my AP tests, the last day of school for seniors. We had gone out to the green house for biology, and I was sitting with a senior friend. She was all set for college and had no more stress. Then there was me, who couldn’t believe I survived. I hoped senior year would be better.

Academically, senior year was better. All the classes I took were ones I had a lot of interest in, and none of them were terribly difficult. I made decisions that were best for me and said “no” a lot more. Junior year was the year of doing anything and everything Photo by Maria Martin and figuring out what worked.

Senior year was trying to apply those lessons.

Your whole high school career is going to be what you make of it. It’s simultaneously a time of learning from mistakes and making pretty big decisions. I have plenty of regrets as well as triumphs, like every has at the end of high school. Don’t take either year for granted, and enjoy this time while it lasts. R

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Entertainment May Staff Playlist S Here are our staff picks for some good music to check out this month...

1. “Break Up in a Small Town” – Sam Hunt

1. “Shake Me Down” – Cage the Elephant

2. “Loaded” – G-Eazy

2. “Nine in the Afternoon” – Panic! At the Disco

3. “Driving Around Song” – Coltford

Maria Martin

4. “I Know What You Did Last Summer” – Shawn Mendes (with Camilla Cabello)

3. “Work Song” – Hozier

Carson Pyatt 1. “Hey Love” – Moxie Raia

1. “This Time” – Jonathan Rhys Meyers 2. “Air” – Shawn Mendes

2. “Ophelia” – The Lumineers

3. “Kiss Me” – Sixpence None the Richer

3. “Sweet Disarray” – Dan Croll

4. “New Soul” – Yael Naim

4. “My Church” – Maren Morris

Celeste Hayes

4. “Hymn for the Weekend” – Coldplay

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Hong Kong Buffet Megan Marples | Life & Times Editor As teenagers we are growing fast and with that comes a huge appetite. When choosing a restaurant, a buffet seems the most cost-effective. For a small fee, each person has entrance to an almost endless supply of food. One of the best buffets in the valley is Hong Kong Buffet. It offers a plethora of items to satisfy any Asian craving.

When I eat at Hong Kong Buffet, my first stop is always the stir-fry station. Here, people are able to choose from noodles, vegetables, meats and sauces to create their own dish. My favorite combination includes chicken and their signature brown sauce.

Another section is the sushi bar. They offer an endless menu of sushi hand crafted in front of you. Patrons are able

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to also customize sushi to fit their specific tastes if they don’t see an item they like on the menu.

The main room has over a hundred dishes available.

Hong Kong Buffet offers a variety of foods, from fried rice to sugar biscuits. More exotic foods include steamed crawfish and pig legs. They also have a back corner for more fancy food such as prime rib and stuffed mushrooms.

On the north side of the room, there are two rows of cold food. It includes fruits, vegetables and seafood. Traditional items include watermelon along with seafood like shrimp.

Adjacent to the stir-fry station is a dessert table. The selection changes daily, but the most common foods include chocolate cake, macaroons, mango cake and cream puffs. To top it off, there is also a full ice cream bar.

This Chinese buffet also offers traditional American food such as mashed potatoes if you are less adventurous.

Although there are many food options, everything tastes delicious. It is the perfect place to go with large parties as well, since a few hundred people can fit into the establishment. The price of the buffet varies according to the day and time. Weekday lunch costs $9.99 while the weekend price goes up to $12.49. I recommend going for lunch because the dinner price spikes up to $15.99. No matter the occasion, dining at Hong Kong Buffet is always a wonderful experience.

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Chocolate Fudge Faryal Ashraf | Staff Writer Ingredients: - - - -

1 can of sweetened condensed milk 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup of mini marshmallows

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1. Lightly coat an 8x8 inch pan or baking sheet with butter and place in parchment paper.

2. Microwave chocolate chips and condensed milk for 2 minutes until chocolate has melted.

3. Add vanilla extract and fold in marshmallows 4. Refrigerate fudge for 2 hours, then cut into squares and serve.

Tweet #CdSSnacks to show us your creations!

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All the fashion essentials you need before heading off to college Dion Deguzman | Staff Writer

Hats

A hat is a simple accessory that can really pull an outfit together-or help you pull yourself together. Sometimes you are really just too lazy to do your hair or you have run out of time to do your hair. That is perfectly fine because that can all be hidden under your hat. There are many types of hats that can serve different purposes. A “dad hat” can cover the mess while also adding a pop of color to any outfit, not to mention they are also adjustable. There are also floppy hats which can add a bohemian, effortless look to an outfit during all seasons.

Professional Outfit For something as simple as a class presentation, an interview for a job or even an internship, it is very important to dress appropriately when you are in front of an audience. For guys I recommend a suit, tie, solid button-down shirt and dress shoes. Although, I do not recommend going to an interview with a black suit.

Go with a more subdued color such as navy blue or gray as it will make you seem more relaxed and not too professional. For girls, a darker colored dress is highly recommended paired with a pair of flats or heels.

Models: seniors Eliana Carrera and Austin Treese

Sweatpants

Solid Colored Tops

Your favorite pair or pairs of sweatpants are a necessity to bring to college. Sweatpants are used when you want to relax after a long day, if you wake up a little too late for class, or if you need to go out for a jog on a cold day. They can be worn with actually anything because there will come a point where you really don’t care what you look like with them on.

Yet, sweatpants with a solid colored top can also end up very messy and comfortable but in a way that looks very pulled together. All in all, there is nothing better than sitting in your room binge watching a TV show with your favorite pint of ice cream and your favorite pair of sweatpants on.

Clothing in the “basics” section are items such as solid colored T-shirts, tank tops and dresses. These are essentials to your closet at home and your soon-to-be closet in your apartment, dorm room or house. Basic clothing can be worn with just about every outfit since they aren’t hard to match with other clothing items. For example, a solid white shirt can be paired with denim, khakis, flannels or printed bottoms. This uses closet space wisely as one clothing item can be worn with many different outfits. Basics are sold for a cheap price at stores like H&M and Forever 21. R

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Blockbuster movies to see this summer Brenna Bochenek | Production Editor This summer, movie theaters are going to be filled to the brim with new releases. Take this break from school to get out and see a film or two. With so many blockbusters being released you’re sure to find something that will pique your interest. Here is a preview of some of the much-anticipated films that will be coming to theatres over break. R

ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS: MAY 25 Starring: Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Sacha Baron Cohen Synopsis: This film, a sequel to Disney’s Alice in Wonderland (2010), chronicles Alice’s magical return to the world of Wonderland. In her second adventure, Alice must travel back in time to save her friend, the Mad Hatter and stop the Lord of Time from ruining Wonderland’s future forever.

FINDING DORY: JUNE 17 Starring: Ellen DeGeneres, Ty Burell, Bill Hader, Idris Elba, Kate McKinnon Synopsis: Thirteen years after Finding Nemo was released, its sequel, Finding Dory will hit theatres. This film will follow the lovable but forgetful fish, Dory, as she searches for her longlost relatives and discovers the true meaning of family.

INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE: JUNE 24 Starring: Liam Hemsworth, Joey King, Jeff Goldblum, Maika Monroe, William Fichtner Synopsis: This Independence Day reboot both premieres and is set 20 years after the original film. This time around, the people of Earth must test their new space defenses against an even greater alien enemy and bravely fight to stop the extinction of the planet.

THE LEGEND OF TARZAN: JULY 1 Starring: Alexander Skarsgard, Margot Robbie, Samuel L. Jackson, Christoph Waltz, John Hurt Synopsis: This film is based on the classic story of Tarzan, the man who was raised in the jungle by apes. It is a live-action adaptation, which follows Tarzan and his wife Jane, who led a comfortable life in London until questionable activities at a mining camp in the jungle bring him back to his former home.

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS: JULY 8 Starring: Kevin Hart, Ellie Kemper, Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Lake Bell Synopsis: The Secret Life of Pets is an animated film that explores what pets really get up to when their owners aren’t home. When an uprising of abandoned pets threatens to take revenge on all the happy pets and their owners, two dogs, Max and Duke, must put aside their differences and try to save the day.

GHOSTBUSTERS: JULY 15

JASON BOURNE: JULY 29

Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Chris Hemsworth, Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver Synopsis: The new Ghostbusters film is a reboot of the 1984 film of the same name. This beloved franchise will make its return to the screen with an all female team of ghostbusters, but will also feature some faces from the original film, such as Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver and Dan Aykroyd.

Starring: Matt Damon, Julia Stiles. Alicia Vikander, Tommy Lee Jones, Vincent Cassel Synopsis: This fourth installment in the Bourne series comes 11 years after the conclusion of the Bourne trilogy. While the plot is being kept mostly under wraps at this time, we can expect Jason Bourne’s return to the big screen to be filled with nonstop action and excitement.

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Sports

Climbing the ranks Corona alum signs with Arena Football team Jake Pyatt and Arlayna Schooley | Sports Editor and Staff Writer Former Corona quarterback and varsity football coach Chase Cartwright has received many accolades throughout his career but signing a contract with the Arena Football League’s Orlando Predators is one of the highlights.

For many dedicated athletes their love for their sport can start from the time they were young.

“I’ve played football since I was about 7,” Cartwright said.

“I didn’t start playing quarterback competitively until my freshman year at Corona in 2006.”

Cartwright grew up playing many sports but nothing stuck with him quite like football.

“I played multiple sports as a kid,” Cartwright said. “I liked basketball and gave baseball a shot, but ultimately no sport has ever provided me with the adrenaline rush and overall excitement that football does.”

Cartwright’s interest in football stemmed from the idea of the team aspect.

“It’s incredible that it takes 11 guys on every single play doing their job correctly to be functional,” Cartwright said.

“I love that being a football player is a year round job. We win and lose games during the months we aren’t in season.

If you’re not watching film, lifting weights, conditioning and working on position drills during the offseason, you’ll fall behind.”

Football has made Cartwright who he is and it has become a big part of him.

“Football has shaped a lot of aspects of my life,”

Cartwright said.

“It has taught me a number of things such Chase Cartwright looks to find teammates downfield.

Cartwright went on to set a school record with as leadership, 35 carrer touchdowm passes. Photo courtesy of Chase work ethic, Cartwright responsibility, teamwork, and how to battle adversity.”

Cartwright saw a big difference from high school football to playing football at NAU. “To me, the biggest difference between high school and college football is the amount of mental preparation it takes to be successful,” Cartwright said.

Head Coach of Orlando Rob Keefe talked to orlandopredators.com about the team’s acquisition of Cartwright.

“Chase brings a professional approach and is a student of the game,” Keefe said.

Like many athletes, Cartwright hopes to make it to a professional level. He has the ultimate dream of making it big all it takes is determination and the right team.

“My ultimate goal is to get back to the NFL,” Cartwright said. “I was invited to Rookie Minicamp with the Chicago Bears in 2015, but was released. I know I can play at the highest level, and am working each day to get back,” Cartwright said. R

The Tempe Coalition would like to congratulate the graduating seniors at Corona del Sol High School for completing this chapter in their lives. This is a great accomplishment and you all should be so proud.

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Sports Jake’s Take

A look back at the year in sports Jake Pyatt | Sports Editor It has been an exciting year for sports at Corona. Many teams exceeded expectations while others had a harder time preforming at an elite level. With this being my first year as sports editor for the staff, I made many memories covering all the sporting seasons. I thought I would share my major takeaways for my last “Jake’s Take” of the year.

Ryan Flood celebrates with his teamates afer scoring a goal. The team went 155-1 this season. Photo by Maria Martin

The fall sports season presented one for success that has not been seen in years. The boys swim and dive team went undefeated and the girls team only lost one meet.

Girls volleyball made it to the quarterfinals of the state championship tournament. One of my favorite memories from the year was covering the improbable run to the playoffs by the football team. The regular season game against Marcos was one I won’t forget for a long time. All the anticipation leading up to kickoff and the play on the field was what a rivalry is all about. The team faced off against the Padres in another great game but lost in the first round of playoffs.

The winter season went differently from the past few years. Wrestling was very successful in many tournaments and in the state tournament. Girls soccer had a good year going 9-9-1 losing in the first round of playoffs but has potential for a great season next year behind sophomore Olivia Nguyen. Boys soccer went 15-

5-1 and lost to eventual state champion Hamilton in the quarterfinals on penalty kicks. The team will be losing many big players such as John Rea and Jacob Onofrio, but will still have Ryan Flood and Bryan Oliveras. Boys basketball went into its season with the pressure of winning a fifth consecutive championship without head coach Sam Duane Jr. and Marvin Bagley III. The team lost in the first game of the season to future state champion Mesa, which came as a shock to students who were not used to seeing the team lose. The Aztecs played national powerhouse Bishop Gorman and seemed to have their season heading in the right direction after beating the Gaels on a last-second layup. The Aztecs played in the prestigious Hoophall West Tournament playing legendary programs like St. Anthony’s (NJ). It was fun being able to cover the team on the national stage of Hoophall. The team played one of the top teams in the state against Basha in January. The team won in an exciting game which proved why Corona had a real chance at defending the championship. The team lost in the quarterfinals of the state championship tournament to Sunnyslope. What would be seen as a major success to most schools, losing in the quarterfinals was seen as a disappointment to the a majority of the players.

Spring sports was successful in many aspects. Softball played in many exciting games this year. The team went 15-18 this season and lost in the first round of playoffs to Mountain Ridge. Tennis won the city and six seed Elisa Magtoto make it to the quarterfinals. Boys volleyball had a regular season of (21-10) and made the playoffs as a sixseed. Track and field had a good year and had many athletes go onto state the first weekend of May. Baseball had to deal with adversity losing ace Quinn Flanagan for the season to Tommy John surgery, but still made it one for the record books. The team went 21-6 in the regular season and earned the No. 3 seed in the state tournament.

Overall, the sports year had many ups and downs but was successful in many ways. Next year should be as good, if not better, and I can’t wait for the 2016-17 sports season to start. R

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Tempe and beyond

Next steps for the class of 2016

University of British Columbia

Washington State University

Seattle University University of Washington

University at Albany Dakota Wesleyan University

University of Minnesota

St. Francis University

BYU Idaho

George Fox University Oregon State University

Berklee College of Music

University of Notre Dame

Lake Forrest College Boise State

United States Military Academy

Brown

Briar Cliff University

BYU

New York University Philadelphia University

St. Mary’s College UC Santa Cruz Utah Valley University

California Polytechnic State Biola University

Colorado Mesa University

California State, Northridge San Diego State University

Northern Arizona University: 60 GCU: 11 Grand Canyon University - 10 Phoenix College Pima Medical Institute

Arizona State University: 174

University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign

William and Mary Lincoln Memorial University Belmont University Vanderbilt

The University of Alabama Texas Tech University Louisiana State University

Mesa Community College

University of Texas at San Antonio

ITT Tech

UofA: 35

Johns Hopkins University

Oklahoma State University

Point Loma Nazarene University

Williams University

University of Pennsylvania

Portland State University Western Oregon University

ChandlerGilbert Community College

Baylor

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U.S. Air Force - 2

Global Citizen Year - 1

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Song graduates with class of 2016 Nikki Dull | Staff Writer High school is a time in teenager’s lives where they find themselves. They make new friends, find their hobbies and plan their future. Some might think four years is just the right amount of time while others might only need three years. Junior-turned-senior Melissa Song said that since last year, she knew she wanted to graduate high school early.

“I thought about it at the end of June of last year but wasn’t sure until school started,” Song said.

Song had lots of reasons for wanting to graduate early.

She felt that an extra year of high school would be holding her back from starting college early. Song was accepted to the University of Pennsylvania in December where she plans to study neurological science. Due to neurosurgery residencies being so long, she thought it would be great to get a head start on working toward her dream.

“Overall, it was a combination of personal reasons alongside my lifelong dream of going to medical school that led me to decide graduating early was the right choice,” Song said.

Although graduating a year early sounds difficult and a lot of work to most, Song said it wasn’t difficult to graduate early in the terms of school coursework. Song takes a zero hour class and is doubling up on science classes while also taking English 101 and English 102 at Rio Salado to complete all of her necessary credits.

“First semester was definitely the hardest semester of my life because I had to rush to study and take three standardized tests I wanted on my college application,” Song said. “Graduating early itself was never difficult, but trying to get in a higher-ranked university with just two years of high school experience was a horrifying process.”

While graduating early is a great way for Song to get a year ahead on her studies, she said she wouldn’t recommend it unless a person is completely positive he or she is ready to move on from high school.

“I definitely will never get the chance to truly be a senior in high school and there some experiences that I will never have,” Song said. “For me, the benefits outweigh the costs.”

Along with keeping up with academics, Song is involved in lots of extra curricular activities. Song is an intern at Barrow Neurological Institute and works in a lab that researches Alzheimer’s diseases while volunteering at Hospice of the Valley and a peer counselor at Teen Lifeline. Song is also president of HOSA and Music for Cure.

“I have ranked at state three years in a row and got first at nationals for HOSA my freshman year,” Song said.

Between all that Song is involved in, it’s difficult to manage time. With little sleep and lots of coffee, she

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makes it possible. Song said it’s all about being willing to sacrifice other parts of your life in order to put what matters most to you first.

“I went Song into high school with the major goal of getting into a top college,” Song said. “I spent most of my time working toward that goal.”

For Song, the best part about graduating early is having the ability to start a new life.

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Defining her own success Senior Megan Doud questions her future in personal essay Megan Doud | Guest Columnist

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xford Dictionary defines success as “the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.” These days, the commonly accepted portrait of success looks something like a six-figure career, a stable life, a nice house, and maybe a family if time permits. From the standard viewpoint, it matters less about how happy you are when you wake up every morning than how nice of a car you have, how many luxuries and belongings you possess, or how high at the top of the societal hierarchy you find yourself. Personally, I believe that success could mean sleeping on a park bench every night so long as you feel fulfilled.

I don’t believe there is any one “right” way to live life. I don’t think success could possibly be merited by something as simple and trivial as currency. If success is the accomplishment of a goal, and I will exclaim your goal is from the to live life rooftops that happily, then by whatever means we are all uncertain—and necessary, be happy. Be happy we are all going and with that, to be just fine. success will follow. I tend - Doud to believe that we all have a specific purpose in this world, and sitting loftily at a big desk in a corporate office doesn’t necessarily mean you’re carrying out that purpose.

I could promote this viewpoint to anyone with complete conviction, but the collision occurs when they- almost inevitably disagree. You tell someone that you aren’t going to college and they struggle to conceal their disapproving

expression. Attempting to progress at all in life without a college degree is labeled as impractical and chimerical.

And as saddening as it is to upset anyone, no person ever wants to face the eyes of their disappointed parents, looking achingly upon them as if they long for nothing more than to have the ability to change your mind. Even though I have personally decided to go to college, that does not necessarily mean I will always follow the traditional path. No matter what, I’m confident that one day—maybe 20 years from now—I’ll be able to say how blissfully satisfied I am with my life, and I’ll feel overcome with a warm sense of pride and finally understand how only one’s personal compass can navigate the best route for them. What I feel I still need to learn about life can’t be taught by any professor in any classroom. I’m filled with contentment and security simply because I know what my goals are and that I have the power to reach them on my own terms.

I cling feverishly to the notion that there is more to life than uniformity.

I don’t believe that purpose is found in the morning commute. I do have complete faith that there is a trail somewhere off the beaten path that leads to the top of the mountain—the true apex, not just the lookout point, where the majority stops because they suppose that they’ve already reached the highest point. No matter how many people try to dissuade me, or how strongly they imply that happiness and financial stability are undoubtedly interchangeable, I stand firmly in my belief that we have the freedom to pursue our own form of gratification by whatever means necessary. I hold

Doud

the belief that it’s OK if you stray from traditional ideals. That you will make plenty of mistakes before you ever actually triumph. That you may even wonder sometimes if you made the right choices. But also that eventually you will begin to find your footing in the darkness, and at some point you will be able to open the door and see the daylight, and in that moment you will realize that the risk was indubitably worth the reward. If I have to challenge orthodox views in order to defend my philosophy, so be it. I would fight tooth and nail if I could get even a few more people to understand that the way something is typically done is not the only way. If it has fallen upon me to be the voice for all of those out there who share my perspective but are too timid to speak up and push the envelope, then I will exclaim from the rooftops that we are all uncertain—and we are all going to be just fine. R

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Sol Search

Seniors make plans to further their education after graduating from Corona R Isabella Hulsizer | Staff Writer

Dorothy Settles “Next year I’m going to the University of British Columbia. I’m planning on studying International Relations. I’m a CanadianAmerican dual citizen, which makes tuition cheaper. There is also a huge international presence in Vancouver and at UBC, and Vancouver is absolutely beautiful.”

Jamie Cohen “I’m deferring for a year to be a fellow for Global Citizen Year in Ecuador.

After deferring I will attend George Washington University.”

Joey Lancaster “I am going to go to Berklee College of music in Boston. Music classes have been my favorite throughout high school and I am going to major in performance bass guitar.”

Jake Burroughs “I am going to Oklahoma State University. I wanted to go out of state but not too far from home. I will be majoring in finance and Oklahoma has a really good business school.”

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Senior Section Ashlyn Dayes “I’m going to Bringham Young University in Provo, and I’m going there because it’s the only place I’ve ever wanted to go. I was born in Provo, all my family has gone there and, for me, it’s going to be a very neat experience to be able to go to a school where everyone has the same religious beliefs as me.”

Alexis Johnson “I am going to Chandler-Gilbert Community College because I will be able to save up enough money to study abroad. And I am studying to be a pharmaceutical representative. I am most excited about having the freedom to study abroad over summer.”

Mackenzie Tanquary “I love the campus and atmosphere in Flagstaff, and the weather is a nice change from Tempe. I am most excited to sing in the choirs at NAU, and also be a few hours away from home. I am majoring in choral education.”

Drew Ketterman “UofA has a good pre-med program and also a medical school that none of the other in-state schools have. I am majoring in pre-med public health. Also, tuition is better than out of state.

I’m most excited about just having some new experiences.”

Roger Chang “I am going to ASU because tuition is cheap.

I’m majoring in electrical engineering and I am most excited about the food in the Barrett dorms.”

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Say farewell to Corona’s retirees Tanner Kujawa | Online Managing Editor

Dan Nero After investing 31 years of his life professionally at Corona, 11 as a math teacher and coach and 20 in the front office, Assistant Principal of Athletics Dan Nero Nero has decided to retire. With his youngest son graduating this year, Nero felt that it was the perfect time to hang up his hat and pass on the baton.

“Lots of things went into the decision to retire this year,” Nero said. “Luke, our youngest (son), making it three for three on CdS grads is a big part, but several positive family considerations were (also) involved.”

Over the years, Nero has formed relationships with many of his colleagues around campus that will be hard to forget.

“I know I will miss working closely with so many great staff (members), students and the super CdS school community,” Nero said. “I have been very fortunate to have a great run at CdS for so long.”

Nero admits some of his favorite memories are when students have parents that had him as a coach or a teacher growing up. In fact, math teacher Yen Rowan was a student of Nero’s prior to working with him as peers.

“Mr. Nero was my Geometry teacher,” Rowan said. “Then his daughter, Kelly, was one of my Honors Geometry students.”

It goes without saying that Nero’s absence will be felt around campus. Although he has no set plans for after retirement besides spending more time with his family, specifically his grandchildren (ages 1 and 3), Nero feels confident in his decision to retire and even more confident in his sucessor. “(I am) glad to help in any way, but I am sure the new Assistant Principal of Athletics (Cory Nenaber) at CdS will do a fine job,” Nero said. “After all, he will have a great school surrounding them.”

Advice for Students: A positive “never give up” attitude will take you a long way to happiness in life.

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Joseph Maisel After 32 years of teaching, 25 of which have been at Corona, Psychology teacher Joseph Maisel has decided that it is the right time for him to Maisel retire.

“I just had a gut feeling that this is the time to retire,” Maisel said. “It is with the understanding that I will return to instruct five classes of Psychology at Corona next year via Smart Schools (a phased retirement plan.)”

Over the years, Maisel has had some great experiences with both Corona students and faculty.

“My favorite memories are the time spent with my three children (Derek, Jake and Julia) while they attended Corona,” Maisel said. “Also, (I enjoyed) the time spent instructing faculty members’ children.”

With his newfound time after retirement, Maisel hopes to focus on his relationship with his family.

“I will be teaching five Corona classes, but I will also spend lots of quality time with my wife, children and grandchildren,” Maisel said.

Advice to students: Invest yourself into life and enjoy it.

Scott Mason

Mason

Teaching both health and sports medicine on top of being the head athletic trainer, Scott Mason has invested himself in the Corona del Sol community. After 21 years working

Senior Section at Corona, Mason has decided to retire, but only after reflecting on how important this community is to him.

As a popular, beloved teacher, Mason has formed friendships with countless students and peers over the years. “(I will miss) the students and staff and all the positive relationships that I have developed,” Mason said.

Mason has mentored many students in the field of sports medicine and has seen them go on to pursue careers in that field. “(My favorite memory is) being able to see past student athletic trainers come back to Corona in the field of sports medicine,” Mason said.

After retirement, Mason plans to spend more time enjoying life and his family. “(I will) spend more time with family and be able to drive my son to middle school each day,” Mason said. “I plan to spend more time with my parents, watch my son grow and play his favorite sports.”

Advice to students: Stop, think and make good choices.

Steven Morgan Steven Morgan has many personal ties to Corona, as he has worked alongside his wife and seen his own children go to school here.

However, after Morgan three decades of instruction, Morgan has decided to retire and teach parttime.

“I’ve got thirty years in, it’s time,” Morgan said.

“Thirty was it.”

Like Maisel, Morgan has decided to return to Corona next year as a part-time teacher.

“I am going to come back and teach part-time—either two or three sections,” Morgan said. “It is going to be nice not taking work home, or working on weekends.”

With his newfound time after retirement, Morgan plans to invest time in his hobbies. “I would like to work out more,” Morgan said. “I have a bike, I am going to do some more biking.”

Over the years, Morgan has found joy in seeing his students succeed both academically and athletically.

“Academically, I have (had) a lot of kids (get) into the International Science Fair and (I) got to travel with them,” Morgan said. “(I) got to go to Houston and have lunch with astronauts. (Also,) having my kids go through here was awesome.”

Advice to students: Get involved in stuff outside of school—I have a lot of kids doing internships at universities. Just find something you like and try it.

Rick Wanta For partly financial reasons, math teacher and boys tennis coach Rick Wanta has decided to retire after 40 years of instruction, 30 of which were spent Wanta teaching Corona students.

“You get a better retirement at 30 years than at 25 years,” Wanta said. “But, it’s also the fact that I’ve been teaching for 40 years so I guess I would say that I felt it was time to stop teaching full-time. I still plan on teaching.”

After retirement, Wanta plans to spend his time teaching part-time and enjoying his free-time.

“I hope to teach at a community college,” Wanta said.

“Maybe 10 hours a week rather than 10 hours a day.”

As a coach of a Corona sport, Wanta admits that he enjoyed seeing students succeed athletically.

“Athletically, (my favorite memory) has been seeing some of the state championships that we’ve had,” Wanta said. “I also had three kids that graduated from Corona so those are pretty special.”

Throughout his time here at Corona, Wanta has created great relationships with both students and his co-workers. “(I will miss) the camaraderie and all the good friends. That will be the hardest thing to not be able to interact with so many people I’ve known for so many years on a daily basis,” Wanta said.

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Athletes play at next level Student-athletes move on to play their sports in college Division I

Division I

Division I

Isabelle Cartagena

Casey Betts

Austin Dixon

San Diego State University Soccer

University of Minnesota Gymnastics

Boise State University Football

“I’m going to miss competing at nationals as a club gymnast, but I’m excited to start competing as a team for a national championship.”

“The people around me there are really good. I really enjoyed all the coaches and meeting a lot of players, so I think it will definitely be hard but it will make it a lot easier.”

Division I

Division I

Division I

Ryan Farina

Zach Frampton

Tyrell Henderson

“I think that since I am already playing in a very competitive league for club that I will benefit from (the transition), but high school does not compare to college.”

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Wrestling “It is a good school academically and I like the campus. I really liked all the guys on the team.

It’s going to be fun.”

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Grand Canyon University Golf “I’m definitely excited. A little nervous because they (the players) are going to be a lot better than me. But it’s going to be interesting to work with these guys and kind of develop a stronger game.”

Portland State University Basketball “I’m excited to live in a new city and go to a new school, and I’m just excited to see what the future has in store.”

Interviews by Carson Pyatt, Jake Pyatt and Katelyn Stys Division I

Ryan Novis

St. Mary’s College of California Baseball “I can’t wait to be with the team all the time and go from school to workout to practice and have that routine. It’ll be different and maybe challenging, but it’ll be a lot of fun too.”

Division I

John Rea

Division I

Jakob Patterson University at Albany Lacrosse

Photos by Celeste Hayes

Division I

Karilyn Quon

St. Francis University Swim

“It’s probably going to be a lot faster because other competitors will be bigger, faster, stronger.”

“Everything just worked out really well. It was mostly my parents and coaches who encouraged me. It’s good to have an adult there to help you make your decision.”

Division I

Division I

Elizabeth Snoddy

Hayden Warnock

Notre Dame University Soccer

College of William & Mary Gymnastics

“I’ve wanted to go there for almost my whole life. When I visited the campus it was amazing, and the coach is really good there. He’s been recruiting me since freshman year, so it was exciting.”

“I’m going to miss my teammates and coaches because I’ve been at the same gym for almost my whole life, but I’m excited because there will be new experiences.”

Cal State University, Northridge Volleyball “I just thought it was the best fit for me academic wise and athletic wise.”

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Division II

Division II

Marc Farina

Colorado Mesa University Wrestling “(I think college) is a step up, but I think I can handle it.”

Division II

Division II

Connor McCord

Ryan Iskandar

“I’m excited just to know I’ll be playing baseball. It’s been my dream to be playing baseball ever since I was young.”

“I’m excited because high school ball is completely different from college. It’s even different from club, (it’s) a greater atmosphere (and) much bigger.”

Western Oregon University Baseball

Division III

Division III

Katelyn Stys

Lincoln Memorial University Volleyball

Philadelphia University Softball

Alex Sheppard

Lake Forrest College Football

Madison Stratton

“I’m really excited to live on the other side of the country and have new experiences. I think I will grow as a person and a player throughout college.”

“I’m excited but scared at the same time because it’s really far away and it’s cold and I won’t get to see my mom.”

“My coach’s standpoint is to be a good person, to not only grow as an athlete on the field but also grow as a person through meeting new people and challenging myself at a higher level.”

George Fox University Lacrosse

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Brandon Arrington- Phoenix College (Football) Logan Bashford- Phoenix College (Football) Tommy Dougherty- Chandler Gilbert (Golf) Jeffrey McCain- South Mountain (Basketball) Josh Owen- Chandler Gilbert (Golf) CJ Shrimpf- Phoenix College (Football)

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Logan Smith Dakota Weslyan University (Football)

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Corona alum discusses transition from high school to college Brenna Bochenek | Production Editor Former Sunrise Editor-in-Chief Jacqui Marzocca discusses what college is really like opposed to what she expected it to be like when she was in high school.

Marzocca is currently enrolled in her second year at the University of Arizona and is majoring in Law with a minor in Global Studies.

1. What were your expectations of college in your senior year of high school?

During my senior year, I had no idea what to expect from college. I was nervous and excited and thought that it was going to be fun all the time.

I was really excited about the dorms and new adventures.

that is ahead of you.

5. Are the structures of your classes/teachers different than high school? How? Classes are very different in college. Many of the professors are experts in their areas, which sometimes means that they have difficulty answering simple questions.

During my first semester, my first class had roughly 800 students in it. I think that the hardest thing with that is that no one notices if you don’t go to class; you have to hold yourself responsible.

6. Do you think that kids struggle with becoming selfdependent in terms of classwork and assignments?

2. During your freshman year did anything about college surprise you?

I don’t think I could’ve predicted many things about college. The number of things you have to balance is sometimes overwhelming, especially in the first few weeks of school. I think the fear of missing out is something I didn’t expect, because there are so many things going on all the time. You have to learn when you can go have fun, when you need to stay in and do homework and when it’s a good night to curl up and watch Netflix.

3. Overall, how different is college than you expected?

College is extremely different than high school was. For many kids, including myself, it’s the first time that you’re living on your own. You can come and go when you want, you can eat what you want and you can behave however you want. I think that a lot of people have trouble making that transition, which is why so many people struggle in the first semester. Everything in your world changes, which is so exciting, but can also be extremely overwhelming.

4. Do you think high school did a good job of preparing you for college?

Personally, I think high school helped me prepare in some ways and didn’t help me at all in other ways. The most important lesson I learned in high school is being able to communicate well with your teachers. It is so important to be able to go and talk to a professor when you need help.

I think that before college you have no idea of the workload

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I think students have a very difficult time holding themselves responsible when it comes to getting things done because it’s such a different feel than high school. I have a planner that has absolutely everything I need to accomplish, and it has helped me so much.

Organization is extremely essential to success, because it’s so easy to drop the ball on little assignments that add up to be big points by the end of the semester.

7. Is there anything about college that you wish someone had told you before college started?

I wish that someone would have told me to take everything seriously, but not too seriously. Balance is the most important part of life right now. You need to take your classes seriously and work hard, but also know when a lot becomes too much. Have fun with friends, make sure you do something everyday that makes you happy and just know that whatever comes your way, you’ll find a way to deal with it.

8. Is there any advice you’d give to students who are still in high school?

I would tell students that are still in high school to not stress so much. I took high school very seriously, but when it comes down to it, you have the rest of your life to stress.

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Senior Section Q:

What was your inspiration for your speech?

Kajal: I wanted to capture the

emotions people were feeling. There are so many stories and experiences, the word “monumental” kept bouncing around in my head. My goal was to just be relatable to everyone.

Tayler: I knew that I wanted to tell a story, but I also wanted it to be relevant to what I was witnessing and experiencing as a member of the senior class.

Q:

Who do you think influenced you the most?

Kajal: Dave (Left) and Everts

Graduation Speakers

Class Speaker Kajal Dave | Academic Speaker Tayler Everts Celeste Hayes | Staff Writer

Q: Why did you want to be the grad speaker?

Kajal: I didn’t have a specific reason beyond ‘this sounds cool,’ but it had always

sounded like a cool opportunity. It’s a chance to share and speak to a lot of people.

Tayler: Ever since I heard Daniel Karbon’s speech two years ago, I played with the idea of being grad speaker. But my real motivation for trying out was that I wanted the best speech possible spoken at graduation. Whether that was my speech or someone else’s, I wanted it to be the best speech possible.

Q: What did you feel when you found out you were one of the grad speakers?

Kajal:

It was definitely surreal. I was very chill through the entire process, then they told me I was the grad speaker. I was elated. Tayler and I were texting each other exclamation points, but it all became more real and the nerves set in.

Tayler:

I was excited and honored, but I also felt the pressure and responsibility.

It’s a daunting task.

Q: What are you going to miss most about Corona?

Kajal: The community. It’s not always great–I mean we are all bunch of high

schoolers–but I’ve seen some inspiring things here. I’ll miss being an Aztec, as cheesy as that sounds.

Tayler:

I am going to miss the people the most. It’s going to be hard to let go of the friendships I’ve made here. But I am also going to miss the teachers. Besides the homework they assigned, they are kind and interesting people I have really enjoyed getting to know.

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In high school, a lot of awesome teachers. (Karyn) Dempsey, (Ryan) Malham, (Greg) Hebert, (Kris) Urban, (Debbie) Gile, (Sarah) Blechacz, (Sheryl) Braun and friends Laura Belmont and Angela Yang.

Tayler: The internet. I tended to stay away from it before high school, but once I started exploring, it ended up being a moral battle ground.

Debates on the news suddenly had real people and real stories attached.

And that proved really important in forming a lot of my own beliefs.

Q:

What are you most excited about in the future?

Kajal:

Seeing how I might change and how far I am willing to push myself. I really want to figure out what I’m going to do with my life, and I want to find out the consequences for some of my decisions.

Tayler: I am really excited for independence. I want to be able to choose where I live, what I study, who I hang out with. I really want to be free to make those choices for myself.

Q:

What are your plans for college?

Kajal: I will be attending (ASU)

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Senior Section

Coming out on top This year’s valedictorians reflect on Corona experiences Kasey Ruthardt | Staff Writer

Left to Right: Yu, D’Souza, Kalagara

Teresa Yu Q:

What’s your favorite memory from high school?

A:

Comp Gov. Everything with that has been fun especially since it’s senior year. Meeting new people was kind of weird at first but it was really fun.

Q:

What was a struggle for you through high school?

A:

Balancing all my extra curricular activities, classes and grades.

Q:

Who do you feel influenced your success?

A:

Mrs. (Debbie) Gile, Mr. (Ben) Maxfield, Ms. (Karyn) Dempsey.

Q:

What do you want to be when you’re older?

A:

I don’t know, just happy.

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Sheena Kalagara Q:

What’s your favorite memory from high school?

A:

Last year in AP Lang, we had a project called symposium and it was really cool to present it.

Q:

What was a struggle for you through high school?

A:

The biggest struggle was finding time to do everything because there’s so much stuff that you have to do and so little time to do it.

Q:

Who do you feel influenced your success?

My parents because they really encouraged me to do well.

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My teachers because they pushed me and helped give me a way to find success.

Q:

What do you want to be when you’re older?

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What do you want to be when you’re older?

A computer scientist. I’m going to ASU.

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I was thinking something in the medical field.

Q:

What’s your favorite memory from high school?

A:

Probably eating lunch with my friends.

Q:

What was a struggle for you through high school?

A:

Time management definitely because I was involved with a lot of extra curricular activities.

Q:

Who do you feel influenced your success?

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