The Paw Print - Homecoming Issue # 1

South San Antonio High School November 9, 2017

The Paw Print

Volume 3

Homecoming 2017

Issue 1

Bobcat Traditions Rule a Memorable Week

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The annual Death March capped off a Homecoming Week that almost concluded with victory falling into the hands of defeat, but when it really mattered the Varsity team came up big with a winning touchdown to put away the pesky Laredo Lyndon B. Johnson Wolves, 35-28.

Inside:

The Court, The Dance, The Game, Impressive Mums.

Class of ‘91 and more.

Tayla Trinidad voted Homecoming Queen Jon McIntyre is King; Basketball Reps Rule

This year’s Homecoming Queen is Varsity Softball letterman Tayla Trinidad and she says was shocked to be chosen.

“I didn’t think I’d actually win, so I was as surprised as anyone when they called my name,” reflected Tayla. “Thanks to everyone who voted for me.”

Tayla and Jon both represented Girls Varsity basketball.

Other members elected to the Court are Prince Joel Rivera and Princess Harmony Garcia, Duke Henry Ramoss III and Duchess Dezeray Aguilar, Baron Jacob Martinez and Baroness Sierra Velasquez, Count Agusin Perez and Countess Sheryse Arrendondo, Lord Rudy Fernandez and Lady Angelina Gatica.

In all, forty students from 22 organizations were King and Queen candidates.

The big halftime event was organized by Mrs. Cyntia Perez and Ms. Rebecca Rodriguez.

Victoria Loredo and Abraham Sanchez enjoy a dance.

Smooth Moves Dancers Show Skills

Homecoming Queen Tayla Trinidad and King Jon McIntyre.

The annual Homecoming Dance was a big success this year. Dozens of couples attended the dance and many said it was the best one in years. Apparently everyone had a great time at the dance which was the night before the big game.

Homecoming Queen Tayla Trinidad appreciating the ride in her carriage.

Homecoming Dance attendees take a break from the floor.

Oh Mum!

The Pep Rally

In Texas, high school students have developed a tradition of wearing mums during Homecoming. The mum is usually made with silk flowers, ribbons, and trinkets. Some mums can weigh up to twenty pounds. Boys also wear mums, generally as arm garters.

Mums are a Texas thing, ya’ll.

Deja Dominguez

Adrianna Acevedo

Nayeli Contreras

Stephanie Salazar

Andy Meza and Denise Garcia Suzanna Vargas

Mireya Saucedo, Alyssam Riojas, and Senya Ruiz

Alumni Come Home to the Game

Alumni from 1991 came to see a thrilling game and share memories.

March - verb - To Proceed With Determination Class of 2018 Homecoming School Rendezvous

And Now the News Dr. Hernandez Named the Best Reported by Angelina Morales

Bobcat Executive Principal Lee Hernandez has been named our school district’s Principal of the Year. For the first time ever our high school earned three distinctions from the Texas Education Association. The recognitions were for Math, English, and Science. Dr. Hernandez credits his “amazing team” at the high school.

Dr. Hernandez also stated “I sincerely appreciate the recognition, but a recognition such as this truly lies with everyone on the campus.

“It’s a reflection of all the hard work of our students, faculty, staff, and administrators. It has been an absolute blessing to have had the opportunity to work with such a great family, and I look forward to the road ahead,” he concluded.

Dr. Hernadez also emphasized his interest in Bobcat involvement in the Student Action Committee. The S.A.C. is all about improving our school and is made up of two dozen students who are ready to make a difference. Students who wish to participate should see their class sponsor.

Dr. Hernandez at the Central Command Center.

DACA Still Hot Topic Reported by Elizabeth Acosta

DACA is a complicated subject that seems to bring out an opinion in everyone. Sophomore Moises Hernandez is one of those people who reflected on the topice.

“After hearing the announcement that DACA may be terminated, it felt like a part of me, my heritage, and some of my happiness was also being taken away,” said Moises. “The loss of opportunities to the people that have been affected from this is tragic. But most of all, the real foundation of how the United States was founded is lost”.

When asked if he knew of anyone who is being affected by the removal of DACA?”Moses responded, “Yes, my cousin. He was hoping that he would be able to go to college after he walked the stage of his high school graduation. He had the dream of walking another stage and receiving that degree of education that would help him be something greater in life. His name is Jorge Hernandez Serna and I don’t know exactly how he feels but I can just image it. That image he had of himself is shattered into bits and pieces, he must be devastated”.

Another person I interviewed was 10th grader Jazmin Aguirre.

Her response to recent DACA rulings was “It’s a really good program because the students enrolled in it have more opportunities and it encourages other immigrant families to send their children to school.”

Having said that I asked a follow up question about her opinions of the removal of DACA. She said, “It is very devastating because there are children who want this education and their parents don’t have the resources to give them that higher education.”

Jeneva Alonzo, a sophomore commmented, “I would feel bad for the people that don’t have the same chances and opportunities I do due to Trump taking them away.”

When asked if there was a solution, Jeneva concluded, “I would do what I can do, protest to have a voice and try to make a change in this opportunity they are taking away from us.”

Whether it impacts you personally or not, DACA will remain is a hot topic for some time.

You Can’t Run Forever Reported by Matthew Jamamillo

Everyday the hall monitors chase after students and sometimes it isn’t that easy. There’s days where students are just acting up and threaten the monitors as if they are our enemies. When really all they are trying to do is help us and make sure we actually go where we need to be. Also make it on time to each and every one of our classes. They try help students get their lives back on track and actually do something better with their lives.

These four monitors are all South San graduates, of course from different years but that’s why they love doing what they do because they’ve been in our shoes. Their main focus is not to end up like they once where, they want us to be greater and make greater choices. Our school has flourished a lot since how it was run back in the day, we have more amazing opportunities to do bigger and better things at school.

Instead we’re spending our time roaming the halls and wasting time.

Let’s rethink about stressing out the monitors and pushing them to their limits; let’s just do what we’re told and make it to our class, where we can do better things.

Basically it’s a club that does volunteer service, like a church group or the school’s National Honor Society.

The Interact Club has done many things on the campus so far. They have an ongoing project called “Campus Beautification,” where they pick up trash around the school and pull weeds around the plants underneath the catwalk and in the front of the school. They’ve also held a food drive for the victims of Hurricane Harvey and gathered 157 lbs. of food.

Also, they are holding a donation drive to help raise money to fight Polio, which is still prevalent in 3 countries around the world and affecting several thousand people. The club alone has raised $220, which will help fund for vaccines.

The club is currently preparing to form their own recycling committee and will be recycling in the next couple of weeks to come.

Interact is a big presence on campus. They’ve recently finished their “Beach Cleanup” on the project on the 23rd of September where the group travels to North Padre Island to clean up a section of coastline with other volunteers. Another project they take part in is called “Under the Bridge”. In this project, the group travels underneath the IH37 overpass at the intersection of Brooklyn Ave. and Live Oak St. and work with over volunteer groups to help provide food and other necessities for the homeless that reside there.

The group also works with the House of Neighborly Service; where they hand out food to the low-income residents that reside in the area.

Some other projects they do include graffiti cleanup along a storm drain near Mission Concepcion and gardening work at the San Antonio Community Orchard near Price Elementary School.

The club holds meetings every second and fourth Tuesday of the month in F106, if you’re looking to join, just attend meetings and talk to any of the officers or Mrs. Natalino, the club sponsor. The club is always open to new members.

Hall monitors provide a moving experience.

Interact Club Showing the Way Reported byJeremiah Sanchez

If you’ve ever seen a group of students around campus picking up trash, pulling weeds, and watering the plants underneath the catwalk after school, well congratulations, you’ve stumbled upon the members of South San’s Interact Club!

What is the Interact Club you ask? It’s a club that provides opportunities for people to work together in a fellowship dedicated to service and international understanding.

Interact is very active and all about helping out.

Fall Fest Brings Community Together Annual Fundraiser Signals End of First Nine Weeks

The annual Fall Fest was a great way to have fun and enjoy the various foods and games.

Every year the Student Council is challenged with arranging another successful Fall Fest and this year was no exception.

Dozens of students, parents, faculty, and neighborhood Bobcat supporters spent time at the gathering to assist the many school clubs and organizations involved.

The National Honor Society, Science Club, Cosmotology, Swim Team, Phamarcy students, and others groups contibuted to the succesful fundraising endeavor.

Health Occupations Students of America canvassed the parking lot with paletas.

Cosmetology was looking good with chalupas.

Mr. Sorolla and the Physics Club sold hot cheetos and cheese.

Pharamacy Club sold sausage on a stick.

Ms. Cruz and Mrs.Thomas and sophomores offered nachos.

The National Honor Society smartly offered up raspas.

Mr. Liserio’s Book Club sold cupcakes and had three different games to play.

The Interact Club featured gummy bears with chamoy for the daring.