May 2015
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THE MAGNET Class of 2015
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LETTERS My Dear Seniors, It’s a crazy world you are stepping into and now your life becomes yours. The time has come to stand up to harmful peer pressure, set goals and boundaries, and then live with those intact, moving forward in confidence and….be you! It has been so amazing watching you grow from the lanky sophomore that barely fit into those oversized green shorts into the young adult you are today! How proud I was to see you stand tall with confidence during the oral boards of your Senior Project. I will miss you. Come back and visit and don’t forget the tall Cinnamon Dulce Latte. :) Be safe and remember, “Don’t try so hard to fit in when you were born to stand out.” Congratulations Class of 2015 —Miss Thomsen
Dear Class of 2015, As you leave Clark Magnet High School, I offer you a few ideas to consider: Be bold. Take chances, but not stupid chances. Mr. Dall tells you to “measure twice, cut once.” This is sage advice, but doing so to excess can cause its own problems – leading you to feel too insecure in your own abilities, leading you down a path of “safe” choices that ultimately don’t fulfill you. I see some of you sweat the small stuff way too much; you are afraid to fail. So, do measure twice, but do also take reasonable risks. Look up. You all know this short film from last year. It may seem clichéd to you, a generation that has grown up with a smartphone as an extension of your body. However, from one who did not grow up with smartphones, please trust me when I say that there is great value in human interaction sans digital distraction. The moments you engage in real human interaction teach you much more about yourselves and others than any digital representation of that interaction. Do good. And you will do well. Most of you have engaged in dozens of hours of community service, most of you because you had to do so as a requirement for school. Now that you are leaving high school you will not be compelled to give of yourself to others. Don’t let that be an excuse to get so busy with your own lives that you fail to remember that it is in giving of yourself freely to others that you learn to value what it means to be part of a caring community. Congratulations, Class of 2015! — Mr. Davis
Dear Class of 2015, It is with fondness, but with some measure of trepidation, that I wish you well as you head out into the big, beautiful world. My fondness is for my memories of you, sitting in Mr. Davis and my Humanities class. You were little (some of you not-so-little), scared (some of you not-so-scared) sophomores. I watched many of you transform yourselves over that year into dedicated, mature students, and I felt proud. You created some great things that year: your oral histories where you learned something from an older person and interviewed them about what they had learned from others; your children’s book where you had to keep the attention of grade-school kids while teaching
them about a positive, twentiethcentury event; and your year-inthe-news broadcasts where you made me laugh. My trepidation relates to what Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez refers to as “the hypnotic shower of unfiltered digital dust that coats the brain, glazes the eyes and renders captives mute.” He is referring to your cell phone. Truly, this device with which you have grown up is a revolutionary thing that allows us to do amazing tasks. I can’t imagine what my high school and college days would have been like with such a powerful device. I guess I just want you to use moderation with all the gadgets that are here now and coming your way. I don’t want you to forget the value of talking to those older and wiser
than we (and yes, it is we and not us), of reading to children who value your attention, or of pretending to do a news broadcast in 1962 (Cuban Missile Crisis, anyone?). The third-floor hall and I shall miss you. You made the bold choice four years ago to attend Clark and now you are almost graduates. You should feel duly proud. In the words of the original Mr. Spock, Leonard Nimoy who passed away in February of this year, “Live long and prosper.” — Mrs. Davis
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Dear Class of 2015: Congratulations to all of you, most especially to your parents. I am sure they are ecstatic and full of pride on your special day - I am too. Another journey is ahead, apply all the knowledge you’ve learned from Clark and make me more proud. Thank you for your friendship and best wishes to a wonderful college life! — Ms. Juarez
A number of years ago, I heard a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist speak to a group of aspiring young journalists suggesting that they pay attention to things happening around them. Over the years, with the development of smart phone technologies and social media, the advice has become even more important. His original point was that you never know when something you experience will be of significance or of interest to others. I thought it was good advice for those who sought a career as a journalist, but I would take the suggestion one step further and apply it to a much larger group. Submitted for your consideration is that no life experience is wasted and yet it may take you years to realize where the experience fits in to the puzzle of your life. As the life span of Clark Magnet grows, I have the opportunity to speak with many former Clark students, as I did recently when The Class of 2015 arrived at our school four years ago hopeful, ambitious, and focused on receiving a solid education. When you were in my classroom your sophomore year, the unfortunate school shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School occurred. We had to ask ourselves: how could a human being be so inhumane? As your time here is coming to an end, our world is in crisis over racism and police brutality. People continue to spread the word that BLACK LIVES MATTER. Again, we have to ask: how can people be so inhumane? In our bubble on the hill, untainted by our crazy world, I have noticed in your class camaraderie and optimism that assures me that the world is OK. And, with that, you are going
they joined us for Senior Project presentations. I am struck with the commonality of their experiences after Clark. They soon come to realize how many skills they have mastered here and how many of their peers from other high schools come to their futures less prepared. Things that seemed insignificant or dismissed at the time students were learning them here become of major significance in the “real world.” After graduating from a prestigious university, my niece had to take costly technology training needed for her “corporate job.” This expensive technology training was basically 9th grade work at Clark. I wonder how much easier her university experience would have been had she mastered these skills before graduating from high school? If it is true that no experience is wasted, you will be applying your Clark skills for a very long lime to come. When you experience an application or a connection of these skills, think of the people at Clark Magnet who worked so hard to give you an advantage for the rest of your life. And don’t forget to measure twice...
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Freshman Year
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Sophomore Year
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Junior Year
12-15
Senior Year
16-17
Next Steps...
18-19
Seniors Sizzle in the Sun
20-21 Splashing Through Senior Projects 22-25
Seniors Dance the Night Away
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Senior Advice
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Publications
— Doug Dall
to be OK. From Humanities at Clark, I hope students see that ALL LIVES MATTER, including South Africans, Hungarian Jews, Germans, ancient Romans, and soldiers from WWI and II. The books we have read ask us to examine our own history and seek to treat others kindly. Never repeat. I know you have learned this lesson, especially as we remember the 1.5 million Armenians who died in the Armenian genocide one hundred years ago. The wheel of history turns as all California students will now learn about the Armenian Genocide; one of the new laws instituted this year. In a time when people feel like numbers, I want you to know that although your numbers were quite impressive, you are more than
the test, you are more than your grades, you are more than your essay score. Among you are some of the most impressive human beings I have ever met. You are resilient and amazing, Class of 2015. Even if you aren’t sure where that comma goes or when to use a semicolon, life goes on…and so do you. I will miss your smiling faces in the hallway. But, many of you will pop up in my dreams in years to come. You will be at a carnival or walking down the street; I will smile at you and you will smile at me. We will understand each other from our history here at Clark. Congratulations, Class of 2015. — Mrs. Diana McGrath
FRESHMAN YEAR
Freshmen party at their first school dance
Most people who attended the junior formal had a very enjoyable time. “My first high school dance was a really fun experience,” said Ainsley Dye. “I got dressed up, went with a handful of friends, and just let go of my problems for one night.” Dye said that she had a wonderful time with this new experience. “I remember thinking it was really well organized and nicely decorated,” Dye said. “The theme was cute and it was fun to ‘gamble’ with the raffle tickets and learn new card games from the teachers. I also met a lot of people at the dance that I ended up being friends with as well that I might not have met otherwise. Overall, it was a very memorable moment in my time at Clark because it gave me and my fellow students the opportunity to relax, dance and have fun!”
Michael Johnson and unidentified student sit at the poker table. By Lilia Lamas Staff Writer A first dance is a memorable moment in any high school student’s life. Freshman year for the class of 2015 was a memorable year. One of the memorable events was the students first high school dance. The Monte Carlo-themed spring formal was a fun new experience for all the freshmen who attended. The junior formal featured games that would be at an actual Monte Carlo casino such as “gambling” and card games, and a well-themed and designed room. The dance was meant for juniors, but members from other grades were allowed as well, including the class of 2015. Sabrina Scarborough attended the 2012 spring formal during her freshman year of high school. “It was fun to be with friends and learn how to play some new card games,” Scarborough said. “Blackjack was my favorite game. It definitely was enjoyable since I won free movie tickets. Overall, it may have been loud, but it was sure fun playing, dancing and laughing with friends.”
Ainsley Dye, Olympia Hostetler and Sabrina Scarborough play a game of roulette during the dance.
Freshmen particpate in their first talent show By Tina Keshishyan Staff Writer Displaying your talent in front of a huge crowd of students can sometimes be intimidating. Although performing in the school talent show can be nervewracking, in the academic year of 2011-2012, a few new members of Clark’s Dance Club decided to participate in the talent show to show off their dance moves. Patrick Tumbucon and Ramon Ricafort III were freshmen when they performed at the talent show in front of the whole school. While there was dubstep music playing in the background, Tumbucon and Ricafort had a chance to show off their dance skills that they have acquired from being in the Patrick Tumbucon and Ramon Ricafort perform at the talent show in their dance club. Dance Club sweat shirts.
With his whole dance club behind him, Ricafort was standing up and moving his body to the rhythm of the music. “We practiced this specific routine for a long time. I remember when my turn to dance finally came, I got a little nervous but I somehow played it off and it turned to be a good performance,” Ricafort said. “Looking back at freshman year in high school, I realize how different life was and I miss it.” As Ricafort was getting ready to breakdance, Tumbucon was sitting on a stool popping his arms and hands to dubstep music. “Freshman year seems like a long time ago,” Tumbucon said. “I remember choreographing and practicing this dance. After practicing for so long, the performance was definitely worth it. I had a lot of fun dancing with my friends.”
Students remember their first Clarktoberfest By Syuzi Sargsyan Staff Writer Ohanes Kaichian was a big fan of Clarktoberfest. “I remember being so happy and excited for Clarktoberfest because I haven’t had an experience like this before.” Clarktoberfest is an event where one can socialize, learn, and have a wonderful time at Clark. B i u r a Markarian remembers the inclement w e a t h e r from her first Clarktoberfest. “I remember that it was raining and it was kind of i nt i m i d at i n g because my friend and I were one of the first few people to get an InN-Out burger and those who Ohanes Kaichian excitedly were in line were plays one of staring at us,” Clarktoberfest’s games. Markarian said.
Kristin Dermenjian remembers her freshman self while speaking of her years at Clark. “I came from a private school and I didn’t know a lot of people, and Clarktoberfest was a great way to bond with my classmates,” Dermenjian said. Dermenjian said that finding friends was a little difficult at first but she soon began gain
great friends throughout her years at Clark. “The girl who I am sitting next to in the picture turned out to be one of my very closest friends,” Dermenjian said. “I was excited when I saw the games placed in the gym and the fact that we had In-N-Out come to school was very surprising, because not all schools have that opportunity.”
Kristen Dermenjian and Biura Markarian enjoy In-N-Out.
Seniors remember Clark’s welcoming pancakes By Hayk Martirosyan Staff Writer
As the 2011 school year began, freshmen filled the campus. “It was scary being here,” said Larny Lopez. The new school had a looming sense of authority. Before the classes even began, stress was starting to build up. But then came the time for the Clark annual pancake breakfast. As students went to participate for this event they were filled with all kinds of worries. “I was worried about what I should wear to look good,” said Zhanna Smbatyan.
Larny Lopez gives a thumbs up while being served his special breakfast.
The event hasn’t changed much in the past years. Students go to the amphitheatre for a speech, line up for pancakes, and then enjoy the food. “The pancakes were very delicious,” Smbatyan said. “More than that, the event helped me meet a lot of great people.” And, truly, that is the goal of the pancake breakfast. Larny Lopez said, “Most of my friends were not with me when I came to Clark, so it was all really scary. But ASB and the administration made me feel more comfortable and welcome with the pancake breakfast.”
Two freshmen enjoy the pancakes.
Zhanna Smbatyan finds a seat after being served her pancakes.
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SOPHOMORE YEAR
STUDENTS TEACH CHILDREN TO LEARN By Argeen Ghazarian Staff Writer “I remember thinking how challenging it was to make a children’s book in the beginning,” said John Martirosyan. “But since Mr. and Mrs. Davis let us work with partners, it allowed us to put our minds together and help the children learn in different ways.” Ashot Voskanyan explained how talking to children helped expand their communication skills. Presenting the book to children and hearing their laughs let the students know that they truly did a job well done. It had been two years since Anna Baghramian had seen a picture of herself presenting the children’s book she created with Iren Baghdasaryan for Mr. and Mrs. Davis’ class. As soon as she saw herself and the elementary school students together, she exclaimed, “Oh my God, I remember this! It was so cute, it was so fun. All the kids were so funny. I loved it!” Making the book was one thing, but actually presenting it to children made it all better.
“At the very end of sophomore year, (Mr. and Mrs. Davis told us to create a children’s book about a certain point in history, whether it was good or bad,” reminisced Trevor Norman. He later thought about the day he presented his book to children more and more and remembered what the kids said about him and started laughing. “The only bad part was when one of them asked if I was a girl because I had long hair!” In the end, though, it was a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone, especially because the children were very curious and great listeners.
Final year of having P.E. By Lilia Lamas Staff Writer
Sophomore year marks the last year of physical education for Clark students unless they choose to participate in another sport at their home school. If they choose to take a sport they take a separate bus in order to get to their home school and play for their home team. Some seniors looked back on sophomore year with disappointment for the discontinuation of P.E., while others were thrilled to not have P.E. anymore, and others were somewhere in the middle. Jaedo Han fell somewhere in the middle of being content when P.E. ended. “I enjoyed playing basketball with my classmates, but I don’t miss P.E. as a whole,” Han said. On the other hand, some seniors praised the benefits of P.E. and wished it had not ended “I enjoyed it and kinda missed it,” said senior Nicolas Ochoa. “Afterwards, there’s a point where people lose the desire to exercise on their own.” Julian Courtade felt P.E. should have ended freshman year. “I was glad P.E. was done; it was
Sophomores play volleyball in the gym as part of Ms. Thomsen’s PE class.
pointless,” Courtade said. “Freshman should do it. It’s a new high school and it is a great way to make friends and work in teams. Sophomore year P.E. just felt very repetitive.” Another Anaeis Ebrahimi enjoyed her two years of physical education, “I feel like it made us really active.” she said. “I liked how it stopped sophomore year and the freshman and sophomore years of physical education encouraged me to continue to stay active afterwards- the first two years really motivated me to stay active, fit and workout.” Yra Ferrer misses physical education in her senior year, “I really enjoyed P.E. and I actually miss it, I did not like how it ended and wish I could have continued.” she said. “After P.E ended I was less active and it had made me stay healthy.”
Alex Torosyan and Timothy Suh watch as the ball slowly falls to the ground during a heated game of volleyball in Ms. Thomsen’s PE class. The volleyball unit took a quarter to finish.
Field trips heighten the excitement of sophomore year By Monika Petrosyan Staff Writer In fourth grade, we would pack up our Lunchables, take our signed permission slips, and ride on the school bus to another exciting field trip: the highlight of elementary school. However, after four years at Clark, riding the school bus isn’t that exciting anymore and the only reason we sign permission slips is for another AP test. (Lunchables, though, are still something we still look forward to.) The rush felt during 4th grade field trips don’t come too often after elementary school, which is why the Davis’ field trip to the Getty Museum
was one of the highlights of Clark. Two years ago, Clark seniors took a trip to the Getty Museum where they saw artwork and got the chance to experience history more visually. Ainsley Dye and Tyler Lofftus recall the event as “fun.” “I love art and the museum was just beautiful,” Dye said. After the guided tour, students had the chance to go off on their own and see the museum for themselves. “They had an area of computers where you could draw and I stayed there most of the time doodling. It was a nice hands-on experience,” Dye said. Arguably, the most exciting part of the event was the monorail up to the museum from the parking lot. “The monorail was really fun
because it was a different way to get up to the museum rather than just taking a car or the bus,” said D’Mario Tevanyan. “After we got off, the docent was just giving us information about the event,” Tevanyan said. After their tour around the museum, the students were free to roam around and see the installations as they pleased before they went back to school.
Ainsley Dye and Tyler Lofftus recall the paintings and the overall trip as “beautiful” and “exciting” and a trip they will definitely remember.
D’Mario Tevanyan said that although the monorail was “exciting,” the paintings and other art instillations were beautiful as well.
09
JUNIOR YEAR
Students attend — wait, what junior prom? cancellation, prom was a success. With the help of the Catalina trip’s ticket sales and donations of prom favors like candy, the senior class still managed to pull off their senior prom. “The formal being cancelled didn’t affect prom at all, actually,” Ansell said. “We didn’t spend much on the DJ and the general price for food wasn’t much, too. And we charged more than what was needed so we still have left over money from it,” Ansell said. “If anything, it affected class spirit more than anything else. At the end of the day, it was a road bump for us.”
By Lauren Alparaz Staff Writer Next to the Senior Catalina trip, the junior class’s formal is traditionally their biggest fundraiser for prom the following year. But as juniors, the class of 2015 just didn’t have ticket sales to make the spring formal happen last year. Junior class officers went as far as to have an assembly for their classmates to convince them to buy tickets, which worked to a certain extent. ASB is only allowed to sell tickets to events like formals and prom for two weeks, according to senior Andrew Ansell. In the allotted two weeks, the junior class sold only 55 tickets to the spring formal. Formals require 100 tickets to be sold in order for the event to take place, resulting in its cancellation. Although the writing was on the wall with the
slow ticket sales, ASB’s junior officers were still shocked by the formal’s cancellation. “Honestly, I kinda expected it after a few days of sales, but at the same time I also never thought that [the cancellation] would happen,” Ansell said. “The year before, they had their 100 on the very last day of sales.” Despite the spring formal’s
GUSD hires social media spies to the Glendale News-Press, more than 150 posts discussed bullying, 340 posts discussed substance abuse and 382 posts contained vulgar language. Most of these posts, however, were not serious threats and were intended to be “humorous.” Former school board president Mary Boger told Glendale News-Press that this project was money well spent. “The very fact that we were able to intervene and actually save a student in the last year — I don’t care how much we spent on it, it
By Talish Babaian Staff Writer In January 2013, the Glendale Unified School District hired “social media spies” to monitor their students’ social media posts. GUSD paid Geo Listening $40,500 to monitor posts made by GUSD students (nine middle and high schools in GUSD) on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and other social media sites that addressed issues of bullying, drug use, and self harm. The school district hired this company after the suicide of a Crescenta Valley High School student in 2012. After hiring the company, it was found that around 1,400 posts discussed bullying, suicide, and drug use. According
was worth it,” Boger told the News-Press. Many students felt strongly about this newly adopted project once they found out about it through the Glendale News-Press, months after the monitoring began. Many students and their parents were unaware of the fact that the district was paying for this contract. Speaking on this issue, senior Patrick Tumbucon said, “They’re invading too much of our privacy. The trade-off is not worth it, and our privacy is not worth the theoretical safety of the students.” Others felt that the students were responsible for what goes public and what stays private. “It really depends on what you decide to post,” senior Preni Navasartian said. “I don’t like the idea of them looking through my stuff but ultimately you decide what you’re making public.”
Do it for the Vine Parmis Mirshahidi and Laura Dandachi
Mirshahidi stated that her favorite vine was the crackhead kid. “It’s really funny because the kid is acting completely insane for no reason at all,” Mirshahidi said. Senior Julien Courtade said that all types of vines make him laugh. Although there are many interesting and funny vines, his favorite would have to be the smack cams, which consist of a person holding whipping/shaving cream in their palm and surprising one another by smacking the whipping/shaving cream upon one’s face. Besides humor, there are also many other categories that Vine offers. There are categories
By Syuzi Sargsyan Staff Writer The latest video sharing app, Vine, has implanted hilarious videos throughout social media and straight into the lives of teenagers. Vines consist of people being caught off guard, doing funny movements, or singing six second covers of songs. Many students can relate to vines because many of them make vines. Some of the vines that are loved by students are the smack cams, do it for the vine, and the crack-head kid. Many find these vines to be very entertaining to watch. Senior Parmis
such as animals, art, style, DIY, food, news, sports, and family. All these categories contain six second videos about that certain topic. Many non - celebrity people have become famous because of their vines. Such people are called “viners.” A few famous viners are Nash Grier, Cameron Dallas, Lele Pons, Shawn Mendes, Manon Mathews, and Jerome Jarre. These people went from normal common folk to famous celebrities all because of their vines. Vines have been the cause for many jokes, insiders, and happy moments made for Clark students. Certain vines will be remembered for a long time even outside of high school and that is why Vine is special and loved throughout Clark by the students.
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE VINES?
CRACKHEAD
Maya Ramamurthy
WATERMELON
SMACK CAM
DO IT FOR THE VINE
YOU GOT A BAE OR NAW
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SENIOR YEAR
Mr. Doom enlightens his students with field trips By Alec Badalian Staff Writer
AP Government and Economics teacher Nick Doom took students from all of his classes on two field trips in February and March of this year. First was his trip to the Town Kitchen and Grill on February 24, which is a newly opened restaurant located in La Crescenta. This allowed
students to learn about the process of opening a new establishment and the various demands it has. Owner Jim Collins spoke to Doom’s economics class about his top ten rules for opening a business and the importance of prioritizing the actions one must complete to make their business successful. As students were informed about the remodeling, hiring, advertising and other keys to starting a business, they were treated to a pizza lunch. The next trip was to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley on March 30 and 31. The Reagan Library is an archive of various documents that were crucial during the presidency of America’s 40th president. Celine Derboghosian said that she enjoyed the trip. “The whole experience was a lot of fun, and I was really happy that Mr. Doom took us on this field trip,” she said. “I had no idea Ronald
Reagan used to be a movie star and starred in like over 50 movies. That was cool to find out.” Derboghosian and other students said that the best part of the trip was when everyone got to board Air Force One. “Inside the plane, there were lots of jellybeans around which was interesting to see,” Derboghosian said, explaining how they were Reagan’s favorite candy. “I also didn’t know that about him either.” Finally, the students ate lunch, staring over the vast hills of Simi Valley.
(Right) Students pose in front of Air Force One. This was undoubtedly the best part of the trip for a majority of students. (Left) Students enjoy lunch while being told tips about business. The combination of education and dining was incredibly satisfying.
Seniors ditch the lot By Chelsea Santos Staff Writer Once you’re a senior, you usually get more advantages — like, say, driving yourself to school. That means you have to register your car in the office, and park in the student parking lot, amongst other formalities. Some students haven’t actually adhered to that rule to a T. Take Varty Yahjian, who has been given consequences twice for parking either in the
teachers’ parking lot, or out on the street. “It’s physically taxing for me to walk five minutes from the student parking lot to my Spanish class in the morning, which is at the opposite end of the campus,” Yahjian said. “I’m sweating by the time I get to class.” Moreover, there is also a higher risk of accidents when parking in the student lot. “My car has already been hit once in the parking lot. But I still have to park there, since the faculty is cracking down on people who park elsewhere,” Yahjian continued. (Left) New York Avenue, where Clark is located, is another choice preferred over the student parking lot. It is much closer and less of a walk to the school building itself. (Right) Students also park on the street, much to the dismay of the residents of the neighborhood. They either park on New York Avenue, or one of its cross streets, Stevens Street.
(Above) Senior John Mardirosian asked Tatev Hovhannisyan to prom with flowers and a giant poster on a hike early Saturday morning. Mardirosian asked his friends for help and had Hovhannisyan completely by surprise.
Dare to say no?
Dianna Khudoyan Staff Writer Class of 2015 has definitely raised the standards for promposals this year! Anything from a proposal from a helicopter to the scoreboard at an LA Kings game— seniors dazzled their dates with amazing surprises! Senior John Mardirosian started off promposal season by asking Tatev Hovhannisyan with the classic poster and bouquet of flowers. “It was such a surprise because it was so early, but once I got passed that thought, I was so happy and excited for prom.” Senior Raffi Tapanian surprised his friend senior Kristin Dermenjian at an LA Kings game
when he had the quote “Kristin, will you go to prom with me?” written on the scoreboard. “I was so surprised at the way he asked, I never expected it,” Dermennjian said. Arman Mkrtchyan, also a senior, was on top of the game by asking Vera Akob while flying on a helicopter. “I really wanted to do something special that would stay memorable and that would surprise Vera,” Mkrtchyan said. “And she said yes. It was pretty awesome.” Remember all that matters at the end of the day is if she says yes! “Prom is all you look forward to senior year, so the promposal is pretty important and I wanted to make it memorable,” Mardirosian said.
(Above and bottom) Senior Raffi Tapanian completely had Kristin Dermenjian by surprise when her name appeared on the scoreboard at an LA Kings game. This proposal will be remembered as very romantic considering it’s a public audience.
(Left) Senior Luis Sy asked Nune Garipian to prom at Manhattan Beach. “I walked up to his car to help him unload but was instead greeted by flowers and a ‘My Princess” ring,” Garipian said. “Although I insulted him in shock, I was more than happy to go to prom with Luis.”
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SENIOR YEAR
Senioritis strikes again By Nairi Simonian Staff Writer
Senioritis is a term coined by high school students to describe the lethargy and nonchalance they feel towards the end of their high school career. Senioritis starts off slow, with the slight impassivity of one who’s already tired of waking up at 7 a.m. every morning for four years, and gradually progresses to full blown procrastination and laziness by the last few months of the year. “The last few weeks don’t mean anything to us,” said senior Nicholas Ochoa. “We’ve already been accepted to college for the most part, so what’s the point?” Senioritis comes naturally to seniors because they’ve labored through challenging assignments, classes and projects for nearly four years and the stress has begun to wear on them.
As a result, senioritis can provide momentary relief for busy seniors before they dive into the world of college in a few months. Seniors like Eduardo Barrientos argue that senioritis is part of being a senior and adds on to the high school atmosphere. “Not to mention, senioritis also lets you have some beauty sleep in class,” Barrientos said, speaking from personal experience. It becomes clear that senioritis has made its mark on the students of Clark when the first piece of advice they give for future seniors is “don’t procrastinate and leave the senior project to the last minute.” Senioritis has been a nuisance to teachers and a hindrance to the students themselves, but it’s a part of high school. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors alike count the days until they could become seniors and get caught with the bug so all their homework stress could disappear.
Seniors complete the college application By Hayk Martirosyan Staff Writer
Going into college isn’t easy, for it requires the complex process of applying. The process divides into certain steps. “First, you must plan out your future,” said senior Matthew Mirbasoo. “Talk to your parents, and make sure you know exactly what you want to do in your future.” He said how students should make sure they focus on a future they would enjoy, otherwise the college experience would become simply painful. After planning out your future, it is time to pick a college. There are three types of applications a student can complete: a Common Application (referred to as the “Common App”), a UC or Cal State application, and individual applications for special colleges/universities such as Harvard University. Furthermore, the Common App can
be used multiple times for different colleges, but others, like the individual applications will be used once per university. “It’s important to know that the application process is very stressful,” said senior Maya Ramamurthy. “The application, besides needing to be filled out, has to be approved by the teachers. The process takes a very long time, and the essay [written with the application] will be rewritten again and again.” There are two popular strategies on how to apply for college. First, suggested by Mirabasoo, is to fill an application for multiple colleges, including one for a college that the student knows they’ll get into and one for a “longstretch” college. The second strategy, suggested by him, is to just pick a community college, say Glendale Community College. From there, one can apply to a University of California or other four-year university in order to pursue the major of their choice. Then after the applications are emailed away, the students wait for results. “A nice way to bump up their chances for getting accepted into good colleges is via summer programs and internships,” said senior Cynthia Mirzaie. “Colleges love hard working students.”
(LEFT) Senior Matthew Mirbasoo works on filling out his application. His strategy was to apply to Glendale Community College, then after two years move to a UC to pursue the career of his choosing.
(ABOVE) Eduardo Barrientos dozes off while trying to study from his AP Calculus book. Barrientos had a habit of falling asleep in his classes.
(ABOVE) Ryan Penarroyo takes a break from editing his cinema project in Mr. Stroup’s class. Penarroyo had been working on the production of a new movie, Lucid Moment, every day but when it comes to editing, procrastination takes over.
(ABOVE) “The process of applying for a college is very stressful,” says Maya Ramaurthy. She applied early on because application time takes a while to sort itself out, as some colleges take two to three months to sort out the approval list.
(LEFT) Various college brochures are located outside of the counsellors’ office. Ranging from community colleges to universities across the country, this little table is a wealth of information for upperclassmen.
(ABOVE) Ericka Shin shows off her Cal gear after a visit to campus. She felt like she was really able to feel the spirit of the campus on Cal Day because everyone was so welcoming and had so much school pride. (LEFT) David Agajanian finally committed to University of California at Berkeley! While at Cal, Agajanian plans to work on a Bachelor of Science.
Seniors struggle to make a decision Lauren Alparaz Staff Writer All throughout late March and early April, seniors can be caught walking through the school’s hallways with their eyes glued to their smartphones as they refresh university portals to check for long-awaited admissions decisions. The anticipation is almost palpable on campus, as students finally find out after almost five months of waiting. Last year, 86 seniors ended up going to four year universities while 130 students chose community colleges. Applying for colleges can be a grueling process, on top of the senior project and AP classes. However, finding out that one got accepted into their top-choice university is well-worth the stress for some seniors. The disappointment of rejection can weigh heavily on seniors but the excitement of prom and the end to high school can alleviate that. Senior Ericka Shin has been striving for elite universities since the beginning of high school. Through taking 10 challenging AP
classes and sacrificing sleep with numerous allnighters, Shin’s efforts paid off with acceptance letters from UCLA, UCSD, UC Berkeley, Occidental College, Georgetown and Cornell. So with all of those prestigious universities knocking at the door, how does a senior commit to just one for the next four years? When admissions officers from those colleges actually take the time to personally call particular prospective students, what is the deciding factor? “Distance and the vibe that the student body itself gives off,” Shin said. “UC Berkeley is renowned for being a top research school, and for those who worry about prestige, Berkeley is still one of
the most prestigious schools in the nation.” Senior David Agajanian also worked tirelessly to get admitted into top schools and made the decision to go to UC Berkeley. “The main factor in my decision was the school’s ranking, not necessarily based on distance from home,” Agajanian said. “Berkeley also has a really good business school.”
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Mariel Lansangan
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occidental Christine Lee Luis Sy Varty Yahjian
Mary Agajanian
Melvina Hovsepyan Arlete Javad Patelle Jivalagian Raffi Jivalagian Vaneh Boghosian Michael Johnson III Laura Dandachi Ohannes Kaichian Matthew Davidian Erik Abramaian Celine Derboghosian Rodrick Karamkodian Vysen Adorable Grant Karapetian Kristin Dermenjian Celine Adran David Karapetyan Anaeis Ebrahimi Robert Agajanian Dianna Karapetyan Melineh Aghakhabian Joseph Elmajian Malek Kawtharani Arpi Galstyan Sergo Aivazov Helen Kazariants Sergey Gamazyan Mane Ajaryan Elinar Khachadorian John Paul Gamboa Vacheh Akepian Adreg Khoodaverdian Arthur Gasparyan Vera Akob Christineh Gasparyan Zarekh Khudadadyan Vaghan Allahverdi Artashes Kocharyan Galia Gharabeg Kevork Anouchian Haykouhi Kouyumjian Predria Ghariby Patrick Arzmanian Daniel Lopez Tigran Ghukasyan Artur Arzunyan Erick Madatyan Nicole Gilanians Fana Asdourian Valter Malkhasyan Aram Grigoryan Aram Atamian Melissa Manouki Arman Grigoryan Narek Avagyan Arka Mardirosian Vardui Grigoryan Martin Avanesian John Mardirosian Narek Hakobyan Anna Ayvazyan Hasmik Mehrabyan Gamer Hakopian Zephyr Azarian Lisa Mekhitarian Shirak Hakoupian Nickoulet Babaei Jean Minasian Maggie Baboomian Elen Hambardzumyan Matthew Mirbasoo Patrick Haroutunian Anita Baghoomian Parmis Mirshahidi Aram Harutyunian Anzhela Barfyan Cynthia Mirzaie Silva Hayrikyan Eduardo Barrientos Roman Mirzakhanyan Eric Hortananian Sevak Bazikyan Michael Hovakimian Elden Mirzoian Minas Berberian Edgar Movsesian Aleks Movsisyan Annie Muradian Jonathan Nabifar Armen Nalbandian Preni Navasartian Sevada Nazari Edwin Ochiyan Khatchig Papisian Karla Periyan
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Virginia Aviles Iren Baghdasaryan Anna Baghramian Ani Bekverdyan Zaven Boyadzhyan Maddy Coronado Alfredo Degoma III Ajdah Garcia Erina Ghadarian Lilia Grigoryan Kamran Jahadi Dani Jamil Sako Kahwajian Piunik Keshishian Davit Keshishyan Hripsime Khachatryan Artin Martirosyan Tammie Nithimapinun Sabrina Scarborough
american career Yra Ferrer
Stanbridge college Michelle Ayala
gap year Antonio Lopez
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Backpacking uc in europe Trevor Norman irvine
UCLA Elizabeth Abramyan Alina Avetisyan Vanessa Codilla Alec Kellzi Susan Krkasharian Meri Moghrovyan
Mary Rshtouni Preny Sarkissian Lulua Shamim Shushanik Stephanyan Joshua Valerio
SAn diego state Larny Lopez
santiago canyon college Mina Zaki
Antelope valley college Edgar Karapetyan
los angeles valley college Henry Bagumyan Hakop Kaplanyan Ani Khudaverdyan Manuk Sahradyan Laura Vardanyan
college of the canyons Lusine Tarakchyan
UCSD
Dylan Greicius Biura Markarian Jack Najarian Aleksandr Savchenkov Raffi Terteryan
Michael Benliyan Megan Mirkhanian Ani Orujyan Anais Panossian
USC
UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS Eric Kirakosian
penn state univerSIty
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
Nune Gairpian Olimpia Hostetler Ramon Ricafort Anahit Sahinyan
De paul
Alec Mouradkhanian
Art center
Alex Mkrtchyan
woodbury
Sara Azim Yongjae Kwon
Ainsley Dye Tim Suh
Arizona state university Orbel Minassian
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY Sophie Jose
Elise Mariano
cal state l.a. Arno Agajanian Victoria Andal Alexis Artounian Nicolas Ochoa Genesis Urquilla
Marine corps
MT. ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY Sabrina Galanis
Olivia Brandt Brittany Huynh Stella Petrosyan Patrick Tumbucon
Conner Clark Eric Supangan
cal poly pomona
Mehdi Abbas Danny Dilanchian Vehans Hairapetian Berj Krikorian
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csun Varag Abed Leona Abrahamian Kevin Abuhanna Lusine Agadzhanyan Alisa Azizyan Andrew Beitdashtoo Antranik Dajadian Margie Faustino Xochil Garcia
Erik Hovsepyan Daryl Paras Narek Janikian Ryan Penarroyo Arthur Khashadourian Arpineh Petrosyan
Tyler Lofftus Bianca Lopez Marina Melkumyan
Erik Petrosyan Matias Puchulutegui Alice Sarkisyan Sareen Shatikian Anna Mkrtchyan Arsine Tahmasyan Arman Mkrtchyan Yekaterina Mkrtchyan Paul Terzian
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Waves Away From Grades
Seniors Piunik Keshishian, Lilia Grigoryan, and Ani Bekverdyan enjoyed the entire Catalina Island trip, including the boat ride to the island itself. “It was freezing cold, but the beautiful view made the ride a very fun experience,” Keshishian said.
By Argeen Ghazarian Staff Writer The Clark Magnet High School class of 2015 created many amazing moments with friends at the annual Catalina Island field trip on September 20. For some, it was a day filled with fun, while for others, it was a troublesome day that they won’t forget. “We went on a hike for a couple hours and were able to find our own little private island away from everyone else,” said Kamran Jahadi. “The locals on the private island were very kind. They offered us rides on golf carts.” The students were given the opportunity to explore the island all day. For some, however, there was trouble. Seniors Raffi Tapanian and Antranik Dajadian were playing football on their paddle boats when the ball flew out and into another person’s boat. “A man ran out of his boat screaming at us and threw our ball back,” explained Tapanian. “He thought we hit his boat and was really mad.” The said man later filed a suit against the seniors, according to Dajadian. Although the pair got into some hot water, they said that they enjoyed the trip very much. The trip is an opportunity that allows all students to hang out with one another away from home and explore a new location. “The fun. The experience. It was really awesome,” Jahadi said. “If any juniors are to go next year, I’d say go hiking for sure, it was really fun.”
Robert Agajanian, Kamran Jahadi, Trevor Norman, Joshua Valerio, Alfredo Degoma III
Tyler Lofftus, Olimpia Hostetler
“We were kayaking in that small boat and panicking that we would fall off it into the water the entire hour we were out there,” said senior Angela Barfyan. Barfyan and her friend Parmis Mirshahidi spent most of the day together, enjoying the waters.
Starting the year with the Senior BBQ By Farah Ali Staff Writer
This year’s senior class BBQ was Hawaiianthemed, and students enjoyed food and music as they hung out with their friends. The BBQ was an extended lunch, exclusive to only seniors. “There was a different variety of food,” said senior Pateel Jivalagian. There were hamburgers and hot dogs, along with different snacks and fruits. It was like an extended Clark lunch period, but with better food. However, towards the end of of the lunch, the food ran out. “They ran out of food fast, which was a shame,” said senior John Paul Gamboa. Students weren’t able to get seconds because there wasn’t enough food. Students felt that the senior BBQ was a nice way to start the year. “It was fun to see seniors in one place, and in the same place that we all hung out as freshmen and sophomores,” said Nune Garipian. Garipian said that it was a comfortable and enjoyable setting, being together with the graduating class. When asked if they they could change
anything that happened during the senior BBQ, Shushanik Stepanyan felt that “they could have played better music.” Stepanyan said that had there been better music, the BBQ would have been more enjoyable. “My favorite part of the BBQ was the watermelon,” said Annie Vo. “The watermelons made up for the lack of food.”
Eliza Suluyan
Students enjoyed the Senior BBQ. They were able to hang out with their friends and eat good food. It was one of the first bonding activities in the senior year.
Zhanna Smbatyan, Marina Melkumyan Ani Vardanyan
Senior Megan Mirkhanian and Anita Petrosyan wait in line to get their food during the Senior BBQ. There was a different assortment of fruits.
Zaven Boyadzhyan, Andre Vartanians, Dani Jamil
“My favorite part would probably be setting up. Me and a couple other senior class committee members transformed the area and made it look really cool,” said Mary Agajanian.
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Andrew Beitdashtoo
Alina Sargsian
Fieldwork: Pentagon Records, learned how to start/manage a business and make hip-hop music
Field work: Frankie’s Hamburgers, Crescenta Valley High School, Republican Party of the Foothills, Roosevelt Middle School
Final Product: hip-hop album
Final Product: original burger with cheese between both patties and cheese on top of the first patty.
Research Paper Topic: health benefits of listening to music
Research paper topic: healthy fast food
Vera Akob
Mariel Lansangan
Final Product: designed and sewed a flower-girl dress
Final Product: First Aid kits for homes in her neighborhood, a booklet about health and safety guidelines
Fieldwork: JoAnn’s Fabrics & Crafts, David’s Bridals, Horace Mann Elementary, home
Research Paper Topic: why animal cruelty and the production of animal fur should be banned
Fieldwork: Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Medical Center, ROP Classes
Research Paper Topic: how medical regulations are killers from the government
Ani Orujyan
Matthew Mirbasoo Fieldwork: Jack’s Auto Body and Paint Final Product: computer housed in the shell of a car Research Paper Topic: controversy of internet usage by teenagers
Daniel Lopez
Fieldwork: learning how to cut wood with electric saw, nailing and measuring Final Product: a doll house Research Paper Topic: how wood should be used more in construction because of its benefits in structure design and cost
Fieldwork: Atanian Art Center, home Final Product: self-painted original painting with oil landscape Research Paper Topic: how the government should not fund the National Endownment for the Arts because the United States is already in a huge debt
SPLASHING THROUGH SENIOR PROJECTS The Senior Project is something every Clarkie fears since the beginning of freshman year. With all of our efforts, the Senior Project flew by for some and dragged on for others.
Andrew Beitdashtoo
Basma Salladah
Raffi Terteryan
Left to right: Vysen Adorable, Eduardo Barrientos, Daniel Lopez, Ramon Ricafort III, Karla Periyan, Genesis Urquilla, Eric Supangan
Ajdah Garcia Left to right: Predria Ghariby, Vera Akob
Left to right: Artur Arzunyan, Alec Kellzi, Robert Agajanian
Roman Mirzakhanyan
Arman Grigoryan
Seniors dance the night away
F ANNA MANUKIAN AND ALEC KELLZI
Anna Man
By Nazan Titizian Staff Editor
Alec Kellzi, looking dapper in his sharp suit and bowtie, was crowned prom king on the dance floor alongside the elegant prom queen, Preny Sarkissian. “A Night Under the Stars,” was the theme for the evening and it was one of the biggest social events for all senior Clark students. Prom 2015 took place at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club in the hills overlooking La Cañada and its surrounding neighborhoods. They danced for hours, enjoyed delicious Italian food, and took several memorable photos of the skyline behind the club. “It was a huge honor to be crowned as the prom king,” Kellzi said. “It was indeed a night to remember.” One hundred eighty-seven students attended the prom. Many said they felt nostalgic and more than content with the evening. When asked if there was anything they’d do differently, senior Kamran Jahedi said, “If I could go to prom again I’d come with swimming trunks because there was a pool next to it.” Senior prom is one of the most memorable, meaningful, and romantic nights in all of high school. It certainly lived up to all its expectations and marked an end to an incredible and everlasting four-year journey.
MARTIN AVANESIAN AND MICHELLE BOODAGHIAN LILIA GRIGORYAN, DIANA SHAMIRYAN, SAKO KAHWAJIAN AND DAVID TIRATURYAN
ANNIE MURADIAN, CELINE DER-BOGHOSIAN, AND HAYKOUHI KOUYUMJIAN
ARAM HARUTYUNYAN
FRANK, DIANA SHAMIRYAN , ELEN KAZARIANTS AND ROBERTO
KARLA PERIYAN AND ERIC KIRAKOSIAN
ARTIN MARTIROSYAN, HRIPSIME KHACHATRYAN AND ERIK
UTYUNYAN AND LENA KORTOSHIAN
LENA KORTOSHIAN AND TIGRAN GHUKASYAN
PRENY SARKISSIAN
JANNA SMBATYAN, AND MARINA MELKUMYAN
HAYKOUHI KOUYUMJIAN AND HER DATE
ARMAN MKRTCHYAN AND VERA AKOB
Anna Man
JANNA SMBATYAN, SABRINA GALANIS, NUNE GARIPIAN, MARY AGHAJANIAN, PRENY SARKISSIAN, ANSELLS, TREVOR NORMAN, ALEN SHIRVANYAN AND ALEC KELLZI
ARMAN GRIGORYAN AND LUSINE TARAKCHYAN
SAREEN SHATIKIAN, JULIEN COURTADE, IRENE BAGHDASARYAN, MAGGIE BABOOMIAN, KAMRAN JAHADI, ANNIE VO, VANESSA CODILLA, ELISE MARIANO, PARMIS MIRSHAHIDI, ANGELA BARFYAN ERIC SUPANGAN AND JOSHUA VALERIO
MARK AND ANDREW ANSELL
MARY RSHTOUNI, BIURA MARKARIAN, ANDREW ANSELL, MELISSA MANOUKI, MARY AGHAJANIAN, ARPI GALSTYAN, ROBERT AGHAJANIAN, GARY KIRAKOSIAN, PRENY SARKISSIAN AND MARK ANSELL
MR. AND MRS. DALL
ZAREKH KHUDADADYAN, RAFFI TAPANIAN, JOHN MARDIROSIAN, ANI VARDANYAN, KRISTIN DERMENJIAN
LUIS SY AND NUNE GARIPIAN
ZAVEN BOYADZHYAN AND SEVAK BAZIKYAN
NEHA REJI AND MELVINA HOVSEPYAN
Mark Ansell
Tyler Lofftus
Vahagn Allahverdyan
“Pullovers are a much better decision for your senior sweaters than zip-up jackets.”
“The only thing I advise future seniors to do is let Mr. Gruss read out the bulletin in AP Physics. He finds it very annoying when people talk over him.”
“If you get Mrs. Witt as your Government teacher during your senior year, don’t forget to bring your own pencils for the tests, or else you’ll live to regret it.”
Ramon Ricafort III “One thing that I would advise future seniors to do is get on Ms. Newcomer’s good side if you have Teacher Occupations next year. You’ll basically live in the office for the rest of the year if you don’t.”
Ryan Penarroyo “Taking seven classes during your senior year is a bad idea.”
Ani Khudaverdyan “Get your college applications and admissions essays done before your senior year because once school starts, you’ll start lagging it until the last few months.”
Antonio Lopez “Know what you like and start researching for your senior project soon.”
Annie Vo “When you’re doing your senior project, choose something you actually like because it’s a long process. Think of it as something you would like to leave behind.”
Nune Garipian “Don’t leave the SAT for the last minute; figure out your college plans.”
Timothy Suh “Always walk with a friend when looking for your bus after school so if you can’t find it, you won’t be alone.”
Cynthia Mirazie “Use the first five minutes of school wisely, ask your teachers questions.”
Bianca Lopez “Master the art of completing all of your homework assignments in one class.”
SENIOR ADVICE Seniors’ Declared Majors
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Publications Shout out to Luis for being the only magazine editor who could actually get our pages uploaded without issues~ Does this power come from your magical, untouchable hair? The world may never know, but the world does know that The Magnet could not have happened without you!
You are the heart and soul of the magazine, the wit and spark that keeps us going. You know how to throw a punch when you need too and take no crap from any of us, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Shout out to Ericka for keeping us all in check when we need it and don’t realize. We can never thank you enough for all the things you do for us in and out of class, whether it’s taking notes at our meetings or working on your spreads at home. It takes an amazing person to go above and beyond, and Ericka, you never stop amazing us.
You are literally the most skilled procrastinator that I know, and I say this with the utmost admiration. Your ability to juggle academics, Publications, college classes, and your social life, and succeed, is an art.
Quit fondling the sheep. You and your lifelong lover Iren made this class twice as fun. Its a shame the power couple isn’t gracing pubs for a second year.
You’ve given birth to an amazing website, and you acting as its caring and nurturing mother, we could not be more proud. Your jokes are crude and Lana is your life but you’re still unbelievably kind, its just a shame you’ve given up your baby for adoption.
Magazine’s beloved copy editor! Thank you so much for proofreading and editing all those magazine stories, and letting us borrow pretty pens from your two giant pencil cases when we had to run out to get an interview or do beat reports. Seriously, we’re going to remember you for pens and pandas.
Thank you for taking pictures for us when we need it and for getting your work done in a timely manner. We always see you out and about interviewing people and writing articles, you’re amazing. You’re a lot ton of fun at the late days, say hi to your brother for us.
You honestly do remind me of that weird pink guy on Youtube. Your horribly evil and tasteless sense of humor reminds the rest of us that we will become the villain if we live long enough.
Lauren! Despite all the pressure you have as a yearbook editor, your sense of fashion and healthy lifestyle are always on point; you are #goals.
On the real doe, Publications would not have functioned without you. You’re literally our resident InDesign expert and general designer. No matter what sort of design project you work on, they always turn out amazing, just like you, Nez!
King Kellzi and his J-O-G-G-E-R-S have become one of those unforgettable things about pubs that we will always love. You will never know what life you bring to the class, and how much we appreaciate you for all that you do although it may not seem like it at times. Fight for your right Kellzi, you’re worth the whole lot of them.
In spite of the stress of being a yearbook editor, you kept your cool and made sure everyone was on top of their work. I know got a chance to imitate you that one time we switched seats and pretended to be each other, but let’s be real, you’re irreplaceable~
Thanks for taking and uploading photos with a superhero-like diligence! And don’t even trip about senior year. You do you, Lil’ Kesh.
Talish, Tal, TS, we can always call you when we need to. Your feature story on the competitiveness of soccer as players get older was exceptional, and we love the bright, fresh vibe you bring everyday. Oh, and we love the food too lowkey. Little Baboom! On the real tho, your hugs are amazing. I mean, just look at your picture! You never fail to keep the class lively with your songs at the late days, and you never fail to make us laugh and smile. You are talented and amazing, be sure to cop us a mixtape #Baboom2020.
You are the most hopeless individual I’ve ever met or will meet, but damn are you fluffy.
I watched your show, are you happy?? You were always ready to do work the moment we gave it to you, even if you might have cursed under your breath. Keep it 100.
You are literally too sweet for us, to the point where I worry about what would happen if you ever got mad. Please never show us that side, or at least wait until we seniors leave. Stay awesome.
You’ve put up with all of Publications emergency photo needs and been an A+ photo editor. On top of all that, you always bring laughs, good music and crackers to the class. Stay gold, Baelise!
For the numerous articles you have written for the magazine, and for always being vocal and volunteering to write stories offered in the beginning of class, we will always be grateful. You always have candy, Alec, or Argeen by your side, and aside from being the voice of the class at times, we must say, you do keep it classy.
No matter how stressful yearbook or magazine gets, you never fail to brighten up our day. Your infographics spread in the yearbook was absolutely well done, and you always have a smile when you do what you do. So whatever you’re doing, keep doing it.
“There’s a Good Reason You’re the Only Sophomore In Publications, You Just Haven’t Figured it Out Yet” - Panic! at the Disco. You keep doing what you’re doing, goth Dora.
Syuzi, your enthusiasm for writing is positively inspiring! Your love for writing about celebrity news and your opinions on them is so refreshing. Hope to see more editions of “Syuzi Says” and your signature “Stay sweet!”
If I could describe you in 2-3 sentences, then it wouldn’t be an accurate description.You give everyone the same amount of kindness and slowly watch as they lose it for being dumb. Ill miss your blatant jokes and your Game of Thrones talks.
I’ve told you to get back to work more times than every other person in this class combined, but you continue to be too much fun for your own good. Don’t stop being hilarious, it keeps the class from going as stale as bread.
Thank God you can sing. Now our birthday songs don’t sound quite as ear bleedingly bad. You’ve got a wicked personality and a killer style, keep on rocking.
Sassy and smart, you are the light of Publications’ life. You make our stressful days so much better with your wit, your podcasts, and your eternal question: “Does anybody have food?”
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