Senior Issue June 2015 by Crimson Newsmagazine

Volume 74

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Paso Robles High School

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SPORTS: Bearcathletes of the year.

SENIOR CELEBRATION (background): Senior Stella Boa plays inflatable twister at Senior Celebration. This event wrapped up senior week on Thurs May 28. There were bounce houses, a rock wall, and BBQ. Photo by Maureen Pushea

SBAC WRAPS UP

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SMARTER BALANCED ASSESSMENT CONSORTIUM REPLACES THE CST by Mae App, InDepth Co-Editor, and Emmaline Voorheis, Reporter

he general feeling among juniors at the close of the SBAC week May 29 was that the math portion was difficult, English was relatively easy, and state testing might have generally improved as over 450 juniors wrapped up the first computerized state test ever during the final weeks of May.

The test was a “pretty smooth” organizational triumph, according to Vice Principal Tom Harrington, who has worked to deliver the exam, manage logins, and follow regulations as hundreds of students have filed into PRHS computer labs across a four week window. For most students, math was killer and many questions felt disconnected from what they believe they had been taught. The test also adjusts question difficulty as students showed what they knew. So if a student answers several questions poorly in a row, the test will adapt and give easier questions. Harrington observed students’ difficulties. SBAC is “very, very rigorous, and students really had to critically think and evaluate the material before they started answering the questions.” The good news is that the school and students are not accountable this year for scores on the test. Accountability reports will begin with junior test scores next spring. The test includes a set of multiple choice questions along with a performance task, and the performance task is proctored by a selected teacher who then gives a small lesson which corresponds with the students typed responses.

English Language Arts example question Students will be given a passage to read and then be asked questions like; “Which statement best represents the author’s central idea in the passage?”

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Student and Teacher Opinions about the SBAC

Students will be presented with a statement similar to the graph of y - x^2 is shown on the grid, drag the graph to show the graph y = (x - 4) ^2 + 2.

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After entering the CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) website, students are given their login information and “... were given three and a half hours of class time to complete the Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) and the same amount of time to complete the Performance Task, If students needed more time, Mr. Harrington pulled them from class on Fridays to allow them time to finish,” Baldovin said.

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Students have the option to mark or flag a question to come back to it later; however, they cannot move on in the test until all Tom Harrington questions on the current page have been answered. Since the test is entirely computerized, they can change their answer and the test can be paused, in case the student has not finished in their class period or needs to take a break. If the test is paused for less than 20 minutes they can still return to previous questions the have already answered’ however, if their test is paused for more than 20 minutes, the system will not allow you to go back and review previous questions. The test also offers a print-on-demand feature which allows students to request a printout of the passage they are reading; in addition to a print out function, the test offers a text-to-speech (speak) option so you can listen to passages, questions, and answer options.

“I feel like I wasn’t prepared, not because of the “I like that the questions are multi-layered, and not all multiple choice. Student are citing classes not being able to give me the tools I needed, but because I’m not trained to spend so evidence found in the text to support any claim much time in front a computer that they are making, and this is a skill screen. It made me tired and it was that is worked on in all English hard to concentrate because of classes,” everyone’s loud typing,”

—English teacher Carrie Baldovin

“I feel it was like weird taking “It just seemed like a normal SAT test... a test that we really didn’t know it was online, which kinda sucked.” anything about or didn’t know —Junior what to expect,”

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—Junior Michael Nottenkamper

—Junior Gabby Hamamoto

Q&A WITH CARRIE BALDOVIN WHAT IS THE TEST FOR? The test eventually will be used to evaluate how well schools are educating their students compared to other schools. Right now, the most important component for junior students is the EAP ( Early Assessment Placement Test) which is used to evaluate whether or not a student is college ready in English and math. This assessment is built into the SBAC test.

DO YOU FEEL THE STUDENTS HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT WHAT IS THE GENERAL WERE PREPARED ENOUGH THE EXAM TAKING PLACE OPINION YOU HEAR FROM TO TAKE THIS EXAM? ENTIRELY ON COMPUTERS? YOUR STUDENTS REGARDING THE EXAM? We looked at the practice tests that were We had practiced taking the Unit Assessments available on-line, and the school had a link that students could use to look at sample questions. I have already started realigning the curriculum for next year to assist student with the SBAC. It’s hard to know how well prepared they were until we start to see the result;especially, since this was my first year giving the exam.

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for my class on computers, so that students would be at ease when they took the SBAC. Probably the only drawback was that not all students are proficient at typing.

They found out early on that they needed to read carefully for evidence, and that they needed to read the directions several times to understand the actual task. It wasn’t easy and some students were frustrated and gave up, but generally I was very proud of how hard my classes worked to pass the exam. 06.04.15 News 03

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DRIVER SEATS : 3D technology, surround sound, laser lights, and interactive remotes (below) brought to life teen driving scenarios May 19, 2015. Friday Night Live sponsored the event in a campaign against distracted driving.

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SEVEN NEW CLASSES PLANNED

PRESENTATION FOR PREVENTION by Sadie Mae Mace, Environment Editor, and Emmaline Voorheis, Reporter 140 pairs of sneakers and sandal clad feet shuffle forward in a phone while driving, according to onlineschools.com. But is checking somewhat straight line as they walk into the Gil Asa gym at the start phones at stoplights okay? That’s not safe either; it is illegal to check of first period May 19, 2015, stopping twice to grab 3D glasses and email or read text messages while at a red light or in backed up a clunky remote, and then to continue filing into chairs lined up in traffic, according to the California Highway Patrol,. Checking phones front of a movie theater screen. The excited chatter of voices echoes while on the road is not the only fatal distraction; speeding is a major around the gym while gym teacher Kathy Smith directs the traffic factor of crashes. The risk of crashing increases with every mile over so the much anticipated presentation organized by Friday Night Live the speed limit. “I think it’s really important to drive the speed limit. They’re made can start. for a reason,” senior Blair Orlando FNL partnered with Teens in the Driver’s said, who was involved in two separate car Seat, a peer-to-peer driving safety program crashes dealing with speeding. On July 31, for youth, to bring a traffic safety presentation 2011, Orlando was in the backseat of the car to Paso Robles High School. The program, driven by her sister and another passenger. CinemaDrive, is an interactive 3D movie The car was speeding and flipped three that simulates different driving situations that to four times, resulting in a concussion for teenagers might be involved in while on the Orlando. She was airlifted to Sierra Vista road. with the possibility of brain damage, but Over the course of 80 minutes, students was deemed healthy, as were the two other watched the fatal consequences of speeding, peer pressure, drinking and driving, texting Remote results : Interactive remote that was used persons in the vehicle. Orlando was also involved in a fender bender accident and driving, and fatigue while driving. The for a survey several months ago in front of the high presentation uses 3D technology, surround DISTRACTED DRIVING STATS school when a vehicle speeding through a sound, laser lights, and interactive remotes, according to reducetncrashes.org. A total In 2013 3,154 people were killed in motor yellow light almost hit her car, causing Orlando to hit the bumper of the truck in front of her. of about 420 students from first, third, and vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers Security guard Carol Keating sees distracted fifth period PE classes participated in the 424,000 people were injured drivers about 10 or more times a day, mainly presentation. 10% of drivers of all ages under the age of parents on cell phones when coming to pick up “Friday Night Live is an amazing organization their students. that promotes a happy and healthy lifestyle. We 20 were distracted during the accident “I know how easily you can be distracted, try our hardest to keep our fellow peers safe so Drivers in their 20s make up 27% of even by a noise.” Keating said. they can prosper in life,” said junior Gabby “You can get distracted by anything, maybe Hamamoto, a member of FNL since the distracted drivers in fatal crashes something going on… and you’re thinking joining the club in seventh grade at Lillian (Distraction.gov) about that while driving. Maybe something Larsen. Hamamoto also echoes the ideas presented in the traffic presentation of always having a designated blowing across the street while you’re driving can distract you from driver and taking responsibility of drinking and driving. “...no one what’s in front of you.” Friday Night Live also educates students about preventing wants to be the cause of someone’s death for a choice they will never distracted driving year round. The day before winter break, on be able to take back,” Hamamoto said. “I thought it was really cool, and it showed us a lot of things (and) Dec. 18, FNL passed out free Candy Grams with sweet and simple reality that you wouldn’t really pay attention to otherwise,” freshmen messages, such as “Safe and Sober!”, all dealing with peer pressure Delilah Judy said after the presentation, “I feel like everybody and driving over the winter break. They also have tables at different lunch events with Fatal Vision goggles, which mimic the effects of probably benefited from it.” As of 2013, in the United States over 424,000 people were injured alcohol, according to fatalvision.com. Friday Night Live also went and 3,154 people were killed in crashes involving distracted drivers, to different classrooms on May 26 to present a slideshow about the and over 660,000 drivers use cell phones while driving, according to dangers of distracted driving. distraction.gov. 8,606 of teenagers between the ages of 16-17 talk on a

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by Tegan Curren, Health Editor

Honors Algebra 2 Honors Biology Intro Ag. Mechanics Small Gas Engines AP Psychology Technical Theatre CTE Explorations Ag. Explorations

Pencils scribbling on course request forms destined for PRHS counselors and next school year will see seven additions in the registration books. These new classes will be a significant part of freshmen schedules, though electives for all grades round out the list. CTE Explorations class, primarily for freshmen, fills the first semester with “Get Focused/Stay Focused,” a nationwide curriculum that helps students create a 10 year career and education plan. The second semester will introduce the ten different CTE pathways, including auto, video, information tech, athletic training, and construction trades. Cuesta College credits are granted to students who pass the class. CTE Teacher of the Year Greg Boswell will kick off the first year of Small Engines, following a grant and a new installation of hydraulic racks in the auto yard. Two classes have been canceled indefinitely due to an insufficient amount enrollment: Sociology—formerly taught by Angela Logan and Mark Bradford—and Music Appreciation—taught by Sonny Galvan. Freshmen who pass Honors Biology may take AP Chemistry as sophomores. Cal Poly student teachers were announced this week for traditional core classes. These teacher candidates will be present starting Day 1 next school year in classes of teachers Aaron Cantrell, Mark Fairbank, Jeff Mount, Anthony Overton, and Geof Land.

VALEDICTORIAN + SALUTORIAN NAMED Senior Emma Zelus has earned the top academic standing of the senior class with a 4.37 GPA. She will address graduates at June 12 ceremonies as the senior valedictorian.

Senior Taylor Ellstrom has earned second place of his class with a 4.30 GPA and will lead the flag salute at graduation.

CLASS AND ASB PRESIDENTS by Mayer Pohlod, World Co-Editor Class Presidents and ASB positions were announced May 16 after campus wide voting May 13. They assume leadership duties from ASB President Amy Cantrell and VP Vanessa Napoli and senior class president Blair Orlando, among many others. Leadership 2014-2015 achieved a sold-out Homecoming in May, a junior high leadership summit, historic Krispy Kreme fundraiser, and final Electric Palms dance. Brian Kragh is the president for the sophomore class, Isabel Gonzalez for the junior class and Brandt Goodman for the senior class. The freshman class president will not be voted on until next year. Junior Lizette Juarez was announced as the ASB President for next year, with junior Josh Bustamonte as the Vice President, junior Jeff Snowbarger as the Treasurer and sophomore Lindsey Sonnikson as the Secretary.

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ONE CLASS, DOUBLE THE CREDIT PRHS OFFERS CUESTA DUAL-ENROLLMENT FOR FIRST TIME by Eden Peterson, Feature Co-Editor

Sophomore: Brian Kragh “As I promised in my speech, I want to make sure that everyone’s ideas are represented in fundraising for the class, and that everybody has a say.”

Junior: Isabel Gonzalez “I want to do a lot of fundraising so I know we can make Prom the greatest Prom so far.. I’m looking forward to working with everyone and being a voice for our class.”

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Senior: Brandt Goodman “I’m looking forward to representing my class in a positive way...A big goal of mine is to get a famous person to speak at graduation, I think it would be very beneficial to our class and a great experience.”

ASB Prez: Lizette Juarez “These past few years of leadership, I’ve seen so many events being put on: dances, club expos, assemblies, and I’m just super excited to be able to oversee all of that.”

SUPERINTENDENT REVEALS EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE CHRIS WILLIAMS SEEKS TO EXPAND EDUCATION WITH GOOGLE APPS FOR EDUCATION

by Stephen Preston, Opinion Editor

oogle Apps for Education will be replacing Groupwise email and the Aeries grading system in the Paso Robles Unified school district, Superintendent Chris Williams revealed at a school board meeting on May 12. Classes, grades, and assignments will be synced to the cloud and accessible for students online on any device, including smartphones and tablets. Google Apps for Education, or GAFE, are specialized versions of existing Google apps for use within and outside of a classroom environment. Teachers can generate accessible and customizable websites featuring instructional YouTube videos and a synced Google Calendar for keeping track of class events. Assignments and submissions would be handled through the Google Classroom app, where a teacher can attach a video, Google Drive document, calendar event, or any other form of media to accompany an assignment. Homework and projects for all classes will be automatically organized for students, and teachers can set reminders for students to finish the assignment. GAFE will be rolled out to the school district starting next school year.

As high school classes wrap up, approximately 75 Bearcats are signing up to give away six weeks of their summer to Cuesta’s enrichment classes. But now, those students may be able to get the college credit during the school year without ever having to leave PRHS campus. Due to a new program called dual enrollment, empty summer calendars may be on the horizon for these students. PRHS has been allowing students to register for Cuesta “enrichment classes” for over 21 years, but has only recently decided to offer students dual enrollment. Dual enrollment is a way for students to take college classes without having to travel to Cuesta to take the class. With dual enrollment, students take a class at the high school such as U.S. History, but they fill out enrollment paperwork for Cuesta as well. Now the student will receive high school credit and Cuesta college credit. “This coming school year will be PRHS' first year offering dual enrollment courses...Cuesta College has a new incentive grant this year and they contacted all of the high schools within the county to find out which ones would be interested in the program. Each school district/high school had to decide if they found a benefit to their students to offer dual enrollment classes,” counselor Michael Moore said. Freshman Madison Harris feels the dual enrollment program will be greatly beneficial. “I would definitely be interested [in dual enrollment]. Getting double the credit taking one class would be easy...you can get your associates easier and just transfer to a four year university,” said Harris, who has taken History of World Civilizations and U.S. History at Cuesta’s north county campus. Dual enrollment primarily benefits those students eager to knock out college credits, so for those who take Cuesta classes to make room in their schedule or makeup credits needed to graduate, on-site Cuesta classes may still be needed. If a student is interested in taking an on-campus Cuesta class, it is important to act quickly as popular summer courses like U.S. History tend to fill-up. Also, students planning to take an English or math class at Cuesta must take an assessment test on Cuesta’s campus before enrolling. Registration for summer classes ends around June 18-22 depending on the class. 06.04.15 News 05

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Don’t be Baltimore The Maryland riots remind graduates to look at people with love

verything has two sides. The April 27 riots in Baltimore exploded after the wrongful death of Freddie Gray, and spread to cities like Philadelphia, Cincinnati, New York, Washington, and even in Jerusalem. We will not forget that. We also don’t forget that the Baltimore riot officers had families, sons, daughters, and wives who loved them. Both sides had families who had to wait in hospital hallways and clutch each other’s hands while they watched their fathers, and brothers and sons bleed and die on the streets during this riotous year. The details of the case show mistakes on both sides.Everyone knows Gray was alive before he was shoved into a police vehicle; his fatal injury occurred during his ride, and police admit that Gray wasn’t buckled in, nor did they provide timely medical attention. Gray himself was a multiple

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offender for drug charges. Gray’s death was a tragedy, a life stolen at 25. But mistakes continued in the violence that ensued. Baltimore rioters confronted police officers a mere two hours after Gray’s casket was loaded onto a hearse. The confrontation quickly grew into bricks and bottles thrown at police and journalists. CVS went up in flames, and multiple violent acts and assaults tore Baltimore apart. But the protest came on the day of Gray’s funeral, a gigantic slap in the face to Gray’s memory, his friends and his family. Baltimore citizens owed him one day of mourning and peace. They should have stayed their anger to give time to grieve to those who lost a son, a brother, a boyfriend, and a surrogate father. It is wrong to believe that protesters were doing the just and courageous thing in choosing violence. In the process of trying to prove a point, the protesters injured 15 officers,

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giving one a severe head injury. Assaulting more people isn't the right way to solve the problem. We must believe as a nation that “nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon, which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it. It is a sword that heals,” as Dr. Martin Luther King urged. People need to realize that they have choices, and that they can make a difference without attacking someone else. And this lesson, 2015 graduates, must be the message of our journeys. Treat everyone with love. Everyone has family and friends who love them and depend on them. Stand up for what you believe in, but remember that every individual in front of you has a life, a story, others who depend on them. And we do not need more violence than we have already seen. We don’t live in “The Hunger Games.” Our world isn’t kill or be killed.

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Keeping his own beat Senior Alec Wingfield marches down the road of success by Eden Peterson, Feature Co-Editor and Mariela Villa, Business Manager It all started with a two foot tall drum set his father gave him when he was four years old. Its delicate paper heads and black plastic shells decked out in neon stars are far from resembling the bold copper timpani drums he plays in the Blue Devils Bugle Corp or the gleaming snare he plays for the high school drumline, but this childhood playset inspired a lifelong passion for playing music. During his high school career, senior Alec Wingfield has recognized his dreams of musical and artistic greatness. He was accepted into the Blue Devil Bugle Corps the year it was crowned Open Class World Champions, and he won Poetry Out Loud at the school-wide level twice and advanced to top ten in the state. Being a member of the Blue Devils Bugle Corp was a dream of Wingfield’s since his childhood. That dream came true in 2014 after six weeks of testing how well he meshed with the current ensemble. Wingfield was overjoyed and eagerly attended the 12 hour practices in preparation for his first performance. He was not about to lose his spot on the renowned 150 member traveling drum corp with six consecutive High Percussion Titles. Despite his three months of practice before his first performance, the crowd of 8000 was daunting, and the stadium seemed to triple in size as Wingfield sank inward under the pressure and vulnerability of his solos. “...they would say Blue Devils B then it was just you, and you are just on and people are waiting for you to do something. You are just so exposed,” Wingfield said. Despite his nerves, Wingfield shined through his first performance. Now with two years, 24 practice hours a week, and 20 performances, each drumming solo is played with confidence. If musical talent and dedication weren’t enough, Wingfield is an amazing friend and kind-hearted person, according to senior Grisey Castro. Castro said that he loves Wingfield because he will always lend an ear, he appreciates classic video consoles like Atari and Nintendo 64, and he would pick up a friend at three in the morning to watch sitcoms and eat sandwiches. “Alec knows who I am as a person and

knows the worst parts of me but is still like, ‘You know what man, you are a human and I’m cool with that because you are real’,” Castro said. Wingfield’s friend senior Sam Rollins shared a similar sentiment. “He’s honestly one of the best people in our senior class. That’s slightly biased coming from me, but it’s true. He’s loyal and a fantastic friend...He represents what this school is trying to get out of their students,” said Rollins, who met Wingfield freshman year in band. From his friendships, to POL, to earning First Chair in the County Honor Band, Wingfield’s high school story is one of triumph. To Wingfield, his biggest success doesn’t involve prose or drumsticks. “ My biggest high school accomplishment was definitely finding the love of my life, Kera Bruce...She has helped me through my entire high school career,” Wingfield said. The feeling is similar between the couple. “ [Alec is a] safe haven and a home to come to and someone who is always going to push me to be my best self ...I don't know. I love him. He is my favorite person. He's the reason why I smile about every day,” said Bruce, Wingfield’s girlfriend of three years. Wingfield always knew he had an affinity for music, but it wasn’t until his senior year he realized his passion for teaching music. He developed a love of teaching while giving music lessons to kids ages 6 to 14, and he plans to study music education at CSU Long Beach. Wingfield aims to “keep playing music forever” and hopes to be a high school music director in LA. His talents for teaching haven’t gone unnoticed. Rollins experienced Wingfield's teaching style when Wingfield helped him master tricky songs in drumline and with his audition piece for Cal Poly’s drumline. “His method is not just saying ‘No, you’re wrong, fix it.’ He is more like ‘No, this is what you're doing wrong, let me show you how to fix it.’ And he’ll come back to make sure that it’s fixed; he won’t just leave you on your own,” Rollins said. Through his years as a Bearcat, Wingfield has grown immensely as both a musician and a person. With a level head and strong support system, Wingfield has been able to focus on his passions while never forgetting that “being a senior is about having a good time.” “He can see that happiness is the end goal, but the road doesn’t necessarily matter,” Castro said.

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Todo comenzó con un batería de dos pies que su padre le dio cuando tenía cuatro años. Las cabezas de papel delicadas y conchas de plástico negro, cubierta en estrellas están lejos de parecerse a los tambores audaces timbales de cobre que toca en el Blue Devils Bugle Corp o la batería de snare que toca para el drumline de la escuela, pero este set de juegos infantil inspirado una pasión de toda la vida para la reproducción de música. Durante su carrera en la preparatoria, senior Alec Wingfield ha reconocido sus sueños de grandeza musical y artística. Fue aceptado en el Diablo Bugle Corps Azul el año en que fue coronado Clase Abierta campeones del mundo, y ganó Poesía en Voz Alta a nivel de toda la escuela dos veces y avanzó a los diez primeros en el estado.

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shining like the stage lights Senior Kassidy Rice-Smith acts like a star by Rachel Cole, Co-Editor-in-Chief and Marlee Drake, Food Editor As her hands nervously plucked at her new shirt, she quickly walked across the seemingly never-ending quad and back to the portable buildings for her first class of high school: Beginning Drama with Marcy Goodnow. Four years later, she paced nervously in the hall in a crisp white shirt and long black skirt, waiting to take the stage as the lead in her final high school production. Senior Kassidy Rice-Smith stayed true to that first freshman experience and has turned her humble, nervous auditions of freshman year into an unbroken string of eight productions, taking three years of advanced drama. Rice-Smith’s two leading roles shared the name Marian in the productions of “Robin Hood” and “The Music Man”. Rice-Smith's family has a history in the theater; most notably her mother and father met as stage thespians during a production of a “Winter’s Fairy Tale” with the Pioneer Players. Later, while her mother worked as assistant director for a production of “3 and a ½ Musketeers,” Rice-Smith was born. “Kassidy is an incredible human. She always has been. Even when she was a wee little girl she was always a kind spirited human with a love of animals. I am so very proud of everything Kassidy has accomplished during her 4 years at PRHS. As a Mom I'm beaming with pride and joy at what an incredible woman my little girl has become.” said Katrina Smith, Rice Smith’s mother. Rice-Smith’s commitment to the program is now inspired by her fellow students. "The drama department is the most loving and accepting environment that I’ve ever been a part of. We can all be ourselves around each other because we are constantly trying new things and making ourselves vulnerable," Rice-Smith said. She was given the opportunity to travel to New York City with a few other juniors and seniors last year over spring break. They participated in an acting workshop and watched the Broadway shows “Matilda” and “Bridges of Madison County”. Senior Schuyler McMahan also traveled to New York with Rice-Smith, and feels that he grew with her through the shared trip.

"I've grown as an actor, and being on stage with Kassidy has been a huge part of my life. We went to New York together, and discovered who we were as actors together. It's been quite the experience. Knowing Kassidy is like being friends with a sun: her light is there, everyday, and her warmth can always be felt. She is the definition of joy, in all aspects of life," McMahan said. Senior Natalya Suttmiller was led to the drama department by Rice and the two have worked closely with one another and grown as friends through the productions. “I ended up taking beginning drama because of her. She was really excited to take the class and to be involved in the productions freshman year and it made me decide that I wanted to do it as well,” Suttmiller said. As Rice-Smith’s final production, “The Music Man”, drew to a close after the May 10, 2:00 performance, Rice-Smith sat in a circle, surrounded by her 53 fellow cast members, crew, and teachers. Tissues were passed from person to person, and director Marcy Goodnow taught the students how to properly wipe away tears without messing up their eye-makeup. Rice-Smith held the hand of freshman Jadyn Steaffens as she tearfully recounted what the drama program meant to her through her four years. “Closing night was...intense. I've been thinking about how my last show would end for the last four years but never really conceiving the fact that it would actually happen. This place has been my home and these shows have been my passion for so long, it's unbelievable that my days of them are over. It was all really bittersweet and I already miss it so much,” said Rice-Smith, who is the only student this year to have acted in all eight shows from freshman to senior year. Though her high school spot light has dimmed, Rice-Smith will continue to shine as she pursues Environmental Earth and Soil Science at Cal Poly and follows her passion for the environment.

carmesi Senior Kassidy Rice-Smith se mantuvo fiel a esa primera experiencia de primer año y ha convertido sus humildes y nerviosos audiciones de primer año en una cadena ininterrumpida de ocho producciones, tomando tres años del nivel avanzado de teatro de Marcy Goodnow. Dos de los roles principales de Rice-Smith compartieron el nombre Marian en las producciones de "Robin Hood" y “The Music Man."

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her own kind of queen Senior Kara Kester thrives in FFA and Rodeo by Maureen Pushea, Sports Co-Editor and Dominique Rodriguez, Photographer Beige fringe chaps, blingy cowgirl boots, and a tall hat that reads, “California High School Rodeo Queen,”—Kara Kester: not the average ball gown, sparkly tiara queen. Kester became Miss California High School Rodeo Queen through the California High School Rodeo Association and numerous competitions throughout the state. After winning the district 7 title, Kester traveled to the state rodeo competition where she competed in seven categories: a written test, appearance, personality, horsemanship, personal interview, impromptu questions, modeling, and a speech. She then was crowned Miss California High School Rodeo Queen and had the opportunity to compete for national rodeo finals in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Kester began her competitive rodeo career in seventh grade and loved the sense of competition and getting to hang out with her fellow rodeo friends. Kester has had the chance to meet hundreds of new people, including friends, business associates, and competition. “ The rodeo announcers are fun to banter back and forth with at events and one that I’ve known for a while I would have a lot of funny conversations with, and I learned a lot from him at junior state finals,” Kester said. Rodeo has given her so many opportunities and has opened her eyes to the world ahead. “I’m so thankful because it lead me to wanting to double major in business and communications,” Kester said. Kester will be attending Oklahoma State University next year with fellow bearcats Dylan Wilkinson and Nathanael Bourgault. “Going that far away is a bit frightening, but knowing that you will have your friends from home will make it a whole lot easier to cope with a new lifestyle and make it our new home for the next four years!” Bourgault said. Kester pushed herself to the fullest beginning at the age of nine, when she first began showing livestock with her local 4-h group in Parkfield-population 18. At age 14, she began showing heifers and steer with Paso Robles FFA. She held the positions of Secretary, Reporter, and Vice President on the FFA Chapter Officer team, and on top of it all, she

attended approximately 34 rodeos each year. Kester was inspired to get more involved with FFA than just showing livestock, though. Freshman year she had her first class with ag teacher Mark Clement, who has been teaching at PRHS for 37 years. Clement encouraged the young Kester to compete in the Creed freshman event that was created in 1928 to encourage students to become educated and devoted to the FFA organization. After months of practicing, memorizing, and making great memories, Kester competed at the sectional, and then regional competition, winning second place. “She gave the FFA creed at a national level as a Freshman, and that was very enriching to see that I affected that. Looking back and seeing how far she’s come with competition is very rewarding as a teacher.” Clement said. The FFA teaches hundreds of young students at PRHS about leadership and public speaking skills, and allows students to meet new people in businesses that they could be potentially interested in as adults, and that’s exactly what improved Kester’s skills as a person. Through these four years in high school, Kara has also developed a sense of humor only understandable for her portuguese friend, Clement. “She’s part portuguese and I’m full, so we spend a lot of time making portuguese jokes, we know each others personalities and it’s been a pleasure watching her grow as a person.” Clement said, with a bittersweet look in his face. From visiting elementary schools, to riding in professional rodeos, even traveling as far as Rock Springs, Wyoming for rodeo finals, Kester does it all.

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Kester se convirtió en La Reina del Rodeo de las escuelas secundarias de California o Miss California High School Rodeo Queen a través del programa California High School Rodeo Association y numerosas competiciones en todo el estado. Después de ganar el titulo del distrito siete, Kester viajó a la competición de rodeo del estado donde compitió en siete categorías, una prueba de escritura, apariencia, personalidad, equitación,entrevista personal, preguntas improvisadas, modelado, y discurso. .Entonces ella fue coronada como La Reina del Rodeo de Las Escuelas Secundarias de California. Luego ella tuvo la oportunidad de competir en las finales nacionales de rodeo en Rock Springs en el estado de Wyoming

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From cradles to college, seniors at PRHS have grown a lot over the years. Parents have sent in pictures of their seniors in their more innocent days. Take a look at some of this year’s senior babies. — Marlee Drake, Food Editor

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Parent Shoutouts Sage Alexander

Marcos Condit

Ty Fansler

Andrew Flynn

This day seems too soon... that baby angel picture we took seems like yesterday! We love you so much Sage! You have done so much Sage! You have done so much already in your life - the future is all yours!! You can do aything and we support your dreams and miss you already. Go and do great things, and we will always be here and love you unconditionally! congratulations! Phil 4:13 Love Mom and Dad

My son, you have grown into a wellrounded young man with the dream and aspirations for the future, your whole family is very proud of you! You are graduating! Unbelieveable!And accepted at Cal Poly! You are an amazing person, the sky is the limit, you willsucceed!Welove you!

God blessed us with you and we are reminded daily of the gift of “Ty”. Every struggle and obstacle you face, we face with you. Your courage, resilence, and unshakeable optimism are a lesson to all. We thank each peer who helped him along his path. Simple kindness goes a long way.

Another door of accomplishments is set to close. Step through and the greatest journey is yet to come. As the last of the family to graduate PRHS, it is with a tear of sadness and joy that we watch as you stride to your future. You have grown into an incredible young man. We love you Andy! Mom, Dad, Amanda, Austin, and Alec

Ahsley Barrios To my beautiful little girl, congratulations. We are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. Good luck in the next chapter of your life. Reach for the stars. Love Mom, Dad, JB, Rudy, and Brandon

Zachary Chamberlain We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments! You are a passionate and motivated individual. We are excited to see what the next chapter of your life will bring! Knowing you will achieve success in all that you do. Remember it’s about the journey, so enjoy the ride! We love you, Mom, Dad, Gannon, and Grace

Sara DiBenedetto

Claire Farrell

Congratulations! We are so proud of the beautiful young lady you have become. “You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so... get on your way!” -Dr.Seuss. Enjoy your journey. We love you! Love, Mom Jon and G-Ma

You have been a source of joy from the day you were born, “Little One.” We look forward to cheering you on as you launch into life. We are so proud of you. We cherish and love you forever! “You ‘mazing” Mom and Dad

Matt Durian Before you could walk we carried you. As you started to walk, we stood beside you ready to catch you . You grew older and we walked behind supporting you. As you start your journey at Cal Poly we will watch from afar, knowing you are strong enough to stand on your own. We are proud of you. Love, Mom and Dad

Cameron Chambers We are very proud of your accomplishments these last 4 years, but we are especially proud of the person you have become. Keep growing and developing all the unique qualities that make you who you are. This is where your life truly begins. Stay focused and follow your dreams. Always remember... nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Gabrielle Fletes We are so very proud of the young lady you’ve become. You are kind and hard working and so much fun to be around. We look forward to what the future holds for you. Go out and make a difference in the world. And always remember that wherever you go, and whatever you do, your family loves you! Love, Mom, Dad, and Alexandra

Katie Evenson We are so proud of the person you have become. Your love for God and others is an inspiration to us all. Go out in the world and let your light shine. We love you buttercup! Mom, Dad, Nicole, Natalie, and Roxy 06.04.15 Senior Section 15

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Parker Gray

Shanna Loughmiller

You have grown to be a caring, strong, and determined man. Your future is so bright. We are blessed to have a son like you. We are proud of you Parker. Keep up the good work! Love, Mom and Dad

How did so much time fly by so quickly? It simply hasn’t been that long since you were running around in pigtails taking care of your dollies and stuffed animals. We are so proud of you for the kind of young woman you have become. We honor you for sticking to what you know is right, even when you stand alone. We admire you for the goals you have set and reached thus far in your life, and we stand behind you 100 percent in reaching the goals you have set for your future. You are driven, you are passionate, you are talented, you are fun, you are empathetic and caring, and you are beautiful – inside and out. Good luck as you continue your education at BYU and then MEDICAL SCHOOL! You will be successful and will do GREAT things. No doubt of that. We love you more than our words can properly express, and we have always felt so honored and blessed to have the opportunity to call you ours. All Our Love, Dad, Mom and Bryson

Micheal Horne

Jacqueline Madlem

Micheal Horne, Rise up, oh son, there’s kingdom work to do . . .Put you on the armor of God, in the power of His strength and His might . . . Michael, rise up, oh son, and face the dawning day. Love, Dad and Mom

From the moment you entered this world you had a willfull determination that has soared with amazing accomplishments and helped guide you gracefully through each chapter. I adore the young woman you have become. Words simply can’t express how proud I am of who you are. My heart is full and I look forward to what your bright future holds at ASU! Congratulations baby! I love you! -Mom

Brandon Kearns

Sarah Mclean

Brandon, we are so proud of you. You are so smart and talented. My only hope is you let people see the man under the attitude. I am so excited for you and your time at NAU. "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."-Gandalf Love, Mom and Dad

Mikie Monge

Andrew Mungia

Not a day that goes by that we aren’t reminded of all you’ve accomplished; 4 years Varsity Soccer and Band and a leader in both. For all you’ve overcome, all you’ve accomplished and have yet to accomplish, congratulations. Here’s to the next chapter of your life; the new opportunities and challenges before you.

You’re accomplishing everything your father and I could have ever imagined for you. You’ve worked so hard to accomplish your goals. We are proud and thank you for being such an amazing son and big brother. Your life is just beginning, so go follow your dreams and make a name for yourself in Oregon. We love you!

Watching your progression through the years as a dancer, athlete, and as young man has been an amazing fun filled adventure. We look forward to what the future holds at UC Merced. Congratulations! We love you a bunch mi amor. Mom, Dad and Sandy

Madison Moore

You are wonderful! You will succeed in whatever you set your mind to. We are very proud of you and cannot wait to see what your future holds. You have always brought so much joy to this family. Make the most of this next step in life. We love you!

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You rock! Congrats smarty pants. You made your pops proud. I know you will do great things as an adult because you did great things as a non-adult/kid. Now get out there and conquer. Love, Pops :)

Blair Orlando

Aly Kilcrease

Blair Orlando, your mom and I are so proud of you. You have accomplished so much and should be proud. You are an amazing person and have made a great impact at PRHS. You will do great at Cal Poly. Love you. Mom and Dad

In these past 4 years you have accomplished a lot. We are very proud of all you have done and are preparing to do. What brings us more joy than your personal achievements is watching how you have grown into a strong, independent, free thinking young woman. Never forget where you came from but never let that determine your future either. You are an amazing child of God. You have worked so hard to get to this point and for that we are so proud of you. One of the true pleasures in life is, as parents, having a front row seat to all the special moments in our children’s lives. It has been and continues to be an honor to be allowed the privilege of having those front row seats. Love always, Mom and Dad

Jenna Rogers, To our beautiful daughter: If we could give you one thing it would be to see yourself through our eyes; then you’d see just how amazing you really are. We are so proud to be your parents. We can’t wait to see what your future holds. Love you to the moon and back! Mom and Dad senior section

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Ryan Rouse

Trevor Torres

To our beautiful daughter: If we could give you one thing, it would be to see yourself through our eyes; then you’d see just how amazing you really are. We are so proud to be your parents. We can’t wait to see what your future holds. Love you to the moon and back! Mom and Dad

I’m incredibly proud of the young man you’ve become with so many obstacles you’ve overcome already. Continue to reach for the stars! With God, anything is possible. You have a heart of gold and a beautiful smile. Always keep up the perserverance you’ve shown! Love, Mom

I am extremely proud of you and the man you have become. You have given me a few gray hairs along the way, but mostly smiles and laughs. I will miss watching you on the field and mat, but I look forward to watching you conquer your dreams. I love you with all my heart. -Mom

Mayer Pohlod You have always amazed me. You are intelligent, kind and incredibly funny. I look forward to seeing you succeed in your next adventure in life - SDSU! I love you so much - you make me smile. -Mom P.S. Grandpa would be so proud

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Rachel Cole

“You get to make your own luck. 80 percent of success in your career will come from just showing up. The world is run by those who show up...not those who wait to be asked”. - Steve Blank

Congratulations, Thor! We are so proud of your accomplishments. Great job! You are an amazing young lady with the sky being your limit. Always remember to listen to your heart and know it will be the right decision. We love you very much. -Mom and Dad

Congratulations Rachel! You have always been so determined, hardworking, and intelligent. You are the best older sister in the world and your kind and selfless heart daily inspires others to be better. You are amazing, you can do anything you set your mind to. Love you! -Mom, Dad, Jessica, Natalie, Grandma Dee, and Grandad Ross

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To all the Seniors "to those of you who received honors, awards and distinctions, I say well done. And to the C students, I say you too may one day be president of the United States." George W. Bush

We are so proud of your ability to work hard and have fun! You are the ultimate joy in our hearts! Love, Mom, Dad and Ninja

We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments! You can achieve anything you set your mind on. We look forward to what the future holds for you at Occidental College and beyond! Love and blessings, Mom and Dad

Dearest sweet Amy bear, we love you and miss you already come home often or we’ll turn your room into an office. Love you this much. *extends hands* -Mom and Dad

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Alec Wingfield

Riley Rookus, You have worked hard and reached all your goals in high school and we are very proud of you. We can’t wait to watch as you continue on with your journey. Smile and have fun every step of the way. Much love, Mom, Dad, Patrick, and Kaitlin

We are so proud of all the hard work and determination you’ve put into attaining your goals. UC Davis is going to be lucky to have such a smart, beautiful, and driven young lady. Rise to the challenge and reach for the stars! With all our love and best wishes on your endeavors, Mom, Dad and Hadley

We are so very proud of you and all that you have become. You are a good friend, an accomplished musician, and a hard worker. We have loved every minute of watching you grow. The first day of kindergarten found you happy and ready to take on the world. You have never missed a year of school band since the 5th grade! Now you are a world champion Blue Devil ready to go on your next tour. CSULB will be lucky to have you as part of their amazing music department and we know you will help many kids in your career as a music teacher and performer. Congratulations. We love you so very much!

Kailani Anguay

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Senior Michael Horne displays excellent leadership on and off the field by Mayer Pohlod, World Co-Editor and Alysia Kilcrease, Blind Date Co-Editor On the field, with his pregame speeches and shouts of encouragement for #56, he’s the fire, passion, and leader behind the football team. Off the field, he’s still that leader in his presidential position of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, his representation at Boy’s State, and his appointment to his dream school of West Point Military Academy. He is senior Michael Horne, and when it comes to being a leader, he’s one of the best options. Horne credits his West Point acceptance to a number of roles throughout high school, the main one being his position on the football team. Having four years of high school football under his belt, with three on varsity and two as a captain, Horne has been a consistent driving force behind the Bearcats, their run culminating in a CIF Championship win in the 2014-2015 school year. “In this sport, in this life, nobody’s going to give it to you, nobody’s deserving, you’ve got to earn it,” Horne said. “I feel football goes hand in hand with that, in that whether it’s on the field, or in school, or in life, you’ve got to be committed to working hard and getting your place in this world.” After three years of coaching him on varsity, Head Football coach Rich Schimke clearly noticed Horne’s “walk and talk”. “The first time was after his freshman year… I recognized during the season that he could play as a sophomore on varsity,” Schimke said. “[He’s] determined, goal oriented, focused, and respectful. He’s definitely a leader by example”. Teammate and friend senior Michael Velasquez agrees. “I’ve never met anyone else like him. Every day, he gives his all to make himself and everyone around him better, be it in the weight room or on the field. He tries his hardest, and it just makes you want to give it all you got too,” said Velasquez, who played three years of high school football with Horne. “He’s funny, always has some sort of quote or something from TV or a movie. Fun to hang around; he’s someone you know has your back, no matter what. [He’s] one of the nicest and funniest guys you’ll meet. But there’s a switch, and when he flips that switch, he’s completely focused and intense,” Velasquez said. Horne has also amassed other achievements off the field. He is the current President of the FCA club, a four-time recipient of the Paso Robles Lions Club Sportsmanship Award, has one year of Leadership, and represented PRHS at the 2014 Boys State, while maintaining a 4.17 GPA. Horne has a personal motivator: Jesus Christ. "Being a Christian means I have this peace, confidence, a n d acceptance wherever I go in Jesus Christ," Horne said.

"Jesus Christ tells me that I am with you always, whether it's the military, school, sports or life, I know that the task in front of me is never as great as the power behind me." Sharing in his faith are his mother and brother, Debbie and alumnus Jesse Horne. They have seen Michael's growth, especially in his dream and success of attending West Point. Debbie has been a consistent witness to Michael's goal, which started when he was eight years old and read about the history of the presidents. Noticing many of them graduated from West Point, he started to study up on the US Military Academy, and a dream was borne. After months of stress, anxiety and waiting, the Hornes' were finally gifted with amazing news.."After the relief, I was flooded with joy and gratitude,” Debbie said. "I knew my son's heart desire and his passion to attend USMA, and I was so thankful to God for hearing and answering our prayers for Michael's future direction." Jesse, who was also a super senior, will graduate from West Point this year. He is fully confident that Horne will find himself at West Point, where he will be leaving for two weeks after he graduates high school. “I’m glad Michael is going to West Point. I think it is going to be a good fit for him. He can definitely challenge himself here which I think is exactly what he is looking for.” Jesse said. “Michael has always given himself 100 percent to whatever he’s doing. Whether it’s tae kwon do, football, or school, there is no half effort. He shouldn’t have any problems as long as he continues to go 100 percent like he always does.” Horne plans to declare his major in his second year at West Point, in addition to learning Russian or Arabic to possibly become a translator. “Someday, there will be a day when man is no more… but if for one second he can inspire others, for one second he can make others’ hearts beat faster, then that man will never die. That man’s soul will never die because he will live on in the hearts of others and if he can speak to them and act in ways that motivate them, then he can live forever, and that’s what makes me motivated,” Horne said.

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En el campo, con sus discursos antes del partido y gritos de aliento para # 56, que es el fuego, la pasión, y el líder detrás del equipo de fútbol. Fuera del campo, sigue siendo que el líder en su cargo presidencial de la Asociación de Atletas Cristianos, su representación en Estado del muchacho, y su nombramiento a su escuela de sueño de la Academia Militar de West Point. Senior Michael Horne, y cuando se trata de ser un líder, que es una de las mejores opciones. Super Seniors 06.04.15

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Super senior Amy Cantrell leaves charismatic and inspirational footsteps by MIchelle McPherson, Feature Co-Editor Her pen scribbles furiously as she quickly jots down her schedule for the day. A rainbow of ink splatters the pages, cover to cover. But even with a jam-packed schedule, filled with various events that range from lunch with the superintendent to selling donuts for leadership, senior Amy Cantrell struts through the hallway with confidence, a smile on her face, and her white hair bow perfectly in place. Cantrell has maintained a 3.98 GPA over her four years at PRHS, but her academic success is not only derived from her parents, who have a background in teaching, but has found her success through her own actions. "I'm motivated by my own success...We talked about B.F. Skinner, in my dad’s class, and how he believed that we are conditioned to behave by reactions we get. In this case, I believe that to be true, because when I accomplish something, I like the feeling of satisfaction and pride I get, and that motivates me to keep going so I can keep up that feeling of success," said Cantrell, who is currently ASB President and Copy Editor/ Blind Date Co-Editor of Crimson Newsmagazine. Cantrell's teachers and peers also see her success as a special and valued trait. "Amy is very determined to get things done, whether that be a giant homework assignment or a batch of brownies with peanut butter. She really keeps me on track and inspires me to accomplish my goals as well as have fun on the way," said junior Cooper Young, who has been Cantrell’s boyfriend for eight months. “She has a lot of things she has to juggle, so she goes into her room and puts on her game face and gets down to work, while simultaneously binge-watching Netflix”, said Aaron Cantrell, who is also Amy’s AP Literature teacher. Throughout high school, Cantrell has been enrolled in two Honors courses, seven AP courses and three Cuesta College classes, been a part of eight different clubs, participated in the making of the school newsmagazine, taken the role of Junior and Senior Class President, and has also taken part of the Leadership program for three years. The qualities that describe a super

senior, however, require more than just good grades and participation. The position requires the heart of a simply amazing person. Although school work and the occasional binge of Gilmore Girls on Netflix is an important aspect in Cantrell’s life, when her school hat comes off, her friendly personality not only projects the glowing light of a loving person, but also makes her friends and family feel at home. “From the very second that I laid eyes on her, she has been the joy of my life. She’s beautiful, hardworking, and makes friends easily. When she was two years old, she would be the girl to stick her hand out to a total stranger and say ‘Hi, I’m Amy!’; we had to talk to her about stranger danger,” Mr. Cantrell said. "Amy is the type of friend that will be there for you through thick and thin. It could be two in the morning and if something happened I know I could call her in a heartbeat. She is the person I tell everything to...Every day I am thankful for her and she has taught me how special a true friend is...She is truly a lifelong friend," said senior Aly Kilcrease, Cantrell's best friend since 2003. Though Cantrell may see herself as an average teenage girl, her peers and close friends see her as an inspiration. Young feels that Cantrell is not only a great student but also a strong individual. “She is not only all books and grades but is also the ASB President and the Copy Editor for Crimson, and does these hard jobs without forgetting to be kind to her friends and boyfriend...She also acts as the angel on my shoulder to help me deal with certain events in my life. Amy Cantrell is extremely admirable in that you could never find such a well rounded girl who excels in basically everything she does because of the work she puts into it,” Young said. Next fall, Cantrell plans on attending Cal Poly, where she’ll be studying Business Administration with a concentration in marketing, in hopes to become a marketing manager. Although she’ll be missed by her friends and family, while she moves on to bigger and better life goals, Cantrell has certainly fulfilled her dream of positively touching the lives of those that she has met over her high school career.

carmesi Su pluma garabatea furiosamente mientras rápidamente planea su horario para el dia. Un arco iris de tinta salpica las páginas, de principio a fin. Pero incluso con una apretada agenda atascado, lleno de varios eventos que van desde el almuerzo con el superintendente de la venta de donas para el liderazgo, senior Amy Cantrell se pavonea por el pasillo con confianza, con una sonrisa en su rostro, y su pelo blanco arco perfectamente en su lugar.

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He didn’t know where these glasses were going. He read the prescription of the lenses, wrote the power of the glasses on a white label, put them in the plastic bag, and sent them off to be given away somewhere in Guatemala, Mexico, or Nicaragua. Senior Cristian Gonzalez spent three to four hours doing this daily during the week, helping communities of people in completely different countries, all just to help them see. “It made me feel good to be a part of something that would help other people be able to see,” said Gonzalez, who worked for I-Care International for almost four hours a week for about three months during the beginning of the school year. He tutored other students and did three hours of his own homework every night, not missing a beat on his 4.22 GPA, awarding him the ability to graduate at the top 5 percent of the class of 2015 and attend UC Merced to become a Mechanical Engineer. AVID teacher Jim Steaffens notices Gonzalez’s drive. “He makes sure his classmates understand. During AVID tutorial, he will spend most of his time going over problems in detail and answering questions from his classmates,” said Steaffens, who taught Gonzalez in Algebra 2, AVID 11, and AVID 12. He was Steaffens’ top student in Algebra 2. Gonzalez credits much of his success to his AVID class and Steaffens. He has learned how to manage his time, take great notes, and grow as a person--opening up to other students and creating lifetime friendships. Gonzalez is a student that underclassmen can and should look up to. “Cristian avoids stumbles. Whereas some students give lip service to doing the right thing, making the right choices, and getting things done, Cristian actually does it. He does not surround himself with crisis, drama, and negativity. His decisions are thought out and logical,” Steaffens said. He admitted that Gonzalez is the perfect student. “Attentive, respectful, cooperative, easy-going, motivated, intelligent: Ask

anyone who knows him and they will say the same thing,” he said. Things have not always been so perfect for Gonzalez, however. His biggest struggle was not being as social as he could have been. Gonzalez went to class with the mentality of his schedule: take notes, listen, go home. He has since been able to overcome this, growing his circle of friendships. Gonzalez will become a lead designer and come back to Paso to speak with new AVID students, according to Steaffens. He says that Gonzalez is the type of person who will always give back to the school and community, no matter what. “My biggest advice [to underclassmen] would be to find the motivation to accomplish any goal they have, otherwise it becomes easy to not accomplish that goal,” Gonzalez said. Gonzalez’s dad, the chef at Artisan, has given him the most support and advice throughout his high school career. He emphasized to Gonzalez, from a very young age, that education was the most important. “He has always given me advice on anything that I go through. He is very logical, but we joke around a lot. My dad and I have a very good relationship,” Gonzalez said as a smile crept across his face. As he steps on the podium to shake the hand of a black-gowned administrator at 5:30 on Friday, June 12, Gonzalez will be taking his skills, mind, and great reputation with him to bigger and better things—his roots still in Paso, but his future somewhere only Gonzalez knows.

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No sabía donde estos lentes iban. Leyó la prescripción de las lentes, escribió el poder de las gafas en una etiqueta blanca, los puso en la bolsa de plástico, y los envió para ser regalado en algún lugar en Guatemala, México, Nicaragua o. Senior Cristian González pasó tres o cuatro horas de repetir esta rutina diaria durante la semana, ayudando a las comunidades de personas completamente diferentes países, todos sólo para ayudarles a ver. Super Seniors 06.04.15

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sprint swimming to success Senior Lauren Reed makes a huge splash in her community by Sadie Mae Mace, Environment Editor and Lauren Wassam, Fun & Games Co-Editor A wave of foaming water explodes around senior Lauren Reed as she strains towards the pool wall, fingertips away from finishing her speciality, the 50 freestyle that lasted only 26.13seconds for her personal record at the PAC 7 finals held May 14. Shivering in a breeze that sends jackets fluttering, Reed lifts herself over the edge of the pool, plucks her goggles from her face, and walks back to the comfort of a warm towel and teammate’s hugs, who congratulate her. As well as swimming, Reed has played 26 varsity water polo games during the 14-15 season with an average of about 1.3 goals per game. She also holds a Player of the Year for water polo and received the team-voted Lion’s Club award. Reed’s real passion, however, is serving her community. She has used her fluency in Spanish to teach both senior citizens and children, and she has spread her Christian faith by leading 37 young children on camping trips and craft activities. Reed will travel to Costa Rica this summer on a mission trip, acting as a translator for 120 Bribri Indians. Reed’s senior year involved competitive swimming, leading varsity water polo as team captain, and tutoring young students at Oak Park, all while maintaining a 4.33 GPA. Locating Reed throughout her jam-packed day is like a scavenger hunt. Is she deep in pool training before the sun comes up, or after school racking up 6000 yards of laps? Perhaps she is found studying the muscles of a cat in the highly challenging dissection segment in Anatomy? Reed is often in the library after school tutoring students in English, math, and biology. If she is finally getting a little down-time, one might spot Reed in the quad near the brick planters, known as the

“swimmer’s spot,” where about 20 aquatic athletes socialize under the shade of two trees. Water polo was the first high school sport Reed joined her sophomore year and she excelled. She then became co-water polo captain along with senior Lauren Sowerby her senior year and is known throughout the team as a kind and caring leader, according to friend and teammate senior Megan Ford. Once water polo season ended her sophomore year, she dove into varsity swim and found her best events: the 50 and 100 freestyle. She qualified for CIF in the 400 relay at a 56.00 seconds this year. Reed’s personality makes her a favorite classmate among peers. Her most noticeable quality is her laugh, which is playfully described as a “...great laugh, like a squeaky hiccup!”, by anatomy teacher Jon-Paul Ewing. Ewing also compliments her as an, “awesome person, hard worker, [and has a] great personality.” Reed’s personality also travels to the deep side of the pool. “I never realized how fun it was to beat people up until I did water polo”, said Reed, with her signature laugh while remembering her first water polo try out. Reed’s junior Physics teacher, Mark Fairbank, noticed Reed helping fellow students with difficult concepts and leading the class. “She [has] wonderful interactions with children, as well as her peers and adults,” Fairbank said. This fall, Reed will attend private Christian college Biola University, located in Southern California. She will major in Liberal Studies with a minor in Spanish. Reed is looking forward to joining the cheese club and Intramural sports, such as ultimate frisbee and flag football. Reed wants to teach at the first grade level abroad in Spain, Argentina, and other Spanish speaking countries during and after college. Reed has positively affected the lives of friends, teachers, and students throughout high school and will certainly continue in the future. Fairbank says it best by stating his, “...wish for the world is have more people be as kind-hearted as Lauren is. She is a real blessing to those she meets.”

carmesi Además de la natación, Reed ha jugado 26 partidos de waterpolo en la temporada 14-15 con un promedio de alrededor de 1.3 goles por partido. Ella también tiene un jugador del año para waterpolo. Pero la pasión de Reed, sin embargo, es sirviendo a su comunidad. Ella ha usado su fluidez en español para enseñar tanto la tercera edad y los niños, y se ha extendido su fe cristiana por los principales 37 niños pequeños en viajes de campamento y las actividades artesanales. Reed viajará a Costa Rica este verano en un viaje de misión, actuando como traductor para 120 indígenas Bribri.

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Zachary Chamberlain Jaime Chavez Diana Grijalva Emmanuel Stringfield

Joseph Tognetti

sacramento city college Oscar Cesena

dominican university

cal poly slo Amy Cantrell Marcos Condit Matthew Dodds Matthew Durian Ben Elisarraraz

Emily Hale Kassidy Rice Cole Manske Sam Rollins Sage Massey Natalya Suttmiller Blair Orlando Eizabeth Palafox

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Bricen Cagliero

Kailani Anguay Amanda Kerr

Zachary Poskin

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Samantha Torres

Ryan Frank Mason Hargrave Elisa Santiago

Sid Monge Kathryn Moreno

Kevin Ohm Guadalupe Oliver Yakeline Orozco Micaela Padgett Perla Padilla Jesus Pantaleon Jordan Peralta Cecilia Pineda Derek Premenko Maria Ramirez Jessica Reeves Natalie Reeves Linda Rendon Luis Reyes Nicka Rocha Jesus Reynoso Tyler Ridino Caleb Rivera Gabriella Robbins Adam Robinson Rafael Roman Amy Romero Jesus Roque Campoverde Brianna Rubio Juan Ruiz Guadalupe Ruiz Maria Sanchez Uriana Sanchez Miguel Sandoval Xavier Saucedo Wyatt Savage Cooper Silva Ana Solorio

CSU Monterey bay monterey peninsula Jennifer Mariscal Sarah Mclean

Brielynn Elliot Sabrina Lecce

brigham young university utah Shanna Loughmiller

Manuel Mendez Nevaeh Asberry Bercelyn Vicente Celia Moreno

csu stanislaus Jazmine Briseno Kera Bruce Saul Leon Lauren Martinez Jacque Salinas

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Edward Streeper Daniel Taborski Adam Torres Larry Tostado Matthew Trout Karlee Ulrich Abigail Venturini Vincent Vigil Austin Wallingford Yuan Wang Justin Weathers Cameron Weis Hunter Weiss Heather Williams Daniel Wilson Shasta Wright

Collin Barnaby Riley Benado Alma Chavez Bailey Gaither Samantha Lomeli Arlen Merced Josh Oliver Jasmine Venura Camacho

Sara Greenlee Mireya Mendez Pam Arrowsmith Joseph DeSantos

Jordan Burbank Richard Flores

csu channel islands Lindsey Echevarria Laura Rojas Yasmine Vega Mirian Ventura Maricarmen Uribe

Adam Greenlee

Jake Taylor Taj Williams Yolanda Aguilar Nicholas Lombardo

west los angeles commuity colege Luis Echevarria

occidental college

azusa pacific university Taylor Ellstrom

Kara Kester Dylan Wilkinson Nathaneal Bourgault

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Masters college Katie Evenson

Jason Germain Bailey Williams Emma Zelus

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san diego state universtiy Nicole Childs Lindsey Horst Raj Patel Ryan Greenlee Mayer Pohlod

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Cameron Chambers

Chloe Walter

Mackenzie Vaughn

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Madison Romero Michael Velasquez

Jonathan Baldwin Brandon Kearns Kasey Millsap

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santa barbara Mary Lopez city college Madison Moore

Carly Cargill

Alexis Jimeson Jessica Williams Alysia Kilcrease

Jacque Madlem Brian Whittington

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Ashley Barrios Raquel Mendoza Monica Ramirez Trevor Torres

Breanna Trujillo Omar Ramos

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arizona state university

Cristian Gonzalez Giovanni Lopez Andrew Munguia Surid Olivera Karina Santiago

Lauren Reed

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bryn mawr lincoln land Rachel Cole community college Naperville Ryan Rouse community college

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biola university

hancock college

Sage Alexander college of southern nevada

university of arizona

fresno state

johnson and wales university

Matt Tyra Carson Barker

Savannah Holmes

san jose state university west hills

Cody Autry Alyssa MIller

Southern Oregon University University of oregon

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Riley Smith Lauren Sowerby

colorado state university

Shelby Havel

Lawrence Ray

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Katherine Smiley

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Erica Binkele Jenna Rogers

santa rosa junior college Gabrielle Fletes UC santa cruz sacramento Josue Ojeda csu east bay Schuyler McMahan state

cuesta college Cecilia Hove Casey Howard Nathan James Jaycob Jauregui Isaac Jauregui Calvin Jennings Deylan Kennedy Elizabeth Kenny Kahli Kitchen Cody Lafuente Danielle Lambert Felipe Landin Abril Leon Cheyenne Longman Jennifer Lopez Austin Martin Colby Mathe Jensen McFarland Ben Mecham Querida Medina Jonothan Mercado Rafael Mincitar Jessie Mondo Kameron Morones Casey Mullins Matthew Munro Vanessa Napoli Jennessa Norte Ray Anne Norte Adrian Nunez Rudy Nunez Yarixza Nunez Ryan Orbendorfer

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Amanda DeMattos Justin Denton Shannon Desmond Sara DiBenedetto Jordan Dickey Jessica Dominguez Charles Doran Melina Durham Claire Farrell Andrew Flynn Megan Ford Thomas Frey Jessica Gage Joshua Garcia Sandra Garcia Deyanira Garcia Thamar Garcia Melissa Godinez Alex Godoy Albina Gomez Santiago Anthony Gonzalez Cirie Gott Cassandra Gough Mikayla Graves Allison Gutierrez Alexis Gutierrez Nick Gutierrez Robin Harrington Keenan Harris Colton Heinemann Marissa Hernandez Erik Hertler Gillian Hicks

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Ashley Coates

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Foreign Farewells Nora Morini Italy “In these months I have collected unforgettable memories. I had the opportunity to live like in a movie for once and it was amazing. I had the incredible opportunity to be involved in so many things this year like ASB/Leadership and the track and field team, and I am very thankful for that. I met a lot of wonderful people who made me happy day by day and they accepted my terrible accent. I will miss them all.”

Tip Phetchai Thailand “I will remember the friends I made when I was doing track because they made me laugh so hard everyday and made practice the thing I look forward to since the morning.”

Go Sugiyama Japan “I spent good time with people who have now become good friends.”

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Isabel Mauro Italy “Choosing what to bring back from a place that you only have known for 10 months is hard. I would totally say my American friends. From the first day of my experience I met so many people that I can’t even count them anymore! I love friendly and nice people! Yeah, I will really miss them!”

arthur Bettine Brazil “I’ll say that my friends and my host family was the best thing ever.... Everyone has been so cool to me and for me, the school is awesome and beautiful with such good structure and the best teachers that I ever met.”

Erika Arima Japan “I will bring back all memories, I can’t choose the best one because each day, each moment of this exchange student year is special for me.”

Clara Nyberg Sweden “The most memorable thing I will bring back with me is how kind everyone is here and how loving they all are. So many people have taught me important life lessons that I will never forget.”

yuki Watanabe japan I think the memento I will bring home is how amazing this school is because I met wonderful friends and teachers. Especially, I thank all the teammates of basketball and track. And all teachers who I met that were just awesome.

riho Tom0yasu Japan “I will bring back the experiences which I am not able to join in my country, like lots of dance parties, club activities, and seeing football games.”

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Graduating Bearcats, As you leave this wonderful institution we call Paso Robles High School, I would like to pass along some things I have learned in my life. They have served me well. 1. Be nice: Humans are social animals. You will be remembered more for your relationships with people than your intellect or the amount of money you make. 2. Do not underestimate the power of a smile or a kind word. It may not change the world, but it certainly will make it a better place. I have never seen it simpler than on a bumper sticker…”Wag more, bark less”. 3. Pursue excellence in every aspect of your life. Note, I did not say achieve excellence. Be the best spouse, parent, employee, and person you can be. Commit yourself to constant improvement. 4. Work at making things happen rather than finding ways to say no. 5. Be part of the solution… not the problem. 6. While you are young and single, travel throughout the world. Do not put this off, before you know it, you will have a job, spouse, children, and debt. Those things do not travel well. 7. You will face adversity in your life. Be remembered more for how many times you got back up than how many times you fell. 8. When you have children realize the word Parent…is a verb. 9. You can be stupid or angry…but not both. 10. One of the best gifts you can give your child is the gift of disappointment. Life is not fair nor equitable. Spend time preparing your children for life, do not waste time preparing life for your children. I wish you the best in your future endeavors. Cheers, Tom Harrington, Athletic Director/Assistant Principal

rANDY nELSON Dear Senior, “One day, you’re 18 and you’re planning for someday. And then quietly, without you ever really noticing, someday is today. And then someday is yesterday. And this is your life.” – John Green Congratulations on this great accomplishment you have earned! While you will undoubtedly earn more accolades throughout your life, earning a high school diploma is something to be quite proud of. The diligence, persistence, and determination you have displayed in earning this achievement are special attributes that will serve you well far into the future. I am sure I don’t need to tell you that your life is about to change dramatically.After you walk acrossWar Memorial Stadium on the evening of June 12, you will officially have completed your compulsory education requirements. No more will a teacher mark you tardy to class, no more Saturday School, or after-school detention. No more off-campus permits. Now the real fun begins! Take the plans, the hopes, the dreams, and the skills that you have and use them all to reach your truest potential! We will miss you. Always remember to be humble about your accomplishments, thankful to those who have helped you along the way, and willing to share your talents with others.And always, always, remember to come back and visit PRHS! Go BEARCATS! Best Regards, Randy Nelson

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Mark Fairbank A culture change must begin with a paradigm shift from within each of us. We as leaders throughout life can not expect the culture to change without first changing ourselves. Our language, manners, behavior patterns, and beliefs are passed on to all we come in contact with. As we change ourselves for the better, we will create positive change in others. This change begins by keeping the end in mind and making pro-active decision. Our response to the countless demand put upon us each day determines the type of day we will have. God’s blessing on you as you go forward in life.

mICHEAL dELBAR To all of you who enrolled in French classes TRAVEL. It will open your eyes. It will take you out of your everyday routine and give you a new perspective. You will experience other cultures and ways of living. Travel - you won’t regret it.

cARRIE bALDOVIN To the fantastic group of foreign exchange students that I had this year- Nora, Isa ,Clara, Arthur, Erika, Tip, & Riho- you brought this broader perspective to the subjects being discussed in class. I enjoyed getting to know you and learning about your countries. This was the best group of exchange students I have ever had the pleasure of having in my class. I wish you the best in your future travels, your education, and in your future adventures. Best Wishes

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SEAN PIERCE Instead of giving you “sage,” middle-aged advice, Which almost every teenager wisely rejects, I thought it might be nice to give you one last slice From each of your junior YOUTOPIA projects: Contributopia reminds us, we’re “together as one”; Soleil says, be patient for your moment in the sun Because “greatness [comes] from small beginnings.” “Winning” isn’t measured by your wallet’s wad of dollars: “Progress, Sustainability, and Happiness” are the keys to Valhalla. Pentapolis insists that “the source of all strength and unity is 5.” Teleios tells us what we must do to feel more alive: “Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, and drink the wild air.” OOOtopia agrees: “Go outside and take care of it.” Conduct “an experiment in freedom” and carry a Picture in your mind of Mason rapping about Libertaria. Remember: Treedom is your freedom, and, As, Agritopia says, we must “get out and experience the land.” Hufftopia offers this advice: “Dream. Live. Explore.” Find “a place where you can live life,” a place like Aelmoor, Or Eftychia, which is like “heaven on earth,”

Or Equalitopia, where they “work for the better, not for the worse,” Or Temptopia, “where your dream vacation becomes your reality,” Or You-We-Ville, where “Me makes we,” Or ASO, where people are “happy to be healthy,” Or E Cubed, where there’s “Enthusiasm, Energy, and Empathy.” Find a place where they treat you like a V.I.P.; Where they “get out there and dance,” like they do in Raville; Or Socratesia, “where Your Potential Can Be fulfilled,” Or Greenville, where they “live long, live happy, live protected,” Or P.U.I., where imperfect people come to be perfected. Wherever you go, be “a beacon of revolutionary living,” like Tethys; And remember what we learned from Growthtopia: “Where there is growth, there is happiness”; And don’t forget the optimists of Discopia: “Discovery is in our midst.” But if your life becomes a mess, And you find yourself clinging to the end of your rope, Find your way back to Elpizo, the Greek word for “hope.” And even if this world seems hopelessly defective,Thank your

STEVE ARNETTE Congratulations Senior Class of 2015! Your freedom begins now! You are my heroes. Remember our senior college essays? What you have done for this school and this community is unparalleled! You are amazing and you have inspired me since you were sophomores. You make me feel young every day just being around your enthusiasm. Being a teacher is easy with students and friends like you; you, make all make it the best “job” in the world! When you feel that you are in the clutches of fate and you have no control over your destiny, remember Siddhartha’s magic; you can think, wait, and fast. Love is the strongest power in the world. Class of 2015, this year has been magical. Don’t lose the songbird in your heart. Love Forever, Arnette.

jim steaffens Seniors- I know it’s hard to accept but high school is over. All the sleepless nights pointless tests and endless lectures replaced by a tiny peice of paper. Be prepared, a lot of things in life work like that, others don’t. My advice- seek out the ones that don’t. Find the ones that reward your soul, the ones you’ll be truly proud of. Freindships, accomplishments, family, children, doing things that you know make the world better. To all the seniors who have come through my room, make me proud. To all my AVID kids who have shared four years with me, don’t forget to give back and come back and visit. I can’t wait to watch you give advice and guidance. Then I’ll know you understood my biggest lesson.

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lucky stars you’re not stuck on Bellemundus, Or, Ford forbid, assimilated in The Collective! Excelsior! Mr. Pierce

CALVIN WOOD Dear Seniors: It’s impossible to speak highly enough of the power of shared compassion and care. I am most humbled to have spent time with many of you during your Junior year, and I treasure the support many of you forwarded to me during my recovery. Thank you, and to quote Sappho (a Greek poet): “What is beautiful is good, and who is good will soon also be beautiful.” Go be beautiful, seniors. Sincerely, Mr. Wood

Aaron Cantrell To My Beloved Seniors of the Class of 2015, You have one final passage to analyze. It’s from Christopher Nolan’s 2014 film, Interstellar. In the excerpt, the central characters face the ultimate existential crisis: individual and planetary extinction. As they contemplate their next moves, Brand and Cooper have the following discussion. Cooper: You’re a scientist, Brand. Brand: So listen to me when I say love isn’t something that we invented. It’s observable. Powerful. It has to mean something. Cooper: Love has meaning, yes. Social utility, social bonding, child rearing... Brand: We love people who have died. Where’s the social utility in that? Cooper: None. Brand: Maybe it means something more - something we can’t yet understand. Maybe it’s some evidence, some artifact of a higher dimension that we can’t consciously perceive. I’m drawn across the universe to someone I haven’t seen in a decade who I know is probably dead. Love is the one thing that we’re capable of perceiving that transcends dimensions of time and space. Please consider what Nolan is saying in the film and then in a thoughtful, well-developed life, analyze the merit’s of Nolan’s message and the degree to which your existence accepts, qualifies, or refutes the theme of the film. Avoid superficiality. 06.04.15 Senior Section 27

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Senior Emma Zelus offers more than valedictorian academic merit by Amy Cantrell, Copy Editor and Emily Ayer, Managing Editor “Slacker” isn’t a word that is typically associated with such a high academically-performing person such as senior Emma Zelus. When teachers ask classes to guess who got the highest grade on a test or essay, the typical groans follow and “Emma…” answers as the common response, almost pointless now because it’s happened so many times before. Yet “Slacker” is the nickname she chose for herself to be branded on the back of her senior shirt, which is ironic. especially because her surname is a homophone of a word that means exactly the opposite. Senior Emma Zelus manages to pull off being valedictorian along with setting the record of taking the most number of science classes at 10, helping to boost her GPA to an impressive 4.37. Zelus’ impressive work ethic wasn’t something pushed by her parents, but rather purely self-motivated, a fact that only adds to the impressive scope of her accomplishments. “Most of the time, I’m just competing against myself; if I didn’t give 100 percent, I wouldn’t be happy with myself, and so I’m very selfmotivated,” said Zelus who has always felt the need to do her best work in every situation. Zelus also began a 4H Dog Project, a task that consisted of hours of training dogs after receiving unruly puppies from a neighbor. Her Dog Project consisted of a meeting every other Tuesday where she and other members trained their dogs. As she continued with this program, her project leader saw her potential and invited Zelus to be a junior leader. Although Zelus wasn't enthusiastic about it at first, she grew to love it and later accepted the position. Her work has been recognized at the national level by receiving the Presidential Gold Service Award for 250 hours of volunteer work. The leadership positions Zelus stepped up to help has in turn helped her grow as a person. She attributes a lot of her leadership growth to the leader position in the Dog Project. “I approached it [the dog project] like I do everything else: I was very dedicated, and I gave my all,” said Zelus who stuck with the project for six years and continued with her role as a teen member, which included meetings once a week for several hours. Zelus’ diligence and persistence in all that she does did not go unnoticed.

“I never thought engineering was something I could do or would want to do, I just took it because frankly it was an honors course, but Mrs. Bredensteiner has just been a huge influence and she got me involved in engineering and the robotics program, which I’ve done for the past 2 years. It’s been really enriching,” Zelus said, who is the current president of the robotics club. Zelus, in addition to her 15-20 hours of homework per week, 2-3 hours dedicated to the dog project, and her job at Coldstone, was nominated by teachers, interviewed, and finally selected to attend California Girl’s State, which is, “A leadership program of the American Legion Auxiliary designed to increase awareness and knowledge of governmental processes while learning about the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of citizenship,” according to cagirlsstate.org. The selection of delegate for girls state was no surprise, as Zelus, who is President of the BCASE, CSF, and Robotics clubs, possesses the qualities of a true leader, and although she was not as interested in the political aspect as she was in science or engineering, she none the less had a memorable experience. “The conference was an incredible experience and I was able to meet amazingly talented girls from all over the state, share opinions with them, and even form a government with them,” Zelus said. She will put to use the leadership, science, and engineering things she has learned in high school at UCSD in the fall where she plans to major in Bioengineering, the second best program in the country, focusing on research such as tissue engineering, and double major in Marine Biology. With this, she hopes to get her M.D./P.h.D. and practice as a doctor, teach, and/or do research.

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" Slacker " no es una palabra que se asocia típicamente con una persona con tan alto rendimiento académico senior Emma Zelus . Cuando los maestros piden a las clases que adivinen quién tiene la más alta calificación en una prueba o ensayo , los gemidos típicos sigue " Emma ..." la respuesta común, casi sin sentido ahora porque ha sucedido tantas veces antes . Sin embargo, " Slacker " es el apodo que ella eligió para sí misma, a ser de marca en la parte posterior de la camisetas para los seniors, lo cual es irónico . Sobre todo porque su apellido es un homófono de una palabra que significa exactamente lo contrario.

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Cowgirl-inchief Senior Carly Cargill writes herself in the history books by Jessica Cole, InDepth Co-Editor and Brandon Kearns, Co-Editor-in-Chief

It’s a stark contrast, the short little four year old girl in the cowboy hat riding the gigantic black steed Tank. There’s steep difference between a pair of knee pads and a pair of spurs, too, and, eventually, reaching not for a keyboard and a bag of doritos, but a blue and yellow hoodie, the evidence of her next step in life. Incongruity seems to be the basic storyline of Carly Cargill’s life. That’s why she’s the girl that barrel raced on a horse named Daryl, used to sing the “lime and the coconut” and loves mac and cheese. That’s why she’s a trusted friend, a faithful daughter, a fearless sister, and a loving girlfriend. She’s a nationally recognized writer, a graphic designer, and an AP student, and an inspiring leader. Her grit began early. Cargill participated in rodeo since at age 4, and has competed in hundreds of competitions, winning three saddles, a dozen buckles, saddle pads, headstalls, halters, gear bags, and over $6000 for her riding. She’s logged nearly 10,000 hours on horseback, and she gives riding lessons to two students about once a week for two to four hours a piece. “Coming into high school freshman year, rodeo was my life. I lived, breathed, and slept rodeo. Rodeo and Carly were practically synonyms,” she said. Tens of thousands of people were watching her both from the stands and on T.V. run at the National Finals in Gallup, New Mexico as the second best Californian pole bender, and she describes it as, “A moment [she] will never forget.” This would mark just the beginning of her achievements. But as the end of her freshmen year drew to a close, parts of her rodeo life fell apart piece by piece, starting with the medical problems surrounding her horse. Cargill tried volleyball for a year, but ultimately decided to focus on her education and potential career. “I wanted to get involved in something bigger than myself in high school. I knew I had a knack for writing, and Mr. Mount had made that clear to me. At the time I joined Crimson, I was definitely thinking about a career in journalism, so that had a huge hand in my decision.” As a sophomore, Cargill was a News Editor, and won Excellent at the San Francisco National Convention in 2013, and as a junior she was Feature Co-Editor and won Superior in Boston for

Feature writing. That was just a glimpse of how far her skills went. As a Co-Editor-inChief , along with seniors Brandon Kearns and Rachel Cole, she led her senior year journalism staff of 29. And Cargill was also awarded second in cover page design by the Journalism Education Association of Northern California in May 2015. Cargill’s boyfriend of two years and seven months, Justin Davis, has been closest to her since the start. “She is the nicest person I have ever known. Her positive attitude makes everyone happy around her,” said Davis, the starting quarterback on Varsity football for two years. Friend Cassi Gough has been close to Cargill for years also. “[She’s] one of those people that everyone just likes to be around. It’s not for one reason, but for many. She’s fun, caring, supportive, crazy, and funny,” Gough said. In school and out her favorite part wasn’t the moment when she competed at nationals. But rather the moment when The Crimson, her Newsmagazine staff, was named fifth best newsmagazine in the country at the Washington DC national convention in 2014. “I and the other leaders did not think we were going to place very high, if at all, and the way the staff lit up when we heard our name was such a huge accomplishment. Seeing them so happy and excited about the hard work they all put in made me glad to be a leader.” Building off of her early success during her senior year, Cargill was admitted into the University of California Los Angeles and will be attending the school in the fall. Cargill plans to work on the school newspaper, the Daily Bruin, as well as study medicine. Ultimately her dream is to work in Paso Robles as a pediatrician. Brother senior Cole Cargill gives testament to his sister’s fearlessness and determination, “What I love most about her is she’s not afraid to get the job done. She is a hard headed, hard working girl and when she starts something she finishes it.” said Cole, who is the younger of the two by 20 minutes. Even with all of her planning, grit, and spirit, Cargill says, “I’m just as clueless about what my future holds for me as any other senior moving on to college, but hopefully I will be able to hold myself together because of the things I have already experienced in life.”

carmesi Incongruencia parece ser la trama básica de la vida de Carly Cargill. Es por eso que ella es la chica que corrió el barril en un caballo llamado Daryl, solía cantar "lime and the coconut" de la canción, y le encanta macarrones con queso. Es por eso que ella es un amigo de confianza, una hija fiel, una hermana sin miedo, y una novia amorosa. Ella es un escritor reconocido a nivel nacional, un diseñador gráfico, estudiante de AP, y un líder inspirador.

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the best mayer on campus Senior Mayer Pohlod provides service with a smile by Matt Tyra, Sports Co-Editor and Mae App, InDepth Co-Editor Jogging around the tennis courts that will soon become his adopted home, his wide-eyed, quintessential freshman face develops a smirk as a senior player attempts - and fails - to hop over the nets during warm-ups. While the significance of this failed hurdling is debatable, the significance of the smile is non-negotiable: with it, Pohlod has found a way to make his passion into his future. This signature smile has accompanied Pohlod, flashing after match points in tennis, enveloping the room during journalism, guiding the future in Link Crew, and becoming contagious in the classroom and in the community during his 225 hours of community service. Pohlod was a self-proclaimedly shy, introverted freshman, and he thanks leadership for the spunky extrovert he is today. Leadership brought him out of his comfort zone, while also establishing friendships that he will never forget between seniors Keenan Harris, Cameron Chambers, and Taj Williams. Leadership also gave him the opportunity to emcee for school assemblies, pep rallies, and multiple sports games. Pohlod has provided leadership in the tennis team, as he’s accumulated an impressive record, competing in CIF once. Pohlod led the young squad this year as the number one starter. Pohlod also decided to volunteer himself as an assistant coach for the girls team in the fall. “I just enjoy it because it allows me to play year-round and I’m happy just to be able to help and I’m thankful to my coach Laura Clowes for allowing me to play on the girls team even though it wasn’t my season,” said Pohlod, who picked up tennis in 4th grade when his grandma signed him up for his first class. Like two peas in a pod, Pohlod can often be found accompanied by one of his close friends, Harris. “No matter how bad of a mood I’m in, no matter how horrible my day is, Keenan is always there to cheer me up. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who is happier, has a more positive attitude about himself and is more confident in what he does than Keenan. That has really helped me come out of my shell...I would not be the person I am today without Keenan,” Pohlod said. Harris has also learned valuable life lessons from Pohlod that remind him to stay true to who he is. “I’ve learned that he can always be there

for me, and he’ll always care about what you have to say even if he’s going through hard stuff. He’s taught me to just, even if things don’t go your way, to remember who you are, and to be your own person, and remember you’re important in the world,” Harris said. One of the deepest bonds Pohlod has established is with senior Cody Autry. “We’d talk about some really deep stuff. I think Mayer and I have pretty light personalities and we like to joke around a lot, so we just kinda talk it out and made high school the best of what we could,” Autry said. Pohlod has channeled this passion for life and a deep love of sports into a solid plan for the future: he’ll double major in Journalism and Media Studies and Environmental Science at San Diego State University, with hopes of becoming a sports announcer in the future. His dedication to his path is something that caught the eye of Jennifer Bedrosian, one of Pohlod’s leadership teachers. “He really wants to be a commentator and having him be our voice of leadership has been quite amazing...I can count on him and trust he will get the job done. There is no doubt that he will be successful,” said Bedrosian, who has taught Pohlod for two years. While baseball is Pohlod’s favorite sport - a scarlet and gold Angels’ hat is practically stuccoed onto his head - he hasn’t always been the avid fan of America’s pastime that he is today. It took a great influence in his life to open him up to the sport that would eventually capture his heart. “I got into baseball through my grandpa. My parents were going through a divorce at the time, and that was right as I was going into middle school, so it was a pretty crappy time for me at that point...So my grandpa kinda took a special care to me and he introduced me to baseball, which just became my life, a beacon in my life to constantly go back to. My grandpa meant almost everything to me. He was and is and will continue to be my hero. I’m gonna tell my kids about him, I want my kids’ kids to know about him,” said Pohlod, who started watching baseball in 2008, and who lost his grandfather on December 29, 2011.

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Correr alrededor de las pistas de tenis, que pronto se convertirá en su hogar adoptivo, su ojos muy abiertos, la cara de primer año por excelencia desarrolla una sonrisa en su último intentos jugador - y no - para saltar sobre las redes durante los calentamientos. Mientras que la importancia de este fallido vallas es discutible, la importancia de la sonrisa no es negociable: con él, Pohlod ha encontrado una manera de hacer que su pasión en su futuro.

Staff & Student Farewells

farewells

Special words from those who have influenced—and now depart the campus Photos by Lauren Wassam, Eden Peterson, Dom Rodriguez, Brandon Kearns

Jeanne Neely:

Amy Cantrell asb president

psychology and peer teacher

in charge of all school sponsored functions

Mrs. Neely has been a teacher for 29 years at PRHS with her signature spunky and incredibly giving personality that will truly be missed as she leaves at the end of this year. Neely, such as bearcat cares day, Talent no talent assembly and red wagon donations on campus.

It has been my “dream job” to work at PRHS. I grew up here, met my best friends, and learned invaluable life lessons. I was hired in January 1986 on the promise that I would “love” my students. I know I fulfilled that promise. I gave my all and it’s been worth every bit of time and energy that I poured into my students and career. I was also given the gift of love from my students and colleagues. I’m leaving with a song in my heart and fond memories. My thanks goes out to all I met along this journey. Go Bearcats!

I joined Leadership sophomore year, and am so glad I did. I’ve had the opportunity to work with many amazing peers and deepen those relationships to friendships that will last me a lifetime. I’m honored to have been elected ASB President and thus be a part of the amazing events that ASB/ Leadership offers to the student body. From Josh Dewhurst creating the Jr. High Leadership Conference to our school to tackling Homecoming, this year has been meaningful. Thanks to the talented B&G duo for always pushing me to do my best and believing in me. Thanks to all my classmates and friends in ASB/ Leadership whom I’ve had the honor to work with this year. I love you all.

vanessa napoli asb V.P. assists the pres + leads student senate

calvin wood: english teacher Calvin Wood has worked at PRHS for 27 years of his 31 year teaching career. Classes he has taught during his years here span from African American Literature to yearbook to junior English. He was teacher of the year in 1995 and considers himself the biggest eater on campus. I have taught at Paso Robles High School for 27 years and at Sylmar High School for four years prior to coming to Paso Robles. The students and teachers I have come in contact with over my years here at Paso High have afforded me some of my deepest, most meaningful relationships with the one-on-one time we’ve had and with the extended interactions we’ve had. I will miss them. Hopefully, I’ve taught my students to read facial expressions, pick up on emotional responses, and communicate their own feelings and thoughts with more depth and substance not only in face-to-face interactions but also in written interactions. I will miss them, too. As I reflect, I think the best part of teaching has been the daily unpredictability of students and the continuing education I receive from them. This is a career where I never stopped learning about my craft, my subject matter, my sense of identity, and the human experience. Preparing each day to interact with 150 personalities forced me to focus on those four learning features. It sounds smarmy, but it is true. I’d like to think that it has made me a more intact individual. Thank you. Meester Wood

Mark clement: Clement is a legend in the PRHS Ag scene, the “Department Owl” in staff compliments and has led his Ag Department through twenty-plus years and four PRHS principals. His FFA students have scored for decades in regional and state contests including this year’s state champion livestock judging and success at the national FFA convention. I will miss my amazing colleagues and the memories we’ve shared over the years together. I will miss making children laugh too. What I won’t miss is all the fire drills and broken clocks. I look forward to watching over the high school and seeing it grow, but I’m also very excited to travel. What I will miss the most is making students laugh. I never pushed my kids; I tried my best to lead by example.

These past four years have been all but easy. Coming into high school, I didn’t know what to expect. I wanted to leave a mark here. The best way to start was by joining extracurricular activities, and I found Leadership. Walking into a family-like environment made me feel at ease as a freshman. Leadership isn’t just a class; it is a home to all the students who come together to make their high school the best experience for themselves and their peers. I walked into Leadership as a shy freshman; I am leaving as a leader. I couldn’t have done it without the help of the inspiring advisors, Mrs. Bedrosian and Mrs. Goodnow. Thank you for pushing and inspiring me to become more. Having a title and role became hectic at times, but I wouldn’t trade that position for anything. ASB Vice-President has taught me many things, including being organized and patient. These past four years in Leadership have been a blast, and it is so unreal how fast these years went. I’m going to hold onto every memory made at this school. These years in Leadership made my goal of leaving my mark come true.

Blair orlando sr class pres in charge of sr events + SR Week + graduation Having the opportunity to plan all the events for senior year has been very rewarding and memorable. I couldn’t have asked for a better team and surrounded myself with more positive and encouraging people to tackle this job. I know without them none of this would’ve been possible. Although the tasks at hand sometimes became difficult and overwhelming—considering we had a few miscues—we still managed to plan Grad Night, Senior Week, and our own graduation ceremony and get the job done. I will say it was well worth all the hard work and many months of planning. I hope everyone will remember these last few weeks of our high school experience and think of it as one to remember and one they are proud of.

Claire farrell sr class V.P. assists sr class president with duties It has been such a privilege to represent everyone’s wishes for these amazing, fast-paced senior years, especially in graduation and Senior Week. I’ve enjoyed working with Blair, our class president, with her hard work and dedication to our school. I will always cherish my four years on the varsity cross-country. My physical and mental endurance was challenged on a daily basis. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for the six other “babes” that were at my side every step of the way and our three stellar coaches: Huff, Ewing, and Hallanan. Many thanks to my caring and passionate teachers who have prepared me for the future. A special hats-off to Mr. Arnette, who introduced me to the “joys” of The Brothers Karamazov! In closing, PRHS friends: “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” (Dr. Seuss) Stay classy, Paso Robles! Farewells 06.04.15 31

sENIOR SECTION

Then and now

As kids, we pick our favorites and decide our futures, absolutely sure that we will never change our minds. But as we grow up, those decisions evolve. Graduating seniors compare their favorite things and career ideas as kids to those same categories today. then â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Maureen Pushea, Photography Director & Sports Co-Editor

dream job : secret spy favorite movie: bring it on favorite food: Pb & j

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dream job: trauma surgEon favorite movie: the breakfast club favorite food: chicken alfredo

dream job : Youtuber favorite movie: mean girls favorite food: italian

then dream job : nascar driver

favorite movie: the land before time favorite food: lucky charms

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Photos by Maureen Pushea

dream job : pharmacist favorite movie: talladega nights favorite food: cinnamon toast crunch

Senior Power Tools

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Ashley Barrios

Ashley’s Cheer Bow is a true accomplishment, Ashley struggled for three years to make the Paso Robles High School Cheer Team and was rejected. But Ashley kept working her hardest to practice the routines and tricks and she made the cheer team her senior year.

Cassi Gough

Cassi’s Chiari ribbon depicts her struggles throughout the year as she fought with Arnold Chiari Malformation Type 2. Gough still made Chant Captain even though her doctor prohibited her from doing regular cheerleading stunts.

Josh Camou

Josh’s CIF ring symbolizes his journey, as well as the journey of the entire Paso Robles High School Varsity Football Team, as they made it farther in state competition than any past PRHS football team.

Emma Zelus

Emma’s hiking boots represent her senior journey, as she used them on 14 hikes to walk 130 miles. She will also be using them on the Zion hiking trip which starts May 30. 06.04.15 Senior Section 33

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WEAR A WHITE TUX “To all the underclass ‘men,’ wear a white tux [to prom]. Trust me, you won’t regret it. I felt like a dove. And laugh a lot because high school sucks if you aren’t happy.”

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“You’re going to have to buck up and fight through your own apathy. No matter who you are at the end of senior year you will no longer care naturally, so it is important to come up with strategies to keep yourself engaged.”

-kassidy rice

“Always be dork. Like always.”

-Mason hargrave

Try hard

“Try very hard and take work very seriously. Enjoy everyday at PRHS because it will be over before you know it.”

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get mature

“Get mature, focus, and work hard. Success isn’t just handed to you.” -cody lafuente

Senior Advice

As freshmen become sophomores, sophomores become juniors, juniors become seniors, and seniors become freshmen once more, the exiting class of 2015 leaves a trail of good advice behind them for underclassmen.

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“Get good grades and be able to do a triple backflip or something cool like that.” -colin barnaby

“You gotta go to Prom! Be in at least one perfomance of some sort! Avoid senioritis, it’s real!” -milan bass

“Resist Senioritis! Take all the chances you can and enjoy senior year with your friends.” -lauren sowerby

Spokesperson for Sincerity “You must look out for each other. In all you do be kind and loving. In your words and actions be a spokesperson for sincerity and goodwill! Live life, don’t stumble through it. Everything is going to be okay, I promise.” -Alec Wingfield Photos by Maureen Pushea and Carly Cargill

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be yourself “Be yourself, do your best, enjoy life and realize that high school is not the only thing in life.”

-Q Medina

adventures

“Go on adventures!” -Abigail Venturini

Be a Good Example “Look out for underclassmen and set a good example.” -Robin Harrington

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Double blind date races through memorable high school spots by Amy Cantrell, Copy Editor and Alysia Kilcrease, Blind Date Co-Editor In “Amazing Race” fashion, this senior double date on May 21, 2015 sent Nathanael Bourgault and Danae Ontiveros on a race around town, visiting popular places of the high school career while trying to beat Riley Smith and Nora Morini to the finish line. Different worlds collided as aggie paired with fashionista and actress paired with Ben Stiller in the ultimate scavenger hunt of the Crimson Blind Date year. Daters stopped at favorite Bearcat spots using cell cameras to record each race stage and any relational electricity. Plenty of one liners had all six persons rolling. The anxious daters kicked off the event at Starbucks, eager to find out how they would spend the next two hours. Chemistry was instantaneous between Bourgault and Ontiveros who reminisced about first meeting each other freshman year, swapping genes in a biology class. “All I remember is that we made a baby together,” Ontiveros said as Bourgault flashed a white grin and laughed along. Morini and Smith, who did not know each other prior to the date, cordially introduced themselves and patiently waited for race instructions. “Be safe” and “obey the vehicle code” were included. Then the daters posed in front of their race vehicles. Smith escorted Morini in the “Green Machine,” a green 1998 Ford Ranger; Bourgault chauffeured Ontiveros in “Big Bertha,” his 2005 Ford Expedition. The starting photoshoot complete, the daters sprinted to their cars and whipped out of the parking lot. The race had begun. The first scavenger clue sent both couples to Good Times Cafe-“In the center of town find a place that satisfies your craving for having a GOOD TIME”-- telling the daters to get a burger, snack or milkshake. Yet the warning at the kickoff to “be safe” proved ironic. Within minutes, Smith and Morini got in a fender bender on the way to the first destination. Smith was upset that he ruined his perfect driving record of two and a half years but was consoled in the fact that the accident was minor and was not his fault. Smith swapped information with the offending driver and returned to scavenger action. Rhyming clues wooed the daters to the Fairgrounds, inspired by the swing dance, FFA animal projects, and balmy nights of high school summer life. They snapped a photo at Denny’s, where they rejoiced after a CIF-winning football season. Another clue returned them to the field of War Memorial Stadium, where they will soon receive their diplomas.

The race was close the entire time and photos consistently captured smiling moments. A few speed limits might have been broken in the name of victory. And it was down to the wire at the very end, with Ontiveros and Morini foot racing to touch War Memorial’s front gate. Ontiveros led by a few feet, and Morini made a last-ditch effort to close the distance in between her and Ontiveros and catch the “win.” She tripped and fell, ripping her blue jeans and leaving a scraped knee. Morini will remember the date-and the scar-forever. After completing the race, the daters took a sneak peak at the field on which they will be graduating in a few short weeks and posed for pictures with their dates. This gave them concrete memories that will last a lifetime, along with the memories of the places that meant the most to them in high school.

HIT THE ROAD (left) : Nathanael Bourgault and Danae Ontiveros share a smile at Starbucks before heading to the next stop. ALL SMILES (middle) : Riley Smith and Nora Morini reminisce about the past football season. THE RACE BEGINS (right) : The daters posed before the race began—and were smiling as it ended, too. Photos by Amy Cantrell

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NO SEAS BALTIMORE

por Eden Peterson, Co-Feature Editor

Los disturbios en Maryland recuerdan a los graduados para mirar a la gente con amor Staff Editorial Todo tiene dos lados. El 27 de abril disturbios en Baltimore explotaron después de la muerte injusta de Freddie Gray, y se extendió a ciudades como Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Nueva York, Washington, e incluso Jerusalén. No vamos a olvidar eso. Tampoco hay que olvidar que los agentes antidisturbios de Baltimore tuvieron familias, hijos, hijas y esposas que ellos amaban. Ambas partes tenían familias que tuvieron que esperar en los pasillos del hospital y el embrague de las manos mientras veían a sus padres, y hermanos e hijos sangran y mueren en las calles durante este año perdidamente. Los detalles de los casos de Baltimore, muestran errores en los dos lados. Todo el mundo sabe que Gray estaba vivo antes de que él se metió en un vehículo de la policía; su lesión fatal ocurrió durante su paseo, y la policía admite que Gray no estaba abrochado, tampoco que proporcionan atención médica oportuna. El propio Gray era un delincuente múltiple para cargos de drogas. La muerte de Gray fue una tragedia, una vida robada a 25. Pero los errores continuaron en la violencia que se produjo. Alborotadores Baltimore enfrentaron policías apenas dos horas después de que el ataúd de Gray se cargó en un coche fúnebre. El enfrentamiento se convirtió rápidamente en ladrillos y botellas lanzadas contra la policía y los periodistas. CVS se incendió, y múltiples actos de violencia y agresiones arrancó Baltimore aparte. Pero la protesta llegó el día del funeral de Gray, una bofetada

enorme en la cara a la memoria de Gray, sus amigos y su familia. Ciudadanos de Baltimore le debían de un día de luto y la paz. Deberían haber quedado su ira para dar tiempo para llorar a los que perdieron un hijo, un hermano, un novio, y un padre sustituto. Es un error creer que los manifestantes estaban haciendo lo justo y valiente en la elección de la violencia. En el proceso de tratar de probar un punto, los manifestantes heridos 15 agentes, dando una lesión grave en la cabeza. Agredir a más gente no es el camino correcto para resolver el problema. Debemos creer que una nación que "la paz es una arma poderosa y justa, que corta sin herir y ennoblece al hombre que la maneja. Es una espada que cura ", como el Dr. Martin Luther King insistio. La gente tiene que darse cuenta de que tienen opciones, y que pueden hacer una diferencia sin atacar a otra persona. Y esta lección, 2015 graduados, debe ser el mensaje de nuestros viajes. Trata a todos con amor. Todo el mundo tiene amigos que los aman y dependen de ellos y su familia. Defender lo que crees, pero recuerda que cada individuo frente a usted tiene una vida, una historia, otras personas que dependen de ellos. Y no necesitamos más violencia que ya hemos visto. No vivimos en "The Hunger Games." Nuestro mundo no es matar o ser matado.

“Trata a todos con amor. Todo el mundo tiene amigos que los aman y dependen de ellos y su familia.”

Aproximadamente 75 Bearcats están inscribidos para pasar seis semanas de sus vacaciones en las clases de enriquecimiento de Cuesta. Ahora, los estudiantes pueden ser capaces de obtener el crédito universitario durante el año escolar sin tener que salir PRHS campus. PRHS ha estado permitiendo sus estudiantes a inscribirse en “clases de enriquecimiento” por más de 21 años, pero sólo recientemente ha decidido ofrecer a los estudiantes de doble inscripción. Inscripción dual es una manera para que los estudiantes tomen clases de la universidad sin tener que viajar a Cuesta tomar la clase. Con doble inscripción, los estudiantes toman una clase en la escuela secundaria, como Historia de Estados Unidos, pero que llenan el papeleo de inscripción para Cuesta también. Ahora el estudiante recibirá crédito de escuela secundaria y crédito universitario Cuesta. “Este próximo año escolar será el primer año PRHS ‘ofrece cursos de inscripción doble ... Cuesta College tiene una nueva concesión de incentivos de este año y se contactó todas las escuelas secundarias dentro del condado para averiguar cuáles estarían interesados en el programa.“, dijo el consejero Michael Moore. Freshman Madison Harris siente el programa de matrícula doble será muy beneficioso. “Definitivamente me interesaría [en doble inscripción]. Obtener el doble del crédito tomando una clase sería fácil ... usted puede conseguir sus asociados más fácil y simplemente transferirse a una universidad de cuatro años “, dijo Harris que ha tomado la historia del Mundial de Civilizaciones y la Historia de Estados Unidos. Inscripción dual beneficia principalmente a aquellos estudiantes deseosos de noquear a créditos universitarios, así que para aquellos que toman clases Cuesta para hacer espacio en sus horarios o créditos necesarios para graduarse. Si un estudiante está interesado en tomar una clase de Cuesta, es importante actuar rápidamente como cursos populares como Historia de Estados Unidos tienden a llenarse. Además, los estudiantes que planean tomar una clase de Inglés o matemáticas en la Cuesta deben tomar un examen de evaluación en el campus de la Cuesta antes de inscribirse. La inscripción para las clases de verano termina alrededor de 18 a 22 junio, dependiendo de la clase. 06.04.15 Carmesí 38

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The boys swim team represented Paso at CIF Finals from Thursday, May 7 to Saturday, May 9 in four different events: the 200 freestyle, 500 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay, and the 400 freestyle relay. Sophomore Joshua Dewhurst had a hand in all of this, swimming all four of the events for the Bearcats. Also participating for the ‘Cats were senior Kohl Coffey, junior Zac Brown, sophomore Gavin Hughes and sophomore Grant Scheiffele, each of whom participated in both of the relays.

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The wind was at the backs of the Bearcats this year in track. The Bearcats competed in CIF on May 23, with seven athletes in the races and on the field. They finished the meet with a team placing eighth out of 128 competing schools in Southern Section Division 3. Codie Wilshusen and Kristen Thompson both raced their way into the Southern Sections Masters meet at Cerritos College in Norwalk, CA. — Grant Scheiffele, World Co-Editor

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assisting the game How senior Riley Rookus revived the boys volleyball team by Mila Robb-Hietshew Fun & Games Co-Editor In the beginning of freshman year, Riley Rookus was faced with a challenge; the sport he had aspired to play since he was young, volleyball, was not available. So, ignoring the fact that the school will not provide the program, Rookus, his father Tim Rookus, and his friends, requested to hold their own practices in the school’s gym that spring from Harrington, which passed. After a few months of holding practices in the Gil Asa Gym, they received the opportunity to have a JV Volleyball team during Rookus’s sophomore year. Now a senior and varsity team MVP, Rookus will be a hitter and setter studying physics at North Central College in Illinois.

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With just under a minute left in the CIF Semifinals against Arroyo Grande November 28th, Senior Bailey Gaither ran, cut, and even hurdled his way to a game winning 62 yard touchdown. The next Friday, December 5, the Bearcats slid their way across the mud filled rainy field to a 13-10 victory over Newbury Park. The Paso Robles Bearcats were the CIF Southern Section Division III champions for the first time in 14 years.

The Bearcat boys golf team made history this year winning first place in the PAC 8 League and second place in CIF. This is the best finish that the PRHS golf team has had in 15 years.

Cross Country goes to state:

History was made in Bearcat country this past November when both the boys and girls cross country teams qualified for state finals in Clovis. This team of seniors Maddi Moore, Claire Farrell, juniors Ashley Davis, Amanda Schultz, Gwen Lundy, Makenna Pugh, and sophomore Annie Meeder was the first ever girls cross country team to make it that far in their running season.

Volleyball over morro bay: After overtime in the fifth set, the girls varsity volleyball team defeated Morro Bay 20-18 on Sept 9. The Bearcats got off to a rocky start losing the first two sets, however came back to win the last three. They ended the season with a 12-13 record.

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It was a successful year in Bearcat country with multiple school records broken. Athletes from a variety of teams left their mark on PRHS history during the 2014-2015 school year, setting the bar higher for years to come.

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Photos by Carly Cargill, Maureen Pushea, and used with permission by Cheryl Elisarraraz and Zach Chamberlain

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Senior Jonathan Baldwin pursues football career at Northern Arizona University by Maureen Pushea and Matt Tyra, Sports Co-Editor Though he stands 6’3” and 230 lbs in his crimson and white letterman jacket, covered with four all-league title patches, one all-CIF title patch, two league champion patches, four Lion’s Club patches, seven varsity bars, and a brand new CIF champion patch, senior Jonathan Baldwin possesses one of the calmest, most modest demeanors a star athlete has been blessed with, a temperament backed up by his whisper-like voice. Though he wouldn’t speak up of such things himself, Baldwin’s Bearcat career - which includes football, baseball, and basketball - has earned him an impressive stack of awards, including four Lion’s Club Awards and all-league recognition in both football and baseball. Among all of these letters and awards, the Lion’s Club Awards stand out most to Baldwin, showing what being a teammate means to him. “It’s voted on by your teammates and it represents more than just athletic ability. It’s who represents the team the best. I like to think that I represent the team well, or that I try to,” said Baldwin, whose grandpa and uncle played football for Stanford and Cal Lutheran, respectively. While he may be proudest of the recognition from his teammates, the most significant accolade Baldwin earned is a football scholarship to Northern Arizona University, an honor the hulking pass-catcher happily accepted. The main draw for Baldwin to head to NAU was the feel of the campus, which is akin to PRHS. “When I first went up there for a camp over the summer, it was the first camp I went to, something immediately clicked. It was still a small town like Paso. I don’t think I’m ready for the big time yet. It’s just a great environment,” said Baldwin, who signed his letter of intent on Feb 4. Anyone who knows Baldwin well knows how deep his Paso pride runs; he plans to raise his own family here, just as his parents did with him. He’s shown off this pride well at War Memorial Stadium, Barnhart Field and in the Gil Asa Memorial Gym. On the gridiron, Baldwin hauled in 30 receptions for 396 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also managed a two interception, three touchdown game in the season opener against Clovis, while establishing a reputation as a big moment player. Not only Photos by Maureen Pushea

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did he begin the season as a hero, but he ended it that way, making the only touchdown in the CIF Championship football game against Newbury Park Dec 5. Junior quarterback Justin Davis passed the ball to Baldwin, who ran it 34 yards to the endzone, ultimately crowning PRHS as the CIF champs. Amidst the praise and success of becoming CIF champions, what stood out most to Baldwin was being recognized by the community of Bearcat alumni. “Getting approached by old players and fans that have been around for a long time and saying how proud they are of what we were able to do this year, that hit the most,” Baldwin said. This mantle of success carried over onto the baseball diamond, where Baldwin managed a .86 ERA, two wins, and eight saves over 40.2 innings. Some of the crowning moments of the season were coming through in the clutch on the road against San Luis Obispo and St. Joseph, games in which he pitched 4.1 and 6.1 scoreless innings, respectively, earning the win in each. These kinds of performances are the ones coaches love to see, as head football coach Rich Schimke believes Baldwin has made a name for himself as someone to depend on. “He makes plays, watching him on the mound he’s an imposing figure up there, he gets people out, and I think if he would’ve played some more years of basketball he would’ve been dominating out there as well, but [he] definitely met my expectations and more, and I’m looking forward to big things from him at NAU,” said Schimke, who coached Baldwin for three years at the varsity level. Baldwin plans on playing tight end at NAU with a chance to split time his freshman year, a chance that he has made one of his goals for his first year. If he isn’t able to play freshman year, he’ll redshirt, giving him an extra year of eligibility further down the road. However, Schimke thinks Baldwin can be an impact player right away, and sees big things in the massive tight end’s future. “I think the sky’s the limit for him, I think he’s gonna have a great career there, I can see him playing, actually, this year as a true freshman, but his body is just gonna transform. He’s got the size, he’s got the heart, and he’s got the brain to go with it,” Schimke said.

carmesi A pesar de que se encuentra 6’3” y 230 libras en su carmesí y blanco chaqueta letterman , cubierto con cuatro parches toda de liga de título, un CIF parche título, dos parches de campeón de liga, cuatro parches Club de Leones, siete bares del equipo universitario, y un parche nuevo campeón del CIF de la marca, senior Jonathan Baldwin posee una de las más tranquilas demeanors, más modestos una estrella del deporte ha sido bendecido con un temperamento respaldado por su voz como un susurro.

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Hungry for Moore Maddi Moore runs to new speeds by breaking her own school record by Maureen Pushea & Matt Tyra, Sports Co-Editors 2:17.7 seconds ; that’s all it took. The gun cracks and her legs stride forward out from behind the starting line as she sets the pace for her 800 meter run that will soon go down in history. That day, senior Maddi Moore shattered the school record in the 800 meter for the first time. Since then, Moore raced a 2:16.6 to round out her junior year. Coming into her senior track season, she was hungry for more. She continued to shatter her own record, racing a 2:15.9, a 2:14.8 and finally ending her senior season with a 2:13.4 at the PAC-8 Finals on Friday May 7. “I had to race not by pace, but just letting go and racing,” said Moore who has broken her own record four times since the original record breaking race in 2014. Moore started this challenge right before her junior track season, when she approached her coach, Ivan Huff, and plainly stated that she wanted the 800 record. After reminding her that it would take an 11 second personal record improvement, she still wouldn’t take no for an answer. “I told him ‘I know but I think I can do it. I want this.’ There’s always going to be that bigger faster stronger person, as my dad would say, and your goal should always be to become that bigger faster stronger person,” Moore said. Moore credits Huff for being her biggest contributor to her success, though she had to break his daughter, Hannah Huff’s, record in order to be where she is today. Huff ran the 800 at 2:20.7, a whole 7.3 seconds slower than Moore’s record. When Moore became serious about wanting the 800 record, and she ran a 2:22 at the first meet junior year, Huff knew that his daughter’s name wouldn’t be up on the board of record holders for much longer. “He made a lot of jokes about it at first like ‘even though it’s my daughter’s record, I’m happy Maddi got it’,” Moore said. Moore gives thanks to Coach Anthony Overton, since he coached her in the 400 meter her first two years of track. She believes that running the 400 has helped her become a more successful 800 runner by building up the strength in her legs and improving her short distance speed, resulting in a faster finish in her 800.

“Maddi is probably one of the hardest workers in terms of always putting out one hundred percent effort. She has a goal and has known what her goals is has been for the last three years and she’s worked slowly towards it and that’s what’s allowed her to be so successful because she really had an idea of what she wanted to do and she wasn’t just out there to be out there, she’s out there for a reason,” Overton said. The results have shown that the change paid off, though that didn’t surprise her senior teammate and best friend Claire Farrell. “She’s a really hard worker and she’s done what it takes to be on that level, she’s really serious about it and just an all around great athlete,” said Farrell, who has been racing on the same team as Moore since freshman year. Along with Farrell, seniors Jason Germain and Zach Chamberlain along with many others have also contributed to her success by reminding her “not to be satisfied, just keep pushing to get faster”. Another large contribution to Moore’s success is the determination to join her sister, Kate Moore, among the ranks of school record holders. Kate, a 2007 PRHS graduate, currently holds the record for girls pole vault with an 11 foot 6 inch jump, set in 2007 her senior year. “I wanted to be up on the board with her and leave my legacy,” Moore said. Though leaving her high school running career is a bittersweet feeling, Moore will continue running at the University of California at Santa Barbara next year where she will major in Biopsychology. Moore, who has posted a 4.15 GPA while taking AP Government, Macroeconomics, literature and calculus, feels up to the sudden acceleration. “I’m excited to move on to the next level but I’m sad that this is ending,” Moore said about her high school track career ending. If the past is any indication, Moore is ready for the challenge, as she prepares yet again to become that bigger, faster, stronger person she strives to become.

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2: 17.7 segundos; eso es todo lo que tenia que pasar. Las grietas de armas y sus piernas zancada hacia adelante desde detrás de la línea de salida ya que marca el ritmo de la carrera de 800 metros que pronto pasará a la historia. Ese día, senior Maddi Moore rompió el récord de la escuela en el 800 metros por primera vez.

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Photo Essay

That’s a wrap Bearcats! As the school year draws to a close, let’s look back at some of the best pictures and memories from the past year. Photos by Brandon Kearns, Maureen Pushea, Lauren Wassam, and Carly Cargill

SIMBA SAM (Winter 2014) : The varsity RUNNING FREE (Fall 2014) : Cross Country runners parade across the football field after a Bearcat touchdown. Both Cross Country and Football went on to compete at state.

football team pays homage to The Lion King by lifting up Senior Sam Flores during the Homecoming assembly. The team would go on to win the assembly wide cheer off.

USE THE FORCE (Spring 2015) : Senior Jaycob Jauregui wields a lightsaber during the senior carnival on Thursday, May 28.

HURLING HEAT (Spring 2015) : Senior Jonathan Baldwin throws a pitch during a home game. The Bearcats went on to the first round of the CIF Playoffs.

FOREIGN CHEERS (Fall 2014) : Foreign exchange students Isabel Mauro and Clara Nyberg pose during Nyberg’s birthday.

TUNNEL TROUBLE (Fall 2014) : The girl’s volleyball team introduces their team with style.

SMILING IN THE SUN (Spring 2015) : Seniors Danae Ontiveros and Alexis Jimeson enjoy the spring sunshine. Ontiveros will be studying nursing at Dominican University in the fall.

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CHAMPS (Winter 2015) : Junior Evan Espinoza and senior Trevor Torres deliver a hit to Arroyo Grande’s Quarterback. The Bearcat’s win would send them on to compete, and win, against the Newbury Park Panthers for the CIF championship.