Crimson Volume 81 l Issue 5 l 06.01.18 l 801 Niblick Rd. Paso Robles, CA l Paso Robles High School
Senior ISSUE n o a p T U i e m c e n . .. O Ewing receives teacher of the year award pg. 03 editorial pg. 04
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County moves to ban styrofoam
by Mason Seden-Hansen, Managing Editor
San Luis Obispo county waste management board votes 11-2 to move forward on banning commercial use of expanded polystyrene foam
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fter years of advocacy, including a recent push from PRHS students, the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Board (IWMA) voted 11-2 on Wednesday, May 9 to pass an ordinance banning the commercial use of expanded polystyrene foam (EPS), more commonly known as styrofoam. “I’m really encouraged by how much change a group of wellinformed and self-motivated high school-aged young adults can bring about in our communities...as an environmentalist, I’m thrilled….but what any youth can take away is that everyone has a voice and that voice can bring about big changes if you wield its power with tenacity and commitment,” Wilderness Club President , leader of PRHS polystyrene activism and Senior Gavin Hughes said. The vote comes as a county-wide activist effort, including the PRHS Progressive and Wilderness Clubs, have pushed against styrofoam, due to concerns about styrofoam negatively impacting the environment. Styrene, a fundamental part of EPS, is “reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen,” and “small amounts of styrene can be transferred to food from styrenebased packaging material,” according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. However, local businesses have come out against the ban, such as the Blue Moon Grill, J’s Burgers, Tortilla Town, Cowgirl Cafe, and Vic’s Cafe, saying it will drive up operation costs and consumer prices. The ban still needs to pass two read-through and votes later in the year to be implemented. The county IWMA is made up of the five county supervisors,
representatives from cities throughout the county, and a representative of unincorporated areas. Every city representative, including Paso Robles’ John Hamon, voted for the ban, but county supervisors Debbie Arnold and John Peschong, whose district includes Paso Robles, voted against it. Five cities in San Luis Obispo county have already banned styrofoam: San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Arroyo Grande, and Morro Bay. Atascadero and Paso Robles, the county’s only other incorporated cities, were collaborating on a possible ban. 116 cities and counties around California have taken action against styrofoam, according to Californians Against Waste. PRHS Students have been involved in advocacy on the issue of styrofoam. After collecting around 300 student signatures, the PRHS Wilderness Club was joined by the Paso Robles City Youth Commission in presentation to the City Council on the issue of styrofoam, leading them to vote to reconsider the issue after a measure to ban styrofoam was defeated 4-0 in March 2017. The youth commission, a city advisory body comprised of Paso Robles youth that advises the city council on issues that youth have an interest in, voted unanimously to encourage the city council to take action on a polystyrene ban.
CLEANUP (above) : Wilderness club members (from
left) Alexandra Fletes, Jeneva Putman, Juliana Thom, and Diana Gonzalez pick up trash in the Salinas riverbed. The trash included polystyrene foam which the county took action against.
Photo above courtesy of Wilderness Club Design by Valeria Cisneros
Junior girls win powder puff 15-6 by Mason Seden-Hansen, Managing Editor
Sophomores trounce Freshmen as well at well-attended Spring Fair event
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GOING THE DISTANCE (above) : Senior Kiah Williams runs the ball, attempting to avoid the junior onslaught. The seniors scored one touchdown but were defeated by the class of ‘19.
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he top of the PRHS totem poll did not come out on top at the annual Powderpuff all-girl showdown, as the senior girls football team lost 15-6 to the junior pigskin squad. The sophomore girls football team took the win earlier on the night with an 8-6 victory over the freshman team. The juniors, led by quarterback Brooke Milder, started off strong in the ultimate game of the night, with Leah Abel scoring the first touchdown of the night within the first few minutes of the game. A twopoint conversion followed, bringing the score to 8-0. The seniors came back at the end of the half, scoring a touchdown, but narrowly missed the extra point, ending the first twenty-minute half 8-6 juniors. In the second half, junior Camryn Curren scored another touchdown, and, with an extra points, securing the 15-6 win for the night. In the soph-frosh game, the sophomores quickly
scored a touchdown and two-point conversion and later came close to another one, but lost the ball in the last ten yards. In the second half, the freshmen scored a touchdown, but couldn’t secure additional points, thus giving the sophomores the win, 8-6. The game was a no-tackle version of flag football, but despite being less violent than masculine football, it was no less exciting. The cheering 200-strong crowd was led by male cheerleaders, who were not short of energy in support of their class. ASB president-elect Marshall Wiesner, who was instrumental in organizing the event, said he was impressed with the crowd size. Before the games, around 70 students at the Spring Club Festival played Corn Hole and visited club booths. The Key Club raffled off a chance to throw pies at two of its members, Diane Martinez and a Junior Class President Nacho Roman.
Ewing receives teacher of the year award After years of hard work and dedication, Anatomy and Marine Biology teacher Jon-Paul Ewing takes home the prize by Emily Mowery, Web Director
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on-Paul Ewing, a PRHS science teacher of 13 years and 1999 PRHS alumni, won the Teacher of the Year award at the 2018 PRJUSD Employee of the Year reception held at Pear Valley Winery on May 1. The event was open to all who wanted to show support for employees from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The PRHS Jazz Band performed throughout the night and small hors d’oeuvres were served. Ewing was nominated on Oct. 21, 2015 for his teachings in science and mathematics for the 2015 Presidential Awards. Through creating the Science Honor Cord recognition, working closely with Cal Poly on his curriculum, and bringing medical professionals into the classroom, Ewing won his nomination. “It is always an honor to be nominated,” Ewing said. Having been nominated every year for the past ten years, Ewing is happy to be recognized. “I’m surrounded by teachers who are all equally deserving.” Every year the district sends an email of those nominated for the awards, which is how Ewing found out that he was in the running for the Teacher of the Year award. Gaylene Ewing, AP Biology teacher, was very proud to hear that her husband was nominated again and even more so when he won. “[His winning] felt a long time coming,” Gaylene Ewing said, “I see the day in and day out of all the hard work he puts into school and it’s nice to see that get recognized.” Cross country runners Senior Ian Young, Juniors Pablo Cortez and Steven Scruggs, Sophomores Damian Gavillan and Micheal Hernandez, and Freshman Jason Scruggs and Ewing’s family hid in Ewing’s classroom with PRHS flags and song to surprise him with the big reveal that
he won. PRHS staff sang “Shiny” from Moana and mixed some of the lyrics with his name. “They put my face on the Giant Crab body,” added Ewing. A powerpoint presentation with funny pictures of him was also shared. From the start of his career in Atascadero Junior High to now at PRHS, Ewing has held a strong hold over the science programs at PRJUSD. He took over cat dissections in 2008, taught Earth Science and Biology since 2005 and in 2006 he began teaching English language learners/bilingual Science at PRHS. After completely taking over PRHS’ anatomy program in 2008, he became assistant cross country and track coach with Ivan Huff for 12 years. Ewing has also been a large part of the field studies collaborative programs. Ewing is taking a group of 16 students on a week-log field botany study on Santa Cruz Island. He has also gotten students to partake in Climate Change Field Biology Research at Joshua Tree National Park and Marine Intertidal Research, collecting tidepool data for a large database with County researchers and universities like UCSC and UCSB, as well as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). “[Ewing] had us memorize all the names of the snails,” Senior Jeneva Putman, a student from the Intertidal Field Study, said, “He let us go [work] and if we needed, we would ask for help.” Ewing teaches his students by giving them instruction and letting them go hands-on their projects. In the cat dissections, Ewing assigns videos with mini quizzes at the end of them before the students work on that part of their cat.
WINNER AT LAST (above) : Anatomy and Marine Biology
teacher Jon-Paul Ewing. Ewing had previously been nominated ten times for teacher of the year before winning this year.
PRHS CLASS OF
13 years
1999 AT PRHS 10 years OF TEACHING
SCIENCE FAMILY(above left) : Jon Paul Ewing with
his wife, AP Biology teacher Gaylene Ewing, and their son Jupiter.
XC SQUAD (above right) : Ewing with cross
country runners at a football game. Ewing has helped lead the cross-country boys to league wins for the past five years.
NOMINATED FOR
OF TEACHING PRESIDENTIAL SCIENCE TEACHING
ANATOMY AWARD IN 2015 FOUNDED SCIENCE 12 years HONOR CORD OF COACHING
ZION (bottom left) : Ewing and other backpackers.
Ewing has lead groups of backpackers through Zion, field studies trips to Santa Cruz Island and a Marine Intertidal Monitoring project.
YOUNG LOVE (bottom right) : Jon-Paul and Gaylene Ewing take a photo at PRHS prom 1999. Both Ewings are graduates of PRHS, Jon-Paul in 1999 and Gaylene in 2002.
CEREMONY IN 2013 CROSS COUNTRY Design by Mason Seden-Hansen
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Photos courtesy of JP Ewing
Crimson Newsmagazine | NEWS 03
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A fork in the road Post high school paths can be more than just college
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here is more than one way to skin a cat. You could take your time: be organized and precise. Or, you could work fast and hard to get that sucker finished. The details could go on forever, but I think you get the point. What this means is there are more ways than one to accomplish a goal. Seniors, in a short time, you will be standing on that stage, diploma in hand, smile on and the “future” you have been dreaming about is now dangerously close. The four years you have been dedicating to that very moment have now paid off: you are on your own path now. Whether it be junior college, a four year university, military, trade or something else that fits your ideals and wants, you are close enough to touch it. Having options out of high school is something the world tends to forget. As students, we are pressured to slave away just for some college with a “UC” in front of it to decide who we are. There is a stigma attached to not having a degree, but there are plenty of other options that are noble and honorable. Although a UC or CSU could be somebody’s new home and calling, there are some of us who pave different paths. Forbes magazine agrees that you can, proudly, choose an alternative to traditional college. “Becoming a tradesman or entering a vocational school can be a great alternative to going to a traditional college, especially if you like
working with your hands,” wrote Robert Farrington for Forbes. Take Steve Jobs f o r example. Even though he might have gone to college, Jobs only attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon for one semester. After spending years in India studying Eastern spiritualism, he returned back to the U.S. and convinced a friend to start a company with him. Jobs died with a net worth of $10.2 billion and no college degree. Another option would be enlisting in the military. Not only would insurance benefits be great, but being in the service itself is entirely honorable. But it is not recommended to enlist if you aren’t 100 percent sure that is what you want. “The military isn’t the place to figure out who you are or what you want to be,” said Veteran Tom Maquell for AmericanHonors.org. There are countless options and roads to take over the courses of our lives; we may even change our minds 15 times before we decide where we are is where we’re going to stay. Don’t think whatever you choose to do after these four long years are over is permanent. We all blaze our own trails and have every right to choose.
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Prom Preparations
Prom|
Junior class officers put in hardwork to make prom 2018 the night of all nights
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by Calynn Long, Reporter ince May 2017, the Junior Class Officers, President Ignacio Roman, Vice President Magaly Avila, Secretary Chelcy Salvador, Treasurer Jimmy Claassen, ASB Treasurer Shane McGuffin, with the help of the Junior Class Advisors Joy Brunner and Jenny Martinez have been planning the Saturday night. The junior class approximately spent 25,000 dollars to make Prom 2018 on April 28 possible. Since freshman year the now junior class have conducted numerous fundraisers to help fund Prom. To get a good venue they had to book
the Rava Winery a year in advance for 9,000 dollars. An hour estimate is hard to give because the planning has been in effect since last May. “The logistical factors add up with the financial factors that spend up the majority of our weekly Wednesday lunch meetings in Mrs. Brunner’s classroom. We went out to the venue, Rava Winery, itself about 6 times in advance to know exactly how we physically wanted prom to look like. Saturday morning, me, Chelcy Salvador, Magaly Avila, as well as the advisors, spent around 3 hours setting things up with the Freestyle Event Services people that we hired,” said McGuffin.
Through hard work and dedication, the upperclassmen of PRHS had an elegant night full of dancing and memories. “Considering all the time we put in, we felt good knowing we used our time wisely to think of every little detail to make prom night as memorable as possible. When I first got to prom, it looked like how I had imagined it in my dreams, which is absolutely fantastic. Lots of hard work paid off, and all I’ve heard is positive feedback,” exclaimed McGuffin joyfully.
PROM PREP(far left) : Juniors Julia
Nuñez and Nicki Dimatteo prepare for prom by doing thier hair and makeup while socializing. Some spent hours perfecting their look for the big day.
PICTURE TIME(bottom) : Upperclassmen gathered at siblings, Becca and Will Stroud’s house for a pre-prom photo session. Others chose to memorialize the night infront of the beautiful Rava Winery where it was held.
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Inside Prom
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“The best part was spending my last prom with my favorite kind of people� -Madison Anderson (12)
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Senior Section
Super Seniors
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s the PRHS class of 2018 stands at the end of their hometown schooling, it’s the perfect vantage point to reflect not only on the road to come, but the path that led to where they are today. It winds not just through the halls of the thousands building and the quad, but through Flamson and Georgia Brown, and to the fairy tales that lulled us to sleep in our infancy. These stories captured our young imaginations, taking us to worlds beyond what we had ever seen. Yet, they are also laden with meaning, wisdom from medieval times, that we can appreciate in maturity. The duality of the fairy tale--the colorful
fantastic world we see in youth and the centuries-old wisdom we see in maturity--is a good reflection of the crossroads between childhood and adulthood that graduates will find themselves at. As we celebrate some of the truly fantastic and exceptional members of the senior class, we thought we might look back to some of these old tales. And as graduates take their solemn wisdom and education on to the other side of the bridge to adulthood, fairy tales might just remind them not to leave the magic behind. – Mason Seden-Hansen, Managing Editor
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Photo by Camden Tucker
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Crimson Newsmagazine | SUPER SENIOR 07
Mighty Mendoza
Super Seniors
Senior Ana Mendoza earns near full ride at USC with many talents
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hether she’s helping new immigrant Bearcats in the Compas mentoring program, volunteering in the community, or just walking around campus, senior Ana Mendoza has made a great impact on the Bearcat community at PRHS. Her strong academic abilities (she has a 4.45 GPA), volunteer activities and leadership talents earned Mendoza an acceptance at the University of Southern California, her dream school, with a scholarship encompassing everything but her meal plan. “My friends began to get emails from USC one day, but I didn’t get anything, so I was worried, I thought I’d been rejected...when I got home I got a package from USC, and I thought ‘this is one fancy rejection letter,” Mendoza said. “When I opened it, the letter fell out and I read it said, ‘Welcome to USC!...I started sobbing with joy...so loudly my mom thought someone had died. I just kept thinking, ‘Why me? Why do I deserve this?’” The answer is obvious to everyone around her. “Ana Mendoza is one of the most extraordinary people I’ve ever met in my entire life, and she doesn’t know how extraordinary she is, which makes her all the more interesting...she is the best about our country,” AP Literature Teacher Aaron Cantrell said. When asked why she picked USC, Mendoza said “at USC the whole environment is really supportive, it’s huge, but its not like other campuses where its all competition...there’s a lot of school spirit, and it’s the perfect place for the major I want,” political science, possibly with a double major in economics. Mendoza is “still not really sure” what she would like to do, and she appreciates that her major is flexible. “You can do anything from social work to going to law school, working for a non-profit,” Mendoza said. Mendoza has been a tutor in the Compas program, which offers bilingual tutoring recent immigrant bearcats. “The expectations of [compas] students are so low, most admin just want to get them out of high school, but these kids want to do more with their lives, some of them want to be lawyers, they want to be entrepreneurs, and I don’t think just because they can’t speak [English] they shouldn’t be offered the same opportunities as everyone else,” Mendoza said. Mendoza is also a DACA recipient who herself immigrated the United States at the age of four years old. “Moving here was way for the better, and really impactful...before I moved here, I was a really talkative kid...but once I moved here, I changed
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by Mason Seden-Hansen, Managing Editor so much...I remember growing up here being so shy. I really underestimated myself, I didn’t think I was smart.” Mendoza said that as teachers began to notice her abilities and told here she had potential, she was “always really confused...I [thought] ‘are you sure you have the right person?’ It wasn’t until I got to high school that I thought...of myself as a leader. Sometimes we’ll get into group projects and people will wait for me to say something…[I think] how did this happen? I used to think ‘I can’t lead’...I think that being undocumented made me so insecure, but now I empower myself,” Mendoza said. Mendoza had kept her immigration status secret for much of her life, but she became public by allowing the Crimson to feature her in December. The waters are still complicated to navigate. “I remember I wrote in one of my college essays that I met a guy last year and we became close friends, and I didn’t tell him [that I was a DACA recipient] and my friends said “you need to tell him,” so I did. He was OK with it...later he said, ‘you can’t tell my Dad.’ His Dad has been very nice to me, he doesn’t know. I really realized that people’s political beliefs don’t have to do with them being nice. People are good people across the political spectrum,” Mendoza said. Mendoza has been an active community member, volunteering with the PRHS Key Club, the public library, and as part of the junior fair board. “Being part of the junior fair board has been one of the best experiences ever...you usher concerts, and then you get to stay and listen to the concerts, so I got to see Garth Brooks,” Mendoza said. She also said the crowd was so large that the security guards used the board to help control them “these big men were asking little kids to help them...I got to get up close and personal with Garth, keeping people off of his stage. We also got to watch the Chainsmokers practice, until they kicked us out for being a distraction,” Mendoza said. Ana has also participated in dance for much of her high school career, specifically enjoying contemporary dance because of its expressiveness. “Contemporary is something I really enjoy...it’s so free, and I feel like it embodies me,” Mendoza said. “It’s just really your own expression, every time I dance contemporary, I feel so overwhelmed with emotion, even a little empty… [like a] catharsis.”
i está ayudando a los nuevos estudiantes inmigrantes, si está trabajando como voluntaria en la comunidad, o si simplemente está caminando por el campus, Ana Mendoza ha tenido un gran impacto en l a comunidad bearcat de PRHS. Con sus talentos academicos (tiene un 4.45 GPA) y sus participacion en la comunidad, Mendoza ha sido aceptada en la Universidad del Sur de California, la escuela de sus sueños, con una beca que abarca todo menos su plan de comida. “Mis amigos comenzaron a recibir correos electrónicos de USC... pero yo no recibí nada, así que estaba preocupado, pensé que me habían rechazado ... cuando llegué a casa, recibí un paquete de USC y pensé ‘esta es una carta de rechazo muy lujosa’,” dijo Mendoza. “Cuando lo abrí, la carta se cayó y leí: ‘¡Bienvenido a USC! ... Empecé a llorar de alegría.”
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Man ofthe island
Super Seniors
Experiences in GEO and FSC help pave Senior Gavin Hughes’ path to Civil Engineering at UCLA by Elise Scheiffele, Op-Ed Editor
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here was once a boy who traveled all across his island; he spent days and nights on the sandy shores and the grassy terrain. With countless adventures in GEO and with field study collaboratives, Senior Gavin Hughes paved his path the past four years to pursue a degree at UCLA in Environmental Engineering starting the coming fall. Hughes, with a leadership forte, is the president of Wilderness Club, GEO and the captain of the Varsity swim team. He also took charge on a city-wide bill to ban styrofoam starting last Nov., with the idea given to him by Geoff Land. The action started to gain momentum March 2018; Hughes attends every city council meeting to progress his styrofoam ban, preparing himself for his with community outreach and conservation. The ban was passed by the county waste management board 11-2; Hughes succeeded in pushing a county wide movement. He plans to follow his family’s example to continue learning and growing. “My parents inspired me to be super passionate about learning, in any way, shape, or form,” Hughes said, following a discussion about his parents’ Alma Mater, Cal Poly. “I want to be able to continue that passion and someday teach my kids to love learning like I do. I don’t know how they did it, but learning is what I love to do because of them.” Driven in every aspect of his life, Hughes impacts not only the earth in a positive way but his peers and his teachers. Mark Dimaggio, GEO teacher, spoke in high praise of Hughes, deeming him a truly extraordinary student and person. “Out of all the students, I think, I’ve ever had, Gavin is definitely in the top five. He is an extraordinary person, as well as a student.” Field Studies Collaborative trips, like Santa Cruz Island (SCI) and Joshua Tree, inspire Hughes to pursue his passions of science and nature, as well as videography. Following the summer 2017 SCI trip, Hughes put
together a 12 minute video promoting the island and pushing to inspire Bearcats to get involved with the program. “His effort, and the effort of the other people who were involved, have just been hugely important in getting the whole Field Studies Collaborative launched. Gavin was a giant part of that,” Dimaggio said. Camryn Curren, junior, worked with Hughes on the SCI video proud of the rewarding experience she got to be a part of. “It was very fun to work with someone who has so much passion and vision, and who shares the same love for the island that I do. I was able to learn a lot from his strong work ethic,” Curren said. Over the past four years, Hughes has grown and changed into the person he had always wanted to become. “I’m learning stuff out here, I’m learning about what I can do to help the world. I’m learning about myself and how I interact with people,” Hughes reflected, “I’ve learned so much from those trips, interacting with kids who are similarly passionate about the world and environment.” As the year winds down, Hughes continues to attack every activity he is a part of with passion and eagerness: the boy leads on a path he paved his own. The people he inspire follow suit, awaiting the next adventure Hughes has in store. “Gavin is a very talented and industrious guy. He cares very deeply about the environment and has really taken action that has made concrete results. I’m honored to know Gavin. Also he has beautiful eyes,” Senior Mason Seden-Hansen said. As a natural leader full of integrity and spirit, Hughes is grateful for how the past four years have shaped him. “It’s just been the best-- the best experiences of my life have been facilitated by high school and I’m so grateful I was able to have those experiences,” Hughes said. Art by Casey Dumong Photo by Camden Tucker Design by Elise Scheiffele
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abía una vez un niño que viajó por toda su isla; pasó días y noches en las playas arenosas y el terreno cubierto de hierba. Con innumerables aventuras en GEO y con estudios científicos en el campo, Gavin Hughes creó su camino en los últimos cuatro años para obtener un título en UCLA en Ingeniería Ambiental el próximo otoño. Hughes, con liderazgo fuerte, es el presidente de Club de la naturaleza, GEO, una clase de acampando y conservación ambiental y el capitán del equipo de natación Varsity. También se hizo cargo de una campaña para prohibir el uso poliestireno noviembre pasado, con la idea que le dio maestro del clase de gobierno Geoff Land. La prohibición fue aprobada por el condado con un voto de 11-2; Hughes tuvo éxito en un movimiento de todo el condado.
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Litt le Monsters
by Ysabel Wulfing, People Co-Editor
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ittle princesses and princes ran throughout the lands in search of their future. They daydreamed about the day they would grow up to become Queens and Kings to rule over their own lands and conquer their own beasts. This is who they were then, with hopes and dreams in their eyes, but now the final trumpet has sounded and the time has come for them to seek out their own happily ever afters.
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Blake Aschle
Kristina Canales
Valeria Cisneros
Mason Seden-Hansen Kathryn Varian
Beckett Andersen
Daniela Bernal
Cathryn Cannavino
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Madison Anderson Ethan Brown-Silva
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Taking on new worlds
Super Seniors
Lily Seebart branches out in Leadership, Skills USA, and extracurricular activities to lead her peers and inspire change by Jessica Jagger, Sports CoEditor
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ong, long ago at PRHS, a shy freshman stumbled into her first year of highschool, unsure of what to do. Encouraged by her teachers, she decided to jump into various programs, some short-lived, and others that proved to be just right. Four years of leadership and Skills USA, two years of athletic training, one year of community healthcare, and a strong support system of peers and mentors have shaped the confident and capable aura of senior Lily Seebart. Within four years, Seebart has transformed into a leader among students. As a result of her involvement, Seebart has become hardworking and dependable; ASB coordinator and track coach Anthony Overton said,”She’s very determined and works very hard for everything she has. Nothing’s been handed to her and things don’t necessarily come easy to her. I really respect that about her.” Because of this work, she has prospects in her future that were once impossible. “I’ve been able to get into so many different programs that have opened up so many doors for me It’s put me on the right path, I think, for the next years and the next chapter in my life. I can’t imagine going through high school and not being in leadership or not being in skills,” she said. Though she is now known for this work, she was once defined by sports rather than leadership. Track and soccer consumed hours after school, until double knee injuries made it impossible to continue. With these extracurriculars taken off the plate, Seebart searched for a new place to dedicate her time and found herself in a realm of freshman orientation projects, charity drives, coaching elementary sports, and competing annually at Skills USA. “It’s just fun to be involved in all those different groups and kind of know what’s going on in the school and get to be as involved as you can,” she said. Her legacy will remain at PRHS in the form of Bearcat 101 and Jeans for Teens, two annual projects which she spearheaded in her early years of high school. Through Jeans for Teens, she has assisted the collection of about 1000 pairs of jeans by SLO county.
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As for Bearcat 101, the program in which incoming freshman are introduced to the classes they can choose from, Seebart began to build the framework for this in her freshman year, and the first official run was completed in her sophomore year. Before her contributions, the program showcased less classes than it does now and did not supply freshman with a complete concept of the school. “I felt we were doing a disservice to our incoming freshman by only showing them a small portion of what PRHS has to offer,” she said. This drive to make a difference is not a rare quality in Seebart; as an avid leadership student, former athletic trainer current healthcare practicum student, Skills USA contestant and Commissioner of Elections, she offers a constant participation to her school that reflects her passion and interest in the events around her. “I have learned from her questions and inquisitive nature and am incredibly excited to see where her passions and goals take her in the future. When she sets her mind to accomplishing a task, no matter the size, she seeks to find any and every way to achieve it. I am so incredibly proud of her!” said former PRHS athletic trainer, Kelly Franks, who now serves as an adjunct professor at Azusa Pacific University and parttime athletic trainer and rehabilitation specialist at Cal State Fullerton. Seebart is currently in healthcare practicum, volunteering at Twin Cities on Saturday nights and rides along on the ambulance on Sundays. These experiences have further influenced her to pursue a career in medicine. Because of an upcoming double knee surgery, Seebart has altered a few of her plans, but will remain on track to end up where she wants to be. Beginning in the fall of 2019, Seebart will take online courses for Cuesta, attend classes by the second semester, and eventually transfer to Fresno state in the fall of 2020. Ultimately, she would like to become a trauma nurse at Twin Cities or Sierra Vista Hospital.
ace mucho, mucho tiempo en PRHS, una estudiante de primer año tímida entró en su primer año de secundaria sin saber qué hacer. Alentada por sus profesores, decidió participar en varios programas, algunos por solo un corto timepo, y otros que demostraron ser exactamente los correctos para ella. Cuatro años en los programas de liderazgo y Skills USA, dos años de entrenamiento atlético, un año de atención médica comunitaria y un sólido sistema de apoyo de otros estudiantes y mentores han dado forma al aura confiada y capaz de la estudiante de último año Lily Seebart. En cuatro años, Seebart se transformó en un líder entre los estudiantes de PRHS. Como resultado de su participación, Seebart se ha vuelto trabajadora y confiable; El coordinador de ASB y entrenador de atletismo Anthony Overton dijo que “Ella es muy decidida y trabaja mucho para todo lo que tiene. Las cosas no necesariamente le resultan fáciles para ella. Realmente respeto eso sobre ella.”
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The fairest of them all Maria Vargas is the queen of extracurriculars ranging from FFA President to SkillsUsa by Karina Neumann, Co-Health editor
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irror mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? Senior Maria Vargas. She has done many extracurricular activities throughout her four years of attending Paso High. Vargas is the President of the Future Farmers of America while also apart of MECHA, SkillsUsa, Mock Trial, CSF, AP and Honors courses, Vet Science Team, Bear Kittens Preschool, and the AVID program. When asked about the three words to describe her high school experience, Vargas said, “wonderful, chaotic, and stressful”.Vargas has made her mark on PRHS in more than one way. With all of these amazing achievements under her belt, Vargas continues to lead the FFA with grace and poise. From goats to heifers, she has shown seven animals with FFA at Salinas and Mid State fairs. Vargas has taken advantage of all the extracurricular activities the school has to offer and broadened her horizons as a diligent student. Vargas is loyal to her reign of FFA president. “My favorite part [of being FFA president] would be meeting new people at any type of event from different types of backgrounds and having the chance to inform people of what FFA stands for and what it means to us members,” said Vargas. Being the president of any organization takes leadership and confidence, but Vargas has shown that she exceeds these traits and much more. Vargas is independent,mature, kind, and respectful to everyone she comes across. “Maria is self driven, compassionate and dedicated to her studies, personal life and work ethics. She goes above and beyond to assist others. Her smile is infectious and she is simply amazing,” said FFA Advisor Amanda Gardner, “She is
goal driven and will succeed in life!” Every student should strive to have a work ethic that allows them to explore their passions. AP and Honors courses are serious and commitment- without a list of extracurriculars. “Maria is a very mature student. I never have to remind her what the priorities are in class. She has a sense of initiative and motivation that is impressive and she displays that in the classroom daily. Maria is such a wonderful role model and treats everyone in a kind manner, the children and her peers,”said Bearkittens teacher Brenda Matthysse.“Maria really does try and give everything her very best effort.” The humility and grace Vargas has shown not only to her superiors, but peers as well, throughout her time in high school is admirable. “Maria is willing to do what it takes to be better than she was yesterday and that’s what I believe has led to her success. When we were at the state SkillsUSA competition, she stayed up into the morning making sure she had practiced for her competitions. She understands that success takes work and that has led to where she is now,”said Mrs. Matthysse. “Maria is a person of real character and it’s clear her peers recognize that.” Vargas will be attending UC Davis in the fall as an Education and Agricultural Business major and achieved a scholarship from the Hispanic Business Association.
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spejo, espejo en la pared, quién es la chica mas hermosa? Maria Vargas. Ella ha participado muchas actividades extracurriculares a lo largo de sus cuatro años como bearcat. Vargas es el presidente de Future Farmers of America, además una parte de M.E.Ch.A., SkillsUsa, simulacro de juicio, CSF, AP y cursos de honores, Vet Science Team, Bear Kittens Preschool y el programa AVID. Preguntado acerca de las tres palabras que describen su experiencia en la escuela secundaria, Vargas dijo: “maravilloso, caótico y estresante.” Vargas ha dejado su huella en Paso Robles High School en más de una forma. Con todos estos increíbles logros en su haber, Vargas continúa liderando el FFA con gracia y equilibrio. Desde cabras hasta vacas, ha mostrado siete animales con FFA en las ferias de Salinas y Mid State. Vargas ha aprovechado todas las actividades extracurriculares que la escuela tiene para ofrecer y amplió sus horizontes como una estudiante diligente.
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Teacher Shoutouts
|Teacher Shout Outs
Jennifer Martinez, Psychology : Eventually all
Marcy Goodnow, Drama:
Paso High Theatre Company is so proud of all of our seniors. Over the past four years I have seen you all grow into the amazing young adults you are today. I know you will all go out into this world with a tool box full of confidence and problem solving skills. Whether you are going on to pursue theater or simply using the skills to attack the career of your choice please know you will always have a drama momma to come back to! I am so proud of you all and can’t wait to see who you will become. Break-a-leg and SPARKLE Seniors!
of the pieces fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion live for the moment and know that everything happens for a reason. Surround yourself with people that lift up and make you laugh keep those Serotonin levels up! Good luck in your new adventure whatever adventure you choose.
Matthew Carroll, English: Dear Peer Communication
Seniors 2017-2018:
Here’s my advice for you: 1. Remember the ball of yarn. 2. Remember Hot Seats and pizzas at lunch. 3. Remember Appreciation Jars. 4. Remember all the good times and the adversity we pushed through. 5. But the biggest piece of advice and what I want you to take away from this year is as follows: never, ever, give up. If you have a dream, go get it. Thank you for having a positive impact on my life and making me a better man.
Alexandra Thompson, Counselor: To my seniors - I loved getting to teach you, and will miss seeing you around campus. I have many hopes for you, but my greatest hope is that you get to accomplish and enjoy some of your hopes. Congratulations, keep your heads high, explore the world, have fun, be safe, and love one another. I am always here if you need anything.
Michael Delbar, French: If you
like to travel, your college years are the time to see the world. Travel during the summer. Take advantage of study abroad programs at your university, where you can get college credit at your school for classes you take in another country. There is no better way to experience another culture than to live in a country for a semester or a year. Put that French or Spanish to use - travel!
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Michael Moore, Counselor: I am very proud of what you
have all accomplished this year. You have shown great resiliency over these four years. The school you entered four years ago is quite different in many respects from the school you graduate from very soon. Your middle school counselors mentioned to the high school counselors what great potential you possessed. You have achieved much but you have so much more to do in your lives. You all know that I enjoy sailing so I hope you’ll indulge me one last quote -author unknown though attributed to Mark Twain... “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than those you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
John Rucker, Av/IMJ/Yearbook: A van down by the river is a great place to be if you like vans and rivers.
Kevin LeClair, English : I am honored to have had the
opportunity to work with so many seniors this year. I will always hold a special place in my heart for your class. After all, we started our journey here at PRHS together. I met many of you as young kids as friends of Cassidy, others on the soccer field, and others in Mrs. Mill’s first grade class at Pat Butler when I would read children’s books to Dylan Musial, History: Take advantage the class in the morning. I met many others of of compound interest ASAP and don’t let you during your freshman and sophomore years compound interest take advantage of you. as you were learning to become high school students. I can honestly say I am proud of how you have grown and matured from the children I first met to the young men and women you have become. I encourage you to always keep moving forward and to live a reasonably uncomfortable life. Find your passions. Pursue your goals. Create your own adventures. I am excited for you to begin your journey into the wild. 6.01.18
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Conquering the beast Super Seniors
Senior Zach Smith’s academic dedication pays off in AP tests
by Sarah Jagger, Sports Co Editor ot so long ago, one brave warrior set out to accomplish the impossible: conquering six AP tests in the span of two weeks. Months of rigor and preparation had defined Senior Zach Smith’s journey, and these five tests would be his final task before reaping his reward of scoring a five on five of those six tests. Prior to these tests, Smith had bested his PSAT in the fall of his junior year, earning a score of 1510 out of 1520, which led to him receiving the qualification of National Merit Finalist, a title that has earned him several scholarships and boosted his college applications. Smith’s test scores and achievements prove as a reflection of his dedication and intelligence that have distinguished him as a top scholar of PRHS. This hard work of four years has payed off in his college acceptances. Smith has received acceptances from UCLA, UCSB, UCSC, UC Davis, Cal Poly, CSU Long Beach, and CSU San Diego. He’s decided to attend Cal Poly to major in biochemistry. After he completes his undergrad degree, Smith hopes to attend dental school to become an orthodontist. “I like the idea that you can instill confidence in people. I’m not so into the bloody aspects of the medical field, so I think it’s a good way for me to continuing to study what I want, and then at the end have a successful career and do something that I enjoy,” said Smith. This career path is a result of Smith’s specific interest in the sciences. His junior year, he was given the opportunity of choosing a more personalized schedule, which allowed for Smith to select specific courses that interested him. As a student at PRHS, he has expressed the science courses he has taken as some of his favorites. “I’ve always loved the sciences,” said Smith. “Throughout high school, that love has been fostered and I’ve become more and more interested in this field of work.” His passion for the sciences has, according to Smith, boosted his work from its “mundane” level of his underclassmen years. Smith’s passion and dedication for his academics increased, establishing him a reputation of being a scholar of PRHS. High test scores and impressive understanding of his courses have not only given him this reputation, but also aided Smith in his academic success. “Zach is brilliant. I have had a lot of kids come through my room and I would put Zach at the top of that list. And it’s in every subject,” said Calculus AB and Precalculus teacher Jim Steaffens. As a child, Smith maintained his reputation of striving for excellence in simple ways, one of such being making paper airplanes. Fold after fold, crease after crease, he’d manipulate the paper into the perfect airplane. If it didn’t meet his standards, it got crumpled up and thrown away. Smith would later emulate this level of precision and dedication in his high school career; if Smith doesn’t understand a concept in one of his classes, like with the airplanes, he’ll stop and start from scratch until he gets it. “I’ve just always been that type of kid,” said Smith. “That was just kind of the level of which I approach everything, so in school, it’s kind of been the same way.” This dedication has paid off in the form of multiple scholastic successes, including his SAT, ACT,
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and AP scores, as well as qualifying for National Merit Finalist. “I never get to a point and say: well, I guess I’m good here. I’m always striving to do better than I’m currently doing,” said Smith. In addition to scholastics, Smith has found an interest in helping others. Smith has volunteered as an assistant coach for a VIP special needs AYSO youth soccer team for two years alongside seniors Lily Seebart and Ryan Stronks and a few other volunteers. Like with tutoring, Smith works to help the team thrive, committing himself to teach the concept at hand. “Whether it’s through helping people understand a new concept in school or helping a child with special needs get to learn a new sport, he’s just one of those people who will always be willing to help,” said Seebart, Smith’s girlfriend of three years. A few days a week for one to three hours during the fall, Smith could be found coaching 15 to 20 kids ages five through 18. While the extracurricular could create struggles with schoolwork, Smith has never regretted the decision to coach. “[Coaching] allowed me to really broaden my perspective on life and gain an appreciation for my situation. It’s humbling to be able to interact with such amazing kids who each face their own set of challenges,” said Smith, who plans to continue coaching after high school. While Smith has spent his falls coaching, his winters and springs have been focused on golf. The senior has been playing on PRHS’s varsity golf team since his freshman year. Despite golf matches causing him to miss a number of classes his junior year, Smith has stuck with the sport, as it provides him enjoyment. “I really enjoy it. It’s a great way to get away,” he said. Before he attends Cal Poly, Smith will be departing PRHS at the top of the Class of 2018. In the running Class of 2018’s valedictorian or salutatorian, it may be thought that Smith would have been competing for the role, but he expressed a feeling of unison rather than rivalry for the position. “With so much competition around the globe, I’ve always felt like the students in my class are in it together to help one another rather than being in direct competition,” said Smith.
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o hace mucho tiempo, un guerrero valiente propuso lograr lo imposible: conquistar seis pruebas AP en dos semanas. Meses de rigor y preparación habían definido el viaje del estudiante de último año Zach Smith, y estas seis pruebas serían su tarea final antes de cosechar su recompensa de anotar cinco en todas sus pruebas. Antes de estas pruebas, Smith había superado su PSAT en el otoño de su tercer año, obteniendo un puntaje de 1510 de 1520, lo que lo llevó a recibir la calificación de Finalista del Mérito Nacional, un título que le ha valido varias becas y ha impulsado su solicitudes para la universidad. Los puntajes de las pruebas de Smith y sus logros demuestran como un reflejo de su dedicación e inteligencia que lo han distinguido como uno de los mejores académicos de PRHS. Cuando era niño, Smith mantuvo su reputación de esforzarse por la excelencia de maneras simples, uno de ellos era hacer aviones de papel. Doblar tras doblar, pliegue tras pliegue, manipularía el papel en el avión perfecto. Si no cumplía con sus estándares, se arrugaba y tiraba.
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Kat takes on the world
Super Seniors
Kat Dickinson immerses herself in multiple languages and cultures and broadens perspectives of people around her by Ysabel Wulfing, People Co-Editor
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, a young girl full of ideas and spunk was much admired for her sophisticated allure and cultured love for the world. Her name was Kat Dickinson and she was most certainly not afraid of climbing new heights or confronting big scary giants such as the monster of the future or the dragon of public speaking. Her dedication as a flamboyant girl was the source of being bestowed a passion for the people and languages of the world with the goal to one day travel every road the world has to offer her. Dickinson is what this day and society calls “a people person.” Her exposure to many different communities has made her prone to excitement for diversity and culture. Meeting new people and learning about their way of life and their passions and aspirations is what she loves to do. She is passionate about learning languages and has already mastered Spanish, Arabic, German and Japanese conversationally and continues to improve on Korean and Mandarin. Listening to videos, the news and blogs allows her to find the patterns in the speech and structure of a new language. After a basic understanding, she says that she can build on it from there. “I only became cognizant of my passion for languages until around late middle school time and I wish I had been more aware of it earlier because then I could know more languages than I know now,” she said. Her friends are all extremely impressed by Dickinson. “I would not be surprised if Kat took over the world one day. She can do anything she puts her mind to and I don’t know anybody who doesn’t love her,” said Spencer Anderson, who was a fellow RYLA and Italy traveler and has known Kat since she moved to Paso Robles two years ago. Dickinson is no stranger to new places. She has moved a total of 18 times with her military family since she was born. Both of her parents are in the military with her mom currently running Fort Hunter Liggett alongside the Colonel there and her dad working on biochemics and teaching in the military. Her moves have all been localized within the fifty states aside from the two years spent in Puerto Rico as a middle schooler. Dickinson says that,“I think I am nomadic by nature and the fact that I move every year has probably been a really good thing for me because I have been able to meet and connect to so many different kinds of people and that’s my ultimate passion.” Her frequent travels have exposed her to many unique and empowering experiences such as the time in which she gathered a group of rallying students to make adequate changes to a school in Puerto Rico. It was her 7th grade year and Dickinson observed that the school she was attending needed a change. There was a lack of counselor support to help aid students with their needs and the school’s system was disorganized and chaotic. “We were able to talk to the staff and learned that a lot of them were actually dissatisfied with the way things were so everybody ended up working together. It’s just that we needed to start that conversation and I remember starting it,”said Dickinson, who has also helped organize rallies such as the Mar. 14, 2018 Parkland “walk-out” rally at PRHS. In response to the Puerto Rico school’s issues, she organized and led a group of students to discuss needed improvements with the principal. Not lacking confidence, Kat stormed right through the doors of the claustrophobic office and confronted her principal face to face. Her principal sat down with the protesters and listened to their pleas and ideas for improving the school environment for both the teachers and the staff. Slowly but surely, the students began to see things change for the better. “If [the principal] didn’t listen
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7 Years in Martial Arts In Paso Robles for 2 Years
to us, I would have been in there the next day and the next day after that. She couldn’t really put us aside,” she said. Kat’s exuberant personality creates a dynamic heroine out of an adventure book. When she’s not at the arcade Mustang Lanes on Cal Poly campus playing Pump It Up - which is the Korean version of Dance Dance Revolution - she can be found mastering her Martial Arts skills of 7 years in shotokan and taekwondo. She even won the Lion’s Club speech competition which gave her an opportunity to exercise her passion for public speaking. “I won that one and it was a really awesome experience and now I do Toastmasters every Monday [where I] very regularly do table topics,” she said. Dickinson is also an active member in the Paso Robles Youth Commission - a commission that works to represent the youth of the community - and is the President of both the International Club and the Interpreting Club. One of her favorite pastimes, “...is looking up abstract art films that nobody understands and then trying to understand them.” Dickinson also went to Italy with PRHS AP Lit teacher Aaron Cantrell and a group of other students to which she says was, “...the most interesting thing I’ve done. I mean having an experience like that is something that I will never be able to forget about for sure and I can’t wait to go back.” After high school, Dickinson plans to take an alternative route to college, the military and the workforce. She hopes to travel to as many places as possible and become conversational in as many languages as possible - that is of course aside from “the ultimate goal of world domination” as she would say. Her personal motto “Not Yet” correlates deeply with her ideology on living life. What her motto represents is the fact that ,“It’s important to acknowledge your accomplishments but it’s also important to see how you can continue to progress and keep moving forward.” Although the closing of the 2018 school year has arrived and passed by, Kat has turned yet another page in her fairytale and has many more pages that are yet to be written before her story concludes.
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abía una vez, una niña llena de ideas y esperma muy admirada por su encanto sofisticado y su amor cultural por el mundo. Su nombre era Kat Dickinson y ciertamente no tenía miedo de escalar nuevas alturas o enfrentarse a grandes gigantes miedosos como el monstruo del futuro o el dragón de hablar en público. Su dedicación como una chica extravagante fue la fuente de una pasión por los idiomas en el mundo, ya que pasó sus tardes dominando español, árabe, alemán, japonés, coreano y chino. Dickinson no es ajeno a los nuevos lugares. Ella se mudó un total de 18 veces con su familia militar desde que nació. Sus movimientos han sido localizados dentro de los cincuenta estados, aparte de los dos años que pasó en Puerto Rico como estudiante de escuela intermedia. Dickinson dice que, “no creo que pueda vivir otro camino. Creo que mudarse ha sido lo mejor para mí personalmente.”
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The mythical man ofmusic Super Seniors
Senior Spencer Anderson leads with balance and music by Brighton Garrett, Pop Culture Editor
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nce upon a time there was a young freshman boy, looking in the mirror, meticulously combing his hair, confirming every strand lay perfectly atop his head before school. Now stands a music teacher, club president, and Eagle Scout who has conquered high school without even “glancing in the mirror before [his] day”. Senior Spencer Anderson is involved in church, family, school, extracurriculars (music, clubs, and Boy Scouts), his job (performing and teaching music) and hobbies (outdoor activities, cooking, and running). “Balance is the biggest [aspect in my life]: balance between classes, family and friends, work and sleep, balancing on a slack line,” Anderson said. Growing up in a family of eight, spending time with his family is a huge fundamental of Anderson’s life. Anderson and his family have bonded, on trails, bikes and slack lines between trees in their favorite, the High Sierras. “When I am in the mountains, I’m finally free of stress,” said Anderson as he nostalgically recalled the mountain he was the first person ever to scale, and he thus named Kolab Peak. Every morning Anderson’s alarm goes off, marking 4:30 AM. He laces up his shoes and meets his dad, Dave Anderson, to leave the house and begin a four mile run. Anderson won first place, this year, in the Mairin Ultra, a 50k in San Francisco with nearly 300 competitors. “Every time I run, its it’s like I hit a big reset button. I get fresh perspective on issues I’ve been facing, and I feel re-energized,” said Anderson, who used to run cross country but found the sport too competitive, short distance, and fast, so his dad and he picked up Ultra Running as a way to bond. He fell in love with it. Every day after school, Anderson instructs 30 minute piano lessons. With his pointer stick tracing music notes, the kids listen attentively to Anderson as he explains G notes, sheet markings, finger placement, and tempo. Piano notes of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” fill the room as Anderson and his young prodigies play together. “I love teaching piano because the look on a kid’s face when they’re able to play a difficult maneuver...it’s magical and that’s why I do it. It’s about them and seeinghow they learn... It’s the coolest thing. I mean I love them so much,” explained Anderson with a boastful smile recalling his students. His leadership skills shine through all aspects of his life, including being the oldest of his family and teaching kids. Anderson credits his strong leadership skills to Boy Scouts where he has earned 26 merit badges including backpacking, rifle shooting, photography, and finance--enough to become an Eagle Scout. Anderson balances his schedule with half AP courses and half arts courses. He has also served as Treasurer of Interact Club, Vice President of International Club, and President of Interpreting Club. Anderson has become most connected to the band and music program. “I have tried so many things. I mean I tried everything from Crimson to choir to cross country ceramics to drama. I just tried to get my feet wet in everything, so I
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guess I just know a lot of people,” said Anderson. Anderson has developed a special love for the music program with his long history of instruments starting in first grade. Now he plays over 20 musical instruments. In his zero period class, Jazz Band, deep sounds of the upright bass ripple through the air as Anderson plucks the strings of his favorite instrument. The connectivity of the class shows as they play their instruments led by band teacher, Kevin McDonald. “My favorite memory is when he decided to ‘go as McDonald for Halloween’; he cut his hair like mine, dressed like me, and learned my mannerisms (shockingly well - it was frightening!)... I walked out of my office to find Spencer on the conductor’s podium pretending to be me; I almost keeled over with laughter. Spencer has a deep love of music and shares this passion through his performing and mentoring younger musicians (including his siblings). He understands the importance of sharing knowledge and carrying the light of the arts!” McDonald said. Alongside Anderson in Jazz period is Tyler Anderson, his inseparable, younger brother and best friend. “Spencer and I have a unique relationship. While he has sporadic, adventurous ideas, I seem to be his quiet and supportive ‘reality checker.’ Last year, he convinced, trained and encouraged me to go on a five day backpacking trip to the the summits of uncharted and unclaimed mountains in the Sierra Nevadas with him. Not only did this experience change my life, but I grew closer to Spencer as I trusted my life with him as he navigated the vast mountain range,” said Tyler, sophomore. Ever since his brother was born the two have relied on each other for advice, help, fun, and music. They now professionally play Jazz as a duo in restraunts and farmers markets. “For this past year, our outstanding music instructor, Mr. Mcdonald has opened the wonderful door of jazz to my brother and me. We have become closer than ever this year as Spencer and I have spent countless hours together exploring, playing, and composing jazz. Music has brought us together more than anything else!” said Tyler, who sometimes wakes up at two in the morning to play music with his brother. After Anderson runs every morning, he goes to seminary for his church before school, freshman through senior year. His connectivity to his church will continue after high school as he plans to go on a two year Spanish speaking missionary trip to Salem, Oregon before attending his dream school, Southern Utah University for their premed program. Anderson aspires to be a pediatrician after falling in love with working with kids and helping people. “I’ve just always wanted to [be] like those cliche missionaries: like the ‘hey do you want to hear about Jesus’. I’ve always been drawn to that because they don’t just do that. They also spend their time doing free service for people and I’ve always been drawn to that. I really like service. It makes me feel like I’m happy for an actual reason. It makes me feel a lot better than like if I just win something. I feel like I have gotten a footprint in here,” Anderson explained.
abía una vez un niño, mirándose en el espejo, peinándose meticulosamente, confirmando que cada pelo descansaba perfectamente sobre su cabeza antes de la escuela. Ahora, él es profesor de música, presidente de un club y un Eagle Scout que ha conquistado la escuela secundaria sin siquiera “mirarse en el espejo antes de [su] día”. Estudiante de último año Spencer Anderson participa en la iglesia, la familia, la escuela, actividades extracurriculares (música, clubes y Boy Scouts), su trabajo (tocando y enseñar música) y pasatiempos (actividades al aire libre, cocinar y correr). “El equilibrio es el [aspecto más importante de mi vida]: el equilibrio entre las clases, la familia y los amigos, el trabajo y el sueño, el equilibrio en slackline”, dijo Anderson.
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Senior Jadyn Steaffens reminisces on the four years of entertainment and stress, also known as high school by Phoebe Corgiat, Environment Editor
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here is a magical kingdom in the land of PRHS called the theater where senior Jadyn Steaffens silently waits in the dark behind the red curtains of the stage to hear her cue. Emotions of excitement and fear overcome her as she thinks about performing for her friends and family or even possible mistakes that could be made. Yet all of those feelings become fictional as she glides from the dark into the stage lights. “The second I step into the lights the story takes over and I just do what I have rehearsed without even thinking,” Steaffens said as she thought about her experience waiting to perform. With a total of seven on-stage performances and four years as a part of the PRHS Drama Department, Steaffens considers her fellow class members and teacher Marcy Goodnow her second family. “Everyone is so welcoming and it’s like I have a bunch of different families and homes I get to go to while also getting to do what I love,” Steaffens said. Accompanying her on campus and in the theater is her father, known to most students as the AP Calculus teacher James Steaffens, but also proven to be the funny and outgoing actor in the spring musicals. He has portrayed Chef Louis from “The Little Mermaid”, the Nightingale from “Once Upon a Mattress” and many more. Steaffens divuldged how proud his daughter has made him. “Being on stage with Jadyn is amazing. She turns into an entirely different person. One of the proudest moments as a parent happened her freshman year when she performed her lip sync ‘The History of Musicals.’ I honestly could not believe that my quiet little daughter could evolve into the expressive magnetic presence on stage. It was amazing.” Though most teenagers would dread performing on a stage with their father, Steaffens finds the joy in the matter and looks forward to see a new and exciting side to him. “It’s so fun honestly. It’s funny to see him in such weird situations especially when Mrs. Goodnow makes him do things like being a fat chef or some Elvis inspired repair
guy. I never really get to interact with him on stage because of the characters I’ve played but he’s still backstage and it’s a lot of fun. And how many kids can say that their dad has borrowed their eyeliner? Because I can,” she laughed Along with the rewarding feeling of performing on stage, Steaffens finds herself admiring the Beginning Drama class that she directs a “one act play” for. She loves seeing students branch out and have fun with new roles while hoping they will advance in the drama program. “Every single one of the kids in my show has become so comfortable on stage and it makes me so happy to watch them fall in love with the program and performing, too.” Steaffens is very familiar with multitasking as she finishes her high school career with a total of five AP classes, three honors classes, and two advanced classes while still maintaining straight A’s. She is a part of the Advanced Drama and dance, as well as the Link Crew on campus and varsity soccer. Her sophomore year, Steaffens also helped to coach an elementary school soccer team. Her junior year, she received the Hispanic National Merit Scholar Award and is now a nominee for a California High School Musical Honor Award for supporting actress. Throughout high schools, Steaffens has begun to have a growing appreciation for drama, dance, friends and the overall high school experience as she looks back on the fastest 4 years of her life. “You only get one shot at high school so it’s best to make it last instead of be scared and sit back. You will regret what you missed once you figure it out.”
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ay un reino mágico en la tierra de PRHS llamado el teatro donde Jadyn Steaffens espera silenciosamente en la oscuridad detrás de las cortinas rojas del escenario para escuchar su señal. Las emociones de excitación y miedo la dominan cuando piensa en actuar para sus amigos y familia. Todos esos sentimientos se desaparecen tan pronto como ella sube al escenario. “En el momento en que entró en las luces, la obra toma control y solo hago lo que pratiqué sin siquiera pensar”, dijo Steaffens mientras pensaba en su experiencia a la espera de actuar. Con un total de 7 actuaciones en el escenario y 4 años como parte del Departamento de Drama de PRHS, Steaffens considera a sus compañeros de clase como su segunda familia.
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Woman ofmany characters Senior Cassidy LeClair shows her talent with years of VAPA excellence. by Campbell Long, Reporter
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here once was a young girl who happened to stumble into room 504 drama at the kingdom of PRHS. This room was governed by Queen Marcy Goodnow who each year awaits for new actors and actresses to make their debut at PRHS. Born with the love of acting, singing and dancing she was meant to be a performer. The stage transforms her into characters of make believe and she takes her audience on a journey. The red curtain and spot lit stage senior Cassidy LeClair cavorted for four years-- has changed her life in ways she never knew it would. After four years of drama and a total of eight performances in her high school career, LeClair has learned that this was what she was made for. LeClair will major in theater at Fresno State University this upcoming fall semester. Cassidy mesmerizes her audience with her ability to totally indulge herself into her character, making everyone believe that she has personalities such as a evil pirate, an orphan, a caring sixteen year old in the 1930’s or one of Ariel’s sisters. “One of my favorite characters she performed was Black Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher. She really proved her versatility when she turned around and a few months later played Liesl in The Sound of Music where she dazzled us with her intelligent portrayal of such a iconic character,” said Goodnow, who has been Cassidy’s drama teacher all four years. One way that she mesmerizes her audience is by using a unique gift that she has. When it comes to acting LeClair lets her eyes do all of the work. With characters that do not have a lot to say she has mastered the art of still expressing emotion wordless. The way she lets her eyes pop in moments of shock and the focus she has in every scene shows her dedication to this art. “There’s something special about communicating only using eyes. It’s as if no words need to be said, only thought, so I let my eyes do the talking,” said LeClair. Her ability to light up on stage and around
campus has made LeClair admired by her peers on and off campus. “I remember meeting her and just being utterly astonished that someone could be so willing to give to the world the way that she does,” said friend and PRHS alumni Kylie Managan. As the president of Drama club, JOI club, choir and vice president of dance, LeClair has made her leadership skills known through her kindness and willingness to work with others. “I think it is very important to accept people for who they are and open yourself to see many perspectives and not just your own,” said LeClair. Having completed four years of drama and eight years of dance, Cassidy has developed a passion for performing arts. As shown in her schedule, four out of her seven classes this year are performing arts; LeClair starts off her day dancing, ends it with singing, and manages to squeeze two drama classes in between. “Cassidy has grown so much throughout her 4 years in Advanced Dance. As a teacher I can always count on her to lead by example . What I have really loved is her thoughtfulness in her choreography. She has told some amazing stories on stage and I couldn’t be more proud of her courage and creativity. I’m really proud of who she is as a person and feel so fortunate that I got to have her in class for so many years” said Advanced Dance teacher Jennifer Bedrosian. Drama has been a major part of her life, as she joined the program during the spring musical The Music Man her freshman year. “Cassidy is one of the hardest working and creative actors I have ever worked with. She has such an amazing imagination and is as brave as they come. I have had an amazing time directing her over the years” said Goodnow. For the past three years LeClair and her fellow drama classmates have performed in the annual PRHS Mock Rock. Each year they have won and advanced to go face other schools and represent PRHS at county Mock Rock. LeClair’s friends appreciate how authentic she is. “She is undeniably herself and no one else. She has taught me so much about confidence and how it comes from within and not from what others say,” said Managan. As the curtain closes, Cassidy may be leaving PRHS but she will never be forgotten.
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abía una vez una niña que encontró la sala 504 en el reino de PRHS. Esta sala fue gobernada por la Reina Marcy Goodnow, que cada año espera que nuevos actores y actrices hagan su debut en drama PRHS. Nacida con el amor por la actuación, el canto y el baile, la niña fue destinada a ser una actriz. El escenario la transforma en personajes de fantasía y lleva a su audiencia a un viaje. La escena de la cortina roja y el escenario iluminado Cassidy LeClair dominó durante cuatro años, y ha cambiado su vida de una manera que nunca pensaba posible. Después de cuatro años de drama y un total de ocho actuaciones en su carrera en la escuela secundaria, LeClair aprendió que esto es lo que estaba hecha por.
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Senior Q&A|
Easing your transition Tips and Trick To Survive High School by Hayley Lacy, videographer
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ntering high school is a scary thing for a lot of people, especially those who do not have older siblings to help guide them and answer very important questions they may have. One cannot buy the knowledge, tips, and tricks acquired by someone that has been learning the ropes for four years. Through extensive surveys, it has been found that across Flamson Middle School and Daniel E. Lewis Middle School 71 percent of students are nervous about entering high school. This data corresponds with a 90 percent of those students having questions regarding their transition to the top of the hill. Now, while 152 students were surveyed, 47.9 percent of those students do not have an older brother
or sister to answer these questions. Paso High is ever changing and there is a continuously growing list of things to know. Some students may feel nervous about not knowing any upperclassmen or even your fellow freshman. It is always a good idea and highly recommended by upperclassmen to incoming freshman to attend the annual Paso High Freshman Orientation. This event is typically held a few weeks before school starts and is extremely beneficial for students to become even more comfortable with the campus and will have twice as many friendly, familiar faces on their first day of school.
How in the world do you remember where each class is across the huge campus?
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One way to prepare for the big day is to walk your schedule. If you aren’t informed through email, it will likely be all over any social media platform- schedule pick up day. There are
some things you should be aware of; before you go, make sure your updated emergency card is filled out and printed out.
On this day, you will receive your schedule, books, and ID. Once, you have all of these, it is extremely recommended to walk your schedule. Grab a map and go to each one of your periods in order.
This, you will thank yourself for later. (Pro Tip; take a picture of your schedule and the map so you can be on your phone instead of looking lost.)
What should we do during high school?
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You may think you have all this time to get your grades up, join clubs, get involved in a sport, and so on. But in reality, your four years will pass by, feeling like it’s only been a year, maybe two. On
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your first day, hit the ground running. Do your homework, join that club, tryout for that sport, make some friends.
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Senior Destinations CAL POLY slo Joseph Cantrell Teagan Ehlers Riley Gajdos Sahara Harvey
Brian Kragh Mason O’Leary Crystal Linn Castro Victor Rodriguez Madeline Lovelace Zachary Smith Kaela Nancolas Victoria Stewart
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Alyssa Valle
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Benjamin Premenko
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Dylan Woodruff
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Jack Vaughn
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Emmanuel Angeles Amy Whittington
Connor Nolan Nicholas Cave Andrew Romero Hannah Holmes
Dylan Lewis
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Melanie Harris
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Graceland, Iowa
Wyatt Hambly
Colorado State
Daisy Lopez Alejandra Nunez
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Wagner College
Concordia Nebraska
Ethan Todd Rebecca McKibbin
Northern Arizona Uni
Alec Aceves Beatriz Lopez William Jessup Fatima Campoverde Brian Morales Victor Jimenez Cesar Palomino Mikayla Rose
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BYU–Idaho
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s seniors leave PRHS to start their next journey, their parents, guardians, and family send them words of wisdom and congratulations on the people they have become. These are the messages from the people who have raised them as they get ready to take the next step in their journey. Let them cherish the memories they have made and look forward to the future, taking with them the lessons they learned from PRHS and these very people that taught them all that they can. May they grow, blossom and flourish but never forget their roots right here in Paso Robles, CA.
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RYAN STRONKS
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hat a great four years at PRHS you have had! We are so proud of you. You have worked so hard and accomplished so much! Can’t wait to see what the next four years brings to you at NAU! Congratulations! Love, Mom and Dad
WYATT HAMBLY
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e are so proud of the person you have become and all of your accomplishments. In four years you developed into a 16 Time STATE CHAMPION and the 2017 California State High All Around Champion. You earned your Academic and Athletic LILY SEEBART scholarships with all your hard work. A whole new ongratulations! We're so proud of you. We've world awaits you in college! watched you grow & learn, experience joy & pain, Love Mom, Dad, Mary, Avery lead & follow, battle trials, overcome weakness, & relish your triumphs. Through it all you stay strong & love with all you have. Keep being you! Bless our world in all you LUCREZIA SANTUCCI ongratulations Lu! We are so happy you came do, but don't forget to put yourself first once in awhile. to live with us and hope you have enjoyed your We love you so much it hurts. school year here at Paso Robles High School. We will Love, Mommy, Daddy, Lindsey, & Liberty miss you. Love, Eric, Theresa, Kahli, Kameran, and Cooper BECKETT ANDERSEN ongratulations Beckett! Your hard work and commitment have opened amazing doors for you. JENNY GARCIA We are so proud of everything you have accomplished. ongratulations princess, we are very proud of We love you! you and of being your parents. We wish you Mom and Dad many blessings and a lot of success. Remember that everything works for the better. KEELIAH KEELAN Love, Mom and Dad. ongratulations to you Keeks! Dream big, those dreams will take you where you can’t yet imagine. ETHAN Hope for the unthinkable and opportunities will arrive. TETUANUI TODD Look forward to amazing successes that make your heart ongratulations Ethan, we are so proud of you. We smile. Don’t forget to surround yourself with people who know you will do marvelous things and we can remind you of how amazing you are and wholeheartedly not wait to see what the future has in store for you. embrace all that life grants you. We love you! Enjoy life to the fullest and always go forward with a Love you and Gros Bisous XOXO VICTORIA SMELTZER smile. Mom, Dad, Reihia, Vaitiare, Teva, Tehani, Brandon, ou have worked so hard to be where you are today. Alicia and baby André You are a more than a conqueror. We are so proud incredibly proud of you. You made it. Always remember you can do anything. Now, this is a time to celebrate. WILL NEUMANN illiam, the entire family is so proud of you! We Let go, Be Free & Enjoy your summer. We love you so love you always! Dad, Mom, Matt, Jeff, Karina, much!!! Daisy, Callie, & Sophie. Mama & Dad 26 PARENT SHOUT OUTS | Crimson Newsmagazine 6.01.18
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EMMALINE VOORHEIS
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ou have been such a blessing to our family. We are so proud of the young woman you have become, and are looking forward to seeing the wonderful things God will do in and through your life! We love you!
LINNAE CRAWFORD
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ou have matured into a charismatic young lady. We are so grateful that you have enjoyed school and learned so much in spite of your disability. All along the way teachers and students have added their special touches that helped you shape who you are today. We hope your dreams are big and your troubles small. Love mom & dad.
ZACHARY TUCKER
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ongratulations, Zach! We couldn’t be more proud of you. We are so excited to see what this next chapter brings you! We love you and we can’t wait to celebrate with you in Hawaii this summer surprise!
JENNY GARCIA
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ongratulations princess, we are very proud of you and of being your parents. We wish you many blessings and a lot of success. Remember that everything works for the better. Love, Mom and Dad.
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ongratulations! We’re so proud of you. We’ve watched you grow & learn, experience joy & pain, lead & follow, battle trials, overcome weakness, & relish your triumphs. Through it all you stay strong & love with all you have. Keep being you! Bless our world in all you do, but don’t forget to put yourself first once in awhile. We love you so much it hurts. Love, Mommy, Daddy, Lindsey, & Liberty
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AILEEN WILLIAMS
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e are crazy proud of you! You are an amazing, wonderful, hilarious, smart, driven, awesome you man! Continue to strive for your goals and know that we are here supporting you in everything you do. Congratulations! We love you! Mom, Dad, and Eli
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eg, I’m so proud of the woman you have become. Congrats on your graduation. This is only the beginning of big things to come. Keep your hopes and dreams alive. Never doubt your true self. I love you to the moon and back. Love, Mom
ileen, always be happy as you move forward in your life! Enjoy the funny things that happen each day. Work hard and your dreams will come true. We will be here to support you, help you and share your joy! Love, Dad, Mom, Elsa & Teddy
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rom the day you entered this earth, you were adored by us all. We are so proud of the caring, fun loving goofball that you are, and the beautiful woman inside and out that you are becoming. Thank you for letting us play parents before we were! We love you!! Auntie Audra and Uncle Jason
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ongratulations Mamas! We are beyond proud of you & all of your accomplishments. It wasn’t easy & at times I know you wanted to give up, but look at you now. You did it & you are going to start such an amazing chapter in your life. You’re living out your dream. You are going to kill it in college and you are going to go far, very far! Luv u mucho, Mom & Dad
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o confidently in the direction of your dreams & live the life you have imagined. You have a bright future ahead of you and there is nothing you can’t accomplish. Let your light shine bright and share your brilliance with the world. Love Mom & Dad
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e are the luckiest parent in the world. Thank you for making this an amazing adventure. We are so proud of you and love you so much. She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. Proverbs 31:25
WILLY MENDENDEZ
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ongratulations on this new path you will be taking. This is only one accomplishment of many that you will make on the long journey that lies ahead of you. Love Mom
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ongratulations Jacob! We are very proud of you. Have fun on your next adventure! We love you, Mom, Dad, Aron and Sara
CODY HERMANN
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ongratulations Cody! We are so proud of you! Can’t wait to see where your journey leads you next! We love you, son! Wishing you greatness in your future! Dad n Mishille, Dylan and Lilli.
ANDIE VANLTORN
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ongratulations Andie Nicole. Our ENTIRE family is so very proud of you. Our hopes for your f Uture is your doing what you’re passionate about and NEVER giving up. We love you to the MOON & BACK
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t is unbelievable how fast time flies. It seems like only yesterday that our family was blessed by your birth. We are very proud of the beautiful, independent, respectful and kind lady you have become and know you will be successful in whatever path the future holds. We love you very much Hailey. Love, Mom, Dad and Amber
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ylie. this picture says it all, you and Trevor! You have always been more of a big sister than a cousin and more of a daughter than a niece. From the minute you were born, you became the sunshine in our world! We love you so very much and are so proud of you!
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ever accept failure as an option. When one door closes, another one will open. Set your goals high and they will become a reality. We are proud of the man you have become and are anxious to see what the future holds for you. We love you to the moon & back! Mom, Dad, Caeden & Ashton
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our talent is Gods gift to you. What you do with it is your gift to God.” - Leo Buscaglia You’ve only scratched the surface of becoming the best you! Stay positive, stay strong and always believe. Love, Dad, Mom & Kendell
ZACHARY TUCKER
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ongratulations, Zach! We couldn’t be more proud of you. We are so excited to see what this next chapter brings you! We love you and we can’t wait to celebrate with you in Hawaii this summer - surprise!
ALEX HARRIS
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lex, we are so very proud of you! You have worked so hard these past 12 years. God has blessed you in so many ways. We are grateful that He gave us to you. You are our precious Gift. We are so happy and excited to see your next life chapter unfold! We love you with all our hearts! Dad and Mama
CARA JONES
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roud doesn’t begin to describe how we feel about the young woman you have become. Keep working hard and you can achieve your heart’s desire. Never stop dancing or laughing-it makes you, you! Love, mom, Dad, Zach & Ty. 6.01.18
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imple mente quiero felizitarte por tado el esfuerzo que as hecho durante todo este tiempo y estoy seguro que cumpliras todos tus propositos en tu vida.
MACKENZIE MILLER
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ongratulations Kaitlin! We are so proud of the young woman you have become. You are truly amazing. Your determination and hard work are something to be admired. Continue to put yourself out there and stretch your limits. And you will go far. Remember to always have God be your guiding force. We love you so much! Dad, mom, and Quinton
KAITLIN PRESSLEY
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ongratulations Kaitlin! We are so proud of the young woman you have become. You are truly amazing. Your determination and hard work are something to be admired. Continue to put yourself out there and stretch your limits. And you will go far. Remember to always have God be your guiding force. We love you so much! Dad, mom, and Quinton
VICTOR RODRIGUEZ
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ou worked so hard to achieve your dream. Your family is so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. Enjoy your next 4 years playing your heart out at Cal Poly. Nobody deserves it more than you.
BRENNA COLLINS
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ou are a ray of light in the world. We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments. Go enjoy your time at UCSB! Love Mom and Dad
CLINTON MARSH
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linton, we are so proud of you You’re off to the army to serve our country! Congratulations!! We love you! Mom, Dad, Daniel and Kenzie!
ALEJANDRA MENDOZA
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le Congratulations! We are so proud of you. Wish that all of your dreams come true. Never forget that your family will always be there for you Love, Mom and Dad
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our future awaits. You will have successes and setbacks so remember to always embrace change, face fears and fill your life with joy, friendship, wonder and love. Follow your dreams, especially the ones you haven’t even had yet for life, for life is a journey and the world is a very big place to explore. Go with confidence, for I love you more than words can describe and you will always have a home to keep you anchored.
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e are so proud of you, our Nick, and stand behind you in all you do! Enjoy everything your bright future has in store for you! Love, Mom, Dad, G&G and Tally
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imón, “oh, for real?” What a year! We couldn’t be more proud to have you as a part of our family. We will forever be connected to you, and you will always have a home and a family here in Paso! We love you, Geoff, Kirsten, Joshua, Jakob, Jonah & Natalie XOXO
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ou made it! We are so proud of you! Congratulations this is only the beginning of a bright new future. Always remember you can do anything you set your heart and mind to. God bless you always. We love you! Mom, Marco Antonio, and Katia.
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ur “Jolly Jake”, we are so proud of you for always staying true to who you are, loving life, loving nature, and loving your family! We can’t wait to watch as you navigate the next chapter of your life. We love you more than words could ever express, Mum, Dad, Joshua, Jonah & Nat XOXO
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ongratulations graduate! You have worked very hard these past four years and you make us proud everyday. We look forward to this next chapter of watching you grow. Remember to always work hard, have fun, be kind, and most importantly, to be true to yourself. “You can do anything you want to do”. We love you, Mom, Dad & Gabby
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cotty - always remember… You are braver than you believe Stronger than you seem Smarter than you think and loved more than you know. Love, Mom, Dad, Casey & Sophie
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ija, since the moment you came into my life I knew that you were going to do great things. You’ve worked so hard to get to this point, congratulations! Don’t let anything get in the way of your dreams. Let God lead your way. I am so very proud of you and so very blessed to call you mine. Love Mama Morgan
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ongratulations Mason Seden-Hansen! We are so proud of you! Thank you for being a great son, brother and student! We love you so much and we will always support you! Love, Mom, Dad and John xo
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racias por ser tan dedicada a tus estudios y nunca voy a parar de decir gracias a Dios Somos muy orgullosos de ti- Mami , Papi, Moi, e Ysa
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e are the luckiest parent in the world. Thank you for making this an amazing adventure. We are so proud of you and love you so much. She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. Proverbs 31:25
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ongratulations on all of your accomplishments. We are so proud of the young woman you have become. You have a bright future ahead of you. Stay focused and follow your dreams. We love you always! Mom, Dad, Jordan and Lyza
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iley, we are very proud of the young lady you have become. We know you will be successful is all you do. Congratulations Bearcat! Love always and forever Dad and MomLove, mom and dad
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anner Nelson, Wow!! Where did the last 4 years go. We are all so beyond proud of what you have accomplished at PRHS. You will do big things and do amazingly while at Texas Tech. Continue to be a great student at Tech and you will go far and have a great future. Love, Dad, Mom and Gracie
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e are so proud of you! Congratulations Grad. You made it! Good luck on your new adventures - you got this! We love watching you grow into your own. You’re going to be great! One in a million baby! We love you tons! Dad, Mom & Sis
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e love you and we are so very proud of you! Your next chapter begins now. Continue to do what is right, not what is easy. Love, Mom, Dad, Becca & Kylie
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eremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give an unexpected end.” We love you, Joe! From Mom, Dad, Amy, Caleb and Josh. Go Cal Poly Mustangs!
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e are so proud of you Jack! You are an amazing human! “Yeah BOI...” We love you and can’t wait for your future!
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t was a tough year in many ways, but also a great year. Now you know how strong you are. We’ve watched in amazement as you’ve grown into the person you are today, and we’re here with support and great anticipation for your future. With your talent and determination, there is no limit! Stay sweet, stay fierce, and most importantly, stay you! Love, Mom, Dad and Anthony
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ija, parece que fue ayer cuando entraste a la escuela. Se que no a sido fácil para ti pero luchas por lograr tus metas. Yo y tu papa estamos orgullosos de ti. Gracias por no darte por vencida, mi niña hermosa te quiero mucho. Todo el esfuerzo y dedicación tran grandes recompensas. -Adela Alcaraz and Antonio
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ou are amazing and I am blessed to be your mom! Love you always, MOM!
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on, were so very proud of all your goals and accomplishments. Were so excited to see what lifes next journey brings you. Muchas felicidades mijo.
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ongratulations Daniela, We are so proud of you. We know that this is going to be just the beginning of many bigger achievements in your life. We love you, Mom and Dad
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his expression of gratitude is met with both excitement and melancholy as we say a farewell to your first 18 years Kathryn. What a pleasure it has been to raise you to your adulthood. Your dad and I only wish the 18 years went by a little slower. What excites us though is the thought of you attending Cal Poly, being on the rodeo team, and experiencing all that college has to offer. Remember to be kind in your dealings, tough in your convictions, and brave enough to offer forgiveness. We love you sweetie and are so blessed to be your parents. Love, Mom and Dad.
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hope your dreams take you to the corners of your smiles, to the highest of your hopes, to the windows of your opportunities, and to the most special places your heart has ever known. We love you SuperStar! Love, mom and dad
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ebecca McKibbin, Congratulations! So proud of you and all your accomplishments. Hard work and focus has set you on the path to BYU-I. We all can’t wait to see you accomplish all your dreams. We believe in you! Love Always!! Your family and Friends
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ongrats Momo! We can’t believe where the time has gone. You will be starting the next chapter of your life soon and we couldn’t be more proud of you! Keep up the good work and remember we love and support you always! Love, Dad, Mom, and Coke
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ever accept failure as an option. When one door closes, another one will open. Set your goals high and they will become a reality. We are proud of the man you have become and are anxious to see what the future holds for you. We love you to the moon & back! Mom, Dad, Caeden & Ashton
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lise Danielle, we are so proud of you and the woman you have become. You are amazingly talented and we know you will achieve everything you set your heart to. Remember: You are Braver than you Believe, Stronger than you Seem, Smarter than you think and Loved more than you Know. Love Always, Dad, Mom, Madison, Jake, Stinks, Bella & Fat Cat
rom the day you entered this earth, you were adored by us all. We are so proud of the caring, fun loving goofball that you are, and the beautiful woman inside and out that you are becoming. Thank you for letting us play parents before we were! We love you!! Auntie Audra and Uncle Jason
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Super Seniors
Pushing positive for four years Senior Madecyn Penn has lit up the PRHS campus since day one. by Mckensi Keller, Reporter
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here once lived a musical talent, who was loved in all the lands. Madecyn Penn, loving and bubbly, is usually shocking the audience of PRHS with her amazing skills of acting and awing the crowd. From a shy girl, Penn has bloomed into sophistication as her drama skills did also. Penn is a lively spirit that is loved by many that brings the light to the musical stage according to many of her friends. Making many new and awesome memories each and everyday, Penn loves coming to school to see her friends in the drama department. “I love walking into the drama room and seeing my friends or walking out to the quad at lunch. I feel like PRHS has a student base that has so much energy and spirit and being able to walk on campus and be in an environment that is full of positive energy is such a cool thing,” Penn said. She loves the theatre and it’s almost as if it was her second home, according to Penn. Seeing the people she loves each and everyday, Penn is happy to have a welcoming environment and feel supported. “The Drama department is my home because of the people. It’s a place where I can be myself. The people make it such a welcoming environment and Goodnow makes it a place that I can always rely on,” Penn said. One of Penn’s most influential people in her life is Drama teacher Marcy Goodnow. From her freshman year to her senior, Goodnow has believed in Penn from the very start. Being in nine productions throughout her high school career, Penn has showed so much passion for what she does in theatre. With a super positive and bubbly attitude, she could simply do anything she could think of. “I believe that Madecyn brings sunshine to our school. She is happy, self motivated, smart, thoughtful, and extremely talented,”
Goodnow said. The drama department is a place where Penn could be herself and feel loved in such a kind atmosphere. According to Penn, the drama department is home because of the people who have made her four years truly amazing. It’s a learning space where she could learn new things about acting or even herself. “She is great to be around and work with as an actor, student, and student director. She is also a really humble actor, and I really feel this is why her peers look up to her. Madecyn has been in 9 productions here at PRHS since her freshman year,” Goodnow said. Penn has had a busy high school career from drama productions to clubs and to sports. Penn played volleyball for three years and received the Lions Club Award for being her positive self and always encouraging others. Her teammates could always count on Penn to keep everyone’s spirit’s up. Penn is also involved in four clubs and balancing that with being the secretary for JOOI club and the Vice President for Choir. Having a busy schedule, Penn always manages to have a good time and be with her friends. Meeting many of her friends through the drama department, Penn has come especially close to Brooke Bigelow. Bigelow is a close friend of Penn’s and truly one of her role models. Being one grade level lower, Junior Bigelow is so happy she made a friend like Penn. Sad to see her go, Bigelow is still so fond and proud of Penn of making it to CSU Long Beach. “[Penn] is kind and talented and goofy and brave and so much more. She is not only one of my best friends, but also my role model and everything I want to be. She has a heart of gold and I hope that I can grow up to be half the person she is,” Bigelow said.
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abía un músico talentoso, que fue amado en todo el mundo. Madecyn Penn, cariñosa y sonriente, puede ser encontrado sorprendiendo a la audiencia de PRHS con sus increíbles habilidades de actuar. Penn ha florecido de una niña tímida, hasta una mujer de sotisficación dramática. Penn es un espíritu vivo que es amado por muchos y que trae la luz al escenario musical de acuerdo con muchos de sus amigos. Haciendo muchos recuerdos nuevos e increíbles cada día, a Penn le encanta venir a la escuela para ver a sus amigos en el departamento de drama. Photo by Camden Tucker
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The Legend ofMemo
Super Seniors
Making the most of his high school experience, Guillermo Rendon takes an amusing outlook on his time at PRHS by Calynn Long, Reporter
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here once was a boy who found himself in the mysterious yet, potent halls of PRHS four years ago as an outgoing freshman scouring the halls for what is to come. Senior Guillermo Rendon, known as “Memo” by most PRHS students, has grown his confidence and made his spotlight on campus not only on the stage. Through his witty humor and bright spirit illuminates to all around him. Rendon is a four year centerpiece of PRHS drama after six appearances and repeated testimonies of his silly unifying role in the drama family. He closes his time directing beginning drama one-acts and becoming the reigning school wide champion of Poetry Out Loud. Re–sighting and looking over a poem hundreds of times, Rendon challenged himself to take his artistry from his drama experience to Poetry Out loud. “I started to look within myself to see what I can bring to the poem and ended up very much relating to the phone it was a poem about a guy who falls for girls without even trying it just happens and and I think that love is something very important so I was able to find it within me to do the poem,” said Rendon. With his charm that he brought to the table, wooing the crowd with is elegant ways of words, Rendon placed first in PRHS’ school competition. “I was able to go to county where I met a bunch of bright minded individuals who had amazing poems, special poems to them, and was able to talk with them about poetry. Sadly I did not place at the county competition but I wouldn’t have traded the experience for the world,” exclaimed Rendon. Through his time at PRHS, Rendon has built lifelong friendships. “I have been lucky enough to be friends all for years with Mems. He has the biggest heart, he will never admit it, but he truly loves his friends and will do anything for them. He is absolutely mind blowing talented in everything. He’s a genius lyricist and a fantastic actor. He has inspired me throughout the years with his passion and drive” said,Senior Kaitlin Pressley, his four year friend that met Rendon in beginning drama class freshman year. Rendon has been heavily involved through his four years at PRHS with the drama department with six shows under his belt. Displaying his dazzling talent to the community of Paso on and off stage, Rendon is also involved with PRHS’ Technical Theatre. Performing in The Music Man, Alice in Wonderland, The Drowsy Chaperon, The Orphan Train, The Little Mermaid, Peter and the Starcatcher, and for his final production the left stage director for The Sound of Music. “This school’s drama department put me in a mindset that I can do anything I want in life. It gave me a confidence to have my voice heard and take any opportunity I can. I also learned to understand those around me and try to relate to them, even embody them, and that’s something that I never knew I would need, but it has made me feel more complete as a person and I’ve found out a lot about myself through this,” said Rendon. With his mastery of the theatre, Rendon has had an opportunity to direct a freshman one-act. Since the beginning of January, Rendon has been working hard putting together the one-act called Homeschooled that consists of 12
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beginning drama students. “The experience to direct a one-act has been something that I would have never expected to be. Being someone who took directions from Goodnow all through high school it was really weird to have to put my own vision and to use all of the skills that she had taught me inadvertently through just putting me through the process with my own children. I didn’t know that younger kids could put down so much work that is senior gave them I’m barely any older than most of these kids and they look up to me” exclaimed Rendon Rendon took four AP classes to end his high school academics. “I don’t know if there was a single class period all year long that Guillermo didn’t make better by being there. He’s super smart. Also, he’s infectiously kind, relentlessly positive, and devastatingly funny. Basically, he’s the perfect student to have in class. My only challenge with him was figuring out that his nickname is not pronounced MEE Moe but Mim oe,” said AP literature teacher, Aaron Cantrell. You can find him cruising through the halls of PRHS, with his lifelong friends by his side, probably up to some antics. “My friends are everything. My friends gave me things to look forward to, reasons to be as happy as I am, all of the support in the world, and are just generally stupendous people. I’ve known most of these guys since middle school, we grew up together. I would take a bullet for them, no hesitation” Rendon stated. As his high school time comes to a close, Rendon beams about his positive feelings towards his PRHS experience. “My high school career has been nothing but a highlight reel full of all sorts of shenanigans. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience,” explained Rendon joyfully. Rendon will be attending Cuesta Community College this fall with a plan to get enough credits to transfer in three semesters. He can continue to study to become a forensic psychologist. “My greatest advice to current and future Bearcats is to be sure to slow down and take it all in. You don’t have a lot of time here and it can be everything you want it to be with enough attention,” stated Rendon. Boom. Mic drop. Curtains fall. The legend Memo has left the stage.
abía una vez un niño que se encontró en los misteriosos salones de PRHS hace cuatro años como un estudiante de primer año buscando lo que iba a pasar. El estudiante de último año Guillermo Rendón, conocido como “Memo” por la mayoría de los estudiantes de PRHS, ha aumentado su confianza y cambiado al campus no solo en el teatro. A través de su ingenioso humor y brillante alma ilumina a todo su alrededor.
I am so proud of the man Guillermo has become. He is compassionate, loving, thoughtful, and inspirational with his life!. — Marcy Goodnow,
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Foreign Farewells
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Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, eleven students traveled from all over the world to come to the magical kingdom of PRHS. by Camden Tucker, Photography Director
Simon H ubner Lucrezia Santucci SPAIN
“It was an amazing experience, I enjoyed every single moment. The people at the school are amazing. My favorite part about being here was the easy lifestyle of the people here. I’m going to miss a lot the friends I made here, I didn’t know that is was possible to make such a good friendship in just ten months.”
Kai Sugiyama JAPAN
“This was fun, i felt many cultural differences, and they were interesting. I love the weather here, it’s really dry and warm, also I like American food. I’ll miss my friends and teachers, I can’t believe that I’m going back.”
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ITALY “My experience so fas has been amazing: getting to meet so many people and experience another culture has had a huge impact on my life. I love the school because you get very involved in the activities. There is so much school spirit here, compared to my country and you get very engaged. I made so many great memories with everybody. I think the experience with track and field is one of the best memories.”
GERMANY “I loved the school a lot, I don’t know if it’s that the people are different or the classes, but it seems a little more fun here than Germany. I’m going to miss the school, just because in Germany I hated school, but here it seems more relaxed, the people are more fun and the classes are more interesting.”
Piraya Aekpornpisarn THAILAND “My experience here was very awesome I had to do so many things I’ve never done before. My favorite part was going to Universal Studios I have wanted to go there. I will miss the weather here, teachers, also friends the people were very good and very welcoming of me and the last and most important is my host parents.”
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Rintaro Watanabe Claudia Espana JAPAN
“I’m going to miss my 6th period class with Mr. Dimagio. In Japan we stay in one classroom and the teacher comes to us, but here we need to go to the teachers classroom. I’ll miss American culture and American food because its really good like hamburgers or french fries.”
SPAIN “This was amazing! I really liked it and it’s a year that I will forever remember. I really liked seeing the different colture, the school, and to meet different people not only America but different countries too. I’m going to miss my falmily and friends, it will be weird without them. My favorite memory was meeting my friends, and my first days in the school.”
Carlo Migliazza Beatrice Carniato ITALY “It was an amazing experience, I enjoyed every single moment. The people at the school are amazing. My favorite part about being here was the easy lifestyle of the people here. I’m going to miss a lot the friends I made here, I didn’t know that is was possible to make such a good friendship in just ten months.”
Lara Vanhove BELGIUM
“My favorite part is the school in general, because I met a lot of people and the lifestyle is so different from where I live. I’m going to to miss the way that it is so chill here. I’m going to miss the people because they are so friendly and even when they don’t know someone they will want to know them.”
ITALY “PRHS is a great school and since the beginning everybody in the school made me feel like a part of the community! My favorite part of living in CA is the wonderful people I had the chance to know all the beautiful places I visited. The best memory I had is my birthday party! After prom I went home to my host mom’s cousin’s house. At midnight they sand Happy Birthday to me, with a box of donuts.”
Karina Usenova KYRGYZSTAN
“My favorite part has been everything because in my country we don’t get anything like here so I’m enjoying everything. The Skills USA competition was very fun, and times with the chef in the kitchen making pastries.”
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May they live happily ever after...
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Crimson Newsmagzine bids farewell to five teachers as they head into retirement, marriage, and life beyond the castle walls of PRHS
Robert Skinner Social Studies Department
by Madison Funke, Reporter deciding he wanted to do his part to help people. hen people have a passion for “Learning is a good thing, the most their work, it’s easy to see. Robert fundamental thing we have,” Skinner believes. Skinner, Modern World History Having gone to Cuesta College then to Cal and Government teacher at PRHS is saying Poly, he recognized at a young age that public a hard goodbye after 26 years. Skinner isn’t school is important and had a huge affect on his afraid to ask his students morally challenging entire family, he wanted to help continue the questions while keeping everyone up to date on influence. relevant political updates. When asked what he will miss most about Throughout his 26 years, he has used his his career, he sat back and took a deep breath in. social studies degree to instruct Modern World, “This, this right here,” as he raised his hands U.S. History, Economics, Government, also to present the classroom layed out in front have a Bilingual, Crosscultural, Language and of him, “I also will miss my colleagues and Academic Development (BCLAD) credential. interacting with students.” The credential gave him the opportunity to teach But retirement for Skinner will mean a calm U.S. History to non-native speakers designed to morning without an alarm clock, traveling with teach English and teach them history for the first his also retired wife, and working part time 10 years of his career. alongside his wife’s business. PRHS has always been home to Skinner after
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Michael Moore Counseling Department
by Mason Seden-Hansen, Managing Editor me at lunch and after school..they felt comfortable fter 34 years in education, Senior class talking to me about things they wouldn’t be able to talk Counselor Michael Moore is retiring from to their parents about, they felt I was a safe adult...that PRHS. Moore has been a PRHS counselor kind of experience [inspired me] to get my counseling for 24 years, and counselingf thousands of bearcats credential,” Moore said. over decades. But Moore and his wife wanted to bring their “I couldn’t have chosen a better career for 34 years,” family back to the Central Coast, so Moore began to Moore said. look for jobs in the area, where he found the job he’s Moore was hired in 1994 after a phone call to had for the past 24 years. PRHS, after just getting his counseling credential. All “What’s been most memorable for me is that the he was trying to do was get a job at San Luis Coastal community has been fabulous... this school has some Union School District as an English teacher and amazing teachers and programs.” varsity basketball coach. When asked about parting advice, Moore told “[I called] my former administrator from Southern students to be able to recognize and respond to California [Linda Jansen] who was then the principal change. of [PRHS]... to ask for a letter of recommendation or “My advice tends to come in sailing references, a phone call on my behalf...we had this very disjointed since sailing has been good for my mind, good for my conversation, she thought I was asking questions body…this comes from a quote from William Arthur about something that I wasn’t...she asked what the Ward...a pessimist complains a lot. A sailboat is a very job was and I said it was an English teacher position dynamic place potentially, but complaining without at San Luis High and she said, ‘I thought you were any action will result in no progress. An optimist applying for the counseling position here,’ and I said really hopes the wind will change, being optimistic is ‘is there a counseling position available? I would love good but you aren’t making any progress. But it’s the to interview for that’.. If it weren’t for that call, I would realist with an optimistic outlook [who] is the one that be in Southern California today.” Moore said. adjusts the sails. It’s knowing ‘I need to do something Moore started his career as a history and English to the environment’...I would encourage the students teacher in Southern California for ten years, where he of Paso Robles High School to affect change in their also coached swim, basketball, and tennis. own lives and in the lives of their peers,” Moore said. “I always enjoyed my athletes coming in to talk to
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Mark DiMaggio Science Department
by Jessica Jagger, Sports CoEditor at the time, Ken Ward. The two were co-advisors hirty two years and six different courses of Hiking and Environmental Club, and has taken have exposed Mark Dimaggio to three members on field trips, but wanted to go a bit decades of students and staff, all of whom farther. Ward called up the nature conservancy, who have been impacted by his pure humility, kindness, had recently taken ownership of Santa Cruz Island, and drive to make a difference in his corner of the and asked if there was any need for student help. world. Summing up his years here as “meaningful, The conservancy allowed a group to work alongside fulfilling, and adventurous,” Dimaggio is leaving them in the summer and eventually in the fall as well. behind fond memories, field studies programs Affecting more than the science program, unique only to PRHS, and a legacy to last ages. Dimaggio left his mark on decades of students “I guess overall it’s just been super positive for as well. Both Gaylene and John Paul Ewing were me. I have no regrets. Its bittersweet to leave. In taught by him before becoming teachers at PRHS some ways I’m excited about leaving, because of new themselves. things I’m going to have time to do in my life, but at “I remember always really looking forwards to his the same time sometimes I can believe im not going class and enjoying our conversations. I felt like what to be in this room next year. It’s really strange, but I I was thinking as a high school student was really hope it’s the right thing,” he said. valuable to him. That made me really motivated,” Arriving to PRHS in 1986, Dimaggio has since Gaylene said, who took Geo with him in her junior taught Earth and environmental science, physical year. science, biology, geo, marine biology, and numerous Dimaggio’s influence directed both of these field studies courses. Although he will no longer be former students into a career in science. instructing a class, he will continue coordinating “I couldn’t just sit around at lunch anymore and and chaperoning each field study, including Santa worry about high school drama because I realized Cruz Island, Joshua Tree, Marine Intertidal, Ethnic the world was so much larger than this 80 acre plot Studies Oral History, as well as an upcoming online of land,” John Paul said, continuing, “That was the astronomy study and a program in which students class that really opened my eyes and that’s why I work with Cal Poly chem majors in chem labs. majored in ecology. Really, his class is kind of what Each study has been created in the last couple directed me into [this field].” decades as a result of Dimaggio and his coworker
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usanna Real, freshman science teacher, is leaving the Paso High ship after four years and hopping aboard the Davis, California ship along with her husband. Real’s husband can get into a Clinical Lab Science Program to advance his career while she looks for a teaching job. Real has taught Science Academy Honors 1, Science Academy 1, Biology, AP Biology, and Bio Investigations. “I love teaching because I love sharing awesome science knowledge with other people and I enjoy watching students grow and develop better lab techniques,” said Real. Her favorite class is Science Academy. “We’ve gotten to do Biology mixed with other stuff, so I have enjoyed teaching those subjects and learning more about them.” Real went to Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington and started tutoring kids while she was there. This helped her realize that she liked to teaching other people and she was good at it. Real then began to observe classrooms and became a student teacher for Gaylene Ewing for a year then got a job as a teacher at PRHS. “Mrs. Real truly cares about her students and so when she was my student teacher my students had the highest performing that they had ever been because of her extra support and care and deep passion for what she does. She will be very deeply missed.” said
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Gaylene Ewing Real’s favorite memory of teaching was about a student that was in danger of not graduating. “He was doing very poorly in my biology class and throughout the year we had conversations about how he could fix that and seeing him at graduation was really exciting.” “Mrs. Real is sweet and intelligent [...] She will be very dearly missed by everyone that is in her class because she was basically just a nice and very good around person,” freshman Annaleza Myhand said. Real also is one of the track coaches and has been that for 4 years. She started track when she was 6 years old and did it all through elementary, middle and high school, and only one year in college. While in track she mostly did sprints and long jump and in high school she started doing hurdles and some relays. “It was my first year of track and I didn’t even know that much, but she was really sweet and a great coach. She has helped me through and taught me so much. Real is also very easy to talk too and I am really going to miss her,” said freshman Brie Howenstine Advice she would like to give to future teachers is “be very clear in your instructions you give, but know things are going to change in the middle of your lesson, so be prepared,” Real said.
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Dave Boicourt Science Department by Madison Funke, Reporter
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lot happens in a twenty eight year span, such as teaching Spanish speakers English, Chemistry and “eXtreme science.” Science teacher, Dave Boicourt is saying sayonara to PRHS after nearly three decades of a legacy. Boicourt taught English Language Development to non-native speakers (ELD) for his first five years, Biology, Earth Science, Conceptual Physics, Chemistry, then he created a course called ‘eXtreme science’ which he taught for seven years. He started off at University of California San Diego, then to University of Santa Barbara to earn a bachelor’s degree. After his first degree, he continued on to earn his master’s in teaching credential at Claremont Graduate University.” His teaching style is full of humor and expression, bringing the curriculum to life. Students easily engage with difficult science topics through his jokes but at the same will go out of his way to make sure all his students understand. Senior Nick Cave had Boicourt his sophomore year for Chemistry and as a new student to PRHS Boicourt made the environment very welcoming by always asking how his day was going. “It really shows how much he cares about his
students. He greeted me with a huge smile, he’s taught me so much about science and life in general. When you’re having a hard time grasping the topics,he will always go out of his way to make sure you know what’s going on,” Cave said. To say the least he has had an impact on many students, but he also influenced his fellow science teachers. Chemistry teacher, Evan Johnston, was mentored by Boicourt as he was a student teacher. Johnston learned teaching is much more than just about curriculum. “I really try to model off of him, how much he cared about the students, because you see some teachers and they care about the thing they teach. [Boicourt] cared about each student, on a daily basis i saw him taking time to get to know his students,” Johnston said. Preempting his retirement, Boicourt made a list of 49 things to do, a bucket list, which he began at the mark of 49 days of school left. When asked how he sees his retirement going, he instantly said, “epic. But also quiet, lots of small things I want to do and a few large things.” One of the larger projects is taking a road trip to all 58 of the national parks (throughout several trips).
Photos by Gabriella Clayton Design by Kathryn Varian
2018-19 ASB and class officers elected Title
Name
Title
Name
ASB President ASB Vice President ASB Treasurer ASB Secretary Senior President Senior VP Senior Treasurer Senior Secretary
Marshall Wiesner Brooke Milder Madison Wineman Devin Hartley Shane McGuffin Torri Pugh Jimmy Claassen Chelcy Salvador
Junior President Junior VP Junior Treasurer Junior Secretary Sophomore President Sophomore VP Sophomore Treasurer Sophomore Secretary
Morgan Harrington Ian Grace Andrew Jenks Roselina Luena Presley Escalante Grace Chamberlain Kinsey Metcalf Presley Bodenshot
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s l l e w e r a F r e Lead
|Final Thoughts
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oming into high school I really didn’t know what to expect. My parents didn’t get to go to high school and so they weren’t able to offer me any advice. What I knew about high school was what I learned from cartoons and High School Musical. I expected the cliques, but what I didn’t expect was joining the school’s newspaper team. Joining Journalism was probably one of the best things to happen to me in high school. I’ve learned so much not only about myself, but about my community. I was able to work with amazing people and discover that everyone has a story. I also got to be a part of the most amazing events like the DACA forum. What impacted my life the most though was my journafamily. I got to meet my two best friends and lead 30 of the smartest people in school. I was taught by amazing teachers like Jeff Mount, Aaron Cantrell, and Geof Land. What I expected from Paso High wasn’t what I actually got. This school is actually pretty amazing, but it’s not the school — it’s the students and teachers. I’m leaving the school. But I hope that the people I got to know here will always be a part of my life.
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came to PRHS a small town kid that knew no one and didn’t expect much. I thought my journey would be boring: just take the mandatory classes until I get my diploma and can actually start my life in college. I am very happy to say that I was pleasantly surprised. For three years I have been on staff of Crimson. I started as a timid shy kid, scared of getting too involved; I have slowly grown into a leadership position where I lead a class of 30 with my best friends. This class has been so much more than an extracurricular. The impact it has had on my life is beyond what I could have ever imagined. Through my experiences with Crimson and AP classes, I found myself surrounded in loving, hardworking, passionate students. I found myself in Italy with the greatest group of AP kids that I have ever met. I found myself in Indianapolis and Orlando competing with my fellow journanerds for national titles. I found myself leading a class of 30 intelligent students hungry to tell your stories. I found myself itching to learn as much as I can from my amazing teachers, Aaron Cantrell and Jeff Mount. But in the end, the greatest treasure I found on this crazy journey was a family that I will never forget. Good luck and farewell bearcats!
Valeria Cisneros
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ight at the end of our high school journeys, we can truly see the whole of the four long years it took to get to the pinnacle. Sometimes it feels automatic and predestined, like every step was obvious from first period freshman year all the way to the graduation podium to get our diploma. But there is so much on the path, so many people to meet, so much to do and participate in, so many opportunities to seize. I’ve been so glad to be a part of Crimson, Progressive Club, GEO, and everything else I’ve done, and I’ve been so glad to meet all the people I have along the way. To everyone who I’ve had the honor of knowing throughout my high school career, all of my friends: thank you. You’ve made this experience so wonderful, and I’ll miss you all. And for those of you not yet looking at the PRHS path behind you, but the one ahead of you too, take heart! I’m sure most of us have already begun to make a new family at PRHS, to find things that you enjoy. But continue to do so. Strive for more, new things, new experiences, new friends. You might just find there’s more roses on the path than you at first expected.
Mason Seden-Hansen
Senior Advice|
One’s own heart may not be able to follow their predecessors, but the blood of the youth will flow upon the peaks that tower above thine soaring eyes;also don’t stress about grades-they don’t define you.
Don’t act like you are better than everyone else because you aren’t.
Rebecca Twyman
Alex Withers
Pursue what you want to do, take the SAT a lot of times.
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Victor Rodriguez
Brandon Delgado
Senior Advice Once upon a time, there were a group of wise seniors who wanted to share their knowledge with all the princes and princesses of PRHS. by Emily Mowery, Web Director
Do something weird with your hair at least once, you’ll get some good laughs back on old photos!
Never give up on something you start or on something you love- work harder.
Angelina Valencia
Orlando Quintana
The only way to get through the stress of school is to become a meme page admin.
Take required classes ahead of time so when your a senior you can have a reduced day.
Keeliah Keelan
Esther Elias
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|Senior Advice
Bring water every day. Stay hydrated kids, nothing is more important than your well-being. Always eat breakfast, I care about you all. -Love Papa Father Mario.
Don’t be a sheep.
Austin Gutierrez
Mario Zamudio
Risk it to get to the biscuit.
Declan Lewin
Remember that everyone has flaws and you will fail sometimes, but the determining factor between someone with success and failure is the ability to pick yourself up and move on.
Maddison Warren
Senior Advice Don’t bother joining a club unless you really love it or bring company with you. Time spent with your friends is more valuable than you think.
If someone doesn’t treat you the way you deserve to be treated, then don’t continue to be with that person.
Yanina Fallad Parra
Sara Galli
You will never be disappointed in yourself for trying your hardest. Consider the people around you, high school is tough mentally and emotionally; having good people around you that you can lean on is important for your health and doing you best throughout high school.
JahPenda Williams
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Then and now
Then and Now|
Crimson asked two seniors of how they have changed since they were six years old by Catalina Magnuson, PR Director
Dylan Fiel
Dream job Favorite movie Favorite song Favorite food Celebrity crush
Then
Now
Pizza iCarly
Pasta Kylie Jenner
Chef Marketer Shrek Boyz in the Hood “Homecoming” Kanye West “Good Ass Intro” Chance the Rapper
Alycia Doucette
Dream job Favorite movie Favorite song Favorite food Celebrity crush
Then
Artist Emperor’s New Groove “Blackbird” Beatles Kraft Mac n’ Cheese Chad Micheal Murray
Now
Civil engineer Baby Driver “I’m Me” Us the Duo Chicken cordon bleu Ansel Elgort
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|Review
a look back
Legally
Blonde
Reviewing some of the most popular films from the years Seniors were born: 2000-2001
THE PROSECUTION RESTS
Legally Blonde is a flick to last the decades by Jessica Jagger, Sports CoEditor
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5/5
Crimson Score:
Online Reviews:
6.2/10
tunting a pink dress and a Harvard law degree, Elle Woods managed to embody the entirety of the early 2000s in under two hours. With her witty comebacks, manicures, and unparalleled drive to succeed, Woods, portrayed by Reese Witherspoon, provided an entire generation a new concept of what it means to thrive. Her words are endlessly quotable, her surprisingly profound advice is unforgettable, and the film in itself is one for the ages. Released in 2001, Legally Blonde remains as one of the most popular flicks of all time, and one that can be watched over and over to no end. Despite her ditzy sorority girl appearance created within the first five minutes, Woods quickly proves her intelligence and pure determination to get what she wants, earning the respect of any viewer who appreciates a strong lead. Her problems shift from somewhat trivial (such as being too blonde for her wouldbe-fiance) to extremely respectable (wanting to graduate with fly colors from Harvard Law), and the vast dynamics of this character are revealed. This change makes for great
entertainment, all while empowering the generation that grew up watching Woods’ success story. In the face of a challenging court case or an embarrassing trick at a party, there’s nothing that she can’t handle, and it’s nearly impossible not to fall in love with this character all while craving the same happiness and confidence she finds. If this colorful character isn’t enough to charm an audience, equally colorful supporting roles offer additional humor and charm, which is never in short supply. On the side of Woods’ collegiate drama, viewers sit at the edge of their seats in hopes that Paulette will score a date with the UPS guy, Vivian will leave Warner, and Professor Callahan will get what he deserves (which isn’t anything good). Sure, most events in the film are trivial, but most everything was at the turn of the century. There’s no doubt that Legally Blonde can be empowering, but it’s a good go-to movie for anyone who wants a taste of the simplicity and fun of the decade.
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Memento
Christopher Nolan’s second feature film stuns audiences with its stellar writing by Tyler Dunn, Review Editor
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Crimson Score:
4.5/5
Online Reviews:
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rom the end to the beginning, 2000’s Memento is captivating. Yes, you read that right; Director Christopher Nolan’s second feature film starts at the end of the story and ends at the beginning. A truly mesmerizing product of prestigious storytelling, Memento is downright unique and clever. The protagonist, Leonard, an ex-insurance investigator who struggles from short term memory loss and can no longer establish new memories, sets on a determined path to figure out the truth of the last thing he remembers: to find the man who killed his wife. Having each scene ending at the beginning of the previous scene may sound confusing, but in a way it’s not. With an added narration by Guy Pierce’s Leonard, we as the viewer are able to get inside his complicated, mess of a head, developing a sense of dramatic irony knowing what’s going when he does not remember.
The main thing that the film excels in is the storytelling. Nolan proves to the audience that he is a force to be reckoned with as one of the best directors in the business. The ability to achieve the feat of telling a story backwards and actually being able to pull it off is spectacular. With stellar screenplay, the overall acting in this film was mediocre. While Pierce’s Leonard was great portrayal of mental illness and an outstanding performance as a whole, other performances like Joe Pantoliano as Teddy was excessively frustrating and an annoyance to watch. When viewing Memento on first watch, I moderately liked this film. On second and third watch however, I grew to love it. Despite fairly decent acting and a score that was average, writer/director Christopher Nolan really knocked it out the park with his second film; Memento was compelling and complex, establishing itself as an instant classic that has must-watch value.
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Photos taken with permission Design by Tyler Dunn
Bearcathletes Gold
Swinging his way out of high school
Senior Will Stroud ends successful high school baseball career by Campbell Long, Reporter
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iving up to the Stroud name, senior Will Stroud has always proved excellency through being a well rounded athlete. Stroud started high school by playing football, basketball and baseball, but baseball has always been more prominent in his life and he has been playing the so called great American sport since he was 5 years old. He has committed hours of practice and dedication to the red clay and grassy fields of PRHS sports. Stroud’s 2018 season landed him a great season playing shortstop with a batting average of .404 and a total of 20 RBI’s. “I have enjoyed playing baseball ever since I was young. Baseball has taught me the value of hard work. It has given me the value of hard work. It has given me the opportunity to compete and become closer with my friends. Most importantly it has taught me to be resilient and mentally tough,” said Stroud. Stroud has been on the PRHS baseball team when they have won league once and have gone to CIF all four years. Strouds sophomore year of high school, he tore his ACL and had to refocus his athletic ability to only baseball. Which this decision has seemed to pay off through his ability to play Varsity baseball all 4 years of highschool. Strouds leadership can be seen through his interaction with his teammates on and off the field. “Will has always shown extreme determination and passion when it comes to baseball. Just watching him you can tell that he puts his full effort into everything he does in order to prepare himself to perform well in games. Not only does he consistently work hard, he also pushes others to compete and play at their max effort,” said friend and teammate Bradley Tews. Stroud has major shoes to fill as his father Derek Stroud, who happens to be his coach, was inducted into the PRHS Athletic Hall of Fame on October 1998 for his athletic achievements throughout his career. Including his years as a professional athlete playing for the Chicago Cubs for three years and the Angles for another three years. “Will is a hard working player, he is a true team player,” said twenty year high school coach, Derek Stroud. Stroud chose to commit this spring to continue his baseball career at Azusa Pacific University.
Bearcathletes|
She sure is a keeper
Alexis Serna leaves her mark at PRHS with a sensational soccer career by Calynn Long, Reporter
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fter 13 years playing soccer, senior Alexis Serna ends her soccer career as a varsity soccer team captain and key goalie with 191 saves for the PRHS girls team. Leading a historic team, no other sport, including the boys team, has had the amount of success they had in the competitive Southern Section league during the winter season.This includes making it to the first round of Southern Section CIF and going 9-4-1 in league. “With being a captain, it’s important to treat everyone equally and continue to push everyone to their fullest potential because if one [teammate] doesn’t give it their 110% on the field it can affect the rest of the team”, explained Serna. Being a competitive varsity player of three years, Serna keeps her eye on the ball by spending her off season playing club soccer, sharpening her skills every year with a total of 11 years playing club soccer. Serna has been a part of the clubs San diego Surf for four years, Chula Vista Rangers for two years, SDSC for one year, San Diego Arsenal for two years, Eagles Central Coast for one year, and SLO Soccer Club for one year. “Club soccer improved my skills by doing keeper trainings and having two hour practices twice a week,” said Serna, explaining training during off season. As a result of committing hours to club soccer, Serna and her teams have won California Southern State Cup once, been a Surf Cup finalists twice, and continues to dominate on the field with SLOSC. Through the years 13 years of hard work and dedication for her sport, Serna goes to her dad and Cal Poly Soccer Coach, Scott Williams for support. “Alexis has wonderful talent that is God-given, and she has done a fantastic job of maximizing her talent through hard work and dedication. Where I have been most impressed with her is in her leadership. She is exactly the sort of person that a coach dreams to build their team around,” said Williams, who has been Serna’s San Luis Obispo Club coach for one year. The importance of a goalie on every soccer team is crucial to the result of every game. “Serna is one of the best teammates I’ve ever played with. She has more passion for the game than anyone I know. I know that I can count on Serna in any situation and she’d be there for me,” said junior teammate Ryan Coffey. After getting a full ride to play soccer at Cal Poly, Serna decided to turn down the offer to attend school out of California and attend Wichita State University. Serna stated she now continues to deeply regret the decision to turn down the offer, but will still pursue her passion while playing club soccer in college. “Honestly soccer shaped me into the person I am right now: tough, gaining leadership, and having a family to count on,” said Serna.
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Silver
|Bearcathletes
The Field: From kindergarten to senior year of highschool
Senior Jasmine Smiley says “goodbye” to the softball field and “hello” to a college campus by Phoebe Corgiat, Environment Editor
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he 12 year softball fanatic Senior Jasmine Smiley prepares to say a graceful goodbye. Varsity catcher of four years with impressive individual statistics of a batting average .449, 18 RBI’s, and an on base percentage of .482, she is ready to turn in her jersey and strive towards her future. “One of my favorite things about softball is being with my team and being able to step on that field and know that I belong there,” Smiley said. At age five, Smiley was swinging over the home plate of the youth fields. Over time, as skill and interest increased, Smiley began to play club softball for 6 years leading up to high school. Throughout the many years of softball, Smiley has made many relationships that she will never forget with friends, family, and adults including school counselor, Heather Gillis. “Mrs. Gillis is a huge factor on why I continue to play, she is the person I can talk to on and off the field,” Smiley said while appreciating the wonderful influence she has made in her life. The relationship between the two has grown over the past three years and Gillis has great respect for Smiley as well. Gillis was first her coach before becoming a councilor “She makes the conscious effort to take what life throws at her and learn from it. Jasmine is a natural leader...she values her relationships with people and is always there for those in need. I see a bright future for Jasmine because when she sets her mind to it, she can accomplish anything,” Gillis said as she admired Smiley. As Jasmine’s softball career comes to an end but her legacy continues she prepares to attend Sonoma State University to study psychology. She hopes to become a counselor to help troubled teens to a four year university in two years.
Zach Tucker
Kicking to the end zone
Cade England fulfills his high school sports career as a top athlete by Brighton Garrett, Pop Culture Editor
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nder the bright lights of the football stadium, the quarterback holds the ball as Senior Cade England runs to kick it. The football flies through the yellow field goal posts and the crowd goes wild. England has just broke the school record for a field goal at 54 yards. Since freshman year, England has completed ten sports seasons playing football, wrestling, and track. England has made an impact in each sport with numbers of achievements including holding two school records: field goal and triple jump. “Sports are important to me because my dad went to this school and did a lot of sports and broke a lot of records, as well. I’ve always strived to be better than my dad and to beat my dad because I have heard all the stories and I completed that this year which was really big for me. I was really emotional about it,” England said. As a Pac-5 All League holder for his junior and senior year, he averages 43.2 yards in kickoffs and 37.4 yards for punting. England kicked a total of 1046 yards his senior year and holds the All County Kicker title. Time after school is short and for England it is even shorter juggling the Spring musical in the midsts of Track season. England practices everyday after school and when conflicted by the musical schedule, he practices jumping around 9 o’clock by himself after rehearsal. England competes in the triple jump, high jump, and long jump. “I have nothing bad to say about him. He is very spontaneous and talkative and always knows how to make the moment brighter. He’s a great athlete. We both do the same event and he has always been one step ahead of me, which is fine, but it pushes me to just go even further,” said Junior Connor Lacy, England’s teammate and new friend from track season. England broke the triple jump PRHS record at 46 feet 5 and one-half inches in the Pac-8 league meet in Atascadero, which took him to CIF. England has held and All League title for track all 3 years and gone to CIF for three years . Attending Allan Hancock Community College in the fal,l England will continue kicking in football and among in track. He will also be taking classes to become a firefighter and plans to transfer to a four year university in two years.
Bronze Waterpolo and Swim Track and Field BROKE THE PREVIOUS SCORING RECORD OF 94 GOALS WITH 105 GOALS IN 2016
HOLDS PERSONAL RECORDS IN SHOTPUT AT 34’6” AND DISCUS AT 112’7”
PLAYED WATER POLO FOR FOUR YEARS AND SWIM FOR TWO YEARS
PLANS ON THROWING AT CUESTA COLLEGE FOR THE 2018-19 SEASON
PLAYED ON VARSITY FOR THREE YEARS AND WAS CAPTAIN FOR TWO YEAR
COUNTY LEAGUE CHAMP FOR DISCUS AND THIRD PLACE IN COUNTY FOR SHOTPUT
COUNTY PLAYER OF THE YEARS
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ADVANCED TO CIF FROM LEAGUE FINALS
Cara Jones
Sports|
All League These 17 Bearcats are the top of their team and PAC-8 league for the 2017 fall sports seasons
Football
Hunter Barnhart (top left) County Quarterback Player of the
Year
Hector Arteaga (top middle left) First Team All County Offensive
Lineman
Julian Madrigal (top middle right) 1,000 all purpose yards, 12
touchdowns
Marshall Wiesner (top right) County Wide Receiver
Player of the Year
Mark Martinez (bottom left) 45 total tackles,
linebacker
Orlando Quintana (bottom middle) First Team All League Linebacker James Doran (bottom right) 44 total tackles, unanimous first team selection
Volleyball
Cross Country Steven Scruggs (top left) 16:19.3 for 5,000 meters
Camryn Curren (left) 167 kills, 355 digs
Damian Gavilan (top middle) 16:15.7 for 5,000
Brooke Milder (right)
meters
668 assists
Pablo Cortes (top right) 15:47.9 for 5,000 meters
Golf
Jasmine Rangel
Kayla Hernandez
(bottom left) 20:37.3 for
5,000 meters
(left) 51 average strokes
Kayla Williams (right)
Grace Chamberlain
48 average strokes
(bottom right)
meters
20:32.2 for 5,000
Water polo
Zach Smith(left) 119 goals
Fall
by Brighton Garrett, Pop Culture Editor, Phoebe Corgiat Environment Editor, and Gabriella Clayton, Reporter Photos by Camden Tucker and Madi Coons
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|Sports
All League
These nine Bearcats are at the top of their team and PAC-8 league for the 2017-2018 winter sports seasons
Soccer
Erick Reyes (left) Mid fielder, 19 goals
Victor Rodriquez (right) 115 saves, goal keeper
Wrestling Dylan Maduena
(left) first in league, third in
Julian Madrigal
CIF weight class 120 pounds
(right) first in league, third in
Basketball
CIF weight class 152 pounds
Basketball Water polo
Sydney Meneses (top)
All SLO County 29 points
Sebastian Galsim
(middle) Average second
Alexis Serna
(left) 191 saves
Giselle Zatarian (right) 45 shots
Winter
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most points per game in league at 20.8
Tatiana Smeltzer,
(bottom) 74 goals
by Brighton Garrett, Pop Culture Editor, Phoebe Corgiat Environment Editor, and Gabriella Clayton, Reporter Photos by Camden Tucker and Madi Coons
Sports|
All League
These 22 Bearcats are at the top of their team and PAC-8 league for the 2018 spring sports seasons
Track and Field Dante Coletta (far right) 4x400 51.9
split time
Ian Grace (second from right)
4x400 53.4 second split time
Jordan Summers (third from right) 4x400 50.09 split time
DaRon Snipes (middle right) 4x400
52.91 split time
Kimberly Buchanan (middle) 40
feet 7.5 inches shot put
Brendan Farnsworth (third from left)
Cade England (far left) 46 feet 5.5 for inches triple jump
Corban Payne (second from left)
156 feet 8 inches discus
Pablo Cortes (middle left) 9:33.00
3200 meter
by Brighton Garrett, Pop Culture Editor, Phoebe Corgiat Environment Editor, and Gabriella Clayton, Reporter
Photos by Camden Tucker
40:11.00 300 meter hurdles
softball
golf
Sophie Prieto (left)
Logan Burns (pictured) average game score of 92.8
Josh Warren (not pictured) average
game score of 92.8
Third base, 25 RBI’s Lya Abel (right) right field, .439 batting average
Rebecca Twyman
(middle) Second base, .448
bASeball
batting average
Will Stroud (left) Shortstop,
swim
.404 batting average Brad Tews (right) Pitcher, 58 strikeouts
Mackenzie Raymond (left) ,
400 free relay and 200 free CIF qualifier
volleyball Ethan Todd (right) Out-
side hitter, 225 kills
Ramon Torres (left) Setter,
454 assists
Gabriella Clayton (right) , 400 free relay CIF qualifier
Audrey Hughes (not pictured) ,
50 free, 100 back, and 400 free relay CIF qualifier
Kendall Moffitt (middle) , 200 freestyle league champion
spring
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