PASO ROBLES HIGH SCHOOL | 801 NIBLICK RD. PASO ROBLES CA, 93446 | VOLUME 81 | ISSUE 6 | 05.31.19
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SENIOR ISSUE SUPER SENIORS
Eleven elite influencers tell their stories after four years of PRHS
PG. 05
SENIOR DESTINATIONS
Graduating seniors share their plans for their wide canvas ahead
PG. 20-21
BEARCATHLETES
Class of 2019’s top athletes are on exhibit for exploits and merit in the field
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NEWS BRIEFS DEMOCRACY IN ACTION
PRHS clubs host town hall meeting with Congressman Salud Carbajal
NEW COUNSELOR
KINDNESS WEEK
English teacher Natalee Johnson to take counseling job for class of 2020
Second annual Kindness Week spreads positive vibes
by Ysabel Wulfing, Editor-In-Chief
by Declan Higgins, Copy Co-Editor
by Jaclyn DiMatteo, People Editor
hen District Congressman Salud Carbajal took a seat next to PRHS Black Student Union president Niya Williams on the evening of May 6, 2019, the PAC was filled with applause from politically aware community members who wanted to have their voices heard. Hosted by the PRHS Progressive Club, M.E.Ch.a Club and the Black Student Union, the event was set up to be a roundtable discussion with the district’s representative to provide meaningful input on four core topics: equity in education, environment, healthcare and social justice. Amongst the 16 panelists handpicked by over 50 coalition organizations, three of them were PRHS student representatives that included junior Eric Contreras and seniors Niya Gross and Jeraly Escamilla. In his opening speech, Contreras, who is the M.E.Ch.A. Club president and an AVID student, said, “We are here to practice our democracy, to put it to good use, to make the future better. Today we want our voices to be heard, we want our voices to reverberate and be heard all the way in DC. We want change and we want action.”
n May, it was announced that 9th grade and 10th grade honors English teacher Natalee Johnson will fill the vacant counselor position left by Xelina Rojas starting in July. Johnson, a former journalism and current English teacher at PRHS, has had 30 years of experience under her belt before securing the new position. “I got my credential as a counselor about ten years ago, but the timing has not been right until now. Mrs. Rojas was retiring, so I knew there was going to be an opening, and it just felt like the right time to apply. I applied and got the job.” “Mrs. Johnson is very supportive of our choices and is very understanding,” said Kristal Roman, who is one of Johnson’s current English students. When asked what she’d bring to the counseling department, Johnson said, “I think my interpersonal skills are really strong. I’m very interrelational; I enjoy getting to know people and I think that once I’m one-on-one with a person, they find it very easy to talk to me.”
rganized by leadership students during the week of May 6-10, the 2nd annual PRHS Kindness Week brought joy to the campus by making sure everyone felt the love. Whether it was handing out candy to teachers during 4th period, giving out notes and pins with kind sayings to students during lunch, or blowing bubbles across the quad, the week was marked by a signature sense of “kind vibes” as the event’s baby blue shirts reminded everyone. “I liked that everyone was in unison and I felt included at Paso High,” senior Kaleah Nweke said. Four hand painted backdrops with messages such as “be someone’s sunshine when their sky is gray” and “step up and be kind” encouraged students to take pictures and use #805SpreadLove on their social media to share the message of kindness and positivity. On the last day of kindness week, popsicles were handed out to all of the students wearing kindness t-shirts. The advanced dance class joined the celebration by putting together a small semi-improv performance to the music being played in the quad.
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REPRESENTATION (left to right) : Niya Williams, Salud Carbajal and his staff member represented the “Democracy” table alongside four other group panelists representing “Education,” “Environment,” “Healthcare,” and “Social Justice.”
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COUNT ON GETTING A CALL: After 30 years of teaching, Natalee Johnson will begin her career as a counselor in July. Her mission is to provide support to next year’s senior class to help them get through their tumultuous senior year.
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BUBBLING WITH JOY (left to right) : Jaz Stevens, Bennie
Johnson, M’akala McCloud, Brooklyn Pitts, Bryce McEwen and Kaleah Nweke take the opportunity to blow bubbles provided by the leadership class May 6, 2019.
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I AM ABLE: A glimpse into SPED class This video focuses on the special education program here on campus and follows a day in the life of a student enrolled in the adaptive learning center. About once a month, students take trips downtown via public transportation to prepare for an independent lifestyle.
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LET’S TRY IT: Ewings’ Camp Food Cook-off In this light hearted video produced by Jasmine Romero and Victoria Escamilla, married science teachers Jon-Paul Ewing and Gaylene Ewing compete to see who can make the best camp food dishes for three student judges.
Photos by Ysabel Wulfing & Jaclyn DiMatteo
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AVID SCHOLARS SCULPTING FUTURES
Students up to carve out their future college careers by Tyler Seidel, Health Editor ABOVE: AVID class toured UCSB Nov. 2018
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eing a very important part of many students’ high school careers, the AVID program at Paso Robles High is saying goodbye to its seniors this year. AVID is an elective program that helps students prepare themselves for college. In the past two years, 100 percent of all seniors in the AVID classes have been accepted by a four year college; this year, all AVID seniors have applied to do the same. The goal of AVID, according to their mission statement, is “to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.” This class’s goal is to make sure students are college ready and to pave the way to
success for students who take the class. Jim Steaffens and Kevin LeClair, the two senior AVID teachers, have grown with the class of 2019. “They’re a great group of kids,” Steaffens said, who began teaching his group when they first got to high school. He has been able to spent time and see progress throughout the four years they have Jim Steaffens spent together. AVID opens doors for students by doing important in class work as well as going on field trips to visit colleges around California. This year, they travelled to
UCSB and many other UCs and state schools around the country. Monica Rodriguez, a graduating senior this year, will be heading to Cal Poly in the fall to attend their College of Engineering. “We were guided through signing up and practicing for the SAT and ACT exams, college applications, scholarships, and recently housing arrangements,” Rodriguez said. AVID has guided students across the country, including many students here at PRHS, to reach their dreams, goals, and to exceed expectations. “AVID is truly a program that put the students first over anything,” Rodriguez added.
BEARCATS GOT STATE LEVEL SKILLS
28 SkillsUSA students medal at state competition in Ontario; 13 set sights on Kentucky
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fter a year of practice, CTE students got the chance to test out their skills at the 52nd annual California Leadership and Skills Conference. Students attended the conference in April 25-28, 2019 in Ontario. Out of the 90 students that participated, 28 individuals and groups placed bronze or higher. Specifically, the competition resulted in 11 gold, eight silver, and nine bronze medals. Thirteen are planning on attending nationals in Kentucky during the summer. CTE Chair and SkillsUSA Chapter Advisor Randy Canaday expects local students to do well at nationals. “Each of these contests are very competitive. Therefore, the students will be practicing their
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by Hannah Hocheiser, Reporter content diligently to prepare for the competitions,” Canaday said. He expects students to place in their contests in Technical Computer Applications, Welding, and Telecommunications Cabling, specifically. According to Bearkitten Preschool Audrey Hughes Director and CTE instructor Brenda Matthysse, the Early Childhood Education competition is highly competitive and very rigorous. Unlike most other competitions, Early Childhood Education is made up of five events: a written test, lesson planning, an interview, a book reading presentation, and a lesson
demonstration. In spite of this, Audrey Hughes is up for the challenge. A former Bearkitten herself, Hughes is moving on to represent the program at Nationals. “I’m very excited to represent the Bearcats at a nationwide competition. It’s an honor to be able to show off the amazing opportunities our school has to offer in so many areas,” Hughes said.
LEFT: Zoe Murphy. Hannah Lowry, and Maizie Ross took Gold at State in Health Careers
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BRIGHT
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The importance of taking what we’ve learned to the next chapter of our lives
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e are all, at some points in our lives, given a blank canvas. As we share our wisdom of the world, struggle through hard times, and help one another, we begin to fill it up. Every corner, every inch, we cover with paint. Soon, there’s a gallery of art. Images from every chapter of our lives, colors we can’t even begin to describe, beauty beyond belief. We cling to these murals and portraits depicting the wonders and sorrows of our lives. We find ourselves painting, over and over, the same spots. All the while, a new canvas sits in the corner, waiting for its potential to be fulfilled. But why would anyone want to leave the beauty that they already have? As we grow, as we change, and as we become the people that we are meant to be, we start to fear what’s ahead of us. The world can seem daunting with its many colors, and we soon grow nostalgic for the elementary reds, blues, and yellows. As the end of the year approaches and curiosity rises about where we all will go next, different attitudes towards the future rise as well. Some seem too eager to leave, while others can’t bring themselves to head for the door. Some simply take everything in stride, saying “it is what it is,” while others meticulously plan out every move they will make. But all that
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anyone seems to get from it all is exhaustion. The important thing to keep in mind, though, as these things come to pass is that change will come whether we are ready for it or not. Even if we have grown attached to what we have, we must be prepared — and excited — for the new opportunities that arise. But it is just as important to remember what we have and what we had. There are things to be learned from every moment in each of our lives, and we should accept these challenges for self and societal improvement with open arms. Even when things start to change, even if we are ready to go, we have to appreciate the things that we have grown from in our lives, and take with us the skills and colors we have gained from these experiences. “From my point of view, which is that of a storyteller, I see life as already artful, waiting, just waiting, and ready for you to make art,” novelist and Princeton professor Toni Morrison said. It’s time for us to make our way in the world with a blank canvas in front of us. Our brushes may be used and our palettes running out of colors, but it is these small flaws that will come to make a beautiful portrait full of new and intricate details and colors we never thought possible.
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spired by Jackson Pollock’s abstract expressionism pieces that became popularized in the early 50’s. The chaotic nature of splattered paint on canvas is like the chaos that is largely characterized by senior year of highschool. During this turbulent time of transitions, futures are planned out, tears are shed and lives are forever changed. The piece on the cover is titled Autumn Rhythm: Number 30 (1950) and can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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About our Super Seniors: Teacher recommendations piled in and class discussions swirled as Crimson staff tackled its annual effort to feature leaders and difference makers from the Class of 2019. A list of eight candidates multiplied and it became crystal clear that they succeeded far beyond our issue’s page capacity. Herein we are pleased to feature 11 masters of their artistic class, virtuosos whose merits span canvasses of music, sports, art, science, leadership, and activism. In attempt to draw from the powers of well known artists, each senior will embody a well known piece that connects to their personal character, goals and aspirations.
SHOUTOUTS: We would like to extend a huge thank you to Marcy Goodnow and the drama department for allowing us to raid the costume room to find the pieces essential to the success of the project.
• Niya Williams pg.6 • Shane McGuffin pg.7 • Brooke Bigelow pg.12 • Chelcy Salvador pg.13 • Jeraly Escamilla pg.16 • Sam Harrison pg.17 • Ignacio Roman pg.18 • Paige Autry pg.19 • Grace Jang pg.24 • Marshall Wiesner pg.25 • Oscar Gutierrez pg.26 Photos and graphics by Ysabel Wulfing
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A STRONG VOICE WITH STRONGER IDEAS Niya Williams leads her peers on and off the stage
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environment “where [students could] come and tepping onto the dimmed stage, lights beaming seek people like themselves, relating to the same down, Niya Williams tilts her chin up at the struggles,” Williams explained. She feels that in the audience and speaks out with passion. Drama club, students can relate to the challenges they face was the first stepping stone to the headstrong and on campus, such as people touching their hair in the talented leader she is today. Illustrating with her hallways and judging them based on stereotypes. most powerful tool, her voice, she has contributed to When the club first started, Williams struggled PRHS by advocating for black student representation. with some backlash. However, the bold and courageous Williams didn’t “People here are open minded, but we do have emerge until after she unknowingly entered her future occurrences here where they come up and say, ‘Well, home, room 505. why do you have a Black Student Union? We don’t When she first entered Marcy Goodnow’s room, have a White Student Union.’ And it’s because you freshman Williams was “a meek, quiet, and observing have been represented your whole life and I haven’t,” soul,” Sondra Williams, her mother, recalled. She Williams declared. started off the year participating in the performance “Probably one of the most stressful moments was production ensembles, slowly molding herself to be when we were at Club Expo and there had been a ready for bigger leads. couple of people that had been very vocally opposed “My ensemble roles have helped so much with to me forming the Black Student Union. People kept working in groups, working in a team effort, and coming by and crowding around the poster and going realizing that no matter how small you think the part back to wherever they were, talk[ing] super loudly, is, it still contributes a significant amount to the story say[ing] mean things. But it’s something that really that you’re telling,” Williams explained. This last fall, gave me thicker skin. I always just ignore it because Williams was given the lead role as Sugar, the mother I know that it’s not my fault, it’s just their ignorance.” of Sal in the production “Walk Two Moons.” The part Now, attending San Jose University this coming exposed her to new performing experiences and made fall, Williams plans to study Political Science as her realize how powerful her voice is. her major. With support from her family, she has “It was so amazing. I got to leave a lot of myself out developed a passion for politics. “Throughout the onto the stage,” Williams expressed. “[Playing the part] years, she grew into this role that demanded to be was definitely a moment where I realized I can’t be shy heard! She had a lot to share and say and stand for, anymore because I’ve been so vulnerable on stage. I’ve and just like her wild, curly hair, she was set free shared so much of myself with so many people. It’s a through education and the desire to seek the deeper character that’s kind of embedded into who I am as a meanings of life,” her mother said. person,” Williams admitted. “She has really grown to use her voice. She always Taking the confidence she gained from being stands up for everything she believes in and makes in Advanced Drama and Choir, Williams has also sure to get her point across in an effective way,” undertaken leadership roles in her community. One Elizabeth Salvia, her best friend since middle school, night while sitting at the kitchen table with her said. mother, they had a serious conversation “about the “[Niya] is willing to break down barriers if she lack of representation on campus for African American Graphics by Jasmine Romero has to,” senior Trevor Murray, friend and drama students,” Williams stated. This led her to create the classmate of Williams, explained. “She is very Black Student Union Club. The summer of 2018, she started filling out paperwork, wrote friendly; she’s able to connect with people.” At first nervous about the community’s response, she finally decided to follow her mother’s encouraging words. a constitution, and found an advisor, Jennifer Martinez, two days before the paperwork was due. It became a hospitable
Carmesi | Una voz fuerte con ideas aun mas fuertes Pisando sobre el escenario atenuado, luces brillen para iluminar a Niya Williams, con su mentón apuntando hasta la audiencia, ella hable con pasión. Tomando clases de drama fue el primer paso para su evolución hasta convirtiéndose a la mujer voluntariosa y talentosa que ella sea hoy día. Ilustrado con su herramienta más poderosa, su voz, ella ha contribuido a PRHS al abogar por la representación de estudiantes negros. “Trabajar en un esfuerzo de equipo, y dando cuenta de que no importa cuán pequeña sea la, sigue contribuyendo significativamente a la historia que estás contando”, explicó Williams. Este otoño pasado, a Williams se le dio el papel principal
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como Sugar, la madre de Sal en la producción de “Walk Two Moons”. Tomando la confianza que ganó por estar en Drama Avanzada y Choir, Williams también ha asumido papeles de liderazgo en su comunidad, por lo que decidió iniciar la Black Student Union. El club se convirtió en un ambiente hospitalario “donde [los estudiantes] podían venir y buscar a personas como ellos, en relación con las mismas luchas”, explicó Williams. “Ella realmente ha crecido para usar su voz. “Ella siempre defiende todo lo que cree y se asegura de transmitir su punto de manera efectiva”, dijo Elizabeth Salvia, su mejor amiga desde la secundaria.
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CONNECTION : When Jang picked up the guitar in 5th grade, it was the beginning of something beautiful. As she continued to learn, her basic strums turned to intricate fingerpicking patterns ...
Searching under the surface
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Shane McGuffin led campus spirit; sets eyes on food trade by Jeremy Hunt, Copy Co-Editor
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René Magritte Belgian, 1898- 1967
The Son of Man, ca. 1964 Oil on canvas
ABOUT: Magritte’s The Son of Man was, in his own words, a comment on “that which is hidden and which the visible does not show us.” He discusses how people are naturally curious about whatever is under the surface of what is easily visible. For McGuffin, his presence in sports and student government makes much of his identity easily visible; but yet, much still lies under the surface regarding what motivates him to go above and beyond the status quo.
4 YEARS BASKETBALL 4 YEARS STUDENT GOV 3 YEARS FOOTBALL COMMITTED TO JWU Photo by Camden Tucker and graphics by Ian Grace
s the fourth quarter wound down in varsity part of the leadership program and student government basketball’s Senior Night game, Shane McGuffin because I learned that the more you assist, the better pulled up to the three-point line in the corner person and the better basketball player you become,” of the court and shot the ball over the extended arms he said. Over his four years of student leadership of the Arroyo Grande player defending him. The ball participation, one thing stands out went in with a swish, and he turned to about McGuffin’s efforts. “Since acknowledge an electrified student Becoming a true the beginning of my freshman section before returning to the game. The Bearcats lost that evening -- but altruist is my main campaign, I’m proud of the unity for McGuffin, there’s much more to life philosophy, which I created within my class. I think unity of the most important things than wins and losses on the court. aim to mix into my isto one have within the class because unity McGuffin has played four years of dream career down creates memories, and memories are school sports, held student leadership the road in life. absolutely priceless,” McGuffin noted. positions all four years of high school ASB Leadership advisor (three of which were class president), SHANE MCGUFFIN, 12 Jennifer Bedrosian has recognized and, most recently, committed to McGuffin’s efforts to unify the campus Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island where he will major in Food and Beverage and create memories. “Shane’s really tried to create a culture of Entrepreneurship. To get to this point, however, entertainment. He’s worked on building the spirit in the McGuffin swam through a sea of adversity. In eighth grade, McGuffin had two major surgeries: a assemblies and focusing on what students are really right knee and his back. A bacterial infection in his knee excited about, not just what we think we want them to caused the former, which left him with a full-leg cast, see,” Bedrosian said. “Homecoming [was] definitely a crutches, and months of physical therapy. Eight months success based on the fact he knew students wanted spirit later, McGuffin found himself in the operating room, this as opposed to story [...]. It turned out great and we’ve been able to use that as a model for other activities,” she time for a staph infection in his back. “When I sat up for the first time after [the second added. The next chapter in McGuffin’s life will take him to surgery], I felt so funny. [...] The doctor apparently hit a nerve during my surgery that numbed my right leg and JWU as a culinary arts major. From a young age, he’s grown a passion for cooking from his family. He’s turning weakened all my muscles within it as well,” he said. To this day, his right leg hasn’t regained full sensation. that passion into a career path in college. “Being in the kitchen was truly a passion of mine since But these surgeries haven’t put a stop to his athletic activities. McGuffin played three years of football (all but I was pretty little, and I was so eager to learn more about the industry. [...] I do want to become a restaurateur and his freshman year) and basketball all four years. McGuffin’s love for basketball shines bright for more food business entrepreneur,” McGuffin said. Overall, McGuffin looks ahead towards combining all reasons than simply the thrill of the game. The sport reflects everyday life in multiple ways. “[Basketball] elements of his life to make the most out of his dream really taught me about becoming a leader, and how to career. “Being highly involved with my leadership class, it do things not just well, but efficiently,” he said. McGuffin sees a unique connection between his time influenced me to be more than just a chef. Becoming a true altruist is my main philosophy, which I aim to mix on the court and in class office. “Believe it or not, basketball has influenced me to be a into my dream career down the road in life,” he said.
Carmesi | Shane, un hombre capaz Shane McGuffin ha demostrado durante todo su tiempo en la escuela secundaria que es posible ir más allá de lo que se espera de un estudiante. Después de tres años de fútbol, cuatro años de baloncesto, cuatro años de oficina estudiantil y un compromiso universitario, McGuffin espera continuar con la tendencia de hacer el bien a los demás simplemente por hacer el bien. McGuffin luchó por dos problemas de salud importantes para llegar a este punto de su vida. En octavo grado, tuvo dos cirugías serias: una sobre sus
rodillas y otra sobre su espalda. Hasta el día de hoy, McGuffin tiene un adormecimiento duradero en la pierna debido a la cirugía de la espalda. McGuffin jugó baloncesto durante los cuatro años de preparatoria. Él cree que el baloncesto lo ayudó a mejorar como líder en el campus. Después de la preparatoria, McGuffin se inscribirá en la Johnson & Wales University en Rhode Island, donde se especializó en Emprendimiento de Alimentos y Bebidas para perseguir su pasión.
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olding their own pathways since 2001, these little masterpieces have grown through their struggles and successes. The class of 2019 have new canvases to paint over with their dedication towards their passions and values. Final moments of high school will soon start to fade, allowing them to seek new colors in their very near future.
CARLOS BARRERA SOPHIA BAER
FINLEY BURNS
DYLAN CASTELLANOS
CAMRYN CURREN
BAILEY ADAMS
BREAUNA AMUNDSON
ADAM BETTENCOURT
TYLER BORLA
LOGAN BURNS ESTHER CABELLO
JOHN CHIARAMONTE
LUCAS CLIMER
NICOLE DIEZ
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NICOLETTE DIMATTEO
COLBY CALLOWAY GOODWIN
MYLENA CORONA
COLE ENGSTROM
PAIGE AUTRY
REESE BRUMLEY
STEPHANIE CASHMORE
RICHELLE CRYER
BRENDAN FARNSWORTH
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SKYLAR FUENTES
DYLAN GRIEWANK LILIA FULLER
WYATT FOOTE
BRUCE GARCIA
FELICITY HAMAMOTO
MADELINE HANAUER ROXY HANCOCK SAM HARRISON
NICK HARROD RYAN HARVEL DEVIN HARTLEY
KASIYA HEINLE
GLORIA HERNANDEZ
JESSICA JAGGER SARAH JAGGER
JESSICA HUGGARD
BRANDON KELSEY
JACOB HUGGARD
CONNOR LACY
ELI LEWIS
SAM JUAREZ
AURORA LOMANTO
MARK MARTINEZ
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MYRNA MAYA SHANE MCGUFFIN ETHAN MOORE
CASADIE MORRIS
MARIA MELCHOR BROOKE MILDER TREW MITCHELL
CARSON OPHEIM KALEAH NWEKE TREVOR MURRAY
ANGELLINA MYHAND
JULIA NUNEZ
MADISON RIZER
LAUREN PROWSE EMMA OSBORNE
LIVIA RAMBO TORI PUGH
LEANNA RODRIGUEZ
MONICA RODRIGUEZ
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TYLER SCHIMKE
JACK SCHLICKEISER
JILL SCHLICKEISER
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OSCAR SERVIN STEVEN SCRUGGS
EMMA SEVERSON
REBECCA SLASON JUSTIN SMITH
MANDY SNOWBARGER
GARET SMOLIK
JESENIA STANKO CORI SOUTHWARD GAVIN STERLING
RILEY SWARTHOUT
ALESSANDRA VALENTE
JORDAN SUMMERS
MITCHELL VASQUEZ
ELSA TORRES AUSTIN TAVARES
CHARLET WARREN
JACOB WORLEY MARSHALL WIESNER
CALEB WILSON
JORDAN ZAMORA
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Girl with a pearl spirit Senior Brooke Bigelow dazzles those around her with her compassion and love by Brighton Garrett, Sports Co Editor
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Johannes Vermeer Dutch, 1632- 1675
Girl with the pearl earring, ca. 1665 Oil on canvas
ABOUT: Pearls are known for their calming effects and balancing one’s karma. They also represent strong relationships, purity, generosity, integrity and loyalty. Bigelow is serving on a mission trip for nine months in a selfless act that embodies the pearl. She has a pure heart and values her relationships.
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urrounded by laser beam eyes, wide smiles, with her. and small hands in the heat of Africa is Brooke “I really looked up to my dad. He saw the world Bigelow, living out her dream of traveling to differently than most people and in a way that is so Uganda. She teaches the bright eyed kids love, Jesus, unique and really beautiful. My whole family is religious and a plethora of other educational topics. She herself and Christian, and he was raised in a stricter Baptist learns what she wants to do after her high school community, but he took Jesus and love out of that and I career: travel to Swaziland, Thailand, and Nicaragua for think that’s so beautiful. Instead of following these rules nine months on a mission trip. he went out and loved people and that’s something Bigelow, who describes herself as a very passionate that I have tried to imitate in my life. Instead of saying I person, spreads compassion and love into all aspects of need to follow these rules and I need to do this exactly her life. She is most connected to the drama program right, I am going to spontaneously love people the best but also is JOOI club Vice President, taking AP courses, I can and I am going to work to make sure people are and in Crimson Crew. Her day revolves around the valued and important and getting what they deserve,” PRHS theatre program with three of her five classes she said. being drama. Bigelow has directed She is continuing this philosophy of shows, been the lead role in plays, love by joining an organization called choreographed dances, run the the World Race after she graduates. People sort of put Drama Club, and organized events. She is going to serve others teenagers into this “I have been given a number abroad in Swaziland, Thailand, and certain category and Nicaragua by spreading knowledge, of leadership roles [in the theatre she doesn’t fit into department] that are scary and love, friendship, and God. She will overwhelming but have really be teaching women and children of any category. helped me grow as a person. I do issues and how to handle them. After not think I would be prepared to her nine months abroad, Bigelow is MARCY GOODNOW, go out and live and be in charge going to study intercultural studies Drama Teacher of myself if Goodnow did not give at Biola University. me the opportunities she did. I’ve “I think one of the most important gotten to TA for a class and direct that class. I’ve gotten things in a person is compassion. I feel like that’s to choreograph. I’ve been the president. I’ve set up something we don’t always have: empathy and being events and then also just been in charge of setting an able to feel for people who don’t have as much as us. atmosphere. I think that’s something you don’t always Serving others is an incredible experience and being learn how to do but I think that I’ve worked to just bring able to connect with people you wouldn’t normally get a climate of kindness in the department which is really to is an opportunity that is just so beautiful,” Bigelow awesome,” Bigelow said. said. Bigelow carries a certain aura around her that makes Bigelow has made an impact on those around her, all her peers look at her in awe. but they can all attest that serving abroad is what she “She is such a happy and positive person in my life is meant to be doing. and she makes me strive to be a better person. Brooke “Something that Brooke has that makes her so special is just kind, loving, has an open heart and she cares is this awareness of the world and this willingness to about everyone around her. She tries to make sure give to the world. Instead of this place where kids are everyone is happy, loved and cared for. She is just an mentally like ‘I’m on my own track,’ she’s going to go amazing person all around,” said Josie Scruggs, one of off and give her love, time, and energy to people she Bigelow’s close friends and co-star. doesn’t know. I think that takes a special kind of person. Bigelow’s lifestyle of compassion and love has been People sort of put teenagers into this certain category passed on to her by her parents. She grew up in a family and she doesn’t fit into any category. She is her own involved in the church, and her faith has taught her to person and I love seeing that,” Marcy Goodnow said. love people. Her father DJ passed away from cancer She has been Bigelow’s beloved mentor and drama during her freshman year, but his ideals have stayed teacher.
Carmesi | Niña con el espíritu perla Brooke Bigelow comenzó su educación en la escuela primaria de Georgia Brown. Ella ahora es una estudiante de último año en PRHS y ha logrado muchas cosas impresoras. Bigelow se ha presentado en diez espectáculos para el Departamento de Teatro de PRHS. Después de la secundaria, ella se va en un viaje de misiones a Swazilandia, Tailandia, y Nicaragua. Ella también está involucrada en el Club de JOOI Club y el Club de Carmesí.
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Painting her path to Paso Robles
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Senior Chelcy Salvador finds courage after traveling from the Philippines her freshman year by Mckensi Keller, Pop Culture Editor
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Fernando Amorsolo Filipino, 1892- 1972
A Basket of Mangoes, ca. 1949 Oil on canvas
ABOUT: Fernando Amorsolo was a Filipino artist known for the use of light in his paintings. Chelcy Salvador brings the light to campus, so it is fitting that the connection between this painting and Salvador is uncanny. He captures the beauty of Filipino women and Salvador’s beauty is portrayed in this painting. Amorsolo, coming from the Philippines, brings his paintings alive with Salvador’s beauty and the light from her personality.
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oming straight from the Philippines her freshman in which she has been an officer for three consecutive year, senior Chelcy Salvador has made her mark years. She is also a part of Link Crew, International on PRHS with her brightness and her humorous Club, and Crimson Crew. Peer Communications personality. Going from a self-proclaimed timid and shy teacher, Matthew Carroll, mentioned how hard of a girl, Salvador has sprouted into a shining and outgoing worker Salvador is. “She is one of the funniest people I have ever been senior who lights up every room she walks into, as her friends and teachers proclaim. Her goal coming to the around, but she is also one of the hardest workers,” United States was to bring a different dynamic to the Carroll said. “I would like to tell her that she’s had a great impact on those around her and she’s brought a leadership on campus. “My greatest achievements in my high school career lot of laughter to my classroom. I am going to miss her is being able to be the person who I am right now. I smile and laugh when she leaves, but she’s left a great was just a shy little girl and now I’ve grown to be the legacy here.” Coming from the Philippines woman I am and ready to take upon brought pros and cons for Salvador the next four years of journey of my life,” Salvador mentioned. She is truly selfless. including that her mother is here in the United States while the rest of Becoming a leader on campus When things go family are still in the Philippines. was easy for Salvador and she tried awry in her life, she her “I like it in the Philippines because her best to make the setting more still goes on her way of the fact that most of my family positive and more diverse. with a smile. [is] there and I have lived there “I have grown so much throughout for the first 13 years of my life high school. I came from the and being there makes me feel at Philippines my freshman year and I SAM BABB, home. A con was that my mom was was very timid and now I have grown Former Bearcat here in America and I don’t like the to be a successful leader here in our campus. Major changes I have seen is me being able to separation between us,” Salvador said. Things can be different, somewhere you have never adapt to a new cultural setting,” Salvador added. Playing basketball since she was in the fourth grade, been before, and for Salvador, things were better for Salvador decided to joined the basketball team here her future here and she wanted that connection with at PRHS and connected with many of her teammates. her mother. “I look up to my mom because she has Particularly, senior Julia Nuñez grew close with gone through so many things in life. She has sacrificed so many things for me. She puts a roof over my head, Salvador. “I met Chelcy Salvador freshman year during puts clothes on my body and gives me food. I see her basketball her first year in America. Over the last four financially struggle and yet she tries to hide it from me. years she’s become a very good friend and a very We both had our ups and downs and I am glad she is dedicated student and athlete. She always knows my mom because she is my hero,” Salvador confessed. Salvador’s boyfriend, Sam Babb, has brought her how to make you laugh and help you when you need a friend. She’s an incredible friend, student and athlete,” happiness through her journey to the United States Nuñez said. Basketball was a way for Salvador to and he means a lot to her. “She is truly selfless. When meet more people since she was new to the country things go awry in her life, she still goes on her way and the school. In the Philippines, basketball is more with a smile. She means the world to me and I’m so physical, so when she came to the United States, she excited to see her pursue her dream of practicing was comparatively a more aggressive and committed immigration law. Her determination is going to help her on her journey, but I think the most valuable asset player. Academically, Salvador has excelled, having taking she possesses is her kind heart.” Salvador plans on attending UC Irvine in the fall; at least three AP or honors classes each year of high school. She is also a part of the AVID program, Peer with others behind her all the way, she is ready to start Communications and many clubs including Key club the next chapter of her life.
Carmesi | Pintando su camino hasta Paso Robles Chelcy Salvador, un estudiante de grado duodécimo, pintó su camino de las Filipinas hasta Paso Robles. Uno de su metas era para compartir su perspectiva cultural hasta liderazgo estudiantil y para volverse más cómoda en los Estados Unidos. Jugando baloncesto desde el cuarto grado, y participando en algunos clubs, concluyendo Club de ‘Key,’ Crimson Crew y el
club de estudiantes internacionales han ayudado a ella volverse más reconocida y parecida como una jefe en campus. Con su mamá viviendo aquí en los Estados Unidos desde una edad pequeña, Salvador he preferido llegar a los Estados Unidos y construir esta conexión con ella, de acuerdo a Salvador. Ella tiene la intención de asistir UC Irvine en el otoño.
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WORDS FROM THE WISE Par ting wor ds to the c lass of 2019
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hanks to the seniors who have been my “test pilots” these last four years as we built the Business Pathway together: Odalis Contreras, Analyeen Jiminez, Myrna Maya, Josue Ponce, May Pattanathongdee, and especially Micah Foster, Ryan Phillips, and Kenya Zavala, without whom the Student Store would not exist. You’ve gotten me through some tough years and I appreciate the patience, support, and kindness you’ve shared through it all. You each possess a powerful force for change in this world — remember to use it wisely. Make good choices and keep building each other up! I’m so proud of you, but I’ll miss your faces, ya knuckleheads! Mrs. Conte
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o my psychology students: sometimes life can feel like Bandura’s children and you are the Bobo Doll. Tomorrow is a new day that will bring new adventures some good and some not so good. When the going gets tough the only way to get through it is to keep going. To the whole class of 2019: you will always have a special place in my heart since I have seen most of you grow up since you were in kindergarten. I look forward to hearing about all the amazing things that you all accomplish in adulthood. Most importantly, enjoy life! Mrs. Martinez
y dearest seniors, what a joy it has been to be your teacher this year. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we navigated through the first year of AP Environmental. As you prepare for life after high school, please understand that everyone’s journey is a beautiful struggle. There will be moments that make your heart sing and moments that make you feel like breaking down. Surround yourselves with people who encourage the best in you, and who are not afraid to support you when times get rough. I am so proud of you, and I know you have an incredible future in front of you. Make big plans, forgive quickly, and love truly. Oh, and remember to visit your high school teachers. Congratulations, Class of 2019! Ms. Lee
o it’s time for that leap of faith, that June 7 cliff earcat Class of 2019... Congratulations! As you are jump from the predictability of high school to about to complete this chapter of your life please take adrenaline rush freefall into adulthood. I hope your a moment to pause and reflect on the last four years. parachute works! I’m grateful to have shared time with Undoubtedly, there have been high and low moments, new you, perhaps in Gov. or history, maybe in two languages, experiences, tough challenges, and unforgettable moments. or on the trail backpacking. You’ve run the gauntlet of The foundation you built here at PRHS only serves as the stress, peer pressure, homework, family issues, and launching pad for your future. I am looking forward seeing whatever chemical wonders your adolescent brain has where all of your futures take you. Good luck to you all! conjured. I’ve seen your acts of generosity, your grit and Principal Overton compassion, and it’s made me a better teacher and better person, and for that I’m grateful. You’ve seen how politics can create animosities and lead to campus fights and social media tirades. You’ve experienced profound loss, lockdowns and school shooting drills. You’ve also shown that “Bearcats Care” and spread kindness all over campus and beyond! As you move on in life, please remember to be kind. Be good to your fellow humans. When someone loses a loved one, don’t step away. Instead reach out with kindness and compassion. Never ever surrender your power or your voice in our amazing experiment in democracy. Don’t be afraid to speak out against hate and words that dehumanize and divide, but do so with as much humanity and civility as you can muster. Please escape the cozy bubbles of Paso Robles, California and the U.S., ever expanding beyond your comfort zone to embrace a global perspective. Keep challenging yourselves and our government to live up to the promise of “liberty and justice for all.” Rock on, Class of 2019! READ MORE FAREWELLS FROM TEACHERS AT Mr. Land CRIMSONNEWSMAGAZINE.ORG
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Not A’frida speak up
Jeraly Escamilla cheers on her peers on and off the field while inspiring others to be a voice of change by Ysabel Wulfing, Editor-In-Chief
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ABOUT: Kahlo’s self-portraits are inspired by questions of identity, culture, and class in Mexican society. Likewise, Escamilla strives to vocalize pressing social issues within the confines of PRHS and her community alike. Using her words like a firm brush, she paints a conversation riddled with the symbols of the culture of this small community.
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arkers and donut crumbs dazzled the tables and I don’t think anything or anyone will ever really be as the activists rushed around to check off last able to stop her. She is one of the strongest women minute items on their to do list. Posters hung? both physically and mentally that I know and she will Check. Chairs set up? Check. Brochures folded? Check. never fold,” long time friend Ana Mendoza said, who A voice rose above the hustle and bustle. It was Jeraly graduated from PRHS in 2018 and is now attending the Escamilla, with words of encouragement for her fellow University of Southern California. Throughout her four years at PRHS, in addition to peers — her peers whom she had seen work hard for a future in the United States. The only thing that separated participating in Key Club, Wilderness Club, Progressive her from the peers was the fact that she was born in the Club and helping out with the Compas program, Jeraly United States and they were not, just like two out of her Escamilla has taken numerous AP classes, such as five siblings. While Jeraly and her older brother were born Calculus AB and BC, AP Government and Economics, and in the United States, her older sister and two younger AP English Language and Literature. siblings were born in Mexico, causing her family a host She balances all of her academics and clubs with of difficulties after moving back to the United States. sports, as well. After playing soccer for four years, Because of her family background, Escamilla’s friend persuaded she has been inspired to be an active her to try out for the cheer team I’ve never been afraid her sophomore year. At first, supporter of the DACA program. Of it to be who I am or say seemed like something completely all the activism events she has been what I think is right. out of Escamilla’s comfort zone, a part of (including the Day Without Immigrants protest, the Women’s mentioning that “[her] whole life, It’s just part of my March and the Town Hall meeting the stereotype was always that I’m personality. with Congressman Salud Carbajal), a tomboy, and I was just like, ‘Cheer, “the one that I took most passion oh my gosh, why would you ever JERALY ESCAMILLA, 12 want to try out for that?’” and I felt most personal with was the DACA reform, where I knew my friends,” she said. It turned out that cheerleading was what she was Escamilla’s passion for social justice began in the meant for. After trying out, despite never cheerleading classroom, where, in social science classes, she wrote before, she was elected to be the team captain. She then about powerful movements throughout history. She was branched out to stunt, where she helped lead the team to inspired “by people who have been radical and different an undefeated spring 2019 season. — I’ve always admired that and hoped to be that way. I’ve In fall, Escamilla will be attending the University of San never been afraid to be who I am or say what I think is Francisco to major in political science. She visited the right. It’s just part of my personality.” school a couple of days before commiting and instantly She brought that fire to PRHS by becoming the felt a connection when she got to check out a class that Progressive Club president, hoping to advocate further mixed social justice with performance. USF was “a no for issues that not only affected the community at large brainer after the visit. I [felt] like it was totally me.” but the school as well. This year’s biggest projects were Escamilla hopes that in her future she will continue to finding a way to reform the school dress code and hosting be an advocate for others while also not compromising a town hall meeting with 24th District Congressman her values along the way. “I’ve always felt this sense that Salud Carbajal where Escamilla prepared a speech. people become very persuaded [in politics] and I don’t “Honestly, Jeraly is one of the best people I’ve met ever want to decide between my morals and my support. in my entire life. On the outside she seems like a tough I’ve never been afraid to say what I believe is right and do person, and believe me, she is but she’s able to use what I think is right. I would feel like I a horrible person if that toughness to advocate for others. She inspires I was ever to compromise that,” she said. me through her activism and reminds me that I can do anything I set my mind to. I truly believe she will go far
Carmesi |La voz de un activista A lo largo de sus cuatro años en PRHS, Jeraly Escamilla ha participado en cuatro clubes, ha sido presidenta del Club Progresista y ha tomado numerosas clases de AP. Ella debe equilibrar todos sus estudios académicos y clubes con los deportes también. Después de jugar fútbol durante 4 años, Escamilla fue persuadida para probar para el equipo de porristas en su segundo año. Después de probar, y nunca de animar antes, fue elegida para ser la capitana del equipo. Además de sus actividades escolares, deja espacio
para ser una poderosa defensora de los temas que son importantes para ella. Ella ha participado en varios eventos de activismo - la protesta del día sin inmigrantes , la Marcha de la Mujer y una junta del ciudad con el congresista Salud Carbajal - pero “el que más me apasionó y me sentí más personal fue la reforma de DACA, donde conocía a mis amigos ”, dijo ella. En otoño, Escamilla asistirá a la Universidad de San Francisco para especializarse en Ciencias Políticas.
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Genesis of Sam
Sam Harrison reminisces on his years at Paso and creates a Cal Poly future
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cratching his head with a puzzled look at AP Biology and Global Environmental Options (GEO) teacher Gaylene Ewing, senior Sam Harrison wonders how he’s going to get into the van holding all of their camping gear for that night. They had just spent the day hiking as part of GEO class, and Ewing had misplaced the keys. He was forced to break into the van with her permission; the impromptu vandalism created a memorable trip for Harrison. Joshua Tree, Santa Cruz Island, and various GEO hikes are all trips that have made long-term impacts on Harrison’s journey through high school. They helped establish science as a positive influence in his life where he could find purpose and plenty of friends. Senior Jill Schlickeiser, a close friend of Harrison, attended Joshua Tree and Santa Cruz Island and remembers him as being an energetic member of the group. “Sam is amazing and super energetic about everything. He loves to be with the group when we do group activities. We’re in GEO together and we’ve been on several other trips. He always tries to bring the group up,” she stated. Harrison’s dream all throughout middle school was to attend Cal Poly, a dream that would go hand-in-hand with the passion
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by Cole Eberhard, Poli-Sci Editor for science he gained in his high school years. “I’ve worn a Cal Poly sweatshirt to school every day since sixth grade in order to have some good luck, and thankfully, it worked out,” Harrison stated. Luck paid off; he received his letter of acceptance from Cal Poly and is planning to major in Environmental Earth and Soil Science. Harrison hopes to use his education to make a positive impact on the world in the form of renewable energy. “I want to hopefully expand the level of technology that is used for sustainable forms of energy, or create opportunities for the entire world to have access to clean, renewable and affordable energy,” he said. Harrison looks forward to his college career, but he still remembers his roots. His passion for science began at PRHS and he recalls his teachers as major influences on his interest in the subject. “Science teachers I’ve had classes with — Fairbank, Johnston, Gilbert, and Mrs. Ewing, to name a few — have all been really impactful on my high school career; they’re a big reason why I’ve leaned toward the science field. I’m really happy that I’ve been able to interact with them,” he stated. His teachers and their interactions in class and on trips
Sam Harrison planea a continuar con su educación, con un especializacion en Ciencia Environmental de Tierra y Suelo en Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Harrison he tardó sus años asistiendo escuela secundaria de Paso Robles tomando clases de ciencias como Física y Opciones Globales Environnementales (GEO) que han ayudado fortalecer su pasión para la ciencia. Evan Johnston, un profesor de física recuerda a Harrison como “uno de [su] mejores estudiantes.” Harrison fue en caminatas con su clase de GEO y en excursiones de ‘Field Studies Collaborative’ en el parque nacional de Joshua Tree y en la Isla de Santa Cruz, donde se puso
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cultivated his inquisitive, scientific mind. Physics teacher Evan Johnston, who taught Harrison in his junior year, praised him for his curious nature. “Sam was one of my top students, someone interested in learning about the physical world. He asked phenomenal questions that went way above the scope of the class and was always inquisitive. He was my only student last year to solve an extra credit question on the mass of a black hole in our Milky Way galaxy,” Johnston stated. Harrison can’t help but reminisce about his growth since freshman year. “When I started [high school] I didn’t have a focus on anything and hadn’t matured in that way. Now, I want to be able to do something that will help someone that I know personally somehow, or if I end up going into environmental engineering, being able to provide others with the knowledge they need to create a better environment,” Harrison concluded.
su pasión científica hasta investigacion practical. El espera de perseguir una carrera donde puede hacer un impacto en nuestra mundo en la forma de energía renovable. Harrison reminiscence de su progresa desde su primer año de escuela secundaria. “Cuando empecé en [escuela secundaria], no podía enfocarme en nada y no he madurado en ninguna forma. Ahora, quiero hacer algo para ayudar a alguien que yo sepa personalmente, o si voy a perseguir una carrera en ingeniería environmental, siendo capaz de proporcionar otros con el conocimiento que necesiten para crear una ambiente mejor,” Harrison concluido.
Michelangelo Italian, 1475-1564
Creation of Adam, ca. 1512 Fresco painting
ABOUT: In this recreation, current Sam represents God as he creates future Cal Poly Sam. He has wanted to go to Cal Poly since the sixth grade and has worn a sweatshirt with the logo everyday since then as a token of good luck.
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Varnishing his character Ignacio Roman finds his passion in giving back to the community by Alayna Hernandez, World Editor
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Dia de Flores, ca. 1925 Oil on canvas
ABOUT: Peer Comunication enabled Ignacio Roman to give a helping hand to students who struggle socically and inspire potential leaders hidden in the corners of campus. His parents, siblings, friends, and teachers are his own mentors, fanning his passion to celebrate every vector of the community. In Diego Rivera’s painting, a vendor carries the lilies on his back. Much like Roman, he carries the weight of multiple activities, classes and family responsibilites while still saving time to be a wise figure amongst his friends and family.
alk to Ignacio Roman and the first thing you notice is his broad smile. Take a walk with Roman and you’ll learn a thing or two about humility. Roman has made an impact on the peer culture at PHRS through his role in Peer Communications and volunteer work. He has dedicated his academic and leadership abilities to give back to the community, uplifting students from all backgrounds, while balancing his AP Physics, Calculus, and Literature classes and a 4.0 GPA. “Peer was my one opportunity to try and leave a positive impact on this campus while I was still here,” Roman said, who joined the program his junior year after attending the annual Bearcats Care event. Peer Communications teacher Matt Carroll spotted a empathetic proponent on the track field and in his honors English classroom. He invited then sophomore Roman to Bearcats Care, an outreach and antibullying program organized by Peer Communications committed to breaking down social and emotional barriers between students on campus. “He just really grew to the role, and expanded it, and became more social and built more connections on campus. He became the perfect ‘Peer Communicator.’ He’s very humorous, but at the same time, he steps up to the plate when we need him. He brings warmth wherever he goes, and in the hardest of times we rely on him and the community relies on him,” Mr. Carroll, who took over the program in 2017, said.
Carmesi | Pintando su caracter Ignacio Roman ha tenido un impacto en la cultura en PRHS, a través de su papel en la clase de Comunicaciones de ‘Peer’ y trabajo voluntario. Él ha dedicado sus habilidades académicas y de liderazgo para retribuir a la comunidad, alentando a los estudiantes de todos los orígenes, mientras equilibra sus clases de física, cálculo, clases de literatura y un GPA de 4.0. “’Peer’ fue mi única oportunidad de dejar un impacto positivo en este campus mientras aún estaba aquí,” dijo Roman, quien se unió al programa en su tercer año
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después de asistir al evento anual de Bearcats Care. La misión de Roman de ayudar a otros ha influido más que su carrera en la escuela secundaria. Finalmente, decidió asistir a San José para estudiar matemáticas y enseñanza, lo que lo convierte en un estudiante universitario de primera generación y graduado de AVID de cuatro años. “Quiero poder pagar a quienes me ayudaron ayudando a otros”, concluyó Roman, quien planea regresar a PRHS para enseñar.
And he did blossom. Over a year later, after joining Peer, Roman was a speaker for the same Bearcats Care event on October 11. “A big part of Peer is uplifting the ones who might feel like outsiders or who aren’t socially active as others, who might be struggling with either school work or something at home,” Roman said. “When I started as a freshman, I kinda related to that. Inside, I felt very isolated, excluded, like an outsider. But by slowly getting involved in stuff, I started realizing how much better it would make me feel. And so as I got into Peer, I felt like, deep down, I connected with those students, so I wanted to try to do something to help them, because I was down that path, too.” Roman’s mission to help others has influenced more than his high school career. He has been accepted into two colleges: UC Merced and San Jose State University. Between the two, Roman chose San Jose to study mathematics and teaching, which makes him a first generation college student and AVID graduate. “Ultimately, I would like to come back to Paso because I have a strong connection to this school. This is where I’ve met a lot of my friends, where a lot of highs and lows of my life had happened. I want to come back. I want to give back to people in my community, especially students like myself, not necessarily undocumented, but underrepresented in our school. I want to be like a hopeful figure to potential students,” Roman said. Through the highs and lows of high school, Roman’s parents, siblings, friends, and teachers have supported him every step of the way. From encouraging him to pursue a better life to helping him develop the tools for success, Roman has taken that wisdom to put it back into the world. “I want to be able to repay those who helped me by helping out others,” Roman concluded.
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Lady of the lambs Paige Autry leaves a lasting impression on PRHS by Kaya McCasland, Reporter
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veryone is able to recognize Paige Autry by her freshman year, she but didn’t show her first not just her golden blonde hair and sparkling two years. When Autry was a junior, she decided to blue eyes, but by her contagious smile. From show her lamb with Paso Robles FFA, winning her participating in sports, dance, and FFA, Autry has biggest award as Reserve Supreme Market Lamb. “I am beyond proud of Paige and her many made an impression on Paso Robles High School’s accomplishments with her livestock projects.She is staff and students that will last a lifetime. “Paige is wonderful because she’s the type of such a kind hearted, community centered, highly student that cares most about learning. The grade competitive young lady and I believe she will go far is secondary to her because the reason she is so in her future, ” Theresa Clark said, who is PRHS’s passionate about learning is to really make the Floral teacher and FFA Sheep advisor. Many people do not world a better place,” said associate FFA with Gaylene Ewing, AP Biology teacher, said. Paige is wonderful because advanced dance, but Autry breaks down Autry has been involved she’s the type of student those barriers. Autry in many science classes that cares most about first got involved in throughout her high school learning. dance in her sophomore career, ranging from AP year where she took Biology with Mrs. Ewing, GAYLENE EWING beginning dance. Her Marine Biology with JonPaul Ewing, to Animal Anatomy with Amanda love for dancing grew and during the end of her junior year she auditioned for advanced dance. Gardner. FFA and advanced dance aren’t the only things “I love our science department. If I could, I would take every class as a science class. I think that Autry has grown to love. She has been involved we’re really lucky at Paso to have such an amazing in high school rodeo, varsity golf, and is co-founder science department with all the classes that we of the Conservative Club. Autry credits her passion for her activities to her offer,” she said. Autry’s love for science stemmed from her love parents, who have stood behind her throughout all for animals. Autry began showing lambs for her 4H her decisions. “There were times early in high school when group when she was only nine years old. “My uncle kind of put the bug in my ear, ‘you watching her try and find her way was hard. But wanna show lambs?’ I remember writing up a overall, she has navigated through this period of contract and telling my parents that I would save life with integrity, grace, and humility. Her dad and up and pay for half of my four hundred dollar lamb. I are very proud of the challenges she’s overcome. From there it was kind of like I was falling into a big We would advise her to never give up, stay the course, and know we are always here,” Carrie pit of lambs,” Autry said. Autry continued to show and jackpot lambs Autry, Autry’s mom, said. Autry’s goals continue as she pursues her dream for 9 years after that, winning major titles from Champion Hampshire lamb, Reserve Champion to become a horse vet, specializing in legs and Crossbred lamb, to third overall in Senior lameness. She is attending Cuesta College for two years to complete her general education before Showmanship. Autry has been involved in Paso Robles FFA since transferring to Colorado State.
Carmesi Señorita de los corderos Todos son capaces de reconocer a Paige Autry, no solo por su cabello dorado y sus brillantes ojos azules, sino también por su sonrisa contagiosa. Al participar en deportes, danza, y FFA, Autry ha causado una impresión en el personal y los estudiantes de PRHS que durarán toda la vida. Autry ha participado en muchas clases de ciencias a lo largo de su carrera en la escuela secundaria, desde Biología AP con la Sra. Ewing, Biología Marina con Jon-Paul Ewing, hasta Anatomía Animal con Amanda Gardner. Su amor por la ciencia provino de su amor por los animales. Autry comenzó a mostrar corderos para su grupo 4H cuando solo tenía 9 años. Autry continuó exhibiendo y ganando mucho dinero durante 9 años, luego de
ganar los títulos principales de campeón de Hampshire Cordero, campeón de Cordero Reserve Crossbred, a la tercera posición general en Senior Showmanship. Autry estuvo involucrada en FFA desde su primer año de bachillerato, pero no mostró sus primeros dos años. Cuando Autry era en su tercera año de bachillerato, decidió mostrar su cordero con FFA, ganando su mayor premio como Reserve Market Lamb Supremo. “Estoy más que orgullosa de Paige y sus muchos logros con sus proyectos ganaderos. Es una joven muy amable, centrada en la comunidad y altamente competitiva, y creo que llegará muy lejos en su futuro,” dijo Theresa Clark, la maestra de flores de Paso y asesora de ovejas de la FFA.
Photo by Cheyenne Holliday and graphics by Kaya McCasland
Leonardo Da Vinci Italian, 1452-1519
Lady With An Ermine, ca. 1490 Oil painting on wood
ABOUT: When Autry first started showing lambs, she had no idea how much they would mean to her. Da Vinci’s portrait of a woman and her ermine perfectly captures Autry’s own love for her sheep and how they have shaped her into the woman she is today.
2 YEAR VARSITY GOLF 1 YEAR ADVANCED DANCE 3 YEAR FFA MEMBER 2 YEAR CONSERVATIVE CLUB
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PARENT SHOUT OUTS LOGAN & FINLEY BURNS
Congratulations Logan and Finley! We’re so proud of you both! Enjoy the ride!! Love, Mom and Todd
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Parents send their love to their kids before they head off to new horizons. With their support and dedication, the class of 2019 has strived towards success.
DEVIN HARTLEY
We are so proud of you and everything you’ve accomplished in high school. You have grown to be an amazing young woman and we can’t wait to watch you take on the world. Enjoy the ride beautiful girl...this is just the beginning. We love you! Dad, Mom, and Reese
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Nick, We are all so proud of you! Enjoy every minute of your journey because Life has so much to offerLove you so very much!Mom Northern Arizona University watch out here he comes !!!
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Congragulations on your graduation! This is the beginning of an exciting journey. Pursue what you love and never stop learning. We are so proud of you and we love you always! Love, Mom, Papa & Abby
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Our Original Little, Roro- You are faithful, brave, smart, funny, compassionate, sassy, determined, empathetic, just, confident, self-reliant, studious. We love your commitment and passion for social justice and equality. You are a mountain mover! We love you so much!! Love, Mom, Dad, Raeg & Georgie, too. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline. 2Timothy1:7
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Jack William, we are so very proud of you for your accomplishment of finishing high school! You made it! You maintained a job, got your drivers license all while continuing to pursue your schooling. It has paid off, you will earn a diploma! Now on to bigger and greater things for you! The world is open to whatever you decide! Love, Mom & Dad
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We are so happy for” - Baby Myrna. She is graduating from high school, our baby_Girl God really blessed us with you. Enjoy your journey, we love you. Love, Dad, Mom, Maggy, and Maya
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ALLESANDRA VALENTE
Hope you had a great year here in Paso Robles! Can’t wait to visit you in Italy. Love, Eric, Theresa, Kahli, Kameron, & Cooper
BELLA MONTELONGO
Oh the places you’ll go! I’ll love you forever Bella! Love, Mom
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Your family is so proud of the young person you have become. You will do great at Cal Poly. Emjoy yourself. Your journey to success is about to begin. You will do great things in the future. Think BIG. Reach for the stars. We LOVE YOU so so much and are always here for you. Love Papa, Mama, Johnny, Victor, and Jocey Mom&Dad
JILL SCHLICKEISER Jill Nicole, we are so very proud of your accomplishments you have achieved in PRHS. From you excelling in academics, participation in Cross Country, Basketball, and Track, to your summer employment choices. You really took high school on and made it something to remember fondly. Now let the real adventures begin! The future is wide open! We love you! Love, Mom&Dad
GARET SMOLIK
You finally made it to graduation! I know it seems like forever for you but time went too fast for me. I’m impressed with your outlook for the future and can’t wait to see what you accomplish. Be proud but stay humble; be kind and caring to others as well as yourself. Congratulations and good luck on your journey at Sacramento State University! Love you, Mom
MITCHELL VASQUEZ
Congratulations Mitchell! We are so proud of the young man you’ve become and the accomplishments you’ve made. It has truly been a blessing to watch you develop into an outstanding individual that is productive, loving, compassionate and driven. You only have one shot at this world, so attack life with purpose and laser focus to achieve all your capable of! We love you, Mom 05.31.19 Crimson Newsmagazine | SHOUT OUTS 23
| SUPER SENIOR
Living life at her own tempo Senior Grace Jang expresses her creativity through stunning portraits and intricate guitar skills by Camden Tucker, Photography Director
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he small hand of senior Grace Jang dances mixed media work, she has replaced a hoodie with around a piece of paper, fingers entwined a magazine cutout of flowers. In other pieces, she with pencil as she adds the finishing touches experiments with point of view, placing her subject to her latest creation. With deliberate flicks of her behind an hourglass that bends and distorts the wrist, she can release the graphite held temporarily subject’s face. “[Jang] continues to amaze me with her level of in a pencil into stunning portraits ready for frames and wall hanging. This year, she’s penciled two details, creativity, and capture of emotions. She memorable pieces in AP Studio Art: a remarkable has taken many risks and every time she has seen self portrait and a sketch of a young cousin who lives rewards with her beautifully completed pieces,” in Korea. In the latter, the young girl pulls her eyelids AP Studio Art teacher Clarissa Wilson claimed. down in a childish pose while a bright smile lights Her teacher made note of Jang’s progression as an up her face. Certainly few students are able to draw artist, moving from simple portraits to much more complex projects. like Jang. While art is Jang’s Based on such work and favorite pastime, it her declared major -- studio has also acted as a art -- Jang is clearly the most coping mechanism dedicated artist of her senior Art has taught me how at points in her life. class. She starts classes this to value original ideas “[My] freshman year, August at San Francisco State because those are really my dad passed away, University. She took the AP hard to come by. and I was really sad. Studio Art Exam this May as But I think art helped well. GRACE JANG, 12 me express myself For Jang, her drawings and help me get are more than just doodles. over it over it more They are moments in time immortalized through the magic of the person smoothly,” she said. Her immediate family consists drawn and her own talented effort. Jang, who of her mother and two younger siblings, a brother specializes in portraits, knows that the many and sister. Jang has long been involved in the visual and works she has created while in high school depict people who have made an impact on her life. She performing arts programs. From fifth to seventh likes to give away her finished work, humbly and grade, she took private guitar lessons where respectfully. “I feel like I should give it to them she learned the basics; but now, with a greater understanding of music, she teaches herself new because it’s about them,” Jang said. Senior Sara Owens has been at Jang’s side since songs. Some of these songs are recorded and middle school. “She is really shy at first but once you posted to her Instagram, which is full of covers of get to know her, you’ll find she’s super fun, quirky, songs alongside her favorite artistic works. She also and an excellent jokester,” Owens said, reflecting on plays the bass guitar and the piano. “Being an artist has taught me how to value the personality of her friend of six years. It’s a paradox to consider Jang’s personality and original ideas because those are really hard to come her craft. She is soft spoken and describes herself by, and it’s taught me how to work with different as quiet. Yet her work exudes a vibrancy: in her mediums and branch out,” she said.
Carmesi | Vida a su propio ritmo Grace Jang es una dedicada estudiante de arte AP y una músico talentosa comprometida con una licenciatura en arte en la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco en el otoño. Jang, que se especializa en retratos, sabe que las muchas obras que ha creado en la escuela secundaria representan a personas que han tenido un impacto en su vida. A ella le gusta regalar su trabajo terminado, con humildad y respeto. “Siento que debería dárselo a ellos porque se trata de ellos”, dijo Jang.
Pablo Picasso Spanish, 1881- 1973
The Old Guitarist, ca. 1904 Oil on panel
ABOUT: When Jang picked up the guitar in 5th grade, it was the beginning of something beautiful. As she continued to learn, her basic strums turned to intricate fingerpicking patterns and a deep sense of connection to music was born. It became a symbol of her artistic skills as she used her fingers in creative endeavors: piano, electic bass, sketching and painting. Picasso’s painting represents a piece of Jang’s past solemnity in which the arts helped liberate her from the pain she suffered after her father died in 2015.
Jang también ha participado durante mucho tiempo en los programas de artes visuales y escénicas. De quinto a séptimo grado, tomó clases privadas de guitarra donde aprendió lo básico; pero ahora, con una mayor comprensión de la música, ella puede enseñarse nuevas canciones. “Ser artista me ha enseñado a valorar ideas originales porque son muy difíciles de conseguir, y me enseñó cómo trabajar con diferentes medios y diversificar”, dijo.
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5 AP CLASSES PLAYED GUITAR FOR 8 YEARS SPEAKS KOREAN SAN FRANSISCO STATE UNIV. Photo by Camden Tucker, graphics by Ysabel Wulfing
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Guiding his peers
ASB president Marshall Wiesner leads way through high school and into future at UC Berkeley
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by Ian Grace, Health Co-Editor
Wiesner has long been involved in leadership. ewis and Clark journeyed across America by river, not sure what the west had in store Freshman year, he ran for class treasurer and for them. Marshall Wiesner made a similar has moved up the ranks until he arrived at ASB trip 200 years later, this time by plane, with his President. “I think people often put leadership future undecided just like the explorers who had students up on a pedestal. We are normal come before him. When Wiesner arrived in Paso students too. We aren’t perfect; we have our Robles his freshman year of high school, he had ups and downs just like everyone else. A lot of us the same anxieties about becoming a high school are involved in sports or a club or a program on student, as other freshman — but added on top campus, just like a majority of the students at the was the stress of moving from New Jersey to school — that’s how I relate to other students.” Being the ASB president comes with a host of California over the summer. “There would be nights and weekends where responsibilities. “There are many different things that come I just sat alone in my room wanting to be back in with being ASB President, school,” said Wiesner when but I would say my asked about the transition job is helping coto California. “This led me Every five minutes or so biggest run the leadership class into my true passion for for the rest of the day I with Brooke Milder. This leadership. No one should would just think about means I help facilitate have to sit alone at school; in leadership we help create it again in amazement the connections between and provide things that like, ‘What? I’m going groups. I help our class see big picture ideas. I bring help students find a place to to Berkeley?’ leadership curriculum belong like goofy lunchtime like workshops, articles, activities, dances, stack the MARSHALL WIESNER, 12 activities, fundraisers, stands student sections, and and more to the class to more.” Looking back at the Marshall Wiesner who help bring us to the next level.” Jennifer Bedrosian has taught Wiesner for 4 was anxious about the future and cut off from his school, much has changed. In the period of four years and played a large role in his academic life years Wiesner has grown to be, as many high as the his leadership teacher. “Marshall has a genuine passion for life; he schoolers are, extremely busy. For Wiesner, hard work paid off in the form of acceptance to UC works as hard as any student I know to stay well rounded and on top of his class academically. His Berkeley. “I applied to 4 UCs and Berkeley was the 4th motivation to continually be a better person is UC I heard from. The first three were UCSB, inspiring to me as a teacher, and it keeps me on UCSD and UCLA, and I got waitlisted, so I was top of my game,” Bedrosian said. “Without her, our program wouldn’t be the like, ‘Shoot, what does that mean?’ Then I finally heard Berkeley stuff was posted, so I went in with same,” Wiesner said when speaking about no expectations. I opened it and took a double Bedrosian’s influence. “Our leadership program take. I had to take a few seconds because I was is family. Throughout my years in high school, just so excited, so hyped. Every five minutes or I’ve always had a place to call home — it’s so for the rest of the day I would just think about leadership. We work hard together to put on it again in amazement like ‘What? I’m going to events towards the betterment of our school Berkeley?’” Wiesner is one of the just 16% of culture and climate. Our program has grown so students admitted to Berkeley out of a crowded much in the last four years and I’m proud to say I’m part of it.” 80,000 applicant field.
James Montgomery Flagg American, 1877-1960
Uncle Sam, ca. 1917 Poster
ABOUT: The Uncle Sam recruitment poster is a symbol of American Leadership and service. Marshall Wiesner’s service in his school’s leadership program and class officer position as ASB president mirrors the themes in the recruitment poster, and is further paralleled by Wiesner’s outgoing, selfless attitude.
4.44 GPA
Carmesi | Guiando a sus compañeros Marshall Weisner, un estudiante de grado duodécimo, abandonó la costa este el verano del primer año y llegó a la escuela secundaria aislada por su educación en Nueva Jersey. En el momento en que el año llegó a pleno rendimiento, era jugador de fútbol y tesorero de su clase. Además, a medida que su carrera en la escuela secundaria continúa, él es el presidente de ASB, y espera con interés el siguiente obstáculo en su vida: UC Berkeley. “Hice una solicitud a cuatro escuelas de UC y Berkeley fue la cuarta UC de la que escuché. Los tres primeros fueron UCSB,
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UCSD y UCLA, y me pusieron en lista de espera, así que pensé “¿qué significa eso?” Luego, finalmente escuché que Berkley publicó los resultados, así que entré sin expectativas. Lo abrí y tomé una doble toma. Tuve que tomarme unos segundos porque estaba tan emocionada, tan exagerada. Cada cinco minutos más o menos durante el resto del día, lo pensaría de nuevo con asombro cómo “¿Qué? Voy a Berkeley? “ Wiesner es uno de los apenas 16% de los solicitantes admitidos en Berkeley de un campo de 80,000 estudiantes.
BOYS STATE RECIPIENT 4 YEARS ASB LEADERSHIP UC BERKELEY
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DA N C I N G BEAT
TO HIS OWN
Senior advanced dancer Oscar Gutierrez shares how he survived and thrived in high school
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ive, six, seven, eight…” The advanced dance class suddenly bursts to life at the sound of their choreographer’s count, filling up what would be a quiet mirrored practice room with life. Everyone smiles, ready to put their work out to an audience for the PRHS Open House. Right in the front row, pure fluidity all the way to his fingertips, is their proud choreographer: senior Oscar Gutierrez. Originally trained as a gymnast, Gutierrez was first encouraged to start dancing in sixth grade. He began at the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation, or PRYAF, but his dedication and talent were quickly noticed and he received a scholarship to start taking classes at Class Act Dance. He now dances for about ten hours every week, spending his whole four years of high school with the advanced dance class, and takes classes on the side when he has the chance — even traveling down to LA sometimes to attend one at a professional studio. “Oscar has a maturity about him,” advanced dance instructor Jennifer Bedrosian said. “When he dances I see stories that not everyone can tell. He is a quiet person at school but he speaks volumes when he is on stage. He is just one of those kids who, in the middle of class when it is completely crazy, I can look at him, and he quietly laughs because he totally gets my frustration. Teachers only get a few of those kids who totally get it. He is one of them.” However, Gutierrez, always active, finds other ways to keep himself busy, both on campus and off. This past year, he participated in Link Crew and Crimson Crew, as well as taking many rigorous courses over his years and notes how he tried to push himself through his years at the school. Though he never played any sports, he was still incredibly active at football games from cheering in the crowds to dancing on the field at halftime with the rest of his advanced dance class.
“My schedule is always having to change,” Gutierrez said. “One thing I definitely notice is that you have to be more communicative. So like with balancing things out I have to look at my schedule and if I have work that day, I have to ask for it off. I have to communicate if I have to do other stuff. I just have to think, ‘what’s more valuable to do?’” While many are worried about where they might go after graduation, Gutierrez appeared to light up when asked about his plans, describing how he’s “known for a while now” what he wanted to do. He goes on to explain his goals of moving to LA to audition for a scholarship program at a professional studio called The Edge. Gutierrez also explained a very intriguing side opportunity to travel with a dance convention on the weekends as an assistant intern. He humbly noted that it would “be a privilege just to travel with a company to competitions and be an assistant to be a really big name choreographers.” Still, even with this excitement towards the future, Gutierrez begins to reminisce about his years at PRHS with his greatly loved dance troupe. “I only had four dance shows and they went by so quick,” he said. “Those were the big memories that I cherish. The whole process of creativity, the whole process of cleaning, the process of learning — those are probably the best things.” Oscar Gutierrez seemed to smile through his past four years, seemingly spreading joy to everyone around him, something that may have not been as hard to accomplish as it seemed. “Take time to listen to everything that’s happening around you. Really settle into the moment because the moment’s where you feel like ‘oh my gosh, this is so much fun!’ So take time to remember that because those memories are going to be the passion that drive you through high school,” he said.
Andy Warhol American, 1928-1987
Marilyn Monroe, ca. 1987 Silkscreen painting
ABOUT: Andy Warhol was well known for his popping colors. Much like Gutierrez, Warhol rose rapidly to the top through his stylized art as people were quick to spot his work due to its unique motion and spark. This unique and eye-catching painting encapsulates Gutierrez’s vibrant personality, as well as his individuality as an artist that stands out in a crowd.
STARTED DANCE IN 6TH GRADE 4 YEARS ADVANCED DANCE CRIMSON CREW ORIGINALLY A GYMNAST
Carmesi Bailando a su propio ritmo El estudiante de grado duodécimo Oscar Gutiérrez ha pasado los últimos seis años inmerso en el mundo de la danza. Su fluidez y dedicación rápidamente lo empujo a la cima. Gutiérrez ha estado en el nivel avanzado durante los últimos cuatro años y ha coreografiado los números para la casa abierta de PRHS y el espectáculo avanzado de danza. “Oscar tiene una madurez acerca de él,” dijo la instructora de danza avanzada Jennifer Bedrosian. “Cuando él baila, veo historias que no todos pueden contar”. Después de graduarse, Gutiérrez planea mudarse a Los Ángeles para hacer una
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audición para un programa de becas con un estudio profesional llamado The Edge. También tiene la oportunidad de viajar con una convención de baile los fines de semana. Aunque emocionado por su futuro, Gutiérrez recuerda sus últimos cuatro años, su amada compañía de baile y sus emocionantes actuaciones. “Tómate tiempo para escuchar todo lo que está sucediendo a tu alrededor. Siéntate realmente en el momento porque el momento es donde te sientes como ‘oh, Dios mío, ¡esto es muy divertido!’ Así que tómate un tiempo para recordarlo porque esos recuerdos serán la pasión que te llevará a la escuela secundaria.”
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PAINTING WITH HER OWN BRUSH Rising artist Lizzo creates a culture of self empowerment by Loretta Burke, Multimedia Director
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he year of 2019 has been a year of many new albums revolve around self love and body positivity. and movements, from a resurgence of R&B to a But beneath the bravado of outer confidence and Lizzo’s spotlight on Dixie Country. But shining through this unbelievable ability to twerk while playing a flute (please musical mix is 31 year old Melissa Viviane Jefferson, also look it up; it’s uncanny) is a true artist. Lizzo sings out of the known as Lizzo. depth of her heart about unrequited love and heartbreak In her new album Cuz I Love You, Lizzo blends anthems of with ballads reminiscent of early Aretha Franklin. self empowerment with ballads Rebirthing her rap career, she of one-sided love into a cohesive breaks out her bars in the songs pop - R&B - hip/hop blend. This Cuz I Love You is a boost of “Tempo” and “Juice,” making album follows the 2013 album Lizzo’s cultural momentum, anthems to be played when you’re Lizzobangers and 2015’s Big GRRRL both in the music industry and needing a burst of confidence. Small World. Cuz I Love You is a boost of Lizzo’s out. The former indie R&B band cultural momentum, both in the member transformed to pop rapper has made her way to music industry and out. But her album does have room for the top of the charts once again. From being featured on improvement. Her musical blend often comes out as choppy Plectrumelectrum and album by Prince and 3rdEyeGirl to and disorganized, with lyrics that are reminiscent of an early being a judge on the tenth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race”, 2000s pop mantra. Lizzo has been all over the cultural spectrum. But this is a exponential improvement over her previous But her major label album debut has made a leap in her songs. The album accomplished what it was written for; a cultural impact. An album based around internal and external feel good recipe for empowerment and self love. confidence songs such as “Like a Girl” and “Better in Color”
ART IN THE PARK
Studios on the Park gives Paso personality by Lottie Abascal, World Editor
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icture a perfect day of meandering around downtown Paso Robles. Surrounding our quaint little park, eateries, tasting rooms, and kitsch boutiques invite both locals and tourists alike in with their small town charm. During that perfect day downtown, a stop to Studios on the Park is necessary. Studios often double as workspaces for the resident artists, giving viewers a quick behindthe-scenes glimpse at the creative process. Greeted by a refurbished Hudson Hornet repurposed as a countertop, patrons are welcomed into the studio by a posse of themed cultures or installations which occupy the floor space around and in front of the individual artists’ galleries. A grand piano rests, silent for the time being, next to a kids’ play area, which is decorated with a vibrant graphic rug, brightly painted walls, and a notably large box of crayons. Bob Simola has been displaying his woodblock prints and engravings at Studios on the Park for eight years and has sold “hundreds” of works of art. His favorite piece, he explained, “...is always the next one, because that one is still in my imagination. The next one is still in the land of dreams. The next one is still perfect because I haven’t started the drawing and I haven’t started the carving or the printing.” Open since May 14, 2009, Studios on the Park has had quite the history. The building started out as an auto parts store until 2007 when the nonprofit gallery took up the space. During its 10 years conveniently perched downtown, “Studios has changed the
perception of the city. People come by all the time with friends and relatives from out of town, across the nation, and from around the world. My feeling is that they want to show off their town, to show that Paso Robles is not just some little podunk town and not just a wine destination. They want to show that Paso Robles is also a place of culture and a love of the arts and people come to Paso Robles because of its emphasis on the arts,” Simola said. If you are to walk towards the back end of the building and down a hallway, which is often lined with photography, to your left you will find the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District gallery. Student work is always displayed there, with an emphasis on high school students’ art, but often featuring middle and elementary school students’ art. “I think [having artwork on display in the gallery is] such an amazing and unique opportunity, and it can definitely help you get your name out and let people see your artwork,” said Roxy Hancock, a senior who is currently enrolled in AP Art. “It feels really good to have people see what we have put so much work into this year… It’s great when people attach your work to who you are. I think it gives them a new perspective on who I am,” Haven Holmes said, a sophomore in Studio Art. Adding variety and creativity to downtown Paso Robles, Studios on the Park continues to inspire and provide our community with local art, culture, and one more engaging activity to do on a perfect day downtown. Crimson Newsmagazine 05.31.19 | 27 REVIEW
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FOREIGN FAREWELLS Foreign exchange students say their last goodbyes and share insight from the past year by Anya Veach, Op/Ed Editor and Emily Olsen, Circulation Manager
Emma Ulbricht, Germany “I’m going to miss Paso Robles. I like that it’s
small and I really like the scenery and stuff. I also really liked Disneyland; it was awesome…. I’m more open minded now. I just do stuff. I’ve gained a lot of confidence.”
Vincent van Remmen, The Netherlands “My favorite part was the soccer team. I made the JV soccer team with my host brother and that was pretty cool. I made a lot of friends during that time. I really liked having a sport after school. I think I’m gonna miss just the whole school community.”
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For the past nine months, students from all over the world have made Paso Robles their home, finding new and exciting ways to involve themselves in a new culture and sharing theirs with their fellow students. Now, as the end of the year approaches, we must say goodbye to our new found friends. Before they depart however, they obliged to share some of their favorite parts of their high school experience over the past year.
Laia Bargallo, Spain “I think it was a different experience because the school is so different from Spain, here there’s like a spirit of “We are Bearcats!” and we don’t have that there, so you’re more involved in the school and that’s more amazing.”
Victor Streel, Belgium “I’m going to miss my new friends the most, I met a lot of new people and I really have a new life here. It’s like a second life, so I’m going to miss everyone.”
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Flaminia Di Chello, Italy
Alessandra Valente, Italy
“I played water polo for the first part of the year, and it was really fun, it was amazing knowing people because it actually helped me to find friends… and then I did track even though I’m not good at running, and i really enjoyed it and i’m gonna miss it.”
“I really enjoyed it, I’ve always been a super open minded person, but what I’ve been doing here… what I’ve been through, because of the people I met and the places I’ve been have been it’s been great...it’s been hard, but super challenging but i really liked it.”
Mascual Ferreira Belo de Silva, Brazil
Maylen Gieseler, Germany
“I actually had somethings here that we didn’t have in my country, and I’ve had so much fun here. I did play volleyball this year… now it’s over, but I miss it.”
“My favorite part of this year was Mr. Harvey’s English class and the football games. What I am gonna miss the most is In-n-Out and all all the amazing people I met here.”
Fatih Ozdemir, Turkey
Rin Kitsunai, Japan
“My favorite part of the year was definitly my first day in here. It really was mindblowing and I feel like I taught as much as I learned. The thing I miss the most is definitaly my new host family, they just made the whole year a lot more fun.”
“I got to experience American culture which is so different from Japanese culture… In Japan we don’t have dances - homecoming, winter formal, that kind of thing - so I’m gonna miss that.”
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ART MASTERS DEPART
HEATHER GILLIS
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Counseling Department
s one walks into the College and Career center, the first thing they will probably see are the copious college flags on the walls. UC’s, CSU’s, and a number of other colleges are strung throughout the room, colors clashing with each other. As they scour across the room, a ginger blur rushes out of an office door across the room, rapidly talking to a group of students about college prospects. That blur is Heather Gillis, the current College and Career counselor, is leaving the district after a tenure of about four years. Gillis will be moving to Idaho with her family to pursue a life there. Despite this, she hates to leave her job and the students that she loves to work with. “It’s really hard to leave my job I feel so connected to these kids,” she said. Gillis’ work has been invaluable to students who are interested in college and career options after high school. She has worked side-by-side with other counselors to ensure students are prepared for and aware of opportunities. She organized many years worth of Senior Scholarship Nights and spring season Career Days that connect employers with student job applicants. “I will really miss the other counselors as well. We have such a tight team of counselors,” she added.
— Hannah Hochheiser, News Editor
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cience teacher Mark Fairbank will retire this June after 34 years of science and AVID instruction at PRHS. As the curtains close on a lengthy career, Fairbank leaves behind a powerful legacy on the science program as well as on the local community. In Fairbank’s absence, Evan Johnston will take over the AP Physics 1 and 2 courses. Johnston reflected on Fairbank’s retirement and what it means for PRHS. “[Fairbank] had an immense impact on the teacher I am today,” Johnston said. “Our department is definitely going to miss how much he genuinely cares about his students, our department, and ensuring both are successful. He is easily the hardest working person I have ever met. There is definitely going to be a hole in the science department in the wake of his retirement.” Throughout nearly four decades of teaching, he’s taught nine different classes across four subdisciplines of science. He was recognized in Washington DC by Presidential Obama for his Physics teaching. Fairbank spent three years teaching in Elk Grove, CA before beginning his time in Paso Robles. “It’s just fun. It’s fun teaching, it’s fun doing the activities, and it’s part of who I am. [...] It’s hard retiring,” Fairbank said in regards to what he’ll miss most. After retiring, he plans on helping his wife with her role as principal at Trinity Lutheran School. Beyond that, he intends to travel as soon as they are both retired.
— Jeremy Hunt, Copy Editor
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MARK BRADFORD History Department
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ark Bradford, PRHS’ 27-year history teacher, has decided it is time to retire on his own merits. Bradford led students through Modern World History and AP European History and developed a reputation for high standards for students and critical thinking about events and policies. Bradford is also the president of the teachers’ union, handling years of contractual issues and teacher affairs involving the district. He is known for his passion for campus culture and student discipline policy. He has been a Teacher of the Year nominee many times. Bradford said he values his students’ experience in his class and loves “when students learn to think critically… and to appreciate knowledge and how they can use that knowledge.” Bradford also stated that he will miss working with students and colleagues, and that it was difficult for him to fully realize that he e being at the time of his life where he’s retiring. Grant Komm, a sophomore in Bradford’s AP European History course, offered his thoughts on his history teacher’s retirement. “I like the way he teaches; he makes it easy to learn. … I’m sad that he’s retiring, but he’s been teaching for more years than anybody in this school. He was a student here, remember. I think it’s well deserved.” “I just felt like it was time,” Bradford succinctly stated.
—Declan Higgings, Copy Editor
Photos by Hannah Hochheiser
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DAN LONEY
Physical Education Department
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an Loney has been upholding the position of weight training teacher to the max, as well as being a varsity football coach. Yet after three years, he says goodbye to the Bearcats to continue his career in physical education at Atascadero Middle School. Wrapping up the year, Loney is eager to get back to his roots. “It’s an opportunity to go back to my hometown, my old alma mater,” Loney stated. And it’s an opportunity he just can’t miss. What he will miss, though, is “all the students and staff members.” Mr. Loney’s impact has helped build up students in more ways than through weight lifting. “He’s just a really big cool guy that has helped me become a better player, become stronger, and overall a better student and man in general,” junior Blake Haupt said. “He’s always pushed me to be my best, and it’s paying off.”
—Emily Mathein, Environment Editor
CARA MACOMBER Physical Education Department
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fter 33 years of teaching, current PE and Beginning Dance teacher Cara Macomber is retiring from PRHS. Macomber was hired in August of 1986 and her career began teaching business classes focused on typing, shorthand, and accounting. Since 1999, Macomber has taught physical education and has recently began teaching Lifetime Fitness and beginning dance. Macomber promotes individuality and tries to connect with all students. “Don’t be like the rest; be the best version of yourself,” Macomber said. Throughout her many years of teaching, Macomber has met students she will never forget. “Mrs. Macomber is the most genuine, selfless, and kind woman. She cares about every single one of her students,” senior Ethan Carmen said.
—Phoebe Corgiat, Sports Co Editor
ROBIN ROSE Physical Education Department
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.E . Teacher Robin Rose, of 35 years, retires this year following ten other teachers at PRHS. Rose, beloved by many, says goodbye to teaching for the last time. Rose teaches freshman P.E. and Health, previously taught leadership, and was Activities Director. Before her lengthy teaching career, she originally went to Cal Poly, majoring in broadcast journalism, but changed her major, graduating in kinesiology. She later returned to Cal Poly, earning her master’s in education administration. “Every time I go to Mrs. Rose’s class, she makes it fun, even if it’s something I don’t want to do,” sophomore Xochtle Sandoval said. Her plans for retirement are to spend more time with family, friends, and her dogs. Rose treasures every moment with her students, as do they. “The students that I was blessed to work with will always hold a special place in my heart,” Rose said.
—Jaclyn DiMatteo, People Editor
JOHN RUCKER CTE Department: Video, Yearbook, Daily Announcements
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Bearcat since Aug. 2001 — the opening week of his freshman year of PRHS — yearbook and video advisor John Rucker has helped create a prosperous digital media course for students. He leaves at the end of June 2019 to move his family to Ruidoso, New Mexico to be closer to parents and siblings. Rucker’s career has revolutionized classes and output in his video, daily announcements, Intro to Multimedia Journalism, and yearbook classes. Enrollment grew steadily and top students have brought home awards from SLO Film Festival, SkillsUSA, and NSPA Yearbook competitions. Over six years, Rucker made new paths for students, inspiring them towards careers in journalism.
Photos by Keller and Hochheiser
“He taught me that you don’t need to have amazing grades to be successful in life and that I wasn’t crazy to pursue a career in media,” Maya Cortez said, who is yearbook Editor-in-Chief and a three year Rucker veteran. “I will miss his childish jokes and long conversations about DSLR cameras.” Rucker expanded CTE digital media by remodeling and upgrading the media lab in Rm. 606. He is widely known as the only teacher who understands the workings of the complex broadcast studio adjoining yearbook headquarters. Clearly, he has left a lasting impact on the students and the program.
— Jasmine Romero, Art Director
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TEACHER SHOUT OUTS
Then and Now
MAYA CORTEZ
CARSON OPHEIM
Seniors answer questions to compare themselves then and now by Tyler Seidel, Health Editor
Q’S
THEN
NOW
THEN
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Pizza
Cheese Enchiladas
Mac and Cheese
Sushi
The Lion King
The Lion King
The Polar Express
The Conjuring
A fashion designer
I’m a journalism major, so journalism?
I wanted to make movies
I want to work in public service
FAVORITE SUBJECT?
Math
Yearbook!
Math
Theater
FAVORITE ANIMAL?
Pandas
Orcas
Dogs
Dogs
FAVORITE FOOD? FAVORITE MOVIE? WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Senior Confessions
Anonymous seniors share their regrets, advice and deepest secrets by Brie Howenstine, Reporter
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Leader Farewells C L E G E N D
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eing in Crimson for the last four years, I’ve seen it all: from sports games to political protests. I’ve had the honor of taking photos of my fellow peers doing the things they love whether it be performing in a dance show, being a beekeeper, or delivering a monolog in the PAC for a drama production. Of all of the things that Paso High has given me, this is by far my most beloved. I’ve been able to witness students unleashing their passion. Within every person here I see the talent, commitment, and love of what they do. As we move on in life, it is paramount that we keep that flame alive. Yes, it’s going to be scary, things are going to change for us in ways that we had no idea even possible. It’s an era of goodbyes as we leap into this next chapter of our lives, but it is crucial that we remain true to to ourselves and our hobbies and values. In seven days, when we toss our caps into the air, don’t throw your passion away with it. Hold on to it, and never settle for less than what you know you deserve and want. Dream big, whether you want to be a pro athlete, become a published author, or start a business—the passion you have now will be the torch that guides you in your journey.
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ears of my life have led up to this; one week from now, I’ll be walking across the stage at graduation and receiving my diploma, signifying the end of my high school career. About three months later, I’ll be starting college at UCSB, a college I’ve dreamed of attending since freshman year. As I prepare to leave PRHS, I’m looking back at where I was when I began high school. A decent scholar and athlete, I considered myself well-rounded, but without direction. My only goal was to get good grades, try my hardest, and eventually get into a good college. Other than that, my view of my future was murky. It wasn’t until I joined Crimson my sophomore year that I began to feel as if I had a definite niche. For the past three years, I have had a home in Crimson, a place I belong. I’m proud to distribute each new issue, displaying not only my work, but the combined efforts of every member of the class. Crimson has given me direction, and I can credit much of my successes of my high school career to what I have learned here. This past year, as Editor in Chief, I have witnessed immense growth and accomplishment in our program. I’m so proud to be leading a staff of outstanding journalists, and especially proud to do so with my Editors in Chief, Jessica and Ysa by my side. Thank you to each and every member of Crimson for an outstanding three years; I will cherish my time in this class for long after I’ve left.
Camden Tucker, Photography Director
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Sarah Jagger, Editor-In-Chief
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xpressing how deeply Crimson has impacted and shaped my character over the past four years feels like an impossible task. The euphoria of winning Reporter of the Year in 2017, of spending a weekend acting dumb in Parkfield with my closest friends, getting to know some of the sweetest and most silly people I’ve met at PRHS, and winning a record-breaking first and second place in Chicago is absolutely incomparable to anything else in my high school experience. None of it would have been possible if Mount hadn’t found faith in me freshman year. I owe him more than I can even fathom; journalism has provided me with vast life experience, it’s given me the opportunity to travel across the country, I’ve won scholarships and been accepted to colleges because of it, and gained a family. Having a place you know you belong in high school is so important, and I’m grateful to Mount for giving me a program I could find a home in. In this home, I’ve found partnerships in Camden, Sarah, and Ysa, and I am so incredibly grateful to have had them. Cam has this innate ability to make any day a much happier one, Sarah always inspires me to work harder and be the best I can, and Ysa is a goofy friend with an undying dedication to her work, who I’ve come to absolutely love and cherish.
Jessica Jagger, Editor-In-Chief Photo by Ysabel Wulfing
BEARCATHLETES
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Class of 2019’s top athletes recognized for their hardwork
GOLD
Brooke Milder
Corban Payne
4 years varsity softball 2 year varsity volleyball 27 games played 22 stolen bases 32 hits 29 runs 16 RBIs On base percentage .510 Batting average of .395
2 years varsity track 2 years varsity football Captain for track 55’3 1/4’’ shot put 164’ 3’’ discus 55 solo tackles 85 total tackles Shot put state qualifier
TRACK: THROWING
SOFTBALL: SHORTSTOP
by Mckensi Keller, Pop Culture Editor by Loretta Burke, Multimedia Director oing from hitting the pads during added about people who have inspired him. s a freshman, Brooke Milder wanted 1069 assists over her varsity career. Payne’s track and field coach, Matthew Moving forward, Milder has signed to the fall to hitting the weight room to make her high school career great. everyday in the spring, Senior Corban Carroll, has seen him grow tremendously in From trying out for volleyball and Seattle University, which is currently having Payne goes straight from football season the timespan of four years. “I watched Corban softball to taking Honors classes, she laid the a record breaking season, having won its to track and field for a nonstop schedule. become a better leader over the years. He foundation for a memorable four years. Now first-ever Division I NCAA Tournament and Weighing 230 pounds, Payne walks onto the went from a guy just trying to make the team a senior, Milder is leaving PRHS as ASB Vice becoming the first softball program at the football field under the Friday night lights to his freshman year to a powerhouse on the President, a member of JOOI club, part of the school to win an NCAA Tournament game accomplish his goals of winning. Payne is a Central Coast,” Carroll said. Carroll and Payne Superintendent Advisory Committee, and a since 2015. “Playing softball at the Division 1 level was two sport athlete, earning the status of a gold have grown close and have created a bond member of the Youth Commission and GEO. athlete. Playing football since he was a kid, over his four years of track and field. “Corban Softball has been the main focus of Milder’s a goal I set for myself years ago. I absolutely Payne wasn’t afraid to try track and field his and I are close. We have spent a long time future since the age of six. Currently Milder is love everything about the game and I wanted freshman year, where he would find himself talking about the technical aspect of throwing on a club team from Stockton, California, the to be able to be able to play at the highest level,” Milder said. ranked in the top ten of all time at Paso Robles as well as college plans.” 18u Batbusters team. With so many years of being on different While Milder attends Seattle University High School. As the 2018-2019 Varsity Softball team Beginning the year with football, Payne teams, Payne has created many bonds with captain, she led the team to CIF semifinals she will be pursuing a career in the medical starts on the defensive line as the defensive teammates. Junior Gabe Katches is one of and through a season with a 10-2 league field. “I’ve made so many friends, so many end and also plays tight end, fullback, and many that has become friends with Payne record. linebacker. He played football all four years and has created a bond that means a lot to “This season really shows the perseverance connections, and memories that have of his high school career. Payne made varsity each athlete. “Corban was fun to have as a and the passion this team has for the game, really improved my high school experience teammate and helped me with discus and being on a team where all the girls feel the tremendously; it’s just the fun. We have twice, and advanced to CIF his junior year. “The ability to self improve and all the shotput,” Katches said. same way about it and are dedicated to practice every day and that’s fun for me. It’s Payne’s football teammates are also proud each other has been great to end my senior made my high school experience so much competitiveness that’s involved in each sport better” Milder said. and, of course, the relationships that I make of him, especially senior Reese Brumley. “I campaign,” Mider said. These teams have helped Milder throughout each season is always cool,” got the privilege to meet Corban early in life Milder has played 77 games her four years and play with him pretty much all my years on varsity with a batting average of .370. throughout high school, teaching her Payne mentioned. When track season rolls around, the senior in football. He’s always been a hot head that Over her senior year, she has had 102 plate leadership, hardwork and the determination to push through setbacks. hits the weight room early January to get a didn’t like to be blocked and didn’t like it when appearances and 32 hits. “She has made an impact on my life by head start and get ready for throwing shot he didn’t get the quarterback, but that’s what “Brooke has grown over the years in her put and disc. Starting as a freshman, Payne made him work so hard and play so hard. [It’s] leadership. She has always been a main being a role model for me on and off the field. had no idea what he could accomplish in his been a true honor to play with him,” Brumley leader on our team, but especially this year, She is the epitome of a hard worker and it four years of high school. Four years later, he added about the gold athlete. she has always found a way to get our team paid off for her,” Stroud said. Advancing to State for track and field this motivated,” junior Becca Stroud said, who As Milder comes to the last weeks of her is ranked overall 20th for shot and 27th in the spring, Payne is on his way to creating his plays both softball and volleyball with Milder. senior year, she leaves behind the legacy of state of California. “My father and my mother always pushed own way to success. Payne plans on going In addition to softball, Milder has played a dual sport career and a lasting effect on the me to do better. My coaches and friends were to college for shot and discus, attending UC volleyball at PRHS for the last four years. As a leadership of PRHS. always supportive of me and my goals,” Payne Davis in the fall. setter, she has played a total of 138 sets with Photos by Emily Mathein and Loretta Burke Graphics by Phoebe Corgiat 05.31.19 Crimson Newsmagazine | SPORTS 35
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Madeline Hanauer 4 years varsity cheer 3 years varsitystunt 2 year stunt captain 1 year cheer captain Record highest points in bearcat stunt history Will be attending Alma College next year
3 years varsity football 4 years varsity wrestling Wrestling captain Record of 53-5 331 rushing yards 70 carries
CHEER AND STUNT
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by Phoebe Corgiat, Sports Co Editor
enior Madeline Hanauer, has been doing stunt for the three years PRHS has offered it. She started stunting because she liked the athletic side of stunt, after participating in cheer for two years prior to beginning stunt. “The reason I play stunt is because of how it’s growing and it’s more of a smaller sport. I feel like cheerleaders and stunters have to continue to prove themselves as a sport to other athletes,” Hanauer said. Hanauer has known Coach Tori Loney for four years and appreciates the relationship that has formed throughout the years. “My role model is definitely my coach because she works so hard and does so much for our team. I would love to turn out like her
someday,” Hanauer said. “Maddy motivates in her quiet leadership to show our younger athletes that they too can work extremely hard, love their fellow teammates, and do great things! She just won’t stop until she gets it perfect. She’s a coach’s dream,” Loney said. Hanauer, a senior captain for both cheer and stunt, has committed to Alma College in Michigan to continue her cheer and stunt career. Alma College has recently finished second place in the All-Girl Cheer Division III Championship. “I’m looking forward to the work ethic and the quality of effort,” Hanauer said regarding her excitement.
WRESTLING
by Emily Mathein, Environment Editor
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esting the limits of one’s own abilities are not foreign to Nathan “Chochy” Garcia, and even before high school, he has been doing just that. Garcia started to wrestle at the age of four, and no more than two years later started playing football. “I started wrestling because my dad was a coach and football because I used to go watch my older brother’s games and it looked like a fun sport; so when I was old enough to play, I did,” Garcia stated. As for a favorite accomplishment, “When I was a freshman, I won CIF. I was the first freshman to do it in all the years of Paso wrestling. And this last year, placing third at Masters was a big win for me, competing with the top kids in the state, because I took my sophomore year and junior year off from
wrestling.” Making history has been a trend for Garcia, and one he wishes to continue, but in a different way, a patriotic way, after high school. “I’m planning on trying to become a firefighter or go into the Marines,” Garcia said. As for what was throughout his high school career two great seasons of wrestling and four of football, the encouragement he needed wasn’t far from home. “My mom and my coaches, they are always supportive, even when I’m not competing and they always push me to do the last rep and let me know that what I put into this sport is what I’m going to get out of it,” Garcia said.
BRONZE
by Catalina Magnuson, Social Media Director
Torri Pugh 3 years varsity soccer 2 years varsity water polo 3 years cross country 4 years track and field 3 years defensive MVP Soccer team captain Plans to attend UC Davis and walk on to the track team
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by Maddeline Loff, Blind Date Editor
Pablo Cortez 4 years of varsity track 4 years of varsity cross country On the All Time list for both the 1600 and 3200 4:22.55 in the 1600 9:33.64 in the 3200 Mountain league champ in the 1600 Plans on running for UC Santa Cruz Graphics by Phoebe Corgiat
Photos by Loff, Garrett, Mathein
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These athletes are at the top of the Mountain League for the 2018 season by Brighton Garrett, Sports Co Editor & Phoebe Corgiat, Sports Co Editor
ach Mountain League All-League roster is determined collectively by coaches and consists of the best athletes league-wide in their particular sport. Athletes who qualified for All-League displayed exceptional ability unrelated to their team’s overall performance. Cross country, swim, dive, track and field, wrestling, golf, and tennis All-League teams are determined by the league tournament or meet. These Bearcats were selected for outstanding athleticism throughout their season.
Cross Country Steven Scruggs: League time
2 Team ND
16:13.37 (left)
Mark Martinez: Football
Pablo Cortes: League time
Seth Maldonado: Football
16:08.67 (middle left)
Damian Gavilan: League time 15:57.00 (middle right)
Jason Scruggs: League time
16:31.13 (right)
Phoebe Corgiat: Volleyball Zane Warren: Water polo Halle Nash: Water polo Mackenzie Raymond: Water polo
Football Corban Payne: Defensive line Nathan Garcia: Linebacker Marshall Weisner: Tight end Kaden Gallant: Wide receiver Hector Arteaga: Defensive Line Hunter Barnhart: Quarterback
(left)
(middle left)
(middle)
(middle right)
Water Polo
Aubrey Pasky: Co-MVP, 41 goals (left)
Tatiana Smeltzer:
(right)
(not pictured)
Golf
Kayla Hernandez:
18 hole best: 87 strokes, CIF individual qualifier (left)
104 goals, Co-MVP, CIF Honorable Mention (right)
Graphics by Brighton Garrett
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These athletes are at the top of the Mountain League for the 2018 season by Brighton Garrett, Sports Co Editor & Phoebe Corgiat, Sports Co Editor
2 Team ND
Payton Ramos: Basketball Kimmy Buchanan: Basketball
Carlos Perales: Soccer Santiago Morfin: Soccer
Wrestling Peyton Kilber: 122 weight class Porter Tanner: 134 weight class Blake Haupt: 222 weight class Kyle Miller: 154 weight class Cameron Gonzales: 172 weight class (left)
(middle left)
Soccer
(right)
(middle)
(above)
(not pictured)
Graphics by Brighton Garrett
Swim
Track
Garet Smolik: Center Back
Jordan Summers
Holly DiSimone Tatiana Smeltzer
400 Meter 1:00.08
Photos by Brighton Garrett
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100 Butterfly 57.76
100 Backstroke 1:00.08
Tatiana Smeltzer, Emily Christian Holly DiSimone Audrey Hughes
200 Medley Relay 1:54.68
ALL LEAGUE ATHLETES SPRING
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These athletes are at the top of the Mountain League for the 2018 season by Brighton Garrett, Sports Co Editor & Phoebe Corgiat, Sports Co Editor
2ND Team
Stunt
Nolan Rumph: Swim
Sophia Mullinix: Main base Alexa Nunez: Flier & tumbler Izzy Belflower: Backspot Isabella Druding: Flier, tumbler, & jumps and tumbling
Audrey Hughes: Swim
Madeline Hanauer: Flier & Tumbler Captain Sofia Moses: Secondary base & Quarter Four Captain Jeraly Escamilla: Main base & Pyramid Captain
Garrison Thomas: Track & Field
(left)
Tatiana Smeltzer: Swim
(middle left)
Holly Disimone: Swim
(middle back)
Madison Wineman: Track & Field Sofia Willoughby: Track & Field
captain (middle)
(middle right)
Hailie Abel: Track & Field
(right)
Sophia Berry: Track & Field
(not pictured)
Gabriella Wilson: Track & Field Ashleigh Berber: Track & Field Damian Gavilan: Track & Field Brendan Farnsworth: Track & Field Kendall Caruana: Track & Field Jakob Wright: Baseball Riley Swarthout: Baseball Logan Burns: Golf
Swim
Dive
Volleyball Baseball
Colby Callaway: Golf
meters 5:09.95 (left)
405.20 league record (above)
MVP, outside hitter (above)
Emma Phillips: Softball
Kendall Moffit: 500
Cori Southward:
Hector Arteaga:
Kylie Bridewell: Stunt
Lucas Climer: Pitcher,
100 strikeouts (above)
Nikki Robinson: Stunt
Abby Springer: 200
IM 2:18.61 (right)
Track & Field Caleb Wilson: 4x400 meters 52.03 split (top far left)
Ian Grace: 4x400 meters 52.5 split Gabe Katches: Discus 150’02 Corban Payne: Shot put 50’11.5 Jordan Summers: 200 meter: 21.98, (top left)
(top middle left)
Softball Becca Stroud:
(top middle right)
400 meter: 49.69 and 4x 400 meters 50.00 split (top right)
Second baseman 0.435 batting average (right)
Caelan Casa: 4x400 meters 52.4 split
Jaiden Ralston: Pitcher, 6 shut outs & 0.146 batting average against (left)
(top far right)
Connor Lacy: Triple jump 43’06.00 Pablo Cortes: 1600 meters: 4:22.55 Torri Pugh: Pole vault 10’06.00 Clay Wilshusen: Pole vault: 14’09
(middle left)
Charlotte Castelli: 1600 meters 5:14.53 Sophia Berry: 800 meters 2:23.42 Kimberly Buchanan: Shot put 40’11.00 &
(bottom middle right)
(bottom left)
(middle middle) (bottom middle left)
(bottom right)
discus 127’02.00 (middle right)
Lya Abel: Right field 0.451 batting average (middle)
Brooke Milder: Shortstop, 0.395 batting average (not pictured)
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About the logo (left) : The Crimson Museum of the Arts (The CMA) logo is based on the 2016 redesigned Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) logo. The Met, which is in New York City, is a wildly popular art museum founded in 1870 that hosts over two million works of art. In 2018, its three locations held the third most art museum visitors in the world. Its diverse collection of works spans over 5,000 years of history, with its oldest piece — an Iranian storage jar — dating back to about 3800 to 3700 BC.
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About the Class of 2019 (Above, left to right) : Shane McGuffin, Grace
Jang, and Brooke Bigelow will be three of over 400 seniors walking the field at War Memorial Stadium to commence their graduating ceremony on June 7, 2019. From school protest rallies to false fire alarms, and from national school shooting warnings to new political elections, the Class of 2019 has experienced plenty within their four years of high school. However, these events have not defined them — and when the final bell rings and they throw their caps in the air, it will symbolize the beginning of something new. It will mark their chance to lead a more independent life as they craft their own destiny away from comfort... away from home.
Logo and photos (front & back) by Ysabel Wulfing