PAWS PRESS March/April 2011
California School for the Deaf, Riverside High School and Career Technology Education
Deafhood: Tim Rarus By Alexa Ontiveros
Tim Rarus was born and raised in Connecticut for a while. He has a younger sister, Kim Rarus, who is two years younger, and is currently married to Hamilton. Tim was enrolled to California School for the Deaf, Riverside for one year while his mom was attending California State University, Northridge (CSUN.) Later, he and his mom moved back to Connecticut. Subsequently, they moved to Arizona where he finally graduated there. He attended Gallaudet University and graduated. He got married to a woman named Brandi and they had 4 kids, one girl and three boys. It’s like we went back in the time to 1988, when Gallaudet University was involved in a protest to have a deaf president. The outgoing student at Gallaudet, Tim Rarus, was the leader of the protest. He came to California School for the Deaf, Riverside, to give a presentation on his experience during the Deaf President Now protest. It was a wonderful experience for the students to hear his story and what he had been through during that time. After the presentation was finished, all of the students went outside and marched around the Brill building field, and experienced the concept of the protest that the students back at that time were involved in, to see what it was like to demonstrate for a deaf president. Tim Rarus has always been remembered as one of the most outspoken students during that historical event.
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Deaf Teen America, the Road to the Crown By Craig Long Maj Lesti and I went to Indianapolis, Indiana, because we were selected to represent California School for the Deaf, Riverside in Indiana by winning the Mr./Miss CSDR Pageant. During our flight to Indiana, we were playing some games and taking pictures, but one picture of us happened to have a woman behind us that looked to us like a terrorist. So, we made some funny jokes about it. We also were chatting with Jayne, our sponsor during our flight to Indiana. We were so excited to meet some new faces at the Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD). Maj was a former student from ISD who attended the school during her elementary years. So, she had minireunion with her family there during our free time. When, we finally landed in Indianapolis, IN, I was so thirsty, I ran to the water fountain for a drink, but the water there tasted different from California’s water. After I started forcing myself to drinking some water in Indiana it made me feel homesick for California’s water. We stayed in the ISD dorm for a total of four days. By the third night there we had competed against nine other deaf schools. Maj and I performed the play that was revised from the poem, “You Have to be Deaf To Understand,” for our part in the talent show. We also did another presentation. We talked about “How Can We Prevent a Budget Crisis in Our Deaf Education?” We did well at that competition too. But unfortunately, the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind won the Miss/ Mr. Deaf Teen America competition. However, we learned a lot about leadership and many other things while we were there. When we finally got back to California, we had jet-lag after arriving home. We didn’t realize there was a three hour difference in the time zone between Indiana and California.
Deaf Expo at CSDR! Where will Deaf Nation Expo take place? Deaf Nation Expo will take place at California School for the Deaf, Riverside. Deaf Nation Expo will take place in front of the Brill Building, on the front lawn. Deaf Nation Expo will be a festive place with many booths that you can enjoy. Like many festivals, we will sell food such as smoothies, hot dogs, and candy to support the Class of 2011. The Class of 2012 will sell nachos. The Class of 2013 will sell snow cones and churros. The Class of 2014 will sell strawberries with hot dips. We are expecting more than three thousand people to come here, including hearing people who have deaf children or just those who are curious. There will be a variety of events at Deaf Nation Expo, such as a drive- in movie sponsored by Sorenson, a comedy act will be performed in the MAC, our school play will be performed on stage in the same area where the booths are located, and there will be a Kid Zone, and an art show located in the Social Hall.
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Winter Sports Banquet By Mr. David Hamilton
Our boys and girls basketball teams had their Winter Sports Banquet on February 24th at Al Capone Restaurant. The following student -athletes who received the awards for their outstanding performance are: JUNIOR VARSITY GIRLS: MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: MIRIAM HERNANDEZ COACH AWARD: MARISSA SALYER JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS: MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER: JOSE RESENDIZ MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: JACQUES MILLER COACH AWARD: THOMAS YORK VARSITY GIRLS: COACH AWARD: EMILY FORSBERG MOST IMPROVED PLAYER: MONTANA MURPHY MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: SHANI AMBRESTER VARSITY BOYS: COACH AWARD: EDDIE SCHOONOVER MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER: CHRIS VEGA MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: RAYMOND NELSON Congratulations to those individuals for their accomplishments.
Girls Varsity Basketball Enter CIF By Mr. Mike Anderson
CSDR campus heard with pride. The girls’ basketball program entered the CIF playoffs. Their first round was to visit Hemet Baptist School, who is #1 in the Victory League. A few people from the CSDR community made transportation arrangements by carpooling and drove a long way to Hemet. In attendance were familiar faces that consisted of Alumni, locals, and the community. We witnessed the most awesome game ever with passion to win. In the first quarter was quite a slow progress. It was as if you could see the ball dribbling up-court like a mule. Yet, CSDR team was passing carefully to find open hands. With our far distance view from where a CSDR player sits, there was only a sole coach giving signals. Hemet Baptist School was bigger, taller, and stronger. Yet, they made many missed shots, missed lay-ups, and few turnovers. CSDR had their advantages bringing the ball up again and again and scored some points. During Halftime, Hemet was leading by the score of 15-12. During the second half, the passion carried on and made more baskets to lead the game. Shani Ambrester, our incredible guard dribbled and drove for baskets. She made more lay-ups. CSDR team was down by 5 points with two minutes remaining. CSDR sank 16 points during 4th quarter only while Baptist Christian made 11 points. The game ended with a score of 36-36. Overtime was made. For five minutes of play, the girls played with brutal and struggle to get their ball in baskets. Emily Forsberg and Montana Murphy struggled to get the ball in the basket but were hustled by Baptist. Within 36 seconds remaining, we were down by two points. Shani Ambrester drove left side into the paint and banked to score. It was TIED 41-41. Overtime #2 had started. Montana Murphy and Emily Forsberg were fouled out. The total of turnovers was 25. Darselle Toney was the CSDR’s only advantage for her height. During five minutes of play- going back and forth for the basketand CSDR got one point. In the very last few seconds, we were up by three points. Baptist stormed down the court and made easy shots. With a few seconds remaining, Baptist got the ball again and attempted for a three pointer at the buzzer-and…. missed. We won by one point, 44-43! It was one of the most awesome and emotional game ever.
Congratulations Raymond Nelson! Over the years, Nelson has accumulated 1000 scoring points in his basketball career at CSDR. Join CSDR in congratulating Raymond Nelson on accomplishing this difficult, but phenomenal feat that will not be matched for a long time!
CUBS Nutrition and Wellness Corner ………... Raymond Nelson as Spokesperson By Mr. Jeff Liu
As second semester started a few weeks ago, almost all of the students on CSDR campus were sick with colds. Some of them got better and returned to school for a few days then got sick again with colds. Again, they had to stay at home to rest until they felt better. So, I thought about how to reduce the possibility of spreading the cold on the campus. I decided to have a student as a "spokesperson for CSDR" to be videotaped in order to inform all students about how to prevent themselves from getting colds. Raymond Nelson was one of the spokespersons chosen to share information about the prevention of colds. Each student involved in the video project will address different types of health issues. The health issues discussed include missing breakfast, junk foods, soft drinks, obesity, and several other issues that arise or are a major concern among the students on campus. As a result, the students need to be aware of it. Each of the health issues will be videotaped weekly and shared with the students on campus. That would allow the students to have the necessary understanding about various health issues and how to prevent or minimize their risk of becoming sick and increase their awareness on how to stay healthy. Tips to prevent colds • Wash hands with soaps and warm/ hot water after you cough or sneeze on your hands, blow nose, or pick your nose • Use instant sanitizer if you are not near the sink • Limit contact with people who have colds • Rest well and eat healthy foods • Drink plenty of water • Stay warm!
How much sugar should you consume per day? By Mr. Jeff Liu Wellness Coordinator
According to information from the American Heart Association, the recommendation for the people in America should consume about forty grams of sugar per day. How do you measure the amount of sugar in forty grams? Ten teaspoons of sugar would roughly equal forty grams! Most people do not realize how much sugar they have consumed in one day. The foods that we tend to eat or drink, which contain sugars, are mostly found in the foods that we like to eat and drink such as chocolate candies, ice cream, and soda drinks. For example, a twelve-ounce can of Dr. Pepper has forty grams of sugar in it. If you decided to have a chocolate bar of Snickers as snack, it has about thirty grams of sugar. Having a drink of Dr. Pepper and a bar of chocolate bar of Snickers would add up to about seventy grams of sugars. That is almost double the amount of sugar per day. Eating too much sugars or sweetened foods is not good for your health because sugary foods have no nutrients to help your body function properly. Adding sugar to your diet quickly adds up calories which can lead to weight gain. Furthermore, gaining weight from eating too many sweetened foods or drinks can lead to health problems later in life. To make a healthier choice for your body, learn about the ingredients found in your food and reduce the amount of sugar in your daily diet.
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40 grams of sugar is good for one day and that is equal to 10 teaspoons of sugars. Keep this in mind to limit the amount of sugar per day! *Dr. Pepper has about 32 to 40 grams of sugar and 30 grams of sugar for Snickers. *Dr. Pepper and Snickers added up to about 70-80 grams of sugar that equal to about 20 teaspoons of sugar! Too much sugar in one day can lead to weight gain and health problems.
Healthy Snacks By Mr. Jeff Liu Which snacks do you prefer to eat as a healthy choice? Not all snacks are considered healthy for everyday eating. Suppose, you are hungry and want to have a snack on CSDR campus, F.E.A.S.T., which offers a variety of food choices, is a great place to grab something to eat. However, I have noticed most students prefer to eat unhealthy snacks. Cheetos, Sun Chips and mixed diced fruits are the foods that I would like to compare and share the facts about. Cheetos is one of the most popular snack choices that the students buy at F.E.A.S.T. Yes, Cheetos tastes good because of the cheesy flavor. On the other hand, it does not offer vitamins or minerals that are important to help the body function. One of the ingredients listed on the back of Cheetos is partially hydrogenated soybean oil. This is not a healthy ingredient because it contains trans fats, which causes an increase in cholesterol levels and increases the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. Also, the amount of sodium found in a bag of Cheetos is beyond the recommended amount of per serving. Sun Chips are another snack option; it is a “partially” healthy choice. I would rather to eat Sun Chips over Cheetos because it is low in saturated fat and cholesterol that may help reduce the risk of heart disease. (Continue SNACKS on p. 4)
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Paw Press Staff Student writers: Thomas York Alexa Ontiveros Craig Long Jeff Liu
New Teacher Profile By Thomas York Kevin Croasmun is the new high school History teacher at CSDR. He graduated from the Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus. After his graduation from OSD, he went to Gallaudet University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. He also obtained a Masters of Science degree in Deaf Education from McDaniel College. He decided to become a teacher when he was 19 years old when he worked as a tutor. History was never his favorite subject because his teachers were boring. His English and Math teachers were an inspiration to him so he decided to imitate them for his History classes. In high school, he played baseball and soccer, and was also involved with ASBG and the Drama Club. His favorite hobby is collecting comic books, and he enjoys playing flag football and rugby. Welcome to CSDR, Mr. Croasmun! (Continued SNACKS from page 3) Sun Chips is also rich in whole grains which help to reduce the risk of heart disease. The sodium per serving for Sun Chips is low compared to Cheetos. A cup of mixed diced fresh fruits is the healthiest choice for a snack because it has no additives or artificial flavors to make it taste better. Also, it has plenty of vitamins and minerals for the body to function. You don’t have to worry about cholesterol from eating fresh fruits because it is 100% free of cholesterol. Fresh fruits have fiber, which helps reduce the risk of heart disease and also helps your body digest food properly.
Nilson Avalos Niel ThompsonEnglish/journalism teacher Wes Rinella Graphic Arts teacher Mike Anderson Student Organization coordinator All rights reserved c 2010
Deaf Nation Expo By Nilson Avalos An interview with Greg Visco, behavior teacher: Q: When does Deaf Nation Expo begin? A: Deaf Nation Expo will be held on May 6th-7th and we need more volunteers for May 8th to help us clean up stuff. Q: Are you asking someone to volunteer to help CSDR set up everything before the day begins? A: Yes, but we need more volunteers. If you want to help us, please see Greg Visco, Gloria Daniel, and Don Burns. Remember we won’t bite you. Q: Is the DNE (Deaf Nation Expo) entry free? A: Yes, the Deaf Nation Expo is free. Q: Do you think everyone is going to enjoy the events? Explain your reason.
What is in the bag?
A: Yes. You will enjoy the day and meet many deaf people and visit many booths. The history of this kind of event so far, was to have it at the convention center, but now we will have the event outside for the first time on the CSDR campus. We promise you will enjoy the Expo.
Marilyn Rivas Spring Pep Rally/final POINT SYSTEM :
Guess whose ?
SENIOR JUNIOR SOPHOMORE FRESHMAN
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