FHS Inflight News (November 2011)

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Clubs under serious reorganization

FHS Tennis: EBAL champions.

Justice’s Audio, Video, Disco: 4/5 stars.

The Beach Boys’ Smile: 5/5 stars.

Battle of the bands: The Foothill band review

By Mina Corpuz New regulations restrict club activitess and fundraisers. described Mary Carnes (`12), Foothill’s ASB Secretary.

With such complex measures each club must now take in order to do previously simple tasks, many have not embraced these regulations easily.

It has also altered the original intentions of many of the clubs on campus. Marisa Victor (`12) FRĂŞSUHVLGHQW of Foothill’s New Order of WKH 3KRHQL[ FODULoHV VD\LQJ “Although we understand that the new regulations are necessary‌they now make GRQDWLQJ WR RWKHU QRQĂŞSURoW organizations impossible... [however] each solution is less effective than donating directly.â€?

But some of the new regulations are an effort to consolidate a growing club community: “It is harder to

manage eighty clubs with ten plus members than forty clubs with twenty plus members,� stated Carnes. “Our main goal is be more impactful in members as well as being manageable.�

In fact, the administration is “still in the process of [determining]which clubs are and are not approved,� Vice Prinicipal Jennifer Friesen stated.

With more than seventy active clubs, it is obvious that Foothill is rich with ambition.

However, all ambitions come with a process, in this case, the actual process of creating and most importantly running a club. Ultimately, these regulations were made to organize clubs and provide better communication between the clubs and administration.

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Foothill fans’ morale boosted, By the end of the third quarter, Amador scored a touchdown

Photo courtesy of Jeff Horning.

On Saturday, October to wrap the night, but it was 22nd, buses full of students not eligible for a trophy.Band poured into Foothill’s parking reviews aren’t just for people lots, the stadium lights and with music backgrounds, but crowd were at full throttle, for anyone. From the beginning and a wall of sound could of the parade competition to be heard from miles away. It WKH oHOG WKHUH ZDV D GLYHUVH wasn’t a typical Tuesday night audience of all ages. band practice, but actually the $W KHU oUVW WLPH DW D EDQG annual spectacular otherwise review, Brittany Trevor known as the Foothill Band (’14) enjoyed how “awesome Review. [the color guard and] the A band review is a judged formations, level changes, competition of bands that [and other visuals were].� She includes some or all elements plans to attend again next year of a parade competition, a and volunteer her time to help concert performance, and a the band.In addition to the oHOG VKRZ 7KH )RRWKLOO %DQG performances, band reviews Review, which has been held require months of planning since 1974, is a part of the and cooperation in order for Northern California Band everything to run smoothly.

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EDQG UHYLHZ DQG D oHOG VKRZ such as grand event. the pressure was on. It wasn’t In the last 32 seconds until -DFN )LQQH\ C of the quarter, Player #77 Jacaught the ball and scored VRQ 6LOYD C intercepted For more articles, reviews, when we all knew the outcome again, and the game was editorials, pictures, and content, of the game. Foothill’s crowds sealed. Ecstatic over Foothill’s burst into cheers as they pulled win, students jumped over the visit FHSINFLIGHT.COM ahead at 6 minutes and 45 JDWHV pRRGLQJ WKH oHOG ZLWK or visit InFlight on Facebook. seconds. blue and gold while screaming Only minutes later, “This is our town!�

Foothill beats Amador in 7-year streak

By Jessica Jayson

Earth Club strives for better beaches.

Recent trend of vandalism in restrooms.

By Kauhleen Mangayan Foothill High School’s club regulations have undergone reorganization.

This year, all clubs have been introduced to the “newâ€? rules of management. The purposes of these policies are to create a EHWWHU HIoFLHQF\ DPRQJ WKH SUHĂŞ existing and future clubs.

The main focus of these guidelines regard the transactions clubs make from WKHLU VSHFLoF DFFRXQWV )RU example, funds in certain club accounts must be spent on students only and are subject to ASB approval. Also, checks, receipts, deposits, and fundraisers must all go through separate procedures which include various permission slips, recording of where the funds are being moved, signatures from club advisors, and most importantly ASB approval.

As a result, clubs are still able to do most of the same things, however with additional paperwork to be able to do so. “[The administrators made] things more tedious‌ [but] we are still able to do everything we planned on doingâ€? explained Nikita Madan (`12), President of the Spanish Club.

On the other hand, these regulations have “discouraged a lot of people from going through the process of becoming a club this year,�

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NOVEMBER 2011

Non-traditional alternatives to Thanksgiving

By Kyle Smith

By Alia Griese There’s absolutely nothing wrong with tradition. In fact, tradition is great. Part of the reason I (and most others) have fond, warm memories of the holidays is because of the traditions my family has followed since my childhood.

However, as warm as these feelings may be, I am very aware that my family’s Thanksgiving traditions are completely traditional. By this, I mean that at least 97.6 percent of the United States celebrates in the same way.

Every year, my mother proudly sets a turkey on the table. She’d been cooking since 9 A.M., all the while cussing at the turkey for its size and weight. My brother and I watch some parade that mostly features middle school cheerleaders as we starve ourselves until dinner.

The wait is totally worth it, and dinner always tastes great. The festivities end as soon as I finish my meal.

I find that this is the same for nearly everyone: I feel we’ve grown up with the idea that Thanksgiving is a holiday for repetitive food.

Although the typical mom probably isn’t ready to

ditch the traditional turkeystuffing-cranberry meal plan, there are alternatives worth considering.

An intriguing (yet revolting) possibility is a Turducken. A Turducken is a dish that features a chicken/hen stuffed inside of a duck which is stuffed into a turkey. It is also known to be three times as great as a traditional turkey. To enjoy this meal, the brave eater is advised to have a full roll of paper towels, an apron, and an open mind. Personally, I feel the Turducken is a meal only to be eaten “for the story.�

Candied sweet potatoes are another unusual Thanksgiving side-dish.

Though a little more

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popular than the Turducken, candied sweet potatoes are rarely found on the table. To create this dish, simply top your mashed sweet potatoes with a heavy amount of mini marshmallows, then place in the oven for about 3 minutes at 500 degrees. Also top the melting marshmallows with almonds.

Whether Thanksgiving is a holiday for odd food, traditional food, or the general appreciation of food, be sure that there is always food. Otherwise there is nothing to appreciate but the company of your loved ones. Boy, would that be exhausting.

All joking aside, appreciate your friends and family as if they were food, and have a very happy Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving: a time for reminiscing about what one is thankful for while sitting at a table surrounded by family and friends. As you stuff yourself with turkey and mashed potatoes, why not stop and think about what really happened during WKDW FROG ZLQWHU RQ WKH oUVW Thanksgiving?

Fiction: The Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians had a huge feast that included mashed potatoes and turkey.)DFW 7KH RQO\ FRQoUPHG GLQQHU items in historical records were wild fowl (bird) and venison (deer meat).

Fact: 7KH oUVW GD\ RI Thanksgiving was declared a day of “fasting and prayer� by William Bradford, where no one ate or drank for an entire day. Then, the celebration lasted for another two days afterwards (consisting mostly of non-eating activities).

Fiction: The Europeans brought a huge amount of food to the celebration. When the Indians saw the banquet, they were struck with disbelief!

Fact: In reality, historians believe that the Indians brought a large amount of the food that was eaten at the feast.

The pilgrims were in a time of general hardship due to the harsh winter and were unable to gather large portions of food for the banquet.

Fiction: The holiday of Thanksgiving has been around

since the beginning of the United States.

Fact: The identity of who actually declared Thanksgiving a holiday is a bit complicated.

President Lincoln declared that the nation should have a day for giving thanks. However, KH GLG QRW VHW DQ RIoFLDO day. Eventually, states made their own days on which Thanksgiving was observed, but some did not recognize it at all! In 1939, President 5RRVHYHOW RIoFLDOO\ GHFODUHG that the date for Thanksgiving would be the fourth Thursday of every November, and it was approved by Congress in 1941.

Fiction: 7KH oUVW Thanksgiving occurred on the fourth Thursday of November in 1621 (on the same day as our holiday today).

Fact: Historians believe WKDW WKH oUVW 7KDQNVJLYLQJ occurred between September 21st and November 11th.Fiction: Pumpkin pie has been a part of the tradition since the oUVW 7KDQNVJLYLQJ Fact: Pumpkin pie was added into the Thanksgiving tradition as pumpkin pudding when Amelia Simmons wrote WKH oUVW FRRNERRN SXEOLVKHG in America in 1796 revolving around “True American Dishes.� Pumpkin pudding later developed into pie with crust when Americans believed that the pudding lacked taste.

Fall play Jurors pulls through

By Kelly McDeavitt

Despite some concerns about the play’s success, Twelve Angry Jurors triumphed November 4 with a compelling plot and classic intensity. In the Emmy award-winning drama adapted by Sherman Sergel, a disgruntled jury must decide the fate of a 19-year-old accused of stabbing his father to As fall sports wraps up the beginning of the 4th set put death. All of the jurors vote him their seasons and winter Deer Valley up 15-9, but with guilty - except for one.

Juror #8, played by Chris sports begin, one team is focus and determination, the Granlund (’12) insists that still digging in and working Falcons fought hard to win the there is enough reasonable hard in the pursuit of an NCS VHW ZLWK D oQDO VFRUH RI ê doubt for the accused to be championship. This is the All in all, the team felt innocent.

The performances Foothill High Varsity Volleyball good about the win. Middle Team. hitter Fiona Lamont (‘12) were from Wednesday, NoThe team managed to earn a admitted “we got off to a slow vember 2 to that Saturday.The title as EBAL co-champions with start, but we picked it up in the cast faced a lot of challenges prior to the play, particularly San Ramon Valley and took the next three setsâ€?. number one seed in the NCS On Wednesday, November drama teacher Janet Gebet’s bracket.The playoffs began on 16, Foothill took on Monte unexpected absence just days Wednesday, November 9, but Vista at home in the NCS before the play.“We dealt with )RRWKLOO UHFHLYHG D oUVW URXQG VHPLĂŞoQDOV 7KH\ ZLOO DGYDQFH [the situation] as best as we bye and played Deer Valley WR WKH oQDOV RQ 6DWXUGD\ could,â€? Granlund explained. last Saturday, November 12.

November 19, taking on either Valerie Rossman took the The Falcons got off to a SRV or Heritage. “These are reigns at that point and proslow start, losing the 1st set teams we’ve seen before in vided a unique reader’s theater 19-25. Coach Dusty Collins the season,� Coach Collins experience and a minimal set.

Chris said that the actors blamed the lack of focus on the said. faced the audience instead of team’s inability to play for an “They were tough before, sitting around a table because entire week. and they will certainly be “the table [would’ve] obstruct“We certainly had to tough to beat now.�As for the ed the view from the audience.� oJKW WKURXJK VRPH UXVW LQ WKH players? They have no fear Although their scripts were on beginning,� he acknowledged. of the road ahead. “As long music stands, the actors hardly The pace picked up in the 2nd as we play the way we are looked at them; if anything, it and 3rd sets - Foothill crushed capable of playing,� Camille JDYH WKHP PRUH FRQoGHQFH the Wolverines in both sets, 25- Khadr (‘12) exclaimed, “We Another unique element was 11 and 25-12. A strong run at will win for sure.�

that the actors performed without any microphones.

Unlike previous plays, which always had microphone mishaps, this year’s cast impressively projected their voices.

Some highlights included the dramatic tension between Juror #3, played by Brianna Grabowski (’13) and Juror #8, played by Granlund.

Brianna gave a particularly great performance when she intimidated Juror #8 with the accused man’s knife.

Other notable performances included sassy Juror #7, played

by Alex Italiano (’13) and

Juror #11, played by David Zatorski (’14) who mastered his character’s Polish accent.

The drama and discontent preceding Twelve Angry Jurors merely added to the play’s tension and suspense. The cast received a well-deserved applause, marking another success for Foothill’s fall plays.

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