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Veritas Shield January 28, 2011 l Volume 16, Number 4 l Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, 440 St. Katherine Dr., La Canada Flintridge, California 91011

Seniors finally get privileges By Bella Ye, Staff Writer

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econd-semester seniors who have been waiting eagerly for their privileges won’t have to wait much longer. This year’s privileges are (1) being able to wear college sweatshirts starting Feb. 1; (2) permission to leave school at the beginning of enrichment starting Feb. 16; and (3) having free dress on Fridays starting Feb. 11. The privileges show the girls’ seniority within the school and reward them for having worked so hard for the past three and a half years of high school. “This is a fantastic class, the seniors have done a great job so far,” said Principal Sister Celeste Botello. The senior board wrote a formal letter to Sister Celeste asking for the privileges, but the seniors must be on their best behavior before the board can ask for more privileges. “The seniors need to follow the rules or the privileges can be taken away at any time,” said Mrs. Stephanie Contreras, senior class moderator. The seniors are setting a good example to their younger sisters in the school. “Most of us cherish the privileges and will maintain what we do now because we don’t want our privileges to be taken away,” said Ana Sofia Cervantes Leon ’11.

INDEX New students on the hill........2 Alumnae speak to seniors.....2 The cost of college................3 Opinion College is coming soon .....4 School violence..................4 Apps helpful while texting....5 No international assembly.....6 Speech tournament................6 Student teaches dance, yoga to victims of abuse............6 Sevice project for junior........6 Wedding plans.....................11 Giving blood on the hill......11 Entertainment Miracle Worker update.....10 Must-see movies..............10 Sports Soccer loses to H-W ........16 B’ball is ranked by CIF ...16

Spirit Week rouses craziness on the hill

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By Alyssa Conti, Staff Writer

n any other day, junior Bella Cremer would’ve been written up within the second, but this was no regular school day. This was Spirit Week. While rocking an Ugg on one foot and a moccasin on the other, Cremer’s skirt was rolled up and sagged halfway down her rear, so much so that her spandex were visibly showing. “I really enjoyed Uniform Infraction Day because it was a day where we could come wearing what we usually do but not get in trouble for it,” said Alex Eaton ‘12. Tologs stepped it up during Super Hero Day by wearing men’s underwear and capes all day; some even painted their faces. “My favorite outfit was the teenage mutant ninja turtles,” said sophomore Savanna Viola. Harry Potter magic and witchcraft filled the Continued on page 5 Photos by C. NIVERA

SENIORS can’t help showing raging enthusiasm for their last Spirit Week assembly while Sydney Flynn ‘13 was happy to compete in the Cheetos-cream contest.

FSHA-shank detention nabs 120+ students

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n a scene that can only be described as a cinematic moment, a record one-fourth of our plaid-skirted population found themselves lined up in the gym for detention on Wednesday, Jan. 9 in a catch-up for tardies When the list of 129 students went up on Podium, it took the whole school by surprise, especially physics teacher Mr. Ty Buxman.

By Charlotte Hook, Staff Writer

“I volunteered to proctor detention thinking it would be 15 or 20 people not over 100,” he said. The students, however, were even more startled by Mr. Buxman’s unconventional proctoring method. “Once he got us signed in he yelled, ‘Spread out, turn around and face the wall. Do not talk. Do not laugh. Don’t lock your legs because you will faint.’ It was basically the

scariest moment of my life. I’m a good kid, ok?” said sophomore Juliet Hook. Now that Sister Donna Marie Nicholas is on the prowl and with attendance on Podium, it appears that the “good kids” will no longer be able to hide behind their more mischievous counterparts. Despite the horror of the detention newbies, the story managed to

amuse. “When I heard about [the detention], I had to laugh. I don’t know what else he really could have done with 129 people,” said Assist. Vice Principal Mrs. Katie Sadler. Good news is detentions don’t go on your academic record. So laugh it off and by the way, welcome to FSHA-shank where even the nicest kids have a bit of a bad side.

TIME passes by slowly for nearly a quarter of the student body as Tologs face the wall, solemly atoning for their serious violations.

Photo by K. WILLIAMS


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