April 2017

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VOLUME IX ISSUE V APRIL 2017

Drawing the curtain on a tradition

After 100 years at Hollywood, JROTC will not continue next year JASMINE CorteZ & Julio mazariegos ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR & cHRONICLE REPORTER

As JROTC prepares to celebrate 100 years on campus, it may be its last, the victim of budget cuts and a lack of funding to continue the program.

Every year there are new recruits joining, but this year has had 106 students enrolled.

A total of 29 (SAS and TCA) teachers for only core classes were needed for the 2017-2018 school year.

Unfortunately, the school was only given the funds for a total of 26 teaching positions.

Through open enrollment, the school was given one more teaching position and principal Alejandra Sanchez pitched a budget for two more teaching positions to the School Site Council, which were approved. These teaching positions do not include those for JROTC. “As the principal I hope that in the near future we can

overcome the financial difficulties and we can open this wonderful program again,” said Sanchez.

The contributions that JROTC has brought to Hollywood are deeply rooted.

Cadets provided traffic and parking assistance at games and lead the pledge of allegiance at public events.

JROTC has now been given uniform inspection every Wednesday these past few weeks, knowing that there is a need to show how efficient and dedicated the cadets are.

JROTC doesn’t teach students about how to join the army. The students are in the program because they chose it as an elective.

Recently, JROTC Color Guard was asked to present the colors at Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher’s funeral.

It was a memorial for the legendary mother and daughter actresses at the Forest Lawn

Cemetery.

“Todd Fisher, who was the brother, could have gotten any regular army color guard,” said cadet Harris Kim, executive officer of JROTC. ”But since we are known as Hollywood, they could have chosen other school color guards and they chose Hollywood.”

Now, after a hundred years, there is the possibility of the removal of the program. “It’s not being funded,” Master Sergeant Herbert Harris said, “We’ve had a lot of successful actors that come through and they’re very successful and it’s a shame that the program is going away because of the lack of funding for one teacher.”

It is unclear what classes students who took JROTC will be given next year. “Who’s going to take their place?

That’s the question,” said SAS counselor Raul Grijalva.

herself to recruit 60 new students for JROTC because she believed the program teaches students discipline and how to be strong individuals.

Jason Kim, a cadet at JROTC,

she already has at JROTC is nowhere near half of Polina’s goals.

Her next step in continuing her life motto was to join the LAPD cadets.

Recently, the staff at the LAPD recognized Polina with an overall outstanding Cadet Leadership Award that is presented to one female and one male who display the most physical and academic excellence out of all 600 students in the program.

She said she joined LAPD cadets because “If this country gave me so much just by being here, then I will give my soul to protect the country.”

Twenty JROTC cadets have joined the LAPD staff to do community work, learn about leadership skills, people’s rights, civic life, law enforcement and many other useful skills.

The LAPD training is one step closer to her future career as a special agent.

Police academy award won

JROTC in the top picture is posing in their uniforms in 1920 nearly 100 years ago.

JROTC students in the bottom picture are posing as they are being inspected as usual weekly.

PHOTO CREDIT: JASMINE CORTEZ

Allison olivA Chronicle reporter

To those who don’t personally know her, she’s the girl around school with the long platinum blonde hair. For those who are friends with her, she’s known as the perky and inquiring peer in JROTC or the LAPD cadets program.

Polina Dubkova moved from Russia two years ago at the age of 15.

“Hollywood was a new environment and people were so open and caring compared to the laws in Russia where you can’t be yourself,” she said.

Her family motto is to give more than she takes from the world. When she enrolled in Hollywood High, one of the first things that she did was join JROTC the summer before her junior year as her way of putting her family’s motto into actions.

In the brief time that she has been part of the program, she has worked her way up from being a normal cadet to Staff Sergeant 2.

Polina described JROTC as a second family. She challenged

Polina Dubkova poses after receiving her leadership award said, “Polina is persistent and a unique individual.

She is hardworking and has goals. Her attitude in order to be able to achieve what she wants and her resiliency sets an example for other in JROTC” However, attaining all that

2 qNews: Meet the new 4 qOp/Ed: Adventures of the Sheik: College rejection man, Barishman

6 qFeatures: Sheik of the

Month: Teacher Edition

Meet the “From the Soul” dancers as they took on the stage for an entire weekend on page 2. After hours of dedicated efforts the dancers were finally able to show the school their skills and moves.

PHOTO CREDIT: R. BRIGGS

8 qEntertainment: April

Concert Calendar

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Transgender rights are at stake GABRIELLA MARTINEZ CHRONICLE REPORTER

President Donald Trump, last month withdrew protections for transgender students’ bathroom rights that were implemented by the Obama administration, a move that has angered some students on campus.

These federal protections gave transgender students the right to use the bathrooms and locker rooms that corresponded with their gender identity without questioning their preference.

Trump’s decision, which gives states the ability to choose how to handle the bathroom issue, was considered a victory for those opposing Obama’s decision on the matter, believing the federal government had no business meddling in the issue in the first place. Civil rights groups, however, have denounced the decision, which has aroused much contention amongst members and supporters of the LGBT community.

“Trump is not doing well as a president,” said Leslie Herrera, a senior in SAS who completed her senior project on transgender issues. “He’s not giving us all our equal rights, especially not the transgender

community. They are now struggling more than any other group, their freedom is especially limited.”

Many also believe that these actions serve to contradict what Trump supposedly stands for.

“He claims to be okay with the LGBT community but wants to strip us of our rights,” said Alyssa Lira-Chong, secretary of the LGBT club and an SAS sophomore. “Not only that but he has politicians notorious for their homophobia in his cabinet.”

Though not barring transgender rights completely, the fact remains that many of the states that do not sympathize with the transgender community will move toward establishing fewer rights for the community.

“It’s very troubling that some states will revert back into a more conservative mindset,” said Principal Alejandra Sanchez, “We are all deserving of the same rights. We should all be treated equally.”

Although the future may look bleak, California officials said transgender students will remain protected in the Golden State.

Tom Torlakson, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, made it clear that California would not be rescinding any rights transgender students had regarding their choice in restrooms or locker rooms.

“All students deserve a safe and supportive school environment. California will continue to work to provide that environment for our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students regardless of any misguided directives by the federal government and the Trump administration,” Torlakson said.

Torlakson, alongside the majority of Californians, look toward the future of the state, where it is ensured civil rights are protected.

“California is very progressive when it comes to policy, and we are not going to turn back to where we were maybe 10 or 20 years ago,” Sanchez said. “We will all stand for the protections that we have given to the transgender population and will continue to adhere to the decisions made by the state.”

could’ve used a bit more training when doing duets and large assembles but overall, the duets was best performed compared to other performances.

There was a lot of fast movements that made the dancers prove how determined they were to perform what could be their best show of the year. All the performers used their space wisely and was done without exceptions. Their directions were all timed because every one had space to move around and do their moves all according to as planned. There was a lot of strong and powerful music that was very motivational and the performers danced to the rhythm. There were some

pop music that was performed which was beautifully danced.

There was various of different type of dances that was seen during the show. A lot of them were modern ballet, some hip hop and some of ethnic dances as well. The ethnic performances was well enjoyed that was outstanding and something new on the stage. The costumes were well done according to the music and type of dance done. Everything fit were it was suppose to be. The lighting was well done that made the show look even better when it was right to change them.

Overall, the performance was an outstanding piece of artwork done by dance teacher Lisa Goldshein.

Before working on Sheik territory, Barishman was teaching at Mark Twain Middle School. When HHS contacted him in the middle of the semester, he immediately asked to be released. He is “very happy” with the position he holds now and states that he surely “prefers teaching high school over middle school.”

Barishman was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. He double majored in education and history at University of Cape Town. When he moved to the United States, he earned his masters in educa-

tion and majored in social studies at National University in California.

When Barishman is not teaching, he enjoys reading nonfiction based on others’ travel adventures, going hiking, and building models of structures (he has so far constructed the Capitol building and the Chrysler building in his spare time in the future).

“Administration is very pleased about this new addition to the staff,” said Principal Alejandra Sanchez. “Barishman is eager to use project based learning.”

Dancing “From the Soul” ESTEBAN garcia

CHRONICLE REPORTER

This past weekend was a memorable night with lots of action and drama in the dance show. The Performing Arts Magnet & New Media Magnet dancers performed a preview at their assembly.

On the stage were new and professional dancers performing an outstanding show.

Every performer had different characters that were unique and similar in order to make the show eye-grabbing.

There were very few solos that only lasted for a couple of minutes. There were a couple duets and was mainly large assembles on stage that made the show look even more beautiful.

Although the performance was beautiful, the dancers

Barishman becomes newest teacher MELISSA VIERA

NEWS EDITOR

David Barishman is the newest addition to the staff.

He is the new history teacher filling the position for Frank Berumen who left spontaneously this semester.

Barishman’s first day on campus was Jan. 18.

Barishman had been wanting to serve on this campus since last year and he interviewed here in May. He did not get the position the first time, but continued aspiring to work here because of the “good feeling he received from administration and students” when on the campus.

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Ladies take the field

Every June, the Leadership Class holds the Powder Puff flag football game after school between senior and junior girls.

This year, Powder Puff will take a different route and make it more like a regular football game. “We will try to make it different and similar to a football game with a national anthem and also we will get male cheerleaders,” said ASB Vice-president Diana Cruz, PAM senior. “It will take about two months to prepare.

We started early but paused due to pep rally but the official date will be June 2.”

Many girls that are participating in Powder Puff are really enthusiastic. “I hope to meet new people, get the experience, and feel what the football guys feel like,” said Lariza Linares, SAS junior. “Finally, they are giving attention to girls like they give the guys.”

Last year, the event was cancelled due to students caught breaking school rules; administrators waited until this year to bring it back.

SHARON ULLOA

Putting the spotlight on health

The Wellness Fair took place on Thursday March 30 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm in the quad. FAME Health Club, Environmental Club, Key Club, Peer Advocates, Bike Club, Dance Club, and LACER all attended this event.

Students were able to participate in workshops informed them on how to live a healthier lifestyle. LACER, the Dairy Council of California, Sugar Watch, Gold Star Foods, Heal the Bay, Latino Coalition for a Healthy California, and the L.A. Trust sponsored workshops focusing on nutrition, water safety, health policies, sugar consumptions, dairy consumptions, diet, and exercise.

There was free food available for those who attended and there was als a raffle that granted the winners prizes.

MELISSA VIERA

Contestants vie for Hollywood Idol title LIZETH carranza

CHRONICLE REPORTER

Hollywood Idol will be hosted once again, an annual contest where students are given the opportunity to audition and showcase their talents. First place receives $100, second place receives $50 and third place receives $25.

Not only do students join this competition for the money, but to show the different aspects of creativity and artistic value they have to offer.

The event is organized by J.B. Carmicle, English teacher, who also provides the prizes.

Acts consist of dance, rap showcases, and more. Hollywood Idol 2017 will be showcasing mostly singers, solos and duets and there will also be dance piece.

There will also be a guitar piece by junior Matteo Gironda and a band performance by Mice In Suits.

Junior, Diego GuerreroJimenez, auditioned this year for Hollywood Idol. He will

be contributing in the performance of Mice In Suits as the drummer, “I want to pursue a career in entertainment and I really enjoy playing music, I thought it would be a good way to fuel my drive and entertain people.”

Diego was willing to give advice for future auditioners and elaborate on what it takes to be in Hollywood Idol. “Auditioning is the hardest part, but if you do what you want, if you show these judges that you have what it takes to be on that stage, nothing can stop you. The only limitations created are the ones you create yourself.”

Hollywood Idol 2017 will be contributing different acts by talented students. The date is set to be on April 7. Make sure to come and see who wins first, second, and third, but especially to see Hollywood students showcasing their creativity.

Barishman smiling in his classroom after a long day of teaching government, U.S. history and AP U.S. history.

PHOTO CREDIT: MELISSA VIERA

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APRIL 2017

NMA projects compete for Linked Learning Awards GABRIELLA MARTINEZ

Karina olivERA

CHRONICLE REPORTER

During the fall semester, NMA juniors produced a documentary called “The Panel,” about attempts to defund Planned Parenthood, that was chosen to compete in a Linked Learning competition on Dec. 8, 2016, at the Egyptian Theatre.

“This school year, the 11th grade project in the fall was

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which they are extended to various demographic groups.”

The project centered around minority groups that ranged from African Americans to the LGBT community and everything in between.

Students participating in the project analyzed pieces of American literature that are written by or for the demo-

women, comprised of NMA students Zane and Kais Karram, Rosa Xicara and Jessica Benitez, focused on the controversial topic regarding the defunding of Planned Parenthood.

“There was a panel that was created that very specifically created propaganda as well as a lot of misinformation about Planned Parenthood,” Nezu said.

The information distributed to the public intentionally made it seem as if the tax dollars provided for Planned Parenthood is utilized solely for the purpose of funding abortions when in actuality Planned Parenthood provides a lot of reproductive healthcare for women.

With the information gained from interviews conduct11th graders created a documentary called “The Panel” standing for Planned ed with workers at Parenthood. From left to right, back row: Kais and Zane Karram; from left to Planned Parenthood right front row: Aniya and Theisa Reynolds, Evelyn Gonzales, Jessica Benitez, as well as governRosa Xicara. ment officials, the American Experience Doc- graphic they are studying. students that participated in umentary Pitch,” said Ali Nezu, Each group researches that the group then adapted all of the NMA and PAM magnet codemographic’s experience their work into a documentary ordinator. “Those students, in throughout American history of only four to six minutes, acttheir American History class, and how contemporary issues ing as a “teaser” of sorts for an had to learn about democratic have impacted them. actual documentary film. principles and the extent to The group that studied (story continued on page 8)

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Freshmen stu- dents from the New Media Magnet created videos and video games as part of a “What makes a hero” unit with a central theme. They worked on it in their English and technology classes.

“This project was very successful and students learned many aspects of a video design and video production,” said Furnare Patricia, ninth grade English teacher. There were 100 NMA 9th graders who took part in this project. Students were to create a video game that consisted of a hero and villain or a 2-to-3-minute video production involving a hero.

“I was a team leader and used my game to help me. The judges helped us learn a lot of things,” said Sullivan Brock.

This project involved writing a narrative story and producing a video game in a short amount of time. Students had to spend time getting many drafts done before getting the final project done.

“The NMA project was successful and I and Sullivan worked as a team. The judges were a success as well, ” said Amadeus Araiza.

In addition, students learned about different types of literature. Students created made up characters, sketches,

and descriptions.

“This was a display of visuals and planning documents presented to professional judges,” said Furnace.

The presenting to a panel of judges took place on Dec 7.

The panel of judges consisted of representatives from Nickelodeon, Microsoft, video game designing studios, and actors.

All students learned how to design video applications, create storyboards, finalize cut pro games rules, film plots, how to present properly and how to work as a group.The character profiles were done in Mandarin.

Linked Learning and United Way picked only eight projects to be showcased at an annual competition this month.

Projects coming from Thesia Reynolds, Aniya Reynolds,and Evelyn Gonzales, 9th graders from NMA academy were chosen. Their game, Mortal Defense, featured the hero Black Widow, who must prevent the villainous Loki from destroying the world.

“From storytelling and persuasive writing, to coding and even sound, these students showcase skills that are applicable to the trillion-dollar global gaming industry,” the United Way website stated.

Seniors breeze their way through their presentations jin lee AND joshua alejano

photo editor & chronicle REPORTER

About 200 seniors took part in their Senior Project presentations last month, a yearly tradition in which students of Expository Reading and Writing, show a panel of judges what they learned from writing a research paper and creating a physical project related to a topic of their choice.

In classrooms all over campus on March 2, groups of students gave 7 to 12-minute slide presentations to judges consisting of their teachers and professional experts. We spoke to a few of them about the process.

“I expected the seniors to present well this year, we had experts come in and help them prepare. I also expected the to do well overall, in terms of content,” said TCA English teacher Jasmin Abad.

Students chose a topic that was approved by their English teacher. Andrea Negrete, SAS, got a perfect score on her presentation. Her senior project was about depression in teenage girls. Her goal was to raise awareness for girls who are emotionally in need.

“I’ve seen a lot of girls who were depressed, and reflecting on my past years, I was probably depressed too,” said SAS senior Andrea Negrete.

PAM, as a performing arts magnet were expected to have better stage presence and confidence when presenting.

PAM student Cooper Lanarch’s project was about switching regular physical money to digital currency called bitcoin. His inspiration was his grandfather. His purpose was to inform the new

generations about digital currency and how it has evolved.

Cooper also wanted to explain to students how it is growing in usage over the world.

“My grandpa was a bit of an entrepreneur, and I guess he got me into it,” said PAM Senior Cooper Lanarch. “There are now subways, starbucks, and yoga places that accept bitcoins.”

TCA encouraged students to make their topic into a lesson that they can teach a group of students; preferably ninthgraders.

“The difference with TCA from the other SLCs is that we encourage our students to teach their project because our SLC is of course teaching,” said TCA English teacher Jasmin Abad.

A standout TCA student

was Marcus Montero. His topic was about the negative effects of biological weapons. His motivation was because it was the closest relation to him in terms of his future career as an Air Force pilot.

“They gave us a page with 180 choices for our projects.

I didn’t really know what to talk about, then I looked over biological weapons and since I’m going to pursue a career of Air Force pilot, it relates to me the most,” said Marcus.

Maurice Volante, a NMA student, chose the topic of the Earth’s magnetic field and how the Earth protects itself from the sun. His motivation had greatly to do with his passion in astronomy and his hopes to continue following this path into his future careers. “ What made us different from

the other SLCs is the media component of our SLC and the computerized animation they did in their classes,” said NMA English teach Karin Kroener Valdivia.

The amount of time and effort was clearly reflected through the genuine work on the students’ presentations.

There are several tips that these seniors advice to the next coming seniors who will also be presenting.

“Don’t procrastinate. Keep all your paperwork organized and find time to do other things you need to do. Keep up with your life,” said Maurice.

Another advice from Marcus is, “Manage your time effectively. That’s basically the most important part.”

walking around the campus using crutches or limping after getting a surgery on one of his bad knees. Smithberg is using them now until the end of the year, so he can retire, according to Lee Tuomala, United Teachers Los Angeles Chapter Chair.

At the end of the year,

Smithberg will officially be retired.

Now the students are left in the crowded room #202 without a functioning air conditioner.

In addition, his students are no longer learning about times in the Navy or vectors, or learning pre cal,

“He left and now we don’t have an actual teacher. We are stuck with substitutes that don’t even teach math,” said Jason Kim, a junior attending that class.

The first few weeks the class worked without an actual permanent sub. That is when Ms. Knerr was placed as

the permanent substitute for the class.

“She also gave us work involving math that does help us,” said Luis Landa, a junior in his sixth period.

Permanent sub will teach Smithberg’s class until school’s out GABRIEL garduno CHRONICLE REPORTER

Bob Smithberg, precalculus math teacher, is on sick leave and will retire at the end of the year, leaving his students without a permanent teacher.

Since the teachers get a fixed amount of sick days per year, if teachers don’t use them, they accumulate. Students may have noticed him

OPINION/EDITORIAL

april 2017

STAFF EDITORIAL:

100 years of tradition lost PAM and NMA magnets have the opportunity to take a variety of electives including dance, choir and video production.

SAS and TCA, however have options of taking electives such as art and child development, which is not including the electives open for any SLC, such as journalism, yearbook, academic decathlon and leadership.

JROTC is one of the few electives that is open to any student, yet it is on the chopping block.Students have started a petition to save it, so perhaps there is a glimmer of hope.

Students should be able to take a class other than core subjects. It is just as important to learn cooking or learn the parts of a car as it is to solve for X. Life is not going to follow a syllabus and stu-

dents should be prepared to face any obstacle once leaving high school.

Gradually, we have lost classes including cooking, band, auto shop and metal shop.

Other schools have electives for students to pick from photography, surfing, yoga, wood shop, and much more.

Slowly we have been losing the traditions of Hollywood that made our school unique.

Years ago, there was band class and these students would march in the Hollywood Christmas Parade.

Today there is still band class,

however it takes place as an afterschool activity and they do not march in the Christmas Parade.

The community used to be involved with the school because they were engaged in many traditions. Now, less and less recognizable events are occurring on campus and it is a shame to see the lack of spirit resulting because of it.

There is not as much pride on campus as there was before. This can be seen through the way that students are no longer buying tickets for dances or as enthusiastic to

be a part of any school events.

As one freshman said, “When I came to this school I expected to experience just learning. I expected to be a part of the school spirit. But when I came here, it was a dull repetition of middle school.”

School should not only be about core classes. All students need to enjoy the place they spend nearly eight hours a day. The lack of electives and the arts discourages students to come to school and not exceed in their classes.

Electives and the arts add pazzaz to their daily routine and provides potential passions for later years.

Without a variety of electives students have a dull life without purpose.

allowed to use the bathroom of the gender they identify.

While there is fear of the risk of sexual violence in bathrooms, or failing to recognize transgender individuals as the gender they identify, there’s just one thing to be said about that trans individuals should be allowed to use the bathroom of their choice.

Many transgender people actually hold onto their urine, which can cause an infection, just to avoid being harassed or discriminated by others. There is prejudice and lack of knowledge which results in discrimination and bullying.

Although, here at Hollywood High that is an issue, my goal is to have a gender neutral restroom in school, especially to provide safety for the future trans.

By doing this, Hollywood

High can be a school who accepts and protects anyone, whether you’re lesbian, gay, bisexual, straight, and or transgender. Not only that, but following Santee Education Complex, we will be the second high school in LAUSD that provides a gender neutral restroom in school.

the U.S government protection that allowed them to use school toilets and locker rooms matching their gender identities as Trump’s administration stepped into a long simmering national debate.”

What kind of president did this nation elect? He hates most of the community especially the LGBT community.

We can not limit the lives of others just because they are not like us.

A restroom is just a restroom we should not worry about who we share it with. Of course, there are some limits. If I don’t mind sharing a restroom in which I identify myself with a transgender individual, then you should not either.

It is just as important to learn to solve for X as it is to learn to cook or learn the parts of a car.

Restrooms should be gender neutral

leslie herrera CHRONICLE CONTRIBUTOR

Have you ever actually counted the times you have asked to use the restroom in class? In many cases your teacher says yes and you go, that simple.

However, for a transgender student, a person whose gender identity is different from their birth certificate, it’s not that simple.

As our world continues to evolve, we begin to see new conflicts every day. One of these issues is whether transgender individuals should be

There is prejudice and lack of knowledge which results in discrimination and bullying.

The lives of a transgender individual are no more less human than as cisgenders.

However, according to our newly elected president Donald Trump, letting transgenders use their preferred restroom is a bad idea.

According to Metro.co.uk, “trans students have lost

Leslie Herrera, an SAS senior, wants to become a labor and delivery nurse.

Adventures of the Sheik: College angst

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Man On The Street:

would you share a restroom with a trans student?

“I’m okay with it. It’s not like they are looking at us in the bathroom.”

Delilah Peraza, PAM 9th grade

“In my perspective, I believe that we overall are equal and if we don’t really pay attention, it is an act of discrimination and leaving them from our group and our society.”

Cindy Velasquez, TCA 10th grade

“I mean it really doesn’t matter because they are human it shouldn’t matter for other people as well.”

Antonio Heredia, NMA 11th grade

“I wouldn’t mind, gender isn’t important for me, everyone uses the bathroom.”

Jonathan Chan, SAS 12th grade

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Food regulations lack teeth when it comes to meat

ERIK ONATE CHRONICLE CONTRIBUTOR

Have you ever wondered how farmers have been able to supply meat to every restaurant and supermarket in the United States? The answer is simple, they make the animals grow faster with the power of hormones and other additives.

Animals, such as cows, take an average of nine to twelve months to reach full maturity.

With the use of synthetic hormones and additives, that time frame has been cut down to six to eight months.

These synthetic hormones not only increase growth rates but also increase the amount of fat the animal produces, which causes immense physical stress to them because their bodies are not accustomed to the accelerated growth rate.

The use of synthetic hormones is not really known to the general public because it’s not mentioned on the packaging. The few people that do know of the residual hormones are aware of the side effects of consuming them, they could actually cause humans to grow faster as well.

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) was created

by the government to test the safety of drugs and their possible uses. In the last 10 years the FDA has approved of 30 drugs, one of them being rBGH (Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone). This hormone increases milk production on cows.

Without supervision the hormone could actually cause the cow to die. If the cow injected with this hormone isn’t milked every day, the milk will cause the cow’s udder to stretch and it could tear open and the cow will bleed out and die.

Not only does it cause harm to the cows but residual hormones have unknown effects on us when we consume milk, and the FDA knows this.

The FDA has certain regulations that the farmers must abide to in order for them to

sell their products. The FDA requires that a cow has a two week “cooldown” period for the cow to natural digest the left over hormones and reduce the levels of the hormones.

But if the additives are safe for us to consume then why would they have rules to lower the levels of residual drugs?

The reason is because not even the FDA knows the effects that the hormones have on our bodies. The FDA uses excuses like excuses like “there’s not enough research” or that the “data is inconclusive,” but the truth is that they have no idea what they are allowing us to consume.

The FDA doesn’t care for our safety nor the safety of the animals, so if you care for your safety and the well-being of the animals that we depend

so much on please don’t buy conventional meat. Instead buy the USDA (US Department of Agriculture) approved meat because the USDA cares for the quality of the product and the only 100% organic produce is approved by the USDA. USDA produce is a bit more expensive but the product is healthier for you due to the lower levels of fat and no extra synthetic additives that affect your body.

any farms in Los Angeles, we don’t know how the animals we are eating were brought to our plate.

Americans don’t care how cows were shot up with antibiotics if a juicy hamburger is sitting in front of them. I am not saying that to make students feel guilty for eating off of the IN-N-OUT menu, but you all should know where your meat is coming from.

Factory farming are those evil people who force hormones into those animals and make the food presentable to food companies. Organic farms are the nice little family farms you see on the background of milk cartons.

There is a big contrast in health and safety issues of where the meat comes from.

Organic farming in my head is a sort of heaven for those animals. Sadly, there are only few

resources organic farming can produce, which is why factory farms get all of the attention of fast food companies.

Only a few food chains get their food from organic farms.

Just to name a few: Chipotle and Panera bread receiving the marvelous grade A, following that Chick-fil-a with a B. Dunkin’ Donuts, and McDonald’s with barely a passing grade of a C. Off the topic, it fills me with despair that Starbucks had the lowest grade possible with a big red F, but that’s my opinion. This just shows how there is only a few food companies’ are really good for you.

Organic farms also give animals the fair chance of having a decent life with grazing pastures where they can roam freely than in a cage for the rest of their lives.

Organic farming is not bad

for animals but it’s a fear for fast food companies. They look past the fact that the meat they receive from factory farms, were from suffering animals in locked cages and most likely do not have the knowledge that these packages of meat could have been contaminated in the process of being packed.

Factory farms deliver their product to meat-packaging factories where there are dangerous working conditions.

These factories care more about profit than safety and there may be situations where manure gets in the meat which is not something I had in mind when eating a burger.

This is why organic farming exists, to give people the safety of not having chemicals in what they are consuming and the knowledge that what they are eating is right.

So next time you are given

a nice-looking meal, give it some thought to know it is safe and there were not a bunch of animals abused to give you a $7 meal.

Knowing that you are eating a free-range meal will give you unimaginable satisfaction. You are not only getting a good meal but the peace that the animal did not die in vain.

Erik Onate, SAS, is a senior playing on the lacrosse team, and loves animals.

Think twice before you bite into that juicy burger

JILLIANNE PANLAQUI CHRONICLE CONTRIBUTOR

Like many of you students, I don’t think about where or how the food sitting in front of me appeared on my plate. All I know is if it tastes good, I’m going to eat it. That was before I discovered something called organic and factory farming.

Yes when I say that, it goes snooze in my brain also but there is a huge difference in each one. When we don’t see

Jillianne Panlaqui is an SAS freshman. She wrote this in Dr. Steinberg’s AP Human Geography class.

7 APRIL 2017

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Sheik of the Month, Teacher Edition:

Estangui, the main from Spain

VANESSA CENTENO EDITOR IN CHIEF

Perhaps you have seen the cool spanish teacher with the eyebrow piercing walking down the halls. Well there is much more to her than her stunning accent.

This Spanish teacher, Ana Estangüi, has been almost all around the world and back, yet stays at Hollywood changing lives everyday.

Estangüi is a unique teacher as she was not in the US before getting hired. Instead she went through a series of interviews in Spain before actually being hired by LAUSD. Estangüi went through a bilingual program in Madrid where people were being hired to work as teachers by an LAUSD representative.

The process was a test, then an interview, and finally the selected teachers were hired to work at an assigned school. Estangüi submitted her resume and was interviewed at Lynwood High School for a few years before leaving for Hollywood.

Estangüi finds herself taking pictures during her free time. “People like my pictures. I think I have a good eye. Have a good perception for a good composition.” It isn’t a surprise that Estangüi tries to find a unique landscape for her photography by visiting There have been many places that Estangüi has vis-

ited, yet she has her favorite place ever to visit was Myanmar (Burma) in Asia. “Nobody

knows about it. There are no tourists, very unique place, authentic, and it remains pure as it is with no western modernization,” said Estangüi. Here she was able to visit an ancient city and buddhist monks.

Another cool fact is that Estangüi taught in Hungary for 4 and a half years. Now that not something every teacher gets to say.

Estangüi may be a Spanish teacher, but she can speak four languages including French and Hungarian.

Teachers are always underappreciated by students, but Estangüi makes sure to keep in mind the hard work of every teacher on campus.

Your bucket list for Spring Break

Therefore, Estangüi nominated Ms. Abad as her choice for teacher of the month. “She’s a very low key person. [She] doesn’t want to be the center.

She’s patient, organized, careful, and tries to do the best with students,” said Estangüi.

However, Estangüi is admired by many students on campus. “Ms. Estangüi’s class has prepared me to make cultural connections in the world and has enriched my knowledge of Spanish literature,” said Spanish Literature student, Adriana Hernandez, “She inspires me to be a thriving woman within my culture and community.”

NOVALEE LOPEZ

CHRONICLE REPORTER

As we all know, Spring break is just around the cor-

ner, and you could not be any more excited to get a break from school. When you usually think of Spring break you immediately think of going on a paradise getaway in Cabo or Puerto Vallarta, but sadly not all of us can afford to jet off and soak up the sun while laying on some beach in Mexico.

Not to worry there is still plenty of memorable worthy adventures and outings we can all enjoy this break.

Bonfire: Taking a trip down to the beach with your friends and even some new ones that you meet along the way, sitting around a nice fire sounds pretty chill and memorable worthy. Bring some good snacks and make some s’mores. Some places you can

go are, Dockweiler Beach, Huntington Beach and Doheny State Beach.

drive, or maybe one of your friends finally passed their driving test and now has their

are beautiful and definitely scream a fun time with your best buds.

Road Trip: Going on a road trip does not mean spending hundreds sometimes even thousands of dollars. Even if you do not drive, have your friends older brother or sister

license. Some road trip worthy places are the Salvation Mountains which is about a three hour drive from LA and Big Sur which is a six hour drive from LA, both of these places

Festivals/Concerts: Who doesn’t love going to music festivals or going to a sick concert with your best friends?

We all know that a festival and a concert can get a bit

perfect outfit :

pleat with a cool white fringe crop top.

5. Pattern colored strapless dress with a short sleeve jean jacket.

perfect outfit:

Florals and tropics are in for spring

pricy, but there are plenty cool festivals and concerts that you and your friends can enjoy this break. There is a music venue in Anaheim called the Observatory that has cool artists performing for as cheap as $20.

Theme Parks: All of your favorite theme parks are fun as it is when you go with your family, so just picture going during Spring Break with a big group of friends. Nearby theme parks are Universal Studios Hollywood, Disneyland, and Knott’s Berry Farm.

Farmer’s Market: Go down and visit your local farmer’s market and enjoy farm fresh fruit and food. Make it a trip with all your friends and admire the local small businesses and all the art that comes along with them.

Karina Olivera

CHRONICLE REPORTER

Well, it’s time for winter to take a spring vacation, pulling all of the cozy sweaters out and stop snuggling up by the fireplace. We all need to start clearing closets from winter clothes and start preparing for the summer.

Spring can be one of the easiest seasons to pick the right outfit for the day. All girls and boys want to spice up those lazy, hazy days on a spring season. We could all enjoy a spring season with a bit of a shopping with family or friends for perfect sunny outfits. At the first days we all love showing our character shirts and start repeating the same outfit again and again.

Girls love showing off colors on their outfit and love matching up with their clothing. Here are some ideas that would help you choose the

1 . Dresses with mix textures a silky floral slip dress and could be added with an oversized wool military coat or can be any kind of coat that matches the dress.

2. A cropped striped trousers with short sleeve white blouse with bird print chiffon.

3. A venus color with pink and blue floral print long dress that hits up to the knee.

4. A brown squared hip

For guys; guys love looking good and have a good impression for others. Some of you guys probably have hard time to choose for the right outfit. Here are some ideas that would help you choose the

1. A tropical cuban collar shirt with some blue gant rugger.

2. Classic shirts such as white and black striped shirt or a Embroidered Rose Tee in Pink.

3. Slim-Straight Light Steel Blue Chinos pants for Men with an chambray stripes shirt.

4. A fancy black and yellow

polo shirt with short jeans 5. Use stormy summer colours

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The season of college responses has come

You ultimately decide which college you want to go

Lorena RObelo OPINION EDITOR

College acceptance and rejection letters are coming in rapid fire. This whole month, UCs and Cal States have been sending in final decisions of admission but with that, there are a couple of things to consider when making a decision of where to go.

Usually, when applying

for colleges, one considers the opinion of their parents and friends. But at the end, when deciding where to go, it should ultimately be your decision. This is the time to be selfish and think what is best for you and no one else. You are the one that is going to spend four years studying for your future.

Money should be a factor but it should not influence one’s decision completely.

The school chosen should

be what is good for you and what will give you the best education and opportunities for your desired profession.

A new location might also influence your decision. One

ogy, football concussions.

Most dressed based off of what their topic was about.

Some went all out to have the judges wowed even if their presentation was terrible.

There is no way class of 2018 is going to be able to top the class of 2017 but only time will tell.

you explore new places but you will meet new people.

Making connections at this age, especially when deciding what to pursue is essential.

Those new people could provide opportunities that you never knew possible.

Not only that but they might be the friends that will last you a long time.

Getting denied by your dream school is not the end of the world. Colleges accept people that they think represent their school well

and that they think will have a fulfilling college life for the next four years. They see that the college is not for you and maybe that is a good thing.

That means that they consider how you will coincide in their environment and that they believe it will not be as beneficial to you as it should be. It saves time for disappointment and regret. That also gives you a whole new range of schools that you didn’t consider that could potentially be better for you.

But overall, one has to make this decision alone. Not one person besides yourself should make this decision for you.

white shirt, black fitted dress pants, a gold chain, along with moccasins. Daniel said, “I wanted to wow the judges with my apparel more than my presentation.” Daniel even had a Louis Vuitton belt on to show off his designer taste.

sional as I possibly could. I didn’t want to wear an outfit I wear everyday. I was going to in front of professionals.

First impressions count.”

For sure her first impression was very pleasing she looked as if she was the boss lady making million dollar moves.

Senior project presentations were an experience that all seniors will always remember and the outfits will go long lived along with the memories.

“Getting denied by your dream school is not the end of the world.” might think they want to stay in their hometown because they are already comfortable with the environment. But considering new locations can definitely broaden one’s horizons. It will not only let

Senior Projects: Best Dressed

JUSTIN WRIGHT

CHRONICLE REPORTER

Were you stressed all semester about senior project or were you stressing on what to wear? March 2 was a day of anxiety and nervousness. However the students were looking forward to present to judges and wow their fellow classmates.

There were different scents of perfume along with cologne in the air. Designer belts and shiny shoes. High heels with the toes done looking all nice.

SAS Senior Mary Davtyan

SAS Senior Daniel Olshanskiy

It was a day seniors will never forget. Topics going from homeless youth, prostitution, serial killers to nuclear waste, nanotechnol-

Even though there were some nice outfits there were some that were awful as well.

Some didn’t understand the dress code, so there were bow ties, too-tight dresses, and tennis shoes. But overall it was the best group that Hollywood High has had based off of projects, presentations, and the outfits.

The dress requirements went as follows: dress shirt, tie, suit jacket, and dress shoes. For girls, there were no tight dresses to be worn, no too high heels, and no dresses that show too much cleavage because it would be distracting.

SAS Senior Daniel Olshanskiy by far was the best dressed out of the males in everyone opinion. He wore a

As for the girls side of the outfits the one that stood out the most, was Daisy Crespin TCA. Daisy stated that, “ I wanted to look as profes-

(continued from page three) As part of the presentation, pupils had to explain the process of obtaining research, their thesis and the method they utilized to make the film.

“We bring a panel of judges who are all industry professionals to judge the students,” said Antonio Manriquez, NMA’s video production instructor.

Although no awards were

gained for their work, the showcase primarily served as a method of instruction where the point was to secure funding in order to make it into a feature film.

“Their project did very well, and was then invited to the California Competitions that Linked Learning and United Way puts on,” Nezu said.

Linked Learning is an LAUSD initiative that funds and sup-

ports programs that have specific career pathway education as part of their instructional program. One of the big partners with Linked Learning is United Way, which tries to help schools and Linked Learning develop partnerships with industry partners and communities to try and provide internships and work based learning experiences for Linked Learning students.

“There were only eight projects that were accepted and later showcased in all of Southern California,” Nezu said, “Two of those were from our NMA Magnet.”

Presentations demonstrate the transferable job skills students learn at Linked Learning schools that will allow them to succeed in college and career.

“You’re not doing this for the purpose of a school project, this

SAS Senior: Agnes Arzumanyan

TCA Senior Daisy Crespin

SAS Senior Aisha Locsin

NMA projects mix academics and real-life experience

is an actual process that occurs,” Manriquez said. “If you had an idea for a documentary, these are the exact steps you would have to take to be able to sell a documentary.”

8 APRIL 2017 JROTC continued from Pg. 1 From what the cadets have experienced, they have given lots of positive feedback of the JROTC program and have stated their disappointment of the removal of such program since they had taken JROTC in replacement of an actual elective. Plenty of cadets feel like they don’t know what they’re

ENTERTAINMENT going to do with their time now.

“The program provides kids with the opportunity to build self-confidence in the program by leading students and being led by other cadets. It helps the kids build character,” said SAI Master Sergeant Herbert Harris.

Last year, it also appeared the program would be cut, but at the last minute, the school

superintendent approved funding for one of the positions. The other position is funded by the Department of Defense.

With the removal of JROTC, there will be the loss of the two instructors of the cadets.

The Master Sergeant of JROTC, Herbert Harris, spoke of the effort to keep it and what is to happen to his time now that he will no longer have cadets

at Hollywood High.

“Right now we are still holding out that the program will still stay here. Lots of parents have been talking to the school board and superintendent,” said Herbert Harris.

“If this program closes, then myself and Sergeant (Harold) Harris will locate another JROTC school with a vacancy.”

Student cadets had petitioned in order to save the pro-

gram and parents also stepped in to demand the program’s permanence.

It is unknown if anyone will come to the rescue this time.

JROTC will celebrate its centennial awards ceremony on May 3, in the Hollywood High School auditorium at 6 p.m.

Full disclosure: Jasmine Cortez and Julio Mazariegos are members of JROTC

Archie comic returns as live action on the CW hakop ovsepyan COPY EDITOR

Riverdale is a new television series airing on The CW. Based on the classic Archie Comics, Riverdale is a live action series concentrating on teen drama and murder mystery.

The Hollywood Reporter says, “Riverdale is full of recognizably Archie elements, but the familiar character names and some of their superficial traits have been funneled into a creepy murder mystery.”

The show takes the guise of a murder mystery due to the murder of Jason Blossom.

Archibald “Archie” Andrews and his friends: Veronica Lodge, Elizabeth Betty Cooper, Cheryl Blossom (Jason’s sister), and Forsythe “Jughead” Jones III, all work together to solve the

question, Who killed Jason?

The show stars new actors such as KJ Apa and Camila

the screen. Sprouse has not been in any productions after The Suite Life on Deck.

Mendes. Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse are returning stars to

Critics are raving about this new show. Den of Geek gives

the show a 4.5 out of 5 saying “this is a show that mixes sex and murder and noir with Archie, but it does so in a way that is self-aware and instantly ready to shatter expectations and call itself on its own inherent ridiculousness.”

So far only seven episodes have aired, but a lot has happened. The pilot starts off introducing the characters and their relations. Jason Blossom has been murdered during the

4th of July weekend and is the talk of the small town of Riverdale. The show is also filled with regular teenage drama such as friends, enemies, and romance.

Some critics, like den of geeks have said the show is a “stylish blend of post-Gossip Girl teen drama and Twin Peaks-inspired mystery.”

Tune in to watch the show on Thursdays at 9 p.m. on The CW channel, or download The CW app and watch it for free.

Beauty and the Beast lives up to expectations JULIO MAZERIEGOS

CHRONICLE REPORTER

Beauty and the Beast was released Friday, March 17th and it is a great movie. Belle, played

by Emma Watson, is taken prisoner and despite all her fears, she decides to become friends with the enchanted staff.

Beauty and the Beast is an amazing live action movie that is loved by many. Plenty of people loved the animated version and many people were very excited to hear about the newer version of the movie.

The Beast was a role played

by Dan Stevens and he sure

played his part.

There was an unexpected scene in the movie where a character seemed to be gay and I love how they incorporated that. The movie stuck to the original script, meaning it was the same as the animated version.

The movie was just more elegant than the animated version.

The start of the movie was explaining the prince’s character before he turned into “ The Beast “ and then it goes into

the movie introducing Belle, “ The Beauty .“ The twist was a great scene when there was a slight change to the story and Gaston’s partner in crime, Lefou, ended coming out as gay.

The movie was highly rated by many people who watched it. It was rated 7.9/10 by IMBd and it received 80% Rotten Tomatoes. If you haven’t yet I would recommend you to go watch the movie. It was a feel-good movie and I really enjoyed it.

Power Rangers tap into your inner child guadalupe huerta CHRONICLE REPORTER

Bring out that inner child of yours and go watch Power Rangers, in theaters now.

The feature film could be considered a childhood movie everyone has been waiting for.

There have been many feature films made in the past, yet this one seems to be getting positive feedback from the younger generations.

For those who like action and science fiction movies, this

would be a film to see.

This story is very similar to the stories before.

A group of high school kids who come upon a spaceship, in which they obtain super

Its up to this group of teenagers to come together and defeat their evil nemesis as they become a threat to the world. But to do this, they must first overcome their

Ranger movie that is over 2 hours long.

Also, Trini, the yellow ranger, played by the pop singer Becky G, will be the first LGBT superhero. Billy, the blue

powers. They become as what the world knows as The Power Rangers.

personal life issues and join forces.

This will be the first Power

ranger, played by RJ Cyler, is autistic in the film.

This film is filled with action

and special effects. Same as the effects of the previous movies with big explosions and sparks flying followed by some fire.

This is a family movie meant for younger generations, yet it still catches the eyes of those who’ve seen it as a child. It’s a great way to spend some quality time with siblings or even the whole family.

This might even bring memories of you when you were a child. You may even feel like a child watching the movie and perhaps even get really into it.

Want more entertainment news and reviews? Go to www.thecrimsonchronicle.com

9 APRIL 2017

Ideas to fire up your spring playlist

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catherine lee

CHRONICLE REPORTER

The weather is warming up, which means it is finally the time to put some shorts on and enjoy some spring music.

Just like how there are playlists and stations in the radio filled with Christmas carols during the holidays, sooner or later they would be filled with some uplifting spring music.

What are songs that are recommended to be included in

your very own spring playlist?

When talking about some hype and uplifting music, you can’t exclude Bruno Mars. His second single “ That’s what I Like” hits the chart with Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You”.

For those rap and hip hop listeners, recommended songs include “Alright” by Kendrick Lamar, “THat part”

by Schoolboy, and “All we got” by Chance The Rapper.

along great with the warming up weather: 1.“Cheerleader” by OMI

2.“We Found Love”

by Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris 3.“Cinema” by Benny Benassi 4.“1612” by Vulfpeck

To add, the list provided are some more music that would go

5.“Paris” by The 1975

6.“Classic” by MKTO

7.“Island in the Sun” by Weezer 8.“1985” by Bowling For Soup

13.“Alright” by Supergrass 14.“Say You Won’t Let Go” by James Arthur 15.“Easy Love” by Sigala

9.“Scared To Be Lonely”

by Martin Garrix & Dua Lipa 10.“I’m Walking On Sunshine”

by Carl Wave 11.“Wagon Wheel” by Darius Rucker 12.“Uptown Girl” by Billy Joel

Get up and see a concert this summer stephanie starks

CHRONICLE REPORTER

April 1 & 2 Bts- Anaheim Honda Center

April 5 Mayday Parade- Regent Theatre

April 6 Bring Me The Horizon- Shrine Auditorium

April 10 Desiigner- The Fonda Theatre

April 12 21 Savage- Wiltern

April 12 Travis Scott- Santa Barbara Bowl

April 12 Vince Staples- Fonda Theatre

April 12 Lupe Fiasco- Novo Theatre

April 13 Amine- The Observatory

April 16 Bap- Novo Theatre

April 19 Bastille- Novo Theatre

April 21 Lil Wayne- Hollywood Palladium

April 26 1975- Greek Theatre

April 27-30 Deadmau5-Shrine Auditorium

April 28 Exo- Forum

April 29 & 30 The Weeknd- The Forum

April 20 Lil Uzi Vert- The Observatory

10 APRIL 2017

Athletes of the month

Ashley patzan,nma freshman, track Crimson Chronicle: Has this specific event helped you improve in any case Ashley Patzan: It helps me overcome the problems I am facing by overcoming more obstacles Crimson Chronicle: What do you like about this sport is what you enjoy Ashley Patzan: I am an improving athlete because I look back at how I couldn’t jump over hurdles and now i can see that i can do it

Crimson Chronicle: Have you accomplished anything so far in these couple of months?

Ashley Patzan: I have accomplished just moonshot greater extends than before and being more healthy Crimson Chronicle: What are some great achievements that you wish to accomplish?

Ashley Patzan: Win a couple events and be a better teammate by supporting others Crimson Chronicle: Why did you choose your specific event

Ashley Patzan: Not many people want to the hurdles and not many have the courage to do it but I do and we needed someone to do it, so I stepped in Crimson Chronicle: Why did you choose track as your sport?

Ashley Patzan: I was a good runner during my middles school years and I’m good at it and because I like running

right now?

Jason Yu: Many things make me the athlete I am now. Especially the coaches that put us through workouts and show us how to be dedicated.

Crimson Chronicle: What steps do you take to make you and your team better?

Jason Yu: If we communicate more and become more of a family, I feel that we’re a pretty solid team.

jason yu, sAs Senior, volleyball Crimson Chronicle: How does it feel to become athlete of the month for Volleyball?

Jason Yu: It feels good because it shows that volleyball still means something to this school.

Crimson Chronicle: What makes you the athlete you are

INTERVIEW AND PHOTO CREDITS: ESTEBAN GARCIA AND RUBEN SALAZAR (CHRONICLE REPORTERS)

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Boys volleyball spikes to victory

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STephanie elliott

chronicle reporter

Entering the first few games of season with a 6-1 record, boys volleyball calls out “Mine!” this season . Digging their way into first, the Sheiks plan to take league in the palms of their hands.

“Playoffs. We are going to playoffs! I have an amazing set of guys and the work I do with them never goes to waste,” said Coach Beverly Kilpatrick.

She expects a lot for the team this season. “I’m here to give them the skills; it’s what they do with them that makes it all worth it.”

With new attitudes and new determination, the Sheiks are anticipating the rest of the season, previously beating the Bernstein Dragons 3-1 and continuing their undefeated league record of 3-0.

Elgin Tacata, SAS senior and varsity captain has high hopes, noting their accomplishments compared to last season.

“A new team that works together has given us a fresh start for this upcoming season. So far I am proud of the progress the team is making and the improvements I have seen.”

The Sheiks are having a

great start this season, demolishing teams with their four consecutive ‘3-0’ wins and taking new challenges head on.

“The energy level has changed and they are more determined and never give up.”

Coach Kilpatrick’s aspirations for this season can be paralleled with the boys success so far, even with the JV boys’ notable record of 5-2.

Alex Jimenez, the captain for JV, has full confidence in his team given their strong start, “ I think we’re doing pretty well… We still have a lot of things to work on, but we’ll get there.” Now that league has started, JV and Varsity are working even harder to make it far and bring home championships.

two close preseason games to Hawkins 5-3 and Fulton 7-4 in 10 innings at home they picked up a nice win 14-4 on the road vs Marquez.

While the new season just started new coach Jonathan Greathouse, who is also the wide receiver coach for JV and varsity football, is excited for what’s to come for the rest of the season. “It’s exciting. It’s been fun so far, you know JV a lot of them haven’t played before so teaching them the basics on how to play the game challenging but it’s been fun.

Last game we almost won so there getting better and there having fun so I’m enjoying it,” said Greathouse.

As for his goals as a firsttime coach he wants to teach the players as much as he can.

“I can definitely bring knowledge of the game,” said Coach Jonathan, “it’s my first time coaching so I gotta learn as I go.”

While preparing for the games may be tough Coach Jonathan wants everyone to compete while having fun. “ I want everyone to play, and it’s not just about winning it’s about having fun.” said Coach Jonathan.

The boys Varsity team will play Contreras High School next on the road on March 29 before going to Legacy on April 3 and coming back home on April 5 to face Torres High School.

The JV team has also been preparing for the rest of the season to come. While having their season opener to Torres they lost before returning home to lose to Belmont 11-9 stopping the game in the 7th inning to play the Varsity game.

In their latest game they lost at home against Maywood on March 27. Their next game will be on March 29 vs Contreras away.

Baseball in it to win it ANiello Angrisano

chronicle reporter

Junior varsity layer Montse Martinez plays on first base.

PHOTO CREDIT: DELILAH PERAZA

Softball bats wins Katherine queZada

chronicle reporter

Spring season has begun and so has spring season sports. Starting off their preseason earlier this month against Marquez both varsity and junior varsity softball took the win. Varsity’s final score was 15-5 and JV’s was 23-3.

Defeating Marquez on Feb. 27 had the softball Lady Sheiks happy and proud.

The game was scheduled very late in the month but also very early for their season.

During that month the field was still being used by soccer, forcing softball girls to play against Marquez without having any practice running plays on the field.

Most of the time during softball’s preseason they practice on the blacktop behind the bleachers.

Although this was a disadvantage, the girls still managed to win and show off when finishing their season last spring as champions.

JV has only had two games during their preseason but so far have a winning streak.

Varsity had their first loss against Northridge Academy due to forfeit, but they soon after played and beat Fulton 6-5. On March 15, they played at West Adams and took a loss of 33-23.

Both teams have had their moments of victory and moments of learning from trial and error but they keep their Sheik pride 100% at every

single one of their games.

There have not been any reported injuries that have caused any players to be taken out of the game. Only minor injuries have occurred during practice but nothing out of the ordinary.

“The only challenges we have faced is being able to fix our mistakes,” said junior Emily Salazar, JV player. “Making mistakes is a natural part of any sport. What is tough is being able to not repeat the same mistake.”

The girls were scheduled to start off their season on Tues.

March 21 at home against Robert F. Kennedy Community High School but due to the weather the game was postponed.The game has been rescheduled to March 28, JV starting at 2:30 and Varsity at 4:30. The game after that was away on March 23 against Roybal and both teams won with JV a score of 9-5 and Varsity 10-0.

With spring here the baseball team looks for a fresh start to the new season. Coming off a disappointing season last year, new players and a new coach bring an optimistic lookout for team.

The boys varsity team opened up their season on the road against Torres High School on Friday March 13 losing before returning home to play Belmont. In their home opener vs Belmont on March 15 the varsity team won 11-1.

Next they played Northridge Academy on March 20 on the road losing 7-0. Then they headed to Roybal on March 22 losing 11-0 and finally returning home to square off against Maywood High School on March 27 losing 11-1.

This was not before three preseason games vs Hawkins at home on March 1, Marquez on the road on March 6, and Fulton High School on March 8 at home. While losing those

Lacrosse faces first season Vanessa Centeno

editor-in-chief

Lukas Berg, captain of the team leads to the goal in hopes to score against Jordan High.

PHOTO CREDIT: VANESSA CENTENO

The Lacrosse team takes on their first game against North Valley Military Institute, losing to a close score of 6-3.

Although losing their first home game this season they were proud of holding up to such a competitive team.

Their first game was against a team that has had a Lacrosse team for five years. This did not mean that these rookies couldn’t keep up.

This year’s team has an obstacle that they have been trying to overcome since beginning their practices.

Because there is not enough space on the field to share for

the Lacrosse team’s practices, they have no other choice other than practicing in the mornings starting at 6 am.

Morning practices have not been the biggest attraction and for that reason the team is lacking players and have not been able to recruit enough men to have sufficient substitutes.

The game requires one goalie and nine players on the field, totaling up to 10 players. There are only 11 boys signed up on the team that are continuously going to practice, therefore the team has only one substitute during

the game which tires out the players.

Recently there have been a few more added players which may lead to more vicotires this season.

When playing against Jordan High School on March 20, the team pushed hard and were able to score once against Jordan. The final score was 6-1, losing their second game of the season.

The team will get the opportunity to face Jordan once again on April 5, ready to bring in a win.