December 2016

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VOLUME IX ISSUE III DECEMBER 2016

New year new me, new year new team vANESSA CENTENO

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

A demonstration was given to teach the basics of the sport.

PHOTO CREDIT: LUKAS BERG sport, but because there is low popularity of the sport on camLacrosse, never before seen pus, SAS freshman, Lukas Berg at Hollywood, is soon to be the newest addition in the athletics set up a Lacrosse demonstration alongside Wendy Posner department. on Nov. 13, and there will be Students have been invited another demonstration in the to join and participate in the

near future.

Posner, mother of Lukas, is working with Randy Grube, the head of the Santa Monica Dragons club team. Grube and his team are currently searching for the head coach for the boys and girls team.

Nonetheless, there were 100 students that signed up for the team, 40 boys and 60 girls; the demonstration had an audience of about 20 people which is proof of the interest students have in this new team.

“Our expectations are to introduce Lacrosse to the Hollywood High community and to develop a top team over the next couple of years,” said Lukas.

Lacrosse is played on the field where the offensive players must try to score goals

Speaking with their feet

against the other team, but in this case they play with a lacrosse stick where they carry the ball and “check” other players.

The defensive players, however must stay in their designated area which is the defensive zone, while the offensive players from the opposite team come into their territory.

The only players who are allowed to run across the entire field without restriction are the midfielders.

Official games will be played during the spring season, along with the track, swim, softball, and boys volleyball season. If there are any questions regarding the sport it is suggested that Posner be contacted.

There are 13 schools in the Los Angeles City section with

Lacrosse as a sport, including Beverly Hills and Palisades High School, which are not part of Hollywood’s division in any sports.

The official staff of the new team remains unknown, but this should not discourage anyone from joining the new team and form part of school history.

See page 11 for a photo of a proffesional women’s Lacrosse team.

gABRIELLA mARTINEZ COPY EDITOR

Just two days after the United States chose Donald Trump as its president, students all across the district of LAUSD decided to protest by staging walk-out to showcase their displeasure with the results of the election.

Many of the students from schools in areas surrounding Hollywood, including Bernstein and Marshall, joined the tumult and marched to Hollywood High, urging students to participate in the walkouts.

The plan apparently was to gather students at Hollywood to then head off to Fairfax and continue the peaceful demonstration there.

Despite being obstructed by the school’s faculty, a small band of students (25) managed to walk off the premises and join the protests, though they

were accompanied by Essick Allen and Kristine Tserunyan, two of the administrators.

A wide array of students who did not participate in the walkouts had varied views on whether or not they were necessary and thought-provoking.

“I understand why they’re doing it, but it’s not really promoting change,” Leah Jackson, an SAS junior said. “It’s promoting anger and frustration and drawing attention to it, which isn’t terrible, but there has to be organization.”

Views varied from favoring the walkouts to viewing them with a sense of neutrality and even opposition to them.

“It’s a good start, really.

We’re kids, we don’t have much political power until we put our heads together, ya know?

We do have to do something,

Students from Marshall try to motivate students to walkout.

PHOTO CREDIT: VANESSA CENTENO

2 qNews: Saying good- 4 qOp/Ed: New comic strip on election results bye to Vine

though, and this is definitely a way to start,” said Grace Lyde, an SAS sophomore.

The next day, Principal Alejandra Sanchez encouraged teachers to “create a space for students to talk about what has happened as an outlet for them to release their emotions, fears, or thoughts.”

As a follow-up to the walkouts, on Wednesday, Nov. 16, the LGBT club and Leadership banded together and resolved to host a sit-in as a means of allowing students to express their thoughts regarding the election, ensuring there was a way besides leaving school to enunciate their feelings.

“We want students to feel comfortable talking about their fears, we want to give help and get closer to the students so that they can deal with those fears,” Sanchez said.

The sit-in was marked by a multitude of students who were brave enough to stand before their peers and convey their thoughts, including a poem from the beloved poet Langston Hughes and an original rap by Tai Jones, alongside many other students who projected their reassurances to those who might have feared the election’s conclusion.

6 qFeatures: Sheik of the

Month: Tai Jones

MEET PETER AND THE STARCATCHER cast and crew on page 2. After months of rehearsal and dedication, the actors were finally able to perform for the school and community.

Above, performers put on a show in their final performance which was on Dec. 4.

PHOTO CREDIT: (TOP) DR. SANNAH & (BOTTOM) VANESSA CENTENO

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2 DECEMBER 2016

NEWS BRIEFS

NEWS

Spanish Center holds open house The Spanish Resource Center hosted their first open house on Friday Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. At the event, students and parents were able to learn about the resources and materials the Spanish Resource Center can provide for them.

The center has a selection of books, documentaries, and films on Latin American and Spanish culture, which are now available for students to check out. To check out these materials, one is to check with Education Advisor Josu Baque, who is in charge of the Spanish Resource Center.

Hollywood High School is one out of the nine high schools to have a Spanish Resource Center. The Spanish Resource Center is located next to the Wellness Center.

Those who have any questions about the Spanish Resource Center can contact josu.baque@mecd.es.

MELISSA VIERA LIBRARY RECEIVES GRANT- Sherri Whitham (left), receives a $5,000 Baron Grant from sponsor Jerome Horton, Chair of the California Board of Equalization, (center). Whitham plans to use grant to complete the chromebook set and to purchase a color printer for students to use. “This grant is really good for our students to get access to more supplies”, says Johnny Wood (right) TCA History teacher.

PHOTO CREDIT: HAKOP OVSEPYAN

Starcatcher catches 5 stars NOVALEE LOPEZ

chronicle reporter

Once again, the Performing Arts Magnet program succeeded in putting on a fantastic and enjoyable performance.

Thursday, Dec. 1, was opening night for Peter and the Starcatcher.

The performance and the vibe given off by the cast members was intoxicatingly enjoyable, according to audience members.

The plot of the play is fun and is easy to follow. The play has its funny moments along side some sentimental ones.

The cast, which fulfilled both funny and sentimental mo-

ments included: Royer Perez as Peter, Chynna Tumalad as Molly and Anton BharmaniBurman as Black Stache, and that’s just to name a few of the fantastic cast members.

Peter and the Starcatcher is the prequel to the Peter Pan story that we are all too familiar with. It shows the adventure that Peter, a poor little orphan boy from England, and his friends embark on to keep their treasure safe from mean ol’ Captain Hook and eventually shows how they reach Neverland. It shows how Peter is given his name and how he

became the forever young boy we all know and love.

The cast did an amazing job with their performance and transforming their audience to a place far more magical than the Hollywood High School auditorium. From the way the actors spoke their lines to the lighting on the backdrop, the performance that was given was just as magical as the story line.

College Fair set for Jan. 28 Those who are planning on going to college or thinking of a career are in luck because the College/Career fair is coming on Jan. 28, 2017.

The College/Career fair is a workshop in which many colleges will be coming onto the campus quad to inform students about graduation requirements, funding for college and the college application workshop to show students how to apply.

The fair will be available for students in 9th-11th grade, however, middle school students are welcome as well and gain some knowledge as well.

It will take place on a Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Don’t miss out on this chance to get informed about careers and colleges.

RUBEN SALAZAR

JROTC competes this holiday season Allison oliva

chronicle reporter

JROTC is preparing to go head to head against other schools for competition. As the December competition approaches, the staff and cadets continue to practice and thoroughly prepare for the event.

They have established a rigorous practice plan to guarantee that everyone is practicing everything they need to know.

Mondays and Wednesdays are set out for company, squad and platoon practice and Tuesdays and Thursdays are for unarmed and armed practice. Practice starts right after school until 4:30 p.m.. Some days, the cadets and officers are required to come before school at 7a.m.

Not many people know the way that JROTC works and is divided into. Squad is a group of eight of the best people in the program who do a series of 58 commands led by Mika Bonus. Company has two

platoons of five by four groups led by the company commanders Jose Florez and Harris Kim. Armed and unarmed are a group of people who exhibit a drill that may consist of intricate precision marching, along with various hand movements as seen at the Pep Rally.

Platoon is a smaller version of Company. Benedict Jhu, the Battalion Commander leads both platoons. Color guard carries the National Color and other flags appropriate to its position in the chain of command just like at football games and assemblies.

JROTC’s S4 Anayeli Perez said, “Waiting for competition is nerve-wracking. We’re ready and can’t wait to compete. We’re all confident in everything we are competing for.”

At last year’s competition, the program ranked top five in several events causing every-

one to be proud of their work.

Harris Kim, the executive officer, said, “Color guard got fifth place last year which was really good because they made a major mistake but still made top five.”

The stakes are high with around 40 different schools participating from all over the district. The events they will be competing in are: squad, company, platoon, unarmed and armed, and color guard.

JROTC practicing for the parade they participated in last Saturday.

PHOTO CREDIT: ALLISON OLIVA

NEWS

DECEMBER 2016

Voters pass bilingual ed, tobacco tax, plastic bag ban

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jin lee

photo editor

Voters weighed in on California’s 17 propositions on Nov. 9, approving 12 of them, including the legalization of marijuana, increased gun control and higher taxes on tobacco.

The propositions that were passed included: 51 (school bonds), 52 (funding Medical), 54 (posting proposed legislation online), 55 (tax on the richest 1.5% of people), 56 (tobacco tax), 57 (parole eligibility), 58 (bilingual education), 59 (advisory measure on money in politics), 63 (background checks for ammunition), 64 (marijuana legalization), 66 (speed up executions) and 67 (ban on plastic bags).

Proposition 64, which legalized recreational use of marijuana, now allows Californians

of age 21 and older to possess, transport, buy and use an ounce of marijuana. This also allows the possession of up to six plants by an individual.

Only licensed people will be allowed to sell non-medical marijuana beginning Jan. 1, 2018. However, unlike the approval of the proposition, there are still many oppositions to the legalization of selling marijuana regarding on concerns of public health and safety issues (see side bar).

Another major issue, Proposition 63, makes stricter requirements for the purchase or sale of ammunition- individuals and businesses both are required to obtain a one-year license from the California Department of Justice. The people who buy ammunition are to go through

Sophomores learn about college

a background check from both the sellers and the Department of Justice. Anyone who fails to place in a report of lost or stolen guns will be faced with criminal charges as well the proposition allowing the processing of taking guns away from people upon their conviction or for their felony.

Voters also voted to raise the state’s tobacco taxes to $2 a pack. According to the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office, an estimated $1.3 billion could be raised a year

by Prop 56. This can help fund the state’s Medi-Cal health care program for low-income residents.

This has been one of the most expensive campaigns, the opposing side raising up to $71.2 million to have the regular tax prices remain.

Pros and cons of Prop 64 STEPHANIE STARK

CHRONICLE REPORTER

On Election Day, Prop 64 was passed with a 56.14% majority and many Californians rejoiced. Prop 64 legalized the recreational use and the personal production of marijuana for people 21 and older that also owned a permit. It takes effect on Jan. 1, 2018.

Here are pros and cons to the much anticipated law: Pros: -This can free up space in cells and make room for people with more serious crimes to be imprisoned.

-Marijuana, which has fewer health risks than tobacco, and

overall does more good than harm and (according to Robert Melamede, a noted cannabis researcher), can be an “anti-cancer” plant and show ”a protective effect against pro-carcinogens.

Cons: -Because of the law, the prices per gram have risen considerably. This can pave the way for cities and counties to tax the plant, too, making it way more expensive than it was before.

-Unlike cigarettes, it cannot be smoked publicly. If an adult lives within 1,000 feet of a school, they cant smoke marijuana.

KARINA OLIVERA

CHRONICLE REPORTER

Sophomores visited California State University, Los Angeles on a field trip Nov. 14 to see the college campus.

The field trip slip was handed to those sophomores that had a good grade for a specific class. Not all sophomores attended the trip.

The sophomores attended their first period only and left when second period started and were back on campus by the time sixth period had started.

“I think this was a great opportunity to explore a college. They are sophomores are sophomores now and they only have two more years to go go attend one. It helped us see how a college is compared to a high school. We explored the whole campus including the sports, electives classes, and college students,” said Nancy Osorio, PAM sophomore.

Sophomores explored the teachers and college students

in action. They also found out that Cal State LA’s mascot is a golden eagle. They taught the students how to register for their school and what they need to qualify, “My experience from the field trip is that the Cal State LA is a great school with a lot of diversity and many opportunities for everyone. It’s a place that defines community and acceptance. It’s small but a place you can call home,” said Lara Colindres, SAS sophomore.

The lunches were provided to those who requested a lunch on the field trip slip, though0 they had the choice to bring their own money for food as well. California State University had all kinds of restaurants such as Pollo Loco, Baja Fresh, Starbucks, Kikka Sushi, Rice Garden, Sbarro’s, Carl’s Jr and Juice It Up. The chaperones were Mr. Wood and the one who organized the trip was the TCA Academy.

Winter Formal, a snowball of fun jasmine cortez

CHRONICLE REPORTER

The theme for Winter Formal is Snowball. To keep the winter theme going, it’ll be a greatly decorated place to be. Instead of going with the popular winter wonderland theme, Snowball was the way to go.

Every year Hollywood High School hosts Winter Formal and preparations for this event have already begun. The gym will be transformed into a land of snow where students will be able to hang out with their friends and have a good time.

The event will be held Jan. 28 of next year and leadership is going to do their best

to make it a great night. The amount of effort put into the Formal will not be complete unless students buy their tickets. They will be sold when the student body comes back from winter break. Some input will be needed from the students.

Every dance needs music, which means that the playlist for winter formal will need to suit the students’ taste. Coming back from winter break, leadership will have different DJs in the quad to choose which one will play at winter formal.

Winter Formal can’t be special without a theme to re-

only that, but many of these apps have updated their videos to be longer while Vine has not.

Another reason for the decline of Vine was that many famous users stopped uploading and went to other apps that are on a larger stage.

Vine star Cameron Dallas left the app to pursue a series on Netflix. By July of 2016 half of Vine’s top 9,725 accounts stopped posting or deleted their account. The money for Vine also rapidly declined with marketers who stopped

promoting the app.

The move to shut down Vine caused much uproar among loyal supporters who were shocked to find out it was being shut down. Vine users posted on other social media apps their support for vine and how unique it was.

People have also tried to get Twitter to sell Vine but some attempts to do this were unsuccessful. As for now, it looks like the former social media heavyweight will be gone in the next upcoming months.

member it by. Leadership has finally worked out what the theme will be, and this is their final decision.

There will be lots of white cotton decorating the gym for the night, creating the image of snowballs spread around.

Decorations will make the gym feel like snow actually came to Los Angeles. The winter spirit will really be alive when students attend Winter Formal.

Don’t miss out on a great night at Hollywood for the Winter Formal that will definitely be a snowball of fun.

Dab the tears away, Vine is pronounced to be dead soon ANIELLO ANGRISANO

CHRONICLE REPORTER

Vine is officially dead, the six second videos are no more when Twitter announced on Oct. 27 that it was shutting down. The app, which was made in 2012, has announced that it will be disabled in the coming months.

Although it will be shutting down, Vine will still be able to be used by its 200 million active monthly users. Vine was bought from Twitter for $30 million in 2012. Vine was originally made to be a part of the Twitter app but they did not know how to incorporate

it into the app so its own app was made.

Originally made to be used as a six second marketing video for companies to endorse their products, Vine was then released to the public in Jan. 2013. Vine quickly took off becoming the number one app in the app store. Vine was never able to quite catch on as other social media sites and its popularity declined.

The app also had plenty of competition from other social media apps like Instagram, Snapchat, and Youtube. Not

4 DECEMBER 2016

OPINION/EDITORIAL

STAFF EDITORIAL:

Year of flops to 2017, year of hope

Let’s face it. 2016 has not been the year we hoped for with all the conflict and random tragedies. It started out with the continuation of the Black Lives Matter movement and the unexpected celebrity deaths, like David Bowie and Alan Rickman.

The election results were unexpected with 15,000 votes going to Harambe and president elect, Donald Trump, purportedly having a rape baby on the way. 2016 is not a year one wants to remember, but the bright side is that once you have hit rock bottom, the only way to go is up.

2017 is going to be the year of hope and optimism.

There is more to focus on and

there’s nothing left to stop us.

Rather than sulking on the fact that we will be going into a year without Brangelina, we should focus on the fact that marijuana is legal (for 21 and over), and that pandas are no longer an endangered species!

worth the wait. And then next thing one knows, graduation is right around the corner and all one has worked for has paid off.

Yes, 2016 was a year of major decisions, but now we get to sit back and witness the consequences. But don’t forget, with every tragedy comes memes.

There’s so much to look forward to with a new year. The “new year new me” cliche may be mainstream, but why not try it out? It’s time to get loose after such an uptight year, let go of Arthur’s grip and

move forward. Cutting off five inches of your hair may be one of the many ways to get the ball rolling, or perhaps finally getting that diet going.

And good news to all the seniors, you have so much to look forward to.

2016 is where all the stress is, but next semester in 2017 awaits all the fun with all the senior activities taking place like Senior Breakfast and Prom.

Although waiting to hear from colleges is tedious, getting that acceptance letter is

took their frustration to the streets. Many students from John Marshall High School and Helen Bernstein High School walked out of their classes and headed to the streets to advocate their rights against the president elect.

Along the way, they stopped by Hollywood High and chanted to the staff to let the students out. Although there were several students that joined the protesters, there were some that were

do not read textbooks or else they would know that every civil right that minorities gained began with protests.

Imagine if no one protested against segregation, but said, “Hey, give me rights please, if you want,” nothing would get done.

Imagine if women did not protest for their rights, they would still be second hand beings (they still kind of are) and would still have to comply to the standards of the perfect housewife in the 50s.

ing out of school to protest and putting your education at risk is not commendable.

For example: in the most recent protests, many people are opposing the election results and are trying to fight off the president elect. So as a result, students are walking out of their schools to protest against him. But as a consequence, they are missing out on their education and are basically proving to Trump that those protesting are uneducated, although, some sacrifices have to be done for the sake of making things right.

So protest if you like but if you are opposed to it, cool, do not protest. But you also do not have the right to tell people that it is “worthless” and “extreme” to protest for what they believe in.

The new year new me cliche may be mainstream, but why not try it out.

OPINION EDITOR

Walkouts have been a part of protests since the civil rights movement. Children in the 50s in Birmingham, Alabama walked out of school because Martin Luther King Jr. was conducting a protest for their civil rights. When no adult stepped up to protest, children did what everybody, including their parents wouldn’t do. Those brave children were the foundation of the civil rights movement.

So why are there people saying that these current walkouts are not effective or are worthless?

After the result of the current election, many people

Some sacrifices have to be done for the sake of making things right

against the walkouts.

Many social media users’ reasons would include “Trump won fair and square,” said many social media users.

Social media users against the protests did not hesitate to speak out about their frustrations saying “to get over it. It’s not going to make a difference.”

Apparently many people

If LGBT+ people did not protest to be considered a person, there would still be conversion therapy. How is it that someone could say that protests do not make a difference?

Walking out to protest is controversial and there are acceptable reasons for both arguments. Although certain protests are essential, walk-

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Walking out against election results

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Man On The Street:

What was your favorite 2016 moment?

“Dude, it has to be the election because it was the craziest thing I’ve seen in my life.”

Roberto Thompson, 9th TCA.

“Okay well, I went to the Poppy festival in Lancaster.

There were so many flowers.

It was beautiful.”

India Williams, 10th PAM

“Any highlight of the year is when there are [school] performances. They’re really fascinating to me because I know the amount of work and dedication that goes into the productions.”

“My highlight of 2016 is when I went to see this garage rock band called Surf Curse, and I actually got to meet the band and they gave me free merch.”

Juan Abarca, 12th NMA

Jessalie Giallegos, 11th PAM

INTERVIEWS AND PHOTO CREDIT: lilyana summerton & Joshua alejano (CHRONICLE REPORTERS)

My friend Mary Jane is legalized causing controversy

ANGIE DUEñAS CHRONICLE REPORTER

Proposition 64 has been passed with 55% of the voters saying yes and 44% saying no.

Marijuana is legal- now what?

It is now legal, but it does not mean anyone can smoke it whenever or wherever they want. Users have to be of 21 years or older in order to

smoke it and are required to do so in the privacy of their own homes, not out in public.

Users, also, are now also able to grow marijuana at home.

Medicinal and recreational marijuana are now both legal.

Medicinal marijuana users can buy it at medical marijuana shops.

However, what many people do not know is that even though recreational marijuana is now legal, recreational users cannot buy legal marijuana without any legal consequences until Jan. 1, 2018.

Across California, many convicted criminals on marijuana charges can apply to have their records expunged. According

to NBC News, 6,000 inmates are expected to be released early or set free thanks to Prop 64.

The passing of the prop was decided by a fairly split vote, and with it comes a 15% sales tax and cultivation tax.

boost, much of this money will go to universities for drug research.

Prop 64 has many positive effects but it also has some negative ones, especially in adolescents. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, about 34.9% of American high school seniors use marijuana.

Despite this, many will see the legalization of marijuana as a good thing. Underage teenagers doing marijuana can still face marijuana charges. Teenagers are now at an even higher risk, as the passing of Prop 64 allows the showing of ads on television of marijuana and tobacco.

Prop 64 will increase our

Across California, many convicted criminals on marijuana charges can apply to have their records expunged.

This increase in tax will boost the Californian economy even higher, as it is already the sixth largest economy in the whole world. Besides an economic

economy and raise money to be applied towards research while also promoting the use of marijuana, which is not good for our youth. There are positive and negative outcomes for prop 64, but that applies to any law that has ever been passed. The passing of Prop 64 was the best decision California made.

Angie Dueñas is senior class secretary.

Happy to say goodbye to a disappointing 2016

Gabriella Martinez COPY EDITOR

This year wasn’t the best year, a devastation, perhaps, according to many who have been disappointed with the outcome now that 2016 is coming to a close. Countless instances this year have amounted to be less than savory, and many of them have ravaged us as Americans, as human beings connected with the world at our fingertips.

We’ve lost many we held dear, have watched other countries grapple with violent insurrections as opposed to peaceful opposition, have felt fear of terrorism loom at the back of our minds. This country showed us that racism, sexism and homophobia remain an increasingly prevalent part of our culture with the election of Donald Trump.

Many are suffering in this world in remote areas we are rarely taught about in schools and we stand idly by and do nothing, can do nothing, about it.

Problems in our country remain: a lack of knowledge of the cultures and ethnicities that surround us, problems that plague the education system and a culture that regards even the worst sexual assault as locker room talk.

But even in times of dark-

ness, it helps to look at the light, consider the good.

Movies this year offered a new vision regarding our flawed systems. Zootopia broached and tackled the issue of racism and presented the idea that even the smallest and feeblest prey or largest and fiercest predator deserve to be treated equally and given the same opportunities.

Moana has given us another heroine that is tied into an equally diverse culture such as a our own, has given us insight into a world beyond the one we have become so used to seeing. Finding Dory showed us that having a disability doesn’t make us different, and instead inspired us to realize that anyone, anywhere, can do anything they set their minds to.

Pokemon Go, the app that caused such a tumultuous out-

burst among youth and adults both, showed the world that good could be accomplished even through a game on one’s phone when players placed lures near hospitals for sick children.

Tiger numbers are growing.

So are manatees, and pandas.

Child mortality throughout the world has decreased and continues to decrease.

800,000 volunteers in India have managed to plant over 50 million trees in just 24 hours.

The ozone layer is repairing itself due to the fact that we have managed to lessen the use of aerosol chemicals.

Strides have been made in securing cures for radiation sickness, precision treatments for cancer have been implemented and are working and strides have been made in Alzheimer’s prevention.

Leonardo DiCaprio won an Oscar!

People have survived cancer, overcome depression, families have grown and people continue to strive to do good in a world that isn’t as bad as you may think.

Any kind of victory is such, even if it’s the smallest achievement.

This may have been a horrible year. Problems remain but many are doing their best to amend them, and the world keeps growing and maturing a bit at a time.

This year was not the best but that suggests that we should work harder than ever before to improve it and ensure change to secure a better world.

Gabriella Martinez just finished finished her first novel.

6 DEcEMBER 2016

Sheik of the Month:Tai Jones @thatgirlthatraps JUSTIN WRIGHT

CHRONICLE REPORTER

Tai Jones, a senior at Hollywood High School (PAM), is sky rocketing in the music industry as a young female rapper. Now Tai can sing, rap and dance, she can do just about everything, but the real question is how she was introduced to the music industry, whether her mind revolved around music or if it was just a hobby that became something to focus on.

“I’m not going to lie, it started off as a hobby and wasn’t serious until two years after I began, when I started to realize I am not only good and talented, but my music is inspiring others around my age and my music was creating its own lane in the Rap Game,” said Jones.

It’s obvious that hobby

worked out for the best for Jones.

“I used to attend the Boys & Girls Club of Venice and a friend took me into the studio. A band was just working and thought it would be dope to have a rapper so I came ready the next day and the rest was history.”

Isn’t she just amazing? She has music to handle, AP classes to study for and also new routines for the Hollywood Dance Guard because she is the captain of the group. Being a student itself is difficult but she tackles the challenges that come her way every day and still stays on top of everything.

Three words to explain her style of music would be, “Original, Empowering and Hip Hop.” She wants her music

to take her far enough to the point where it opens doors for different opportunities such as acting, hosting radio

television, modeling, writing/ directing and possibly owning her own television show brand. She’s very determined to become the best individual

that she can be, one may start to wonder if she is satisfied, whether or not she believes she has accomplished enough.

“Honestly, you can never accomplish enough. Yes, I accomplished a lot but not enough, I still could’ve done way more.”

Her music represents her personality as a person.

She has show coming January 7th at Kennedy Duran Slay’s 16th birthday party, so it would be best for everyone to keep an eye out.

The biggest question remains whether or not she will remain true to her family and friends that remained by her side and supported her the entire way after she reaches her ultimate high.

“I pray that I do because my main friends are very sup-

portive and always have been.

As long as they remain true to themselves they will always remain true to me.”

Tai Jones is an upcoming artist with a heart of gold and the determination of no other. She will go far with whatever she chooses to do with her music career. To hear her music, go to her account on SoundCloud if you haven’t already so you can become a part of her fan base, @2tai_. Tai Jones is a role model to all underclassmen and female artists who may be afraid to be heard in this generation.

times where people go above and beyond to show their holiday spirit.

A fun way that people choose to show their spirit is through ugly sweaters. You can finally wear that sweater your grandma gave you, but you were too embarrassed to wear before.

Despite their name, ugly sweaters have become anything but ugly.

Stores everywhere have come up

with new and creative ways to sell them. The designs on ugly sweaters vary from popular Hollywood blockbusters to cheesy puns. Some sweaters even include lights or jingle bells on them.

One of the best things about these sweaters is that they’re unisex, so you don’t have to worry about whether you’re buying a guy’s or girl’s sweater. Despite this,

most of the time, these sweaters don’t come cheap, ranging from $30-$50. Thanks to stores like H&M, Forever 21, Kohl’s and Target, finding them no longer means digging through a thrift shop trying to find the perfect sweater for an affordable price.

Ugly sweaters go pretty for the holiday season ALLISON OLIVA

CHRONICLE REPORTER

It’s that time of the year when Christmas is everywhere you look. If you’re looking for something warm and fuzzy to wear, you’re in luck. The trend that started around 2001 is back in season.

Now sweaters that once might have collected dust at the local Goodwill are suddenly fashionable. Christmas is one of the few

Trends that shook 2016: Pokemon Go, mannequin challenge KATHERINE QUEZADA CHRONICLE REPORTER

In the digital world, new trends go viral everyday, including fashion trends, aesthetic feeds and new apps. Every year there are new trends and challenges: 2013 had the Harlem Shake, 2014 Alex from Target and 2015 had the Don’t Judge Me Challenge. As the year wraps up, here are the biggest trends to date of 2016.

Acapella: an app that allowed people to record videos of them singing and creating multi-part harmonies was an easy way to become musically creative, and a funny way of making parodies of the greatest hits to date.

Damn Daniel: a regular teenage guy messing around with his friends and being recorded on snapchat

went viral after his friend continued saying “Damn Daniel” when he was wearing a good outfit. This was a trend that other people started making parodies of and had Daniel and his friend were taken to the Ellen show, where they gave the pair a lifetime supplies of Vans Off the Wall.

Flipping bottle: people of all ages started flipping half empty bottles, attempting to get them to stand upright.

Pokemon Go: The game of the year that had people spending time outdoors searching for imaginary Pokemon, which were located in a wide range of areas. People became

obsessed with the idea of “catching them all,” causing an uproar that affected millions of people.

So Gone challenge: This challenge dared people to freestyle their own verse of rap over the instrumental version of Monica’s 2003 hit “So

Gone.” Rapping about love or anything in particular had tons of rappers giving it a try for fun.

100 Layers challenge: 100 layers of lipstick, shirts, mascara and even tape, alongside other things, was a weird trending challenge that started off as only makeup layered onto people’s faces but was then extended into other things as well.

Juju on that beat: A dance craze with easy and fun choreographical moves that were paired to the song

titled the same by Zayion McCall and Zay Hilfiger.

Mannequin challenge: IT involved staying still throughout almost a whole song while being recorded in “mid action” was pretty cool and made many people try it out themselves.

Andy’s Coming: If you’ve ever watched Toy Story you’d know that when Andy was on his way to his room every toy would go back to their places or drop and lie still in the spot they were in. This inspired a trend to act normal while playing a song until a person in the background yelled out “Andy’s Coming” and everyone dropped dead on the spot.

Santa Hat BrowniesHere’s what you need: Premade Brownies or Brownie Mix Premade Frosting or Buttercream Strawberries Fudge sauce thick Instructions: Make your brownies with a premade brownie mix. Your brownies should be round.

Afterwards, put your frosting in a bag. Make a small cut at the tip of the bag.

Add a bit of fudge on top of the brownies.

Around the perimeter of the

brownies, place the frosting then wash your strawberries and cut the lead part of the strawberries.

Put the strawberries on top of the brownie.

Then add a little tip on top.

DIY: easy and festive holiday treats to give or to eat it

JoAN KIM & SHARON ULLOA

FEATURES EDITOR AND CHRONICLE REPORTER

Want to spice up your holiday gifts? It’s time to be jolly and these treats and gifts can make you get into the spirit. You can give these gifts to your family, friends and even teachers.

Marshmallow ReindeerHere’s what you need: Large Marshmallows, lollipop sticks, popsicle sticks or pretzel sticks.

Ribbon Melting Chocolate Cinnamon dots, or Mike & Ike’s Reds Small Pretzels Pearl Sprinkles Instructions:

Heat your melted chocolate in a bowl. You can heat it in a microwave.

Use a popsicle stick and stick in the marshmallow.

Dip your marshmallows in the chocolate carefully and allow the excess to drip into the bowl.

Repeat this process many times for the marshmallows, then place the lollipop stick on some foam and wait until the chocolate does not drip.

Place two pearl sprinkles and cut half of your cinnamon dots or Mike and Ike’s.

Place the Mike and Ike’s on the chocolate.

Get your small pretzels and cut your pretzel into thirds. This should look like a w-shape.

Place the w in front of your marshmallows.

Place the marshmallows in the refrigerators untilthey are dry.

8 DECEMBER 2016

ENTERTAINMENT

Holiday shopping brings more discounts

catherine lee

CHRONICLE REPORTER

It’s almost the holidays and sooner or later, everyone would be in the rush to buy gifts for family and friends.

There are so many gift ideas and stores to visit to purchase the right kind of present. In fact, there are many places around Hollywood High that have many promotions just for holiday shopping. There are also stores that offer online deals, for those people, who might want to stay alive from other last minute shoppers, until Christmas.

Around Hollywood, there are stores that offer deals that can help you save a lot of money. For instance, Muji, located at the Hollywood Galaxy is offering 10% discount on the whole store. Their merchandise varies from school products to home goods. One of the must get from the store is the air diffuser. The machine use ultrasonic waves to create scented mist which spreads

throughout everywhere it is sale online. Their site even Beauty, perfect gifts for moms placed. provides gift ideas for him and and girlfriends. Bath&Body Sephora at Hollywood and her, perfect for the holidays.

Works is currently providing Highland have some sales for Pacsun is also having online sales and also coupons the holidays, however they promotions on their site with in stores. They too have gift also have good gifts that range sales of 50% off. Hot Topic ideas provided in their site, from $10 to $100.

Clothing stores also offer great deals for the holidays.

Stores like Forever 21 have up to 50% off deals on clothing and accesPhoto Credit: Catherine Lee sories.

The store MUJI, a shop on the Hollywood Boulevard, is holding sales and Forever clearances during this holiday season.

21 is one of those companies that do also has 10% off their entire which makes everything so more discounts online then online store. much easier for those who in stores. Like Forever 21, Other places that may be aren’t really “gifted” with gift H&M does not do a lot of offer away from Hollywood but ideas. in stores, but they have tons have amazing deals include And for those obsessed with of merchandises that are on Bath&Body Works and Ulta makeup, Ulta beauty is where

you can find all the makeup essentials for the perfect Christmas Day. They also offer online deals with coupons which can be printed or shown with phones for their wonderful discounts.

It’s almost Christmas and everyone should be ready to show how much love they have for their loved ones, which can be shown without gifts but even better with a small present. Or one can truly love him/herself and treat themselves with a something something.

Matt Smith, one of the stars in “The Crown”, told Gabriel Tate from The Telegraph.

Every part of the filming, can capture someone’s attention in a second. The show creates an atmosphere of history which makes it possible to feel that one is actually in the same time setting as the show.

The actors who really pull this show together, are the two main stars, Claire Foy and Matt Smith, or better known as Queen Elizabeth ii and Prince Philip. Throughout the show, they conquer arguments and obstacles, yet they show such a lovable chemistry together.

Their chemistry gives a perfect example of a everyday couple: they fight, they argue,

Crown” will leave you wanting more and of course researching more about the Modern Elizabethan Era.

Netflix introduces new series ‘The Crown’

lizeth carranza

CHRONICLE REPORTER

“The Crown,” created and written by Peter Morgan, is

the American-British televi-

sion drama, ten-part, series to watch on Netflix. It is set 70 years ago, from the moment Queen Elizabeth II is crowned, in the United Kingdom.

It starts with a young woman named Elizabeth who takes on the responsibility of being Queen after her father’s, King George VI, death.

The dialogue of the show is professional, yet intriguing.

Gossip, history, drama, and a bit of comedy surround and fill the Buckingham Palace.

The show is perfect for anyone who wants to know more about a royal family’s’ life and the inside secrets of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.

“You glimpse these people as real human beings,” said

but deep down they love one another. Who said royal families were unordinary?

Season one, which began Nov. 4, has made everyone want more. Fortunately, Peter Morgan has announced that five seasons shall be made.

The total of six seasons, will show the start of Elizabeth’s marriage in 1947 to the present day. Season 2 of “The Crown” has been confirmed, but there is no official data yet.

We should expect problems that Queen Elizabeth ii has to face, like Britain as a nuclear power.

Possibly an episode on the birth of The Beatles will be made which is something everyone would like to see. “The

Power Rangers 2017 movie is the first in 20 years

gabriel garduno

CHRONICLE REPORTER

One of the most anticipated films of next year is the upcoming cinematic reboot of the Power Rangers. The film comes out Mar. 24, 2017.

There have been past productions made based on the Power Rangers, but this is unlike all the others.

Some ended up being positively recieved by the public, while some were forgotten.

There were even tv shows made that were reboots of the

original.

The franchise of Power Rangers has, as of 2016, a television series with 23 seasons of 19 different themed series and two films.

The movie is directed by Dean Israelite. Some wellknown celebrities were cast for these classic characters.

There are five Power Rangers,

each representing a different color.

The red ranger will be played by Dacre Montgomery; the pink ranger is Naomi Scott; the blue ranger is played by RJ Cyler; the yellow ranger portrayed by Becky G; and last but not least, the black ranger cast as Ludi Lin. These five teenagers dis-

cover and harness their newly found powers in hopes of saving the earth from the threat of an alien attack.

IMBD says the movie will be ‘The first theatrical Power Rangers movie in 20 years.”

The movie falls under the movie categories of adventure, action, and sci-fi.

The movie with bring back childhood memories if the Power Rangers were an ever present favorite.

It’s been gaining publicity, making it impossible to miss when it comes out in theatres.

There is a little bit for everyone, young and old.

The movie is rated PG-13, which means it could be a good movie to catch with

your friends and have a fun night full of conversations. It’s a movie you can’t miss.

ENTERTAINMENT

DECEMBER 2016

Moana goes above and beyond to break curse

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julio mazariegos

CHRONICLE REPORTER

could walk without getting wet.

The ocean was being very playful with her and when her dad called her and came to get her, the ocean went back to its regular state so her father would not see.

Her grandmother, Gramma Tala, (voiced by Rachel House) had seen what happened and ever since then her grandma knew that the ocean chose her.

As Moana grew, she always wanted to sail the ocean and explore but her father kept her from doing so. There is this so called “curse”

Moana (played by Auli’i Cravalho) is a movie about an audacious teenager that wants to explore beyond the natural borders of her island.

She wants to explore beyond the reef of the island but her father Tui (played by Temuera Morrison) does not want her to explore. Instead, he wants her to stay in the island and become the chief.

She is very adventurous and has a special relationship with the ocean. When she was a small child she was playing near on the shore and was leading a baby turtle towards the ocean, and when she moved closer to the ocean it moved away from her so she

where a demi-god named Maui who is voiced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, stole the heart of Te Fiti and that caused a curse of darkness upon all islands in the ocean.

When Demi-god Maui stole the heart, he encountered and fought the lava demon Te Ka and he was knocked out of the sky with his hook which allowed him to shapeshift and Maui was lost and so was his hook and the heart of Te Fiti.

As Moana grew the curse started to take energy from her island and the coconut trees were dying, no fish were anywhere

near the island and she knew that she had to go beyond the reef to go find fish.

This is a great family friendly movie. I would definitely recommend everyone to watch this movie. It’s a funny enjoyable movie for anyone of all ages. Moana is such a great movie, there are going to be many smiling faces as people leave the theater.

Make plans and get ready to go see an exciting and interesting movie. There have been many great movie reviews.

Moana has rating of 98% Rotten Tomatoes and a 8.3/10 rating from iMDb. I give this movie a great and positive rating and it is one of the best movies in 2016.

that album the minute it was going to drop so I was pretty excited.”

Some artists had an album that was in the making for a long time and has been making their fan base anticipate their music even more.

“I’ve been interested in Mac Miller since Watching Movies came out. His album The Divine Feminine has had me really excited and is pretty cool,” said SAS senior Andy

Martinez.

No matter what album you thought was the best of the year, students will always have that special album where they can listen to it in the future and remember their high school days and feel nostalgic.

Top albums of 2016: favorite bands go mainstream Pablo pamal

CHRONICLE REPORTER

This year was a start of many new artists’ career and will be the beginning of a long road for some of them. To name some of these artists include Melanie Martinez, Charlie Puth, and Gnash.

These artists started their mainstream rise to fame during 2016 and will be remembered as a year where a lot of great musicians were made mainstream.

People believe that different albums were the best this year.

“My favorite album this year was Bastille’s Wild

The year 2016 was a year that had many incredible albums that will leave a mark on all of us one way or another.

They had all types of albums reach number one on the charts such as 21 Pilots’ Blurryface, Greenday’s Revolution Radio, and Drake’s Views just to name a few.

World,” said Jasmine Perez, SAS 12th grader. “I have been a huge fan of them since Bad Blood and all their music has been great so far.”

Others were anticipating more underrated albums that weren’t high on the charts.

“Blackbear did a good job this year with Cashmere Noose and I don’t normally listen to R&B but he is different from all other artists,” said Abrahan Guizado, SAS 12th grader. “It was a surprise to me. I didn’t know it was going to come out so soon. I was ready to listen to

Holiday events calendar offers something for everyone Guadalupe huerta CHRONICLE REPORTER

LA Grand Park New Years Eve

Grand Park 210 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA

Saturday, Dec. 31 starting @ 8:00

City Hall will become a giant clock to countdown the beginning of the New Year.

Disney on Ice

Staples Center 1111 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

Dec. 15-18 Times may vary

Live the experience of seeing popular Disney characters come to life on the ice.

Pershing Square Holiday on Ice

Pershing Square 532 South Olive St. Los Angeles, CA 90013

Nov. 10 - Jan. 16, 2017 Sun. - Sat. starting @ 11:00 a.m

Head to Downtown LA and experience ice skating to get into the holiday spirit.

Chill at the Queen Mary

The Queen Mary 1126 Queens Hwy Los Angeles, CA

Dec. 1-18 Thurs. - Fri. starting @ 5:00 p.m Sat. - Sun. starting @ 12:00 p.m

The Queen Mary shines throughout the night with the winter spirit, celebrating with an ‘Alice In Wonderland’ theme.

Dec. 19- Jan. 1 Sun. - Sat. starting @ 12:00 p.m

Photo Credit: groupon.com Holiday Ice at LA Live

Photo Credit: kpopbuddy.com

LA Live 800 W. Olympic Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90015

Dec. 3- Jan. 7 All day, everyday

Stroll through winter themed decorations in downtown’s most popular place to go.

10 DECEMBER 2016

Athletes of the month

AkOL MALONG ,TCA SENIOR, CROSS COuntry Crimson Chronicle: How long have you been running?

Akol Malong: I have been running since seventh grade.

Crimson Chronicle: Why do you enjoy this sport?

Akol Malong: I love

running. Running is my passion.

Crimson Chronicle: How has this sport improved your life?

Akol Malong: It has improved my life by helping me relieve stress. As well as helping me clear my mind

when I’m troubled and I have gained new friends.

Crimson Chronicle: What are some great accomplishments you have achieved in Cross Country?

Answer: Well, I think it would be making it

Kimberly mora , SAS SOPHOMORE, CHEER Crimson Chronicle: Why do you enjoy this sport?

Kimberly Mora: I joined Cheer because my cousin was in it and i decided to try out.

But I say for friends.

Crimson Chronicle: How has this sport improve your life?

Kimberly Mora: Cheer helped me stay organized, but it keeps me busy.

Crimson Chronicle: What are some great accomplishments you have achieved in Cheer Kimberly Mora: Achievement? Well, I’ve been hit a lot

SPORTS

to state and actually competing and seeing how it’s like. As well as finishing the season strong, even though I believe I could have done better.

by my flyer, but I still got back up, that I believe is my great personal achievement.

INTERVIEW AND PHOTO CREDITS:JOSHUA ALEJANO & SHARON ULLOA (CHRONICLE REPORTERS)

Soccer teams set “goals” for their season ESTEBAN GARCIA

chronicle reporter

The lady Sheiks battle the lady Pumas from Northridge Academy and protect their field. Valerie Rodriguez (left) throws the ball into the field to her teamates hoping to score.

PHOTO CREDIT: ESTEBAN GARCIA

The boy’s and girl’s soccer team are starting fresh on their pre-season games.

Unfortunately, the first game on Nov. 30 was cancelled due to some unexpected error with Grant High School.

There will be further notice on when the next game will be and no information is currently available as to what was the main reason the game was cancelled This,nevertheless, should allow our players to have more time to practice for their next games since both teams had practiced intensely for two months in order to play their first games of the pre-season.

“I expect them them to play

good because this will be an intense game, we will have to try our best in our first homecoming game and I have a really good feeling about this “, said Coach Edwin Cinecao, from the girls soccer team.

“I’m very excited because

cer team. Cierra refers to the game when the Sheiks lost to Ulysses S. Grant High School, the Lancers, 11-0 during their last season they played. This game has become a motivation to excel in all their future games.

last time we went against that team and we lost 11-0, which was pretty disappointing. So I would like to see the differences and a new outcome of the game “, said Ceira Little, a player on the girl’s Varsity soc-

There will be a lot of expectations for the soccer teams for them to bring the honor to the school all together. The games will show their hard training that they’ve had for the past couple months. Both teams

We have a strong team and we’ll always stay strong as long as we are together

have the same determination, showing that they had put all their efforts to have a great season.

“I feel secure about this game because we have a strong team and we’ll always stay strong as long as we are together “, said Jiovanny Orelus, a player on the boy’s soccer team.

The lady Sheiks start out strong on their first preseason game. At the beginning, they start out strong having complete domain over the ball.

They have the control of the game, leading them to score with ease against Northridge.

The JV ended the game with a score of 3-1, giving them

the first win of the preseason games. As for the varsity team, they resulted in a draw, 0-0.

Both teams have played their best and played to their fullest. Although, the score for the varsity team was not what everyone expected, they left the game with great Sheik pride.

11 DECEMBER 2016

SPORTS

Football comes to an end this season VANESSA CENTENO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Football season has ended as the boys made it to their last game for this year in the third round of playoffs.

Regardless of their loss against Torres High School, the team remains proud to be undefeated League Champions and the owners of Sunset Boulevard after annihilating the Dragons on their Senior

Night. The Sheiks continued their season into finals on Nov. 10 where they played against Van Nuys, and left the Wolves in the dust winning 24-0.

The next battle was played on Nov. 18 against Torres High school, where the Toros dominated the entire first half of the game before the Sheiks were able to make a comeback

and get a close win of 27-21 in their second round of playoffs.

This win got the team into the semi finals where the team faced Reseda.

Prior to this game on Nov. 25, during the Thanksgiving Break, players were practicing everyday prepping for their next game. Unfortunately, this was the final game for the

However, practice at Bernstein has been canceled because their heater does not work. The swimmers went to their first practice at Bernstein, but could not finish practice due to the excessively

fixed in time for season.

The swimmers are now committed to starting a petition that hopefully will help start the process of working on the pool.

“I am pissed. I just don’t think it’s fair because the school doesn’t pay a lot of attention to the team, and the team is bringing the schools medals,” said senior Cameron Haywood.

There is uncertainty of whether or not there will be a swim team at this point, but action is being taken from the swimmers on the team.

Sheiks, losing 37-0. Regardless the team has had one of their most successful seasons.

Being the final game for the Sheiks, many seniors leave the school behind and must face the reality that this was their last game.

“On the sideline I went up to most of the underclassmen and told them thank you and

goodlucknext year and went to my fellow seniors and told them they were my brothers and thank you for going on this four year ride with me,” said varsity senior Dylan Gannet.

Swimmers struggle to find a way to practice Melissa viera

News Editor

Swim team began this season by practicing at Helen Bernstein after the pool was shut down due to problems in its filter.

“I’m really upset. I spoke with the pool manager, and Ernest Davis from LAUSD, and nobody has news about the pool opening soon. Nobody is fixing anything, and season is just around the corner. Our only alternative was Bernstein’s pool but their heater is broken,” said Coach Vladimir Lando.

The pool’s filter has stopped functioning and the pool now has sand in it. Due to its unsanitary settings, the swim team cannot practice on campus this season.

Nobody is fixing anything and season is just around the corner. cold pool. Some students felt it was too cold to even move underwater.

The swimmers, however, continue “dryland” practices.

These practices consists of weights, aerobics, and exercises to maintain their stamina out of the water.

Swim season officially begins in March, and there is concern that there is not enough time for the pool to be

The pool has been closed and drained for months without repairs.

PHOTO CREDIT: VANESSA CENTENO

Basketball teams shoot into new season Anayareli HUERTA

chronicle reporter

Both girls and boys in jv and varsity teams are preparing for their upcoming games this season.

Both the boys, in JV and Varsity, teams have being practicing hard for their games.

The varsity team extended their practices to twice a day, one in the mornings and another in the afternoons too, so there is more room for improvement. They hope that

their hard work pays off with the upcoming games they will play.

“We have great chemistry this year and the team is really clicking, I think all of our upcoming games are winnable if we come in with the right mentality and focus” said Varsity Captain Aleksander Berg.

They’ve added film review to their schedule to build on every game they play. This

way, they are able to see what areas they need to work on.

“They are a great group and we will definitely go far” said Aleksander Berg. They faced off Hawkins and won 65 to 59 and in their game against Marquez, they won 73 to 36. They scored 58-52 on their game against Manual Arts. Unfortunately, the boys had their Dec. 5 game canceled and will face Chaminade on Dec 6.

CROSS COUNTRY runner, Akol Malong competed in the 2016 division two CIF State Cross Country Championships on Nov. 26. He was the first and only runner to have made it this far, making history on campus.

PHOTO CREDIT: ESSICK ALLEN

The girls basketball team is off to a good start. The varsity team had a game scheduled for Nov. 30 but it was canceled.

They played their first game on Dec. 2 and won their game against Northridge Academy with 49 to 32. The Jv team won their first game against Manual Arts with a score of 39 to 32.

In preparation for their games, they have been stay-

ing after school everyday for two hours and have practiced on their plays, lay ups, shooting,and drills.

“I’m excited and i hope we do good in the upcoming games” said Varsity player Gisselle Flores. Tomorrow both JV and Varsity teams will have their next game vs Panorama.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The above photo is a shot from a professional women’s league playing Lacrosse in the United Kingdom.

PHOTO COURTESY: New York Times

12 DECEMBER 2016

2016 RECAP

Capturing 2016 in images

August

September

Football begins their season on Aug.18 against North Hollywood PHOTO CREDIT: ADAIR CHAVEZ

The largest Club Rush in years held on Sep. 15.

PHOTO CREDIT: VANESSA CENTENO

90s themed homecoming for the last generation of 90s kids.

PHOTO CREDIT: ADAIR CHAVEZ

LGBT Club hosted the first ever LGBT assembly on Oct. 21.

PHOTO CREDIT: LORENA ROBELO-LARA

November

December

The House of Blue donated a music studio and has been in use since November.

PHOTO CREDIT: GABRIELLA MARTINEZ

Christmas grams will be sold and distributed by Leadership from Dec. 8 - Dec. 12..

PHOTO CREDIT: RYAN ALBA

October