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VOLUME XI ISSUE III FEBRUARY 2014
Seniors met the goal for the bowl
Class of 2014 will uphold the graduation tradition Kevin Flores Marcos Arellano
CHRONICLE REPORTERS
By reaching the fundraising goal at the last minute, the Class of 2014 will continue the tradition of graduating at Hollywood Bowl. The senior class goal was to raise $17,000 by the extended deadline of Dec. 20. By the time the deadline was coming close, many seniors were wondering if they would actually be graduating at the Hollywood Bowl. “I had little hope because since the beginning others seemed like they were not taking it seriously, so I honestly thought we were not going to make it in time with how far it seemed we were from our goal,” said SAS senior Anthony Guanzon. Despite coming so close to the deadline, seniors raised enough to meet the amount of money required by the end of the deadline. “As of now the senior class has been able to raise about $18,127,” said Ms.
Elizabeth Payne, class sponsor. Several seniors were actually in shock that the class was able to raise the money in such a short amount of time and achieve the goal. “I was shocked when it was announced we were graduating at the bowl. It seemed like the money came from nowhere. It was like a miracle,” said Anthony. Though, it came as a surprise for some students, it seems that the faculty believed that the seniors would pull it off in the end. “I have always believed in the seniors,” said Payne as a response regarding her thoughts about seniors making it to the bowl. (Cont. page 4)
Class of 2014 will keep the tradition of grauating at the bowl Photo Credit: Through the Lens Photography
SLCs get a face lift
New murals and flags will decorate the hallways Steve Montoya
CHRONICLE REPORTER
mural promotes school spirit, but it feels cheap, since it’s just a sticker, not natural paint that they would put effort into,” she said. Morris says that because the murals had to be placed over winter break as soon as possible, that was why the mural is made of the synthetic stickers. “I believe it’s for faster production,” she said. Morris said she hopes that the banners and murals will be able to make the school look more alive and vibrant, as well as encouraging the students to build on their expectations. She also said that as long as the murals are safe from potential harm, they will be kept up. “Hollywood is on the move,” Morris said. “Sheik pride!”
The school has installed an SAS mural as well as banners for all the SLCs as part of the school’s ongoing renovation project. The murals have been planned for the last several years, said Assistant Principal Cassandra Morris. She hopes that the murals for all SLCs will be installed by the end of the current semester. Principal Alejandra Sanchez said Kayla Walker, PAM junior says her goodbyes to Jeanine DiTomasso Friday afternoon that murals for all the SLCs will be Photo Credit: Chelyah Miller installed in different areas of campus, but so far, only the SAS mural is installed. LACER program director gets a promotion “Something happened with the mentor, and of somebody who is so dedi- blueprints, it’s something about the Chelyah Miller cated to young people and helping you measurements,” she said. CHRONICLE REPORTER guys out,” she said. “I can’t even call this a SAS Brigade Club President Erin job, I love all of the people on my staff and Gannett said that the mural is a welJeanine DiTomasso, program director I love all of you guys here at Hollywood.” come sight, but the synthetic material for the L.A.C.E.R Afterschool Program, The L.A.C.E.R. staff has helped put on used is not adequate. “I find that the will no longer be here. Her last day was productions, raise funds, and is responFriday. The former artistic director, Will sible for the cheerleading team, the Seymour, is now the executive director marching band, dance guard, afterand she will be assuming his role as artis- school tutoring and Hollywood Live. tic director. Even though she is happy to Although DiTomasso will be leaving, do this, she is sad to leave all the students these things will not change. They will and faculty. continue to tutor and help students “Out of all of the schools I’ve worked graduate as they have for the past five with, I’ve been doing after-school classes years. for 20 years, and this is my favorite. My DiTomasso may be leaving Hollyfavorite students go here and have always wood but she will forever be a Sheik. gone here,” she said. “It has been my joy “I will miss being on campus every and privilege to help the students reach day, but no matter where I go, I know I their academic, personal and artistic will always be part of the Sheik nation,” goals.” she said. She has run the L.A.C.E.R. staff for five Ramiro Segovia will be taking over years and will be sad to leave them. Jeanine’s role as program director, “This is the best staff ever. Over the and will continue to lead the L.A.C.E.R. past five years, I have hand picked every staff. He has been a program director single person here and they are perfect for years at schools such as Bancroft at their job. Everybody here is the perfect Middle School and Fairfax High School. The new SAS mural was placed in the main building during winter break example of a L.A.C.E.R. instructor, of a Photo Credit: Steve Montoya
Students say goodbye to Jeanine DiTomasso
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2 February 2014
OPINION/EDITORIAL
Staff Editorial:
Suspensions get suspended
Suspending students for inappropriate behavior or misconduct seemed to be at some point a reasonable discipline hoping that the student would learn his or her lesson. Since the numbers of suspensions increased and the problem was not being fixed or improved they have began to offer services to help the student’s problem. Suspensions are seen as not a big deal anymore and the student's problem is not fixed. In what is called “restorative justice,” schools now offer these students counseling to understand why they behave that particular way. Although it seems like a good idea at first to automatically suspend students in hope that they will learn a lesson, it backfires, as they
see that as an opportunity to miss school. Some students have gotten suspended for an unnecessary or unfair reason such as talking back to a teacher or throwing a fit in class. These were the majority of the reasons why students were getting suspended. It is a big step for LAUSD to offer these services to students because they will be taking actions to better a student both academically and socially. Counseling will help the student fix the problem instead of ignoring it. Insubordinate students are expected to behave well and understand that those types of behaviors are not acceptable. Students should take initiative to follow the three B's: Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible.
Repeatedly suspending students reflects on how the school deals with their students and how administrations do not try to fix any of it. If the problem is not resolved, the student may also continue behaving in that manner because they will know that the only thing they will face is a day or two of not being allowed on campus. This new suspension method will be effective to the students’ lives, and not just in school, but at home, too.
Building blocks to the schedule Josue Perez
CHRONICLE REPORTER
Since the beginning of the school year, there has been a lot of talk over the new bell schedule. People have said good and bad things about it, but I think that the bell schedule should be changed again. At the beginning of the year, I thought that the new schedule would be great. I would finish my A-G Requirements faster and I could get extra classes like Video Production or Journalism that I would have fun with during my Senior year.
But now, after half the year has gone by, I’ve come to hate this schedule. It is a lot of work to maintain an A in seven classes, especially when you have to worry about AP classes as well. I don’t think our old schedule was the best either, though, because we didn’t have that extra class. I think it would be more beneficial to have a block schedule, like we have on those Tuesdays and Wednesdays when we get out early. A block schedule would help any students only having to deal with three or four periods a day, which would mean a smaller workload each day. They would even have an extra day to complete homework for a class or some extra time to study for a test. Teachers would benefit too, because they would be get more time in class in each period to cover more topics or dive deeper into a topic and help their students understand the material better.
With the block schedule, it is even possible to get an eighth class added to the schedule. Just like the seventh period that we have now, it would be an extra class that would help students finish their requirements faster and have optional classes that they would enjoy. The eighth class would even be used to even out the days, four classes one day and four classes the next. With a block schedule, we could even bring back those fifteen minutes of Editor-in-Chief homeroom that we all loved in mornVANESSA Nely GARCIA ings past. Mangaging Editor The block schedule with eight classes Holly San nicolas may seem like a lot of work, but in practice, it could be pretty good for all of us. Copy EDITOR There is nothing wrong with an extra Ray REYES class, all it can do is benefit students. The extra class could be an AP or some Chronicle reporters type of life skills class that would benLauren Kim efit your transcript and make you look Ana Amador Marcos Arellano Karla Lopez better when applying to college.
Old School’ may have a new definition
Holly San Nicolas
MANAGING EDITOR
You may have heard of it in more recent years, but it is true- online schooling is without a doubt a widely popular alternative to “conventional” schooling. Traditionally, we are made to sit in a classroom and work like automatons. Effective? Most of the time. Entertaining? Let me get back to you on that one… People have been going to school like this for as long
as schooling has existed. So that is why this sudden venture into the modernized age of education has been met with so much skepticism and disdain from the non-believers. (Oh, but those twentieth-century Luddites are adorable…) One of the most frequently mentioned concerns is over whether or not the students will actually learn at all from a computer and only moderate supervision. While this worry is entirely understandable, it can be silenced just as easily with this question: Do students actually learn at all from sitting a crowded room, lectured at by teacher who might not be able to cater to the needs and teach according to the pace of each student? It is a subjective
Just too much information
matter. Some people learn better on their own while others are better suited for the classroom environment. Of course, to accomplish such a feat as earning a degree through online schooling, one must be disciplined enough to take initiative. Teachers are not going to be breathing over your shoulder to make sure you get your work done, which is where the discipline comes in. One of the best parts about online schooling is the opportunity to complete more classes at one’s own pace. With graduation requirements interfering with the interests of students, it is a wonder how we would be able to take all of the classes we need to graduate. Thankfully, we have online
Ilene Gomez Chronicle Contributor
In school there have been so many times where I have come across a teacher who let their personal life interfere with their work. It is okay to tell a story once in awhile about what happened, or if it is necessary to tell everyone, but it is not cool when something happens to them and they vent to students. That bothers me
because there is a line that cannot be crossed in relations with a teacher and a student. At work, as a teacher, they should teach, be friendly and what not. But when they talk about their personal life to the point where they talk to us as if we are all friends, it bothers me. Time after time, I want to say something about how that is unprofessional, but I never do because they would think I am out of line and really do not know what is really happening. Complaining would only make them worse. It is understandable when a teacher is
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schooling to turn to whether we need to make up Spanish 1A or simply just want to learn about contemporary literature to further enhance our minds and supplement our college resumes. Online schooling is not foolproof, though- like traditional school, you have to want it and work for it to obtain the grades. Like every two-sided spectrum, there will be success stories, and there will be personal tragedies. Regardless, it is another opportunity for young people to train themselves to be productive members of society later on in life according to their wants and conveniences, and should thusly shed itself of some of its encumbering stigmatization.
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having a bad day, but there should be a point when the teacher refuses to vent and gets back to work. Not every day is a bad day. ADVISERs: When teachers begin to complain about how many papers they have to Karen Cusolito & grade or how much is on their plate Antonio manriquez because of their life outside of school, is also annoying. That is not the students’ THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER. THE CRIMSON CHRONIOF HOLLYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL IS A PUBLIC FOfault. The students just get the work CLE, RUM, WITH ITS STUDENT EDITORIAL BOARD MAKING ALL DECISIONS CONCERNING ITS CONTENTS. the done and turn it in. newspaper operates under california educa As students, we do not want tion code 48907 whiCH guaranteE free expresfor students. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ARE to be a teacher’s friend. Knowing too sion WELCOMe AND WILL BE PUBLISHED AS SPACE ALLOWS. much about a teacher and their person- OPINIONS IN LETTERS ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE STAFF, NOR SHOuLD ANY OPINION ExPRESSED al life is annoying. Too bad complain- IN A PUBLIC FORUM BE CONSTRUED AS THE OPINIION UNLESS SO ATing about this out loud would only stir OR POLiCY OF THE ADMINISTRATION, TRIBUTED up more problems. This is one of those times I feel the need to avoid what the teacher is saying.
OPINION/EDITORIAL
Man On The Street: Now that students can’t get suspended anymore, what do you think is a good punishment for them?
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Krist Martin Inocencio PAM SENIOR
“Depending on what was done, I think that it should stay on their permanent record so that colleges can see what they did in high school and decide whether they want them at their school or not.”
Jheron Staley PAM SENIOR
“Revoke privileges like homecoming, prom, or other activities like that to show them what they did was wrong and they shouldn’t be rewarded for that.”
Erika Nieblas SAS Sophomore
“Detention is a better solution because with suspension all you’re gonna do is go home, what are you gonna do at home? You can’t self-reflect at home. You do nothing at home.”
Victor Luna SAS Sophomore
“I think the best thing to do would be to bring their parents to school and let them know what he or she is doing and let the parents and the school decide what they want to do about it together.”
Jeremy Saldivar SAS Sophomore
Photo/Interview Credit; Walter Carrero & Chelyah Miller
“I think suspension is the best option because what else can you do to them? You can’t take away their school rights, stop them from learning. With suspension you can get them out of the school for a day or two and stop them from causing trouble to other students who want to learn.”
Prom: A night you should remember
Vanessa Garcia
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
High school years are often expected to be some of the best years of one's life. Remembering special moments and making friendships that last a lifetime help kindle this sentimental fire. Prom is meant to be one of the nights to remember and regardless
what will be this year's theme seniors should not let this opportunity pass by. Even though some will disagree with the venue, theme, music choice etc. It's more of a chance to see friends dress up and make the best of a cheesy dance. It will be a night where one is not judged
for knowing whether they can dance or not, but a chance to let go and be spontaneous. It’s a night to be teenagers because, let’s face it- from here on, it’s basically a matter of passing classes and getting ready for the world out there, whether to continuing school, join-
ing the army or starting a family. But above all, that special night will be a night to be carefree, to not worry about grades or work, and opportunities like that do not come around often. Not all seniors know each other personally, (though it is hard not to
know about them), and that night will bring people together in ways that words alone cannot explain.
4 February 2014
Seniors search for aid for college
NEWS
Students got expert help finishing their FAFSA Adriana Benitez CHRONICLE REPORTER
Over 60 students attended the Cash for College workshop at the library on Feb. 1 from 9 a.m to 12:30 p.m. which assisted students and parents in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act applications. The event was part of the 140 workshops of Cash for College in the Los Angeles region presented by the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and Unite LA. By being part of the event, a student could cash in an extra $1,000 scholarship. The students came to the workshop to apply for FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application (for eligible AB540 students) and Cal Grant GPA Verification Form in order to receive up to $12,192 annually. The amount received from financial aid varies from student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The application provides grants, loans, and work-study that can help a student pay for his/her college education. The application process began Jan.1 and it should be submitted by Mar. 2 deadline. “It was helpful especially since I encountered a technical problem, the staff is great they are willing to help” said SAS senior Maria Gutierrez. The students were assisted by experts from Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and leadership students were also present to help organized the event. Starbucks also provided help by donating coffee to students and parents according to Analidia SAS seniors Vada Morales and Cynthia Ayala work on their application at the workshop Photo Credit: Adriana Benitez Ruiz, a worker from Cash for College organization.For more information about workshops and how to apply , students can visit www.calgrants.org
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College Classes in Session
Personal Development and Guitar classes are offered to students on campus Azniv Derdzakyan
CHRONICLE REPORTER
Class of 2014 t-shirts are now on sale at the student store Photo Credit: Kevin Flores
Graduation date still on hold (CONT. FROM PG. 1) As of yet, there is no exact graduation date for when the seniors will be graduating at the Bowl. The school should get a reply from the Bowl for the exact date of graduation most likely by March. According to Payne, there are an estimated 350 seniors graduating in June, but that may change at the month comes closer depending if they are continuing at passing their classes. Students can already begin filling out the white cap and gown application to be part of the ‘H’ at graduation by visiting Mr. Grijalva and returning the form by Feb. 24. Although enough money was raised by the deadline, some seniors did not participate in the fundraising despite stating they would. “There have been about 78 seniors that have still not paid for the Bowl despite saying they would either by fundraising or donating the money,” said Ms. Payne. Many students feel that these seniors should be responsible and raise the money they said that they would or not graduate at the bowl at all.
“I honestly do not believe that they deserve to graduate at the Bowl, they put no effort into it, so they don’t deserve any rewards that others who have worked for them receive,” said SAS senior Jorge Callela. Rumors have been spreading that the senior class has received a huge donation from someone which allowed them to graduate at the Bowl. However, this rumor is inaccurate. “There is a possible donation that could be coming for the senior class, but as of yet I have not seen any check,” said Ms. Payne regarding the rumor. The faculty has also been able resolve conflicts on the topic of how seniors who have donated will be able to get a refund of $35 back has also been spreading. It has been confirmed that for now there are no plans for this to occur. If the senior class ever gets a refund, it will most likely be money towards other senior related things. “It would be more like credit towards other senior events and items if this actually happened,” said Ms. Payne.
Los Angeles City College courses started after school Feb. 10 free of charge. The classes include Child Development 2, Music 501, Music 650, and Personal Development 40. All classes are worth 10 high school credits. Music 501 and Music 650 are college-level beginner’s art classes. Music 501(College Choir) is held Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5 p.m. It focuses on preparing students for beginning choir. Music 650 (Beginning Guitar) is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5 p.m. It teaches students how to play the acoustic guitar, read music, and more. Both courses are worth three units transferable to UCs and Cal States. Guitars are provided without charge. “We were trying to add more art-related electives because we felt we did not have enough at the time,” said College Counselor Heather Brown. TCA runs a child development certification program which requires five classes. Child Development 2 is one of the classes. However, it is available to anybody who would like to interact with with children, not just for people who would like to be teachers, according to Kelly Bender, TCA Lead Teacher. Seven students from our school
will earn the Child Development Certification for teaching by June.Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:06 p.m. New Media Academy students were asked what they needed help in. Students replied they needed help to develop study skills and
Development 40 (College Success Seminar) is three units transferrable to UCs and Cal States. It is a common class for incoming college freshmen, according to Carolyn Fagan MET lead teacher. This course is on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:06 p.m. “I think that it’s important to remember that this is a resource available for students especially if they want to get ahead or make up credits. We believe the students at Hollywood High School are ready to take on college level classes,” said Fagan.
“We were trying to add more art-related electives because we felt we did not have enough at the time,” organization skills. NMA met with LACC representatives and chose the course with student needs in mind. Personal
Student signing up for the LACC college classes Photo Credit: Azniv Derdzakyan
NEWS
FEBRUARY 2014
Work Experience office gets laid off
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Due to cutbacks students must report to their counselors for work permits
Jenny Jeong
CHRONICLE REPORTER
For the past years, students were once offered services to provide them with hands-on work experience internships and jobs ,but due to budget cuts and the departure of David Snyder the work experience office had to be cut down. Students now have to report to their counselors to receive a permission permit in order to begin work. All students over the age of 16 are granted permits once the student meet all the requirements listed. Once passing all courses needed to graduate, the student may apply to take work studies, which allows them to leave school
early. "There is about 135 SAS seniors that leave early, but only about little over half have jobs. Since they have met the requirements this work studies opportunity gives them a chance to find a job or do internships," said Raul Grijalva, SAS counselor. Students over the age of 16 are able to find jobs at their local stores or on websites that offer job opportunities for people in within that age group. "It is hard work, but it pays off," said Kevin Oajaca, an MET senior that works at a Subway during school nights and weekends.
"It is hard work, but it pays off,"
NEW BRIEFS
The work experience office door still remain closed Photo Credit: Jenny Jeong
Students collect Jeans for Teens
Teens for Jeans is a national campaign, created by an organization called Do Something, in partnership with Aeropostale and the girl group, Fifth Harmony, that aims to receive jean donations for homeless teens. Although this campaign is in relation to the Do Something Club, it is not run by the club. Instead, it is run by SAS junior Katrina Bernardo. She says that “all sizes and colors” of jeans are accepted as long as they are jeans and “not shorts or jackets”. Since Teens for Jeans has started at our school, they have so far “received about fifteen to twenty pairs” of jeans- most of which are donations from Katrina’s family and students. A $10,000 grant will be given to the school that collects the most jeans. In addition, the winning school will get a pizza party and free t-shirts from Aeropostale for every student. There is a donation box at the main entrance of the school right under the very large poster that reads “JOIN. COLLECT. DONATE.” The event will run until Friday, Feb. 14, so don’t forget to donate those jeans, because there are teens in need. Erika Salazar
ACA-DECA host a award ceremony
Two students win medals for Academic Decathlon team. Marshall High nabbed first place in the Academic Decathlon competition, followed by El Camino Real in second place, and Granada Hills charter in third place. Hollywood won two awards out of the 150 given during the Feb. 7 awards ceremony. The Sheik Aca-Deca team welcomed other teams to the auditorium and applauded the winning teams. The highest scoring member from the Hollywood team was Genesis Orozco who won a bronze medal for her speech. Mikaela Berry, another gold winner said, ”I won a gold medal for the interview section. I also won a conference award for my essay.” Micaela received an almost perfect score in the interview. ”I love my team! they became a second family to me and I met two of my best friends through the team,” said Micaela. “Join the Aca-Deca! It’s so fun and rewarding! It’s a lot of work, but you make really close friends, and gain a lot of knowledge.” This year the Aca-Deca team met after school, but if enough students sign up, it will be offered as a seventh period class.
SAS senior Jose De La Paz is painting a mural promoting healthy living Photo Credit: Erika Salazar
The perfect picture of good health
Erika Salazar
CHRONICLE REPORTER
While there are many renovations Jose says that his mural will capture going on right now, one student in parthe simplicity of a healthier diet. ticular, SAS Senior Jose De La Paz, is “[Healthy eating] just grows into your contributing to the beautification of the home. Basically, there will be vegschool by painting a mural. etables growing from the outside, to the The idea to paint a mural is actually inside, to a dinner table.” derived from Jose’s senior project. AlJose says that art could be used as a though initially the mural was not part tool to help educate students, which is of his project, Jose took the opportunity what Kaiser wants- to spread the mesHollywood’s stars get idolized to paint the mural because it was related sage of healthy living through art. He The fourth annual Hollywood Idol will be held on April 11, and this year, instead of to his topic, the importance of arts in does realize that the school has a lot of solely the judges picking a winner, students will also get to vote for their favorite act schools. murals already, but he also believes that using their cellular devices. Kaiser Permanente was looking adding another one can create an added This event will consist of six acts, followed by a fashion show. Acts will include for someone to paint something in “interest in the arts.” dances and singing performed by students. There will be unique performances this the school, that represented the idea The money provided to paint the year that consist of both live vocals and lip syncing. that it’s “not hard to eat healthy.” Jose mural was donated by the Fame Health Out of all the people people who auditioned, the 6 acts are already chosen. The presented his idea to a panel of Kaiser Club. Jose expects to finish the mural people chosen to compete in the show are Kira Morrison, Gegham Paronyan, Morgan representatives and school officials, and by the end of February, if time permits. Martin. As one group, Grissel Gonzalez, Cristina Mayarrez, Daria Dali and Zahrea, his initial drawing was shot down. The It will be located behind the bungalows Celeste, Nia as another group, and finally, a duet by Lloyd and Krist Inocencio. second time around, they accepted it. in front of the cafeteria. The first prize winner will win $100, second prize $50 and third prize $25. Hollywood Idol’s host James B. Carmicle thinks that this is the best, most exciting Who will be representing sheik pride at the ball? show yet, since it is the fourth Hollywood Idol and most people in the school have seen at least one or two shows. Eloisa García ’We have many talented students who need to be given the opportunity to show Abril Chuvac CHRONICLE REPORTERS their performance skills,” he said. Leslie Flores The highlight of the Military Ball this Every school nominates both a king
Gatsby’ prom is sure to be great
Get ready to experience the 1920’s at the “Party at Gatsby’s” themed prom, set to take place on Apr. 25 at Noor Sofia in Pasadena from 7 pm to midnight. Committees were recently created and will be in charge of overseeing certain aspects of prom. Decorations and invitations are still in the works, but many students are upset that prom is on a Friday. “It should be on a weekend,” said Richard Reyes, SAS senior. Another issue for most seniors is the fact that it is in Pasadena, because they will need to rush to prepare for and then get to prom on time. Students must attend school that Friday, but it is uncertain how many periods they must attend. “You need to look very carefully at the classes you miss,” said Elizabeth Payne, senior class sponsor. Gerardo Chan
year is going to be crowning the 2014 court of each school and awarding the students on Mar. 1 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel. This event will commend JROTC for their training achievement in the corps. A big ceremony is held by JROTC headquarters department of LAUSD every year. Each school or student may receive different awards for their accomplishment. “From my perspective its a good opportunity for students to meet other people… to have fun ... its a good feeling..,” said Cadet Captain Eddy Jimenez, a TCA junior.
and queen followed by three pairs of princes and princesses to represent their program. The royal court is chosen by JROTC students and their rank and grade. All LAUSD students and parents are welcome. The program organizes various fundraisers to help students cover that night’s $58 ticket cost. Following that night’s ceremony, students will enjoy music and dancing, celebrating the year’s success.
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LAUSD gets to the ‘core’ of the modern age
CHRONICLE REPORTERS
New technology set to change the way students learn
The Los Angeles Unified School District $1 billion plan to provide every student with modern technology devices, such as iPads might not be seen until the year 2016 for Hollywood High. The Common Core Technology Project (CCTP) began in February 2013. It’s mission was to provide every student with up-to-date devices. The project was created to give teachers and students the technology that has been long overdue. With this project, new methods to test students on their progress with a new assessment within the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) known as “Smarter Balance” that will overtake the yearly California State Standardized Test (CST). This assessment every student will be taking them using either laptops or desktops.High schools will be given laptops and K-8 will get iPads that they may personalize as they go from grade to grade. “The new assessment will be very different in many ways. No more paper and pencil, no more getting timed. The device has an active program that knows what you are answering, a program that adapts to you,” said Superintendent John Deasy at a press conference with high school journalists. The project was broken up into 3 phases to have more control over the problems the project might bring. About 47 schools passed Phase 1 and were the first to try out the devices. The schools were chosen by the district because of the high rates in foster care, poverty and ethnicity. Phase 2 was discussed by the Board of Education on Nov. 21 and began on January and will continue through July 2014. Phase 2 added an additional 38 schools to
receive the devices. Phase 3 is to begin as soon as phase 2 ends in July 2014 and all other schools are set to have be equipped with the year 2016 depending on the school’s rates. It will make it fair for all students to learn and equip themselves with the same devices. “People who don't have computers at home will be able to do their research papers, essays or any school work that involves computers and not have to worry about all the hassle of looking for somewhere to do their work.” said Edgar Molina, TCA PHOTO CREDIT: LAUSD freshmen. The devices are secure will virtually indestudent can easily search up,” said Amalia Garcia, SAS structible tested protection cases. In case of any of them Freshmen. to become lost or stolen every device has been installed Hollywood High may be one of the last schools to with a chip that are trackable from anywhere. receive these devices by the end of 2015 or the begin“As long as it was an accident, the district will fix ning of 2016 ,despite the fact the school has already any damages that are made,” said Deasy. install enough wifi routers around the campus to run No student will be allowed to be on sites that are not these devices. used for educational purposes, just like the computers used in class. “Technology helps a lot because that’s how you get on the internet, the internet provides information that a
Bad teachers or corrupt system? LAUSD cracks down on alleged misconduct
holly San Nicolas
MANAGING EDITOR
LAUSD has been cracking down to remove inept teachers, but is it going too far? Recently, teachers who have been accused of improper behavior- which is already a vast and debatable topichave been sent to the district’s educational service centers and at district headquarters, called “teacher jails” by many who disapprove of the situation. As of Dec. 9, 2013, there are currently 260 housed teachers who have been removed from their classrooms. “This is a terrible thing that could happen to anybody,” said Joseph Hilton, special education teacher and union representative. “Ultimately, it’s the students that suffer. It’s outrageous.” During the teachers’ detention, they are made to sit in a cubicle for roughly the length of a typical school day with no phones, books, or computers.
Contact with their students is also out of the question. It costs about $2 million in salary and legal costs to house a teacher. All of this and more to go through during the investigation period- and they still get paid. The students, in the meantime, are provided with a substitute teacher until (if) the conflict is resolved. No matter what the outcome is, the students are the ones who are affected, and it is up to them to make the best of things and pull through. With limited resources and now disappearing teachers, LAUSD can only take so much more. The United Teachers of Los Angeles is currently issuing demands to end the housing of teachers based on unsubstantiated allegations.
alists Get the Scoop questions about his projects and plans New test brings a ‘smarter balance’ Revised standards change the way students learn rAYREYES
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The California Standardized Test, which had previously been used to gauge students’ understanding of curriculum has been replaced with a new test based on the Common Core Standards, called Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium. These new standards have been adopted by 46 states, and are designed to challenge student understanding of material and promote deeper thinking. “It’s more challenging for the students. It involves more than just regurgitating of facts, and more critical thinking,” said English teacher Judith Bridges. Teachers feel the implementation of the new standards is sudden, but potentially beneficial. In a 2012 survey conducted by Michigan State University, 90% of math teachers questioned say that they like the idea of the new standards. “It’s not bad per se, it’s just a radical shift,” said math teacher Abdoulaye Bah. “I think it could be a good thing if it’s implemented well.” The new tests will be done on a computer, the student fills in the answer, and what happens next is different from the traditional way of testing. “You could get a harder question or an easier depending upon how well you answered it. It adapts to your answer and pushes you,” said
LAUSD Superintendent Dr. John Deasy. The former California State Standards have been shown to be ineffective, the Common Core standards intend to alleviate this. “In the past, what we found was that kids were graduating, but in college, they were taking remedial courses,” said Math Teacher Geoffrey Buck. The pilot runs for the Smarter Balanced Assessment have been shown so far to be achieving their goal. “Students can demonstrate college and career readiness in mathematics,” according to the Claims for the Mathematics Summative Assessment approved by the Smarter Balanced Governing States.
A sample of what will the new test will look like this year Photo Credit: LAUSD
‘Restorative justice’ to bring harmony LAUSD seeks alternate solution to student misconduct Vanessa Garcia
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LAUSD’s high number of suspensions has led the district begin to provide counseling for students, in lieu of suspension. With the rising suspension rate, the district began to offer alternate solutions to discipline students that are constantly being suspended. “If a student were to bring a gun to campus or put another student’s life in danger then he or she will face a suspension,” said Superintendent Deasy. On an average a school would suspend about 10-15 students a year for violence and misconduct. “I do not think a student should get suspended because they did not do their homework or if they were misbehaving because suspending them is not going to fix the problem and it is not good to stop the student from not going to school,” said Essick Allen, dean of students. After-school counseling is offered to students to fix the core problems and find solutions for the student. Counseling will help
the student both socially and academically. Hollywood has been one of the first schools to incorporate this system and it has lessened the number of suspensions given. However, some students believe that the counseling will not benefit the student. “I think they are giving students to much power and undermining the authority of the teacher,” said Vanessa Centeno, SAS freshman. When a riot broke out during a basketball game against Bernstein high, players did not face a school suspension. They did, however, receive game suspension. The players were not allowed to play for the game the week after. “Students will not even take it serious and they may not even help someone who cannot be help and encourage these students to be successful,” said Cristian Vasquez, SAS freshman. But, it is a change many schools will adopt in order to help their students become better students and members of society.
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Hey Cath...Cath...Cather? SUSAN CIFUENTES
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The truth behind the words ANA AMADOR CHRONICLE REPORTER
Egghead or, You Can’t Survive on Ideas Alone is an Everyone has had their fair ter is ready to leave everyenticing, hilarious and memoshare of “fangirl” moments, thing behind and embrace rable poetry book written even if we haven’t realized it the college life. Cath? by stand-up comedian Bo yet. Imagine yourself in the ...Not so much. All Cath has Burnham featuring drawings middle of doing absolutely is a surly roommate, a box nothing, and all of a sudden, full of granola bars, and her by Chance Bone. Since Burnham is a comedisomeone starts talking about laptop. Not to mention the an, this isn’t your regular poetone of your current obsessions. roommate's charming and ry book, it’s filled to the brim You start squealing, shrieking, cute boyfriend who takes with weird but wonderful and shaking furiously as if you her out from the world of rhymes and ideas.The poems are in the middle of a seizure. fandom and into the scary are written in free verse and This is what society calls “fanworld of reality. they really couldn’t have been girling.” Of course this happens Rainbow Rowell made written any better because more to some than others but the world of fanfiction it does happen. come alive in this adorable Burnham has an incredible Meet Cath, a socially awkcoming-of-age novel. This imagination that shouldn’t ward girl, whose biggest worry best-selling book, Fangirl, be held back by formatting, some of the great writers like is finishing the next chapter of has everything you need PHOTO CREDIT: BARNES AND NOBLE Charles Bukowski wrote in world out there. her fanfiction story about her and crave in a young adult Simon Snow has been her life, favorite childhood series. She novel. Cath’s story will pull you free verse. ever since her mom left her wants nothing more but to sit in and make you want more. It But Burnham doesn’t just and her twin sister. She doesn’t is a captivating tale about fan- write, he recently released in her room writing about Simon Snow. The thing is, college want things to change, but it’s fiction, family, and young love. his stand-up special on netflix titled “what.”, which he peris coming, and it’s a whole new college. sonally pirated on to youtube, Things have to change. Her sissome of the poems from the book are actually read in the special. Though it was recently cancelled, Burnham had a comedy show aired on MTV, which he wrote and starred in called “Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous”. Egghead really does have it all from sweet romance to harsh truths. In the book Burnham points out things Gaby Cordova that affect the everyday teen like the fact that the media CHRONICLE REPORTER Seventeen year old Cassie being gone. The only person peek on what is going through surrounding us can suggest preposterous physical had a mother, a father, and a she can rely on, is herself. Love their minds. The Fifth Wave brother before the invasion and will won’t keep her alive. will leave you craving more and standards that us teens are happened. She first lost her Fear does. The fear of dying and it may even open your eyes to a supposed to live up to, standards like model-like bodies mother, then her father and the fear of her being the last new light. and perfect complexion, he finally her younger brother was human left is what keeps her also points out that we buy taken away from her by the going. She says, “Because if I am into all of it and we aren’t Others. The Others attacked the last one, then I am humanjust the victims. Some of his Earth in an order of waves. An ity. And if this is humanity’s last more light-hearted poems are alien species that humans do war, then I am the battlefield.” about love and how the idea of not know what they came to The Fifth Wave is an incredperfection can mean different Earth for. To Cassie only the ible read. Rick Yancey is amazthings to different people. On unlucky ones survived the four ing on how he bases this book. the subject of Burnhams more waves and now she awaits for It is not all about an alien invalight-hearted poems, comedy the fifth to come. This is the sion and a young girl surviving is a big part of this book his new world, trusting anyone is through it. It is about humanity poems can start out deeply not an option because they can and the fear that lives inside of thought out or extremely robe an Other. all us. When you read this book mantic and then take hilarious Cassie is different from you will stumble upon specany other main character of a tacular quotes that will make dystopian novel. She is strong you stop and think about them. willed and even in such awful For example, “How do you rid times she keeps some sense of the Earth of humans? Rid the humor and her sarcasm. She is humans of their humanity.” absolutely on her own after her Yancey voices other characters PHOTO CREDIT: BARNES AND NOBLE parents’ deaths and her brother besides Cassie and gives us a CHRONICLE REPORTER
The Fifth Wave will end us all
twist endings. There’s poems about drugs and sex as well, which is considered a touchy subject, but like he has done with everything else, Burnham finds a way to give it a twist and he manages to turn these “touchy” subjects into what they should be: common, funny, and okay to talk about. So if you’re looking to take a break from life, sit down for a while and read Egghead. These poems have an admirable authenticity to them, and whether Burnham meant them to be jokes or he was being serious, they are without a fault superb and are sure to put a smile on your face.
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The “UnEpic” adventure starts in the bathroom Hovhannes MAGHAKYAN JOSUE PEREZ
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A refined version of the game UnEpic was released on Jan. 16 for the Wii U. UnEpic was initially released on Steam for PCs on September 2011. The game was developed in Barcelona, Spain by Francisco Téllez de Meneses. The game is a 16-bit action/adventure platformer that has won praise by both consumers and reviewers alike. UnEpic’s story is based around a gamer named Daniel. One day while playing Dungeons & Dragons with his friends, he needs to go to the bathroom. While he is in the bathroom the lights mysterious go out and he is left in the dark. When he pulls out his lighter to try his way around he discovers he is in a dungeon-looking place with bones scattered around the floor and broken barrels in the surrounding areas. This is where our characters adventure begins. The world is filled with traps, creatures, and mysterious characters that may help or hinder you. As you walk around, there are quests that need to be done in order to earn keys to gain access to other areas. But all the keys cannot be earned through completing quests, there are various bosses throughout the game that need to be defeated to earn keys and other rewards. Apart from quests and bosses there are many challenges that could be completed, but they are not easy and require a lot of patience and skill.
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The controls for the game are very simple, but the hit detection does have some problems. If you ever think about pausing and leaving to go get a quick bite or use the bathroom, beware, as the game does not stop. Even though you are on the pause screen, the game will still be going on in the background and if there are enemies near you, better watch out, you may return to see your character dead, but a quick and easy way to counter it in the Wii U version is to just press the HOME button and have the HOME menu pop up to actually “pause” the game. In the world, you can wander around and go to previous areas you have been but you can’t progress until
you go and defeat a current boss or explore a certain area. Your character is able to get special abilities such as being able to throw fire or icebolts. In order to be able to do this you must complete quests that will reward you with spells that will allow you to use these special abilities. There are many weapons scattered throughout the world, it will not be out of the ordinary to find the same weapon more than once, but if you have too many of the same weapon or need extra coins you can go to a store and sell them. Sometimes if you’re lucky enough, you can find a “unique” version of a weapon that’s been possessed by a ghost that gives it special
powers. The power that a weapon receives can range from added damage with each attack or extra damage to a certain type of creature. While traversing the game, some quests will reward you with a pet that will help in certain situations. Early on you are rewarded with a frog that will later on eat bugs or insects and also a blue animal that will freeze and chill nearby fire enemies if there are any, but beware as your pets also have health that once depleted will die. The only way to revive them is to find that one and only store that sells pet revival. A sub-quest in the game that helps later on is to light all the torches in the entire castle. It’s not that hard of a quest because rooms are divided into sections and once you light all the torches they all glimmer for a second notifying you that all the torches in the room are lit. When you check your map, any room that is one flat color means that the whole room has had it’s torches lit, while a room with a darker color than the color of the border means you have yet to light all the torches. UnEpic is an interesting game that has very fun elements that are original and creative that should be applauded by many people. We highly recommend this game it is full of adventure and action, go check it out. You won’t regret it.
On the road to the Oscars with Ellen DeGeneres Ericka salazar CHRONICLE REPORTER
It’s that time of the year again where the stars come together to celebrate the triumphs of the movie industry. Oh, yes- it’s Oscar season. The Academy Awards, as they are formally known, have been going on since 1929, and it’s a big Hollywood tradition. Only the the elite of the film industry are invited to this black-tie event and this year is no exception, especially with comedic Ellen DeGeneres as the host. The nominees for this year’s 86th annual Academy Awards were recently announced and
it’s a tough race. The nominees for Best Actor in a Leading Role are Christian Bale (American Hustle), Bruce Dern (Nebraska), Leonardo DiCaprio (The Wolf of Wall Street), Chiwetel Ejiofor ( 12 Years a Slave), and Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyers Club). The nominees for Best Actress in a Leading Role include Amy Adams (American Hustle), Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine), Sandra Bullock (Gravity), Judi Dench (Philomena), and Meryl Streep (August:Osage County).
Of course, the nominees for Best Director are David O. Russell for American Hustle, Alfonso Cuaron for Gravity, Alexander Payne for Nebraska, Steve McQueen for 12 Years a Slave, and Martin Scorsese for The Wolf of Wall Street. Certainly, in every award ceremony they always save the best for last, and in the Oscars that means the award for the Best Motion Picture. 2013 was a year filled with fascinating movies that blew our minds, touched our hearts, made us laugh, and gave us a glimpse into the future, but only a
select few are nominated. This year’s nominees for Best Motion Picture are American Hustle, Captain Phillips, Dallas Buyers Club, Gravity, Her, Nebraska, Philomena, 12 Years a Slave and The Wolf of Wall Street. Remember to watch The 86th Annual Academy Awards on March 2, because you’ll be hearing “And The Oscar goes to…”, five little words that can change the movie industry forever.
Of Mice & Men brings new momentum ROCIO FLORES CHRONICLE REPORTER
Artist: Of Mice & Men Album: Restoring Force Label: Rise Records Release Date: 28 January 2014 Restoring Force is destined to be Of Mice & Men’s greatest album yet. Since their self-titled first album was released in 2010 and their second album The Flood was released in 2011, the band has gained many followers who enjoy the sound of their metalcore songs. The first single, titled “You’re Not Alone”, was released on Dec 1, along with a lyric video posted on YouTube, with positive feedback from fans. Frontman Austin Carlile stated about the album: “Just the fact
that we can give our fans and our family and our true listeners a piece of us, that says a lot,” in an interview posted on the official Rise Records YouTube account. Songs like “Feels Like Forever” and “Break Free” give positive messages to young fans struggling with teenage problems. The songs transition from soft to heavy leaving the listener wanting to fully understand the meaning behind the lyrics. My favorite songs off the album were “Bones Exposed” and “Identity Disorder” because they showed the biggest difference from Of Mice & Men’s previous music. The greatest contrast from previous albums was the clean
vocalist Shayley Bourget being replaced by Aaron Pauley. Aaron, who also replaced Shayley in playing the bass guitar, shows a different side to the band with his softer voice. Meeting the band, I asked what they thought about students writing reviews and Aaron said, “I think its great that fans show support by prompting us”. The album itself is Of Mice & Men’s masterpiece, I definitely recommend it. Fans can catch Of Mice & Men on Bring Me The Horizon’s The American Dream Tour starting on Feb 3.
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Athletes of the month “Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.”-Michael Jordan
Josue Perez CHRONICLE REPORTER
Alex Flores - Soccer SAS Senior
Michelle Zuniga - Basketball SAS Junior CC: How do you feel about being Athlete of the Month? MZ: I don’t know. I feel ok, happy. It is a surprise
CC: How do you feel about being Athlete of the Month? AF: I feel happy and honored that I was chosen.
CC: How long have you been playing basketball? MZ: I have been playing since I was 11 years old and have played on the team for three years.
CC: How long have you been playing soccer? AF: I have been playing soccer since I was four years old and I have played for the team since I was a freshman.
CC: Why do think you were chosen for Athlete of the Month? MZ: I don’t know, there are a lot of good players on the team, but my coach found something in me that he liked.
CC: What do you like the about playing basketball? MZ: I like all the girls on the team, I have fun playing with them. Whenever we have a bad game we always cheer each other up. I get a good feeling like I have to do better and am driven to do better. CC: Do you see yourself playing basketball in the future? Why or why not? MZ: Yes, in college, any college that would accept me I would be happy with. CC: Do you have any specific college in mind? MZ: I want to go to UC Berkeley.
CC: Why do think you were chosen for Athlete of the Month? AF: I honestly don’t know why I was chosen. It is probably the contribution I’ve done for the team.
CC: What do like the about playing soccer? AF: It’s fun playing, I enjoy playing the game.
CC: Do you see yourself playing soccer in the future? Why or why not? AF: I hope so, I would like to play in college. I see myself playing college. CC: Do you have any specific college in mind? AF: I would like to go to (Cal State) Northridge.
Softball looking forward to a season without a strike Without a field the team practices at different locations to prepare themselves Walter Carrero CHRONICLE REPORTER
This year, the Sheik softball team aims to keep up their streak by making this their third season undefeated. Varsity softball team has won 10-0 for the past two seasons and being league champions. This season, both JV and varsity softball have been practicing as much as they can, and be prepared by March since that is when the season begin. With the field under construction, the softball team has been practicing in various locations, starting from outside parks and currently at the tennis courts here at Hollywood high school. "We can beat other schools, our only challenge
is Torres," said sophomore Emily Arreola, one of Hollywood's returning softball player. Hollywood High’s softball team last played Torres High on April 29, 2013. making a huge win of 17-2. "We don't have a varsity team yet because the players were seniors and we still don't have the team captain also. But hopefully try outs will go good," said sophomore Itzel Corona, another one of Hollywood's returning softball player. Tryouts were held on Jan. 28 and 29th
"We can beat other schools, our only challenge is Torres," said Emily Arreola
The team has had to play in different places to train PHOTO CREDIT: WALTER CARRERO
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The sheiks beat the dragons ending their season with a win
Boy’s Varsity soocer team won against Bernstein last Thursday night JOHN GUANZON ANGEL HERNandez CHRONICLE REPORTERS
Celebrating their final win against Bernstein PHOTO CREDIT: JOHN GUANZON,
Boys Varsity soccer beat Bernstein 5 - 1 last Thursday on the Dragons’ home turf. The win brings their season record to six wins and eight losses. Varsity captain Alex Flores had three goals in the game making him the lead scorer. Angel Duarte and Edgar Bracamonte scored the other two goals. “I feel fantastic,” said Coach Jorge Maldonado.”It always feels good to win the last one.”
NMA senior Edwin Sanchez said, “It was exciting. I couldn’t believe this was the last game I would play as a Hollywood player.” The team was at a disadvantage without a field to practice on, said Maldonado.”It was a very tough season,” he said. The team had a total win 6 games out of 11 this season.
HHS Swim: ‘The water is just fine’ Swim team getting ready for season Andrea Perez
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The swim team is ready for their upcoming season. Their season begins in March and they have been practicing since the new semester began. Co-captain of the girl’s swim team, Loreal Kaufman SAS junior says that one of the team’s goals this season is “to be able to get new swimmers fast enough for events.” They practice five days a week for an hour and a half every day. The team captains are Christy Echeveria, SAS junior and Chris Gamez, NMA senior. “Our biggest competition this season is Maywood” says Loreal. The team plans to
accomplish city finals, placing at league finals, and individual events. Last year, both JV and varsity girls achieved a high performance during the season. The boys did not quite succeed as much as the girls, but everybody tried their best and gave it their all. During the week of Monday, Jan. 20, the school had rented out the pool and gym for filming purposes. Oscar Coates, the pool custodian, was cleaning the pool when he tried to walk around the filming equipment and slipped. No one was there to clean and treat the pool properly, so the
swim team could not practice that whole week. Coates bruised his knee and will not return anytime soon. Principal Sanchez decided that it would be best if the school hired another pool custodian in order for the swim team to continue practicing for their upcoming season. The new custodian has kept the pool clean and let the swim team practice after school.
PHOTO CREDIT: ANDREA PEREZ The Sheik swim team practices for their upcoming season
Lady Shieks shoot and score DARON GOMEZ
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The girls basketball team trounced the Bernstein Dragons 69-15 on Friday following a close game against Belmont on Wednesday, which they won 5450. Their league record is 10 wins and two losses. “Our toughest opponent is Belmont because they have been our rivals for years,” said shooting guard Sandy Perez, SAS junior. The girls team won every conference game except when they played Belmont on Jan. 27 and Torres on Jan. 15. “Belmont is indeed our biggest opponents because they have really good shooters,” said point guard Mary Mikaelian, TCA junior. Along with Belmont, the team’s other opponents are the Torres Toros. During the Jan. 15 home game against Torres, the girls lost with a score of 45-44, leaving them to believe they no longer had a chance to become league champions. During Jan. 27 game, as the half approached, the
Girl’s soccer brings in the win against the dragons Joanna martinez
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The girl’s soccer team brought in a win against Bernstein High last Friday night with a score of 5-1. Sentinels were leading with a score of 24-18. By the Varsity lost Friday, Feb 8. end of the game, Belmont scored a total of 17 addiagainst Marquez by a score tional points, adding up a score of 54-38. At the end of the game, Belmont’s total record was of 4-1 and Junior Varsity winning 1-0. So far their 8-0, leaving the Lady Sheiks record to be 6-2. The girls redeemed themselves overall record is standing at 2-4-0. on Feb. 3 at the away confer“It was good! Teamwork ence game against Torres, really played an important winning with a score of 56-51. role and it worked out perDuring the halftime, Torres fectly. We just have to keep was up by 9 points with a practicing and keep working score of 25-16, leaving Toras a team.” said SAS Junior res’s overall record to be 8-2 Varsity player Cassandra and the girls to be 8-2 as well. Nuñez. Nuñez plays defense, It wasn’t until the fourth #9. quarter, when Mikaelian made the final shots that Elizabeth Yamasaki, who helped the team, that they made two free throws. plays mid-left said, “Marquez was a difficult school.
“Our toughest opponent is Belmont because they have been our rivals for years,”
We put up a good fight and ended up winning. The players and coach gave us a lot of motivation and we hope to continue winning in the long run.” The last few games they played were against Marshall, Franklin, Contreras, Torres, Kennedy Community and Marquez.