February 2018

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2 MARCH 2018

NEWS

Walkouts memorialize school shooting victims

MICHELLE MUNERA CHRONICLE REPORTER

In memory of the victims from the Parkland shooting in Florida, a nationwide school walkout was organized to take place on Wednesday March 14.

Hollywood High took part in the walkout as teachers and administrators supported the cause and did not get in the way of students standing up for what they thought was right. The walkout was scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. and last exactly 17 minutes in recognition of the 17 lives that were lost.

Students participating were also told to meet at the front of the school and stand in silence wearing all black. Many posters were held up facing Sunset Boulevard and as cars passed by.

They honked, yelled and gave to prevent these things from thumbs up in support of the happening. Lives should not peaceful demonstration. ABC be at risk or lost for them to News was also there to view the protest.

The walkout was intended to be a peaceful protest regarding gun control. It was a student led walkout meant to attribute and recognize the 17 victims of the school shooting in Florida.

Students felt the need to speak out for school safety because it is not fair to have to attend school knowing something bad like that SAS junior, Alice Moure, holds a sign could easily happen at any saying, “Why do we value guns over moment. children?

The demonstration was PHOTO CREDIT: Alice Moure also meant to get the attention of the president and the realize. rest of the administration that Many posters being held up they need to make a change expressed the students’ opin-

Lazo responds to a higher calling

carlos agaton

chronicle reporter

Hollywood has recently received its fair share of welcomes and farewells. Unfortunately, our Assistant Principal Henry Lazo, has become the latest in a string of individuals that have moved on to pursue other interests. As of Feb. 20, he is no longer a part of the Hollywood High family. He has decided to become a Senior Pastor at West Los Angeles Christian Center.

This church was formerly run by his father-in-law, who Candidates to replace Henry passed away November of last Lazo will be interviewed in April year. Due to this unfortunate PHOTO CREDIT: Sharon Ulloa passing, Lazo decided it was time to move on from being have been a bit surprising, but a part of LAUSD and pursued Lazo had been undertaking a this new position. temporary family and medical Although his time at this leave act (FMLA) for a while, school was short, he still had explaining his absences. enough time to go through the Unfortunately, his family Hollywood experience and was dealing with tough medidescribed it as “fantastic.” cal conditions and it began to “I felt extremely connected interfere with his work, so he not only with the staff and a limited amount of time to students but with the school, make a decision. all of you welcomed me not as During his FMLA he had an outsider but as a member been serving as interim Senior of the HHS family.” He enPastor, which led to a realizajoyed working with the staff tion. He decided he needed to and adored the atmosphere pursue this position, which around campus, something has led to where he currently that he had not experienced at is now. his previous schools.

“This will be a life changing Though he had started decision but it is the right one working at the school at the for me and my family,” he said. start of the year, he worked Lazo said he would miss “the in the District for 30 years. In interaction around campus,” his letter to the staff, he wrote, as it was something that did “this was a tough but necesnot compare to the previous sary decision.” schools he was a part of.

He knows it will take time This was something he to adjust to this major change participated in to an extent, but he looks forward to it. as students would find him “These 30 years were very around the quad encouragspecial to me and I did not ing them to get to class and take any moment for granted, would also consider their I will try my best to enjoy my best interests. His presence at retirement in my new lifethis school will definitely be style,” he said. missed.

To some, this decision may

ions. One poster read, “We stand together in silence. We stand for something! While you sit and count your money doing nothing.” Another poster also said “18th Century Laws Cannot Regulate 21st Century Weapons.”

There was an estimate of 200 or more students who participated at Hollywood, but there were many more nationwide from other schools. Some even went to stand outside City Hall in Downtown LA to voice their opinions.

“I liked that the kids were modeling after great leaders like Cesar Chavez and Gandhi… I was very proud in the professional nature in which the students organized a peaceful protest. I appreciate their advocacy to promote

safe schools,” said Principal Edward Colacion. The staff at Hollywood made sure to supervise but were supportive of the students.

A 19-year-old named Nikolas Cruz opened fire in several classes, killing 17 students and faculty members.

Schools and students planned dates to host a walkout to raise awareness about the situation and, hopefully, to influence the government into making changes.

The next demonstration is on March 24 in downtown Los Angeles another demonstraion April 20, the 19 year anniversary of the Columbine High School Massacre.

Josh Abarca contributed to the story.

Contestants vie for Hollywood Idol michelle munera

CHRONICLE REPORTER

Eight contestants will vie to be the winner of the 8th Annual Hollywood Idol, a high-energy, fast-paced talent show which takes place Friday with the winner chosen by judges from each SLC. There will only be two periods that day because it is a minimum day, a great way to start Spring Break.

Hollywood Idol was first created in 2010 by J.B. Carmicle, SAS English teacher, who is in charge of and hosts the show. This time is his last time hosting it, as this is his last year working at Hollywood. He said he hopes that it lives on even after he is gone so that students can continue to have the courage to show the school what they are capable of.

“This is my last show and I think it’ll be great, the best so far. I hope someone picks up the ball after I leave,” said Carmicle.

Carmicle thinks highly of the show and says it has gotten better each year. This is not because of the talent, but because of the new things that became incorporated as it went on. The are opening acts that are meant to pump up the crowd and a fashion show towards the end to help seniors think about prom. It is more than a typical talent show, and describing it fails to do it justice.

“I think I built a brand and a little bit of a legacy,“ said Mr. Carmicle. “Hollywood Idol is kind of legendary here at Hollywood High School.”

It is in fact well-known and many students look forward to it every year.

The show has been in production since the first semester of the school year, which is necessary to go through auditions, choose the acts, begin rehearsing and adjust lighting and sound. It takes a lot of work to run and plan.

Students should look forward to the show and expect a major entrance by Carmicle, who never fails to engage the crowd.

“I hope it continues.

It’s not for me, it’s for the students. It’s to show off to the student body what kind of talent we have going on, that’s the point of the show,” said Carmicle.

Seniors become experts on presentation day

Elissa Martinez & elvira roman Chronicle reporters

About 300 students took center stage on the afternoon of March 1 as they presented their senior project to a panel of judges. The senior project is an assignment that challenges high school seniors to demonstrate their academic knowledge in an experimental way. Seniors can pick any issue that they want to further explore.

Students wrote research questions and then spent weeks in class and in the library taking notes on their respective topics. Seniors also had to do a physical project, which could be approached in a variety of ways. Many students either made a video, did charity work or volunteered for organizations that related to their projects.

Apart from writing a 10-page research paper and making slides to present, seniors had to dress to impress.

The students ideal dress code was business attire.

The presentation should have been a minimum of 7 minutes but no more than 10 minutes, followed by up to two minutes of questions, which they then answered.

Several sophomores and juniors volunteered to be timers to help out the seniors.

Being a timer consisted of putting up a sign at the 7 and 10 minute mark to let the seniors know how they were doing on time.

Luisa Torres, SAS senior, chose DACA as her topic. “I started planning my senior project in August,” she said.

As they presented, many seniors were nervous. SAS senior Ashley Grigoryan said, “On the day of presenting I felt the highest level of nerves and anxiety combined because I was fearful of forgetting everything or stutter-

ing.” Her project was about Henrietta Lacks: Consent and Privacy.

Some other project examples were global warming and the greenhouse effect, hunger among veterans and low income families and technology and the lack of face communication. Not all projects were about problems plaguing the world-some were more about every day issues that not everyone thinks about, such as student athletes and the stress they face, pitbulls in shelters and how they are portrayed differently by society, and even a presentation on JROTC and its benefits.

NEWS

Plaque bring hope to TCA Lexa sorto & Jared Cabrera Chronicle Reporters

The beloved TCA teacher, Michelle Hope Alexander, who died of illness in 2017, has been memorialized by a plaque that was placed outside her old room last month.

Alexander taught child development from 2014-2015. She had brought the world of child development to TCA. “The kids loved her,” said Dean Essick Allen. As the plaque was revealed, her family and 60 students were gathered around.

“She now lives with HHS,” said Rodney Wade Alexander as he thanked the staff and students for attending his wife’s memorial. He donated the plaque back in October of

2017. known for her outfits, so much “Ms. Alexander was a kind so that she was featured in the of teacher who cared for all Crimson Chronicle as one of students. You the best didn’t have to be dressed an “A” student teachers at Holto do well in her class. She lywood. had the kind of So classroom where when everyone could you’re succeed,” said walking TCA English TCA unveils a plaque in memory of teacher through teacher Jasmin Michelle Alexander the enAbad, who took PHOTO CREDIT: Jared Cabrera trance of her 6th period to the TCA the unveiling of the plaque. building, feel free to look at As TCA staff remember the plaque outside room 211, her for her contribution to the as it honors a human being SLC, others can remember her who made Hollywood High distinct fashion sense. She was School a better place.

How to get college coins ethan murga

Chronicle Reporter

For many people who attend college, getting the proper financial aid is important.

Financial aid can be received at any time throughout high school and college; the opportunities are endless.

Many don’t know all of the different types of financial aid nor how to apply or recieve them. There are four types of financial aid in total: scholarships, loans, grants, and workstudy funds.

The main source of financial aid is through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA. Scholarships and grants are free money that does not have to be paid back. Loans are money that a student borrows to cover their expenses and pays back with interest. Workstudy funds are part-time jobs offered by the universities that students attend that help students pay for college.

Work-study forms are available at any college campus that you visit. There are different colleges with different types of work-study forms.

All various types can depend on your major, experience or anything that interests you.

Usually the aim of financial aid is to provide students with money that does not need to

be paid back. Scholarships are perfect examples of this ideal and are available to any student that apply for them.

There are a large variety of scholarships that are applicable to a large variety of students, which is meant to ensure every student has a chance at earning them. For example, there are scholarships for minorities as well as for undocumented immigrants.

The monetary range for scholarships can been anywhere between $50 to $30,000, depending on what the scholarship is for and how it applies to the student.

Fastweb.com is a website that allows you to create an account and enter your GPA, extracurriculars and any other activities or achievements and, based on the results, will supply students with scholarships that are applicable to them.

Another form of financial aid are Grants. Grants are similar to scholarships, they’re free money students have access to. Some of the most commercial grants are Cal Grants, based on certain factors you can get a lot more out of one than another. There are Cal Grants A, B and C. Cal Grant A offers up to $12,630 for Universities of California, $5,742

for Cal State Universities and $9,084 for independent colleges. A 3.0 overall GPA is required and your major must lead to a Bachelors or Associates degree. Students can apply for Cal Grants through FAFSA. Loans are generally forms of financial aid that should be avoided. Loans are amounts of money that are given for college with interest however are supposed to be paid back.

Loans build up over time. If push comes to shove and a student needs to take out a loan, a government based loan is the best option, as it would mean less interest that they would later have to pay back.

The Hollywood High College Center and college counselor, Alyssa Pinedo, have resources that students can access if students want to apply for scholarships. Outside of the college center, there is a folder containing information on scholarships.

Similarly, the college center itself has scholarship applications inside a clear rack. When looking through the rack, there should be a small packet of 3 pages filled with scholarship opportunities, websites and sources to help students with financial aid.

he said. “But then I realized that it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I couldn’t pass it up.”

His students feel the same.

“I’m obviously sad that he’s gone, but I’m happy that he received the opportunity to further his career at a major corporation,” says NMA senior Zane Karram.

His last day of work was March 13. He will start work as part of the Extended Education Team at Apple Park in Cupertino at the beginning of April.

There, he will design the film

curriculum Apple creates to share with classrooms across the world.

“It’s gonna be totally different-- I’m going from a public school system to a corporate system,” he said. “I’m going to miss the direct teaching.”

Nevertheless, the opportunity called out to him. Or rather, it shouted. “When my friends read the job description, they [said], ‘It’s like they wrote this for you.’ It’s crazy how much of my strengths and interests matched the job description, including writing, [which] I’m

Manriquez takes a job at Apple celine gimpirea

CHRONICLE REPORTER

New Media Academy Video Production teacher Antonio Manriquez is departing from Hollywood High to work at Apple as Instruction Designer of Media Education. It is sad to see him leave but exciting to watch him embark on the new quest. Manriquez also shared another new surprise: his coming baby.

After teaching for 10 years and being an integral part of Hollywood’s NMA, Manriquez was hesitant to take the job at first. “When I got the email, I didn’t reply for a whole week,”

MARCH 2018

How to get a job

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sharon ulloa

news editor

Today’s society has seen a rise in teenagers taking over part-time jobs, as many students believe it beneficial to have a job. It allows them to manage two things at once, balancing both their education and their work.

Though it’s helpful, many students now still don’t know how to go about getting a job.

Students can try to find jobs on their own, looking for openings at malls, restaurants or at local shops.

Samuel Dovlatian, the assistant principal, is a helpful guide, and has helped students find a job, create a resume and obtain a work permit.

“Job opportunities come to me and I publicize them through the bulletin board outside of my office and through the public announcer in the mornings,” he said. “I also give students advice on how to create a cover letter and a resume.”

Dovlatian also helps these students edit their cover letters and resumes, which gives them

the opportunity to tell their narrative and why they should be hired. “The resume is a bulletin document that tells employers who you are, skills and responsibilities,” he said.

In addition, students can find information about how to obtain work permits in the display case outside the attendance office.

One reason why students have trouble obtaining a job is that they believe having no experience can ruin their chances against other, better candidates.

“When it comes to experience, students can add anything with responsibility, such as babysitting, pet care, volunteering in community, church organizations and their dedication to sports to their resumes.”

Damien Pecoraro, an SAS sophomore who works as a host and a busboy at a restaurant on weekends and during breaks, said, “I got the worker’s permit through the help of my old school. I also did my taxes for the first time, which was pretty cool.”

Hermosillo goes to LA High milagros robelo

Chronicle Reporter

Hollywood High said goodbye to the Math Instructional Coach and Intervention Coordinator, Salvador Hermosillo on Feb. 27. He has accepted the job as assistant principal at Los Angeles High School.

Hermosillo worked at Hollywood High for 21 years. His first job was as a bilingual math teacher who taught math in Spanish to new arrivals. He chose Hollywood because of the large amount of students learning English and because of the school’s welcoming air.

“It felt right,” Hermosillo said. After being a bilingual math teacher for many years, he decided to apply for higher positions because he wanted to grow as a person and broaden his horizons. He served as a Bilingual Title 1 Coordinator. He then got an administrative credential.

Hermosillo accepted the job at L.A. High because he is ready to move on and help a larger number of students. There are also many English learners that he could teach and help prosper.

“Their performance is low.

I can make a difference there,” he said.

Of the 21 years he worked

Manriquez prepares to leave PHOTO CREDIT: Celine Gimpirea

very passionate about.”

Cupertino is also known to be a great neighborhood to live in, as Manriquez can concur from his visit on interview

at Hollywood, Hermosillo’s favorite memory was when LAUSD allowed teachers to take students to Clear Creek camp in the Angeles National

Hermosillo has accepted a job as assisstant principal at Los Angeles High

Forest. Mr. Bach, Mr. Alas and Mr. Hermosillo once took students to LAUSD’s camp and the students and teachers made great connections.

“I can not remember the year we went but I can still remember the students ‘till this day,” Hermosillo said.

Alyssa Lira, an SAS junior, had the opportunity to have Hermosillo as a math teacher during the summer of 2017.

“He will be missed. He was the best high school math teacher I have ever had,”

day. “[The day I went in for my interview] was also the day I got the news that I am going to be a father.”

Manriquez was a crucial part of the NMA, having helped build it over the course of a decade. Though he will miss it, his new endeavors will bring about new growth and developments. “It all feels like a dream. I’m waiting for someone to wake me up.”

4 march 2018

OPINION/EDITORIAL

STAFF EDITORIAL:

Should we have a financial literacy class?

Not too long ago, students had access to financial literacy and home economics classes in schools where they would learn everything they would need once their lives didn’t revolve around studies and academics.

In recent years, however, budgets for schools have been lowered, and classes that had been appealing to students, like band class, culinary class and shop class, among others, had to be cut.

For a while, few people were concerned with the repercussions of cutting classes like home economics, more commonly known now as life skills or career exploration. Nonetheless, as these repercussions became increasingly prevalent, newer generations began to speak out against the fact they had to relinquish such important classes. They found it ridiculous that they graduated high school knowing how to find the volume of a nonexistent object and the biology of a cell, but not how to do their taxes or live a normal life after they’d completed all their academics.

For so long, academics have been embedded into

students’ minds that they haven’t learned any other skills on how to survive in the outside world. The evidence that this has only been detrimental to students is glaring, and is still apparent in our current society. Students that were once able to rely on their parents for everything, including food, clean clothes and transportation, have no idea how to handle themselves as they approach maturity. Similarly, they’re leaving high school, starting their lives, and not having the slightest idea on what it takes to survive without their parents financially, as they depended on them to handle every expense.

Despite the fact that there are currently no financial literacy classes that students are required to take to walk across the stage and graduate, the argument that students should have the opportunity to take these sorts of classes still stands.

We currently have access to workshops that revolve around financial aid, such as the FAFSA, so why can’t we do the same with financial literacy? Though we may not have the funds to supply

students with classes, there are plenty of knowledgeable individuals who could aid students in tackling monetary affairs, many of them staff working at our school. Atop this, the idea of reaching out to individuals that went through similar issues isn’t far-fetched, and it is essential that students who are transitioning from adolescence to adulthood understand the risks of venturing out into the world without any knowledge on how to manage finances efficiently.

Though skills that revolve around balancing a checkbook and how to fill out taxes are certainly necessary in order to effectively manage one’s own economic success, students that are preparing to face the supposed “realworld” should be taught abilities that allow them to strive for long-term economic stability. This means learning how to borrow and save money without spending it in a frivolous manner, knowing when and how to start investing and understanding how to plan for retirement. Above everything else, it means taking the initiative to further educate

oneself on the ins and outs of the economy.

The flaws in the United States education system are not a mystery to anyone. However, the fact that nothing appears to be done about it is the real issue.

Countries like Australia incorporate home economics and financial literacy classes for the seniors who don’t plan on going to college.

That way, when they graduate, they have some idea of how to live life and work without having to figure everything out on their own.

In the U.S., only five states require students to graduate with home economics skills. Regardless of whether or not a student plans on pursuing higher education, they should know how to navigate the turbulent current of life.

Without understanding all that comprises their financial lives, young adults can only stumble over themselves, falling into debt and struggling to pick themselves back up. For this reason, it is crucial that students learn everything there is to know about how to handle themselves financially.

cause they didn’t stand out enough, it costs a whopping $70,000 a year. It is unreal to even think that one year at everyone’s ideal schools is the same cost as a luxury cars.

If high schools are making college so important to students and stressing them out with applications, offering them extracurriculars, telling them to take extra classes, then the cost of college should be reasonable so that more families can afford to send their kids to college.

It isn’t fair for a student to feel discouraged about applying to idealistic colleges; it isn’t fair for a student to feel unmotivated to work hard in school because they know that if they did get into USC or Brown, their parents wouldn’t be able to afford it.

Society today wants more students to attend college, yet the tuition just seems to continue to skyrocket.

More and more careers require specific degrees or require one to have attended graduate school to even be considered for an interview for the position. However, it is becoming more difficult to attend and pay off college.

High school graduates are

being faced with the harsh reality that if they truly want to attend a respected university, it is likely that they’ll need to take out quite a few loans.

It is true that FAFSA is available for incoming college freshman, but one’s FAFSA money will not even come close to being enough to cover one’s tuition for a semester, let alone for eight.

Taking out multiple loans can cause one to feel like they are drowning in debt, and that is sadly what happens to the people who just wanted to receive a well rounded education at a well respected college.

College graduates are still haunted for years by their student loans. It is much harder to pay the loan back because of the added interest and because after graduating college people are trying to find a steady job that is within their desired career path.

Because of this, more high school students are being turned off by the idea of going to a highly respected university because in order to attend one’s family must drop tens of thousands of dollars. If society wants the

rate of people attending college to increase, the solution is not to increase the cost but rather to decrease the cost so people who are not in the 1% can afford it as well.

With attending community colleges one would still have to pay for tuition but it is nowhere near the amount one would pay to attend a university. The typical cost for a community college nationwide is around $3,260 a year which is a lot more reasonable given that FAFSA would help cover the cost of books, classes and yfother necessities.

The cost of college is at a ridiculous high these days and that needs to change in order for more students to have the opportunity to attend their dream college.

Community college is always an option but most people don’t desire to attend a community first then transfer out to a UC. The cost of higher status colleges need to become more reasonable so more and more students have the chance to the education of their dreams.

About a year ago, while browsing the internet, I came across a strange trend that had begun to flourish in Europe. Rather than immediately continue with their academics after high school, students packed their bags and took off to pursue other interests, which ranged from interning to volunteering in foreign countries.

Despite the fact that the idea appealed to me, I brushed it off, seeing as

the mere notion of leaving school to pursue something other than academics has always been regarded in a negative light. Besides, I’d always prided myself on my intellectual prowess and academic achievements, why would it be necessary to take a year off when I had such an insatiable desire to start college and continue from where I left off?

This question began to plague me once I started

my college applications.

Reminiscing about my experiences over the course of these past four years, I came to understand why the idea of a gap year appealed to me so much. The constant stress over my grades and limited time I have to explore my own interests drains me.

The outrageous cost of college novalee lopez CHRONICLE REPORTER These days, college is ever present in a high school student’s life and the main focus of their high school career. We are always told what we have to do and what we have to complete in order for us to get into a good college.

But what if one is not lucky enough to get a scholarship? Then they would be forced to pay out of pocket for tuition at their dream school.

The cost to go to colleges like UC Davis, USC and Yale are figures that most students would have to work for years and years to be able to afford. If one wanted to attend USC, and they were not offered a scholarship be-

Is a gap year a good idea?

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Novalee, an SAS Junior, Enjoys being around friends.

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Man On The Street:

If money didn’t exist, would you still have the same dream?

“Yes, I am really passionate about being a marine biologist. It is not always about the money.”

Jesse Chavez, 9th, TCA

“Yes, I always had a passion for soccer and growing up, it always made me happy. Money is not always the reason. I play because of the love I have for it. ” Juan Hernández, 10th, SAS

“No, I wouldn’t have the same

dream. My dream today is being a pediatrician, because of the income they get. If money wasn’t significant then I would have a very different perspective.”

Jocelyn Arevalo, 11th, PAM

“Yes, because I have always loved marketing. Even now, I intern and I do not get paid which I have no problem with because the amount of knowledge I’m getting will never be compared to money.“ Emily Salazar, 12th, NMA

INTERVIEWS AND PHOTO CREDIT: MAYELI ACUNA (Chronicle reporter) & JOCELYN SOLIS (CHRONICLE rEPORTER)

Why students are cheapskates at school katie adaya CHRONICLE REPORTER Picture this: tasty food, good music, dancing with friends or watching a basketball game and having a good time. Why would people not want to go the school dances or other events?

The reality is, once most

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The idea of being pushed to do this again was overwhelming, especially if I don’t have time to explore what else there is out there before committing to my studies once more.

Similarly, American work ethic has always revolved around success, and any sort of hesitation on anyone’s part has always been correlated in some way with failure. As someone who has always shown potential, I have carried this burden since I was a child.

It was ingrained into me that straying from the set path of attending college immediately after high school was a sign of

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students hear how the last dance wasn’t good, many of them feel less inclined to invest in another that could be just as bad, or even worse.

Other people don’t want to pay for a game they are not used to being charged for.

When it comes to sports games, it’s unlikely that students will buy tickets to matches other than football games. The only time they might actually purchase a ticket is when there is an intense rivalry between the two teams.

Perhaps buying a ticket for to a game besides football is something that they are not yet accustomed to, especially considering the fact that football is the most popular sport at Hollywood. Similarly, some games can start and end too

weakness, especially for someone academically inclined. As such, it’s understandable why I would look upon the idea of a gap year with wariness despite all the options it makes available to those who are willing to diverge.

If society reproaches individuals that pursue a gap year, it’s even less of an incentive to persist rather than acquiesce to society’s demands and go to college. This standard is also present in the fact that many students aren’t even made aware of this opportunity. I didn’t know about it until I stumbled across it on the internet myself. America is so engrossed by the idea of

late for some students that depend on public transportation to get home. Students that are taking rigorous classes may also be disinclined to attend games when their grades are on the line.

As for other sport games, students do not realize that the money they pay to attend the games directly helps the sport teams. With the money that teams raise at games, they are able to buy news jerseys and equipment as well as make sure that the gym and field are maintained, and much more. As such, the support gained from the money made during the games can be more than beneficial.

For dances, students think about how much money they’ll spend on buying clothes to

success that it sacrifices its students’ free will to get where it wants to be.

Though society ignores this behavior, the benefits of taking a gap year outweigh the risks and possible repercussions.

One possible advantage is the possibility for a student to mature in all aspects of their personality. Though they may have a good grasp on how to act as a student, they may have no skills that can be applicable to the real world. Taking a gap year could help close the divide between student and individual, and help them familiarize themselves with how adulthood actually works.

Personally, the idea of tak-

look nice and money that will be spent towards food.

Although they spend an equivalent amount, or even more, throughout the week on other stuff like Starbucks, they still believe that buying a ticket isn’t worth it.

In addition, there are many complaints regarding the music and food and how they weren’t as good as the attendees thought it would be.

However, the sooner students purchase the tickets, the more money Leadership is able to invest in the dance itself and make it a memorable experience for everyone.

Many do not seem to understand how much of an impact selling a large amount of tickets can do on the quality of the dances. Also, many students

ing a break from the mental strain is enough to entice me. Alongside this, there are practically no bounds to what can be done during this time.

Deferring in order to pursue a specific interest or volunteer outside of the country in order to enrich one’s perspective of the world is a possibility, as is the notion of obtaining a job to raise money for college. There are no limitations. That’s perhaps the best thing about a gap year.

Though I am still on the fence about whether or not I should take a gap year, I would enthusiastically recommend that students who don’t feel prepared to attend university

might be discouraged because some of their friends aren’t attending, which causes them to lose interest. The cycle just continues to repeat itself.

However, the purchasing of the tickets is nothing compared to the memorable experiences one will take home.

The tickets are very inexpensive for the dances and the games. By saving up at least $5 a week, there will be more than enough money to spend at these events. The faster the tickets are sold, the better the dance. The more money the games raise, the more those teams will be funded. It all works out in the end.

Katie Adaya, an SAS junior, enjoys going on adventures.

or want to experience what else is out there before obligating themselves to pursue higher education do some research on what opportunities a gap year would provide. Still, though the idea can certainly be appealing at face value, it’s important to note that taking a gap year is, in itself, a commitment, and can be hard to manage without a proper plan.

No student should be restricted, and a gap year is a great way to get an edge on what the world has to offer.

Gaby, an SAS senior, loves anime, drawing and coding.

Adventures of the Sheik

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FEATURES

Sheik of the Month: Show me the money Isaak Ramirez

chronicle reporter

Photo Credit: Isaak Ramirez

for the next school year.

In his spare time, Ethan enjoys exploring the city of Los Angeles and taking aesthetic pictures of people, food and places.

He is also a “foodie” and looks for the best places to eat in LA. Some of his favorite places to eat are Urth Cafe, The Grand Central Market in Downtown LA and ramen bars.

Ethan is thinking of applying to either UC Irvine, UC San Diego, John Hopkins and other UC’s as he follows his dreams of becoming a child nurse.

As ASB Treasurer, Ethan is responsible for managing the students’ money and planning for school dances.

E

than Kong, SAS junior, has been in leadership for his three years of high school. He has been elected as ASB Treasurer as well as Key Club president

being used and made, it’s a fun learning experience. The worst part of being treasurer is that I get blamed for a lot of things since I am newly in charge, and more so, if it has to do with money.”

What are your plans as ASB treasurer?

“I am trying to put more money into the school dances because we use a lot of our money. I would like to use the school’s money, but there are a lot of problems to resolve and compromises that must be made.

Another plan is to provide clubs with funds, because I know they use their own money to provide for shirts and other materials.

With the ASB money raised from the clubs, sports and any fundraising that leadership does, we will be able to coordinate better dances and grams.”

How do you feel about this new experience?

“It’s hard work, but I’m used to it, so it’s nothing new. It’s just a new title and I hope to work hard and fulfill my duties in this position.”

Do you have any family legacy at the school, and why did you follow his footsteps?

What are the best/worst parts of being treasurer?

“My brother, William Kong, was ASB president for two years, both his junior year and senior year. I didn’t really follow his footsteps, I just wanted to be in

“The best part about being treasurer is learning how funds are

leadership.”

As our current ASB treasurer, what plans do you have for our athletics?

“I understand that sports get overlooked by other popular sports such as football, but unfortunately leadership does not have control over that issue.

Football gets most of the money because they attract the most crowds compared to the other sports. It really depends on what the students want to attend and spend their money on.”

On what platform can students follow you on to get a glimpse of the individuals handling the money?

Follow me on Instagram, babykong_123. Thank You!

Survey: how do teens spend their money?

Joshua Alejano, Joan Kim, Stephanie Starks

Photo editor, Features editor, copy editor

If you were to go on a spree, how much would you spend on clothing?

E: 27

A) I shop and I never stop ($250+)

B) I like to treat myself ($100-250)

A: 45

D: 15

C) Some clothes from my favorite store is good ($50-100) D) That thrift shop life! (<$30)

C:30

E) I don’t go on shopping sprees

B: 38

E: 12

Where does the majority of your money come from?

A) Parents

C) I don’t receive money

B) From a Job

D) Special Occasions E) Other

How would you describe your weekly spending?

A: 95

C: 25

B: 38 Weekly, how much do you Where does the majority of spend on food? you money come from?

A) I spend money everywhere (50+) B) I’m thrifty ($35-50) C) I spend my money wisely ($20-35) D) Sheesh I’m not a millionare yet ($0-20)

A) From my parents’ wallets B) From a job C) I don’t receive money D) Special occasions E) Other

Results:

Results: A) 95 B) 32 C) 25 D) 37 E) 12

A) 40 B) 14 C) 46 D) 65

D: 37

A) ($0-10) B) ($10-20) C) ($20-25) D) (25+)

Results: A) 26 B) 41 C) 40 D) 40 E) 27

For a football game or fance (exculding prom), how much would you spend for a ticket?

A) The cost doesn’t matter B) More than $5 C) ($2-5) D) None E) I just sneak in

Results: A) 20 B) 23 C) 35 D) 49 E) 26

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MARCH 2018

Teachers answer your money questions

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Milagros robelo, jennifer Carrasco, mayeli acuna

chronicle reporters

F

or the Crimson Chronicle’s first money issue, we created the following questions and asked three social studies teachers for their answers. Robert Schwich teaches economics in SAS, Michael Bitran teaches economics in NMA and Johnny Wood taught economics last year in TCA.

What is credit? How do you build credit? How do you maintain good credit?

Schwich: Credit is something that shows your past history and ability to pay money back. To build credit one has to use credit cards.

To maintain good credit one has to buy something using a credit card and pay it back in a timely matter.

Bitran: Credit is when a person, financial institution, or organization is willing to let you take on debt. A credit score is an evaluation of one’s ability to manage debt.

Where do I buy health insurance?

Schwich: Fifty percent of people are covered by an employer.

There is also Covered California.

You can buy it online.

What is the criteria that raises or lowers a person’s taxes?

Wood: How much money is made by the person due to having tax brackets. Depending whether you earn a load of money and or less Bitran: The amount & sources of a person’s income establishes one’s tax rate. If you work in a factory you pay income tax based on your level of income & number of dependents. If you are an investor you pay capital gains tax which is a lower rate than income tax (generally speaking)

can make a bad situation manageable.

Many credit cards have great benefits such as balance transfers with zero interest for six months or allow you to build up miles for travel.

Con: Credit cards can have very high interest rates. People often don’t pay attention and treat it like free money. Credit card debt can accumulate without you realizing it.

The best is to have a debit card for regular purchasing and a credit card for emergencies or big-ticket items

What is life insurance?

Schwich: Life insurance guarantees a certain amount of income to someone who survives you.

How do you start a savings or a checking account and how do they work?

What are ways to save for what comes after high school?

Schwich: Get in a habit of always putting in money to save.

Bitran: It might sound silly but my mother always said, “If you have $5 pretend you only have $3. Save the rest” I am one of the rare people who stills uses cash. It’s small but I never use change. I collect all my change and put it in a jug. Within a few years I have several hundred dollars.

How do you balance a checkbook?

Schwich: Your bank sends you a monthly statement of all your deposits and withdrawals. The statement should match your checkbook. If it does not, check with your bank.

When will real estate in Los Angeles be as affordSchwich: Go to a bank that is FDIC able as other cities? insured. Open an account and the bank will help you do the rest.

Wood: open in any bank, problem is maintaining and putting money aside. It can be done by taking it right out of what is earned, otherwise one will start to forget this process. (Atomic deduction) Checking is basic household budget. .

Schwich: Never, it is a matter of supply and demand.

Bitran: Schwich is exactly right.

The long-term trend is for real estate prices to rise. Different cities have vastly different real estate costs based on supply

and demand as well as cost of living.

How can a college student live off minimum wage?

Schwich: Keep your costs down by living at home or have roomates. Do not buy junk food. Keep track of your costs where you are spending money. Watch where you are spending money.

Bitran: Don’t! There is no reason why a high school graduate should work at a minimum wage job. My friends and I worked our way through college by working jobs that gave tuition reimbursement (money). First several of us worked at a retirement home then worked in group homes.

Not only did they provide tuition money but also medical and dental insurance as well as a retirement plan. Fast food places are not the only options.

Think outside of large corporations. There are mom and pop places and temp agencies.

What is the difference between a money market or a savings account? What is a CD?

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What determines whether people get money back when they file taxes?

Schwich: Your employer takes out a certain amount of money in each paycheck but if they overestimate you get money back but if they underestimate you have to pay back.

What are the pros and cons of credit cards?

Schwich: Pro: Allows you to pay without cash and allows points to build to be used in traveling.

Con: You have to pay a yearly fee of $50-100 and people think it is free money, it is not.

Wood: Cons - living above your means, going into debt Pros - good credit, to show one is capable of managing your task.

The more you use your credit, the more you establish credit history.

Bitran: Pro: Credit cards help you establish credit. They are important if you ever have an emergency and need money. If your car breaks down a credit card

The cons of ha

ving a credit ca rd is living above your m eans, going in to debt.

However, the pros is that a cr edit card can show one is ca pable of mana ging your task The more you . use your cred it, the more yo establish cred u it history.

Schwich: A higher rate of interests is in a money market account but money will not be available as fast as a saving account. A CD stands for a certificate of deposit, it tells the bank they could use your money for a specific amount of time in return they will give you interest

8 MARCH 2018

Walk of Fame gets a skywalker

ENTERTAINMENT

Milagros robelo cHRONICLE REPORTER

Not to long ago in a galaxy

right across from Hollywood High School, the legendary Mark Hamill received his star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame right in front of the El Capitan Theatre on Mar. 8.

The actor known to millions as Luke Skywalker received the 2,630th star on the Walk of Fame.

Star Wars creator, George Lucas, and co-star and longtime friend, Harrison Ford, served as emcees at Hamill’s ceremony.

Hamill is a California native who was born in Oakland. He moved around a lot during his youth, from California to New York to Japan. Hamill came back to California in time for college where he attended Los Angeles City College and majored in drama.

He is most known for his role in the Star Wars franchise as Luke Skywalker the Jedi Master but before he scored the breakout role that would later make millions of dollars, he had small roles in The Bill Cosby Show and General Hospital.

Hamill landed a big role in a show called Eight is Enough in 1976 but had to leave the show before it even aired be-

cause he got the opportunity of a lifetime to be the lead in the sci-fi film Star Wars.

Hamill was thrust into stardom in 1977 when the first Star Wars film was first released. His character Luke Skywalker is a Jedi master who was responsible for restoring balance to the force.

The first film was so successful that Lucas made it into a trilogy; The Empire Strikes Back and Return to the Jedi.

These films gave us the iconic line “Luke, I am your father,” said by Dark Vader to Luke and “Do or do not. There is no try,” said by Yoda to Luke.

These films allowed Mark Hamill to be a household name for decades.

After the Star Wars trilogy, Mark Hamill moved to voice acting. He made the voice of the Joker in the animated series of Batman: The Animated Series and Superman. He was also the Hobgoblin in the animated series Spiderman.

Hamill has voiced 330 characters in 154 animated shows.

Hamill returned to the big screen with the role of Professor Arnold in the blockbuster Kingsman: Secret Service that starred Colin Firth and Samuel L. Jackson. In 2015, Hamill reprised the role of Luke

Skywalker for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. His character only appeared in the very end but left a huge impact.

Just last year, Hamill appeared in his last film as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

In Mark Hamill’s ceremony, George Lucas spoke first.

Lucas told the story on casting Hamill. Hamill stood out to Lucas because of his enthusiasm.

Then Harrison Ford spoke about their long friendship.

Ford also mentioned how his ceremony was bigger. Ford said the late Carrie Fisher was there with them.

Mitch O’Farrell, Los Angeles’ Councilmember, marks Mar. 8 as Mark Hamill Day in Los Angeles. Hamill then thanked his family for being his first audience and his fans for supporting him.

The CEO of the Hollywood Walk of Fame mentioned that this ceremony was one of the biggest, they had to close down the whole street to fit more fans. The first person in line was there since 7 pm the day before.

Make sure to visit Mark Hamill’s star at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the El Capitan Theatre.

the show, read with caution because there are spoilers.

Theory one: Bryce Walker (Justin Prentice), the stereotypical jock of the school, held an irrelevant role within the plot of the drama during the beginning episodes, or so it seemed.

Viewers were left in suspense over what significance he held regarding the tapes.

It was later revealed that he raped a number of girls who had “practically begged for it” these including Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford) and Jessica Davis (Alisha Boe).

He is gradually revealed to be one of the dominating reasons as to why Hannah Baker committed suicide. An overwhelming amount of theorists believe that the second season will revolve around his potential court trial and the consequences he will face over his actions.

Theory two: In episode 13, Alex Standall (Miles Heizer) falls into a deep depression as his guilt over Hannah’s death becomes too overbearing.

He was initially depicted as a teenager during the early season of the show but begins to isolate himself into a downward spiral as Hannah’s reasons begin to unfold before Clay’s eyes. Towards the end of the first season Alex had a gun, walked slowly outside and pointed it towards his head

while his friends were having a good time inside.

Viewers believe the second season will also reveal if he survived his suicide attempt or if he actually died and what will follow after his action.

Theory three: Tyler Down (Devin Druid) was someone who was being constantly bullied and labeled as the weird kid who liked photography.

Hannah Baker mentions his name during her tapes and elaborates as to why his actions were one of the aspects that led to her suicide. This became a domino effect where the other students mentioned in Hannah’s suicide tapes would constantly assault Tyler for his actions towards Hannah. Tyler being an outcast has caused him to build up anger towards all his classmates including Clay Jenson.

It is later revealed that Tyler is stashing away firearms in his room. Viewers be-

Photo Credit: WalkofFame.com

Three theories while awaiting second season Katherine Quezada Entertainment Editor

Netflix’s most viewed and

successful show “13 Reasons Why”, based on the book by Jay Asher, has received much controversy despite its success on its first season released on Mar. of 2017.

The story is based on a young girl, Hannah Baker, and the “13 reasons why” she decided to commit suicide. The show follows Clay Jenson, also known as reason number 11, listening to the tapes where Hannah confesses the reasons explaining why she felt she had to resort to taking her own life.

Many people have enjoyed the show because of the awareness it has given the audience regarding the correlation between teenagers and suicide. Although it has been confirmed from multiple members of the cast that the second season has finished filming, Netflix has not released its official date.

Fans of the millennialist show are desperate to know what is yet to come due to the number of cliffhangers left on the ending episode from season one.

Fans from all over have come up with multiple theories on what the second season will bring in terms of the infamous tapes and the incriminating evidence Hannah left behind.

If you have not watched

lieve Tyler is planning a school shooting and going after those who have been harassing him.

It is best to keep in mind that these potential plots are merely theories that have not been denied, nor confirmed by

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the actors or any Netflix producers. Fans will have to await until the second season is finally released to binge watch the highly appraised show.

9 MARCH 2018

ENTERTAINMENT

Spring Break must reads from Book Club EstebAN GARCIA Website editor

Looking for a book to read

over spring break? We went to those in the know, the Book Club, to ask for recommendations. Here’s their list:

Percy Jackson Rick Riordan (Series) Percy Jackson a 12 year old, born as a half-blood, which is a half god and half human being. As he uncovers who he truly is, he fights along with his new demigod friends against mythological monsters to save Mount Olympus from Lord Kronos and his evil forces.

Legend Marie Lu (Series) Raised by an elite family in one of the wealthiest Republics, what was America is now a nation that is at war with its neighbors. 15 year old June is the prodigy for the highest success in the highest military circles. Day, a 15 year old, country most wanted criminal, has crossed paths with June.

When June’s brother is killed, the prime suspect is Day. Day now fights for the survival of his family while June avenges the death of her brother, however they both find out the terrible secrets their country has kept hidden.

Carry On Rainbow Rowell (Stand Alone) A world of magic, Simon is the chosen one who is trained by the mage, the head of the school of Watford School of Magicks and the leader of the magical world. He is destined to defeat the Humdrum. As Simon acknowledges the fact that he is the chosen one, his life isn’t perfect. Threatened by evil, he teams up with other friends in order to defeat the Humdrum.

Six of Crows Leigh Bardugo (Novel) Kaz Brekker, a criminal prodigy, has a chance at a fortune beyond his own dreams that comes with a deadly heist.

He can’t pull it off alone so he teams up with other six dangerous outcasts with their own unique specialties. They might stand a chance to stand against the world and the devastation they shall face.

Lord of The Rings J. R. R. Tolkien (Trilogy) The hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, gives his most prized possession to his ruler, Frodo, a ring but does not know what its full potential is besides having the ability to make the wearer invisible. His friend, Gandalf the Grey, can’t help but suspect that the ring is more than meets the eye. Gandalf warns the wearer of the ring that the ring belonged to the Dark Lord, Sauron, forged thousands of years ago. When realizing the danger everyone is and now that the evil forces know about the whereabouts of the ring, they must destroy the ring in order to defeat Sauron’s evil.

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SPORTS

MARCH 2018

Track starts on the right foot

AnIELLO ANGRISANO & Jacob HU

Chronicle Reporters

Athlete of the Month

Andrea Henao SAS, Sophomore

PHOTO CREDIT: Aniello Angrisano Sophomore, Carlos Yalibat, racing towards the finish line during the track meet against RFK. With expectations being high, the track team opened up a new season on March 9 versus RFK at home. The boys placed first in eight out of ten events that included meter sprints, hurdles, relays, and long jump. While the girls were able to place first in all nine of the events they competed in.

Edwin Garcia, second year runner, placed first in both the 100 meter event at a time of 11.18h and the 200 meter event with a time of 24h, while Jared Layne, first year runner, came in at a close second in both events.

In the 800 meter event and 1600 meter event second year runner Carlos Yalibat placed first with a time of 2:16h and 5:04h.

First year runner Edson Ortiz was able to place third in the 1600 with a time of 5:17h.

At the 110m hurdles Isaak Ramirez, third year runner, placed first with a time of 20.34c. In the 300m hurdles Enrico Sangalang, second year runner, placed first with a time of 50.09h.

The boys team placed second in the 4x400 relay but in the long jump Anthony Hernandez, second year jumper, placed first while Edson Ortiz, first year jumper, and Kana Wone, first year jumper rounded out the top three.

As for the girls in the 100 meter event second year runner Stephanie Starks placed first with a time of 12.68h with Jacqueline Ramirez, third year runner, finished second and Marielle Sanchez, third year runner, rounded out the top three.

In the 200 meter event Stephanie was able to place first again with a time of

27.9h with Marielle finishing second and Ashley Montoya, second year runner, finishing in third. At the 400 meter event second year runner Johanna Hipolito came in first with a time of 1:16:14c with Ashley in at second with 1:18c .

At the 800 meter event Vivian Rodriguez-Li, second year runner, placed first with a time of 2:52h while Andrea Henao-Cortez, second year runner, was second at 3:03h. In the 1600 meter event Vivian came in at first again with Andrea finishing at second as well.

In the 100 meter hurdles Sareenah Orelus, second year runner, came in at first with a time of 20.24c with Linnssy Munoz Chavez, third year runner, came in at second with 20.44c. At the 300m hurdles Linnssy came in first at 57.00h but Sarennah was a very close

second at 57.01h.

The girls dominated the relay events as well finishing first at both the 4x100 relay and 4x400 relay.

Matthew Ajin, fourth year shot putter, is excited about the season and believes the young team can succeed very well.

“Well honestly I’m excited, I’ve been on this team for four years and I’m confident it will be a good season,” said SAS senior Matthew Ajin.

Matthew also did not lay off as he expects the team to go all the way.

“My goals are to make city finals and to win league champs in my event. My mindset is a do or die situation because it’s my last year,” said Matthew.

The boys got their first win in the season against Westchester with a score of 9-4.

The 2018 Hollywood High Lacrosse season is underway, as the Sheiks played their first game against North Valley Military Institute on March 13.

Hollywood wanted a strong start, but lost 11-5.

Despite the loss, the team is excited for the new season. After going 1-5 in the 2017 season, the team is looking forward to the fresh start. The players are

enthusiastic and have been preparing for months.

SAS senior Alejandro Rojas said, ““I am really looking forward to this season.

New coach, new season, it’s going to be a good one.”

Based on last year’s stats, the team is putting more work for a better season as they have been practicing and getting in shape the last few months

leading up to the season opener.

Given the work put in, the players expect to do better this year. Rojas said, “We as a team are going to give our all on the field, we are going to win it for Hollywood.”

Every game will be important and will have playoff implications, given the short schedule. The

“the team is looking forward to the fresh start”

season is made up of only 10 games, so one loss or one win means a lot.

Their schedule is tough as well, as they will not have their first home game until April 12, six games into the season, and they will only play three home games the entire year, barring any changes to the schedule.

The Sheiks’ next game will take place on March 19 at Westchester. The season is set to run through April 19, after which the playoffs will begin.

Swim team dives into action LESLIE FIGUEROA & TAIS BORGES Chronicle Reporters The swimming pool appears to have been broken… again.

As the season begins it seems, as like many previous ones, our Sheiks in the swim team have been dealt a bad card. Having to go in and practice with the pool in Robert F.

Kennedy high school (RFK).

Team member Alyssa Lira, SAS Junior said, “I feel like it’s a detriment to the team, it causes less practice time. Also we don’t have the home game advantage” The team seems to be work-

ing very hard and committed to the sport. Coach Vladislav said, “This season, the plans are bigger. But the problem is we don't have pools, so we have problem.”

He said how practice should be 4 hours but because time is

Track & Field

Crimson Chronicle : What attracted you to the sport?

Andrea Henao: I wanted to try something new that allowed me to stay active and also challenge me.

CC : What is your goal for the season?

AH: I want to be able to break my personal record and run without regrets.

CC: How do you feel about being athlete of the month?

AH: I feel happy and it is a sign of recognition of my hard work and dedication.

CC: What’s your favorite thing about the sport?

Lacrosse starts their season NICHOLAS MACADAAN Chronicle Reporter

Photo Credit: Oscar Perez

AH: When I’m running I get into this zone where no one can interrupt me and I just concentrate on running. While I am running, I forget about things that were bothering me that day.

CC: How were you introduced to track?

AH: I was previously in cross country and I wanted to keep running so I knew track was the right choice for me.

CC: Is it difficult being a student athlete?

AH: It can be at times, finding that balance between prioritizing school work and athlet ics was challenging but I got used to it.

taken away from them having to get on a bus to RFK and back its shorter while at the same time having to come back at school super late.

The team has a meet on Wednesday, March 21 at 2:30.

The meet will be Hollywood vs

RFK, which should prove to be a rather interesting match, as although the two teams do not practice with each other.

SPORTS

MARCH 2018

Athlete of the Month Kylese Francis TCA, Junior

Photo Credit: Jasmine Cortez

Softball

Crimson Chronicle : How long have you been on the softball team?

Kylese Francis: I have been on the team for three years and this is my first year on the Varsity team.

CC: What has been your proudest moment on the field?

KF: It would be last year when the coach from the other team told me to take first base, knowing that I would probably hit it far either way.

CC : How have you managed to be a student athlete? How difficult do you find it?

KF: I am somewhere in the middle, it has not been too difficult to be a student athlete.

CC: How does it feel to be athlete of the month?

KF: It actually feels pretty good to be athlete of the month.

CC : What made you enjoy the sport?

KF: It was mainly the feeling of hitting the ball and my mom used to play the sport too.

CC : Have you grown as a person during that time? How? KF: Yeah, I do feel like I’ve grown and I just play the game.

Volleyball serves a winning streak GUADALUPE HUERTA & STEPHANIE STARKS Sports Editor & COPY EDITOR With JV finishing at The boys have been On Monday, March 12-2 and varsity at 17-5 in practicing everyday, even 19, Our Sheiks Volleytheir overball team dominated the all record Roybal Titans 3-0 and last year, 2-0. Catch boys volleyball Coach ‘setting’ up for season Beverly with their first rival game Kilpatrick against the Bernstein has nothDragons at 3 pm in our ing but very own Hollywood High high hopes School gym. and new With both JV and expectavarsity ending preseason tions for with a 3-0 record, the them as Sheiks Volleyball team is they apPhoto Credit: Stephanie Starks proving to be only taking proach Christian Guevara serving at home game.

Ws this season. season Last year, when they head-on, their first game on weekends to prepare played the Dragons at against the Roybal Titans. themselves for future home the boys won 3-1, “My expectations for challenges, improving so you should look forthe teams is to have the themselves. ward to and support them drive and passion for the Varsity lost a few at this upcoming game. love of the game” Coach players last year, from Starting off preseason on Beverly, who also coached Captain Elgin Tacata to the right foot, the Sheiks girls volleyball and girls Mr.President, Alek Berg, defeated the East Valley soccer, has a special mesbut this hasn’t broke their Falcons with a score of sage for the boys, “My motivation. They have 3-0 and JV with a score of goal is for the team to ennew expectations this 2-0. joy playing the game, and season and greater aim This 2017-18 season grow with every practice for the future. should be nothing but and game.

“First , to create a bond, exciting for the Sheiks, To create a balance to create a family with carrying a strong start with family life, academthese guys. Second, to to match their previous ics, work and playing the become league champs season. game they love” and last is to do what we

CHORNICLE REPORTER

For the first time ever, the Hollywood High Cheer team is hosting the League Champs Competition here in the big gym on April 6.

Other school cheer teams

couldn’t finish off last year and that’s win the championships.” said Varsity Captain Alejandro Ignacio, SAS Senior.

Keeping their winning streak alive, the Sheiks faced Marquez and ended the score with a 3-0 as well as JV with a score of 2-1.

JV also has new faces.

SAS Sophomore and JV setter, Jose Saban is stepping up to the plate as a new captain in his first year. As a new captain he has some goals that he wants to reach. “ We try to communicate more. We try to discuss what we need help with and how we can help each other and to see what our pros and cons are on the court.” said Jose Saban, JV captain.

Swinging big this season

ANIELLO ANGRISANO & Guadalupe Huerta CHRONICLE REPORTER

Softball The Lady Sheiks had their first official season game against Roybal, losing with a score of 16-10 for varsity and 9-2 for JV. The Lady Sheiks have had only one preseason game.

Senior Bianca Fonseca said,” I believe that we are going to be really good this year because we have been working out everyday and training to be better”.

The Lady Sheiks won their first game against Marquez with the score 14-10.

They have been training endlessing and are very dedicated. “We have been practicing a lot almost everyday like we’ve even come on saturdays to just make sure we understand how to play the game right,” said Jcaptain Abigail Escobedo, SAS junior.

The Lady Sheiks haven’t been in action for a couple of weeks due to

two of their games having to be cancelled.

“I expect us to win league champs this year because I think our team grew a lot from last year and there is so many different people that got added to the team and the way we get along and work together i think we are going to go far this year.” Varsity Captain Aamani Thompson, PAM senior.

The ladies take on the Bernstien Dragons on Thurs. Mar. 22 at home.

Baseball Spring 2018 marks another season for the baseball team but this year they open up their season with new coaches and new players.

With their third coach in three years, baseball now has three new coaches to assist with the team.

Coach Dylan Early, a math teacher who volunteered to help the team, joined Coach Rico and Coach Mills, basketball coaches,

to bring some stability to the team.

“It’s a new sport to me completely, I played a little in college but I’m open minded to the guys who are playing and their culture,” said Coach Rico.

Coach Rico coming over from basketball is learning by the day and teaching himself along with the help of the team the rules of baseball. But much like when he came here to coach basketball he wants to establish a new culture and atmosphere.

“Culture, big on culture, I want to build a family atmosphere and have more unity with the team,” said Coach Rico.

“Mr. Early he’s been willing to give his time and expertise being a former player in college and has great principle and value,” said Coach Rico.

Along with that Coach Rico is bringing the same training principles he had coaching the basketball team. He believes that

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competing in the league champs are Belmont High, Bernstein High, Eagle Rock High, Franklin High, Lincoln High, Marshall High, RFK High, and Wilson High.

Like any other sport, cheer is now having their first official league.

This competition is important to the cheerleaders because it’s their first time

participating and hosting.

“It’s an honor to host this event. One because cheer is being honored as a sport now and my kids are amazing athletes that will show their

a balance of strength and conditioning is key for any athlete and that is what he is bringing.

He also wants the team to have a better mental standpoint as he understands baseball is more mental than anything.

The team although started off 1-2, they opened their season on the road versus Fulton on March 7 winning 9-5.

In their last game versus Contreras they lost 8-4 on the road before losing to Contreras two days earlier 7-3.

“We are not off to the best start but we are very young and we have to see besides the losses that there are positives,” said Coach Rico.

The Sheiks took on Roybal and brought home a win from both JV 4-3 and Varsity 16-7.

The Sheiks have a game against belmont on Wed. Mar. 21 at home.

Ryan Toovi contributed to this story.

skill in their element, not on the sidelines for another sport,” said Miguel Cuellar, coach of the cheer team.

Tickets will be from $3 to $7.

83% Of America's Top High School Science Students Are The Children Of Immigrants By: Stuart Anderson , Contributor, National Foundation for American Policy What would we lose if immigrants could no longer come to America? Surprisingly, one of the most important things America would lose is the contributions made by their children.

A new study from the National Foundation for American Policy found a remarkable 83% (33 of 40) of the finalists of the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search were the children of immigrants. The competition organized each year by the Society for Science & the Public is the leading science competition for U.S. high school students. In 2017, the talent search competition was renamed the Regeneron Science Talent Search, after its new sponsor Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and a new group of 40 finalists – America's next generation of scientists, engineers and mathematicians – are competing in Washington, D.C., from March 9 to 15, 2017. In addition to China, India and the United States, the countries of origin for the parents of 2016 Intel Science Talent Search finalists represent a diverse set of countries, including Canada, Cyprus, Iran, Japan, Nigeria, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan.

The evidence indicates that the children of immigrants are increasing their influence on science in America. Sixty percent (24 of 40) of the finalists of the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search had at least one immigrant parent. In 2011, that proportion rose to 70% (28 of 40) who had at least one immigrant. And in 2016, the number rose again to 83% (33 of 40) of the finalists of the Intel Science Talent Search who had at least one immigrant parent.

PAST AND PRESENT SUPPORT TO HHS 

Scholarships

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Academic Decathlon

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Athletics

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Leadership

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Performing Arts

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Senior Project

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Art Department

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The Crimson Chronicle

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Library Book Drives

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Cap & Gown Donations

The science competition has been called the “Junior Nobel Prize” and more than 95% of winners of the Intel Science Talent Search (STS) traditionally have pursued science as a career, with 70% earning Ph.D.’s or M.D.’s. Many of the students I interviewed hope to start their own companies.

In 2016, seven of the nine top awards were earned by the children of immigrants, including first place prizes for innovation and basic research. Amol Punjabi won the First Place Medal of Distinction for Basic Research for developing software that could be used by pharmaceutical companies to combat cancer and heart disease.

The children of immigrants among the finalists I interviewed understood the sacrifices their parents made to ensure them a better life. And, it is important to remember, all of these children, whether born here or naturalized, are as American as you and me.

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THE HHSAA

PAST AND PRESENT EVENTS  Placed HHS on the State

and National Register of Historic Places, California (November, 2011) and the National (January, 2012)

 Alumni Day, yearly since

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The Scholarship Program has been providing scholarships to deserving HHS Seniors since 1907.

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The Alumni Chronicle Newsletter brings news pertaining to the alumni and current events at HHS.

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Our Website established in 2010 at: www.hhsalum.org provides information to our members and is an interactive alumni site designed for chatting, messaging and sharing of information and photos, etc.

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The HHSAA Online Store at: shop.hhsalum.org was established in 2016 and provides merchandise to the consumer and all the profits are used to promote the HHSAA and the Scholarship Program for HHS.

1907, Art Contest

 Achieve the Honorable

provide scholarships to HHS seniors

 Homecoming Game ticket drives

 Performing Arts events ticket drives

 A Day at the Races (Santa Anita Park)

 St. Patty’s Day Event