Hollywood High • Home of the Sheiks
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VOLUME VIII, ISSUE VII JUNE 2011
Cars 2 Drives Hollywood’s Budget Forward
School may receive up to $117,939 in funding from Disney
Crews began construction on theme park in late May and will replace the grass once the park is taken down. It opens on June 24.
MARIA ALCOSER NEWS EDITOR
Walt Disney Co. has signed a $173,440 contract with the Los Angeles Unified School District for permission to use Hollywood High’s field this summer as a mini theme park for their latest animated movie Cars 2, according to Assistant Principal Tadeo Climaco. Last year, Disney made a similar contract for permission to use school property for Toy Story 3. The money will be paid directly to LAUSD. In return, the district will give the school
68% of the money received from Disney, which amounts to $117,939, according to Climaco. “Disney has been very generous to the school,” said Climaco. “They have been very accommodating; that’s why we want to continue this partnership. It’s a business, so they run it like a business, but they care about the school.” Part of this money will be used to pay the custodians who will need to be hired to guard and clean the school while the attraction takes place. The school plans to use the rest of the money to pay for basic school needs, such as out-
of-classroom personnel, clerical staff, teacher assistant positions, and security guards. Disney has also agreed to pay for the replacement of the grass in the field and transportation for the football team to practice during summer months. In addition to paying for the transportation, Disney will also provide summer jobs for students to operate the theme park. According to Work Experience Counselor David Snyder, Disney will hire ten students from those who submitted applications at the job fair held on April 24. the partnership is the result of several months of negotia-
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tions. “I think that the complicated part of it is dealing with the bureaucracy of the school district,” said Climaco, referring to the length of time it takes the school district to approve the necessary documents needed to make a contract with Disney. “[The district] is not a corporation,” said Principal Jaime Morales. “People can drop the ball and there aren’t any consequences. I’m not saying that the people don’t want to help, but it is a long process and it takes time for things to be approved.” Because of restrictions, the money cannot be used to buy teaching positions. However,
Morales said that a portion of the money will be distributed among the small learning communities. The school is in a convenient location from the Disney-owned El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard, which allows for easy access for patrons to visit the mini theme-park. According to Morales, it is because of its location that the school is frequently in contact with the entertainment industry. The school gym was used on June 3 to film a video featuring Usher for the show Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Sophomore Breaks Tradition by Taking Charge Sheiks elect Miguel Larios as Student Body President ALEJANDRA MANCIA AND TARA AULTMAN CHRONICLE REPORTERS
Sheiks selected sophomore Miguel Larios as ASB President, breaking the tradition of selecting to-be seniors to fill the presidential position. “Honestly, I’m really happy and excited to work with the students and for them to be proud of the school,” said newly elected Miguel. Alongside Miguel, leading the student body are Vice-President Cherelle Johnson and Secretary Farah Billah, both of whom will both be seniors next year. Despite his young age, Miguel feels that he is indeed ready to be president and ready to face
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the responsibilities that come with the position. “I have great hopes and confidence that he will develop great skills to be president,” said George Hayes, Leadership advisor. “He will use those skills to take Hollywood to the next level.” According to Miguel’s counselor, Heather Brown, this is the first time someone who is not in the graduating Senior class has won. “Miguel will make an excellent ASB President. He’s organized, open-minded, hard-working, and he cares about the whole school, not just SAS,” said Brown. The school constitution cites that an individual may
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be a junior and run in the ASB election as long as he has completed two years of leadership. Miguel has been a member of leadership since the ninth grade. Unlike last year’s elections, vice-presidential and secretarial candidates ran unopposed this year; however, speeches were still made. To start off the elections in the auditorium, Farah stated in her speech that she is grateful for all the opportunities Hollywood High has provided her. In return, she promises to make the next year wonderful by making sure all of the student body’s concerns are met. “As ASB Secretary, I am go-
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ing to be here to support all the students with my best and make some changes to make our school successful. I promise all seniors to make senior year more fun,” said Farah. “It’s a little overwhelming. It just feels like a weight on my shoulders, but I’m excited to have the experience,” said Cherelle. Cherelle’s promises to the students include enhancing school spirit, making her fellow Sheiks proud, and helping the president in anything that is needed.
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Miguel will take office as president in his junior year on Sept. 7. PHOTO CREDIT: STEPHANIE CHAVEZ
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NEWS
A New Ray of Hope for Magnet
Manuela Chavez Chronicle Reporter
Stormy Sacks and others teachers whose jobs were in jeopardy had their layoff notices rescinded earlier this month. UTLA Chapter Chair Michael Ulmer’s position was reinstated, as well. As for Magnet’s Advanced Placement United States History Teacher Kristine Wynn, updates on her layoff notice is still pending. The jobs were saved partially because more than 80 percent of the teachers agreed to take
four unpaid furlough days at a voting that took place on June 2 and 3. This means classroom sizes will not increase and will help save teachers from being laid off. The tentative agreement, drafted by both the United Teachers Los Angeles and Los Angeles Unified School District for a year, is composed according to job restoration, managing school money and the number of furlough days. This agreement was in response to the budget crises schools all over LAUSD are facing. Originally, the school district
wanted to cut the school year by 12 days in order to save jobs and money and lower the number of students in classrooms. After protests and negotia-
More than 80 percent of the teachers agreed to take four unpaid furlough days
tions, UTLA managed to get the district to reduce the furlough days to four. Unfortunately for
the teachers, these furlough days are unpaid. With new state revenue entering California, schools expected to receive money for their various programs. It was estimated that the district was suffering a $408 million deficit. Three months, after making the estimate, the Unaudited Actual Financial Report estimated only a deficit of $55 million, which means that teachers were being laid off and schools were suffering more cuts than necessary. This school year, it was found there were $150 million untouched. This money could have
been used to sustain teachers and other essential programs. With the tentative agreement passing, this will allow the jobs of 3,400 teachers to be saved. Yet, 719 teachers will not have that luck. Even with more money coming in, there are still layoffs and sacrifices being made by the members of LAUSD. Social Studies Teacher Michael Ulmer’s responded to the situation by saying that students, parents and teachers did not organize themselves well enough to fight for these jobs.
before this school year ends. According to Santiago, less than 50 students have turned in their immunization records to him. Students who do not have their immunization record can visit the school nurse to inquire whether or not the Tdap booster shot is necessary. Those who need the vaccination can receive it for free at the Saban Free Clinic. The Saban Free Clinic will provide free immunization to students who do not have medical coverage or only have Medical. The school health center is open Mondays and Thursday from 9:00 a.m-1:00 p.m. All minors must present a
signed parent consent form to receive treatment at the clinic. Students who are over18 years of age can receive treatment without parental permission. Sensitive services will remain confidential. Students have until the end of July to receive the Tdap booster shot at the school based Saban Free Clinic. However, they can visit the clinic at any other of its locations to receive free vaccination. If for some reason it is against the student’s religion to receive immunization, the parents or legal guardian must visit the school nurse to receive a waiver.
No Tdap Vaccine, No School
Maria Alcoser news editor
Students who are not vaccinated for whooping cough will not be allowed to enroll in any public or private school for the upcoming 2011-2012 school year. The California Department of Public Health has recommended that all incoming 7th12th graders receive a booster shop against pertussis as of July 2011. Moreover, Assembly Bill 354, chartered into California law on Sept. 2010 requires that all students are immunized
against pertussis. Pertussis also known as whooping cough is a contagious bacterial infection that children are immunized against at a young age and last about 10 years. The booster shot against pertussis (Tdap) has only been around for five years; therefore many students might not have received this vaccination. All parents must show proof of whooping cough vaccination or Tdap booster shot upon enrolling in school. Students who are unable to verify their immunization records will not be allowed to enter school and will be turned away at the door.
“Students will be excluded from enrollment, it’s the law that we have to follow,” said
“Students will be excluded from enrollment, it’s the law that we have to follow,” said Noel Santiago, school nurse
Noel Santiago, school nurse. The school urges all students to visit the school nurse to verify if they have received the Tdap
Culinary Arts Student Earns Scholarship
$17,000 awarded to first place culinary contest winner hugo osorio chronicle reporter
Senior Josue Anaya is cooking his way up into the culinary arts. Josue, an HNAS student, was awarded a $17,000 scholarship from Le Cordon Bleu of Pasadena on May 30. Many students, including Josue, tried to enter the Career to Culinary Arts competition. Only one student and Josue qualified to compete. After the competition was over only Josue made it to the finals. Josue cooked Chicken Breast with Crepe, which the judges awarded him with first place. “I went into the competition worried, but I knew I had what it
took to be a winner, and with the help of Mr. Papa, it can be possible,” said Josue. Once he received the scholar-
“I went into the competition worried, but I knew I had what it took to be a winner, and with the help of Mr. Papa, it can be possible,” said Josue.
ship, Josue knew he wanted to pursue a career in culinary arts. He enjoys cooking and gained skills as a young child. “ It’s a lot
of money and now I have a free education and am just really proud of myself,” said Josue. It all started when he wondered into cooking teacher, David Papa’s class in the eleventh grade. Playing around with his friends, Josue got a piece of meat and started casually using an advanced technique. Once Papa noticed he wasn’t part of his class, he was going to kick him out. Mr. Papa looked at the way Josue was slicing the meat; he was impressed and knew Josue had talent. Papa said at that point he knew he had to have him in his class and prepare him for cooking Scholarship winner Josue Anaya and Culinary Arts tournaments. teacher David Papa after winning first place in the Career to Cullinary Arts competition.
Golf Tournament Promises to Raise Money for Student Athletes
vadym budilovskyy chronicle reporter
The Third Annual Hollywood High School Golf Classic hopes to raise $13,000 when it takes place on June 30. The Golf Classic was first started by Assistant Principal Marco Tolj as a way to fundraise for scholar athletes at Hollywood High. The Golf Tournament
will take place at the California Country Club in Whittier, CA and will start at 1 p.m. Participation fee is $130 and will include lunch, golf with cart, dinner and a gift bag. As a big supporter and an administrator within the athletic department, Tolj is always seeking ways to fundraise for the sports teams. This year, the golf tournament is bound to be
very successful once again. “The purpose of the Golf Classic is to bring a sense of community to Hollywood, while also raising money for the athletes at Hollywood, ”said Tolj. Any Hollywood parent, administrator, alum or affiliate is able to participate and compete for some of the prizes. Some major prizes are given for Longest Drive, Closest to The Pin, first
place team, second place team and third place team. Monetary and other prizes are donated by businesses in the Hollywood community. This year, the Third Annual Hollywood High School Golf Classic is bound to see nearly 100 participates, potentially raising nearly $13,000 for the athletic department. Such contribution would make a great effect on the per-
formance of the students next year. “Everybody worked very hard on making the tournament fun and successful,” said English teacher and baseball coach Cary Cauley who is a regular participant of the golf tournament. “It is very cool to see my coworkers outside of the workplace,” he said.
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Bid Adieu to Memorable Teachers Q: Why are you retiring? A: They closed my metal shop and I was pushed out of my job after 20 years of working here at HHS. Q: How long have you’ve been teaching? A: 30 years. Before I was a T.A. from 19771980 until my first assignment in Palms Middle School. Q: What are your plans after retirement? A: Travel, write, and look for a part time job. Q: What was your major accomplishment? A: Teaching and how I greatly affected many students in great ways. Q: What will your remember? A: The kids I’ve taught because I even got a Facebook to contact my students. Q: What was your favorite part of teaching? A: Always been the kids. Q: What are you going to miss? A: The kids and how this job made me experience all different types of unique personality’s. Q: Are you happy to retire? A: Nah… too young to retire. Q: Any special memory? A: Just the 22 years in Hollywood High.
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Mrs. Kamen Q: Why are you retiring? A: I’ve been teaching for more than 30 years in Hollywood but I want to travel. Q: What are your plans? A: I play competitive scrabble. Q: What was your major accomplishment? A: Hopefully students enjoying my math class and feeling positive about it. Q: What will you remember? A: I will always remember my students, colleagues, and Friday pot-luck lunches. Q: What was your favorite part of teaching? A: When students have that look in their face “I understand what you’re talking about.” Q: What are you going to miss? A: I’m going to miss working with everyone in HHS. Q: Are you happy to retire? A: I’m ready to retire. Q: Any special memory? A: In 1991 I taught a special math class in the morning, which received special money and we took everyone to Six Flags.
Winners of Water and Energy Conservation Contest
Six of Hollywood High’s students won an art contest sponsored by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and the Los Angeles Times. The contest was about bringing awareness to water and energy conservation. Five of the students were those of Ms. Iamboliyski and one of Ms. Potrovitza. The winners were freshman, Juliana Campos; sophomore, Michelle Becerra; juniors Siva Krongkum and Josh Arguelles; and seniors, Diana Monterde-Flores and Juan Romero.
Vanessa Jaramillo
Asian Pacific Islander Contest Winners
SAS students Cindy Barron and Ike Dayon won the Asian and Pacific Islander contest, which was a two part contest featuring writing and drawing. The contest was sponsored by the Mayor’s Office, Walt Disney Company. Music LA, ABC 7, The Department of Cultural Affairs. The winners received Disneyland tickets and art supplies from Wells Fargo. Ike Dayon’s artwork piece entitled “We Matter” placed him in 3rd place. “I was shocked! I never knew I was going to be 3rd place. I am happy I was awarded something.” Cindy Barron won 1st place in the writing contest. “Words cannot describe my feelings”, said Cindy.
Jennifer Guido
Parent Summit
Hollywood High School parents organized the 1st Annual Parent Summit on June 11th, 2011. The Summit offered a series of workshops that gave advice to parents on how to broaden their child’s education. Local District 4 Superintendent Dr. Dale Vigil, Board Member LAUSD Steve Zimmer, and Chair Local District 4 CEAC Roberto Fonseca attended the Parent Summit to speak to the parents on ensuring the success of their children. Hollywood High School’s SAS Counselor Heather Brown and SAS English Teacher James Carmicle gave presentations to the parents as well. “It was successful in the sense that it was well organized and planned,” said Bilingual Coordinator Florentino Jauregui. “The parents received a lot of information; however, it would have been more successful if more parents were involved.
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Q: Why are you retiring? A: It’s time for me to graduate. I want to do something different that doesn’t involve waking up in the morning. Q: What are your plans after your retirement? A: I’m going to live in Kansas in the middle of nowhere, but I’m scared because they have tornados. Q: What will you remember? A: The satisfaction of students mastering complex ideas and just seeing them learn. Q: What was your favorite part of teaching? A: Young human beings are remarkable creatures and they are better than any pet you’ll possibly ever have and I just love talking to them. Q: Are you happy to retire? A: Ohhhh YES!!!! It feels like waiting in line for the rest room and after 30 years you’re finally at the door. Q: What was your major accomplishment? A: I like to use a quote from Beethoven before he died “I did have some musical talent. Didn’t I?”
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Can You Smell What Papa is Cooking? Teaching students to work in and manage a restaurant vide Papa anywhere between $2,000-$6,000 per year to buy necessary equipment. While Papa teaches his students in the cafeteria restaurant, construction is set to begin on Aug. 9 on his current classroom and the adjacent room. They will be upgraded into a
tion will end in approximately two or three years, then Papa will be able to return to his David Papa’s classroom will be kitchen. The school then plans moved to the HHS Restaurant to hire a professional restauKitchen as of Sept. 2011. It will rant manager to work with the be used as a teaching tool to students in the cafeteria restautrain culinary students with the rant. skills necessary to work in and Although an on-campus resmanage a restaurant. taurant seems like The restaurant was a promising idea to inspired by former Holmany HHS students, lywood High School the restaurant will principal Fonna Bishop. not be able to serve However, construction students because of of the restaurant finally an LAUSD law that began during the last makes the school cafschool year and ended eteria accountable on the first semester of for the nutrition of this year. According to students. Papa, the QZAB Federal “A lot of people think Grant provided the monwith their bellies iney necessary to understead of with their take this project, which minds” said Papa. In cost about $1.5 million. the future, however, The restaurant is now the restaurant might PHOTO CREDIT: MARIA ALCOSER completely finished and David Papa, Culinary Arts teacher, poses in serve selected stufurnished with state of the HHS Restaurant Kitchen. The restaurant is dents based on attenthe art equipment. dance or GPA. set to open next semester. Although, there are However, Papa does still minor adjustment not discard the possithat need to be taken care off state of the art kitchen. Howev- bility of the restaurant serving before the restaurant opens, er, the construction of his room a money making tool for the like the purchase of basic culi- was supposed to be part of the school in the future. But before nary utensils and produce, Papa restaurant project, Papa thinks it opens as a real restaurant assures that the money needed that there is a high possibility of “I’m concerned with teaching is available thanks to Current delays. the students how to use the Technical Education. They proAccording to plan, construc- equipment” said Papa. Maria Alcoser News Editor
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FEATURES
FAREWELL
Hollywood Sheiks won their Homecoming game 50-34 against Santee High School. “I though we were rolling on all cylinders on offense but our defense wasn’t there. There’s no way they should have scored always great to win in front of your home crowd with some new jerseys on,” said Luke Reynolds, Varsity Wide Receiver/Defensive Back.
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wonderful year has passed here at Hollywood High for the Class of 2011. Before seniors move on with their lives, a look back on the cherished and unforgettable memories is in order. This year, Sheiks had suspenseful football games to thrilling swim meets, and each event has brought something to remember the Seniors by. In between these events, Hollywood has provided both drama and entertainment throughout the year. The year started off with the Hollywood High School Homecoming game. On Oct. 15, 2010, the Sheiks played each quarter for an intense 12 minutes against Santee High School. With a dramatic and overwhelming win, the Sheiks took home the accomplishment of winning their first football game of the season. The crowd was thrilled by the immense energy of Leadership, along with the alumni and students. During half-time, the crowd was able to enjoy different club spirits. With the final score of 50-34, the Sheiks raved for the Homecoming dance. The very next day, at seven o’clock in the evening, was the annual Homecoming dance. With people arriving at eight o’clock, the party finally got started. Leadership sold
drinks and chips in the corner by the benches and people were dancing on the gym floor. Throughout the night, people danced to electronic and rap music from the 90s. Students waited as the final tally was tallied for Homecoming King and
tive side held practice after school for months to come and showed their best on the field. For the last six months, seniors went through different events, such as the senior breakfast, Achieve the Honorable night, Grad Night, and the Junior vs Senior Powder-Puff game. Senior Breakfast provided students with an opportunity to eat and enjoy an hour of relaxation and recovery from a hard and difficult three years at school. With warm scrambled eggs and bacon, along with toasty tortilla chips, Seniors were fed like kings and queens. Senior Project presentations were held on Feb. 3. Seniors were assigned to various classrooms throughout campus and gave a 10 minute PowerPoint presentation judged by three adults. With their nerves running wild, seniors were able to control their anxiety to get on with their last semester and gave their all to their respective presentations. Following the Senior Project came a new pressure: college acceptances. Seniors PHOTO CREDIT: STEPHANIE CHAVEZ had to open letters from colleges to reveal Seniors enjoyed an evening full of food, music and dancing at this year’s prom. “Prom their fate. Masha Andreyeva was selected night was magical. My date was so voluptuous!” said William Feldman. valedictorian and Afsana Afzal was name salutatorian. By the end of May, the CrimQueen. At 10:30 p.m, Nahuel Echevarria and Rocio Delgado son Chronicle revealed SAS and Magnet acceptances. Seniors were crowned King and Queen and were paid their respects were now ready to enjoy their last month as Hollywood High as the night continued for another thirty minutes. Sheiks. Winter season sports, such as soccer, basketball, and football, began their quest. Each sport with their own competi-
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L SENIORS music to get the flow going. At the end of the night, the Prom King and Queen, Karl Resurreccion and Katherine Morales, were chosen and the clock struck time to go home. What a memorable night for all seniors! After two weeks came one of the most anticipated event of the year, Grad Night. On June 9, seniors prepared for their all-night party at Disneyland. Many high schools came with the hope of enjoying themselves all night as high school students. With d a n c e sections and long lines as far as four blocks, waiting for rides was painstaking. Seniors arrived PHOTO CREDIT: STEPHANIE CHAVEZ at school 34 points on us. It was a hard-fought game and I’m happy we won. It’s around 6:30 a.m., tired and sleep deprived. Very few seniors decided to attend school that day and were walking through enior Prom was held at the the halls like zombies USC Wallis Annenberg Building beginall day. Those who had ning at 7 p.m. been wise beand ended forehand and at midnight. hadn’t used Seniors up their ten slowly startabsences, had ed to arrive gone home and take picand caught tures at the up on some Rose Garmuch-needed den. Around sleep. 7:30 p.m. liThe only remos arrived maining se(including nior privileges one from anare the Senior other school Luncheon that before they PHOTO CREDIT: VANESSA JARA- will be held realized they MILLO next week and were at the Mary Sousani, College Counselor, then graduwrong prom awarded Seniors for their hard work ation on the and left). at Achieve the Honorable night. Hollywood At 8 p.m, Bowl on Tuesthe seniors day, June 21, were given dinner and the chance to 2011. enjoy their final dances of their high school life. An hour later, Seniors were ready to “boogy-oogy-oogy,” and the DJ started them with some electronic
PHOTO CREDIT: STEPHANIE CHAVEZ Senior Jamileth Rodriguez said soccer made her year special. “It was really good because I was surrounded by peope I really care abou. I liked the season because we had a coach who was there for us, who put a lot of time into us and we did a lot of activities.”
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OP/ED
Man on the Street
What are you looking foward to this summer? “I can’t wait for basketball practice the whole summer, three days a week. I am also looking forward to the tournament.” - Ciera Gordon, PAM, 11th Grade
“I’m excited to take care of my six-month-old baby girl.” - Marisela Meza, MET, 12th Grade
“I’m excited to run most of the time this summer at Big Bear.”
“ College! COLLEGE GIRLS! Oh, and KoolAid.”
- Alfredo Robles, SAS, 10th Grade
- Giovanni Paiz, SAS, 12th Grade
Are you playing favorites?
VANESSA JARAMILLO CHRONICLE REPORTER
Like it or not, we all play favorites. Both students and faculty members at Hollywood High play favorites when it comes to the SLCs. From the largest SLC being the School for Advanced Studies to the smallest Teaching Career and Social Justice Academy. When students pick classes that are outside their SLC, it’s likely that they will not be favored for it. Why? Simply because a student in the SLC, which the activity or class is a part of, has preference. The acronym SLC stands for Small Learning Communities, meaning that each SLC is “obligated” to choose their own
students as opposed to students from other SLCs. After all, the whole purpose of creating different learning communities is to have students take classes and participate in activities that will enhance their abilities in their chosen SLC. Health Nutrition Arts and Science students should be able to take a cooking class before students in the other SLCs and students in Media and Technology should have preference to take an advanced computer class. When it comes to students that belong to SAS, it is difficult to define the SLC because all students at Hollywood High have an equal right to take honor and Advanced Placement classes. Still, we hear many students in other SLCs complaining about SAS being the chosen ones to take those
Letters to the Editor
rigorous courses. Isn’t that the whole purpose of the School for Advanced Studies? Either way, mostly all students that attend Hollywood High know or at least acknowledge the existence of SAS, but do we all know what SJ/TCA or HNAS is? More than 50% of the school doesn’t even bother to know about these other SLCs. It’s mainly SAS and PAM and “the rest.” Due to the small size of the SLCs we will now have a more united school by having four SLCs instead of five. Hopefully with the SLCs having a more balanced size the favoritism or preferences will disappear and no longer be an issue at Hollywood. Next year lets just hope to be Hollywood as a whole and not just SAS or PAM or any of the rest.
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Chicago: Murder, Sex, and Lies Sell
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On Friday, June 3, 2011, Performing Arts Magnet premiered their spring musical, Chicago. A tale of murder, vengeful women, and a slick lawyer, Chicago proved to be a success during its two-weekend run. Pictured above: (from left to right) Shayanne Ortiz, Trevor Chandler, Jade Hill, Mae Butryn, Max Herrera, and Jordan Mantor reprise the songs of Chicago to end the show.
L.A. Noire Features Many Hollywood Hotspots Edmundo Rea Chronicle Reporter
Rockstar Games recently released a new video game, L.A. Noire, which features Hollywood High School. L.A. Noire takes place in the 1940s in Los Angeles and features Cole Phelps, the protagonist of the game, who starts off as an officer working for the Los Angeles Police Department, but gets promoted as the game proceeds. The creators of L.A. Noire are also the creators of Grand Theft
pursuing suspects who Auto and Red Dead try to avoid arrest. Redemption, but this Sometimes, sudden time the game remissions pop up on the quires critical thinkradio from LAPD to assist ing skills in order to a fallen comrade, back solve mysteries. The purpose of the up an officer, or to help story line is to invesprevent individuals from committing suicide. tigate cases just like This time, graphics are a real life detective better than ever. While or police officer: disone is in the car drivcovering clues (mur- L.A. Noire features Hollywood High School, reing through L.A, he can der weapons, traces named Belmont High school in the game. vividly and clearly see of blood, belongings to read body language in order of the victims, pictures of sus- to figure out whether someone buildings, parks, and people. pects, etc.), interviewing sus- is lying or telling the truth, and The civilians have human-like movements instead of robotic pects or witnesses, being able
motions. Prominently featured in the game are Hollywood High School’s legendary skate spots: the Hollywood 12 and Hollywood 16 staircases located next to the auditorium. Many professional and non-professional skaters have skated on these famous stairs. Other video games like Tony Hawk: American Wasteland and Tony Hawk: Underground have also featured Hollywood High because of the publicity this skate spot has received in the past few years.
Dancers Show Off Moves to Win Rihanna Tickets Nahuel Echeverria Bryan Kim
Joseph Anguiano Nahuel Echeverria
Catherine Jotie Chris Del Cid
Catherine Jotie Cassandra Godinez
Catherine Jotie, Senior, congratulates Joseph Angoiano, Freshman, in the Final Round of the Crimson Chronicle Dance Off on June 8.
Joseph Anguiano Catherine Jotie
Cassandra Godinez Marionne Segismundo
Winner: Joseph Anguiano
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Paolo Hila Joseph Anguiano
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