November 2010

Hollywood High • Home of the Sheiks

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VOLUME VIII, ISSUE I NOVEMBER 2010

A Return to Glory

every kid should want to be like,” Sandoval said. Passing for 659 yards and scoring six touchdowns, Ross is definately one of the star players.

Winning their homecoming games, both JV and Varsity are leading this season. With two proud coaches, the varsity record dedicated players, stands at 6-2. and students filled Coach Sanwith school spirit, doval, along with it’s raining glory all the Sheiks, over Hollywood. is very proud of The athletic field the team. “It’s is not the only a validation to place where Hollywork so hard offwood High School season and come is on its way to a back to have all “Return To Gloof this success.” ry.”

After many Although Sanunsuccessful doval is very years, Hollywood proud of his High Sheiks are whole team, he’s academically comhighly impressed PHOTO CREDIT: STEPHANIE CHAVEZ ing back on top. with Jeremi Ross.

Hollywood’s lat“He’s (Ross) an At the homecoming game, the Sheiks defeated Santee est Academic Perexample of what High School, 50-34 on Snyder Field.

A winning football season and a significant API score increase brings Sheiks back to tradition TARA AULTMAN AND ALEJANDRA MANCIA CHRONICLE REPORTERS

Hard work plus dedication equals glory. The Hollywood High School Sheiks are proving to everyone that anything is possible. Whether it’s their outstanding CST scores, or their mighty football coaches, Ceasar Sandoval and Walter Tovar, the Sheiks are shining brightly.

For years, Hollywood High School has had the worst football record in the state.

However, over the past two years, their football record has done nothing but improve.

In 2009-2010, their overall varsity record was 7-3. This year,

formance Index (API), based on last years CST results, rose 28 points this year, from 702 to 729.

Not only did Hollywood High meet the school’s target, but surpassed the expected results according to gradeschools.com.

Other schools made much bigger gains, such as College-Ready Academy High School who went up 66 points. Even though both schools had remarkable gains, The Hollywood High API was the largest and ranked highest gain, of every high school in District 4, said Assistant Principal Alejandra Sanchez.

Hollywood went from 611 points in the 2004-2005 school year to 601 points in 2005-2006, a ten point drop.

Things started looking up in 2006-2007 when Hollywood shot back up 17 points but had an immediate backdrop of five points the following year. (see Honorable page 12)

Powerpoint is so Passé

Obama at USC

MET takes technology to the next level AFSANA AFZAL COPY EDITOR

Technology in the classroom is no longer limited to PowerPoint presentations. Teachers are now walking around with iPads and using SmartBoards to teach the same lessons they might have once taught through hours of lecturing.

On Friday, Oct. 15, MET teacher Antonio Manriquez’s Video Production class attended the 21st Century Learner’s Symposium at California State University Los Angeles.

Manriquez’s students were asked to compress hours of interview footage down to a five-minute short that would

PHOTO CREDIT: FERNANDA MORENO

About 50 HHS students trekked to USC to see President Obama give a speech thanks to a field trip organized by MET social studies teacher Dr. Steinberg.

reflect the purpose of the event.

The event concentrated on sharing technological resources that facilitate the process of attaining essential communication skills and knowledge, overall aiming to improve students’ academic excellence.

According to Raymond A. Chavez, Director of Instructional Technology Outreach, “Many educators face the challenge of engaging and empowering students to think critically, communicate effectively, problemsolve and work collaboratively.”

The Symposium encourages teachers to incorporate technology into instruction.

Hollywood High’s students

$1.6 Million Grant Reduces Class Size

assumed the duty of interviewing the exhibitors who had brought several new and coming technological suites that can help teachers make their lessons more interactive.

Lyzeth Romero, an eleventh grade student and event attendee, said she was nervous to have been handed the task of interviewing the presenters, mainly because she had little confidence in her skills as a first-time interviewer.

But as the day wore on, she quickly assumed her responsibility with the ease and proficiency of an expert.

“If you work hard, you learn (not to limit yourself; you (See technology page 12)

Fewer students per class means some were shut out MARIA ALCOSER NEWS EDITOR

For the third year, Hollywood High is receiving about $1.6 million in QEIA (Quality, Education, Investment, Act) state funding. The money is being used to keep classes in core subjects to 27 students.

The QEIA Grant is the result of a court settlement which gave money to schools that ranked from 1 to 10 decial places. Hollywood High was

index 2 • Op/Ed 6 • Features 4 • News 8 • Entertainment

10 • Sports

one of 100 schools chosen by lottery to receive the money, said Principal Jaime Morales.

QEIA is only supposed to last three years, this being the final year. However, the QEIA grant was extended for another four years, due to an increasing number of requests that schools issued to the legislature asking for the QEIA Grant to be continued, said Morales.

Hollywood High greatly depends on the QEIA Grant money.

According to Morales, the school

receives $1,000 per student per year. There are approximately 1,600 students currently enrolled in Hollywood High, meaning that QEIA gives the school roughly $1.6 million per year.

Most of this money is used to pay and hire teachers, lower class size, hire counselors, and the residual is used for professional development days for teachers. With the difficult economic situation it is imperative that the school economizes and manages its budget with cau-

Man on the Street

Sheiks share about Homecoming.

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tion; authorities are not sure if the QEIA Grant will be renewed again. If this were to happen, Hollywood High would lose a great source of income. For this reason Hollywood High offficials have opened an account in which the roll-over money is stored. According to Morales, as of now, Hollywood High has an estimated $1 million saved.

Hollywood has other sources of income but none as significant as the money it receives from the QEIA Grant. The school also re-

Top 10 students with the most detention hours See Page 5

ceives money from Title 1, which are federal categorical funds.

Although the grant has been in effect for the past two years, most students are just finding out about it, due to inconveniences that students have had to face when trying to get enrolled into classes. Some students are unable to join a class because the class is too full already. Others find that they need to rearrange their sched ule in order to facilitate required classes. One require(see grant page 12)

Are horror movies corrupting the behavior of society?

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OP/ED

You Get What You Pay For KARLA SAMAYOA ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR The bus is many things: affordable, relatively convenient, and accessible; but is it safe?

Several experiences in my years of using this method of public transportation have proven to me that everyone really gets as little as they pay for: $1.50.

In the past two months, on three separate occasions, my bus driver had almost crashed into another car. The first time occurred when a car cut in front of the bus and the driver was forced to brake suddenly. This caused me to slam into the wall of plaster behind the bus driver.

I hit my head and crushed my hand under me, which was not what I would call a pleasant experience. The second time, my bus driver was distracted

and went over the curb, jolting several passengers out of their seats. The third time was a repetition of the first, with an auspicious lack of injuries to myself, though I could not say the same for the unfortunate passenger standing in front of me. Her four-inch heels and the bus’s jolt caused her to sprain her ankle.

Besides my near death experiences, I have enjoyed the company of dozens of “interesting” strangers every day. From alcoholics to drug users, from perverts to raving lunatics to fanatic cult leaders. This delightful potpourri of strangers have made my bus rides some of the most enjoyable ever. The other day, I had the delight of standing in a crowded bus and being squished among potential harassers. I even saw a poor young girl being “accidentally” touched by an older man standing behind her, who was most

definitely “sorry” for bumping against her. He was so sorry, he even leaned in and smelled her hair. This appears to be quite normal in bus etiquette.

Moving away from the these more recent memories, I would like to reminisce about the fun I had in middle school, riding the bus with so many students dying of asphyxiation seemed actually likely. My fellow classmates, I’m sure, remember the pushing and shoving and punching and pinching fondly.

And who could forget all the fantastic fights that ended with many a spectator getting off the bus with multiple bruises.

As the world improves, my experiences on the bus do not.

However, every day is met with a sense of kinship with my fellow bus-riders who share my dream of owning a car and avoiding the bus. Every day is a day survived, and a day lived.

because it is further up the platform. The trains tend to get overcrowded and create discomfort.

Another situation in which one feels “uncomfortable”[especially women] is when grown men stare at the passengers aboard.

It’s creepy when one sees some strange person starring at you from afar. It is also unpleasant to watch an older man harrass a young girl, espically when she is

younger than fifteen year old.

Many homeless passengers make announcements on the Metro asking for loose change. The stories they tell are rarely true because I see them very often and they seem to have different stories each time. If not, they just rephrase their old stories. Some people are generous and give them money so they won’t be bothered; others just ignore them and look the other way.

Many people play music on the train to entertain and earn money.

At times even the “normal” passengers act strange.

Once, when I was riding the Metro Red Line, a guy pulled out an electric shaver and started shaving as if no one was looking. All I saw were facial hairs falling down on his lap and below his seat.

Another time, a woman was dancing in the train as if she was Taylor Swift during her “You Belong With Me” performance in the 2009 Video Music Awards.

Others sell candy and DVDs on the train. When they sell candy and chocolate, they usually overprice it. When they sell DVDs, they’re usually illegal pirated copies.

There is a lot more security on the Metro now. There are K-9 units aboard the trains with special trained dogs searching for any suspicious packages or illegal substances. Some undercover cops search for people who do not have valid tickets, and hand them citations of $250.

Just think about it, when ever you board the train have in mind all the crazy things that go on down there and all of the new security there is.

Underground Awareness

Edmundo Rea Chronicle Reporter

Today, many students go to school by themselves.

Countless amount of them take the Metro Rail.

Shorter trains began appearing on the Red Line, which forces passengers to run to the last section of the train

edible or not?

Joe Curiel Chronicle Reporter

Is school lunch nutritious? Not so much. Our school food has become more inedible than ever before and its taste has become more unpalatable. Even the way it looks has become unpleasant. LAUSD had agreed to stop cutting school funds and has said that our cafeteria food will increase in nutrition and quantity. LA County schools will receive thousands in funds from time to time.

But is that credible? I don’t think so. They have said that many times before and look at the school today. LAUSD’s website says “Great Food, Great Shape, Great Mind”, a statement which contradicts everything the administration has shown.

Students are overweight, underachieving, and unhealthy.

Without appeasing the body, the mind will eventually slow down and make learning a blur.

I have found myself sleeping in class when I don’t eat breakfast.

Apparently the brain doesn’t

function when you don’t eat.

Many students sign up for lunch tickets in order to receive free meals in school, yet only if you’re eligible is it then given to you. Shouldn’t we all have the chance to eat?

Many students go the entire day without eating because of the lack of lunch tickets or money. Some students may have to wait to get home to eat. That is an 8-hour wait!

Recently, I visited the cafeteria only to find out there is no food.

Did you know that the cafeteria has no knife or fresh ingredients? Not only in this school, but in all of the Los Angeles County school cafeterias, everything we eat is pre-cooked or re-cooked food that has been stored in a freezer for quite a while. Bacteria can grow from pre-heated food and can cause students to get sick. I have experienced stomachaches and have even vomited. Now I have to bring my lunch from time to time even if it’s just a sandwich.

Our school should provide us with better food, and should provide enough nutritous food for the entire school.

Crimson Chronicle Staff Editor-in-Chief: BREIGH MONTGOMERY News Editor: MARIA ALCOSER Features Editor: ANA BARRON Opinion Editor: KARINA GALVAN Entertainment Editor: KARLA SAMAYOA Sports Editor: KEVIN CALENZANI Copy Editor: AFSANA AFZAL

REPORTERS TARA AULTMAN MANUELA CHAVEZ STEPHANIE CHAVEZ JOE CURIEL VANESSA JARAMILLO ALEJANDRA MANCIA HUGO OSORIO

TAWNY RAMIREZ WOARIA RASHID EDMUNDO REA MONICA RENOJ KAREN SAMAYOA ASIA SANCHEZ

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OP/ED

NOVEMBER 2010

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Brown Would Be An Advocate For Education Breigh Montgomery Editor in chief

Finally, the time for change has come for California after 8 years of ineffective leadership by Governor Schwarzenegger. Out with the old, in with the new. But exactly how new?

Jerry Brown, the Democratic candidate for governor in the 2010 election, hopes to reclaim office after previously holding California’s gover-

norship from 1974 to 1982.

In his previous terms, Brown was a large advocate for education. He mandated the establishment of academic standards by school districts for high school graduation.

He also increased state funding for K-12 schools and teacher training for math, science, and engineering.

It is clear to any contemporary student that much of this support for schools has since been withdrawn. The majority of public schools in LAUSD have fallen to various degrees of detriment as a result of lack

of funding and the government’s conscious ignorance toward the educational system.

Brown has thrust education reform to the forefront of his campaign, just behind reversing unemployment.

If elected, he is committed to some of the following changes, found at www.jerrybrown.org: • Overhauling state testing to reduce scope, testing time, and provide quicker results. In addition, it should measure understanding instead of factoids and should be linked to college preparation and readiness.

• Changing school fund-

ing formulas to consolidate funding programs and have a flexible base amount.

• Recruiting teachers from the top third of high school graduates and creating a teacher evaluation system that allows mentoring for new teachers and regular improvement for those already instated.

• Returning decisionmaking to local districts and away from the state.

• Rebuilding a more balanced and creative school curriculum that has a broader definition of what defines one as “educated.”

Brown has a cohesive plan to

readjust all the angles of the Californian educational system.

In contrast, Meg Whitman has a completely singular plan of reformation. Her policy would put more money in the hands of schools, but no other changes would be advocated for. While funds are a necessary and important part of revitalizing education, there are many more factors that need to be addressed and changed.

The problems prevalent in the state educational system are not so simplistically fixed.

The entire bureaucracy needs to be gutted and revamped.

flows from Whitman’s pockets, there are other issues pertinent to her candidacy. Albeit, we just cannot ignore the driving force of her campaign. Whitman has spent her own money ($163 million) for her campaign - fourteen times more than Brown, which is recorded to be the most expensive campaign for governor’s office.

Not surprisingly, our far-right wing Republican candidate is in opposition to Prop 8 concerning same-sex marriage - and as for Prop 19, California’s attempt to legalize marijuana, Whitman said, “it is the worst idea I have ever seen.”

Whitman believes she

is a superior and refreshing candidate compared to Brown, a lifelong politician.

As former CEO of eBay, she marks the differences in their expertise; her business is creating jobs – Brown’s business is politics. We cannot deny that eBay has been a significant source for job opportunities, and her promise for more jobs seems convincing.

However, Whitman ardently opposes the California High-Speed Railway which Brown supports.

She believes it is financially out of reach, even though the project would provide for an estimated 600,000 jobs. But if she fulfilled her promise to

provide more jobs and accelerate the economy, infrastructure projects like the Railway may prove more than feasible.

As for education, Whitman has contradictory views. In a television ad during the World Cup soccer games, she launched an ad saying “the Latino kids attending public schools in California today will be tomorrow’s doctors, engineers, businessmen, and teachers.”

Keep in mind, many students in public schools in California are no yet documented, and concerning illegal immigrants, Whitman believes that “illegal immigrant students should be prohibited from attending state-

funded institutions of higher education. That means tomorrows doctors, engineers, businessmen, and teachers will have to wait for their documentation to pursue their professions.

Her expertise in the world wide web and California’s issues do not quite align with the governance of online auctions.

In fact, she did not vote for 28 consecutive years. She apologized for this saying, “I wasn’t as engaged in the political process as I should have been.”

Do we really want, a lifelong politician or an entrepreneur who has been a dead voter for 28 years?

Whitman Would Bring Experience In Business

Boston alba Chronicle Contributor

As the election draws near and we prepare to say goodbye to the “Terminator,” candidates Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman fight for the position of governor. Who can appropriately fill the seat of former movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger: a senior politician with a plethora of relevant experience or the former CEO of eBay? Despite the fact that money

Man on the Street

What did you think about Homecoming?

It was my first time so I think it was really fun and I loved the music.

Alexis Segundo 11th Grade

It has been the most memorable dance I have been to thanks to Lily Ortega. [P.S. Would you go out with me?]

Richard Gonzalez 12th Grade

It was good, it was interesting and I liked the music.

I don’t think there was anything bad about it.

Elliot Ramirez 11th Grade

I think the music should have been different, too much techno. My friends paid $40 I paid $10.

Indah Nur 10th Grade

It was great, I spent it with my friends and the music was good. I can’t complain about anything.

Stefanie Rodriguez 12th Grade

Interviewed and Photographed by: Stephanie Chavez (Chronicle Reporter) and Joe Curiel (Chronicle Reporter)

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NEWS

Remembering the Flying Jalapeño

Family holds a one year memorial to honor Spencer Juarez EDMUNDO REA CHRONICLE REPORTER

On October 17, the one-year anniversary of his death, many friends and relatives gathered at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery to honor Spencer Juarez, the football player who collapsed on the field.

At the beginning of the ceremony there was a video of his life starting from his childhood. The family included photos and videos of Spencer swimming, playing baseball, running the marathon, playing with his dog, and Spencer and them having a great time at the beach.

The video also showed a room that is dedicated to him at their house. They have football jerseys in frames hanged up on the walls of the room; also a Students Run Los Angeles poster is hanged up.

The video included interviews from school staff members, coaches, and friends . Everyone at the funeral thought of Spencer as a great athlete, a great person, but most importantly a great friend.

After the video, a priest recited “Our Father” in Spanish and everyone followed after him. Everyone who attended the funeral was very emotional. Many were

crying or closed their eyes in mourning.

Spencer’s mom thanked everyone who came to show their a p preciation, but she started to c r y .

After the c e r emony, people took p i c -

He collapsed while going to the sidelines at a junior varsity football game at West Adams Prepatory High School and was rushed to the hospital after not responding to get up.

The next day around 3 a.m. he passed away.

Losing a son and a brother was hard for Spencer’s family to

PHOTO CREDIT: EDMUNDO REA

tures of his grave. It was full of flowers and a special flower arrangement. One of his framed shirts was hung on the wall.

It has been only a year since the tragedy of Spencer Juarez’s death. Spencer was only 13 years old when he passed away.

cope with. Hemashary Juarez, Spencer’s older sister, says, “It’s like if it happened yesterday [I would say] that I love him and that he was the best brother.”

He touched the hearts of many.

Friends showed strong emotions during

school hours the week after the tragedy, but they found a way to be strong and be able to pull through this tragic accident.

Spencer still remains in many students’ hearts and is being missed every single day by his fellow peers.

Spencer’s teammates on the junior varsity football team were devastated at his loss; however, the football team managed to pull together by their next game.

“We rallied around his death. He touched us all. We are all fighting for his loss.” said Coach Tovar.

“After we lost him. The team had to come together. We had to get ready for the next game. If we had him we’d be better. He was a great asset to the team,” said sophomore Luis Rivera, junior varsity football team player.

Anywhere his family and friends will be, they will all have a place for him in their hearts.

Spencer

Juarez 10/24/95 - 10/17/09.

Saving Lives One Meal at a Time JROTC cadets and Project Angel Food work hard to bring a hot meal to those in need MONICA RENOJ CHRONICLE REPORTER

Hollywood High School’s JROTC Sheik Battalion prepared meals for those affected with HIV/AIDS or other serious illnesses. On Oct. 18, 18 JROTC cadets escorted by Seregant First Class Adams walked to the organization, Project Angel Food, around 7:30 a.m.

The JROTC cadet’s dedication help make a positive impact in the community by improving the lives of those in need. This momentous experience served as a fulfilling occasion that allows the cadets to complete their service learning hours.

They were submitted to a six day service learning class and watched a video for Plan and Train for Your Exploratory Project in order to work with those who are inflicted with AIDS, homeless, or have life threatening diseases. These orientations helped teach the JROTC staff about how to work together with their peers.

This hands-on experience founded by Marianne Williamson allows the JROTC Battalion to learn the values of helping out the community.

“We did this to gain experience in communication skills, teamwork, have fun, and most importantly for a

cause!” said Christopher Rolando Del Cid, Cadet Master Seregant.

The JROTC cadets explained that when they first entered they were given an orientation to understand the precautions that they had to take while helping the terminally ill.

When they first arrived in the kitchen they met the head cook, Daniel, who was a “good role model” because she dedicated his life to help those in need and taught the JROTC staff how to be careful in the kitchen.

The JROTC Sheik Battalion was inspired by the veterans who have volunteered for such a long period and are dedicated to their work.

The Hollywood JROTC staff helped as kitchen volunteers and assisted others with preparing hot meals. They learned to be very careful while dealing with nonfood items and washing their hands constantly before touching any surface. They were meticulous in preparing the meals in order to create a variety of nutritious foods and maintain a healthy environment for those affected with HIV/ AIDS and other serious illnesses.

Hollywood High School’s JROTC Sheik Battalion prepared condiments for burgers and black beans, cooked chicken and packed fruit.

According to the Hollywood High School’s JROTC Sheik Battalion, they all liked contributing and giving back to the community.

JROTC Cadets work hard preparering food at the organization Project Angel Food for those in need.

PHOTO CREDIT: CHRISTOPHER DEL CID

You Got a Friend in the Field KARINA GALVAN OP/ED EDITOR

During the summer, The Walt Disney Company promoted its big summer movie, Toy Story 3, by turning Hollywood High School’s field into the Toy Story 3 Experience.

The Experience was complete with mechanical rides, video games, tricycle racetrack, a bounce house, and many other children’s attractions.

The event lasted three months and was stationed on the field of Hollywood High School for the entire time.

Overall, approximately $200,000 was earned from the event. To this date, about $33,000 has been used on the reparation of the school’s field, since the Experi-

ence left it looking horrible.

Another portion of the money was used on athletic supplies, mainly for the football gear. About $35,000 was used on team jerseys; another portion of the money is being used on the football team’s transportation.

But, the Football team isn’t the only one benefiting from the money; there will be other athletic teams who will profit from it. $4,000 was used for the school’s new sound system, which was used during the fall pep rally.

“I don’t think it could have gone any better for the school,” said Tadeo Climaco, Assistant Principal. He added that Disney was very

efficient and worked very well in preparing the entire event. Disney kept all of their promises, Cimaco said.

Some could say that Disney even went beyond their expectations. The event turned out very well and Disney acted very professional throughout the entire process.

Climaco expressed interest in another future of event similar to this. But, the only problem is that he receives about 20 calls a day about events that would like to take place on the school’s campus, except that most of them promote bad influences.

The summer “extravaganza” proved to be very profitable for both Disney and for the entire school.

NOVEMBER 2010

NEWS

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Random Student Searches

Consequences range from detention to arrest KARLA SAMAYOA ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

Student searches are being conducted at Hollywood High School about twice a week, an increase from last year when searches were conducted once a week.

The new Safety Coordinator, Joseph Mendizza, said any illegal or banned substances, such as drugs, lighters, cigarettes, markers, and other gang-related paraphernalia are to be confiscated. Consequences can range from detention to arrest, depending on what is found.

For example, drugs and weapons equal an automatic suspension. Depending on the type and quantity, possession of drugs can result in arrest, citation, or a transfer out of the school. A detention and a call to his or her

Detention Most Wanted dogs will be brought in to search for any illegal drugs.

The searches are done completely at random without focusing on any SLC, section of the school, or class.

In order to avoid centralizing on any particular SLC, the rooms and periods that are searched are noted.

Using the class roster, either the odd or even numbered students are chosen for the search. Mendizza, administrators, campus police, and campus aides can conduct the searches. Teachers do not typically conduct searches and usually request for one of the aforementioned people to conduct a search. Searches are conducted at least twice a week and are not restricted a classroom per search.

parents is the consequence of possessing cigarettes.

Tagging is taken from the offending student, photocopied, and kept on file in case tagging happens in the future.

If it does, the tagging is examined and compared to the tagging on file, which could potentially lead to the offender. Markers are confiscated as well, but as there is no proof that they were used for any form of vandalism, they do not result in any consequences. The owner of the markers is kept on file, however, in case of any reports on tagging.

“The purpose of the searches is for school-wide safety and to send the message that safety is our priority,” said Mendizza.

He also said that later in the school year, police

Hollywood Welcomes New Staff MANUELA CHAVEZ CHRONICLE REPORTER

PHOTO CREDIT: MANUELA CHAVEZ

Dr. Jeannette Burns replaces Rosalina Cua Go, a former math teacher and assistant principal.

Dr. Burns came from Westside Leadership Magnet, a K-8th grade school in Marina del Rey. Her job as assistant principal is to be in charge of programs, ofLUISA ITUBIRDE CHRONICLE CONTRIBUTOR

PHOTO CREDIT: STEPHANIE CHAVEZ

Being from Morocco in Northern Africa, Mr. Chliyeh is a native French speaker. He was interested in teaching at Hollywood High due to its high API (Academic Proficiency Index) LUISA ITUBIRDE CHRONICLE CONTRIBUTOR

PHOTO CREDIT :WOARIA RASHID

Ms. Abad, the new librarian came to Hollywood High because the previous school she worked at did not have any funding for the librarian position for the new school year.

What she likes about working in the library is working with students and teaching them BREIGH MONTGOMERY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

PHOTO CREDIT: BREIGH MONTGOMERRY

Michael Ulmer taught middle school social studies before joining the staff at Hollywood High as a history teacher for freshman.

He previously taught English

fer counseling to students and be an administrator of the arts.

“The enrollment at Westside was very low and did not have enough room for an assistant principal. Also the student’s grades were very low,” said Dr. Burns.

She said looks foward to working with the magnet students.

and he felt that the school was headed in a positive direction.

“I really enjoy being at Hollywood High. The students are very motivated and the administration is supportive,” said Chliyeh. how the library operates.

“I enjoy the diversity of the school population and I ‘m looking foward to the next school year.” said Abad.

Abad has now made it easier for teachers to schedule a visit to the library and know when it is reserved for other teachers by posting the library’s calendar online.

in St. Petersberg, Russia for one year. He said he enjoys teaching at Hollywood because of the avid interest in learning his students have displayed and looks foreward to the school going wireless.

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MET Hours: 618 Average per student: 6.2 Number of students: 99

SAS Hours: 291 Average per student: 4 Number of students: 72

SJA/TCA Hours: 553 Average per student: 8 Number of students: 69

PAM Hours: 277 Average per student: 5.1 Number of students: 54

According to Safety Coordinator Joseph Mendizza, the Top 10 students are all part of HNAS. Grade levels are according to credits earned. Mendizza also provided the SLC detention averages.

PHOTO CREDIT: STEPHANIE CHAVEZ

AFSANA AFZAL COPY EDITOR MARIA ALCOSER NEWS EDITOR

Alejandra Sanchez, former Leadership adviser for Eagle Rock High School, has replaced Joseph Nacorda as Assistant Principal of Media and Technology. She is advising the school’s Leadership along with George Hayes. Hugo Osorio of Leadership said Sanchez works well with students and has high expectations of the student body.

Mary Sousani has been working at Hollywood High for three years as a 9th grade counselor for HNAS, MET, and TA/SJ. She just became the new college counselor.

“I know I have some very big shoes to fill, but hopefully I’ll learn,” said Sousani. She looks forward to helping students apply for college, financial aid, and anything else they need.

WOARIA RASHID CHRONICLE REPORTER

LACER paid the junior varsity coach to be at Hollywood High School during the summer to open the volleyball courts for the girls. Since the girl’s volleyball team had a court for them to practice, it had a major effect on their performance. The girl’s volleyball team is currently undefeated.

LACER also provides classes such as Drivers Ed, Rock Band, Film Class, Commercial Workshop and the new class, SOS Mentoring Program. This class, taught by Emily Taron, is for students who want to maintain their diet and create a healthy life-style. LACER has a “LACER Lounge” as well for students who want to relax after a hard day’s work, surf the net or those who just want to complete their homework.

LACER is Open to All The LACER (Literacy, Arts, Culture, Education & Recreation) afterschool program provides students many opportunities to shine.

LACER offers students tutoring in various subjects so they can assist the students who are having difficulties.

LACER also sponsors several activities: marching band, cheer, and current off-season sports such as the girl’s and boy’s basketball teams.

Coach Alas personally thanked LACER for helping the girl’s volleyball team to train during the summer.

“Kids in the city have no place to play volleyball. So thanks to LACER, our team is undefeated,” said Coach Alas.

6 NOVEMBER 2010

FEATURES

October Madness: Homecomin

PHOTO CREDIT: (top) Stephanie Chavez/ From left: cheerleaders perform at the pep rally, homecoming parade featured a fire truck, homecoming game on Snyder Field featured new sod, homecoming dance in the gym.

Did Cheerleaders Drop the Spirit Stick?

The squad hopes their new coach stays and breaks the “curse” Vanessa Jaramillo Chronicle Reporter

Are Hollywood High School’s cheerleaders cursed? For the last four years the cheer team has been unable to maintain a stable coach. In those few years the team has had six different coaches; none of whom have stayed for more than one year.

The cheerleading coaches have left during the middle of the season for three consecutive years. Certain circumstances have led to their departure. This

year, cheerleader’s former coach, Kristina Roa, moved leaving the cheerleaders with a new coach in the middle of the season.

The team’s new appointed coach, Vanessa Gonzales, took over the team after Coach Roa’s departure. The squad’s oldest member senior Claudia Flores said, “I feel frustrated. It happens every year. Every time it is the same. Just when we get used to our coaches, something always happens.”

The cheerleaders have had to face many obstacles. They were often left without instruction and which obstructed them from evolving as a team.

Many things have gone wrong with the cheerleading squad. From the constant changing of leadership to getting their uniforms late for the season. The team’s

uniforms changed about four times in the last two years. This year some cheer team members complained about the color of the new skirt. The team says that they have been beaten down over and over again. Can anything else go wrong for them?

Claudia said, “I hope all this is over soon.”

When asked about the new coach she stated that she really liked her and that the new coach easily bonded with the girls in the team. Many of the members have faith and trust Coach Gonzales. Furthermore they are pleased with the results they are seeing. In just a few weeks of working with Coach Gonzales, the team has managed to accomplish much more than they could have on their own. Stable leadership is crucial in achieving unity.

As the season progresses the cheer squad is getting stronger. The team has been working three days a week from 3:15 to 5:45 p.m. practicing.

“Practices don’t feel like practices,” said Claudia. “I look forward to them everyday.

We learn something new everyday. It is like we are no longer a team, we are more like a family.”

The team has also brought glory to Hollywood High School.

The team has been successfully cheering in the football season and they now have a stable coach that is taking the team to new levels.

With so many positive changes going around Hollywood High, the cheer squad appears to have broken the cheer curse.

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ng Glory and Halloween Gory

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Is Teen Stress Leading to Suicide?

Asia Sanchez Chronicle Reporter

Suicide is one of the main causes of teenage deaths; stress is one of the major factors that lead to this act.

The leading causes of stress, according to Hollywood High School Psychologist Danielle Maloff, are problems wth relationships between a person and the person’s friends and family, inability to deal with hardship, a lack of support; meeting graduation requirements, senior projects, homework, and such situations.

According to the Stress Control Institute, stress is defined as the way the body and mind react to changes.

Change provokes a flight or fight response in a person, leading to surges

of adrenaline. Too much adrenaline can fatigue muscles and the brain. Exhaustion leads to an inability to cope with change, leading to further stress.

Teens can prevent stress, which could potentially lead to suicide by resolving the stressor. Young adults should monitor how their body reacts to stressful situations. Headaches, muscle pain, lack of concentration, and difficulty eating and sleeping are the result of stress.

Today’s young adults face many stressful situations. Many are involved in extracurricular activities after school.

Once they arrive home, they have a limited amount of time to do their homework and get enough sleep.

Teens often complain that they are given an exasperating amount of homework.

Often, teachers do not recognize that students have five more classes, and

thus a bigger work load. Students end up facing the stressful situation of sick classes worth of homework.

A good support system prevents suicides and helps a person overcome stressors.

Stressors are any environmental, physical, or mental factors that cause stress. Teens often need someone to talk to, be it an adult, a psychologist, or a friend. Sometimes, all a person needs is to relax and do an activity that distracts them from their responsibilies.

“Many teenagers deal with stress, but if they don’t have a support system, they are likely to think about suicide,” said Maloff.

Superintendent Ramon Cortines sent out a letter to LAUSD employees, parents, and students stating, “For those students struggling with feelings of fear, intimidation, and despair, I implore you

to reach out for assistance.”

Most young adults going through difficult situation are not aware that there are people who will talk to them and grant them assistance to overcome hardships.

Talking to a school psychologist or trusted adult can help facilitate and ease the pain and despair caused by stress.

Hollywood High School’s psychologist’s office is located in room 408. Her sessions are completely confidential.

The California Youth Crisis Line is for any type of problem: stress, suicidal tendencies, or a lack of support. The number is 1(800)843-5200. There is also the Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1(800)784-2433.

Talking about one’s problems is very important and these people will try to help and resolve your issues.

8 NOVEMBER 2010

ENTERTAINMENT

The Crimson Chronicle’s Comic Contest

1st Place

Congratulations to Chris del Cid for winning a yearlong contract in the Crimson Chronicle!

Del Cid’s cartoon was chosen because of its clean, simple lines and to-the-point punch line. Chris and Fester have unique characterizations that are charming and likable, and their affection for each other, along with their antics, are entertaining. Chris & Fester will be featured every issue.

2nd Place

San Nicolas maximizes the use of every panel, creating a busy comic full of hidden punch lines and gags. His comic demonstrates a variety of styles, and satirizes the life of the average high-schooler.

Pieces of Hollywood High School are scattered throughout the strip, making it even more fun to see.

3rd place

Rigonan and Sosa present a comic strip that is relevant to today’s youth. Anyone familiar with the Jersey Shore cast will find this strip very true to show’s trademarks: an orange tan, Red Bull, and fist-pumping. The Pacman and ghost from Pacman add a piece from the past.

NOVEMBER 2010

ENTERTAINMENT

Splatter Films: Cheap Thrills?

Tawny ramirez chronicle reporter

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What is it about blood and gore that attracts people’s attention so much? They pay to sit in front of a movie screen and see people die horrific deaths.

There is something about the addicting feelings of suspense, fear, and adrenaline that keep viewers wanting more. For example, the Saw franchise has expanded to seven movies and each always ends up beating the box office competition.

Thanks to CGI, twenty-first century horror movies have become bloodier, gorier and more realistic than ever.

Accidents and violence no longer impact a person as they used to. One can see how much horror movies have changed. Even 30 years ago, a viewer would have never seen a man being sliced in

half or a girl being tortured, her entrails spilling out in front of her.

Instead, when a person was about to be killed, the directors would cut to a blank screen; the person would be heard screaming for his or her life.

Now, one will see the person be cut in half, be beheaded, be tortured, etc. There is no limit to how gory a movie can be.

The more one sees such gory things, the more one’s minds become inured to violence.

The Hostel movies are guilty of providing rapturous scenes of violence. They are probably some of the bloodiest and most disgusting of all horror movies. For example, there is a certain scene in the movie where a woman hangs a girl upside down above a bathtub, slices her in half, and bathes in her blood.

Another scene shows a girl beheading another girl be-

cause of her betrayal. The movie is about people who bet thousands of dollars on traveling girls to kill them.

Similarly, the Saw franchise does not seem to have an end.

The franchise has grossed over $730 million worldwide and the money keeps on coming. It recently won a Guiness World Record for “Most Successful Horror Movie Series.”

That’s probably why this seventh and final Saw movie, in 3D, was the bloodiest one yet.

These movies, and many others, have examples of how everyday life can lead to a horrific accident. For example, the Final Destination movies show people dying from getting a tan, going on roller coasters, shopping, and going to see a NASCAR race.

These gory disasters had to originate from somewhere. But where? One example might date back all

the way to the mid-1600s.

A woman named Countess Elizabeth Bathory is said to have slaughtered a total of 600 young girls and bathed in their blood, much like the scene in Hostel. Several other horror stories have influenced this gore- craze, demonstrating that humans have always been enamored by violence.

These types of stories have a way of attracting the public’s attention. Maybe back in the 1600s, this would have been a terrifying story about a woman who went completely insane due to her lust for eternal youth.

Now, people are clamoring to see this massacre presented on the silver screen.

Violence is becoming a common thing in our everyday life. Society is becoming more sadistic as movies are coming out with newer and bloodier material.

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More Fun, More Chills: Six Flags

Stephanie Chavez Chronicle Reporter

Six Flags’ annual Fright Fest was a top-notch scare. The decomposing zombies and clowns ran wild when they were set free from backstage. Monsters of all sizes ran after innocent people when the clock struck seven. Every attendee clutched someone, trembling in fear.

In one of many areas at Six Flags, Gotham City was overrun with clowns that wore evil smiles on their white faces; they were clothed in torn-up

jail clothes that belied their great escape. A psycho clown slid on the floor yelling at the top of his lungs in hopes of frightening people in his path. With the loud noises, jumping was the least of many worries.

While people were having conversations in line to the main attraction of Six Flags’ Fright Fest, the mazes, creatures would sneak up on them and whisper into their ear; their rusty voices sent goose-bumps crawling over their skin.

Photo credit: Stephanie Chavez

Inside the mazes, it was pitchblack and the ground was covered with fog. With their sense of sight gone, their feet unsteady on the invisible ground, most people were distracted and therefore easily scared.

Frights crept in and out of the mazes, prepared to terrify anyone who dared enter.

As a special treat “Batman,” “X2,” and “Déjà Vu” contributed to Fright Fest by having their lights turned off. Nothing is more terrifying than being

upside down in the pitch-black.

The sensation of losing all control and senses is invigorating and adrenaline pumping.

Six Flags was sufficiently terrifying without being overwhelming. It provided the much needed sensations of fear and horror and was not as extreme as other theme parks.

For anyone wishing to experience a Fright Fest without wanting it to be too scary, Six Flags is the perfect theme park.

Blogging Fills a Void in Adolescents Karen Samayoa Chronicle Reporter

Blogger, LiveJournal, and Tumblr are some of the most popular blogging websites used by teens everywhere.

Bloggers are able to post documents, text, photos, quotes, links, audio, and videos on their private blogs.

Blogging encourages users to share common information with their viewers and permits them to gain further insight into each other’s life styles, common interests, social life preferences, etc. The blogging movement has had an impact in society by being appealing to its fast-paced users through constant updates, providing the newest technology available.

Blogger is a blog publishing website that has served to provide users the opportunity to express their ideas and interests. Some of the features are: sharing text, photos, or videos from the web or a mobile phone, customizing layouts, font size changes, and background modifications. Although Blogger has existed since 1999, its new features have made it more accessible to the general public.

Blogger has allowed students to get involved in their schools and community. Students at schools use Blogger to

keep their club members updated about club meetings, events, and future fund-raising possibilities.

In addition, clubs are able to maintain an organized method of communication without dealing with the hassle of tracking down missing members.

Live Journal is a virtual community in which users share their passion for writing. The privacy settings allow users to reveal their thoughts to whoever they choose by imposing various restrictions. LiveJournals also contain people’s short stories, poetry, and books.

LiveJournal is especially

unique as it allows its users to add their friends and communicate with them. Viewers can comment on anything posted, although users can restrict anonymous and non-friend comments.

LiveJournal is secure and a great way to get one’s thoughts to the public. It also helps aspiring writer hone their writing skills.

Tumblr, for many young individuals, is considered to be a personal space to publish anything that’s on their mind. Regardless of the content of a post, people are able to express themselves freely.

The site is divided into

four different sections consisting of: a dashboard, directory, goodies, and an account section for questions or concerns that one may have. The dashboard is the primary base of the site. It allows the user to post text, photos, quotes, links, chat, audio, and videos. Underneath is a list of posts from people the user is following. Once one figures out how to get around the page, the directory is presented with forty-eight blog categories. The categories help distinguish what people all over the world are interested in.

The goodies section helps people keep in touch on the go. Tumblr allows us-

ers to update with mobile phones and iPods.

Unlike several blogging sites, Tumblr does not have a “friends” feature, but it allows a person to “follow” another. This means that the user finds another person’s Tumblr, likes it, and decides to follow that person’s posts.

As mentioned before, this appears on the user’s dashboard.

Tumblr may seem complicated at first, but soon becomes addictive. Many cool features similar to that of Blogger, LiveJournal, and Tumblr are what attract users from all over the world to be a part of Tumblr.

10 NOVEMBER 2010

SPORTS

Bringing Back the Red Storm Playoff debut in jeopardy after back-to-back losses Kevin Calenzani Sports Editor The time has come to bring tradition back to Hollywood,“a winning tradition,” said third year Head Coach Ceasar Sandoval.

Prior to his arrival at Hollywood High, the team had a 3-7 season. Since his arrival in the 2008-2009 season, the team has had a 5-5 year, a 7-3 year, and currently, a 6-2 record.

The team’s last win was during the homecoming game with a score of 5034 over Santee High School Recently, the football team has suffered two bitter losses, Reseda 68-28 (Oct. 22) and Contreras 34-8 (Oct. 29).

“We shot ourselves in the foot,” said running back Luke Reynolds.

Although the team lost by 40 points to Reseda, they put up a fight, as they’ve been the only team to score double digits against Reseda, thanks to over 200 yards rushed by star Quarterback Jeremi Ross.

“Usually, with those numbers, you win,” said Coach Sandoval.

problems throughout the season as a result of players’ injuries. For example, Luke was unable to play the Contreras game due to a deep thigh bruise; defensive end Jesus Felix was hospitalized due to a ruptured spleen.

Despite these obstacles, the team continues to look promising as they close their season with a current 6-2 record.

“It happens. It won’t stop us,” said Luke.

Added Coach Sandoval, “Hollywood football,is playing with fire in your hearts.”

Photo Credit: Laura Gracia Hopes for a The final home game will playoff de- Varisty beats Santee High School, 50-34, Homecoming game win be played tomorrow against but are in Bernstein High. The game Jeremi was also recently featured jeopardy as to close the season will be played their most recent loss to Miguel Con- in the Oct. 8 issue of Los Angeles on Nov. 12 against Jefferson High. treras, had upset the former 6-1 team. Times for his outstanding accomFrom the good, the bad, and the Quarterback and captain Jeremi plishments on and off the field. “He ugly, the team is a constant remindRoss has been one of the team’s deserves it,” said Coach Sandoval. er to students at Hollywood High Although there is no “I” in team, the anchors to what the Los AngeSheiks of Hollywood High have faced School to achieve the honorable. les Times calls “a prolific offense.”

Can’t Be Spiked

League Champions go undefeated into playoffs HUGO OSORIO CHRONICLE REPORTER

The Lady Sheiks of Hollywood High School struggled at first with their pre-season, but managed to lift their team up again with an undefeated season.

The junior varsity’s winning 6-0 record was shattered with a home game against Belmont High School.

The varsity team remains undefeated, with a record of 10-0 and hopes to bring back its glory, according to some members of the team.

Learning from their mistakes the Lady Sheiks kept their confidence and strength, according to senior setter, Maxine Segismundo.

In preparation for the 20102011 season, the girls, along with Coach Manuel Alas, attended a summer league competition at Manual Arts High School.

After struggling with their first three games, Hollywood had its first competition win against Foshay High School, on June 29, 2010.

Coach Alas and Willrock Herrera are very committed to bringing a championship home, senior setter Yesenia Guzman Rodriguez said, “The coaches are good, they support and encourages us to do our best.”

The team faced their toughest challenge against Miguel Contreras on Oct. 13, 2010, but managed to be victorious and keep their hopes alive.

Both the varsity and junior varsity teams con-

reach the championships.

The varsity team has a Senior varsity player record of 10-0 and is cur- Gladys Jazmin Hernandez rently first in their league, says, “We are confident that and sixth in the city, which we will be undefeated, we consists of over 30 schools. just have to continue workThe team might have got- ing hard and win games.”

Their wishes came true, on their final season game against U.S.C. Mast on a 3-2 victory, lead them to their first league championship in recent years.

“We were litterally crying because we worked so hard for this,” said Gladys.

As they finished thier undefeated season, the girls continue to work hard with their first playoff game today at 7 p.m. in a win or go home situation.

Lady Sheiks are optiPHOTO CREDIT: JENNIFER MENDEZ mistic of what is ahead of them all that is left, Lady Sheiks dominate Bernstein High School, in a 3-0 win. is to wait and see. tinue to keep their confidence and their strength.

“If we didn’t have the receivers, we wouldn’t have the setters,” Maxine said. “If we didn’t have the setters, we wouldn’t have the hitters.”

ten scared at first but it didn’t worry them going to regular season, knocking all of their opponents.

Practicing hard with Coach Alas shows their commitment and hunger to

Soccer, B-ball Preview

TAWNY RAMIREZ CHRONICLE REPORTER

Hopes are up for the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams of Hollywood High this year.

Coach Maldonado is back, after coaching at Roybal High School for one year, and he returns to coach the boy’s team.

Hollywood High alumni Yesenia Guzman, Class of 2007 and varsity captain for three years, will be coaching the girl’s team.

The season will start in mid-November and the boys’ and girls’ teams have gotten new shirts for practice. Their first game will be against Westchester High School.

“Belmont is the team to beat.

They’re solid,” said Coach Maldonado.

He also mentioned that the boys’ team from Bernstein will also be a challenge.

All soccer coaches have their hopes up for their teams this school year.

As far a being back, Maldonado said, “I love it. I’m so happy you have no idea.”

It looks like a promising season for the boys’ and girls’ basketball team, who have been practicing hard since the summer. The team is still not fully formed because no one knows who will be getting grade cut, which means some players might not be able to play if they have poor grades.

Their season will begins Nov. 8.

“We’ve been practicing and conditioning,” said varsity player Everett Cain.

Veteran Coaches Louis Herron and Rosa Martin will coach the girl’s team and Coaches Twardak and Steve will be coaching the boys.

The boys’ first game will be Dec. 6, and the girls’ first game will be Dec. 8 against Miguel Contreras, here at Hollywood High.

NOVEMBER 2010

SPORTS

STATS BOXCross Country

FOOTBALL VARSITY Date 9/11 9/17 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/12

@ @ @ @ @ vs. @ @ vs. @

Opponent Manual Arts North Hollywood Monroe Belmont Los Angeles Santee Reseda Contreras Bernstein Jefferson

VOLLEYBALL Girls’ VARSITY

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20-15 28-12 44-36 26-20 50-14 50-34 28-68 8-34 -

DATE 9/27 9/29 10/4 10/6 10/11 10/13 10/18 10/20 10/25 10/27

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BOYS’ & GIRLS’ VARSITY Date 10/7

vs.

10/14

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10/21

vs.

10/28

vs.

Opponent Contreras Belmont Kennedy Community Bernstein USC -MAST Contreras Belmont Kennedy Community Bernstein USC-MAST

X Marks the Spot

3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-2 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-2

Opponent Jefferson/ Los Angeles Maywood/ Kennedy Santee/ Bernstein Contreras/ Belmont

W W W W W W W W W W

JOE CURIEL CHRONICLE REPORTER Hollywood’s cross country important thing, and it was girls team took a clean sweep The boys are confident and team has experienced one myself,” said Jessica. Now she in their meets against May- sure through pratice and hard of its greatest work the team would performancreach city finals. The es in years. cross country team “The team is also participated in exponentially the annual Mt. Sac instronger than vitational with 22,000 last year,” said high school runners head coach to ensure wins against Gina Cogswell. tougher schools The sport is like Belmont High. more than The most improvejust running; ment of this year’s it is a dedicateam have been shown tion to a team

by Fernando Jauregui and oneself, and Aline Carcano.

Cogswell said.

Fernando went from Training from the top JV runner to day and night, top varsity runner. pouring rain, He ran an astonishto even intense ing three miles in less heat, none of the than 16:40min, while conditions can Aline ran a 21:35min. stop the Sheiks.

The Lady Sheiks have They participatswept the competition. ed in the south- “The girls have a Photo credit: Gina Cogswell ern league clas- Hollywood 2010-2011 Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country team. great chance to go to sic where over city finals but the boys 700 students are in a tight situaran in Pierce College in an in- continues runnning and con- wood and Kennedy, they’ve tion to the achieve the nectense heat of 97’. Over a dozen tinues to show improvement. shown to be a challenge for cessary requirements, and people fainted because of heat Opening their season every school in their league. individual boys are going to exhaustion including varisty runnning against May- The boys team has won three make it,” said Coach Cogswell. runner Jessica Perez, whom wood, Kennedy, Los Angeles, as well as lost three meets.

The team is an example was brought to the hospital, and Jefferson High School, “ I think we have a chance of the dedication necessary and later released that day. the Sheiks have proved to to go to city final champion- to compete in the city fi“I was determined to go to be a challenge for them. ships but a simple loss will nals, with only meet left, the the finish line but I let it go In the girls division, they have not get the best of us,” said Sheiks will not stop runnning. to me and forgot the most lost two of their six meets. The Varsity runner Adolfo Robles.

Boys’ L/L W 29-26 W40-15 W45-15 W37-19 L/W

Girls’ W 45-15 L 31-36 W 46-15 W 29-26 W31-15 W48-15 W/W

Golf Tourney Raises Funds For Athletics MONICA RENOJ CHRONICLE REPORTER The Second Annual Hollywood High School Golf Tournament was held at California’s Country Club and raised $4,400 for the Hollywood High Schools athletic program.

Suggested by one of the coaches, Hollywood High School’s golf tournament has been held each summer on July 1st.

“The sign of the times in LAUSD is that individual schools have to come up with creative ways to raise money for their athletic program and this golf tournament is a start,” said Raul Grijalva, athletic director.

Alumni, friends, and Hollywood staff were invited to compete.

To enter the tournament each golfer must submit an entry and pay $130. The $130 entry included a chance to golf, have dinner, receive a golf cart, and a gift bag.

During dinner, a silent auction was held which included many prizes like a John Ethier and Manny Ramirez baseball bat which were donated by a former student who now works as the equipment manager for the Dodgers.

Prizes were awarded to those outstanding golfers who presented the most referrals, the longest drive, and the closest to the pin.

Golfers had a shot at winning a $25,000 hole- in- one, a set of Big Bertha Irons, a Sharp LCD flat screen, two roundtrip domestic Airline tickets.

Groups were awarded trophies for the longest drive, closest to the pin, first, second, and third place teams.

According to Mr.Tolj,all proceeds went to benefit students athletes at Hollywood High School .

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Hollywood: Achieving the Honorable

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Hollywood made a remarkable comeback in 20082009, with an 89 point gain.

Administrators at Hollywood High School are planning to build on last year’s success in improving academic performance.

“We have a comprehensive intervention program for students who are struggling,” said Principal Jaime Morales.

“We try to make our instruction rigorous and based on California standards. And we also have an advisory program that makes the students feel at home and supported,” he said.

Principal Morales also discussed what he refers to as “shadow classes” that provide aid for students with 8th grade test scores.

Class sizes range from 23 to 25 students, de-

pending on the subject.

With an 81 percent graduation rate, three percent higher than the district average, Hollywood is facilitating many opportunities for its students.

“Hollywood High for many years was a troubled school with gangs and none of that exists anymore,” Morales said.

“It’s too bad that kids in the Hollywood Hills are going elsewhere when could be receiving, I

believe, a better education here.”

Assistant Principal Sanchez also discussed how she plans to take Hollywood High to a whole new level.

“I really want to have interdisciplinary action to be done and have instructional programs in all different SLCs,” Sanchez said.

“Having parent involvement, that partnership is what builds the school.”

Sanchez said she plans to

Manriquez said visual learning, especially through technology “allows a teacher to let students work in groups” while monitoring their progress at the same time.

Manriquez adds that he encourages his students to use technology and as an example, pulls up a picture of one of his students using two iPhones to help with the process of interviewing and another student using an iPad as a film slate.

The 21st Century Learner’s Symposium, which many of Manriquez’s students described as “awesome,” included

many guest speakers, including Cheryl Lemke, President and CEO of Metiri Group. She specializes in public policy for K20 educational technology and is best known for her 25 years of experience as a teacher, technology director, policy expert at a national education laboratory, and cabinet member at a state education agency.

Also speaking was Dr. Milton Chen, executive director of GLEF and the founding director of the KQED Center for Education (PBS) in San Francisco.

He is also a director of research as Sesame Workshop in New

York, and an assistant professor as the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

The speakers also endorsed the idea of revolutionizing tradiPHOTO CREDIT: ANTONIO MANRIQUEZ tional teaching methods MET students practice interviewing with state-ofby infusing the-art technology. technology, something will continue to further explore.

Hollywood High School’s Media and Technology teachers have already picked up on and

find a way to cope with the excess amount of students when class size is limited to only 27 students per class. Some students have faced difficulties when trying to get into a class because classes are too full already.

Morales said, “If students really need to take a class, we’ll

find a way for them to take it. It is difficult but not impossible.”

He added that there are other ways for students to receive the credits they need such as AP classes, adult school, and community college.

This year has become problematic for students to enroll

into some of their core subjects.

For this reason, Hollywood High has used some of the money to hire new teachers. Some teachers that used to teach partial SAS classes are now teaching classrooms entirely made composed of SAS students. This is a relief to SAS students because

Integrating Technology

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learn to push your limits and technology really helps with “un-limiting” ourselves.”

Manriquez said, “Given a really heavy challenge, the students put away any of their nonsense and they get focused and they get it done. So it’s sort of like, if you increase the pressure and raise expectations of the students here at Hollywood High, they follow through and they deliver in very surprising ways.”

Also, integrating technology, said Christian Gonzalez, creates interest in the material.

School Grant Cuts Students Short

(from page 1) ment for receiving the grant money is that core subject classes are reduced to approximately 27 students per class.

This number varies slightly from grade level to grade level. The QEIA Grant has no effect on elective or PE classes.

Still, Hollywood High needs to

put all her goals into action to ensure graduates bring honor to their school.

Having a brand new athletic field in over a generation, along with the highest API scores of all Local District 4, Hollywood High has endured a lot.

“Get involved now,” said George Hayes, leadership adviser. “What’s happening now is important.”

this year SAS accepted 127 more freshmen than last year.

Hollywood High is left to wonder as to how long the school will continue to receive grant money. If the QEIA Grant were not to be renovated again, students can expect to see some cuts. The school receives most of its funding from the QEIA Grant and without it, its final budget is unknown.

Caffeine Addiction HUGO OSORIO CHRONICLE REPORTER

A lot of people enjoy drinking Starbucks coffee.

They buy it before going to school, work, or just before their day starts.

But did you know that Starbucks coffee has more caffeine than a regular coffee brand you find at your local market?

A regular cup of coffee has 90-150 mg of caffeine, but Starbucks coffee had 223 mg of caffeine per 16 ounce.

A medium cup as 320 mg of caffeine.

According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, you can drink two Monster Energy drinks, four Red Bulls, or even five CocaCola cans and it will equal the same amount of caffeine you will find in a regular coffee at Strabucks.

Starbucks coffee has 56% more caffeine than SevenEleven’s coffee and 29% more than Dunkin Donuts coffee.