Austin's 2019 Portfolio

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Portfolio 2019

February

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The Sonoran Art League recognized student

artists with an end of the year award ceremony, held at the Fine Arts Center. Rena Jakway, a senior, won the highest honor at the celebration; the Jeff Cross Memorial Bell 4 Austin

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I Melt With You — Modern English My Girl — The Temptations First Day of My Life — Bright Eyes I’ll Fight — Wilco Can’t Help Falling in Love —Elvis Presley Show Her — James Hunter Six Love Interruption —Jack White L-O-V-E — Nat King Cole

Local student wins highest award at Sonoran Arts league celebration

by Austin Hagan senior editor

MONTHLY PLAYLIST:

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Blitzkrieg Bop by The Ramones Going Up the Country by Canned Heat Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus The Sign by Ace of Base Santa Monica by Everclear Bloody Well Right by Supertramp Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana One Week by Barenaked Ladies What’s My Age Again? by blink-182 Just a Girl by No Doubt Champagne Supernova by Oasis No Rain by Blind Melon I Wanna Be Sedated by The Ramones

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Rena Jakway, a senior, won the Jeff Cross Memorial Bell at the Sonoran Art League’s twenty-third annual art celebration on Thursday, April 18.

The Jeff Cross Memorial Bell is the highest honor of the celebration and it is awarded to only one student per year.

It is in honor of Jeff Cross, an artist who combined his love of physics and art to create bells. After his death, his family organized a living memorial to encourage youth to strive in arts, just as he did.

Jakway has been in the arts celebration every year except one since sixth grade, and has won top honors twice. She was awarded the bell by Deborah Wales and Luwin Lazo, her past and present art teachers. Lazo also won the bell when he attended Cactus Shadows.

“My mom’s mom, who died before I ever got to meet her, was also an artist, so that similarity helped me feel more connected to her and who I come from. It’s always been a big part of my life,” said Jakway.

On top of winning the bell, Jakway received a scholarship of one thousand dollars to go towards furthering her art experience.

Jakway is going to University of Arizona this fall, where she will further her experience in art. She intends to major in business or communications, minor in art, and hopes to make a living through her art afterward.

“I don’t ever plan on stopping art, even when my joints are old and arthritis-y. I want to animate in movies or make comics, I want to tell stories through pictures,” said Jakway.

The arts celebration is not only about honoring students for their skill in the arts, but to raise awareness of the importance of art programs developmentally. At the event, students receive awards, scholarships, and art supplies.

“I think it was the best one so far… The elementary art teachers had such beautiful work that their kids did and you can see all of the growth,” said Wales, one-half of the art program.

Teachers in the district choose their top students to be honored, as well as one to receive top honors. Alyssa Tate, a junior, was chosen by Wales for top honors for her dedication in the classroom.

“It’s more of a passion and a hobby for me than a career path, I really don’t want to lose my love for art and I know that sometimes when people go into the business, kind of

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Valentine’s Day day trips

By Maja Peirce in depth editor

A day trip is the perfect way to have an intimate adventure with the one that holds your heart this Valentines Day. Hit the highway and drive to Sedona, Arizona. The altitude provides a slightly cooler temperature and the the magical aura of the pines and rust-toned rocks will set the scene for a romantic day. “We would love to go to Sedona. We could get a hotel and we would go on hikes and horse back riding,� said Ryan McQuiston, a senior.

The Chocolate Lovers Festival is scheduled to happen February 12 through the 14.

While taking a train ride through the Verde Canyon and tasting chocolate could be a

great way to celebrate the holiday, there are other more affordable festivities in Sedona.

Stroll around the town and look around the crystal shops and boutiques, and end the day off with gourmet ice cream at For another option, take a hike at Devil’s Bridge, or Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness and get some fresh air. “The last time we went to Sedona we did a hike and Logan brought his camera to take pictures of the scenery. We don’t have a “special spot� per-say, but Oak Creek is a place we would definitely go to again to hike,� said Kaya Dobbs, a senior.

Alternatively, go south to Tuscon, Arizona.

Being in a new town can make any typical date feel special. Grab some coffee at Exo

Tips for Traveling Through National Parks When going to a national park filled with activities to do, there are many things to remember as well.

1. Look into where you are travelling to, see how far it is from your location, research the activities you can do there, look up what restaurants are in the park or near the park, etc.

2. When you plan to go to a National Park, go into the trip with a set mind and plan out your adventure.

3. Try to travel fairly light.

4. Bring the appropriate gear for the specific National Park you are visiting.

5. Staying at a national park lodges may be a good idea, because when waking up, you are able to step outside and see the park right in front of you and the lodges hold the correct information about the park.

6. Make sure you have appropriate apps for your trip, such as, weather apps, a GPS, photography apps to edit photos you take, a compass, and many more.The map app on iphone will work without wifi and service.

7. If the parks are pet friendly, go ahead and bring your furry friend on the trip.

8. Bring a friend with you on the trip, so there is someone to share the national park experience with.

9. Lastly, leave the park in a better way than you found it. Pick up any trash laying around and respect the wildlife that call the park their home.

Sources: The Guardian, Arizona Leisure

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Roast, and go to Antigone Books. Spend an

Gallery is run entirely by artists in Jerome

hour or so finding the most romantic titles, phrases, and poems that describe how you feel about one another.

If you’re looking for something slightly less cheesy, try out Funsticks batting cages and then head to the park afterwards to have a picnic. The competitive atmosphere is fun to flirt in and the endorphins running through you will guarantee it a high energy date.

If you’re truly an adventurous pair, try facing the ghost town Jerome. Expand your knowledge and visit the Jerome Historic Park- a giant mansion and estate that was converted into a museum about the towns mining history.

The Jerome Artists Cooperative

and has been open for at least ten years. The gallery is a fundamental part of Jerome’s art community so it’s an essential to check out while visiting.

The spooking aspect of Jerome, is the ghosts. To have a truly memorable Valentines Day, take one of Jerome’s Ghost Town Tours to hear what haunts the town.

The most imperative thing to remember about going on a road trip with a significant other is to remember who they are and what they enjoy.

Although the destination is fun and picking something to do is important, remember, it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey.

National Parks manage shutdown

By Ryan Bartholomew staff writer

The record-long government shutdown has ended, albeit with another one seemingly around the corner, with funding only extending for 35 days until February 15th. The shutdown impacted many areas of the country, one of which being travel and national parks.

TSA has staff problems In the case of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), many screeners from the agency were willing to walk out. This was due to the lack of pay, since they were not deemed essential federal workers. The TSA issued a statement that said 5.1 percent of screeners were absent on Thursday, January 10, up from the 3.3 percent last year. “I don’t think the government should be shut down just because Trump can’t get enough money to build his wall. Also I think the only way it will stay open is not because the Democratic party will choose to fund it, but instead because someone in the Republican party will

wake up,� said Ian Walford, a freshman.

The shutdown has affected national parks as well. The National Park service has come out seemingly confused as to what is happening around it. This comes after many national park workers not receiving their pay as well. “I would like them to be open, but you can’t expect people to work for absolutely no pay,� said Bret Lineburg, a history teacher.

While some parks have received supplemental funding from partner groups, this funding is very finite.

It will last for a little while, as it is meant to only last until the government is back on its feet.

The Park Service warned people that search-and-rescue operations might be incredibly delayed because of poor staffing. In one case at Yosemite, a hiker died on a path chasing his dog near Nevada Fall. “Any National Park Service unit where a staffing or funding shortfall has endangered public safety or put natural, cultural, or historic resources at risk should be closed

for the duration of this shutdown,� said Arizona representative Raúl Grijalva.

Although the Petrified Forest was closed during the shutdown, the Grand Canyon and Saguaro remained open. However, the parks had very limited services.

Trees vandalized Unlike Joshua Tree in California, where trees were vandalized and trash was left to pile up, the Grand Canyon and Saguaro didn´t face very much of this. The Grand Canyon also had help from Governor Doug Ducey, who issued an executive order last year to create the Grand Canyon Protection Plan. The plan established what to do in case of a government shutdown, and how money transfers from the state to the Department of the Interior to fund park services.

The Grand Canyon and Saguaro National Parks are preparing for another shutdown on February 15. It is unclear what another government shutdown may mean for the parks in terms of vandalism or staffing.

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IB to take trip to Greece, Italy

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THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA PROGRAM IS A

rigorous education program that prepares students for college and life beyond. Seniors in the program go on a trip every year in March during Spring break. This year, the program is headed for Greece and Italy, visiting cities such as Rome, Florence, Capris, Athens, and other popular locations. “Usually, the well behaved students, who are like the IB kids, who appreciate culture and are interested in learning about things, so it’s really fun as opposed to maybe some other school trips where kids are forced to go and don’t want to be on the trip,� said Andrew Cupo, IB Drama teacher and chaperone for the trip.

The IB trip is exclusive to seniors enrolled in the program.

It is a chance for them to experience the cultures they have learned about first hand over the past several years. “I know me and my friends are going to do a tour of Rome at night. We can go to Vatican city and see all the various chapels there, we have this entire thing planned out,� said Luke MacGowan, a senior.

The trip is planned through EF tours, an agency that has specialized in helping schools travel the world for over 50 years. Students are given a full itinerary with many different activities and places to go while in each city they visit. The groups go to museums, various cultural events, have dinners and learn about the cultures, and other more independently planned activities. “I think the trip is to convince freshman and sophomores to actually do the program. Like, do all this hard work and then you get to go on this really cool trip,� said Rena Jakway, an IB senior.

There are other activities that students can participate in, like aforementioned cultural dinners, tours of the cities they visit such as Athens or Capris, or just experiencing the culture through dance and history. “Just going on the trip is an opportunity to experience something that you won’t be able to experience in Arizona or even in the United States. You get to learn more about all these different cultures and experience all these unique things,� said MacGowan.

The IB students now wait for Spring break, so they can enjoy their trip across the world.

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��um�er one is �oo�ing �ights in advanced, de�nitely,� said Sarah Spicer, a senior and travel enthusiast. ��on�t go during pea� holiday season, either, everything will �e dou�le the price.�

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HIS summer, students have

the opportunity to go on a trip to France or the Galapagos Islands. �chool trips abroad offer a unique experience, often with more organization than a trip planned by oneself.

The opportunity to travel abroad opens an opportunity for a deeper understanding of material students have learned. “[The students] are going to do lots of experiential activities, so that way, they’re really going to get in touch with the local culture...and it’s stuff that you may not do on your own. The whole trip is geared towards the experience in each and every one of the places,â€? said John Trenton, a French teacher and chaperone of the trip to France. ďż˝hambďż˝ry and ďż˝outheast ďż˝rance is where the trip to France is focused. ChambĂŠry is an Alpine town situated in ďż˝rance near the borders of both ďż˝taly and ďż˝witďż˝erland. As well as having ďż˝actus ďż˝hadowsďż˝ new sister school, ChambĂŠry offers a lot of history.

From the 13th to the 16th century, it was the capital of its own state. ChambĂŠry is also known for making soaps and perfumes, so the students will get an inside look on the production of those. “I’ve taken French for about four years now, and I wanted the chance to actually

apply what I have learned,� said Ema Cartin, a sophomore going on the trip to France.

The trip is from June 3 to June 13 and is chaperoned by John Trenton and Noemie Neipert, both French teachers.

The Galapagos Islands have been a destination for biology enthusiasts because of the unique biodiversity. Charles Darwin, the biologist who made significant advancements in the theory of Evolution, focused his studies on the archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. He marked the subtle differences of animal species, such as tortoises and finches, between the islands. “I’m hoping to gain experiences and meet people. The culture will be different in ďż˝outh America, so ��m looďż˝ing forward to that,â€? said Brooklyn Presta, a sophomore going on the trip to the Galapagos.

The trip is through EF Tours, a tour company with over 50 years of experience, and it consists of nine days of being in Quito, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. The trip to the Galapagos Islands is from June 5 to June 13, and chaperoning the trip are Janet Anderson, a biology teacher, and Andrew Cupo, a theater teacher. �ome school trips abroad happen over the school year. During spring break, some of the seniors enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program traveled to Greece and Italy to explore cities such as �ome, �lorence, and Athens.

7 Wash your hands regularly, bring hand sanitizer when in the air, be prepared and aware of sickness 8 If flying

is stressful, try some breathing techniques during the plane ride to help stay calmďż˝ such as, sit up straight in the seat and inhale deeply through the nose.

Do this technique for about 60 seconds.

9 Some may have trouble with anxiety, so bring some medication that will help. �ramamine and Bonine are two medications that will help with motion sickness. Ambien is also another medication that can help with sleep and will not leave one groggy upon arrival.

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Exploring the great outdoors

By Connor Green staff writer

Camping can be one of the best experiences in a person’s life, or one of the worst.

Exploring the great outdoors and all our natural world has to offer, preparation is by far one of the most important areas to focus on.

Without the proper equipment, a friendly camping trip could turn ugly, and even fatal. That is why following this simple guide should help ensure a great trip into the wilderness.

When it comes to the basics, camping has couple specifications that will change what is needed for the trip. For example, if someone is going with a group of 5, while some campers may be okay with sharing a tent, it makes other uncomfortable. Because of this, make sure to always consult fellow campers before packing. Once done, research the campgrounds to set up at.

If the area is notorious for storms or rain, find a stable �at area on top of a hill, roc�, or any structure where water can run downhill or away from the campsite. Failure to do this can lead to ruined equipment, and even diseases if the weather is cold enough.

While tents may be the most important utility, enjoying the trip is the goal, so when it comes to camping be sure to bring food for everyone and an effective way to keep it from critters if a bear canister is not provided at the campgrounds. “Hot dogs, burgers, all barbe-que stuff really. Definitely bring snacks to munch on in between meals, you can never bring too much food,� said Dallan Foster, a senior who enjoys camping from time to time.

In terms of utilities, a tent is an obvious need, as well as either fire starters or some other way to create a campfire. Also, a portable charcoal grill is a good investment, because the last thing needed is a gas leak causing a forest fire. ďż˝moďż˝ey would not be happy. It is always smart to bring a knife, whether utility knife or a fancy folding blade, always be ready for the possible dangers animals pose. “Nature’s kind of crazy,

I always bring at least one knife with me incase I gotta get down and dirty with some critters,â€? said Evan ďż˝oberg, a senior. ďż˝leeping bags are mandatory, and air mattresses are optional, but make sleeping much more enjoyable. Be sure to bring clothes that fit the climate of the area, and be sure to bring clothes in case of a sudden weather change, such as raincoats or ponchos. ďż˝A good attitude and appreciation for the outdoors,â€? said Mark Lauch, zoology teacher, when asked what is most important to bring on a camping trip. “I like reconnecting with nature while kayaking and fishing,â€? he added.

It is always good to remember not to over think things and enjoy it. It may feel like it while preparing, but this is not a survival trip, it is meant to be fun.

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JACOB BLANK setting up camp in the Tonto National Forest

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THE SENIORS

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Abigail Albertson, undecided Sofia Araiza, psychology Nathan Belcher, chiropractor Wyatt Bell, computer or software engineering Ty Bell, engineering Austin Berry, business Derek Betts, civil engineer Matthew Bohnert, undecided Trevor Bryant, Business Management Harry Carrozza, biomedical engineering/premed Caleb Cordell, culinary Alec Ehanno, business Jenna Englund, undecided Daniel Fein, political science and korean studies Chase Foltz, fire department Dallan Foster, electric utility technology Maya Galeano, social work Blake Garson, computer science Ashlyn Gommels, undecided Justin Grove, undecided Justin Guido, engineering Nilah Haines, commercial aviation Matthew Hall, fire science Noah Hannula, engineering Gibson Hreha, business Payton Heles, undecided Brody Hinsberg, science Sully Holokaukau, entrepreneur and business William Horner, nursing Hunter Hubler, business Gissellel Ibarra, undecided Kenyun Ketchum, psychology Gillian Kinzie, English and theatre arts Marissa Kopacz, undecided Taylor Kuehl, business Samantha Kuhn, psychology Caleb Lattin, aviation Sebastian Leon, computer engineering Chelsea Lee, undecided Kade Leveen, business Carmen Lopez, Nutrition Jacob Martin, business Madeline McDonald, performing arts and business Ryan Mitchell, civil engineering or economics Camden Mueller, computer science Nick Nielsen, audio production technologies Keaton Nobis, undecided Vincent Perna, radiology Angela Projtz, computer info Tristan Ralphs, business Jason Reiss Morgan Roads, undecided Noble Rose, biology Mason Schmid, undecided Gabe Schomaker, undecided Lauren Schlotzhauer, psychology Samuel Schott, wildlife ecology -specialize in herpetology Tyler Shea, business management finance Sam Sheps, emergency management Delaney Sims, architecture Ferdinand Smith, film and cinematography Annie Sogaard, music Matthew Spina, film/media Hailey Stevens, undecided Makenzie Stratfold, nursing Austin Stupski, business Mackenzie Styles, undecided Aubrey Van Allen, biology and zoology Anton Vander Jagt, undecided Peter Waters, business management Marcus Watts, psychology Garrett Weaver, civil engineering Wesley Winters, genetic engineering Dillon Woods, business

MILITARY Chance Craig, Military, infantry Sam Harrison, Military, medic Steven Juarez, military, undecided Ryan Lake, military, undecided Jeffrey Medica, Military, navy PJ Santantonio, Military, special operation air rescue swimmer Jeric Schneider, military, undecided

Madison Miller, business Abagail Mock, psychology Jessica Mullet, undecided Matthew Murphy, psychology Ben Oliver, business Greg Pierce, civil engineer Olive Price, environmental engineering Christian Ramirez, criminology and criminal justice Sydni Reimer, biomedical sciences Rochelle Ring, art Nick Romash, business Melina Saville, undecided Ben Schomaker, undecided Taylor Schwartz-Olson, journalism and photography Taylor Seager, Biology Lance Stahl, undecided Jack Skummer, theatre Sarah Spicer, psychology Gunnar Starr, political science Jacob Tartaglia, business Matt Vogel, business Megan Walker, psychology Hannah Weber, speech-language pathology Adam Welsh, undecided Colton Wilkas, biomedical sciences Logan Wilson, mechanical engineering Sabin Wright, engineering

Noah Almers, nursing Kayla Alvarez, business communications Jad Bazzi, business data analytics Jordan Bean, psychology Caroline Benson, business law Emma Bernaud, nursing Kristen Betts, interior design Mason Bondurant, business Fredrick Caloroso, business Ashley Cantin, business Bryce Coup, Business Data Analyst Nicklus Cuc, biological sciences Evan Diamond, science Nicholas Floor, computer science Brandon Floor, film production Davis Freeman, business management Hailey Greene, psychology Isabelle Gyde, nursing Wyatt Hayes, mechanical engineering Lauren Hemesath, mechanical engineering Derek Hertzell, Biomedical Engineering Colleen Hodge, psychology Anya Holding, nursing Carter Homan, mechanical engineer Sydney Hults, sociology Brooke Kennedy, global marketing Carsen Kenny, finance Hayden Lage, Business Law Mckenna Mitchell, biochemistry Chloe Monea, undecided Madison Monoscalco, elementary education Donovan O’Neal, business Kailie Okasick-Diller, psychology Nathan Olari, business Maja Peirce, journalism and videography Alex Rak, business marketing Sean Regan, business Knox Riddle, business law Colin Saliba, film Aide Sandoval, business Charlotte Scaccia, marketing Ashley Shirley, communications Kennedy Smith, undecided Baylee Soltau, nursing Lauryn Stornelli, graphic design Jack Sullivan, finance Madison Titka, global management Carter Trollope, business communication Kassidy Wheeler, political science Ashley Wilkins, business and entrepreneurship Paige Williams, psychology Evan Wilson, computer science Alyssa Wong, biomedical sciences Alex Workman, sports business

Olivia Anderson, architecture Zach Bedrava, pre-business Lauren Blau, nutritional sciences Lauren Burke, speech pathology/audiology Meagan Coleman, business Tori Collins, undecided Alexa Diaz, language and hearing sciences Grace Dutcher, psychology Elizabeth Erb, nursing Brianna Foley, business communications Nick Ford, physiology Benji Gerst, business Marissa Gimenez, veterinary science Austin Hagan, communications Maya Hemingway, biology Brandon Holmes, computer science Rena Jakway, art Lauren Kieley, pre-business Sophie Louis, Chinese and French language Karli Miller, nursing Anna Murphy, communications Nicholas Parker, business finance Morgan Reimer, screen writing Naomi Rose, marketing Melissa Satran, pre-business and foreign language Alex Schwartz, undecided Mia Scirpo, biology Dylan Skov, finance Ian Smith, criminal justice Emma Torrey, business administration

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY Megan Alsever, civil engineering Jordan Anderson, criminology Daniel Andre, business Julian Barab, forestry Cassandra Behm, criminology Lauren Boley, studio art Remington Botoroff, business Jessica Brophy, exercise Hannah Bryant, psychology Carissa Canto, animal biology Spencer Charpentier, business Charlie Davis, exploratory Mason Draper, business Mayanna Edwards, education Jackson Fenicle, business Alissa Forconi, nursing Audrey Fowler, psychology Makenna French, interior design Jake Geiselhofer, business Marcos Hampson, chemistry Russel Hanson, undecided Samantha Holmes, architecture/construction management Lauryn Hudson, biomedicine and Spanish Natasha Jarick, biology and German Ryder Johnson, business Emily Kindrick, pharmacy Kane, Kokora, undecided Gunnar Kramer, biology Luke MacGowan, astronomy Hannah Marcotte, biology Colin Marver, undecided Rachel Matheson, nursing or criminal justice

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY Audrey Coleman, undecided Lauren Garrison, forensic science Kyle Hunt, nursing Chase Kirby, film Oriana Mailo, pharmacy Olivia Rose, secondary education Ana Steinhilber, forensic science and criminal justice Alexis Stoner, business Reid Thomas, sports management

Jake Benci, undecided nursing Peter Console, Trade School, locksmithing Kristian Froku, moving to Europe August Gall, trades, welding Trevor Griffiths, undecided Noah Johnson, undecided, moving to Oklahoma Nico Scaturro, undecided, business Lauren Sinani, undecided, fashion design Michael Tray, EVIT, Technical School mechanics Emily Weidhaas, working, flight attendant Caitlin Wilson, work waitress and nanny

THE SENIORS

LUKE RODRIGUEZ

SARAH WEISS “Stay organized, that way you have time for school and you also have time for yourself.”

JARED MODIC

“In school, listen to your peers, ask your friends for help because they are the only ones who have the same classes as you and they are always a good resource.”

MINNESOTA Maverick Cashman, Concordia College -Moorhead, physical therapy

NEBRASKA Brook Bowman, University of Nebraska Lincoln, business and journalism Debbie Davies, Hastings College, criminology

UTAH

COLORADO

Tyler Mead, Utah Valley University, business

NEVADA

Quinn Akin, University of Colorado -Boulder, undecided Samuel Goulet, Colorado Mesa University, computer science Madison Graves, University of Colorado Boulder, undecided Haylee Hewitt, Colorado State University, sociology Kelby Kuo, Colorado College, human biology and kinesiology Kayley Patton, Colorado State University, biochemistry Emily Bergman, Colorado Christ, psy chology

Max Hinkle, University of Nevada Las Vegas, hospitality

NEW MEXICO Baili Carter, New Mexico Junior College, science

“Create a schedule for yourself. I always write in my agenda and then I try to schedule out how much homework I’m going to do for each class every night and how much studying so that I’m not too overwhelmed.”

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KYLE ANDERSON

“I would say, don’t put too much pressure on yourself and have fun, because in the long run, it doesn’t really matter.”

MIKAELA MORRIS “Know what you want and work hard to succeed in it.”

PENNSYLVANIA

INDIANA Gabriel Ozaki, University of Notre Dame, biochemistry and film, television and theatre

Jensen Persinger, University of Kansas, biology

Kayla Dobbs, Baldwin Wallace University, musical theatre (BM)

WASHINGTON D.C. Isabella Sayegh, George Washington University, international affairs

MARYLAND Jordan Lund, University of Oklahoma, health sciences

TENNESSEE

Natacha Ramioulle, Johns Hopkins University, biomedical engineering

Isabella Cantwell, Lipscomb University, journalism and law ethics

SOUTH CAROLINA

CALIFORNIA ALABAMA

Jack Bishop, Clemson University, business

Sheree Bolkovatz, University of Alabama, finance Taylor Seamless, Auburn University, Business Samantha Sullivan, University of Alabama criminal justice

TEXAS

Olivia Cristante, University of San Diego, biological neuroscience Harrison Newton, University of Southern California, theatre (stage management)

Kyle Anderson, Trinity University, business Taylor Harvey Prairie View A & M University McKenna Leamon Saint Edwards University Alexander Andelko Retz, Texas A&M University, technology management

Lucas Seaton, Antelope Valley College business administration Reagan Smith, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, event planning and experience management Abbie Tyhurst, California Baptist University, undecided

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Seniors

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Seniors look back on high school

“Just know where your priorities lie. If there is a big assignment coming up, you should definitely take the bigger point value assignment rather than the easier assignment, and just really focus on which classes you are doing better in, which classes you are doing worse in, and focus on what you need to do.”

By Austin Hagan and Maja Peirce travel and in-depth editors

WHAT WAS THE FUNNIEST MEMORY OF HIGH SCHOOL? “Dropping all of the hot dogs on the ground at feast and fireworks and ripping my LULUS.” -K elsey Harding.

“When we had the assembly with the bikers and one of them fell.”

-Taj Nadesan

“When someone lit a donut on fire in Mr. Cunnane’s classroom.”

-Kiran Gershenfeld

“Getting a juice box spilled on my crotch on the first day of freshman year by my best friend. I was mortified.”

GABE OZAKI “It honestly feels like a big sense of relief and accomplishment.

You work so hard for so long and it’s nice to finally be recognized for your time. It’s also nice feeling like you’re part of some exclusive club because you are surrounded by other driven peers.”

Jared Moore, University of Pittsburgh, biology

OHIO

OKLAHOMA

“I would say just manage your time well and find what your priorities are, and just plan accordingly. Just figure out what you want to do and then stick to it.”

“It feels like everything has kid of paid off, all of the classes I’ve taken and I feel pretty accomplished, and I appreciate my teachers and parents for pushing me. I really wanted to b in the top ten, and be up there and give a speech.”

Harry Denzak, University of Massachusetts Amherst, finance

KANSAS

ISABELLA SAYEGH

MORGAN MULLENMEISTER

MASSACHUSETTS

IOWA Harrison, Kessel, Grinnell College, political science Jake Geiselhofer Central College

NICKLUS CUC

EMMA STROUSE

NEW YORK

Anna Draper, Cornell University biology Mikaela Morris, Clarkson University mechanical engineering and physics CJ Nnorom New York University Kiya Solberg, Cornell University, engineering

MICHIGAN Claire Dawson, University of Michigan, computer science

Halle Abadi, Whittier College, undecided Mary Bugbee, California State University, Northridge, film production

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THE TOP TEN “I mean, it’s pretty cool because people are always like, ‘hey valedictorian’ and stuff, but at the same time it feels like a lot of pressure. I wrote a rough draft for my speech, I just need it to be revised, and I still have other things to do.”

IDAHO Eryn Jagelski-Buchler, Boise State University, mathematics

Courtney Chatburn, Minot State University, dental hygiene Kaylee Moore North Dakota State

Siena McCollum, California Lutheran University, business administration Peyton McGregor, University of San Francisco, finance

Other

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THE SENIORS

NORTH DAKOTA

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

12 ● May 17, 2019

These ten have the highest grade point averages for the graduating class of 2019.

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-Jordan Anderson

THIS CLOSE TO THE FINISH LINE, Luke Rodriguez, valedictorian, continues to put in his best work in Mr. LaVigne’s English class three weeks before graduation.

Aiming for the stars Valedictorian Luke Rodriguez reflects on his priorities

WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL? “How your teachers care.”

-Alec Ehanno

“Coming home to my family everyday.”

-Marcus Watts

health editor

Being named the valedictorian is an honor that many high school students aim for throughout their schooling.

Typically, the valedictorian is the student who has reached the highest level of academic achievement out of all the students, although extra-curricular activities are a factor at some schools as well.

Luke Rodriguez took the title of valedictorian for the 2018-19 school year.

Rodriguez had a hand in many clubs around campus, being the president of Spanish Honors Society, co-president of National Honors Society, and is in Math Club. Outside of academics, Rodriguez works a part-time job teaching children’s Karate.

He will be attending Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University, to study economics, although when he first applied, he was planning on going into political sciences.

“I am not the type of person who enjoys public recognition. When people are like ‘he’s valedictorian,’ it’s a little embarrassing to be that person. My mind set was never ‘I have to be valedictorian,’” said Rodriguez.

His peers in the IB program Nicklus

Cuc, Isabella Sayegh, and Emma Strouse were named the salutatorians this year.

Salutatorian is a title given to the student, or students, with the second highest ranking in their class that year. Again, this is typically measured with their GPA, but also other activities.

“Normally for me, school work usually comes first. On any given day, I’ll come home and I’ll set aside time just to do work. I’ve gotten really good at time managing, and I know how much time certain assignments will take. As I got better with time management, I’ve definitely gotten accustomed to having more free time after I’ve done all my work,” said Cuc. Scott LaVigne is an English teacher that has had the chance to teach these students in their senior year and watch their growth and work ethic.

“To get through that four-year progression to valedictorian, you really have to own your learning. Most of the kids that I have that are in the upper ends of the grades are kids that basically invest in themselves. They go to their teachers, they make sure they’re getting their work done properly, and they’re putting in extra time,” said LaVigne.

Rodriguez is speaking at graduation on the Thursday, May 23.

-Luke MacGowan

“Always absences.”

excuse

your

-Olivia Anderson

YOU KNOW YOU’RE FROM THE CLASS OF 2019 IF...

“My mom doing my laundry.”

“You remember having two lunches.”

“Every year was good because of my teachers: Mr. Angeli, Mr. Dodrill, Mr. Marando, Mr. Reisener, Mr. DelGrosso, and Mr. LaVigne.”

“Dr. you.”

-Lauren Lockett

-Wyatt Bell

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR NEXT YEAR’S SENIORS?

-Nic Cuc

Bebee

abandoned -Halle Abadi

“You remember the slices of cheese on Mr. Cunnane’s TV.”

-Natasha Jarick

“Apply to as many scholarships as you can.”

-Emily Bergman

Student president Ryan Pogemiller reflects on challenges of leadership

by Max Sotelo video editor

by Julia Knies

“Treat Mr. LaVigne like a god.”

Ryan Pogemiller has been a member of student council for all four years of his high school career. Serving as student body president for this past year, he has helped host student council meetings and has played a key role in planning events.

CSP: What was the biggest lesson you learned this year?

Ryan: The biggest lesson that I learned this year was that you have to take a lot of initiative in your own self to become a positive leader in your environment and in your community, and that’s a very internal change in, like, maturity and growth.

CSP: Who has helped you the most this year?

Ryan: Probably Ms. Zilka, because Ms. Bender was Ryan Pogemiller absent for a few months, and so Ms. Zilka had to basically run student council by herself, she was always there and she was super to everyone in Stuco. And, honestly, Halle Caban, she’s helped me so much this year, she’s been there for everything.

CSP: How did you feel when you found out you won?

Ryan: I was really excited when I found

out I won because it was something I’d been looking forward to since I was a kindergartner, like, I knew it was coming one day and I was just excited to finally reach the potential I knew I was capable of, and that I hoped to achieve one day, so it was a big moment of “I did it.”

CSP: What made you want to be student body president?

Ryan: I don’t really know what made me want to be student body president. It was kind of an inherent thing, like it was just something I wanted to do, there was no specific one way or the other, it was just something that I had to do.

CSP: What was your favorite part of being student body president? Your least favorite?

Ryan: Honestly, I loved hosting those Stuco meetings because you get up and talk, and I like talking in front of people. I thought it was a lot of fun every week I just got to go up there for thirty minutes and talk.

My least favorite part was everyone asking me questions all the time, because I don’t know how to answer every single question in the world.

CSP: What have you learned from being a student body president?

Ryan: I feel like I’ve learned a lot, actually, mostly in regards to maturity and how I was able to mature throughout this year and not be so aggressive towards other people and becoming a better leader in general, and just like being a role model for other people.