A Red Carpet Affair by J.H.

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Inside Coverage of a Red Affair Lights! Cameras! ...GLAMOUR! Introducing Wallenberg‟s Junior and Senior Prom of 2011. This years‟ theme of a Red Carpet Affair incorporated many aspects of Hollywood dazzle and celebrity fame.

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“Most glorious night! Thou wert not sent for slumber!” ~Lord Byron,

Wallenberg‟s 2011 Prom took place at the Hyatt, closest to Fisherman‟s Wharf, on 555 North Point Street. The dance began at 8:00pm until 11:15pm. Prom Committee members arrived earlier before guests to help set up for a dazzling night at the Hyatt. Around 8:10, guests began strolling in to the checkin lobby and eventually making their way onto the dance floor.

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Catering the needs Among the dishes of fresh veggies and spinach ranch dip, guests at the dance were given the cultivated delicacies of fresh strawberries and an endless supply of chocolate fondue. The „soda-bar‟ provided unlimited refills of bubbling

refreshments, as well as water, for individuals and on going dancers needing to be re-energized and replenished. Along with healthier snack options were the sugary opponents of cookies and marshmallows, for those with a sweet-tooth.

Important Dates & Events  May 7 — Wallenberg PROM

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Fisherman‟s Wharf at the Hyatt  May 13 — Awards Assembly Day

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Dancing to the Beat of the Ballroom Its not enough to say “I can‟t dance” anymore. It‟s more of downing your pride and accepting that fact, all the while grooving with your friends anyway. To sincerely enjoy yourself on the dance floor is not necessarily to know how to dance, but rather be accompanied by those around you who will dance with you. Give yourself space and enjoy the music. :) It is better to share with friends. The following quotes in the next column may help shed the fear of judgments on the dance floor. With that much said, the prom was an enormous success. If the dance room was empty at any point in the beginning, I can assure you that towards the end of the night, no one wanted to part from the DJ.

“There is a bit of insanity in dancing that does everybody a great deal of good.” ~Edwin Denby “We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance.” ~Japanese Proverb “Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance.” ~Dave Barry “To watch us dance is to hear our hearts speak.” ~Hopi Indian Saying

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A Paparazzi’s Moment Gather your gals and strike a classy pose. Get the guys together for a gentlemens‟ photo. Which ever it may be, there will always be those moments in time, where you need a paparazzi handy for those group photos. Whether it be a friendly bystander, or a professional photographer, without the generous help of an extra person, how could we capture those moments in time where everyone looks just right — or did I forget to smile?

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The Selective Singles Being single should never be the only reason a person can‟t or shouldn‟t go to prom, or any occasion for that matter! Although it helps to have a partner or some friends by your side, its been known that singles find their way and mingle in many situations and events. Besides using a relationship status as an excuse, use it to your advantage! Being single gives other singles a chance to get to know you better and potentially “hook up”. Not to encourage any polygamous intentions, but instead to encourage confidence in accepting being currently single and not letting it hinder or be the cause of not attending any particular social events. Unless otherwise stated that an event must require a date, for the most part, it is still admirable for singles to make their way onto the dance floor and mingle with

other individuals with friendly charm and confidence. Another popular alternative for attending events is going with friends — preferably a large group, They say the more the merrier, and that may be true is many cases! To have the support of your fellow mates is always a reassuring feelings when going out to have a good time and enjoy yourself with the company of those you cherish.

Dijon & Anthony Torres stand proud as singles at prom.

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A Classic Couple Prom can be one of the most romantic experiences for couples in high school. Keeping in mind the classic nature of such a formal event, everyone is dressed to impress! It is such a dazzling scene to see well dressed young adults attend prom and enjoy their last dance together before graduation. The time of childhood is over and teenage years are about to wrap up. Soon, couples and individuals a-like will be faced with the choices that young adults must face. But have no fear, if you are fortunate enough to have the

hand of your partner with you, it doesn‟t seem so bad. Together you shall stand, and make it through. Only you can face the challenges together, in an attempt to find the simple pleasures in life, through college and work — “till death do us (we) part”. Or perhaps it‟s still too soon for that. Non-the-less, it is still refreshing to see a young modest couple. Together they shall walk down the red carpet isle leading to the moments that will become a part of their high school memories together.

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Every guest walked on the royal carpet to the premier of this years â&#x20AC;&#x;Red Carpet Affairâ&#x20AC;? Prom hosted by Wallenberg at the Hyatt. ~~~ All that attended the prom looked stunning together with their dates! Not a frown to be seen and not a hair out of place!

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“A sister can be seen as someone who is both ourselves and very much not ourselves - a special kind of double.” ~Toni Morrison “If you don't understand how a woman could both love her sister dearly and want to wring her neck at the same time, then you were probably an only child..” ~Linda Sunshine

Sisterly Snapshots ! Moments in time at prom, where a photo is taken with your friend or best friend, and you swear — you two could have been sisters. Cherish the moments and cherish the people. These high school memories will be a past experience that you will one day look back on and hopefully smile at. Enjoy these sincere snapshots of “could be sisters” — if it weren‟t for the fact that they were separated at birth.

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(Below) Fanny Lau and her REAL younger sister!

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Senior Prom King & Queen It has been a dream come true for Vanessa Zamudio and Julius Cedeño, having known each other since the 6th grade, the two friends have had the privilege of winning prom King and Queen together as seniors.

“I do not so much rejoice that God hath made me to be a Queen, as to be a Queen over so thankful a people.” ~Elizabeth I

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Vanessa‟s prom date, Mario, and Julius‟ girlfriend Heidi were just as equally proud and happy for the two for winning Prom King and Queen at the ball. Both shared a precious moment of their senior year together, one that cannot be replaced or forgotten. Young Vanessa Zamudio was a light that filled the room with her dazzling personality and winning smile! With compliments to Julius Cedeño‟s good nature and charm, both were a perfect choice for nominees. The Wallenberg community is so proud of the senior class‟ for paving their way to a brighter future!

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Junior Prince & Princess Give it up for Wallenberg‟s Prince and Princess of the Junior class Prom! Briana Be r na r do a nd Luckae Chav got the chance to experience the most royal occasion of their junior high.

Together, they represent the winners of the guests‟ majority votes. Both displayed an elegance on the dance floor as they made their way with the King and Queen of the senior class. Thank you for

showing great maturity and appreciation as Prince and Princess. Lets not forget these glorious moments, and until next year — Good Luck and Best Regards to the Royal Nominees of the future!

“Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.” — Oprah Winfrey

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Nominees of Royalty With fellow class mate, Tom Marx as MC, the yYoung beauty queens and charming princes stood tall in anticipation for their awards Aside from the Prom Royalty

nominees, other awards of excellence were handed out. If not for some, but most everyone smiled on the occasion of the awards celebra-

tion, as Ms. Bleiweiss had the honor of giving to various individuals from the student body.

“Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul.” ~Marilyn Monroe

Briana Bernardo, Luckae Chav, Vanessa Zamudio, Julius Cedeño and Jeanie Ching were all nominees of royalty.

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Enjoy the celebrity photos of the Prom King and Queen of 2011, as they shine in the spot light.

“If I'm a star, then the people made me a star.” ~Marilyn Monroe

Julius Cedeño, Vanessa Zamudio and Jeanie Ching

Briana Bernardo, Gregory Lew, Julius Cedeño & Vanessa Z.

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Memorable Moments The grandeur of prom escalated the evolution of Wallenberg‟s 2011 senior class‟ acknowledgement of the next step awaiting them after prom — graduation. In affect, catalyzing their molds to fit into sophisticated young adults, that will embark on the rest of their journey toward their new sky line. As the date of graduation quickly approaches, these will be the memories to desperately cling to for the time being. Soon they will become fond reminiscences' of earlier days. What‟s waiting after graduation? What new challenges shall be faced? Look to the brighter future with your head held high, as you hold on to these fond memories now. There is still so much that lies ahead, and more precious moments to share!

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~Special Thanks! Here is a page entirely dedicated to the teachers and staff of Wallenberg who attended the Prom to help supervise and organize the votes for Prom King & Queen for seniors and Prince & Princess for juniors. The entire student body and prom committee would like to

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sincerely thank you for all your help and support in making this years Prom of 2011 a success! Being that this year seniors will be graduating, the senior class would like to personally thank all of the teachers for the 4 unbelievable years it has been. Though the

school has experienced enormous changes throughout the years, such as remodeling and the completion of the new building this year, it‟s safe to say that the good and the bad times are finally over and WE”VE SURVIVED...high school, that is! Now, it‟s on our way to college—Every teachers dream, right?

~Bless Ms. Bleiweiss! As we all know, events like prom don‟t just HAPPEN. Especially not at Wallenberg High School. It takes the dedication and decisions of the prom committee members to gather and plan everything needed in order to make a memorable prom successful— And that is just what this year‟s Prom Committee members did! With the support and management of Ms. Bleiweiss, the senior class was able to host their prom at the elegance of the Hyatt with an amazing DJ!

“Thank you, Ms. B, for awarding me this trophy of „Most Optimistic‟ of the class at prom. I truly appreciate it.” —Kia Mosayeri

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Life & High School Quotes “There's a big world out there. Bigger than prom, bigger than high school, and it won't matter if you were the prom queen or the quarterback of the football team or the biggest nerd. Find

Sunset photo taken by Joey Sepulona.

“All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson

out who you are and try not to be afraid of it.” —Anon.

“It is hard to convince a highschool student that he will encounter a lot of problems more difficult than those of algebra and geometry.” —Edward W. Howe “You give up your childhood. You miss proms and games and highschool events, and people say it's awful... I say it was a good trade. You miss something but I think I gained more than I lost.” —Mary Lou Retton

“I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.” —E. B. White

“In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.” —Robert Frost NEWSLETTER

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“It is not length of life, but depth of life.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson “It's all about quality of life and finding a happy balance between work and friends and family.” —Philip Green

Prom is such an important part of any high

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school experience. Not just because it is “prom”, but because it is the last dance of high school with your class, as a senior. It will repre-

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sent a memory of you years later. When you look back, you can remember the good times

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and bad times of your youth — prom being one of them. I would sincerely like to thank my teachers and friends for their support and encouraging me to go to my last prom. CLASS OF 2011!!! :) Its been wonderful getting to know you all through the years I‟ve been at Wallenberg. I wish you all the best in your future and good luck in college!! —Emmeline Wei

Chris Woo “Together, we can conquer!”

Thank you for everyone‟s co-operation in this final project!