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Why our paths in life shouldn’t be straight

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y dad has a saying that applies to seemingly everything – “Not everyone takes a linear path.”

My first few years at Granite Bay High were rough, in all honesty. I was a reserved and shy freshman, apprehensive of the upperclassmen who seemed to have it all together.

Sophomore year wasn’t much better. I didn’t fit into the “Granite Bay Bubble” and was drained after school each day. School dances weren’t an option in my eyes, nor were rallies, football games or anything else everyone else seemed to look forward to.

I joined journalism as a sophomore, and finally found a place at school that I could call home.

By junior year, I became an editor for the Lifestyle section, and my confidence slowly grew. I learned how to be assertive yet compassionate and understanding, and the skills I learned from working on the Gazette are innumerable.

Now as a senior and co-editorin-chief, I finally feel like I’ve found my place. I spend so much time with the people of room 514 that they’ve become my best friends and biggest supporters.

It took me four full years to finally feel comfortable Even with turns in my and hills in our own road of life, a step skin at forward is a step school, forward, regardand less of how small everyit might be. thing is changing all at once. I’m excited for the new stage in life, but naturally, I’m also afraid of the unknown.

I’ve found that I’m unable to grow and develop without embracing the unknown, the uncomfortable. Change can’t happen without being open to letting it happen, even when it’s terrifying to dive in headfirst.

As we embark on this new chapter, it’s essential to remember to allow vulnerability. Growth stems from change.

When I chose my classes for sophomore year, I remember thinking working on the Gazette could be fun. I realized I’d likely be the youngest one on the staff, but figured I might as well give it a shot.

That small decision made a bigger impact on my high school experience than anything else. It didn’t seem significant at the time, but it has undoubtedly shaped who I am as a person today.

Even with turns and hills in our road of life, a step forward is a step forward, regardless of how small it might be. Our paths don’t have to be linear, and unfamiliar experiences along the way converge to make us who we are as individuals.

A linear path is limiting. We can’t understand other people’s adversity without having hardships and experiences of our own.

Welcome your path in whichever way it takes you, even with the potholes, sharp turns and hills.

Because your path makes you you – even if you can’t see it now.

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*** Sidney Zabell, a senior, is a Gazette co-editor-in-chief.

Class of 2019 leaves the bubble

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s the school year comes to a close, the Class of 2019 looks toward a new horizon free from Granite Bay High’s safety net, while also reminiscing about their high school careers

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Many of those Granite Bay High seniors who will be walking across the graduation stage in a week with a diploma in their hands have lived all their lives up until this point

free of worry from severe financial hardships, discrimination or physical harm due to the safety provided by the community.

It is a common theme for Granite Bay students to romanticize the idea of leaving that same community, not caring where they end up but being just as eager to leave. What

Valedictiorian, salutatorian announced for 2019 Aditya Mishra and Vivian Xia chosen to represent seniors at this year’s graduation

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fter four years of 10-plus Advanced Placement classes each, plus summers spent in classrooms and weekends spent cramming, the class of 2019 valedictorian and salutatorian are ready to walk across the stage at graduation as the top two in their class.

Granite Bay High seniors Aditya Mishra and Vivian Xia have earned the top spots.

“A committee was appointed, we met, we had all the information for each student,” assistant principal Brian McNulty said. “We probably reviewed 10. And came up with who we thought were best for valedictorian and salutatorian.”

The medal that the two scholars receive symbolizes the hard work, dedication and perseverance they put into their years at GBHS. Mishra and Xia were chosen to be honored because of the immense amount of time they have put into their school work. They aspire

Senior was named valedictorian of the class of 2019.

to be leaders, and have worked their hardest to attain the honor of representing their class as its top students.

“I think the title of salutatorian means that I really tried my best in high school, and that I strive to meet my full potential,” Xia said.

“I’m basically where I should be and where I would like to be academically.”

For Mishra, the award is secondary to the recognition of the work he did for four years.

“I don’t know if it’s an accomplishment or See VALEDICTIORIAN, page A4

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estorative justice has made waves among teachers in the Roseville Joint Union High School District after its implementation at the beginning of this school year.

The new disciplinary method’s central focus is to maximize students’ time spent in classrooms rather than being kept out

through detentions or suspensions.

“Time in class with teachers that care and know what they’re doing and know how to do it is the most important time in school,” said Brandon Dell’Orto, Granite Bay High Advanced Placement United States History teacher and the Roseville Secondary Education Association presiSee JUSTICE, page A7

New AP joining faculty Levirt Griffin replacing McNulty in front office

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ith the end of the 2018-2019 school year, preparation for the upcoming year comes with many changes. Current assistant principal Brian McNulty is retiring, leaving an open position for incoming faculty member Levirt Griffin to fill.

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ship for football and has been hired as the new assistant principal. He is currently an assistant principal at Beyer High School in Modesto.

Hiring a new assistant principal requires a thorough and well thought-out process, which includes student input.

The administration convened a student panel in order to get multiple students’ perspectives on the characteristics they would like to see in a new assistant principal.

Principal Jennifer Leighton explained See NEW HIRE, page A4

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Graduating seniors leave the bubble for the real world

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s the school year comes to an end, the members of the class of 2019 are preparing to move on with the next stage of their lives whether that be joining the military, getting a job or continuing their education. This senior class has come a long way in its four years, and I’m proud of the group of young adults we have become.

Good luck to everyone in whatever ventures you have before you, class of 2019, and make a good name for us out in the world! *** Senior Sunset is tonight. The sunset concludes the year’s opening Senior Sunrise. Seniors will hold one another and sing kumbaya while reminiscing on the last four years. It’s going to be a tearjerker, so get ready and bring some tissues. *** After four years of incredible commitment and hard work, some students have been rewarded for outstanding academic achievement. For the class of 2019, the valedictorian has been announced as Aditya Mishra and the salutatorian is Vivian Xia. Congratulations! *** The best time of year has come again – Grad Party season. It’s a time of graduation-themed celebrations and expensive food provided by proud parents. I honestly can’t wait, but remember – make sure your summer outfits are on point. *** Senior Ball was a lot. To begin the night, several hundred students from assorted high schools congregated in an impromptu photo shoot in the rose garden at the Sacramento State Capitol building. The dance was held at the Sheraton Hotel, which while providing a good Gatsby theme, fell a bit short in other areas.

In terms of food, students complained that the vegetables were undercooked to the point that they could have returned to the ground and grown successfully, the red sauce on the overcooked risotto was an unpleasant mystery and the chicken was dry and had a worrisome filling.

Despite some of the hotel’s food challenges, it was still a fun night. Thanks to those who put it together. *** Every year, the exit of seniors is also accompanied by a bittersweet goodbye to retiring staff members. This year we say goodbye to assistant principal Brian McNulty and teachers Chet Dickson and Terry Stafford. Thank you all for the years of work and for making this school a better place. *** Elliott Hyman, a senior, is a Gazette News editor.

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Retiring teacher Chet Dickson poses with principal Jennifer Leighton, fellow retiring teacher Terry Stafford and retiring assistant principal Brian McNulty, from left to right.

GBHS bids retiring staff members adieu

Three long-term employees departing

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fter long and accomplished careers, three faculty members – teachers Chet Dickson and Terry Stafford, and assistant principal Brian McNulty – have decided to call it quits after the 20182019 school year.

Stafford, a guitar and health teacher, is the most experienced of the three, as he has been teaching for 46 years.

“I started teaching in 1973 at Forest Lake Christian in Auburn,” Stafford said, “and this is my 18th year at Granite Bay.” In the almost half century that Stafford has been teaching, he has also accrued his fair

share of memories.

“The most important memories (are) the relationships you build with students, and the real appreciation you get from them when those relationships help them with life lessons,” Stafford said.

Stafford is also very proud of the many students he has taught and coached over the years.

“Having one of my club/high school players make our Olympic team in 2004 and watching other former players be successful as the current head coach at Gonzaga University (was one of my favorite memories),” Stafford said. “Also, having the opportunity to coach our golf team to a state

2019-2020 ASB officers elected

championship in 2012, which is virtually unheard of for a public high school.”

Following not far behind is Chet Dickson, a biology teacher, who has taught for 35 years. ` “I started teaching in 1982, when I had my first real, regular full-time teaching job, and teaching and coaching since 1984,” Dickson said. “Then we moved out here to Granite Bay, and I’ve been teaching here since the very first day – I was one of the 30 original teachers. There’s a picture of us at the attendance office, actually. Talking about it, it seems like a very long time.”

Throughout the years, Dickson has picked up many memories.

“You collect a lot of them in 35 years,” Dickson said. “Here, the things that stick out were the first few years, which were really awesome years. All of the years were

awesome here, but especially starting up the school from scratch and putting certain traditions in place and helping the first group of kids. The first group that does something is special.”

Dickson also has collected quite a few accomplishments, and not just in teaching.

“Fun fact is that I’ve coached more varsity football games than anyone else,” Dickson said. “(Long time coach Ernie) Cooper got kicked out of a game so that automatically put me up one game on him, and the other long-term coach Mr. (Mike) Lynch, was sick a game, so I also was one up on him too. (Therefore) most consecutive games and most games total, those are all special achievements that belong to me.”

Also, teaching for quite a while means See RETIRING, page A7 ASB president elect junior Avani Singh shakes the hand of her future ASB vice president, sophomore Tyler Zavala, celebrating their placements.

Avani Singh chosen as president

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merica is quite famous for its politics and elections, and school-level elections are no exception.

This year, the Granite Bay High candidates for ASB president displayed incredible and extensive campaign techniques that were viewed by students all around the school.

While there were multiple positions up for grabs, including ASB vice president, senior and junior class president and vice president, as well as sophomore class president, the only contested position was ASB president. As a result,

when sophomore Tyler Zavala ran for ASB vice president, he had no competition.

“I did not go against anyone,” Zavala said. “I did hang some posters around campus and I did post some social media ads just to get my name out there, because it would be kind of awkward if I didn’t say anything.”

Regardless of his running unopposed, Zavala is very excited about his win and his future position.

“Being the ASB vice president will better improve my leadership skills and help me make a difference at GBHS,” Zavala said.

While the other candidates might not have faced competition

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in their respective elections, the ASB presidential contest between juniors Avani Singh and Reagan Dolan featured vigorous campaigning from both candidates.

As the voting date neared, posters of all sorts could be seen hung up around the campus, encourag-

ing students to vote for the best candidate.

The ASB presidential candidates used everything from ceiling-tofloor blue tape displays to posters that were planted in the grass in order to sway their fellow students and earn their votes, in ways

that had not been previously seen around campus.

After extensive campaigns with techniques like these on both sides, the eventual winner of the tight election ended up being See ELECTIONS, page A5

Racist video sparks debate in community Questions over proper response involve punishment vs. increased education

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fter a Snapchat video of a Granite Bay High student using discriminatory language came to light recently, students have been speaking up about racist comments they’ve heard being used on campus.

While some were surprised by the video, many in the community weren’t surprised because of the common use of discriminatory words being used among their peers already.

“I wasn’t surprised,” government teacher Jason Rath said. “Growing up in this area, I’ve seen a lot of underlying racism.”

Increased diversity at GBHS also widened the effects of the negative remarks.

“The diversity here at (GBHS) has changed over the last 15 years,” Rath said.

“I feel bad for the kids that were affected

(by the video).”

In response to the video, the administration created its own video that included students who came forward to speak about discrimination they’ve seen on campus.

“We invited students to talk about any discriminatory language they face, and many came forward to be in the video,” principal Jennifer Leighton said.

During a faculty meeting, this video was shown to staff at GBHS, and teachers were encouraged to address the issue with their classes “I was saddened by some of the things the kids were talking about,” Rath said. “They insinuated that some of (the language) was coming from the adults on campus.”

Rath expects better from adults on campus who should have a better understanding of the damage caused by racism.

“Adults should know better – even though

kids should know better (too), they’re still learning,” Rath said. “As the adults, we should know better than to make those types of comments.”

Despite encouragement, not all teachers addressed the issue within their classes.

“Some teachers address the issue by speaking to their students broadly on the topic, however not all choose to do so,” junior Cate Crook said. “I think that comes down to how they feel and their personal opinions on the issue.”

As punishments and other potential resolutions were being discussed, both students and teachers have begun feeling some degree of helplessness about solutions.

“With students, the punishments can range from detention to suspension,” Leighton said. “For teachers, it can be anything from a letter of warning, to a letter of reprimand, to a leave of absence.”

While some students and teachers said punishments for using discriminatory language might be going too far, others believe punishments have been put in place appropriately.

“I think language punishments are entirely justifiable,” Crook said.

Though the use of language on campus may now be punished, many in the community argue this won’t be enough to truly rid the campus of the issue.

“The only way to stop it here in school and in the community is if the community says this is unacceptable,” Rath said.

Many said the root of the problem must be addressed for there to truly be change.

“I think (racism) is an issue everywhere, and unfortunately it’s also affecting GBHS students,” Crook said.

Rath points out that part of the problem is the homogeneous nature of the community itself. “(South Placer County) is predominantly one race,” Rath said, “Being one race, people often develop these stereotypical images.”

This lack of diversity can make it easier for individuals to develop tainted views on others.

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Students begin to explore alternative options for school lives at the same time.

“Going to Independence allows me to focus on work and visiting my dad,” junior Ava Esperance said. sons. Regardless of a student’s acaAlong with personal reasons, demic standing, Independence has students also proven to be a healthy transfer from change for many putheir original pils. high school “I transfered to IHS in order to get I transfered to IHS because the traditionatbecause the tradi- one-on-one al school style wasn’t tention from a allowing me to learn tional school style teacher. This at my fullest potengrants students wasn’t allowing more individtial,” said Reagan France, an IHS junior. me to learn at my ual time to “A lot of people benprocess and fullest potential. u n d e r s t a n d efit from working on their own schedule.” learning ma– Reagan France, a Like summer terial, which junior at IHS school, IHS only rewouldn’t necquires most students essarily hapto attend a few times pen in a tradia week, which can tional school. be an appealing facIndependence is often used as an tor for students who want to focus outlet for students who need more on school and other things in their support in some areas than others.

Independence High a choice many in RJUHSD exercise

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For most high school students, choosing what school to attend happens during their senior year as they look forward to college – however, an overlooked educational path has recently emerged for Granite Bay High School students.

Independence High School, commonly known as a summer school option for GBHS students, is also a place of alternative learning during regular school hours.

Some students in the Roseville Joint Union High School District use this to their advantage in order to gain access to a flexible learning environment.

Students at GBHS and other schools in the district are able to transfer to IHS for a variety of rea-

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NEW HIRE: Griffin to step in as 2019-20 assistant principal after McNulty’s imminent retirement

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Junior Brian Lambey, who was on the student panel, explained that he was that she chose the new assistant principal among one of the active students who participate in school from among 70 qualichosen to review the fied applicants and vetnew assistant princited their social media specifically.

I am really looking pal.“As a member of “We have a panel forward to immers- the student panel, I of approximately six to seven students that ing myself in the rich was honored to have my say among other spend a half hour with GBHS culture and students relatively each candidate and ask questions based more getting to know the involved in the say who was selected on community buildfaculty, staff, stu- for to be the new AP,” ing,” Leighton said.

“Then, I have a panel of dents and families. Lambey said. “The administration gave administrators, teachers the students the opand clerical who ask –Levirt Griffin, future portunity to have a each candidate quesGBHS assistant princisay in who was going tions more about curto take part in runriculum and instruction. ning our campus, and We all share our ratings I appreciated the opand narrow the selection down to a few. Then I invite those portunity to take part.”

Lambey explained what he, as a student, I want to learn more about to a second round, based on the top two to three can- was hoping to see in the new assistant didates. After that, I call their references principal.

“I was looking for an interesting indiand supervisors and make my final decividual who was easy to talk to and empasion based on that.”

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Students who take the initiative to receive the extra help are often benefit with the opportunity to get ahead of the learning curve.

“Going to Independence allows lots of people to graduate early,” senior Kat Skrbec said, “which is something that a normal high school usually wouldn’t allow.”

More and more students are switching from traditional to alternative learning in the district, and in doing so they’re able to be more successful at their own pace.

This year, junior Maya Snow has done something that no student at GBHS has done before – she enrolled at Independence but stayed in one class at GBHS. “I switched to Independence in order to get more help in certain classes,” Snow said, “but I also knew that I had to stay in the GBHS journalism program because I love to write and illustrate for the newspaper. Doing both allows me to be successful and happy.”

thetic to the high rigor educational environment we have here at GBHS,” Lambey said. “I believed that the best candidate to become a part of our school should be a compassionate person who students could connect with and would be open to talking to about anything they needed.”

Lambey further expressed his gratitude for administration taking active steps to include the students and ensure that many perspectives were taken into account when choosing a new assistant principal.

As he’s heading into retirement, McNulty said he hopes to see GBHS continue to thrive.

“I hope that the legacy and tradition of excellence in academics and athletics continues to inspire our students and community after I leave this June,” McNulty said. “(I hope to see) continued success in helping all our students achieve their dreams and be happy in their lives.”

The new assistant principal also has goals of his own to implement at GBHS. “I am really looking forward to immersing myself in the rich GBHS culture and getting to know the faculty, staff, students and families,” Griffin said.

Regarding his duties next year, Griffin explained he will be primarily focusing on the freshman class.

“I will be working with freshmen next year – it will be a new school for all of us,” Griffin said. “My goal is to support students and their families during the time of transition (and oversee) that each student finds a connection to the school community.”

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Multiple students have switched to Independence in order to receive an education more beneficial to them and their lifestyle.

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not, but I am definitely proud of myself that I worked hard,” Mishra said. “The title of valedictorian doesn’t really mean anything to me.”

Those who have had the pleasure of working with Mishra and seeing his diligent academic skills certainly believe he deserves such an honor. A friend and supporter of Mishra, senior Brandon Khaleq, has witnessed his friend’s persistence in school.

“He has that tenacity to take on these big challenges and that distinct character that separates him from everybody else,” Khaleq said. “He has taken more classes at American River College and Sierra College combined than he has here (at GBHS).”

The work ethic and time it took to earn the top spots in the class of 513 students is immense, but the two scholars certainly are humble about their accomplishments.

“I clearly have worked pretty hard after the last four years, and I’d like to say that,” Mishra said. “(But) the thing that made me be able to do this is that I did not really care about the result in my class.”

For Xia, it’s also about being willing to spend the time necessary to achieve in every academic setting.

“I don’t see myself as super gifted ac-

tually, I just see myself as hardworking,” Xia said. “I do get concepts pretty quickly, but I think I’m just really goal oriented.”

Both Mishra and Xia have developed skills to help them understand difficult academic content.

“Aditya studies very smartly,” Khaleq said. “He focuses on the important things rather than the entire picture itself. He reviews material the day he learns it.”

Mishra and Xia earned spots at the top of their class, but they don’t see themselves as different from other students at GBHS. Yes, they have the best grade-point averages in the senior class, but they still have had to figure out how to succeed.

“I’m pretty bad at memorizing stuff,” Mishra said. “For me, I have to study with a group because I learn best by listening to other people. Obviously I would be happier with an A as opposed to a B. But if I got a B in a class, I wouldn’t really care.”

The work Mishra and Xia put into their studies ultimately led them to this achievement, despite the class of 2019 being filled with a multitude of gifted, dedicated and hard-working students.

“I hold myself to really high expectations,” Mishra said. “I believe I’ve pushed myself pretty hard the last four years.”

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change so it will be hard at first,” senior Brayden Schauer said.

Though this change is daunting, some seniors are ready to take it head on.

“I can’t wait to meet new people and get away from the bubble experience,” senior TJ Robertson said.

Teachers applaud the ambitious attitude, saying it is the best way to face such drastic change.

“The class of 2019 may be stronger than we imagine,” said Advanced Placement English Language teacher Shannon McCann. “They may even surprise themselves.”

It is not uncommon for those in the graduating class of 2019, born in 2000 and 2001, to have already heard somewhat shameful rhetoric about their generation – usually pertaining to the theme of “being handed

everything they’ve ever owned” or being a “soft generation.”

“Those of seasoned generations turn to the phrase, ‘The kids these days,’ and end on some generalization about how they didn’t get their driver’s license on the day they turned 16 like we did, or get jobs as quickly as we did,” McCann said.

McCann said she believes these shallow perspectives are far form the truth.

“I hope this class does not feel as if they were raised in a bubble, because as a mom of a child born in 2000, I can assure you the last 18 years has been anything but easy,” McCann said.

Although seniors are overwhelmingly excited to leave the bubble and have the world at their fingertips, they realize their final moments together are fleeting before splitting off in over 500 different directions and career pathways.

“There’s no other time in your life like high school,” Schauer said. “You get to go do things with your friends without adult supervision, but you also don’t have the responsibilities of an adult because you’re living under your parents roof. I’m definitely going to miss that – because when you’re living on your own, you don’t have anyone to take care of you.”

Graduates are also reminiscing about one of the defining aspects of high school – sports events.

“I’m definitely going to miss all the sports events – cheering with the friends I grew up with at football and basketball games were experiences I will never forget,” senior Brad Roe said.

Although some resent the suburban middle-class community they have been raised in because of its lack of diversity and sheltering culture, others – looking back – are grateful for the opportunities for growth and security Granite Bay and GBHS have provided

for them.

“I appreciate growing up in a place where I didn’t have to deal with a lot of struggles,” Robertson said.

The adults who were able to watch the class of 2019 develop are nothing short of proud of their growth.

“Over the four years, they managed through defeats and eventually celebrated victories,” McCann said.

“They grew into young adults, and like most adults, they learned how to take their lumps – but more importantly, they learned to enjoy the ride.”

Just eight days from walking across the stage and finishing the last few words in this chapter of their lives, the graduating seniors are each ready to embark on their own journeys and begin a new chapter.

“Once they are truly independent,” McCann said, “they will show us what they’ve got.”

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Singh, who worked diligently to reach her goal of becoming ASB president.

“I knew it was going to be a tight race because Reagan is really dedicated to the program as well … in order to get the whole school to want to vote for me, I wanted the funny card,” Singh said. “We both really care about the school and want to do great things for it, so I think my strategy helped me because we’re teenagers and we value people making a fool out of themselves and being funny – so that’s the way I went.”

This strategy could been seen in the form of “Vote For Pedro” shirts and pictures of Singh’s family encouraging students to vote on witty posters plastered around the school.

Dolan also worked incredibly hard and ran an excellent campaign, and she intended to bring about changes to GBHS if she had won.

“If I was ASB president, I’d change the culture of campus and have our school become more united, but I know Avani is going to achieve that,” Dolan said. “I would run again (if given the chance) because it was an awesome experience, and I gained a lot from it.”

Singh has already started to prepare for her position she will hold next year, knowing it will require hard work and planning.

“I think for me, I don’t want to be one of those ASB presidents who has the title but doesn’t do anything about it,” Singh said.

“You know, there’s a lot of complaints by students about (GBHS), whether it be something as simple as music at the dances or a bigger

problem like mental health awareness.”

Singh said one mantra keeping her focused is that she did not run to win, but to serve.

Those who hold the position of ASB president have an array of responsibilities they must abide by, and different challenges they must face to better their school environment.

A progressive and optimistic view is a necS:11.5” essary characteristic of an ASB president, and Singh is aiming to take this aspect of leadership and run with it.

“I’ll definitely work hard this upcoming year not to let anyone down,” Singh said. “If anyone has any suggestions for anything for next year, just talk to me anytime, and I can hopefully be able to figure that out.”

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Continued from page A2 “It’s easy to make jokes and enhance stereotypes when it doesn’t affect you or those you’re surrounded by,” Rath said.

The key is to make the problems clear to the community so that the problems can come to the surface and be heard.

“The kids and adults that have been marginalized start to speak up and tell people how it hurts them,” Rath said.

“Hopefully people will start to listen.”

Some students aren’t making the

comments, but they being bystanders; laughing at jokes and tolerating discriminatory language. And though they are not necessarily the ones creating the problem, they are a large part of the problem.

“My college professor once said, ‘If you laugh at a racist joke, that makes you a racist,’” Rath said. “Though I think that’s wrong, it made me think, ‘Is that racist?’ No – but you’re letting (the racism) continue.’” ist?’ No – but you’re letting (the racism) continue.’”

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It is inevitable that students will not connect with every teacher. However, when a teacher’s inability to respect a specific student interferes with their education, there can be repercussions.

Or for some students there can be none, further adding to their discomfort in the classroom.

Senior Blake Singewald experienced a lack of concern for his own individual rights when he reported an incident to the Granite Bay High School administration.

It was in the reporting process when Singewald explained how he felt when a teacher explicitly called him “retarded.”

Singewald became frustrated when the administration seemed to have no regard for his situation or express any concern.

“They pretty much just brushed me off,” Singewald said. “They tried to prevent any consequences for a teacher’s choice in words.”

After facing further inaction, Singewald expressed his frustration to two other teachers, who pushed the administration to move forward.

“The administration made it as hard and as strenuous as possible,” Singelwald said.

“I felt disrespected by them for how they handled everything.”

Although the situation might have taken longer than necessary to be resolved, assistant principal Jessup Mcgregor said that in some cases, a lengthier timeline is a crucial part of getting the job done effectively.

“The goal is as soon as possible, while making sure we are still doing a thorough job and doing the right thing,” McGregor said.

In addition to maintaining a responsive time constraint, administrators also must follow the policies of restorative conferencing. This further supports the shift toward restorative justice in the education system.

“The goal is to restore the relationship,” McGregor said. “We are a learning organi-

zation. Our job is to help people learn and grow.”

Within the guidelines of restorative conferencing, students can expect to have a mediated conversation between themselves and the teacher. This might be intimidating, but it has proven to be an effective tool for resolving difficulties between teachers and students.

Senior Madison McDermott was not given the opportunity to participate in any restorative conferencing when she reported a teacher’s inability to effectively educate students.

A letter drafted and sent to each administrator included a detailed summary of several circumstances in which the teacher, according to McDermott, failed to adequately do the job.

McDermott described several cases in which test material was not taught.

“This is only one case of (them) not teaching material, not being able to explain material and not trying to help my peers grow as students,” McDermott wrote. “I have learned more from students in other classes and their notes than from (the teacher’s) teaching.”

Perhaps the most significant and upsetting portion of the letter describes this teacher’s “amusement for publicly humiliating (their) students.”

McDermott further reflected on scenarios in which students were shamed for struggling with public speaking, a task at which the teacher selected a new student weekly – and something that doesn’t come naturally to all students.

The letter also references the teacher’s habit of laughing and making fun of students who give the wrong answer in front of the class.

In addition to taking class time to humiliate students, McDermott expressed concern about the teacher’s habitually opinionated classroom conversations. “(They) go off on tangents, decide randomly what they think is important, for example, (they) think the Peer Resource ac-

tivities are useless. Then (they) talk about their own life or agenda for much of class time.”

McDermott concluded her letter with a statement of discontent for what she experienced.

“Every student I have talked to can attest to (the teacher’s) incompetence at teaching and disregard for students’ feelings and the humane way to do things,” McDermott wrote.

McDermott said she felt hopeful following a meeting with a current GBHS administrator.

“I talked about educating (them) on some of the issues in my email and inspiring (them) to teach on a higher level,” she said.

Following the conference, McDermott was offered no indication of any action being taken and saw little change in the classroom.

“I thought the meeting went well, but afterwards I was never contacted again,” she said. “I never saw any evidence of action being taken.”

Although McDermott’s statement didn’t seem to be heard or promote any action, this is not always the case. There is no opportunity for change if students are unwilling to come forward and speak up.

“I would encourage everybody to bring it forward,” McGregor said. “Things aren’t always going to go exactly like you would want them to, because sometimes there’s not enough there for us to take swift action.”

For many students, the process of reporting an ongoing situation about a teacher can seem very intimidating. However, many are unaware that retaliation is not as common as they might believe.

“Rarely do we deal with cases of retaliation,” Mcgregor said. “There’s a strong fear there, and there’s not evidence to back up that fear.”

Fear of retaliation didn’t prevent McDermott from speaking up, and the experience left her with a new perspective.

“I think these claims should be taken more seriously, and the teacher should be

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repeatedly checked on,” she said.

Although McDermott’s case was one of consistent unprofessional behavior, many student reports depict a single moment of disrespect.

“In a lot of cases, in my experience, it’s a misunderstanding of what the intention was and what the result was,” McGregor said.

Singewald experienced a similar feeling of miscommunication following the resolution of his situation.

“I ended up feeling almost sorry for the teacher, looking back at the situation retrospectively, and how it was just a slip in the moment,” Singewald said.

A junior girl who asked to remain anonymous chose not to report a repeated instance in which a teacher made disrespectful comments about her. The student was the target of numerous stereotypical insults in front of the entire class.

“My experience with teacher harassment was very hurtful,” the student said. “The teacher’s comments made my self-esteem plummet.”

For some students, it can be a struggle to decipher whether or not the situation warrants further investigation.

“We need to train students on how to be resilient in cases when they don’t connect and to know when to advocate, or when it’s harmful to (them),” Mcgregor said.

Many times, students feel intimidated when reporting any incident involving a teacher. However, the GBHS administration is always a resource for students.

“We are all here for you,” Mcgregor said.

“If something is bothering you and you don’t seek help or say something, then you (are) relinquishing your respect for yourself because you deserve to be treated respectfully.”

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dent. “So anything we can do to maximize that time and protect that time is of vital importance. Time is the most important thing we’ve got when it comes to education – the great equalizer.”

Further, the new disciplinary system is intended to resolve the unequal rates of punishment among different groups on district campuses.

“Study after study across California have shown that these (pre-restorative justice) punishment policies have a disproportionate effect on minorities and people with a disadvantaged socioeconomic status – in other words, our most vulnerable students,” Dell’Orto said. “What we don’t want to have is a discipline policy that appears to discriminate based on race, income, etcetera.”

While most teachers can stand behind its lofty intentions, some have begun to question its effect on campus culture and its potential fallibility.

“The worry that we have as teachers is that once students figure out that game, they’ll take advantage of it leading to discipline falling apart and things falling apart in class,” Dell’Orto said. “If there’s no fear of something happening to you if you act out, then things will start to collapse – that’s our main worry.”

GBHS principal Jennifer Leighton said restorative justice doesn’t mean there is a lack of consequences

for breaking school policy.

“The idea behind restorative justice isn’t that there are no consequences,” Leighton said. “It is that you are restoring the relationship and teaching the student the harm that they did.”

With a focus on not just disciplining the student on a mistake, but on educating them on the adverse effects of their actions and on rebuilding damaged relationships, repeat offenses have decreased this year, Leighton said.

“We have had fewer repeat offenders than we had in prior years,” Leighton said. “There’s always a few high flyers where it feels like nothing is getting through, but on a lot of the big things where we’ve had lots of meetings, taken our time and come up with creative consequences, kids have appeared to understand the message and changed the behavior.”

Assistant principal Jessup McGregor said the restorative justice process is more of an addition to the previous system rather than a replacement.

“There’s still a lot of traditional discipline happening – people are still getting detention, they’re still getting suspended – and we’re adding in the restorative justice piece,” McGregor said. “So it’s not just a slap on the wrist and moving on. It’s getting a slap on the wrist and you might have to actually fix the problem you created, whether that be speaking with the teacher or with the other student. In most cases it’s really both

and less of a replacement.”

However, both administrators acknowledged some difficulties with the implementation of the new policy.

“It was rolled out without any prep for the teachers or the students,” Leighton said. “We still need to talk about it and get some teachers trained.”

McGregor said that with any new program put in place, there will be challenges.

“For sure there are going to be missteps, for sure there is going to be a learning curve,” McGregor said.

“Like with any new thing, there is going to be the implementation dip – where it gets tumultuous and maybe worse for a little bit while you settle in – but I do certainly believe we’re going in the right direction.”

Dell’Orto said, regardless of the positive intentions of restorative justice, its rushed addition to school policy has led to challenges and questions for teachers.

“What happened with us is that this was a new system that was rolled out without much buy-in from the teachers, without much explanation as to what we are doing and why,” Dell’Orto said. “We went home over the summer, and suddenly we come back and there is a new policy that hasn’t been explained but is supposed to be the new expectation.”

Stories have circulated among RJUHSD teachers of students being sent out of class to the office only to return within minutes.

“We all want what’s best for kids, but what might be

best for one kid – sending them back to class – might not be what’s best for 35 kids who now have to deal with the kid coming back and disrupting their class time over and over again,” Dell’Orto said, “hurting their right to an education. So it’s a balancing act.”

Dell’Orto said teachers also worry that once students realize that suspensions and traditional punishments are less likely, their behavioral problems will become more egregious.

“We’re worried about (restorative justice) being gamed, we’re worried about it being manipulated, we’re worrying about it being used and we’re worried about the safety issues,” Dell’Orto said. “Now if something serious is happening, we send them out and there isn’t a consequence doled out, then they may start to get a little more pushy.”

Despite questions from teachers over the implementation and risks with restorative justice, Leighton remains optimistic about its future.

“What I would hope for is that this system would build stronger trust and relationships,” Leighton said.

“Whereas without restorative processes, a student might simply be sent home without question as a consequence, they now have to face the action they did and understand how it affected those around them.

With this, hopefully by the time they’re seniors they get it and understand how to act.”

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an educator not only sees students in the classroom, but also later on when they are all grown up.

“The group of kids, when I started teaching, there were some kids that you just remember who they are,” Dickson said. “In fact, a couple of my old kids, they’re now parents and their kids are going to school, a lot of them at Rocklin, and I bump into them every so often, so it’s kind of fun because I had them when they were just freshmen and sophomores in class, and now they’re adults and parents and they’re still little (scrubs).

“They’re great people and great contributors to the community. They became adults, and it’s been fun to realize (that) I’ve known these kids as 14-year-old knuckleheads.”

After teaching for so long, Dickson decided it was finally time to hang it up.

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“It was just getting to a point where I needed to do something different,” Dickson said. “Thirty-five years is a long time, and it was either going to be this year or next year, that’s all I knew. There wasn’t necessarily a certain thing that clicked it over, just a decision that I came to. Financially, could you afford to live with a pension and not have a full paycheck, and our financial advisor said (that my wife and I could).”

In his newfound free time, Dickson plans on doing just a few things.

“I keep telling people the same three things,” Dickson said. “This is my plan, and I don’t know how good it’s going to work out. My plan is to play more golf, read more books and grow more plants – which really means I’m going to grow two tomato plants instead of one tomato plant.

I’m not a big travel guy – like if I’m traveling, it’s to play golf.

Lastly, but certainly not least, McNulty

has been both teaching and administrating for 25 years total.

“I’ve been here for 13 years as an administrator, and two years before that as an administrator at Woodcreek,” McNulty said.

“I was a teacher before that.”

McNulty’s reasoning for going into education was both convenient and purposeful.

“I went into teaching because I enjoy working with kids of all ages, and I had a couple of experiences at junior college getting to work as an intern teacher where I had good experiences,” McNulty said.

“My choices of careers were down to physical therapy, pre-med and chiropractics with a kinestheology biology degree, but I just decided to go into teaching. I was seriously burnt on schooling. I went into teaching and the credentialing program, and even though the pay for teachers isn’t a lot, I still found it rewarding, and so I kept on doing that.”

Outside of being an administrator, McNulty’s fondest memories come from being a physical education teacher.

“One of my first assignments in teaching was being a PE specialist out in Natomas, and what that afforded me was to go to three different elementary schools and teach PE to elementary school kids,” McNulty said. “That was phenomenal; probably the best job I’ve ever had and that’s because you get a minimum of 100 kids looking at you every day and they’re once or twice a week, so it’s fresh faces, fresh energy.”

In his couple decades of teaching and administrating, McNulty cites neither a certain event nor theme when asked what he learned the most, but rather his approach.

“I learned that attitude helps in most situations that you’re trying to resolve and work through or work with,” McNulty said.

After their long careers, Stafford, Dick-

son and McNulty can simplify their tokens of wisdom that they wish to impart on future students and teachers into a few quick words. “(I would just tell parents) to realize their kids are going to be fine,” Dickson said.

“Keep doing what we’re doing and keep enjoying what you’re doing with the kids you’re working with. They’re going to find their successes, they’re going to find ways to find their successes in different ways, they don’t have to be pushed.”

“Always,” Stafford said, “do what you know is right in your heart for the students you teach.”

“I’ve learned that humor can be a great thing that can help you, if used at the right time,” McNulty said. “I’ve also realized that I’m still working on my timing.”

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Everyone has a right to their own opinion Respecting others is more important than being ‘right’

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thought we were supposed to respect each other’s opinions.

Or is that not the case anymore? Because it certainly doesn’t feel like it. Nowadays, it seems increasingly more like it is acceptable to verbally attack each other and feel no remorse.

No one should fear voicing their opinion. But that’s what we’ve come to.

It’s easy to pick up on. In class, I’ll hear one student express something and watch another roll their eyes. On social media, I’ll see a tweet with an opinion and five replies of angry opposition.

I’ve heard people called idiots for their views and felt tensions rise sharply when two political opposites engaged in conversation.

Everyone has a right to say what they believe and what they don’t. And we all have the right to say so without any fear of people shutting down our views.

There is a reason why opinions and facts are two different categories. Opinions vary, which is the whole purpose. No one gets to consider their opinion to be of a factual status.

When did we start thinking one person’s opinion can be ent, viewpoints included. We forgot how to listen to others more important than another’s? When did we forget that and respect their opinion, even if we don’t agree with it. respecting each other is just basic etiquette?

Even if we hate it. Even if it goes against every single one I think people have recently been forgetting two things: of our own personal beliefs. the First Amendment and human decency.

I know it’s been said a million times, but It is written out in that aged, dusty docuit needs to be said a million more. ment that we have the right to speak our We don’t get to play the judge of who minds as long as we are not hurting, threatcan say what. We don’t get to ridicule, ening or slandering others. shame, embarrass, frighten, taunt, or mock There are countries where people can’t anyone for their opinion. offer their opinion. This is not one of them.

I’ve said what we don’t get to do. So Freedom of speech is a privilege that we’re now I’ll say what we can. lucky to have, but we’re ruining it for each We can speak our minds and our hearts. other.

We can fight deeply and passionately for By not exercising this freedom, we are the causes that are dear to us. We can share wasting what others could only wish to our own personal experiences in the hopes have. of informing others.

But we’re taking away the right of We can vote for who we want to reprefreedom of speech from each other. We are sent us politically. We can write, sing or ehansen.gazette@gmail.com taking away that right by scaring others into act about what we think needs to change. withholding their opinions. We are forcing We can start organizations, lead protests others – who fear the impending, brash comments – to be and join movements. quiet.

There are so many ways to fight for your own opinion.

Because we’re being disrespectful.

So why do you need to tear someone else’s down?

Somewhere along the road we forgot how to be decent to *** each other. We forgot how to accept that everyone is differEmily Hansen, a senior, is the Gazette Voices editor.

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It’s better to have a couple of friends who care than several who don’t

’m flawed. But so is everything else in life.

When we look at artwork, whether it’s in a museum, at an art show or even in a child’s classroom, we somehow find value in it. Despite its flaws, it holds meaning because it tells a story.

We do this in literature, music, dance and even when we’re simply listening to someone present a new discovery.

So why is it we don’t do this to ourselves?

Whether it be our physical appearance, our test scores – even our social skills – we nit-pick at every little flaw and make them out to be this horrendous thing that we try and change.

While growing and maturing is a beautiful part of life, it doesn’t mean changing who you are.

I’ve spent a large portion of my life trying to please others, to be what they wanted me to be.

Every time I moved (which was often),

I began to take on a new identity, the one those around me preferred.

Even when I thought I had learned to take control of my life, and that I had “found myself,” I couldn’t have been more wrong.

It took me nearly 18 years of being alive to realize who I was, and to be that version of myself shamelessly.

I’ve learned to listen to the music I enjoy because I enjoy it, not because it’s what’s “cool.”

I discovered that kinesiology turns me into a complete nerd and decided that’s what I wanted to study in college.

But most importantly, I learned I don’t need the validation of others to be happy.

I lost people along the way – friends I once trusted and believed would always be by my side.

I distanced myself from people I used to believe should be allowed into my inner circle, and some were finally let in.

Even though my “circle” has become smaller than ever before, I’m happier than I

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Careers should be driven by passions instead of parents

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here are definitely cons to having doctor-parents.

Besides seeming to fulfill the ultimate Asian stereotype, there’s also the matter of having to choose my own career with the knowledge that whatever I end up doing, my parents will subconsciously compare it to their own successes and failures.

I know that they do it out of

love, out of wanting a better future for me, out of their inherent worrying that is characteristic of practically all parents.

So, being me, I chose to not do anything STEM-related at all (or financially stable for that matter) and pursue a career in screenwriting.

Really, I had no choice in the matter. I say that because, growing up, I had always thought my

ever was.

But whether or not you’re an introvert or an I have been led to believe your value is based on how many friends you have rather extrovert, the number of people in your life doesn’t define how loved you are. than the quality of friends you have.

Whether it’s one person, two or a miniI spent most of my childhood and teenage army of friends and family, years feeling like I was you should feel loved and “unpopular” and that accepted.

I needed to have more Not everyone in your life people in my life. has to mean the world to you But no matter how – acquaintances are just as immany “friends” I had, I portant as friends – but those still felt alone. you decide to let into your Not only did I feel circle should accept you for all alone, but I was tired. that you are, and you shouldn’t As someone who tends feel ashamed to be yourself to be more introverted, around them. being surrounded by Despite having fewer people people all the time can in my life, I feel more loved become exhausting. and accepted than I have in a Although I love jblair.gazette@gmail.com long time. people, and I have come *** to love socializing when I can, I need time Jordan Blair, a senior, is a Gazette Lifealone in order to recenter myself and be style writer. happy. I need a balance.

subject was math. I loved math, I was good at math, and math just made sense – both the subject itself and also as a future career.

However, fifth grade changed all of that. Through my wonderful English teacher, I learned the power of storytelling, a love for performing and the need to create. Initially it was picture books, which grew into flash fiction, and then short stories. It was the power to create an alternative world, a world to hide in, a world to confide in, a place to explore my emotions.

And at first, I was perfectly fine with keeping writing as a hobby. It would be something I did outside of school, something I did after I was done with all of my homework.

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And at first, my parents were supportive. They welcomed my exploration into writing. They saw it as a catharsis – and it was — but really nothing more.

Then cinematography came into the picture, and everything clicked.

As a kid, I would watch a movie for entertainment, to laugh and smile. But only after going through a month of seeing solely sad, thought-provoking movies did I fully realize cinema was the medium that I wanted to utilize.

I want to write for film because I know how strongly it has impacted my life, and I hope to positively impact other people who see my movies.

I want to write for film because I love to create, and I love, well, enjoying what I am doing, so why not do both as a career? *** Andrew Yung, a senior, is a Gazette co-editor-in-chief.

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That isn’t to say that my family hates cats, but there efore coming to high school, I was quite upset are many people who do. And while some might that I would be parting from my dear middle school friends. I had just moved to Granite Bay consider it trivial, I think the blanket statement “I hate cats” is wrongly judgmental and from Roseville, and I would be going unfair. to Granite Bay High rather than RockLike any pet, each cat has its own lin High as I had anticipated. personality. Granted, some are more Quite the drama queen, I decided that feisty than others, but that isn’t a my experience would be inconsolably valid reason to hate all cats that you horrible, and nothing would change might come across. Dogs can be just that. the same, but they don’t receive the My mom, who had noticed that I was hate that’s directed at cats. moping around the house day to day, The fact of the matter is that many asked me a question. “Would you feel cats seem to be less affectionate better if we got a cat?” than dogs. They would rather be In reality, my family gets new pets untouched, while many dogs would quite often. But the idea of a baby kitlove nothing more than a belly rub or ten that I could name was simply too a head scratch. good to brush off, and my spirits lifted. kfernandez.gazette@gmail.com However, cats can show affection A cat lover since I was a little kid, I couldn’t wait until we could introduce him to the fam- in other ways. For example, if a cat head butts you or rubs against you, kneads with their front paws or even ily. We went to the SPCA and chose an adorable gray bites you, it can mean that a cat likes you – and that’s and white kitten, and in turn I named him Percy. how they show their affection.

Since then, Percy has grown up to be quite lazy, but But since these aren’t obvious signs of affection, ridiculously cute, and I absolutely love him. cats are often perceived as cold and mean, or as However, not everyone has been a fan. At different animals who don’t really like their owners, when times, each member of my family has insisted that he quite the opposite is often true. is quite the mean cat, or, in other words, a “devil cat.”

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The truth is that a cat can be man’s best friend, if you know how to appeal to them. By recognizing when cats like what is being done to them and when they don’t, you can become just as friendly with them as you can with dogs.

I am fully aware that some would consider my view on cats quite extreme and generally unimportant, and I find it quite humorous how much I care about the subject.

However, I simply can’t stand how an animal like a sweet kitten could be clumped into a group of mean pets by people who don’t know just how great cats can be.

Cats deserve love just like any other pet, and if you know how to give it, they’ll love you, too. *** Kate Fernandez, a junior, is a Gazette staff writer.

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Negative behavior of one group should not characterize the entire GBHS community

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ust a few weeks back I was sitting in the theater during the annual spring dance show. Glancing around the theater, I noticed a wave of boys from the senior class gravitate toward and then sit in the very front row.

Time and time again during the twohour show, I noticed their insensitivity, immaturity and purely ignorant behavior.

I saw them laugh at dancers, especially girls. I saw them put their heads down and laugh uncontrollably when open and proud members of the LGBTQ community took the stage. And I overheard their demeaning and utterly cheap conversations during the intermission break.

After four years of high school, with many in the early stages of adulthood, you’d expect for them to be better than this.

After the show, I recall talking to performers who noticed the boys’ upsetting behavior.

One conversation in particular stood out to me.

“They end up being the representation

of this entire school – it’s so sad,” my friend said.

This was something I hadn’t thought of before.

You see, for the past four years of my time in high school, I told myself nearly every day that I wanted nothing more than to graduate and leave all this nonsense behind.

By nonsense, I mean people who made my life and the life of others close to me harder.

And it wasn’t until a few weeks back that I chose to dive into this idea on a deeper level.

Those boys are such a small percentage of this community, and of this school.

Yet year after year, month after month and day after day, we’d hear about their antics.

From harassing others in person and through social media in their so-called Snapchat group chats, they apparently gained a disturbing amount of satisfaction from indulging in such things.

Despite this just being a small group of boys, their mob mentality made them stand out, as they powered their way

ior of a small number of people who are always highlighted and characterized as the entirety of Granite Bay High.

No one outside of their circle cares through high school causing unnecesabout their antics anymore. sary drama and trouble.

Through harassing and demeaning Everyone grew accustomed to this women, cyber bullying others through storyline. social media and threatening to throw This was simply because many people people out of parties, were the highlight of these groups of boys their conversations and believe they make a joke humiliation at some out of others. point in high school.

In reality, they are the In other words, this joke. small group at a large Students, teachers and school found a way parents of the victims to go about bullying are sick and tired of their others in every way behavior. possible.

They laugh at others, There are levels to when the entire commuthis, and there are sevnity of Granite Bay has eral of these boys who made them a laughing are far worse in what stock. they do, and how low ashah.gazette@gmail.com I’m almost certain that they stoop. my words could end up I want to make it clear that every in the hands of one of these boys, and if person involved in these chats or groups they do, they’ll surface in a group chat hasn’t always been the so-called “bad or be the focal point of their conversaguy.” tions for a day or two.

Everyone who’s gone through four But I, too, simply don’t care any years of high school knows who the longer. good people are, and the bad.

Because frankly, just as Granite Bay I didn’t realize this until a few weeks laughs at their foolishness, so do I. back. *** This is indeed an amazing school Akhil Shah, a senior, is a Gazette sports filled with great people all around. editor.

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recently saw a meme that said something along the lines of “Noises be like: *noise noises*”.

Terrible person I am, I laughed.

Can you believe it? My sense of humor is beyond pathetic, it’s morally vile.

What’s so bad about this meme? Or even memes in general?

The answer is more complicated than it should be.

The problem isn’t memes themselves, just what they have come to represent.

Humor reflects societal norms and values, and the degradation of such is apparent in the jokes we tell.

Dark humor has become increasingly more popular, made evident by the rise in popularity of games such as Cards Against Humanity and memes referencing Communist and Fascist values, the Vietnam War, incest

and anti-vaccination, in addition to frequent references to death.

Death, you wonder? Yes! Talking about yeeting yourself off a building after taking an L (a loss) on an assignment is one common example.

Suicide and death have become memes, something to be laughed at, never comprehending the enormity of the reality of such an action.

But as grim as this phrase might seem, it is a joke.

The theme of death has become so common that young people, in their despair, have used dark humor to cope with the emotional trauma.

Take school shootings, for example. At one point, Columbine and Sandy Hook were tragedies never to be repeated.

Now, there are 3 million minors who come in contact with shootings every year.

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Death has become a part of life for students, knowing that school can easily become a death trap.

Suicide is now a leading cause of death in the United States among young people.

Similarly, anxiety and depression have likewise increased.

With so much stress, it’s not a surprise to see hope, and likewise, morals, on the decline.

Morality is rapidly losing ground in today’s world.

Generation Z literally can’t take anything seriously.

We are all dying slowly on the inside, not only because of global warming but because nothing matters anymore.

Time is just a construct, conspiracies are more popular than ever and the comedy that is politics have all contributed to moral degradation.

What happened to meaningful conversations and progressive change?

Would the world have been

more hopeful had death and despair not become so common?

It is impossible to tell, but we can observe a vicious cycle of

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darkness that we are only sinking deeper into.

With all this negativity surrounding us, is it even possible to come back from the grave that we have been digging?

The solution to all our woes

is imaginary, as reality is just a construct.

There is no panacea to the ails plaguing humanity, no one-step solution that will bring us back from our morbidity.

Nothing defines this generation more than hopelessness and apathy.

Without hope in change and goodness, there is nothing keeping us from being swept away from reality, a noticeable trend today.

But reality is not a tangible thing that is clearly defined.

Rather, it is our perception that shapes our worldview.

While I promise no solution to humanity’s ails, I do know one thing.

We are straying ever farther from traditional notions of happiness.

Whether or not we choose to embrace this change or revert back to the past is dependent on how we choose to live in an era of morbidity and despair. *** Raha Elahi, a sophomore, is a Gazette staff writer.

Time is temporary, just like high school hese four years will go by fast.”

We all hear it as freshmen and disregard it immediately.

Regardless of whether the time drudges on or zips by, it’s important to make the most of it.

We only have the chance to be in high school once. It’s our last run at childhood before some realities, as well as responsibilities, hit us.

At graduation, we should be able to say goodbye to high school knowing we didn’t miss out. Knowing we went to every dance, joined every club we wanted, made wonderful friends and worked to grow intellectually and personally.

Obviously, there will be things we have to do despite our strong desire not to, but there is still nothing stopping us from taking advantage of every avenue high school has to offer.

Of course, not every activity suits everyone’s interests. But the great thing about high school is the room for trial and error. There are no long-term

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“Hanging out with friends and going to the lake to watch the sunset”

contracts tethering us to any clubs or classes and no Too often we let the simplest of worries ruin our penalties for trying something new. entire day. An unfavorable grade on a test, a small Inevitably, there will be some things you try and argument with a friend or an incorrect coffee order don’t love. Every bad or imperfect experience is can put us in an unreasonably sour mood. also a learning experience.

If it won’t matter in a year, it doesn’t matter now.

High school is the perfect time to learn more about One of the most important lessons to be learned yourself, and there is no better way to do that than in high school is the value of time. We learn how to by exploring your interests. Use not waste time so we can put it toward your time wisely to pursue everysomething more constructive. This thing you love. lesson applies to our time spent being It is not just in high school happy as well.

The voice of the where we need to cherish our time.

Why waste time in a disagreeable Granite Bay We live in a fast-paced society, full mood, when we can be joyful? of opportunities and learning exOur time can be useful or wasteful.

Gazette periences. Each day we can make It can be full of success or regrets. It a decision to let minor setbacks can be joyful or miserable. And it is our waste our precious time, or to live life to the fullest. choice to decide which it will be.

How often do people regret trying something new?

That’s the most important life lesson that can be It is much more common to have regrets because of learned in high school. It’s not a cliché, it’s the truth. not doing something.

Time is the most precious commodity.

Gabi Birch “Getting to hang out with friends and having no schoolwork”

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ď ˇSeniors Brayden Schauer and Karly Lorenzen, top left, hold Easton Holland.

Cat Lauth chest bumps Emma Thompson, top center, wearing leopard-themed attire. Dylan Rowe and Lindsey Zabell and Dylan Rowe, top right, shoot bubbles at the dance. Ethan Birch, Moses Huish and Brad Roe, center right, lie in grass watching the jungle animals. Madison Fitch and Emily Hansen act as snakes, second from bottom right, while being hunted by leopards – Sofia Novaresi and Lily Williams. The dance floor, bottom right, is illuminated by bright lights during the dance. Isabella Fraser and Emma Gordon, bottom left, pose with a jeep. Students line up, second from bottom left, for a taste of shaved ice. Easton Holland, Moses Huish, Brayden Schauer, Jack Stinson and Karly Lorenzen, center left, practice their camouflage in a bush.

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A message for late-bloomers I remember writing a poem called “The Blossom of Hope” in seventh grade, which ended up winning first in the Roseville Youth Poetry Contest and getting published in the America Library of Poetry.

This poem was about a young blossom who couldn’t grow, because they couldn’t get enough sunshine and water, which caused it to wither up.

Ultimately, the blossom had crumpled up to the point where it could die at any moment. It was on the brink of death… it appeared nothing could save it.

Until one of the leaves on the taller flowers moved out of its way due to the wind, and a drop of water hit the blossom.

All of a sudden, the little flower bud began to straighten. It shot up towards the light, pushing its way past the thorns until it finally surpassed the tops of the other flowers.

The bud was finally able to open up its petals. That day, despite the intense adversity it faced, the blossom became the most beautiful flower of all.

Now, as cliche as this poem sounds (and don’t come at me; I was just a seventh grader) this is the message I want to communicate to a certain group of seniors as one of my last ever articles for the Gazette.

Yes, I’m talking to you. You, who feels like they’re not good enough.

You who feels outshadowed by your peers that have done amazing things, and, despite still going to a great college, you’re not going to the college you were expecting to go to.

The late bloomers.

I never thought I’d be the blossom in my seventh grade poem, but today I’m just like you.

I know I like science, creative writing, anime, and leading others.

But I still haven’t found my passion yet.

Call me selfish, but I never was able to become known as a top speaker, scientist, editor, or dancer.

When I did end up getting recognized, I only seemed to be second to one of my peers.

Someone who worked just as hard, if not harder, than I did.

Before you say that you don’t care about recognition, think again.

Maybe it isn’t your first priority, but everyone wants to be recognized for something.

If you aren’t truly happy with how high school turned out, take action.

Be the blossom.

Prepare to rise up to the sun, be ready for that drop of opportunity or that ray of encouragement. You can still become the best.

Post-high school, whether it’s community college, trade school, or even the military, is another opportunity for you to do just that.

Leave behind your legacy to the community, country, even the world.

So, late bloomers, rise with me. I hope to see you at the top.

And thank you, Granite Bay, for a memorable high school career.

*** Kavana Gonur, a senior, is a Lifestyle editor.

in review Two co-editors-in-chief summarize the 2018-19 school year in a lively conversation

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idney - Man, it’s been a great year. From our last first day of school to grad party season kicking off, it’s been a wild ride.

ax - Yeah, I guess. Nothing like starting our amazing “last first day of school” with the beautiful, symbolic sunrise that was blocked by wildfire smoke. It was the best feeling pulling into my newly painted parking spot that I was looking forward to since sophomore year. Wait...

Sidney - But hey, at least that construction finally wrapped up. Now we have enough space to fit our cars, and it’s nice that mine’s in the shade all day.

Max - Twofold! There’s also enough space to get a tire slashed! #seniorszn Sidney - Remember when everyone thought the drug dogs would show up any day? I was excited to see those cute pups, but maybe it’s for the better.

Max - I don’t know, I always enjoyed walking into the bathrooms and seeing a group of freshman with Herschel

backpacks on blowing smoke into the urinals, those cops are trying to take away our school’s culture!

Sidney - At least we could unwind at the football games every Friday night. The Tribe shirts were sick this year!

Max - Nothing screams fun like watching a football game from the bleachers. Despite how cool it was to witness a fight large enough to break a fence. But hey at least that incredible, intense, loud cheering the Tribe made up for it… right?

Sidney - Fall also came with plenty of college applications for our class. I may have changed by mind several times, but I’m thinking everything will turn out okay.

Max - Yeah, I was on the edge of my seat each night waiting for the next Snapchat of you shopping for answers about where you should go. I, for one, set my expectations as low as possible for myself because handling rejection is not in my toolbelt.

Sidney - Senior 5th Quarter was so fun to watch. Honestly, I was too scared to get hypnotized myself, but watching you thinking you were giving birth was pretty funny.

Max - Think? I’m pretty sure Max Jr. isn’t a figment of

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Sidney - We get it, you were a bit of a TikTok star. I wish people still posted on there, especially wolfkid6969.

Max - woldkid6969 will never die, raking up 50k followers he is far from over. Me, on the other hand, still is very much so not over being commented about “why does that kid look so small” I am NOT small, 5’9 is not small, it is the average height of men in the U.S. Sidney - Sure, I say as my Powderpuff name was “Big Fella”. Not sure you could say the same! Senior Ball was a movie.

Max - Indeed, a movie with the worst soundtrack of all time. Nobody understands a teenage music taste like a man in his mid 40’s.

Sidney - Whatever. Senior year was great, and I think we could agree on that. I’ll miss the friends I made, but good things are coming in our futures.

Max - As pessimistic as I am, we are going to do some great things in life! I’ll miss being the pessimist to your optimist! Have fun at (insert recent change of college decision here), you’ll do great!

Teachers connect with their classes using social media Apps used not only for leisure purposes

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ighth grade to high school freshman.

High school senior to college freshman. What do these two monumental transitions have in common?

Of course – both refer to an increase in responsibility and maturity.

Although there is still debate on which transition is the hardest to make, there’s no doubt that both bring up a host of new questions for high school and college freshmen alike.

Some to-be high school freshmen, however, are lucky enough to have a graduating high school sibling with them. Such is the case with Julie and Megan Lynch.

In a question-answer segment between sisters Megan and Julie Lynch, the former, a seventh grade student at St. Albans Country Day School, asked her sister how she “adjust[ed] with [the] new styles of homework.”

“I would say freshman year, you’re going to have a less homework than sophomore, junior and senior year, so that helps with the transition,” said Julie Lynch, also a graduating high school senior in GBHS’s Class of 2019.

“Keep up your good study habits, because you’ll want to have them when you reach sophomore year - when things get more intense. Especially if you’re taking AP classes, then don’t let your guard down.”

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Megan (left) and Julie Lynch are siblings - the former soon to enter GBHS and the latter graduating in the class of 2019.

It is recommended that students not load their entire schedule with AP and IB classes, but that they don’t slack off and do mostly elective classes either. Finding the balance between electives and challenging courses is ultimately the key to being successful.

To make sure one is successful, Lynch also recommends that in the occasion a freshman receives a D or an F in their class, that they go to their recommended priority period and ask their teacher for help.

Brandon Chew, also a graduating senior, agrees with Julie Lynch, in addition to encouraging freshmen to ask for help even if they don’t have a failing grade or even if it isn’t the teacher.

“Never be afraid to ask for help,” Chew said. “ Most students and teachers would be more than happy to help you.”

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riting emails is so 2000s. This form of communication has fallen out of the mainstream for teenagers since cell phones and social media were brought into existence.

Some teachers at Granite Bay High School have taken to social media as an alternate way to communicate with their students.

CP Chemistry teacher Elizabeth Henderson is one of these teachers. Her Instagram account, (@itsmrsscience) currently has 647 posts and 358 followers, many of whom are GBHS students.

“I figured if students were spending time on social media, I wanted to go there to reach out and connect with them and bring the science to their feed. There is so much social media can offer that is positive and it can be a powerful tool for #scicom. If you are going to scroll, you might as well learn something” Henderson said.

She created her Instagram account three years ago and currently posts about a plethora of science news and tips.

“When I have time I will also make quizzes and little fun games – both current and former students and even some adults like to play along just for fun,” Henderson said.

“I encourage (my students) to use it as a resource for help or enrichment in class – sometimes I will go live for homework tutorials if students are struggling and take requests. Other times I post stories of what we are doing in class to share the fun,” Henderson said.

Students like junior Roxana Tehani have successfully used Instagram as a platform to contact Henderson and get help and information for class.

“I asked her about the due date for one of our labs, since we started one in class that day but we never finished it,” Roxana Tehani said. “So I asked her if it was still due that night for if we would have more time in class to finish it tomorrow.”

“It was easier going through her Instagram (rather than email) because it’s just more accessible. It’s easier than having to pull up an entire email and typing that out,” Tehani added.

Junior Nicole Bersinger is another student who has taken advantage of Henderson’s live sessions and explained that she also does “live final reviews for those who miss them in class.” @itsmrsscience is not only for Henderson to update her followers on cool science news, but also to get to know her students better.

“In the classroom, we only get to see a small side of each person’s life, and it’s nice to appreciate all the other amazing things my students do in sports, music and with friends. I also like keeping in touch with former students and watch(ing) See TECHNOLOGY, page B3

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What I learned in high school Gazette co-editor-in-chief reflects on his last four years at GBHS

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ey, my name is Max Schwartz.

I’m a senior a Granite Bay High School, a place I will be graduating from in a few weeks.

As my time here comes to an end, I, like many seniors, have fallen into a funk of sorts. I want to run away from the inevitable—leaving.

I am not trying to depress you by any means, I’m just trying to paint the best picture possible (sorry Mrs. McCann for using the term “painting a picture”).

As I tossed in my head the last story I want to write for this paper, I settled on writing about everything I have learned in high school, and possibly help an incoming freshman, sophomore, junior, or even a senior.

The other day, I was looking at pictures of my freshman self, an extremely underdeveloped high schooler who radiated insecurity.

Freshman year, I played football at 5’1, and 140 (ish) pounds.

While there is something to be said about love for the game no matter your size, that just wasn’t the case.

I played simply because everyone had a sport, and I was terrified of being left out.

I spent a year in a sport to impress others, rather than for the betterment of myself. Which leads to my first point--don’t spend high school doing something for someone else.

You’ll regret it, trust me.

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friends and had great memories with football, I distinctly remember quitting sophomore year and stressing about potentially losing my friends.

Looking back on that situation, quitting was one my better choices in high school.

All I can say for this next one is simply don’t be a jerk to your teachers. Arguing with them is not funny, it only makes you only appear childish. Teachers are there to help you learn, don’t make their job harder.

Adding onto that-- develop good relationships with your teachers. They’re here to help you improve.

Teachers are not “out to get you.” If you aren’t a jerk, your teachers are much more willing to spend their time helping you out.

Trying hard in school isn’t corny. I’m not at all saying that you’re only intelligent if you have a 4.0--intelligence isn’t all about a number, but if you say that a lot, it becomes a cop-out

from doing work.

A good work ethic is just as important as intelligence. You can say that you are more intelligent than your grades as much as you want, but if you don’t have a solid work ethic, then you’re wasting your potential.

I know for a fact that I could have tried harder in school. I could have gotten into a better college and spent the end of my semesters stress-free instead of catching up.

Sophomore year is when my life flipped upside down.

Up until then, my life struggles were pretty surface level things--school, small fights with friends, etc.

I never really understood what mental illness was.

I’m not going to tell my story, I have already talked about it a lot. I went through a deep depression, dropping my GPA from a 3.5 to a 2.2, and going through that alone really, really sucked.

Reach out to your friends, and be there for them. Nobody is immune to mental illnesses, take care of yourself, and know when to reach out. All we have is each other.

Quick side note-- DON’T START VAPING. You don’t look cool.

You have zero reasons to start, and when you start, you’ll feel like you have zero reasons to stop.

On that note let’s talk parties.

You’re young, go to a party, have fun. I’m not encouraging drinking in the slightest, all I am

saying that you are only going to be around these people for four years, branch out.

If you do end up drinking, don’t let that become the only thing your friend group does.

You can have just as much, if not more fun sober. The group will end up losing the genuine connection that was there at first.

Don’t spend your time surrounding yourself with fake friends. It took me a while to figure this out.

Sometimes people in your life won’t be good to you. You can’t control that.

You deserve real friends that will be there for you. A large group doesn’t mean they’re good friends.

One of the best things to ever happen to me is finding the group I did my senior year. Find people that genuinely enjoy your presence, and where you don’t feel pressured to be someone you aren’t.

You aren’t better than anyone, no matter how expensive your clothes are, your grades, how many followers you have, etc.

You miss out on so many genuine people when you spend so much time on your image.

If you have a crush on someone tell them! You’ll only regret not doing it.

You never know what the response will be.

Use your time here wisely, and make the absolute most of it.

Leaving here is hard, but leaving here with regrets is even worse.

It’s been great Granite Bay.

Schools add a science state test

Sophomores administered the official CAST test for the first time

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his year, the class of 2021 was subject to the science CAST (California Science Test).

Andrew Phillips, a science teacher at Granite Bay, administered this test to sophomores.

The assessment contained material on Earth science, chemistry, biology and physics.

Phillips has administered the test in the past.

“We’ve given the test three times now, this is the first official year of it,” Phillips said, “Last year was the official pilot year.”

Phillips called this test “more comprehensive,” than pilot tests.

“It tests all four areas of science equally over a three year span,” Phillips said.

In addition to an equal distribution of material, the assessment grades students differently from the past.

“This (test) is a few sections, and depending on what questions you get right or wrong in the first section, it’ll change what questions you get asked second section and third section,” Phillips said.

“You’re not expected to get 100%, even if you are really, really good at science, because they’ll just keep asking you harder and harder questions,” Phillips said.

The majority of students feel unprepared for the state test.

“Sophomores have taken at most, in most cases, two years of science,” Phillips said.

“All four (science) domains are on a test that (sophomores) have only seen half of,” Phillips said.

Phillips said it’s not “a reasonable expectation” to test students on something that they have not yet taken.

“Personally, I think that I would encourage the district to have students take the test when they are ready for it, which is an option, according to state laws,” Phillips said.

Lisa Goldsmith, another Granite Bay science teacher, also administered the exam to the class of 2021.

“Previous to last year we were giving students an old science test that had not been updated with the new science standards,” Goldsmith said.

These updated standards include what type of questions are asked of students.

“Because the CAST is assessing both skills and content knowledge, questions are not just multiple choice questions anymore,” Goldsmith said, “There are more data analysis and free response questions.”

“As a student continues to get questions correct their rigor of their test increases to really pinpoint the level of the student,” Goldsmith said.

Along with format has changed, the grading system has also adapted to the new style.

Despite formate and grading changes, Goldsmith is unsure the test will truly be adaptive.

“I don’t know if it adequately measures student progress,” Goldsmith said,”We don’t have any data at this point.”

Goldsmith also recognizes that most sophomores have not all taken the four tested courses.

“The majority of students who took the CAST this year had not been exposed to any earth science or physics in high school,” Goldsmith said.

“My students were surprised by how much earth science was on the test and they felt they had to just guess on those questions,” Goldsmith said.

However, Goldsmith is unsure about how much Earth science was truly on the test.

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“The test is adaptive, so every student has a different set of questions and different proportion of each science content,” Goldsmith said.

Goldsmith noted the significance and impact of the CAST scores.

“The data may not directly influence their future it does influence the future of the science department here and in the district,” Goldsmith said.

Goldsmith believes that the test is better suited for “Juniors or Seniors” because they have taken “more science courses,” thus making them “better prepared.”

This year was the first time sophomore Maryam Mahmood had taken a state test for science.

“I first thought that there would be quite a few chemistry questions, but there were only two of them,” Mahmood said.

Despite knowing little Earth science, Mahmood found her test consisting of a disproportionate amount of “Earth science.”

“I didn’t really feel prepared,” Mahmood said.

Despite this, Mahmood continued to put her best effort into the test.

“I think I did pretty good on the parts about biology and chemistry,” Mahmood said.

“I would like an even distribution of questions from different subjects,” Mahmood said, “I felt that they had a lot more earth science questions than anything else.”

The CAST has come a long way from its beginnings, and will continue to improve the standards of education.

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ummer marks a time for students to relax and take a break from the stresses of school.

However, not all teenagers will be spending their days sleeping until noon.

Mareesa Islam is a sophomore who plans on studying this summer.

This marks the first time she will be dedicating her break to education.

“I’m going to be studying for the SAT,” she said. “ I’m also going to be taking US History at Sierra College.”

Islam is preparing herself for the future because she understands the importance.

“I really want to prepare myself for what the future … hold(s), and I don’t want to be overwhelmed junior year,” she said.

The current sophomore is extremely motivated in her studies.

She wants to prepare herself for junior year, with an emphasis on improving her SAT score.

In addition to devoting herself to academic pursuits, Islam has other plans for her vacation.

“I’m going to be doing band camp… and… a few weekend trips here and there,” she said.

Islam is also taking a trip to South Carolina.

She doesn’t know what her future summer plans hold, but she does know they will likely take a scholarly direction.

“I think I’d be open to taking more academic classes to balance out my senior year,” she said. “It really depends when the time comes.”

Sriya Mandava is another student who will be pursuing academic avenues.

“I’m going to be going a little deeper into Spanish and getting a head start on studying for the PSAT,” she said.

The freshman said she was motivated by her desire to do well.

“It’s a good practice for the SAT and Spanish is not my best subject, so… studying a little more of that will help me in the future,” she said.

Mandava also plans on enjoying her summer vacation in addition to preparing for her sophomore year.

Freshmen Shreya Naganuri also has summer study plans. Her agenda includes preparation for the SAT and AP calculus.

“I want to make my course load for next year a lot (...) easier,” she said.

Naganuri wants to stay on top of her studies so that she will be ready for her second year at Granite Bay High School.

“If I don’t prepare, I’m going to lose all the knowledge that I’ve learned this year,” she said.

Naganuri is primarily motivated by herself in her academics, but is also making room for other activities as well.

“I’ll be traveling, I’ll be visiting cousins and family,” she said.

Sebastian Diaz has similar plans to Naganuri. The sophomore is attending a class at Stanford.

“I’m studying a finance and econ class, and then another class that I haven’t figured out yet,” he said.

In addition to receiving college credit and a transcript for the course, Diaz will be living on campus for the course.

“It’s for two months, so I get the college

experience,” he said. “I get to live on campus… have professors… (and) make connections at Stanford.”

Diaz is motivated by his father, as he is currently studying at Stanford.

This marks the first time that he will be taking official college courses, although he has taken summer classes before.

He is looking forward to the opportunity, but is still nervous.

Diaz will most likely continue his educational endeavors in the future if he can afford it.

Gazette illustration | Ashley Lucia “It’s very expensive,” he said.

In addition to scholastic pursuits, the Many students spend summer vacation sophomore will also be vacationing. with textbooks and caffeine to prepare “I have a trip to Europe,” he said.

The summer gives students the chance In addition to scholastic pursuits, the to take a break from school and relax. sophomore will also be vacationing.

However, many students will spend their vacation preparing for next year, in addi“I have a trip to Europe,” he said. tion to traveling and spending time with The summer gives students the chance friends. to take a break from school and relax.

He is looking forward to the opportuniHowever, many students will spend their ty, but is still nervous. vacation preparing for next year, in addiDiaz will most likely continue his edution to traveling and spending time with cational endeavors in the future if he can friends. afford it.

“It’s very expensive,” he said.

TECHNOLOGY: Teachers use social media to connect with students inside and outside the classroom Continued from page B1 as they grow up and succeed in college and beyond,” Henderson said.

Another GBHS teacher, Spanish teacher Grant Adams, uses his Twitter account (@thegrantadams) as a platform for students to reach him outside of emails.

“The only social media that students can access while they are my students is Twitter. They can message me for questions,” Adams said.

His Twitter was created in 2012, and he’s been active on it ever since.

His YouTube channel, Professor Adams, is primarily used for his college classes, though he has shown some of his videos to his GBHS classes.

Sophomore Makenna Stewart remembers one particular vlog that Adams showed the class of a town in Spain.

“The video was interesting because through the video we got to hear Spanish from local, native speakers and hear our own teacher speaking and notice the difference,” Stewart said.

“I think it’s nice that we get to learn about the culture through someone who has experience with it instead of just seeing it through pictures and in the textbook,” sophomore Shreya Holikatti said.

He has also shown videos for entertainment purposes, too.

“He played us a video of him juggling and I thought it was kind of interesting,” Holikatti said.

Differing from Henderson, Adams hasn’t had much GBHS student traffic through his Twitter.

“Since email is probably the only option currently, that is how all of my students contact me, with the exception (of) an occasional instant message through Twitter,” Adams said.

Adams has accounts on other social media platforms, such as Instagram, but those are not accessible to current students.

“Instagram is more personal for me. I put family photos and pictures of my children and personal life. If any students want to join that circle beyond high school and we have a pleasant relationship, then sure… but during high school I draw a line of teacher/student relationship.”

Michael Valentine, AP European History teacher, has a Snapchat, though it is more for fostering a community for his AP European History students than providing an academic resource.

He expects that “eventually (his Snapchat) will go out to former students” making the AP European History community at GB even bigger.

“Valentine is amazing with his selfies (on Snapchat),” said Megan Panicker, a sophomore and current AP Euro student, “We were in third period, studying for the AP test, and he takes his phone and wants to take a selfie.”

“It’s just really fun,” Panicker added.

So far, neither Henderson, Adams, or Valentine have had a problem using their accounts, with students or parents. “...If I did (encounter an issue) I would likely talk to that student if I knew them in person, or simply block them,” Henderson said.

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Continued from page B1 they enjoyed the most. Asking a classmate for help or forming a study group is a great way to begin making friends.

Asking people for help, according to Chew, not only helps you, but may make them feel more important and needed in the GBHS community, since everyone’s main goal is to thrive in high school.

“Everyone enjoys making another person’s day, but they usually won’t seek people in need themselves. You just have to ask,” Chew said.

Megan Lynch also asked her sister how she felt about the clubs at GBHS. “Freshman year is a good time to try a lot of clubs and see which ones you want to stick with and get more involved in as the years go on,” Julie Lynch said. “So try clubs, that if you like them, keep doing them. Then you can maybe become an officer and that’s pretty cool.”

Julie Lynch speaks from experience, having been the secretary of the Granite Bay Science Olympiad club for two years.

Makaela Levine, another graduating senior, agrees with Julie Lynch, but with a reminder to still take the classes that challenge them as well.

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your time. Challenge yourself when choosing your classes because they’re never as hard as you think they’ll be,” Levine said. “Get involved on campus and have fun.”

Speaking of “fun”, sometimes the most important advice is to tell siblings to not stress about school.

“I would tell [my brother] to remember to enjoy the fun parts and not focus on the stress of school,” said Madison McDermott, graduating senior who also has an incoming freshman brother to GBHS. Although balancing classes with extracurriculars can make the high school experience extremely time-consuming, there are also events such as dances and rallies that are unique to high school.

Typically, these are the events high school alumni will look back on while in college.

In just under a week, the Class of 2019 will leave behind its legacy, with the Class of 2023 entering. The advice that graduating seniors give to rising high schoolers is what’s really essential to ensuring they leave behind a strong legacy as well.

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Student

Spotlight Hannah Hopping Why do you enjoy coaching?

I get to use what I’ve learned over the past 7-8 years of playing to teach girls how to be the best athletes they can be. I want to teach them how to balance hard work with having fun.

What is your favorite memory from your season coaching at Olympus?

My favorite memory from this season had to be our championship game. Each girl had a goal in mind all season of what they wanted to accomplish and they did it.

What do you love most about softball?

Softball has been one of the most important parts of my life. Without it I would never have met some of my best friends.

– compiled by Lily Williams

Facts 1) The majority of geckos are unable to blink.

2) The average amount of laundry per household is 50 lbs per week.

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Becca Nelson

3) Turkeys are capable of blushing.

Gazette: What is your favorite part of being on the track team?

4) The iron in the Eiffel Tower expands by 6 inches during the summer.

Becca: My favorite part is hanging out with my friends and meeting new people.

Gazette: How many club members do you have?

5) Mosquitoes are responsible for one million deaths each year.

Gazette: What is your favorite event to participate in?

Anoushka: We have about twenty students this year, but hope for it to grow.

6) Piranhas can bark.

Becca: I really enjoy running the 800 meter race and also the pole vault competition.

Anoushka: Our club’s purpose is to provide a community where students can share their passion for science. Our goal is to train members in various events for competitions.

Gazette: What events does your club partake in?

Anoushka: We compete in the regional events.

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7) 35 people died by taking selfies in 2017.

Gazette: What has been your favorite memory?

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Becca: SFL finals when I got to watch friends.

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Students benefit from taking on summer jobs for their major Internships help students explore future careers

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ummer internships at Granite Bay High School help students decide what career pathway they want to go into in the future and expose them to an area of interest in the workforce.

Teri Keeney, the GBHS college and career center director, encourages students to take on either a paid job or internship this summer, especially upperclassmen that are exploring possible future careers.

“It gives you work experience, it gives you an insight into if it’s a career path that you want to take or you don’t want to take. An internship opens up your eyes to different opportunities and different skills that you can use in college and in the workforce,” Keeney said.

GBHS junior Ryan Cochran is interning at the placer county public defender’s office over the summer and is looking forward to experiencing work in a law firm before his senior year.

“I think this internship will help me because I am interested in

becoming a lawyer when I’m older and this is an opportunity for me to be exposed to a certain type of law and to see if I like it,” Cochran said.

He found the intern position from a neighbor that works at the public defender’s office, and suggests that other students go out and talk to others with experience when searching for opportunities.

“To those who are looking for internships, I would recommend talking to people with similar interests as you because I think the best way to hear about an internship is through people who have done it before,” Cochran said.

Junior Kara Kleinbach also found an intern position for the summer from asking her mom and friends about any possible openings.

Kleinbach has a paid internship at Sagent Marketing in Sacramento, and will be working there for almost two months of her summer.

“I decided to do this internship because I thought it would be a really great opportunity and I’ve always been interested in business and marketing,” said Kleinbach. “I would recommend, if you have some type of internship that you really want to do, to ask your parents, your friend’s parents, if they have any connections that could help you out.”

With an intent of majoring in business or marketing at a university, Kleinbach wanted to see what that career pathway would be like firsthand before she applies to colleges her senior year.

“I think that it’s going to give me some experience with marketing going into college and help me find exactly what I want to do during college and after,” Kleinbach said.

Aside from what internships expose students to before deciding their major and college, they can also contribute to work experience listed in college applications.

“It is important that students work over the summer because it’s good for colleges to see that you are involved in something outside of academics, and that you can hold a job and you’re responsible,” Keeney said.

Finding an internship position some time in your high school career, paid or not, can provide you with connections and skills that many usual paid jobs can not.

“Over the summer I want to spend my time doing something that is more focused on my future career, instead of ringing people up at a cash register,” Kleinbach said.

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ithin the past few decades, club sports have become more and more prominent, as athletes train to play on the highest level team within the most popular clubs.

Though playing on these teams grant athletes the opportunity to travel and receive the highest level of training in order to compete with the best of the best, the opportunity to join a club team isn’t attainable for many.

Club sports are expensive, and we often forget about the many talented athletes who are unable to pursue their passion to compete because of their financial situation.

According to USA Today, parents whose children play on a club team “Were spending on average $100 to $500 per month, per child,” in addition to the 20 percent who “dished out $1,000 per month.” These costs consist of travel fees, equipment, tournaments and team charges.

Choosing to play on a club team isn’t an easy decision for many, as the commitment of paying these costs must be taken into consideration by the parents as well as the players.

I have seen cases in which gifted athletes are not able to continue to pay to be on their club teams, or players on recreational teams are not able to take their passion to the next level because of the high costs that come with playing club sports.

Athletes who perhaps wish to be recruited may not be able to get the exposure to college coaches they need, as showcases and large tournaments are often a perk of belonging to a club.

In certain situations, even being able to make your school team depends on your prior experience and skill gained from playing on a club team.

It’s not uncommon for athletes who have played on club teams to take the spot from those who haven’t.

Youth sports allow kids to learn important values such as teamwork, communication, and perseverance. Playing competitively is a fun outlet that gives young athletes the chance to discover a sport they love. It’s disheartening to think that some kids may be excluded from this ability purely because of the price to play. Opportunity shouldn’t come with a price tag, and doing what you love shouldn’t be something off limits; especially for kids.

*** Sidney Stipanovich, a senior, is a Sports editor.

All stars of the year Special to the Gazette | Miriam Lebastchi

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Senior Miriam Lebastchi, left poses with a banner after winning a conference championship. Senior Jacob Ellis, right, warms up for a varsity football game against Whitney.

Jacob Ellis and Miriam Lebastchi make their mark on multiple GBHS teams

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here have been a number of Granite Bay High School athletes who have proven their dedication and passion for their sport. Out of all of these, two stellar standouts have truly exemplified immense hard work and talent. Seniors Miriam Lebastchi and Jacob Ellis showed tenacity in their athletic endeavors, and will continue their athletic careers in college.

Senior Miriam Lebastchi was a captain of the varsity girls’ lacrosse team and played on the varsity girls’ basketball team.

Last year, in addition to being rewarded the SVLC All Conference 1st Team, she committed to University of California Davis to continue her lacrosse career.

Lebastchi began playing lacrosse freshman year of high school, and has been able

to take away valuable life lessons throughout her past seasons.

“My experience taught me to trust and respect others, whether it was my coaches, teammates, officials, or opponents because at the end of the day we were all just playing the sport we loved,” Lebastchi said.

Lebastchi’s influences include both her coaches and her teammates, who demonstrated dedication and technique on the field.

“My biggest inspirations were my coach because she played college lacrosse and would always show us how to play with intensity, and in my first couple of season I always looked up to the upperclassmen because their dedication and style of play was exemplary,” Lebastchi said.

Like her coaches and past teammates, Lebastchi has been a role model for younger teammates on the team.

“(Lebastchi) always goes a hundred percent and is making sure that we are doing our best in practice,” sophomore Katie Jones said, “Mrm is always super focused and working towards what’s best for the team.”

Lebastchi used her experience of the dynamics of lacrosse and basketball to increase her skill, and was able to use her basketball background on the lacrosse field.

“Playing basketball growing up really helped in lacrosse because a lot of the concepts transferred over to the field and the defensive footwork is really similar,” Lebastchi said.

Lebastchi was able to persevere through challenging times and commit to UC Davis last year.

“The recruitment process was definitely stressful because there was a lot of uncertainty, and especially during my junior year when school was really hard I was busy trying to balance everything,” Lebastchi said.

“I felt overjoyed and relieved after committing because it lifted a little of the pressure off of me and I was excited to commit to a school that I really loved.”

This season, Lebastchi has been able to lead the lacrosse team to a league win and into playoffs.

“This is the farthest our team has made it since I have been on the team and it’s really exciting and rewarding because everything we’ve worked so hard for is paying off in the postseason,” Lebastchi said, “Ultimately, it’s all about winning that last game, but we are focusing on one game at a time.”

Fellow athlete of the year Jacob Ellis is also a dual athlete, playing on the boys’ varsity basketball team and captaining the boys’ varsity football team.

Ellis’s passion for football began when he was young, and is rooted in his childhood memories.

“I began playing football at the age of seven,” Ellis said. “What made me begin to play football was watching clips of my dad in college with him and watching him play flag football with his good friends.”

Football influenced Ellis’s high school experience, and he gained many valuable relationships through the sport.

“Football shaped my high school See STARS, page C2

The Davito special serves up tough competition Brothers Brad and Brian double as a strong force on the GBHS varsity lacrosse team

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ixteen evades a defender and passes to twenty-seven. Twenty-seven runs, sets up, shoots and scores. From a distance, coaches and teammates yell out in joy, “The Davito Special!”

This was a common storyline amongst the boys’ varsity lacrosse team for the entirety of the 2019 season.

Number sixteen, Brian Davito, excelled on varsity as a sophomore.

His older brother, a two year captain, number twenty-seven, Brad Davito, finished off his final season in fashion.

Together, the Davito brothers were nothing less than a dominating force to opposing teams.

Varsity lacrosse head coach, Scott Pink, who’s coached hundreds of players and several siblings over the years, has never had a pair of brothers as dominant as the Davito’s.

“They’ve contributed so much to the team,” Pink said. “They have something like sixty goals between them.”

This success dates back to the boys’ deter-

mination and drive for success, beginning with both of them picking up lacrosse sticks as early as the age of seven.

“Lacrosse has been our life for many years,” Steve Davito, the father and former coach of both boys’ said. “They were playing year long on different club or travel teams growing up, and even on Granite Bay Youth Lacrosse.”

Both brothers credit their individual success to one another.

“I think we’re good at different things and seeing each other play helps us try to emulate the best parts of each other,” Brad said.

Pink understands the two brothers’ unique situation firsthand, as he sees how they both work through practices and games.

“They understand each other’s game and work off each other to be as successful as they can be,” Pink said.

For Brian, growing up with a brother like Brad isn’t something he’s taken for granted.

“We’ve always been brothers first,” Brian said. “But we’re very competitive with each other, no matter what we’re doing.”

This competitive edge is clearly evident in See DAVITO, page C2

Special to the Gazette | Amy Davito

Brothers Brian and Brad Davito pose for a photo holding first place medals after winning the 2018 league championship game against Davis High School.

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Varsity baseball bounces back from a rocky start The boys experience a series of highs and lows during the season

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ince 2001, the Granite Bay varsity baseball team has been fighting to win a section title again.

The baseball team has come a long way since the beginning of season, securing a spot in playoffs.

“Early on, we struggled with trying to find a good lineup and with our lack of team chemistry,” senior Jack Stinson said.

Mattie Thomas, a senior on the team, also recognizes some struggles it has experienced.

“Some struggles have been just to stay consistent and win every inning,” Thomas said. “In the games we have lost, we’ve only had one inning that we lost focus or gave the other team more chances to score runs than we should’ve.”

Although there have been some struggles, the team worked hard to improve and secure a spot in playoffs.

After a rocky start, the team experienced a turning point mid-season.

“For our second game in the Boris Classic, we faced what was then the best team in the section (Franklin High School),” Stinson said. “Our team gelled together and our pitching staff was able to keep them to a few runs. Down two to five in the bottom of the seventh inning, our team rallied together and put up 4 runs to walk it off,” Stinson said.

Another series that helped transform the team’s season was the Whitney series.

“Our turning point during the season was the Whitney series,” senior Jayden Kasai said. “Everything came together: our team chemistry, hitting and pitching.”

The team prepared for playoffs with hopes of coming out on top.

“We prepared for our first playoff game the same way we prepared for every series: coming to practice with the purpose to get better and compete,” Stinson said. “We know that we’re good enough to beat any team that may come our way, it’s just a matter of us being able to execute.”

To get ready for playoffs, the team worked on capitalizing off of their strong suits.

“To prepare for playoffs we have kept working on refining all of our skills,” Thomas said. “Before the season started we all had done so much to prepare ourselves to get ready and now we just trust all of the work we have put in and go compete.”

Although the team lost in the first round of playoffs to Del Campo High School, the players still had a great experience “Our team is really talented and it’s a lot of fun to play with a team that can put up a lot of runs,” Stinson said. “Our team is never out of a game.”

Kasai also felt the team’s dynamic allowed it to grow and improve.

“We’ve recently really come together as a team,” Kasai said. “Our team chemistry has really improved since the beginning of the season.”

Thomas also enjoyed looking back at all the memories he had this season with his teammates.

“My favorite part of the season is looking back and seeing how close everyone on the team has gotten,” Thomas said. “We’re all a family and it’s really cool to take a step back and look at how close we have all grown to each other this season.”

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Senior Jake Lindsay runs towards first base in a preseason matchup against Pleasant Grove High School.

After a rocky start to the season, the varsity boys ended on a better note as they reached playoffs.

STARS: Athletes of the year look back on their inspirations and motivations Continued from page C1 experience to be amazing,” Ellis said. “I made so many close friends on the football team that I consider them as my brothers forever and the coaches helped me and taught me so many life lessons that I will hold forever.”

Varsity football head coach, Jeff Evans, has watched Ellis grow as a player, teammate and leader during his athletic career.

“Jacob has always been a phenomenal player but the area that he developed the most was in his motivational skills,” Evans said. “He worked as hard or harder as anyone else out there and has always been considered one of the best players on any of the teams that he has played on.”

Ellis lead the team throughout the season, using his position as captain to help guide his teammates.

“It was a honor being a captain, knowing that everyone was looking up to me made me have to be on top of my game,” Ellis said.

Evans believes Ellis’s impact is an important asset to the team. “(His teammates) know that he will be there for them and that they can count on him to do his part,” Evans said. “People trust Jacob and believe in him and that is a very powerful attribute.”

Throughout periods of pain and heartache after losing his father, Ellis showed the team and coaches

tremendous strength and leadership.

“Having experienced what he had to off of the field with his father made his impact even more powerful,” Evans said. "While dealing with tremendous pain, loss, frustration, and sadness, Jacob was always there.”

Evans believes Ellis’s honorable traits were the reason so many other players looked up to him.

“Trust me when I tell you that vulnerability is hugely important in a true leader,” Evans said. “Jacob having dealt with all of that, along with the normal pressures that elite student athletes face, while still maintaining his focus on the team over himself as an individual set the tone for what that 2018 football team was all about: sacrifice, overcoming, and stepping up for one another.”

Ellis continues to play for his father by pursuing his passion for football.

“My biggest inspiration was my dad,” Ellis said.

“Knowing he was watching over me made me play as hard as I could.”

Next year, Ellis will continue his football career at American River College, with the support of his coaches, friends and family.

Evans is proud of Ellis, and all that he accomplished throughout his high school career.

“He lives the way and does the things he asked his teammates to do.” Evans said. “They believe in Jacob

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Brian and Brad come together to celebrate their combined efforts at a goal against Davis High School.

DAVITO: The dynamic duo paves the way for a memorable lacrosse season Continued from page C1 games, as the pair of brothers was a vital part to the team’s success this season. success this season.

“They both are very skilled and competitive players,” Pink said. “This is arguably the best team we’ve had at Granite Bay: they contributed immensely to that.”

Their skills as players are evident in large part to their work outside of games and practices.

Both being high IQ players and athletes, they understand the level of dedication it takes to be successful individually and as a team.

“They’re well rounded and have played many sports from a very early age,” Steve said. “And while they’re gifted athletes, they’ve put the work in to get to where they are now. A lot of that comes from their passion for the sport.”

Much of that passion for the game was found from a young age, simply messing around in their backyard. Practicing with one another, and becoming better players.

“When we’re just messing around in the backyard and shooting or passing to each other, we have a good time with it all but it also helps us be better players,” Brad said.

As special as the two are to their team, both have a different approach in how they handle their demeanors as athletes on and off the field.

Steve Davito coached both boys on different levels when they were younger, and has noticed their differences both on and off the field.

“Brad has the heart of the lion,” Steve said. “He’s a natural leader. He’s all heart, all hustle.”

Though Brian differs in personality, his talent is no less.

“Brian is more reserved and quiet, but an incredible athlete,” Steve said. “He reads the field better than anyone I’ve seen.”

As talented as the brothers are in their own way, they hold values that accentuate the people they are on and off the field.

“There have been many times where an opponent may be injured or having a tough time against us,” Steve said. “Brad and Brian are the first to over and shake their hands or lift them up: it’s a testament to who they are.”

The pairs’ positive demeanor on the field is a

tribute to their upbringing.

“Our mom and dad have always been there for us and supported us no matter what was going on,” Brad said. “From packing our bags, driving us to games and practices and even just talking to us, they’ve always been their.”

Amy Davito, the mother of both boys, also has been oriented around their athletic regimens for the entirety of their lives.

Through being a team mom on several of the boys’ teams, and even handling the financial aspect of running teams by taking on the treasurer role, she’s taken several responsibilities to be around the brothers’ athletic endeavors.

Steve was able to take on the role of coaching lacrosse and announcing the games in the stadium.

“It takes a village to raise kids, but we’re very blessed,” Steve said.

The efforts of both parents paid off, as seeing the duo play at a high level together for a final time was exceptional to say the least.

As the Davito brothers had their names all over the statistics column in the box score of games, their team had their mark in the win column game after game.

Their success together resulted in the varsity team reaching playoffs, and advancing all the way to the semifinals.

In the midst of this success, the team played and beat several highly ranked and competitive teams.

Despite an unfortunate loss in the semifinals, the brothers finished up their season on a high note.

Following their footsteps, is their younger brother, Brody Davito.

Only twelve years old, he’s also an exceptional athlete who’s involved in various sports.

“He’s a little speedster on the field,” Brad said.

“He’s playing all these sports and he’s just a lacrosse prodigy.”

A family situated around the sport of lacrosse, holds three remarkable athletically and academically gifted brothers.

Brad, who’s on the verge of graduating. Brian, who’s heading towards his junior year of high school. And Brody, who’s following his older brothers’ footsteps.

“We try to be a positive influence for each other and help each other develop in all aspects of our life,” Brad said.

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Grizzly teams excelled during 2018-19 year

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he 2018-2019 school year has proven to be one of the most successful for Granite Bay high school athletics.

There have seen spectacular performances from all teams across the campus, however a select few caught the eyes and ears of many students and staff.

Boys’ tennis, boys’ lacrosse, girls’ tennis, girls’ swimming, girls’ golf, girls’ lacrosse, and boys’ volleyball all had very strong seasons.

The varsity boys’ tennis team performed exceptionally well, winning both the league and section championships.

Eric Liu, a senior, was one of the key players on the team.

“Our season was great, we built our chemistry up and beat teams easy,” Liu said.

The boys were especially nervous to play their biggest competitor in the division one league; Jesuit High School.

“Jesuit ended up being our tightest match, but we ended up pulling out a 7-2 win and we were really excited about beating them,” Liu said. “We used to get killed by them every year.”

Boys’ varsity lacrosse also had a strong season, winning league and then earning its highest ever seed in playoffs.

Brad Davito has been a key member of the team since his sophomore year.

“It was cool to win league,” Davito said. “It’s always competitive against teams in the area like Jesuit and Davis, it’s a great feeling.”

Girls’ varsity lacrosse also won their conference championship.

Senior Lainey Sorgea blah blah blah Girls’ varsity swimming made its mark, winning league for the twenty fifth year in a row and coming in second place at sections.

Gazette photo | Sidney Zabell

The varsity cheer team pumps up the Tribe during a varsity football game against Monte Vista. Their support fueled the varsity team’s success this season.

Samantha Houghton and Amanda Nelson are seniors on the varsity squad, and have made many memories throughout past seasons.

“My favorite memories were beating Oak Ridge and everyone was so excited,” Houghton said. “And I liked the travel meets and getting close with the team, it was a good atmosphere.”

The team was able to pull away with a top tier performance by the end of the season.

“We got first for varsity girls in league for twentyfive years in a row and we got second at sections,” Nelson said.

The girls’ golf team had some stellar standouts this year, winning the league and section titles as well as coming in 4th place at the state tournament.

Vanessa Richani is a senior on the varsity golf team and is committed to play for CSU Long Beach.

“We made the state tournament,” Richani said.

“We were the first team in Granite Bay history to go to the state meet twice in a row.”

The state meet is the most prestigious tournament a high school golf team can get invited to, and the girls were ecstatic.

“Going to state as a team was amazing, we made a trip out of it and I think we did great,” Richani said.

Girls’ tennis ended strong with a runner up finish in the section.

Bianca Welch is a freshman on the varsity tennis team and shared some of her favorite memories and performances.

“My favorite part of the season was spending time with my teammates and being able to play in matches,” Welch said. “I made many new friendships over the course of the season and I’m thankful to have such a fun and supportive team.”

The season was packed with many wins, but some were more memorable than others.

“My most memorable win was when our exhibition players played doubles and our doubles players played singles and we were still able to beat

Whitney,” Welch said.

Last but not least, the boys’ volleyball team had an amazing run this year, winning the San Joaquin section D1 championship.

Matthew Ross is a sophomore on the team and plays as a libero.

“The season was great,” Ross said. “We won almost everything except state.”

The team showed signs of a successful season early on as they started winning many games.

“We just started to win a lot and people were starting to really believe we could be a state champion team,” Ross said.

Even though the team was not able to capture the state title, Ross was very happy with its runner up performance.

“I made some of my best memories on the team this year,” Ross said. “It was a great team and we had a great season.”

FAN OF THE MONTH: Jonathan Karabinus loves football

BY LANDEN ACOSTA

lacosta.gazette@gmail.com

Granite Bay football has made a difference in so many athletes’ lives across campus.

One in particular has been impacted in a very special way.

Jonathan Karabinus has been a part of Granite Bay Football since his freshman year and has been an undying supporter.

“Football is my favorite sport to watch because it’s so exciting to see

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your team play together, I love watching and playing it,” Karabinus said.

One could look on the outside and see a kid that loves football, but it’s much more than a game for Karabinus.

“I love the friendship and bonds you make,” Karabinus said. “It’s really attracted me to the sport.”

Karabinus can enjoy the game at a heightened level

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because of the dedication he knows it takes to play.

“People like coach Evans and Macklemore make the game memorable and the coaching staff is amazing,” Karabinus said. “They know how to connect with all of the kids on the team.”.

John has displayed extensive levels of passion for Granite Bay football and has made a lasting legacy on the program and has helped lay the foundation for those that will come after him.

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all of my close friends play

we have a tradition to always have bagels with cream cheese 7-10 hours

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We won D1 sections last year after beating Davis and Jesuit back to back

Ethan Birch Baseball

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Jonathan Karabinus is dedicated to playing and watching football.

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Matt Solone wLacrossew

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GS The Gazette’s arts and entertainment guide.

May 2019

GREENSCREEN Sweet Summer Styles

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Taking a deep dive into climate change Why underwater exploration was an eye-opening experience

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They were white in Costa Rica, Mexico, If you have ever been under water, sitting on Hawaii, and a bunch of other places. Urthe ocean floor, you know what I mean when I chins are such a cool animal and its sad that say you’re in a whole new universe. When I’m they are dying because of global warming. just swimming along and about a thousand fish I also know from chemistry class that coral swim past me, it’s crazy. is being bleached for the same reason as the The day after I turned 12, my dad got me Scuba urchin, warmer water. But they are turning certified, and I’ve been diving ever since. After white because they grow a protective shell my first dive, I knew that I wanted to dive as much around themselves. This affects everything as I could for the rest of my life. in the ocean because animals love to hang All I think is how I am in a fish’s world now. out in and around the coral. But, if it is And how anything I do above water is affecting dead, no animals go there and the ecosystem their world too. starts to fall apart.

Since I’ve started diving, I try to use less plastic I knew that everyone says that we need and treat the environment better. It’s sad when you msnow.gazette@gmail.com to stop using so much plastic, but I didn’t see coral that has started to turn white because of really get it. Everyone uses it and I couldn’t the water temperatures rising, another issue that see any change in the world I was living in. humans have created.

But, when I went under the water and I could see fishing The ocean has been a balanced ecosystem for millions of lines, sunglasses, plastic water bottles, and empty sunscreen years, but with over fishings, rising sea temperatures, and plascontainers, I finally understood what was happening, the expetic in the oceans, we have been destroying their perfect world. rience was eye-opening.

If we keep dumping plastic in the ocean, by 2050 all the plastic in the ocean will weigh more than all the fish in the ocean.

Everyday since then I have actually thought about the stuff I was throwing away. I’m really glad that scuba diving helped 3 years ago, I want to a camp in the British Virgin Islands for me see that I needed to change my ways.

3 weeks. We were on a dive, and I noticed that some of the sea Scuba Diving changed my view on life, and it can change urchins were turning white. When we got back up to the boat, I yours too. asked the divemaster why all of the urchins were turning white

*** and dying. The told me that the urchins turn white when the water becomes too warm for them to survive.

Maya Snow, a junior, is a Greenscreen editor.

I started to look for the white urchins everywhere I traveled.

UPCOMING

GBHS EVENTS FOR MAY & JUNE

May 24 Senior Sunset

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Guide to

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Lonely Summer Guide Page 4

Food Reviews Page 5 Musical Update

May 30 Last Day of School June 1 Graduation

Page 6 & 7 Summer Fashion

Pages 10 Netflix Picks

Page 8 Music Reviews

Page 11 Chinny & Wandy

Page 9 Valedictorian Video

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Lonely Summer Guide Alternative activities all break long

BY KATE FERNANDEZ

kfernandez.gazette@gmail.com

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t’s summer in Granite Bay, and it’s hot. All of your friends and acquaintances are off on vacation, whether they’re on a road trip visiting their grandparents and cousins, or on a cruise that takes them throughout the crystal clear Mediterranean.

Meanwhile, you’re stuck at home to deal with the boiling heat, with no one to hang out with. Facing an entire summer alone, the vacation you’ve been looking forward to all year is starting to look like it will be pretty dull. What is there to do?

Luckily, there is a solution, or rather, multiple solutions. Here is a relatively comprehensive list of activities you can do alone to liven up your summer, or anytime at all.

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Find something specific to put your money towards — a goal that you can look forward to achieving. My personal recommendation would be a fish and a fish tank!

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Come up with names for your new fish. Some good ones are: Marlene Diefish, Whoopi Goldfish, Kate Finslet, Tina Fish, Shelton John, Fish Pratt, Fish Evens, Fish Pine, David Swimmer, Fishtian Bale, Fish Hemsworth, etc. Any name will work if you do choose to go this route with your spendings.

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Make your room aesthetically pleasing with cheap decorations you can get at a craft store. For example, stores like Michael’s and Home Goods often have fake plants and such.

4.Clean out your closet and organize your belongings using the Konmari

method. You can clear your mind while simultaneously feeling as if you are doing at least one productive task over the summer.

5.Buy colored string from a craft store and make bracelets or anklets.

For a tight and clean look, you can fishtail braid four pieces of string, and for a looser look you can braid pieces of yarn twisted with string.

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If you can overcome the laziness of summer, try to exercise. Whether you’re training for a marathon or riding your bike around your neighborhood, a little bit of activity will give you a sense of productivity that you may not have otherwise.

If you have dogs (or even cats for that matter), walk them!

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If you can drive, see if you can drive to different beaches every

once in a while. I personally would recommend Stinson, Newport, or Pismo. (If you do go to Pismo, wear water shoes. You may not like how they look, but if you’re in the shallow water and walking on the sand, you can feel the sand crabs moving below your feet. It’s pretty gross.)

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Cook at least one meal a day.

As appealing as microwave ramen may be, making something fresh each day can give you a boost — mentally and physically.

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Go to the Crocker Art museum — the tickets are super cheap ($6-

$12), and the cost is manageable by most. Personally, I think art museums are more appealing alone, because as cheesy as it sounds, it’s easier to appreciate the art when you have no other distractions.

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Go to the movies if you can, and don’t be afraid to go to alone.

It may seem pretty shameful to go solo, but if you don’t have anyone to go with it can be quite fun alone.

Also, don’t be afraid to get a large popcorn, it makes the experience so much better.

Most importantly, to have fun alone during the summer, you have to be comfortable with yourself. You have to get past the embarrassment you may feel, and accept your independence, because it’s okay to be alone.

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Holy guacamole!

The Gazette staff shares the best burritos for you to burr-EAT-o!

Dos Coyotes

Limon È Sal

BY SIDNEY STIPANOVICH

sstipanovich.gazette@gmail.com

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here is one thing I can rely on more than any of the relationships in my life; the Dos Coyotes Ranchero Burrito.

I began ordering this particular burrito years ago, and it’s become my all time favorite. This time around, I needed some motivation to study for my AP Government test, and I thought the Ranchero would be the fuel I needed to memorize seemingly endless political terms and supreme court cases.

I called Dos Coyotes and ordered the vegetarian Ranchero burrito with mild salsa. Through my experience, I’ve learned the vegetarian option is my all around favorite, and that I can spice the meal up myself with the hot sauces and salsa that the restaurant offers.

When I arrived at the restaurant, I was greeted by its cool desert-themed decor and relaxed atmosphere. I was able to quickly skip ahead to the pickup line and pay for my burrito. Before I left, I made sure to fill up some to-go cups with my favorite tomatillo green salsa.

After arriving home, I rushed inside holding the to-go bag containing my precious treasure. As I took the container out, I realized I made a fatal mistake, and I had let one of my salsa containers burst open. It was difficult seeing the contents wasted and spilled all over the bag, but I had to grasp the fact that I only had one container left to both cover my burrito and dip my

chips in.

One the mess was cleaned, I could dig in, and the ranchero burrito once again didn’t disappoint. Covered in melted cheese and ranchero sauce, it was perfection. The inside, a combination of rice, beans, guac, salsa, and cheese, was perfectly mixed and wrapped up in an exceptional tortilla.

No matter what the time of day or occasion, the ranchero burrito tastes amazing. It is also the only meal of its size that I can entirely eat, although I have sometimes regretted it all after.

Have I been to Dos Coyotes an unreasonable amount of times? Yes. Have I ordered anything on the menu besides the ranchero? No. But I have no problem with that, as I’m always fulfilled.

In fact, I looked at the picture of the burrito in journalism today when I was hungry, and it made me realize that I might have to return to Dos Coyotes again this week.

Gazette photo | Sidney Stipanovich

Dos Coyotes is a popular Mexican Restaurant located just off of Douglas Blvd.

BY KATE FERNANDEZ

kfernandez.gazette@gmail.com

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othing tastes quite as good as Mexican food does when you’re really hungry – which is why when I went to Limon È Sal for a late afternoon snack, I enjoyed my time immensely.

To fully understand my experience with Limon È Sal, one needs to understand just how hungry I was. I had woken up at 11:00 a.m., as one does, and we arrived at the restaurant at around 3:00 p.m.. Between when I went to sleep and when we arrived I had not eaten, and needless to say, I was ravenous.

Walking through the door, I was met with the delicious smell that usually accompanies tacos and fresh made chips — my mouth started to water.

Coming in with the intention to order a burrito, I skimmed my choices before deciding on the Baby Burrito with chicken.

When my burrito arrived, I carefully unwrapped the foil before cutting the burrito in half, per my personal tradition.

From the very first bite, it was absolutely delicious. Inside there was rice, salsa, beans, and chicken, and the ingredients blended amazingly.

Personally, I do not eat any meat besides poultry, and I’m usually cautious about poultry that I do order at restaurants. However, the chicken was delicious and probably my fa-

vorite part of the whole burrito.

The one criticism I had for this delectable burrito was it’s casing.

Unfortunately, the tortilla fell apart after just one bite, and it’s ingredients spilled onto my plate.

However, the quality and taste of the burrito saved it from being deemed unfavorable, and allowed me to thoroughly enjoy it, even if I did have to maneuver an obstacle or two.

Limon È Sal ended up being the perfect solution to solve the problem of my growing hunger on a lazy weekend, and I would recommend it to anyone with a taste for savory food.

I left satisfied, and with the intent to return the next time that I wake up near midday with an odd craving for Mexican food.

Gazette photo | Kate Fernandez

Limon E Sal is a Taqueria Bar with a wide range of Mexcian foods located in Folsom.

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fter playing for 90 minutes straight profusely sweating, all I could think about is taking a fat bite out of a Chipotle burrito. I could just picture the rice dissolving on my tongue. I decided to go after my soccer game. I walked into Chipotle and felt the nice cool air conditioner blow at me. I walked up to the first station and told them I need a burrito now. I told them I want extra white rice because their rice is the best rice I have ever had. After much consideration, I decided to play it safe and get half black, half pinto beans, and light carnitas for my meat. Uh oh- as soon as I reached station three, I was conflicted on what I would pick. I decided to go with the corn and light guacamole. I was so stoked to eat this burrito as I watched the lady roll it up nice and tight. I was set on eating it as soon as possible,

but nooooo – my evil mother made me wait to eat it at home. I strapped my bad boy burrito into the passenger seat as I proceeded to go just 20 miles over the speed limit to get home in a hurry. All I could think about is this good smelling burrito! I mean, how could you not? It’s just sitting there right next to me. I decided to plug my phone into the aux and play some Juice Wrld. I know this isn’t a music review, but you should really listen to Juice Wrld if you can, you will not regret it. Anyway, the five minute drive felt like two hours, but I finally made my difficult journey home. I sprinted as fast as possible into my kitchen with my baby. I opened the bag and quickly ripped the burrito out of it’s foil. Mmm mmm mmm, this burrito was the most beautiful thing I had ever laid my eyes on. It looks better than any boy I have ever seen at school. I take my first bite and I realize something is missing. THEY FORGOT TO DO THE LIGHT GUACAMOLE AND NOW MY BUR-

RITO IS BEING SWARMED BY GUACAMOLE. That’s it. Me and my profusely sweating self, cry, but continue to eat my guacamole covered burrito.

Goodnight.

Gazette photo | Sydney Herrenschmidt

Chipotle Mexican Grill has been a popular burrito spot for many GBHS students for several years.

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anked, a musical written by Kyle Holmes and David Taylor Gomes about the harsh effects of a school system centered around class rankings, has gained an abundance of attention.

With the musical presenting a hyperbolized duplication of the experiences of students across the nation and the pressure which accompanies intellectual competition, it has been publicly recognized for its impactful insight and overall message.

With senior Natalie Collins playing the starring role, she expresses her appreciation for Ranked, I’ve learned a lot through my character Lily just because she goes through this crazy struggle battling with what’s right or wrong and it seems like she’s being pulled at both sides and for me it’s about having the confidence to stand up for what you believe in and not

being controlled by others expectations of what you should do,” Collins said.

Chloe Boyan, Granite Bay High School senior and lead role in Ranked, explains the experience of being in Ranked and the overall changes since the increased amount of publicity.

“Ranked has gotten a lot of attention from Southern California news sources and local ones as well... we got interviewed by NPR Morning Edition and we were featured on ABC 10 and Broadway World Sacramento which has been awesome for publicity as well,” Boyan said.

It feels awesome! No one deserves this recognition more David and Holmes, they work so hard and really tried their hardest to speak about how high schoolers in this community are pressured. I’m glad that we’ve been able to reach a lot of people, but I’m mostly happy about how it has affected Granite Bay students more than anything” Boyan

said.

In regards to the future of the musical, Kyle Holmes, writer of the musical as well as the drama teacher here at GBHS, explains the many opportunities and exciting upcoming plans for the show, “ So we have probably been contacted by thirty different high schools now that are all interested I the show and script and stuff like that. And of those high schools a handful of them have already asked about licensing it for the next school year so we have agreements with them to license the show so you can see Ranked in other high schools in the country next year which is a really awesome thing,” Holmes said.

The musical is also expanding into college theatres, “And we also have been talking to UC davis and workshop it there with their theatre program and do some revision and rewrite stuff and that will end with a performance in September at UC Davis,” Holmes said.

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Sweet Summer Styles GBHS students share their favorite ways to dress for hot weather

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According to Lang,“shorts and a fun shirt” is always a good go-to for summer school days.

Another option is “jeans and a tee shirt or, if it’s really warm, a fun skirt,” she said.

An easy school outfit is an animal print top with shorts or a skirt, and platform sandals.

“I like wearing skirts and big platforms because it’s a nice contrast,” Kring said. “Big trends from New York fashion week were long flowy dresses and huge chunky shoes – most often sneakers.”

Air Force Ones and a long flowy dress would be really stylish, with the benefit of staying within the dress code.

“Denim shorts with a colorful belt and a pattern tank top, with white shoes is a perfect summer school outfit,” Kolosey said.

By following the tips from these girls, students will have a super colorful and fun summer. | Maya Snow

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s summer gets closer and closer, several Granite Bay students have started getting ready for beach days, boating, and bikinis.

Sitting poolside, 2008 play list blasting, in a cheetah print swimsuit sipping a lemonade with friends is what summer 2019 will be. Animal print, butterflies, bright colors, chains, and 90s style clothes are on the rise this summer.

4 Granite Bay trendsetters, juniors Kaiya Lang, Tasia Thorsteinson, Angelina Kolosey, and Kendyl Kring explain what the new up-and-coming styles for summer are going to look like.

“I would say that my style is 90s grunge with early 2000s colors.” said Lang. She likes to shop at Goodwill to find her cute clothes.

“I mix patterns and wear fun things that I don’t normally see people wearing,” Thorsteinson said. “Neon colors

and denim is a 2019 fashion trend.”

Kring likes to make her own clothes, and her favorite place to find materials is Joann’s Fabrics.

“Zara is my favorite place to get cute summer clothes” Kolosey added.

The girls like to use bright colors to style their outfits.

“Animal prints, pink, and other neon or bright colors are going to come, sort of a mix of 80s and 90s fashion,” Thorsteinson said.

According to Kring and Thorsteinson, platform sandals are going to be the ‘in’ shoe of this summer.

“In the summer I love to wear dresses and skirts with some sort of platform or sandal,” said Thorsteinson.

“Clips in my hair keep it out of my face when it’s hot.”

“When I think of summer, the first thing that comes to mind is swimsuits,” Kring said.

Finding school appropriate clothes during this season is always difficult, but luckily these girls have some ideas on cute styles that students won’t get

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BY MICHELA SMITH

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eleased August 3rd, 2018, Swimming

by Mac Miller was his last album released shortly before his untimely death in September of 2018.

The album Swimming, by twenty seven year old Mac Miller, creates a mellow and relaxed effect while remaining interesting and engaging to listen to.

Songs like 2009, wings, and come back to earth illuminate the calmer side of the hip hop genre as a whole. Furthermore, the laid back nature of the album continues to promote specific and important messages such as appreciation, the true value of monetary items (or the lack thereof), and love as a whole.

Miller’s past experiences are highlighted and reflected upon throughout the album. Regret and moving forward display the maturity

of the artist and his personal growth.

In comparison to his other work, Swimming appears to truly delve into the complexities of his emotions and hardships as opposed to his typical upbeat tracks.

Mac Miller’s own personal growth is exemplified and the knowledge he has gained from being in the industry from such a young age.

Specifically,s songs like Self Care emphasizes his lack of knowledge and being somewhat lost.

The album, while honing in on lessons learned, simply explains Miller’s story and journey as an artist and person.

Songs such as hurt feelings, 2009, and Ladders specifically stand out due to the calm and serene melodies accompanied with a feeling of acceptance and letting go of past issues or events.

In wings, Miller sings ‘Lucifer is human, so are we” identifying the flaws we all hold and

society’s need for compassion and lessened judgement. By presenting listeners with abstract ideas, Swimming allows the mind to wonder and relax while listening to it. The key aspects of the album include it’s distinct and unique sound and differentiation from typical hip hop music.

With swimming being his fifth album, the slow progression of his adolescent voice to his more refined adult one is indicative of his personal development.

The album is great to listen to while studying, driving, or relaxing because of its melodious nature.

Mac Miller’s dedication to self growth and healing in Swimming provides insight into his state of mind and leaves an impactful message and legacy for the artist. His music instills hope and acceptance and will be timeless.

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halid came to fame back in 2017 where his top hits Location and Young, Dumb & Broke became every teenage girls’ summer anthem.

Now at 21, the contemporary R&B singer is moving on from his high school years to produce music for a wider audience. His latest album, Free Spirit, features more widely relatable content that can be enjoyed by anyone for an easy, feel- good mood.

Most of the tracks on the album have a similar structure- light guitar paired with his famous monotonous yet smooth vocals that can be both relaxing and repetitive.

Though the artist has now released three albums, he has yet to make any huge breakthroughs in terms of taking risks and changing up his sound. Instead, nearly all of his

songs are centered around a similar theme of heartbreak and follow a common musical composition that causes his album to lose its potential to engage and excite listeners.

In saying that however, it was pleasing to see Khalid show more vulnerability than we have previously seen from him.

In “Don’t Pretend”, he sings, “ I still pretend that you’re mine. I feel like there’s nothing for me here but still I try, bruising my finger hitting your line, If I’m holding back I might just lose my mind”. Although his lyrics still lack a substantial level of depth, he is progressing into conveying more raw emotion into his music.

Regardless, fans are thrilled with “Free Spirit” as both his singles “Better” and “Talk” earned the number one spot on Billboard’s Rhythmic Song Chart at the times of their releases. “Better” has also received

over 400 million streams- increasing his spotify popularity to nearly 50 million monthly listeners.

Overall, “Free Spirit” is nothing revolutionary but it is still a success in my eyes.

His collaboration with renowned artists Disclosure and John Mayer to produce both catchy and more slow, emotional tracks were definitely a highlight from this album that earned him considerable recognition.

Whether using this album as background music or blasting it in the car for a good time, there’s something for everyone.

Looking forward, Khalid can work to improve in trying out new melodies to offer more variety to his sound. for now all we can do is hope he doesn’t conform to being a complete pop sellout.

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BY BELLA KHOR

bkhor.gazette@gmail.com

ouie Zong is an artist, in both definitions of the word. He is an animator/ illustrator and a musical artist, and I would like to thank Kate Fernandez for bringing his presence into my life.

If anyone manages to remember the “Ghost Duet” that haunted the Tumblr side of Instagram for a brief amount of time, Zong is the genius who came up with that 50 second beauty.

Verses is an extended play (EP) that Zong put forth into the world on Mar. 31, and the impulse to explore more of his work was strong. So I did.

The EP features six tracks, each soft and groovy.

“Just a Quail” was the first track. The lyrics were adorable, and about a cute quail who finds happiness in itself. It was somehow slow and upbeat at the same time–contradicting words, I know–but it’s true.

“Priscilla” was about a cat, and quickly

became my most repeated track on Verses.

Unfortunately, my impossible wish to be friends with cats despite my allergies has been encouraged by “Priscilla” and I shall never be the same.

That being said, it seems there is a pattern in this EP. Animals and positivity? Why not?

“Oh, Bella” was a wild ride. The song itself and the lyrics are very sweet, but hearing my name being repeated multiple times from my phone speaker very late at night (possibly morning) when doing homework was enough to make me question my current state of mind.

According to Zong’s Youtube, “Oh Bella” is about a very good doggo, and it is not about a procrastinating teenager fighting the urge to check on her dragons in Dragonvale. Yay! Fun fact: Bella is the most popular female dog name in 2019 so far, according to Rover. com. Therefore, “Oh, Bella” could be applicable to many beautiful blue-eyed dogs who go by the name of Bella.

I approve of serenading pets. This is a fantastic idea. Let’s make it a trending topic

on Twitter.

“Noble Gas” was probably the most romantic nerd song I’ve ever experienced.

Unlike many other chemistry related songs, this was not intended to be educational, just a ditty about “a bunch of atoms” that want to “bond with you”. I think my own atoms swooned from this track.

“Significant Value” was equally as nerdy.

Who even thinks about writing a romantic song using a bell curve, means, medians, and other math lingo to show someone how much you care?

Louie Zong. That’s who.

Gosh, this EP was so meaningful and adorable, I’m about to spend my entire summer scouring through his artist page on Spotify and feeling like the soft liberal arts enthusiast in a brick wall cafe that I am most definitely not.

Truly for the pet serenades and STEM-y love songs, Verses has all the koala-fications necessary to be an fantastic EP in my book!

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Former GBHS valedictorian’s speech has reached more than 4.8 million views on YouTube

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BY MIA TAYLOR

mtaylor.gazette@gmail.com

n a sweltering hot June morning in 2016, the Granite Bay stadium fell silent.

Thousands of parents, grandparents, teachers and fellow students respectfully awaited the valedictorian to deliver his speech – unaware that what they were about to hear would leave a lasting impact on the culture and attitude regarding academics not only at Granite Bay, but on high schools across the nation.

Titled “Valedictorian Shocks World with Brutally Honest Graduation Speech” on YouTube, Jonathan Chu’s iconic speech that exposed the adverse side of achieving the highest class rank has now been viewed just shy of 5 million times.

The video has received over 180,000 likes and 15,000 comments in which the vast majority offer support and kudos for

the student’s bravery.

Senior Eric Liu was in attendance that morning to watch his salutatorian sister, Ivy Liu, graduate.

“It was actually the first valedictorian speech I had ever heard but I definitely wasn’t expecting for him to say what he did. My initial reaction was being pretty shocked,” Liu said. “Since I was a freshman at the time hearing his speech really helped me understand that I was more than a number. I didn’t want my high school career to turn out like his so it pushed me to involve myself in things beyond the classroom.”

Prior to Chu’s speech, Granite Bay’s competitive nature had never been addressed in such a public and challenging manner. Instead, the stressful atmosphere was an accepted culture that students felt they had to accustom themselves to.

“I personally have been caught up in class rank in the past,” said senior Daniel Greene. “My freshman and sophomore year I was much more concerned with my academics and often neglected other aspects of high school.”

While Chu and other students have acquired much knowledge from focusing so intensely on their school work, there are simply some things a classroom can-

Gazette illustration | Bella Hamilton

not teach.

“There’s a lot of valuable lessons you can learn outside of school that will really be beneficial in the long run.” Greene said. “Getting a job, hanging out with a wide variety of people and exploring different hobbies has taught me so much and given me skills that I otherwise wouldn’t have had.”

In just a couple years following Chu’s speech, Granite Bay has been much more adamant about urging students to have a more balanced high school career.

In the most recent drama production, “Ranked”, theatre teacher Kyle Holmes brought light to the negativities that can arise from an unhealthy amount of competitiveness in the school atmosphere.

As highlighted by both Chu’s speech and reiterated by this play, students are more than just numbers.

As we head into the end of the school year and prepare for yet another graduation, it is important to reflect on what previous students have taught us and learn from their legacy.

The class of 2016 left behind a powerful message that reached millions – who knows what this year will bring.

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Top Tweets Spirited tweets by Granite Bay High School students

Netflix Picks

BY MAYA SNOW

msnow.gazette@gmail.com

Twitter

BY MICHELA SMITH

msmith.gazette@gmail.com

1. The 100 The 100 is about the lives and goals of people far into the future when the earth has been destroyed by a nuclear war. With everyone living aboard a space shuttle, an expedition of adolescent criminals is sent down to earth to determine its habitability. The adventurous and action filled nature of this show allows for a thrilling and intriguing plot line.

2. You The show You is centered around one man’s amusement and infatuation with one woman he met which spirals into an obsessive stalking of the woman. With an eerie feeling, the show depicts the twisted mindset and actions of a stalker.

The realistic aspect of You evokes a feeling similar to that of a psychological thriller.

3. Scandal Scandal is a drama which depicts the fictitious lives important personnel in the executive branch. The mix of government, corruption, love, and news creates an intriguing take on the lives of the president, his family, and the staff. It is a interesting take on the underlying drama going on in the United States government.

I’m sorry to anyone following me getting annoyed at everything abortion related. I’m annoyed too. More than that. Our country should be better than this lily @LilyRafanan

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is ratatouille based on the French Revolution? That’s a question I’m not ready to hear the truth about, but im sure the APUSH kinds are chloe boyan @548chloeb854

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A group of guys in a jacuzzi together is called hot dog water Rami Sadek @sadek23

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BY KATE FERNANDEZ

kfernandez.gazette@gmail.com

1. Quarantine - Justin Hurwitz - This song from the “First Man,” soundtrack is one of my current obsessions. I guess the best way that I can describe it as, “meeting an alien.”

2. Starman - David Bowie - I first heard this song in the movie, “The Martian,” and I loved it ever since, Definitely my favorite Bowie song about space.

3. Cornfield Chase - Hans Zimmer - While I feel all of Hans Zimmer’s music is amazing, I love the “Interstellar,” soundtrack in particular. Hauntingly eerie at parts and extremely emotional at others, this is definitely my favorite space song.

4. Fish House - Switched on Snes - Originally a part of my video game playlist, I feel that this song works in space too.

When I listen to this, I feel like I’m exploring a new and fascinating planet.

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R.I.P. Chinny & Wandy

We review each other

BY MAX SCHWARTZ

mschwartz.gazette@gmail.com

Chinny and Wandy was born when junior Will Anderson (wandy) and senior Connor Hinson (chinny) wanted to do their own review column where they could go in depth about one topic and demonstrate how deep of e-boys they were.

No, but seriously, their work was stellar. I have always modeled my writing after Connor, I met him my sophomore year and he has been a big brother to me ever since.

When Spencer and I inherited the column we had big shoes to fill, but we killed it. I mean, we started with Airbud.

I am sad to announce that this is the final Chinny and Wandy section in the Gazette because let’s be honest, between me and you, nobody in the following year embodies the energy of this section. Not to flex.

I figured as our last review, there is no better fitting review than for us to review each other.

Without further ado, here is the official review of Spencer Cova.

When I first met Spencer freshman year, he was a little skinny kid with the most infectious laugh you have ever heard. Now, Spencer is a medium sized snack with the same laugh, the progression of his size was a journey from start to finish.

This is a little hard, I mean yeah, reviewing someone is hard. But reviewing Spencer Cova—that’s a battle.

If you ever want to meet the most confusing person ever, then Spencer is your guy.

Spencer has the uncanny ability to make you feel like you are the center of his world in a simple conversation.

I mean it is insane.

I and Spencer are very similar, in the most different ways. We took the 16 Personalities test and got the same personality with opposite percents to the exact percent. Hard to explain, equally hard to believe when understood.

Gazette co-editors-in-chief Grade one another holistically We could (and have) laugh for hours over just looking at each other when a weird moment happened.

I have always envied Spencers fashion, I mean the dude could blindly reach into his closet and grab any item of clothing and in second, become an e-boy.

That is a talent.

Spencer has been there for me for so many things when I was having girl troubles, he would talk to me in an empty classroom for a whole period of school, just for me to obtain zero progress.

He would tolerate me calling him 11 times a week for 30 minutes at a time, somehow never getting tired of me.

We started a podcast (thespencerandmaxshow which is available on Soundcloud) where we bounce off of each other really well.

I have been edging around getting emotional, but I can’t avoid it.

I am going to miss Spencer in college. I’m really scared that I am not going to be able to find him in the halls and crack a joke, bother him in 4th period, staying with him two hours after school and just talking and so much more. I’m worried about him being too busy to call me at night when I get overwhelmed and that I won’t be able to find him at school if he didn’t answer.

I am going to miss him giving me advice on what to wear and miss him making me eat a peanut butter and jelly because I hadn’t eaten all week.

I am going to miss having someone so similar to me sitting right across from me that would never ask me to change.

I am so grateful to have experienced high school with Spencer. I don’t think I am going to find another one of him in Boise.

Thank you, Spencer. I love you, man.

Grade: C+

BY SPENCER COVA

scova.gazette@gmail.com

While you’re reading, this I want you to imagine me as Paul Walker and Max as Vin Diesel in the last scene of ‘Fast and Furious 7’ when the road splits into two different ways and “When I See You Again” begins to play.

It’s been a good ride Max, I can’t believe that our friendship ends in a week. It feels like just yesterday that we were fearful of losing the title of Co-Editor in Chief, and more importantly the responsibility of writing Chinny and Wandy, because Grubs walked in on us wrestling shirtless. I’m going to miss it Max, I really am.

But this special situation does provide an excellent opportunity to publicly shame him with little to no repercussions on my own behalf. So let’s spark the catalyst that will cripple our friendship as well as his own self confidence, shall we?

First off, it’s absolutely embarrassing that Max put a good faith effort into becoming Tik Tok famous and failed tragically. He has all the tools necessary to do it too; painted nails, perfectly messy hair, a lip tattoo… the fact that he didn’t make use of these godgifted e-boy traits knocks him down a few letter grades right off the bat.

Also, the way he runs is dumb. He looks like Forrest Gump but when Forrest is still wearing the leg brace, it’s at a Tekashi 6ix9ine level of unathletic and showing no signs of improvement.

But I can’t possibly ignore his power plays – his witty one liners are unmatched. The kid seriously makes me self conscious about it I can’t keep up with him, and there is nobody else in this world that can make me laugh to the point of tears.

And if we’re going to look at his

powers I guess it’d be shameful to ignore the extent he will go for those that he cares about, Max will drop everything important in his life and do whatever it takes to be there for that person – but it’s not just help, Max changes the lives of the people he reaches out to.

In my worst times, moments where I’ve been scared, at my most vulnerable and in response pushing those close to me away – Max has been patient and understanding. Having a person like Max in my life balances me and keeps me stable.

I aspire to have the same strength, resilience and ambition as Max. He was born with numerous dispositions (let’s leave that box packed for now) but has found ways to turn them into something like super powers.

I truly believe that Max can and will do anything he puts his mind to.

There are certain people you seldom come across where it feels like it is impossible to spend ‘too much’ time with them. The type of people that you know will change the world for the better.

Max Inspires me for that.

Even though our friendship is ending forever in eight days, I can say that I loved every second of it while it lasted, and I am better off for it.

Grade: light six

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Fruit or Fad? Is it logical to choose the vegan lifestyle?

BY LILY WILLIAMS

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lwilliams.gazette@gmail.com

lant-based eating, is a daily choice that more and more are choosing to be a part of everyday. Rates of those who have excluded animal products from their diets is skyrocketing.

Some may notice that millenials are the start to this change, and the start to this worldwide trend. There has been a dramatic change in the global diet in recent years, and a lot of it encompasses a drive away from meat.

“The biggest benefit I’ve had from going vegan is knowing that what I eat doesn’t contribute to any animal cruelty,” senior Faith Glover said. “Food is medicine and going vegan has taught me a lot about nutrition.”

Those who choose this diet seem to be very pleased and liberated with that lifestyle and the results that come with it.

Senior Ellie Wilson began this diet purely for the health benefits, later to find out how helpful it is to the environment, which increased her drive even more to stay vegan.

“It wasn’t really until after I became vegan that I realized how positive of an effect a vegan diet has on the environment,” Wilson said, “I definitely want to be vegan forever because I don’t have any problems with it.”

If the human body doesn’t actually need animal products to survive, why don’t we all go vegan? There is a well known perception that having a complicated diet is time consuming, and inconvenient.

Merely restricting your diet to plant based food does not leave you with many options. Many meat eaters, ponder the purpose of this diet choice and what it will ultimately do for the planet.

“I think it would be impactful to go vegan and I’ve considered it a few times,” senior Brayden Schauer said. “I like to eat a lot and I can’t really make my whole family accommodate to a plant based diet.

If the misconception that going vegan is too difficult, is changed, numbers of those turning vegan, could increase.

Many are uneducated on this issue and are very sure that it is too complicated for them.

“People are so quick to think that being vegan is hard when it really is not,” Wilson said. “I can find a vegan meal at every restaurant, all animal based foods have a vegan version, and I never have bad cravings.”

It is simply not only because most can’t stand to give up animal products, but rather the fact that they are unsure whether it’s a waste of time or not.

Many want to know how much going vegan will actually ‘save the earth’.

“Being vegan has made me more kind to all forms of life,” Glover said.

“If those who disagree with veganism make rude comments I don’t allow it to hurt my feelings because I know what I’m doing is impactful.”

Many who are apart of the movement wish to be respected for their food choices. If more people were informed of the negative affect a non-vegan diet has on animals, then we could possibly significantly decrease rates of extinction.

“Simply put, the three most prominent reasons to go vegan are for the environment, the animals, and for your health,” Glover said.

Gazette illustrations | Dylan Rowe

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Friday, May 24, 2019 • The Granite Bay Gazette Gazette photo | Sidney Zabell

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Dear Class of 2019, You started at Granite Bay High School a year after my return to this great campus, entering with palpable energy and enthusiasm the day I met you at the Grizzly Retreat. I sincerely have enjoyed working with all of you these past four years! Whether you feel it now or not, you will forever be part of Granite Bay High School’s legacy.

And now your time as a Grizzly is almost over! I know you have been counting down the days to graduation, but once you graduate, I promise there will be times when you will wish you were back in high school! You’ll never be the same person you are today. So, when you cross the stage in a week, slow down and take a look around--it’s the last time you’ll see your classmates gathered as a group. You are also saying goodbye to Friday nights in the Tribe, spirit days and minimum days, dances, delicious muffins, Grizz Time and lunchtime with your friends, teachers who know your names and who will make accommodations to get you caught up, and counselors who make sure you are taking the right classes and writing you heartfelt letters of recommendation. Although high school has not necessarily been a completely positive experience for each and every one of you, a community of caring adults and friends has been at your fingertips.

You have probably seen me hanging out in your English classes, revisiting the wisdom of the characters and themes you are studying. I’m sure you remember reading To Kill a Mockingbird during your junior year, and recall what Atticus says to Scout-“First of all,” he said, “if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you’ll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”

This advice stands the test of time. In college, as in life, you will encounter people with all kinds of backgrounds, personalities, opinions, and talents. They will think, act and look differently than you, and may have priorities that vary greatly from yours. My hope is that you’ll take the time to “..walk around in..” someone else’s skin, value perspectives that are different than your own, and that you will continue to learn by connecting and sharing with others.

Who knows the ripple effect the Class of 2019 will create as you scatter and find your places in this world?

I’ve loved being your principal,

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congratulations, class of 2019.

1 cover 2 principal’s letter 3 table of contents 4-7 co-editor-in-chief goodbyes 8 europe trip 9 grad party guide 10 roommates 11 dorm room guide 12-13 college map 14-19 senior superlatives 20 teacher superlatives 21 greek life 22-23 senior quotes 24 year in review - photo collage

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Max Schwartz

’ve been in journalism since the fall of my sophomore year, I will be completing my 6th term on the Gazette in two weeks.

Damn, that’s weird.

In two weeks, I will be leaving the room that I spent my fourth period for three years.

In two weeks, I will be leaving the room that I would leave class to sit in when I got too anxious about school.

In two weeks, I will be leaving the room that I shared with my fellow co-editors in chief, my sports editors, our voices editor and our news editor—all of whom became some of my closest friends.

In two weeks I will be leaving the room that belonged to one of the biggest influences I’ve had in my life. A man who sat with me when I cried because life became too much, and cheered with me when I was happy. Someone who never gave up on me, even when I did myself—

Karl Grubaugh.

In two weeks I will be leaving the room that houses that little table in the back of the room. The same one that I was sitting on my sophomore year while listening to Grubaugh hand out awards; the same one I shot out of when I received my first award that day, smiling ear to ear and tearing up. The room where I realized what I was capable of.

I think these past weeks have been going by too fast, and these two weeks will be no different. The illusion of faster time has lead me to reflect on my life as a student in general.

School has never been my thing, I have always felt a little out of place in classrooms, I felt less than a lot of my peers due to my lower GPA. I hated the feeling of looking around the room and seeing everyone done with their test when I was far from it.

In journalism, however, I

excelled; I could finally say that I was solid at something school related.

With that, in two weeks, I am leaving the room that taught me things about myself that I wouldn’t have learned anywhere else.

In two weeks, I will be leaving the room that taught me how to channel my, at times, excessive energy into opinion pieces. One of them recently winning first place in the state. I am leaving this room with that achievement.

I will miss being apart of The Granite Bay Gazette more than anything, but I have a future in journalism— one I am going to do great things with.

In two weeks, I will be leaving the room that I have been in since sophomore year.

Am I scared of leaving?

Of course, but hey, I still have two weeks.

I

Spencer Cova

have been a wanderer most of high school; I’ve never truly held onto any one thing to define myself, I haven’t figured out what I want to do yet or even who I want myself to be. But I have not been lost, because for the past two years room 514 has been my home, and not because of the amount of time I spend in it — it is because of the family that I am surrounded with.

Journalism is a melting pot of all different interests, backgrounds, talents and personalities that come together and somehow feel like they belong.

Never have I been surrounded by such a passionate, kind hearted and lively group of people.

There hasn’t been a single dull day to pass by in this class and it is due to those who set the culture in the class.

Before ever getting to thoroughly know Max, we knew we were going to be best friends. He has a way of breathing life into a room as soon as he enters it and breaking down any awkward barriers that may previously exist, and he consistently sets the bar for what great journalism looks like.

Sidney is one of the kindest people I have ever met, her empathy towards others can be felt radiating throughout the room and she truly makes journalism a safe environment. Not to mention she can page design like no other.

Few would guess that the quiet, solemn kid in the room would always have the most to say. Andrew has one of the most gifted minds I have ever had the pleasure to come across, he sees things from perspectives that many are either too ignorant or too scared to consider, and has a way of explaining that perspective through words in a way no teenager in this world has business doing. I have always been proud to call Andrew my friend.

Abigail is the most approachable and outwardly generous person in the room; if a staff writer or editor has a problem, Abbie is the one they go to first. She is incredibly diligent and dependable and I’m really going to have a hard time finding someone I rant to in college as much as I have done to Abbie in the last two years.

And lastly, the man who has

had the largest influence on my life away from home, Karl Grubaugh. Mr. Grubaugh is the true embodiment of integrity -- he is the best of us. The man doesn’t have a fearful bone in his body, as he faces every challenge he faces boldly and with the purest of intentions.

Mr. Grubaugh has brought out the best of me at times where I didn’t know I had it in me, without knowing it he inspires me to be the best person I can be, I hope to one day uphold half the strength of character as Mr. Grubaugh.

Journalism has given me an opportunity to create a voice myself, the Gazette has given me a platform to have that voice heard.

Room 514 has given me a family, a family that has given me direction in who I want to be and who I am now.

Two years of getting out there and doing good journalism has prepared me to get out in the world and do my best to make it a better place -- and for that I will forever be grateful. *clap*

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Abbie Gould

I

spent the first 14 years of my life hating writing.

When I was in first grade, I had to fill out a student of the week poster – I remember asking my mom, “which is the shortest season?”

She told me they all are the same length and I responded with, “no the shortest one to write.”

Writing was an extra hassle that I needed to complete to get the grade I needed in school.

The spring of my sophomore year, my mom mentioned the idea of joining the Gazette.

I wasn’t so sure about taking the class at first because it was all about writing stories, but I decided to give it a try.

My perspective changed the first day of my junior year when I went to my journalism class for the first time.

I loved the independence and the cohesiveness I felt throughout all the students I met that day.

After writing my first story, I began to enjoy the thing I hated the most – writing.

I learned that I love being able to share the stories of others, give them their voice, and help share their opinions on controversial topics.

I learned that I love being able to do research on a topic, complete in depth interviews, and share new aspects that others are unaware of in a compelling story.

I learned that I love being able to take on challenging and controversial stories, write about topics I am interested in and tie all of my interviews together with one single focus.

I learned that I love to write.

Not only has the newspaper changed my perspective, but it has taught me so many instrumental life lessons.

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riting a review is difficult regardless, but compound that ten times when having to write about one’s own experience– in journalism, no less–and there’s a definitive amount of pressure that comes with the task. However, there is also a certain amount of ease–as well as the ability to quickly fall into a trap of using a lot of words–that comes with writing about something one loves.

When I came into the journalism lab for the first time, I was just an eighth grader visiting for orientation.

My group was beckoned into the room and, unlike any of the classes we’d visited before, there were actual people in the room, actual students that had stayed (it was after school hours) to try and convince us to take their class. And they did this because they loved it. They loved every second of it.

Of course, 13 year old me had a bit of a hard time believing such a hyperbolic statement. “Obviously they can’t love every second,” I thought to myself.

And honestly, I wish I could say that I was wrong, that I did enjoy every minute of my three years on staff,

or at least every day, but I cannot lie.

However, isn’t that just what life is like? Not always perfect? If anything, the bad days only made the better days that much sweeter.

I started Advanced Journalism my sophomore year and was immediately thrown into the world of writing, interviews, and publication. I learned from trial and error, from watching what worked for others and what did not, and from seeing what resonated with our readers. I also learned from the guidance of my fellow writers, editors, and especially from the three sets of co editors that I worked with and under. They were the ones that kept me going even when there were stories that I wasn’t particularly interested in and the ones that made deadline nights until 8 o’clock more tolerable.

I learned a lot from them too, more than simply editing pages and writing stories could ever teach me. I learned how to work with several different personality types, but also how to be their friend and stick through the hard times with them. I learned how to edit other people’s stories, but also how to connect with other writers on a personal level, and sit back and watch

the beauty of the stories they could, and would write.

I also learned that writing is something that I need to pursue as a career.

Up until high school, I had always loved to write but only for myself.

However, after putting my writing out in the open through the Gazette, and on several occasions having random students and teachers come up to me and tell me I did good job on a piece, I realized that impacting people through my writing was something I wanted, no needed, to do.

Working on the Gazette taught me that writing as a profession was something that I could do, as journalism helped me with having to meet deadlines, edit and re-edit stories, and collaborate with others.

All of these things have only assured me of my intended career path as a screenwriter.

And though I look forward to the rest of my life, to going to college, to pursuing my dream of being a screenwriter, a part of me will always be here, in Granite Bay, at Granite Bay High School, and especially in Room 514.

I had the opportunity to improve both my leadership and communication skills.

I was fortunate enough to hold leadership position and work with all personality types. I learned how to change my leadership styles to best correspond with the person I was working with.

I also had to figure out the most efficient way to teach new editors and writers all the tips and tricks of the class in the first month of the school year.

My ability as a writer and leader grew tremendously in the last two years.

This class has given me so many opportunities that I would not of had in any other class and for that I am forever grateful.

Everything I have learned will carry over to the next chapter of my life, and even after college.

I am so thankful for the opportunities I have had these past two years and am appreciative of all of the people I have met.

Thank you to my classmates who have impacted my life tremendously and most importantly thank you to Mr. Grubaugh for all that you do.

Your passion for journalism is seen everyday and it helps motivate us all to do better in every aspect of life.

You have impacted my life in so many ways and I am so appreciative to have had you not only as a teacher but a role model for these last two years.

Most importantly, thank you for giving me a new passion in life, journalism.

Thank you to the Gazette for teaching me that I certainly do love to write.

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Sidney Zabell I

t’s funny how sometimes, the things that seem insignificant end up being what shape you most.

In all honesty, I’m not sure why I joined journalism in the first place.

The class sounded interesting and I liked writing, and a few months later, I blindly began my first semester as a member of the Gazette staff.

Six terms later, journalism is one of the most significant experiences of my life so far. It’s more than a class – it’s a safe space for all.

It’s where I go when I’m overwhelmed. It’s where I can laugh and cry each day with my best friends, and where I’ve been shaped into a better version of myself.

That’s what journalism has been to me – a place of solace, no matter circumstances or stresses of the day.

Journalism is everything to me.

January of sophomore year, Max and I switched seats from the quiet left side of the room to the dynamic, vibrant editor section. I can’t imagine how different my experience in journalism would’ve been without that little push from him to put myself out there. My peers in journalism encouraged me over the past three years to grow and flourish, and anyone who’s been part of the Gazette knows how much I’ve come out of my shell since joining the program.

Soon enough, journalism became a particularly important part of my identity. With each week, I spent a few more hours in room 514 collaborating with my peers to produce each issue of the Gazette. It’s where I felt most like

myself, and I finally felt I had a purpose and direction. In journalism, I am valued and heard.

We raised our standards with each issue, trying to improve on tiny details invisible to anyone except ourselves (and Grubaugh, of course.)

Grubaugh’s support and patience for us doesn’t go unnoticed. He spends countless hours working with us, guiding us to be the best student journalists possible. There’s been dozens of deadline Chipotle runs, hundreds of pages printed and taped up on the wall, and probably millions of clicks on InDesign at this point.

Somehow, it doesn’t feel like work to me. Even with the chaos of what we do, we truly love it.

Since the beginning of my final year in journalism, I’ve been agonizing over what do do with myself when it comes to an end. I saw the day approaching from the distance that seemed so far away, but now, that day is less than a week away.

I still don’t know the answer to that question, but if I do know anything, it’s that journalism has been the best experience of my life so far. My last three years would be immensely different without journalism, as would who I am today and the direction of my future.

No matter where I go, my days in journalism will still influence all I do.

The relationships built in room 514 will remain for the rest of my life, and I can’t express how grateful I am for the Grubaugh, my peers, and the Gazette.

Thanks for everything, journo – it’s been an amazing ride.

Thank you for letting us tell your stories this year.

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Europe Trippin’ GBHS seniors travel overseas for an end of year trip

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BY SOPHIE CRISCIONE

scriscione.gazette@gmail.com

ust after the class of 2019 says their goodbyes to GBHS, a group of more than 80 seniors are heading out on June 5 to travel across the world with their friends and classmates.

On this year’s annual senior Europe trip, the group will be travelling to the countries of Ireland, Scotland, England, and France, making it much different from previous years.

“We’ve never been to Ireland or Scotland before, and we are going this year. It’s going to be different because it’s something we’ve never done, but it’s going to be cool,” AP European history teacher Michael Valentine said.

Valentine and AP US history teacher Brandon Dell Orto are in charge of planning the Europe trip every year, and have prepped for months to make this year’s trip the best it can be, despite the new destinations.

The group starts their trip in Shannon, Ireland and flies out of Paris, France more than two weeks later, hitting other cities including Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, Birmingham, and London in between.

“Whereas last year we were in a lot of places that were kind of warm, this year we’re in more places that will be cool, especially up north in the gorgeous Scottish Highlands,” Valentine said.

Senior Jake McKillop is most excited to visit the palace of Versailles in France, a country he has never been to before. He decided he wanted to go on the Europe trip more than a year ago, and has been eager to go since.

“I decided to go on the trip because I’ve always wanted to travel abroad, and seeing that if I were to go, it would be amongst my best friends, I thought the opportunity was too good to pass on,” McKillop said.

Although the group will be consisted of mostly graduated seniors, other members include Mrs. McKinney, Mr. Tastor, and Ms. Hedstrom who will be coming to help Valentine and Dell Orto, as well as take part in an enjoyable trip.

The teachers are encouraging the students to go out and explore on their own during the trip, rather than sticking with them the whole time.

“We try to give them as much time as they want to roam, and that’s their time to shop, to have lunch, to go

into pubs,” Valentine said. “That’s what makes it fun, you’re all over the place, you’re doing your own thing and to keep control we have to sometimes tell you to be in by a certain hour.”

Having friends to travel with while in Europe was one of the deciding factors for some seniors who are going on the trip.

“All of my friends are going on the trip, and I decided at the beginning of my senior year I would go with them,” senior Skylar Sommer said. “I have also never been to Europe before, and I wanted to explore what the other cultures there are like.”

The entire trip cost each student about $5365, along with the additional money needed to spend while in Europe for things like lunch and souvenirs. Many of the seniors have been saving up for the trips expenses for a long time.

“I worked at a place called Parker’s Hot Dogs off and on over the last 20 months, so I’ve been saving primarily over that time span,” McKillop said.

“I have a job, working at Little Bliss Cakery, and I also babysit sometimes to save up money for the trip,” Sommer said.

Despite the expenses, Sommer, along with the rest of the seniors in the group, is excited for the trip with her classmates, and to explore Europe for the first time.

“I’m looking forward to going to Ireland the most because I’m Irish so I think it will be really cool to explore my heritage a little bit,” Sommer said.

Although this will be Valentine’s first time in Ireland and Scotland, he says it will be his fourth time going to the city of London, and he is excited to bring this year’s group.

“I think the students will enjoy London a lot because of the English people. Everyone speaks our language, so it’s easy to sit and have a conversation and learn something new,” Valentine said. “There’s a bunch to do, there’s a bunch to see, and it’s the biggest city in Europe, actually one of the biggest cities in the world.”

The students and staff going on the 2019 Europe trip are beyond excited to take off this summer on a memorable and enjoyable tour around Europe.

“I’m super happy with the places we are touring. It’s the perfect tour of western Europe, in my opinion,” McKillop said.

Gazette illustration | Maya Snow

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You’re Invited...

Class of 2019 graduates celebrate the end of high school with parties

Special to the Gazette | Kate Caulfield

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BY SYDNEY HERRENSCHMIDT sherrenschmidt.gazette@gmail.com

raduation parties are just around the corner and usually this time of the year includes of scrambling to get to everyone’s parties, an empty wallet, going deep into your closet to find cute clothes to wear and trying to go on a strict diet so you can feast at the parties.

But don’t panic – here is a guide to get you through grad party season with a full wallet, an idea of what to wear, what food to look forward to, and how to address your teachers.

Senior Easton Holland has an idea of what he is going to wear to graduation parties.

“I’ll probably go with the classic yacht master style: button down rolled up shirt, shorts, and Sperry’s in order to look and feel good,” Holland said.

Holland is going with a casual, but fancy outfit to celebrate his friends.

In addition to his outfit, Holland shares a different perspective on graduation gifts.

“I have a different view of grad parties than I think most people do,” Holland said.

“Personally, I don’t believe that giving gifts to your friends makes much sense because say if two friends are having a party and both give each other gifts, one can reason-

ably assume the value of the gifts will be similar- leaving both parties with essentially $0 but spending money to hold the party.”

Holland believes that friends don’t need to exchange gifts with each other and should preserve their money since college will keep students in debt till they are fifty years old.

“In my eyes, these parties are more of a social time for students to connect at the culmination of their hard work over the four years,” Holland said.

Uh oh! You see a teacher at a grad party.

What do you do? Holland has the right advice for you.

“If I see a teacher that I know at a grad party I would most likely treat them like any other person I know. It can be strange seeing a teacher who you are used to seeing at school out in the world, and forget that they are humans with their own personal lives outside of school,” Holland said.

Along with Holland, senior Rebecca King is ready to show off her cute outfits at her friend’s graduation parties.

“I plan on wearing dresses, jumpsuits, two piece outfits, maybe a cute skirt and shirt, but my aim is mostly cute things,” King said.

King also looks forward to the different

Special to the Gazette | Sidney Zabell

types of food at graduation parties, while still staying on the healthy side.

“Well everyone has the same food usually and depending on if I’m going to other parties/have already been to parties, then I like to have healthy snacks instead of candy and treats,” King said.

Another senior, Ruben De La Torre, has a simple idea for graduation gifts.

“I know it’s a bit lame but I’ll probably just write a scene card with some cash in it because I have a feeling all of us are going to need it,” De La Torre said.

A simple gift such as cash can be very beneficial in the long run.

De La Torre also looks forward to the food as well.

“I’m looking forward to a bunch of Mexican food like some good ole tacos, beans, and rice,” De La Torre said.

De La Torre also has advice on what to do if a student sees their teacher at a grad party.

“If I bump into a teacher at a grad party, I’ll give them a polite ‘what’s up’ and a handshake,” he said.

Whether it be for the food, outfits or socialization, these graduation parties are something the class of 2019 seniors can definitely look forward to.

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GBHS seniors seek out future

COLLEGE ROOMMATES Students have access to what the future holds with some taps on their smart phones dorm, but also it means I must wait to find a roommate until I get a dorm assignment,” said senior Kate Caulfield who will be attending CSU in the fall. agould2.gazette@gmail.com Senior Everett Hayes in a different situation than Radler and Caulfield. ith college comes new beginnings, new lessons, new Hayes will be attending Oregon State University and will also experiences, and new roommates. play for their football team in the fall.

After students select which college they are going to “The football coaches will room me with another player,” I hope that my future Hayes attend, another major decision they are going to have to make is said who are they going to live with their freshman year?

“I like it because my roommate will roomate is talkative The process for selecting a roommate differs for each school be on the same schedule as and social, but also is always – some are similar to online dating sites, while other are comme when it comes to going to football pletely random. focused on doing well and classes, however, it is a little scary “I’m doing a random roommate but I chose the engineering because I don’t know who I will be in school. learning community so I will be rooming with.” paired up with another engineering Students say their biggest worry major,” said senior Justice Radler. about their future roommate is that “As part of the random roommate – Everett Hayes they have similar interest as them. process I will fill out a form even“I hope that my future roommate tually discussing my personality is talkative and social, but so I will room with someone like also is focused on doing well minded.” in school.

I hope that they Radler will be attending Califoraren’t too much of a nia Polytechnic University at San partier,” Hayes said.

Luis Obispo in the fall.

For some students, Cal Poly has two options to help they say that the students figure out a living – a roommate process can random match or students are able be quite intimidating. to pick their roommates from a facebook site.

“I don’t want a roommate who smokes or “ Cal Poly class of 23 has a facebook group to find is super antisocial,” Radler said. roommates however, there are very few boys who post Caulfield says she is excited for the next on it,” Radler said.

Different than Cal Poly, Colorado part of her life.

State University has students be as“I just hope me and my roommate get signed their rooming situation before along and that we can both make friends they can begin to look for someone to outside of one another but also be really live with. good friends as well,” Caulfield said. “I “I like how you find your dorm before am excited for the next four years and I can’t wait to you find your roommate so therefore it’s see where everyone ends up.” ensured that you guys are in the same

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Gazette illustration | Ashley Lucia

Future college roommates greet each other for the first time and begin to unpack boxes to decorate their new dorm for their first year of college away from home.

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DORM SWEET DORM? Just what makes a

GBHS alumni speak about the essentials for dorm living in college

BY LINDSEY ZABELL

lzabell.gazette@gmail.com

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t’s that time of year again - where high school seniors pick up their lives and move up to hundreds of miles away from home.

College not only consists of new social experiences, but also the new experience of “dorm life”.

As current seniors prepare to move into their new homes for the next four years, past Granite Bay High School graduates provide advice about the essentials necessary for every dorm room.

Class of 2018 graduate and current San Francisco State University student, Melia Zaballos, lives on campus with 2 roomates.

For Zaballos, the chilly San Francisco weather was a major deciding factor in what she would take along with her to college.

“Deciding what to bring

was difficult because of the limited space, so I tried to focus on essential things that I’ll use everyday,” Zaballos explained. “San Francisco is pretty cold year round so I focused more on packing warm clothes and pants and tried to limit summer clothes.”

As for 2018 graduate Brad Nyugen, the snowy weather at University of Nevada, Reno prompted him to bring his snowboard along with him to college.

Along with clothes and other things fit for a certain weather, there are also universal essentials for every dorm room.

“Some of my essentials are earplugs, an extension cord, and a fan,” said Zaballos.

As for Nyugen, his essentials include “speakers, a Brita (water filter), extension cords and cleaning supplies.”

I didn’t expect to need shower shoes but I definitely got some after a couple

weeks cause it could get real slippery and dangerous in there,” Nguyen added.

For Zaballos, something she didn’t expect to bring with her was the cooking and cleaning supplies she now has.

Several college students use their dorm room as a way to express their personality, as well as adding pieces to remind them of their friends and family back home.

“I have a cork board above my desk that I pin pictures of me and my friends and family up onto,” Zaballos said.

“Some of the stuff in my room is from home, so it’s nice to have pieces of home with me.”

Along with Zaballos, Nguyen also brought stuff to remind him of his friends and family. “(I brought) little trinkets (and) photos that had sentimental value,” Nguyen said.

Gazette illustration | Kavana Gonur

Seniors sometimes must go shopping to find all of the items they’ll possbly need to be able to call their space in their dorm room “home”.

12 & 13 | SENIOR EDITION California State Universities CSU Chico Forrest Daly James Ellis Thomas Freeman Karissa Hodson Samantha Houghton Preston Lehmann Jessica Martin Amanda Nelson Heldt Ryan Carlee Ryder Jordan Stradal Wyatt Swanson

CSU San Jose Roshan Atwal

CSU Long Beach Marissa Larkin Jake McKillop

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Nickzad Bayati Gavin Beadle Izzy Cusano Spencer Cova Andrew Dolan Malie Garner Nathan Giannini Kavana Gonur Hannah Les Julia Lynch Justin Mazzola Peyton Mitcheom Will Nogrady Sofia Novaresi Matthew Province Justice Radler Kaitlyn Reuter Maddie Ross Brayden Schauer Michela Smith Laine Sorgea Jerald Swartz Mia Taylor Reagan tonda Emma Vaio

CSU Monterey Bay Grace Kasarjian Kieran Lang

CSU San Marcos Emma Holmes Grant Zerlaut

Cal Poly Pomona Kevin Mathew Daria Sage Smith

CSU Sonoma Surina Dhanota Amanda Duprel Nicole Frisch Aleks Hillman Katie James Kacen Kenopic Marissa Stamas Ashley Thom

CSU Fullerton Natalie Collins Emma Harlow Adam Zinn Sana Zulfiqar CSU Humboldt Bethany Brooding Raymond Lavrador Taylor Mattley

CSU Sacramento Tomi Ajibola Jon Feuerstraeter Matt Fowler Omar Kanaan Scott Lam Summer Sharif CSU San Diego Lucas Dailey Brad Davito Grace Ehnen Adam Honer Ben Imrie Rebecca King Makaela Levine Jake Lindsay Max Lindsay Karly Lorenzen Kyla Miyashiro Prasad Prabhu Antonio Rizzuto Giancarlo Solana Avonna Usher Patrick Varani

University of California UC Berkeley Mikyla Avila Sameer Kazim Navya Kompella Julie Lynch Shria Narayanan Avisha Shah UC Davis Cameron Anderson Jordan Blair Elora Fowler Connor Kurata Miriam Lebastchi Ida Mousavi Isabel Moeller Louren Roque

Oh, the places we’ll go UCLA Brandon Chew Ruben De La Torre Eric Liu Aditya Mishra Sydney Page Kristina Rodriguez

Folsom Lake College Trace Landrum Emma McCann Ashley Paolucci

Golden West College Braden Birdsall San Diego Mesa College Milan Petrovich

UC Merced Sonia Gaur Dorsa javaheri Abbas Rizvi

Sacramento City College Chase Garmon Garrett Olson

UC Riverside Brandon Khaleq

San Diego City College Daniella Tran

UC San Diego Spencer Brown Malina Desai Samuel Feinberg Zach Gonsiorowski Joseph Kennedy Jacob Kerzie Tristan Lee Jacquelyn Wild

Santa Barbara City College Triston haverty Drew Sanderson Shea Smith

UC Santa Barbara Katharine Do Daniel Greene Brad Roe Michelle Tu Sylvie Vo

UC Santa Cruz Darin Gharib Evan Hailey Rahul Iyer Jerrott Hong Ryan Nolan Rebecca Perigault Rami Sadek Julian Swartz Vandana Teki Nate Whatley

California Community Colleges American River College Jacob Ellis Noah Hampton Tristan Paperno Jacob Valadez Lorena Wong Fong Joe Young De Anza College Ethan Greer

Santa Monica College Stephanie Sampson Tannen Vagle Sierra College Mikyla Avila Mikayla Bauer Jason Beil Charles Bonnefoy Griffen Brummer Wade Bryant Hannah Chavez James Conklin Vanessa Contreras Kailee Corona Michael Deaner Jaden Dunmore Noora Elsherif Cody Erickson Gabrielle Espinoza Kaitlyn Faherty Demitri Foye Annalise Fulmer Jordan Galbaugh Gabe Greiss Emilee Griffis Austin Hammond Matt Handy Tyler Higgins Hannah Hopping Brianna Kirby Isabella Lazaro Rubh Lassila Chloe Lemay-Assh Samuel Manne Aaron Paul Manuel Roselynn Marcos Amanda McCormick Heidi McKean

Veronica Micalizzi Zachary Moes Noah Montgomery Colby Moresi Joe Moss Joseph Nelson Aaron Nokelby Jonathan Nordstrom Bassil Omary Tal Ovadia Carlos Pena Grant Peterson Sinan Quaderi Bella Rapozo Joe Reinero Sam Roberts Josiah Rollings Lauren Roush Sean Samir Joslyn Shafto Mark Shvaya Bryce Simmons Sarah Smith Victoria Sullivan Sai Suresh Jenny Torres Diana Troyan Chance Vano Brandon Wamsley Nicole Whitten Zach Whitten Braden Wyrick Haley Yarbrough Kira Yarbrough Walker Yarbrough Kevin Yoon Zhang Zhuoran

California Private Schools Azusca Pacific University Nick Fisher Biola University Sydney Nelson Joshua Tateishi California Baptist University Josh Zahnd Chapman University Mikayla DeBlaquiriere Claire Davidian Alyssa Genetti Mark Griffin Anderson Marks Kiana Saleminik Dominican University of California Abbie Gould

Loyola Marymount University Kendall Prager Marina Soares Occidental College Akom Khera Pepperdine University Paige Tettersal Pomona College Carson French Yena Jang Saint Mary’s College Lauren Kassity Pilar Perigault Blake Singewald Santa Clara University Easton Holland Sasha Shirai Stanford University Andrew Yung University of Redlands Andrew Edirisuriya University of San Diego Cate Wolfe

University of San Francisco Ankita Joshi Rida Jan University of Southern California Emily Hansen University of the Pacific Peri Hines Lyann Luu Hana Rosenblatt Vanguard University Taylor Harris Whittier College Megan Atwell William Jessup University Ashley Barham Michael Beishline Nicholas Bose Jillian Conklin Jonathan Conklin Isabella Florez

Out of State Community Colleges Lone Star College Ahmed Al Talabani Citlalli Canpuzano David Gutierrez Miguel Rodriguez

Northern Arizona University Sydney Robinson

Washington State University Shannon Smith Emma Thompson Zachary Wong Western Michigan University Akhil Shah

Out of State Private Schools

Oregon State University Everett Hayes Troy Quinton

Agnes Scott College Savannah Hibbitt-Maguire

University of Alabama Ashley Byars Faye Miller

Baylor University Cat Lauth Nayan Pallegar

University of Alaska, Anchorage Praise Chaney

Brigham Young University, Idaho Lilly Norris Gaby Williams

Manvi Bhapkar Pooja Jadhav Chloe Ralli Piper Wenstrom

University of Colorado, Boulder Isabella Balboni Sam Newman

Brigham Young University, Provo Lauren Russell Josh Yeargin

Baldwin Wallace University Ben Mazure

University of Illinois Aleah Treiterer

Concordia University, Portland Jayden Kasai

Out of State Public Schools University of Arizona Faith Glover Arizona State University Annette Aronoff

Boise State University Madison Fitch Alexandra Griffiths Oskar Hartman Anna Healy Sydney Herrenschmidt Bennett Mantz Maggie Milburn Griffin Ruddell Max Schwartz Skylar Sommer Bryce Van Order Amanda Walker Payton Wilkin University of Colorado, Boulder Isabella Balboni Damon Leaf Ben Scates Ciera Starkweather Colorado Mesa University Dylan Beland Colorado State University Kate Caufield Brenna Johnson Tyler Nickle Eastern Washington University Jacob Northam Georgia State University Frances Ediagbonya

University of Kentucky Hannah Warner University of Massachusetts, Amherst Lily Williams Morehead State University Hailey Rietz University of Nevada, Reno Sydnee Nielson Joshua Petterson Charin Smith Jack Stinson Madeleine Tucker Sidney Zabell Jocelyn Zoelhoefer University of Oregon Margaret Grivette Caroline Guidera Madison Moeller Anthony Negri Sidney Stipanovich Jayden Taylor Kabe Teague Nic Wong University of Utah Hannah Coons Blake Wittwer University of Washington Euan Clark Lauren Lofgren

Siena College Mustafa Muhmood Southern Methodist Univeristy Solon Stratton Southern Oregon University Chloe Boyan Southern Virginia University Sydney Sewell Syracuse University Lamont Mason Texas Christian University Justin Clark Natalie Ruybal Zach Taylor University of Portland Megan Abraham Whitworth University Ashley Bartels

International Schools University of Albera TJ Robertson

Florida Institute of Technology Faith Dalessandro

Bodenseehof Bible College Ryan Pizzo Krista Rogalski

George Fox University Cate Snedecor

Military

Gonzaga University Ethan Birch Jason Dhanota Grand Canyon University Scott Martin Chloe Peterson Harvard University Elliott Hyman Lindsay Poulos Northeastern University Madison McDermott Northwestern University Vivian Xia Pace University Delaney Dannert Cayla Quinn Pacific University of Oregon Angela Sims Purdue University Morgan Quinton Saint Louis University Tanvi Yadlapalli

Navy Kristin Thompson Marines Maryanna Agafonov Cooper Gravlin Reagan Scheer Tristan Romuk Arthur Turner

Other Entering Workforce Mahira Dolan Kevin Harris Maryna Khosho Rosa Lashchuk Devin Lawson Michal Tipton Ellie Wilson Dawson Vincent Josh Zlomke Traveling Rachel Finsthwait Ben Hilburn Ryan Pizzo Note: All information was taken from the College & Career center survey as of May 20.

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Senior Superlatives

Most likely to become high school sweethearts: Maddy Fitch and Anders Hartman

Everyone had a crush on: Hannah Les and Jace Foddrill

Worst case of senioritis: Ellie Wilson and Akhil Shah

Most likely to still have their Hudl highlights in bio 5 years from now: Victoria Macres and Tj Robertson

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Life of the Party: Pariya Rahni and Lamont Mason

Class Clown: Stephanue Samson and Rami Sadek

Most likely to be late to graduation: Sydney Herrenschmidt and Lucas Dailey

Best Dressed: Caroline Guidera and Easton Holland

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Most likely to talk their way out of an arrest: Chloe Ralli and Max Schwartz

Curve Setter: Vivian Xia and Aditya Mishra

Best Hair: Kendall Prager and Daniel Greene

Most likely to win the lottery, but lose the ticket: Marina Soares and Ajith Sentil

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Most likely to fall asleep in class: Grace Ehnen and Josh Vaughan

Future frat boy and sorority girl: Faye Miller and Matt Solone

Most likely to become president: Gaby Williams and Sameer Kazim

Most likely to become a bodybuilder: Antonio Rizzuto

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Best Smile: Taylor Harris and Ruben De La Torre

Most likely to cure cancer: Tanvi Yadlapalli and Mustafa Ali

Most likely to win a Nobel Peace Prize: Emily Hansen and Elliott Hyman

Best Eyes: Jordan Stradal and Brad Roe

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Most likely to lead a feminist revolution: Bethany Brooding and Solon Stratton

Best Dancer: Anjana Ulahannan and Trace Landrum

Best Laugh: Amanda Walker and Chase Garmon

Most likely to make it to Broadway: Chloe Boyan and Jaden Dunmore

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Teacher Superlatives Most Inspirational: Lisa Goldsmith

Biggest influence to students : Brandon Dell’Orto

Most interesting stories: Bill Patterson

Most likely to start a small farm:

Most likely to drive the karma bus: Jarrod Westberg

Anthony Davis

Best jokester: Damien Lawrence

Most likely to take care of their people: Karl Grubaugh

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Seniors plan their future endeavors in fraternities and sororities

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BY EMILY HANSEN

ehansen.gazette@gmail.com

ollege can be a scary transition.

Seniors are gearing up to head off on their own, some heading as far as the opposite coast. Many current seniors won’t know anyone when they arrive at their new home in the fall.

There are a few ways to make this transition smoother. Joining clubs, organizations and sports are great ways to not only meet new people, but to connect with people who share similar interests.

Perhaps the best way to form a wonderful group of friends is through joining greek life.

“The most exciting thing about greek life is finding a group of friends that I’ll keep my whole life, because everybody who’s gonna be in your sorority will be very similar to you and it’ll be like having new sisters,” senior Faye Miller said.

Senior Ryan Rosnack, who is planning to rush his second semester at Chico, learned about the advantages of greek life through his brother.

“My older brother was in a fraternity for his years at Chico and he said it was one of the best decisions he had ever

made,” Rosnack said.

The positive experience Rosnack’s brother had inspired him to join as well.

“I was able to see him grow through it and seeing how many bonds he made with so many different people is something that I would like to experience too,” Rosnack said.

Although not every college has greek life, some schools go all-out when it comes to fraternities and sororities.

“I’m going to the University of Alabama and I know that their rushing process is really intense,” Miller said, “There’s four different stages and it just kind of breaks down through each stage. What my friends have said is it’s a really wonderful experience but they would never wanna do it again.”

Rushing, particularly in the fall semester, can be a daunting event.

“I’m nervous about rush because it’s kind of like speed-dating almost.” Reagan Tonda, who will be rushing at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, said. “It’s really fast and you get in a house basically based of your first impression, which is kind of intimidating, but I’m really excited for it.”

Although rush is a high-pressure process, the outcome is worth the intensity.

“Regardless of what house you get in, everyone I’ve talked to said it’s such a

fun way to socialize and meet a bunch of new people,” Tonda said.

The social aspect of joining a sorority or fraternity is definitely a key attraction for most, but what is not as well-known is the charitable aspect of sororities and fraternities.

“I have two old brothers and they’re both in fraternities and they both say it’s really fun and there’s a lot of social events, but there’s also philanthropy events as well,” Tonda said.

While involvement in philanthropic activities varies from one chapter to the next, most make giving back to the community a central goal of their house.

“I know that charity is an important part of a lot of sororities. A lot of them have their own cause that they do a lot of philanthropic outreach through.

I think that’s a really cool part about sororities,” Tonda said.

Whether the social or charitable characteristics are the most appealing, greek life offers numerous advantages to all involved.

“I think joining a sorority is just going to be a really positive experience where I can make connections as well as form really close relationships with people I’ll be friends with for the rest of my life,” Miller said.

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Class of 2019 last words...

“Life is like a sandwich, no matter which way you flip it, the bread always comes first.”

-Mark Shvaya

neen” “ahh sh lfield au -Kate C

“Cannibals are just fed up with people” -Joshua Effendy

“‘Work hard in silence, let success make your noise.’ -Brayden Johnk” -Easton Holland

“Yes I’m a twin. And no we can’t read each other’s minds.”

-Jerald Swartz

“Parents about to throw me out like Jazz in Fresh Prince.”

-Jason Dhanota

“Happy senior ball may the fourth be with you.”

-Sylvie Vo

“If you like water, I already know you’ll like 72% of me.”

-Caleb Weiderhold

e High k i l ’t n s a l” “ That wl Musical at al Schoo na Dhanota -Suri

“My st omach I’m tire hurts and d” - Sydney Herrensc hmidt

“You can catch a lot of flies with honey, but you can catch a lot of honeys being fly.”

-Jacob Ellis

“Me in GB PL (the office- season 4, episode 1, time 9:00)” -Kyla Miyashiro

“I’m no t Ra - Noah mi Sadek” Lutz

“[Jim looks at the camera]” -Hannah Hopping

“What was that?

Couldn’t hear you down there.”

-Davis Scanti

“Future Freshmen, I know you are excited to start this new chapter in your life...don’t be.”

-Ashley Thom

“If you ain’t first, you’re “No. Shawn Shah is not last.” my brother.”

-Tannen Vagle -Akhil Shah

“I love you - Jacks three thous a on Gre enwal nd” d

t” on tha T i B G get “Better Mark Griffin -

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Class of 2019 last words... ylor” a t a c en : jayd Taylor o m “Ven -Jayden

“I’m vegan” -Cayla Quinn

“If you don’t like penguins I don’t like you.”

-Joseph Kennedy

“Michael Scott has taught me more than the personal finance course ever did.”

-Megan Abraham

“Light travels faster than sound. This why some people appear bright until they speak.”

-Oluwatomisin Ayo-Ajibola

“Yes, every teacher has pronounced my name as Hannah.”

-Hana Rosenblatt

“Time to spend another four years getting another piece of paper.”

-Tyler Higgins

“That one friend you always call by their last name, yup that’s me.”

-Hannah Chavez

“It’s really hard being a single mom when you have no kids and are a teenage male.”

-Justin Clark

down” d o p r i “A apozo -Bella R “Life is like looking both ways before your cross the street and getting hit by an airplane.”

-Zach Gonsiorowski

“Hi we lc - Stephome to Tea bl anie Sa mson e

“How to survive high school in two words: Iced. Coffee.”

-Heidi McKean

“We’re

in the E ndgam n e - Reagaow” n Sche er

“I don’t like birds either” -Sofia Novaresi

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“Thank you Quizlet and Netflix for being the only things to get me through high school.”

-Marissa Larkin

“Imma go fail this test.” “Ravioli, ravioli give me my diplomioli!”

-Tanvi Yadlapalli -Megan Atwell

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