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Legend Vol. 52
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Coronado High School 100 Champions Place El Paso, Texas Phone: (915) 236 2000 Total Enrollment: 2596
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Senior Daniel Amigo’s frame of mind comes from his belief in committing to attending school events to show his spirit.. “We need to show as much support as we can as the class of 2014 at every game because it’s our last year here and we need to leave the school with a bang in every aspect,” Amigo said.
To Mercedes Rajme, 11, frame of mind is shaped simply by attending a class she looks forward to. “Choir really improves my mood and I find myself smiling throughout the class period and long after. I find that when we’re singing together, we can never stop improving, “ Rajme said.
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Meagan Fennell’s frame of mind comes from leadership experience and wanting to pass it on. “Being a senior cheerleader means that I have to be a good role model for the underclassmen and show them that being a cheerleader consists of so much more than wearing short skirts and doing cheers,” Fennell, 12, said.
Caroline Herron’s frame of mind is a result of passion, friendship, and T-Bird pride. “High school is its own little world in which we befriend people who share our passions and enthusiasm. Homecoming brings out great school spirit in the student body. It’s a feeling of strength and unlimited power,” Herron, 11, said.
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And the winners are... Homecoming Float: Seniors Homecoming Game: T-Birds 35-21 “As soon as we heard that the juniors got second, we didn’t even wait for Ms. Morales to announce who received first. The first three rows of those stands were roaring, and it was the best feeling ever to know that I contributed to that win.” Hala Abdel-Jaber, 12 014-015 86535-4.indd 14
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Dance to the Beat Sydney Schaffer, 10, performs along with the Thunderettes during the Homecoming Pep-Rally. “The Pep-Rally is so exciting because there are so many performances, and this year the dances were really challenging,” Schaffer, said. Photo by Pablo Ramirez
Fresh Royalty Joseph Gallardo, 9, and Megan Harris, 9, walk down the field as they are presented during the Homecoming Pep-Rally. Photo by Evan Mesa
Wave Your Baton in the Air Alison McLean, 9, shows her school pride during the Homecoming Pep-rally. Photo by Evan Mesa
Time Flies When You’re Having Fun Andres Villanueva, 12, escorts the Homecoming Queen, Ana Paola Rodriguez, 12, to the Homecoming Dance. “I had a crown on my head, my best friend escorting me, and beautiful ladies in the court. It definitely completed my high school experience,” Rodriguez said. Photo by Evan Mesa
Hoco 2k13 Dennise Herrera, 11, and Jordan Clouse, 11, participate in the Pep-Rally by racing across the track representing the junior class. “I love how everyone becomes like a big family when it comes to spirit days,” Herrera said. Photo by Evan Mesa
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Westside Bowl (OPEN)MIND
"I felt like this season was going to be everything I expected it to be, Starting with getting the westside bowl trophy back. The feeling after the final seconds ticked off was surreal, sort of like we were in Friday Night Lights."
Go Coro-na-do! Megan Fennell, 12, leads the crowd in the fight song. “I love cheering at the game because of the amount of people,” Fennell said. Photo by Evan Mesa Drop the Beat T-Bird mascot Austin Crossland, 11, interacts with the band by playing a drum for the baseline. “It was a great experience to be able to represent the entire student body and legend of our great school,” Crossland said. Photo by Evan Mesa
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C-H-S Lillie Tennen, 12, cheers on the team after a touchdown. “Cheering was so much fun. It was so cool to look up and see so many people going crazy and cheering with you,” Tennen said. Photo by Gene Haberlein
Storm the Field Ross Blackburn, 12, runs with the flag at the beginning of the game. “Winning the Westside Bowl was a top moment, especially being able to represent Coronado as the flag boy,” Blackburn said. Photo by Evan Mesa We Will Rock You! Gideon Kotkowski, 12, goes wild as the team gets ready to score a touchdown. “It was intense, loud and glorious. A night for the record books,” Kotkowski said. Photo by Evan Mesa
On the Beat Danielle Chesak, 12, leads the band in its pregame performance. “The energy from the audience is astounding, which makes me feel a lot of pressure to put on a good show,” Chesak said. Photo by Evan Mesa
Dominate and Devastate Kelsey Applebaum, 12, shows her school spirit by cheering on the team. “Cheering in the stands at the Westside Bowl was a blast because everyone was going insane at the idea that we would finally win. Everyone was cheering and there was not one person who wasn’t excited for our team,” Applebaum said. Photo by Evan Mesa
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Football team redeems title as ‘Pride of the Westside’ at Sun Bowl
we would win the Westside Bowl, it fueled my Story by Emily Booher Adrenaline fueled screams filled the air as adrenaline to make that touchdown.” Chris Stern, fans hung off of bleachers in excitement. The 12, said. Many students returned to classes the next scoreboard read Cougars 21, T-Birds, 37. The half of the Sun Bowl crowd wearing blue and gold day having lost their voices from cheering so cheered at the top of their lungs as the coveted loudly. “It was an honor trophy was finally to cheer at this passed to the game because I felt varsity team for the true happiness and first time in three pride in my heart to years. be T-Bird,” Devan While the Franklin Ortega, 11, said. team appeared to The T-Birds went have easily racked into the game ranked up its past three fifth in District with a victories, this game’s outcome was 4-1 overall season at uncertain. that point. For the players, “We knew they playing in the Sun would be a great Bowl for so many team, but we went -Leonard Crawford, 12 fans added to the into the game with excitement built up by a week of Homecomingconfidence and a good mindset that we would win and that’s exactly what we did,” Len Crawford, like spirit activities motivated them to want to win this game more than any other played during the 12, said.The rivalry win propelled the team to continue winning, qualify for district playoffs, and season. “When I made that 50 yard run, knowing that finish with an overall successful season.
Champions on Top
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Bobby Chacon, 12
We knew they would be a great team, but we went into the game with confidence and a good mindset that we would win and that's exactly what we did."
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Henrike Margo Ute Van Hulsen Traveling more than 5,307 miles to begin your junior year seems like an almost impossible task. For one foreign exchange student, that was a reality. Henrike Margo Ute Van Hulsen studied here at Coronado for her junior year and was able to experience a brand new culture. “I’m from Germany, and I decided to come here to experience American high school,” Van Hulsen said. “I always saw things in the movies like yellow school buses, Homecoming, prom and football games, and we don’t have anything like that in Germany. America always seemed like a big, glittery world to me and I was always dreaming about it. I finally got the opportunity to come here, and, of course I wouldn’t miss it.” While at Coronado, Van Hulsen was able to have a completely different high school experience, filled with football games and new cultures. “I actually really like it because I get two in one, the Mexican and American cultures,” Van Hulsen said. “I also get to improve my Spanish. I really miss my family, friends, German chocolate and bread, because the bread here isn’t very good. The best part about El Paso is the sunsets. They are always amazing. Before I go home, my parents and I are going to tour through California, and I am very excited to see a different part of the United States.”
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Starting a new year at school can be hard enough, but add in traveling more than 5,452 miles from home, learning a new language and a new school, and you have foreign exchange student Clothide Marignier. She spent her junior year a little bit differently than most high school juniors; she spent it in a foreign country. “I just always had the dream to come to a high school in America because honestly I saw a lot of movies and I love just the culture in general,” Marignier said. Marignier was from Lyon, France, and coming to America exposed her to new high school activities, such as Friday night football games, school dances and even sports teams. “The first football game that I went to was just amazing — it was completely crazy. I will always remember when the people were screaming and yelling. It was just cool. We don’t have Homecoming or prom in France, so it was a great experience. Also, the softball was the most important thing that I discovered coming here. I’m so happy with my team, and I have an amazing coach,” Marignier said.
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16 hours and 7,481 miles later, foreign exchange student David Kao found himself at his new American high school and home ready to explore a new culture, interact with different people and spend his junior year immersed in a brand new American experience. “I wanted to see the world and experience different things. I like meeting different people with different cultures and eating different foods,” Kao said.
Kao is from Taipei, Taiwan. While at Coronado, he participated in Color Guard. His host sister was in Color Guard, which inspired him to become part of a club that wasn’t offered in his hometown. Living in El Paso for his junior year exposed him to the cultures that we are accustomed to, and contributed to his experience in America.
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“The culture here and the cultures at home are hard to compare, because it’s really different. Here, there are some different special cultures. What makes them different would be the language and religion. It was a little hard coming here, but after awhile I adjusted and was able to accept. We don’t have quinceaňeras, and I heard they are really cool. The food was my favorite — tacos, burritos, enchiladas. We have those foods back at home, but they are hard to find,” Kao said.
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Who’s Who 2013-2014
Who’s Who (OPEN)MIND
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hannah gabbard
Band 9-12; Officer 11-12 Class Executive 9-12 Explorer 11-12 Legend 11 Student Council 9-12; Officer 12 Track 10 WE (impact) 9-11 Superintendent’s Advisory Council 12
molly goldman
Class Executive 9-12; Officer 11 CTV 10-12; Producer/ Anchor 11-12 Golf 9-12; Manager 9-10 Legend 11 NHS 12 Student Council 9-12
jerra miller
Cheerleader 9-12; Captain 10, 12 CTV 10-12 Explorer 10 Interact 11-12 NHS 11-12 Pride 9-12 Student Council 9-10
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meagan fennell
All Coronado Girl Cheerleader 9-12; Captain 9-12 Cheer Competition Squad 9-12 Class Executive 9-12; Officer 9; President 12 CTV 11 Explorer 10-11 Legend 12 NHS 12 Pride 9-12 Student Council 9-12
Class Executive 9-12; Officer 9; President 10 CTV 10-12; Producer 12 LETS 11-12 NHS 11-12 Pride 11 Spanish Club 9-12 Student Council 9-12
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Class Executive 9-12 CTV 11-12 Legend 11-12; Section Editor 12 NHS 11-12 Student Council 9-12; Officer 11; President 12 Tennis 9-11 Superintendent’s Advisory Council 12
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Cheerleader 9-11 Class Executive 9-10 Cross Country 10-11 Explorer 10-12 FCCLA 12 Legend 10-11 NHS 11-12 Pride 10 Student Council 9-12 Track 9-12
kelsey applebaum
Class Executive 9-12; Officer 9, 10, 12 Explorer 10-12 Golf 9-10 Legend 10-12; Section Editor 12 NHS 11-12 Student Council 9-12 Volleyball 9
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Cross Country 9-12 GSA 11 Key Club 12 LETS 11-12; Officer 12 NHS 11-12 Student Council 9-12 Track 10-12 Youth Alive 9-11 UIL BIM 10-11 Jr. Leadership El Paso 11
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DECA I 9-12 DECA II 9-12 Forensics 10-12; President 11-12 Theater 10 Paintball Club 12 UIL Extemporaneous Speaking 10-12 UIL Cross Examination 11-12
kendra melendez
Katarina De La Rosa
gabriella ramirez
Interact 11; Vice President 12 Cheerleader 9-12; Competitive Cheer Squad 9-12; All American Cheerleader 10, 12; Cheer Captain’s Choice Award 9; Cheer Hawaii Nomination 10 Student Council 11 Band 9-11
joshua hirsh
carlos garcia DECA 11-12 DECA II 11-12 Explorer 10-12; Editorin-Chief 11-12 Key Club 10-12; Officer 12 Legend 10-12 LETS 11 NHS 11-12 Pride 11-12 Student Council 10-11 Film Club 11-12; Officer 11; President 12
Blake Filley Class Executive 9-12 CTV 10-12; Producer 12 Football 9-12 Legend 10 Student Council 9-12
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Choir 12 Class Executive 9-12; Officer 10 Cross Country 10 Explorer 10-12 Kaleidoscope 10 Legend 11 NHS 11-12 Pride 9-12 Student Council 9-12; Officer 12 Track 10 Volleyball 9
claire Lazo-kim
isa garcia
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austin edens
All Coronado Boy Football 9-12; Captain 9-12 Forensics 9-12; Officer 10; President 11-12 Mock Trial 11-12 WE (fill in the blank) 11-12 UIL Extemporaneous Speaking 9-12 UIL Cross Examination 9-12 UIL Lincoln Douglas Debate 9-12
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ross blackburn
Basketball 9-12 Class Executive 9-12; Officer 11-12 FFA 9-11; Officer 11 Explorer 11 Legend 10 Flag Runner 12 NHS 11-12 Student Council 9-12
Basketball 9-12; Captain 12 Class Executive 9-10 Flag Runner 12 NHS 11-12 Student Council 9-12 Shattered Dreams 12 Paintball Club 12
kevin boone
Student Council 10-12 NHS 11-12 Choir 9-12; Thundersingers 11-12; Officer 10-11; Student Conductor 12; Section Leader 10-11; All Region 9-12; All Area 9, 12; Division I Soloist 9-12
callie blumenfeld
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Band 9-12; Officer 9-12 CTV 10-12; Producer 11; Executive Producer 12 High Q 11-12 Key Club 12 NHS 12 National Merit Semi-Finalist Youth Alive 11-12 UIL Spelling 11-12
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Lillian Stevens
Class Executive 9-12; Officer 12 DECA I 10-12; Officer 11; President 12 DECA II 10-12 Explorer 12 NHS 11-12 Spanish Club 10-12 Student Council 9-12 Tennis 9-12 Track 9
katherine mullings
Class Executive 9, 10, 12; Officer 9; President 12 Explorer 11-12 FFA 11 Golf 9-12; Captain 12 Flag Runner 12 NHS 11-12 Pride 11-12 Student Council 9-12
kevin coleman
Miranda Roberts
CTV 11-12 Soccer 9, 12 Track 9-12; Captain 12 Volleyball 9-12; Captain 12; Second All District Team 10; First All District Team 11; All City Honorable Mention 11; District 1-5A MVP 12; All-City First Team 12; 5A All-State Team 12; El Paso Times Player of the Year 12
quinn gutierrez
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Bea Garcia
Band 9-12; Officer 11-12 Class Executive 9-12 CTV 12 Legend 11-12 NHS 11-12 Student Council 9-12; Officer 11-12; District President 12 Tennis 9
Class Executive 9-12; Officer 12 Explorer 11 NHS 11-12; Officer 11 Student Council 9-12 Tennis 9-12
Band 9-12; Officer 10-11; President 12 Class Executive 9-10 NHS 11-12 Student Council 9-11 WE (fill in the blank) 11-12 WE (impact) 19 Campus Improvement Team 11-12 Jr. Leadership El Paso 11
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dana Pelletier
Band 9 Class Executive 9-12 CTV 11-12 Golf 9-12; Captain 9-12 Legend 11-12 NHS 11-12 Student Council 10-12 Volleyball 9-11
Key Club 11-12; Officer 11-12 NHS 11-12; Officer 11-12 Student Council 12 Theater 9-12 Theater Tech 9-12 Cappies Lead Critic 12
Band 9-12; Drum Major 11-12 Cheerleader 9-12; Captain 10 Class Executive 9-12; Officer 10, 11 Explorer 9-12; Section Editor 9-11; Editor-in-Chief 12 Interact 11 NHS 11-12 Pride 9-12 Student Council 9-11 UIL Newspaper Writing 9-10
Melissa Mitchell
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likely to win the voice AMANDA TOMBOSKY & ANDRES VILLANUEVA
“I guess all that singing in the shower paid off.” -AT “After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.” -AV
dependable LACEY VOTH & QUINN GUTIERREZ “You can count on me like 1.. 2 .. 3 I’ll be there” -LV “They used to call me Johnny Depp-endable but realizing I was star-crossed, I settled for Quinn.” -QG
involved MELISSA MITCHELL & OMAR SANTOS
“I didn’t get into “Who’s Who” but I still got Most Involved.” -OS “LOL, I did.” -MM
likely to win the peace prize LILLIAN STEVENS & JOSHUA HIRSH “You don’t think I’m peaceful? Fight me.” -LS “If I could explain it to the average person, I wouldn’t have been worth the Nobel Peace Prize.” -JH
sleep deprived
SAMANTHA CANAVA & CARLOS GARCIA “Is it 4 AM or 4 PM?” -SC “How to sleep faster: Decorate your bedroom like a classroom.” -CG
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KENDRA MELENDEZ & THOMAS GALLARDO
“Burberry makes everyone look like a class act.” -KM “Everyone will be wearing this tomorrow.” -TG
athletic MIRANDA ROBERTS & BOBBY CHACON “My favorite kind of running is horizontal running.” -MR “Yeah, don’t sign me up for cardio.” -BC
likely to walk the Oscar’s red carpet REBECCA ED & ISAAC MARQUEZ “If all the world is a stage I’m so glad to be a player in it.”-BE “Look at everybody you meet like a golden, million dollar baby.” -Lil B -IM
school spirit MEAGAN FENNELL & SAMUEL GOLDFARB “People think I’m kidding when I say I have a drawer dedicated to just T-Bird attire and spirit day outfits…or two…or three.” -MF “37-21 #westsidebowl” -SG
artistic
MALENY LOPEZ & RAPHAEL FAMATIGAN “(paint splatter)” -ML “It’s ok to be sketchy if you know how to draw.” -RF
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All CHS (OPEN)MIND
All Coronado girl
I am honored and grateful to be chosen as All-CHS Girl. All my extracurricular activities not only kept me busy, but became an important part of my high school years. Each activity I was involved in will leave me with memories that will last a lifetime. I will always be proud to call myself a T-Bird.
Cheerleader (9-12)
Captain (12) Competitive Cheer Team (9-12) Competitive Cheer Team Captain (10-12)
Class Exec
Public Relations Coordinator (9) President (11)
Student Council Member (9-12)
Pride
Member (10-12) Vice President (12)
Newspaper
Staff Member (10-11)
Yearbook
Staff Member (12)
National Honor Society Member (12)
Ms. T-Bird 2013 Cheer Stellar Award Recipient (9, 11)
NCA All-American Recipient (10, 11)
UCA All-American Recipient (12)
Coronado Cheer MVP Recipient (12)
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All Coronado Boy
From the band of brothers that I fought on the field with to win a district championship to the tripod I debated alongside with to help make Coronado the premier debate team in west Texas, I’ve learned that it’s not about the accomplishments or the trophies you win, but rather the great friendships and memories you make along the way. I am greatly humbled and honored to be named All-CHS Boy and I will forever be grateful for the immense opportunities Coronado has provided me. Forever a T-Bird.
Football (9-12)
Captain (12) Varsity Football (10-12)
Debate (9-12)
President (10-12)
National Forensics League All-American Recipient (11-12)
Texas Forensics League All-State Recipient (11-12)
UIL
Persuasive Speaking (9-12) Lincoln-Douglass Debate (9-10) Cross-Examination Debate (11-12) Current Events (11) History (11)
WE(fillintheblank) Member (11-12)
Moot Court (12) Mock Trial Attorney (11-12)
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#tbirdnation #homework
@bsizzzle My dad actually started laughing about the fact that I decided to do my homework -Becca Shapiro, 11
Homework is understandable to a point but at some point it becomes really tedious and a bit excessive.� -Natassia Lozano, 11
Evelin Alvarez Jaime, 10 Rosaluna Alvarez-Verde, 9 Abel Amya, 11 Melissa Anas, 9 Daniel Anaya, 11 Isaac Anaya, 10 Susana Anchondo, 9 Ivan Andrade, 9 John Andrade, 10 Natalie Andrade, 11 Ramiro Andrade, 9 Carlo Andrade Amezcua, 11 Priscilla Andreu, 10 Lorenzo Anguiano, 11 Pablo Anguiano, 9 Akhila Anireddy, 9 Jeffrey Annabi, 9 Deepika Antony, 10 Josue Antunez, 10 Ali Apodaca, 10 Brent Applebaum, 9 Steven Applegate, 11 Celeste Apsey, 10 Marco Aragon, 11 Andrew Arambula, 11 Alexis Arciniaga, 9 Daniela Itzel Arias, 11 Karen Arias, 10 David Armendariz, 11 Natalie Armendariz, 9 Omar Armenta-Molina, 11 Dylan Armes, 9 Itzel Arriola Martinez, 10 Emily Arroyo, 9 Jesus Arroyo, 11 Sarah Arvizu, 11 Dahniel Arzate, 10 Jennifer Arzate, 9 Jose Aun, 10 Irving Avila, 11 Alison Avila Chavez, 9 Daniel Ayala, 10 David Ayala, 11 Jonathan Ayala, 10 Ximena Azurmendi, 10 Fadl Azzam, 11 Seham Azzam, 10 Paola Baca, 9 Jose Baca Valdez, 11
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@RachelRuss2 Too.much.homework -Rachel Russ, 11
I think homework is really unproductive because we sit in class all day doing work then go home to do more homework. Plus all of the teachers complain about how they have so much to grade, but it is their choice to give us all the work.” -Hannah Blumenfeld, 11
Simona Bach, 9 Sabrina Bachelier, 10
PAUl coleman, '84 “It has been amazing watching Kevin experience and enjoy Coronado as much as I did 30 years ago. After being Vice President, it made me so proud that Kevin decided to go a step further and run for President.”
Emily Baeza, 9 Brittany Baffert, 9
kevin coleman, '14 “It’s really cool to follow in my parent’s footsteps and be part of the leadership of Coronado. I know they both loved their time here and I know I’ll love it just as much—if not more—when I’m gone.”
Precious Bailey, 11 Carter Bain, 10
Joseph Mullings, '80 “During my time at CHS the caring faculty and staff gave selflessly to ensure the success of their students. I have seen that tradition being carried on today now that my daughter, Katherine, has attended Coronado. Being named Outstanding EX this year was a real honor and one that I will carry proudly into the future.”
Joshua Ballesteros, 11 Jonathan Balthazar, 10
Katherine mullings, '14 “I have always felt a strong T-Bird pride because my dad was so involved when he was a student here. This year when my dad became the Outstanding Ex it was the greatest feeling supporting him as he was recognized for his accomplishments.”
Luisa Banda, 10 Abbigayl Bannon, 9
TERRy & Adriana fennell, '87 "It is very satisfying to know what I went through 25 years ago my children are now having the opportunity to do. Go T-Birds!" -Terry Fennell
Alan Barcenas, 10 Luis Barcenas, 9
“It is great having my kids carry on the T-Bird tradition. I love cheering at all the athletic event because not only am I cheering for their school but my school also.” -Adriana Fennell
Meagan fennell '14 “My locker is two down from my mom’s locker when she came here so I love being able to take almost the exact same steps that she did”
Sean Barker, 10 Andrew Barnett, 9
Patrick fennell '15 “It is cool knowing you walked the same halls as your parents did when they were in high school”
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Students remember their favorite parts of science classes through labs. Without them, the practical aspect of science can’t be communicated. Here is a snapshot of students’ favorites. A poll of 50 students was taken in February of 2014.
47% Ice Cream Lab
39% Pig Dissection
7% Strawberry DNA Lab
7% Exploding Pumpkins
Science allows students to experiment with success, failure Story by Samantha Diwa
The smart board was turned on, projecting the notes for the class. The teacher shushed the students and instructed them to take out their notebooks and pens. Gradually, the voices of the students began to fade as the teacher began to describe a disease to the class. By the time class was over, the PowerPoint was finished and the students had scary disease facts to share with friends and family. “I think biology is an interesting class, because, up to this point, we basically repeated the same ideas, like the ‘Sun is a star’,” Elise Puschett, 9, said. -alexandro Doing labs and experiments was what most students looked forward to doing in a science class, from learning how to mix and break down compounds to the studying the reactions of different elements. Subjects such as chemistry and biology had overlapping curriculums in some areas. With a little bit of math involved, students took the time to learn new ways to figure out the mass of compounds and elements. “Chemistry is focused on math, like algebraic
equations using complicated math to solve an equation, while biology is more geared towards life science,=” Chung Jen Tai, 9, said. Doing equations in science classes appealed to many students who also liked and understood math, but the experiments were what most students enjoyed most. “Extracting DNA from raspberries was fun because we learned to do what crime scene investigators do to find criminals,” Jacob Colvard, 9, said. Many science students connected to concepts taught in notes or in a book through hands-on experiments such as the egg drop lab, rocket burciaga, 10 launching and the building and floating of their own boats. Science teachers like Mrs. Riva Siegel were so enthusiastic about what they taught that they conducted demonstrations with exploding pumpkins on Halloween. Whether it was notes about interesting diseases, labs that took place outdoors, or even working long, complicated chemistry equations, science classes were taught in a variety of ways that appealed to students.
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Down the Shoot Steven Sie, 11, prepares to launch a rocket up B building during a lab. “It was exciting and interesting, because we were experimenting outside and we got to see the rockets work,” Sie said. Photo by Alaina Concha
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Boat Project: A student decided to jump into his boat and broke the boat, so he began to paddle vigorously and sunk instantly. Trebuchet: A distracted student pulled out his phone as his teammates launched the ball from their trebuchet, and was hit. He hunched over in pain.
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As part of the international baccalaureate program, students are required to complete the extended essay, a 4,000 word long research paper typically focused in either history or english. hunter stufflebeam, 11, plans to submit a science paper. "i'm going to build an air core resonant transformer and write a paper on my theory of construction techniques," stufflebeam said.
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Be Rational Like Inertia Michael Dzurko, 12, dropps different weights in physics class to find out how inertia works differently with the various weights. “It was an awesome lab. Science is awesome because we get to use it to explain the world,” Photo by Marco Carreon
Playing with Fire Alexandro Burciaga, 10, has testing the reactions of different elements. “It was interesting burning different elements, because you don’t get to do it every day. Each element made a different color,” Burciaga said. Photo by Evan Mesa
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Drop It Like It’s Hot! Alina Ward, 11, prepares to drop her egg from the stadium in its safety contraption. “The egg drop was a challenging project, yet I still had a lot of fun making the base for the egg,” Ward said. Photo by Michelle Chan
YAY TEAM! Devan Ortega, 11, participates in the lantern convection, conduction and radiation lab. “It was really fun to know that you can make something float because its not an every day experience,” Ortega said. Photo by Marie Ramos
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"When we go to Regionals, the students get to see what is going on at other schools around the state and all the different programs." -UIL Computer Science Coach
Catherine tabor
UIL scoreboard
"I think the students enjoy UIL competitions, since they are able to be competitive in academics instead of just in sports." -UIL Science Coach James Paton
"The students are very competitive amongst themselves and they are either trying to better themselves or better their previous scores." -UIL Math Coach Matthew Ballway
math
"The competition usually attracts people thinking about majoring in English or teaching English later so they can learn more than they would ordinarily learn in an AP or IB English class." -UIL English Coach Brian keen
Total School Points Earned: 1. Coronado 2. Franklin 3. Montwood
440 302 162
Events:
Accounting 4th place
Tania Wen
calculator applications 2nd place Team 6th place
Andrew Barnett
current issues 1st place Team 1st place 6th place
Gyan Moorthy Jack Stevens
computer applications 3rd place
Adin Ehrlich
computer science 2nd place Team 3rd place 5th place 6th place
Sheel Patel Seth Krasne David Armendariz
Editorial writing 1st place
Carmen Quesada
feature writing 1st place 2nd place
headline writing 4th place
Claire Gay
news writing 2nd place 6th place
Katrianna Urrea Tyler Bennett
speech 2nd place Team number sense 1st place Team
Journalism 1st place Team
2nd place 3rd place 5th place 6th place
informative speaking
ready writing
2nd place 3rd place 5th place
3rd place
Hala Abdel-Jaber Joshua Hirsh David Jones
persuasive speaking 1st place 3rd place 4th place
Tyler Littlefield Marques Zarate Austin Edens
mathematics 2nd place Team 2nd place 5th place
Teddy Cai Andrew Barnett
Lincoln douglas debate 4th place
Tyler Littlefield
Teddy Cai Hector Perez Andrew Barnett Pablo Ramirez
Hector Garcia
biology 1st place
Teddy Cai
chemistry 1st place
Teddy Cai
science 1st place Team 1st place 4th place 5th place
Teddy Cai Andrew Paton Swetak Pradhan
social studies 2nd place Team
poetry interpretation
1st place
4th place
spelling and vocabulary 1st place Team
Miriam Luna
prose interpretation 6th place
Jasleen Shokar Seth Krasne
Reading ahead in math class may help students to succeed in the classroom, and UIL math members find that to be the way to prepare for competitions. The team has a meet every month at locations all over the city. “The key to success is to develop speed. In other words, you must develop a fundamental understanding of the principles you will be tested on,” Teddy Cai, 11, said.
Hala Abdel-Jaber
Luke Minton
1st place Abigail Spitzer 2nd place Luke Minton 3rd place Quinn Gutierrez
This season the team came in first for Number Sense and second for the general math portions of the UIL competition and for calculator applications. “It’s easy to spend time doing something you enjoy and that you know and realize your potential to be successful in,” Cai said. Team Members: Andrew Barnett, Teddy Cai, Lydia Duran, Michael Dzurko, Taylor Hernandez, Kenneth Huang, Levi Kaip, Sheel Patel, Hector Perez, Swetak Pradhan, Fernando Rojo, Pablo Ramirez and Ryan Sharma.
Back Row: Ryan Sharma, Hector Perez, Swetak Pradhan. Front Row: Teddy Cai, Michael Dzurko, Taylor Hernandez, Kenneth Huang, Fernando Rojo
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“Competitions are fun and exciting, yet challenging and stressful,” Rojo said. “But it is all worth it.” Some Math was also required in the test. At the District UIL Meet, the team received 1st place, and individual awards included Biology, Science and Chemistry 1st place for Teddy Cai, 4th place Science for Andrew Paton, and 5th place Science for Swetak Pradhan.
Fernando Rojo, 12, and Swetak Pradhan, 12, participate in a science lab in Mr. Paton’s class.
Luke Minton, 10, meets with Mr. Brian Keen for practice.
met weekly on Tuesdays to practice vocabulary and spelling from lists and perform oral tests. “I would prepare for the competition by making flashcards of the words on the lists they provide,” Spitzer said. “A certain portion of the words are not on the list, and for those I try to learn patterns and rules.”
The computer science competition is fairly unique because there is a multiple choice portion and a practical coding portion. The written part is taken by individuals, but the coding part is completed by teams. “The competitions are really exciting and suspenseful in a really good way,” Luis Melendez,
lit crit
spelling
Quinn Gutierrez, 12, takes a practice spelling test.
A spelling competition may seem like just a typical spelling bee set up, but for the UIL Spelling Team, it consists of much more. “My favorite part of competition are the words themselves,” Abigail Spitzer, 10, said. “A lot of them are unusual, and it is kind of cool knowing how to spell and define words that you will probably never encounter in real life.” There were no specific qualifications to be on the team other than the desire to be on the team and win a spot. The team
A multiple choice English test may not seem appealing to many students, but for the UIL Literary Criticism team, multiple choice tests are how they win the competitions. The test consists of a multiple choice test with a short essay over various literary terms that
the students were taught in their English class. Each team consists of four people for each competition. The students prepare for their competitions by taking practice tests over the material and studying just as they would for a normal English test and essay.
12, said. “When you are in the moment of coding or working on a program, it all gives us all an adrenaline rush.” To prepare, students participate in practice tests and programming challenges.
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For the UIL Science Team, paying attention in class is what helps to prepare them for competitions. “To prepare for competition, it is not just paying attention in class, but also occasional intense group study sessions,” Fernando Rojo, 12, said. Each test covers biology, physics, and chemistry. To be on the team, students took a test in the Fall, and the members with the best scores made the team.
Sheel Patel, 10, practices coding programs
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#tbirdnation @_ChrisOlivares “It doesn’t matter about the past. It’s a new year, new team and we won. It was a good game by both sides. Get over it. #tbirdnation“ CHRIS OLIVARES, 11 @KCole5513 It’s official, #DistrictChamps. Just in case you want to know, that’s already our 4th DC this year. #YearOfTheTBird KEVIN COLEMAN, 12
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“For me personally, volleyball is a way to relax and have fun. I try not to take it too seriously and just remember why I love it.”
MONICA ROBERTS, 10
Dominant Photo by Evan Mesa & Cutout Photo by Carlos Garcia
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JV Baseball MIND(SET)
Strike 3, You’re Out Nick Langford, 10, anticipates the pitch. “Catching is my favorite position, because you get to be a part of every pitch,” Langford said. Photo by Andrea Velgis
Letting Everything Go Jacob Grodin, 10, examines the players in the outfield. “You have to stay focused even when you’re not playing. Ninety percent is mental preparedness,” Grodin said. Photo by Andrea Velgis
Rounding the Diamond Daniel Anaya, 11, smiles as the pitcher glares at him. “I enjoy being able to play my hardest, from first pitch to last,” Anaya said. Photo by Andrea Velgis
Welcome to the Sandlot Christian Smith, 10, waits for the pitcher to pitch the ball. “We take baseball very seriously, so we all have bonded on another level,” Smith said. Photo by Andrea Velgis
Breaking Ball Samuel Enamorado, 10, blasts the ball in the Eastwood game. “Before games, I get nervous, but I play music to help calm my nerves,” Enamorado said. Photo by Andrea Velgis
[ ] Team Connection
“I think we’re better than last year. Even if we don’t come together as individuals, our skills are good enough to win. We have high expectations to win districts, so we have to work together as a team.”
CHRISTIAN SMITH, 10
Knock it out
(of the park)
Baseball players devote all their time, energy to improving their team
“Although I get discouraged at times, I know that The sound of cleats hitting the dirt and baseballs someone on those bleachers or in the pit has my snapping against the bats meant the start of JV back. It feels good knowing that I have people that baseball season. believe in my talent and support me 100 percent. The team practiced day in and day out with This encourages me to not give up,” Nicolas grueling routines that consisted of running, lifting Langford, 10, said. “Although I sometimes get nervous weights, and perfecting skills of their trade. when I am on the field, I pull through because I know “Reading pitches is all of my hard work will one of the major struggles pay off. At the end of I am working on,” Ejaz a game, even though Martin, 10, said. “Every I might have made a pitcher has his own few mistakes, I learn from different types of pitches, them and know not to and something to throw do it again.” the batter off so they Working together can strike out. For me, and dedication were I am trying to improve key to the team’s success. reading the pitches, so With the support of the I know which ones need student body, there was -Ejaz Martin, 10 adjustment for the swing. no limit to what it could The hardest part about it is that you can’t swing the do. same for every pitch.” “All of my good friends are on the team with me, The team started practice after 7th period and so we have a really great bond,” Zach Dickey, 10, generally finished around 5 or 6 P. M. These lengthy said. “This might sound weird, but we act like one big practices meant that the team became close. There family. I think of them as my brothers, and they help was a lot more chemistry and more of a family feeling guide me into becoming a better baseball player. to the team. They’re a big part of who I am as a person.” Story by Mellisa Renteria
Every pitcher has his own different types of pitches, and something to throw the batter off so they can strike out ."
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Look at the Ball Fly Aaron Hernandez, 11, watches the game with his teammates in the dugout. “Baseball is life, the rest is just details,” Hernandez said. Photo by Andrea Velgis
Coach Randy Ellsworth has taken on JV baseball this season.
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"I feel great coaching baseball. I like all sports, but baseball and football have to be my favorites. Baseball requires a lot more attention as it goes along. Staying on track and managing it is a challenge," Ellsworth said.
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Hoop There It Is Daniel Amigo, 12, dunks the ball in the Americas game.“Varsity year has been bittersweet because it was amazing winning District with my brothers. I know its my last season with them,” Amigo said. Photo by Haley Merritt
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"Listening to music helps me clear my mind before games. Silence and meditation before games is something we like to do as a team."
-Sammy Vega, 12
"My pre-game ritual is really specific. First I put on my shorts and my left shoe, and lace them up. Then I do 15 push-ups. I follow up by putting on my right shoe, then Sam Havens and I tie each others’ shoes. Then we put on our jerseys and finish warming up by jogging around the locker room in a counterclockwise circle."
-Kevin Boone, 12
Defend Until The End Samuel Vega, 12, defends a point guard during the game against Americas. “My favorite part about playing basketball for Coronado is playing the sport I love every day and competing with my teammates. The bond I have with my teammates won’t ever be broken. I’m going to miss the Coronado Crazies,” Vega said.. Photo by Haley Merritt
Looking Towards Victory Tony Chidiac, 12, Kevin Boone, 12, and Daniel Amigo, 12, watch the game on Senior Night. “Winning Area has never been done in Coronado history, and experiencing it with guys that I’ve played with throughout high school was very surreal,” Chidiac said. Photo by Haley Merritt In It to Win It Ji’Vyron Workman, 10, throws the ball up to a teammate to start a fast break. “When I’m playing, I usually clear things out of my head and just play, but I always tell myself to play hard no matter what happens,” Workman said. Photo by Haley Merritt
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Take It to the Net Adam Tavizon, 12, dribbles down the court as head coach Peter Morales watches. “We had to dedicate ourselves during the weekends. We did a lot of team activities together to get closer, we practiced six days out of the week, and we just had to be really dedicated the four months we had basketball,” Tavizon said. Photo by Haley Merritt
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Varsity basketball team advances to Area, 3rd round of playoffs Story by Morgan Lama
As one of the court-side referees blew his whistle, signaling the start of another fast-paced and highenergy game, the crowd erupted into cheers as 8 seniors, 4 juniors, 1 sophomore and 1 freshman ran out onto the lacquered wood court, jerseys and all, ready to work as a team and play a game with two hoops, but ultimately one goal. Averaging 45.5 points per game, the varsity boys basketball team finished 24-5 overall and 13-1 in district 1-5A. With tournaments in San Angelo and Albuquerque, competing in two playoff games in Alpine and Odessa and advancing to the third round of the playoffs, the T-Birds were able to compete against teams that challenged them and create moments that defined them. “When we were in the playoffs and when we played Area, we played Keller Fossil Ridge and that game -Kevin boone, 12 was really close,” Aaron Velasco, 12, said. “Amigo hit a game winner, and it was the first time that Coronado had ever won an Area championship in I don’t know how long. Winning that game and experiencing it, when the year before we had lost in the area round, getting over that hump meant a lot to all of the guys and was probably the most memorable game of both my years on varsity at Coronado.” With wins against Americas, Eastwood, Burges, Cathedral and a 62-57 victory over Franklin, the T-Birds averaged 11.3 rebounds per game, which
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helped lock in their near perfect 13-1 record. Along with their accomplishments, the team also had challenges that proved to only make them stronger. “The hardest part was getting through practice every day with Coach making us stronger and faster,” Ross Blackburn, 12, said. “The hardest team we played in my mind was Fossil Ridge. They had really good height and speed at all positions. The team’s strength was our ability to dig deep and persevere when we were down, and just our overall speed, strength and dominance in the post. We were a little weaker at defense this year, but we are a more up-pace offense team than last year’s.” The team’s season was book ended with victories, starting with a win against Hanks and ending the regular season with a win against Franklin. They had a total of 1184 points, 295 rebounds and 89 steals. “The most rewarding part of the season was finally making it past the elusive Area round in playoffs,” guard and cocaptain Kevin Boone, 12, said. “I’ve lost two years in a row at the same point, and it was a relief to finally get over that wall. A lot of our losses were huge surprises for us, because we knew we were better than the teams who beat us. We had points where we couldn’t pull together as a team, which hurt us in difficult games, but we finally came together when it really counted.” The T-Birds wrapped up their season by winning district 1-5A for the 3rd year in a row and advancing to the third round in playoffs.
“Senior year was a great year because we were able to play our hearts out. We gained so much confidence throughout the four years we have played together. I am so glad I had the ability to experience this with my team. We’re more than a team, we’re brothers.”
-Sam Havens, 12
The most rewarding part of the season was finally making it past the elusive area round in playoffs. I've lost two years in a row at the same point, and it was a relief to finally get over that wall."
Ball is Life Sam Havens, 12, drives the ball up the court. “I consider this season a success, because we played with something to prove and made it a season to remember,” Havens said. Photo by Haley Merritt
T-Bird Nation Daniel Amigo, 12, celebrates after he scores at the Americas game. “Having that feeling of success is great. Everyone is watching and cheering you on,” Amigo said. Photo by Haley Merritt
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Nothing But Net Abraham Gamboa, 11, shoots a free throw. “When I’m playing, I just know that I’ve got to go out, give it my all and do what’s best for the team,” Gamboa said. Photo by Haley Merritt
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Captain comments What duties did the Cheer Captains have to uphold for both Coronado and Competition?
Being a captain for both Coronado and competition is so much more than calling cheers and overlooking everything. I must remain optimistic in difficult times and keep the girls in good spirit. I have to uphold the qualities of a leader so the girls will feel comfortable to come to me with anything.
Meagan Fennell, 12 Lacey Voth, 12
No Fear, Just Cheer Cheerleaders excite the student body at the Homecoming Spirit Rally. “Not only is Homecoming important to the football players, it is important for the cheerleaders to showcase our abilities and encourage the crowd to be involved as possible,” Cameron Rodriguez, 11, said. Photo by Evan Mesa
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It’s a tough job but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It has made me a more responsible person. I couldn’t be more proud of my team with what we have accomplished.
Jerra miller, 12 I make sure everyone is on task, that the routine flows and goes as planned. I also work hand in hand with Meagan and Coach Stell.
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Up High in the Sky Jerra Miller, 12,cheers up high to get the student body ready for the game. “Being able to cheer and fly with girls throughout high school has been amazing,“ Miller said. Photo by Evan Mesa
Can’t Hide our Pride Lillie Tennen, 12, energizes the crowd during a varsity basketball game. “I love having fun and being silly because it makes the crowd get more involved,“ Tennen said. Photo by Andrea Velgis
Yell it Loud, Yell it Proud Gabby Ramirez, 12, leads a chant at the last football game. “It’s a great feeling cheering on your team and having the crowd cheer along,“ Ramirez said. Photo by Evan Mesa
Keep Calm and Cheer On Meagan Fennell, 12, keeps the crowd energized throughout the Westside Bowl. “It may look easy cheering, but we have to know what’s going on, all with our backs to the field,” Fennell said. Photo by Evan Mesa
Cheer the Competition Away Melissa Mitchell, 12, cheers under the Friday Night Lights. “You have to always remember to keep smiling. The more ridiculous you feel the better you look to the crowd,“ Mitchell said. Photo by Evan Mesa
Big Bows &
Big smiles
Cheerleaders make it their priority to keep intensity high
was filled, so being in the air as a flyer was really The shaking arms of the base quickly thrust exhilarating. You can see everyone’s eyes on the flyer into the air to hold her pose. The you, and you just want to contribute to their scoreboard continued to reflect a nail biting spirit.” Jerra Miller, 12, said. score, as the cheerleaders had to concentrate Some of the biggest victories for the team on keeping the positive energy flowing provided very special moments that brought throughout the crowd. not just the crowd together, but the team and Many teams, such as football and the cheerleaders as well. basketball, ended up advancing to playoffs, “When the crowd rushed the field after the resulting in games played out of town. This gave Montwood game win, I felt like I was in the middle the cheerleaders of a movie. Watching the task of ensuring everyone run onto the that the excitement field and jump on the from the crowds players was something fueled the game very few people can happening on the say they’ve witnessed.” field, regardless of Meagan Fennell, 12, how many T-Birds said. were in the stands. These events just “There are always further strengthened those games where the relationships and -jerra miller, 12 we are cheering on the bonds developed the field and there’s by the varsity girls. an unexpected turn around,” Melissa Mitchell, “I was filled with excitement for those last ten 12, said. “It can get frustrating, because, when seconds and I ran with the crowd even though the game is really intense, we have to keep our we weren’t supposed to because I couldn’t composure and just cheer,” contain my happiness.” Jerra Miller, 12, said. In the end, the cheerleaders won awards Some of the biggest wins were also against in their own competitions, ending a year of some of our biggest opponents. “At the Westside Bowl, the whole stadium supporting other winning teams.
I was filled with excitement for those last ten seconds... I couldn't contain my happiness."
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Life is short, cheer hard
Story by Emily Booher
Out of the 6 Senior cheerleaders, 5 of them are going into NCAA cheer. This will total 26 girls from Coronado that have entered into the collegiate cheer world.
Meagan Fennell: -A&M (comp. team), UCA Gabby Ramirez: -CSU, U of A Melissa Mitchell: -Vanderbilt Lacey Voth: -Angelo State University Jerra Miller: -Texas State
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One Deep Breath Quinn Gutierrez, 12, learns to control his breathing with hours of practice. “At first l was always grasping for air after I played, but I’ve been able to learn to hold my breath,” Gutierrez said. Photo by Evan Mesa
Fresh Start Yasmin Martinez, 9, loves the feeling of being on the field. “Performing in high school is completely different than performing in middle school. I’ve made many new friends and I have tons of fun,” Martinez said. Photo by Evan Mesa
(center) Take Your Marks Ryan Kendrick, 10, stands still and steady for one of the most difficult parts of his performance. “Sometimes I get so nervous before a performance that my body goes numb, but it’s awesome to be in front of a bunch of people,” Kendrick said. Photo by Evan Mesa
(right) Caught in action Adrian Ito, 12, gets himself ready to finish the show. “At the end of every performance, I’m out of breath, but I still try my best, regardless,” Ito said. Photo by Evan Mesa
Practice Makes Perfect Raymond Perea, 11, tries to improve his performance in every practice. “Band is all about practicing. The more I practice, the better I become, so I always try to get as many hours of practice as I can,” Perea said. Photo by Evan Mesa
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Sticking Together Garrett Cunningham, 11, keeps count during a performance. “Performing and seeing the crowd enjoy what you have been practicing for hours is fulfilling. During marching season, sometimes I am at school by 5:45 a.m. but, I love music and that’s what it comes down to,” Cunningham said. Photo by Evan Mesa
Push and Pull Hunter Stufflebeam, 11, concentrates as he completes his performance at a football game. “Marching band is a close-knit community. Everyone knows everyone, and if you mess up, everyone lets you know,” Stufflebeam said. Photo by Evan Mesa
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There are three drum majors: Celeste Carmen, 11, Melissa Mitchell, 12, and Danielle Chesak, 12,
Q & A with Celeste carmen
Q. What is it like being one of three girl drum majors? A. “It’s very difficult but, it will all be worth it in the end.” Q. What do you like most about being a drum major? A. “I think it’s being able to motivate everyone to do exactly what they need to do.”
-Danielle Chesak, 12 “The community and the unity is my favorite thing about band. I can feel the rush of excitement coming off of the band whenever I am conducting. But the best part is when I feel the crowd’s energy.”
Kyle Cox, Melissa Martinez Tuba: Alex Prieto Battery: Salvador Hernandez Pit: Garrett Cunningham, John Orji
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“During a performance, my attention has to be everywhere. My job is to keep time and balance. It’s a lot to think about, but the end result definitely makes it worth it.”
“It may get difficult but it is all worth it in the end. Having the chance to be up there motivating my band mates is such a great experience.”
[Loudproud]
Play it President: Katherine Mullings and Burgandy Mendoza Vice President: Hannah Gabbard Drum Majors: Danielle Chesak, Melissa Mitchell, Celeste Carmen Flute: Adrian Ito, Hannah Gabbard Clarinets: Carrie Haegele, Bonnie Wang Saxophone: Nico Rago, Sarah Johnston-White Horn: Bea Garcia, Burgandy Mendoza Trumpet: Quinn Gutierrez, Abraham Gonzales Trombone: Hunter Stufflebeam, Eric Gonzales Baritone:
-Melissa Mitchell, 12 -Celeste Carmen, 11
and
Hours spent practicing results in winning Tournament of Bands Bands. My parents and my teammates are my There is no such thing as working too hard motivators,” Celeste Carmen, 11, said. “Before in the world of band. The marching band had a performance, you can find me either really to not only show up for practice both before serious or filled with energy, but the memories and after school, but also be present for make it worthwhile. competitions and half-time performances. With the immense amount of effort and During marching season, the band preparation, winning first place in Tournament practiced up to three times a day. They of the Bands was no surprise to most of the practiced every band students. morning at 6:45, in “I have their band period, never worked and after school. and wanted This meant less something so sleep and time bad in my life. It was difficult, management. “If you put more but receiving effort into one the first place -elias alvarado, 10 trophy made it thing, then the rest all worth it in the of your activities end. Practicing get affected. Marching band is just one big domino effect,” countless of hours and trying your hardest is Catherine Crook, 11, said. “I’ll do my homework what band comes down to,” Elias Alvarado, one night instead of practicing, then, the next 10, said. day, when I practice, I am completely lost.” Through hard work, endless days and nights, Performing was a great thrill for many of the and hours of practice, the band was able to band kids. The band performed at half-time become grand champions in the Tournament at every home game, and at the pre-game of the Bands at New Mexico State University. The kids dedicated their entire first semester to shows during away games. “At times when I feel like giving up, I think ensure that the legend of the band continues of that first place trophy at Tournament of the to live on. Story by Mellisa Renteria
Practicing countless of hours and trying Your hardest is what band comes down to. "
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Second Row: Maria Pethick, Jennifer Alvarado, Bakaira Whitt, Alexis Fuentes, Edith Murillo. First Row: Alanood Shahin, Mackenzie Cochran, Joenn Roldan, Alana Guzman.
Second Row: Sarah Pethick, Abigail Bumgardner, Nehaa Sohail, Santina Solis, Briana Cooney. First Row: Mireya Montenegro, Maya Herrera, Andrea Loya, Laura Milliorn, Shirley Chan.
girls varsity basketball Second Row: Coach Enrique Flores, Lauren Miranda, Dallas Kaip, Bailey Dominguez, Coach Kristi Graham, Camile Martin, Samantha Sills, Olivia Fino, Coach William Vega. First Row: Rachel Chavez, Brittney Valenzuela, Jacqueline Chavez, Rebecca Chavez, Samantha Cooney.
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girls jv Soccer
Third Row: Shania Cordoba, Lily Olmstead, Mary Vanderslice, Andrea Carlin, Katie Byers, Diana Rodriguez, Genesis Cabral, Coach Gallegos. Second Row: Idali Saenz, Valeria Flores, Madison Tift, Alejandra Garcia, Alessandra Flores, Jennifer Goldsbury. First Row: Aida Martinez, Bela Mahtabfar, Mariana Calvo, Silvia Bell, Carla Siqueiros.
girls varsity Soccer
Third Row: Alex Spencer, Kristen Koehler, Hannah Sheran, Dali Aguilar, Miranda Roberts, Claire Gay, Cali Riley, Coach Meza. Second Row: Brianna Solorzano, Stephanie Perez, Hannah Bombach, Maria Jose Hernandez, Iliana Chacon, Gloria Pena, Ayshia Ayoub. First Row: Haley Fuller, Yena Yu, Chanellor Vidal, Isabel Valdez.
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boys jv basketball
Second Row: Enrique Alcoreza, Blake Brenton, Nick Langford, Jacob Harris, Coach Workman, Issac Gandara, Kynan Marlin, Elijah Mead, Daniel Ayala. First Row: Zach Roberson, Kevin Tafoya, Andrew Houghton, Adam Waller, Mario Vazquez, Cristian Smith.
Second Row: Brandon Li-Curtwright, Ricky Campa, Joshua Alexander, Coach Hernandez, Roman Rimpel, Chris Vargas, Simon Webb. First Row: Colton Heredia, Chris Kaiser, Mason Strickler, Dante Bernieri, Michael Silva.
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"My last season as a t-bird was a successful year for me. If I could go back I wouldn’t change anything." Daniel Amigo, 12
boys varsity basketball Second Row: Kevin Boone, Cole Miller, Ji’Vyron Workman, Adam Tavizon, Andreux Reynolds, Aaron Velasco, Daniel Amigo, Fadl Azzam, Abraham Gamboa, Sammy Vega, Ross Blackburn, Tody Chidiac, Sam Havens. First Row: Coach Workman, Coach Morales, Coach Hernandez
boys jv Soccer Second Row: Coach Murillo, Juan Rodriguez, Cesar Solis, Zack Chairez, Oscar Marquez, Puyol, Luis Clague, Hugo Rodriguez, Brian Marquez, Alan Zamora, Jorge Carrera, Arturo Blancas, Sebastian Palacios. First Row: Eudoro Miramontes, Emilio Estrada, Dylan Armes, Jesus Tarango, Humberto Urrutia, Oscar Bustamantes, Pablo Anguiano, Diego Garrido, Braulio Nieto, Sergio Fernandez, Christian Gomez.
boys varsity Soccer Second Row: Jacobo Valdez, Isidro Ramirez, Carlos Marquez, Steven Sie, Edgar Villarreal, Fabian Rosas, Cesar Tarin, Jahaziel Rodriguez, Antonio Tiesoglacios, Estevan Murillo, Hugo Cordova, Jose Ponce. First Row: Manuel Marquez, David Sanchez, Hector Perez, Luis Carrasco, Samuel Goldfarb, James Rodrigez, Kevin Chavez, Giovanni Puentes, Sebastion Arrelas.
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Senior Ads (RE)MIND
Kevin, Eighteen Years! From a tiny hand round a little finger to veins in your arm bigger than a finger! You were right, gerbil heaven IS the garbage. But you’re a piece of our heaven! Oreo addict belting out songs, youll never put anything away, including our love for you! Wherever your gifts take you, Kevin, we’re always here for you! Love, Mom and Dad
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Aaron Goodman Aaron, You have always had an outgoing personality, along with your ability to communicate with people of all ages. In addition, the last few years you have demonstrated courage, maturity, and self reliance during difficult times. I am proud of who you are, and Mom would be as well. Love, Dad
ross blackburn As quoted by Thomas Jefferson; “I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” We wish for you to achieve your dreams. “I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the luckier I get” We wish for you to work hard and be true to yourself. “But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life; and thanks to a benevolent arrangement of things, the greater art of life is sunshine.” And lastly we wish for you a life full of sunshine and happiness. We are very proud of you. We love you. Mom and Dad
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