May Issue

La Costa Canyon High School

MavLife

May 2017

One Maverick Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009

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It's Not Just a Joke DuringWellnessWeek, there was controversey concerning students not taking assembly activities seriously.

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Community Club leads the school during the assembly on April 26th in a silent activity in which the students in the bleachers were encouraged to raise their hand if a statement applies to them.

(Look to Page 3 for Torrey Pines High School Tragedy)

Community Club Hosts Its First Wellness Week

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hroughout the week of April 24th, Community Day Club put on its first Wellness Week filled with various activities to promote awareness of themes such as mental health and the power of words.

According to members of the club, Wellness Week was designed to curate a positive atmosphere where students can feel comfortable on the school campus. The club put up posters and lead activities for the whole school to participate in, they also invited a guest speaker to talk to the student body about the power of their words.

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On the first day of Wellness Week, the club hands out candy and cookies to those wearing yellow during lunch.

Each day the club encouraged students to sport a different color or clothing article in support of a specific theme. For example, on Monday students wore yellow for depression and suicide awarness.

Members of the club put on activities at break and at lunch that brought up different topics relating to human interactions and the importance of kindness.

“I’m hoping that something is going to come out about how people communicate with

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each other, how people use language in ways that can be harmful to other people but sometimes people don’t pay attention to what they’re saying,” club adviser Jamie Ritchie said.

Because of initial scheduling miscommunications, Community Day Club was suggested the idea of putting on their own Wellness Week instead of the usual Community Day activities. Co-vice president of the club, Jill Carter, felt that is was easier for them to have the week because with Community Day it was always hard to get teacher approval and funding.

This way, with the whole school involved, students don’t have to miss class and the club can reach a broader audience.

“In the past we’ve just had a day where you do activities, you miss school, and you have a day to recognize the differences that we have,” club president Claire Mater said. “Now having a week, it’s more spread out and we want it to be more recognized and continue on for years.”

The club said that they have had a really hard time getting the week onto the calendar this year due to misunderstandings between the members and administration. It’s a different approach because in the past the club has only put on a day event, but this year a lot of planning had to go into the week. It was also hard, Carter said, to communicate with all of the people necessary to make the week happen.

“So we were forced to do an all week long activity (instead of the usual day), and there were issues communicating with ASB, communicating with the finance office, scheduling meetings, just everyone different schedules so it was kind of difficult for a student run club of some 14-18 year-olds to set up a week all by themselves,” Carter said.

The week is important to the club, the presidents of it say, because they are given the opportunity to share their ideals with the whole campus. They hope that even after the week is over, students will continue to be aware of the power of their words and the way they treat others. The club says that they really hope that the themes presented during the week will resonate with the student body.

“It’s just a lot about realizing the effect your words and actions have on the people around you and how we, as a school, can change that by treating each other respectfully and with kindness,” Co-vice president of the club Emma Helsing said. “Even if you are going through something at home, understand that other people may be going through the same thing and you can help each other out.”

The guest speaker was one who works for the company Teen Truth. He spoke to the student body about his experiences in high school and how important he thinks it is for kids to realize that they are not alone. Jared Scott, the speaker, also rapped a song he had written when he was 16 in honor of his friend who had Jamie Ritchie committed suicide.

He emphasized how important he thinks it is for any person who may be depressed to reach out for help, as he has known the tragedy of a suicide.

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Random Acts of Kindness

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Sophomore student Maia Villaflor supports random acts of kindness day by wearing her crazy socks.

I'm hoping that something is going to come out about how people use language in ways that can be harmful to others."

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Memorial DayNo School

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Senior Send-Off

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May 2017

What the Future Holds: Class of '17 Turns the Page A

class of 485 people this year, seniors are destined to pursue a variety of different things after graduation.

“We have a high number of kids that are successfully going to a four year school,” Principal Bryan Marcus said. “We also have kids that are going into careers straight out of high school.”

There are many opportunities for students to find what they are interested in, or whatever situation will be the best fit for them, in the upcoming years regardless of whether or not it is the traditional path of continuing their education at a four-year university directly after graduation. ASB Leadership and the LCC Administration aimed to

Photo by Katrina Kerwin ensure that all students felt proud Senior students (left to right: Hayden Reider, Christian Gallagher, Andrew Hogan, Sean Lumkong ,Ted Rohner, Cal Rohner, of what they have accomplished Justin Peterson,Tom Hollerbach, Brendan Wilson) celebrate what will come in their future by wearing their college shirts. during their time at LCC. May seniors, attending a four year four year university, 20% planned their college shirts on May 1st 1st is a day that allows students to college is not what they want to to attend a two-year university, to announce where they will celebrate their individuality and do. One student in particular has and the remaining 5% pursued be attending the upcoming fall. future plans. the opportunity to start preparing alternate paths. Comparative However with graduation quickly Seniors will be pursuing a for her job in the beauty industry to the United States as a whole, approaching, many seniors are variety of things beyond college by attending a school dedicated to The Atlantic reports that 66% working to strike a balance including cosmetology school, of students go straight to college between their current high school helping her achieve her goals. trade or vocational training, or “I'm planning on going to after high school graduation. life and their future college plans. even travel plans. cosmetology school,” senior Haven Students at LCC and around “Last year it was so exciting “Other students will be the country have a wide range of seeing all of thestudents seniors off but being Hendricks said. “College always Percentage 2016 Graduates who met or Percentage of students attending community colleges seemed to be the typical path for choices for next year ranging from in planned their shoes now is a super who to attend exceeded University of whoplans planned to attend a with to transfer in the most of my friends but I never college, trade or vocational school, weird dynamic, but it's really fun a 2-year college.

California’s/CSU requirements. upcoming 4-year college. years or taking after felt that was the right direction gap years, or directly entering the and just makes you appreciate all President Obama’s daughter who for me. I found a liking for the workforce. The decision depends the friends that you have now,” will be taking a gap year,” Marcus Cornell-committed senior Brianna cosmetology industry and decided on the individual student. Because said. “Gap years are becoming I wanted to pursue it as a career.” of this, LCC wanted to make sure Straley said. more widely accepted in the USA, Over the years ASB to celebrate the individuality of Some students are pursuing following after Britain.”

Leadership has put out the “Where each senior and what they were degrees internationally. While The goal of LCC this year was the requirements for university Will You Be” board on May 1st so planning to do. to make May 1st an inclusive event admission are different overseas, 2016 seniors Graduates metwith or their Percentage of students can takewho pictures “We were looking to morph that supported each individual friends.

This year they continued this (event) to celebrate the a LCC seniors still qualify. exceeded University of who planned to attend senior and their specific plans. ASB These students will not only the tradition, allowing this year's individuality of kids and what Leadership worked to ensure that requirements. college. senior class the opportunity to they're4-year doing next,” Marcus said.

Totalall numbers 2016 be experiencing the change California’s/CSU students of feltgraduates comfortableinthat celebrate where they will be going of college, but will have the day regardlessofofstudents what their plans Percentage who met or Percentage of students next year. Many students came opportunity to live and study Arielle Lacob were for next year. who planned to attend to school dressed in an outfit that versity of who planned to attend a abroad during their four year Staff Writer “Students can wear their represented their future plans or a 2-year college. education. equirements.

4-year college. college shirts if they want or if the college they have committed “I'm going to the University they’re going to cosmetology to. of St. Andrews; it's a four year school or beauty school or going “I’ll be repping a college in Scotland,“ senior Zoe straight into work they can wear Cornell shirt and a hat I Tillman said. “I really want to any shirt that they want, or focus on International Law. I think bought when I was visiting just make their own shirt,” ASB over summer,” Straley said. that's where my passion lies and Leadership adviser Casey Rector “It makes it so real, in that I'll have the chance to study the said. “We just wanted to make it a American political system from even though you’re still in little bit less on college.” high school, wearing that an outside point of view which I With graduation less than shirt saying this is where think is very valuable.” fifty days away many seniors have I’m going to be in just a Meanwhile, other seniors Total numbers of graduates in 2016 committed to the college of their few months is just insane.” Total numbers of graduates in 2016 are looking forward to beginning Percentage of students students choice or begun planning out According to the LCC their certification for cosmetology who planned to attend o attend a their future endeavors. In past Graphic by Kennon Aarnes school profile for 2016, school and other vocational a 2-year college. ege. years, LCC seniors have worn 75% of seniors planned to attend a training degrees. For some Graphic by Kennon Aarnes

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s the school year begins to dwindle down to summer break, seniors are confronted with the prospect of change as they plan for their futures beyond high school.

While May 1st marked the last day students could make an official college decision in the United States, some students will be pursuing alternatives such as gap years, volunteering abroad, community college and entering directly into the working world.

According to The Atlantic, high school graduation rates were 82% in the United States during the 2013-2014 school year. The LCC Accountability Reports found on the SDUHSD district website registered a 95.63% graduation rate during the 20142015 year. However, with a senior

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"I travel around and I speak to about 10,000 to 20,000 kids a year, and that’s not even that much if you think of the scale of how many kids there are in the world,” Scott said. if I can at least get those kids to make a difference in their raduates“But in 2016 school and their community, and if even just one kid really feels it maybe it could change their life.”

Presidents of the club have said that the goal of the club is to raise awareness about different themes concerning tolerance and acceptance. They hope to make the LCC campus a place where students feel safe to be themselves, as stated in their mission statement. As the name suggests, they strive to make the campus more of a community.

“It’s so important to me that this club keeps going on because the culture at this school cannot change unless we have an ongoing group of kids willing to help change it,” Mater said. “I don’t necessarily think the culture at this school is bad, but there are things we need to work on like judgment and prejudice.”

Although the club feels that they may not have impacted every student as they had hoped to, many still spoke about how they enjoyed the week. Those students who did take something out of the week said that they liked the guest speaker and the general atmosphere of kindness on the campus.

“I realized that [the rap by Jared Scott] was pretty good and pretty meaningful,” freshman Hannah Mitchell said. “I also really liked the activity at the end where you had to raise your hand. I thought it was interesting to see what everyone had to say.”

Principal Bryan Marcus is also hopeful that next year the school campus will be able to cultivate more of a community feeling. He said that after seeing the assembly and some of the disrespectful students, he realized what changes he hopes to make to the school next year. Community Club and Marcus have both articulated similar visions to make the school a safe environment where students feel free to express themselves.

“Should a kid emotionally, physically, or socially not feel like they’re connecting on campus I want there to be one to two teachers they can go and confide in and make sure that

Leave a Legacy

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Sophomore students (left to right: Scott Geier, Madison Forst, Sidney Hart, Paige Hokunson) show their Maverick spirit on the last day of Wellness Week.

they can not only advocate for themselves but also have a teacher advocate for them as well,” Marcus said.

Wellness Week, as put on by Community Day Club, was the first of its kind this school year at LCC. Between April 24 and 28, Community Day Club promised to work to make all students feel accepted; members hope that students will be kind to each other all year round, not just during Community Week.

“I want every kid on this campus feels connected, somehow, someway,” Marcus said. “To be vested or connected to something, and when they walk on this campus they feel like they're proud to be a Maverick.”

Sophie Park

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Torrey Pines Faces Tragedy New Year, New Banner

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A memorial for Jacob Peterson is located in front of Torrey Pines High School.

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acob Peterson, a 15-year-old freshman at Torrey Pines High School, was shot and killed early Saturday morning, May 6th after a 911 call was made from the school’s parking lot.

Peterson was found with a semi-automatic BB air pistol which he allegedly aimed at the two officers after their arrival on scene.

According to reports the two officers, believing it to be a gun, told the student to drop the weapon. The teenager allegedly refused and continued to approach the two officers.

“The officers, fearing for their safety, fired at the juvenile multiple times,” Lieutenant Mike Holden of the San Diego Homicide Unit said.

“A suicide note was found in his (Peterson’s) jacket pocket.”

The officers attempted to give preliminary first aid before Peterson was transported to Scripps La Jolla Hospital. He was pronounced dead after his arrival. The 911 call made at 3:30am had requested that the San Diego Police Department conduct a general welfare check on an individual, referring to himself, in the parking lot of TPHS. “We had determined that the reporting party had been that juvenile,” Lieutenant Holden said. “The call requested that they check on a 15-year-old in front of Torrey Pines.

When officers got on scene, they found a white juvenile male who pulled what appeared to be a handgun from his waistband.”

The SDPD is conducting a criminal investigation on the shooting. While the

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The current banner that reads "Academics. Arts. Athletics," to be replaced.

investigation has yet to be concluded, the event seems to be characterized as a suicide by police, a method used in which an individual intends to evoke a lethal reaction from an officer.

Students scheduled to take the SAT later that morning on the campus had the option to take it on June 3rd as a result of the shooting and pending investigation. Friends, classmates, and community mourners left flowers, cards, and candles in memory of Peterson in the parking lot of TPHS. “Every morning I get dropped off right in front of his memorial and go to my first period,” freshman at TPHS, Emma Lewry, said.

“He (Peterson) was in one of my classes. I hate to see the empty seat in front of me.”

The San Dieguito Union High School leadership team as well as crisis-response counselors were available to TPHS students the Monday after the incident. Superintendent Eric Dill released a statement to all parents via email after the incident informing parents of the situation.

“As a community, we have a shared responsibility to care for one another,” Eric Dill said in the SDUHSD press release. “Please rest assured that we will do everything possible to maintain our daily routine while supporting each other as we deal with this sad event.”

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s one of many changes in store on campus for the 2017-18 school year, Principal Bryan Marcus and the LCC administrative team are set to give the front of the school a facelift.

Marcus is starting with a change in the banner at the front of the school. The banner, located around the horseshoe, or student drop-off loop, had previously boosted the aspects that the school wishes to promote, containing the slogan, “Academics.

Arts. Athletics.”

The change will include a new banner reflecting a new slogan: Be the difference.

Be the change. Be a Maverick.

Principal Marcus, along with LCC ASB students, decided upon the theme after evaluating the direction the school should go in the coming year.

"I met with ASB leadership and a couple other students and they said, let’s think about where we need to go as a school site and also reflect where we’re at currently,” Marcus said. “They came back to me and said, ‘Be the difference. Be the change. Be a Maverick,’ and that’s perfect because that encapsulates everything that we want to see in our students inside and outside the classroom.”

On May 2nd, Marcus and the Arielle Lacob adminstration team met up with a designer Staff Writer to create a new banner. The old one will not be disposed of and will be found near

Rippey Field. Marcus hopes the new banner will help cultivate more of a feeling of school pride in the students, as students themselves helped him create the slogan printed on it.

The banner is being paid for by a specific fund called “campus beautification.”

The bulk of the money comes from parents who donate for this purpose. Marcus said he has a couple parents who have consistently donated to this certain fund.

“It’s not coming from any sort of ASB funds or anything, it’s being donated to by our community,” Marcus said.

Marcus is planning for there to be more of a sense of community and pride on campus next year. He has said that he hopes every student on campus feels connected to something or someone, and can be proud to be a Maverick.

“One of my key charges for next year is that every kid on this campus is a part of something that we are,” Marcus said.

“And the second piece to that is making sure that every kid has all the tools and resources necessary so that they can go to a teacher if they’re struggling [academically or emotionally].”

Sophie Park Staff Writer

WASC Looks to Confirm School's Accreditation

LCC's academic program is reviewed every four years to ensure students get viable education

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everal years ago, La Costa Canyon had a difference of opinion with the WASC committee and had to be reevaluated. The school was approved for six more years, but also included a three year review because there were concerns about some things.

“We wrote this report about what happens at our school and then [the committee] came and didn’t see the same thing in a lot of areas,” Schildhouse said. “If we think we’re doing something, and this committee can’t find that, then we get that one year review and they have to come back.

For this instance, we weren’t really at risk of losing that accreditation, we just didn’t see eye to eye with the committee.”

The Accrediting Commision for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, also known as ACS WASC, provides assistance to schools worldwide.

“WASC encourages and supports institutional development and improvement through an institutional self-evaluation using the accreditation criteria and policies, as well as mid-cycle, follow-up, and special reports, and periodic evaluation of institutional quality by qualified peer professionals,” the WASC association said.

Accreditation is in place so that there remains trustworthy institutions for students to learn from and to ensure that schools’ goals motives are being achieved through a viable educational program. “[WASC] is a kind of check on our school to make sure that we’re doing the things that are going to keep our school moving forward,” teacher Cindi Schildhouse said.

Every school that gives a diploma in the Western United States must be associated

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with the WASC program. It is required that La Costa Canyon be involved in the organization, and there are many benefits to the program.

“It is a very beneficial program, due to the fact that it's an opportunity for the entire school community and all stake holders to get together and look at the things we do well, and the areas we need improvement in,” Assistant Principal Justin Conn said.

WASC is an important part of not only the schools themselves, but of the community as a whole. The biggest focus of the program is the community relationship that is created by the assurance of the academic opportunities for all community members.

“WASC accreditation assures the educational community, the general Cindi Schildhouse public, and other organizations and agencies that an institution has clearly defined objectives appropriate to education,” the WASC association said.

As a school, all of the findings are put into a document, called a self-study report, that reflect the achievements the school has made. It documents everything the school has to offer to the students, how the standards of the academics are, quality of arts and athletics programs, and also what the school thinks it can work harder to improve on.

“After this is all taken into consideration, we come up with an action plan for the next six years,” English teacher and WASC chairperson, Erika Wanczuk said. “That is our plan to help us be better as a school, to achieve new heights for future years.”

In order to meet the standards of WASC, the report must be broken down into

[WASC] is a kind of check on our school to make sure we are doing the things to keep our school moving forward."

five different categories— number one being times, based on when their last accreditation the school's overall organization, vision and was,” Schildhouse said. “Most of us get a six purpose, resources and more. The next four year with a three year review, and so every are curriculum, instruction, assessment and three years we have to do a mid term report school wide culture. and then a final report. Since our schools “These are the five key areas that WASC all opened at different times, we’re all on looks at, however, they really look at every different years.” single detail of our school,” Conn said. “It During a WASC year (a year that doesn’t matter if we're doing a great job the schools are actually being evaluated) teaching our students, it could be that the the teachers are under more stress, with students are an unsafe building for example. meetings every week, and the task of writing WASC wants to see every component our up reports of the activity going on at the school has to offer.” school. Ideally all teachers are involved in Although there are some cons to the this process. organization, such as seemingly endless “The meetings were every week and meetings, the administration and teachers then departments would meet on the off collaborate intensely. They find the best weeks,” Schildhouse said. “We should be methods to make students have the best checking in every few months when it’s not a learning experience possible and in making WASC year.” this school better for the students.

Since this review process is so intensive, “Because and an integral we spend so part of the much time school’s collaborating function, it in meetings, a is necessary big pro to the that there is organization participation is that I get to throughout all know all of departments of the wonderful the school. teachers “I’m very and staff,” thankful for the Wanczuk said. many teachers, “It helps us all students, to collaborate parents and better together staff, because a little more Photo by Hanna Witmack the only way intensely that you get than we would Teachers meet to discuss WASC on May 10th. through the normally have to.” process is if you have the broad participation All the other schools in the district are throughout the whole school,” Conn said. also reviewed by the WASC committees.

Since each school opened at a different time, they are on different schedules for WASC reviews.

Kelby Fisher & Annie Pugmire “All the other schools in our district Staff Writers are involved in this program but at different

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Opinion

April 2017

Prom: Is It Really Worth It?

Once the many stressful weekends of studying for AP tests and other rigorous curriculum subside, the upperclassmen of La Costa Canyon finally get the much needed break and get the chance to attend one of the biggest nights in high school: prom.

Along with floor length dresses and very classy tuxedos, prom comes with the pressure of asking someone to the dance. With formal focused around girls asking guys, prom is the time of the year for guys to finally get the courage to ask that one friend in math class that gave him a pencil three weeks ago to join him on the biggest night of the year...

But for some reason this year, guys have been very hesitant and shy to ask the female population. Whether it’s a simple or extravagant promposal, no girl would turn down a night with the perfect date and the perfect venue. And being an event only for upperclassmen, many girls have been waiting for a few years now to finally get the chance to be asked to prom. Where winter formal is a dance where any grade can attend so for all four years of high school, us girls have had the opportunity to ask someone, prom has many questioning whether the hype of asking someone is worth it.

Yes, it can be scary going up to that one special person and asking them to attend a very special dance that they’ll remember forever, but that doesn’t mean that your promposal is asking your date to be a soulmate for life. Simply going to a dance with someone is fun. Spending the night with even just a friend is a fun time. Whether taking pictures or just having a great time dancing around, going to a dance with friends is a good time with no pressure.

Many also believe that the “girls ask guys” and “guys ask girls” phrases are taken too seriously. If a girl was to ask a guy to prom Photo by Hanna Wittmack

would it be all that crazy? Sometimes us girls think that the matters should be taken into our own hands, so would it be so wrong to ask a guy? Although it goes against tradition, it wouldn’t be that crazy for a girl to ask a guy to prom.

Of course, with any risk, there is the fear of rejection when it comes to asking someone. Imagine spending hours putting your heart and soul into a poster that you are so proud of, going to someone’s house with butterflies in your stomach, them opening the door, and your heart soars to the top of the world…. And the object of your promposal says no.You knew rejection was always a possibility but you never thought it would happen to you. This is one of the main reasons guys have been nervous to ask girls.

They’ve never had to do it and prom brings high expectations of everyone.

If proposals weren’t stressful enough, there is the expense of the event too. There’s the clothes, the tickets themselves, transportation, food, and much more. It could be too expensive for some, leading them to not attend the dance. So should LCC lower the costs for prom? Should there be a way we can have finance help for these dances? These are the things as a community we should think about.

Prom is one of the best nights in high school and it shouldn’t be stressful. If worst comes to worst, go with your friends and you’ll have the best time with them. And even though school dances can bring the best memories to your high school experience, it’s okay if you would rather have a movie night on that Saturday night in May. But if you’re ready to have fun with your friends, keep May 13th free.

Brooke Garvin StaffWriter

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How Teachers Retiring Might Affect LCC’s Future

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Teachers have to make the decision to possibly retire after many years of working at a high school.

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s we all know, our school has many amazing teachers that we can lowkey consider as one of our friends.

They’re not only the people who have to deal with us and our stupidity for around two hours a day, but also the people that we can trust to help us learn and experience new things that will come up through this crazy place we call high school.

Teacher’s guide us to where we need to go to get to our future. Some teachers guide us to the career paths that we actually want to take, while others slack off and basically give us a free period- either way we love them all the same, whether we know it or not. So when some teachers’ time to retire comes around, saying we are depressed is a complete and utter understatement.

Some of our beloved teachers announced that they will be retiring after this school year, and I am not the only one to believe that La Costa Canyon has been fortunate enough to have a dedicated group of teachers and educators who work tirelessly each day to ensure they are achieving their mission of ensuring high levels of learning for all students.

Teachers are the ones who see the potential in you, and are able to push you despite you thinking you are way out of your or depth.

But our teachers often do not get the recognition they absolutely deserve. There are times when a multitude of us students unintentionally find humor in making our teachers’ days a living nightmare, and we forget to thank them at the end of it.

As a student, I can speak for many saying that we do have a deep and genuine appreciation for the work you do.

I know that most teachers did not enter the profession for the money. They became teachers to make a difference in the lives of the children of our generation, and for the hard work they do each day, they deserve to be respected, valued, and supported.

The job of an educator is a thankless, and often difficult, profession— but one we can not do without. I believe that we have all benefited from the hours of preparation teachers have put into our education— you can’t get far without a decent education these days.

Despite the sadness that comes with old teachers leaving, new teachers will be brought in, bringing more and more opportunities to our school. But when their time is over, one shouldn’t forget the lessons that came from them.

As the end of the school year starts riding up, I encourage the students and parents to take the time to reflect on the efforts put in by our teachers and make an effort to thank them for their work.

To all the teachers who poured hours into my education, thank you. And to those teachers retiring this year, thank you. Enjoy your retirement— it’s well deserved.

One School, One Community Photo by Hanna Wittmack

LCC’s Community Day is not gone but instead intregated intoWellnessWeek.

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ommunity Day was an annual La Costa Canyon’s Community to branch into all corners of event in which the La Costa its populace, but the main problem still remains: if people Canyon Community gathered stuare not in the search of expressing or opening themselves dents to share their personal stories up then they ultimately will remain concealed. It is the step with others that have had similar ex- in the right direction without forcing anyone out of their periences. Many students would also comfort zone, but sometimes people need to be pushed out find other peers who would help and of the comfort space in order to get the help or attention sympathize with those who have hit they need. Not only that but boundaries are made to be hard times. It was told to be an emo- crossed, whether for good or bad because it is human instinct Hunter Mcgahan tional day where to allow curiosity to take the better of us Senior StaffWriter people would open and ultimately the definition of living is, ... but the main themselves up and step out of one’s comfort zone; if a man problem still remains: to as a result help tie LCC’s community in a remained a fix bubble for the remainder if people are not in the of his days,inthen tighter bond. not only would he be search of expressing This year the event will not be missing out in what life has to offer, but or opening themselves canceled, but instead integrated into a new will offer nothing back to life. up then they idea titled Wellness Week. The problem Inevitably it is the choice of the ultimately will remain people with Community Day was that it restricted to participate in things like concealed..” some students from going because it would Wellness Week or Community Day. It is pull participants out of class when some could not afford okay to remain in an enclosed environment because there to. Not only that but all participants would also have to sign will always be an exception to the scenario where it could a permission slip in which they would have to agree to the be a very severe situation, too graphic, or risk other’s health, set guidelines. Wellness Week is meant to allow easy access, including your own. However people who find themselves veering away from the traditional, stricter rules by opening contemplating on going will find that those who do not itself up to the community. forfeit their chances will find great benefits from a new Allowing the event to publicise itself in this way sets up experience all the way to a whole new view of life.

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The Impact of a New School on Young Students

When students come to a new school, it can be difficult to transition into a different school system.

Jack Stevens

Senior Staff Writer he process of transferring to a new school can be very moved from their community and gone from one school stressful. Having to redo the process of making friends to another. A study conducted by the director of the Naval and adjusting to a new environment can just add to the stress Medical Center, Jeffrey Millegan, reveals that the need for of entering a completely new location. Not only do many stu- mental health care in a student can increase by up to 20% dents have to acclimate to having to make an entirely new set after they suddenly go from one location to another. Issues of friends, they also have to adjust to being unfamiliar with a such as anxiety, sudden personality changes, and dramatic school that many students have spent years becoming commood swings may occur in a student after a move, especially fortable with. A student going from if they are having a difficult time adjusting to Issues such as anxiety, sudden one school to another, a process that the school. personality changes, and dramatic could take them across an entire However, this does not mean that this country, can be a very stressful mood swings may occur in a student is inevitable. Finding new friends in a school experience for the student and cause after a move, especially if they are environment can create a crucial support group their mental health to decline. for the student to rely on when they are feeling In the United States, approximately 35 having a difficult time adjusting to alone and separated from the life that they million Americans move every year. Moving the school.” used to live. Having a strong group of friends is not that uncommon, and many students in that the student can rely on and depend on for their life will probably experience this at least once. However, support can undo many of the negative aspects of moving that moving is not an easy process for many. They have to leave a can be prevalent in so many students who have gone through life that some of them may have been living in for the entire a recent move, and help make the process of moving much lives, and suddenly be uprooted and taken somewhere else to smoother. completely start over again, making new friends in their new Traveling to a new school can be a very stressful school and community, along with having to deal with any experience for a student, who may feel that they are being changes that the school may do differently than what they are uprooted from their normal life and being thrown into a used to. completely new scenario and forced to adapt during a time Another factor of moving that is not brought up much when they feel vulnerable and lack a valuable support group is the impact on mental health a student who recently had and friends.

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Should Teens Be Able to Travel Alone?

Students who want to travel once school gets out might face parents who want to limit thei teenage freedoms.

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ne of many teenagers’ teenagers driving. Depending on where they are favorite activities togoing and what the route looks like, they do need day is traveling and creating to be extra cautious and careful considering some new experiences with teenage drivers can be easily distracted by their their friends. One topic passengers, especially if they are driving a group of of controversy regards their friends. whether teenagers should The yearly music festival, Coachella, just took be allowed to travel with place in Indio the past few weekends. People from their friends—without the all around the world and many local high schools company of parents. come to California to be a part of this music Mckenna Ozanne Depending on the festival.

Staff Writer circumstances, I do agree with the The event presents another controversy idea of teenagers going on trips with their friends. regarding whether high school students should If they have a plan, the money, transportation, and be allowed to drive to Indio by themselves or a place to stay I don’t see why with their friends. There have Although going on trips as a they shouldn’t be able to go. been many accidents with high schooler can be nerveI have had many friends distracted drivers, and not just wracking and full of trust and teenagers. Although there have go on trips without their families or parents, and they been accidents, if students are responsibility, they will be have been responsible and responsible and careful with memories that last a lifetime.” have taken care of themselves. their behavior on the road, and I have been on many trips with the people around them to Chicago to visit my best friend for many years in the vehicle, I think they should be allowed to now. That trip is something I look forward to every drive their friends. Considering it can be the most year and is an unforgettable experience. Even convenient way, and if there was an emergency though I go without my parents, I have many family they would have each other and find help, without a members and family friends there. teenager being alone.

However, there may be certain teenagers who Although going on trips as a high schooler do not deserve the freedom or privilege of going can be nerve-wracking and full of trust and on a trip with their friends. It can be a large task responsibility, they will be memories that last a which requires planning, and some teenagers might lifetime. Whether your parents join the trip or not be ready for that responsibility. not, it is still a chance to create unforgettable There can be lots of danger regarding experiences with your friends.

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How Summer School Can Benefit Students

Teens see summer school as a tool used by those who are behind but it can be helpful.

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or some people, summer means going on a trip or hanging out with friends, but others might be looking at summer school as another option.

Summer school is portrayed as a punishment in TV shows, but in a way, we should be thankful there is such a thing. If students aren’t able to get the grade they would hope for in a certain course, they are able to go to summer school to better the grade, and pass the class. Not only does summer school allow Jacob Shulman one to take the course over the summer and Staff Writer help you pass the class, it also gives you more time to focus on it the class because you are most likely concentrating only on that class, unless you had a tough year and to need to take multiple classes to catch up.

So why wouldn’t everyone go to summer school? Usually,decisions have pros and cons, a con that might be come with summer school is taking time out of summer break which might not be too appealing to some students.

A summer school course isn’t promised to give a student a guaranteed passing grade. Although a student’s focus is only towards that class, they are learning a year’s worth of curriculum in about a quarter, meaning the class in all likelihood progresses at a very fast pace.

I believe summer school is worth it because some classes are online, which makes it accessible.

In addition, the classes usually are about three hours out of the day.There are multiple options for summer school in San Diego, and you can usually find the school that helps you learn in your best fit. If students are able to go to a college for summer school, they will be getting a very good education because the material is typically taught by a college professor.

Students can take courses during the summer to get ahead and gain more credits towards college, which allows students to take free periods and make their school year less stressful.

I would be all for summer school if I was to gain credits towards graduation, unless I would have to take multiple classes in order to do so. One class would not be stressful at all, but obviously it all depends on one’s perspective. If you’re not the type of person to take initiative to get ahead, summer school might not be best for you, and you’re better off taking those classes during the school year. But, as many other decisions in a lifetime, it all depends on what type of person you are, but taking these summer classes are a opportunity Graphic by Kennon Aarnes that one shouldn’t pass up.

Editorial: Being Transgender Isn’t Trendy W ith self expression and acceptance on the rise, individuals who transitioning to. The biggest fear is that someone who doesn’t actually identify as something other than cisgender are coming out of identify as transgender will try to go on these hormones, hate them, their shells- pun intended- to become the person they have thrived to and scare off any doctor who is willing to prescribe these medications be. But with famous stars identifying as transgender and more media in the first place which really isn’t many. coverage of the topic, are those who are purely transitioning for themUnfortunately, there will always be people doing things to try selves getting lost in the trend of being different? and get the attention from peers. Even though someone has the rights A sexual orientation or gender expression should never be seen as to their own body and mind, it can still be difficult to accept the fact a phase, but unfortunately there are always those striving to stick out that there are people lying to each other and themselves about what from the crowd. Many of these individuals may be young and attention they identify as. To be frank, being transgender would be not only very seeking, but that shouldn’t justify their behavior. Teens that pretend costly but also very difficult as well; with possible bullying or lack of to be a certain orientation to stand out are not acceptance, those in this community A sexual orientation or gender only lying to those around them; they also take can experience a lot of pain before the away the possible needed attention from those These “transtrenders” almost use expression should never be seen as a gain. going through these situations. For someone to this community for their benefit- being truly be themselves- whether that is through phase, but unfortunately there are more popular, noticed, etc- and are romantic preference or any other situation- is excluded from the many negatives always those striving to stick out challenging. By romanticizing the difficulties of these transgender people might face. being transgender, gay, or any other orientation, It puts them in a position of privilege from the crowd.” these individuals are taking away from those who and unfair power- and since they do not may be facing real-life struggles. identify as transgender, they can return These people have a name. Many on social media call them to being their old selves again with no harassment. “transtrender” which defines someone who is transitioning because it’s In any group, there will be those pretending to fit in when they trendy. Not only is this damaging to the individual themself- if they really don’t belong. This doesn’t only apply to the transgender issue do not identify as trans, this transition will only cause confusion and but many other instances as well. People who are fake or liars are lots of work- but is hurtful to the LGBTQ+ community as well. By in any community, not just the LGBTQ+ one. For those who are transitioning for no other reason than seeking attention, these people faking a transition for popularity, there are many other things to be can be a large reason why anti-gay supporters believe that being queer done without making those who really are trans suffer. Being an ally is a choice. can be very helpful to those dealing with gender or sexuality issues The reason that this topic is of concern is because those who are or confusion as well as being a backbone to avoiding negativity and in the gay or trans community are afraid that these “transtrenders” will bullying faced in this community. In 2017, transgender shouldn’t be cause issues within the medical community. Many transgender people a scary word- it must be one that describes someone willing to go choose to go on hormones to improve their lives by reducing the levels through the process of identifying as their true self without any trends of estrogen or testosterone in their bodies, depending on what they are attached.

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May 2017

one of the most anticipated Shighummer: seasons of the year in the mind of a school student. From traveling the

world, to enjoying time at home, there are countless activities, adventures, sports, and hobbies, that take place during summer vacation. Approximately eighty percent of the student body goes on vacation. Between vacation and staycation, students visit many different regions of the world as well as try new restaurants, and visit new places at home. The options are as endless as the summer nights.

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othing beats the excitement or the stress of boarding an airplane. Whether it’s for a quick trip across the country or an adventure across the seas, students of La Costa Canyon become worldly when summer vacation rolls around.

One student in particular, Sophomore Marnie Burnett, has visited forty-seven countries in her life and the majority of her excursions have taken place over the summer.

“My family really likes traveling all of summer usually. We’ve been to a lot of different countries,” Burnett said.

Summer is only 93 days and summer vacation for school is only seventy-four days long. Meaning Burnett has been around in world in less than eighty days.

“Last summer we were in Israel and we were in Jerusalem for a majority of the time.

Then we went to Greece. Last summer we spent a little time in Africa working there. My family likes to travel around and stay there for long periods of time to understand the culture. We will stay in Airbnbs so we can be in the town and not in hotels. It gives us the full experience which is super fun,“ Burnett said.

Staying locally allows for tourists to be fully emerged into the true culture and lifestyle of those who are authentic to the location.

“My favorite place would be Thailand. It’s called ‘The Land of Smiles’ because everyone is super fun and kind. I love the culture and the food. It was so beautiful,” Burnett said.

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of learning and studying a culture, there comes a time where “culture shock” can be a whole new type of experience.

“Iceland was the weirdest place I’ve ever been. It kinda feels like you’re on the moon.

Everything is covered in moss, even the black stone.You get off (the plane) and you have no idea where you are. When we were there it was sunny all the time.You’d go to sleep and it would still be sunny, and you’d wake up and it’s still sunny. It was really cool though. I liked the hot springs,” Burnett said.

After visiting over forty countries, Burnett and her family have big plans to visit a remote island well known for its crystal clear waters and wide variety of animal life for the summer.

“This summer we’re going to Turks and Caicos. Last year we didn’t do a tropical vacation, we mostly walked around and saw museums so I’m excited to go to the beach and get tan finally,” Burnett said.

All in all, the chance to celebrate and discover how others interact and live around the world has helped to shape Burnett’s future plans after high school.

“My plan for college is to get my nursing degree and then go Ghana and work there for a couple years, because my uncle lives there, or anywhere third world. I can see myself living in a third world country for a little bit after college working in the medical industry,” Burnett said.

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My favorite place would be Thailand.

It’s called ‘The Land of Smiles’ because everyone is super fun and kind. I love the culture and the food. It was so beautiful,” Marni Burnett

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It’s almost like a summer camp with the kids of the community,” Lilly Sheikh

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nother student interested in traveling the world and seeing other cultures is sophomore Lily Sheikh. Over the summer Sheikh is traveling to Yucatan, Mexico to participate in a program called the Amigos program. Amigos is a program where students get the opportunity to stay in a spanish-speaking city or town with a host family and participate in activities in their community with aid in community service.

“We help them facilitate certain tasks and projects that they want to be done in the community. It’s almost like a summer camp with the kids of the community,” Sheikh said.

Sheik explained how they will gear the certain activities towards certain themes that help the kids learn healthier and better habits.

“We play fun games with the kids and get them active, but at the same time we incorporate good habits and personal hygiene.

Everyday there is a different theme of things we do there like mental health, physical health, and other little things that you wouldn’t really think about here,” Sheikh said.

Sheikh will be staying in a community in the Yucatan Peninsula for six weeks during the summer, which will require preparation and

training in order to make the most of her time in Mexico.

“There is super heavy training for the program because we really want to make a big difference when we go there,” Sheikh said.

Sixty-eight percent of the student body at La Costa Canyon spends summer either at the beach or hanging out with friends. Sheikh gave us her opinion on her trip she is going on this summer.

“I’ve talked to people who think I’m wasting my summer on this program, but I don’t see it that way. I see it as getting a new cultural experience,” Sheikh said.

Sheikh also explains that going on this trip to mexico and participating in this program will give her a better understanding of another culture and it will bring her outside of the everyday grind of the Southern California culture.

“We are so much in our little Encinitas bubble and it’s so great here and I love it, but I’m really excited to see another part of the world and their culture and how they live,” Sheikh said.

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an Diego is home to many beaches, mexican restaurants and amusement parks as well as Southern California culture. During the summer, the sunny coast also houses many tourists and vacationers, (which might annoy the locals), as well as stay-cationers who are looking to enjoy the sunshine they often don’t see through the stress of the school year. Some students have plans to vacation, while others have plans, or none, to staycation.

Encinitas, a small surf town in San Diego, is usually a spot where most students like to hang. It’s a great place to shop, grab a bite to eat, and also go to the beach.

“My favorite beaches in Encinitas are Moonlight and Stone Steps,” Sophomore Lance Muret said.

There are twelve beaches in Encinitas with great surf and spots to eat. LCC students voted in a poll on their favorite beaches and these were the rankings: coming in first was Moonlight with thirty-six percent of the vote followed by D-street with twenty-six percent, Cardiff received fourteen percent, Ponto and Beacons each received nine, and Grandview polled five percent.

“I’d say my favorite beaches are Swamis, Cardiff, Moonlight, and D-street. These are usually the most popular,” Sophomore Abbey Heidenreich said.

During the summer, the beaches are full of tourists, vacationers, locals, surfers, swimmers, campers, and kids. Select spots along the Encinitas coast tend to be less crowded than others.

“I like Swamis. It’s usually less crowded than moonlight. Honestly I’m not a big beach person but when I go, it’s usually there,” Sophomore Kat Hammock said.

Step right off the beaches and you’ll find yourself on the street, Coast Highway 101: home to local diners, popular restaurants and lots of options. There are several hidden gems amongst these restaurants which include Swami’s Cafe, Lotus Cafe, Blue Ribbon Pizza, Honey’s, Hapi-Fish, Taco Stand, East Village Diner, and the new but not-so-hidden Crack Shack.

“My favorite breakfast place is probably Honey’s or Claire’s on Cedros. They are usually pretty busy though.To grab lunch or dinner I’d say Hapi-Fish, El Pueblo, Habit, In-n-out, Swami’s or Bull Taco, for this one there’s a lot,” Heidenreich said.

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La Jolla and San Diego that attract attention from the locals.

“I really like Clayton’s. It’s a breakfast diner in Coronado. For dinner I like Milton’s in Del Mar and California Pizza Kitchen,” Hammock said.

Not only are there prime restaurants located pretty much everywhere, but also

Baja California vibe. If you’re feeling like something other than a fish taco, there are many places for you. They may not be located on the coast, but they are worth a visit. Try Buffalo Wild Wings, Boudin’s, The Habit, Blaze Pizza, Luna Grill and Islands.

“My favorite lunch or dinner spot during the summer is Buffalo Wild Wings or BJ’s,” Sophomore Gemma Jung said.

If you are willing to drive a little, there are also restaurants in Solana Beach, Del Mar,

places to grab a quick treat. In the summer, ice cream and frozen yogurt are generally a go-to for most students. Most students agree that Handel’s is a great place to get some homemade ice cream and that Yogurtland is the best place to get frozen yogurt.

“My favorite place to get ice cream is Handel’s and my favorite frozen yogurt spot is Yogurtland,” Heidenreich said.

Handel’s is becoming one of the most popular ice cream spots in Encinitas.

“I like to go to Handel’s for ice cream.

It’s so good,” Muret said.

Most students feel that ice cream and frozen yogurt are usually best when enjoyed with friends. Summer is a time when most students drop their worries and spend time with their friends. Fortunately, there are numerous activities located here in Encinitas, or farther down (or up) the coast that are available for the public’s enjoyment.

“At the beginning of summer I like to go to the fair with my friends. Also maybe go to the beach or go out to breakfast,” Hammock said.

The San Diego County Fair is one of the busiest events that occurs in Del Mar throughout the year. It runs from June second through July fourth and is full of fair rides, crazy foods, attractions and even concerts in the evenings. The fair also provides many jobs for students at LCC who want to work in the summer. As students begin to get their licenses, they have to pay for gas and usually decide to get a job.

“I have a job as a hostess at Tomayama Sushi. It’s important to have a job in general so you can learn to interact with different kinds of people and you start saving money,” Jung said.

Having a job during the summer is a way for students to gain more experience in the work world and to branch out and try new things, as well as a way for them to make money.

“I think it’s important for kids to have a job because it’s easing us into the real world and we’re going to be out of high school soon and need to be making money, and this way we are able to get a glimpse of the post-high school and college world,” Hammock said.

LCC’s summer, a span of 10 weeks, is a time to be filled with family, friends, fun, adventures, food, jobs, and most importantly, a time off from the stress of the school year.

“I think I am most looking forward to traveling with my family and spending time with my friends. I am ready for a break from school and spending time with the people I care about always makes my day better.”

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Lot’s of the most well-known restaurants are on the coast, however, there are several that are located a few minutes inland.

“For dinner I like to go to Rubio’s and Wahoos,” Muret said.

Rubio’s and Wahoos are both restaurants that are known for their fish tacos, burritos and bowls and they give their customers that

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hether students stay home or travel around the world, summer seems to bring endless possibilities to work, play and relax for all students at LCC. Diving into the summer scenes in the surf towns of Encinitas and Carlsbad, both places offer a variety of restaurants and beaches to help cool off in the summer heat. During the ten weeks of vacation, other students are lucky enough to explore the globe from Thailand to Africa.

With about eighty percent of LCC’s population going on vacation, students are able to experience new cultures. Wherever the summer adventures take LCC students, they still keep contact and strengthen the bonds they make with their fellow peers.

“Almost everyday I hang out with friends from school because summer is a great time to get closer with people mostly because we don’t have to do homework and be stressed out about school,” sophomore Ronan Figueroa said.

There are a lot of options to keep busy in the summer, but the activities don’t seem complete without good friends to have fun with.

Jack Hnatek Future Feature Editor Claire Granich Feature Editor Abby Hnatek Staff Writer Claire Figueroa Staff Writer Kennon Aarnes Graphics Editor Katrina Kerwin Photographer

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11 MavLife Sports Sitdown: The Stanford Brothers From being born an hour apart to racing .02 seconds apart,These twins are always competing. mavlifenews.com

So, during the season we will spend like three hours at practice, and in the off season we spend about an hour and a half to two. We do less running and more stretching.”

JS: “For me it is keeping track of what I eat and what I do basically all of the time. It is a commitment that takes all of your attention because all areas of your life affect it in a way.You have to make sure to get a lot of sleep, you have to make sure you eat really healthy, you have to make sure that during the season you aren’t drinking too much soda or eating too much junk food. You know everything...there are a lot of factors that come into play to make sure that everything is good so that a lot more will go your way.”

TH:You guys are both Photo by Katrina Kerwin Sophomores Garrett and Jacob Stanford racing during a meet. on Varsity and you are both eporter Trevor Hall: How did you guys begin your track sophomores, so how is it being a Varsity athlete as a careers? sophomore? That doesn’t happen a lot at LCC. Garrett Stanford: “Our next door neighbor GS: “It’s a unique experience. I didn’t expect to come recommended that we give it a shot, at Diegueno in 7th grade, this far when I started in 7th grade. Right now we are the and ever since then we have just really loved the sport and it fastest in the school in the mile and the half mile. Thinking has been fun.” about it in 7th grade, I expected a lot more pressure. But TH: What events do each of you participate in? it isn’t pressure. When I’m on the starting line for LCC, it GS: “We do the 800, the 1600 and the 3200 meter runs. feels like I have a responsibility. It encourages me to work my Distance events are our favorites.” hardest. Training with the upperclassmen is really unique and TH: What is it like being a high level track athlete? it’s really fun to be with them.”

Jacob Stanford: “There is a lot of pressure, but it JS: “It’s kind of intimidating for me a little bit, on the is nice to have a team that really supports you and we all get starting line, being the shortest there. I see a lot of big guys at along really well. The Varsity team is really fun. Being a track meets that I have to go against, but in a way it inspires me to do athlete...a lot of people really don’t really know a lot about better because I have come so far, being young. I have proven track. They don’t really go to the meets. But, a lot of people myself to be there, at this point.” respect running, I think, so I am glad to do something for TH: How does being twins affect your competitiveness? myself that a lot of people can’t.”

Do you like to compete with each other?

TH: What is the time commitment like? During the GS: “In races, the longer the race, the closer we will stick season vs. the off-season, how much work are you guys putting to each other because, like in Cross Country we will like run in with each other but we are pushing it, so it’s not hindering. We GS: “So, we generally never do more than one run a day. choose to stay with each other because it always benefits us. It A lot of elite athletes actually do two, one in the morning and is actually a huge advantage that we have over our competition. one at night. We stay away from that. Colleges like if you only It affects training too, because you are training with someone do one because you have more potential in college to train.

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who is exactly at your level. If you are training with someone else, especially in running, it helps you just put everything you have got on the track. It really helps to have someone right next to you.”

JS: “I think we are pretty competitive. During a race, if I am next to Garrett, I like to think to myself, “I can’t lose to him!” so I stay with him and then we each push a little bit harder. Step by step we push each other a little bit harder. It is a lot easier for us to not drop off so we end up around the same times. I think it does benefit us. It just makes it easier to push ourselves.”

TH: Have both of you guys considered running track and field after high school? Have you talked to colleges or any college coaches yet?

GS: “We’ve received letters from colleges and we’ve talked to specific college coaches where we want to run.”

TH: What are some of the top schools that you guys have been considering?

JS: We’ve been talking to the BYU coach. BYU Provo has an excellent running team, they are like third for Division I, NCAA. They are definitely really good, the coach is interested in us, we definitely love the school. Both of our parents went there. That is definitely a great option for us.

GS: Thinking about college gets me motivated. People are starting to notice us.

TH: How difficult has it been for you guys to balance your commitment to school and your commitment to track and field?

GS: We are both in two AP classes, so it can be a pretty big challenge. I mean I know AP classes isn’t that much here at LCC, but it can be a challenge. Running, in the long run really helps me though, because it gets out the stress. Whenever I look back on stressful weeks, I can remember a race I had that was really good because I was able to get all the stress out with my legs.

JS: I work better when I don’t have a lot of time, because then I don’t have a lot of time to procrastinate. When I get home, I have such a short amount of time, I just get started.

Sometimes, I have to miss practice, because I have to put school first. I have to go to after school tutoring sometimes for chemistry. There is a lot of homework and a lot of responsibility for us, but I think running helps take away the stress of all that.

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Gymnastics Continues to Flip out of the Ordinary

to help the team progress and ultimately achieve an undefeated record.

“The toughest meet was the first meet and we’ve been trying to work out the kinks and getting the nerves out for the first meet,” Wagner said Along with harder skills the team wants to increase their level of difficulty The higher the score the better the team will become which will help the team progress to CIF and the league title and to be more involved with their teammates.

“Some season goals are to take home the league and CIF championship titles, and really just make the team feel like a family and less of an obligation,” Edwards said.

Gymnastics is one of the few sports at LCC where it is also an individual sport as well as a team sport. Many students are not aware that the team is here and that helps create somewhat of a mysterious aspect to the sport “A lot of people don’t even know we have a gymnastics team and they don’t really know what goes into the sport, like how much we practice, how subjective it is, how precise you need to be, you can be marked down for the littlest details; like soccer you have to get it in the goal, but for us if your toes are not pointed you will be marked down [which results in a lower score],” Jaynes said.

The sport of gymnastics requires physical Photo by Nataly Aviles strength which leads to some misconceptions. The Sophomore Madison Wilkinson performs a back walkover on the highbeam. gymnasts practice almost every day of the week and ymnastics works differently than some other sports at La “Our team score has been boosting every meet and I’m the gymnasts have stated the team works hard and that students Costa Canyon. A more typical sport, like soccer, consists excited to see how far we can take that,” senior Madeline at LCC do not realize what they actually do of two teams competing against each other for a higher score.

Jaynes said.

“People think we just flip around for fun, but practices are In Gymnastics, a gymnast is competing for not only a team This goal has been the focus of each practice and meet. full of strength, conditioning, and endurance training to make score, but an individual score as well.

With their scores increasing, the athletes really focus on more us the best athletes possible.

We also do routines on all four Gymnastics consists of vault, uneven bars, balance beam, advanced skills to help boost the scores even more. The scores events over and over and do it until we perfect it,” Edwards and floor exercise judged by a panel of judges scored out of ten help contribute to the success of the team and their individual deducting points from various skills and movements that may scores. This can help further their goals throughout the season. said.

The uniqueness of the sport helps the team get better be incorrect are deducted from the overall score of ten on each These goals help the team advance to more meets. each day and help them achieve their goals this season. The event. The individuals are working together to contribute to “We’re undefeated this season so far. We’ve increased our season is closing out but the team strives to get better each day the team’s overall score team score a lot. We’ve been trying to throw harder skills as to work towards a CIF title.

“Our goals are pretty much to increase the team score this we’ve progressed this season,” Wagner said “One of our mottos is not only improve ourselves as season and try to increasingly get better. We’re also working The team has progressed a lot through the season and has gymnasts, but also as individual and a teammate,” Wagner said. on increasing our individual scores and work on our positive had much success this season. This season they’ve had many attitudes,” junior Kiara Wagner said. challenges, but have proven rewarding to these athletes that The scores of the individual athlete contribute to the believe have helped them in current meets. overall score of the team which helps place the team higher “We have been doing a really good job focusing on what than their opponent. The individual score helps contribute to we need to be doing during practice, which is definitely paying

Nicole Hattman their all around score which can ultimately lead the athletes to off this season when we compete” senior Taylor Edwards said. placing much higher in rank than the rest.

The first meet, which helped, the athletes work out

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Tennis Achieves Success Despite Loss of Seniors

Photo by Katrina Kerwin Sophomore Mitchell Davis serves the tennis ball during a match. getting a good draw in CIF and win,” Ermert said.

The men of the court all agree that a major part of he La Costa Canyon boys’ Varsity tennis team has been playing tennis is having the skill set for it, but also to have the making a lot of racket about their successful season so far support of a team and the goals that they want to accomplish in this 2017 school year.

According to the team, they have been working especially throughout the season.

“It gets me more motivated to play as a team rather than hard to improve on their own individual skills as well as in singles since it feels like more of a support accomplishing goals for the team. Going system behind me as the match is played, into CIF play against the Vista Panthers, Success is not a matter sophomore Teak Berger said. the boys tennis team came in with a of winning or losing but Berger, who comes from a line of strong record of 10-6 on the year. The Mavericks roster has youth on their side, but there a matter of what is to be tennis players with nationally ranked sister senior Brett Berger knows a team is a sense of is still that senior leadership playing a key accomplished that day. community and motivation that brings them factor to their games. together through the love of the sport.

Senior tennis player and captain, Zach Ermert “We have a good bond overall since we Zach Ermert, recently committed to talk a lot to one another and it’s helpful to University of California San Diego for have that on the team,” sophomore Teak Berger said. tennis in these past two weeks before making his decision to By working as a team, fellow sophomore Ryan Pinter become a part of the Triton family. believes that it overall improves their individual skill set, as “My goals for the season are to win CIF as a team this well as how they perform as a team. year and make it to the semifinals of CIF individuals. I plan on

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“Playing as a team helps a lot since everyone is supporting one another”, Pinter said. “It gets us more fired up and we play a lot better that way since there’s more team chemistry.”

So far this season, the boys have been playing their league opponents for the League Championship. Their opponents have been Westview High School, Canyon Crest Academy, Carlsbad High School, Sage Creek High School, Bishops High School, Torrey Pines High School, Rancho Bernardo High School, Pacific Ridge Academy, Vista High School, San Dieguito Academy, and La Jolla Country Day High School.

The team has defeated all of these schools except Torrey Pines and Canyon Crest Academy. They have had a successful season so far, making it all the way to the CIF semifinals against Coronado High School. While the team lost a nail biter match in the semifinals at Coronado, the team will next compete in the CIF individuals tournament held at the Barnes Tennis Center in Point Loma this week.

“It’s been good and pretty fun.” Berger said.

The Varsity boys have had a very successful season for 2017 due to not only their skills, but their participation and effort as well. The success that has come with the boys and their season is a matter of hard work and dedication, not just winning.

“Success is not a matter of winning or losing but a matter of what is to be accomplished that day, whether it’s working on something specific or if it is winning,” Ermert said.

However, the capability to support their team mates is a necessity that supports it as the best possible thing that can be done during a match. To guide another team mate during any kind of match, whether it is easy or difficult, provides a real support system for the player that can be of great help for their win.

“All of the team getting together and getting to the behind the player on the court and supporting them in our matches,” junior Matt Quade said, “When someone gets a big point that’s important everybody just gets amped up and ready for the win.”

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Former LCC Lacrosse Star leads Mavs to Victory T he girls’ lacrosse team credits head coach Casey Rector with inspiring them to work hard both on and off the field, both as a coach and as a teacher.

Senior midfielder Lauryn Westgarth said she believes that Coach Rector plays a major role in the program’s success as well.

“Coach Casey Rector is 100% the main reason this program is so amazing,” Westgarth said. “I’ve been a player on Varsity for four years under her, and she not only teaches us how to be good players, but more importantly, how to be good people.”

Rector herself was a lacrosse player for LCC. She was a 2005 graduate, and helped capture the school’s first girls’ lacrosse CIF Championship in 2005. She went on to attend the University of Oregon and she played Division I lacrosse from 2005 to 2009. She stayed another year to serve as a coach for the Ducks’ 2010 season.

Rector began coaching at LCC as Assistant Head Coach in 2011, and became the Varsity head coach in 2012. As soon as she took over, the Mavs were girls’ lacrosse CIF champions for four years in a row. In addition to assuming duties on the field, it is also her second year advising the school’s ASB and Leadership classes.

“In the beginning there was so much on my plate,” Rector said.

“There is a lot that goes into the ASB class, and it was really a big workload. And mentally just being prepared is a big part.

Eventually I was able to figure out the timing needed for both parts and how to delegate. And I obviously love being able to Head Coach Casey Rector and Assistant coach Karen Bianchi Focus in on the game. Photo by Hanna Wittmack teach and coach at the same school. Just having relationships made for a high scoring game. However, despite the effort, the with the students on the field and in class is amazing.” game ended in a tough but close 11-13 loss.

This year, the team stands 14-5, ranked 31st in the “She is everyone’s idol, and we are so lucky to have her,” West “We are the only team to have a game that close with nation, and 5th in the state. Also, in the past, the program has garth said. “I really can’t say enough about her.”

Torrey,” Rector said. “They have completely blown out every earned a list of Avocado League and CIF

Rector realizes that she is a big team they have played.

So for us, losing by only two points was championships in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, inspiration to many students and athletes, She not only teaches us how a win.”

2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. and is driven by her belief that everybody to be good players, but more needs confidence.

One of the factors that fuels the team is the team’s

Rector mentioned how the history relationship. The athletes have a special bond that they have of a strong LCC girls’ lacrosse program “I love the impact that I can make on imimportantly, how to be good pressionable adolescent minds. I feel that gained throughout the year. is mainly because of such a dedicated and

Senior Lexie Likens attributes this unique bond as talented group of girls who are willing to especially for female highschooler girls, people.” compete. they need confidence,” Rector said. “As a another reason for the team’s constant improvement, and LaurynWestgarth student athlete here, I know that impact growth in skill level.

“These past years haven’t really

“We’re super close as a team, and we all try to play been because of coaching. It is because the is super important.” and stick together, “ Likens said. “Other than Coach Casey’s ingroups of girls are just so skilled at lacrosse and are willing to

This season there was one particular moment that spiration, it’s our relationships that make us surprise ourselves dedicate themselves to play,” Rector said. “Also, many of the stood out, and showed improvement. After a Mav shutdown every game by continuing to step up our game. We always girls have gotten scholarships for lacrosse because they are just over San Dieguito Academy 18-2, the team gained the energy encourage and pick each other up. It’s good to know that my so talented. It is really their skill level that has brought us so they needed to play the undefeated rival, Torrey Pines. teammates will always be there at all times.” far.”

A tough 16-8 loss to Torrey early in the season

Along with the talent of these athletes, the history of sparked the intense TP and LCC rivalry. The Mavs wanted strong coaches has also helped the program reach championrevenge against Torrey Pines for the next game. Westgarth’s Drew Boddicker ship level. But her players say Rector’s dedication stands out. offensive drive and strong defense from senior Ella Boyce

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The Jets: (Left to right) Victor Epstein, Aubrie Pache, Bryce Gallagher, and Matthew Goates help open up the show with their performance of their gangs “theme song”.

West Side Story: From Production to Performance

As the latest production put on by the LCC Theatre Department,West Side Story sets out to be the biggest show to ever been done at La Costa Canyon.

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ith a total of $20,000 invested in the monumental production of West Side Story, La Costa Canyon thespians dedicate this season to fulfilling high expectations. In addition to the $10,000 spent on repairs to the theater itself just to prepare for the play, the Thespian club and the Carlsbad Cultural Foundation have put forth another $10,000 to fund the production itself. In fact, this production of West Side Story marks the largest production in the past five years.

The theater department was elated at the overwhelming response to open auditions.

The 88 auditions presented LCC theater instructor, Brad Golden, plenty of talent to choose from.

“It’s really exciting for the school to have students from every corner of campus be able to converge in one production,” Golden said.

Senior and President of the Thespian Club Marissa Wirick, who has been part of theater for four years, expressed similar enthusiasm for the turnout of open auditions.

“So many kids who have never done theater before showed up for auditions. Like fifty percent of our cast has never been in a play before,” Wirick said. ¨We have kids who

play lacrosse, kids from speech and debate, kids from football, kids from basketball— kids from all walks of life here at LCC— and I think that’s really special about the theater department.”

Despite the astounding amount of newcomers in the cast, Wirick makes it clear that there is no absence of talent. The open auditions have allowed the theater program to discover new potential talents.

“There are so many [students] who have such raw amazing talent that never would’ve been noticed if they hadn’t auditioned,” Wirick said. “We have a very senior-heavy cast, a very large amount of seniors who have never done a play before in their entire lives.”

Golden echoes Wirick’s happiness with the new talents who have flocked to the theater production.

“It’s exciting to give nonactors the opportunity to be in a play because after high school is over almost none of us will get a chance to be in a play again. I don’t want to exaggerate; being in a show in high school is really a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” Golden said.

The draw of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity attracted an abundance of seniors, eager to take part in this grand production. Among them, seniors Eliot t Park and Cal Rohner jumped in. While he originally auditioned with the humble hope of making ensamble, Park surprised himself by earning the opportunity to take on the leading role of Bernardo.

“I was just watching MavLife news and I saw the ad for auditions, and one of my

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friends was really excited about it,” Park said.

“He convinced me that this would be like our last hoorah of senior year. It’s senior year; we’re all about to part our separate ways.

Why not try something new?”

Instead of participating in another varsity volleyball season, Rohner decided to take the opportunity to explore the theater world.

“I just heard the musical was coming up, and I was like, I’ve never been in a play before, and it’s senior year. So I decided to do it,” Rohner said.

Another newcomer, junior Aubrie Pache, also exceeded her expectations and earned one of the leading roles.

“I tried out thinking that I was going to get in ensemble, Brad Golden which is the background, but I actually got one of the leading roles,” Pache said.

Not only has the popular musical attracted upperclassmen, it gives ambitious underclassmen, like sophomore Bridget Vadnais, a chance to take on leadership positions. While her position of choreographer comes with high esteem, Vadnais feels pressure to meet the high expectations of not only others, but herself.

“West Side Story is well-known for its dancing, so I have a lot to live up to,” Vadnais said.

I don’t want to exaggerate; being in a show in high school is really a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

“It has allowed me to grow in the way that I deal with people as well as just learning to manage so many people while trying and failing.You fail a lot in this process so it’s really refreshing at the end of the day when you have a huge group of people that supports you.”

And the theater days are nothing if not challenging. Every rehearsal presents a test of the cast members’ motivation and resilience/ perseverance. ¨The most challenging part of West Side Story is the long rehearsals. We were here from right after school yesterday all the way to nine-thirty. That’s six hours!” senior Jacob Reiss said.

In spite of the demanding time commitment, the cast members find the experience well worth the effort.

“My favorite part of rehearsals is everyone struggling and dancing together,¨ Rohner said. ¨It’s kind of like any team sport when you’re doing conditioning or struggling together; we’re all learning and get to be a part of this big play.¨ Brad Golden describes watching growth in the cast members as they develop confidence and push through uncomfortable situations.

“Everyone is getting the opportunity to learn by getting thrown outside their comfort zone and grow from it,” Golden said.

The performance of West Side Story marks a monumental production for the theater program. Featuring newfound talents and practiced veterans who strive to connect the audience, the production spotlights the potential of thespians at LCC.

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to my house and wrote on my garage ‘Kat, will you brighten my night at…’ and spelt out ‘Prom’ with candles on my driveway”, said Hammock.

Getting dressed up and ready for prom is a production and takes a lot of preparation. The dress, the tux, the hair, the makeup, the nails, the limo, the friends, the date, the corsage, the photos, all take weeks of preparation leading up to the dance. For some, it will be night that will mark the memory of their first time to wear long dresses or suits and ties.

“I got my dress from Nordstrom.

To get ready, I’ll probably do my hair and makeup myself, take pictures at a friend’s house, and take a limo there”, Hammock said.

However for guys, getting ready is relatively simpler and avoids many of the steps that girls have to take.

Photo by: Hanna Wittmack “I’m going on a bus. Getting ready is pretty easy for a guy, you just take a shower and put on a suit and that’s pretty much it”, said Curtis.

The dance is focused on an older attendance, excluding underclassmen and designed for a more elegant and proper event.

“I think prom is more formal and people act a lot more mature, but I’m not sure what to expect”, Hammock said When students look back at their years at La Costa Canyon, Prom will be a definite night to remember. Enchanting memories don’t only lie beneath the covers of childhood fairytales, but they will be created Nyah Brown under the luminescent lights Staff Writer and beat of music at Prom 2017.

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ocated right off El Camino Real, this hole in the wall mexicatessen is a favorite among Encinitans. Famous for their medicine-like soup, this hidden treasure packs a punch in the taquito department.

“Tastes like a taquito I had back in Cabo,” sophomore Jack Hnatek said.

Looks like the golden coloring girls in California strive for during summer, this one is the winner without a doubt. Perfectly crispy but not too crunchy, and the flavor is great.

When Jorge’s is compared to a Cabo taquito, you know it’s good. With two local storefronts, both in Encinitas, you dont have to go too far to get a traditional delicacy

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“This one just has grease all over it. It tastes very plain, but tastes way better when you pile the guacamole on top.” junior Frankee Reyes said.

A stone’s throw from Stone Steps and a block from Beacons, this Encinitas classic is a no-frills establishment with authentic Mexican food.

Don’t let the bars on the windows stop you from checking out this Leucadia/Encinitas mainstay. The taquitos may not look like much, but this classic can’t be missed.

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ust across the train tracks, on the corner of Leucadia and Coast Highway, this local spot always has a line out the door. Sadly, according to our staff, those people probably were not waiting for taquitos. “[The taquito feels] soft and that’s maybe because it’s slightly undercooked,” junior Jack Patrick said.

While the staff at Karina’s is friendly and the kitchen is clean and bright, the taquitos miss the mark.

Instead of the taquitos alone, HungryMav recommends you go straight for the big boy, the Bomb Burrito.

This wicked take on the California Burrito is topped off with guacamole, and yes, filled with two taquitos in addition to the classic fries which gives the California Burrito its name.