Our senior staff members are graduating! Also, past staff members-Where are they now?
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Manzano High School
Volume LIII Issue VI
MHS Volleyball Coach Among Olympians
Hayne Arismendi 2014 Manzano’s volleyball coach, Carol Barnitz, is retiring this year after coaching at Manzano for forty-one years. On March third, she and her husband, Reed Barnitz, were inducted into the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame. Mrs. Barnitz played volleyball during her high school years, but not in college. She taught physical education at Manzano for twentyseven years starting in 1972, and retiring in 1999. “While coaching volleyball for forty-one years, I also coached basketball at Manzano for the first six of those years, and softball at MHS for the first three years. I also played with a number of recreational volleyball teams, and sand volleyball,” said Mrs. Barnitz. Mrs. Barnitz and her husband were inducted into the Hall of Fame when she completed the 2012 Volleyball season. This is the first time a couple has been selected for induction into the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame. “I think the people who nominated us felt that we had been successfully coaching young people for a long time and that we had contributed to the development of these athletes in a positive way,” said Mrs. Barnitz. Mr. Barnitz has coached swimming and water polo in Albuquerque. During that time he won eighteen consecutive USA age group club swimming championships, and won a junior national championship in water polo. The team won the state volleyball championship in 1975 and won
numerous district championships. They qualified for state sixteen times and were in the “Final Four” five different times, including the state championship, a state runner-up, and a two third place finishes. Mrs. Barnitz is very proud of the MHS volleyball team, this year they qualified for state by beating El Dorado at a district tournament and finished the season with a record of 13-8. “When I think about her retiring, it makes me sad that no one else will get to experience her as a coach, but I’m very happy for the four years she coached me,” said Samantha McCants, senior at MHS. “I coached members of the classes of 2013 and 2014 during this past season. We had seven seniors on this year’s team; we also had two juniors, one sophomore, and one freshman on our varsity this year,” said Mrs. Barnitz. “I’m very proud of this team and what they are able to accomplish.” According to Mrs. Barnitz, past inductees have included high school, collegiate, Olympic, and professional athletes and coaches, and others who have been involved in sports in New Mexico. “Being inducted into the Hall of Fame gave me the opportunity to thank all of the people who made my coaching career a “labor of love” for the 41 years I had the privilege of coaching at Manzano,” said Mrs. Barnitz. “It’s a special honor and Reed and I both feel we have been fortunate to have worked with so many great kids.”
MHS Senior Earns $20,000 Scholarship to BYU
Heather Fisk 2013 Many students from the class of 2013 have risen to the occasion, making Manzano proud. One student in particular has undergone an incredible journey these past four years. A journey resulting in an astonishing $20,000 scholarship. This story belongs to Nicole Ferguson, the only recipient of the Dell Scholarship from New Mexico. The scholarship entails $20,000 to use towards the college of Nicole’s choice, a brand new laptop, a new printer, and entrance into a mentoring program for college. Some hear this news and are impressed with Ferguson’s accomplishments thus far. What is less known is how rocky, and often terrifying the road was that Ferguson had to endure in order to reach this point. Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) is an inherited condition in which numerous polyps form, mainly in the epithelium, of the large intestine. While these polyps start out benign, they transform into colon cancer if left untreated. “I was diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) my freshman year,” said Ferguson. Shortly after being informed of her illness, Ferguson’s world quickly transformed, putting everything into a new perspective. “You never really realize how much you use your stomach muscles until it hurts each time that you do!” exclaimed Ferguson. Because of the pain, Ferguson was unable to get a job, and was forced to quit soccer after playing for 12 years straight. In order to take care of the malignant polyps, Ferguson was scheduled for surgery. After undergoing the surgery, Ferguson developed an abcess, which then took doctors a month to figure out exactly what was wrong. “During this time I couldn’t eat or drink anything without getting sick and would frequently black out—it was really scary,” recalled Ferguson. Two other surgeries have been required since then. Just to get a sense of how serious these surgeries were, two of the three surgeries consisted of a 6 inch incision with 20 staples to See “Scholarship” on page 5
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Moving Out of Mom’s House
Senior Auction
Taty Amaro 2013 Underclassmen had the opportunity to, for once, boss a senior around for a whole day without the possibility of being overpowered by the senior. How so? A senior auction was held during lunch in the plaza on March fourth where twenty diverse male seniors from different sports and activities (football, drama, etc.), were to be sold to the highest bidder to be a personal assistant for their purchaser the very next day. These “Personal Personnel,” as softball coach Art Samora referred to them, had to do whatever it was that their “buyer” wanted them to. This included having the seniors follow their purchaser to their classes, carrying their books, taking their notes for them, etc. The purpose of this auction was to be taken as a fundraiser for Protect the Pride. Protect the Pride is a program aimed to help out kids who are in need of clothing, food, or hygiene essentials. Many may donate clothing and food but when fundraising for money, the proceeds go towards buying the bare essentials (toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.) needed for some students. The students and staff members at Manzano are the “pride” of monarchs that are taking care and protecting. “Protect the Pride is such a neat program and it’s admirable,” said Brett Rimer, an English and Bible Literature teacher at MHS, “it was wonderful that these kids [the seniors] were willing to play along even though some things that they had to do were embarrassing.” The senior auction was entertaining to watch as the auctioneer, Mr. Samora, put on his best auctioneer voice and told jokes here and there concerning the seniors who were being auctioned off. “It was fun but it was a challenge because there were twenty guys and not that much time,” said Mr. Samora. Eight hundred dollars were raised in the senior auction. This idea to auction off seniors came from the fundraising group in student senate who decided to help fund money from Protect the Pride.
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“This was a way for senior boys to give back to their school since it’s their last year,” said Jennifer Huynh-Arnold, student’s activity center director. Karly Gurule, senior, purchased Jesse Torres as her personal assistant. She had told him to wear formal clothing with nice jeans and a vest as he had to escort her to all of her classes and was to give her compliments about her personality and intelligence all day. “It went really good, she wasn’t too harsh on me,” commented Torres. Christianne Santistevan, senior, also purchased a personal assistant. She gave the highest bid of fifty-three dollars to win Adam Simari. Santistevan had made a list of things that Simari had to accomplish for her by the end of the day. “I had to carry her stuff, put chap-stick on for her, sing to her a Justin Bieber song, and tweet about her every hour,” said Simari. Along with all this, Simari had to make proclamations about Santistevan’s personality and looks, complimenting her, at the beginning of every class period. Mr. Rimer’s classes had many students who had been auctioned off along with their purchasers. Many “assistants” had to participate on behalf of them, which included reading out loud for them. “We’re hoping that this will catch on for next year and then next year’s seniors will approach me and ask if they could participate in the same auction,” said Mrs. Huynh-Arnold. Not all twenty seniors who were chosen for the auction participated, only seventeen did. Some teachers did not give their seniors permission to participate in the auction because during this time of the school year is when classes are reviewing important material for finals. The twenty seniors who were picked to participate were: Kyle Chamas, Lukas Lowery-Ross, Skyler Walker, Taylor Linker, Brett Duran, Austin Vaitkis, Alonzo Roldan, Alex Gordon, Jesse Taft, Chris Martinez, Chase Martinez, John Loges, Jesse Torres, Norman Matthews, Luke Spence, Cole Freeman, Aaron Aragon, Allen Melloy, Adam Simari, and William Martinez.
David Jio 2013 Amidst FAFSAs, college applications, graduation festivities, parties, tests, and other end of the year priorities that comprise the atmosphere in which the senior class of 2013 is increasingly becoming immersed, a certain number of students have another paradigm shift to prepare for: moving out and living independently. Following the economic collapse of the 2000s, teenagers looking to soon live independently after high school face numerous obstacles in the way of securing a living situation. A 2009 study of newly independent young adults found that fewer graduates are deciding to move out after high school, as well as that many college students are moving back home with their parents. “I’m not really sure what I want to do,” said Alonzo Roldan, MHS senior. “Money is a big issue; I want to move out but it seems too expensive”. The housing market isn’t the only issue when it comes to living independently. Moving out often entails moving far away from home, family, and long established friendships – aspects of life that many teenagers take for granted. “I’ll miss being able to have my parents around if I need something,” said Camille Ross Coffey, MHS senior. “I rely on them a lot for simple things. Even though I’ll only be 3 hours away, if I get a flat tire or something, I can’t just call them for help.” Aside from the new responsibilities of independence, there are benefits that many students are looking forward to regarding moving out. Some students move far away to areas that can provide great opportunities to advance in the fields they wish to pursue in their new independent contexts. Other advantages “include the growing into independence and responsibility, and proving that I can handle it,” said Coffey. Some students staying local after high school, such as Jelke Adema, senior, find their own benefits that those moving away may not have. “I won’t have to spend as much on food, housing, and utilities. This will save me money and allow for me to get acclimated to college without other payments hanging over my head,” said Adema. Adema said that some advantages include “the lottery scholarship, being able to live at or close to home for another year or two (and the benefits that it comes with), and that UNM is a good college – every school is local somewhere.” The post-high school epoch can be a crucial point of change for students–- choosing to stay home or move abroad each possess their own pros and cons. Friend groups split apart, some find their calling in far away cities, and new lifestyles take form as a result of the choices made after high school; it’s up to the individual to determine what’s best for them and their lifestyle.
David’s Final Top Music Picks David Jio 2013
Astrum - Theom Impeccable ambiance, affecting complexity, and sheer funk are but a few of the elements that Fort Collins groove wizard Astrum commands with masterful finesse in his music, each individual song an intrepid sonic conquest through valleys of jazz, oceans of atmosphere, serrated forests, and cosmic palaces of glitch-hop stardust whose grandeur is presented as a tour de force of relatable bass music packed to the brim with fresh novelty, detailed substance, and danceability. Over the course of the 6 tracks on Theom, Astrum blends together various elements forefront and subtle alike from genres ranging from club-shattering trap music, organically biometric sounding glitch hop textures, ethereal cloudlike ambiance, and even 70’s jazz/ swing rhythms. These various elements combined with his obvious mastery of percussion result in a blend of grooves and themes that are foreign and novel, yet fun and original Theome easily defies its shorter running time with pure concentrated enjoyability. A unique hybrid between influences abundant and various, Astrum’s debut EP Theom takes the listener on a journey rife with unexpected twists into mindbending audial sorcery and basstango euphoria alike, and therein lies what sets Astrum apart from his peers. More so than so many other electronic dance music artists years his superior, Astrum’s attention to detail linked with undeniably exhilarating presentation bridges the gap between realms technical and accessible - snaking through syncopated drum patterns and polyrhythms within the multitude of rich melodic lines and textures prevalent in his music, Theom is a listening experience of endless depth and accessibility. Recommended tracks: “Psychonauts”, “Technicolor”, “Theom” For fans of: Tipper, KOAN Sound, Freddy Todd Musashi [Daynga Chron] - Hindsight 20/20 Bloodhounds The atmosphere of a large portion of modern hip-hop is notorious for its tendency to entangle boastful domination with adrenaline-pumped party instrumentation and hyped vocal delivery in a primal display of musical beatdown tactics. Although this approach has obvious appeal, it’s always refreshing to hear inventive takes on the genre that focus on subtlety over brute force, and North Carolina linguist Musashi Daynga Chron’s debut EP Hindsight 20/20 Bloodhounds is a release in the vein of such sophistication. Fused with a tasteful approachability that many releases of the same direction tend to lack, Musashi effortlessly unleashes a flowing stream of classy and cosmopolitan hip-hop sensibility with a cool and collected delivery that affords the album a friendly and inviting
Senior Chloe Sweeney purchased senior Chase Martinez at the senior auction. Photo Courtesy of Taty Amaro. tone. Bloodhounds possesses a calm and poetic countenance throughout each of its five tracks – the consistently smooth production from producer Tavik provides a canvas upon which Musashi’s immaculate wordplay crafts a tapestry of cherry blossom elegance reminiscent of the sly panache of Brooklyn-style hip-hop merged with the prolific lyrical prowess of stylistic contemporaries such as Pro Era and the Beastcoast movement. Over the course of the EP’s 6 tracks, Musashi weaves soothing imagery and streetwise linguistics together over warm alpenglow instrumentation in an evanescent package that serves perfectly as accompaniment to introspection and relaxation alike, tied together with inherent honesty and nostalgia recommended to fans of the subtle side of hip hop, as well as anyone who could use a smooth audial elixir to kick back to and unwind. As the second track refrains, “dig me out a grave and into a tomb, cause I’mma need space for all these memories, dude” - Bloodhounds is commendable not only for its elegant composure, but its honest delivery. Boiled down to the core, Musashi is simply cool. Recommended tracks: “With Friends Like These”, “The Ocean”, “Champloo” For fans of: Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Wiz Khalifa
Summer Summer To-Do’s Cerridwen Stuckey 2015
Pre-script: Many of the things in this column are best if done with a friend or friends. If you have friends, grab them. If you don’t have friends, make some. Or get family members. (I would give more advice, but I’m terrible at making friends). What are you doing over the summer? Going on a cruise? Having an international adventure? Visiting family out of state? If your answer is none of the above, and that you’re just staying here, then here are some tips to keep you losing your mind in the impending boredom. Number one: Have fun. No matter what you are doing, it has to be better than being stuck in a desk made of hard plastic and stone for seven hours. If you’re alone in your room listing to music, accept it, enjoy it. But with the extravagant list I’m about to give you, this shouldn’t happen to often. Keep cool. Approximately 300 people die every year from heat-related illness. About half of these deaths could be prevented if the victims drank more water. Which brings another point. Drink. (WATER, you party animals). I’m not saying don’t go crazy, just be safe and responsible, we have an image to uphold people, and how bad would it suck if you got an entire generation grounded because of irresponsible behavior? Swim. Swim a lot. Never make fun of the person with an apartment instead of a house, because they are much more likely to have a pool. If you are one of those apartment dwellers, throw a pool party. It’s a great way to hang out with friends, strengthen thinner friendships, and have fun with new and old people. For all you others, who don’t have pools or friends with them, run through ALL the sprinklers! Every. One. You will most likely want to anyway. When you pass a sprinkler, it tends to be on a walk, and as we all know, for as windy as NM can be, the summer days see not a breath of cool air-flow. Running though a sprinkler is fun, quirky, and a great way to cool off. Get a job! Summer jobs are quick and usually not so demanding. They are a great way to get pocket money and/or save up for something else. Get them quick though, as recent studies are saying that, due to the heinous job market, teen summer jobs may be a thing of the past. If that fails, try for an internship. It doesn’t pay, but counts as job experience, which looks good on a resume and passes the time when you have nothing to do. Sleep under the stars. We all know New Mexico summer nights are unbearably hot, so fix this by letting the cool universe surround and envelop you with its immense vastness. If you have an unquenchable thirst to
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May 2013 know exactly what the constellations staring down at you are, download the Planetarium app on your smartphone, set the time and place to where and when you are, then just hold it up. If you are facing the right direction, the now labeled stars on your phone should match up with the ones in the sky. If you don’t have this thirst, or you don’t have a smartphone, then act like it’s cloud watching and make up your own constellations. It’s just as fun, and probably makes as much sense as the original ones. Write a poem/song/play, and perform it. Or not. The point is, let your creative side shine through. Everyone has some creativity, and some people don’t know about their talents until they try it out. Maybe your talent is acting or singing. If so, try to perform a friends’ poem/song/play. I’m not saying to actually go up on stage or anything, but there’s no harm in showing off in front of good friends. If you fail, they’ll laugh about it for a couple minutes and then let it go. Or they should. If not, you might want to reconsider your friendships with them. You could record these as well, as re-watching things on tape tends to make them at least twice as funny (or awkward). Oh! Or make a music video. Come on, how many songs have you heard and watched and thought “I could make that video so much better”? Then do it. And even if it sucks (especially if it sucks) put it on Youtube for our viewing entertainment. Start/finish writing/reading a novel. I know, I know, you don’t like reading. It’s boring. It’s for school. That is all utter bullcrap. Reading is good for you and it keeps your mind sharp so all of your acquired knowledge doesn’t leak out through your ears during the summer. Writing as well. It can be about anything. No one has to know what goes in that notebook. Make smoothies. It’s fun and refreshing. Here are some links to good recipes: allrecipes.com/recipe/allaround-good-smoothie, allrecipes.com/recipe/berry-goodsmoothie, www.prevention.com/food/cook/20-healthysmoothie-recipes Watch the sunset, then pull an all nighter to watch the sunrise. Honestly, sunrise in summer is one of the best things to experience. Once, a few summers ago, I did this. There were a few clouds above the Sandias, and before the sun was even past the peaks, the clouds looked like they were on fire. The bottoms of them were coal-black; from there it went gracefully from a fiery crimson to a burnt orange, then a pretty seashell pink. It darn (Mr, Kraus censored me from using a similar word) near brought tears to my eyes. Attend a summer event. These sometimes aren’t so lame, and friends can make them better. Here are some
Annelise Mendez 2015 Summer is right around the corner which means sleeping in, staying up, having fun, and for some of you, traveling! Traveling is fun if you know what you’re doing. If you’ve never traveled it may be stressful. Packing, planning, and preparing takes time, so here are some tips. Check the weather before! This will make packing and planning easier for you. You’ll know what to pack, what to do, and you won’t be taking the wrong things. You need to be prepared for what will come. DO NOT WAIT LAST MINUTE TO PACK! This just makes everyone stress and it makes things harder. Whenever you rush packing you will most likely be stuffing things into a suitcase. The things you will probably be stuffing into your suitcase will be things you don’t need. Pack early so that it will be easier for you. That way, all you need to do is take your luggage and leave. Make sure you know what you’re doing and plan ahead. When you don’t plan ahead you won’t do very much. You will do so much more if you know what you’re doing. Planning ahead is less stressful. If you actually know where you’re going then you can have a good time and not worry about anything! Make sure to take something to keep you busy. Phones, music, computer, a friend, etc. Having something to keep you busy makes the trip go by faster. You’ll be doing something and you won’t be constantly checking the time. Checking the time makes the trip seem longer and makes it all feel slow. If you’re taking a plane, be sure to know how long the ride is. Going to Europe can take more than 10 hours sometimes. They do serve food, but it isn’t the best so you may want to take your own food on the plane. The longest possible flight you could take would be 18 hours and 30 minutes. It would only be that long if you were flying from Los Angeles to Singapore. Most of you may be traveling by car, so make sure you know where you’re going, it’s so easy to get lost. Make sure to wake up early. You could get wherever you want a lot quicker. Don’t go alone on a long road trip. Have the drivers switch so each one can rest. The most common places people visit are Europe, California, New York, Miami, or Texas. Make sure you know the slang or the language. London has a different slang than we do, maybe try to learn it, know how its used. If you go somewhere like Paris, learn a bit of the language. You just the need to know basics. Going somewhere will be hard if you don’t know what you’re saying, so just learn about the place you’re going to. Last but not least, have fun. Trips and vacations are all about experiencing something new! Don’t let anyone ruin your trip. Smile, laugh, experience something new. Make a lot of memories and make it something to remember.
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websites you could visit to find something going on: http:// albuquerque.about.com/od/lifestyles/tp/Albuquerque-WaterParks.htm, http://www.cabq.gov/fun/summer Volunteer to read to kids at a local library. I’m sure our announcements were saying something about this as well. This is for specific people though: people who love reading or kids or both. If you love neither, though, you might want to steer clear of that. Swing. (At a playground, not cheat. Or cheat. It’s summer, whatever.) I don’t know about you, but I love swinging. The swaying motions making your belly flutter and the wind caressing your face and lifting your hair. Absolutely the best, and a great way to create a cool breeze for the sweat gathering in your pores. Turn up the music and dance. This is something that can be done alone, but is also recommended to do with friends. What’s more fun than totally rocking out? Head bang so hard your neck hurts the next day. Break something. Release all the pent up energy you’ve stored. This can be done during a particularly boring day. See some fireworks. Or set them off. (Very, very carefully and in a highly non-flammable area.) Do the stereotypical ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhs’. They’re actually quite fun. Create a mural in a public place with chalk. Chalk can be willed into some beautiful things, and is completely legal. It’s non-permanent, but won’t wash off unless it rains (or is sprayed) so if you do this before monsoon season, it should be there for quite a long time. Visit a college. Many of you are only a year or two away from graduating and going to a college, it would be wise to go and see which ones call out to you. If you’re a senior and already have been accepted, no harm can come of familiarizing yourself with your campus before school starts. Besides, campuses are pretty. Try just going to the duck pond and sitting at the top of the waterfall contemplating Life, the Universe, and Everything. (Yes, I’m talking about Douglas Adams’ book). Redo your room. If your bed is anywhere but right underneath (or above) a window, change that. Paint it some outrageous color. If you rent, slather the walls in posters and pictures and quotes. Anything. Give it your own personal touch that screams and insists the room is yours. Then, you can look around and be proud of all your accomplishments. Summer is a fun time, but the excess long hot hours can drive a person off the deep end. Feel free to make a checklist or calendar to starve off boredom. Here are some other websites with good suggestions: http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/random/ articles/110664/title/things-teens-during-summer (this one is really good, and I’m regretting using a parenting website and not this for the article), http://reybaybay.hubpages.com/hub/ Summer-Bucket-List-For-Teenagers, http://www.bellaonline. com/articles/art46952.asp Have a great summer!
This Year’s Dorm Tips and Tricks Phillip Fernandez 2013
Moving out can be scary for many seniors. Living in a dorm seems like a good transition, but many students aren’t prepared for sharing a living space with so many other people. Here are some tips to make your college living situation a good one. Some of these are common sense like keep your room clean. The reason is that you already have a small space, not to mention your roommate and his/her stuff. Keep the mini fridge clean every month; it helps keep you and your roommate clean and healthy. The other common sense one is wear sandals to the showers. You’re not the only one who uses them, especially a community shower. Here is a helpful tip: call the dorm office for dimensions of the room itself and what is included, and ask for the contact info for your
roommate. Call your roommate to find out what kind of furniture you both have and see if it’s too big, and to get to know them. And now for a simple trick to store things a wonderful brilliant thing called a Milk Crate, you can store your things in there and see what’s in it. It makes moving in simple, and if you have zip ties you can zip tie them in a shelf, a chair, bed, bench whatever. Make sure you visit the campus and explore it to get use to your new home. Another tip is to get on the R.A’s good side. Lastly is to follow the Golden Rule. “Do unto others as if you would have them do to you”. And for those nights when your neighbors aren’t following it, have a pair of ear plugs. These are this year’s dorm tips and tricks.
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Senior Staff Photo Poll
David Jio -- Critic’s Corner Editor and Lead Writer
Cloie Logan -- Editor-In-Chief
What is your favorite band/artist? Wilco or Fleet Foxes. If you could be any animal, what would you be? A fox because they have cool tails and they’re smart and cunning. What are your plans for after high school? Attending Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT. What is one thing on your bucket list? To join the circus.
What is your favorite band/artist? Ab-Soul If you could be any animal, what would you be? A jellyfish. What are your plans for after high school? Exploring the threshold of my own consciousness in California. What is one thing on your bucket list? Transcend my physical manifestation.
Phillip Fernandez -- Writer
Meadow Butler -- Copy Editor and Lead Writer
What is your favorite band/artist? Avenged Sevenfold If you could be any animal, what would you be? A dragon. What are your plans for after high school? Try to get diesel certified and then join the Marines. What is one thing on your bucket list? Perform Felix Baumgartner’s space jump.
What is your favorite band/artist? Panic at the Disco If you could be any animal, what would you be? A chameleon What are your plans for after high school? I’m going to CNM for criminology. What is one thing on your bucket list? I want to visit the most haunted places in America.
Heather Fisk -- School News Editor and Lead Writer
What is your favorite band/artist? Hunter Hayes If you could be any animal, what would you be? Tiger because they’re ferocious and beautiful at the same time. What are your plans for after high school? UNM for two years, then transferring to a university out of state. What is one thing on your bucket list? Publish an award-winning novel.
Taty Amaro -- Copy Editor and Lead Writer
What is your favorite band/artist? Rihanna If you could be any animal, what would you be? A mermaid because they are mythical and because they live underwater and the ocean is a magical place. What are your plans for after high school? Study nursing or criminology at UNM and party. What is one thing on your bucket list? Travel around Europe, especially Spain.
Former Paw Print Staff Members-- Where are they now? Meadow Butler 2013
Last year, I worked with the former Paw Print staff and learned a lot from them on how I could become a better journalist. When they left, I knew I was going to miss them. This year I wanted to see where they were in their lives and how they were doing. I tracked them down to see how the college life was treating them. Where are you attending college and what are you studying? I’m ending my sophomore year at UNM this summer. I’m studying Criminology and Political Science. What do you miss most about the Paw Print? I miss hanging out with all the editors and Kraus! Are you in the newspaper for your college? No, I’m not part of the Daily Lobo. Who at Manzano would you come back to visit? I would go visit Kraus and Ms. Cortez if she was still there.
Brandon Luna -- Writer
What is your favorite band/artist? Tipper If you could be any animal, what would you be? A lemur. What are your plans for after high school? Exploring the realm of audio in California. What is one thing on your bucket list? Win a Nobel Prize. Where are you attending college and what are you studying? I’m attending NMSU and I’m studying film production. What do you miss most about the Paw Print? I miss having control over the paper and the opportunity to flaunt my movie knowledge. Are you in the newspaper for your college? I’m not part of NMSU’s paperthe Round Up. Who at Manzano would you come back to visit? I see Mr. Kraus fairly often, but I would also like to visit Ms. Braden, Ms. Harrison, and Mr. Rimer. I think we Billy Huntsman (2012) could all call each other friends after graduation.
Feliz Munoz (2011) Where are you attending college and what are you studying? I am attending NMSU and double majoring in CMI(creative media) and graphic design. What do you miss most about the Paw Print? I miss all of the people in the Paw Print. Are you in the newspaper for your college? I’m currently not involved but I am taking journalism and might apply for a position in the fall. Who at Manzano would you come back to visit? Mr. Kraus because he was such an amazing teacher/advisor who always believed in me and encouraged me to be the best I could Cheyanne Herrera (2012) be.
Sean Cairns (2012)
Where are you attending college and what are you studying? I am currently attending UNM and pursuing a degree in Economics. What do you miss most about the Paw Print? I miss getting to do interviews and talk to all of the
different people at Manzano. Are you in the newspaper for your college? I am not working for the Daily Lobo. Mostly, this is due to time. Who at Manzano would you come back to visit? First, I would visit my mom and see how her classes are going. Then I would go and visit as many former teachers as I could.
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PRINT Do you have a problem? Leona is here to help! E-mail your dilemma to manzanopawprint@ gmail.com ATTN: Leona.
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Dear Leona, I have a friend who has recently dropped out of school and she has been telling me she wants to go back to school because she wants to graduate and get a diploma so she knows she made it. She doesn’t have any supportive family or friends besides me. She doesn’t know where to start and she has been asking for help. What can I do to help her? -A Caring Friend Dear Caring Friend, I can’t tell you how happy I am to hear that your friend wants to go back to school to get her diploma. That is a great decision she is making and I’m sure it wasn’t an easy one. I am also glad that you are willing to help her in her time of need. If she wants to get back into school I would advise her to talk with a counselor here at school or even the principal. I’m sure they could direct her in right way when getting enrolled back in school. I wish I could give better advice than this but I’m not sure what else to do besides going to our office here on campus and ask for assistance. I do know that when getting your diploma, there is a feeling of accomplishment. You can finally say, “I did it!” I know I can’t wait to say it. I wish your friend the best of luck and I’m glad you’re there to help her along this journey. -Love, Leona
Juniors To Watch
Skylar Griego 2014 This month, the class of 2013 will be graduating, and a new class of Monarchs will be taking reign of the school. So who will be the new top dogs of Manzano? It looks like the top ten juniors are well on their way to becoming the top ten seniors of the the 2014 graduating class. The junior class’s top ten academic students (in order) are Khiem Tang, Nathan Chael, Aurelio Falconi, Emma Vaitkus, Tommy Soudachanh, Jessica Schneider, Amanda Porter, Lauren Hughes, Brooke Bohannon, and Francesca Foley. “Being in the top ten is really rewarding. It’s a big validation for having worked so hard throughout high school,” said Chael. So how do these students manage to rank so high? These Monarchs revealed their secrets to the Paw Print. “Don’t procastinate ever,” said Tang. “Stay motivated, work hard, and don’t be afraid to ask for help.” “It’s just hard work,” commented Soudachanh. “Take classes because you think they’ll help you better yourself.” By the end of this school year, all of these Monarchs will have a GPA above a 4.0. The highest is a 4.55, and the lowest is a 4.1. Each student agrees that while the rank is an honor, it is not everything. “Rank is not really in terms of how smart you are, but how
much you’re willing to work. I just think about doing good in school,” said Tang. “Grades aren’t everything,” said Porter. “Even if you have never had a B in your life and are suddenly struggling, don’t beat yourself up. Your ability to take tests does not define you as a human being.” Though grades might not be everything, these Monarchs have certainly achieved something to be proud of. Thanks to all their hard work, their futures are looking bright. Graduation is only a year away for these outstanding students! But before they go, they have some advice to offer to underclassmen aiming to take their place their senior year. “Focus on your classes, and keep your priorities straight as far as tasks go,” said Foley. “Don’t stress! And the way to not stress is to simply complete your assignments as you receive them,” said Hughes. “Be organized, and don’t slack. Study for exams and tests, but don’t overdo it, because you’ll get disinterested in school and tire out, making your class rank fall.” Chances are, next year we are going to see one of these proud Monarchs graduate at the top of their class as Valedictorian. But until then, keep up the hard work, Monarchs. Summer’s coming, but the year isn’t over yet!
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hold it closed. Summers were spent recovering. “After my surgeries I couldn’t lift more than 10 pounds for weeks at a time. There were a lot of foods I couldn’t eat, and without my large intestine I get dehydrated extremely easily so I have to be careful with my physical activity,” remarked Ferguson. As we all know, the world waits for no one. Despite these hardships, Ferguson was determined to not only finish school on time but to do well. “Part of my motivation has just been to succeed and be the first one in my family to attend college and graduate from BYU, my dream college,” said Ferguson. Having to miss two months of school during junior year was a struggle, but Ferguson managed to stay on top of her work. Finishing up high school with a 3.842 GPA and planning to attend BYU in the fall is a dream come true. One of the organizations what was required to apply for the scholarship and was a big help was being a part of AVID for all four years of her high school career. “Education is so important and if you do your best you never know what kind of scholarships you can get! I never imagined I would get such a huge scholarship! But without my effort in school I wouldn’t have. My illness was really hard to go through, but I’m pretty sure me experiencing this played a big role in getting this scholarship. And don’t give up! And apply for as many scholarships as you can. You never know what ones you may get,” said Ferguson.
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Are You Up For the Challenge?
Zoe Alam 2015 You are going through the course catalog and looking through the wide range of classes available to you next year. You have all of your electives selected because of course those are the best part about this whole process. However, now it’s time to pick those ever so important core classes; seeing that there are only two options to these core classes, (regular or honors/ AP) do you simply disregard those honors and AP classes or do you jump the gun and sign up right away? Honors and AP classes are a great way to challenge yourself and you should definitely consider taking one or two, but before you carelessly sign up for something as big as this there should be some measure of consideration. Not making sense? Let’s break it down. For one, taking at least one honors or AP course during your time at high school is required for graduation, yet that shouldn’t be the decision maker on your part. Studies have shown that the rigor of a student’s high school curriculum is the single best predictor of their success in college. Not to mention that taking and scoring high on AP exams may allow students to earn college credit, placement or both. A class that meets the requirements and helps you later down the line; that’s definitely a plus. There are a lot of students under the impression that only “top” students should take honors or AP courses and many others fear that taking one of these rigorous courses might result in a lower GPA if they don’t do as well in the course as they had hoped. These classes, although a lot more difficult, are most likely worth the extra effort. Many colleges recalculate applicants GPAs giving extra points for honors or AP courses compared to straight As in normal classes. But let’s get one thing straight. Colleges look for quality not quantity; students should sign up for a balanced load that allows them to devote necessary time to each course. You may have heard this a million times before, but honors and AP classes are a challenge so don’t sign up for a classes such as these if you’re not willing to commit and put extra effort in. Another mistake you shouldn’t make is taking a AP/honors class because your friends are taking it. Once school starts and you start fall behind it can be extremely difficult to catch up. Trying to drop an AP or honors class isn’t as easy as it appears. If you want to get out of these classes, there are forms to be filled out and a number of people to talk to (teacher, counselor, and parents)! It would save a lot of time if this could all be avoided. Doing poorly in an honors or AP course can have serious consequences. If you fail an AP/honors class summer school will be necessary since colleges won’t accept these grades! But remember: summer school does not offer AP/honors courses, only college prep level which is a different course, meaning the low AP/honors course will remain on your transcript and in your GPA. But not to worry! AP and honors classes are meant to be more rigorous and demand a lot from you, but that doesn’t mean you can’t excel in classes like these. Preconceived notions of AP/honors classes shouldn’t determine your own success in the class. Committing yourself to having a strong work ethic and making sure you’re determined enough to put more effort in puts you in a good position to tackle these challenging courses. Not to mention that completing a course like a AP/honors class can result in a sense of accomplishment! So, the choice is up to you; are you up for the challenge?
My Freshman Experience Bella Sisneros 2016
I came into school with all the ideas of what I thought high school would be like. The rush of the hallways, the pep assemblies, the sporting events, and the teachers. Some of it was exactly what I had expected, but a lot of my expectations were shattered. Coming to the end of my freshman year, I have time to reflect on my first year at Manzano. There is so much to remember from only eight months of my entire high school experience. When I was in middle school, I used to watch all these movies about high school and see all the freedom that high school students had. This one movie in my mind sticks out in mind where the main character walked out of class and the teacher didn’t even say anything. Yeah, that does not happen. I had all these expectations coming into high school. I expected the football games to be amazing, the assemblies to be boring, and campus to be massive. The football games are exactly what I expected. The band playing, the student section cheering, and with friends to cheer on your school. The assemblies are nothing like I thought they would be. I just thought they would be like the assemblies in middle school: boring and time consuming. Instead, they are the most fun I have had during the school year. Class competitions have to be the highlight of my freshman year. Everyone coming together to show their pride for their graduating class, and it wasn’t bad that the freshman won the first assembly of the year! When I first got to Manzano, the campus seemed like the biggest thing in the world. I didn’t know how I was going to make it from class to class with enough time to stop at my locker. It turns out that I even have time to spare. I came on my first day and was so scared that I wasn’t going to eat lunch because there are almost 2,000 people on campus and the lines would be a mile long. The lines are a mile long but it is easier to get lunch than I thought. The memories I have made at lunch will last a lifetime. I can not even count how many times my stomach hurts from laughing so much. One of the biggest fears I had was the upperclassmen. I was sure that I they were going to mean and I was going to end up in tears. I was completely wrong! Everyone is super nice and so helpful. I mean people still don’t like freshman and want to trash can them, but you learn to love them anyway. They are also the funniest people you will ever meet. I have made some of the most amazing friends while I have been at Manzano. The cool thing is that there is such a diverse community Manzano, yet people can come together and find common interests. Almost everyone comes into high school thinking that it is going to be amazing and their life is going to be changed forever. For most people, high school does change their life. High school has changed my life already, and I can’t wait for the next three years.
The Rhythm of the Boogie
Zane Alaniz 2015 The way I’ve started to see things is that music paints a portrait too profound for our mortal eyes. It’s long transcended a medium of entertainment and has become... Well, a most abstract of ideas, really. Ever since I was conscious enough to notice attachment, I’ve loved music. Having a drummer for a father, one grows a natural bond between oneself and a beat. One begins to psychologically blend to whatever happens to be playing. It’s a relationship of which words can do no justice. Music is universal. Ever since man could maneuver sticks, we’ve been capable of two things: destruction and creation. One such creation has evolved and adapted with us throughout every single culture in existence: music. Like laughter, music is a universal language, a bond between foreign brothers of different tongue. Music has spread through humanity without exception. Music is a culture. Ask anybody who’s a part of a musical organization and they’ll agree. Despite the variety of tastes and genre, the number of people who come together in the name of creating music ranges from duos and grows to dozens, even hundreds of musicians who proceed to add their talents into the melting pot that is a musical ensemble (percussion being the coolest section of everything). Music is a support. Anyone who has seen a Quentin Tarantino film knows that they wouldn’t be half of what they are now without their memorable soundtracks. What is Pulp Fiction without Miserlou gracing the opening credits? What would The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly be if Ennio Morricone not composed the infamous whistling theme for it? Lamer than a wet sandwich, that’s what. Music is intertwined with all entertainment. Music lends itself to the soundtracks for movies and video games alike, and even the background to some weird art show. I mean, come on, even elevators have music. Above all, music is part of us. It’s personal. The right song at the right time can create a fond memory that will be imprinted in your mind forever. Inversely, the wrong song at the wrong time can lead to regret and all that other fun stuff, if you wanna be a glass-half-empty kinda guy about it. The point is that music can leave quite the impression on a person (example: an ex or a certain moment in life). Ah yes, I’ll never forget the time
my brother locked me in a dark storage closet with nothing to keep me comfort but a creepy Halloween CD. I know I could’ve just stumbled my way to a light but I was four years old, all right? Gimme a break. At the end of the day, music is whatever you make it out to be. There’s nothing that’ll get you out of a bad mood like one of your favorite tunes to give you at least something to ease the bad juju. Getting out of my whole self-conscious-teen phase, my theme song was “Safety Dance” for a good while. If anybody reading this saw me “dancing” (my mom calls it seizing) at Homecoming last semester, you know what I mean. I realized after a moment that I looked like a bumbling moron to everyone around me, so I decided to turn it up a notch (I truly believe that I came as close to dancing to dubstep as you can get). But I digress. Despite all the fun I had “dancing,” I despised most of what was being played. I hate to sound like a high horse hipster, but I just can’t go for what the majority of you listen to. Yet, I still got funky fresh beyond belief.
Music can put you in the mood for anything, even if you don’t like it. You have the slow, somber sound of something like Simon & Garfunkel, and then you’ve got... well, I dunno really. Psy, I guess? I suppose I don’t need to explain how important music is to our age group in general. It’s as if everywhere I look, someone’s got their own band going. My 7th grade language arts teacher skeptically replied to my hopes for the future with “everybody wants to be a rockstar.” And I did, and she was mean about it. I’ll never forgive her for that. Music, methinks, is less something humans created for runs n’ puns and more a part of our DNA. Imagining life without a good tune as the rhythm to which I groove is like imagining root beer without float or soda without pop or Bon without Jovi. It just isn’t right. Life is much more enjoyable when you just groove to the rhythm of the boogie.
Critics’ Corner Infinitely Bioshocked
Zane Alaniz 2015 As a person who enjoys being alone with his thoughts, I philosophize a tad too much for my own good. Generally, these states of pensivity are of my own accord. Rarely does any form of media move me to contemplate life as we know it for hours on end. When it actually does, it’s because that particular medium of entertainment is of an astoundingly high quality in terms of story. Not only does Bioshock: Infinite fit this description perfectly, I can say without hesitation that it is quite frankly one of the best gaming experiences I’ve had in my little over decade-and-a-half of existence. I was never a diehard fan of the Bioshock series, despite having played the first two and finding them an exceptionally fresh take on the FPS genre. I was actually pretty excited when Infinite was announced so I figured I’d put $60 worth of faith in it. As it turns out, I got my money’s worth times a zillion (the “z” makes it worth more, just ‘cause it’s a “z”). The controls take a little getting used to, but they make gameplay fluid and simple once you get it down. The variety of weapons is pretty much the opposite of what you’d expect from games like Borderlands or something else along those lines. There are only nine guns in the game, but for good reason. There are eight vigors, or funky magic powers, that you acquire throughout the game (each with a freakishly grotesque animation when you gain a new one). I’m sure you could get through the entire game without using most of them, but I highly recommend them and they’re highly encouraged. Besides, what about lighting people on fire and sending a murder of crows upon them isn’t fun? (Not that I condone performing such an act in real life. That’d just be rude.) A profoundly entertaining part of the game that Infinite brings to the table is the Sky-Line element. The Sky-Lines are these rails that you can ride with the help of your Skyhook, which is a magnetized claw that doubles as your sole melee weapon. It gets pretty brutal. The fights that take place on the Sky-Lines are intense and fast paced, and they add a nice variety to the monotonous gunplay of most shooters. My only complaint is that the opportunities for a sky fight are too few and far between in the game, but this shortcoming makes them all the more novelty to me. Those things are nice and dandy; they make the game what it is, after all. But the best part of Infinite is its mindbendingly deep storyline. The main plot can be gathered from the opening scenes. You play as Booker Dewitt, a private investigator with a troubled past, who has a single goal scribbled on a bloodied note posted to a lighthouse door: “bring us the girl and wipe away the debt.” After being shot thousands of feet through the storming clouds, you emerge over a floating, sunny paradise (“Hallelujah”). The search for “the girl” has begun. All is not well in the city in the sky, though. The city is split into two factions: The Founders, run by self-appointed prophet and hero Zachary Hale Comstock, and the Vox Populi, a resistance formed by the outcasts of society (colored people and the Irish) and run by a determined Daisy Fitzroy, a former maid of Comstock’s. You’re caught in the middle of a city on the brink of civil war. For Booker, it’s just about doing his job and getting out. Pretty straightforward. A perfect setting for a video game. The story is of decent length, about 10 hours, and the characters are all interesting in their own rights. Judging by the reaction given by the majority of gamers, I wouldn’t be surprised if “heads or tails” replaces the whole “would you kindly?” conspiracy. There’s hardly even a limit to the number of quotes that can be taken from Infinite, the writing is so excellent. Out of all the subplots and ideas that Infinite planted in my brain, the ending was what made the most impact. It caught me completely off guard, and was more discombobulating than any ending I’ve ever experienced.. To say that it’s deep and makes you think is a huge understatement. Even now, a couple weeks later, I’m still flabbergasted by the sheer amount of confusion Infinite creates. I think I’m gonna be looking at life a little differently from now on. If my reaction is anything to go by, it’s probably safe to say that Infinite is a tad higher up in terms of quality. It’s practically impossible to think of anything that I didn’t like in the game. It fits snugly in my list of Top Five games that are so good that they destroyed my brain. In my honest opinion, Infinite has transcended the normal video game as we know it and should be looked at as a work of art. So, in case you haven’t gathered from my fangirling over it, I highly recommend playing the masterpiece that is this game. Don’t ask IF you’re going to get Bioshock: Infinite; the only question is when.
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BJ’S Restaurant & Brewhouse: The Good Stuff
Jessica Lantz 2016 Sitting in a half-lit booth at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, I could picture a more modern version of a date from the fifties-- less poodle skirts and more delicious burgers and soda. It’s just the right amount of intimate. Although I’m really not one for soda, I made just about the best decision of the evening to order the BJ’s Handcrafted Root Beer. A little bit thicker than normal, a creamy foam dissolving quickly on the top, it was like candy. The aftertaste was sweeter than sugar – and better. Even though I thought this was heaven, heaven would present itself later. Appetizers were the best and worst idea ever. They make your mouth water and tide over the angry voice of the stomach. Yet eating too much means dinner is halfway finished and in a take-home box. Especially when you decide to order mini-bruschetta and mozzarella sticks. I’m not even sure I should go into the mini-bruschetta, for fear of crying from want. Who wouldn’t cry over the (almost) bite sized bread, topped with provolone, tomatoes, onions, and unidentifiable spices, but to my dismay, only four pieces. Although the mozzarella sticks were good, there wasn’t anything special about the garlic-butter breading, nor the cheese. While waiting for my veggie burger, with a few checkups from our waitress, (who was extremely funny), I ordered a cream soda. The first cream soda I’d ever had, and definitely not the last. At first, there’s almost no taste. But right when you swallow, the sweetness hits, and it’s hard to set the glass down. Well, it was hard before my food arrived. Usually my stomach doesn’t growl for more when I bite into a veggie burger, but this was an exception. Surprised by how flavorful the patty was, I took yet another bite. And another; until the taste of spicy beans and onions was no more. All you vegetarians-- go for it. Vegans-- don’t. (There’s milk in it!) If you’re neither, don’t get a veggie burger. The smell of meat was almost overwhelming, and I don’t even eat it. If the smell was delicious, the taste must be even better, Finally, dessert time. Actually, dessert time is all the time, but my parents don’t agree. The Triple Chocolate Pizookie. That was when heaven presented itself. Made in a round pan, a gooey chocolate cookie, almost the equivalent of fudge, is topped with two scoops of chocolate ice cream. Even before I dug into it, the ice cream was melting from the still warm pastry beneath it. But before you take the last bite, make sure you ask for one thing. Water. Trust me, you’ll need it.
Enjoy Graduation on the Couch Kayla Vandever 2015 Seniors of 2013 get to experience graduation for themselves. Lucky them! For the rest of us, I’m afraid, we only get to experience graduation from the stands-- or from movies. Around this time, I like to enjoy movies that involve graduation to get me in the mood of seniors getting ready to set off in another chapter of their life. Unfortunately, that time has not yet arrived for me, but I enjoy the movies anyway. I watch films like I Love You, Beth Cooper, Say Anything, She’s All That, Crossroads, Can’t Hardly Wait, and even movies based on freshmen in college such as Accepted, Rudy, or Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2. Though these movies only have 2-5 minute scenes involving the graduation ceremony, through the whole movie there are teenagers craving for life after high school, and experiencing the troubles that come along with it. I Love You, Beth Cooper is about the valedictorian finally stepping out of his comfort zone and telling his crush Beth Cooper (Hayden Panettiere) that he loves her. Graduation night for Denis Cooverman (Paul Rust) is one that he’ll never forget. This is the perfect inspiration movie for those who still haven’t told their crush their true feelings. Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack), an “average” student, is attracted to the high school’s valedictorian, Diane Court (Ione Skye) in Say Anything. Summer love comes with choices that may or may not break up relationships. Maybe you’ll be able to take a chance on somebody you never thought you would. Unlike the first two movies, She’s All That takes place the last couple of months before graduation. Zack Siler (Freddie Prinze Jr.) is top of his class and the most popular guy in school. Laney (Rachel Leigh Cook), a girl who expresses her emotions through art, is not so popular. Making a bet with his friend after breaking
up with materialistic girlfriend is to make Laney prom queen. In the midst of making Laney popular, he finds himself falling in love with her. Ending the movie with a memorable graduation scene, this movie is funny, sweet, and definitely entertaining. If the other movies are not girly enough already, watch Crossroads. The valedictorian, Lucy Wagner (Britney Spears) only wants to make her father happy and go along with the life they’ve always had planned out. However, when reuniting with her “ex-best friends” on graduation night, she decides to take a trip with them. Little does she know, that road trip will change her life and take her out of the comfort zone that always held her back. Can’t Hardly Wait is a film based on those famous graduation night parties. Though all at the same party, each of the main characters all have different plans. Preston Myers (Ethan Embry) plans to finally talk to his crush of four years, prom queen Amanda Beckett (Jennifer Love Hewitt). The whole movie is taken place at the party. So, get your party on and watch this movie! The next three movies are based on teenagers finally getting to their next chapter in life, college. Accepted is about those students who find college hard to adjust to, or just simply didn’t get accepted into any colleges. Feeling the pressure, Bartleby Gaines (Justin Long) decides to make a fake acceptance letter to show his parents. Unfortunately, an acceptance letter won’t be enough in his situation. One lie leads to another, and the phony college is formed and built up. Receiving acceptance letters, many students arrive for the first day of college, but Bartleby is soon running his own college. This great comedy gives any upcoming college student hope.
Here’s a movie for those who plan to continue onto college football. Rudy is one of the best, inspirational football movies. Rudy (Sean Astin) has a dream to play college football at Notre Dame, but it’s not an easy school to get accepted to, much less play football for. Not giving up, Rudy plans to continue to work hard and make his dream come true. This is a great motivational movie! Now for the girls, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 is a movie about friends who have been there for each other through thick and thin. Moving to all parts of the country, they start their next chapter apart. Tibby (Amber Tamblyn), Lena (Alexis Bledel), Carmen (America Ferrera), and Bridget (Blake Lively) all find themselves in situations that’ll somehow bring them together again, after starting their life at different colleges. There’s many more movies involving graduation and graduates, but these are the films that popped out to me. Whether you’re graduating or not, May is the best time to sit back and enjoy comedic or dramatic films involving graduation. If you are graduating, it’ll just hit you with the reality that you’re almost done with high school. If you’re not graduating, these movies will just get you pumped up for summer and the upcoming school year, a year closer to your graduation day.
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Seniors GPA? 4.1 What is your motivation in school? Success. What will you study? Something with law probably foreign policy. If you had a million dollars and had to spend it in 24hours, what would you spend it on? You cannot
Students and Staff
May 2013 Hannah Perry
save it! Pay off my parents house bills, buy a dog, buy a collar for the dog, buy a chip for the dog so it doesn’t get lost, name the dog Charlie, pay college, and buy my brother a dog.
GPA? 4.4 What is your motivation in school? Fear of failure. What will you study? Theatre and something else which is unknown at the moment. If you had a million dollars and had to
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Perry Heimer (Photography, AP 2D Photography )
What do you enjoy about MHS the most? MHS has some really talented students and I like showing off their work for Metro and Focus. spend it in 24hours, what would you What has been favorite spend it on? You cannot save it! It’d your memory? When be pretty cool to fly a plane so I would the art department presents the art award at the senior buy a plane. award ceremony. How has being a teacher impacted your life? I get a sense of pride when I see students produce really nice photos and seeing a student succeed in Photography. What will you do during the summer while not teaching? I’m going to travel a little bit. Probably go back to Chicago, that’s where my family is from. How long have you been teaching? Ten years. Five were Elementary Art at Eubank Elementary and five years here.
Brad Dubbs (Band) What do you enjoy
Clogan’s Monthly Musing: Leaving the Nest Cloie Logan 2013 Well. I guess this is it. I’ve stayed up late and gotten up early. I’ve stressed over tests and projects and I’ve B.S.-ed my way through those I forgot. Was it worth it? Twelve years of school, culminating with four years of my life spent at this institution for a piece of paper and a promise for a better future? In my eyes, I think so. What is that future for you? It may be work, or school, or the military— you may not even know quite yet, and that’s okay. However, whatever it may be, I suggest that you please, don’t let anyone else choose it for you. If it makes you happy, do it. Regardless of what it is! It doesn’t matter if your parents want you to become a doctor or a lawyer. If it will make you miserable; it’s not worth it. This is your time; this is your life. You decide what you do with it. Another thing: no matter what your future is, it’s going to terrify you at least a little bit. That’s just a general rule. The world is big and new and also kind of dangerous. This is the first time ever that we are going to be given free reign over our entire existence. We can eat ice cream whenever we want! Which is awesome, but also kind of intimidating. We know if we eat ice cream all day every day for all three meals we’re going to get sick and fat and it won’t be a good time at all, but that’s our decision now. We have that power. Finally, (and this is hard to admit), I don’t have a clue what I’m doing. No one else does either, and that’s a fact. There is no “right” way to do anything, even though many others will pretend to know what is right and wrong
about MHS the most? I enjoy the students. What has been your favorite memory? There was a football game this year where the students in the stands were chanting “marching band,” that was pretty cool. Getting a little bit of love from the student body. How has being a teacher impacted your life? Helping shape students lives. You’re a part of them growing up. Also, being a teacher helps me be a better parent and viceversa. What will you do during the summer while not teaching? Spending a lot of time with my family and go to Disneyland. How long have you been teaching? Fifteen years in general and six at MHS.
about everything anybody is doing. You mustn’t let them trick you into thinking as such. It’s hard for me to come up with things to say because, well, I probably don’t know what I’m doing any more than anybody else. Maybe that’s just a part of the whole experience; in order to fully enter into adulthood we must lose ourselves completely. It kind of makes sense. In any case, I’m going to be sad to be leaving New Mexico. I was born here, and have spent a large portion of my life here. Suddenly, I’m leaving and I don’t know when I’ll be back. There are many people here who I love. There are friends and family here that I really don’t want to lose. It’s going to be difficult. However, one thing is for sure. Just because we are physically distanced from people and places doesn’t mean that we have to lose touch with them. Even if we are just moving out of our parents’ house or if we are moving thousands of miles away, we will never lose touch with our roots. The people who are most important to us will always be there if we only have the willpower to make sure. I wish you all good luck in whatever endeavor you choose. Cheers!
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