2016-2017 Issue 9 (June 2, 2017)

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PROWLER Friday, June 2, 2017 • Issue IX • Newbury Park High School 456 N. Reino Rd., Newbury Park, CA 91320 • pantherprowler.org

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IN THIS ISSUE: 3 New Principal

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8-9 Senior Map 11 Summer Movies

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staff editorial Panther Prowler • June 2, 2017

Learning by doing

NPHS Students deserve more support for their science projects

Emily Nagamoto/Prowler

Each year, the Ventura County Office of Education hosts the county science fair. Epitomizing the phrase “learning by doing,” the science fair challenges students to research and create a specific project over several months in a variety of subjects, including alternative energy, behavioral/social sciences, chemistry, electronics, environmental engineering, math, microbiology, toxicology and more.

Open to students of both middle and high schools, the science fair offers an opportunity for students’ most original and innovative scientific pursuits.

However, one major obstacle to student participation in science fairs is their access to resources, both in physical form and in experience. In carrying out experiments, students need more support than an average family can provide: Most parents do not have the expertise or the time to help their students, and a meaningful project also requires adequate laboratory material and facilities to complete.

Several years ago, Thousand Oaks High School solved this problem with the district-sponsored Center for Advanced Studies and Research (“The Center”). The Center employs a systematic approach to research with several AP classes and gives Lancers the opportunity to participate

in science fairs by pairing students with local volunteer scientists at Amgen and Baxter, who provide their materials, lab and brainpower to guide students to victory. In the past four years, TOHS has received 25, 21, 41 and 34 prizes overall in the county science fair respectively, with eight to nine first place winners each year, dominating more than 50% of high school awards. A good portion of theses students also advanced to the state level. At the 2017 California State Science Fair in April, Center students gained six top prizes.

Comparatively, NPHS has produced two county awards and zero state-winning entries in the same period of time.

There is clear and evident correlation between the Center at TOHS and its resounding success at science fair competitions. Is there a secret group of young geniuses living in the boundaries for TOHS, but not present in the rest of Ventura County? Probably not. Talented students at NPHS could probably achieve the same results if they had the same support system, which they don’t. The required mentorship and scientific support could in fact be established with very little cost to the school and the district. Parents and community members in this area would be more than willing to help fund students’

science projects; all we need is a system that acts as a liaison with volunteer mentors from local companies and institutions who are willing to donate their time and labs to conduct long-term experiments.

One concern would be the obvious fact that CVUSD has limited resources to spread over the district’s three main high schools. It may seem only fair to distribute the Anatomy program to Westlake High School, the Center to TOHS, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) program to NPHS. However, while the programs at WHS and TOHS achieve tangible results prior to high school graduation, participation in the IB program often doesn’t show results until the summer after senior year, when scores for IB tests and diplomas are released. Furthermore, IB focuses more on writing and presentations than on hands-on work as the other two programs do. While students taking IB Chemistry or Biology are required to complete a lab as their Internal Assessment, this is not as extensive or investigative as a full science fair experiment; additionally, students are required to choose between taking either IB Chemistry or Biology, while other students in the district can choose to take both AP Chemistry and AP Biology. For future STEM majors

table of contents.

2 Editorial: Science Fair 7-9 Seniors 3 New Principal 4 SBAC Testing Retiring Teachers 10 Summer Do’s and Don’ts 5 6 Jobs vs. Internships 11 Student vs. Teacher

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graduating from NPHS, this is a major concern.

NPHS students should not be limited with an either-or choice between the IB program and a Center-like program. The IB program should still be kept in place for its many benefits. All that’s needed is for the NPHS administration and science department to encourage students, parents, and local mentors to work together in a win-win situation for all: students gain resources and expert guidance from local institutions, companies improve their community image and relationship, and the NPHS science department raises their prestige among the district as they send more students to the annual science fair. Without this effort, in the coming years, more students in the area may be tempted not only to transfer to Westlake, as has been happening already, but also to TOHS, causing NPHS to lose its pool of talent and motivated students. Many young scientists at our school would love to put in the hard work necessary to participate in science fairs; all they need is a nudge from teachers and mentors to apply their intellectual curiosity into hands-on scientific discoveries.

Summer Movie Review Auntie Mame Special Olympics Sports Column Senior Dedication

news Panther Prowler • June 2, 2017

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NPHS welcomes new principal Nelson Kappas Online Editor

New panther on campus - Steve Lepire, current principal of Sequoia Middle School, will become principal of NPHS in the coming school year. Nelson Kappas/Panther Prowler

After serving for three years as NPHS principal, Joshua Eby will be stepping down at the end of this school year. Taking his place will be Steve Lepire, the current principal of Sequoia Middle School and career administrator.

Eby says he is stepping down largely to refocus his time and efforts, and to return to teaching social sciences, which he previously taught at Sequoia and Westlake High School.

“There are a lot of reasons. One is to have a little more time for my own family and things like that. I also just really miss teaching,” he said. “At this point (I know) I will teach in the district, (but it) has not been solidified where I am at ... I can’t really say just yet.”

Anxieteens starts the conversation about mental health Daria Azizad Staff Writer Nidhi Satyagal Staff Writer

Eby says that he will remember his time leading the campus in a positive light.

“There is really nothing I don’t enjoy, maybe putting in 15 hour days, but you know, that comes with the territory as well,” he said.

Lepire has a long history as an administrator. In 2001 he was hired to be the dean of attendance at NPHS, and he eventually worked in the assistant principal positions. He then went to Westlake High School and served once again as assistant principal for a year, before spending the next four years as the principal of Redwood Middle School. He then became the principal of Chaminade High School and finally has spent the last two years as principal at Sequoia. “(I) made almost a full, complete circle coming back to Newbury,” Lepire said.

On why he chose to return to NPHS, Lepire explained that, “It felt like a perfect opportunity to come back to the school that hired me to come into the district.”

History teacher Steve Johnson remembers when Lepire worked at NPHS in the past, and said that his experiences with him were “Very positive ... I think he really cares about kids, cares about the school. I think he really liked Newbury Park a lot, and he gave the teachers and the coaches a lot of support.”

Eby has met with Lepire on a number of occasions so as to best ensure a smooth transition.

“He and I have had discussions, and I think he is also a student-centered principal who has ideas about how to keep moving Newbury Park High School forward,” he said.

In regards to his plans with NPHS, Lepire expressed that he wants to keep the campus largely on the same track that it has been following for the past few years.

“There’s not going to be this dynamic, all of a sudden these new rules and everything like that, because that’s not necessary or anything. The school is a great school and so I just want to keep help moving it in the same direction going forward that Mr.

Eby has led it in.”

Johnson expected Lepire to work along these lines. “I think he will offer a good sense of continuity for Mr. Eby,” he said.

In the past, groups on campus have faced controversy with some of their activities, the Panther Prowler included. Lepire emphasized that he would have to see each individual case in detail before passing judgment. He did, however, express what student groups should expect.

“If you’re not informed and not having a conversation ahead of time, that’s when I think things get lost,” he said. “Every group on campus is going to feel supported. They’re going to feel that they have a right to voice their opinion and voice their thoughts.”

Paige Hajiloo, freshman, worked with Lepire at Sequoia as a member of the school’s associated student body. She has a favorable view of him.

“I feel like he is going to do a great job, he did a great job at Sequoia ... and he definitely takes pride in his school and he wants the kids to take pride in the school too,” she said.

In regards to anything in particular he wants to work on, Lepire stressed the need for new students to feel comfortable on campus.

“I want 9th graders when they come in to feel welcome. I want them to feel part of the school, I want them to transition well so they have a successful first year, which can then build everything on that. That’s a big goal of mine at any school” Eby will miss some aspects of being principal. He said that his favorite part of each year was seeing students get their diplomas.

“I love graduation. It really is the culmination, for many of our students, of 13 years within the Newbury Park cluster … just seeing the look on students’ faces, and parents’ faces, and grandparents’ faces, when you realize that your student has graduated high school ... that is definitely something that I will miss greatly.”

Lepire will be attending this year’s graduation as well.

two-year-olds, three-year-olds, four-year-olds talking about anxiety, not A group of students facing the everyday struggle of anxiety aimed to to mention teens, and every age in between,” she continued. raise awareness about the disorder. Considering the widespread problem According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 25 of anxiety, these students were inspired to take action to help their fellow percent of adolescents between ages 13 to 18 have some sort of anxiety peers. Anxieteens, held on May 7, taught others how to recognize the disorder. Among the adolescents suffering symptoms of anxiety and different ways to cope. from anxiety, about 6 percent have a severe Maya Kamen, a sophomore at Agoura High form of the disorder. Anxiety disorders include School, joined the group hosting the event, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, Rosh Hodesh, after she learned about it in the obsessive-compulsive disorder and social temple newsletter. Kamen believed this project anxiety disorder, just to name a few. was integral to the teenage community due Alkazian expects, “We can hopefully bring to the commonality of anxiety in teenagers. these numbers down by spreading the word, Her hope is that Anxieteens “makes people awareness and tools. We just believe that this is comfortable knowing that they’re not alone a conversation that needs to continue.” and that there are other people going through Michelle Rothman, sophomore, hopes the (anxiety) as well.” event will ignite what she feels is a much needed Betty Alkazian, therapist, started helping with Rosh Hodesh to give back to her synagogue conversation surrounding the topic of mental of adolescents by helping teen girls stay connected to their health. Rothman herself has anxiety and holds between 13 and the pressures from school, social media, parents community and talking about their challenges in high school. Alkazian’s expertise in the 18 have anxiety and “life in general” responsible for the large field of mental health helped aid the creation number of teens who suffer from some form of of Anxieteens. “I’ve always had a passion for the disorder. helping kids by helping people have healthier relationships,” Alkazian Rothman hopes that the parents who attended the event “learned how to help their children with anxiety instead of pressuring them even explained. more.” “I hope people with anxiety learned more about their condition “(Anxiety) is the main conversation that happens in my office; it is and what they can do to help themselves or others,” she concluded. so prevalent,” Alkazian said. “I have parents coming in about about their

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Graphic by: Victoria Juan/Pannther Prowler

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news Panther Prowler • June 2, 2017

The SBAC test is more serious than first anticipated Emily Nagamoto Photographer As part of the new California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), juniors must take the computerized Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBAC test) to ensure their readiness upon leaving high school. This 11th grade English and math test, developed by the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium consisting of 22 states including California, is based on Common Core standards.

The previous year, the pilot year of the test, Newbury Park High School received a lower score than both Thousand Oaks and Westlake High School.

To many juniors last year, this component of the CAASPP seemed like just another test that would not affect them individually. In fact, some even made jokes in their answers, not taking it seriously or trying their hardest. Anjali Kokatay, senior, was one of the juniors who did not see the significance of the test.

“Honestly I was just ready to get it over with. It was a very easy test,” Kokatay said. “It wasn’t on my important list at the time.”

The students’ scores reflected this perceived lack of emphasis, and because theses scores are used in determining school ranking statewide and nationwide, NPHS’ rank dropped significantly according to US News, now being unranked. Many believe that this is the cause of college rejections. Tina Coleman, counselor, clarified how colleges see the SBAC test. “[Colleges] can view school ranking,” Coleman said. “They cannot view the individual [score], unless the individual reports it on their application.”

Only the state and the school are allowed access to student scores, unless the student grants permission, but Coleman says that the school’s ranking and overall score may still impact college admission.

“I think overall when you are looking at the strength of a program, if a school is highly ranked then you know those students are meeting their needs and being prepared for college,” the counselor said. “So [for] the students that have [good] grades in [high-level] classes, it is not a grade inflation.”

In addition, Coleman explained how the CAASPP test includes an early assessment program for those attending California State Universities and community colleges.

“It provides an early indicator of their college readiness in English and math. So if the students do well on these tests, they are exempt from taking the placement test from those universities or community colleges, so that can help them save time and money,” Coleman said.

Kokatay said she was never affected by her score, but, among others, was upset that it brought the school ranking down. She says she believes that this should not put a damper on student confidence and pride in the school “It sucks that our school did go down, but again, our school is more than just the tests that we take. I think we are more than what our score is,” Kokatay said.

Before taking the test, Rohan D’Souza, junior, said that he is not going to follow in the path of last year’s scores.

“I feel like it should be taken seriously. Last year, a lot of juniors completely disregarded the test,” D’Souza said. “I try to make others aware of the importance of the test. And I personally will take it seriously when it comes to actually taking the test.”

Natalie Noriega, junior, seemed to agree with him. She said she wanted to try her hardest, studying in class and with practice tests.

“I wanted to try my best because it’s a test and it represents the school,” the junior said.

Before taking the test, she learned that her score could help determine her placement in college, since she intends to go to Moorpark Community College. She took the test more seriously after that, applying herself and taking her time on the test.

“I feel like I did the best that I could do,” Noriega said.

Because of the scores and rushed atmosphere of the test last year, a new testing schedule was created, one that would let juniors feel more able to comprehensively take the test without fear of missing important classwork. Coleman said she believes that the school responded well to this, and expects higher scores.

“Just from proctoring, what I’ve seen is that students really took their time, they tried, they weren’t feeling rushed, they weren’t feeling like they had to get to the next class to prepare for their other exam,” the counselor said. “I think they understand the benefit not just for themselves, but for the Panther Pride that came through, that they want to do well for their school.”

Graphic by: Michael Hellard/Pannther Prowler

Superintendent reflects on her resignation Nidhi Satyagal Staff Writer Dr. Ann Bonitatibus has resigned from her position as CVUSD superintendent. Her resignation was caused by a change in her “life circumstances.” Bonitatibus has shifted her focus to “some personal needs that balance out (her) professional passions.”

During Bonatitibus’s two year tenure, she has added many improvements to the district including hiring more counselors, providing more homeschooling opportunities, adding sports teams, growing the social media platform and adding technological improvements.

The board is seeking an interim superintendent for the 2017-18 school year, and the last three board meetings were dedicated to discussing the issue. Information on this can be found on the CVUSD website.

Patricia Phelps, CVUSD School Board member, said, “When the Board searched for a new superintendent, we hoped to find someone who would bring a fresh perspective to CVUSD, someone who could recognize and celebrate our strengths, but would also be willing to identify and tackle the areas where improvement was needed.”

Bonitatibus feels “confident that our board members will find a talented leader who embodies their vision and values.”

Both Phelps and board member Betsy Connolly have many kind words for Bonitatibus as she prepares to terminate her role as superintendent.

“Her integrity and her dedication to students have been an inspiration,” Phelps stated.

Connolly feels certain that Bonitatibus’s leadership will have a resounding impact on the district in the coming years. Connolly feels “grateful for her dedication to students and families and for the wealth of experience she brought to us.”

Bonitatibus notes her love and appreciation to the CVUSD community. “I look forward to CVUSD carrying forward its fine reputation as a choice destination for education,” she said.

opinion Panther Prowler • June 2, 2017

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The Do’s and Don’ts of summer Jaycen Sussman Sports Designer

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Don’t

Try something new

Sleep your break away

School tends to be ten months of stress and headaches, while summer is two months of whatever your heart desires. Step out of your comfort zone and try something you have not done before! Life is full adventure while we are young, so why not explore and make the most of it.

Yes, break is a good time to catch up on all the sleep you missed out on during the school year, but that is not an excuse to go to bed at 2 a.m. and wake up at 2 p.m. Stay on a consistent sleep schedule so that way when school starts up in August, you will not have to get back into routine.

Make the most of your time

Forget the sunscreen

Nobody wants to have a boring, uneventful summer. Make the most of your time off school by going to the beach with friends and enjoying the freedom that comes with the break. Find activities to do with your peers or just relax by the pool.

It is very simple. No sunscreen plus a hot day equals a very bad summer.

Not only will sunscreen protect you from looking like a lobster or piece of toast, but it blocks off the harmful rays of the sun that cause skin cancer.

Change who you are Get to know new people Every school year new people come into your life, summer vacation is the perfect time to get to know them! Head down to the beach for a day and chill with these new friends you’ve made throughout the year.

Summer vacation is often a time to stop and look at life… sometimes you may realize something needs to change for the better; maybe study habits, social life or even just finding time to take a break from school. Make a change for the better, but don’t change who you are as a person.

Do something stupid you will regret later

Travel somewhere new Life is full of adventure while you are young, take advantage of it. Spend some time and go on a trip to a place you have not been before; country, state or even just a theme park! Go somewhere new so you can gain new experiences.

It may be cliche, but students still have A LOT of learning to do when it comes to what’s right and wrong. There may be a few parties you attend this summer and with the freedom of driving, make sure you stay safe and smart!

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PANTHER PROWLER Editors-in-Chief Nina Chiuchiarelli Victoria Juan

Sports Designers Jaycen Sussman Alyssa Boedigheimer

Online Lindsay Filgas Nelson Kappas

Staff Writers Daria Azizad Maya Chari Jordan Jomsky Entertainment Designer Opinion Designer James Pratt Senior Map Designers Nina Chiuchiarelli Lindsay Filgas Kabir Rao Nina Chiuchiarelli Angela Swartz Rahul D’Souza Victoria Juan Nidhi Satyagal Copy Editors Aditya Vunnum Rachna Deshpande Photographer Graphic Artist Connor Keep Chief / Caitlin Henderson Alyssa Boedigheimer John MacMillen Features Designer Sarah Lu Clare Wang Nelson Kappas Emily Nagamoto Broadcast Farhaan Pathan Lindsay Filgas Cover Designer Megan Vlietstra Ad Manager Caitlin Henderson Gianna Longo Rachna Deshpande Connor Keep Kabir Rao News Designer Jaycen Sussman Kessa Chavez Angela Swartz Clare Wang

2016-2017 staff The Panther Prowler is the official publication of Newbury Park High School, and is created and produced by the Advanced Journalism students. The newspaper is funded by advertisements from local companies. The Panther Prowler staff makes all final decisions on information published in its newspaper, its website and its publishing in other social medias. While Mrs. Michelle Saremi advises the Advanced Journalism students, the staff is solely responsible for what is printed.

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opinion Panther Prowler • June 2, 2017

Preparing for the future Internship vs Job Gianna Longo Cover Designer Angela Swartz Opinion Designer If you have free time after school or looking for something to do over summer, look no further. Instead of sitting at home all day, try getting an internship or a job. If you can’t decide between the two, here’s the benefits of each side:

Internship If you’re looking for a job where you can experience academic, life, and social skills which can be applied to future endeavours and college, internships might be a better match for you. Internships focus more on the general skill sets applied to a certain position in order to help you gain more experience in a specific internship. These skills learned within internships spread farther than the basic skills within jobs, helping the advancement for future careers, college applications and majors; they show intent and dedication in career.

Although jobs are known for being full time and paid, if you find the right position, internships can also be paid as well. Working at an internship can also help you land a full-time job once you work there long enough and show your efficient work.

Job Consider applying for a job for direct action: service, managing phone calls, tutoring and such. Introduction jobs, such as working in the service or retail industry, are great for your resume and will make it easier to get a higher level job in the future. Employers can also write a letter of recommendation or be references of character for another job or college.

Most importantly, jobs will provide you a regular supply of money--unlike an unpaid internship--to save for college, a car or to financially support family. Divvying up paychecks between wants and needs will also help you develop money management skills. While internships are often temporary, some jobs are long term. You can continue working at the same spot throughout high school and over summers, which will offer a sense of stability. Job security can also lead to promotions or pay raises, providing you more responsibility.

If you are looking to do more hands on jobs in the future, such as one in the service or technical industry, it is a better idea to apply for a job rather than an internship. An internship at the city’s parks and recreation department will not help you become a cashier. Instead, directly apply to become a cashier.

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But in general, either choice will give you more responsibility, time management skills and interpersonal skills. Good luck.

To what degree does your degree affect thee?

James Pratt Staff Writer an Application of Selection on Observables and Unobservables concluded that “students who attended more selective colleges do not earn more than other students who were accepted and rejected by comparable schools but attended less selective colleges” (pg. 1523). Still, we hear about where certain colleges stand on the US News Top 20, which schools are better than others, and way too often I hear something along the lines of “why did he/she go to X if he/she got into Y?”, without any thought to what the students actually wants to do.

Does this pressure improve academic performance? The simple answer would be yes, at least when it comes to your GPA and SAT, but what makes a teenager “successful” needs to be reevaluated. Sure you can get the grades, but if you relegate pursuing your own interests to the backseat, how will you learn what you want to do when you are older? That’s the point of being young, to better learn about yourself and your own interests so that when you start life in the real world you are prepared for what you may face.

This is where going to a prestigious school will actually let you down, because the real world isn’t Harvard, and living in an environment where being the best out of the 2,000 kids at your high school is the minimum discourages students, something that will greatly hinder their productivity when they start working. Talking about work performance almost seems trivial here, because if you are going to be unhappy during highschool/ college and beyond, what is the point? People will most certainly think you are smart, but that doesn’t mean you won’t have to prove yourself, and in a world where employers are more and more placing work experience and technical skill over education,

the college rat race comes at a steep cost.

So what’s the play here? Well, play! You, the presumable Newbury Park High School student who is reading this very article owe it to yourself to explore your own interests and figure out what you want to do with your life. It may sound either much more or muss less overwhelming than pursuing full IB, but in the end, which one will benefit you more?

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These days, what we look for in universities and what we want our schools to do for us has shifted from the tangible to the virtual. The value we perceive in college prestige is mostly a product of our own insecurity, a mechanism we have created to distract ourselves from what we are truly scared of: choice.

The freedoms which accompany graduating high school are overwhelming. Living in a time where the wrong major could trap you in crippling student debt, the pressure is on to choose a major or path which will be stable in the future instead of one which satisfies the student’s desires and interests. With this sacrifice comes another trivial concern: rankings. An anxiety bred from anxiety, prestige is mostly just hot air, not really anything that carries any weight in our daily lives. Measuring this is tricky because when it comes to people’s careers, many variables have to be considered.

First, going to elite private universities correlates to higher wages because of the steep price tags which accompany these schools. This leads to a wealthier student population as well as better career connections. On the admissions front, the hardworking students who get accepted into these prestigious schools are of course likely to make more money later on, for the hard work that goes into getting a 4.0 still somewhat translates to the work environment.

When these points are considered, the entire process is complicated. On paper, the people that go to Ivy league schools do make more money, but not for the reasons you may think.

Stacy Berg Dale of the Andrew Mellon Foundation and Alan Kreuger of Princeton have both made similar inquiries and in Estimating the Payoff to Attending a More Selective College:

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senior dedication Panther Prowler • June 2, 2017

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We will miss you, Prowler seniors

Dear Prowler staff 2017, You covered the national drug epidemic, the loss of a peer and beloved staff members, and a heated political era. These are incredibly difficult topics to cover, even for a professional publication, and you did it so well.

Seniors, we will feel the magnitude of your absence because you have been a part of us for so long. Even Jordan has spent time over the years in the J room, prompting me to wondering why he didn’t join earlier.

Jordan, seriously, why DIDN’T you join sooner? The Prowler has thrived from your ideas and persuasive, well-thought out editorials. One semester feels too short.

Thank you for supporting your articles with well-balanced research, diving into journalism, and leading by example. I’m going to miss your all-out Cal wardrobe days. Maybe I’ll invest in those Gaucho socks after all.

Rachna, I’ll never grasp how you manage everything you’ve committed to and still have a genuine smile for everyone around you, but I’m really going to miss it. Thank you for sticking with the Prowler via a seventh period, while co-chiefing that gorgeous 334 page yearbook. It truly is the best one yet. You have

an eye for design and a gift for writing. Thank you for always taking initiative in tackling those last-minute tasks and for making the publication financially feasible.

John, you have no idea how difficult it was to find a picture of you where you weren’t “peacing” so I gave up and embraced it (since two are better than one). I’ve appreciated your perspective in your opinion articles, your anecdotal fainting story, and your knowledge about teas, asian foods, and the coffee bean.

But most importantly, you should know that I admire your courage. I can agree to disagree on “the essence of notes” as long as you admit that pour over is the tried and true way to appreciate the roast.

Nelson, I have no idea how you flawlessly managed page design, the website, every type of article, and photography as needed.

You’ve intuitively filled more shoes than I can count. I’ll always look up to you, not only because you’re a whole foot and a half taller, but because when you don’t know how to do something, you are filled with determination and you research, ask, and practice until you’ve mastered your goal. UCSB is so lucky to have you, and so will that volleyball team, so keep on pursuing!

Nina, storms make trees grow deeper roots and you are one of the strongest people I know. You worked your way to editor-inchief, after one year of journalism, mastering all aspects of the Prowler in record time. You also instilled the confidence in your staff to tackle the topics that surfaced this year. You make those around you feel valued because you are intelligent, kind, and honest--attributes that will carry you far. I can’t promise I will ever appreciate the rap music you know all the words to, but I will keep in touch.

Victoria, you wowed me in intro journalism from your very first article, AP Style Quiz, and first page design… and you haven’t stopped. You are always steadfast, expecting nothing less than upstanding journalism writing, design, and ethics. I hope you share your breakdancing abilities, wry humor, and artistic abilities with your future MIT peers.

I look forward to sporting some swag and hearing about the multitude of clubs and programs you get involved in, but remember to take time for yourself, enjoy some Claude Bolling, and soak up the social experience as well as the intellectual one.

I also need to specifically thank Megan Vlietstra (11), Sarah Lu (10), Olivia Luby

(9), Emily Nagamoto (9), Daira Azizad (10), and Nidhi Satyagal (10). The English department lost two beautiful souls and dear friends this year. I continue to find solace in re-reading what you wrote about Darrin and Rhoda. They are comforting and heartwrenching, raw and full. I know I speak for us all who feel their absence, that you wrote both commemorative pieces with such grace and respect, truly capturing the essence of who they will always be in our memories. Thank you for that gift. I appreciate it more than you can ever know.

What was most impressive about this year was that all 27 of you produced professional publications from start to finish with 18 new staff members. We have never worked with such a large number of newbies, but the transition from June 2016 to September 2016 was seamless. You accomplished what no staff in the last decade has ever done before and I am immensely proud of you. I hope you all enjoy your summer. You’ve certainly earned it.

And seniors, I wish you all the best.

Sincerely, Saremi

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The Class

Senior Map Panther Prowler • June 2, 2017 UC Berkeley Joseph Dixon Jordan Jomsky Rayna Kanapuram Amaan Kazi Odysseus Pyrinis Albert Qian Andrew Reddy Andrew Santoso Jack Smith Akash Velu Leon Xu Benjamin Yang Kevin Yu

Santa Barbara Community College

Theodore Claus Wheeler Skylar DeVault Santiago Forero Dane Friesel Connor Hobson Marine Lagrave Colin Miller Wood Devin Rivera Shoshana May Sharpe Matthew Valadez Tavis Valenzuela Jack Walsh

Thomsa Aquinas College

CSU Chico

Sonoma State University Cheyenne Carroll Ryan Hampton Sophia Poulsen Maeve Ramsey

Tessa Azani Courtney Barnsdale Allison Brewer Hannah Beley Kenton Carruthers Kelly Ewing Colton Falsken Natalee Keister Isabella Manos Bryn Nagel Nicolette Narkawicz Zachary Nissim Myles Roberts Halle Williams

Humboldt State University Natalia Berins Kaiden Raduziner

UC Davis

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Sarah Lu Photographer As the graduation ceremony comes to a close, students glance at one another with bittersweet tears streaming down their faces, knowing that their life is about to change forever. However, this year’s 2017 graduating class features more than just students, but teachers as well. Many of the teachers students had over the course of their four years at Newbury will also be graduating, off to the next stage of their lives: retirement.

All of the teachers retiring started teaching because of their love for helping others.

“I love the idea of helping people gain skills to improve their quality of life,” Leigh-Ann Diffenderfer, Food and Nutrition teacher, said. She became a home economics teacher so she could “help students learn skills to both prepare them for careers as well as to have a high quality of individual and community life.”

Janet Conner, 12th grade English teacher, also pursued the path of teaching, as she “liked the idea of discovering and helping others discover.” She was also influenced by her eleventh grade history teacher, “inspired by the way he inspired.”

After teaching for 28 years, 18 here at Newbury, and 10 in Huntington Beach, Janice Crawford, Adaptive Physical Education teacher, is ready to retire and spend more time with her husband so they can “travel and visit grandkids and do some fun activities.” Crawford teaches special needs students sports, adapting the activities to the students’ abilities. She also plans to continue to help out with kids by volunteering, as well as do sports on her own.

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Similarly, Diffenderfer is looking forward to spending more time with her husband.

“We like to travel, we like to work in our yard, we like to work on our house,” she said. After teaching for 21 years, 18 at Newbury, she is ready to spend more time with her grandchildren and on hobbies. Diffenderfer also wants to give someone else “the opportunity to take what (she’s) done and build it to an even higher level.”

Joe Menkin, Visual Arts teacher, is ready “for the next stage of (his) life,” after teaching for 12 years, 11 of which were at Newbury. In this next stage, he plans to take some art classes, travel, and train to climb Mt. Whitney.

Conner, now on her 40th consecutive year teaching, 16 at Newbury, has also decided it is time to retire, since “(40) has been a magic number, and to tell you the truth, I wanted to leave before anybody wanted to kick me out. I’d hate to think I’d stayed too long.”

Conner is currently “being trained as an IB examiner” and also “want(s) to be trained as an IB workshop leader.” She also may teach part-time at a college in this area, and “plan(s) to travel, as much as (she) possibly can.”

For each and every teacher, leaving Newbury Park High School will be bittersweet.

“I love teaching high school… it feels like high school kids are on the edge of making big decisions, branching out from home, and I just love that scene. Just seeing kids kind of find their place in the world. It feels like they really do in high school. And the kids are just exciting.They’re always energetic,” Conner said.

After retiring, the retirees are sure to hold on to their memories of teaching. Diffenderfer has had many memories of FCCLA and competitors she helped train and it has been exciting to her “to watch them begin the competitive process of preparing for competition and then keep improving and eventually meet or exceed their goals.”

Another huge memory Diffenderfer has had at Newbury is “operating the Panther Cafe.”

Crawford has always enjoyed running the Special Olympics.

Menkin’s favorite memory is watching his students grow from his teaching, and “when I see students come to love the subject I teach, and they never thought that they were creative, and they discovered that they are actually very creative people.”

For Conner, there have been so many memories of teaching, from quoting Hamlet to getting thrown up in the air by 7th graders on her birthday. In addition, there have been “so many great times outside of class.”

Like all teachers, this year’s retiring teachers hope to leave behind legacies.

Crawford wants people to remember that she “enjoyed the students and had fun and was able to teach them things that they

couldn’t do and help them to get physically fit.”

Menkin hopes that students who took his classes learned that “photography was much more than taking pictures. That they took away something here they could use the rest of their life” Diffenderfer would “like (her) legacy to be one of leadership and service”, as well as for people to remember that she “worked with (her) students to re-establish what was a closed FHAHERO program here.”

And Conner hopes students and teachers alike, remember that “I loved what I did. I hope they remember that if I seem happy and enthusiastic, it’s because I really found something that I love to do, and I hope that that will inspire them to do the same thing. If you don’t love it, get out!”

Another teacher who is retiring this year, but does not teach at Newbury Park High School, is KumKum Kumar, whom many students had at Sequoia Middle School. She has been a teacher of the sciences for 30 years.

Having taught at Sequoia for 27 years, it “has been my family since 1990 and so I’ve gone through a lot here. I am going to miss the Sequoia colleagues and I’m also going to miss the students the most, because they are so full of life,” Kumar said.

Kumar has loved “the interaction with the students” and “care(s) so much about every child and want(s) every child to succeed and pass (her) class.”

All of the teachers who are retiring will be sorely missed, by students and teachers alike. But their legacies will be passed down to future teachers, who will hopefully improve the lives of our community’s students, just as they did.

Moving on- From left to right: Leigh-Ann Diffenderfer, Joe Menkin, Janet Conner, and Janice Crawford (not pictured) pose together before retiring from NPHS at the end of this year. Sarah Lu/Prowler.

Ryan Hampton joins the Magic Castle Jordan Jomsky Staff Writer As you turn the corner, you are greeted by a telephone booth with a scary skeleton surprise. The energy of magic and surprise resonates through the rooms. This is the Magic Castle.

Located in Hollywood, this world famous clubhouse serves as the headquarters of the Academy of Magical Arts. As one of the most exclusive clubs in the world, acceptance into the clubhouse is considered extremely prestigious by the community.

On April 7, Ryan Hampton, senior, received a letter revealing his acceptance into the Magic Castle.

“After not being accepted at first, I was upset, but not deterred.

After having a really great audition the second time around, I felt more confident in my abilities and I was ecstatic when I got my acceptance letter,” Hampton said.

Hampton was accepted as a Junior member as he is only 18 years old. The Junior Magicians Group has highly limited admittance as well as requiring an audition to apply.

Hampton has practiced magic for ten years. He excels in the art of sleight-of-hand and card magic and his years of practice have finally paid off.

He says his inspiration to do magic comes from “the ability to show someone something that makes them question reality.”

His mentor, Larry Horowitz, has been working with Hampton for 6 months. Over this time, Horowitz has played a key role in Hampton’s transition from student to professional.

As advice to any future magicians, Hampton says what is most important is “practice, practice, practice.”

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A: 1609 meters The chiefs seem to have mistaken their conversions for feet, while Saremi thought about the meters in a pool. 0-0.

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Saremi: It was in between the last one and Beijing.

Juan and Chiuchiarelli: 2012, right?

A: 2012 Ahhh, close enough. Saremi gets a point on the board for the first time in the game. 2-1.

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two men wrote the Communist 3 Which Manifesto?

Saremi: I don’t watch the Super Bowl and I don’t care about football. Beethoven.

Juan and Chiuchiarelli: Peyton Manning, that’s the only one I know.

A: Tom Brady (7) Manning made four Super Bowl appearances, and Saremi does not care about this sport. 2-1.

Saremi: Two men? Marx and Lenin.

Juan and Chiuchiarelli: Karl Marx and his friend, his buddy A: Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.

The chiefs and the adviser forgot about the less known writer, Friedrich Engels. 0-0.

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Saremi: I feel like I should know that as an English teacher, (but) I have no idea.

Juan and Chiuchiarelli: I have no idea.

A: Polish Saremi may be an english teacher, but she does not know the Polish. 0-0.

Saremi: Not France, not Ireland, is it Germany?

Juan and Chiuchiarelli: It must be Russia.

A: Russia The chiefs close out on a high note getting the final question correct. 3-1.

Hard work pays off for seniors Jaycen Sussman Sports Designer Aditya Vunnum Staff Writer After four years of hard work, seniors are leaving high school behind and heading to a univerity. Around 75% students will apply and get into their top choice school, but can not afford to attend. There is a simple solution for a problem like this: scholarships. While some are easier to get than others, they all start with a simple application.

Justin Kawaguchi- USC As Justin Kawaguchi sat in his Physics class, he got a notification that changed his life. Looking down, he saw that he was a finalist and winner of the Coca-Cola scholarship, which pays for $20,000 of his tuition.

“Actually funny story,” Kawaguchi explained, “I applied to the scholarship the day it was due, like the first round. The first thing on that questionnaire were your grades, classes, extracurriculars, just listing things. And then from that they’ll choose the 19,000 semi finalists who will do an essay and interview.”

Kawaguchi proved that it is never too late to apply for a scholarship, but he took a different approach than most in his application processes. While many students try to write in a more genuine and proper format, Kawaguchi “showed his real writer’s voice” by writing in a more conversational form.

“One thing I learned,” Kawaguchi explained, “is that all these

applications, like scholarships and college admissions, they don’t look for numbers. They look for genuine personalities and that’s something I have definitely learned from the Coca-Cola scholarship.”

Odysseus Pyrinis- UC Berkeley Odysseus Pyrinis, senior, walked into his Spanish class believing it was just a regular day in the life of a full IB student.

Little did he know that he was about to achieve one of his biggest goals.

He found out that he he had received the scholarship when Cooke Foundation workers came into his classroom and put up the facade that they were videotaping his class to share with the district. About 15 minutes into the class, they told him he had gotten the scholarship. “I was in shock for a couple of days,” he said.

“I received the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship.

What it entails is $40,000 maximum for four years, all I do is send them the bill, from whatever university I attend, and they’ll take care of it. Of course I have to maintain grades and show them that I’m doing well at the university,” Pyrinis said.

He continued to emphasize the importance of maintaining good grades and having good extracurriculars as he spoke about

what was required to obtain the Cook Scholarship.

“When you find those things you are truly passionate about, where you truly belong, that’s where you focus on to grow and get better, and that’s what foundations look for when handing scholarships out,” Pyrinis said.

Rayna Kanapuram- UC Berkeley As she waited anxiously to hear her name called, Rayna Kanapuram sat in the crowd with her fellow finalists for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Scholarship. Not expecting to win, she wanted to go home and celebrate her birthday with her family and enjoy her day, yet her whole life changed as the speaker announced Kanapuram as a winner of the scholarship.

The scholarship Kanapuram received is sponsored by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and goes out to high school seniors who demonstrate true leadership, community service and academic excellence. It will contribute $7,000 of her tuition at UC Berkeley.

“College is just the first step. The person that you become post-grad is intrinsically linked with one’s college experiences.

I wouldn’t want to trade my personhood for a scholarship or name,” Kanapuram said.

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Kabir Rao Staff Writer Alyssa Boedigheimer Sports Designer Each and every year, we are fortunate enough to get what is now known as the “summer movie season,” spanning from the beginning of April to the end of August. This year’s summer movie season of 2017 is bringing the heat and its wide array of genres should allow you to keep returning to the theaters for a new experience every time. This summer seems to be the one in which franchises return after long periods of waiting. The following are some of the summer movies that you should keep on your radar.

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 premiered May 5 and continued the epic adventure of Peter Quill, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon and Baby Groot in their quest to save the galaxy. After speculating about him his entire life, Peter encounters his long-lost father, Ego the Living Planet, but after a not-so-graceful family reunion, the Guardians find themselves in the position where they have to decide who their true family is. Although past Marvel sequels have had trouble continuing the same humor seen in their respective prequels, Vol. 2 naturally continues the same level of laugh-out-loud humor, without sacrificing the personalities of its characters. With not one, but two cameos from Howard the Duck and five end credit scenes, the movie catered to the audience’s nerdom. The music reflects the 1970s feel, and once again plays a crucial role in the mood of the film and the plotline captured the complexity of the characters’ relationships while not sacrificing a suspenseful story. Overall, the film was extremely well done and makes for a humorous addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Alien: Covenant On May 19, director Ridley Scott transported audiences back to the “Alien” universe with “Alien: Covenant,” 38 years after the first film premiered. After Scott’s prequel to the series, 2012’s “Prometheus,” received mixed reviews, he decided to return the franchise to its roots as more horror than science fiction through his famous camerawork and cinematography style to make the film feel tight and claustrophobic.

Fans of the original movie will be excited to see this tone shift and Scott’s familiar placement of gore and jump scares, but sometimes, the plot felt uninnovative and copied those of the first two movies. Full of nostalgia disguised by today’s advanced visuals, “Alien: Covenant” represented an iconic franchise in a familiar though at times, too familiar way.

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Pirates of the Caribbean 5 Over Memorial Day weekend, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise made its return with its fifth installment, “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.” After six years of waiting, fans were once again able to ride the high seas with everyone’s favorite pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow, played by none other than Johnny Depp. Though the fourth film was a disappointment critically, the newest film promised viewers a return to the glory of the original trilogy with the much-anticipated returns of characters Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), and a plotline revolving around revenge-seeking ghost pirates, led by Captain Salazar ( Javier Bardem). As soon as Hans Zimmer’s iconic, swashbuckling theme played again, moviegoers rooted for “Dead Men Tell No Tales” to return the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise back to prominence. While it was nice to experience the Pirates’ universe again and the action set pieces were some of the best in the franchise, the plot became muddled and Depp’s performance as Sparrow became too over-the-top.

Though probably the best film in the franchise since the first, “Dead Men Tell No Tales” will not make anyone’s “Top 10” list.

Wonder Woman comes out today, June 2, where Gal Gadot reprises her role as Diana Prince from the film “Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice.” In this period piece set during World War I, Diana meets American pilot Steve Trevor (Chris Pine), who tells her of the conflict going on. Diana is determined to help and engages herself in the violence. Judging from the trailers, this movie will be action filled, while still obtaining quirky characters and humor as the Amazon princess tries to fit into 1910s London society. After the box office success of “Suicide Squad”, this movie is likely to be equally successful monetarily, though hopefully, it attains more critical success. Thus far, reviews have been stellar and fans have been begging for a Wonder Woman movie forever, so fingers crossed.

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The Mummy Another cult-favorite franchise is renewed in “The Mummy”, releasing June 9, and starring Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella and Russell Crowe. As the likely first film in Universal Pictures’ planned shared monster universe, “The Mummy” reboot looks to change the tone from what fans knew in Brendan Fraser’s “The Mummy” films by introducing horror elements and more action than adventure. The choice of Tom Cruise alone shows how Universal is committed to the long-term game for this franchise, so you can expect that they will be looking to put their best foot forward before they establish the “Dark Universe” that is slated to include Frankenstein, the Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, the Wolfman, Van Helsing and the Invisible Man.

Cars 3 “Cars 3” races into theaters on June 16, and will once again feature Owen Wilson voicing the race car (which is the same backwards and forwards), Lightning McQueen. McQueen plans to compete in a race. However, as a “surprising” twist, there is a car faster than McQueen and he starts to feel inadequate. Following the same character development as the first movie, McQueen feels the need to prove that he is better than the new car.

The plotline feels used and the characters feel worn out. Hopefully, the movie adopts a surprising turn or two, rather than all lefts (racetrack joke), but it seems unlikely.

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The summer of 2017 includes so many different genres: superhero, science-fiction, comedy, action-adventure, horror, biopic, animated, and horror, so it seems that all audience members will have something to look forward. On those long, hot summer days, when you don’t have homework weighing you down, take some time to see a movie, because it doesn’t appear that you will regret it.

For more summer movies, check out the full article online at our website: pantherprowler.org

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Free up your summer for these free events!

Emily Nagamoto Staff Writer It seems there is always something going on in our area, from concerts to movie showings. What makes these events even more fun, is when they are free (because who doesn’t like free things?). Use this as your brief but comprehensive guide for what could be the FREE highlights of your summer.

For the music lovers:

if you tried hard enough, you could probably attend a concert every night of summer.

On Sundays and Mondays, go to the Conejo Community Park and/or the Gardens of the World to catch jazz, tribute bands, country music and more. Visit the Satellite in Silver Lake to listen to up-and-coming bands on late Monday nights (and early Tuesday mornings). At the Janss Marketplace, they will have oldies tribute bands playing live music every Wednesday, the same day as the Summer Concert series at the Grove. For more oldies and rock music, visit the Collection in Oxnard on Thursdays and from July to September, that is the same night as the Twilight Concert series in Santa Monica. On Fridays and Saturdays, the California Plaza in DTLA hosts the free Grand Performances and other local shopping centers host free live music intermittently. Where will you listen to your tunes?

For the movie addicts:

you are never too old to watch Disney and Pixar movies, don’t ever let anyone tell you differently. And to reinforce this, you should go see the movies played on Friday nights at the Community Center Park in Camarillo, with features like Moana and The Lion King. The public libraries are also showing eight different free movies in June, so check their website for titles, grab some friends and snacks (yes, food in the library!) and enjoy the free showings. On Thursday nights, CSUN hosts an outdoor summer movie fest, with movies from the “Breakfast Club” to the “Lego Batman Movie” to “Psycho” (the movies themselves are free but unfortunately parking costs $6 unless you have a CSUN pass. It is not free but worth mentioning that a lot of local movie theaters run dollar movie matinee specials over the summer, or reduced movie prices on specific days of the week, like $5.50 movies on Tuesdays at the Roxy in Camarillo.)

For the athletes:

I don’t have the motivation to push myself to exercise during the summer, but for those of you who do, let your bodies and your wallets reap the benefits of your struggles. Lululemon is putting on a free yoga series, no membership needed, at the Camarillo Ranch on Wednesdays in June and July. At the Thousand Oaks Community Center, different sports are open for free play for all ages, including basketball, badminton and pickleball, each rotating throughout the week. The National Parks’ birthday is August 25, sadly two days after school starts again, but on this day admission into any national park is free, so take advantage and go adventuring. However, you don’t have to wait until then to go outside, there are great parks and hiking trails around Conejo Valley just waiting to be explored, like Triunfo Canyon in Westlake, Mt. Boney in Newbury Park and the moderate Dos Vient=os SIx Mile Loop.

For the foodies:

as you can guess, I love free food, so I will share my knowledge of the three best food holidays of the summer. July 11 is 7-Eleven Free Slurpee Day, July 16 is National Ice Cream Day, and a newly discovered personal favorite of mine is Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A in July TBD (they will give you a free entree if you dress up like a cow). While not because of a holiday, the annual Oxnard Salsa Festival is June 29- July 30 this year, and admission, parking and most importantly, tasting, are free! Another festival that offers free admission is the open air food market, Smorgasburg, open every Sunday in LA. Make sure to follow your favorite restaurants, because a lot of restaurants offer promotions randomly, too. (Again, these are not free but are worth mentioning: the 626 and OC Night Markets are huge open air festivals that have music and food from popular places all over SoCal).

While this list just skims the surface of all the area has to offer this summer, I hope this guides your adventures and I hope I saved you money. Please remember to apply sunblock, stay hydrated, take advantage of free things and have fun!

Auntie Mame brings life to the stage Aditya Vunnum Staff Writer At the corner of the Ventu Park Center in Newbury Park, th After hours and hours of rehearsals, the Newbury Park theatre cast took the stage for their production of Auntie Mame from April 12-20, telling the story of an eccentric independent woman in the 1920s named Mame, who is left to care for her nephew Patrick after his wealthy father passes away.

“When it came down to the wire we were in the pack for hours and working out everything and all of the complexities, and it was a lot of work towards the end. I’m really happy with what we put on the stage every night,” Blair Rocheleau, senior, said.

Rocheleau played the role of Vera Charles, an alcoholic celebrity and Mame’s best friend.

Kylie Vincent, senior, played Sally Cato MacDougal. She said that the theatre department was very cramped for time during the spring production.

“Every show goes through a rocky patch and it always smooths out by the time the show arrives,” Vincent said. “There is always the question of whether or not the show would be good or not, and in this case it was really good.”

Both Rocheleau and Vincent performing in the play due to the tightness of the cast and how fun it was

to act with the department.

“We really made our characters unique, that’s something that’s really special about this play. Every single person is really quirky, really funny and every single person in this play really nailed to their own individual character,” Rocheleau said.

Although the Ms. Strange was unable to be there during the production because of the tragic passing of her husband, the cast was able to continue on with the play.

“We went through a lot of trouble with Miss.

Strange having to leave because of her her husband passing away, but despite her absence we could make the play and it went amazing, and we’re really proud of it,” Miranda Barraza, senior, said.

“I loved the costumes personally, the costumes are insane, the costume department did a really good job,” Barraza said.

Tarlan Anvari, junior, was a costume designer who helped pick out and design the costumes, as well as help the actors change in between scenes.

“It was really cool to be part of the theatre group,” she said, “to be part of something bigger than just one person was just an amazing feeling to have.”

Break a leg- (From left to right) Olivia Boyd, junior, Micheal Moss, junior, Sydney Clark, senior, Jake Hedelund, sophomore, Noah Varav, junior, Jenna Schecter, junior, Miranda Barraza, senior, May Sharpe, senior preform with excitment as they display their vivd facial expressions. Caitlin Henderson/Prowler.

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Special olympics unifies community Kessa Chavez News Designer The sun rises above the field as the opening ceremony begins, excitement buzzing in the air. Only smiles can be seen as the crowd marches across the track. A voice echoes across the NPHS stadium, “let the games begin.”

The fifth annual Special Olympics hosted by NPHS, specifically with help from the National Honor Society, took place on May 13 and allowed students the opportunity to assist their peers in a one of a kind event.

Upon volunteering to help with an athlete, students are given the title of ‘buddies,’ whose responsibility is to accompany their athlete to the events and to ensure they are enjoying their time at the event.

Abby Kilkelly, sophomore, expressed her interest in the event after volunteering to be a buddy, saying, “I just think this whole program in general is a good opportunity for (the athletes) to have fun and it brings everyone else from other schools together.”

The Special Olympics offers each athlete the choice of participating in two different events, including a running event such as the 25, 50 or 100 yard dash, or a field event like the softball throw.

The Special Olympics was made possible with a total of 166 buddies paired with another 166 athletes. Proving that this event truly is a community effort, 19 schools and about 100 other volunteers helped to run the event.

The NPHS Stadium was lined with booths that provided a fun energy outlet for the athletes, hosted by the clubs here at school.

“There was a lot of friendly interaction between everyone and it allowed everyone to meet new people.”, Lisa Liu, Junior and member of NHS said.

The Games Begin - Contests and their buddies for Special Olympics walk on the track for the opening ceremony of the event, which took place on May 13 at the NPHS field.

Anne Alvarez, one of the co-coordinators of the event and the Special Education teacher at NPHS, describes the positive environment that the event embodies.

“I call it my happy place because there is so many people interacting from different schools interacting with each other... it’s really a lot of energy, a lot of things going on, it’s really a good event,” Alvarez said.

The Special Olympics allowed for the community to band together and create a unique experience for the students and athletes alike.

When looking back at her experience at the event Liu commented, “... It’s almost impossible not to be moved or inspired by all the kids that participate in the games and competitions.”

As the Special Olympics athlete oath states,“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”

Students paddle to victory in first annual boat race Farhaan Pathan Photographer Megan Vlietstra Photographer

Up & up- Gannon Tobey, senior, leads his boat the ‘The Naughty Boys’ to victory, winning the boat race competition. Farhaan Pathan/Prowler

Splash! Suddenly, the NPHS pool is filled with handmade cardboard boats and their creators. The race is on!

On May 26, 31 teams participated a new event- the Boat Races- designed to replace the annual PowderPuff football game.

“I was disappointed about hearing that this will be replacing PowderPuff, however I think that this [Boat Race] is going to be a super fun event and I’m actually really excited that it will be happening,” Rachel Brown, senior, said.

Brown was part of the team that decided what should replace PowderPuff. The old event did not correspond with the policies of the new superintendent or the school board.

“Without PowderPuff being not allowed, this event probably would not have had the time in the calendar to be accomplished,” Brown said.

The participants in the Boat Races are required to build a boat entirely out of cardboard and duct tape. Then they have to get into the boat and race across the pool, winning points for being the fastest across, best theme and best dressed.

“Making sure that the boat doesn’t take on water is the first thing you have to worry about,” Ryan Barry, junior, said.

“Getting into it is going to be a struggle because it is just cardboard and duct tape and can easily tip over or completely crumple under your weight.”

This event is primarily for physics students who want to participate for extra credit but is open to everyone else to

participate as well. Barry and his partner, KJ Koo, junior, heard about the event from a teacher.

“Its supposed to be for upper classmen but sophomores are allowed to do it this year if they are in Physics because you can get extra credit,” KJ said.

Brown, with the exception of also getting extra credit from the race, is participating to have fun and to spend time with her friends.

“I have two partners - Sophia DiCesare and Olivia Diliberti; they are my friends and easy to get together with.

We won’t sink the boat because we are all short and small,” Brown laughingly said.

As teams are made, team names are also created varying from funny names to serious winning names.

“I did have a team name but then we added one more member to our team so my original dynamic duo team name could not work therefore,” Brown said. “We are currently coming up with a new team name that has not been decided yet.”

But as the May 26 nears by, teams will be preparing for a race of their lives and will need a crowd there to cheer them on.

“I believe it’s going to be a great day as many people will enjoy the great grilled cheese food truck and other food,” Kathy Barker, said. “People should come out because it’s going to be a great turnout and the weather will be great.”

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NP Wrap Up Athletes The Spring Seaon

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One Shot Wonder - Regnar Madarang, sophomore, takes a forehand shot while practicing with the team before a game against Thousand Oaks High School in March. Emily Nagamoto/Prowler

Changes, choices and sacrifices Jaycen Sussman Sports Designer

Rahul D’Souza Staff Writer When 2:05 p.m. rolls around and the final bell rings, most students bolt off campus. However, for athletes, this is not the case. During this past spring, athletes stayed long hours in the pool, on the field or on the courts practicing their skills, leading to a very successful season for all our spring sports.

Girls’ and boys’ lacrosse brought their regular seasons to a strong close. Boys’ lacrosse had an overall record of 12-6 and league record of 6-4. Girls’ lacrosse had an overall record of 16-5 and a league record of 6-2. Although boys’ lacrosse was able to beat Westlake in their first round of the playoffs, they fell to Palos Verdes in the second. Girls’ lacrosse had a similar playoff run, winning against Crescenta Valley in the first round but losing to Chaminade in the second.

Baseball had a successful season this year. The team achieved an overall record of 21-9 and a league record of 12-3. They had great talent on their team with 12 players committed to colleges. Zach Nissim commented on the team’s strengths.

“The strengths are chemistry, talent, and having the same goal to win a championship,” said Zach Nissim, senior on Varsity baseball.

Nissim believes that his team is doing so well because they work together as a unit. The teammates all have a common goal: to push each other to be better. Their hard work paid off during the season.

Softball also had a successful season. The team achieved an overall record of 24-6 and a league record of 12-3, earning the number one spot in Marmonte League for the regular season. The team defended their home turf, losing only one home game the whole season. Unfortunately, they eventually fell short to Fullerton in the first round of the playoffs.

Although swim is more of an individual sport, rather than a team sport, a team mindset is still necessary for everyone to do well and support each other. Everyone on the team did their best, with some athletes even making it all the way to the finals.

“Our season went really well. Every swimmer on the team improved and I couldn’t be more proud of them. I don’t think anything could’ve gone better. The practices went smoothly and the meets did as well,” said Olivia Yokas, senior, on Varsity swim.

Improvement is important for every team, in some cases more than winning, and it is why our sports teams do better each time they play.

Volleyball was phenomenal this season, tying for second place in the league. Their overall record was 21-9 and their league record was 7-3. The team was quite talented but lost to Burroughs in a close match in the first round of the playoffs.

“We just need to work on us. Sometimes we get too wrapped up in what the other team or crowd was doing and forgot about our own responsibilities,” said Luke Hetherington, junior on Varsity.

Hetherington believes he knows what his team needs to do to do better next time and that next year will be a promising year for volleyball.

Boys’ tennis had another great season this year earning an overall record of 9-5 and a league record of 6-4. Their biggest opponents were Westlake and Calabasas, but the team powered through and secured their spot in the playoffs. Unfortunately, they were pitted against one of the best teams and lost in the first round. With the seniors, some of the key players, leaving, the team will have to practice even harder next year.

Although the athletes ran individually, they all represented Newbury Park High School together.

“Our strengths were consistently having great workouts.

Our weaknesses were having several injuries,” said Olivia Diliberti, senior on Varsity track.

Even though the team worked hard and improved through the season, they could not prepare for injuries, but they still pushed ahead to the end and a lot of the athletes made it far into the postseason, including Jillian Kolarik, freshman, Gino Cruz, sophomore, and Ethan Duff y, senior, who all advanced to the CIF Masters Meet.

Boy’s golf is another individual sport but at the end of the day, they still play as a team.

“One of the team’s strengths was definitely our ability to play well when we needed it. On the teams we knew we could beat and in the league matches our team stepped up and played really well,” said Camden Sander, a junior on Varsity Golf.

The golf team faced some internal problems but was able to come through crucial moments. When it counted, the problems were put aside and the team played well.

The spring sports athletes have received well deserved praise for their hardwork and talent. Unfortunately, our teams are saying goodbye to a lot of important seniors. But with hard work and determination, our sports teams will be even better next year.

A boy jumped into a swimming pool for the first time; completely ignorant of the idea that his life was about to change. After this first practice of club swim team concluded, he went home, laid down and slept the rest of the day away. “I hated that,” he said to his mom, “I’m not going back.” She looked at him with that look all parents give their children when they know they’re over reacting. “Listen,” she said, “If swim team isn’t for you, then try water polo. It looks like a lot of fun!”

That boy was me five years ago. Choosing to play water polo was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have enjoyed every minute of this crazy sport. Warming up, passing, shooting, scrimmaging, going away for a tournament, the list goes on for miles. Water polo has shaped me as a person. Not only have I learned how to be a team player, but I have met friends who became family.

Although high school is the last thing from easy, it has matured me in ways that water polo failed to. Yet, as I began to expand my horizons and focus on new priorities in life, I began to realize that I can’t do everything and sacrifices must be made.

Last November I took my last shot I’ll ever take in a water polo game.

Five years of early mornings and constant swimming flew right over that goal. I thought for months on end and debated what I really wanted in life. The result was easily one of the hardest decisions I have ever made.

But life is full of hard choices. Nothing comes easy, so sometimes we have to step back and realize we are only human.

With my eighth column of the year, I want to send out a message to every student; freshman to seniors. You need to stop and make sure your life is worthwhile, but that does not come from slacking around, you MUST work hard.

Success won’t come easy, you are going to have to start at the bottom and work your way up to the top… just like everyone else. Occasionally you will be knocked down, but if you rebound and learn to live from that fall, you will only grow as a person.

You are going to be given many shots in life, but what matters more than that opportunity, is whether you seize it or not. I seized my opportunity, by leaving water polo to devote myself to this amazing newspaper… I wouldn’t have written this column if it weren’t for taking my shot. Think of what you want in life and what you want to make of yourself.

I’m only human, and in order to make myself successful, I’m going to have to make yet another sacrifice. I loved giving you my tips on how to live life throughout the year, unfortunately, just like water polo, there are greater things in the horizon for me. I hope you enjoyed my messages and personal stories of how to be a success in the future, but this will be my last column to you.

My goal is to learn and grow as a journalist, and in order to do that I must seek new and exciting topics to write about. I hope you take the advice I’ve given throughout the year and apply it to yourself and your daily life… but for now, enjoy your summer Panthers.

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photo essay Panther Prowler • June 2, 2017

@benyang55: Berkeley bound! @liamlecka: It's been quite the process, but I'm so excited to be commiting to Northwestern University in the fall! #NU2021

@lisavaiman: SDSU & CLU, get ready for us

Senior Send-Off From the Senior Picnic to the Senior Rally, the last few weeks of school have been packed full of activities to commemorate the hard work that seniors have done over the last for years.

@trevor.smith: Bad boys only @miranda_barraza_: Thank you @ nphstheatre for the most amazing memories that I wil carry with me forever.

I love you al. Here's to a beautiful closing night.

@maria_luciana: oh happy day!!!!

@sarahhwhitwell: I'm going to miss my best friend next year!!! @mer_lauren33: senior picnic