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Cap and gown changes have been made to promote inclusivity in OUHSD
their school colors. Early in the school year, regulations changed and from now on, all students will be wearing one solid school color at graduation. This change is primarily due to some students feeling that they were being misrepresented wearing a certain color. With many issues concerning inclusivity in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning LGBTQ+ community arising, Student wearing her cap and gown for her senior the OUHSD believed that rephoto shoot. Photo credit Arturo Medina quiring all graduates to wear the same cap and gown color For years, on graduation was the best protocol concerning day in the Oxnard Union High the issue. This ensures that students School District, seniors from all schools show their school colors by are equally represented and not afraid to prove something to other having the females wear one solid color, and the males another school classmates, family, and friends. Oxnard High School Princolor. This would not only look aes- cipal Richard Urias said, “We feel thetically pleasing, but it would exlike with one color it doesn’t really hibit school pride by representing affect the ceremony, [...] If it makes
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Mr. Page leaves The Buzz in good hands I was petrified on The Buzz returned to Oxthat July day in 2005 when nard High School in the fall I approached principal Mr. of 2006. Edwards and asked, “What After twelve years of would you think of returnservice, it is gratifying to see ing the newspaper to OHS?” that the future looks very After having solid with our no campus own Ms. Bonewspaper tello in charge for a few of the presses. years, I was She brings a expecting a UC Berkeley very gradegree in print cious, “Not journalism, this year, seven years of Buzz adviser Mr. Page in one of his better moods but let’s teaching Photo credit Emily Tapia bounce experiit ence, and around in the future.” three years of advising an Much to my delight, award-winning yearbook at at the end of an hour, he Temple City High School. shook my hand and said, Thank you, Ms. “Good luck with The Buzz. I Botello, for bringing your know you’ll do a great job.” knowledge and expertise to After one year of re- the program. Also, thank cruiting students, ordering you, faculty and staff, for computers, making contacts supporting our students with printers, and multiple these past twelve years. fundraising opportunities,
six or seven students feel more comfortable, then we’re okay with it.” Another reason for the sudden change for graduation gowns was the new perspectives on the OUHSD Board of Trustees. Mr. Urias said that the superintendent of the board and Dr. McCoy were being questioned about the traditional graduation attire. “People were asking why we have the two colors separating the boys and the girls,” said Mr. Urias. Other districts have only one solid color, and this brought the idea to create inclusivity by switching OUHSD tradition of two colors for graduation gowns to only one color. OHS senior Jose Jalteco said, “I don’t agree that we should switch to one color, but if it makes people feel more comfortable then I think that’s okay.” Despite the positivity that
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the district believes this will bring, OHS students feel they should be able to wear the two colors for graduation. On a recent Twitter poll, 86% of students voted yes to wear two separate colors while 14% voted on only wearing cardinal. OHS senior Daniel Rivera said, “I would much rather prefer having two colors because with one color it’s too plain. Graduation is supposed to be festive because we’re celebrating four years of hard work. We wear cardinal and gold for sports, band, clubs and other extracurricular activities, why can’t we show that pride at graduation?” This change at Oxnard High is the beginning of a new tradition. Although this won’t fulfill everyone’s expectations, it is the start of an inclusive environment.
Count on Counselors
OHS students discuss their point of view concerning the counselor change For the upcoming year at Oxnard High School, there will be new changes to the counseling system. Next year, counselors will be assigned to students according to grade levels, rather than split up by what academy a student is involved in or by a student’s last name. With counselors in charge of assigned grade levels, it enables them to address specific needs and interventions for each grade level, according to OHS counselor Mr. Cordova. Some students at OHS think that the counselor change may not be helpful to them because of the relationship they have already established with their current counselor. OHS senior Oswi Alferes agreed and said, “It may
be tough for juniors and sophomores that have already developed a relationship with their counselors to have to start over with opening up to new counselors; and it might be difficult.” “The point of having a counselor is to have a bond with [them]; to have an understanding with each other,” said Gavin Hammon. Hammon believes that being able to bond with your counselor is what is helpful to OHS students when they have problems with school or even in their personal lives. Despite only having known his counselor for one year, OHS freshman Rafael Apodaca said that getting the chance to have one-on-one time with counselors is important. He said, “The counselor
wouldn’t be able to know the students because they would have to help out so many kids within a grade level. We would just be another number to the counselor.” Although some students think that they will become just another number to the counselors they are assigned to, the counselors see things differently. OHS counselor Mr. Cordova said, “We are trying to improve our services to the students as well as the parents; and change will enable us to become experts in specific fields.” The counselors and Mr. Urias hope that this change will improve the communication between students and counselors next year.
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College Knowledge Seniors share advice for applying to college
A crucial part of being a senior is applying to colleges and universities while also balancing school work and activities. As the year comes to an end, seniors reflect on their journey through the application process. There are three different college applications. There is the CSU (California State University) application, UC (University of California) application and The Common Application for out-of-state or private schools. “CSU wasn’t that difficult, for me personally I think the hardest part was the EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) essays because other than that CSU’s don’t require essays. For UC’s I think it was the essays because it’s hard to talk about yourself in a word limit and for Common App it was just hard because instead of writing one set of essays for all schools, you Kimberly Santos Reporter
had to do that for every school you applied to,” said OHS senior Emily Martinez when describing the most difficult part of each application.
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Using resources at OHS were a big help for seniors before going into the application. “At the end of my junior year I did workshops with Mrs. Baylor, and she introduced the applications to us so that way over summer I was able to get more com-
fortable with them and it wasn’t that difficult,” said OHS senior Alondra Quintal. Applying to college costs various amounts of money depending on the school. “I would say be realistic with your schools. If you don’t really know if you’re going to get into that school, if your odds are not good, then I would say don’t apply,” said OHS senior Jenelle Vera since she had to pay for her applications. “Now I’m sure I’m going to a four year and I’m going to go away. I’m going to miss my family, but I’m going to learn to be independent so it’s okay,” said OHS senior Yesenia Ceja. After all of the hard work that was required, seniors feel that it was worth it.
Other Options Besides College
There are different paths after high school to pursue that do not include college After high school, there is a decision to be made considering one’s future. Options can vary from heading straight to a four year university to not going to college at all. In between, there’s the option of taking a gap year, working, attending community college, or heading into the military. At Oxnard High School, _percent of seniors are going to a four year university, __ percent are going to a community college, __ percent are entering the military, and __ percent are taking a gap year. According to todaysmilitary.com, a website that serves the Anjanette Tadiaman Editor-In-Chief
Shandeigh Shaine Palabrica Was it difficult keeping your grades up these past four years? “Yes, especially because I moved from Florida. It was a new environment, and I wasn’t used to the teachers or curriculum here, so the change was really hard.”
branches of the U.S. military, the basic educational requirement is a high school diploma in any branch of the military. OHS senior Andrew Urias decided that going to community college was not for him and settled in entering the military. Urias came to the decision to become a nuclear engineer for the Navy. “A lot of places like to recruit nuclear engineers after their tour of duty and the salaries can reach up to 100k a year, and I happen to like money,” said Urias. OHS students, especially juniors, have already started thinking about their futures. Junior
Gavin Hammon, looking at all options, is considering becoming a Navy SEAL after high school. “I would like to give back to veterans who have protected me my whole life. The benefits are a plus too,” said Hammon, who is still unsure about college for his future. Settling on a decision can be difficult for some and why a gap year may be necessary. “It provides an opportunity for high school graduates to figure out what career they’d like to pursue,” said OHS senior Jarrick Porte. Regarding a gap year, OHS senior Mailyn Rea said, “I know
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who I am. I know that if I don’t go to college right away, I may not go at all.” Whichever decision is made depends on the person. Pursuing a higher education is not for everyone.
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Emily Martinez Was it always your goal to be a Valedictorian? “Yes, mainly because I saw Gabriella do it in High School Musical.”
Jose Garcia Was it difficult keeping your grades up these past four years? “It was difficult during football season because I didn’t have a lot of time to do what I wanted. I somehow found a way to make it work.”
Gabriella Soto How did you cope with the stress from school? “I coped with stress by hanging out with my amazing group of friends and just getting out of the house having fun. The beach, sunsets, and staying in soccer also helped relax me.”
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Love, Simon opens ideas on sexual orientation
The film Love, Simon is about what every teenager who identifies him or herself part of the LGBTQ+ community goes through by “coming out of the closet” or opening up about their sexuality. Seventeen year old Simon Spier tells his own coming out story. Spier is a seventeen year old closeted gay teenager, who has trouble coming out to his loving family and three of his best friends since elementary school. Spier becomes attached to another unidentified closeted gay teen by the name of “Blue”, who also attends the same high school. They exchange emails through the internet and Spier later falls in love with him. Later in the movie, one of Simon’s classmates exposes the emails that he exchanged with Blue to his best friends, family, and classmates, but Simon learns to accept his sexuality towards the end of the movie. Simon plans to meet his ‘secret’ internet admirer, Blue, on top of the ferris wheel and,
ironically, it was one of his friends named Bram who was waiting. The film concludes with his friends enjoying the irony within, as everyone knows Bram and Simon Spier are now dating.
movie that many people were so happy and maybe that movie touched them like it touched me,” added Perez. “I like that it’s original. It actually has a gay person as a protagonist and we haven’t seen much of that represented in the movie industry,” said OHS junior Ashley Cardena. She also agreed that people who are still closeted can watch the movie with their parents and use it as a way to come out of the closet after viewing the movie. Drawing by Leila Luis “It’s shown not “I’ve known I was only that it happens, but gay since middle school. you can come out and Seeing the end of the people can be okay with movie I felt okay with it. Gay people have people being myself and at peace have feelings too. It’s hard of who I am. Its helped me for them to come out and be more comfortable with it’s not easy. There’s been my friends. Everyone can a lot of improvement in relate to the film even if acceptance,” said Cardena. you’re not gay,” said Ox Films that deal nard High School student with taboo subjects may Luis Perez [pseudonym] provide the viewer with a who identifies as gay. new lens on an old idea. “I like this movie Simon has brought a compared to other high much-needed perspective school related movies on the struggles that gay because this movie felt people face every day by more realistic and relatproving that feelings are able than others. I reuniversal, regardless of member at the end of the sexual orientation.
Anjanette Tadiaman Editor-in-chief Pets are a huge part of many people’s lives, as seen within some Oxnard High School students, and have proven to reduce stress and exhibit happiness for a lot of pet owners. One of these students, junior Katie Medina, has had her Maltese dog named Bella for about a year. “My favorite part about taking care of her is that she’s really playful. It’s fun to have her around and be active with her, or just hang around and take a nap,” said Medina. Another pet owner, junior Maria Galicia, has a Roborovski Dwarf hamster named Potassium. Since Galicia is the main person taking care of him, she stated that she has learned to be more responsible because of him. “I’m the one who’s cleaning his cage, feeding him, and making sure he has clean water,” she said. Galicia also mentioned that
Fashion In Reverse
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Oxnard High School students reflect on fashion eras and compare it to today’s era In the bell bottoms, high junior Julian world of fashion, waisted pants and Gomez wearing modern popular flared sleeves all fashion items he culture considers from the 1970’s, likes gives him the every decade to be corduroy and vel- confidence to feel an “era” of specific vet clothing from powerful. “When styles of clothing. the 1980’s, along you have on a They are filled with hoops from piece of clothing with the trends the 1990’s. you feel great in, from seasonal you just feel clothing to powerful and dazzling acceslike you are sories and proon top of the vide an amazworld. No one ing amount of can take that profit for the away from fashion world. you”. As we One can near the end only wonder of the 2010’s, how people people are takwho lived in ing inspiration eras like the from past eras 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and making and more felt them trendy about fashPhoto credit Maria Sanchez Student wearing a vintage outfit. once again. ion. Did they Oxever believe nard High School If she had they would be senior Miranda De to choose her fainspiration for La Cruz believes vorite fashion era, people today? this statement is De La Cruz said Fashion true. “I see a lot it would be the from the past of crop tops that 1970’s and 1990’s. plays an important came from the In her words, role in influencing 2000’s, and I think “They’re complete- styles of today’s it’s really cool,” ly different and era. It is used as a she said. Some unique, but I think way to keep these other trends that that is why I love trends alive. our generation is them so much.” bringing back are To OHS
Pets, Not Pests
Pets are a big part of the lives of OHS students her hamster has comforted her in many ways throughout her time with him. She stated, “Just watching him play around in his little house is a stress reliever.” OHS junior Destiny Barnhill, on the other hand, has a full house with four cats and two dogs. Barnhill said, “The hardest part about taking care of them is giving them all attention and cleaning up after them.” She, too, said that she has learned what it’s like to take up a lot of responsibility. Barnhill also said that she recommends that other people become pet owners because “[pets] don’t judge you, and it’s just a good relationship.” Unfortunately, some OHS seniors will be moving away for college which means leaving their pets behind. Senior Paola Gonzales has had her Shih Tzu and Yorkshire Terrier mixed dog, Yogi, for only a few months and is sad to be leaving him to go to the University of Cal-
ifornia, Irvine. “I’m going to miss him so much, more than my own family,” said Gonzales. She stated that her favorite things about Yogi is that he comforts her when she’s stressed out and makes her happy. “He’s like my emotional support,” she said. Senior Eric Padilla will be attending San Jose State University in the fall and is sad that he has to leave his English Bulldog, Bella, with his family. “I’m going to be sad, and I know she’s going to be sad, too,” he said. Padilla has had a close relationship with his dog
Photo courtesy of Katie Medina Katie Medina and her dog, Bella
throughout high school and added, “She means a lot [to me] because she’s like another friend that I have.” Overall, the relationships that students have with their pets are just as strong and emotionally connected as any other relationship that they have.
Photo courtesy of Maria Galicia Maria Galicia’s hamster, Potassium
Photo courtesy of Paola Gonzales Paola Gonzales’dog, Yogi
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Senior Send-Off
Alexys Andrade “I will be attending Ventura College next year, it wasn’t my first choice, but it’s my smartest. I’ve decided to major in business because I’ve notice I like to be in charge of myself and be on my own time. High school has been a great learning experience. My friends have made a huge impact and all the memories we share. I’m happy to be graduating because life only gets better from here.”
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Keanu Pagano “Next year I will be attending Rochester Institute of Technology in New York, with the intent of pursuing photography as my major. Choosing photography as my major was very controversial for me, but in the end I realized that I want to do something I’m passionate about. People always say that the time spent in high school are the best years of your life, but I think with me my story is going to unfold while at college and that those will be the best years of my life.”
Debate at State Again
The Oxnard High School debate team competed at the state competition for the second year in a row The Oxnard High School English and Spanish debate teams’ successful season this year began at the Regional State Migrant Speech and Debate Competition at Oxnard College on March 17, 2018. After winning first place against Pacifica High School and Santa Paula High School, they advanced to the State Competition which took place on May 6 in Visalia, California where they competed against 14 schools. This is the second consecutive year that OHS debate has went on to compete at State. This year’s team consisted of junior Antonio Huerta, junior Emanuel Ara-
gon, sophomore Jocelyn Garza Cruz, and freshman Marie Oregel, with their captain, junior Claudia Oregel. Mr. Miguel Cordova coached these students to prepare for this year’s topic: is solitary confinement a violation of human rights? The winners of the competition were based on how they dressed, performed, argued for their side and many other factors, according to Oregel. The OHS team ended up placing second at the State competition. “We did really good, but I felt like for the amount of time that we prepared, we could’ve done so much better. I think we would have been able to get first
Photo courtesy of Antonio Huerta The OHS English Debate team after the State competition.
place,” said Oregel. “We had a great voice [that day],” added Huerta. As a first year debate competitor, Cruz said, “In the beginning it was a little rough a nerve-racking, but we all got used to it.” For next year’s competition, Cruz said that one thing they should do differently is prepare everyone to be well knowledgeable with not just one side of [the argument], but both and to improve their performance. A majority of the debate team members agreed that their main goal for next year is to win first place. “Because the State Competition [will be] here in Ventura, we want to represent and win first place,” said Oregel. With all of the effort they put into competing, the OHS debate team “made the sting mean” this year.
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Sarahi Zuniga “Next year I will be attending Azusa Pacific University. I will be majoring in computer Science & Engineering. I chose Computer Science & Engineering because ever since I was little I’ve loved inventing things and challenging myself with my own creation. Designing things to function solely by my hands fascinates me. During my time here i was the captain of the Track & Field team and a PVL Discus Champ. Sports kinda steered my high school years which led to meeting great people & my college decision.”
Saying “Gracias” to Garza
After 21 years at The Hive, Mrs. Garza will be retiring
Mrs.Celia Garza has Throughout times and many been teaching Naher teaching career, happy students that tive Speaker Spanish students have been she has taught. One 2 and 3 as well as able to get extra help of the most importAdvanced Placement and guidance in the ant memories for her Spanish 4 at Oxnard Spanish program. were the smiles on High School for 21 Mrs. Garza added the students’ faces years. The time has that her motivation when they came back come for her to retire to become a teacher to her class to tell her and say goodbye was to help Mexican that they passed the to the AP exam. school In addition, she has she recalled known her travels to for a Hawaii with large porthe OHS band tion of and the Miher life. grant Program chaperone. She She has had many graduatexperiences ed from over the years OHS and has seen after faces come and attending go. it for only OHS junior three Litzy Garcia Photo credit Jessica Abd years said, “Mrs. A picture of Señora Garza in her class at lunch. because Garza is a great she was able to take Americans improve teacher. You can talk summer classes and their Spanish skills. to her about everyjump ahead with One of her students, thing. She’s always her coursework as a OHS senior Valegonna be there for sophomore in Mexi- ria Sanchez said, ”I you, and I’m going to co. She will be retirlearned to commumiss her.” ing five years earlier nicate better with Although than expected. Mrs. people now, and Mrs. Garza is reGarza said, “My hus- I also learned to tiring, the positive band is a junior high understand better influence she had on teacher and taught [with] the help of OHS is here to stay. for 25 years, and we Mrs.Garza.” both decided to retire There have early.” been many good
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Dream Come True
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Oxnard High School students who got into their dream school
future. One main goal that students work hard for is being accepted into their dream school. Oxnard High School senior Will Gerardo’s dream school is New York University, Photo courtesey of William Gerardo and Ms. Baylor and he will be Students coming together during lunch on Deision Day. attending NYU As they enter high school, this fall. He said, “Ever since I was students begin to form their path a toddler I dreamt about going as young adults and set goals for to the big city and making it big.” themselves such as what college Now in his senior year, he realizes they would want to attend and his dream is finally coming true. what career they would want to One of the most difficult pursue. They have to make decithings about choosing a college is sions in their high school careers that it is like choosing a new home; that would greatly impact their Madelyn Alvara Reporter
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 The Buzz
it has to fit your personality and feel comfortable. For some, this decision came naturally. “As soon as I walked in [to University of California, Davis] I knew it’s where I belonged,” said OHS senior Bailey Milligan. College will bring new experiences along with new people to meet. Going out of one’s city or even state is a big step into a new independent life. “I am a bit scared to basically start over at square one and begin a new life,” said OHS senior Will Gerardo. Although starting a new school in a brand new city can come with frightening thoughts it pays off in the end when one receives their acceptance letter. As OHS senior Nadeyah Mason described her reaction to her acceptance into the University of Cali-
fornia Irvine, “It felt like a dream. I didn’t think it was real.” Along with all the chaos of settling in to a new city with brand new people it can also come with lots of adventures and new experiences. Gerardo said, “I am very excited to meet people from all over the world and make the most of the great experiences I know I will have.” Students work hard during their four years of high school to be eligible for their dream school. All their hard work and dedication is rewarded when acceptance letters come in. OHS senior Isa Sapo said, “It reassured me that all my academic stress was worth it.” Working for your dreams comes with stress and hard dedication but with support and motivation it is always possible.
Million Dollar Education How people feel about the cost of college
The public college 20172018 academic year averaged $25,290, according to collegedata. com, which provides information about college prices. Many things come to mind when people think of college, but the main thing people think about is the money and how much it costs. Getting an education has always been expensive, but some people believe the cost is increasing too much. Oxnard High School senior Kendra Trejo said, “I don’t think college is worth the amount of money it costs.” She added, “I think college is too expensive and the cost should be lowered. It may motivate more people to attend and many people can benefit from it.” Teresa Roblero Editor-in-chief Going to college can be a time when one gains independence. It’s a period in which students can spend the majority of the time figuring out what career they will pursue for the rest of their lives. So what happens when a student decides to pursue a career that society looks at as a hobby or unstable? Many individuals who decide to go into their dream majors that aren’t typical, such as art, music, or design, feel the pressure from their loved ones arise. “My parents say that they will support my education no matter what I want to do, but I can definitely tell that they would want me to support a career in the sciences,” said Oxnard High School junior Abril
Trejo plans on attending communi- to college and plans on doing so ty college under the with scholarships. rules of free tuition Bibian continued, for two years in “It’s seen as a luxorder to cut down ury that people on the cost for a don’t think they higher education. can have, and it There are shouldn’t be that students who don’t way.” consider college Getting a to be important college education because of the is still an importexpense. OHS ant experience. junior Brandy Students can Photo credit Madelyn Alvara Bibian said, “I Pursuing a higher education comes with a cost. get a higher think college is level of edua great opporcation and get tunity to help you succeed in what paid more for having a degree, even you want be, but should be lower though some would agree with priced.” Bibian still plans on going OHS senior Noah Alvara’s state-
ment: “I think the cost of college is too expensive and unreasonable.” On the other hand, there are also students who would agree with OHS junior Sidney Luis as she said, “I think the cost of college is expensive, but I think it’s worth it.” Luis said she feels this way because with an education, the options to one’s future could be limitless. People are provided with more options in life and would most likely be happy doing something they enjoy. Overall, college may not be for everyone. One can still be successful without furthering their education. However, it is a decision every student should make in their next step into adulthood.
Art For Art’s Sake
There are difficulties in pursuing a career in the arts Orozco. “You get other opportu Even though there’s a lot of nities within the classroom, and pressure to be accepted by loved you still get to learn other things ones or peers, it is very importand branch off,” said OHS senior ant for colleges Brittany Walton to give students when describing the opportunity the importance of to pursue a career art in a classroom. in these types of The image fields by offering a of art careers not variety of majors being serious has for everyone. OHS been shaped by junior Sofia Menmany different readigorian agreed sons. Art is looked with this when she at this way primarsaid, “If they’re ily because people Photo courtesy of Brittney Walton better in theater or Dancing is Brittney Walton’s form of art. do not understand arts they can find a the various paths job through that instead of someone can take with an art degree. thing they don’t [like], like nursing It can come in all types of forms or engineering.” such as writing a book, directing a
movie, dancing, singing and more. “Art doesn’t always have to create some sense of interpretation or convey a message. Anything that creates a sense of feeling in someone whether there’s a word for it or not is art,” said OHS junior Winnifred Porte. Different individuals have their own perception of what art is, but it all comes down to self expression and a message to get across. Having different options in deciding what a person wants to do in the next stage of their life is an important factor in gaining the full college experience. It establishes no boundaries to what a student dreams of becoming. Art majors are essential to the freedom of college students and their careers.
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Making Track History
Arissa Thompson Broke the 100m and 200m How did you feel when you found out you broke the record? “When I broke the record I was happy that I knew I ran my best and I gave it my all” Anjanette Tadiaman Editor-in-chief
Chase Wells Broke the 400m Dash Record What’s your favorite thing about track? “My favorite thing about track is that you can always improve your skill and that you always get faster as time goes on.”
Alyssa Hayashi Broke the Sophmore Triple Jump What was going through your head before and after your event? “I was thinking it was pretty hilarious that I had to jump in the guys pit instead of the girls.”
Every Second Counts
Two swim records were broken by both the girls and boys 200 Meter Medley relay teams The Oxnard High School swim team proved to have a very successful season because of the multiple records that were broken by some swimmers. Among these impressive feats were the 200 medley relay records broken for both the girls swim team and boys swim team at this year’s Pacific View League finals. The boys’ relay team consisted of OHS junior Jason Sunker swimming backstroke, junior Arturo Medina swimming breaststroke, senior Keanu Pagano swimming butterfly, and senior Riley Doucette swimming freestyle.
These swimmers were able to break the 1:42.75 record with a time of 1:41.21, according to Sunker. Doucette stated that it was their goal to break this record since they came close to breaking it last year. “We prepared by putting in long and hard hours at practice and making sure we were pushing each other past our limits,” said Sunker. When they found out that they had broken the record, Doucette said, “I was super pumped. I started yelling while I was still in the pool.” For the girls’ relay team,
Important OHS Dates
Senior Final Exams: Friday, June 8- Periods 5 and 6 Monday, June 11- Periods 3 and 4 Tuesday, June 12- Periods 1 and 2 Graduation Commencement: Friday, June 15 at 1:30pm Fall Semester- 1st Day of School Wednesday, August 29
OHS freshman Shelbee Jackson swam backstroke, sophomore Kaylee Palmares swam breaststroke, freshman Jenna Huynh swam butterfly, and senior Skylar Rapp finished it off with freestyle. These girls were able to break the 1:59 record by two and a half seconds giving them a time of 1:56.5, according to Huynh. Breaking this record was a surprise to these girls as their only intention during the swim meet was to beat Rio Mesa High School. “We had no idea that we even broke the relay record until the next day. We didn’t prepare for it at
all,” said Huynh. Upon hearing the news about being the new record holders, Palmares said, “We were so surprised [...] but we were really happy.” These swimmers were glad to see that their hard work during the season payed off in the end and proof of that will be seen when their names are placed on the record board at the pool.