OHS The Buzz 5.20.15 V.8.5 May Issue

May 27, 2015

Volume 8 Issue 5

OXNARD HIGH SCHOOL, 3400 W. GONZALES ROAD, OXNARD, CA. 93036

Vice-Versa

Teachers and students learning from one another

By Jamie Tadiaman and Stephanie Quero By normal standards, a teacher’s job is to educate their students, but some teachers also hope to teach their students more about life. “We are together an hour a day, five hours a week, a grand total of about 90 hours, which is about three or three and a half days...I’m not going to spend all my time with [my students], but hopefully I can share with them something about my knowledge and understanding of the world that I have in that limit-

ed amount of time,” said Oxnard High School art teacher, Mr. Darren Cartagena.

Mr. Christopher Conte, who teaches social science at OHS, said, “I hope that I open [my students’] minds… [and] that they’ll start to think about things and not just take somebody’s word for it.”

Erica Bui, a senior at OHS, appreciates her government teacher, Mr. Borneman, for letting her think through her problems and reason through her answers. “I think his ultimate p u r pose is to get us ready for the real world by showing us the p r o b lems that we will

eventually deal with and ways to solve them...which I think will be useful in college and in the future,” she said.

Even though teachers are not always reminded that students appreciate their hard work, there are students who have been influenced by their teachers. The things they once struggled with have now become something they can deal with.

Senior Garedy Riley said the teachers who helped him the most were Ms. Ellen Acevedo and Mr. Marcell Brickey. “I’m really bad at English,” said Riley, “They just helped me, like, literally step by step...They went out of their way just to help me with any English I needed help with, so I would want to say thank you to them.”

Also with the help of teachers, students have been influenced to pursue further education. “After graduating, I’m going to be attending Moorpark Community

college for theater. I’m going to be doing two years there for my general education, then I’m going to be transferring to the University of California, Los Angeles,” said senior Esther Vazquez.

“There’s a lot of difficulties ahead, but [that does not mean] difficulties can’t be managed.

You are going to be facing some challenges, some of them are really going to question your character, [and] your inner strength...I think you’ll be alright [if] you’re willing to learn and listen to other people who have been there, [and have] done that,” said Mr. Cartagena.

Although teachers are usually the ones who educate their students, it can also work both ways from students to teachers. “I am happy as a clam, I am blessed to be with these young people,” said Mr. Cartagena, “I think they keep me rejuvenated and keep me thinking about what I am, who I am, and what I stand for and what I believe--so I think I get as much from these kids as I hope they get from me.”

The Buzz Buzzes With Opportunities

“It All Went By Too Fast”

Former editor-in-chief Marissa Wenzke shares her appreciation for The Buzz

By Stephanie Quero

Oxnard High School seniors discuss their thoughts leading up to graduation

By Stephany Garcia

“One day I was in Mr. Hartman’s science class, and then I saw the newspaper, The Buzz...and I read it, and I was just like ‘thats really cool, I want to write for that’ so I went to go talk to Mr. Page, and he brought me in and he was just so amazing with his mentoring and everything and I loved it,” said Marissa Wenske, the former Editor-in-Chief for The Buzz at Oxnard High School.

At first, Wenzke felt uncomfortable at OHS since she had experienced bullying at her previous schools. However, once she met the staff of The Buzz, she felt more relaxed.

“The staff was extremely welcoming...that helped me find a friend group and that is how I made a lot of my friends...they were more than welcoming -that was my crowd and I was really into it. Everything was just perfect. I became Editor-in-Chief my senior year...it was amazing, and I was like ‘this is what I want to do’.

I now love talking to people [and] I love writing,” said Wenzke.

Wenzke graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and according to U.S. News &

World Report, UCSB is one of the most competitive schools in California having a 39.8% acceptance rate. She is now preparing to attend Columbia University in New York, which had a 6.9% acceptance rate in 2015.

After graduating from OHS, “I went to UCSB and I saw The Daily Nexus, and I thought the paper was really cool, so I went there and became a writer when I was like a sophomore and then became Editor-in-Chief there when I was a senior. The Daily Nexus is predominantly white and it’s just kind of a privileged crowd so it was cool to stan d out as a minority. I never in my wildest dream thought I would become Editor-in-Chief for The Buzz and The Daily Nexus at UCSB...but I also never thought I’d get into Columbia, and a lot of it is because of The Buzz,” said Wenzke.

After being accepted into Columbia University, Wenzke contacted The Buzz’s advisor, Mr. Page.

“I had visited Columbia, and it was still when I was in New York City, and I was going through my email and I just thought of

something and I was like ‘wow, Mr. Page really did change my life in a weird climatic way,’ so I wrote him an email basically thanking him for everything and for helping me find my passion in life,” said Wenzke.

“The Buzz totally helped me develop writing skills...and I learned all of those basic structural things in Mr. Page’s class. I learned everything I needed to learn about journalism. The Buzz really gave me a launchpad to eventually become a professional journalist. Now I’m a pro journalist. That’s my job -- I work as a writer,” said Wenzke, who is currently working at a business in Santa Barbara.

Wenzke believes that being in The Buzz has had an impact on her life. “The Buzz really helped me become who I am today...It basically taught me how to do my job that I do now.

I’m lucky that I graduated college and the next day I was going to work because I had an internship...everything just fell into place.

I love it so much, and I wouldn’t have ever known that I loved it so much if it hadn’t been for Mr.Page and The Buzz.”

The excitement for graduation is inevitable.

“I’m ready, so ready, I’m very excited,” said Oxnard high school senior, Goretti De Jesus.

“I’m happy I’m graduating...I have waited a long time for this moment,” said senior, Luis Garcia.

On June 9th, seniors will be celebrating their last moments as a yellow jacket. The graduation ceremony is the final send off for the seniors and most of them already have an idea as to how they will celebrate this accomplishment.

“I’ll probably have a graduation party at my house,” said Karla Granados.

Moreover, some students will have a party for

other similar reasons, “I’ll probably have a party at my house with family and then meet up with my friends since it may be the last time we will spend time together until we leave for college,” said Garcia. This cheerful event acknowledges their accomplishments and may also be the last chance to be together as friends.

The anticipation for graduation is that seniors can’t help but reflect on their favorite year. “Senior year is the best because you are getting everything done...It is the last stretch,” said De Jesus.

The memories you create last a lifetime and for many senior year was their most memorable.

“You have more fun simply because you encounter new experiences like graduation and prom,” said Garcia.

Although senior year is filled with exciting moments, some think that it was a stressful time. “Everything was a struggle, very stressful...I couldn’t sleep,” said Granados.

However, she still agrees that as a senior, “I still had a good time, because I was able to do new things and create new memories.”

High school in a way jumpstarts your future.

“You really start to think what you are going to do with your life,” said De Jesus, “Even when you don’t know what you want to do, [high school] opens your eyes to the world.”

Four years in high school can seem like a long time but seniors seem to agree that “It went by too quick,” said Melissa Gonzalez.

“When you arrive as freshmen they warn you that it is going to go by really fast and you don’t really think it will, but looking back four years later I agree...It Photo By Stephany Garcia all went by too fast,” Seniors will wear a cap and gown for the graduation said Garcia. ceremony.

The Buzz Staff

Junioritis

The dawn of a new fictional disease

By Mark Ramos and Devin Lohse only occasionally “At the end of the year, succeed in taking seniors become more relaxed them off track. and they realize that ‘Hey this “They’re still just is it, I’m going to college, I’m school days for going to be out of school, I me…I just get can do whatever I want. I can lazy sometimes relax,’” said Oxnard High and don’t do School junior Alec Salinas. work in class,” With the end of the year said OHS junior approaching, senior-itis is Rodrigo Medina. starting to become more comHowever, mon among 4th-year students. there are other But it may be possible that jujuniors that are niors are beginning to feel the not affected by same way. “Now that I know end-of-the-year the school year’s already over, laziness and, inI feel like I should be doing Photo By Stephanie Quero stead, use the better than I have been the rest limited amount of the year, but that’s not re- Oxnard High School junior starting to of time as motially the case…I’m just being slack off as the year draws to an end vation to work even more lazy,” said OHS juhave quite a few points that even harder. “In the beginning nior Angel Lizama. they can fallback on, so they of the year it’s easy. We all “There are some people can get a bit more relaxed start off with A’s right? Right who will get lazy because it’s when they want to,” said OHS now I’m not doing so well, not the end of the year. If they junior Estevan Manrique. passing all my classes…I’m in were hard-working since the For some, the effects of trouble right now and I’m acvery beginning, they of course senior-itis are minimal and

Brewing a Bruin

Oxnard High School senior Emily Neilan discusses her high

By Jazmine Toledo “I’m never really satis- classes -- it just doesn’t feel fied with what I do even if I right,” said Neilan. try as hard as I can so if I gave Time management is an up I know I would really not important skill Neilan posbe happy with myself and [I] sesses, and is the reason why would always wonder what she can traverse through her would happen if I hadn’t given schedule. She said, “Sports up,” said Emily Neilan. have definitely impacted my Despite participating in life in a positive way I have a five sports at Oxnard High number of really great coachSchool, Neilan is able to make es that have helped throughout her student-life work by main- high school -- it helped me taining a 4.6 grade point aver- learn how to manage my time age, a feat that many athletes and just helped develop my recan only dream of accomplish- sponsibility.” ing. Neilan has been playing The support of her family volleyball and has been swim- has played a major role in Neiming all four years -- howev- lan’s life. They have helped er, she decided to trade water her accomplish her goals, polo for soccer her junior year. whether they be on the court, “Sports definitely made on the field, in the pool, or in getting my school work done the classroom. “My family’s hard, but I usually just dealt definitely really supportive with it because school has al- they...back me on everything ways been important to me I do. They don’t pressure me just like sports...I hate not into anything at all, but they doing as best as I can in my usually support my decisions

tually pushing myself more… doing more extra work and trying to get everything done because I know, sooner or later, the end of the year is gonna come,” said OHS junior Guillermo Gutierrez.

Then there are those who continue to push themselves so as to not jeopardize their goals for the future. “I’m actually starting to apply myself more because, in my situation right now, my grades aren’t the best so I need to bring them up and apply myself more in order to get where I want to be…I’m hoping to go to a university,” said Manrique.

“I’m starting to see that the actions I do now, the choices I make of whether I do my homework or not, really affects my future for getting into a university and doing the things I want to do,” said Gutierrez.

Editors-In-Chief Stephanie Chavez Juan Quero Managing Editor Yadira Vico Copy Editor Tammera Magaña Layout Editors Patty Casimiro Chase Perez Photojournalism Editor Mayra Sanchez Website Editor Denis O’Leary Entertainment Editor KIm valerio Sports Editor Esteban Leon

school experience

Business Manager Daniela Peña

Photo Provided By Emily Neilan Neilan passes the ball to a teammate during a match. [and] I know who I am mostly because of how my parents raised me,” said Neilan.

“What got me on the right path was just realizing you [have to] just be who you want to be and not what everybody else wants you to be and just recognizing all of the oppor-

Best High School Memories

tunities out there [and] how much more there is to life than just high school,” said Neilan.

Neilan said, “I’m going to UCLA so it’s already paying off, and I know it’ll all be worth it in the future -- it’s just hard to recognize that at the moment.”

Oxnard High School seniors share their favorite memories

By Melissa Cuevas and Edith Gallardo Over the past four years, seniors have created many unforgettable memories in and out of Oxnard High School. OHS senior Alexis Salas said,“Your high school memories are only experienced once...nothing is going to compare to it.”

For some seniors, the best memories occurred on Mole Day, which is celebrated on October 23 commemorating Avogadro’s Number (6.02 x 10^23). Senior Daphne Sajor said, “My favorite high school memory was Mole Day with Mr. Lanning because we made balloon animals. The whole class was full of them and it looked like a very colorful circus…It was just fun to bond with my senior friends.”

Photo Provided By Daphne Sajor For others, the best memo- Daphne Sajor and friends celebrating Mole day ries occurred during the rivalry football games between OHS school memory was this year’s we had...and we won which is the and Pacifica High School. Senior football game against Pacifica. It most important thing because we Erica Bui said,“My favorite high was just crazy with all the spirit own Gonzalez.”

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Reporters Berenise Alfaro Luis Arevalo Aime Cano Brandon Cardilino Melissa Cuevas Victor Galicia Edith Gallardo Stephany Garcia Vitaliy Kostylov Yesenia Monje Stephanie Quero Mark Ramos Imani Roberts Nicholas Robles Tatyana Sharpe Andrew Smith Jamie Tadiaman Janine Tadiaman Jason Toledo Faculty Advisor

A few seniors Mr. David Page also enjoyed the spirit that was shown at rallys by all classes, which occurred before school activifavorite memory occurred during ties. Antonio Gaxiola said, “The the end of his junior year at lunch. rallies were my favorite because Hernandez said,” [My friends and people are all hyped up and ev- I] had a little party at our table eryone shows their spirit...It’s and everyone brought chips, or nice to bring people together and something that you eat...It just bond.” got really ‘turnt.’”

Yet, for other seniors, their Senior Andres Santo shared best memories were those that a different experience. He said, were not expected. Senior Kala- “[My favorite memory] has to be ni Campbell said, “ [My favorite [of] me and all my friends my jumemory was] my junior year of nior year [because] we were able G-tech when we were in class and to drive around. So we would go a guy was trying to staple papers on road trips, to skate spots and together but he missed and sta- surf spots...just have fun.” pled his fingers. It was just very No matter where life takes interesting and [the joke] has last- the class of 2015, some seniors ed two years.” will always cherish their memoSeniors also created mem- ries at OHS. As senior Michael ories that were involved with Estrada said, “I enjoyed the friends. Senior Isaac Hernandez’s whole ride.”

“Uniform Represents Pride”

Two Sides to Being in an Academy

ROTC members discuss what the uniform signifies

By Juan Quero and Mark Ramos

Oxnard High School teachers and students describe academy life

By Tatyana Sharpe and Kim Valerio

“The uniform represents our pride. It represent who we are and who we hope to be, because the majority of us plan on going onto the military,” said Oxnard High School junior and Cadet First Lieutenant Sabreena Loshbaugh.

To OHS freshman, Sergeant, and P.T. Rep Serenity Parrilla, the OHS student body has mixed feelings towards the ROTC Program. “[The student body] thinks that our uniforms are weird.

They don’t really have a lot of respect for ROTC kids. The people that do, it’s because they are in a sport and they understand how hard it is,” she said.

Senior and Core Commander Nichole Roppoli said, “A lot of the students here think that we’re nerds, but I think the cadets feel like we’re better than them because we

Being a part of an academy can be different for every student and teacher. “It can be positive or negative,” said Oxnard High School’s former Law and Public Services Academy (LAPS) teacher Mr. Matthew Creech.

Academy students are in most of the same classes for the rest of their high school careers which can cause constant conflict within the group.

Mr. Creech said, “[The Academy dynamic] was something I had to learn more about...Having students in class together for five, six periods -- that creates a dynamic within the social group. That was a little different than I had expected.”

Students have a similar viewpoint. “Some people hate each other, some people like each other...

You have to see the people you dislike the most every day. If you have a problem with them, you have to see them every single period...I mean, I just ignore them and talk to my friends,” said OHS sophomore from LAPS Academy, Alexis Gilbert.

The students being together can be a barrier to overcome. “It’s more of an obstacle -- It’s the students spending all day long with the same peers, so they’re getting a wide variety,” said OHS Green Technology and LAPS Academy teacher Ms. Joann Mcquaid.

Although there may be a negative effect on the students, some may view the academy as an opportunity.

Students with the majority of the same classes

to be more mature. You have to be more respectful to the uniform. You can’t just go play around like you’re in normal clothes,” said OHS sophomore and Cadet Staff Sergeant Lily Dy. “From other students…I know some of them try to make fun of us, I know some of them try to take it as a joke, and then there’s some people that respect the fact that we’re there…the fact that we manage to do what we can. Some people think it’s cool,” said Freshman and Airman Adam Montague.

When the ROTC member improve their character, the program’s integrity is exemplified.

“When you change into the uniform, you cannot cuss, you cannot do a lot of things because it comes with the responsibilities of being in ROTC. You need

of a part of the Program’s strength. “I feel like other people look at us as superior cadets or group of students because the uniform intimidates other people when they see us walking around,” said Cruz.

The focus on self-improvement also applies to the ROTC’s newest assets.

Montague said, “When I’m in uniform I do my best to stay behaved, remember what I’m meant to do, try not to blurt out certain curse words by accident…so I try to keep myself ‘in check.’

“The uniform represents to me a form of unity that we [ROTC members,] are all the same,” said OHS sophomore and P.T. Sergeant Luis Cruz. “When I put on the uniform, I try to be as professional as possible.

To some students, the uniform stands for much more than being disciplined on-campus.

“The uniform represents pride.

I really enjoy walking around the campus because I feel like an actual U.S. Airman, I feel like I’m a part of the Air Photo By Nicholas Robles Force,” said Roppoli.

OHS junior ROTC members lining up in formation. “ T h e uniform rephave a structure and we’re to maintain self-respect resents service to help more disciplined.” for yourself and for others others before yourself and Similar to sports, that are of higher rank,” to say ‘Hey look, I’m willwearing a uniform in the said Parrilla. ing to help you. As long as ROTC Program requires However at times, the you respect me, then I’ll its members to improve Program’s seriousness is do what I can to do that their character. “You have mistaken as a flaw instead for you,’” said Montague.

Not Just a Joke

Students and teachers share their thoughts on racism

By Janine Tadiaman Racism has always been as- their lives outside their household sociated with negativity. Anyone and into school.

“I’ve noticed [racism] in a can experience racism, and because it seems prevalent, it has way where kids try to make light caused problems in today’s soci- of it by joking around about stereotypes,” said OHS English ety.

For some people, the defi- teacher Ms. Ellen Acevedo.

According to New Repubnition of ‘racism’ may differ.

However, the concept remains the same. Oxnard High School junior Megan Richter said racism is, “when people judge you by the color of your skin.”

Sophomore Cedric Lim said it is “the opposition against the nationality... of other people.”

One may ask “How do racial attitudes start?” Sophomore Brianna Ramos said, “I think it’s because of upbringing. [Racial attitudes] pass down. Parents may be kind of racist. They believe something [and] tell their kids one thing. [The children] learn and grow from what their parents said.”

Unity of different ethnicities.

These views can extend to

lic, “racialized humor is an instrument that people of color can use to placate (make peace with humor) themselves in the face of overwhelming reality.” Many people joke about other races, but the purpose is to “push back against stereotypes.” Some may

Photo By Janine Tadiaman

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are in preparation for life after high school -- it helps the students for their future career. “In turn it becomes a benefit because when you go out and get a job, unless you’re changing jobs every five years, you’re working with people for ten to fifteen years, so I think in an academy -- even though it’s an obstacle, it’s preparing you

Ironically, some students feel the same way.

“The teachers are a lot of help...They give really good advice and they’re always there for me when I need them,” said LAPS academy sophomore, Lily Chesser.

However, the academy students are able to build strong relationships with each other as well.

Photo By Jason Toledo The Green Technologies Academy trailer

more and more for what’s really out there in the real world,” said Ms. McQuaid.

Furthermore, the teachers build a unique relationship with their students. “[I get to see] how they change and grow [to adults]...The relationships that I build with my students in the academy are so much stronger than other students that I taught… that’s something I never expected when I got involved with an academy - was that relationship,” said Mr. Creech.

“It kind of fell into my hands to teach it, I like it because you get to know the kids, it becomes a family,” said Ms. McQuaid

think that these jokes are another form of racism, but in reality, there are some stereotypes that can be made into ‘witticisms.’

Although stereotypical jokes are simply meant as jokes, there are those that may take it too far. “[Some students] don’t understand that [joking] is also not appropriate,” said Ms. Acevedo.

“When I...was out sick...[the Hispanic boys] in the class would taunt [a Vietnamese student who went by an Americanized name] because they knew what [her birth name] was. They would call her by her birth name when they knew she didn’t want to be called by it,” said Ms. Acevedo, referring to an incident that happened a couple of years ago.

However, not all students are aware of how they may be offending others with their jokes. Junior Lizzie Pacquing said, “They are not meant to hurt anyone or ever put them down.”

“We have a strong bond...

Last year in my other classes, I didn’t have any kind of bond with my teachers or the students,” said Chesser.

LAPS Academy senior, Megan Peterson feels she has a stronger bond because, “your academy teachers know how you learn and [then] you get this other teacher they’re just like, ‘okay do this, do that,’ it’s like you don’t bond with your other teachers as much.”

“It’s like a family...a love-hate family, but it’s a family,” said Gilbert All things considered, being a part of an academy is a great opportunity and privilege.

“There are kids who call their friends stuff, but...I only see friends joke around...I don’t see anyone bullying,” said sophomore Brianna Luna. “It’s just sad that [people] have to point out differences [and] can’t look inside themselves,” added Luna.

No one wants to experience racism. “We [have] to stand up and not accept that anymore.

It’s not acceptable, [and] it’s not morally or ethically right,” said Richter.

“People should be accepted for who they are and not just because of their color or background,” said Ramos.

Sometimes our feelings can cloud our judgment or actions towards people. We should not let these negative opinions stir more trouble than there already is. It all starts with how we treat others as well as how we see the world and what we can do to make it a better place.

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Living Life Inside the Hive

Seniors give their perspective on living the high school life

By Esteban Leon ‘Living the high school life’ most graduating, have gone is determined by each individu- through high school dealing with al on how they spend their four obstacles that they overcame. Riyears in high school. Seniors have vera said, “I have learned to be experienced the most of being at more organized and how to manOxnard High School and what it age my time.”

Photo provided by Gabriel Olvera Oxnard Track & Field Seniors celebrate their last home meet. is like to spend their late teenage years here.

Senior Anahi Rivera said, “I have learned that nothing is easy and that in order to succeed I must work hard.” Referring to how it was like to be a freshman, she also said, “I was a mess who did not know where anything was.”

These seniors, who are al-

All students go through high school, however, some may perceive their high school lives differently.

Senior Andres Perez had a typical routine throughout high school. He said, “[I stayed up] ‘til eleven o’clock doing homework that is due the next day, meeting new people and [learning] new

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things about yourself.”

However, he does not believe he lived the high school life to its fullest. “I wasn’t as involved as I would have liked to have been, I wish I could [go] back in time and tell my younger self to go out and do more things,” said Perez.

During the four years of high school, there are things you may learn about yourself that you never knew previously. Senior Norma Juarez said, “I found out that I secretly always wanted to be a cheerleader, but I never did it.”

Rivera said, “I have learned that nothing is easy and that in order to succeed I must work hard.

Sometimes making sacrifices and putting aside the ‘fun’ can be disappointing, but it will be rewarding.”

The attitude you have coming into high school as a freshman does not define who you will be once you leave as a senior. Perez said, “As a freshman I was following the routine, not trying anything on my own, and I was able to break out of it my sophomore and junior year.”

Now, as a senior, he was able to gain characteristics that have shaped him into a more open person. He said, “I’m more open

Oxnard High School’s Class of 2015 share their opinions of leaving high school

By Imani Roberts Other students have also felt the same way. Alondra Flores said, “I would have preferred to spend another year focusing on clubs and being more involved in school.”

In some student’s opinion, they understand that their friendships may come to an end. “What really digs deep into my heart is that I may Photo by Imani Roberts never see the people Sign made by OHS senior saying goodbye to the school. I see on a daily basis again. Anything can As Oxnard High social experiences and happen from the last School’s Class of 2015 will miss doing projects, day of school until our prepares for the future group activities, and next reunion,” said senior and life’s next challenge, having free days. “The Antonio Gaxiola. some students look days where we have some At the end of the back on their lives from spare time to just have a year, students approach high school and think to laugh and hang out with the thin line between high themselves that their last our classmates. In my school life and real world moments may have been case, just spending time living. Bell said that “in puzzling. “I have mixed with Law Academy,” said high school you constantfeelings about leaving Soto. ly have people helping high school. I’m ready to Though some stuyou out with deadlines gain new experiences, but dents may not be ready to and picking up the slack I’m scared because I don’t leave high school, others that you leave behind. You know what to expect. I’ve are ready to leave high need to be extremely relonged for this part of school behind. “I am sponsible because you are senior year to come for ready to leave high school now an adult and won’t so long, but now I feel because I am sick and have many people to lean like it’s coming all so tired of all of the drama. I back on.” fast,” said senior Jocelyn feel like I am ready to be “I am ready to leave Martinez. independent and on my high school, but I don’t Similarly, some own and not be forced to want to,” said Soto, “I students will miss the be around people that I have become so acexperiences and may don’t like being around,” customed to getting up look back on them in the said senior Jayda Bell. everyday and coming future. Daphne Sajor said, Some students say here and although getting “Going to dances, rallies, that having one more year used to something new being involved in ASB in high school would give is exciting, it’s also very for four years and making them the chance to expand overwhelming. I guess I friends will probably have their interests or improve am ready to leave because to be the things I miss the in themselves. Martinez I feel like I have served most about being in high said, “ If I had another my time and I have done school.” year, I would prepare it to the best of my ability.

Senior Rosycela Soto myself more in life before Now it’s time to move said she appreciates the leaving high school.” on.”

to tell people what I think about things. Before, I was a lot more shy.”

School is full of memories that may be the best ones that you will have in your adolescent years.

However, there are also regrets that come along. Senior Ronaldo Flores said, “I regret not appreciating certain things...I didn’t see how good it was to have that. [It] helped me get where I am now.”

much better.”

There are many opportunities for students to enjoy their years in high school. Flores said, “Enjoy it as much as you can because it really does go by fast.

Enjoy what you have and stay motivated to do what you have to do in school.”

The more involved you are in high school may make it easier for you to have a good time. Perez

Photo by Esteban Leon OHS students participating in Seniors Activity Day. Like Flores, Juarez looks back at what she regrets doing throughout high school. She said, “I regret not studying enough, I feel like I could have done so

said, “Find something you like, because it will make your school life a lot more enjoyable.”

“You Just Have to Roll With It”

Oxnard High School seniors talk about the stress of their senior year.

By Tatyana Sharpe “I think, in some as- work, have its place in fully sunk in that you’re pects, senior year is easy whether or not senior year about to graduate...Then but you have your class- is difficult for a student second semester rolls up, es, and you can’t afford -- emotions take part in it and you start freaking out to slack off,” said Ox- as well. “Emotionally it’s because you have all this nard High School senior harder because you have stuff you need to do,” said Megan Peterson. Senior to leave your friends, [and] Peterson. year may not be difficult your school...It’s easier The thought of gradfor some, but efficiency is when it comes to the class uating and the different still important. work, but it’s more stress- responsibilities that will According to OHS ful,” said Peterson. come afterwards can insenior Jonathan GutierFurthermore, the plan crease the pressure for rez, his senior year seems of one’s future can unwill- some seniors to be difficult to manage. ingly take a turn in which “That only adds on to “It’s hard...I leave during it can cause difficulties the stress...If you look at it lunch, but I don’t have during the year. “My plan from the terms of the real time for homework be- was to go into the military, world perspective...You cause I work, like, every but I hurt my foot, so that have to buckle down... day...It’s kind of hard to kind of went out the door You have college, you got balance,” said Gutierrez. for me. Now I’m strug- to find a job [and] a place On the other hand, gling to apply to colleges to live...It’s not really a reOHS senior Alex Her- - junior colleges,” said Pe- liever, it’s more of a stress nandez finds that leaving terson. inducer,” said Guillen. school earlier than others As the end of the Although the thoughts is accommodating. “My school year arrives, the of different responsibilschedule is more flexi- thought of leaving high ities after high school ble...I can leave earcan increase ly now which helps the pressure me a lot because I’m during the trying to find a job,” senior year, said Hernandez.

Peterson Balancing acsaid, “you tivities outside of just have to school can affect the roll with it.” level of complicaEqually tions during senior important, year, as well as the one’s plans lack of productivity after high from the previous school can years. “Senior year take a differis definitely one of ent course. the hardest years for However, “I me because I had to recommend pick up the slack for you have a the previous years...I plan,” said had to go to summer Guillen, “It Photo by Tatyana Sharpe school, I go to tutorwould give OHS senior, Kaleah Watson, thinks about her ing...I have to make you a general senior year. up all these credits,” idea of what said OHS senior Richard school can induce stress you want to do. You would Guillen. for some seniors. “It’s study your plan, and this Not only do the class- stressful...First semester it will reduce the stress...a es, along with the class- is easy because it has not lot.”

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Superlatives 2015

Best Eyes: Christian Flores

Best Smile: Joshua Cervantes

Best Hair: Britany Camp

Best Dressed: Armando Apodaca

Class Clown: Zack Hendrick

Cutest Couple: Aron and Theresa

Best Personality: Jennifer Rosas

Best Eyebrows: Zaira Miranda

Photos by Yesenia Monje

Final Decisions

Oxnard High School seniors share their final decisions about college

By Berenise Alfaro and Melissa Cuevas As graduation ap- coming into high school University, Northridge, proaches for the class of and, now, I am going to said, “I am a bit worried 2015, seniors are finalizing take on that challenge and anxious about how their decisions for colleges. again, and I am just really the transition from high Oxnard High School senior excited to meet new peoschool to university will Victoria Amezcua, who will ple.” impact me. I just hope I be attending the University Similarly, Brenda can make the right choicof California, Santa Barba- Ruiz, who will also be es towards achieving my ra said, “The whole select- attending the University goals.” ing process can be quite of California, Davis, said, Furthermore, Senior stressful, but once you have “I am most excited about Alyssa Rodriguez, who decided where you will be meeting new people bewill be attending Califorgoing in the fall, a rush of cause in college you’ll nia State University, East emotions kicks in.” make friendships that will Bay, sometimes has fears For some seniors, the last a lifetime and you about college. Rodriguez prospect of leaving the nest never know, I could meet said, “I am most afraid can be thrilling. “I’ve lived my future husband there or about not passing my in [Oxnard] my whole life, something.” classes and struggling.” so I don’t really know anyYet for other seniors, For some seniors, thing outside of Oxnard, feelings of anxiousness their final decision was but I know college will and fear are setting in. based on the campus. Seopen me to new possibili- Amezcua said, “I am nior Dylan Basco, who ties,” said senior Angeline family-oriented, and the will be attending the UniHsu, who will be attending thought of leaving my versity of California, Merthe University of Califor- family is extremely frightced, thinks the school is nia, Berkeley. ening because I am very Photo by Melissa Cuevas right for him because it Senior Joel Ayala, who dependent on them.”

OHS students Daphne Sajor, Samantha Betts and Jimena has a “small school kind of will be attending the UniLikewise, senior Jose Perez wearing college gear. feel...where student faculty versity of California, Davis Adan Govea, who will be ratio is twenty to one.” said, “I didn’t know anyone attending California State Senior Lucero Vil-

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lalobos, who will be attending San Diego State University, was pleased with the university’s atmosphere. Villalobos said, “[The campus] is really nice and when I went, everyone was just so nice to each other and welcoming.

They were just nice and open.”

Equally, Senior Kristian Harvuot, who will be attending California State University, Monterey Bay, also feels that the school’s campus is the right fit for him. Harvuot said, “I think it’s just more of the location and how it’s right by the beach and right by the aquariums...it has everything I can relate to.”

Although all high school seniors will be attending very distinct universities, they all share the similar goal of getting an education and pursuing a career.

Mack Joins the Pack

Coach Mack discusses the upcoming football season

By Nicholas Robles After 34 years of coaching there, he moved on to coach at high school and college foot- Saint Bonaventure High School ball, Jon Mack will continue his for the next 17 years. “It was a

Photo by Juan Quero Coach Mack with his players at weight training. coaching career at Oxnard High School. With a lot of experience and success at schools, such as Saint Bonaventure and Ventura College, Coach Mack intends to lead the Yellow Jackets to a great season.

Coach Mack began his career at Notre Dame High School in 1981. After spending six years

good time. In the eighties, Saint Bonaventure wasn’t very good in football...so it was a huge challenge...and we got it turned around. By 2000, things were looking really good,” said Mack.

During his time there, Coach Mack led Saint Bonaventure to 12 league championships and 7 CIF-Southern Section champion-

ships.

During his time at St. Bonaventure, he also coached Track & Field. He led the team to two league championships and were CIF-SS runner-ups.

After his successful years at St. Bonaventure, Coach Mack moved on to coach football at Ventura College. “It was a great experience...we won the bowl game two out of three years and won the conference one of the years,” said Mack.

He gained experience from coaching at Ventura College. He said, “sometimes you learn more from losing than you do from winning...That 5-5 year [taught] a lot of lessons. It was a good time but I’m cut out to be a high school coach.”

Coach Mack chose to coach at OHS because of the key aspects he found at this school. “Dr. Riegert and Mr. Lawrence are old friends that I wanted to work for.

For me, administrative support, faculty support, and student support is critical, and I feel all three of those things here [at OHS],”

In it to Win it

OHS students describe their dedication to a single sport

By Mark Ramos “I dedicate myself to used [to] leave everything including working hard… basketball partially because to the last minute and now Every day in school you I love the game and I do I know what I’m doing, have to work hard to get the believe I am good at it. The I know what I have to do, best grades and in sports main reason I play, how- and I have to plan ahead so you have to work hard to ever, is to prove to people that I have the time to com- do better than your oppothat just because you think plete all my assignments,” nents.” you’re the best, there’s al- said OHS senior and forFor others, playing a ways someone better than mer varsity cross country sport has contributed to you,” said Oxnard High runner Anahi Rivera. their development as a perSchool junior Nathan “It has made me more son. “It made me not be Thompson. Several people responsible and helps me scared of anything. When wish to excel in a variety of keep myself organized you play basketball you different sports. However, time-management wise,” tend to get nervous around there are those who simply said Hernandez. lots of people but after a dedicate themselves to one Further regarding the while…It changed me perin particular. connection between aca- sonally. I don’t really get In some occasions, demics and the dedication scared as much as I used some are not made aware of required to play a sport, to,” said Thompson. the sport they are interested Thompson said, “The thing There are various reain until they are influenced about sports is that it can sons as to why one would by others. “I had a friend connect to you mentally dedicate themselves to a who said she was trying so a sport can affect your single sport. As Hernandez out and I never played it so everyday life also. Certain said, “It’s really fun and I thought it’d be a cool ex- things that you do in sports there’s always ways to get perience,” said OHS junior also attain to you in real life better.” and varsity basketball player Mireya Hernandez.

“I would have to owe my dedication to my siblings because a lot of my brothers played sports and I wanted to too, but didn’t actually know what sport I liked until I started playing basketball,” said Thompson.

To some, dedicating themselves to a sport has also benefited them academically. “I’m definitely Photo provided by Mireya Hernandez more organized and more OHS Girls Basketball competing against a rival school. on-top of things. Before, I

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said Mack.

As the new coach, he is looking for different ways to improve the team. “We’re working really hard to move into a real weight room...I think that will help us a lot. We’re really trying to get connections to get a turf field.”

Coach Mack, referring to the famous quote ‘If you build

to this stadium, I think that we would have one of the top stadiums in the county.”

Coach Mack will be going into the season with high expectations. “We expect to compete every week...we’re going to play some good teams and really test ourselves,” said Mack.

With a strong team and an

Photo by Nicholas Robles OHS varsity foootball playing against Pacifica in 2014. it, they will come,’ said, “The great athletes want to play on the great facilities -- so if we add turf

excellent coaching staff, the season looks bright for Yellow Jacket football.