November 2014 edition

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in sight bishop Alemany Student magazine

ALEMANY SPIRIT October brings to life a vibrant community of fun, energy and charity.

what’s new?

athletics introduces a new team sport and a new head coach

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It’s all Foreign to Me Learn what the foreign exchange students have to share with their friends

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CONTENTS 3.

Dancing in Disguise

BAHS opens its doors once again welcome guest to the annual Exceptional Halloween dance

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D11 Speaks their Mind

Juniors return from their retreat and share their views on the Discipleship retreat

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Taste the World

International students present their favorite foods from around the world

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Have You Met Harvey?

The Alemany Players provide a little insight on an invisible rabbit

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Stress to Find a Dress

The 2014 princesses go high and low to find the perfect dress for homecoming

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Role Reversal

A few girls take charge of their homecoming date fate

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Sisterly Advice

Seniors offer advice for there “little sisters� as they move on to bigger things

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Stickers to Smiles

The CIF bound Ladies golf continue to support children in need 2|

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editors Giselly Bonilla Andrea Garcia Hazel Salvador copy editor Taylor Barnett writers and photographers Yzabel Arambulo Amanda Battle Morgan Bilinski Gillian Buhlman Juliana Carbon Jarel Dadula Anjalisha Delgado Belen Garcia Lorenzo Gingco Miranda Kral Samantha Montes de Oca Kim Nuval Shana Rasho John Tannous Marielle Villacastin Xiaoyu (Lorraine) Zhang adviser Paul Apolinario Insight magazine attempts to cover the people and events of the school community as fairly, impartially, and accurately as possible. The contents of the publication focuses on coverage that will meet the interests, wants and needs of the majority of the target audience (the students and staff of Bishop Alemany High School).

The editors, staff members, and advisor reserve the right to select content and determine priorities in both photographs and written material.

They never knowingly libel, invade the privacy of, deny the rights of, or ridicule or mock an individual or group. No material that is libelous, irresponsible, and/or advocates illegal activity will be published. No material the editors or the adviser deem to be in poor taste will be printed.

Copyright Š 2014 BAHS

from the editor Welcome to the October issue of Insight!

The entire yearbook staff and I are so excited to present this month’s magazine. For October, we wanted to focus on the huge events like Homecoming, Spirit Week and Halloween.

There was so much spirit, pride, and creativity coming from so many different people that we wanted to represent that in our choice of stories.

Andrea Garcia / Managing Editor We wanted to share the fall spirit with stories about the Halloween Dance, horror movies, and the Warzone as well as other topics. What I love most about being part of the yearbook staff is the ability to capture and showcase the most precious memories forever. With the magazine, I’m able to do just that, along with provide news and opinion pieces about things that are very relevant and relatable to the student body, while also learning how to put together a publication.

Since the yearbook is our main publication, we may not be covering every month in the magazine. We want to focus our strongest efforts on providing a quality yearbook that everyone can treasure for many years.

The magazine is the way our staff publishes our homework, which involves learning about deadlines, improving our writing style, and coming up with new angles to cover. This is all to prepare us for writing the yearbook.

Thank you for your compliments on the magazine and the ideas for future coverage.

student magazine of alemany high school Coverage Insight covers topics, issues, events and opinions of relevance and interest to the Bishop Alemany High School community Letters Send submissions to the editor at 11111 North Alemany Drive, Mission Hills, CA 91350 or via email at yearbook@ alemany.org. Letters should be brief and signed. Letters may be rejected if libelous or obscene material is contained therin.

mission hills, california 91350 Editorials The magazine staff’s opinions will be presented in each issue in the form of editorials, which are clearly labeled and appear on the commentary pages Columns Personal opinion of the students/ staff/ faculty are expressed through by-lined columns which appear throughout the publication.

Because of this, the magazine may be intermittent during our busiest times of the year, but we will still be covering all the important and special moments.

Enjoy this month’s issue!

818.365.3925 Distribution Each issue of Insight can be viewed online at the school’s website, www. alemany.org. An archival copy is placed on the websiite and with the storage archives of the yearbook.

Membership Insight maintains membership with the Columbia Scholastic Press Association New York City, NY

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September Edition

NEWS

around caMpus

upcoming

THINGS TO DO IN THE WEEKS AHEAD

this week

next week

after that

Chapel masses with the theme of “I will dwell in the house of the Lord” will be on Monday (periods 4,5,6) and Tuesday (periods 1,2,3)

No school on Veterans Day,

November 17 - Jr. Ring Mass

November 11.

November 23 - Open House

from 12-4

Kairos 130 leaves for St.

November 26 - No School

Mary’s on November 11.

November 27 - Thanksgiving Break

Academic Decathlon

November 30 - CSU/UC

scrimmage wil be on

application deadline

Saturday, November 15.

newsfeed

A QUICK LOOK AROUND CAMPUS

During the first week, Alumni Hall was decorated in multiple works of art, books, and media to reminded us of how important the need for peace is around the world and in our own lives during the annual St. Francis Peace Festival. *** Warriors began voting for the homecoming court on October 1st using the Vote4Schools app on their iPads. *** On October 2, the whole school celebrated the feaast of St Francis with an all school mass themed “Love One Another”. *** Blake Green leaves his mark with a school record of 437 yeards passing against Chaminade on October 3.

Brandon pierce has 167 yards receiving.

Final score 55-38. *** “Harvey”, this year’s fall play, closed with a matinee performance on October 5 *** This year’s homecoming theme was based on an African safari during the week of October 6-10. *** 4|

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Our traditional Spirit Week would not be the same without the Thursday night pep rally and bonfire. The Alemany spirit was truly alive thanks to some wonderful performances of our cheer teams, dancers and mucians along with some highly spirited games designed by our ASB members. *** Outreach invited 7th and 8th graders to the yearly BAHS Junior High Homecoming Social on October 10. It’s a great way for future Warriors to feel the spirit shared by all Alemany students, but it is also an opportunity to meet their future classmates. *** The week of October 13-17 tuly put everyone to the test: PSAT and Quarter Exams along with games against Harvard/ Westlake, Loyola, Louisville and Webb high schools. *** Alemany Amigos had a huge turn out from its members and the community on October 18. *** The entire Girls Golf team qualified for the CIF playoff while Alyssa Villela and

Holland Ladage qualified for the Mission League individual finals on October 20. *** Kairos 129 left on the 21st for Mt. Saint Mary’s in Santa Barbara with 34 candidates who will get the opportunity to experience community while they explore what it means to live a holy life in accordance with God’s will. *** Our pool has a secret that was recognized by USA Water Polo on the 23rd - a legacy of 7 sets of brothers on the team -WOW! *** The Great California Shakeout on October 23 reminded us to be prepared as we live on an Etch-a-Sketch. *** October 27-29 opened the eyes and hearts of many juniors who attended the Discipleship retreat. *** Tryoutf for the Christmas play “the Man who Came to Dinner” started *** Clash of the Catholics closed out October with our exciting win against Notre Dame HS (14-10).

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DANCING in DISGUISE Bright lights, decorations everywhere, and strong

“Seeing them come through that door smiling, and

applause. This is how guests are welcomed at the

then having fun just makes me so happy.” Many

annual Exceptional Halloween Dance, held to give

other students volunteered at check-in, the food

people with disabilities a fun and safe place to

tables, and by simply dancing and talking to guests.

celebrate Halloween.

Bria Smith (11) said, “I came to the dance because it’s a great way to get closer to my community and

Guests come decked out in their costumes, some even paint their faces. Katie Chisholm (11) said,

really get involved in such a fun event.” It is such an enjoyable night for so many people,

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What’s your SENIOR

quote?

Literary I don’t know half of you

Movie: Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.

Alex “Hitch” Hitchens

half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

J. R. R. Tolkien

Iconic “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”

Mahatma Gandhi

Biblical “I can do all things through Christ[a] who strengthens me.”

Philippians 4:13

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By JuLiAnnA cArBon

UNCAGED SPIRITS I under the Friday night lights, the Warzone show their wildside t’s Friday night; the chill in the air, the

Later that night, white isn’t only on the

smell of popcorn, and the crunch of

shirts of those students, but also in the

gravel all point to a Friday night foot-

air, due to the baby powder thrown at the

ball game, Alemany style. As Taylor Ad-

start of the game. Right from the get go,

ams, (11), walks towards the front of the

Alemany’s sideline erupted into cheers,

student section

bleachers to snap a picture of her sister,

screaming after every touchdown, and

April Adams, (11), cheering on the side-

remained until the final minutes, until the

Facebook to the Alemany website, these

lines, she walks past at least 50 of her fel-

final score was revealed: 55-38.

low students. All of them are decked out

“It was a great feeling to have beaten

in white to show their school spirit in the

Chaminade because of the amount of

game against Chaminade.

warrior pride that was at that game.”

from Twitter to the Daily News , from

Warriors share a spirit that has defined Alemany’s Warzone for years.

said Joanne Rivas, (11), when asked how she felt when it was all over. The trend continued the week after at the homecoming game, showing that the spirit of Alemany’s students exists despite what the scoreboard reveals.

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Inside Scoop

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Although, the information that can be shared is that

The first Discipleship of the year embarked on their spiritual journey leaving school at around 5 pm on September 29 to the campground until October 1, making this the very first “Sept-Oct” retreat. As soon as the bus arrived at the destination, the whole group’s teamwork skills were tested as they created an assembly line and passed down the luggages one by one. In order to maintain the sacredness of the events that transpire throughout the three days

the food has a reputation for being quite tasty,

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the experience of sharing a room with some of your friends is always fun, and the overall feeling of growing closer to a group of people in such a short time is the cherry on top of it all. Going on Discipleship not only impacts the seniors who lead the small groups, but also the juniors who experience this spiritual event for the first time.

spent up on the mountain, it is required that they are not spoken of or discussed.

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“Discipleship is an experience, it’s even better when you lead it. Knowing that you are there for all these kids, it’s an unbelievable feeling. During discipleship you get to know others on such a deep level. These juniors look up to us leaders, and they know we are there for them”.

-Jeanelle Arellano “Discipleship is an amazing way to become friends with people that you wouldn’t usually think you would become friends with. I now have an amazing family that I can share anything with. It is truly a blessing to have these people in my life now. #GMAST”. -Jessie Barreto

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“Leading discipleship was an experience I will take with me the rest if my life. Even though everything was for the kids I left that mountain with a stronger faith and different message then when I was on the retreat myself”.

-Drew Arnold

“Leading a discipleship made me proud to see my junior babies grow up. In other words, it was such a lovely perspective to watch all of the kids grow closer to each other and to their faith over three days in time”. -Erika Reyes

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Volunteers help Catholic Relief Services pack meals

Table For Two (x63,000) 2 Hours. 6 packing stations. 70 student and parent volunteers. Over 21,000 meals packed. “ I didn’t think only two hours of my life could make such a big difference” Dominique Mendoza (11) says about the food packing event hosted by the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) club. Alemany’s CRS club was started last year by Mr. Judge.

This year, the club made itself knows by selling pins for $5 to raise the money for the food packing event – each pin represented 10 meals. The club’s current president, Vanessa Delgadillo (11) along with many other club members spent several weekends speaking at Mass and selling the pins at Our Lady of Grace, Encino, Our Lady of Lourdes, Northridge, St Euphrasia, Granada Hills, and St Rose of Lima, Simi Valley. The club raised enough money to provide for over 20,000 meals – the event was also generously sponsored

by Dennis Uniforms, Parker Brown Inc., The Law Office of Kenneth P. Roberts, and Cavaretta’s Italian Deli. She and the rest of the CRS club decided to take their efforts a step further and help organize the food packing event at

Alemany. The lmeals packed were to go to Burkina Faso, West Africa, one of the poorest countries in the world.

When the day of the event finally came, over 70 student and parent volunteers showed up to help. After putting on hairnets and gloves, the volunteers were taught by a CRS representative how to assemble a bag of food which would feed 6 people. Then other volunteers worked on weighing and sealing the begs which were then sent to a group of people who boxed them and prepared them to be shipped.

Every time 1.000 meals were packed, a gong sounded and volunteers were encouraged to stop their work and celebrate the small victory. Afterwards, they quickly resumed their work. Delgadillo was pleasantly surprised at the support that the club received. “I was so happy to see how many people were willing to give up two hours of their Saturday to help our cause.” The volunteers worked efficiently throughout the 2 hours and ended up passing their goal of 20,000 meals.

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By Andrea garcia especially for those who have attended for many years, like one guest who returns with her group home every year for the past 25 years. With great music and entertainment, the dance was a great night for many.

For the past 36 years, campus ministry holds the Exceptional Halloween Dance for handicapped people of all ages. It started because a coach’s developmentally disabled sister had no place to celebrate Halloween.

That year, the coach organized the Exceptional Halloween Dance to give her sister, friends, and other disabled people a place to celebrate. The walls of Alumni Hall are decorated with black and orange streamers, fake spiders, and fake webs. In addition, many of the religion classes donate gift cards, toys, food, and drinks to the dance, as well as help with the 10 |

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set up. Music is provided by the Liturgy Band, who prepare their upbeat religious songs for the dance. Singer and Liturgy Band vice-president Kelsea Clemente (11) said, “It’s such a fun experience being able to contribute to the dance, especially with all the enthusiasm and Halloween spirit. I volunteered because getting to sing and help for the dance seemed like fun and something I would enjoy doing.

Once again, our Bishop Alemany community shined as we welcomed over 200 guests to our Exceptional Halloween Dance.

Over 400 students decorated, served goodies, and danced with our guests. So many smiles and laughs. As always, we are so grateful to provide an evening of fun, laughter, and music for our Exceptional Halloween guests.

Along with Liturgy Band, Dance and Cheer performed for the guests. When asked about his favorite part of the dance, Donald Levan said, “It’s always nice when students show up to make the guests happy with their talents and gifts. When students interact with guests, there’s so much love, goodness, and kindness. It’s great to be part of a community that does something like this.”

Thanks to: • Luis and crew for set-up and clean-up • the Religion Department for collecting

snack and goodies • Sheila for handling the invites and

pitching-in in so many ways • the chaperones and staff helpers: Sr.

Anne, Liz, Lyn, Shannon, Mathew (and

family), Sandra, and Sr. Sara • James and Joe for the technology

donations and service • the Music Club for the DJ's • Ellie Ragonese and the Liturgy band

for playing four great songs • Maria Myers and the adult volunteers • all faculty who encouraged student

participation in any way • everyone who helped in so many ways We were told many times by people as they left about how this is the event of the year for the members of the local Exceptional community. Our students were praised for their kindness and spirit. One woman has been coming with her group home for 25 years and looks forward to it every year.

Other new comers could not believe the size and spirit of the party.

Thanks to all.

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Welcome to the

Jungle Lions, Zebras, Giraffes, and Cheetahs! Homecoming 2014 was one to remember as students ventured into the African Safari. Crazy outfits, enthusiastic attitudes, and excitement kicked off spirit week. On Tuesday morning the animals came alive and emerged from the jungle as they set foot on the Alemamy campus. Outfits ranged from lions and cheetahs to giraffes and zebras. Wednesday the fun continued as the student body dressed in their best camouflage and disguised into the surrounding campus.

A spot of the familiar green and black camouflage was evident throughout the school and made the day even more fun. Thursday students broke out their binoculars and safari tour guide outfits as they traveled the Alemany campus. Friday, kids put on their best spirit gear and decked out in our school colors, cardinal red and gold from head to toe. “Each year I usually do crazy outfits, but this being my senior year I know I had to go all out. I had such a fun time and loved all the themes!” exclaimed senior, Nikole Siccarios.

Overall I’d say we had a fantastic Spirit Week!

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B e i n g e x p os e d to a n e w at m os p h e r e l i k e h i g h sc h oo l is to u g h . O r is i t ?

I made many friendships that still exist today. After the retreat, I felt like I was a part of the Alemany community. This feeling carried on throughout my next three years of high school, and led to my joining of Christian Leadership this year. I like to think that the retreat can be considered to be a form of initiation into the Alemany community.

With the importance of friendship at hand, the goal of the retreat is not to teach new ideas concerning friendship. Better yet, it is meant to stress the great role it plays in an individual’s life. There is nothing more appropriate than this theme, as freshmen are still adjusting and

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By Lorenzo gingco

fresh new friendships

learning about who they are.

“Part of you being you depends on the people you surround yourself with,”

said

(Religion).

Mr. “The

James

Rebudal

awesome

thing

about being in a Catholic school is that we can remind them that they can turn to God.” The most should always be made out of any retreat.

When I look back at my freshman year, I can’t help but remember the mix of feelings going on in my head. I remember

The retreat is an opportunity for

the excitement mixed with anxiety. I remember trying to find

one to temporarily escape the

Mr. Browne’s hidden classroom but to no avail. Weeks went

affairs of his or her daily life. With

by, I was beginning to get the flow of things as a high school

that opportunity, an individual can

student at Alemany. I made some friends and was doing well

discover who they are, grow in

in my classes. However, there was still something missing. I

friendship with God and with others,

just didn’t feel completely comfortable with the high school

and learn valuable lessons which he

atmosphere. That is where the Freshman Retreat came into

or she can apply in life.

play.

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PLAYBILL

Performances are December 5,6,7, 11,13,14 in the Alemany Theater Tickets - $10.00 Senior Citizens and Children under 12 - $5.00 Alemany Students with ID - Free

a three-act comedy written by

George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart

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KHALIL

⊙England: 4424.28 miles to USA

BROWN (11)

⊙France: 4768.51 miles to USA

OSCAR LEE(12)

⊙Spain: 4720.82 miles to USA

ADRIAN MARTINEZ CHO (10)

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By XiAoyu ‘LorrAinE’ zhAng

TASTE THE WORLD I N T E R N AT I O N A L S T U D E N T S ’ V I E W O N F O O D United States is a country of immigrants. Driving down the streets, different restaurants attract people’s attention. Food from different countries is welcomed and loved by American people.

Alemany has so many students with different nationalities. They leave their hometowns and fly thousands of miles to America. The food differences tend to be easier for them to understand since they have experienced two traditions in two countries.

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HINAKO OMIZu (12)

Japan: 6314.25 miles to USA

ZHOu YAN (12)

⊙Korea:

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6682.65 miles to USA

⊙China: 7245.38 miles to USA EuMBEE SHIM (12)

⊙Vietnam:8583.23

miles to USA AN HOANG LuONG (AMY) (12)

KAFKA KEANDRE (11)

⊙Indonesia:

SUSHI

hinako is from Osaka, Japan. She has been in

9307.25 miles to USA

KOREAN BBQ

BINGSU

eunbee is from Seoul, Korea. She has been in America for 4

America for 2 and half years.

and half years.

Q: What do you think about american food?

Q: What do you think about american food?

a: I was surprised when I first saw the big portion of the food in American restaurant. I like Mexican food right now. My favorite food is a taco.

Q: Japanese food?

a: I think the most popular and famous food from my country is sushi.

Q: Japanese food in america?

a: I’ve seen a lot of sushi restaurants in California. When I miss my home food, I always go eat sushi with my friends. I think the most famous restaraunt is Hokkaido.

a: I enjoy the food here in the America and my favorite is a burger.

Q: korean food?

a: My favorite food from my country is Korean Barbecue and Bingsu (shaved ice cream).

Q: korean food in america?

a: There are some places that sells good Koran barbecue. The restaurant called Byul Dae Po in Korean town has the most traditional Korean food.

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kafka is from Jakarta, Indonesia. He has been in America for about 3 months.

Q: What do you think about american food?

a: We usually have restaurants that serve American food back in Jakarta so I do enjoy eating American food especially hamburgers, fries and also hot dogs.

Q: Indonesian food?

NASI GORENG

MARTABAK TELOR

a: Indonesia has a lot of traditional foods because it is divided into so many islands and has different cultures. Every island has its own traditional food. My favorite Indonesian dishes are: Nasi

goreng/fried rice, Martabak telor, Martabak manis and Nasi uduk.

Q: Indonesian food in america?

a: I don’t think that America has the kind of food that is similar to my country’s traditional food because Indonesians use all the spices in a single food, which makes it tasty with many flavors in it. There is one Indonesian restaurant that I’ve tried in LA close to the airport called Simpang Asia. The chefs are all Indonesian.

They use pure Indonesian spices. It’s not a big restaurant but its good enough for me to visit them all the time.

MARTABAK MANIS

NASI UDUK

khalil is from Manchester, England. He has been in America for 3 years.

Q; What do you think about american food?

a: I love American food. My first meal here was at In-N-Out, but my favorite now is Chipotle.

DAOXIAO MIAN

GUO YOU ROU

Zhou is from Taiyuan, China. She has been in America for 4 years.

Q: What do you think about american food?

a: I did enjoy trying different recipes of American food, my favorite American food is IN-N-OuT. I still enjoy having American food now but more likely I choose Chinese food if I have to cook for myself.

Q: english food?

a: My absolute favorite and traditional dish is fish and chips. I also love sausage and bacon sandwiches. They are delicious. But the most popular and best tasting food in the uK is Indian food oddly enough.

Q: english food in america? a: I have had fish and chips here. It wasn’t very good. If I see they have food relating to my country here, I will steer away from it because I just get disappointed.

Q: Chinese food?

a: When people think about the food from my hometown Taiyuan, the first thing is a kind of noodle called Daoxiao Mian. There is also a dish called Guo You Rou.

Q: Chinese food in america?

a: America does have a few restaurants that have traditional Chinese food, but not like Panda Express. The restaurant called The Boiling Point in San Gabriel and Szechuan Home in San Francisco have the most traditional Chinese food.

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FISH AND CHIPS

BACON SANDWICH

Oscar was born in Paris, France, but raised in Hong

Kong, China. He has been in America for about 1 year and a half.

Q: What do you think about american food?

a: I enjoyed having some American food every once in a while, such as pizzas and hamburgers. But I couldn’t stand eating it everyday. My favorite food is In-N-Out’s double-double hamburger, too bad that they are not in business in my home country because I’m sure they would make a fortune.

FOIE GRAS

CONFIT DE CANARD

Q: French Food?

a: I love eating French food. My favorite starter dish is the Foie Gras. For the main dish, I really like the Confit de canard. Finally for desert, I would choose the Crêpe. Since I have been living in Hong Kong for most of the time, I enjoy eating Chinese food too. My favorite traditional food from Hong Kong is Dim Sum, especially the barbecue pork bun.

Q: French food in america?

CRÊPE

CHINESE STEAMED BBQ BUN

a: I haven’t had the chance to eat any traditional French food around here. But they sure have some authentic Chinese food, certainly not Panda Express.

BAP XAO

BANH CHUNG

CROQUETAS PHO

CHE

adrian is from Barcelona, Spain. He has been in America amy is from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She has been in

for 3 months.

America for 3 years.

Q: What do you think about american food?

Q: What do you think about american food?

a: I did enjoy all the food or junk food when I first came to America.

My favorite would be In-N-Out. Now, I am starting to miss Spanish food.

a: I enjoy common American food, such as pizza, pasta and steak.

a: My favorite Spanish food is Croquetas.

Q: Vietnamese food? a: My favorite is bap xao. Its main ingredient is corn. The other one is banh chung. It’s kind of like dumpling but real fancy. And Pho, everybody knows this one. Also Che. It’s a sweet soup kind of thing,

Q: Spanish food in america?

a type of dessert. There is so much good stuff back there!! Trust me, Chinese and Vietnamese food is almost identical.

Q: Spanish food?

a: There is a lot of Hispanic people from South America, but there aren’t that many good places. However, you can always go to Mexico, because there are some types of foods that are the same.

I haven’t tried any restaurant here. I did go to Mexico, but only ate Mexican food. The only places you can find some foods like Chorizo, Manchegom, and etc. are in whole food.

Q: Vietnamese food in america?

a: There are a lot actually, but not so good. I mean it’s America.

They have very single thing literally. Pho so 1 and Dim Sum are the two most traditional Vietnamese restaurants that I have tried in America.

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FINE ARTS | Around Campus

The Alemany Players gives insight on an invisible rabbit

Have You This year’s Fall Play, “Harvey,” focuses on Elwood P. Dowd’s relationship with pooka in the form of an invisible six-foot threeand-one-half-inch white rabbit.

Harvey causes chaos, mayhem, and eventually understanding for the show’s quirky cast of characters.

18 Rehearsals 14 Cast Members 6 Performances 1 invisible Rabbit

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Many of the characters don’t believe Harvey is real, especially Elwood’s Aunt Ethel, played by Danielle Byers (12). “Harvey is a crazy figment of Elwood’s imagination,” she explains.

“He’s ruined Ethel’s view on Elwood forever. He’s changed Elwood, so he’s not the man she used to know.”

Both Dr. Sanderson, played by Kevin Kubo (10), and Mr. Wilson, played

by Jacob Guardado (11), believe that Harvey is merely a figment

of both Elwood and his sister’s imaginations. Kubo explains his character sees Harvey as “a hallucination caused by drinking, and then auto-suggestion.”

Some characters eventually do believe Harvey is real, like Dr. Chumley, played by Michael Perez (12). After discovering that Harvey can stop time, Chumley realizes that “Harvey is his ticket to paradise. He’s something special, that rabbit!”

The character of Veta Simmons, as played by Gabriella Carillo (12), makes the greatest change on her opinion of Harvey. “Playing the role of Veta, Harvey was the most annoying part of my life, but as the story progressed he became a member of the family who I secretly loved.’”

in the entire world. Harvey’s always there for him when Elwood needs him and always comforts him. They get along fine. Harvey reminds Elwood that it’s always better to be pleasant and enjoy life to the fullest. Elwood wishes everyone could have the relationship that he has with Harvey.”

Harvey is undoubtedly most important to Elwood, who is played by Donald Bianchi (10).

“Harvey is Elwood’s best friend

Met HarveY?

By Gillian Buhlman

anthropomorphism Elwood, played by Donald Bianchi (10) introduces Harvey to Aunt Ethel, played

by Danielle Byers (12). Myrtle Mae and Veta, Played by Gabi Carillo (12) and Gillian Buhlman (11), look on in horror.

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Hard Fun Work

Druml i n e Pre pa rat i on

By Jarel Dadula

Members of Drumline prepare for their next event with different methods.

The Drumline beats their snares, basses, tenors,

do and make sure I don’t screw up or anything,” said

and cymbals after school. They are most commonly

Jose Rodriguez (12). Rodriguez works hard and does

known for pumping up the crowd during events

his best to excite his audience. The members of

like pep rallies. They practice many times during

Drumline take their preparation seriously as they do

the week and are constantly preparing in order to

want to givetheir best performance possible.

bring a good show. For their next event, they are

Dianne Alcantara (12) said, “When I practice

preparing themselves to play in the Granada Hills

for Drumline, I have fun with it.” Other members

Christmas Parade.

practice because they purely enjoy playing in

“If I am not doing my best, I know I have to keep practicing even

in Drumline as they do not always have to be

more until I know

serious.

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The members of Drumline prepare for

then I will be

each event in many various ways with different

satisfied. If not,

viewpoints. They are aware that preparation is

I got to keep

necessary in order to do well in an event, but they

working hard and

are also allowed to have fun at the same time.

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Drumline. They express that they are fond of playing

Perspectives | On Key Issues

By Hazel Salvador

The future of education

T he ipads offer innovated and efficient educational tools that transform the classroom , learning , and teaching experience .

At Bishop Alemany, students and teachers

able to jot down text, draw, highlight, view, and

have discovered ways to incorporate the iPads into

edit files, create figures, and import photographs.

education. With apps like Quizlet and Notability and

Trigonometry instructor James Castaneda said,

software like Safari, users can find resources for

“With Notability, people have the ability to draw and

everything from keeping track of school work to

edit using that app.” Since Notability allows users

finding effective ways to study.

to record audio, they can have the ability to play it

One of the most challenging tasks that students

back and take notes as it plays. Students find that

face is to memorize vocabulary along with its

this app is most useful and effective during class

definition and significance. Quizlet provides users

lectures.

with a simple and interactive way to study. It gives

Above all, sudents have many resources at their

users the power to create an unlimited amount

fingertips which allows them to easily and quickly

of flashcards, to practice, and to test themselves.

obtain information. As the years go by, people

Katherine Chisholm (11) said, “I have been using

will find ways to embrace and utilize the iPad into

Quizlet since my freshman year. It helps me to

education and supplement it along with traditional

remember content quickly and effectively.”

classroom techniques. With such versatility and

Notability is hands down one of the best and most used note taking apps in Alemany. With

capability, the iPads will continue to change the face of education day by day.

its sleek design and multiple features, users are

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bY MARIELLE vILLACASTIN

STRESS TO FIND A DRESS

A l l f iVe Sen i or P rinCeSSeS S tA n D n eXt to the Q ueen, m i C h elle Soto AS they S tA n D tog ether Pro uDly h o l Di n g thei r bouQuetS A n D P oSe A Smi l e for the C A m er A.

As the princesses were announced on the PA, underclassmen, Alyssa Escalante (9), Katherine Walker (10), Audrie Gomez (11), Victoria Acuna (12), Michelle Aclan (12), Alayah Byers (12), Gabriela Carillo (12), Holland Ladage (12), and Michelle Soto (12), were pleased that they were nominated as royalty. Little did many know that the process or becoming royalty is not simple! The stress to find a perfect

SENIIOR dress was on. Along with the dress,

PRINCESSES make up, and hair; being a princess

ANxIOUSLY WATCH was exhausting, but also exciting.

THE FIREWORKS TO Homecoming queen, Michelle Soto (12)

REvEAL THE QUEEN was able to share her experience being crowned at the homecoming football

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game and the process of becoming

With Michelle running on limited

a queen. “Finding a dress was pretty

time she adds, “Overall being on the

difficult stating the fact that I only

homecoming was fun! It’s senior year

PHOTO IS ONE OF

had a few days to actually go and fine

so it’s awesome to be with some of

THE FEW DRESSES

one. I was stressed out because on

the fellow seniors. Being on the court

top of that I had to do school work

also reminded me of my freshmen

and extra curricular activities. So

year because I remember looking up

having to balance it all out and get my

to the senior court. Plus I was actually

dress added more onto my agenda.”

shocked that I won queen; it truly

THE TOP RIGHT

HOMECOMING QUEEN, MICHELLE SOTO (12) TRIED ON

did not hit me until a week after it all happened.” Alyssa Escalante (9), shares “being a freshmen homecoming princess was such an honor. Finding a dress was a little hectic because I wanted it to suit me perfectly.” Overall, this years court was a success. All the dress stress was a success!

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REVIEWS | [ Pieology Reviews ]

fundraising for the yearbook It was the first time for me to go to pieology and I had a fun dinning experience there. Ordering in pieology is a lot like ordering sandwich in subway, instead of making your own sandwich, you are making your own pizza. You can choose different cheese and topping you prefer. I ordered a pizza with little cheese and lots of pineapple and mushroom. It was very delicious. The cool part is to see the people actually put them in the oven, the exact same pizza you had made and then to see how they turned out looking like. Also, the dinning environment is nice too, it was clean and neat, so in a warm afternoon I felt very relaxing eating there. The only part I would recommend improving would be the waiting time. There are not too much customer in pieology when I was in line, but it still took me a long time to wait. Even though there is lots of people serving, I still waited for a while. However, the price is very affordable and the pizza was yummy.

- Yuan ‘May’ Chen

[ Theater Reviews ]

I enjoyed the show because of how

October was a highly anticipated month for horror movie fans or just foranyone trying to get in the Halloween spirit.

entertaining and comedic it was. Harvey

The Purge: Anarchy Niklas Arambulo(9) had

drama

theater comedy

Kiana Seresinhe

also had a combination of drama and love.

long awaited the sequel of The Purge and said that “It was more ofan action movie than a horror movie.”

It was definitely worth watching because

Oculus Carissa Awakian (11) describesOculus as,

of the great performances by students as

"really trippy." "It was so cool the entire time and then theending is just mind-blowing."

well as the dialogue within the play.

Ouija Annika Rodriguez says that "It was my first

Czarina Ocampo The best part about watching the play was getting to see how each character reacted to Dowd as he says, “Harvey and I...”

Bianchi’s precise acting skills helped make Harvey almost seem real.

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time watching a horrormovie in theaters and I enjoyed it overall. The plot wasn't that great but ithad its scary moments. I actually found myself hiding under my jacketand jumping out of my seat a couple of times."

Annabelle Junhyuk Kwon (11) remembers

that during the movie "It felt like there were spiderscrawling up my body. I was really scared since I don't like horror moviesbut it was a good movie for anyone who does."

Commentary | On student affairs

Role Reversal

stoy by Taylor Barnett

A few girls take charge of their homecoming date fate Big posters filled with clever phrases, large teddy bears, and dozens of flower bouquets all being lugged around school by blissful girls who were just asked this question: “Will you go to homecoming with me?” Traditionally, this line has been asked by teenage boys trying to find the perfect homecoming date. This year homecoming proposals have been more extravagant than ever. Sparked by social media pages like “Hoco Proposals” on twitter, many teenagers upped the proposal expectations this year.

However a few courageous girls decided they didn’t want to wait and leave their date fate up to chance.

“Why wait for a guy that I’m not crazy about to ask me when I know I could just ask a guy I know I’ll have a good time with!” said Alex Otto (12). During curtain call Otto surprised Harvey star, Donald Bianchi (10), onstage with a homecoming proposal. The poster, carried by Otto’s fellow cast mates, read: “Mr. Dowd, I would do anything for you...

Would you come with me to homecoming?” Bianchi happily accepted the offer and the stuffed Harvey bunny that accompanied it.

Maxine Faustino (12) planned a Wicked themed proposal.

After a few riddles, some baked goods, and a poster that read “Will you defy gravity with me at homecoming?”

Faustino’s date, Jared Lyons (12) enthusiastically said yes. “I was surprised at first but I think it’s great what she did. It was cool going against social norms,” said Lyons.

Many bystanders of these “flipped” proposals thought it was a great idea and admired the girls’ courage and confidence. “People think that if a guy doesn’t ask the girl, she won’t have a date and it’s not right. Girls should have the same confidence guys do and should be able to do what they want,” said Lisette Avila (10). As it seems this role reversal is not only accepted but also admired by many.

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Touch ups and tailgates spot. If I’m there just 15 minutes late, someone will take it and I can’t park next to my friends,” says Angela Brusasco (12).

Although some students like to take their time and stop to get a treat. Riley Simpson (9) says, “When my mom takes me to A man da W i l li ams (1 1 ) prepa res for sc hool

student parking lot routines are revealed Every morning students slowly begin to crowd the campus

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school she takes me to get Starbucks or McDonald’s.” Nathan Santos (11) says, “I like to finish the homework from the night before and just hang out with my friends.”

Every student leaves at a different time.

and parking lot. Early before school, mascara is applied, hair

Adam Bedrossian (12) leaves his house

brushes are in use, and perfume and cologne is sprayed. The

around 7 each morning and gets to school

boys change their shirts and throw footballs while the girls

between 7:10-7:20. “ I get to school every

finish perfecting their hair and makeup. Some students get to

morning at 7:00 on the dot. I sit in my car

school as early as 7… and they don’t even have an early morn-

and listen to music and check all of my

ing class. “I like to sit in my car and relax and get my parking

social media,” says Heather Gittins (12).

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Some students have an early morning

me,” says Christian Goretti (12). Even

class and need to get to school early. “I

though some students don’t drive,

usually leave my house around 6 and

they end up in the student parking lot

get to school at 6:30,” says Jonathan

one way or another. Ashlynne Espi-

Rai (12). “I sit and eat breakfast and

noza (12) adds, “I get to school around

listen to music before my class starts,”

7:15 and sit in my friend’s cars until

Rai adds. Other students even pick

the bell rings.” Students all sit together

their friends up to drive them. “I like to

listening to music, preparing for class,

take my friend to school in the morn-

and perfecting their look . While most

ing because he lives close to me and I

students hate getting school early, it

feel as if his parents shouldn’t need to

is evident that so many others enjoy it

wake up earlier to drive him. I believe

and do it every day.

in reciprocation and I should return or match the favors they’ve done for

“I like to sit with my friends before class because we always have fun,” says senior, CHristian Goretti

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SPORTS

Rollin’ in Clutch stoy by John Tannous

Varsity girls volleyball cut it close during senior night as they make lasting memories.

The Volleyball Team waited anxiously for the one night where all the attention is focused, not only on the game but on the girls. As they entered the gym, they were greeted by their families and friends friends who cheered for their upcoming game against Immaculate Heart High School.

The roar of the crowd was vibrant as the ladies got called up to be greeted by their families. Lexi Grams (12) said, “The best part was seeing my entire family of 16 people who came and gave me all kinds of support.” One of the truly amazing scenes was when Amanda Estacio (12) was called up and her grandmother was brought in to greet her during the pre-game ceremony. Estacio said, “I’ve always wanted my grandma to watch me play and she has always 30 |

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wanted to come but because of her health issues, she could never come to my games or tournaments.” After seeing her grandma, Estacio added, “It was bittersweet joy knowing that it would be her first and last time watching me play.”

When the referee blew his whistle, the moment was replaced with the feeling of excitement as the game was about to begin. The volleyball girls fought hard but were unable to break through Immaculate Heart’s five. However, as the third game went on the Warriors strategized and began to crack that barrier and went on to win the next two games. As the fifth and final game began, the two teams went to war but just as it seemed like the Warriors were about to lose as they suffered a 8-12 down score,

they came back and defeated Immaculate heart with a close clutch of 16-14. Coach Morgan greatly acclaimed, “I thought our girls did a very good job overcoming their mistakes and making adjustments to what the other team was doing so they really showed the epitome of what an Alemany warrior should be. They fought hard.”

The Alemany Warriors had an amazing season according to Coach Morgan. She said, “With a program that has not won in a long time, having a winning season, getting second

place, and going into playoffs a lot of that was attributed to them(seniors)” .

Our seniors have done an excellent job and fought hard through their years and as they move on through to college, Coach leaves us with some final advice “Choose to be happy, happiness is key, forgive much and let go of bitterness and those are the kind of things from someone who has lived that life makes your life kind of sucky I would rather them be happy and be joyful than chose all those things.”

Sisterly Advice Seniors offer advice for their “little sisters” as they move on to bigger things Delaney Telford (12):

“ Its going to be a tough ride with all the blood, sweat, and tears, but if you believe in yourself and your team it will all be worth it!”

Sarah Slattery (12):

“We are so proud of you and keep up the hard work because it will pay off! You are all amazing volleyball players and always give it 100% out there!”

Tracey Horan (12):

“You win some, you lose some, never let those losses go to your heart & keep fighting till the very end!”

Abby Baires (12):

Kaitlin Manahan (12):

Bre Nichols (12):

Danielle Erikson (12):

“Play hard and never forget why you started playing the game because you should use that to help you push and strive for whatever you want to achieve!”

“Enjoy Your time playing with your friends and just have fun!”

Nichole Spooner(12):

“Live for yourself and do what you want to, I’m going to assume it’s not illegal or bad for you. Also, be yourself and if your friends aren’t okay with that then they aren’t your friends!”

“Work hard because it will eventually pay off and learn to work as a team because you can get through anything if you have people supporting you!”

“Sometimes things might get tough and you might want to give up but just know that in the end it will all pay off!”

Kiana Arriaran (12):

“Don’t forget where you come from, Warriors never stop fighting, even when the challenge seems to tough to overcome!”

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Alemany High School Boys Basketball 2014 – 2015

Day Mon./Fri.s Thur./Tues.

Fri./Tues.

Sat. Wed. Fri. Mon. Wed. Fri. Sat. Wed. Fri. Wed. Fri. Mon. Wed. Fri. Mon. Wed. TBA TBA

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Date 12/1-6 12/18-23 12/26-30 1/3 1/7 1/9 1/12 1/14 1/16 1/17 1/21 1/23 1/28 1/30 2/2 2/4 2/6 2/9 2/11 2/18 -3/7 3/11-28

Opponent Rose City Classic SFV Tourn.

MaxPreps Holiday Classic Jordan Take Flight Challenge Crespi H.S * Harvard/Westlake * Loyola H.S. * Notre Dame H.S. * Bye Mayfair H.S. St. Francis H.S. * Chaminade H.S. * Crespi H.S. * Harvard/Westlake * Loyola H.S. * Notre Dame H.S. * Bye St. Francis H.S. * Chaminade CIF Playoffs State Playoffs

Location Maranatha H.S. Alemany H.S. Rancho Mirage H.S. Redondo Union H.S. Alemany H.S. Harvard/Westlake Loyola H.S. Notre Dame H.S.

Time TBA TBA TBA TBA 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00

Cerritos College Alemany H.S. Alemany H.S. Crespi H.S. Alemany H.S. Alemany H.S. Alemany H.S.

4:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00

St. Francis H.S. Chaminade TBA TBA

7:00 7:00 TBA TBA

Shooting from the Deck Nicholas Acampora otherwise known as Coach Nick is also one

As a student athlete, Nicolas Acampora was all about Water

of Alemany’s very own. Being a Water Polo player at Alemany for

Polo. Mr. Nueman, who is the Physical Education teacher here at

four years than after graduation coming back as a coach for the

Alemany, was also Nick’s teacher. He tells us, “As an athlete, Nick

team shows your dedication to a school and a sport. Class of ‘08

was very involved with Water Polo and excited when game days

graduate, Nicholas Acampora was all about Water Polo. Being

came around. Though he had a tough workout schedule, he did

a coach and recently announced head coach for both Girls and

not show fatigue or stress in the classroom.” Nick continues to

Boys Water polo teams at Alemany we could all say that Nicolas

challenge his team now as a coach, the same way that he was

Acampora knows the game very well.

challeged as a player.

Not only is Coach Nick an amazing Water Polo player but he

Coach Nick was a wonderful student and a fantastic coach. not

was an awsome student aswell. “Nick Acampora was my

only did his past teachers have something to say aboput Nick

student several years ago, but I’ll always remember that he

but so does his fellow coaches. “Since his graduation in 2008,

was cooperative and very respectdul. I’m very proud of Nick,

Nick has come back to be a swim and water polo coach, and I

especially since he managed to become a Super Saiyan.” -Mr.

must admit, it has been a wonderful experience to watch him

Sithi one of Nicholas Acampora’s past teachers at Alemany High

grow into a fine young man. During my tenure as the head

School.

coach for the girls water polo team, I could not think of a better assistant coach than Nick. Now that he is the head coach of the entire water program at Alemany, I am confident that he will continue to challenge the players & develop a program that will make Alemany Water Polo a powerhouse in the valley.” -Mr. Apolinario

“After knowing Nick for my whole life and being coached by him for about half that time, he became more than just a coach. Nick became a mentor, someone to look up to, a brother figure. He helped develop the work ethic that leads me to always strive to be better, both as an athlete and as a person.”

Natalie Ornelaz ‘10 stoy by Shana Rasho

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SPORTS | On Campus

Who would have thought that a club

out against people who have grown up

that was started last fall would turn

on the beach. Reguardless, we kept our

into an amazing team? The boy’s beach

heads high and played great.” Beach

volleyball team has achieved a spot

volleyball has such an intense impact

in playoffs . With a team so small, the

on the boys, the pressure of the sand

boys were proud that their hard work

and the constant blowing wind causes

paid off. Jared Lyons (12) said, “Playoffs

a challenge for the boys. The one thing

were a lot of fun! We played our hearts

that gets the team through a game is

sandy toes

BY KIM NUVAL

From a small club, to a winning team

hard work and trust. “You need to work hard and have complete trust in your teammate, said Cason Chaffee (12).

Aside from the tedious practices and intense tournaments, the team has made a lot of memories along the way.

Nick Florez (12) says “I enjoyed the tournaments, and after we could just jump in the water and enjoy the beach.”

Trevor Briggs (11) adds “My favorite memory was winning our division, last year we didn’t win any of our games and then this year we did and won our league!”

The team couldn’t be

this successful without Coach Jaime Quaglino, great job warriors!

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Stickers to Smiles

SPORTS | on Campus

The CIF bound Ladies golf continue to support children in need 320 alternative dress stickers, $1,600, and

grateful for being present, “Many kids were

a gift., the girls golf team, and a dream that

running around playing and happy,” Holland

turned into reality were the supplies that made

Ladage (12) exclaimed. A fellow classmate,

this fundrasier count. The team took it upon

Tayler Stiverson (12), was proud of the Girls

themselves to give back to their community.

Golf team and praised them “I think it was a

“Going to the Children’s Hospital and raising

great idea and opportunity for us to be a part

money means that I can feel good and feel

of helping children that need our support and

like I have made a child’s life better,” Emily Bambridge (10). With a few stickers and smiles the girls soon realized they were going to make a difference. On October 6, 2014, the Girls Golf

CHLA We Treat Kids Better

prayers. They did a great job advertising it and making it a community effort.” The fundraiser was a beautiful effort to raise not only money but awareness to a wonderful organization.

team went to Children’s Hospital and gave the donation they had raised through the Alemany community.

The girls were shocked and

hope

Through expert clinical care, research and

medical education, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has transformed the lives of innumerable children,adolescents and families throughout our community and beyond.

These transformations were made possible by the extraordinary generosity of people like our own Ladies Golf team story by amanda Battle

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12 pm-4 pm