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New principal makes connections And while he may not be in the same position upon his return to Stagg, he still hopes to reach out to the The world knew him as the Olympian. There’s students as individuals. He wants them to succeed even a gold medal and a Wikipedia page to prove it. academically as well. “I want to have the students But now he is just known as the be continually engaged,” Phillips principal. said. Andre Phillips has a vision. He is optimistic about his goals Phillips was named principal last as the new principal, owing in month after Bill Parks took a job part to the fact that he’s working in another district. with “a good group of kids, and His vision starts with his motgood group of teachers.” to. A post-it note on his laptop And while he does want to inreads “ECHV,” or “every child has value.” A small, but imporcrease graduation rates and imtant, remnant of his days as a prove CAHSEE and API scores, teacher here, more specifically as he doesn’t see this as a duty that a special education teacher, where rests solely on student shoulders. he touched the lives of many. “We have to push ourselves and Phillips fondly recalls seeing a our teachers.” Although, the former special ed student of his students are still responsible for working at the supermarket. But what made the their own goals and learning. encounter so touching was the fact that he was suc- Phillips wants to emphasize that the students ceeding. He had a job and a normal life. And he can activate their prior knowledge and really undersaid that he had Phillips to thank for it. stand their learning objectives. “I want to be able to go into each class and ask for the learning objective.” Part of how Phillips hopes to achieve his goals is to really form a connection with students, by making sure that he, along with all the assistant principals, are more visible on campus. “I try to go out every period,” Phillips said. “Students actually come to me and ask me to come to their class.” He added that part of his motivation is getting the other administrators out and about to help them “to make informed decisions.” Phillips and each of the assistant principals have an assigned area that they visit throughout the day. Plenty of students have seen one or more of the administrators in their classes already. Senior Zachary Artozqui said, “He just randomly pops up in our classes and says ‘hey class!’ and interacts with us. He’s a really energetic, fun guy.” He emphasizes student ownership, pushing for them to take their learning into their own hands. As does the new assistant principal, Francine Baird. Baird plans on “enhancing the parent and community component.” Not only that, but she has plans to reach out to other areas of the community like University of the Pacific and Delta College. She photos by Victorious Gemma hopes that this community outreach will improve (Left) Principal Andre Phillips interacts with stu- the academics, athletics and social aspects of Stagg. dents while enjoying the festivities of club rush. The school has new faces and plenty of changes (Top) Phillips and Assistant Principal Francine to look forward to in this year as well as the coming Baird show their playful sides by posing with a years. student during lunch.
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ASB plans for upcoming year marcella hawkins The class is focused. Students and their teacher are conversing about what they are going to take on next. Talk about spirit week, winter formal, a blood drive, and a possible carnival after testing is in the air. This conversation takes place between Michelle Canfield and her students. She is the new advisor of Associated Student Body. “It’s challenging, but it’s a lot of fun,” she said. Canfield has always been involved with Leadership, lending a helping hand when needed, but this is her first year actually in charge. It is also her first year at Stagg. This year things started off a little rocky for the Leadership class having to plan club rush, which took place last week.
At first clubs had difficulties becoming chartered and giving out checks. The problems were eventually solved, the clubs were approved, and the teachers received the checks. “I have to know about everything that’s going on with sports, clubs, we have to approve field trips,” said Canfield. “It can get stressful at times.” Despite problems they may face, sophomore Gladys Herrera enjoys being in Leadership. “It’s pretty fun. We’re actually doing something,” she said. Even though she is somewhat new to the class she still feels very passionate about it. Herrera likes the feeling of being able to say she was a part of this. With all the things that ASB
has put together, people wonder where they get their ideas. “It all comes from the students,” said Canfield. “It’s their ideas.” The Leadership class is having the auto shop create something special for them, the eternal Stagg spirit flame, which is a spirit stick. Shaped like a trophy with flames coming out of the top, the spirit flame would be used as a trophy for the class that has the highest participation during each spirit week throughout the year. The base of the trophy will be inscribed with the words “most spirited.” The winning class will get to keep it and display it in their room. “Homecoming is one of the big things we are working on,” Herrera said.
They are working on rallies and dances and coming up with new ideas to try and make homecoming memorable. Since there will be no homecoming parade this year, Leadership wants to make this year’s rally bigger and better. Some other things that Leadership is working on is trying to get Jeff Yalden to come and speak, a Friday night drive in, and a program called Every 15 Minutes. The program is to discourage teens from being under the influence and to prevent texting while driving. For this they might plan a simulation of what would the accident would be like. “I get to help plan stuff for school; not just stuff but fun stuff,” Herrera said. “I like getting people engaged at school.”
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Spirit Week dress up days
Monday: Twin Day Tuesday: 70’s Day Wednesday: Hawaiian Day Thursday: Nerd Day Friday: Stagg Pride Day
ACT sign ups
The next ACT test is scheduled for Oct. 27. Seniors planning to apply to college should be sure to sign up.
Football games
The football team will be playing the Manteca Bulldogs away tonight. So far varsity is undefeated at 3-0. Next Friday they play Bear Creek for the homecoming game.
Junior Class President Kalani Moreno
APEX sign ups
Students who need to take APEX must sign up with their counselors by Sept. 21. Spots are limited and the priority goes to seniors.
Sophomore Class President Joseph Goodwin
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Conflict mediation: positive impact
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et’s go back to the very beginning of the year. During orientation, bullying was a key staple in the program. The same lessons were brought up in every classroom. “When you see someone being bullied, speak up and find a teacher.” It’s the same mind set that has been taught to us since grade school. But the real question is, who actually paid attention to what the teacher was saying? Because as many times as people say that they are not responsible for bullying outright, many are guilty of not stepping in to stop it. The biggest question now is, how can caring for one’s fellow peers be promoted and in turn find a solution to bullying. Conflict mediation, a program that has expanded this year to a group of students, is trying to be that solution. The main focus of the group is to solve conflicts before they start and act as mediators between the students involved. They also take on the role as counselors to freshmen and guide them in the right direction with their high school career,
such as encouraging them to join clubs and other school activities. Many could say that services have been provided at the school for a long time, and resemble the kind of services that conflict mediation provides.
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But the reason why conflict mediation is different is relatively simple. It is an organization made up of students, for the students. With the alarming trend of teen suicides over the previous years, many people have
asked, Why? Were they unloved? Raised by uncaring parents? Or did they just need someone to talk to? Conflict mediation allows students to talk about their problems with other students. This has more potential to solve the problem than just a one-on-one talk with an adult. The perspective of a person closer to the age of the student being counseled has a much more relatable feel to it. It shouldn’t feel like an interrogation, but rather just a talk between one peer to another. Through student-run mediation programs like this, bullying can be cut back significantly. And not by teachers or law enforcement but by students who want to help others. In time, this could prove to be the stepping stone to a success in bullying prevention. Because getting students to care about their fellow peers on a day to day basis is what it’s all about.
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Amos Alonzo Stagg High School 1621 Brookside Rd. Stockton, CA 95207 (209) 933-7445 ext. 8487 The Stagg Line newspaper is a member of the National Scholastic Press Association and the California Newspaper Publishers Association. Awards and recognitions include the following: XX 18 consecutive NSPA All-American rankings XX NSPA Hall of Fame, 2005 XX NSPA First-Place Best of Show five times XX JEA Impact Award, 2002 Stagg Line student journalists have won many awards and scholarships over the years, including California Journalist of the Year, National Story of the Year, and National Photo of the Year.
Teen feels as though she is forced to stay home
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acing about the living room, I find myself dying of boredom. Leaving the house has been such a hassle with my parents not letting me go anywhere alone. They say, “It’s too dangerous,” or “There are crazy people out there.” Stockton’s record-pace of 48 homicides in 2012 has corrupted the minds of parents everywhere. Restless teens roam the schools of Stockton, returning home almost immediately after dismissal, as this great assumption of a bad city keeps us locked in. Feeling the downside of this increasing crime rate, I am restricted to daytime gatherings with friends or an early trip to the movies. Never has my social life been so controlled.Until now, I was always allowed to go where I wanted and attend any party no matter what side of town it was hosted on. However, walking home from school unaccompanied seems to be pretty intense itself these days. With my parents constantly advising me to be cautious and keep my cell phone handy in case of emergencies, it feels as though the times I am allowed to socialize I am still possessing a false sense of protection. I understand my parents’ reasons for keeping me safe; after
all, we do live in a city recognized for high crime. So we shouldn’t be angry at our guardians for looking after our safety. It’s natural to them, just like having fun is to teenagers. But are all these restrictions necessary? According to Maria Valadez, a parent of a student, “If the crime wasn’t so high,” she would give her son “more independence.” She mentioned a co-worker’s nephew was shot twice at a friend’s house by an intruder. “I don’t want that to be my son,” Valadez said. So where does the line stand between too much protection and too little? For me, boundaries are high. I would like a little more leniency when it comes to what time I have to be back at home. When I am attending a school football game for example, I
am expected to be picked up by 10:30 p.m on an exciting Friday night. This means that I cannot engage in any celebratory events or catch a late night after party with friends following the game. Being that most illegal acts take place at night, this request does not strike me as surprising. The “after parties” may be a bit risky, but I think the time should be extended, allowing me to participate in such outings. Most of the time, I am accompanied by people with good judgment and an ethical code. My whereabouts may vary, but my intentions are constantly the same: to have fun. I like to go to new places and try new things and it is for this reason that I would hope that it is trusted that where I choose
to go may be in a bad neighborhood, but the environment of this specific place is teen friendly. With their constant concern, my parents restrict me to certain places, never anywhere new, forcing me to participate in the same activities, never satisfying my taste for adventure. Even though crime in Stockton is significantly higher than it has been in the past three years, the many steps taken in protection are becoming overbearing. Safety is of course a priority, but with more students anxious to engage in social activity, the crime rate will only increase due to their lack of maturity and experience in the social scene. For the teens of today will not know how to act as adults of tomorrow.
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My co-worker’s son got shot twice just with some friends. I don’t want that to be my son. If the crime wasn’t so bad I’d give him more independence.”
Maria Valadez parent of a sophomore
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Adrianna Owens Entertainment Editor
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Flowers for Papa Grandfather’s disease teaches importance of caring for elders
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isit the marketplace. The flowers there are really pretty. Take lots of pictures of them for me. The only thing my grandfather vividly remembers in Seattle is the flowers at the Pike Place Market. Not the Space Needle, or the Experience Music Project Museum. Just the flowers. My Papa, as I call him, has been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, which affects the brain in several ways. And is incurable. The first sign is forgetfulness, but over time the disease chips away at brain cells and causes mood changes, memory loss, trouble functioning and other devastating symptoms. My Papa is one of the 5.4 million Americans struggling though this. What starts out as leaving keys in the car and forgetting names can slowly turn into getting lost while driving, losing sleep, or developing depression. And while my Papa hasn’t experienced any harmful situations he is still in the first stage. And is only 65 years old. During my recent trip to Seattle, I snapped a few photos of vibrant-colored flowers and sent them off to my Papa. Though people send pictures to one another fairly often, this was more than just sharing a couple of photos. It was helping my Papa relive a happy memory. One of the precious recollections he’s struggling to hold on to. It was getting him to smile, reaching out to him, attempting to help him get better. But there is no getting better. At least not through the gesture of sharing a photo. All I can do at this point are hold onto memories for him and make the most out of what I have. Because he was diagnosed quite recently, I still hold happier times in my mind. Times when he wasn’t confused. Times when he smiled and laughed. Times when he was okay. I can share these times with him. I can tell him stories of when he used to feed me whipped cream out of the can. Of when we would walk around the flea market for hours and come home with nothing but sun burns. Of when he would read me “The Night Before Christmas,” stumbling on his words, but never closing the book, even if he was frustrated and might have wanted to. And now I want to do the same for him. Maybe not reading him Christmas tales per se, but I want to be there for him like he was for me.
I want to make sure he knows that someone is there for him, when others may not be. Despite his illness, I want him to feel like he is wanted and loved. There comes a time in one’s life where roles are switched, and instead of the older person being the one to handle things, the younger steps up as caregiver. And in this case, it’s me. I’m going to take care of my Papa, even if he is miles away. Even though he may not remember the happy memories, I will. And when he’s sad and needs a story, I’ll be there to tell him one.
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Adrianna Owens celebrates Easter with her sister Alexandra Owens (left) and grandfather, Paul Owens (middle) at Oak Park before he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
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here are multiple sides to every story: the sides of the people who are actually in the story and the sides of those who write themselves into the story. The story I’m going to tell is told in two parts: his and hers. There was once a young couple who walked the halls of Stagg’s campus. They laughed, they smiled and they enjoyed each other’s company just like any other couple. They loved each other. But one moment changed their relationship completely, one moment changed their lives, one moment tore them apart. Her story It all happened on a February afternoon. She was late for MESA after school, but her boyfriend didn’t want her to go. She knew she had responsibilities, but her boyfriend didn’t understand this. He asked to talk and she agreed. She realized shortly that he was angry that she wasn’t able to spend time with him. When she tried to leave, he grabbed her, leaving dark bruises on her arms, and scaring her. She felt helpless in that situation and didn’t know what to do. When her friends realized what was happening they intervened, but not before a staff member witnessed the scene and
reanna rodriguez reported it. After the situation was dealt with and the boy was expelled she endured hate from fellow classmates who blamed her for his expulsion. She was threatened by his friends and constantly reminded of something she wanted to forget. The girl’s past defined her, but she wanted to break free of the negativity. She still laughed and smiled, but she now enjoyed those moments only with close friends. She enrolled in advanced placement classes, joined Link Crew, practiced volleyball, continued with MESA, and was recommended to become a conflict mediator. She grew up and became a stronger individual. She realized that while she’d been through a lot, there were still many reasons to smile. Although she’s now at Chavez, she continues to strive
forward. Now she’s come to the realization that she doesn’t hate him. She wishes him well, but she has moved on. She’s happy. His story They had been together 11 months. He loved how she was so easy to talk to and happy all of the time. They had argued before but always made up. This afternoon was different. They were supposed to go out to eat after school, but she had MESA. He began to get angry, he felt as though she was choosing her class over him. As she talked to him he only grew angrier. He grabbed her and although she tried to leave, he wouldn’t let her go. When he finally let her go she tripped and he caught her, but it seemed as though he’d been the one to push her. He left once he realized that things had gotten out of his control. Later that night the police arrested him. After that he and the girl were scheduled to go to court, where she filed a restraining order against him. He spent eight days in juvenile hall, attended two alternative schools, and received two counseling sessions. He worked hard to come back to Stagg. He knew that things would never be the same between him and the girl, but he
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had dreams he wanted to fulfill. He wanted to come back to play football under coach Don Norton, who inspires him to be better. The boy has grown just as the girl has and he’s working hard to shed the negative image pinned upon him. He wants to leave his past in the past and work toward his future. He hopes to play football in college and possibly play in the NFL. He’s moved on just as the girl has. He’s sorry for what he has done, but he’s a different person now. The point Why bring up this story? Why is it important to bring up something so negative? Because the fact is that in every story there are multiple points of views, but few people actually care to know the truth. People only know what they want to know. People know that the boy put his hands on his girlfriend, but they don’t know that he went through a lot to get back to Stagg and that he regrets hurting her. People know that the girl was a victim, but they don’t know that she was victim in more ways than one and yet never used it as an excuse. There are multiple sides to every story, but nobody has a hold on the truth.
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can remember times when I’d be out with my mom and we’d come across people with piercings and tattoos. I’d stop and stare at the beauty while my mom would criticize. “That looks so ugly. They won’t be able to hold down a decent job with all that on their face and body.” Annoyed, I ignore what she alexus plascencia says. Having a Monroe, a piercing above the upper lip, I notice people that also have tattoos or piercings are often judged and held in the grip of others’ assumptions. They seem to get looked down upon and are rarely thought of in a positive way, but these critics don’t realize body modifications don’t define a person. There are tons of people on campus, in this city, as a matter of fact in this world, that are never given a chance because of the art they decide to cover their body with. People automatically think just because someone has all these piercings, or tattoos that they’re some sort of freak, or that they’re unhappy with themselves, or with their life, so they do all this modifying to feel better about themselves. In the cases I’ve seen this is completely false. I found that people just find beauty in it, and would rather be original, than to look the same as most people, but of course not everyone cares to listen to the real reasons of why they have all these types of modifications. The story behind the tattoos or piercings aren’t always skin deep, but sometimes there could be a deeper meaning. For instance, I believe the body is a canvas and we should “paint it” meaning that putting all these works of art on ourselves, in whichever ways we want, will express who we are and our life. To me, it’s beautiful. When I’m out and see others with facial piercings, body art, and sometimes gauged ears, I like to focus on and appreciate the perfection of it. Or even when I’m online searching through other types of body art. I love seeing how someone chooses to “paint their canvas.” It shows a sense of creativity. They’re not bad people because they decide to cover their body in ways some people don’t. It’s instinct to judge a person’s appearance. But that doesn’t mean those judgements are accurate. Though their adjustments to their body make them happy, these modifications are disapproved of by others. Despite this, the depth of their character should not be based solely on appearance. If people were to consider that others aren’t always going to look the same they might be surprised by the outcome. Let people be who they want, it may come with consequences, but if it makes others happy why is it anyone else’s business.
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First ever LGBT celebration in San Joaquin County michealla foules No matter the crime rates, no matter the bankruptcy, some people still profess their pride for Stockton. On Saturday, Aug. 25, a special group of people showed something far more than just “Stockton” pride. Nicholas Hatten, a Stagg graduate and now executive director of the San Joaquin Pride Center, organized the first annual pride festival in Stockton for all lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transsexuals. Smiles, laughter, energetic music, and the amusing crowd filled Oak Grove Regional Park. “I’m blown away by the turnout,” said Hatten. “Really pleased.” He thought it was time for the community to celebrate the diversity of cultures and people, and to acknowledge that the gay, lesbian community needed respect, tolerance, and equality. He also wanted people “hiding in the closet” to embrace who they are and understand that “it’s okay, they’re not alone.” As happy as Hatten was with the turnout, the rest of the community was thrilled.
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(Top, left) Junior Dallas Steadman worked at the marriage booth where he wrote certificates and took pictures for happy couples. (Top, right) During the pride event on Aug. 25, there were many performances at the main stage ranging from martial arts, cheerleading, and a drag fest featuring five different drag queens. (Bottom) Nick Hatten worked for weeks with several others to create a successful pride event.
Sophomore Damajgion Burnett, who attended Stockton Pride, said he felt very comfortable and had a great time. At first, he was timid, thinking it wasn’t going to be “as good as San Francisco” but he was wrong. “Everyone was nice,” Burnett said. “The Drag Fest was my favorite. They know how to dance!” “It felt better than Disneyland as a little kid,” said junior Dallas Steadman. He had a fantastic time volunteering for the Marriage Booth. The festival, he said, “brought the pride out of people.” Steadman isn’t bothered by what people think about his sexuality. He says everyone is the same, whether they’re gay, lesbian, bi, or transsexual. “I’d definitely go to the next Stockton Pride.” The passion in his voice agreed. Senior Nick Porceo, who is straight, gives his support to the LGBT community. Porceo might not feel or understand the emotions that a stressed gay or lesbian is going through, but he feels their passion and fight, and that’s what makes it easy for him to support them. “I came here to try something new and just have fun,” said Porceo. “It’s exotic, it was just the whole vibe.” Stockton Pride would be the first gay festival that he ever attended. “It showed a lot of unity, and that they had nothing to worry about.” He recently moved to Stockton, from Massachusetts, where he happened to have many gay friends. He said he never felt awkward around gay people. “We need to worry about more important things than gay marriage, like the economy.” Porceo said, strongly. He connects a Native American quote to his belief: “Don’t waste your hate, rather gather and create.”
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At the Drag Fest one performer sang and danced to songs by Beyonce. The crowd received her performance well and responded by screaming and tossing money out during the dance. Others at the event went out on stage and danced with the performer.
Alumnus brings Pride to Stockton
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Who says Stockton has nothing to be proud of? Not Nicholas Hatten. Saturday Aug. 25, Stockton was the host of its very own Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Festival. Hatten, a Stagg graduate, is the man behind Stockton’s LGBT pride. He not only was the main man behind the pride festival, but is also the executive director of the San Joaquin Pride Center. One might wonder how one man can do all this. How one man managed to put together a festival for all of San Joaquin and run a center for the LGBT community at the same time. Hatten humbly states that the Pride Center is a group effort. He says it’s all about the volunteers. The
volunteers keep him from “forgetting the little details.” And there are many, many little details to remember. But the thing that is so interesting about Hatten is that he works so hard to bring Pride to Stockton. Stockton suffers from a constant and looming negativity. So many people are so quick to find fault in the city and the people here. Hatten refuses, and has refused, to let this pessimistic view get in the way of support for the LGBT community. That is why he decided to open the SJPC in Oct. 2011. The idea for Stockton’s own pride center started as a way to educate the “larger community” and to create a safe haven for those who include themselves in the LGBT community. It is even
meant as a place for those who are questioning their sexuality to go and explore, and hopefully come to some conclusions. Hatten is sure that the SJPC has had a “great effect on Stockton community.” And it hasn’t even been a year. Not only is the SJPC helping the community as a whole, it is reaching to a more intimate level at the schools. Hatten has been encouraging Gay Straight Alliance clubs at all high schools in the district. People so often argue the importance of peer support, which is why Hatten is pushing so hard for GSAs. There were even sign ups for GSA’s at the pride festival. Thanks to people like Hatten, who encourage and appreciate diversity, Stockton is a place to be proud of.
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Club rush a success with students nuvia cervantes People flashing colorful posters in the air, shouting in all directions, urging students to become a member of this club or that club. The aroma of food and beverages flowing, mixing, and swirling about the stands, enticing taste buds and bringing in hordes of students, beckoning them closer. Mobs of students parading the grounds, attacking booths and demanding food. All of this is just another typical club rush day. It has become a custom for a handful of clubs to advertise their names around the glade for one day during lunch and call it club rush. Club rush, which took place last Friday, is a chance for clubs to openly put themselves out on display “so students get to know the types of clubs there are,” Karen Aguila, a freshman, said. This year, the clubs reeled in the prize. Banners displayed their names, people screamed their purpose out loud, and the food let scavenging students know they meant business. The stands were set perfectly to allow students to leisurely stroll from club to club. The stands that drew in the biggest crowds had club members holding up signs and were also selling a variety of foods, beverages, and icy treats. Some stands were engulfed in waves of students wanting to buy a snack. Others succeeded in persuading the students to join their club in other
ways. Anthony Wimmer, a junior, said, “I thought club rush was pretty neat. It was cool buying food from the clubs.” The students themselves surely made their interest in the clubs clear. They surrounded the stands and emptied their wallets. They clicked their pens and scribbled their names on paper after paper of sign-up sheets. Beverages were slurped and snacks were devoured. Students bought from stands, then sent their buddies to
buy from that same stand, knowing they won’t be disappointed. Peter Ou, a member of the Filipino Club, did not get to walk around and sign up for clubs as he wanted to because of his dedication to try to get people to join Filipino club. He called club rush, “ food overload” and that he was in “heaven.” Some certain stands jutted farther out and were more noticeable than others. The French Club received a lot of attention
Senior aspires to overcome struggles devin wickstrom Senior year can have a variety of emotions. Anticipation. Worry. Joy. Sadness. Anger. Surprise. Seniors have several life-defining moments that have strict deadlines. Also, some students participate in sports, clubs, and other after school activities that can interfere with those important dates. It is Monty Franklin’s turn to go through all of the decisions a successful senior has to make. He plans to attend University of Florida next fall, runs track, is on the wrestling team, and is very involved in the conflict mediaphoto by Annamarie Rodriguez tion group here on campus. Also, he is becoming a father Senior Monty Franklin lives with his grandfather Arthur who supports him through difficult circumstances. Franklin in November. Six months ago Franklin found plans to attend University of Florida with his grandfather’s out that his girlfriend, senior help. Winnishia Mahan, is pregnant. died a few years after he was born. “I want to make The two have known each other since their fresh- sure that my daughter doesn’t go through the same man year. He has a lot on his hands with school, things that I went through.” sports, and activities but on top of that he is having Franklin lives with his grandparents, Glenda, a daughter that the couple will name Melany. 62, and Arthur, 66, and they motivate him to do Franklin said that he is motivated to take care the very best he can at everything. “They’ve been of his daughter and still attend school at the same there for me my whole life,” he said. “I have a lot of time thanks to his participation in conflict media- support from them.” tion. In the group, people will talk about problems Having a lot of support from his grandparents, that they are having in their lives. he is motivated to be responsible for his daughter. “Their stories are very inspiring,” he said. “They She is not even born yet and it is already a big tranmake me feel like a better person.” sition from being a regular senior to a soon-to-be Franklin was the only student to be in the group father. “It makes you grow up a lot more faster,” last year but now that there is more students joining said Franklin. he is considered the “head student.” His grandfather Arthur, who suffers from multi “I like it a little more this year,” he said. “Every- ple sclerosis, said that Monty is a great help around thing is going good so far. The group helped me to the house. “He is also very responsible.” be more motivated and responsible.” When asked how he felt about the pregnancy, Aspiring to take care of his daughter, who will Arthur said that he was mad at first because he tried not be joining him as he moves, Franklin says that to teach his grandson to be safe. he grew up a lot faster. Melany will be staying at “But after two or three days I started thinkboth his grandparents’ and Winnishia’s house when ing about the baby and I got very excited and felt the two are in college as they both live near each great,” he said. other. As he prepares for his upcoming child, Franklin As for Mahan, she plans to attend a four-year plans to study psychology in Florida and hopes to university after she graduates to help support her be successful in life. daughter. “As far as me going to Florida,” said Franklin. Franklin’s mother had him when she was 17 “The baby won’t affect it much, but I will do what I years old, the same age he is now, and his father can do to be here for my daughter.”
with students forming massive lines to buy Jamba Juice. The Snowboarding Club was selling snow cones, falling into the perspective of the club. They also propped up a tent to block the sun and pumped energetic music into the air. The Science Club certainly grabbed their fellow classmates with their treat, plastic cups filled with colored juices and dry ice. The dry ice really was the cherry on top with the way the mist
rolled over the edges of the cup. Lids and straws were provided and stickers were plastered onto the cup, advising people to not touch the dry ice. The club members wore protective gloves when handling the ice to show that they really meant the message on the sticker.
Nick Garcia, member of the Key Club, said, “Everyone did their own thing, but it was all one system.” Each booth truly had their own ways of selling and promoting their clubs, from cool beverages to delectable foods. The smell of success and hotdogs surely was in the air.
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Students enjoyed many different types of food and drinks various clubs sold in the glade area at lunch.
Love of guitar causes physical pain chao xiong He looked down at his left hand and grimaced. “It’s uncomfortable when I just move it but sometimes it hurts so badly that I can’t even open doors,” said junior Howard Jones. After feeling some pain and numbness in his left hand Jones went to check it out at the doctor. He discovered that he had developed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This is a condition in which there is pressure on the median nerve that causes pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness due to excessive use of the wrist and hand. This is especially harmful to Jones because he plays the guitar. He first learned to play in seventh and eighth grade but didn’t really become interested until after Edgar Martinez, a junior at Franklin High School, suggested starting a band together in the summer of his freshman year. Jones first met Martinez at Stockton Early College Academy where he attended his freshman and sophomore year. He chose to join the band and they named it Ace for Kings. But in order to practice and be an official band member he had to get a guitar without the help of his mother. “Unless we really needed something she (mom) won’t buy it for us,” said senior Alexis Jones, Howard’s older sister. “We have five kids in our family and money’s tight, so if we wanted to have something we had to buy it ourselves.” Jones did housework, sold his Play Station 3 and Xbox, and eventually raised enough money to buy
himself a guitar. “Once he got a guitar and learned how to play he didn’t stop” Alexis said. Jones played his guitar for four to six hours a day on a regular basis. And on the weekends he’d play from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. In his sophomore year his grades dropped. He had put all of his time into practicing and not into any of his homework. “He’s not thinking about school,” said Alexis. “He puts his time into his guitar and that’s it.” This led to Jones being banned from practicing over the summer. Jones’ Carpal Tunnel isn’t the first time when practicing has hurt him; he’s been through pain before. When he first began playing the guitar again after being banned he practiced so hard he got blisters. But he kept playing and playing until his blisters popped and bled. Since it’s the beginning of a new year and his grades are stable he is able to play as much as he wants, but at the cost of his wrist. His constant practicing leads to more and more pain. But this doesn’t stop Jones. His dream is to eventually get signed to Epitaph Records and become famous. His major influences are the guitarist Slash of Guns N’ Roses and JB Brubaker of August Burns Red because of how amazing they are. Whether it’s Jones’ grades or the injuries that keep him back Jones is determined to fulfill his dream.
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Junior Howard Jones practices for at least four hours a day to fulfill his dream of being signed to a record company in the future.
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Best Batman - Michael Keaton Keaton’s Batman is slightly better than Christian Bale’s because he effectively portrays both Batman and Bruce Wayne with believability. You can see him as Bruce Wayne, the millionaire playboy, yet he is also just as menacing as the Dark Knight. Many actors who have portrayed the character have left out parts of both characters, which make the performances lackluster. Keaton does not, and that is why his Batman is still fondly remembered, even after 20 years since he last put on the Source: Warner Video cape and cowl. The final touch is the voice. The voice of Batman doesn’t need to be exaggerated to be effective and Keaton remains as ever menacing to Gotham’s criminals without sounding like he has a sore throat.
Best Villain - Heath Ledger I remember when I first saw Heath Ledger’s final performance in “The Dark Knight.” There was a strange feeling as I left the theater in that I felt I had just seen one of the greatest villain portrayals in recent years. Not only did Ledger win an Oscar posthumously, but his Joker is played as the character was meant to be played: a cold blooded anarchist bent on reigning terror, and doing it all for his own enjoyment. The most important part of Ledger’s portrayal is the fact that the Joker is so psychotic and warped, that you see not the actor playing the part, but only this one truly engaging character. This is the mark of great screen villain. I feel that every Joker has complemented the era that they were portrayed in. This is the perfect Joker for the post 9/11 era, and in the end, it is a performance that will stick with you long after you leave the theater. Source: Warner Bros
Best Batman - Christian Bale
There have been many actors who have donned the cape and cowl, but none can compare to Christian Bale. I don’t see Batman as the Everyman who stands up for justice. What sets him apart from other Batman actors is his portrayal of the icon. Not everyone on earth can roam the streets late at night, fighting crime; it takes a special type of person. Bale plays the part of the double life living millionaire playboy perfect. He combines the beefy toned warrior character with the charismatic businessman to create Bruce Wayne. Part of the credit goes to the grittiness of Christopher Nolan’s films. The darker interpretation plays to Bale’s talents well. He would not have been a good fit in previous Batman films, like the William Dozier’s version back in the 1960’s which starred a wacky, slim Adam West. By allowing him to be the dramatic serious character he is and then giving him the resources to fight crime, Source: The Dark Knight Rises Nolan gives us the symbol that is “The Batman.”
Best Villain - Tom Hardy Normal villains will hide from the Batman. Normal villains won’t go looking for the Batman. Normal villains won’t fight the Batman and break not only his back, but his will to keep fighting. Bane is surely no normal villain. Played by Tom Hardy (Inception), Bane is the incredibly buff steroid induced mercenary with a sob story. Having given his face to help a little girl escape, he is probably the most loyal antagonist in the Batman universe. This sacrifice also cost him every ounce of manliness in his voice making him sound like the love child of Sean Connery and Darth Vader. Bane is the only villain to ever beat Batman at his own game. In one epic fight scene he managed to turn the shadows against the Caped Crusader and dish out the butt whooping of a lifetime. He broke his back! If that’s not deserving of the best Batman villain award, I don’t know what is. Source: The Dark Knight Rises
Best Movie “The Dark Knight”
Best Movie “The Dark Knight Rises”
Looking beyond the incredible amount of money they grossed, Christopher Nolan’s Batman films are the most realistic portrayals of a superhero ever produced, and this one is the defining moment for the series. Gone are the flashy villains and comic book plots. Instead, we see the gritty realism of a city tearing itself apart and the tale of one man trying to restore order. The Joker is what makes the film, and it is easy for other characters to be overshadowed by such a big screen presence. However, the supporting actors get their dues as well. Aaron Eckhart plays an incredible Harvey Dent, finally giving the villain of Two Face an impressive screen counterpart. Performances by Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman also add lighter moments to the heavy dark overtones. Overall, “The Dark Knight” shatters every stereotype about a comic book movie. It is not just about a man in a costume but a gripping dark fantasy that you’ll have a hard time forgetting.
One screen full of explosions, cars, and intense fight scenes later and I thought “The Dark Knight” was the best movie I had ever watched... until I saw “The Dark Knight Rises.” I remember it like it was yesterday, watching the Batman movie marathon at the Lodi movie theater, killing time until midnight when they would finally dim the lights and show the greatest three hours of my life. It was well worth the wait. The darker outlook of the Batman has set it apart from others. In previous movies it didn’t feel real. Villains were created, not born. That’s not the case in the Christopher Nolan films. He hit the human aspect of the characters, gave them life, and made me feel like these people actually exist. “The Dark Knight Rises” is honestly the greatest movie I have ever seen (partly because of its use of almost every single character from “Inception” which is now the second best movie I have ever seen). This movie rose above all of my expectations and was a stunning end to what I would call the best trilogy of all time.
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ters well. The film gave the audience something to learn and enjoy. ffBad: Unexpected moments ruin the general happy mood. ffRating: 4 out of 5 stars
You have a lifelong dream and in a mere second, it’s crushed. Do you keep hope of it coming true? Do you begin to believe in miracles? Or do you just give it up and forget? In the case of Cindy (Jennifer Garner) and Jim Green (Joel Edgerton) from the new film “The Odd Life of Timothy Green,” giving up is not a possibility. Even though it wasn’t written for them to have a child, they will not give up. The story of Timothy Green is definitely one worth setting time aside for. Defying science and logic, they plant all the qualities they have been wishing for in their child. And, to their surprise, that child comes to them. However, along with all of their wishes coming true come hardships. As in any case, there is the problem of being accepted in society, and surprisingly in a family, too. For each quality that Timothy (CJ Adams) received came a leaf on his leg. Little do they know that his attachment to Mother Nature is going to become their biggest heartache. Throughout the movie there are valuable lessons to learn and be reminded of. We take things for granted and then, when they’re gone, we realize
we’ve let them slip right through our fingers. This movie is the perfect example of this. Many young people nowadays are not family oriented and they take their family for granted. However, that is one of the biggest messages this movie portrays, to appreciate our family. Among other lessons is the typical “don’t give up.” When the local pencil factory is on the verge of closing, Timothy encourages his father to try a new approach at things and invent a new pencil. They don’t settle with just sitting there and doing nothing, they take matters into their own hands and persevere. This lesson can be well applied to students both on this campus and around Stockton. Most students don’t take on new challenges and more rigorous courses here due to the fear of not being capable enough, and the environment around them. They give up before they have even begun. Watching this film helps instill true inspiration. Besides having an overall great storyline and
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important lessons, this film has terrific acting. Both Garner and Edgerton captivate the audience’s attention throughout the whole film. It seems as though they were hand picked for these roles. The audience is like a mirror, reflecting back the emotions the characters masterfully portray. Even though CJ Adams is 12 years old and has only acted in two films including this one, his acting is superb. If the audience didn’t know any better, they’d think he was actually the little boy Timothy. He portrays his character almost flawlessly. In one particular scene, he tells his parents that he likes a girl from his school and when he expresses what he feels to his parents, you can’t tell that in reality they are complete strangers and don’t have the bond that a child and parents would. The journey Timothy takes them through is like no other they have experienced. Cindy, Jim and the audience learn what it means to truly appreciate family and persevere in whatever goals they set themselves to.
Besides having an overall great storyline and important lessons, this film has terrific acting.
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Position: Running Junior back/safety Position: Goalie Kalani Moreno Hero: Trent Richardson Hero: Peter Cech of the Browns is He is the goal keeper considered to be one of for both Chelsea and the the best running backs in Czech Republic. He was the league. He was the voted into Euro all-stars third round pick in the afetr leading his team to NFL 2012 Draft. the semi-finals. “He’s my favorite. He’s “He doesn’t get scored on amazing on every down. I Position: Base a lot. He inspires me to love the way he runs the Hero: Melissa Webster stay focused and give it The “kind and understand- my all.” ball.” ing” coach was a great inspiration to Moreno. “I wasn’t the best kid. She encouraged me to stay in cheer and to care about school. Junior Malik Griffin
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Juniors Miranda Miner and Eryn Lightsey block the ball at a home game against Franklin. The team went on to win in the final set.
annamarie There’s the retrieval of the ball. The pass. And then the perfect set, allowing for the ball to be “drilled hard.” This process takes place in a matter of seconds, allowing for a point to be earned and the girls volleyball team to pull ahead in their neck-and-neck match against Manteca. But all this couldn’t have happened without an abundance of practice. Like most teams, volleyball goes to practice with the mentality of making up for every mistake they make during preseason. And this year the team is pumped, determined to win. “We’re stronger than last year and we have the ability to win with the team we have,” senior Cindy Moeur said. Like every year, there are new aspirations, new players, and new challenges the team faces. But one bit of news took the players off guard. The girls varsity volleyball coach told the girls he has emphysema, which is a lung disease. After playing with coach Russell Nabayan for four years this hit Moeur especially hard. “I cried because I played with
him for four years and it reminded me of my uncle and that’s how he passed,” said Moeur. “It makes me want to win for him and us.” What was one of the team’s added struggles is now one of their greatest motivators. Another teammate notices the difference in their coach and the way he would regularly run practice, “he normally practices with us, now he has slowed down, helping Ortega take over,” senior Mia Gonzalez said. This being their coach’s last year, the girls say they are ready to win and willing to do almost anything to get to playoffs. But playing well depends on how the team communicates and how hard the team practices. Which ultimately reflects on how well the athletes do during their games. During their games if a play didn’t follow through senior Veasna Samol makes sure that the whole team keeps a positive mentality. She especially “brings hype and makes the team pumped up” when there is a good play. In the end, though, it isn’t about winning or losing. As Moeur said it’s about “becoming better and to prove to people that we have the ability to make a difference.”
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Seniors Cindy Moeur and Veasna Samol block the volleyball after a spike from the other team.
New coach brings change of pace to cross-country team
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Junior Paul Carranco does step ups on bleachers at cross country practice. These exersises are some of the many implemented by the new coach.
miranda maurino “Good evening all, your workout for today: 3x10 scissors (on your stomach) 3x30 sec planks.” This is the message junior Ryan McLaughlin receives at 7:38 p.m. from his new crosscountry coach Arthur Jones telling him to do three sets of 10 scissors or three sets of 30 sec planks. Already frustrated with the piles of homework he gets from his classes, he begins to feel overwhelmed by this text. But with the effort he puts into the workouts he knows it will all eventually pay off. Jones makes an effort to send each of his runners a text every night to give them the opportunity to be independent. He mentioned that college coaches send their players infor-
mation. “It’s your choice to do it or not,” Jones said. A positive attitude is something Jones brings to the table this year, his runners say. “He’s cool, and he’s done a good job so far,” McLaughlin said. During practice the crosscountry team has been focusing on more than just running this year; they’ve been working on exercising their leg muscles as well. Another difference with Jones is he is accompanied by a guest. Most coaches never bring their children to practice, but with having a wife who works full time, Jones brings his sevenweek old daughter Journey to the meets. “I don’t know about the baby. But as long as she doesn’t drag him away from the team then I’m
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fine,” senior Paul Sison, the boys’ captain, said. Jones’ main goal this year is to make sure that each runner tries as hard as possible. “I do expect them to work hard, but the most important thing is to enjoy running. Once you turn it into a job, no one wants to come. They like it when
I say we’re going to have fun today.” The cross-country team acknowledges Jones’ caring attitude. He’s very considerate towards his runners when it comes to helping them perform at their full potential. “He cares about us being at practice. He doesn’t let us slack off,” said junior Karla Bermudez, girls captain. “If someone starts walking, he tells them to pick up the pace.” Although Jones has an easygoing attitude, he does have high expectations for his runners. “I try to live up to his expectations. We had a conversation the other day. He expects us to give our 100 percent and perform our best,” Sison said. “He’s pushing me. He’s not like others, though, pushing you till you burn out.”
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Students inspired by summer program vincente arburua Ranked No. 5 among the most dangerous cities in the United States and in the process of filing a bankruptcy of an anticipated $26 million by next year, Stockton isn’t a place where many feel safe, or would want to raise a family. Despite such statistics, some insist this city has potential to be good again. This hope was recognized by a former Franklin High School student who graduated from Stanford University and is running for City Council. Michael Tubbs is a man who can find hope in the darkest and dirtiest cave and turn it into Washington D.C. Tubbs gained this ambition to make a difference in Stockton from his childhood experiences. He wanted to make sure that no one would have to live the same childhood as he did. Tubbs and Tylisha Hooker created the Summer Success Leadership Academy, a week long program where students would come into groups and discuss their opinions on what they would like to see change in the Stockton community. After Tubbs learned what the students wanted to change in the community he had his own angle in correcting that part of the community. “What me and the other people in our group came up with was helping Fillmore Elementary,” said senior Anthony Jimenez. “We targeted the school that is doing the worst.”
If the worst school could become a higher performing school than before, Jimenez hoped, other schools could find hope and could get education working again in Stockton. However, education isn’t the only part of Stockton that may be changed. “I want to change all of the violence.” sophomore Victoria Chom said. “ I want to make Stockton safe for the future kids and my family,” Chom said. This year there has been 48 homicides in Stockton. “I chose literacy rates since Stockton is the most illiterate city,” said Carol Amaya, a senior. That is another statistic to be worried about not only for future generations but also the present. Along with violence and illiteracy comes the needy. “I always thought about changing other problems unrecognized around Stockton, for example the hungry and the poor,” Chom said. Tubbs’ main goal is to change Stockton, but he also serves as inspiration to those who attended the SSLA program. This inspiration that has been received by students gives them the same ambitions that Tubbs possessed which is to start making a difference too by creating the same type of programs not only in Stockton, but nationwide. “One of the most important lessons is that even if Stockton has many problems you can’t let these problems stop you from succeeding,” Amaya said. Even though there are many things going wrong in Stockton these select students don’t want to give up on a community of hope. It is recognized by many that Stockton is a community that has students who persevere to make a city better even though it looks like it has no chance of surviving. “We are the controllers of our futures,”Amaya said.
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Conflict mediation Group of young counselors offers advice to classmates
annamarie rodriguez As a freshman Alyssa Murphy made hasty decisions, not recognizing the consequences. Her freshman year consisted of not paying much attention, trying to fight a couple girls and cursing out teachers. At the time she said she didn’t care much about school and never tried. But when she did a self reflection she decided she wanted to make a difference and to show her family that she could graduate. Murphy may not be able to redo her freshman year, but now, three years later, she gets the chance to help others recognize the consequences of their actions as a conflict mediator. Conflict mediation is a program in which students express themselves and vent about their problems to peers. The mediators are not there to solve the student’s problem. They listen to the conflict and try to help the students come up with their own solution. “Their attitude is already made up, we just help them talk through it,” senior Monty Franklin said.
The group of mediators, all upperclassmen, speak from experience in saying that this is a good program to have. “Personally, I didn’t have anyone helping me with school, so I wanted to help others in high school,” Murphy said. If students need help with internal or external conflicts, they can go to this group of mediators and they will help to resolve their problem. In order to ask for any peer counseling assistance students may fill out a slip located at the health office in E-2. Students can also be recommended by the counselors or any teacher. Several of the mediators agreed that it is better to have peer to peer counseling than speaking to an adult. “Students may not feel as comfortable with talking to an adult and may feel more comfortable talking to another student,” Franklin said. This mediation is also completely confidential so the mediators don’t go home and feel the need to tell their friends and family. In order to prepare for the kickoff of this program the mediators had to immerse themselves in scenarios that their peers may
have. The mediators’ training was paid for by the SIII grant, which is being used to implement physical and mental safety and security on campus. This training, which occurred over summer, has also helped open their minds to looking beyond stereotypes. But the mediation program has also helped them grow in other, more personal, ways. “It makes you understand how to deal with your own problems,” Franklin said. According to senior Deante Chambliss, the best part of being a student mediator is helping other students make informed decisions. The mediators, as students, see firsthand how problems can start. “Stories get mixed up and passed around,” Murphy said. Franklin added that entering high school can be difficult. “It’s a big transition from middle school to high school,” and problems adjusting can be the result. But all it takes is someone to listen and work to resolve these issues. As Murphy said, “It takes one voice to change the world.”
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(Left) Carol Amaya, senior, pays attention as other members of SSLA present their ideas on changing Stockton. (Top) Anthony Jimenez, senior, gives presentation on plans to help Fillmore Elementary School which is part of his capstone.
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Seniors Monty Franklin and Zachary Artozqui set up the conflict mediation display, which is located on the south side of the E-wing. This display profiles the teen mediators on campus.
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