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Keep 20 Can You a Secret? Find out what it is like to be the Mustang Mascot.
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BYOD: Applicable or Abused?
Let’s see what the students think about the new Bring Your Own Device policy.
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Mustangs Go Abroad
An insight into the places around the world Stockdale Mustangs have been!
Photo of our Co-Cheer Captain Aramee Wilkinsson and our Mustang Mascot
Aramee Wilkinson Senior at Stockdale High School and Co-Cheer Captain:
Q: What made you want to join cheer? A: I had friends on the team who really encouraged me to join. Q: What is it like being in cheer? A: Cheer is so much fun, the girls and I bond and we’ve become so close this year. The friendships I’ve made make the early practices worth it.
CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? S
tockdale High School is one of the most spirited schools and with the new mascot this year, Stockdale’s school spirit is only getting better. Stockdale’s Mascot performs at home sports games for varsity football and volleyball. While cheering on our school is a main concept for our mascot, there are many things behind the scenes that are secretive. Being the Mascot isn’t as easy as you think. Our Mustang is unknown to most students and facuilty; the goal is to keep the identity of the lucky senior a secret. This person goes to school just like everyone else but is very quiet about the mascot. You can’t draw too much attention to yourself; being sneaky is key. Walking into games carrying a huge bag and not hanging out with everyone in the student section can sometimes be suspicious. “I have a ton of fun being the mascot. Not many people know who I am and it is almost like having a secret identity.” He/She says games are sometimes difficult for him/her because some of his/her friends yell his or her name and they might give the identity away. The few that know who the mascot is must keep the name of our Mustang a secret! The Mustang mentions that the fun and excitement at major events, such as rallies, give you the opportunity to be crazy and have fun when no one knows it’s you. Stockdale’s Mascot has done a fabulous job this year, keeping our school full of pride and school spirit. The rest of the year is bound to be extraordinary!
Q: How does it feel to be one of the cheer captains? A: I love it! It is such a fun experience. Being captain makes me feel responsible and motivated to be focused. Q: How much of an impact has cheer been on your life? A: Stockdale Cheer has had a huge impact on my life. I am so glad I have the opportunity to join and make great friends. I will cherish and remember it forever.
Pros: The introduction of technology into the school environment has many benefits. Students are able to interact more efficiently with the teacher because they can now research topics which promotes questions in the classroom. Students using their personal devices become more engaged in whatever it is that they’re doing with their personal devices including classwork. ` Class assignments that require the internet can be done without having to leave for a computer room which allows more flexibility. BYOD also promotes less paper waste which is both costly and detrimental to the environment. With the students using their Cons Earlier this year Stockdale students own devices in the classroom, schools can were given the opportunity to opt into the also save money on technology costs. With BYOD policy. This policy has been gaining today’s students becoming more and more momentum as more and more schools have tech-savvy, it is likely that technology will decided to adopt this trendy program. De- be implemented in their workplace. BYOD provides an opvices on campus may have revolutionized portunity for teaching appropriate use of how students are taught, however some students are taking this privilege a little devices which they will be using in future too far. professions. With BYOD technology in the People occasionally use their phones classroom, students can easily collaborate for non-educational activities while at on projects which is key to promote enschool, protected under the safety guard of gagement in today’s classrooms. the policy. It is not uncommon to see fellow students surfing the web, using social media, or playing games at school instead of being on task. Even though there is a system set in place to try and prohibit certain websites or apps, it is easy to beat the system and break the rules. The convenience which BYOD provides both educationally and socially is enormous. Since students no longer need to sneak their phones, they are much more likely to use them to cheat or break rules. BYOD is a new system that needs to be watched closely and improved throughout the upcoming years.
10 WAYS FASHION HAS CHANGED FOR ME By: Lauren Comstock 1. Pink yoga pants no
3. All color, all day, no
longer...We’ve step up our game and moved on to Lululemons.
longer. We’ve learned that some neutral colors can make just as bold of a statement.
2. Now its all about
4. Abercrombie and
Converse, nice and classic, where before we were making the not so fasionable decision of wearing Toms.
Fitch...We ditched that and upgraded to American Eagle where everything doesn’t have a moose and bold text on it but just a small eagle.
7. Headbands across the forehead was a big trend that I later learned was just not a good look for me.
8. Instead of doing our hair every
day so we look good for school, we learned that we should just limit it to maybe just once or twice a week so our hair actually has some life left.
9. Matching with your friends should only happen on dress up days...Girls start to learn to have their own style that may no longer be like their bestfriends.
10. The biggest thing we as a senior
class have learned about our fashion in these past four years if that you should just express yourself. It doesn’t matter what’s trending. Just wear what makes you feel best about yourself!
5. We got wiser and
decided to stop buying pleather handbags and actually invest some money into a REAL leather handbag that will last longer. 6. UGG’s are comfort blankets for you feet but we now know that you need a nice pair of leather boots as well for the days that you want to look a little nicer and more put together.
String Fever
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painter paints pictures on canvas but musicians paint their pictures on silence. The crowd fell still as the conductor, Mr. Biller, raised his arms to begin the first piece. On October 22nd, the Stockdale High School Orchestra had its first concert of the 2015-2016 school year. So how exactly do you get a group of over 100+ students to play cohesively and in tune? Orchestra is an elective that any student, experienced or inexperienced, may join if they have the passion to play an instrument. During the first quarter, they only have string orchestra. For the rest of the year, they also have the symphonic orchestra. That includes a number of band instruments such as the flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, french horn, and oboe. Rehearsal is held everyday at 6:30am in the cafeteria since they do not have their own room like the band. Throughout the week, they also hold practice sessions for small groups called sectionals to help students learn how to improve. The orchestra cannot be run by a few people alone because it is a group effort that requires the help of every single player. Music is the universal language of the world. Two people who do not speak the same language would still be able to understand the same message or feeling of a piece. It speaks for us the words that can not be spoken. Hopefully, everyone will have an opportunity, the experience, and the magical feeling of playing an instrument.
THINGS SENIORS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT COLLEGE It’s the time of year when you should be hitting that submit button to the colleges you want to attend next fall. But first, here are some things graduating seniors should know about college. You get to choose your classes. Yes, they have to be under some certain requirements, but you get to choose what time and what class you want. Second, every class counts.
Each class has a certain amount of credits that you need to graduate. So even if it’s a class about sports, you will get credit for it. Your professors will NOT give you homework everynight. It sounds like a good thing, but this ac
tually means you have to study, do problems, and understand the material all by yourself on your own time. Doing work will not be about getting an A for the assignment, it will be about learning for your future. Your grade will be
based on your tests and essays, so studying is the best thing for your grade. Even though your tests will be hard, remember, your professor wants you to succeed. College is all about preparing you for the real world.
STUDENT CULTURE ADOPT Navratri is a Hindu tradition. Navratri is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Ashwin. In 2015, Navratri starts on October 13th and lasts until October 22th. Navratri is the Hindu festival of nine nights dedicated to the glorification of Shakti, the feminine form of the Divine. Traditionally they wear colorful Garbs to do a dance called Garba around a lamp, images and statues of their mother goddess. The dance is eight steps repeated over and over around the lamp or statue. Many festivities are associated with Navatri such as ceremonies, eating sweets, singing, and dancing. Many of Stockdale’s students participated in this cultural event. Even some non-Hindu’s had a great time learning about this unique culture. As students at such a diverse school, we feel it is important to understand where we all come from and get a taste of their backgrounds. This diversity is just a part of what is so special about Stockdale.
A STAR
Joining the Stockdale Swim team
The swim team at Stockale High School is full of great people who are willing to help and improve your swimming skills and provide a fun and rewarding experience.
Interview with the Stockdale Swim Coach Clark Jue
Q: How long have you been swimming? A: Since I was 5 years old. Q: How long have you been a swim coach? A: This will be my 19th year, 4th at Stockdale. Q: Who’s your favorite swimmer of all time? A: I don’t have favorites. I like all of my swimmers former and current. Q: What’s your favorite event to watch? A: I enjoy watching the relays. It’s fun to see each swimmer supporting and encouraging their teammates to do well. Q: Do you have any hobbies outside of swimming? A: Video games, traveling, and watching college USC football and prosports, plus working out are my daily hobbies Q: What would you consider your spirit animal if your had to choose? A: Shark.
If you’re interested in joining the swim team pay attention to the Mustang Memo for information on when and where the future swim meetings will be. Swimming is a wonderful experience that provides athletes with challenging competition, a fantastic team environment and a great way to stay in shape and improve your swimming skills.
The Mystical Magical Mustang is just an urban myth around the school but the rumor has it that it was a real animal. Supposedly the Mustang was here before the school was built and it might still be here. It was supposed to be the mascot, sources say. We are told that he had an epic arm wrestling match with the current mascot and was stripped of his title. He might still be on campus, our totally legit sources tell us. No one knows the powers this Mustang holds but we know he is super real. Believe it...
STOCKDALE MUSTANG’S BLACKHOLE
Stockdale Mustangs had a rough year this year with football. We did not make it play offs, but the end of the season ended well. And no matter what the Black Hole was always there to support the boys. The Black Hole was started two years ago, it is where all supporters come to cheer on the football team. The boys had an amazing win on Senior Night against Frontier. They started off the season right with a win the first game. After the first game we played some of the hardest teams all in a row resulting in very close games. Some seniors that stuck out this year were Anthony Onsurez, Zion Wil iams, DeAndre Henderson, Dawson Putney, Jacob Edwards, Jacob Sanchez, and Luke Edwards. We are losing a lot of talent. Some of the boys wil move onto other sports and others wil start to worry about college life after high school.
STOCKDALE WINS VIA ARTE
Congratulations to Stockdale High School for winning in the Via Arte Festival as Best High School in show. Stockdale was represented by four works of art and walked away with first place out of all Bakersfield high schools. Students from Stockdale volunteered their time and effort to work on these beautiful oil pastel scenes.
Words from the students: As the saying goes, “hard work pays off.” Over 16 hours of hard work and dedication was spent on the “ No One Likes Me” chalk art.” -Thomas Torrez “Waking up at 6 in the morning was a pain but it all paid off to know that our work turned out amazing. Apparently the judges thought so too.” -Lulu
GRAPHI C ARTS AFTER HI G H SCHOOL Interview with Matt Marcuat
How has graphic arts at Stockdale High School helped you in college? - “It has given me the skillset to do some of the more advanced concepts I’ve had for projects. It gave me a strong base to work off of so that I don’t have to worry about not knowing what I’m doing in class.”
What are some similarities in your college class to the Graphic Arts class here? - “The class is actually very similar in terms of in-class activity. We are given labs to work on projects and can ask others for help just like how class was at Stockdale. We also have to present our work in a preliminary peer critiques follow by a session to make any changes suggested before the final critique where the project is turned in.” Have you recieved an internship or work using your experience here? - “While I haven’t done any internships, my friend, Alber, has been working part time producing promotional flyers for Anime Expo 2016 which will be put up around Los Angeles.”
What are some differences between what we do in high school versus in college? - “The biggest difference in college is we work with only original photography, or copyright free images. It’s not too difficult though as we can bring in items and use What is your favorite project that the scanner or cameras provided to us. you’ve done in college so far? After projects are finished, we print and - “My favorite work so far is definitely mount them on boards to be displayed.” the “Man vs. Machine” project I did in Photoshop. We had to combine and edit images to represent the relationship of man and machine. I had a lot of fun with the project as I was able to test my skills and challenge them with Photoshop. I created a night time cityscape to show how man had changed his environment to machine.”
pink out!
Mustangs Calling out Cancer
Stockdale is the breast school ever! Annually, Stockdale goes pink for breast cancer awareness. In our game against Frontier this year, we did surprisingly well. We won 24-20, winning our last home game this year. Our dean, Mrs. Folce, promised to dye her hair pink in honor of breast cancer awareness once we reached $500. We raised a total of $1014, reaching the goal and twice over.
Walking Away From Cancer On October 24, 2015, Stockdale High School hosted the annual walk against cancer. The “Breast Cancer Walk,� was brought to us by National Honor Society, a club in Stockdale that strives to help people in our community. They put together this walk to create awareness for breast cancer for the month of October. Since there was an age restriction of sixteen and older, many students were not able to attend but still sent their support.
Black hole Goes PINK While Stockdale continues to go above and beyond, that Friday night football game was also to be covered in pink to celebrate this amazing event. The student section of the Stockdale stands, known to students as the Black Hole, was not to be filled with the black clothing normally worn by students, but covered in the pink clothing. Parents were not to be left out, they to were asked to wear pink as well.
All of these actions, highlight the support and love that flows out of Stockdale. Stockdale really seems to be a superhero to cancer patients everywhere with their massive show of support.
The last go around for our colorguard Photograph by Sarah Eubanks
Stockdales colorguard team shows what they’ve got. They amazed the crowd of Mustangs and Titans with their performance under our Friday night lights. The Mustangs are definitely going to miss seeing their colorguard team take the field on game day.
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