Volume LVIV, Issue 4
15325 East Los Robles Avenue, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
February 2020
CotC Put Students to the Test to See Who is the Best
Photo by Brayan Larios
By Natalie Contreras
Siblings, parents and students were painting a heart, while being led and assisted by the National Art Honors Society members in G1 on Feb.13.
V-Day Paint Night Allows For Self-Expression By Natalie Contreras
Photo by Brayan Larios
Students rush into G1 building filled with canvases spread throughout the classroom read to sit down paint, eat, and have fun with others. National Arts Honor Society hosted another paint night again with a theme being Valentine’s Day. Many people showed up with either their significant other, friends, or family for the two hour
A paint night participant following Ericka Cortez’s directions on how to blend the heart into the base paint, while layering paint.
long painting event. Many of the attendees ranged from elementary school students to adults with children. Senior instructor of the paint night Ericka Cortez said, “We make sure to do paint night not only to fundraise for our club, but to also let others express themselves and have fun through the art.” At the paint night individuals were given a canvas and paint. Junior NAHS member Alyssa Bourbon said, “I think it was cool being able to see so many people come out of their comfort zone and paint. It was nice seeing individuals such as small children to just students we see walk around campus who have a talent and are not in art.” As the instructor began to paint, many individuals began to enjoy themselves by munching on their snacks and painting the hearts, birds, and tree branches on their canvas. Cortez said, “My favorite part about paint night is seeing what people end up with because obviously we have a finished product, but seeing what they end up with was cool. I also made sure to have fun with paint night as an instructor because if I can’t have fun with it, then it’s difficult for the individuals who came to learn” At the end of the paint night individuals were able to get their paintings finalized, walking away smiling and ready to show their family and friends. Bourbon said, “Paint night was a fun thought out event with no negativity and overall fun for everyone. I loved being able to help others because it gave me such a nice feeling.”
HOSA Organizes Event to Inspire Young Cancer Patients By Rebecca Rangel HOSA put on three days of donation making workshops. The crafts made by the student volunteers were all donated to young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer. The event was separated into three days. Jan. 21, 23, and 27. Each day after school students could come in to make different types of crafts and write letters of hope and support to cancer patients. Sophomore volunteer Adrian Lopez said, “We made things like letters, cards, and origami...It felt really good making donations because I know that it would help a kid with cancer feel better.” It was a powerful thing to be involved in and be
able to take part in for both the volunteers and the organizers from HOSA. “We planned this event over winter break since HOSA decided to partner up with the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation to spread awareness towards pediatric cancer...We decided that this was a perfect way to spread not only awareness, but also, give to the poor children dealing with cancer. We felt like donations were not the best idea...so letters and origami was the best and most affordable way to spread love to these children. We are giving all these letters and origami towards the hospital City of Hope,” said Trujillo.
Students rush into their sections and focused on checking in on 5-Star to get ahead in points. The fourth annual clash of classes returns with many competitive students ready to take the win throughout varieties of games. Throughout the week students were able to gain points from the spirit week with Seniors gaining a total of 10, Juniors and Freshman 5, with sophmores gaining none. These points were collected throughout the year to help each class get ahead of one another. Once 7pm hit students rushed into the gym ready to cheer for the two hour rally which put students to the test on which class is the best. Beginning after introductions to each class the games begin with a student from each class creating a cup pyramid and then organizing it back into one form. The points would go to which class completed the game fastest with seniors winning and getting ahead. Continued on page 2
Local Ice Cream Vendor Brightens Students’ Days By Elias Robles As the school day comes to an end, students rush off campus, many of them flocking across the street where they are greeted by the same smiling face each afternoon. Mark sells his array of treats from ice cream to chips, being a positive part of students’ days with his friendly disposition. Mark Takahmazyan, a local Hacienda Heights food vendor, has been selling out of his ice cream truck to Los Altos students for about 15 years. Not only has he gained more and more regulars over the years, but he has been able to see them grow throughout high school. Continued on page 3
Future Freshmen Visit Campus and Experience Student Culture By Elias Robles Future freshmen visited campus to find out more about Los Altos High School’s clubs and school environment on Jan. 13. The event was filled programs, teams, and clubs to welcome the upcoming class. The eighth-grade students from both feeder schools, Newton and Orange Grove, toured the campus and engaged in school spirit at a pep rally. The students also had an opportunity to sign up for clubs and sports they are interested in being involved with. Sophomore Renaissance member Emily Gonzalez said, “A spirited event like this is really important because it shows the eighth graders the type of spirit and energy our school has. It’s also important to encourage them to feel comfortable and welcomed at their future high school.” Continued on page 3