January 2016

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The World Is Our Campus Volume 63, Issue 6

Arcadia High School 180 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA

January 2016

remembering the lin brothers

In this issue:

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NEWS pg. 3 2016 Rose Parade: On Jan. 1, the 127th edition of the Tournament of Roses Parade took place in Pasadena.

Photo by DYLAN SHEN

#NEVERFORGETLIN In memory of brothers William and Anthony Lin, students, teachers, parents, and members of the the community gathered at AHS to pay their respects. By TITUS WU Staff Writer

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PERFORMING ARTS pg. 9 A Hollywood Appearance: Mamma Mia, the musical, will be coming to the Pantages Theater in the last week of January.

Photo by VIVIAN KWANG

SPORTS pg. 16 Making a Splash: With the start of a new season, Girls Varsity Water Polo plans to make this one its most memorable yet. Have a question, comment, or concern about The Apache Pow Wow? Email the Editors-in-Chief at eic.powwow@gmail.com. Find us online at apachepowwow.tumblr.com

The lives of two fellow Apaches, junior William Lin and freshman Anthony Lin, were commemorated this past Monday at the PAC Courtyard with a somber candlelight vigil. With the event being sponsored by AHS PTSA (Parent-TeacherStudent Association), hundreds of family, friends, and students gathered together in the night to pay respects to the Lins. Many who came were either close friends, academic team teammates, or simply acquaintances to one of the two brothers. The vigil began with those in attendance lighting each other’s candles one by one, with freshman and junior student council presidents starting the flame. As the lighting of the candles continued, Dr. Brent Forsee spoke briefly about the brothers while many dabbed tears. “The presence tonight,” said Dr. Forsee, “signifies the love for a

fellow friend... and Apache,” noting how the lights of the many candles represented this love. “We cannot know how or why this happened,” he said. “There are simply no answers, but the light can conquer the darkness.” He urged the crowd to continue their acts of kindness, to “live out their legacies as compassionate people.” Soon, English teacher Mr. Matthew Woodin performed a poem in tribute to the brothers, speaking about the deaths and the impact the brothers had. It was followed soon after by a Chanteurs performance led by teacher Dr. Stephen Pu, which also revolved around the same theme of candles and love. By that time, much of the candle lighting was done as groups huddled together, staring at the flames. The event culminated into a singing of “Amazing Grace” by all in attendance soon after, where copies of the song had been distributed among the participants beforehand. The singing was accompanied by Chanteurs as Dr. Pu led the singing.

After the singing, there was a quiet mingling of guests as people comforted each other, talked about the brothers, and signed posters with well-wishes and thoughts to the Lin brothers. Many of the well-wishers paid simple respects, while others recounted the first time people met the brothers and many other experiences. As the candles died out slowly, they were placed within two hearts, formed by other candles. Many close friends and acquaintances stood over the hearts in silence as they quietly watched and reflected. Regarding Anthony, his friend freshman Felix Li stated, “He was a really good, really caring friend. It’s very sad that he passed away.” In remembrance of William, his close group of friends said, “Thanks for your dedication to helping us improve, personally as humans, and academically as students. But best of all, thanks for being that proud, laidback, silly friend, nobody can replicate.” twu@apachepowwow.com


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