The World Is Our Campus Volume 62, Issue 8
April 2015
Arcadia High School 180 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA
THEY’RE ALL ON BOARD
In this issue:
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OPINION pg. 6 Strung Out: Concerned about schoolwork? Don’t be; that kind of stress might actually be beneficial to one’s success.
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BEHIND THE SCENES These five men and women of the Board of Education work tirelessly to furnish
Arcadia’s students with the best education possible and to prepare them for the future. By EMILY SCHUBE Staff Writer Photo courtesy of ALYSSA PIDLAOAN
PERFORMING ARTS pg. 10 Throw your Flags Up: Pep Flag spirited its way to the top 10 in two national tournaments.
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ACADEMICS pg. 19 The Talk Show: Speech & Debate recently hosted its Speech Follies event to showcase the skills of its orators. 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 arcadiapowwow.wordpress.com
Arcadia’s students come to school five days a week for about 36 weeks each school year from kindergarten to senior year. Even with all these days, weeks, and years’ worth of knowledge, many students are unaware of the origins of their education. The curriculum does not magically appear into a teacher’s textbook or lesson plan. In actuality, it starts with the AUSD Board of Education (BOE). The BOE is made up of President Lori Phillipi, Vice President Kay Kinsler, Clerk Janet Chew, and members Cung Nguyen and Fenton Eng. They have been working together for over two years now, tackling budget issues, promoting educational reform, and making sure Arcadia’s schools grow stronger. Whether it is informing the public through speeches, organizing meetings, or formalizing documents, “every board member has equal responsibility,” explained Ms. Chew. She added, “We strive to be a relationshipdriven organization that works collaboratively with our staff, parents, [and]
students.” With that, major proposals are being put in motion, like the $218 million that was raised for the new upgrades and impressive remodeling throughout Arcadia’s 11 school campuses. Mr. Nguyen revealed that the BOE “also engages and collaborates with the community and serves as a liaison to various community and school based organizations,” titling the members as both leaders and privileged supporters. “We implement and approve policy, curriculum and textbook adoption, [handle] the budget, and set direction for the District,” Mr. Nguyen said, “We also approve contracts for the administrators, teachers, and non-certificated employees, as well as the contracts for the architects and design team that prepared the construction.” Not only that, programs such as AVID, AP Open Access, character encouragement, and so much more are formulated by the BOE. With all that hard work comes many achievements, and the BOE couldn’t be prouder of what it has helped to accomplish so far. “We all work together to come up with things to do,” Mrs. Phillippi confirmed. “It’s not just individual people, it’s everyone working together to come to the right
solutions that are best for our kids.” And according to the U.S. News and World Report, their solutions were even better than expected, as AHS earned a gold medal in the Best High School rankings of 2014. This result comes not just from the efforts of the AUSD, but from the many intelligent and diligent students among all the schools in Arcadia. “That [hard work] does not only exist [in the BOE], but in all levels of the district, amongst staff members, students, and even parents. The collaborative culture is very important for us in being successful,” Mrs. Phillipi exclaimed. Mrs. Kinsler agreed, stating, “We are very fortunate to have extremely dedicated, professional people in the district, and we all want to do our best.” Mrs. Chew mentioned, “I have seen such tremendous progress and improvement over the years, but what makes Arcadia great is that it is continually striving to be better and is innovative in meeting the changing needs of our students.” It is great to know that Arcadia’s schools are in the hands of these five dedicated members, as well as all the other supportive staff and teachers involved. eschube@apachepowwow.com
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Nobel Laureate Dr. Arieh Warshel
By MICHAEL TSENG Staff Writer
How would you like it if someone famous came to our school? Although he or she might not be a famous movie actor or this year’s “Dancing with the Stars” winner, Dr. Arieh Warshel, distinguished professor of chemistry at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, won the Nobel Laureate in chemistry in 2013. On Mar. 30, he came to give a lecture to AHS students about his accomplishments. Dr. Warshel had taken the time to come from USC and talk to students about his journey in becoming a chemistry researcher. In the beginning, he started with some background knowledge about himself and his works. Dr. Warshel has spent his life creating 3D computer simulations of proteins, enzymes, and electrostatic forces at the molecular level. He devoted himself to finding the movements of substrates and the structure of enzymes. He also explained the importance of his research and the benefits of it. “Understanding how nature works is a very important challenge and our work opens the way for the use of computers to advance
the molecular understanding of nature. This accomplishment can help for example in designing new drugs against devastating diseases.”
As the lecture went on, he began talking about his research in more detail and explained how his publications received the Nobel Prize award. He explained, “I have been greatly motivated by the scientific accomplishments of Dr.
UC Expansion By SUKANYA MUKHERJEE Staff Writer
On Mar. 21, Jack Peltason, former president of the University of California (UC) system and UC Irvine chancellor, passed away at the age of 91. Many were sad to see Peltason go but still fondly remember his role in helping to build new university campuses. In 1995, Peltason selected Merced as the site for UC’s 10th campus. Ten years later, even with
a tight budget, he opened UC Merced for students. He had a dream to expand educational opportunities with the UC system and his death has reminded many of the several proposals made to increase the intake of students at the UC system. UC Merced proclaimed its desire to increase its student body from 6,200 to 10,000 students. Although the regents worried that financing these projects could cost close to $1 million, they were open to the idea of expanding the UC system. Every year, many students who earn A’s and B’s fail to find a spot at the UC system due to rising competition and a greater intake of out of state students. UC Berkeley’s regents wish to create another campus on the Richmond wa-
terfront, where they can partner up with international colleges and accept up to 10,000 more students within the next 40 years. State Assemblyman Mike Gatto proposed increasing student intake by developing a new campus near Silicon Valley or Los Angeles. The campus would focus only on technology, science and selected arts, hoping to become a “public version of CalTech,” according to Assemblyman Gatto. While current campuses struggle to main-
tain the status quo and students face tuition hikes, many hope that the future will bring more opportunities for students to join the UC system. Critics suggest online education as a more economical solution to expand education rather than constructing new campuses. Assemblyman Gatto disagrees, claiming that online education “is not stimulating enough to fully engage university students.” Although times are difficult, planning to spend money on higher education is the only way to ensure that our youth has the tools needed to change our world for the better. smukherjee@apachepowwow.com
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Max Perutz, who got the Nobel Prize for solving the structure of hemoglobin, but
actually led the molecular biology structural revolution.” After Dr. Warshel concluded his presentation, question time commenced. Many students asked about his daily life, his research, and his journey to success. One question was about the challenges that he faced during his time researching. He addressed the lack of
available technology in the 1970s and how that affected his research. “The challenges are always in formulating the problem and finding a new way to model it while using computers. This frequently involves inventing new physical approaches and new methods that were not used or conceived before,” he stated. Overall, the presentation was a great success, and students had a firsthand experience with a Nobel Prize Laureate. Dr. Warshel stated that he would like students that want to go into the scientific field to challenge themselves. “Students..shouldlspend time in studies of basic fields like mathematics and physics and to chose really challenging projects.” Dr. Warshel’s visit to AHS has left a deep impact on students, allowing them to learn stories about life and biochemistry. When asked if they wanted an event similar to this next year, students replied with a resounding “Yes!” mtseng@apachepowwow.com
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Woolly Mammoth Revival By ANDREW LIM Staff Writer
The idea of bringing extinct animals back to life has been explored over and over again in science fiction novels and movies, most notably Jurassic Park. Despite this idea having long resided in the realm of fantasy and science fiction, scientists have only recently begun working towards accomplishing this difficult goal. By inserting woolly mammoth DNA, extracted from the remains of this extinct mammal, into laboratory-grown elephant cells, scientists have taken a leap in genetic engineering. According to Livescience.com, Harvard geneticist George Church and his colleagues “used a gene-editing technique known as clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) to insert mammoth genes for small ears, subcutaneous fat, and hair length and color into the DNA of elephant skin cells.” Though this may not seem significant, their work may lead to the revival of many recently extinct or endangered species. The work of the mammoth DNA being inserted has not been “published in a scientific journal and has yet to be reviewed by peers in the field.” The woolly mammoth has been extinct for approximately one millenium. However, scientists said that “it may be be possible to bring [woolly mammoths] and
other species back from the grave through a process known as de-extinction.” According to Church, woolly mammoths won’t be seen roaming around anytime soon “because there is more work to do, [but] we plan to” accomplish the goal eventually. Splicing the mammoth DNA into the elephant cells is the first step in a lengthy process to fully revive this extinct species. Additionally, the research team needs to successfully find a way to coax the hybrid cells into displaying specialized traits, to ensure that the cells produce the correct traits. According to Popular Science, the team hopes to insert the hybrid skin cells into embryos that can be grown in artificial wombs. If the animals are to survive on their own, the team’s first goal is to have them successfully reside in cold climates, far from human intervention and pollution. When this goal is met, the research team will strive to accomplish its ultimate goal of reviving the woolly mammoths and other extinct species. Overall, the research team believes that it will eventually be able to implement this technique to other currently extinct or endangered species to improve their long-term viability. Who knows? Maybe a real-life Jurassic Park isn’t too far off in our future. alim@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of WIKIPEDIA.ORG
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building a global highway By JULIA LIN Staff Writer
According to the Siberian Times, the Russian government is seriously considering a proposal to build a superhighway that could theoretically connect London to New York. The project, called the Trans-Eurasian Belt Development, would take trillions of dollars to construct. The president of Russian Railways, Vladimir Yakunin, released his audacious vision in late March at the Russian Academy of Science. Yakunin said that the new network could also be used for building pipelines to harvest energy sources, such as oil, gas, and electricity. Russian Railways’ longest international route begins at Moscow, Russia, and ends at Pyongyang, North Korea. The distance covered by the path is 6,380 miles, or 10,267 kilometers. This journey would take about nine days. The Trans-Eurasian Belt Development, if assembled, would be a shocking length of double the current record holder: 12,910 miles. Around 55 miles would span over the Bering Sea, which could link Alaska to Russia. Parts of the superhighway would run parallel alongside the current Trans-Siberian Railway.
Although Yakunin assures that the massive cash outlay would be covered by the economic return, Russia, led by President Vladimir Putin, is not in the best financial situation to pursue such an am-
bitious plan. Funding the project will be near impossible for the country, considering the enormous amount of money that was spent constructing infrastructure for the 2014 Sochi Olympics, which remains the most expensive Olympics event to date at a hefty $51 billion, and the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup. In addition to mass spending, the economic minister of Russia expects the gross domestic product to decrease by 3% this year. Another major obstacle obstructing the development is negotiation with international powers. Nations that the superhighway would pass through would have to coordinate with Russia. Howev-
er, with current international relations as they are, negotiation would be extremely difficult. Critics have also pointed out the poor roadways in the east of the country. Instead of investing trillions of dollars to build another system, British newspaper The Daily Mail recommends that Russia focus on repairing damaged roads in its own country. The Trans-Eurasian Belt Development, if made into reality, would pose many benefits. Even though a drive across the superhighway would, no doubt, take a very, very, very long road trip, convenience is an obvious advantage in traveling for those who fear plane rides. A car driving at 60 miles per hour could travel from London to New York in 504 hours, or 21 days, without traffic, bathroom breaks, or eating. More jobs and cities would be created with the approval of the plan, as more opportunities are opened up with what is essentially a 12,910 mile construction site. The success of the proposal is slim, but it presents an interesting view on connecting the world. jlin@apachepowwow.com
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On Mar. 24, Airbus A320 took off from Barcelona, Spain to Dusseldorf, Germany. The plane held 144 passengers and 6 crew members. It had taken off at 10:01 a.m. and reached 38,000 feet at 10:31. However, it lost contact with French radars at 10:40 a.m. at an altitude of 6,175 feet. The French aviator accident investigators discovered data that proved that the autopilot was reprogrammed to change the plane’s altitude from 38,000 feet to 100 feet. Investigators were able to back up this idea with the help of a website called Flightradar24, which tracks aviation data. It was confirmed that the plane was designated to crash in an area near Digne-les-Bains, in the Alpes de Haute-Provence region in France. Now the question is, who programmed the plane to crash? Captain Patrick Sondheimer was the main pilot to fly the plane. However, he was locked out of the cockpit by his co-pilot Andreas Lubitz. 27-year-old Lubitz had then programmed the plane to fly at an elevation of 100 feet. In less than 10 minutes, the plane began plummeting from the sky. Investigators have obtained a 30 minute recording from the cockpit voice recorder. When the captain came back from the bathroom, it could hear light knocks on the door. Those light knocks turned into urgent pounding as alarms began to go off in the plane. At the end of the
recording, passengers could be heard screaming. Investigators assume that the passengers had no idea of what was happening until they nearly crashed. The reason for this plot is still unknown, however investigators have found a plausible reason for this suicide wreck. The plane was one the oldest A320s that are still flying. It began its service in the German airline in 1991. A day before
the flight, it passed a routine maintenance check. Lubitz had recently visited an eye doctor because he felt like he had vision problems. The doctor had deemed him to be unfit for flying. Soon after, Lubitz visited a neuropsychologist, who told him that he was too stressed with work. In Dusseldorf, antidepressants were found inside of his apartment by investigators. Lubitz ignored his doctor’s notes and hid his impairment from his co-workers. Furthermore, his doctors claimed that he wasn’t suicidal, but investors were led to believe that he was. In 2009, Lu-
bitz had said that he had a “severe episode of depression” to the Lufthansa’s, the company that owned the Airbus A320, flight training school. Therefore, the plane company had known about his depression yet continued to allow him to fly. Investors believe that all the stress combined with his depression had caused him to crash the plane. Lufthansa had already integrated changes to ensure airplane safety. It made rules that require two crew members in the cockpit at all times. Many other plane companies have also taken this initiative. Lubitz had passed the summer 2014 medical examination pilot recertification which leads many passengers to question Lufthansa’s policies. One official on the Lufthansa staff claimed that the test only tested physical fitness, not psychological health. As of yet, only 78 out of the 150 passengers have been
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identified. On the plane, there were 72 German citizens and 51 Spaniards. 16 of the German nationals were students. Other passengers were from Australia, Argentina, Britain, Columbia, Denmark, Iran, Venezuela, the US, the Netherlands, Mexico, Japan, and Israel.
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OPINION
Are Eustressed?
By BEN GEISBERG
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It’s 12:00 a.m., and I have to start a paper. It’s due in the morning, and the only tangible thing I’ve done is the rough draft. Great. So what keeps me going at this dire time? Caffeine? Food? A combination of the two? No, it’s something entirely different: stress. I value stress and see it as the best stimulant, encouragement, and motivator. But stress comes with some caveats: there can’t be too much of it, which is often the case with teenagers; no, there has to be a small amount of stress to keep you going. In short, stress in moderation is important. It is more than recommended: it is essential. Stress is always perceived as an awful thing, something that all students dread and that all students aim to avoid in high school. Stress is to high school students as water is to fire: something that will stop it dead in its tracks. It seems like students develop an irrational fear of stress and think of stress as only a bad thing which can destroy their lives. This attitude causes kids to take easier classes, drop activities, or not complete work all in the name of less stress. But this shouldn’t be the case; students should relish stress as a way to keep themselves going, a way for them to gauge their work and progress. Studies show that small amounts of stress are actually
By JULIA LIN Staff Writer
I am more than the grades I earn, the subjects I select, and the career I pursue. As much as I chant this mantra to myself, I always feel as if my education is more important than all of my other features and passions combined. Don’t get me wrong; I’m absolutely grateful to be educated in a prestigious area such as Arcadia and for the sacrifices my family has made to ensure my intellectual upbringing. However, I just can’t help feeling that my academic achievements are all I am worth. My grandfather has always dreamed of having a doctor in the family, and as the youngest, I am his hope. While I do want to become a doctor and appreciate his excitement and encouragement, it would be nice to hold a conversation that does not focus on when and where I will attend medical school. I know this isn’t necessarily true, yet I sometimes think that he is attempting to live his own dreams through me. Similarly, my parents constantly gaze at me with glimmering eyes, asking me which colleges I prefer and which scholarships to apply for. Of course, this
very beneficial and are key in the maintaining of motivation, adaption, and even reaction to one’s environment. These upsides of stress are associated with eustress (positive stress) and come when somebody feels pushed, but not overwhelmed. Goals are in reach, the task seems doable, and one is slightly challenged. When I say that I value stress, I mean that this is the stress that I want and the stress I need. In fact, this is the stress that everyone should want and need; however, this is not the stress that most students get. Most people, when saying they feel stressed, are feeling distress. Distress is the opposite of eustress and occurs when somebody cannot adapt to stressors. Personally, I value stress. It’s not that I like doing my work last minute, but it’s that I like to put lots of stress on myself early to complete work so that I’m not caught up in the last-minute frenzy. And, if I do get caught up, at least I won’t have as much to worry about as others. So what does this all tell us? Well, for one, stress should act in this way for everyone: as the ultimate motivator that provides just enough of a push to encourage you to get your work done. Stress shouldn’t be some constant, unbeatable foe, like an endless boss level in “Super Mario Bros”. It should serve to motivate, encourage, and, ultimately, accomplish. The key is balancing the distress and eustress. bgeisberg@apachepowwow.com
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Staying Informed By NIKI CHI
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By and by, celebrity culture is engaging. The innate desire to keep up with the lives of celebrities has spawned the cultural phenomenon of shows such as Keeping Up with the Kardashians and The Real Housewives of Atlanta. But while these shows flourish under the watchful gaze of the general public, political news sources suffer the consequences, as there is dwindling appeal with domestic and international news by the younger generation. Ask around. How many of your friends actually read the news? I mean, do you even read the news? From a personal perspective, a lack thereof is certainly the case. Many are too preoccupied with personal hobbies, or state that they simply don’t have time under the pressure of school. We miss out on news too. For example, Arkansas and Indiana have recently both passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Even though this issue has sparked widespread debate across the nation, a multitude of seat partners around me claim to not know that this bill even existed. Is there something that this generation isn’t doing right in regards to politics? Or is it because gossip media has taken over? I believe the problem stems from our curriculum. Not that Common Core isn’t a good program, but rather, students don’t learn anything beyond their homework assignments. Having taken AP English Language, I know one of the core requirements my junior year was to outline and read up on articles with interesting prose. However, that’s all we did. We didn’t want to read the news article because it was interesting; we wanted to read it so that we could finish our work.
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is normal for most students to experience, so I don’t say much of it. Eventually, I ask myself, “Where is the disconnect between a person and a student?” The question has prompted me to take a step back and view things in retrospect. As I advance in my studies, my conversations are geared more and more
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toward the future, and it terrifies me, to say the least. In middle school, small talk with my friends consisted of our ideas f o r h i g h school; now that I’m finally
Where’s the value in that? Certainly, these tasks can bring about the attention that piques an innate curiosity, but curiosity alone isn’t enough to maintain a long standing habit of having Los Angeles Times open on one of your twenty tabs. It’s about developing an interest that is similar to being passionate about a hobby. I had no idea I would be spending hours a day reading up on articles just for Constitution Team, especially during my senior year,. But now it’s something that has become a hobby. I want to check. I want to know. And I want to keep up to date with the world around me. If a certain legislation were going to directly affect me in some way or another, I would need to do some background research so that I could prepare for what’s in store. Otherwise, I really don’t have any justification to complain about the policies I didn’t read up on. It’s especially helpful to have those around you to also be involved in this learning process. Knowing that your friends are staying informed somewhat forces you to consistently be informed; otherwise, you’re going to fall behind. Who wants to be the odd one out when discussing Jerry Brown’s water restriction policies? Not me, that’s for sure.
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here, it is nothing like I’ve imagined. While I believe that I have grown in my journey of self-discovery, I feel confused as well. However, I’m trying to merge my two selves in order to avoid inner conflict. Being a diligent student does not mean that I cannot express my traits that aren’t relevant to school. Behind every student is a person with different interests, hobbies, and quirks outside of school. We are not numbers, we are living individuals with the needs to thrive both in and out of our classes; we are every bit students as we are free spirits. We don’t need to, and shouldn’t, neglect our other desires for the sole purpose of fulfilling other people’s wishes. As overly-angsty as I sound, I sincerely do hope that our qualities will no longer seem like hindrances. We are composed of far more qualities than meets the surface. We, as people, are the ones who complete our dreams. We can experiment with different aspects of life that doesn’t correlate directly to our schooling. Academics are merely a glimpse of a human being, and should never be taken as a hard value. jlin@apachepowwow.com Graphic by SUNNY WU
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Just Wanted to Tell You... By MICHELLE FANG Staff Writer
Dear Mom, Thank you for all the support you have given me these past 16 years. You have fed me, washed my clothes, and spent money, time, and effort to give me a happy and comfortable life. Your hard work is not lost on me, and although I’d never tell you, I notice all the little things you have done for me. I notice how you get up early to make breakfast on the weekends and how you prepare fruit for me every day after dinner. As a mom, you have a lot of responsibilities, including being able to organize and fit things into spaces, no matter how small the space, and knowing where everything is, so whenever my brother or I ask you, you are able to find it right away. I recognize the difficulty of these jobs and appreciate you for taking them. I have felt and understood how you support me through our conversations about everything and nothing. When we talk about life, you know to be serious, although not suffocatingly so, and when we talk about nothing, you know how to be lax, although not crazily so. You know what to say when I need comfort, and you know what to say to keep me in line. Your scolding is—and I would absolutely never admit this to you—appreciated. Although I remain silent, I hear every single word, and I understand why you give me such lectures. I know what you want me to learn from them, and I like to think I do. No matter how embarrassed I feel or how disappointed I have made you feel, I have become a better person emerging from your admonitions. More than anything else (I have never had the courage to tell you this) you inspire me. Your story of staying here alone, your struggle through college, especially taking three trimesters of history in half a year, and the passion you continue to dedicate to your work today, staying late more often, and even putting in hours at home—exemplify the meaning of “hard-working”. You are the epitome of hard-working, and I know it’s a quality you have been trying to train into me, because you think it will get me far in life. I believe you, because look where you are now. I would never be able to tell you these things myself, but thank you Mom, for caring for me endlessly, for raising me with strong appreciation for practicality, intelligence, and hard work, and for teaching me the life lessons I need to learn. Happy Mother’s Day. Love, Your daughter
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O n e Ye a r C l o s e r By ANDREW MULIADI Staff Writer
It’s been roughly eight months since I started attending AHS. I can still remember when I first walked through those black metal gates, knowing that I wouldn’t be here as a middle school student on a field trip, but as a student attending six periods a day. I can still remember the awkwardness that ensued. I was puzzled as to where my friends were, where my classes were, or even as to what time the bell rang. Funny, how AHS reminded me so much of Foothills Middle School (FMS), both tangibly and intangibly. My first period was Japanese One. Walking through the rows into E-105 wasn’t nearly as difficult as I thought it would be. On the contrary, it was quite easy. Upon entering the class, however, I didn’t recognize anyone at all. Let’s see here, we have freshmen from First Avenue Middle School (FA) and Dana Middle School. We have sophomores who are taking their first year of language. Oh and we also have transfer students. The day began with 54 minutes of pure ineptness, small talk, and introductions, with the rest of the day being equally awkward. I thought to myself, where was everyone from FMS? I didn’t see anyone during lunch or in any of my other periods. As far as I was concerned, there were only Dana and FA kids. What was going on?
I sometimes get that nostalgic feeling during transition periods. Oh hey, that’s where I met so and so, or hey, that’s where we used to sit for lunch. Looking back though, time passed by like the snap of a finger. Parts of the school I used to be unfamiliar with I now know like the back of my hand. I remember the first short story I read
He is an average guy, around my height, plays tennis, and gets good grades. Didn’t even take a second glance at him. Here I am now, eight months later, and I’m talking with this guy pretty much all the time during English. Now that we’re friends, my English class feels more fun. When I reflect on the past, I realize that
in English, and now we’re on Romeo and Juliet. Not only that, but I also remember the new friendships that I’ve created. My first new AHS was friend was Daniel Ho.
I’ve done so much within a short amount of time. I’ve made new friends, established a place to eat, re-adjusted my homework schedule, and even become more social. Yeah, you
just read that. Before, I used to stay up until 12:00 a.m. because of the heavy work load. After re-adjusting my homework schedule, I now sleep before 10:30 p.m. High school homework caught me completely off guard. That’s when I realized, these “good times”, minus the homework portion, aren’t going to be here much longer. With summer break just a couple of months away, I’m going to be a sophomore soon. My first year has been whisked away like that. I want to look at my first year here at AHS as the most memorable one, the new experience, the new challenges, and the new friends. Truth be told, however, I’m scared that that’s all going to vanish. Don’t new memories replace old ones? Of course, I’m excited for my new sophomore life. I’ll be one notch higher in the chain of superiority you could say. New teachers, new class schedules, and new friends, such as Daniel, of course. But then again, isn’t this just a cliché freshman life? Am I not going to relive the same happiness every other year? Aren’t all my years in high school good memories? It’s terrifying, enjoyable, and interesting to think that such a statement could be true. For all I know, I’m one year done and one year closer. To what? I’ll tell you when I get there. amuliadi@apachepowwow.com
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A “Promposal” to Remember By EMILY SCHUBE
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By CATHLEEN SHEN Staff Writer
Recently, there has been an increase in cancelled television shows. While some cancellations were surprising, other shows were expected to come to an end. Here are some series that recently got cancelled: 1. Manhattan Love Story ABC’s new comedy show Manhattan Love Story was aired online starting Oct. 1, 2014. After it hit an all-time low with a rating of 0.7 among adults between the ages of 18 to 49, the series was cancelled. However, the unaired episodes were still released online on Hulu. 2. Selfie Selfie was a romantic comedy series and was made available early through online streaming. ABC cancelled Selfie on Nov. 7, 2014 because of its ratings, which were even lower than Manhattan Love Story, although ABC kept the show running longer than the latter. Selfie had an average of 4.7 million views with a 1.5 rating among adults aged 18 to 49. The remaining episodes were released online from Nov. 25 to Dec. 30, 2014. 3. The McCarthys The McCarthys is a comedy series that debuted on CBS. However, CBS pulled The McCarthys from its schedule sooner than planned, and it is instead being replaced by re-runs of The Big Bang Theory. Although The McCarthys isn’t officially cancelled, CBS did not announce when, or if, the unaired episodes will be released. 4. Allegiance The American adaptation of the Israeli spy series The Gordin Cell, Allegiance, premiered on Feb. 5, but after the series aired 5 low-rated episodes, NBC cancelled the rookie spy series on Mar. 6. The eight unaired episodes were later released online.
It’s that time of year again...Prom! Time to bust out your suit and tie, strap on your high heels, and climb into the party bus. But don’t walk out the door just yet; Prom Committee has scheduled Prom to be on Jun. 13, so you have some time to relax. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t start preparing. For example, do you have an outfit picked out? Seen the limo prices? Ordered the corsages and boutonnieres? Well, how about a date? Whether with your friends or a date, Prom shouldn’t be attended alone! If you have a special dancing partner in mind, but don’t know how to ask, here are some over the top “promposals”. AHS has its beautiful Performing Arts Center, a perfect opportunity to make your promposal light up! By using glow sticks, spell out “Prom?” backstage, behind the curtain. As your date is led into the seating area, pull the curtain and reveal your question and yourself. Hold back the stage fright, because staging this act will be a show of a lifetime. If you know one of your date’s classes, maybe spice up his or her lesson. With permission and help from the teacher, have the teacher pass out papers, but only pass out a rose to your date. At this cue, feature a paper on the doc camera that says, “I know you are in class, but I just have to ask…Prom?” An adorable way to make class ten times more exciting! For the guys out there who know girls who love their cars, take this opportunity for some laughs! If your date owns a car, dress up as a police officer and pretend to cite a ticket. As your date runs over in a panic, reveal yourself and your ‘ticket’, which is the actual Prom entrance ticket, and say, “I won’t take you to jail, if you go to Prom with this male.” This will certainly bring the “awes” without breaking any laws. Another adorable proposal, with the help of his or her car, is at a traffic stop. As your date drives to or from school, have some friends, dressed as crossing guards, safely stop him or her for the sign spelling, “Honk if you will go to Prom with me” and walk across the front of the car. Hopefully honks will not be coming from the cars behind her. Girls and guys not only love their cars, but also sweets! Although this proposal might be too sweet, it doesn’t hurt to try it out! Write “Prom?” in icing on a pie and present it to your date. If your date agrees, celebrate with a pie to the face! Pie wars might begin, but at least it will taste delicious. Don’t get me wrong, flowers, notes, and signs are cute, but the bigger and wilder, the better! These ideas could work for anyone, girl or guy. Prom comes around only once a year, so why not make every bit of it special?
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The Four Temperaments By AMBER CHONG Staff Writer
If you could have dinner with the Greek physician Hippocrates, what kind of impression do you think you’d leave? The Four Temperaments is a proto-psychological theory that suggests there are four fundamental personality types. Are you sanguine, choleric, melancholic, or phlegmatic? Fear not, the article below will help you distinguish the characteristics of each one! Choleric People who belong to Choleric are born leaders, selfsufficient and determined. These independent thinkers are commonly domineering and decisive. They can come across as aggressive, and they are. They have no tolerance for silliness because they are intent in advocating their own opinions. Cholerics tend to speak with purpose and are often looked up to as visionaries. Their confidence, craftiness, and blinding optimism are vivaciously attractive, making many overlook their occasional hostility. This practical temperament is reluctant to make fleeting friendships, so if a choleric befriends you, you know you are a keeper. Cholerics are accustomed to becoming business tycoons or project managers.
Sanguine People who belong to Sanguine are most likely hedonists,:impulsive and pleasure-seeking. They are exceptionally sociable, with the ability to charm anyone they meet. Although boisterous at times, their gregarious personalities allow them to engage in many opportunities. However, they can lose interest just as fast. People in this group are very people-oriented, compassionate, and receptive towards others’ emotions. It is easy to believe you have known a Sanguine for years after conversing for a few minutes. They are often creative and artistically-inclined daydreamers, fit for jobs as actors, salesmen, and public speakers. Melancholic People who belong to Melancholic are enigmas with galaxies in their heads. This introverted bunch is the type to contemplate all the problems in the world, and philosophize the meaning of life. Melancholics are conscientious and analytical of their surroundings, and are easily hurt due to their sensitivity. On the other hand, they must learn to be mindful because more often than not they are just as critical and vengeful as their offenders. Some may be turned off by their moody and selfdeprecating personality, but those who ignore these habits will be introduced to new perspectives that will flip everything up-
side down. Melancholics are inherent perfectionists, paying much attention to their aesthetic and ideals. These loyal and gifted people may excel as artists, musicians, inventors, or doctors. Phlegmatic People who belong to Phlegmatic are flying high, immune to the pitfalls of life. Due to their easygoing and calm nature, they are least likely to get upset over petty things and are generally likeable. Because they are prone to dry humor and bluntness, colleagues will go to them to blow off some steam or get an honest answer. Although their insightfulness makes for good advice, they are often unmotivated, indecisive, and fearful. Phlegmatics will always be steady rocks for one to lean on, but will avoid getting involved in situations. They are usually content with their life and keen on maintaining serenity. This makes them adaptable in careers such as diplomats, accountants, and teachers. Although many people identify with one of the aforementioned groups, it should be noted that this theory originated in 460 to 370 BC as a form of humorism, an ancient medical concept that believed bodily fluids affected personality, and should not be taken too seriously. achong@apachepowwow.com
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Healthy Binge-Eating for the Soul
Evolution of STARBUCKS
By CELINE LEE
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By JULIA LIN Staff Writer
Starbucks is now the most successful chain that ethically sources its coffee in the world, but it didn’t magically appear out of nowhere. Below is a timeline of major events in Starbucks’ history. 1971—Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker founded the very first Starbucks cafe at Seattle’s Pike Place Market. Starbucks was almost named Pequod or Cargo House! 1984—The founders buy Peet’s Coffee & Tea, which was established in 1966. It served as a model for Starbucks. 1987—Howard Schultz, the director of retail operations and marketing, purchases the company from the three founders. His Il Giornale coffee outlets are rebranded as Starbucks and expand over the country. 1995—At the time, Starbucks had 677 locations, and started serving Frappucinos. Starbucks begins selling bottled Frappucinos the next year, as well as opening stores in Japan and Singapore. 1998—Tazo, the tea company, is bought by Starbucks. (Without this event, Passion Tea Lemonade may never have seen the light of day!) Starbucks.com launches and Starbucks becomes a part of some grocery stores. 2001—The Starbucks card is introduced, and users can reload and pay. The company expands even further, with a whopping 4,709 locations across the globe. 2006—Starbucks presents its new paper cups, which are composed of post-consumer fibers. This course of action saves 75,000 trees annually. 2009—The Starbucks card app for iPhones is released, as well as Starbucks VIA Ready Brew Coffee. A partnership with RED is initiated in hopes of saving lives in Africa. 2014—Starbucks ventures into selling handcrafted sodas, with flavors such as lemon ale, ginger ale, and spiced root beer. Around 21,000 stores are located in over 65 countries. This year, Starbucks announced that it would start blending smoothies as a healthier alternative. Starbucks also celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Frappucino with its limited time only Birthday Cake Frappucino. The Birthday Cake Frappucino includes a Vanilla Bean and Hazelnut beverage with raspberry-infused whipped cream on top to mirror batter and frosting. Although it was only sold from Mar. 26 to 30, one can only dream that the Birthday Cake Frappucino will return as another milestone approaches. Not only can you have your cake, you can drink it, too! jlin@apachepowwow.com
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As high school students, most of us undergo stressful times when we just want to pull our hair out and bite on the pen cap until it is completely flattened. One of the most stressful things is probably studying for a test. While we study for that very important test, we tend to find our fingers lingering in a bag full of carbs. Throughout the school year, we continue to put on numerous amounts of weight as we binge eat our way through every single test. However, just because one occasionally overeats to deal with unwanted stress or emotions does not signify that he or she has binge eating disorder, which can pose large health risks. Impulsive overeating is something that we all do, and quitting cold turkey is very hard. Don’t worry, we can tackle this problem one step at a time. Below are ten healthy snacks that you can “binge-eat” without putting on a significant amount of weight. Some of the snacks do require a little more effort to make. 1. Sugar-free jello Sugar-free Jello! It has the taste and texture of regular jello, without all the sugar! This means you can indulge without feeling guilty about the amount of sugar you’re eating. It also contains very few calories and is perfect on the go.
2. Ants-on-a-log This is a perfect combination of vegetables, fruit, and peanut butter. Grab a couple of stalks of celery (chop into 2 to 3 inch pieces), fill the empty spaces with peanut butter, place raisins (or whatever dried fruit you desire) on top of the peanut butter and voila! Ants on a log. 3. Yogurt with granola Grab some yogurt and put it in the container you desire, sprinkle some granola on top, and you’re done! If you’re feeling fancy and have some time on your hands, chop some fresh fruits into little pieces and sprinkle that on top of the yogurt to make it even healthier! 4. Banana and peanut butter bread You can eat this as a snack or as a very delicious, yet healthy, breakfast. Grab two slices of bread (or more if you desire), spread a decent amount of peanut butter on top of the bread and place the cut up banana slices right on top. Keep in mind that these foods are healthier alternatives to the regular snacks that we usually binge on. That being said, all of these snacks must still be eaten in moderation to avoid overconsumption! clee@apachepowwow.com
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Diesel, Gasoline, or Electric? By GARY ZHU Staff Writer
Now that high schoolers are old enough to drive, some may decide to buy their own car. One may wonder, what exactly are the differences between gasoline/diesel and this new-fangled hybrid; and do electric cars even exist? The U.S. market is mostly dominated by gasoline cars with the internal combustion engine and whatnot. The three types of cars can be generalized by their method of energy consumption. The most common car that most people use today has gasoline pumped into cylinders. The gas is mixed with air so it can create energy to spin the wheels. Diesel isn’t restricted to trucks, which use it due to its energy efficiency. Diesel is essentially sprayed into the cylinders as a mist and generates more energy. The popularity of diesel cars in Europe is due to lower emission pollution standards, since uncleaned diesel releases pollutants into the environment. Diesel cars in America have to
pass much stricter regulations, leading to a decline in their popularity. Hybrid cars’ distinguishing factor is their proclaimed energy efficiency due to their “regenerative braking”. Like a generator, braking causes resistance, which generates electricity into the motor. This can then be used to power the vehicle in slow traffic, which is far less fuel-efficient for gasoline cars. Energy from coasting is usually lost in gasoline cars, but with hybrids, it is restored. Hybrids are around 20% more expensive than their counterparts, but do have a long term trade off, and are gaining popularity.
Finally, there is the electric car, which doe in fact exist. It is fairly practical, though its price may not suit students. Electric cars are not limited by gears or combustion engines. They do not shudder to life, and are smooth, because there is no ignition. Instead of a box full of flammable fluids and belching pistons inches from the driver’s crotch, electric vehicles have a watermelon-sized engine between the two back wheels. There is a “frunk”, a.k.a. front trunk, capable of holding luggage, as opposed to sputtering oil. A huge, flat battery plates the bottom, leading to a low center of gravity, and along with the compressibility of the frunk, leads to high safety features. All in all, there are surprisingly diverse cars which are commonly overlooked. There are options to which level of car you want, similar to the class seating system on an airplane. gzhu@apachepowwow.com Photo courtesy of DRIVEUBERUKI.COM
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PERFORMING ARTS By KATIE HUANG
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After many successful years of being a middle school teacher, an Orchestra Director, and a show choir teacher, Mr. Rick England has decided to retire from his teaching career after the 2014-2015 school year. While he will no longer be with us at AHS next year, he has left a lasting impression on all his students. For students who have been with Mr. England for their entire high school and show choir years, he’s well known as a considerate teacher expanded their knowledge of the world of music. Senior Sameera Yayavaram, President of Harmonix, expressed that Mr. England “strives to do the best for all of us and cares about giving quality education. He informs us about the history of the piece and presents a variety of music. He also has very funny stories for every kind of situation.” Along the same lines, junior Veronica Wang, a two year member of Chanteurs, also praised Mr. England, concluding that he “is an extremely talented teacher that has taught choir and orchestra.” Veronica said, “He engages his students and is very patient when they are having a hard time learning the music.”
Even for new members, it is obvious that Mr. England has already proved to be someone that will be missed. Junior Stephanie Zhang, a first-year member in Chanteurs and show choir, claimed that much of her good experience in the singing group has to do with her welcoming teacher. She said that “Mr. England is very patient and has a lot of faith in the new choir members. While he wants us to take choir very seriously, he allows us to have our other activities and prioritize.” Meanwhile, sophomore Yuki Kashiwagi, another first-year Chanteurs member, said she appreciates Mr. England’s “bluntness and candidness,” which allowed her to “really get the advice to do [her] best.” This past year has brought about many new experiences for all choir members, because Mr. England has dedicated it to his “bucket list.” Sophomore Emily Liang from Chanteurs explained that he’s “taking a more hands on approach with concert choir and trying to hit all the things on his bucket list, which includes learning Latin styles and singing a ballad that was from his first year teaching choir.” This has allowed her to be more appreciative of concert choir, because she was previously more focused on show choir. Freshman Amber Chong echoed the opinions of her fellow choir members, saying that she will be sad to see her teacher who helped her and many other
Orchesis Presents Museum of Love
By ERIC CHEN
Staff Writer
Orchesis will soon dazzle us with another mesmerizing performance, this one pertaining to the universal sense of intimacy and romance. Its show, the Museum of Love, revolves around a streamline of gentle and tender movements and is anticipated to be one of its best shows thus far, junior Cass Tao commented, “I can’t wait to see them take over the dance floor again!” Get ready for a night to remember as Orchesis hits the stage on Apr. 29 and 30 and May 1 and 2. Orchesis member junior Kylie Guo discussed the necessary, burdensome preparations for the show and what to expect on those four days, “Preparing for the Museum of Love show is just like preparing for any other show. We have daily after school rehearsals as well as morning rehearsals to run through the show and make sure everything is ‘show-ready.’” Kylie added, “The most tiresome week is the one prior to the show. The performance will be nothing people have ever witnessed before—a stunning show with a twist of love and gracefulness.” Orchesis member senior Stephanie Lim elaborated, “The show, Museum of Love, is definitely the most anticipated show of the year for us and the school. We’ve spent the most of our time into perfecting our choreography and dance mechanics. We’re eagerly counting off the days until performance. It’s going to be beyond stunning, beyond perfect!” Orchesis member junior Lyndy Gates further expanded, “To prepare for the show, we are not only having hours and hours of endless rehearsals, but we are also starting to clean and nitpick each dance so everything is absolutely
perfect. By doing this, we have to not only understand each of our pieces and what the message of the song or dance is trying to portray, but also try to put that emotion into our dancing. Basically, we are putting time and effort into the entirety of the show.” When asked about the show in general she replied, “The performance is going to be a phenomenal portrayal of love and how love can be a journey through tears, joy, pain, and happiness. All of our dances revolve around the theme of love and they all convey different perspectives of love and what it can do to you. The pieces are choreographed to be absolutely mind-blowing and will keep you at the edge of your seat until the very end!” Expressing tremendous amounts of effort and dedication, Orchesis members have worked endlessly to perfect their show. The Museum of Love will surely be a night to remember so come on out and support Orchesis!
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students “become better as a whole” leave. However, Amber also felt “happy for him because he was very hard-working and can finally take some time off.” With the warm words spoken by his students, Mr. England has said the same about his experience at AHS. He has “enjoyed the opportunity to be a positive influence on kids trying to find their way through the often confusing high school experience, sometimes through music,” and claimed that he will miss the “smiles and laughs” most about his students. Along with the memories, Mr. England has also left some words of advice for all choir members. He advised, “Be flexible, be energetic, and take advantage of the many new opportunities to learn new things from your new teacher. Do not waste one second looking back at what was; it is gone and shall not return. Turn your face to the future and put one foot in front of the other. Enjoy the adventure.” Not only does this apply to choir members, but also to all students at AHS. Thank you for leading an incredible group at AHS Mr. England. We will miss you! khuang@apachepowwow.com
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Pep Flags Cheer to Success
By ELLIE LEE
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Pep Flag recently competed in USA Spirit Nationals and Miss Dance Drill Team USA Nationals, placing 6th at USA Spirit Nationals and 4th at Miss Dance Drill Team USA Nationals. What are some strengths and weaknesses that the ladies had at their competition? What are some of the feedback from this year’s Pep Flag Captain and upcoming Pep Flag Captain? In an interview with one of the pep flag member sophomore Crystal Wong, she believed that her team’s weakness was its “lack of energy.” Due to a lack of energy, it led members to feel “exhausted on the day of the competition.” With that said, Crystal believed her team member’s strength was their “originality in choreography.” Crystal commented, “We have a great coach who gives us great choreography.” This year’s Pep Flag Captain is senior Alyssa Pidlaoan. Alyssa said that it felt amazing to be part of such an amazing team this year. She’s glad to see how Pep Flag is “continuously growing stronger each year” since the past years she’s been on this team. Alyssa feels extremely proud of “ranking 6th and achieving the first trophy for Arcadia Pep Flag in over 8 years.” Overall, she is “proud of her team” and she believes that Pep Flag will only “get even better in the upcoming years.” Alyssa thanked her teammates and stated, “The motivation the Pep Flag members have is clear to see and I’m so thankful to be able to lead them this year!”
Alyssa’s feelings regarding giving up her position to someone else for the upcoming school year are “a bit sad [since she’ll be] leaving [her] flag family.” Alyssa wishes she “could stay and aim for a higher ranking at Nationals.” Alyssa knows “that the team will be in good hands with next year’s captain [who’s] capable of leading the team to great places.” Next year’s Pep Flag Captain, junior Shannon Lee, is “really excited and thrilled to be taking on the position as captain.” Shannon has been on the team since she was a freshman, and she feels that being on pep squad really changed her. Her fellow team members have helped her and taught her “many skills that are useful.” Shannon hopes to lead her team into a successful year. We celebrate Pep Flag’s outstanding job in the past competitions. Congratulations for Pep Flag’s success, and thank you Alyssa for all your hard work! Best wishes for the girls’ upcoming events! elee@apachepowwow.com
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PERFORMING ARTS 11 Beyond Just Dancing By KYLE WANG Staff Writer
By CELINE LEE Staff Writer
Theatre and the art of acting have been in the world for an extremely long time. It’s a great way for actors and actresses to express their passions for acting. Attending a theatre to watch a show is one of the most majestic things to do. For those of you who are enormous fans of theatre or theatre related topics, here is a little trivia test to see how much of a theatre lover you truly are. 1. How many Broadway Theatres are there in New York City that are currently operating? a. 40 b. 68 c. 33 d. 54
2. Who has won the most Tony Awards? a. Boyd Gaines b. Jan Maxwell c. Hal Prince d. Audra McDonald
3. When did the first actor appear on the stage? a. 1903 b. 1599 c. 534 BC d. 1903
4. Which day of the week is considered the “dark day” for Broadway Shows? a. Sunday b. Wednesday c. Saturday d. Monday
6. Which is an example of theatre superstition? a. Raked Stage b. Masking c. Ghost light d. Proscenium curtain
5. Cats was performed at which Broadway Theatre? a. Longacre Theatre b. Winter Garden Theatre c. Imperial Theatre d. Palace Theatre 9. What was the first theatre in England called? a. The Rose b. The Curtain c. The Globe d. The Theatre
7. What is the “green room”? a. The room where actors and actresses wait before they go on stage b. The room where makeup is applied c. The Scene Shop d. The lobby of a theatre 8. Which stage is also called “theatre-in-theround”? a. Arena b. Black Box c. Thrust d. Proscenium 10. The longest running show on Broadway is…? a. The Phantom of the Opera b. Wicked c. Follies d. My Fair Lady
There are many renowned ballet companies around the world, but the American Ballet Theatre (ABT), a classical ballet company with its origins based in New York City, is considered one of the world’s most prestigious ballet companies. Founded in 1937 by Lucia Chase and Mikhail Mordkin, the company started out as an ordinary ballet school, but quickly turned into a distinguished ballet company. At the time, people called it “a gallery of dance rather than the vision of a single choreographer” and “a living museum of dance.” The company has diverse members, with members performing cultural dances from Russia, America, and Great Britain, but it is also diverse in its dances, promoting ethnic dances, such as Black and Hispanic dances. Throughout the 1970s, the company focused on recruiting and signing contracts with ballet stars to gain popularity and recognition. Today, the purpose of ABT is to promote ballet and classical dance. there are many programs and performances for people of all ages. ABTKids 2015 VIP Experience: This is an one hour presentation and show that encourages children ages four to twelve to learn ballet. Presentations are held at select locations throughout America, such as Los Angeles and New York City. At the cost of $150 per person, you will receive One Prime Orchestra or Parterre Box ticket, a “meet and greet” with some of the ABT Dancers that performed in ABTKids, a gift bag which includes a pair of pointe shoes signed by an ABT dancer, and a Post-Performance Dance Workshop experience. The 18-29 Club: This is a special offer presented by the ABT to interest young people in watching the art of ballet. The offer includes ticket prices at only $30 per ticket for good seats in the Orchestra level of the Metropolitan Opera house and a free subscription to On Point newsmagazine, which allows you to look out for current or upcoming events of the ABT. This offer, however, is only available in New York City, so for those of you who are going to college in New York City next year or going vacation there, the Metropolitan Opera House is a good place to check out! ABT Summer Intensive Program: If you are interested in becoming a dancer, specifically a ballet dancer, then this program is the perfect program for you! During the summer, you can sign up for classes in New York City to become a well-rounded ballet dancer by being accustomed to learning and studying classical ballet techniques. Just a few of the classes offered are: Ballet Technique, Dance History, Musical Theatre, and Injury Prevention. Usually, people who participate and learn quickly through this program have the opportunity to continue on to have successful careers with the American Ballet Theatre. Scholarships are available and merit-based.
Answers: A, C, C, D, B, A, D, A, A, C How did you do on the theatre trivia? Let’s go over your results! If you scored 1-3: You need to start learning and memorizing your theatre trivia facts! If you scored 4-6: You are getting a hang of fun theatre facts! If you scored 7-10: You must hang out in theatres in your free time because you are a theatre trivia expert! Congratulations on knowing your theatre facts! *Don’t worry if you did not score well on these questions. These questions are just for recreational purposes! clee@apachepowwow.com
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MEET THE BOARD Vice principal of the Board of Education, Mrs. Kay Kinsler is passionate about community, volunteering, gardening, hiking with her dog, and quality family time. One of her favorite qualities about Arcadia is the continuous improvement and collaborative environment. Mrs. Kinsler’s favorite location in Arcadia is Chantry Flats, and her biggest wish as a child was to visit the moon.
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The Board of Educatio Lori Phillipi, enjoys cookin psychology major, she is curriculum, teaching strategies, an students are engaged with the teache material. Mrs. Phillipi’s first item on he beautiful, and exotic beach adventure children. She and the other school bo students with 21st century skills such and persistence.
Mrs. Janet Chew, the Board of Education’s Clerk, is a dedicated mom, PTA, and board member. Mrs. Chew moved to Arcadia with her two daughters in 1992 and immediately joined the PTA, and since then she has served 18 years on the executive PTA board, three terms as PTA president, and held the position of President, Vice President, and Clerk on the Board of Education. To top it all off, she is actively involved in her church and community. Mrs. Chew is currently working in an independent pharmacy in Arcadia.
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As a member of the Board Of Education, Cung Nguyen has been serving the board since 2007. Outside of work, Mr. Nguyen like to travel, camp, surf, golf, and volunteer for community based organizations, just to name a few. Furthermore, Mr. Nguyen has always wanted watch a live World Cup Championship, a live Super Bowl, and he has always wanted to learn how to play the guitar or piano.
Mr. Fenton Eng is an established member of the Board of Education, but also operates a kung fu school. His favorite quote is, “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try one more time,” by Thomas Edison. Although he does not have a bucket list, he would love to visit the Great Wall of China. His children are the reason why he moved his family to Arcadia. I loves his community and is willing to do what he can to contribute in any way possible.
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STUDENT LIFE
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Hype Beasts in Action: What’s New in Fashion?
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Streetwear is a style of street fashion that primarily originates from surf and skate culture. Today, streetwear is influenced by hip hop fashion, high-end fashionable clothing brands, as well as fashion trends in Asia. Hype beasts, or people who love following current trends and popular brands in streetwear, have picked up a new fashion style and are flooding their closets with brands such as Primitive, The Hundreds, Obey, Stüssy, Diamond Supply Co. and many other similar, but popular, streetwear brands. These brands can usually be found in “skate shops”, which are geared specifically towards high school students and young adults. Students, especially hype beasts at AHS, are in on these rising trends for the brands’ style, popularity, quality, and comfort. According to junior Jeff Liu, Diamond Supply Co. and Obey were his favorite brands for the past two years; however, as time passed, the “hype” around those brands died out. Jeff now chooses Stüssy as his go-to streetwear brand of choice. Jeff believes that fashion “in general is influenced by media as well as the need to fit in with peers.” To Jeff, trending and fashionable streetwear clothing is
not completely “formal but also not completely casual. It is fashion that stands out and is something people will recognize.” He explained that some brands have appealing designs instead of a single logo of the brand and that wearing such brands “purely depends on how much you want to spend on the article of clothing and what the certain brand means to you.” Jeff believes that the spread of street wear is similar across
brands he wears today from his friends, so he believes that fashion choices can definitely be influenced by others. Junior Keith Gamboa wears Stüssy, Obey, and Crooks and Castles. Keith explained that he buys a lot of his streetwear clothes, specifically Stüssy, from “the annual Stüssy Sale at AHS.” Every year, Orchestra collaborates with Stüssy to sell over-stocked and past-season clothes at an outlet sale at AHS. Keith also stated that while he enjoys wearing hype beast clothes and following current trends in street fashion, he is “not as intense as some other students are” when it comes to wearing name-brand clothing. Hype beasts have picked up on new streetwear fashion trends, which consist of a variety of specific big name brands. While fashion trends may change and fluctuate from year to year, streetwear is undoubtedly one of the most popular and consistent trends right now. Students at AHS are quick to STYLISH STUD Junior Keith Gamboa loves to express pick up on the ttend and view himself fashionably and keeps himself up to date with the latest trends. streetwear brands as popular nearby schools. Like Jeff, senior Alvin Ton also wears Bryan stated that these brands define who he as well as fashionable, while also offering comDiamond Supply Co. and Stüssy. However, Al- is and that he likes “street brands because the fort, quality, and style. vin also wears Supreme and believes that more designs and quality are always up to standard.” AHS students are beginning to wear streetwear He believes that other students at AHS are also sxing@apachepowwow.com brands as they are regaining popularity and are into this new fashion trend for the same reaPhotos courtesy of the modern high school “hype”. He believes sons. Additionally, Bryan was introduced to the ALVIN TON and KEITH GAMBOA
Spring Fling
By EMILY SCHUBE Staff Writer
Turn down for what? Certainly not for this year’s Spring Fling, because the party and enjoyment never seemed to stop. The bass was dropped on Mar. 27, with DJ Swaye rocking the gym from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. AHS students of all grades were allowed to attend, and the gym was packed. That night was truly a night to remember. This spectacular dance was put on by our very own ASB student council. “Organizing Spring Fling was a neat experience; I got to work with and get close to other members of ASB from the other class council,” stated sophomore Vice President Will Han. Sophomore Council Secretary Michael Kwok described the fun and excitement in planning out Super Week and seeing it all be put together: “It was a lot of hard work,” said Michael, “but the people who did go definitely enjoyed themselves.” ASB created a fun environment for everyone, whether or not they were present at the dance. Prior to the actual dance, the campus was amazingly decorated with unique, entertaining themes for Super Week. ASB’s hard work definitely paid off, as everyone seemed to enjoy the festivities. “I had so much fun! I’m actually personally not one for dancing, but just having fun with friends made Spring Fling a night
that the appeal of streetwear doesn’t have any negative consequences on students or schools “because clothing is simply a form of expression and nothing more.” To Alvin, streetwear is a means of “dressing comfortably yet still being able to follow the new trends” in fashion. Sophomore Bryan Chang selects his clothes from a large array of street wear brands, including Supreme, Bape, Black Scale, The Hundreds, Undefeated, APC, and Stüssy.
to remember. I loved it!” Will exclaimed. Michael agreed and stated, “It was a lot of fun. [We were all] having a good time on a Friday night.” Many of the students who went also had a blast. Sophomore Chloe Ngyuen said, “Spring Fling was fun! I liked the music and [dancing] with the people I went with. The hours of music and dancing made Spring Fling worth it.” Like Chloe, freshman Nicole Bocanegra also enjoyed this year’s Spring Fling: “I thought Super Week was extremely fun and that all the activities were cool to watch. Personally, it was a really great buildup to the dance itself.” Sophomore Eden Ritholz added, “Super Week was not only a creative idea that raised school spirit in an exciting way, but also an enjoyable way that allowed everyone to come together as Apaches.” This year’s Spring Fling was astonishing, and the hype will live on for years to come. The overall vibe of Spring Fling was great. However, there is a possibility that Spring Fling won’t be around to stay. “Because of the low attendance rate, it is possible that ASB will not be holding another Spring Fling next year,” Michael explained. If you missed out on the fun this year, help support ASB so we can have an even better Spring Fling next year! eschube@apachepowwow.com
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Shutter Secrets By ELLIE LEE Staff Writer
Used by over 300 million people and a large portion of AHS students, Instagram is a fun way to share what you’ve been up to by taking a photo with your phone. As technology begins to get more advanced, the need for better photos grows. About three years ago, it was acceptable to post a blurry picture of the sky. Nowadays, people will just call your portfolio horrible. Many teenagers strive for the perfect photo, with transcendant lighting and vibrant colors. But as we all know, getting that perfect shot can be really tricky. What are some ways to improve “your feed”? First of all, do not take the photo using Instagram. Using the native camera app on your phone usually results in clearer photos. Try taking multiple photos of the same object, as it will give you more choices to choose from. As you take your photos, tap your phone’s screen to improve the clarity of the image. A trick that iPhone users can use to lock the focus and exposure is to tap and hold their fingers on the screen. When the words AE/EF Lock appear on the bottom of your phone, the focus and lighting will not change.
An important thing to remember is to not use the Instagram filters. Instead, use foreign apps to edit your photos. The two most popular photo editing apps are Afterlight and VSCO Cam. Afterlight is an app that helps you edit your photo in more detail. Freshman Clarissa Kiyomura recommends Afterlight because she “enjoys all the various filters Afterlight has to offer.” Similarly, VSCO is very popular because it gives you a more detailed editing software. Junior Calvin Tan likes to use VSCO since he thinks it’s “easy to use, but has so many functionalities.” Senior Carlos Ibarra believes that Instagram is an extremely diverse place to share your photos because the photos “vary from things such as beautiful mountains to photos of sleek cars.” Like Carlos, sophomore Jaclyn Huang likes Instagram because it has “interesting pictures to see such as places to eat, or travel to. I think the best way to convey those events is through a simple picture on Instagram.” Instagram is a great way to catch up with friends and discover new places. Grab your phone and start taking awesome photos! elee@apachepowwow.com
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By PETER JU
STUDENT LIFE
Culinary Cuisines Staff Writer
Going out to enjoy a dinner with your family or friends is a great way to spend time with your loved ones. What makes it even better is when the food is extremely tasty, the kind that will trap you with its amazing aroma. There are countless great restaurants all over the Los Angeles area. With that many choices, it can be very hard to decide where to eat. There are always more restaurants to try and experience. Everyone has a different food preference, so some restaurants may not appeal to some. Some people’s favorites may be others’ least favored restaurants, but that is the beauty of it. Students at AHS all prefer different places to eat. Let’s take a look at some of their favorite restaurants. Sophomore Ryan Wong shared, “My favorite restaurant is Stonefire Grill in Pasadena. It is my favorite because it serves a variety of awesome meats such as baby back ribs, tritip, grilled chicken, and I really love the breadsticks. The breadsticks are heavenly. I can eat a ton of breadsticks and never get sick of them because they’re amazing.”
Chipotle is sophomore Jessica Koh’s favorite restaurant. “Chipotle is my favorite restaurant because it is filling and Mexican food is delicious. My favorite thing to get there is the steak burrito with white rice, and I always add the extra $0.50 for guacamole,” she added. Similarly, sophomore Cathleen Yang’s favorite restaurant is also Chipotle and stated,
“The food there is so good. The best thing to get there is a chicken burrito bowl with extra everything, mild sauce and a tortilla on the side.” Sophomore David Son’s favorite restaurants are Red Lobster and The Cheesecake Factory. David shared, “The food is really good. My favorite dishes include
steak, lobster, and pasta.” Senior Tiffany Shum also likes Cheesecake Factory and added, “It’s great for going with friends because usually the dishes are shareable. The fried macaroni and cheese is the bomb, with the Oreo cheesecake to end it of course.” Wolfgang Puck: Pizzeria and Cucina is sophomore Federico Choi’s favorite restaurant. Federico stated how much amazing the food quality is at Wolfgang Puck and praised its “high-quality and uniquely tasting foods.” Some of Federico’s favorite dishes are the Margherita pizzas and the Caesar Salad. Sophomore Douglas Nguyen’s favorite restaurant is Gen Korean BBQ. “Some of my favorite dishes are bulgogi, tongue, and anything that has cahun in it,” said Douglas, “Also, the idea of being able to pick your own choices is better than the traditional Asian restaurant.” There is no doubt that AHS students have unique and diverse food preferences, ranging from seafood to Korean BBQ. If you ever need a good place to eat with friends, check out some of these fine dining spots! They are a great way to bond with your friends. pju@apachepowwow.com
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YouTube: A New Dose of Entertainment By EMILY WU Staff Writer
YouTube has grown extremely popular over the years, attracting over one billion users across the globe. From BuzzFeed videos to let’s plays, Apaches discuss their favorite videos to watch on YouTube and the influence they have on their lives. Sophomore Rebecca Liu’s favorite videos to watch on YouTube are BuzzFeed videos. She is subscribed to every BuzzFeed channel, but her favorite one is BuzzFeedYellow. According to Rebecca, BuzzFeedYellow “updates [her] on trending events, controversial topics, and politics.” She explained that the videos are interesting to watch because they educate her in an entertaining way and are very fastpaced. “The videos reveal random facts,” stated Rebecca, “such as how bananas have radiation!” BuzzFeed videos that
involve the crew are also very amusing for her to watch because they always make her laugh. “People should definitely watch BuzzFeed videos if they are in need of good laughter,” remarked Rebecca. Freshman Cody Liu spends his time on YouTube watching let’s plays of League of Legends. He enjoys watching the game plays because they “serve as a great way to kill time” and “help [him] relax.” According to Cody, the commentary in let’s plays is hilarious and provide him with “comedic relief. These gaming videos are not only a daily source of entertainment for him, but are also a great way for him to improve his tec hniques in League of Legends. He revealed that he improved his mechanics and reaction time, and constantly finds new ways to improve his abilities. Junior Michelle Wan enjoys watching Tyler Oakley, Connor Franta, and other famous YouTubers. Videos from these YouTube personalities are entertaining for her to watch because they are “different from what normally plays on television.” Most television is fictional, whereas these YouTube videos are up close and real, thus making it more personal. Television shows portray a persona that actors put on to appeal to the audience, wheareas Youtubers rely on their own unique personalities to shine. According to Michelle, sincerity is a quality that evidently shines in her favorite YouTubers. She
shared, “YouTubers are sincere in the way that they appreciate their fans and never fail to remain humble. Not only does this make them seem more genuine, but it makes them easier to connect and relate to.” Michelle also enjoys watching vlogs of YouTubers because they allow her to “explore their everyday lives.” Since she watches YouTubers from all over the world, she gets to glimpse the unique cultures present in different countries. This has inspired her to travel around the world in the future and experience different things. There is no doubt that YouTube has had a major impact on the lives of its users, as it acts as a way for users to relieve stress and connect with others across the world. Despite busy schedules and stressful workloads, students recognize the importance of a dose of entertainment in their lives. Overall, Youtube will stand as the go-to entertainment due to its attractive appeal to all kinds of audiences and viewers.
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Pollen Punisher
By ANDREA LIU
Staff Writer
After what seemed like decades of crying over textbooks and slogging our way through high school, spring, our happiness-infused savior, has finally arrived. Now it’s time to throw open those windows, pray for a slightly cooler temperature this time around, and participate in your annual sneeze fest. You know you’re suffering from seasonal allergies when your contacts have refused to meet with your eyes. (Hello glasses!) No one says “God bless you” around you anymore, and you seriously consider the person who always mows the lawn right when you’re leaving for school your mortal enemy. Plus, those beautiful walks people in those old movies take with the bright, blooming flowers and golden autumn leaves are beginning to morbidly resemble a walk through your own graveyard. Here’s how to avoid another season of utter destruction to your nose and slightly-disgusted-and-annoyed classmates. Try going through that spring cleaning that you’ve been putting off for the past couple of years. Dust motes, your worst enemy, can settle virtually anywhere— and it’s disgusting. They especially love to settle on things like curtains, windows, and even that old computer that you never bothered to wipe down. Try scrubbing those dust-infused places with diluted bleach and vacuuming the life out of your room, preferably while wearing a mask. Make sure that outdoor pollen stays outdoors. Nothing’s worse than entering your home after a long day at school only to start hacking your lungs off. Try switching clothes as soon as you get home, or even taking a shower to banish any extra pollen down the drain. Don’t, no matter what, open your windows. Ever. Even if you think that it definitely won’t kill you, you’ll really suffer a lot if you even open those windows a crack. Pollen can sadistically fly through the tiniest of openings and straight to making your tissue mound the new-andimproved Empire State Building. If it’s too stuffy inside, try turning on the air conditioning. It’s a feeble replacement, but you’ll feel much better by doing so. Eat more broccoli, kale, onions, celery, and carrots. These foods can all help reduce the symptoms of allergies and make you feel a little less dead on the inside. You may feel horrible, especially when seeing other people have so much fun this new season. Fellow students all around you are starting to look a little brighter and tanner. While you, on the other hand, might just want to run to a place that’s far away to scamper into a tiny little cave. But there’s a new season here and it’s just about time to beat those allergies of yours. aliu@apachepowwow.com
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Arcadia Invitational Draws National Attention event in the U.S. Events began on Thursday, when the heptathletes and decathletes kicked off their two-day, multi-event competition: the Arcadia Multis. Here, female heptathletes competed in seven events while their male counterparts, de-
lon also boasted one of the highest the 4x1600m, where the women’s ner produced the new national relevels of skill and depth ever pre- top two teams finished 4th and 5th cord. Staff Writer sented in a high school meet, with all-time, and the men’s gold medIn the field events, the shotput, 14 competitors each scoring over alist team set the leading national long jump, and discus winners all This Apr. 11 to 12, Arcadia an impressive 4,000 points. time of the season. set new national leading marks. One hosted the Arcadia Invitational, The meet continued strongly Saturday night, the meet’s elite of the final events of the meet was one of the largest and most famous with the Friday Night Relays, be- invitational portion, also produced Arcadia’s renowned 3200m race. high school track meets in the naginning with the women’s 4x800m. quite a few impressive marks and Altogether, 19 athletes completed tion. The meet brought toHere, the top three fintheir run in nine minutes or gether over 4,000 top-level ishing teams not only less, the traditional standard high school athletes from earned themselves spots of excellence. Junior Phillip four different countries and in the Invitational’s Rocha of AHS improved his produced several national represtigious all-time personal record and was the cords. top ten list, but also 16th place finisher. But this, of course, was achieved the top three Overall, the Arcadia not its first successful year. national times this Invitational was a huge sucThe meet began its long traseason. AHS won the cess for everyone involved, dition of excellence with the men’s 4x200m seeded with an incredible 21 new first ever Arcadia Invitationrelay with a lineup national leading marks and al, when the then-coach of composed of juniors countless new names on the AHS set up a mid-sized track Bradley Mills and Noah leaderboards. From the Armeet for all the neighborWu and seniors Weston cadia Multis to the opening ing schools. There, alumnus Chang and Chris Paul. 4x800m and closing 4x400m, Tracy Smith not only placed EYES ON THE PRIZE Junior Phillip Rocha All four of the sprint BURNING RUBBER Junior Noah Wu every event featured the U.S. 1st in his event, but also went races toward the finish line in the 3200m Invitational. medleys, which includ- anchors Arcadia to a men’s 4x200m relay win. and beyond’s top athletes on to compete in the 1968 cathletes, faced off in ten. Since ed both the men’s and women’s times. Both the men’s and women’s putting in their best efforts to sucOlympics. the event’s introduction in 2004, 800m and 1600m distances, pro- 4x100m ended in national leading ceed. This meet concluded the ArSince then, the Arcadia Invi- the Arcadia Multis has become the duced new national leading times. times by Californian teams, and our cadia Invitational’s 48th year of tational has only raised its level of highest level of competition avail- Arcadia’s relay team consisting of own AHS women’s 4x100m came excellent competition, and we hope competition. In the almost 50 years able for high school level multi- freshmen Rebecca Troescher and in 9th place with a new personal re- for many more to come. since Smith’s win, it has seen 152 event athletes. This year’s gold Lauren Buehner, junior Sarah Troe- cord. Then, the women’s 400m and future Olympians and 24 U.S. high medalist in the decathlon won with scher, and senior Rachel Wiggins 800m gold medalists each achieved cread@apachepowwow.com school records, and has become the a score that broke the 22-year-old won the women’s 4x200m seeded the 2nd best national times in their Photos courtesy of AUSD.NET single largest high school sporting state record. The women’s heptath- relay race. The night closed with events while the men’s 400m winand PASADENASTARNEWS.COM
By CHRISTINA READ
Athlete Superstitions
By ELLIE LEE & ANDREW LIM
Softball Plays Hardball
By TITUS WU & PEARL YANG
Staff Writers
Staff Writers
Sports superstitions have long been an idea that resides in the realm of sports. For example, legendary basketball player Michael Jordan wore his University of North Carolina shorts under his uniform every game, believing it would bring him luck. Some of our AHS athletes have superstitions, too. Here are just a few pre-game rituals our athletes have:
These past few weeks, Girls Varsity Softball has been improving its performance and racking up victories. In March, the team won five of its six games, including the one against top dog Monrovia High School who “we haven’t beaten in four years,” said sophomore Erin Gaspar. This month, the team is still continuing its trend of wins, currently holding a record of 9-3. The team’s first game this month took place Apr. 2 against Burbank High School and resulted in the girls’ second loss of the season. “It was a very close game, but little errors killed us,” said senior Katelyn Morreale. The team quickly rebounded with a 4-2 victory against Herbert Hoover High School on Apr. 7, and on Apr. 9, the team defeated Pasadena High School with a score of 3-2. Along with additional games this season comes a need for practice. The team “has been practicing ever since the beginning of the semester,” said junior Kelsey Sarreal, and with each day of practice comes more toughness and skill. Practice usually involves simulating “game situations where runners run the bases,” explained Kelsey. These practices involve more than just batting and running bases. In fact, the average afterschool train-
“Before games, I pray and mentally run through my event. I always eat Doritos and Sour Patch Kids after my event.” — Cambria Braun, 12, Girls Varsity Track “My superstition is wearing my cap. My motto is, ‘no cap, no medal.’” — Enoch Harnanto, 10, Boys Varsity Swim “I think a superstition I have is that my team will have a bad game without doing our pregame ritual. Our pregame ritual is going to the field [and] making a circle. In the circle, we all talk about what we want to accomplish in the game. Then we all loudly cheer and yell, ‘Apaches!’” — Hermay Mathiew, 9, Girls Varsity Softball “I always have to wear the same socks to the race that I practiced with in the day before. ” — Yeab Guracha, 11, Boys Varsity Track “For pregame, I always chew a piece of gum. I then take swings with a fungo (coach bat) instead of a normal bat to loosen up my shoulders. Before my first [at bat], I usually spit my gum out and rub some dirt on my hands, and I’m ready to go!” — Matthew Jung, 12, Boys Varsity Baseball Regardless of believing any superstitions or not, our athletes always try their best to accomplish their goals and set new personal records. Best of luck to our athletes in the spring season! elee@apachepowwow.com alim@apachepowwow.com
ing session “consists of sprints, ladder training for footwork and agility, lifting weights at times, and core workouts like push-ups and sit-ups,” described Katelyn, all proving the
DRIVING IT HOME Freshman Hermay Mathiew locks in on a fastball and prepares to crush it. diligence of these Lady Apaches. Some take it a step further, such as senior Carly Martinez, who “does a lot of conditioning with a private trainer” for an extra two and a half hours a day. Dedication and hard work are two factors as to why Girls Varsity Softball has been dominating. Kelsey mainly credited the huge amount of talent to the team and the girls’ men-
tal familiarity with the game, given that “softball is 80% mental,” said Kelsey. Carly pointed to the “strong defense and solid performance” of the team these past few games as the reason why victories have been flooding in. Yet all agreed that it was “great team chemistry and field communication,” as stated by sophomore Maddie Tse, that explains the team’s current success. “We are more than just a softball team. Some of us hang out outside of softball also,” added Carly. However, the team acknowledged a few of its shortcomings. “I think our biggest issue is hitting,” said Carly, noting the need for better batting averages, “but with all the batting practice we’ve been doing, our bats are sure to come around soon.” Similarly, many other players pointed to their individual weaknesses; some cited lack of self-confidence during games while others confessed the need for even more practice. But in the end, every player had trust in their own individual abilities to perform. Ultimately, the team has potential to make a mark this season, and with its current record, Girls Varsity Softball seems to be following that path. Go get’em, girls! twu@apachepowwow.com pyang@apachepowwow.com
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Boys Tennis Rolls On By LAUREN TRAJANO Staff Writer
As their season comes to its halfway point, the members of Boys Varsity Tennis continue to dominate on the court and maintain their winning streak. With a strong record and an array of talented players, the boys have proven that they are a force to be reckoned with. Through determination and hard work, Boys Varsity Tennis hopes to go far during CIFs this year and emerge as champions in League. On Mar. 31, the Boys Varsity Tennis team played an important game against Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS). With a close game during the first round, the boys had to fight hard to get ahead of their opponents. In the end, their dedication and efforts worked toward their advantage as they swept past CVHS and pulled through in the second and third round. According to junior Neal Goyal, “It was a hard fought match with a positive result, which [kept] Arcadia undefeated.” The boys work hard every day afterschool and are looking forward to improving themselves. Their daily routine consists of doubles matches against each other, doubles tiebreakers, and occasionally, singles matches depending on the day. Boys Varsity Tennis also works on proper technique when it comes to serves, volleys, and overheads for aggressive
play. In addition, the boys practice returning difficult groundstrokes to improve their plays. Sophomore Charles Deng commented that they “usually play singles and doubles against each other to improve [their] game mentality and practice [their] shots.” Although there have been new additions to the team this year, the Boys Varsity Tennis members have managed to communicate clearly and effectively whenever they are on the court. During practice, the boys express great chemistry among one another and practice working together to ensure that the team has a chance to grow and improve. The boys have definitely demonstrated their ability to overcome obstacles this year. The strong team has managed to get itself through a total of ten matches, five of which were League matches, and is currently undefeated with a record of 10-0. The boys on the team hope to improve as individual players and keep up their outstanding record. Junior Eric Jiang stated that this year the team’s goal “is to be undefeated” and to achieve it, the boys “bring their A-game to every single match and [want to] go farther in CIF” than they did last year. Through dedication, devotion, hard work, and resilience, the boys hope to excel this year and finish off the season strong. ltrajano@apachepowwow.com Photo by MILLIE WONG
KISS OUR APACHE ACES Sophomore Henry Zhang shows off his spectacular forehand in a competition.
Baseball Heats Up in League By SHAWN XING Staff Writer
The Boys Varsity Baseball team played its first League game on Mar. 31. and has been doing well this season, both overall and in League matches. The team is currently 11-7-1 overall and 5-3 in League. So far it has played against teams from Glendale, Rancho Cucamonga, Pasadena, Hoover, Burbank, Muir, Chaffey, El Camino Real, Granada Hills, Village Christian, St. Francis, Adelanto, Walnut, Chino Hills, Los Osos, and Montebello High School this season. This month, the team won against Muir High School 12-1, lost against Burbank High School 4-6, won against Hoover High School 10-4, won against Pasadena High School (PHS) 7-3, won against Glendale High School 9-2, and lost to both Burroughs High School and Crescenta Valley High School 9-0. In the game against PHS, senior Fernando Rosales hit a clutch three run home run in the last inning to beat Pasadena. “The season is going well so far. Our pitching and defense have have great. The teams’ hitting as a whole is coming around just in time for League to begin,” stated senior Patrick Campbell. “The most interesting moment so far this year probably has to be the comeback victory against Village Christian High School. It was a home game and we were down in the bottom of the 7th. We rallied together to score a couple runs and won on a walk off 3-2,” Patrick explained. Senior David Cordeiro added, “It was a huge win for us and a great game in general.” On the other hand, senior Matthew Jung thinks that the most interesting moments this season were spent competing “in the Babe Herman tournament championship game after going 3-0 in pool play. Despite losing, it was a great experience and allowed [the team] to display [its] talent.” Junior Josh Soriano remarked, “Chemistry-wise, I feel that we are as close as it gets. Most We’re of us knew each other growing up, and that friendship carries on into games. It’s awesome beginplaying with your friends.” Matthew added, “seeing each other practically everyday has ning to vastly improved our team chemistry. The baseball team is a great group of guys and swing the I consider every one of them a brother.” Junior Loren Iwasaki stated, “Our debats more agfense and pitching has been spectacular so far and we’re determined to stay gressively and that way throughout the season. Our offense and hitting is the area our base running we definitely need to improve on the most. We just need to has also been improvfocus on being consistent.” Matthew also said, “Our ing.” Overall, Matthew starting pitching has been phenomenal and believed that “the team is our defense has been solid. beginning to look like an elite squad and [the boys are] ready to win a League championship.” Seniors Andrew Jimenez, Michael Luna, Fernando, and Matthew have really stepped up as leaders this season. According to Patrick, the four senior boys “bring a lot of confidence and energy to the team,” which in turn results in more wins and a more cohesive and successful baseball team. Let’s cheer on the Boys Varsity Baseball as it continues playing in League. A League championship is ah No well within sight for the boys r io un this year. J E . O N aches Z p KE sxing@apachepowwow.com S T R I r for the A E H T G N e I t PA I N T r Graphic courtesy of FLICKR.COM a t s a ke y Falcon was been Photo by BRITTANIE GAJA
Boys Golf Putts the League on Notice By PETER JU Staff Writer
Coming off its dominating win in its first League match at home on Mar. 12, the Boys Varsity Golf team is trying to carry its success into future matches and tournaments. The team has two players leading the Pacific League with their exceptional play. The team’s second League match was at DeBell Golf Club in Burbank. Our boys played well at John Burroughs High School’s home course, winning again. The boys im-
proved to 2-0 in League play. Their third League match was at Harding Golf Course in Los Angeles, with Glendora High School hosting. The match took place on Apr. 16. Our boys escaped with a narrow win of just three strokes, but they took care of business to improve to 3-0 in League. Already past the halfway mark of the season, the boys shared their thoughts about this year. Senior Andrew Baek said, “Our season so far has been okay. Some of our guys haven’t been shooting so hot, but we hope to work together and help each
other out to become a stronger team. Everyone thinks that golf is an individual sport, but when you’re on a team, it’s a team sport where you trust your team to play well, and hopefully you play well too.” Senior Vamsi Damerla thought that “the season [was] going well so far. We’re undefeated in League, and we’ve had some really low scores. Chemistry wise, we know that all we can control is our individual performance, and we need to trust our teammates to do the same.” Senior William Oetojo stated, “Our team, despite only being togeth-
er for half a season, has grown immensely in all aspects that make up an amazing team, such as teamwork and skill. We all work together as a whole, supporting one another when things turn cold, and congratulating when things turn for the better. Varsity is still undefeated in League, and with a talented team, I doubt we will end that streak. As for team chemistry, well, let’s just say we’re tied up with covalent bonds; we share our accomplishments and stick together as one does with family.” With team chemistry at its apex, the Boys Varsity Golf team played
the Estancia Tournament in Costa Mesa at Mesa Verda Country Club. Although our Apaches did not win, there were positives to take from this experience. The fourth League match was at DeBell Golf Club once again, but this time, Burbank High School hosted. Our boys did fairly well, winning by a small margin of five shots. Either way, they are 4-0 in League play at this point, and hope to end the season undefeated. Good luck boys! pju@apachepowwow.com
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a Night at Speech Follies
By BRITTANIE GAJA Staff Writer
A breeze fluttered by, tickling my face as I hurried down the hall towards the lecture hall. It was Friday, Speech Follies night, 6:57 P.M., and only three minutes before the show began. I was greeted warmly at the reception table out front as I traded my ticket in for a bright pink program. Stepping past the threshold, I saw a room filled with chattering teens, camera-ready parents, and bustling staff members. I sat down at the first available seat and prepared for a night that would soon reach and exceed my expectations. I always imagined that Speech and Debate was an academic team that practiced and debated vanilla topics like politics and what not. I was quickly proven wrong the minute an energetic and theatrical duo hopped on stage and immersed the audience into the show; they were not a flock of politicians-in-the-making but a colorful troupe of diverse personalities and compelling characters who stole the night. The host and hostess duo did a wonderful job at presenting each speaker, detailing his or her achievements, and explaining what each performance was. They kept the energy going in the room and made the transitions between speeches smooth and palatable. The night itself was a stew of dramatic and humorous interpretations with hints of oratorical and original speeches and a sampling
By LAUREN TRAJANO Staff Writer
Physics Team is one of the ten academic teams offered here at AHS. It was officially created in the 2009-2010 school year and has dominated in regional, state, and national competitions ever since. This year, Physics Team is led by co-captains senior Sirej Dua and junior Tony Li. Last month, members of this amazing team had the opportunity to compete in the first round of the annual Physics Olympiad competition. This first round is called F=MA and is considered to be the preliminary round that determines whether or not Physics Team will be successful throughout the entire Physics Olympiad competition. The structure of F=MA consists of 25 multiple
of a debate. The first speech, an expository presented by junior Kyla Du, was an entertaining yet informational presentation on sleep. I was fond of her props, which were interactive, ador-
task. Remarkably, I was able to clearly distinguish one character from another; I was no longer watching a single performer, but gazing at a cast of lively personas. The speakers did an
able, and helped immensely in understanding the information visually. The several humorous and dramatic interpretations performed that night were definitely some of the audience’s favorites. Each speaker had to portray a handful of characters by themselves, which is no easy
amazing job at portraying each personality and had the finesse of a polished actor or actress, leaving the audience in tears and laughter. The performances that intrigued me the most were the duos. These speeches were tenminute snippets of published stories performed
choice questions based on an understanding of concepts such as mechanism and kinematics. According to Tony, “preparation for this is relatively easy” since this round’s concepts are not as difficult and are easily comprehensible. Junior Dean Li agreed, saying that he simply “reviewed the textbook and memorized the core formulas” to prepare for this first round. Physics Team has successfully passed four of its members this year, which is a feat worth celebrating. They are Tony and Dean Li, together
with Sirej and junior Henry Sun. Tony commented that this “is a lot better than the past couple of years.” If these four members pass the semifinal round, the USA P h y s i c s Olym-
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by a pair in its own interpretation. However, there was an interesting catch: the two were not allowed to glance at each other nor were they able to have physical contact. My favorite, and one of the most memorable performances of that night, was the final duo act performed by seniors Melody Wan and Kelly Cheung. It was a sweet tale of the unbreakable bond between two young brothers with a saddening and shocking twist at the end. They sold the show with their amazing and persuasive acting skills; they were a pair of giddy and sweet children one minute, a couple of fiery Hispanic plants in another, and a menacing medically-licensed creature the next. And in the final reveal at the end, their expressions and compelling emotions left the audience silent. It was a great way to conclude the night. For my first, and unfortunately last, Speech Follies, it was a blast and I wish I had attended more in previous years. The acts were all fantastic and humorous. I highly recommend that you attend at least one performance during your four years as an Apache. It is a great way to get to know the Speech and Debate team and get a grasp of what they do. So if you’re interested in joining the team but feel hesitant, definitely check the next show out! There was nothing to dislike about the performances, only the fact that they had to end! bgaja@apachepowwow.com
F=MA Accelerates Forward
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piad exam, they will be able to attend a camp and possibly move on to Nationals. The semifinals round consists of a first set of four free response questions that have to be answered in under 90 minutes and a second set of two free response questions that have to be answered in under 90 minutes as well. Tony stated that this round “contains all variations of physics, including electricity and magnetism, thermal dynamics, optics, and modern physics,” while Dean added that this round does contain “ridiculously hard questions.” Thus, preparation for this round will take significantly more effort and will be much more demanding. To prepare for the semi-final round, Tony, Dean, Sirej, and Henry hope to go over the entire book and review concepts that they still are unsure of. It is important that they each understand the different problems introduced in the book because it is likely that uncommon knowledge will be tested during the competition. In addition to book work, the boys also look at past exams to help familiarize themselves with the level of difficulty presented on the tests during their weekly meetings every Monday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tony added that they “do a lot of questions during meetings and the four of us that passed often discuss questions together.” Although it would be nice for Physics Team members to win the Physics Olympiad competition, Tony claimed that they “have already achieved [their] goal of sending more people pass semi-finals” and that the team simply hopes to win some medals from the semi-final round and qualify for the National Physics Camp in the future. ltrajano@apachepowwow.com
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Standardized Testing By DONNA SAYPHRARAJ Staff Writer
It’s spring again—the dreaded time of trying to improve grades before second semester ends while also cramming for a multitude of standardized tests. The end of the school year is just over the horizon; you have been anticipating summer since September last year, yet wonder how all this time could have passed so quickly. There’s a suspenseful feeling in the atmosphere that gives away the stress of students studying hard for standardized test. Nearly everyone will have a moment where they wonder, “Why am I doing this to myself? What is the point of dragging myself through all these tests?” Well, it turns out, it’s actually important to do well on standardized exams. SAT It’s the test. The score is a sense of honor and pride to some, and a symbolism of failure to others. This test is designed to assess academic readiness for college, is globally recognized, and gives an accurate reflection of a student’s ability to do well after graduating high school.
One of the main factors a college observes when reading applications, a student’s score out of 2400 on this test could be their way in or out of a dream university. The test is offered several times a year, but is recently undergoing many changes in anticipation for a more well-rounded test. SAT Subject Tests Scored out of a mere 800, these hour-long tests provide students with a unique opportunity to present to college admissions officers their preferred disciplines or areas where they stand out. Covering a wide range of subjects such as World History or Foreign Languages, these tests are a tool that can be implemented in showing colleges a student’s readiness in a certain major. These tests are also offered throughout the year, with the closest registrable date being June 6. ACT A counterpart to the SAT, this standardized test also assesses a student’s academic excellence, and is recognized by colleges across the nation. Scored out of 36, this test includes English, mathematics, sci-
ence, and an optional writing section. While many students have preferences between the SAT and ACT, taking both won’t do any harm, and who knows, you might excel both test.AP Tests Often the main source of worry for students as May draws nearer are these tests notorious for being rigorous, difficult, and stressful. The struggle to do well on these tests is definitely worth it. Not only do they notify colleges of a student’s academic curiosity and effort, a good score on the test could possibly allow a student to skip introductory level classes in college. In addition, braving the AP courses and exams allow students to experience what a collegelevel course feels like, and prepares one for future studies. Taking these tests will ultimately provide many benefits despite the work that goes into its preparation. And if the studying ever gets to be too much, just stop and think about the blissful summer that is to come—that is, unless you’re going to be busy preparing for SATs in the coming fall.
time, a college degree promised financial security, a stable income, but now, as CNN’s Andrew Rossi writes, the question may be whether “higher education” is a “public good that benefits the country, or is it simply a private good that adds to an individual’s net worth?” Initially, college was meant to be for the public good. During the 1860s to the 1890s, the government passed acts that created free or almost free institutions that allowed anyone to attend. Our nation’s wealthiest philanthropists at the time, Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller and Peter Cooper left massive endowments to their own institutions as well, hoping to benefit society as a whole.
a small project during Lyndon B. Johnson’s vision for a Great Society. Ronald Reagan, however, believed that people ought to pay for things in life on their own—college included. The cost of college came out of the pockets of students and student loans began to climb. As time went on, Andrew Rossi’s statement holds more truth; “colleges have become more like businesses.” As colleges compete with each other to attract more students, CNN stated that only 1.25% of over 4000 institutions for higher education in the country offer financial aid that meets a student’s full need. However, many research studies stated that a bachelor’s degree often makes the difference in $1 million lifetime earnings in comparison to those who do not have bachelor’s degrees. With the job competition so stiff, many people believe in what Anthony Carnevale from the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce said: “The only thing worse than not going to college is not going to college.” While everything regarding higher education appears as though it’s reaching a tipping point, the next step for seniors across the nation is quickly approaching. And I’m sure, with hard work and determination, we will all embrace a bright future.
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Is it Worth It After All? By SUKANYA MUKHERJEE Staff Writer
As many high school seniors across the country are about to head off to college, I’m sure some of us, perhaps our parents more so than us, are wondering whether college is truly worth it. As student loan debts tower over $1.2 trillion and continue to scale upwards at an alarming rate, millions wonder whether the investment for higher education truly reaps the benefits it once did. Senator Elizabeth Warren lamented that “millions of young people…can’t buy homes, can’t buy cars all because they are struggling under the weight of student loan debt.” CNN’s documentary, “Ivory Tower,” illustrates a grim image for America’s system of higher education and insists that graduating students are still having trouble finding a job. Once upon a
As years went on, the federal government’s GI Bill of 1944 reinforced this tradition by offering free college education to millions of veterans. The federal student loan program we know today began as
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University of San Francisco Nursing By KIMBERLY LO Staff Writer
First established in 1855, the University of San Francisco (USF) is a private Jesuit Catholic school located in San Francisco, California. According to U.S. News, the student population is 6,392 and the acceptance rate is 61.1%. USF has a School of Nursing and Health Professions founded in 1954, and its student body consists of about 1,300 students. Moreover, the mission of the School of Nursing and Health Professions is to further students’ education in nursing and health professions while also upholding Jesuit traditions. In addition to typical coursework in academics courses, students also volunteer in the San Francisco area. The School of Nursing and Health Professions has various programs that allow students to further their education. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a program for a four-year degree in which students are prepared for nursing careers and can continue advancement in the health field. After earning the BSN, students are ready to also take the National Council Licensing Examination. Students gain hands-on experience in the Learning Resource Center and Simulation Lab Centers. In the Sister Geraldine McDonnell Learning Resource Center, students can practice their skills in an environment reflecting that of a real-world setting, allowing students to become more accustomed to protocols. Furthermore, the Simulation Lab lets students use mannequins that express symptoms and conditions like that of real people, letting students take care of several types of patients and learn how to react to different scenarios. In addition to the nursing curriculum and as part of a nursing student’s life, there are opportunities for students to get involved by joining student organizations. The Nursing Student Multicultural Interest Group is an organization where students both share about their own cultures and learn more about others’ cultures. Another interesting organization is the Nursing Student Association, a group of students who have helped make new classes on campus such as Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification and encourages students to be part of events like the AIDS Walk. By the completion of the BSN program, graduates will have learned to work as a part of a healthcare team, analyze systems and data to help patients, and show knowledge of healthcare information and technology. The Nursing curriculum at USF is a great program that readies students for work in the real world.
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CALENDAR
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By PEARL YANG Staff Writer
Walt Disney’s animated films have long been hailed as onscreen gold, complete with impeccably composed music, meticulous animation, captivating story lines, and most importantly, strong underlying messages that appeal to audiences of all ages. Below are several of Disney’s most impacting lessons.
“A person’s worth is determined by who they are, not by how much they have.” —Aladdin Aladdin said it best: it’s what’s inside that counts!
“Your burdens are what shape you to become a stronger person.” —Mulan
You might be going through a difficult time now, but after you get through this rough patch, you’ll emerge as an entirely different person. So take a deep breath and smile through it!
“Don’t ever let anyone stop you from pursuing your dream.” —Ratatouille Whether it’s related to sports, the arts, or gastronomy, even your most distant dreams are attainable. Keep trying, and keep your eyes fixed on your goals!
“Completely embrace and embody your unique personality.” —Wreck-It Ralph Always be 100% yourself! Take it from Wreck-It Ralph himself; the kindhearted, big softy once said, “There’s no one I’d rather be than me.”
“When one chapter ends, another one has just begun. ” —-Up People must experience loss in order to move forward and open a new door in life. So don’t linger too long on past events — instead, look at them as opportunities to progress.
Not only is Walt Disney Pictures a great source for colorful and entertaining films, but many of its classic movies also offer poignant advice that is applicable toward a wide audience. If you haven’t watched a Disney animated film recently, make sure to catch up before school ends! pyang@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of 1001FONTS.COM, CULTJER.COM, GALLERYHIP.COM, IMGBUDDY.COM, PINTEREST.COM, and TUMBLR.COM
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Mother’s Day Ideas
By KYLE WANG
Staff Writer
Want to do something special for your mom this Mother’s Day? Tired of feeling nervous about the quality of your present when you give it to your mom? Well, fear no more, because these Mother’s Day ideas will make your mom feel extra special, and leave yourself feeling proud that you made the day unforgettable! Jar of Reasons: Write down reasons why your mom is the best on thin strips of paper, and put them in a jar. Tell your mom to take one out each morning and read it. This will light up her day for a whole year! If you are too lazy to make one for each day of the year, then try to make one for each week. Breakfast in Bed: Ah, yes, the classic. Make your mom a nice large stack of blueberry pancakes topped with maple syrup, whipped cream, and lots and lots of butter. Add a side of heart-shaped eggs and a glass of orange juice. Perhaps the best part about this is that your mom won’t worry about your cooking capabilities when you go off to college. Your Time: This gift is worth more than anything money can buy. Very soon, you will be going off to college and won’t be able to have your mom by your side at all times. You will become nostalgic of the times when your mom forced you to go to Marshall’s with her, the time when she bought you expensive popcorn at the movies, and even the times when you sat side by side, chatting the day away. Telling her that you are thankful to have her as your mother will make her the happiest person in the world. So spend time with her Mother’s Day and remind her how much you love her! In the end, it doesn’t matter what you do on Mother’s Day. You might make the best presents or say the most touching words that day, but your long-term actions are the ones that really count. So every day, tell your mom you love her, or spend some time with her. Never forget to cherish her! kwang@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of CLIPARTPANDA.COM
APRIL SHOWERS TRIVIA
How to Chopstick
By EMILY WU Staff Writer
1. What is April’s birthstone? a. Peridot b. Ruby c. Pearl d. Diamond
4. Which actor was born in April? a. Daniel Radcliffe b. Rupert Grint c. Emma Watson d. Tom Felton
2. What day was President Lincoln assassinated on? a. April 5, 1864 b. April 15, 1865 c. April 20, 1865 d. April 25, 1865
5. What day did the Titanic hit the iceberg in 1912? a. April 8 b. April 14 c. April 27 d. April 29
3. If you were born on Apr. 24, what would your zodiac sign be? a. Taurus b. Aries c. Virgo d. Libra
6. What month is April? a. National Bike Month b. National Poetry Month c. National Reading Month d. National Hockey Month
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Answers: D, B, A, C, B, B 0-2 correct: Basic Beginner: Are your multiple wrong answers a belated April Fool’s joke? Step up your game, Basic Beginner! 3-4 correct: Mediocre Mortal: You have got all of the basics down, but there is definitely room for improvement. Study hard on monthly trivia facts to upgrade to a Gifted Genius. 5-6 correct: Gifted Genius: Your trivia knowledge is incredibly impressive. Give some tips to the Basic Beginners and Mediocre Mortals, please! ewu@apachepowwow.com Graphics courtesy of ALLTHERAGEFACES.COM and PIXSHARK.COM
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“I competed in Open class finals and we finished in 4th place. It was Open Line’s first year there and we did well for our first time. I would definitely like to go again.” — Hugh Cheon, 10
“I spent most of my spring break making posters and backpack tags for spring elections!” — Myron Mageswaran, 9
“At Florida, we won a lot of awards including sweepstakes, and though we faced a lot of challenges and unexpected situations. I think overall everyone had a really good time. Big shoutout to Chanteurs and Orchestra Council who really worked together to make this happen!”
— Hanna Moon, 12
By EMILY QUACH Staff Writer
Spring break is a time to relax and break away from all the stress. There is an endless number of things to do. This year, students in Orchestra, Choir, and Orchesis took a quadrennial trip to Florida. Also, students apart of Open Line, World Line and Color guard went to Dayton to compete. However, there were also those who stayed home and studied for upcoming tests or hung out with friends. Here are what some students did for their spring breaks.
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