May/June 2010

Volume 58, Issue 9

Arcadia High School 180 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA

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Pow Wow: To Infinity and Beyond

In this issue:

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FEATURES pg. 10 2010 Recap: Take a trip down memory lane and see this school year’s pop culture highlights.

Photos by ELLIOTT LEE

PASSING THE TORCH Seniors Jennifer Hang, Kayla Pang, and Joanna Chuang (top from left to right) are transferring their Pow Wow executive powers to juniors Kristie Tom, Melissa Ma, and Christine Xu (bottom from left to right).

By KAITLYN JEONG Staff Writer Photos by EVAN DELGADO and ELLIOTT LEE

CENTER SPREAD pg. 12-13 Goodbye Seniors: Pow Wow bids farewell and wishes luck to its graduating members of 2010.

Photo by EVAN DELGADO

CAMPUS FOCUS pg. 24 Looking Forward: With the departure of the seniors comes the transition of our underclassmen, ready to excel next year.

The Pow Wow has become more than just something to read after AP test season has come to a close: it has earned a reputation as a professional and credible source for news on campus and beyond. To uphold The Pow Wow’s tradition of excellence, juniors Christine Xu and Kristie Tom were chosen as next year’s Editors-in-Chief, with junior Melissa Ma as Managing Editor.

As the leaders of The Pow Wow, they are not only expected to organize and oversee the production of each publication, but are also responsible for selecting incoming staff members, approving story ideas, and assisting page editors with their layouts on Adobe InDesign. “Kristie, Christine, and Melissa were amazing page editors and they know InDesign inside and out. I know they’ll take those experiences and skills and apply them where appropriate, making the newspaper better than it ever has been before,” said senior Jennifer Hang, one of this year’s Editors-in-Chief. In addition to supervising the production process, Melissa, as Managing Editor, will also

deal with finances. The price of publishing a monthly newspaper is expensive to say the least, making fundraising a vital part of keeping The Pow Wow afloat. Along with the fundraising, ads, and web staffs, Melissa hopes to help “fundraising and ads to keep up the great work funding the newspaper” as well as making possible website improvements to “make Pow Wow as wonderful as it can be.”

Their reasons for taking on such a large responsibility? Christine joked that it was “the glitz! The glamour! [And] the well-deserved accolades!” that drew her attention to the position of Editor-in-Chief. On a more serious note, Christine added that next year, she wants “to guide and focus like-minded individuals and mold them into a powerful whole to create something from scratch and see it from start to finish.” Likewise, Kristie’s desire for a successful newspaper drove her to apply for the position. She hopes that, as Editor-in-Chief, she will be able to lead the staff on a mission to “improve the paper” and simultaneously “raise the level of support within the student body.” One of the biggest goals for next year, shared by all three, however, is, as Christine said, for “Pow Wow to be even more dynamic,

unique, engaging, and accessible.”

With these plans for the future, however, come large obstacles, including the construction of a new computer lab and an incoming staff comprised mainly of underclassmen. The construction project places the availability of computers, the Adobe programs used to design the pages of The Pow Wow, and the ability to publish monthly issues on time all up in the air.

“We don’t want to have to cut an issue,” said Kristie, “so we’ll most likely have to come in on weekends.” As far as the underclassmen staff members go, Kristie stated that “some people may believe that this is a ‘transition’ year for us, with our young staff and group of editors,” but that this staff in particular will have “even more enthusiasm than previous years, and an overall dedication to the newspaper.”

Although The Pow Wow staff faces several problems in the coming year, it is plain to see that, under the new leadership of Christine, Kristie, and Melissa, these will be only minor setbacks, allowing the staff, as Melissa said, to “all work together toward a final product--a newspaper we can all be proud of.” kjeong@apachepowwow.com

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NEWS Believe It...

Or Not

By ANDREW LIN Staff Writer

1. Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, the governor of Russia’s Buddhist republic, Kalmykia, claims to have been abducted from his Moscow home by aliens in 1997. According to Ilyumzhinov, he heard calls from his balcony and was led outside by a group of aliens in yellow spacesuits on a tour of their ship.

“I would probably have not believed this if there had not been three witnesses,” Ilyumzhinov said. “Those were my driver, a minister and my assistant.” He added that the aliens communicated with him telepathically and that they were asked to find “samples.”

Officials plan on interrogating Ilyumzhinov for any state secrets he may have divulged to the aliens.

2. In Columbus, OH, 40-year-old Lois Harvey attempted to rob a bank with a threatening note and then proceeded to eat the note when it failed. According to FBI Special Agent Harry Trombitas, when the suspect had spotted him in his uniform, she grabbed the note, ran out the bank, and stuffed the note in her mouth when stopped.

3. The fast food chain known as White Castle recently introduced a candle that smells like its slider burgers, and it will be sold online. The proceeds from sales will go to the New York-based charity Autism Speaks.

4. In La Plata, MD, the Charles County sheriff’s office said a man called 911 and made up a story about being robbed so that he could get a ride home. The man claimed to have been walking along Route 225 when someone put a gun to his head and took his money. However, after the officers found inconsistencies in his story, the man admitted having made it all up just to get a ride home.

5. Convicted felon, 52-year-old Thomas Hovis who was wanted on drug charges, was found in late April in a barn. More specifically, police discovered the man crouched in a vat of liquefied fecal matter, his head underneath but the top of his head visible.

6. In Dallas, TX, 18-year-old Daniel Wayne Stanley was arrested for attempting to cut off a corpse’s foot. Police report that the man approached them with the foot and a hatchet, then proceeded to make anti-Semitic remarks.

7. In Northampton, MA, 50-year-old Lord Jesus Christ was hit by a car. His legal name is actually Lord Jesus Christ.

8. Malaysian police recovered the stolen car of a high-ranking officer, with a note on the dashboard that read, “Sorry police, wrong target.”

9. Artist Peter Root recently stacked 100,000 staples on their sides to model skyscrapers and buildings. He used no adhesives—just staples.

10. 23-year-old Adam Wheeler pleaded not guilty on May 18, to charges of lying on his academic record to get into Harvard. A Harvard professor found inconsistent evidence that proved otherwise. Wheeler managed to attend Harvard for several years before being discovered. alin@apachepowwow.com

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May/June 2010

New Arizona State Immigration Law: Favored or Flawed?

Arizona Governer Jan Brewer, who signed the controversial bill on Apr. 30, stated that the Staff Writer bill would increase security within Arizona’s In Arizona, new measures have been taken borders, and when asked whether racial proto dissuade illegal immigration in the form of filing would lead to harassment and discrimia controversial new law, which would make it nation, replied “We have to trust law enforcea crime to not carry immigration documents to ment.” The bill itself is fairly popular within prove citizenship. While some Republicans and the aforementioned state, though not among anti-immigration Photos by EVAN DELGADO Hispanic minorities. Some groups advocate the ppolitical figures believe decision, the law has the bill will truly keep Arsparked nationwide controversy among a variety of groups.

All over the country, various organizations came out in opposition to the bill. The Major League Baseball players’ union has taken a deferential stance on the issue, and some players have refused to play WAVING FLAGS OF PROTEST in Arizona stadiums. izona safe, and that racial profilProtesters demonstrate their opposition The University of on this year’s Cinco de Mayo. ing will not be an issue. Senator Arizona experienced John McCain supports the law a drop in attendance in response to the bill. Ira for its emphasis on safety. Contrary to that view, Gottlieb, a leading labor law attorney, said, “I Joel Bellman, Press Deputy for County Superbelieve the courts will rule the law unconstitu- visor Zev Yaroslavsky, said, “Immigration is tional, but until [then], the police will use racial not just a state matter. In California we’ve tried profiling, people will [be] detained unjustly, and to encourage immigrants to cooperate with, a great deal of fear [will be created] among La- respect, and rely on local law enforcement to tinos in Arizona.” protect them and their communities, not to look

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Law Takes the “Happy” Out of “Happy Meal” food places have a healthy alternative in their children’s menus, so if parents didn’t want to Staff Writer give their children unhealthy food with a toy in the first place, they could order the apple slices Remember back in the day, when you or something else.” Senior Carrie Chow said, would go to the nearby M5+cDonald’s and look “I don’t think it’ll stop anything; fries are good forward to, along with eating your Happy Meal, with or without a toy.”

On the other hand, the parents for the receiving that coveted limited-ruby-edition new ordinance support their view by Smiley Charm Plush Bear? Or, remempointing out that nearly one in four ber sitting in a Burger King booth children in Santa Clara County is and fighting your brother’s Super either overweight or obese, and Ninja toy with your own Power they believe that this new Ninja toy (adding ketchup for law is a step in a positive dramatic effect, of course), direction. “This ordinance while dunking your chicken breaks the link between unnuggets in barbecue sauce healthy food and prizes,” and having an all-around said Ken Yeager, the law’s good time? Children in author. “Obviously, toys in Santa Clara were familiar and of themselves do not with such feelings, but that make children obese. But was before a county law it is unfair to parents and was passed, banning restauchildren to use toys to caprants from giving away toys ture the tastes of children with certain children’s meals when they are young and labeled as unhealthy.

This new ordinance, Graphic courtesy of PLASTICLESS.COM get them hooked on eating high-sugar, high-fat foods though supported by peoSTILL A HAPPY MEAL? ple all over the country, Is a toy-less Happy Meal still happy? early in life.” Sophomore Andersen Shen said, “[The has been laid under heavy fire by Santa Clara parents accusing the govern- law] is not saying that you can’t order the unment of interfering with their rights and abilities healthy foods; it’s just turning away the appeal to make decisions for their own children. Some of them (similar to anti-smoking movements of parents say that the toys included in fast food the late 1900s).”

While this is thought to be the first law of children’s meals are just added bonuses to make their children more satisfied with their meals, its type, Yeager hopes it will affect other cities while other parents are just outraged at the gov- throughout the country, forming “ripples that ernment’s involvement in their children’s meal- create a wave” in reforming the attitude Ameritimes. In general, the parents against the new ca has towards fast food. Hopefully, other fastlaw believe it to be, on the government’s part, food restaurants will follow suit and help fight unnecessary and intrusive. Sophomore James the increase in obesity and related diseases.

Star agreed with those calling this an example jwu@apachepowwow.com of a “nanny government” and said, “Most fast

By JASMINE WU

upon [them] as arms of the federal government.”

Press Deputy Bellman believes that the police and other branches of law enforcement must be trusted in order to do their jobs.

On May 1, close to Los Angeles, a massive rally paraded through the streets to City Hall and listened to speakers from local unions. The march averaged over 100,000 protestors, and swelled its ranks with people seeking equality in their everyday lives as well as a way to speak out against the immigration law in Arizona.

Peter Olney, Organizing Director oof the International Longshore an and Warehouse Union National, sa said, “As in 2006, these May Day m marches by immigrants are the la largest worker mobilizations in th the history of the United States.”

In front of city hall, a massive cr crowd thronged and shared in th their desire to oppose the bill.

The bill has caused many oorganizations and political figures to come out of the wood work an and express their opinions, but no opinion was lou louder than the voices of Hispanic individuals as well as many other Americans.

The May Day march in L.A. was one of the many rallies taking place in Dallas, TX. While supporters of the law claim that law enforcement must be trusted by the people, the opposing side believes that racial profiling would be unavoidable. edelgado@apachepowwow.com

Poetry Slam

and Open Mic

By JUSTIN PARK Staff Writer

The Poetry Slam and Open Mic, held to encourage the imagination, creativity, and artistic talents of its attendees, took place Apr. 23 at the Arcadia Public Library. Five panelists from the Nuevin Foundation—a nonprofit organization that supports San Gabriel Valley area students who are interested in arts—judged the students based on performance, content, and creativity.

The main purpose of the event was to promote an artistic community in children who were able to spread their talents in different environments outside of school.

Participants ranged from middle to high school students. The Poetry Slam and Open Mic also held not only a poetry competition, but a performing arts competition as well. The topics and performances varied from poems about childhood memories to singing duets and blaring trumpet solos.

According to the judges, the poems were of high quality considering the age and experience of the poets, and provided plenty of good material to consider. In the event, there were four categories that separated the contestants: High School Poetry and Performance, and Middle School Poetry and Performance.

Heather Cousin, children’s services supervisor, said, “It gives them the opportunity to do something creative just for their own enjoyment and to be in another environment outside of school.” jpark@apachepowwow.com

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Smoking Ban Banned

By ANDREW CHANG Staff Writer

On May 3, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a proposed measure to ban smoking in public beaches and parks. The controversial decision denied levying a $100 fine to those smoking in specific areas statewide.

Senator Jenny Oropeza was reported to have said that she was “sorry the governor did not agree with this widely supported effort to increase public awareness about the environmental threats carelessly tossed cigarettes are doing to our marine life and to the great outdoors.”

But others find the governor’s ban appropriately justified. Sophomore Greg Chang explained, “This ban doesn’t necessarily mean we can’t ban smoking. It’s just not the responsibility of the state government to levy this ban.” While Governor Schwarzenegger’s “smoking tent” at the state Capitol may indicate his disposition toward smoking regulation as a whole, many municipalities have already agreed to enact smoking bans.

Although the future created by the governor’s ban is generally uncertain and entirely up for speculation, it seems that both sides have a legitimate grasp on the issue. As his constituents, we can only hope that his decision was the right one. achang@apachepowwow.com

Global Shakes and Quakes make it “easier” on themselves. Even with the supply of relief and help this Staff Writer small country is getting, many families Houses destroyed, the fear of tsuare still in need and are resorting to drasnamis swallowing cites, children being tic measures in order to survive. Freshabandoned by their parents, schools man Anna Wang is uncomfortable with forced to open half-damaged, and a it and believes that they are not justified factory bursting into flames. These indoing that “because the children would cidents all have one factor in common: probably not be able to survive without earthquakes. their parents.”

During March and April, earthStreets in China and Peru split quakes open while occurred houses colfrequentlapsed, as ly and left unfortunate millions bystanders in despair. were buried It all beunder tons gan when of rubble. the magLocal resinitude dents and 7.0 earthmonks from Graphic courtesy of DAVIDLYNCH.ORG q u a k e a nearby s t r u c k EARTHQUAKES ALL AROUND THE WORLD t e m p l e in Haiti, The world slowly recovers from frequent earthquakes helped rethen the 6.9 shake in Taiwan, the 6.6 move the debris and save any possible quake in Japan, then a 6.4 in Chile, later victims. During the earthquake in Taia 6.9 quake in China, the 7.2 in Mexico, wan, a textile factory burst into flames a 6.4 in Peru, and a 7.4 quake in Indoneleaving hundreds of people unemployed. sia. Freshman Holly Yamagata said that Part of Taiwan also experienced power “the earthquakes are [not] related in any outages and a few subway lines were way...besides the fact that they are all temporarily shut down. around the ring of fire. I think it’s just Freshman Keith Harmel, however, a coincidence that all these earthquakes believes that “we shouldn’t be too conare happening at the same time.” cerned at the moment, but we should In Haiti, hundreds of inhabitants continue to help countries having probare still homeless and forced to live lems with earthquakes.” As the global in temporary houses. Scattered on the disaster subside and suffering countries streets are many young children and struggle to get back on their, the rest of infants without their parents nearby to the world begins to recover and rebuild help them. With the dwindling supplies to be more prepared for the next quake. and poor housing, parents have left their children in the care of support groups to rlu@apachepowwow.com

By RAPHAEL LU

National Cooperation: The Solution to an Oily Situation

By ASHLEY CHI Staff Writer

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t a f f s Editors Editors-in-Chief Managing Editor News Editors Opinion Editors Performing Arts Editorss Student Life Editors Features Editors Sports Editors Academics Editors Center Spread Editor Calendar Editor Campus Focus Editor Advertisement Editors Executive Copy Editors Photography Editor Webmaster Fundraising Chair

Jennifer Hang and Kayla Pang Joanna Chuang Michelle Chien and Christine Xu Eleana Chiang and Cora Ormseth Melissa Ma and Sammi Wong Velinda Liao and Kate Trinh Elaine Tsui and Emily Yang Kristie Tom and Victoria Tran Jenny Lin and Joe Tian Lauren Wong Melanie Yuen Alwyna Lau Michelle Mak and Bonnie Tam Debbie Jong and Joanna Shen Elliott Lee Carl Trigilio Laureen Ma

Writers News Staff Andrew Chang, Ashley Chi, Evan Delgado, Alex Ethridge, Andrew Lin, Raphael Lu, Brandon Pang, Justin Park, Jasmine Wu Opinion Staff Andrew Chang, Ashley Chi, Kate Harwitz, Tiffany Gu, Derek Ha, Kaitlyn Jeong, Nuria Mathog Performing Arts Staff Katherine Bay, Eileen Chow, Pamela Huynh, Hana Rudolph, Christina Zhou Student Life Staff Debbie Jong, Lena Kalemkiarian, Esther Lin, Anna Naran, Jade Shao, Rhiannon Yee Features Staff Katherine Bay, Theresa Lee, Amy Leong, Jenny Li, Ryan Liu, Joanna Shen Sports Staff Katherine Bay, Alex Ethridge, Joyce Liao, Andrew Lin, Regina Liu Academics Staff Christopher Chen, Sally Chung, Derek Ha, Joyce Liao, Oishee Shemontee, Nancy Xiao Calendar Staff Beverly Chen, Eileen Chow, Kate Harwitz, Theresa Lee, Cherry Mo Campus Focus Staff Kaitlyn Jeong Advertisement Staff Theresa Lee, Kevin Liu, Raphael Lu, Shannon Ng, Brandon Pang, Kevin Yuan Photo Staff Evan Delgado, Maurice Ip Copy Editing Staff Ashley Chi, Lena Kalemkiarian, Joanna Liao, Regina Liu, Hana Rudolph, Oishee Shemontee, Nancy Xiao Fundraising Staff Alex Ethridge, Lena Kalemkiarian, Becca Lu, Raphael Lu, Anna Naran, Shannon Ng, Cora Ormseth, Brandon Pang, Jessica Sunkamaneevongse, Nancy Xiao, Rhiannon Yee Web Staff Sally Chung, Alex Ethridge, Elliott Lee, Andrew Lin, Ryan Liu, Emily Litvack, Nuria Mathog, Lauren Wong, Sammi Wong Adviser Mr. Johnny Lee Publication Information: The Apache Pow Wow is a student publication distributed monthly throughout the school year. The paper has been continuously published since Arcadia High School opened in 1952. Unsigned articles appearing on the opinion page reflect the opinion of The Apache Pow Wow editorial board. A student’s work does not represent the views of Arcadia High School or the Arcadia Unified School District. Address letters to the editor to: The Apache Pow Wow, 180 W. Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007. To place an advertisement in the newspaper, call (626) 821-8370 ext. 1148. Advertisement rates vary from $30 for a business card advertisement to $300 for a full-page black and white advertisement, with quarter-page, half-page, and advertisement insert options available.

Work Work

The most recent and significant environmental tragedy the US has seen started as a fire on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig located about 40 miles offshore from Louisiana, in the Gulf of Mexico. This led to an explosion on the drilling site, which caused pipelines to break off from the oil well and oil to start leaking out at the alarmingly quick rate of 5,000 barrels of oil per day. The Londonbased energy giant BP, who has a lease on the rig, claimed full responsibility of the oil rig and the cleanup. President Barack Obama has enlisted the use of every available resource that can be used to stop the leaks, including the employment of the US Coast Guard.

The oil spill was a result of a fire aboard the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, located 41 miles off the shore of Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico. On Apr. 22, the fire caused the oil rig to explode and sink, thus severing the oil pipe leading from the rig to an oil well located 5,000 feet deep into the ocean. As the oil pipe broke off, the oil started leaking out of the various openings. On May 5, one of the leaks was capped with a valve. Everyone who could help, from Louisiana fishermen to BP skimmer vessels, pooled all of their resources to stop the leaks. Despite these

efforts, the first of the oil spill touched being used to contain the oil. Barriers the Chandeleur Islands off the Louisiana called booms that act as very large life coast and uninhabited barrier islands jackets are a key component to deflectthat are part of the Breton National ing the spread of oil. As many as 400 Wildlife Refuge on May 6. Freshman fishermen from southern Louisiana Anna Wang said the “failare combining their efforts safe” system that was and pulling together to supposed to keep this work as temporary type of thing from hazmat cleanup happening failed. and wetlands Freshman Kerry protection exWang agreed perts, now saying, “the enthat their fishtire surrounding season is ing area will over. Air Force be affected for planes are years.” continuously The greatest spraying chemivictims may be the in- Pho cals to break up M to O .C cou habitants of the ecosysthe oil molecules. rtesy EM of PIERSYST tems that line the Gulf Coast, New methods of breakwhich is also one of the US’s most abuning up the oil are being tried and tested dant sources of seafood. Wildlife of all as well, such as the use of a 98-ton funtypes are threatened. A few grounds that nel to be lowered over the site of one of are important nesting and breeding areas the two remaining leaks. for many bird species have already been The oil spill affects everyone, from touched by the oil slick. Freshman Ankids at the beach swimming in contaminie Tung believes that “the entire situanated water to organisms living deep in tion will have a long-term effect on our the ocean’s waters. Though the futures of ecosystems.” Unstable weather, includthe Gulf of Mexico and the surrounding ing thunderstorms and strong winds, and ecosystems remain uncertain, the situachoppy seas have helped blow the oil at tion will slowly, but surely, improve. an even faster rate than it is traveling at now. All different types of methods are achi@apachepowwow.com

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OPINION Great Expectations

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To Everyone Who Was There

By NURIA MATHOG

By CORA ORMSETH

Staff Writer Opinion Editor

The eighth grade promotion party was over, yearbooks were signed, and that awful Vitamin C song finally finished its haunting chorus. The thought of high school—J-Building’s menacing labyrinth coupled with all the cattiness of the movie Mean Girls—dropped a lead weight in the pit of my stomach. I am going to be swirlied into oblivion.

Luckily, I soon discovered that AHS is not your typical high school. For starters, it is perfectly normal to be a nerd—no fear of swirlies there. Our band is not full of geeks—the halftime show is watched just as avidly as the football game itself.

Fist and cat fights are relatively rare occurrences (the closest I’ve seen was when a guy dumped a Cup of Noodles on someone’s head). The stereotypes so prevalent in American media become oddly warped and turned upside-down when they reach our campus.

Perhaps it is that inability to attach a label to anyone here that frees up any inhibitions and breeds such greatness. Our desire to excel far surpasses the need to fit in. As a school, we are so consistently overachieving that it hardly comes as a surprise to sit in a classroom with someone who has marched in the Rose Parade, claimed the national championship, or maybe even competed in the Olympics.

More impressive than any title or award, however, is the overwhelming kindness I have encountered at AHS. It’s the intuition of a friend who can sense when you’re having a bad day, the camaraderie of a penguin huddle during a bitterly cold morning workout, the answer hurriedly whispered to you when put on the spot in a class discussion. Knowing that there are people who will love you even if you finish last in a race or happen to have an unhealthy obsession with a certain short track speed skater.

I feel so humbled to have spent the past four years with my truly incredible peers. The prospect of graduation, while undoubtedly sad, is exciting because I know that these people I grew up with are going to go on to do amazing things. One day I might open The New York Times to find my fellow Pow Wow member’s name on the byline. Maybe my lab partner from AP Biology will be part of the team of scientists to discover new medical breakthroughs. Maybe a musician who played at the Pops Assembly will perform at Carnegie Hall. Whatever it is, I’m looking forward to hearing about it.

Perhaps we have been deprived of a normal high school experience. We don’t have a cafeteria with territories staked out by different cliques. As far as I’ve heard, nobody has gotten swirlied. We don’t have lockers. We don’t, as of now, have half our school properly assembled. But we do have people—nearly 4,000 of them. And it is those people who have made the high school experience uniquely Arcadian. I wouldn’t have had it any other way. cormseth@apachepowwow.com

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I walked into AHS with a red backpack and a dream of becoming a writer. At the time, g than this seemed more like wishful thinking a possibility—I was shy and awkward, one more freshman floundering dering in a sea that never changed its pace. I could ould step into the shadow of J-Building lding and rrevocavanish, a total and irrevocable eclipse of identity. ity.

And yet I hoped that my time here might yield something substantial, that if I searched the halls of AHS hard enough, I might dis-cover some spark of self encased tar. in the bricks and mortar.

For a period spanning panning a quarter of your life, four years isn’t a terribly long time. Even now, I remember it only ass a series of disjointed recollections, bits and pieces of memory that have stuck, uck, like a reel of film jumping around to those few scenes that stay at the back k of your mind. All zza those unproductive project sleepovers, piz pizza boxes piled high and empty around us. Writing my first article, then another, and another.

Nerves shot over Sadies and the unanswered “what if?”s that followed. Staying up late with friends, laughing hysterically over things that wouldn’t make sense to anyone else.

But it wasn’t all fun and games—far from

it. There were days when I longed to transfer somewhere else where nobody knew my name. Times I was certain that I’d bolt right after graduation, tearing across the parking lot with the sound of freedom ringing in my ears, and not a soul could ever make me look back.

And then I look at you, and I remember the time you kept me running around that track track, or told me I had pote tential when I didn’t see iit, or baked me delicious b brownies for my birthday, or wrote encouraaging comments on my ess essays, or hugged me as I crie cried and gave that whispere pered promise, “Don’t worry, I’m here for you.” You, my friends, my teachers, my fel fellow Pow Wow members, my classmates. You, who sm smile and wave in passing, in and out of the classroom, who’v who’ve brought me happiness with every wak waking day and rare comfort

LOST AND FOUND After four long years, we leave AHS with our dreams fulfilled. at all hours of the night. You, who never fail to remind me that when everything seems like it’s going wrong, something is, in fact, going right.

I know I may seem detached and emotionless at times, but it’s only because I’m afraid of losing you. It’s hard to wrap my mind around

the concept of “goodbye,” to understand that I might never see you again, or worse, to accept it. I want to take you for granted, to wake up every morning and know, beyond a shred of doubt, that we’ll spend the day laughing and eating lunch together and taking long walks home. But I know our days are numbered. And as June 11 approaches, looming menacingly on the horizon, I find myself treasuring every shared moment, longing to wrap up all these memories and keep them forever, because they’re all I’ll have left.

How is it that a school with 4,000 people, a place swelling with the perpetual ebb and flow of daily life, can feel so small and personal at times? How is it that the tiniest gestures of kindness, the acts so easily overlooked, have the power to turn my perspective around and give my life renewed meaning?

I’ve been lost and found, and now I’m waiting to lose myself again. In a few weeks, I’ll be making my way across the graduation stage; in a few months, I’ll be making my way across the country. But before we part ways for the last time, I want to say thank you for everything you’ve given me. That I can be here writing this—I, who not so long ago, genuinely believed that I had nothing worthwhile to say—is a testament to your unwavering love, support, and encouragement. And that’s something I will keep with me, always, no matter how much time and distance separate us.

I will leave AHS with a red gown and a dream fulfilled. nmathog@apachepowwow.com Graphic by BEVERLY CHEN

One Lifetime Down, One More to Go

By TIFFANY GU Staff Writer

Two, four, six, eight, only fourteen days till we graduate! This moment, such a long time coming, is finally here. Remember those days when it took a lot of thinking and counting on fingers to figure out when it was that we would graduate high school? Remember when 2010 seemed like something huge and distant, constantly looming on the horizon, just out of reach? But now that it’s here, I know I’m not the only one sitting here with mixed feelings.

Some of us will get weepy-eyed just thinking of leaving this little bubble behind, some of us can’t wait for these long weeks of in-between time to pass so that the real world and adulthood can come full throttle. It’s a weird place in time we seniors are in now. So much excitement and adventure is at our fingertips, just out of reach; a few weeks of transit time, the last few weeks of incubation before we are hatched, are hovering tentatively in the way.

But for the time being, since we are no longer really a part of this school anymore and since we have nowhere to go for now, it’s time to do a little reflection on what these past four years have meant.

I’m wavering in between missing this place too much for my own good and wanting to bust out of here at the earliest moment.

Because as sheltered, boring, and mundane as Arcadia is, it’s home and the only one I’ve ever

known. And though the last 17 years of my life have been a bit on the uneventful side, there really isn’t a whole lot here that merits serious complaining. But I know that outside this bubble lies a whole world, an exciting world that’s fast-paced, full of culture and people the wildest corners of my imagination couldn’t have dreamed up. A world where peacocks are exotic, where there aren’t frozen yogurt places every two blocks, where, insert gasp

power to chart the course of our lives, fueling our future, so to speak, is just absolutely incredible. And yes, having power and having responsibility are one and the same, but I trust that the years I’ve spent at this school have prepared me to be able to take the reins and drive with confidence away from the stifling confines of this small town.

They say that the beginning and the end are the same thing viewed from different sides.

The end of high school is the end of childhood, the end of free public school education (for most of us, at least). But the end of this journey is the beginning of the rest of our real lives in which there are consequences and choices all our own. This is the end of having vague thoughts about what magical things happen when I grow up, yet it marks the beginning of making our dreams a reality. The end of reliance, the end of helplessness, the end of innocence has arrived. With this final goodbye, I bid farewell to everything that has gotten me this far and everything that has held me back. Maybe the prospect of having control over the future is a bit scary to me. But the sheer amount of possibilities I’ll have in life, the things that I’ll be able to make good for myself, the excitement and opportunities overshadow the childish fear.

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye. Goodbye!

ut the end of this journey is the beginning of the rest of our real lives in which there are consequences and choices all our own.

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On the other side of the spectrum of life, adventure is out there! All sorts of it, anywhere, everywhere, adventure will come to us without any effort at all. Wherever the winds of fate have decided to blow us for the next few years of our lives—Boston, Portland, Irvine, Australia, Iceland—it’s a different place from Arcadia, and I’ve never been more scared, more excited, more antsy to get away. Having the

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I Don’t Know Why You Say Goodbye, I Say Hello

By ELEANA CHIANG Opinion Editor

I have a confession to make—an undisclosed piece of my soul I’ve guarded since the first day I walked the AHS campus as a wideeyed freshman, a secret that became increasingly difficult to keep as I trudged through four years of laughter, tears, triumphs, and disappointments.

I love this place, and I am definitely going to miss it.

Where do I even begin? I’m going to miss the classes I bash daily, the classmates I complain to, the teachers I never thanked. The “BFF”s who’ve drifted, the track workouts I dreaded, the life I never appreciated. The friends who’ve stuck around—the few constants in my ever-changing world. That last one is by far the hardest. But I’ve found a way to cope with even this, and I trust that, with time, the others on my list will fall into place as well.

I absolutely suck with goodbyes. The word itself is kind of taboo for me, with its weight of finality and that sinking sense of permanence. I prefer “see you later”—it promises more to come, reassures me that there will be a tomorrow. The problem now? With the end of mandatory, day-to-day communication at

AHS, it seems that there may not be a later. selves, gained insight into our passions, our There may not be another chance to express limits, our dreams. We’ve learned never to those embarrassingly human emotions I’ve lose hope, as our inevitable stumbles have led kept bottled up inside for so long. And that us into the comforting arms of loyal friends— realization alone our personal cheermakes leaving imleaders, commispossible. Except erating buddies, it’s not—so many and teammates in people have gone sleep-deprivation. before us, and they While this step seem to have adtowards indepenjusted perfectly dence is no doubt fine. a daunting first, we And, hard as must not forget the it is to believe, we plethora of equally will, too. Because frightening firsts of the same set of that have rocked reasons that makes our worlds in the graduation so heartpast four years. In a breaking in the first sense, all these triplace: the blessings als have prepared we’ve gathered Graphic by KATE HARWITZ us for the ultifrom our love-hate mate test of courHELLO, HELLO Though we are parting age, relationship with strength, and high school. Within ways, this is not our final goodbye. friendship: graduathese walls, we’ve learned more than just Engtion. What we fail to realize, though, is that lish, history, math, and science. Somewhere this looming test is no less possible than its between wishing to blaze The Mists of Avalon many precedents—that our reluctance to part on a Bunsen burner and fearing calculus like ways is testament enough against the validity it’s Adolf Hitler, we’ve learned about ourof our fears.

It’s Just Your Future

By KATE HARWITZ Staff Writer

Ahh, summer. A time for frolicking carelessly through flowers, a time to revel in the freedom heralded by sunny days and frequent frozen yogurt trips. Most of all, it is a time for some hard-earned “R and R”—especially for us juniors. We have slaved away into the wee hours of the morning at our many AP courses and have watched our eyesight dwindle away, rendering us little better than blind. Current freshmen and sophomores will most definitely be slaving away at summer school, and current seniors will likely be working their butts off at a job. As soon-to-be-seniors, however, most of us have no need to take summer courses. The only thing we have to worry about is college applications. Writing college essays. Finding college resume building activities. Yeah, this summer’s going to be a piece of cake; after all, it’s only going to determine the rest of our lives.

With only one year of high school to go, summer will be quite welcome. The worst of our high school years is over. All-nighters and binging on energy drinks will be completely behind us. All of our previous high school summers have been spent in fear of what the coming year held for us. The time between eighth grade and ninth grade was spent in anticipation for the drastic school changes to come. The summer between ninth and tenth grade was spent in fear from the upperclassmen who liked to play on our delicate emotions, whispering horror stories of how much busier sophomore year would be. The summer between sophomore year and junior year for quite a few was constantly overshadowed by AP US History homework and AP English

homework that would remain untouched until the last weekend of summer. However, as seniors-to-be, we know exactly what to expect from our next year: our hardships will not be the workload, but the insignificant issue of emotional distress. Getting college and scholarship applications in on time and waiting for the decisions that will affect the rest of our lives—no biggie.

Writing college apps this summer to six or more colleges will be a piece of cake. We only have to write multiple essays that embody our unique appeal to colleges at a time of year when we have nothing else better to do. Summer vacation is a dreary wasteland of heat and downtime, and what better way to use it than to spend it on studying and applications? Summer provides us with a time completely free of distractions, completely unlike the hectic school year. There’s only water parks, Disneyland, Six Flags, the mall, and adventures awaiting outside. Of course they are no temptation to our willpower and determination of steel; everyone knows that juniors never get distracted. And when we’re in the confines of our homes, we only have the whole internet to not be distracted by. Facebook and AIM to not chat on, TV shows to not watch online, and online games to not play.

Clearly the summer following junior year will be the epitome of break-time fun! Our schedule is once again in our hands, free to do with as we please (as long as what we please means working on college related shenanigans and planning the course of our future). Boy, I’m feeling the summer sun already. kharwitz@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of CKSINFO.COM and photo courtesy of 1000AWESOMETHINGS.COM

Because it’s really not goodbye. It shouldn’t be. Not if we’ve learned what we were supposed to, not if the people we miss are worthy of that sentiment. Because true friends don’t break that easily. No distance can erase the memories forever imprinted in our hearts, the ones that have given us both confidence in ourselves and faith in our friends, the ones that promise to never let a simple lack of proximity be the end of such a beautiful bond. Graduation is not a friendship-wrecking enemy, but rather, an honest ally who tells us the truth we may not want to hear. It shows us who matters, who always will, who never did, and weeds out those we’re better off without in order to leave us with the best.

The famous Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu once said, “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” With that, I’m ready to leave. Equipped with the courage AHS has instilled in me, I’m prepared to part ways with the classmates I’ve seen nearly every day for the last decade. And I’ll do so with strength, knowing that the people who truly matter are never more than eleven numbers away—at most a “1” and an area code more than they’ve been for as long as I can remember. echiang@apachepowwow.com

Be Careful What You Wish For

By DEREK HA Staff Writer

Seniors are just dying to graduate— we’ve all turned into zombies! With our lifeless, robot-like faces, we’re unable to express emotions except boredom and frustration.

We wander mindlessly around campus or fall asleep randomly. And we are unproductive, having just enough energy to fling our backpacks down and wail, “I can’t take being here for one more day!”

Once again, we’ve forgotten another cheesy-yet-helpful lesson that Disney and Hallmark tried so hard to hammer into our heads. No, I’m not talking about “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but rather, “be careful what you wish for.” Everyone wants to get out of school, start anew in college, and escape from that girl in third period who no one can stand, but it seems that being zombies has impaired our thinking. Perhaps we the undead should contemplate what graduation truly means.

Go ahead—take a mental snapshot of your life as it is now. Then, delete every single person other than yourself from the picture.

Change the background to an image of a strange place you have only seen a few times, and welcome to the next four years of your life! Out of nowhere, we’ve become the proverbial baby birds about to leave (get violently tossed out of) our nest in the trees. Wings not quite strong enough to overcome gravity just yet? That’s too bad, but one way or another, you’ll have to go, even if that means ending up as a bloody pile of feathers.

This also means that soon, we will say goodbye to most of the people we know. Let’s be honest with ourselves—“friends forever” is nothing but a lie. Nothing is permanent, especially the casual companionships we form with that guy who’s in the same class, that other guy who’s on the same team. The moment we graduate, these people will disappear from our lives in a faint puff of smoke. The others, those who we’re truly close to, will fade away more slowly. The emails and online messages will get less frequent—maybe a “happy birthday” wish via Facebook if you’re lucky.

Your attempts to get together will grow halfhearted—there’s never enough time, and you have other friends now. And of course, those wonderful inside jokes you share will wear out until no one remembers why they were funny.

The point is, three or four months from now, we will be in college—alone, uncertain, trying to form a new group of friends from scratch, desperately searching for our niche.

Let’s not waste these few weeks looking forward to the future. We can still salvage what’s left of our senior year—by enjoying each others’ company and, for once, being grateful for the present.

And zombies, most definitely, are incapable of doing either of those things. dha@apachepowwow.com Graphic by CHERRY MO

ZOMBIE ALERT! Seniors, let’s savor the time we have left.

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Pep Squad Stays SHARP at Competition

By CHRISTINA ZHOU Staff Writer

While Colorguard and Percussion wrapped up their competition season, Pep Song was busy traveling to Downey High School in Downey, CA, to compete in their first competition on May 8.

Pep Song performed to a Lady Gaga mash-up that included parts choreographed by each individual member; sophomore Tiffany Hang choreographed portions of “Just Dance,” sophomore leader Kelly Mock “Telephone,” sophomore Bella Muljana “Starstrukk,” sophomore Sandra Chan “Beautiful, Dirty, Rich,” sophomore Tina Tzeng “Poker Face,” sophomore Becca Lu “Bad Romance,” and freshmen Joanna Whang and Carol Zhang choreographed to songs “Paparazzi” and “Love Game,” respectively.

Their well-choreographed routine, sharp execution, and great performance quality awarded the eight-member team first place. Becca said that, “All our competitors were all-star teams, and more experienced than we were because they were from competitive dance teams with professional choreographers, while we choreographed our own routine. Plus, most of their dancers had more dance background than we did.” Joanna agreed, “I was really excited when they called out our name for first place. We didn’t know what to expect, because most of our competitors had already competed in more than one SHARP International competition.” It just goes to show that hard work really does pay off in the long run.

The SHARP competition also held individual events including best toe touches, best high kicks, best turns, and best leaps.

And the girls didn’t disappoint. Bella won second in the “best turns” category, Tina won first in toe touches and third in drill downs, Carol won second in drill downs, and Becca won second in high kicks.

Pep Song also performed their competition routine on May 27 during the Spring School Assembly. With great energy and poise, they danced their hearts out, performing their Lady Gaga competition mash-up for the final time, wrapping up their competitive season.

By EILEEN CHOW and PAMELA HUYNH Staff Writers

Every eye was focused on the performer as she threw a flag in the air. As the Colorguard member easily catches the flag, the audience explodes into cheers.

The performance shifts as Percussion members drum steadily away with their show. Performances such as these were seen during this year’s Spring Show on Saturday May 8 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Since perfection doesn’t come naturally, Colorguard and Percussion has to work hard throughout the year. World Guard practiced twice a week after school for four hours and also on the weekends.

As for Percussion, practices were held twice a week.

Starting off was a guest performance from the Arroyo High School Colorguard. A Guard then performed their show, “4 Minutes to Save the World,” in which performers were costumed as superheroes and danced away to a remix of the

around the impact of legacies. Open Line member,sophomore Alex Stevens explained “Legacy” as a “fast paced, exciting and entertaining show that [he] wish [he could’ve] watch[ed].” Like World Guard, Varsity Percussion (VPR) performed their WGI show “Legend,” which embodied elements of destiny. The final performance was Colorguard’s curtain call, when all of the Colorguard members danced together to the song “This is Goodbye.”

Since this is her last year in Colorguard, Katherine said that she “really enjoyed Spring Show because it showcased everything that we’ve worked for and it’s amazing to bring [all of Colorguard] back together as a whole to conclude the year off.” To junior VPR member, Coleen Ju, the most rewarding Photos by ELLIOTT LEE part of the Spring Show is “the support from everyone.” A Guard memPERFORMERS REIGN Colorguard [given] ber sophomore Johanna Gunawan, reand Percussion members perform with marked, “the entire season has been so grace and skill. much fun, and to share the excitement Foothill Middle School’s Dance and and enjoyment we had...with the members of Drill teams followed with another per- the audience” was invigorating.

The feat of pulling off Spring Show was formance as well. A duet dance was also performed by Colorguard captain senior Katherine only made possible due to the dedication of evChin and co-captain senior Christine Lee to the ery member. As the pressure piled up, freshman Colorguard member Aileen Ju knew that “it’s song “Redeemed.”

A Line Percussion followed with their the great friends you make in your program that show “Thread,” which centered on Confucius help keep you grounded.” and his philosophies. Fittingly, A Line perechow@apachepowwow.com formers donned decorative Chinese outfits. phuynh@apachepowwow.com Open Line’s performance, “Legacy,” revolved

April Showers Bring Forth May Show Choirs

By HANA RUDOLPH Staff Writer

less zeal; senior Christine Michael explained, “It’s important to have a solo that really fits you; [mine] is a more classy number that gives more variety to the show and stylistically suits my personality” about her Broadway solo “Maybe This Time.”

But regardless of specials, all of Chanteurs has been actively involved

The Chanteurs May Show has just begun to rock the town like previous years have never seen before in “Rock This Town: May Show 2010.” From Wednesday, May 26 to Saturday, May 29, audience members in the Little Theater have been and will continue to be privileged to witness 30 perfectly polished performance pieces, in genres ranging from pop songs to Broadway to video games to Veggie Tales. This is definitely not a show to miss!

After a highly successful competition season full of first places at a vast majority of regional competitions, Chanteurs has PH spent the last month OL D U preparing for these four performance nights, in accordance to the long-standing annual tradition of a May Show. Amongst the many featured solos, duets, and trios, the highlights are MAY SHOW Chanteurs endless. This includes a trio and New Spirit practice with of Vice President senior Ian gusto for their upcoming show.

Ford and juniors Micah Kwok and Zachary Bondoc in a harmonizing rendiin one way or another through the various group tion of “Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything,” a pieces. The boys’ number, “Wild Things” and cutesy duet by Vice President senior Tiffany girls’ number, “You’re the One That I Want” Soga and secretary junior Susanna Whang for are “both HOT numbers that I’m sure people “Mario Kart Loves You,” and senior soloist will enjoy!” exclaimed President senior Laurel William Zhang’s presentation of “Haven’t Met Cho. Two numbers, plus two more group songs, Her Yet.” Each of the specials for the nights meant lots of practice time dedicated solely for have been polished with dutiful rigor and endMay Show: this past week before the show, s Photo by HAN

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song “4 Minutes.” World Guard showcased the piece they performed at the WGI competitions, “Sensory Garden.” Performers conveyed the themes of nature and art as they painted peaceful scenes and waved gold, blue, purple, and green flags.

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Chanteurs has rehearsed daily for five hours, running late into the night in order to ensure smooth performances. But despite the “afterschool rehearsals, lunch practices, and crazy weekend hours” spent perfecting the routines, senior Susan Tan has remained confident that Chanteurs will pull off some incredible performances.

This performance will mark the last year that May Show will be directed and executed by Choir Director Mr. Rollie Maxson, who has been leading the choral department for 29 years. Throughout this period of time, Mr. Maxson has created an outstanding legacy of AHS, maintaining a high level of expectation for musicality in show choir competitions and performances.

He has many students, past and current, that will greatly miss his presence here.

Filling in this experienced and talented teacher’s shoes will be a noteworthy challenge for the incoming replacement; so this year’s May Show is very much dedicated to the retirement of Chanteurs’ worthy director. “I sing my solo for Mr. Maxson because he told me he really liked Linda Ronstadt, which is the singer of my solo,” laughed Susan. “Soooo, I’ll try my best not to ruin his favorite artist’s song!” This sentiment is very much shared by many of the members.

But sentimentality is definitely not the only reason to witness May Show. All four nights will feature spectacular performances by some of the best singers at AHS. Tickets are $7 for the first two nights and $8 for the latter two. If you have ASB, it’s an extra $1 off at the door! The show will begin at 7:00 p.m.—you don’t want to miss it! hrudolph@apachepowwow.com

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Percussion:

By KATHERINE BAY, EILEEN CHOW, PAMELA HUYNH, HANA RUDOLPH, and CHRISTINA ZHOU Staff Writers

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Advanced Drama Department had many marvelous and outstanding performances and competitions this year, but perhaps the most memorable would be their production Bat Boy: The Musical. Performed at the Little Theater in late March and early April, Bat Boy was the musical of the year with its fun, vibrant numbers.

Amidst the musical variety and dance elements, the show spoke about the meaning of diversity and acceptance through the crazy but strangely lovable character of Bat Boy.

Pep Squad:

After Colorguard claimed sixth place at the World Guard International World Championships, it was soon Percussion’s turn to represent Arcadia in Dayton, OH. Percussion stayed in Dayton from Apr. 14 to 18, and picked up seventh place in the international competition with a score of 92 out of 100 points with their show “Legend.”

While most visited the beach or caught up on some sleep during spring break, Colorguard traveled to Dayton, OH. from Apr. 6 to 10 to compete in the annual World Guard International World Championships.

Competing alongside other highly ranked high school colorguards, the AHS Colorguard placed sixth in the nation with their show “Sensory Garden.”

Colorguard:

Pep Squad has surpassed everyone’s expectations this year, and of all the performances, Song captain sophomore Kelly Mock personally believes that the Homecoming Assembly, back in October, was the highlight of the year. This performance clearly displayed how “[each and every Pep Squad member] worked hard to pull through and impress [the entire student body].” They certainly succeeded.

Orchestra:

On, Feb. 27, Orchestra hosted their annual Benefit Dinner, which included a dinner, a silent auction, performances from all three orchestras, and even a guest performance by the Hutchins Consort, a professional violin octet ensemble.

This year, the theme was “Cirque du Orch,” or “Circus Orchestra.”

Orchestra members played fitting songs such as “Lassus Viola,” “Elephas Maximus,” and “Dance of the Tumblers.”

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Orchesis’ best and top performance was undoubtedly their show, “Let the Bass Kick,” which showcased from Apr. 28 to May 1. On these nights, all Orchesis members danced beautifully, displaying numerous different styles and types of dances such as hip-hop, tap, lyrical, modern, Chinese, hula dancing, and more. There were even some special guests and assistant directors from famous groups that helped choreograph some of the dances.

Band:

Band’s yearlong dedication and hard work has paid off and can be seen through the numerous competitions and performances. Freshman Anna Wang considers AFOB, to be the top performance of the year. Since it wasn’t judged, Band “had the chance to perform [its] best and just have fun while doing it.” AFOB concluded with a field show at Citrus College; Anna wanted to end the “season with a solid performance” and Citrus fit the dream perfectly.

Chanteurs/New Spirit:

The Arcadia Big “Pow Wow,” was a grand competition hosted by both Chanteurs and New Spirit featuring numerous show choirs from all over Southern California at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse. On Mar. 19, the two choral groups expressed their talents through song and dance, and had a great time doing it.

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10 Hey Baby, Just Say Yes

By JOANNA SHEN Executive Copy Editor

Family feuds, forbidden love, and tragic deaths—the classic tale first introduced to us in freshman year has brought some to tears and others to laughter. Set in modern-day Verona, the movie Letters to Juliet places a twist on the story of Shakespeare’s espeare s Romeo and Juliet. Hopeless lovers write letters to “Juliet” and leave them tucked in a hole in a certain ertain as for wall in hopes that their pleas help will be answered. Sophie, phie, an aspiring Manhattan journalnalist, decides to visit Verona. After fter happening upon a letter written in 1957 about a lost love, Sophie is determined to reunite the author of the letter with her one true love.

In my opinion, this film is one of those cute, predictable romantic comedies that are really only worth watching once. Although you might expect a cliffhanger or 180-degree twist in the story halfway through, don’t hold your breath. The story doesn’t always make sense (why would a hopeful journalist seek fame and prestige through answering letters?), but the flaws are easily overlooked. Without giving too much away, the message is rather clichéd as well; it is never too late for love. Plot line? B-.

The talented star Amanda Seyfried coupled with Vanessa Redgrave made a pair that worked well on-screen. Redgrave signed onto the movie a little while after losing her daughter Natasha Richardson in a tragic ski

accident. It’s difficult to be certain whether the event made an impact on her on-screen relationship with Seyfried, but from the looks of it, the bond the pair shared was almost familial. Meant to be lighthearted and carefree, their journeys through the gorgeous fields of Verona are definitely one of the plus sides of the movie. Genuine and heartfelt, the actresses displayed their talents beautifully. Acting? A. As a whole, the film exceeded my expectations, as the trailer didn’t reel me in as viciously as I would have liked it to. The beautiful setting mixed with a fairy tale love story with a dash of excellent cinematography and acting makes for a well-made movie. Girls across the globe are sure to appreciate the romantic aspects of the film.

Boys, I suggest you stay away unless you have an inclination towards sentimental melodramatic movies or your significant other threatens to leave you if you don’t accompany her. Overall? B+.

Though the characters are stereotypical, the plot line is mediocre, and the ending relatively predictable, the charm that comes with the film in addition to the adorable soundtrack make the flaws forgivable. Definitely give Letters to Juliet a quick glance before signing off on it. jshen@apachepowwow.com Photos courtesy of NELSONSHEIRLOOMGARDENS.COM, FARM1.STATIC. FLIKR, and CINEMABLEND.COM

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End of the Year Wrap-up

By KATHERINE BAY Staff Writer

We commemorate the beginning of summer by taking a look down the road and recapping everything that has happened, both locally and nationally. Throughout the school year, a lot has happened outside of the bubble we students have created within AHS. From deadly earthquakes to Mirai Nagasu placing fourth in the Olympics, all of these unforgettable events occupy a special place in our memory.

Earthquake Mania: A series of ghastly earthquakes have occurred throughout the entire world; the ones in Haiti and Chile have had the largest impact thus far. When Haiti’s earthquake had a catastrophic magnitude of 7.0, all of its inhabitants suffered a great deal.

Chile had an even larger earthquake of magnitude 8.8 as the earthquake’s damage not only affected Chile but also numerous other countries as well.

Mirai Nagasu: Arcadia’s very own Mirai Nagasu traveled all the way to Vancouver, Canada to compete in the world-renowned Winter Olympics, which in itself was already a huge accomplishment for both her and Arcadia. She made us proud as she skated her heart out and received fourth place, which was outstanding, especially considering it was her first time participating.

Highest-grossing Films: For the year 2009,

Avatar took the place of the highest-grossing movie worldwide as it astonished its audience with its amazing cinematography and direction. As it intertwined the use of human and cartoon-like characters, both the plot and special effects were surreal. So far, Alice in Wonderland is the highestgrossing film for the year 2010 because of its intricate and detailed graphics found in the characters’ overall appearances and the general location of each scene.

Neanderthal Genome Project: Scientists have proven that Homo sapiens are indeed related to humans. Neanderthals and humans have been said to be genetically linked through a similar genome, thus confirming that our mixture of genes are actually related.

Solar Eclipse: On Jan. 15, the longest solar eclipse of the millennium occurred, in which the moon partially covered Earth’s view of the sun for about 11 minutes.

Even though the school year is almost over, don’t forget all of the intriguing events that have happened from September 2009 to June 2010. As summer approaches ohso-quickly, watch out for even more unique events as the year of 2010 continues. kbay@apachepowwow.com Photo courtesy of MYRECIPES.COM, NESTLE.CA, and ABOUT-RECIPES.COM

Back in Time with Cheap Prices and Fewer Devices

By AMY LEONG Staff Writer

Imagine a time when you were young and able to run freely, without any worries of homework, tests, or quizzes. A time when you never had to think of the expenses of going to the movie theater, college tuition, or even buying some food at the grocery store. Here’s some insight about what happened the year you were born; so let’s begin the adventure with a blast into the past.

The Lion King, as you all know, is a popT ularr Disney film that is significant not only because ause it follows the archetypal hero’s journey, but aalso because it has sproutted ffrom our childhood as one of the movies that camee out the same year as most off the sophomores in AHS, t soph

the year 1994. For sophomores, The Lion King holds special significance as a bookmark

of the year they came into this world Not only was this Disney movie popular, but also Forrest Gump, Star Trek, and The Flintstones. Popular musicians of the time included Phil Collins, Aerosmith, Snoop Dogg, Celine Dion, and the Rolling Stones. While today’s movie ticket costs about $10, in 1994, a movie ticket costed only $4.08,, which is almost the same price as our school lunch today. The average cost of a new car was $12,350, while a dozen eggs only cost about $0.86. The year of 1994 also included some interesting events, iincluding includi luding O.J. Simpson fleeing from court, a tornado in ssoutheastern United States, and the Winte Winter nter Olympic Games being held ld in Lillehammer, Norway. w Now that we know a little bit more mo about what happened the year sophomores were born, let’s ttravel a year back to the bbirth of the juniorss in n 1993. Let’s start

off with some college facts: the tuition for Harvard University was $23,514 while the college tuition at UC schools was only $3,540. In addition, the

cost of a new car was $12,750. Movie ticket prices went up by 6 cents and costed $4.14, generally around the same price as the year before.

The year of 1993 also stood out significantly because that was when a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Hokkaido, Japan. Furthermore, Harley-Davidson Motorcycles celebrated its 90th anniversary and Ty Warner USA launched the first Beanie Babies. It was also the year in which many popular films were released; including Jurassic Park, Robin Hood, and Sleepless in Seattle.

Seniors take it away with more excitement from our past. Because snacks are so delicious, let’s head to the category of food. A pound of bacon costed $1.92 and a hamburger b around $0.60. A 20ounce ounnce pack of Oreos was also only $$1.99.

As for historical events, McDonald’s opened its first international restaurant in Beijing, Euro Disney opened up in France, and two of the strongest earthquakes struck Los Angeles. Windows 3.1 was also released by

Microsoft, along with AT&T releasing its first video telephone. Popular television shows included Rugrats, Law and Order, and America’s Funniest Home Videos.

Last but not least, the year of 1995 marked the year of freshmen as well as the yearly inflation rate of 2.81%. The average cost of a new car was $15,500, while a dozen eggs costed $0.87. As for the topic of historical events, O.J. Simpson was found innocent and there was a volcanic eruption on the island of Montserrat. Also during this year, Steve Fossett was the first person to make a flight across the Pacific Ocean in a hot air balloon. For all the computer whizzes out there, Windows 95 was finally produced and DVDs were introduced. Popular movies included Toy Story, Pocahontas, and Jumanji. Along with popular movies, the most popular musicians were Weezer, Mariah Carey, and Janet Jackson.

The next time you watch The Lion King, head to the movies, or even open your history textbook, take a trip down Memory Lane to the year when you entered the world. The past always holds some significance, especially when watching Disney movies were your favorite pastime or the excitement of buying your first DVD filled the air. aleong@apachepowwow.com Photos courtesy of DIAMONDS.BLOGS. COM, PS3.COMBO.COM, PHYSCOLOGY. UCDAVIS.EDU, FOODDUDERADIO.COM, and FRESH-DESIGN.COM

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A Community Opportunity

By THERESA LEE Staff Writer

The school year is winding down to an ything end and you may soon realize that anything and everything that you want to do or buy y requires money. And when it comes to money, ney, em it’s not fun to find that your pockets seem to have many holes in them. A summer job ob ded would help you earn that much-needed cash and also provide you with a feeling ng of independence. Even if the market looks ks ies dismal, there are many job opportunities you can find when you think creatively. ely.

Here are a few ways to get you started.

Ask questions. Start first by figuring ring out what kind of options you want.

What skills do you have to offer? What do you like to do? Outdoors or indoors?

After you get your interests sorted out, try talking to a school counselor aboutt available jobs. They might know of camps, national parks, amusement parks, resorts, summer theaters, or other popular locations that need extra help during the busy summer rush. You can also just ask your friends and parents to see if they know anyone who is hiring. You

know what they say, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know!” The secret is to apply and research early, before school is out, so you have an advantage over those that apply out The early bird gets of last-minute last minute desperation. T the worm!

Look around the neighborhood.

There Th are tons of opportunities available po within w your own community. co You just have ha to know where to look. Make sure you y know the families i in your neighborhood bo so you can help he them out in vararious io tasks. The summmer m is an opportune une time, especially if tim your neighbors go on vacation and need somemeone to take care of pets or water their garden. en.

Organize a birthday party for some children.

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Ask around to see if parents need babysitting. a ng.

Offer to help clean out basements, garages, or even attics. Even simply painting a fence or mowing mowi a lawn can earn you some cash. You never know; some people just don’t have the time or o motivation to do so themselves. Or before cleaning out other people’s houses, do swe of your own house for unwanted, a sweep unused, unuse and unneeded items that you could sell at a garage sale. Even bizarre tasks like addressing dressi Christmas cards could be extremely helpfu to a neighbor. helpful

Jobs are still jobs even if they don’t pay.

If you aren’t looking for a job to meet money needs, there are other jobs you can take on for the purpose of gaining experience or helping out. Sign up with your local hospital, animal shelter, library, church, soup kitchen, or other volunteer locations to show off your charitable side and to bank some volunteer hours to pad your college application as well. You can also try applying for internships at companies you have an interest in. The experience could really help you out later when applying for a real job.

It’s never a bad thing to have some extra cash in your pockets and I assure you that having work experience can help you out in the future. A few jjobs here and there can add up to a full day’s employment.

Ther There are tons of available jobs for you tto don’t do in the summer so don waste all your time in front oof the TV or laptop all day long long!

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By RYAN LIU Staff Writer

Well, you’re done with your jog, finished with your water, and now what are you going to do with that empty bottle? You can always choose to throw in the trash can, but that would be a waste and cause even more problems for the environment. The smarter options would be to recycle or reuse it. Part of reusing bottles is finding new purposes for them such as: Ice Pack: After drinking a water bottle, wash it, let it dry, then fill the bottle with a quarter of water. Let the water freeze, then when you need to cool drinks down fast, you can pour water/juice/soda into the bottle on top of the ice and enjoy!

Water Balloon Filler: Hasn’t it always been a pain to fill up water balloons? Well, a water bottle can solve that problem. All you need to do is cut off the bottom of the bottle and take off the lid. Then you can just attach the water bottle to the tip of the balloon and pour water in from the cut-off part.

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Relax With Some Delicious Snacks

By JENNY LI & RYAN LIU Staff Writers

So it’s the end of the year and nearly everything is coming to an end. Your stressful school days are lessening one by one, and it seems like classes are kicking back and slowing down. With this much leisure time, what better way to spend it than to make scrumptious desserts for your family and friends, and of course for yourself! To properly round off the school year and celebrate the start of summer, here is a list of three of the most delicious and traditional desserts that you could make.

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Cream Puff Ingredients 2 (3.5-ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup milk 1/2 cup butter 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 eggs

Lemo em Pie Lemon Ingredients 1 nine-inch prepared graham cracker crust 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened 1 six-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate 1 eight-ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees and then bake the crust in the oven for eight to ten minutes until light brown. Afterwards, allow the crust to cool. In a large bowl, mix the ice cream, lemonade concentrate, and whipped topping.

Spread the mixture into pie crust, and then place it into the freezer for 20 minutes. You can then serve it fresh after making sure the pie has set.

Directions Mix together vanilla instant pudding mix, cream and milk. Cover and refrigerate to set.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large pot, bring water and butter to a boil. Stir in flour and salt until the mixture forms a ball. Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl. Using a wooden spoon or a stand mixer, beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each egg. Drop tablespoonfuls of the dough onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Centers should be dry. When the shells are cool, either split and fill them with the pudding mixture, or use a pastry bag to pipe the pudding into the shells.

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Ingredients Fruit of choice 1 cup simple syrup 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 ice-cream maker or stainless steel pan 1 food processor Directions First cut the fruit into cubes and freeze it. Once frozen, you can then place the cubed fruit in a food processor and puree it thoroughly. Afterwards, add in any flavor of syrup to your liking and lime juice into the food processor and puree all of the ingredients until the mixture becomes smooth. Once it has been pureed pour the liquid mixture into an ice-cream maker. If that isn’t available to you then simply place the mixture into a stainless steel pan and cover it with plastic wrap. Finally, put it in the freezer for three to four hours or until it becomes completely frozen then enjoy!

And there you have it, three of the besttasting traditional desserts that are simple and easy to make. Make these desserts for a graduation, end-of-the-year, or a birthday party.

Bake them yourself, or with a friend—just remember don’t indulge in them too much or you might find yourself a few pounds heavier! jli@apachepowwow.com ryanliu@apachepowwow.com Photo courtesy of HEALTH.COM, MYRECIPES.COM, and NESTLE.CA

an extra water bottle as a piggy bank saves change and the environment at the same time.

Plant Starter: Cut off the bottom of the bottle, fill it with soil, seeds, and water, and then put it in a sunny place and wait for the seeds to grow. When the plant grows too large for the bottle, transfer it to a bigger pot or a garden.

Yarn Holder: Now you can keep yarn from getting tangled when knitting or crocheting. First, cut off the bottom of a bottle and insert the yarn, pull the strands through the top opening, and then tape the bottom of the bottle back on. .

Decorative Containers: Cut off the top of a water bottle, keep the bottom, and decorate it with paint or fabric.

Fill it with pencils, pens, jewelry, or candy.

Make a Bank: If you just happen to have a water bottle lying around, all you need to do is cut a slit through the cap of the water bottle and then you will have a bank! You can also choose to decorate it with fabric or paint.

Make a Bird House: Cut little squares out of the bottle’s sides. Cover or paint the bottle, put bird food inside, and then hang it on a tree branch for birds to enjoy.

Now with this knowledge in your hands you can find smarter ways of using your water bottle instead of just throwing it in the trash. ryanliu@apachepowwow.com

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Soaring To New Heights “I’m going to miss the dress-up days when six of us would coordinate outfits and take dorky pictures. And I don’t even like dressing up, so that says a lot about the friendships I’ve made with fellow staff members.”

-Eleana Chiang

“I’m definitely going to miss the people the most. Pow Wow has been so amazing in that it has allowed me to get to know people I might not have had the chance to interact with before, especially the underclassmen. Thank you everyone for the great memories!”

-Lauren Wong “I’ve met so many talented and amazing people here, and I’m going to miss them so much.”

-Cora Ormseth

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“Most of the funniest memories would probably incriminate this amazing organiation and thus, cannot be shared with the public. Just kidding. Every day was great.”

-Kayla Pang “I’m going to miss looking at the newspaper at the end of every month and really appreciating all the work that you guys put into it.”

-Jennifer Hang “I’m going to miss the quirky underclassmen, the jumping pictures we take on rainy days, the close bonds with other members, the feeling of accomplishment when looking at the paper, and the two other editors-in-chief. Oh, and Mr. Lee.” -Joanna Chuang “I will miss all the people that I’ve been able to work with because they are a huge part of the reason why I love being in Pow Wow.” -Kate Trinh

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Oh, seniors—there aren’t eno how much we underclassmen will m go off to college. You calm us down w when we are absolutely positive that o role models, you are the ones we look u when using InDesign or emulating the s worked. How you somehow always kno to us.

Thanks for all of the great memorie of class and for your wisdom that you’v throughout the year has truly shaped us be.

Saying thanks would be an unde isn’t anything in the world that ca underclassmen are to have had s leading us the way to Pow Wow ado, congratulations to the sen sincerely miss you.

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Pow Wow Seniors ’10 13 “My favorite memory of Pow Wow would have to be the first time my article was published in the newspaper and again when my first issue as an editor was published. Nothing could beat the experience of seeing all my hard work translated onto paper. It was just really rrewarding. And also basically whenever anyone shared their food with me. I liked that.”

-Michelle Chien “ My favorite memories of Pow Wow will always be tthe end of the year banquets; it is always fulfilling to come ttogether after a year of hard work and celebrate. I love Pow Wow as well.”

-Melanie Yuen “ I will miss the incredibly close relationship that co-editors share. I’ll never forget my co-editor!”

-Sammi Wong

“One thing about Pow Wow that I will miss the most is when I go off to college is the people, because I got to know some of my closest friends and the most interesting people here!”

-Emily Yang “ From Pow Wow, I will always remember the skills I ggained ain that deal with talking and working with adults.”

-Kevin Liu “My favorite memory from Pow Wow would hhave to be hanging out with my fellow ‘Oponions’ [Opinion staff] at last summer’s Relay for Life.

We got lost and hitched a ride in the back of a security guard’s pick-up truck.”

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ACADEMICS

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Speech and Debate

BOOK WORM

Speech and Debate (SD) competed in League competitions like Icebreakers, Fall Novice, and Spring Varsity. Sophomore Nancy Xiao, junior Michelle Zhu, and senior Virginia Ma were semi-finalists at State Champs. Junior Ray Chao won first at State Champs and Fall and Spring Varsity. SD placed third and second in sweepstakes at Fall and Spring Varsity respectively.

Constitution Team The Constitution Team, more commonly known as Gov Team, had a very successful year. The team advanced to State at Regionals, and won first at the state competition. Then, for the first time in 17 years, Gov Team won first place in the national “We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution” competition.

Math Team Math Team participated in the Bay Math League on Mar. 17. It placed first at the first meet and second in the second meet. The team also participated Math Day at the Beach. The team concluded its season with a third place title. Tryouts for next year’s team will be held in early October of the following school year.

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Academic Decathalon Academic Decathlon (AD), one of the oldest academic teams on campus, competed in a two-part French Revolution-themed competition on Jan. 30 and Feb. 6. AD received approximately 30 individual medals at the competition.

AD was also awarded the silver trophy for Super Quiz Science.

Academics Cranium

By CHRISTOPHER CHEN & JOANNA LIAO Staff Writers

Want to play Academics Cranium? To play the game, just choose a team or two and try out!

The game is challenging, fun, and you can keep on playing for four years.

There is much more variety in our Academic Team Cranium than the original—there are ten categories as opposed to four. Instead of Data Head, this contains Math Team and instead of Star Performer, there is Destination Imagination, Speech and Debate, and more!

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Ocean Science Bowl Ocean Science Bowl (OSB) got a new advisor this year Ms. Christina Chow. Team A consists of five dedicated members. OSB won first place at Regionals, and then went on to compete at Nationals in St. Petersburg, FL, from Apr. 22 to 25. OSB won eighth place at Nationals.

Destination Imagination Destination Imagination (DI) members utilized their creativity and originality in order to get first place at Regionals. They then moved on to compete at the state level. Applications will be out in early October for students that are interested in joining this academic team full of creative performers.

The best part of Academic Team Cranium is that instead of spending two minutes playing Charades or Pictionary, you will be playing in after school meetings and then competing in regional, state, and national competitions!

This board game includes a summary of each academic team’s success, its exploits over the course of this year, and tryout info for the team Quiz Bowl (QB) qualified for Nationof ’10-’11. Only for ages 14 and up! Enjoy als back in their first competition in October. playing!

Since then, QB has had weekly practices in preparation for the national competition that cchen@apachepowwow.com will occur during Memorial weekend. Tryouts jliao@apachepowwow.com for next year’s team will be in late September Graphics courtesy of COUTUREINTHECITY.COM of the upcoming school year.

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Science Olympiad

Physics Team is a new addition to our academic teams on campus. Since its creation this year, the team recruited 16 dedicated members. Physics Team took second place in the Physics Bowl Qualifying Test Competition. Tryouts will be held at the beginning of the next school year.

Science Bowl (SB) placed first at Regionals this year. Five hardworking members were chosen to represent SB at Washington, D.C., for the National Competion on Apr. 29 to May 4.

SB got fourth place at Nationals. Some members had the privilege of meeting First Lady Michelle Obama!

Science Olympiad’s (SO) testing team won second at Regionals. SO then continued onto the state competition and got fourth place. There will be an optional meeting on May 27 in E-8 introducing an SO summer session. General tryouts for the ‘10-’11 team will be in late September of the upcoming school year.

STAR COMPETITOR

Two Arcadians Conquer Capitol Hill For US

By DEREK HA Staff Writer

Timothy Lee may only be a sophomore at AHS, but his grade level is by no means an indicator of his academic prowess. Recently, he took the National Chemistry Olympiad Exam and received one of the 20 highest scores nationwide, securing him a spot on the U.S. Chemistry Olympiad Team. Advisor Mrs. Cherryl Mynster, who coached Timothy, has only had four previous students in her eight years of teaching accomplish such a feat.

The competition actually began back in March, when regional examinations were administered to over 10,000 US high school students, including all of those taking AP Chemistry at AHS. After that, 1,000 students were selected to take the aforementioned national examination.

“The test had sixty multiple choice questions, two laboratory practicals, and eight freeresponse essay questions,” explained Tim. As one can imagine, preparing for the test is no easy task. Keep in mind that the majority of those taking AP Chemistry—a course notorious for its rigor—do not achieve Tim’s level of success.

“I spent about an hour each day studying, doing previous exams, and watching helpful YoutTube videos,” recalled Tim. “I also spent a lot of time reading up on organic chemistry, which most people don’t get to until they’re in college.”

Still, Tim does not let chemistry consume his life entirely, making time to also play the guitar and the piano. He also participates in Quiz Bowl and tutors other students; these activities further supplement his studies in chemistry by helping him review.

As for his long term academic goals, Tim

wishes to continue exploring the field of chemistry. “It helps me better understand what I want to do in life, which is to practice medicine,” he said.

For now, however, Tim’s focus remains on Chemistry Olympiad as even n more studying and hard work await him in n the upcoming weeks. Tim and the other 19 9 members of the team will travel to the US S Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs,, CO, where they will study under renowned d chemistry professors. From there, the top p four will be chosen to represent the country y at the International Chemistry Olympiad d competition in Japan. This annual eventt was started in 1968 as an attempt to pro-mote friendly relations amongst the coun-tries of the world.

AHS offers its congratulations to o Tim and, of course, wishes him the best off luck! dha@apachepowwow.com m Graphic courtesy of DORCHESTER2.K12.SC.US S

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YOUNG CHEMIST Sophomoree

Timothy Lee is by no means an under-dog when it comes to chemistry.

By CHRISTOPHER CHEN Staff Writer

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HIS TRAJECTORY Junior Vincent Li’s love for physics projects his high school career forward.

Although analyzing complicated physics equations may stump the best of AHS, junior Vincent Li has no trouble tackling many of these calculus and algebraic atrocities. Vincent found a passion in physics at a very young age. His boisterous personality brought him to his first personal encounter with physics: “I swung a swing too high and flew off in a classic trajectory motion. The landing was a spectacular display of an inelastic collision, the loss of mechanical energy converted into memorable pain.” Since then, Vincent has been fascinated by what physics has to offer.

Vincent reveals his dedication to physics through his efforts to create AHS’s first ever Physics Team. Vincent, along with junior Daniel Liem, founded the new Physics Team on campus. By April, Vincent selected 16 students to train and test rigorously alongside him in anticipation for the Physics Bowl Quali-

fying Test Competition. The team spent at least three hours a week practicing and ended up getting second in state for the competition.

Vincent then individually qualified for the US Physics Team. Ranking in the top 20 out of 4,000 competitors, he may be representing all of America in the US International Physics Team after going to Washington, D.C. this summer for Nationals. “I’m drawn to physics for two reasons,” stated Vincent. “Physics is literally everywhere. There is a certain elegance in the solutions—after four hours of rigorous thinking, six sheets of scratch paper full of illegible equations extending in every direction, what I get is usually a simple, elegant ‘5 mg.’”

Not taking any easy classes to allocate time for Physics Team, Vincent is also challenging himself with four AP courses and consistently getting A’s. However, among his academic achievements, Vincent is most proud of a more humble accomplishment.

Since immigrating to the US near the beginning of high school, Vincent’s ease in physics was matched only by his difficulty in English. Vincent studied hard and was pushed by his English teacher, who often teased him to study his grammar and moved from ELD to AP English in only two years. Vincent finds his motivation for all these activities from his joy in physics and his efforts to apply it to every day situations. This interest is what carries many of his actions. “If you keep going at it, you don’t really feel the stress of it,” commented Vincent. “It’s like inertia.” With all these achievements, extracurricular activities, and the determination to do his best in everything, Vincent truly personifies all aspect of a model student. cchen@apachepowwow.com

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AHS Speech and Debate (SD) novices aren’t so novice anymore, especially not after May 21 and 22, when they all competed at Novice Champs. All of the novices this year will advance to become Junior Varsity members of SD in the upcoming school year. This means that they will have to compete at a higher level; but they are absolutely ready for that! They did exceptionally well, with 14 novices breaking into finals. Novice Champs proved to be an extremely successful tournament for AHS, as SD placed third in the overall sweepstakes.

Sophomore Chung Chan, who placed sixth in Original Prose and Poetry, said “Three words: So. Incredibly. Fun.” Novice Champs was also the first tournament at which new varsity members could judge. Sophomore Andy Qin said of his first taste judging, “It really gave me a new perspective on competition. When I am competing and someone forgets their speech, I think ‘Yes! I got this,’ but when I judge and someone forgets, I think ‘Oh no! I hope they remember!’”

Sophomore Amit Akula said, “It really is a different experience, and viewing speeches from a different perspective actually improves my own speaking.”

Considering all the changes that Novice Champs signifies, it really is a special tourna-

ment. It is also the final tournament for senior speech members to participate in while they are still attending high school. Senior Charles Lin from San Marino High School said, “It felt great to have one last chance to meet O everyone I’ve XIA Y met in my NC four years, all in one moment. I will miss you all!”

I am sure that all seniors leaving AHS share the same sentiment.

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DOUBLE THREAT Junior Richard Li and sophomore Sidney Zhang relish the successful ending to their novice Speech and Debate year.

Another thing is also for sure; although the

graduating seniors are leaving our campus, they will always be members of the AHS Speech and Debate family.

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I want the whole wide world to know You have not seen the last of me yet.

I don’t quite know what I will do A quiet boy, now he’s a fuzz You can hold my words to be true.

Once again, it is the end of another tiring and strenuous school year here at AHS. A diverse group of students is eager to leave our campus, some for the very last time. But no matter how diverse these students are, they all share one thing in common. I am sure that each student has a few things they would like to say before they leave, but they are probably too lazy or too scared to say them. Luckily, they now have the perfect excuse to express their true selves. May 12 was Limerick Day so students can write out their messages in limericks to celebrate the passing of Limerick Day! However nerdy it may be to write some limericks just for kicks, it is the perfect way to be heard. So I have taken the liberty of writing a BRAIN OVERLOAD We all have a whirlpool of emotions few limericks to express wanting to escape. Release them in an organized and polite their feelings. Thank me manner by writing some limericks for National Limerick Day! not for initiating this process. Enjoy, and return the favor by leaving this school year with no regrets.

I look back now at what I’ve made No friends, no love; but I got the grade.

You ask me to come see Iron Man All I can say is talk to the hand.

Four years at school, but one regret: Got my report card, and I’m okay.

Being so easy to forget.

I still can’t help but feel so poor I want to change, I want to grow

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College Column:

Pomona College

By DEREK HA Staff Writer

Results Duo Interpretation Sidney Zhang and Richard Li - 3rd Jon Kwok & Rachel Gasparini - 5th Jeanne Kuang and Nathan Chi - 7th Humorous Interpretation Josie Yang - 7th Dramatic Interpretation Tricia Lin - 3rd Farihah Chowdhury - 4th Congress Richard Li - 2nd Mary Guyer - 5th Impromptu Sidney Zhang - 2nd Original Prose and Poetry Chung Chan - 6th Original Advocacy Mary Guyer - 6th Original Oratory Bridget Ahad - 6th Oratorical Interpretation Nadia Saleh - 3rd Wendy Huang - 4th nxiao@apachepowwow.com Graphic courtesy of POWERLABS.ORG

A Day With Poems But Without Regrets

By NANCY XIAO

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A’s are great, but I want more.

“More” being the girl I never got Her name was Cher, boy was she hot!

It’s too late now, she’s out the door.

The Future-Oriented One

“Future Lawyer” I was crowned Other than that, I never got around.

Was never cool, was never loud At least I made my parents proud.

They can always say I’m Ivy bound.

One day I’ll do something just for me No mom, no dad, I am going to party!

My parents don’t know they bred a rebel Reverse psychology they never reveled They’re in for it when I turn 20!

The SchoolSpirited One

You see a girl jumping in glee Yellow and red? She must be me.

I’m sad to leave; we all move on The years pass by, I won’t be gone.

Because in spirit, I’ll always be Apache!

People who run around chirping like a bird while getting birdseed thrown at them are either certifiably insane or undergoing the freshman annual orientation at Pomona College. Other than the funny looks they get when they tell others about this ritual, students there have very little to complain about.

Located just 20 miles east of AHS in Claremont, Pomona College was established in 1887. Its founders tried to recreate “a college of the New England type,” but today’s Pomona can hold its own against any of the elite academic powerhouses of the East, having recently been named America’s sixthbest liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report. Its strongest programs range from Neuroscience and Chemistry to English and Politics.

Pomona is also adjacent to four other top 50 liberal arts colleges: Claremont Mckenna, Harvey Mudd, Scripps, and Pitzer.

Students are encouraged to cross-register at other colleges’ classes, thus getting the best of both worlds. On one hand, they enjoy the intimate academic setting of a small liberal arts college. On the other, they have access to the resources of what amounts to a large research university.

Academics, however, is not the only reason why Pomona students rarely seem dissatisfied. The culture of the school, though thoroughly intellectual, is fun-loving and non-competitive. Before first semester finals, for example, administrators organize the Death by Chocolate festival, inviting students, professors, and parents to eat themselves silly before testing. Students also partake in the annual Ski-Beach Day, which is exactly what it sounds like: students ski in the morning and enjoy the beach during the afternoon.

Not surprisingly, it is difficult to be admitted into Pomona, and the tuition is also very expensive. The Office of Financial Aid, however, is known for its generosity. Nearly 70% of the class of 2014 received some monetary assistance.

Admission Statistics: SAT scores: Critical Reading: 710-780 Math: 690-770 Writing: 690-770 ACT score: 31-34 Acceptance rate: 14.7% Tuition: $37,017 dha@apachepowwow.com

Feel better? No? You will if you tell the truth about what you have been holding back this whole year. For you graduating seniors out there, this may be the last time in your entire life that you get to see this amazing group of people around you. So leave Arcadia on a good note, with nothing left in the air to clear. Nothing left on your chest to get off. Nothing left on your tongue to spit out. And for those of us who have a good one or two or even three years left at AHS...that mean comment or secret confession can wait!

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STUDENT LIFE

Trivial Pursuit: Prom Power!

By RHIANNON YEE

Luke Karsana, freshman X1. Promotion.

X2. No clue.

X3. I have no idea how to spell that giant word!

Score: 0/3

Megan White, sophomore X1. Russia...

C2. Queen Mary.

X3. B-o-u-t-i-n-e-r-e.

Score: 1/3

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Apaches Celebrate Diversity

By DEBBIE JONG

Staff Writer

In light of this year’s dazzling marinethemed prom on the Queen Mary, see how accurately AHS students and teachers answered questions about Prom and its history!

1. Where does the word prom originate from?

Promenade (French) 2. Where was this year’s prom held?

Queen Mary 3. How do you spell boutonnière?

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From May 17 to May 21, AHS students and faculty alike partook in the second annual Diversity Week across campus.

This week-long event, organized by the Diversity Committee, included after school seminars and special guest performances.

Throughout the week, AHS cultural clubs performed at the Rally Court during lunch, with a special performance from a professional Aztec Dance Troop on May 20. After school seminars lasted from about 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. and covered a broad spectrum of topics.

“Through Diversity Week, we hope to introduce teachers and students to a variety of different cultures and lifestyles,” history teacher Ms. Jeannie Ackerman stated. Last year’s Diversity Week was very successful, and she hoped to build upon that excitement this time around.

On May 18, the White Mountain Apache

Crown Dancers performed in the North Gym during second and fourth period, sharing their culture with AHS through their sacred dance.

The dancers selected certain students in the audience to dance with them—a great honor that the chosen students accepted.

“It was important for us to be able to host the Crown Dancers, an opportunity to return the same hospitality that they have shown us for the past ten years,” Principal Mr. David Vannasdall explained. “We can learn much from the culture and traditions of the Apaches,” he added. All in all, the visit was a great success and he hopes to continue these Apache exchanges in the future.

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Behind the scenes, Mr. Ed Schreiner and the Student Council Apache Commission (SCAC) have been work-

ing tirelessly to continue building the strong relationship between AHS and the White Mountain Apache Tribe. “The Crown Dancer visit was beyond my expectations,” Mr. Schreiner said.

“Our AHS Apaches were respectful, attentive, and welcoming to the apaches from the White Mountains.” Mr. Schreiner believes that recognizing diversity in humanity is important because it “gives us a chance to understand and accept individuals for who they are,” opening paths of communication and friendship for all humans, everywhere. He expressed the hope that AHS will reciprocate in kind by sending our own student groups to the White Mountain Apache reservation in the future.

“Diversity Week opened the doors outside textbooks and let us experience other cultures and issues in the world,” Ms. Ackerman reflected. “However, this shouldn’t be limited to just this one week.

We should celebrate other people’s cultures and uniqueness every day of the year.” djong@apachepowwow.com

A Salute to Our Salutatorians

aspects,” Mr. Wiblemo explained.

The Valedictorian Selection Committee, Executive Copy Editor consisting of one administrator, the two senior Every year at graduation, select seniors counselors, five or six volunteer teachers from are honored for their outstanding academic different subject areas, and two graduating seachievements at AHS. This year, 30 seniors niors, selected the valedictorian from among the were nominated to become class salutatorians many qualified candidates using a fair, rigorous, and will represent the graduating class of 2010 and holistic process. In addition to reviewing at the Commencement Ceremony. On Apr. 29, the written applications, the committee also Principal Mr. David Vannasdall, Assistant Prin- considered students’ transcripts, attendance, cipal Mr. Craig Wiblemo, and several other fac- and behavior records.

“Selecting ulty members the valedictorian assembled the is a tough but resalutatorians in warding process C-1 to congratJason Hernandez, for committee ulate them for senior members,” Mr. their academic C1. The French!

Wiblemo stated. achievements C2. Queen Mary in “AHS has so and encourage Long Beach. many outstanding them to apply X3. B-o-u-t-i-n-e-e-r! students; it’s exfor class valeI think.

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Score: 2/3 to find one stuAll salu- SEEING A’S All the hard work of this year’s dent to represent tatorians had salutatorians and valedictorian has paid off. to achieve a cumulative unweighted GPA of the graduating class as the class valedictorian.

3.95 or higher and receive no marks of “U” and I think, however, that the holistic process we no more than two marks of “N” in citizenship have had in place for more than a decade does to receive this honor. In addition, they had to an excellent job…our process is not unlike the maintain satisfactory disciplinary and school process that our nation’s most highly selective attendance records, as deemed by the Valedic- colleges and universities use for selecting their torian Selection Committee. Next, to be con- students.”

Congratulations to the salutatorians of the sidered for valedictorian, salutatorians had to complete a detailed application to be reviewed class of 2010! The valedictorian will be anby the committee. The application packet in- nounced at the Senior Assembly on May 28, and cluded questions about school activities, off will speak at the Commencement Ceremony on campus activities, awards and honors, hobbies June 11 at the Santa Anita Race Track. and interests, work experience, and an essay.

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LIST OF SALUTATORIANS James Nolan Ahad Alex An Max Chou Crystal Dou Jamie Griswold Derek Ha Alison Hsieh Debbie Jong Xin Li Andrew Liang Amy Lin J’Rick Lu Mika Macfarlane Casey Mak Catherine Ngai Cora Ormseth Sangavi Pari Hana Rudolph Nesreen Saad Timofey Semenov Jean Shen Justin Tran Wesley Tyner Sara Walter Sam Wang Eddie Xue Emily Yang Lily Yin Celine Yueh

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By LENA KALEMKIARIAN Staff Writer

Relay for Life—the 24-hour “race” where teams take turns running or walking around a track. Teams raise money before and during to help bring a cure to cancer. The event takes place from 11:00 a.m. on Saturday June 26 to 11 :00 a.m. on Sunday June 27.

Relay For Life was originally founded by surgeon Dr. Gordy Klatt in 1985. Dr. Klatt decided to run and walk around a track for 24 hours to raise money for the American Cancer Society. From what started as a man with the dream of ending cancer, The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is now “the world’s largest movement to end the disease,” according to the American Cancer Society website. People

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all over the United States work together towards a common goal: to raise money for and work towards a cure for cancer.

Every year there is a Relay For Life event right here at our own Santa Anita Race Track.

Quite a few clubs and organizations at AHS will be participating in this year’s Relay For Life, including the Hope Can Cure Cancer Club, the Red Cross club, Leo Club, Key Club and The Apache Pow Wow. One way to help The Apache Pow Wow, along with other Relay For Life teams, is to attend a fundraiser that goes from now until June 30 at Subway. The participating locations are 160 E. Duarte Road at 2nd and Duarte and 411 E. Huntington Dr. between Gateway and 5th Ave. Subway will donate 15% in honor of the different teams. All you have to do is mention a code and you can support a team! It’s for a great cause, and means a lot to individuals who have lost family members to cancer, or who have survived their own battle.

A member of the Red Cross club, sophomore Amy Leong, is “glad to take part in helping find the cure for cancer.” If you want to participate in this wonderful event, go to the Relay For Life of Arcadia website and either make a team, or join an already existGUAN ing one.

PITCHING HOPE Teams can fundraise at the event with festive booths and games.

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By ANNA NARAN Staff Writer

You may think that true fashion comes from those high end stores you watch celebrities walk in and out of. However, if one simply just takes a look around they can see that fashion trends are everywhere, even at AHS. POCKET-PEEKING SHORTS: These shorts are not the long Bermuda shorts that were really popular years ago, they are short shorts.

A key fashion feature of these shorts is a pocket lining that peeks out from the bottom of the shorts. The pockets that hang down further than the shorts seems to be the new style. Sophomore Megan White explained that she liked “shorter shorts because when it’s super hot outside, long shorts stick to you, while shorter shorts keep you cool. Shorter shorts all the way!”

LENS-LESS GLASSES: “Nice shades!

Wait! Where are they?” Have you ever wondered why some people at AHS wear glasses with no lenses? Well, stop wondering, because the answer is simple. It’s a new trend! Channel a geek-chic look and take your style to dorky new levels. But ladies (and gentlemen), please, please stop wearing 3-D glasses with the lenses popped out. Instead, opt for choices with clear non-prescription lenses to be less obnoxious.

BELTS: Belts have been seen everywhere, from Hollywood to AHS. One of the most popular looks at the moment is the high-waisted

belt. Belts are able to change your simple baggy frock into a great dress that can look like it is straight off the runway. Another hot trend is using a narrow belt and putting it through your jeans or shorts belt loops and wearing it with a shirt that is tucked in.

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2009-2010 Finally Comes to an End Compiled by ESTHER LIN & JADE SHAO

I can honestly say that I’ll be missing Junior year. It may be from some sort of delirium stemming from my lack of sleep, but I really feel that Junior year has been one of those bittersweet experiences that I’ll miss once it’s over. I mean, even though everyone has been working toward reaching their goals we’ve all been sort of backing each other up. Supporting one another when things got too tough to handle, keeping each other awake through the long nights, and giving each other a place to take a moment and forget about that ever looming AP season. Although I don’t think I want to exactly relive it, I’ll definitely look back on this year with fondness.

-Alex Bai, junior

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Another year has come and gone here at AHS. A couple of students have graciously contributed their opinions and reflections of the passing school year. elin@apachepowwow.com jshao@apachepowwow.com My freshman year has been quite the journey. Ever since Apache Days, I’ve been engrossed in activities that have shaped me into a faithful Apache ready for the upcoming three years at AHS. The plays, elections and movies that are offered to the student body have proved quite the stress relief during the school year, giving me time with friends and the chance to meet new ones. Although the curriculum can be a wit-testing experience at times, I’m proud to represent the Cardinal and the Gold.

-Clint Edwards, freshman

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Well, this year has been one heck of a ride.

Everything from slaving over AP Bio homework, to playing Starcraft. Although my classes are much more difficult this year than freshman year, I feel like I can manage them better.

I definitely hope that I have grown in maturity, and I hope others can see that too. As for my emotions, it has been pretty crazy. I have gone for weeks on end without thinking of anything other than schoolwork, which means that I have gone for pretty long without thinking about girls...that is pretty serious! It’s been hectic, but all in all, I honestly have to say, two years down, two more to go. My friends are still important, but my teachers have a way bigger influence on me this year and I really want to thank some of them for being great and making this year really memorable.

-Lyndon Yu, sophomore

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As I look back on senior year, I think about every little phase that we went through.

From starting school off with excitement and anxiety for college applications, to what seemed like the never ending wait for decisions to come out, and to finally hearing back from the schools that we have been dreaming of since elementary school. To see that what we have been sleep depriving ourselves over the past three years is finally paying off is gratifying. However, this year has also been extremely bittersweet. Although I never have to take an AP test again ever in my life, I will also never have another high school prom.

In a few weeks time, the friends that I have grown up with and supported will be separating. But, this just makes it all the more necessary to savor every moment that is left, and to treasure these last couple days of our high school lives.

-Sneha Chintamaneni, senior

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Baseball Wins League Undefeated for the First Time

By MATTHEW ORMSETH Guest Writer

Who says nobody’s perfect?

On Mayy 14,, the Boys y Varsity y Baseball team made history by defeating our archrival al Crescenta Valley ecord-setting 14-0 to cap a record-setting league record. ord. No team had ever gone ne undefeated in t h e Pacific League before our Apaches hes rode the blistering ing pitching of junior KJJ Edson and the king offense of senior Garrecord-breaking o a 6-2 victory, completing a rett Tuck to perfect record ord in league play and a stellar 22-3 overalll record. Garrett also made history by going ng two for four with an RBI single.

His second hit, a single to right field in the ng passed alumnus Tim Smoley’s fourth inning, record of 106 career hits at AHS. “To be honest, I had no idea about me breaking the record until after the game,” Garrett said. “It felt really good to pass up the great Tim Smoley and all the other Apache alumni.” Apache ace KJ was dominant, pitching a complete game and giving up only two runs and six hits. His command was superb; KJ walked only one batter throughout nine innings.

CV gaffes also contributed to the victory, committing four errors in the game that led to

three Apache runs. The team “came out ag- those hours of practice under the sweltering sun gressive and never stopped,” said Coach Nick and every ounce of sweat have paid off. “We Lemas. The Apaches scored two runs when worked hard day in and day out, so it showed Garrett’s grounder with the bases loaded was on the field,” Garrett said. It certainly did. Not muffed by CV’s shortstop. His overthrow only did the Apaches play with more skill than to second allowed sophomore Erik the Falcons, but they also played with more Trask and senior Jonathan Tom to intensity and determination. Junior Kyle Yeh’s score. The Falcons looked ggrounder to the ppitcher with the bases loaded out of sync and frustrated, should have resul resulted in a routine out at the ng pitchplate, but senior Kyle Schneider eider beat the especially starting hey, who pitcher’s lazy throw for an n Apache run. er Troy Mulcahey, was outdueled by KJ When asked if he thought and lasted only y three his team would go o undeinnings before being feated at the start of the season, David said, id, pulled. He had a wild “Hones ’t pitch, a passed ball, “Honestly, I didn’t an and multiple pitches hes really think so. I in the dirt while giving ng knew we were a up three runs in only three ee good team, but I innings. “They were innever really imagmagtimidate ine timidated of us because ined we would.” we had been playC Coach Lemass explained, ing well,” Garrettt in “G “Going undefeated efeated in explained, “so so lleague was never one we went into o of our team eam goals. the game confiIt wasn’t somedent.” thing thatt anyPhotos by MAURICE IP What was the key to one thought ught a perfect season? “Workof. We wanted to play the ing towards a common goal kept us focused,” season pitch by pitch and game by nd said freshman David Dominguez. “And of game. As we started to reach the end course, practice, practice, practice.” It seems all of the season we realized that

BOYS BASEBALL Junior Jeffrey Kim winds up the pitch, while

junior Haram Park prepares to steal a base. Sophomore Erik Trask gets ready for the oncoming pitch.

we had an opportunity to do something that’s never been done before. But we still continued one game at a time.”

While the Apaches could have looked back upon their record-setting season with pride, they instead looked forward to the post-season. The team entered CIF-Southern Section play with a first-round game against visiting Valencia of Placentia on May 21 at home. They lost the game, 1-0, oon a passed ball with the bases loa loaded. “We really wanted to make so some sort of a run. It’s been a long time since this school has done something signi significant in the playoffs.

It didn’t happen this year, but that doesn’t take away from the great year those boys had,” Coach Lemas said. While their season ended on a dis disappointing note, their accomplishment accomplishments are still nothing short of specta spectacular. “It’s something they can look back on in 20 years and say the they did,” Coach Lemas said. “One loss in CIF can’t take that away away. They should hold their heads up high and be proud of their ac accomplishments.” The team sho should be proud of themselves because they made us pr proud to call ourselves Apa Apaches. AHS will foreve ever remember them as tthe boys who defied the odds and made history.

Girls Softball Finishes Its Season Playing Hard Ball

By KATHERINE BAY Staff Writer

“Second round and beyond” is the goal that is embedded into each member of the Girls Varsity Softball team as they battle every game this season in an attempt to go even further in CIF. Their goals are set high and the team has the matching attitude and motivation to back it up. “Our team is made up of really different types of people, but it’s really cool how we all come together for one common goal: to win and have fun,” said junior Angie Possemato.

Hoping to bring the same positive outlook to its first game against Temple City, the team started off a bit on the shaky side. On Mar. 5, its drive and enthusiasm was not embedded into its mindset the day of the game, perhaps because of their first game jitters or worries. Although Temple City was a tough competitor, the team pulled off two points, ending its game at 2-8.

While looking on the bright side, the members of the team came to a consensus that their score was merely a test of their wit, if you will, and that they will definitely win the next one. Captain senior Emily McQuaid said, “I believe this year we have the tightest knit group of girls. We realize we are one team, and we win and lose together.”

The next day, the team reminisced their mistakes made from their last game, fixed them, and brought their improvements to their game against Baldwin Park. All of the girls anticipated for the worst, as each and every one of them gave it their absolute all. The team made hit af-

ter hit and bounced back strong. Junior Blaire Barchman commented, “We are already focusing on our weak spots and fixing them. Our hitting is already strong, so if we keep working on defense I think we will do well in league.” With that said, the team won 20-2, which was an amazing mazing tur turn rn around from the day before. fore.

On Mar. 9, the team

the best teams in the area. The game became really close, but La Cañada beat the team by just a smidge, ending the game with a loss of 0-1.

Rosemead was Arcadia next competitor the following day. In the beginning of the game, their odds weren’t looking so well as they slowly de-

scended into failure. Its determination and teamwork were the glue to its success as they made an amazing comeback in the later innings winning the game 7-3. Its victory couldn’t have been accomplished without freshman MacKenzie Grimes and her amazing pitching abilities.

Coach M Megan Leahy commented, “We have a very you young team. They like to listen to music they warm up.” while the The team had a home game against Marshall on Mar. 12, where its triumphant winning sens sensation continued to exist. It was a tight game, bu but the team won yet another game with a score oof 5-4. When Monrovia was its next opponent, tthe team was beaten by a sliver, losing 2-3. Soo Soon after, the team traveled to Maranaturf and lost 3-4. Its next home game tha’s tu was aga against Hoover, which was Its first game league, where they won 5-4. Afterwards, the of leagu lost against Burroughs 0-3, won against team los Muir 13 13-0, and then won against Glendale 4-1.

Salle was its next opponent, where they La S wo won 9-7. The team then won its next game against Pasadena 19-2, lost its next two aga games against Burbank and Burroughs, gam and tthen won its next two games against Pasadena and Muir. Its winning streak Pas co continued as they beat Hoover 3-0, but ssoon ended when they lost 1-15 against Burbank. Its inconsistency is unbelievB able as the team continues to swing from win to loss, as if they were riding on a seesaw, and has an overall score of 11-3 Photos by MAURICE IP and 8-4 for league.

played againstt La Ca-ñada, attemptin attempting ng to bring sucng its su uccessful streak too their neck of the woods. oods. As the intensity ntensity of the game reached d its maximum point, the team proved to both h the opposing team and the audience that they are capable of compet- GIRLS SOFTBALL Sophomore Lisa Rosas, junior Ashleigh DeBarge, ing with and senior Samantha Miller swing, hoping for a base hit.

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Boys and Girls Swim: One Stroke Closer to Victory

By REBECCA LU Staff Writer

While most of us were battling with our alarm clocks, straining to get a couple of minutes of sleep in before school started, Arcadia’s very own Boys and Girls Varsity Swim teams were already up and treading the waters at six in the morning. Although they had to sacrifice their precious Z’s almost every morning, their hard work paid off, enabling them to make a splash in their team record this year, 8-1 overall and 5-1 in league.

“We had a number of swimmers from all levels who achieved personal best times this year and swam very well for the team.” Coach Janice Clark proudly answered. Out of 73 swimmers, 16 individuals from the Boys and Girls Varsity Swim team qualified for CIF competition which began May 14. Freshman Claire Fukutaki, sophomores Emily Chow, Ellen Lo, and Sherry Yang, juniors Brittany Burk, Stephanie Chang, and Samantha Winthein, senior Robin Lam for the girls; and sophomore Jonathan Kwon, juniors Ray Chao, Clark Fisher, Steven Li, and Edwin Lee, and seniors Andrew Byrne and Ian Ford for the boys. “I feel very proud and accomplished that I made CIF,” Emily said.

Although all of the qualifiers worked hard to place in their event in CIF, in order to return

to finals, not all of them accomplished that goal. However, Steven, Ray, Yujiro, and Clark placed in the events of the 200 Medley Relay, 200 Freestyle, 500 Freestyle, and 100 Breaststroke; and qualified for finals. And as a group Arcadia Boy’s Swim team finished in 27th place out of 40 teams.

Other than their morning practices every week, the swim team practices every day from sixth period until 4:30 p.m. to prepare for their meets and maintain their endurance. “We swim hard at practices,” said sophomore Sherwin Yee, “but before the meet, we practice a little lighter, which is called tapering, so you’re not sore for your race.” The team works on their kicking, diving, pacing, and strokes during practice, and their morning practices occasionally consist of using the weight room and running. “I prep for meets by eating carbs and stretching, a lot.” said Emily.

The team faced an unexpected zone when they were up against Crescenta Valley High School. “We knew that CV would be very tough to beat this year,” said Coach Clark, “and although we gave it our best effort in that meet, we did not prevail.” Our Boys and Girls Varsity Swim teams tried their best to beat CV but came in second to their rivals. “Even though we lost to them, the highly competitive mood was really cool,” stated sophomore Jasmine Wu, “and there were a lot of exciting races!” This year’s

record for the boys is much like last year’s, but an unexpected twist during this season caused the girls to share the league title with CV. The team members support one another through team meetings and team cheers throughout the season.

They had bonding events this year that enabled them to form a strong bond with their teammates. “The team went to Souplantation the night before CV,” Jasmine reminisced, “so that was fun!”

The Boys and Girls Varsity Swim teams faced many conflicts this season. The varsity teams were forced to take in some of the JV swimmers because they didn’t have enough members to fulfill the league rule that one must fill the varsity events before entering JV events.

Therefore, many of the JV swimmers were promoted to the varsity level.

Once an athlete was pulled up to Varsity, they have to stay for the duration of the season. “The swimmers who came up worked hard and did a great job for us as new varsity athletes.”

Coach Clark said proudly.

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BOYS AND GIRLS SWIM Arcadia swims

rlu@apachepowwow.com ahead in front of its competition to the finish.

Boys Volleyball Serving It Up On the Court

By JOYCE LIAO Staff Writer

Boys Varsity Volleyball Overall: 15-15 League: 5-5

Girls Varsity Softball Overall: 11-3 League: 8-4

Boys Varsity Baseball Overall: 22-3 League: 14-0

Girls Varsity Swim Overall: 8-1 League: 5-1

Boys Varsity Swim Overall: 8-1 League: 5-1

Boys Varsity Track Overall: 11-0 League: 7-0

Girls Varsity Track Overall: 11-0 League: 7-0

Boys Varsity Tennis Overall: 19-4 League: 11-1

Boys Varsity Golf Overall: 27-0 League: 16-0

learned the importance of hard work and working together. Since volleyball is an extremely team-oriented sport, they must learn n to depend on and support port each other. “One person cannot not lead a team to victory. One person son cannot get his teammates fired up. One person cannot communicate with every y single player on the court. t.

Everything about vol-leyball needs to have a mutual and genuine effort,” added Preston.

With their diligent training and team chemistry, the boys kicked off their amazing season on Mar. 3 with a win against st Chatsworth High School, ool, winning 3-1.

As the weeks passed, d, the Boys Varsity Volleyball team continued to dominate their games, beating both San Marcos High School and South Pasadena High School, hool, both with scores of 3-2.

On Mar. 13, they hosted itational their own Arcadia Invitational Varsity Volleyball Tournament. ament.

The following weekend,on eekend,on Saturday Mar. 20, the team eam traveled down to Edison High h School to compete in the OC Volleyball championships st Hoover In the game against

The boys of the Varsity Volleyball team are doing more than setting (and passing) volleyballs over a net, they’re setting the standards.

This year, they have won a majority of their games and played in numerous weekend competitions such as the OC Volleyball Championships and the Redondo Union Classic.

“We didn’t achieve all of the goals we wanted to, but had many positive and memorable experiences. We’re learning the game,” said Coach Chuck Freberg.

Being on the court involves more than height. To find success, one must have exceptional hand-eye coordination, fast reflexes, and the ability to communicate and work together with the five other people on the court. That’s not to say that height is not an advantage, however. As an unwritten and informal requirement, most of the boys are just around six feet or taller.

In a game of volleyball, there are six people on the court at one time. The sport teaches the players the value of having teammates, as it is against the rules for one person to hit the ball two times in a row.

To hone their skills, they practice daily, from sixth period until around 5:00 p.m. Not only are they constantly practicing setting, blocking, spiking, and passing among other basic volleyball skills, they having a lot of laughs and making memories while they’re at it. “The team is extremely loud and energetic. Everyone is extremely close,” said junior Preston Lee. “Some of my best friends are on this Photo courtesy of JEFFREY LIANG team,” commented seBOYS VOLLEYBALL Junior Preston Lee nior Travis Hyke.

The Apaches have sets up for the game-winning spike.

High School on Apr. 2, the Apaches didn’t let down their guard for one moment, and were ultimately victorious with a score of 3 to Hoover’s 0.

On Apr. 14, the boys suffered their first O loss of the season against John Burroughs High Schoo School and lost 1-3.

Determined to turn it around, they then deD stroyed Glendale High School the next Friday 3-0.

T Their only other loss of the season came from C Crescenta Valley on Apr. 23.

Once again, the Boys Varsity Volleyball O members rallied up their spirits and went team m for it in another match against Hoover High school school, destroying them 3-0.

A After some competition at the Redondo Union Varsity Classic, the team found themselves up against Glendale on May 4. They did disappoint, winning the game 3-0. not dis W When it came time to face the Falcons again on May 6, the Apaches were looking for revenge. The fact that the game was on not on reveng home territory made the hard-earned 3-2 vicall the sweeter. tory al C Coach Freberg admitted that, as a coach, he’s always a looking for more from his players.

“Realistically, coaches are never satisfied. But “Real team’s worked hard and we had many acthe te comp complishments this season,” he said.

E Even though their season has ended, they are no not done yet. Some are already looking to the nnext year, the next season, and the next opportunity they have to live up to the Apache portu name name.

Others, such as the seniors, are busy enjoy joying their last moments with each other.

“It’s the best thing I’ve done in high school, hands down,” replied Travis. jliao@apachepowwow.com

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A “NYU” You

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Directions: Unscramble the given letters and write the answer in the boxes right below it. Then using the letters in the circles, unscramble the word for the solution of the puzzle. The answers are all words that have some relation to the month of June.

Summer Bummer

By CHERRY MO

MONTHLY MINI MAZE:

SUMMER ESCAPE

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The Hat Is Where It’s At!

fries fluctuate between $2 to $5 (minus the pastrami as well). Now, before you ask me Staff Writer why I chose this place if the prices are only mediocre, you should take a look at the porWave goodbye to slow painful nights tions of the entrees. Take the Chili Fries, for doing last minute homework and say hello example. I used to frequently go to The Hat to long relaxing days under the hot summer with a few friends just for the Chili Fries. sun. As the school year draws to a close, the And I would go home with leftovers. The seniors begin to pack up their bags while the soon-to-be-freshmen start to shake with fear about their new role in the high school food chain. Seniors will be missed, yet we will all soon learn that life goes on even after the ceremonial graduation, tassel-flipping, and tossing of the hats. And speaking of hats, I would like to tip my hat for this month’s review location: The Hat. The Hat boasts of its long history –55 years in the making from 1951 to 2006 (it’s more like 59 if you’re living in the present).

THE SIGNATURE ITEM The first thing you might notice on their neon sign are the huge words “WORLD FAMOUS The Pastrami Dip comes with a hot PASTRAMI” atop the less noticeable “Burg- and savory au jus. ers,” “Dogs,” and “Chili.” My goal? To see if amount of fries they give you (for the price their pastrami is as famous as they say it is. of $5) is enough to feed the whole country Located on the corner of Rosemead and of Africa. Just kidding! But it is still quite Broadway, The Hat sports an L-shaped buildthe hefty load compared to McDonalds or ing with a simple interior design of wooden In-N-Out. And no, I’m not speaking from an benches and tables. It’s a very typical Amerianorexic girl’s point of view. Need I remind can food menu with selections of burgers, you I’m called Glutton Girl for a reason? And cold sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, and a few if you don’t think the stringy melted cheese other choices. Prices are moderate, nothing blanketing the hot chili adds enough flavor to too expensive: Sandwiches average around the fat fries, The Hat has tons of condiments $5 (not the pastrami though) and burgers and (horseradish, thousand island, relish, mayon-

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naise - just to name a few) for you to mix and match with. They even have an everlasting supply of pickled jalapenos for those out there with a high tolerance for spicy foods.

Their large servings make up for their lack of low prices.

Now, onto the Pastrami. Their Pastrami sandwich (called the Pastrami Dip) is set at $6.99, the same price if you get a Pastrami Burger. And if you add Pastrami to your fries order, it costs an extra $4. When I ordered the Dip, I was expecting a sandwich with one or two layers of meat. But boy, did I underestimate their portions yet again. The sandwich consists of a multilayered conglomeration of shredded pastrami and a few pickles smashed between two au jus dipped fluffy bread. Salty but a little tangy at the same time (the pickles and any other condiments you might add), this Pastrami Dip really packs a punch. Can you say heart attack? With all this meaty goodness, you might want to try the Orange Bang from their list of drinks. It’s refreshingly fulfilling and tastes delectably fruity especially after a mouthful of grease. The Horchata is also a very satisfying drink.

So...my verdict? I can’t say their pastrami deserves the title of WORLD famous, but maybe more towards STATE famous?

And pastrami isn’t the only thing people keep coming back for. The Chili Fries and Orange Bang are good enough reasons. The big thing I would complain about though is the amount of oil and fat cooked into every

bite of their food. It’s not very healthful I must say. You could get a heart attack from g the tastiness of the food, but then again, the

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THE ICONIC HAT The neon sign has been attracting customers for 59 years. heart attack could just be a result of all that oil clogging up your arteries. I wouldn’t suggest eating here every day, but The Hat is a must eat for anyone wanting a fulfilling meal that will send your taste buds to heaven and back!With that said, here is Glutton Girl signing off until next year! gluttongirl@apachepowwow.com

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