May/June Issue

Volume 65, Issue 9

Arcadia High School 180 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA

THE APACHE

The World Is Our Campus

May/June 2018

Letter from the Editors: With the close arrival of a brand new school year comes new experiences, and we are immensely grateful to be the Editor-inChiefs for the 2018-2019 school year. We’re excited for this new journey, and hope you join us on the ride!

Frances, Trinity, and Maggie

transition of Powers

NEW EICs: EICs Kaitlyn, Julia, and Amber pass their position down to Frances, Maggie, and Trinity.

By CHRISTY QIU

Staff Writer

The Apache Pow Wow has gone through a complete renovation in the 20172018 school year. Its multitude of changes include transitioning to an entirely digital platform, shifting to a bi-monthly publication, experiencing the guidance of a new advisor, and being led by three Editor-InChiefs (EICs) rather than the traditional amount of two. The school year is coming to an end, but a new chapter for Pow Wow is just beginning.

The chapter began with the transition of power this past May. The previous EICs, Amber Chong, Kaitlyn Liao,

and Julia Lin, transferred their power to Frances Cheung, Trinity Chhay, and Maggie Wong. So far, the transition has appeared to be smooth, although Frances exclaimed that it was the “roughest” for her. As the previous Performing Arts editor, she had a “smaller staff to handle and fewer responsibilities.” Communication was also easier because she was in the same class as her co-editor. Now, being in a different class from the other two EICs, she “definitely underestimated the [fact that] constant communication is necessary.” Likewise, Trinity felt the “difference in responsibilities” from being the previous Calendar editor to taking the current position of EIC.

Maggie, the previous Opinion editor, admitted, “There definitely were times where we messed up,” but Julia praised the new EICs, saying they’ve been “very prompt with decisions and actions.” She advised, “You may feel like there’s not enough time to accomplish what you want to achieve. Even so, keep calm and communicate efficiently. Sometimes it’s easy to get discouraged, but remember to take things one step at a time!” Similarly, Kaitlyn gave the advice that when things do not go as planned, “stay open-minded.” Already, she is impressed by their attentiveness to details and believes in their abilities.

With all the changes implemented

NEWS pg. 2 Apple Watch: Newly innovated technological devices can now detect heart rates and send health warnings out.

“More than anything, high school has taught me resilience, that as long as my clock keeps ticking I will survive. And for that, I am grateful.”

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Also in this issue:

OPINION pg. 6 Senior Reflections: Pow Wow’s seniors reflect on how the past four years have shaped them into the people they are today, and have prepared them for their suddenly-not-so-far-away future.

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this past school year, Frances, Trinity, and Maggie are enthusiastic about continuing to revolutionize Pow Wow. Hoping to improve the quality and diversity of writing, they are in support of a new idea in which writers switch to three new sections at each new semester, instead of staying in the same three sections for the entire school year.

This would force writers “to move out of their comfort zones” and “try different writing styles.” They are also enthusiastic about working together to meet these goals. Trinity stated Frances’ “sassiness and spunky personality always [makes her] laugh,” and she’s been best friends with Maggie “for almost three years.” Maggie added that whenever she feels overwhelmed, she knows that she has “Trinity and Frances to support” her. Kaitlyn beamed, saying she is proud of how they’ve become so close to each other because “a strong bond sets strong foundation” for the program.

Pow Wow is even more than a “family” to the EICs. Because of her involvement in Pow Wow, Maggie knows that writing is the thing she loves and “can see [herself] doing for the rest of [her] life.” Her “home away from home,” Pow Wow has become Maggie’s “thing—[her] little corner of AHS that’s all [her] own and has embraced [her] fully.” Feeling the same way, Trinity regards Pow Wow as “one of the few places where [she] could be [herself] without any judgement.” She was able to “express [herself] creatively and was able to grow my writing into something more–something made by the people, for the people.” For Frances, who is stronger suited in math, Pow Wow was also an opportunity to grow comfortable and confident with her writing capabilities.

The future is bright with Pow Wow in the hands of dedicated, capable leaders.

Good luck to Frances, Trinity, and Maggie in all future endeavors!

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STUDENT LIFE pg. 9 College: Are you ready for college? Do you have all your necessities? Check with this basic college supply list.

PERFORMING ARTS pg. 14 Performing Arts Leaders: Leaders of various Performing Arts groups reflect on their team throughout the year.

ACADEMICS pg. 15-16 Goodbye, Retiring Staff: AHS is home to the best and most committed teachers, some of which will be retiring this year.

SPORTS pg. 18-19 Volleyball: Boys Varsity Volleyball has been killing it all season, and even made quarterfinals this year.

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two arcadia schools recognized as california DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS

By EMILY CHEN

Staff Writer

Two of Arcadia’s schools, Holly Avenue Elementary School and Longley Way Elementary School, have been recognized as California Distinguished Schools. This is an honor that less than 5% of the state’s 6,000 public elementary schools received this year. All nine of Arcadia’s elementary and middle schools have received this prestigious award in the past.

The California Distinguished Schools program was founded in 1985 and has been around for 33 years. For three years, it was on hiatus while California was working on new educational assessment, accountability, and improvement systems. The California Distinguished Schools program returned just this year. Being recognized as “some of California’s most exemplary and inspiring public schools” is an exceptional achievement that Holly Avenue, Longley Way, and the Arcadia Unified School District will remember for years to come.

The California Distinguished Schools program recognizes schools with outstanding student performance. Qualification is based on students’ gains in implementation of the academic material adopted by the California State Board of Education. State Superintendent of Public

Instruction Tom Torlakson said that California Distinguished Schools “implement outstanding educational programs and practices that help California students realize their potential, and put them on the path to achieve their dreams.”

He elaborated, “Every day at these schools, teachers, administrators and classified employees, working with parents, apply their dedication, creativity, and talents toward providing a great education for all their students.”

Arcadia Unified School District administrators and staff are very proud of the two award-winning schools. Superintendent Dr. David Vannasdall remarked, “It’s very rewarding to be recognized as two of the best schools in Southern California and the entire state.” He added, “I’m so proud of all of our principals, teachers, students, staff, and parents who really work together in so many innovative ways to help our children thrive in school.” The achievement was a group effort, and shows how strong and supportive the Arcadia Unified community is.

Holly Avenue principal Teresa Oakland, Longley Way principal Travis Long, Superintendent Dr. Vanasadall, and Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Dr. Tom Bruce were recognized earlier in May. They were honored by the State Superintendent and

the the California Department of Education during the awards ceremony which took place at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim.

Being given such a prestigious award is truly an honor for Holly Avenue and Longley

Way, as well as the school district overall.

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Arcadia teachers and administrators receive the California Distinguished School Award.

Trump’S Nobel PEACE PRIZE

By MICHELLE LEE Staff Writer

With North and South Korea on the path to denuclearization and peace, talk of awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump has been circulating around the media. The South Korean President, Moon Jae-in, and President Trump’s supporters have awarded him the credit of getting North Korea to denuclearize and ending the Korean War, a feat worthy of being recognized by such an award.

On May 1, President Trump made a personal statement on the matter, warning people to not get too ahead of themselves as it is not guaranteed that the upcoming summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un will lead to a lasting peace deal. “I just think that President Moon was very nice when he suggested it,” Trump said when asked about his Nobel prospects. “The main thing, we want to get peace.

It was a big problem, and I think it’s going to work out well.”

This seems like a far cry from the time when tensions were running high and President Trump was calling Kim Jong-Un “Little Rocket Man” and promising “fire and fury” if North Korea ever deployed its nuclear arsenal. Trump

was nominated for the prize last year and this year; however, the Nobel Committee revealed the two public nominations appeared to be fake and were both turned over to the Norwegian police.

Because the cutoff date for the 2018 prize was Feb. 1, President Trump will not be eligible for the 2018 prize. However, it is very likely that there will be a 2019 nomination for him.

Nonetheless, skeptics doubt that the committee will pick President Trump, even if he did establish peace on the Korean Peninsula. “My guess is they would not be comfortable giving it to him unless there was a tangible result,” said Andy Keiser, a principal at Navigators Global who worked on the Trump Transition Team’s national security team. “Perhaps even then, it would be for all three of them, Trump, Moon and Kim.” However, until the summit commences and peace is a tangible result, it is still too early to be talking about awarding any of the parties a Nobel Peace prize. Only time will tell whether or not there will finally be peace in Korea. mlee@apachepowwow.net Graphic courtesy of RAND.ORG and THEHILL.COM

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Apple WAtch saves a teen’s life

By CRYSTAL CHIN

Staff Writer

In Florida, teen athlete Deanna Recktenwald began to receive alerts from her heart monitoring app on her Apple Watch of her frequent heart rate changes. Although Recktenwald plays volleyball, does gymnastics, and cheerleads, her heart rate began to rise to 190 beats per minute while sitting still at church. Recktenwald’s Apple Watch recorded her heartbeat rate and it often rose up to 190 beats per minute (bpm) until settling back to normal pulse rate at 60 bpm in just a few minutes. Whenever the watch reported Recktenwald’s pulse hitting 190 bpm, the Apple Watch sent a notification and vibration on Recktenwald’s wrist to seek medical attention. Recktenwald’s mother, who is a registered nurse, then checked her daughter’s pulse and the watch was not lying. The teen was rushed into the hospital right away in which her blood pressure was checked and rang in at 150/99, which is a very high blood pressure reading.

After running several experiments, the medical personnel concluded that Recktenwald’s case was much more severe than just a simple heart problem. The medical team discovered that Recktenwald had failing kidneys that were only operating at 20%. Recktenwald was informed that she has Alport syndrome, a disease developed

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genetically causing detrimental kidney function. The Apple Watch had thankfully notified the teen of one of the many symptoms of her syndrome, saving Recktenwald from having to go through any surgery just in time. There is still a possibility that Recktenwald will need a kidney transplant in the near future, but the Recktenwalds are glad to have gotten a diagnosis of the teen’s health before running into any dangerous situations or operations. The teen’s parents decided to get tested right away to see if any of the family’s kidneys are perfect matches for their daughter.

Since the teen is going to go to college in the fall, the Apple Watch prevented the anxiety that her and her parents could have experienced if the watch had not alerted the family sooner. Deanna Recktenwald’s story has already made rounds on social media, inspiring the Apple’s CEO Tim Cook to have the Apple team work harder to improve their devices. Without seeing any blatant symptoms of Alport syndrome, the Recktenwald family is grateful for having the Apple Watch catch Deanna’s sporadic heart rate early. cchin@apachepowwow.net Graphic courtesy of PINTEREST.COM and EBAY.COM

NORTH AND SOUTH KOREA Peace Summit

By ANDREW MULIADI

Staff Writer

Last month, a historic summit was held between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean president Moon Jae-in. This meeting is speculated to end decades of animosity between the two countries and pave way for peace talks and denuclearization in North Korea.

Further down the line, the two leaders discussed formally ending the Korean War. Though an armistice has been in place since 1953, the war between North and South Korea technically continues to this day, with the war entering its 65th year by the end of 2018.

In addition to peace talks, both Kim and Moon took part in historical acts during the summit. Perhaps the most remarkable event during the summit: both leaders walked over into the other leader’s country at the Demilitarized Zone at the Joint Security Area. For Kim, this was the first time a North Korean leader had stepped foot in South Korean soil since the Korean War. The two leaders even walked together along a red carpet, discussing various ideas until they finally retreated to a secluded bridge for private 30 minute conversation.

At the end of their meet, the two leaders signed the Panmunjom Declaration, in which both leaders have agreed to formally end the Korean War by the year’s end via the common goal of denuclearization.

Despite the unprecedented summit, not much was actually done between the two countries aside from this treaty. Although both Kim and Moon shared goals to resolve the differences between North and South Korea, not much detail was disclosed from this meeting. Furthermore, speculation from South Korean polls indicate that Kim may not be as accepting to compromises as Moon, further complicating negotiations. This can be illustrated through Kim’s continued belief that nuclear fortifications are necessary to prevent invasions from the U.S. or South Korea despite the aforementioned notion of denuclearization.

Questions about the Panmunjom Declaration itself have also risen, given that a document signed before this meet did not effectively end the Korean War formally. In both 1991 and 2005, promises and deals struck with Pyongyang resulted in fallen off vows.

With respect to the U.S., this puts tremendous pressure on President Donald Trump to act upon the historic meet between Kim and Moon, given that this potential meeting is considered a prelude to Trump’s meeting with Kim later this year. With President Trump’s primary goal focusing on denuclearization, it appears that there is a great divide between Washington and Pyongyang regarding the issue.

With all that has happened, the future of this summit is uncertain, and all that the world can do is wait for any updates from the White House. amuliadi@apachepowwow.net Graphic courtesy of THEGUARDIAN.COM

Editors

Editors-in-Chief

News Editors Opinion Editors Performing Arts Editors Student Life Editors Features Editors Sports Editors Academics Editors Center Spread Editor Calendar Editor Campus Focus Editor Photography Editor Publicity Manager Design Editors Executive Copy Editor News Staff

Writers

Opinion Staff

Performing Arts Staff Student Life Staff

Features Staff

Sports Staff

Academics Staff Calendar Staff

Campus Focus Staff Center Spread Staff Photography Staff

Design Staff

Adviser

Frances Cheung, Trinity Chhay, and Maggie Wong Sandi Khine and Maruko Myint Reiko Inoue and Tanya Lee Cynthia Lin and Alyssa Rave Cassidy Chhay and Rachel Lee Brandon Chen and Ariana Parizadeh Justin Cun and Christine Law Jeremy Du and Margaret Lin Camille Marquez Jocelyn Liao and Natalie Samadi Vivian Kwang Josie Chen and Connor Hua Tiffany Liang Jocelyn Thao Paul Lee

Aaron Chan, Moriah Chang, Emily Chen, Crystal Chin, Amber Chong, Nathan Guo, Jocelyn Hu, Martha Kelly, Michelle Lee, Kaitlin Lee, Justin Liao, Andrew Muliadi, Noelle Natividad, Ian Sutliff, Kristen Tran, Kaitlyn Tran, Cindy Tse, Sarah Wang, Anabell Xu, Roselind Zeng Jocelyn Chin, Amber Chong, Sage Guzman, Martha Kelley, Kaitlin Lee, Michelle Lee, Julia Lin, Andrea Liu, Kayli Mak, Christy Qiu, Cammie Wei, Braden Wong, Anabell Xu, Veronica Yu Sage Guzman, Ashley Lee, Jasmine Oang, Kali Tam, Tracy Xia Michelle Lee, Ashley Lee, Julia Lin, Andrew Muliadi, Christy Qiu, Sarah Wang Moriah Chang, Amber Chong, Grace Hong, Jocelyn Hu, Ashley Lee, Kaitlin Lee, Justin Liao, Andrew Muliadi, Noelle Natividad, Ganga Prasanth, Jenny Qiu, Nicole Soong, Kristen Tran, Cindy Tse, Elaine Vuong, Christie Wang, Caitlin Wang, Bradford Yau, Veronica Yu Justin Chen, Tiffany Chen, Collin Gaja, Martha Kelley, Jasmine Oang, Ian Sutliff, Christie Wang, Bradford Yau, Benjamin Yeh Jolene Huey, Kayli Mak, Ganga Prasanth, Veronica Yu, Rosalind Zeng Kristen Chan, Emily Chen, Justin Chen, Shu Min Chen, Crystal Chin, Jocelyn Chin, Sage Guzman, Grace Hong, Jolene Huey, Justin Liao, Kaitlyn Liao, Julia Lin, Andrea Liu, Jasmine Oang, Ganga Prasanth, Christy Qiu, Ian Sutliff, Kali Tam, Kaitlyn Tran, Kristen Tran, Cindy Tse, Caitlin Wang, Christie Wang, Tracy Xia, Elyse Yao, Kobe Yu, Andrew Wang, Roselind Zeng Andrew Wang Andrea Liu Kristen Chan, Tiffany Chen, Shumin Chen, Tiffany Chen, Crystal Chin, Ryan Fann, Collin Gaja, Grace Hong, Jocelyn Hu, Jolene Huey, Martha Kelley, Christine Law, Ariana Parizadeh, Nicole Soong, Kali Tam, Kaitlyn Tran, Andrew Wang, Caitlin Wang, Sarah Wang, Elyse Yao Aaron Chan, Kristen Chan, Emily Chen, Justin Chen, Nathan Guo, Kaitlyn Liao, Ganga Prasanth, Jenny Qiu, Christy Qiu, Nicole Soong, Kali Tam, Elaine Vuong, Andrew Wang, Sarah Wang, Cammie Wei, Tracy Xia, Elyse Yao, Ben Yeh, Kobe Yu Mrs. Lee

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By KAYLI MAK

Staff Writer

I am not a fan of poetry. Years of being forced to analyze “deeper meanings” and “hidden messages” has driven me to possess an incredibly deep distrust of such rhythmic literary works. It isn’t that the entire form of writing is inherently offensive; simply reading a poem doesn’t stoke the fires of irritation in my soul. Unfortunately, in English, analysis is more important than just reading.

“Interpret what the writer was really trying to say here.”

“Analyze the archetypes used in this section.”

“Why does the author describe a dog in this poem about his childhood?”

I don’t know. Maybe he just wanted to talk about this dog? That is what I would automatically assume. Is there a rule in poetry that a person not allowed to just want to talk about something?

That is my real issue with poetry. Everything has the potential to mean anything else. A poem about a lamp could somehow be about the shortfalls of a socialist economy. A haiku about an insignificant blade of grass could be critiquing the inadequacies of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. An amusing limerick about a lonely tumbleweed could actually be about the detriments of the patriarchal subculture of memes. Poets often do not write the ideas that they want to express to the audience, which only creates more confusion when the readers try to figure out their true meaning.

I am an extremely straightforward person. I say exactly what I mean, even if it is the first thing that pops into my head. Poems are the exact opposite. They beat around the bush, discussing completely unrelated matters that have absolutely nothing to do with their intended topic. The words they use do not correspond with the image they had originally planned to evoke in their readers.

Not everything has to be so complex. Just as poetry from the Romantic era is meant to appeal to an audience of common (possibly uneducated) people, writing should be capable of being understood by people who can’t discover a deeper meaning from 12 lines about a pretty rock.

A writer can elicit deep thought from readers without actually forcing the readers to draw an intense mind map full of possible messages or archetypes. Attempting to elegantly hide a message behind a veil of intricacy can leave too much up to interpretation, and more often than not, imaginations can run too wild in trying to decipher the meaning. Sometimes, simplicity is just what people need. kmak@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of FONTSPACE.COM and ISTOCKPHOTO.COM

By ANABELL XU

Staff Writer

My friend, who has had the privilege and the curse of receiving her learner’s permit, has expressed that the four hours spent in line waiting were perhaps some of the most excruciating hours of her life. The first hour wasn’t so bad, but the moment her phone began to run out of power, her will to continue standing in line drained alongside her battery, and she began to wonder why she was even there in the first place.

It’s a weird feeling, waiting in line. It drives people insane and forces them to lose all control of their motor abilities as they feel their soul depart from their body. Perhaps it’s because they’re aware that there could be other things that they could be doing, in addition to

wondering why they have to wait for something that they should have gotten by now.

Standing in line is the epitome of boredom and apathy—if the underworld from Greek mythology was real, it would be nothing but people standing in line for eternity. Waiting is painful and boring because there are things we could have been doing, compounded with our eternal impatience.

This sensation seems to contradict, however, with our eternal wishes for rest. Well, what better way to take a break from the fast pace lifestyle than by standing in line at the DMV? You still have a purpose, you’re just plopped into a land where time doesn’t seem to pass and you can relax without having to worry about anything because you’re going to stay there for the next five weeks.

But no. Not doing anything often makes

By VERONICA YU

May/June 2018

Staff Writer

“Why can’t you be more like your older sisters?” Growing up as the fourth child with three older sisters, I’ve always felt an immense amount of pressure and expectation on my shoulders.

My sisters are all very smart, very successful individuals. With my eldest sister in medical school, my second sister to attend this fall, and my third sister also on the same path, they’ve practically fulfilled every parent’s wish of making the American Dream by having children in respectable careers.

So naturally, as my sisters did well in school, I would be expected to do the same: get good grades, do a lot of extracurriculars, and ultimately—get into a “good” college. From a young age, it was ingrained into my head that a “good” college could only mean the Ivy Leagues or other colleges equivalent to them in prestige. Everywhere I went, this notion would only be fortified. In the mail, there would be an overwhelming number of flyers from tutoring centers, enticing parents with promises of “Getting Your Child Into Ivy Leagues”. At family dinners, relatives would gossip over learning news about how a certain friend’s child got into a top level school. Last year, I remember reading an article titled “Arcadia High Students Accepted Into Every Ivy League University for Second Straight Year”. Reading this article only reaffirmed my understanding of what a “good” college means in the eyes of our society and what kind of people our society values.

The pressures of getting into a “good” college only intensified once high school started.

Achieving a high GPA was for getting into a “good” college. Spending time outside of class on extracurricular activities was for getting into a “good” college. It seemed as if the only purpose of my life and way to prove my worth was getting accepted into a “good” college. Because of the pressure from my family and the competitive culture here at AHS, like many other AHS students, I pushed myself to work hard, even running on only three to four hours of sleep a night for weeks.

Here at AHS, it seems fairly common and widely accepted that everyone is sleep-deprived and stressed out. But now looking back, was that all worth it? Was studying until 3 a.m. in the morning and barely pulling through the next day worth it? Was sacrificing my relationships with others worth it?

After going through the college application process, I’ve come to realize the truth: there are no “good” or “bad” colleges. Although I know it sounds cliche, it isn’t where you go that matters, but what you do. Don’t let the familial pressures or societal expectations dictate your life. There is only one person living it and that is you. vyu@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of FONTSPACE.COM and VANLANDEDUCATION.COM Photo courtesy of WASHINGTONMONTHLY.COM

us nervous, especially when we know that we could be doing something. It’s an essential aspect of our progress-dependent society, one that constantly pushes us forward, nagging us to make a dent in our massive pile of responsibilities. It’s the feeling that drives students to exhaustion cramming for AP tests, the one that allows athletes to destroy their bodies trying to obtain a trophy. That’s why standing in a line for four hours is so anxiety-inducing. We’re being told that there’s always something else to do, something so close to being accomplished, that it’s somehow impossible for us to take a rest.

And then, once we’ve driven ourselves to exhaustion, we want nothing but rest. The responsibilities start piling up as we try to avoid them completely, throwing ourselves into tasks that only serve to distract as the things we must

actually accomplish build up. It’s called burnout, and it’s horrifying to see.

There needs to be a balance between our work and rest. Work pushes us forward, but relaxation ensures that we can keep going. And sometimes, in a society that only seems to reward constantly making progress and always improving, we seem to forget that we’re all only human and that we need to stop every so often.

Maybe the DMV isn’t so bad after all, so let’s not drive ourselves insane with exhaustion.

Instead, take the wheel and steer your life onto a path where you can continue to move forward without blowing a tire. You’re only human, and it’s important to remember to take breaks to stop and smell the exhaust every once in a while. axu@apachepowwow.net Graphic courtesy of FONTSPACE.COM

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Surviving

Junior year

By ANDREA LIU

Staff Writer

Junior year is usually one of the hardest years to lunge through; within the slog are hurdles of AP classes, mental and physical tensions, and the never-ending crunches of time that rush by too fast.

For a senior who is fast leaving for college, a single year in high school seems like it should be miles away—but I can still distinctly remember the long nights and bitter moments, clearly recount all the hardships and frustration I felt during junior year.

But because I’ve had an entire year to process and swallow the pill that was junior year, I’ve come to realize all its benefits and joys, too.

Junior year has a certain stigma for being difficult, especially because of AP classes. One or two simply aren’t enough; due to outside jabs such as peer pressure

and parental eyefulness, students are often coerced into taking three, four, or even five classes at once. We push ourselves to bite off more than we can chew, to convince ourselves that we must keep up an appearance, that we cannot let ourselves fall behind the pack. But who do we expect to please with this? A momentary grin of proud awe may be all we can lift from parents and friends before we ourselves fall under the self-inflicted stress.

So my advice to all the rising juniors is to breathe. Remember to take a moment before checking off all the AP classes you think you can take, and remember the vigorous hard work it takes to succeed in every class. Consider all the pros and cons, ask fellow upperclassmen and teachers for their opinion on your schedule, and remember that sometimes, taking it slow and steady is the best way to go.

To begin with the utmost frankness, my health was a trainwreck in junior year. I had fallen so far beneath textbooks and assignments that I had forgotten to tend to my physical self—and this is something I still regret to this very day. I was pulling allnighter after all-nighter, drinking coffee by the liter, and never eating by a regular schedule. By mid-semester, I was suffering with the jitteriness and dark circles of far too little sleep and a shattering immune system that collapsed under even the softest of fevers. I thought I was doing what I was supposed to do, that more suffering would equal better grades and a better future, that my health could come last in my dash for success.

Too late did I realize that my well-being always needed to come first; that a few flashcard sets not studied was worth it if

it meant getting a good night’s sleep, that a Friday night could be spent with friends and family instead of a list of landmark Supreme Court cases.

To do one’s best does not, does not, does not mean working oneself to mental and physical breakpoint. Take your time. Drink water. Eat regularly.

Sleep a good eight hours. It’s not going to be “your best” if you can’t even function properly in the first place.

While many students have a personal vendetta against junior year as being one of the hardest to pull through, it all boils down to the matter of self care. Though I know this idea could be reiterated up to the point of annoyance over social media blasts and bright posters, it truly is an important matter. Always take stock of the situation carefully before pitching yourself into it. Study hard, but remember to take care of yourself, too. Appreciate the little things, the parts of youth that won’t come back. Have your friends’ backs; they’re going through hard times, too. But above all, remember to take a step back— breathe, breathe, breathe. You’re going to do great. aliu@apachepowwow.net Graphic courtesy of VECTEEZY.COM

Should speech be free?

By MICHELLE LEE Staff Writer

On May 1, the words of Kanye West lit Twitter on fire when, during an interview on TMZ live, he boldly proclaimed that slavery “sounds like a choice.” Expanding further he explained, “When you hear about slavery for 400 years, like you was there for 400 years and it’s all of y’all? It’s like we’re mentally in prison.”

It is constantly stressed that we are all entitled to our own opinions and that we have the right to express them, but problems arise when free speech turns to impetuous speech, especially regarding influential figures such as Kanye West. Although we do have the right to freely express our opinions, in some cases, it would be more beneficial to just keep those opinions to ourselves.

It is not necessarily his viewpoint that is the problem, but his decision to announce it in such a crass and unfiltered manner.

West later defended himself on Twitter after the statement, clarifying the reasoning behind his perspective, but he would not have needed to if he had just thought his words through more carefully before expressing them. If he had just worded his thoughts in a reasonable fashion, most likely, the amount of immediate backlash would have significantly decreased. Based on the example that West gratuitously set, when expressing a controversial opinion, the way we frame our words can have a major impact on the way they are received, and it is best to first think them through

We constantly stress the right to free speech and one’s entitlement to his or her opinion, but the important decision that must be made is whether to express that opinion or not. before speaking.

There is a common principle that seems to be drifting out of practice these days: “If you have nothing nice to say, then don’t say anything at all.” Today, the Internet provides the perfect platform for people to freely share ideas and discuss opinions, but this isn’t always a good thing. Hate comments can be found all over the Internet: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, the list goes on and on. Everyone is allowed to dislike something, but why do some people feel a need to go out of their way to express their dislike and needlessly spread negativity?

The impact of our words may fly over our heads at the moment, but what one may consider a few trivial comments can have a lasting impact on another. It is one thing to politely express a critical point of view, but it is another to baselessly trash

something and spread hate. It is not just over the Internet, but these controversial and negative comments can be expressed in person as well.

We constantly stress the right to free speech and one’s entitlement to his or her opinion, but the important decision that must be made is whether to express that opinion or not. If there is no other purpose than to needlessly spread hate, keep those opinions to yourself. If you truly want your voice to be heard, think about how to want to come across to others before just brashly saying whatever comes to mind first. We can all benefit from this lesson and once again, learn to think before we speak. mlee@apachepowwow.net Graphic courtesy of DREAMSTIME.COM

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Seniors Reflect congratulations seniors, you made it! Seniors of The Apache Pow Wow share their thoughts on the past four years, graduating, and the future.

By AMBER CHONG

Staff Writer

Currently I am sitting at home, during the day, on a weekday, trying to explain how it feels to have so many absences, yet feel so present. This is the paradox of senior year. I can’t begin to comprehend how much joy, sorrow, laughter, disappointment, acceptance, anguish, and love I’ve experienced at AHS these past four years—but even more so, I cannot prepare myself to say goodbye.

The reality of leaving comes in waves, and so do the memories.

It almost feels wrong to wrap everything into a neat essay, so I won’t. My time isn’t linear, and oftentimes my moments of growth are associated with places, people, ideas. Welcome to my scattered brain.

F-106: Not to be a call out, but this room still haunts me sometimes. I’ll walk past it, and there is a pang of regret, alongside a mystifying acceptance. This is where I took Algebra 2 Honors in sophomore year, probably the most rigorous and challenging of high school for me. Here I learned that it is my personal responsibility to succeed, and that I cannot blame my failures on external factors.

Track: The track has always been an ongoing metaphor for high school, with each lap of a mile signaling a year. I share this sentiment. It certainly feels like the last lap, and May is the sprint to the finish line. However, I’d say that the track actually reminds me of P.E. in freshman year. I wouldn’t say I cared much about fitness, but as someone who was much more turbulent and insecure, I hung out with the wrong crowd and put too much emphasis on vanity. Appearances, both socially and physically mattered so much. Only with time did I realize that I will find the people I’m meant to fit with, that the sincerity and integrity of my character is worth infinitely more than what someone else thinks.

Pow Wow: It’s exceedingly impossible for me to encapsulate just how much Pow Wow means to me. My home for the last few years, A-213 was where I have feverishly finished homework, recklessly exposed my music taste, and persistently took steps to discovering my leadership. It’s where I seek refuge; it’s where I’m at my best.

Multi-purpose Room: Aside from having really nice rolly chairs, I will always remember the MPR for the moment I experienced humility. In a speech to all the teachers campaigning for free tutoring, my mind blanked and I stuttered through a good three minutes. I realized that if I wanted a career in government service, I was going to have to constantly expose myself to public speaking. The passion I have for my values will overpower my fear.

Crackers: An abbreviation for all my best friends. Thank you for crying with me at the movie theater, for listening to my problems, and for allowing me to be my most candid and weird self. You’re saved in my camera roll and in my heart.

Although graduation is fast approaching, I find comfort in the crossroads. I am constantly defined by new experiences, but I will always carry the old ones in fragments, through the thud against hot pavement, through beautiful glass panes overlooking the golf course, through utter bittersweetness.

I use this both ironically and literally, but once an Apache, always an Apache.

Cheers to it only getting better from here.

By VERONICA YU

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It’s scary being able to count down the number of days you have left in high school, knowing that life as you know it will change once those days are over. The friends you grew up with for the last twelve years will be moving to different schools, embarking on different paths of life. You yourself begin a journey of true adulthood, learning the struggles of independence and freedom. Ever since I was little, I always dreamed of the day that I could finally have my own phone, my own laptop, then my own driver’s license, and lastly my own credit card.

However, as I’ve passed each of those milestones over the years, I’ve become apprehensive of all the sudden changes. Adulthood suddenly doesn’t seem so glamorous. There’s the worry that you might come out of college in thousands of dollars in debt. There’s the worry that you may not find a job in the competitive market we have today. There’s the worry that our parents are growing old and could disappear from our lives any day soon. However, to enter that threshold, the first step to adulthood is graduation.

Graduation marks the end of a chapter of adolescence, of restrictions, of the safety know-

By JULIA LIN

Staff Writer

I remember freaking out about entering high school when I entered 8th grade. I really didn’t think I would be able to handle the academic rigor of high school, and my friends, who were freshmen at the time, told me about how different AHS was from the middle schools. Honestly, I was already preparing myself for the worst: failing grades, all-nighters, ostracization. I can safely say that absolutely none of that has happened in my four years here—I’ll have you know, in fact, that I haven’t even touched coffee or stayed up past 2:00 a.m. on a school night!

Interestingly enough, freshman year was by far the toughest year I had to face in high school. The stress of a new, unfamiliar environment coupled with expectedly difficult classes (Biology and Geometry Honors, I’m looking at you!) made me anxious for the years to come.

But freshman year did bear fruit: I made a new friend group in Pow Wow, and I developed a greater passion for journalism.

Sophomore year, in my opinion, was a mixed bag. It was fun for the most part, and my first AP class ever turned out to be pretty interesting! A lot of studying, too, but I learned to like it nonetheless. This was also the year that I held my first ever leadership position in Pow Wow as fundraising chair, which was somewhat of a nightmare for me. Even so, sophomore year eased my irrational fears about high school: yes, school is hard, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. The two don’t have to be mutually exclusive.

Junior year was hard. I only took two AP’s, but AP Chemistry kicked my butt. It was truly a miracle that I managed to keep straight A’s in high school despite taking this class. But the good thing about AP Chem is that it taught me to hate science with a passion. How is that positive, you ask? I actually ended up enjoying my AP Language class far more, and found a new path in life. While I dreamed of being a doctor from when I was little all the way up until sophomore year, I realized in junior year that I was far more suited for English-related careers. Junior year taught me that although failure can lead to frustration, it can also lead to a hidden door of opportunity, one that I might not have ever considered otherwise.

Senior year...let’s just say that High School Musical 3 was my expectation, and the school year of 2017-2018 was my reality. First of all, I did NOT get a boyfriend. Second of all, I hated dances. Third of all, my classes never broke out into synchronized singing. Bogus.

Jokes aside, I found senior year to be the most mentally challenging one, eerily similar to the kind of anticipation anxiety I had in freshman year. A vast, looming future ahead of me, all seemingly dictated by college decisions. It’s hard to keep confident when your peers appear to breeze through life, racking up extracurriculars and 5’s on the AP Exams like bonus points in a video game. When I got rejected by my dream college, my self-esteem tanked. And, if we’re still using the video game analogy, it was like I was one hit point away from dying. I’ve come to terms with it, though. Rejection doesn’t mean I’m not good enough; it just means I wasn’t the right fit, no matter how much I wanted to believe I was. That’s completely okay.

These four years of nonstop grind and precarious balances have not been for nothing.

I’ve learned to live more, love more, and laugh more—because life is far too short for me to worry about a fleeting 89% in AP Human Geography or a rejection from USC. More than anything, high school has taught me resilience, that as long as my clock keeps ticking, I will survive the worst. And for that, I am grateful. jlin@apachepowwow.net Staff Writer

ing the now. It marks the leaving of the nest, a symbol that you are ready to take on the world, to become a true adult. But are you really? My whole life, I’ve lived in Arcadia, sheltered by my parents, only worrying about studying and doing well in school. Going into the real world, I’m frightened by the idea that I’m not ready for it. Do I know how to do my taxes?

Or jump start my car if the engine stops? Year after year, thousands of uncertain seniors pass through this graduation threshold, not knowing where the future will take them or what life has in store for them.

Although I know graduation is a time of celebration of hard work and accomplishments, I am hesitant. It’s hard saying goodbye to friends knowing that your relationships will never be the same again as you slowly drift apart torn by time and distance. It’s also saddening to say good-bye to parents and other family members as you know that you may not see them for a couple months at a time. Yes, graduation is a time of happiness, not having to wake up every morning to go to class at 8 a.m., but it’s also a sad one. But while one chapter closes, another one opens with endless possibilities.

Who knows where life will take you? vyu@apachepowwow.net

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By KALI TAM

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With the school year coming to an end, many graduating members of AHS’ performing arts groups will be waving goodbye to the programs that they have spent a tremendous amount of time in this year. Some members, who began their performing arts journey at the beginning of their freshman year, will be approaching all of their ‘lasts’ within a couple weeks—their last practice, last rehearsal, last performance. Having to leave a program that they have spent an overwhelming amount of time in is always a hard thing to do, so let’s give some of our graduating seniors a chance to say farewell to their performing arts groups!

To the AHS Colorguard members of 20172018: “It’s been my dream to be in Colorguard since I was a 10-year-old, and you have all helped me make that dream come true. I’d like to thank all of you for being a part of my journey, and I want you to know that this isn’t the end for me. I’ve met so many wonderful people that I’m proud to call my friends, and every memory with you guys will stick with me forever. It’s been a good 4 years in Colorguard, and I can’t wait to see what the future brings to this amazing program!”

—Kat Lew, 12, Colorguard

To the AHS Marching Band 2017-2018: “We have accomplished so much this year, and I have been blessed to be able to lead such a prestigious and genuine group for the past two years. While all the awards and accomplishments were great, what made me proud the most was your humble and clear-focused character to give out your most inspiring performance. It’s been an honor to march alongside all of you!”

—Dana Cho, 12, Band, Drum Major

To the Orchesis Dance Company (ODC) Members of 2017-2018: “Thank you ODC for being my backbone these past three years, for all of the amazing and hilarious memories that we’ve created during our countless rehearsals and performances, and most importantly, for bringing me lifelong friends who share the same passion and love for dancing!”

—Sydney Pickering, 12, Orchesis Dance Company ktam@apachepowwow.net Photos by KALI TAM Graphics courtesy of CLIPARTPANDA.COM, GRAPHICRIVER.COM WORLDARTSME.COM, 1001FONTS.COM

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER

By ASHLEY LEE

Staff Writer

The AHS Performing Arts Department boasts many outstanding groups, all consisting of hardworking and talented individuals. With one of the groups being the award-winning theater department, the local community is grateful for its amazing productions each season. Whether it be the intermediate or advanced drama groups, or the Stagecraft department, Arcadia Stage never fails to put on an exceptional show for all to enjoy. In a highly anticipated performance, Intermediate Theater put on a production of the children’s classic, Peter and the Starcatcher. The tale came to life at the AHS PAC Black Box Theatre on May 17 to 19 at 7:00 p.m. each day. Arcadia Stage invited all on an adventure to come attend and support the hard work the dedicated students had put in during these past few months.

Based off of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s novel, Peter and the Starcatchers, this play, written by Rick Elice, brings its audience on a fantasy journey. In the past, it has even made its way to Broadway, playing in New York’s New World Stages theatre. The story takes place on the high seas and on the island of Mollusk during the year 1885. At the beginning of the play, two ships from the British Empire under the reign of Queen Victoria set sail on the rolling seas for the kingdom of Rundoon. On one ship, The Neverland, three orphan boys meet a witty girl named Molly Aster, the daughter of an English lord and minister to the queen.

Her ship also carries a trunk full of precious star objects that Molly has been told to keep secret, none of

which the other people are aware of. Boy, one of the orphans, had lived a bitter life, but his miserable world turns upside down when he meets Molly. Meanwhile, on the other ship, The Wasp, Molly’s father is guarding a decoy trunk from the pirates and thieves who are in search of the real treasure (which Molly is hiding). Her father’s name is Lord Aster, and he is known as the famous starcatcher. The pirate captain, Black Stache, discovers the ruse and hunts down The Neverland, where the real treasure is located.

Suddenly, a violent storm arises, both in the sea and on the ship, as Molly finds herself being attacked

by Black Stache and his crew. In a battle to save the valuable trunk from the thieves, the ship is torn apart in the storm, leaving only wooden fragments and a crew who are struggling to survive. During this chaotic upheaval, Boy meets Black Stache, who names him Peter and convinces him to become a pirate. The trunk is still being saved, and Peter rides it through the waves to a nearby island named Mollusk, in order to keep himself from drowning.

Does this sound exciting? The adventures have only begun for intermediate theater! If you missed your chance to embark on this journey with the performers, make up for it by attending other phenomenal productions in the future. AHS’ theater and drama groups would not be as successful without Arcadia’s support. alee@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of CLIPARTXTRAS.COM DESIGNBUNDLE.COM, PINTEREST.COM, VEXELS.COM, and YOUTUBE.COM

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By GRACE HONG Staff Writer

YouTube is a platform that is always attracting new producers who have new ideas and content. Alone, it is one of the biggest time wasters that most students experience throughout their high school career. We know about the old YouTube channels that have brought us so much joy throughout the years such as Pewdiepie and KSI. However, there has recently been a flurry of new channels that have taken the website by storm, and here are just a few of them.

Fine Brothers Entertainment is a channel that has caught the eye of many. Brooklyn natives Benny and Rafi Fine are the two online producers, writers, and directors who created the successful React video series. In React’s various iterations—Kids React, Teens React, Elders React, and YouTubers React—the brothers show viral videos to people and film their reactions. Many consider the Fine Bros to be two of the first YouTube stars, but they now have a full-service production company that includes movies and TV as well. In 2016, they were involved in a controversy over trying to copyright the React video form that drew widespread backlash and led to a campaign to unsubscribe from the duo’s channel. However, since then, they have been able to recover from that and have gained up to more than 14 million subscribers now, which is a huge milestone thus far.

Looking at some of the newest vloggers, there are some who have taken off to tremendous heights in such a short time span. Yuya is a 23-year-old Mexican beauty vlogger who posts makeup, hair, and other beauty tutorials. She even has a secondary channel where she talks about her day-to-day life. Many of the videos on her secondary channel star her brother Sergio. Yuya’s beauty-tutorial channel has brought her so much fame that she’s been featured in Vogue and on Hispanic television. Rubén Doblas Gundersen, better known as ElRubiusOMG, is a 27-year-old Spanish YouTuber and is the most followed Spanish YouTube star. Like other popular YouTubers, Doblas Gundersen is a gamer who does walkthroughs, reviews, and more, peppered with funny commentary. He published an interactive book called “Troll ” in 2014.

Overall, the YouTube community has become very vast and is a force in the social media industry. There are so many outlets to check out and it has truly been one of the better experiences in today’s age.

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By KRISTEN TRAN

Staff Writer

As school comes to an end and relationships temporarily dry up, you should create a playlist for your partner to keep your relationship strong.

During the summer, many couples are not able to see each other every day. With this playlist, couples can feel as if they are by each other’s sides.

Having a playlist to listen to as your relationship endures the test of distance is a brilliant way to alleviate the pain of not seeing each other daily.

Add these songs to your playlist, along with other songs that describe your relationship. Send these songs to your significant other to show that you are thinking of them!

1. “Endless Love” by Lionel Richie & Diana Ross Released in 1981, this classic will make you fall in love with your partner all over again. This song is perfect to listen to under the stars after a cute, romantic picnic. Not only will your loved one enjoy this song, but it will also bring back loving memories of your parents as well.

2. “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen Released in 2012, this song is perfect to reminisce on the beginning of the lovey-dovey part of your relationship. Carly Rae Jepsen beautifully captures the first spark of love, with a girl giving out her number and wanting the guy to call her. This jubiliant, cheerful, and catchy song is sure to remind you to rekindle the spark of love.

3. “Get You” By Daniel Caesar Released in 2017, “Get You” by Daniel Caesar is a song devoted to being thankful for having your significant other by your side. Listen to this song together to express how grateful both of you are to have each other in your lives.

4. “Sunday Candy” by Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment Released in 2015, “Sunday Candy” is a feel good song to listen to. With a fun beat to it and the sound of trumpets in the air, this song will surely lift your mood. Sunday Candy teaches you to treasure your loved one and to cherish the moments that you share with one another.

5. “My Cherie Amour” by Stevie Wonder Released in 1969, this soul classic is sure to make your significant other feel special. Stevie Wonder pours his soul and emotion into the song, singing of how his lover is the most perfect girl he has ever seen. The title translating to “my darling love”, Wonder describes the beauty of the girl who catches his eye.

Give the songs a listen and add your favorites to your own playlist to enjoy.

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With Prom almost here, people are scrambling to find dates, dresses, and of course the perfect hairstyles. This article will feature hairstyles for girls going to Prom.

Braided Updo This is one of the more common hairstyles for prom, and it keeps hair out of the face with style. In order to create a braided updo, first tie your hair into a high ponytail while leaving some locks out. Twist the rest of the hair into a bun, and tie it up. Then take the leftover locks of hair, braid and then wrap them around the bun.

Classic Curls If you’re someone who isn’t a fan of braids and would prefer something simpler; classic curls won’t fail you. You can easily obtain these curls with a curling wand or curling iron. There are plenty of YouTube tutorials on how to curl hair, as well as tutorials on getting the perfect waves for you. These can range from giant curls to gentle waves.

Bubble Ponytail For those with longer hair aiming for an edgier look, the bubble ponytail may be just the look for you. First, tie your hair into a halfup ponytail. Wrap it around with a clear elastic until you reaching the end of your hair. Pull a small portion of hair through the elastic and pull the hair downwards to tighten the hair around the ponytail. Pull some of the hair from this now formed “bubble” outwards in order to add volume. Repeat this until you reach the end of the ponytail.

Braided Crown If you want to keep your hair down but still want to go for a more sophisticated look, the braided crown is an option. Part your hair however you like, and begin braiding on one side of your head, braiding until you reach your ear on the other side. Repeat this step on the other side of your head until you now have two braids. Criss cross the two braids in the back and clip them together.

Elegant Bun The bun is a classic look that is both simple and elegant. There are tons of tutorials that can be found for more twists on this style.

These include French braids turned into buns, and buns with locks of curled hair hanging out.

As you prepare to go to Prom, you now have five more hairstyle options to choose from. Pick what suits you best! ghong@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of FREEPIK.COM and 1001FONTS.COM

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The recent corgi sensation has made its mark across the Internet, appearing in a plethora of memes and videos and appealing to the Internet audience. These past years, its popularity has even made its way to the annual Socal Corgi Beach Days, where hundreds of corgis are brought together at the beach while joined by thousands of corgi-lovers in admiration of their spunky fur-bodies as they wag their way across the sandy beaches. The event brings together corgi enthusiasts and their canine friends three times a year—spring, summer, and fall—for a fun-filled day of all-things-corgi, including a meet-and-greet, limbo contests, photo booths, corgi costumes, and more. Although drawing global attention, the event started with only 15 dogs. During the last beach day in April, there were over 1,100 corgis, attracting people all the way across the globe from countries like Japan.

The corgi sensation is only growing in popularity. Believe it or not, the First Annual SoCal Corgi Nationals, hosted by SoCal Corgi Nation, was held at the local Santa Anita Racetrack this month, right in your backyard. On May 27, corgi fanatics visited the racetrack to watch and were amazed by these speedy four-legs as they put their paws to action! Corgis from all over the region came to compete at this inaugural festivity, bringing their astute statures and spiffy attitudes for all to enjoy.

The main feature of the event was the corgi races, with corgis running on the field before moving to the racetrack for finals. The corgis were put in a lineup and competed to bring home the championship title. Spectators joined in the crowds and cheered on the contestants as they sprinted towards the finish line. Aside from the main competition, the event consisted of a variety of other festivities for all, humans and corgis, to enjoy. There were corgi-centric vendor booths, where corgi fans could shop for SoCal Corgi Nationals merchandise or gadgets for the dogs

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themselves. Visitors also enjoyed carnival rides (for humans) as well as food and drink booths during the day. Corgis (or mixed-corgis) were welcome, with free admission, and their human counterparts could buy general admission tickets for only $5, with VIP being available as well.

Corgi fanatic or not, this inaugural SoCal Corgi Nationals was exciting as it made its mark in history! All Southern California corgis are sureto have something to look forward to next year!

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Beginning with the creation of the first modern computer in 1936, technology has advanced extremely quickly over the last few decades, becoming exponentially more popular and common. Now, they are in almost everyone’s homes around the world. Computers as a whole are still popular and are advancing just as fast as their more recently developed counterparts are, like artificial intelligence, not only in complexity, but also in size. Engineers have made technology so compact that computers can fit inside phones.

Computers are found in all sorts of shapes and sizes, from a large and bulky PC to a portable laptop. Many people believe those are the main forms of computers. This is both correct and incorrect. Computers have come in all different forms, but laptops and PCs are the most common. People who work with computers a lot will know that laptops and PCs are not the most common—there is no common form of computers because they exist everywhere. There are computers in our phones, in telephones, and in satellites. An example of a fairly well-known computer that doesn’t look like a standard one is the Raspberry Pi. It may sound like a dessert, but it is, in fact, a computer.

The Raspberry Pi is a small and very bare bones computer that includes nothing but the processing unit. You have to supply the controller or keyboard, mouse, battery, and the program that it would be running. This may seem very inconvenient to most people, but for people that work with technology a lot, this is very helpful. The Raspberry Pi can be used for many different ideas, such as a game emulator, which is a device that can play games on different platforms. The reason why the Raspberry Pi is so useful is because of its basic structure, which means there are multitudes of possible accessories and programs it can be hooked up to use. Some examples of uses that people would use today is as a way to learn how to code and set up basic programs to start branching out to all the uses that the Raspberry Pi has to give.

The dimensions of the Raspberry Pi are 3.370 in × 2.224 in × 0.669 in. This is extremely small. Compared to your average iPhone or Android, it is much smaller and doesn’t seem to do much. This device is a powerful, open-sourced piece of technology that was built to support any idea someone could have, or even allows the users to train themselves. Although you have to download the program, supply a battery to it, and set it all up from scratch, it is all worth it.

Some creative innovators have utilized the Raspberry Pi for many projects. People have made their own artificial personal assistants modeled off of Jarvis. Others have made electric skateboards and bikes. Some have even created electronic doors, gaming consoles, and talking toys. For those who love photography, one can create a disposable GIF camera with just a 3-D printer and a Raspberry Pi. One enthusiast has also made a quadcopter to fly at their leisure. As seen with these examples, the sky’s the limit (literally) for all the possible uses of the Raspberry Pi. jliao@apachepowwow.net Graphic courtesy of HORSEANDMAN.COM

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By MICHELLE LEE Staff Writer

On the first day of school, wide-eyed freshmen trooped through the school gates with fantasies of high school life still intact. As the school year draws to an end, reality has finally kicked in, and high school life may not have been what they expected. Some had their hopeful fantasies shattered, and others were pleasantly surprised by calm waters and smooth sailing.

“Going into freshman year, I thought that I could handle it because freshman year was the easiest year,” said freshman Charisse Liu. After hearing the horror stories of upperclassmen, freshman year seemed like a piece of cake. It turns out that “freshman year was a rude awakening, and I realized that the transition from middle school to high school was pretty difficult,” she said. With the increased workload along with the added pressures of extracurriculars and activities that were not present in middle school, freshman year was quite a struggle and definitely not the easy year that Charisse expected. “Luckily, I survived and as I’m nearing the end of freshman year; I think I’ve finally gotten used to high school.” On the other hand, others thought that freshman year would be a nightmare, only to be confronted with a relatively enjoyable year.

Freshman Sofia Mediana was, like many other freshmen, daunted by the prospect of starting high school. But it turns out that her expectations did not exactly match up with reality. “I thought I would be swamped with homework and projects, but in reality, I can finish it all during class,” said Sofia. While for some the increase in workload might have been a cause of stress, what really challenged Sofia was the different social environment. Coming from a small middle school to a school of almost 4,000 strong was a big step. “I thought I would meet a lot of new people and friends, but the only new friends I made were from volleyball or the group projects I had,” she said. Although Sofia did not meet her expectation when it came to making new friends, freshman year provided a nice transition into high school, and she hopes for smooth sailing through the rest of her high school career as well.

Freshman year has been a rollercoaster of new experiences, and for some, it was bumpy and long, while for others it was far too short.

Whether freshman year was a struggle or a success, it is now time to move toward the future for a successful journey through the years to come. mlee@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of FONTSPACE. COM and 123RF.COM

By CHRISTY QIU Staff Writer

Late-night studying, coffee and boba runs, safety and security, new friendships and maybe even first love—high schoolers have experienced it all. Our adolescent years are spent under the smooth veil of high school, and in less than a month, this veil will be lifted for a quarter of AHS’ students. As seniors end their high school years, they enter a new chapter in their lives.

For most, college is that next chapter. Senior Avleen Walia will be pursuing her childhood dream of becoming a psychologist at the University of California San Diego. She has a clear vision for her future, in which she hopes to acquire a “PhD in clinical psychology and go into therapy and counseling for adolescents.” Likewise, senior Caidyn Thompson is excited to pursue her studies at Louisiana State University. Though she’ll be majoring in political science, she is unsure about her future career. She jokes that if she were to pursue law, she would work as a defense attorney, then as a government corresponder, and finally as the President of the U.S. Meanwhile, senior Martin Lu will be figuring out his path at Washington University in St. Louis. In fact, Martin jokingly, yet honestly, stated that he is “so lost in the woods and can’t find a path” and as for his major, “one day, it could be Russian Literature, and the next day, it could be chemistry.” Similarly, senior Emily Lu will use college as a time to “figure out her future.” An incoming freshman at Scripps College, Emily plans to have a S.T.E.M. major.

In a S.T.E.M.-focused community, a handful of AHS students stand out as they pursue their artistic passions. Senior Sunny Wu, recipient of Best in Show at AHS’ 1st Annual Art Exhibition, will be attending the School of Visual Arts in New York City, majoring in illustration and then hopefully leading a career in illustration for children’s books and magazines. Likewise, senior Nicholas Jimenez, president of AHS’ Theater Department, will continue his involvement in theater as he double majors in theater arts and psychology at Azusa Pacific University.

When asked about what she’d miss most after leaving AHS, Avleen immediately responded, “Absolutely nothing! Hate everything about it!” She then genuinely answered that she would “miss knowing the safety” of high school— the safety in which “even if you make mistakes, you still have the chance of the whole future to fix them.”

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dane moments the most memorable. Emily stated that what she would miss most would be the people. She enjoys the common ground that AHS students share—growing up in Arcadia, having the same teachers and understanding the rigor of AHS’ academics. For Caidyn, she will miss the people the most since she won’t have as many opportunities to see them. Martin, who is also leaving California, exclaimed that he “feels so lucky” to have known so many inspirational and talented people at AHS, and it will be “so hard to say goodbye.”

For many students, certain classes and organizations have made their high school experience. Taking French classes since freshman year, Martin has developed an unbreakable bond with his classmates. The times he spent “laughing, suffering, and screaming together” with them will stay near and dear to his heart even when he leaves AHS. For Emily, “karaoking” in the Vons parking lot with her Constitution Team unit at 9:00 p.m. is one of her favorite high school memories. Making the moment even more memorable, a lady parked her car next to theirs and thought they were doing drugs. For Nicholas, theater has shaped his entire high school experience, and he “will definitely miss getting to perform on stage next to [his] best friends.”

Some of us have grown up together since elementary school. Others have met recently, yet have created lasting bonds. Either way, we are now going our separate ways. High school is becoming a fleeting moment—a memory of the past. Despite the times we suffered in AP Biology or the all-nighters we pulled for AP English summer an annotation, high school has been an experience like no other. No matter how hard it was for us to get out of bed to go to school, there will be a day when we come to miss the structured time that we had to spend with friends, the comfort of having everything planned for us, and silliness that was okay to have because we were still “children”. Adolescence is a time of growth and discovering our identity; there is no doubt that AHS has impacted us an the journey. Wherever the future takes us, AHS will always remain a place of great importance—a second home. Congratulations on the conclusion of your high school years, Class of 2018! cqiu@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of PIXABAY.COM, VIDOBLOCKS.COM, and 1001FONTS.COM

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By CRYSTAL CHIN Staff Writer

Graduation is in a month, and college is just around the corner for seniors. As seniors move onto the next step into their lives, they might need some help in knowing the basics. This article will share some basic necessities that every senior needs to make their college experience a little more comfortable. If you’re a senior or a soon-to-be senior, hopefully you’ll have a great time in the next phase of your life!

Basic Cleaning Supplies Obviously, toothbrushes, tooth pastes, soap, shampoo & conditioner, lotions, etc. are absolutely necessary!

Take some flip flops/bathroom sandals to walk from the dorms to the bathrooms and back with you. Use a shower caddy (shower basket) to carry all of your soaps and shampoos to the bathroom easily.

Dorm Supplies to Live More Comfortably Some colleges don’t provide every dorm with microwaves and mini fridges, so bringing one with you to college will be beneficial whenever you and your roommate

are too lazy to get food, you guys can just heat some up!

Some colleges also might not have air conditioning or heaters so bringing in a fan that can cool down the room during the summer or a small heater to warm up the room during the winter will definitely be useful.

Food Bring lots of water! Using a reusable water bottle such as a Hydro Flask will guarantee a convenient water supply for wherever you are on campus. Water can be bought on campus and there are water fountains around, but it is way more convenient to bring gallons of water to keep inside the dorm to have easier access to water.

Snacks! Bring tons of snacks because you will get hungry when you’re cramming late at

night for your classes. Don’t faint and bring tons of snacks to keep yourself awake and to give yourself sustenance!

Keep a pair of slippers (a different one from your bathroom slippers) to walk around the dorm in because the floors could be dirty!

You never know!

Comforters for your dorm beds are essential but bed rest pillows would definitely come in handy for the dorm. In case you want to watch movies or study on your dorm bed, you can prop up a bed rest pillow to sit up straight and lay on comfortably!

If you have pictures or decorations you want to decorate your dorm room with, command strips are a necessity. Command strips can be used to hold up a corkboard that you can

display cute polaroid pictures onto. Command strips can also hold up hooks to hang up anything you want like a mirror.

Transportation Around Campus All college campuses are gigantic and would take forever to travel around from class to class. Bring a bike, scooter, skateboard, etc. to get around faster so you won’t be late or miss any classes!

If you’re a senior or a soon-to-be senior, hopefully these tips will help you plan the next step in your life and ease some of that college stress! cchin@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of DAFONT.COM and VECTEEZY.COM

By ASHLEY LEE Staff Writer

On June 6, at 12:29 p.m., all books will be put down and away as students crash into their first minutes of summer. In less than one month, students will be out for their long awaited two-month break. After a stressful year of assignments, projects, and tests, summer brings forth relaxing thoughts. For many, it is a time to rest and wind down after a busy school year; for others, summer means traveling overseas and visiting new destinations. Some also choose to participate in enrichment programs or volunteer projects, which may not otherwise be done during the school year. Whether or not you have anything planned this summer, there is plenty for you to enjoy while making the most out of your time!

The arrival of summer means a break from using the brain—no more cramming, memorizing, or really, thinking. However, summer can be a time to reflect on the past year. Take some time out of your two-month-long break to think back on your accomplishments during the year or life lessons you’ve learned. Set some goals for the next year and challenge yourself to take on new responsibilities. If you’re afraid of not reaching your goals, try setting more realistic ones; taking baby steps is key.

Pick up a new hobby. Our school lives are a busy time, and we might not always have the time to do what we enjoy or want to do. You can take this time to discover a new activity to get yourself busy with, or even pick up an old hobby that you haven’t put much time into the past year. Take online or local classes if you want to learn a specific skill. Most importantly, keep your creative juices going over the summer so that you’ll be fresh for the start of school in August.

With a myriad of new movies out coming summer 2018, there is definitely a movie for you to enjoy. Plan a movie hangout at the theaters, or have a movie marathon at home. Many cities, including our own city of Arcadia, will be hosting summer movies at the park, where you can watch a movie on the big screen while snacking over your own picnic!

Explore and visit new places. Los Angeles is one of the most popular cities in the world, boasting an endless list of attractions for tourists and its residents to enjoy. Visit the local museums, varying from art to science, or history to culture. Take a trip to the beach and enjoy the waves during the hot summer!

Summer is quickly arriving, and it’s time to enjoy and make the most out of it! Keep yourself busy while also making sure to relax, because August will be here before you know it! alee@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of DAFONT.COM, VECTEEZY.COM, and 1001FONTS.COM

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By ANDREA LIU Staff Writer

T h e s c h o o l y e a r i s f i n a l ly d r aw i n g t o a c l o s e , g r i p p i n g t h e s h o u l d e r s o f t h e g r a d u at i n g s e n i o r s w h o h av e l o n g t u r n e d t h e i r h e a d s away f r o m t h e d e m a n d i n g wav e s o f a d u lt h o o d.

W e ’ v e a l l b e e n b a l a n c i n g o n t h i s f r a g i l e t i g h t r o p e t h at t e e ters between issues of adolescence—from the AP tests, final e x a m s , a n d e s s ay s t h at o n c e w r a c k e d o u r e n t i r e w o r l d — t o n e w r e a l m s o f f i l i n g ta x r e p o r t s , l i v i n g a l o n e , a n d e s ta b l i s h i n g o u r i n d i v i d u a l i t y i n t h e w h o l e w i d e w o r l d.

S o h e r e ’ s t o c l o s i n g c u r ta i n s a n d s p i n n i n g n e w b e g i n n i n g s , t o t h e h i g h s a n d l o w s o f t h e pa s t f o u r y e a r s ( a n d t h o s e y e t to come), to the flushed red and glittering gold of the graduat i n g c l a s s o f 2 0 1 8 . I t ’ s b e e n a l o n g h a u l , b u t w e ’ r e f i n a l ly here.

T h e o n ly t h i n g I h av e i n c o m m o n with the Andrea from freshman y e a r i s a s t r o n g pa s s i o n f o r c a r a m e l m a c c h i at o s a n d t h e c o l o r p i n k . O t h e r t h a n t h at, I t h i n k i t ’ s fa i r t o s ay t h at I ’ v e g r o w n a n d g o n e a l o n g way.

W o w, t i m e h a s b u z z e d by ! T h o u g h I ’ m g r a d u at i n g f r o m h i g h s c h o o l i n j u s t a couple weeks, I still feel like a child at h e a r t. I r e m e m b e r p l ay i n g o n t h e s w i n g s e t at p r e s c h o o l a n d m a k i n g a complete fool of myself as I tried and e m b a r r a s s i n g ly fa i l e d t o l e a p o u t o f t h e s w i n g s . M a k i n g a f o o l o u t o f m ys e l f h a s n ’ t c h a n g e d, b u t t h e d i f f e r e n c e n o w i s t h at I k n o w h o w t o p i c k m y s e l f u p w h e n I fa l l . W h at e v e r ’ s i n s t o r e f o r t h e f u t u r e , I a m r e a dy, a n d I a m b e yo n d e xc i t e d !

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T i m e pa s s e s i n t h e b l i n k o f a n e y e .

I a m n o l o n g e r c h u b by- c h e e k e d ( w e l l , a l i t t l e ) a n d c a n dy- g r u b b i n g ; I a m n o w 1 8 -y e a r s - o l d a n d entering college, with memories of childhood behind me and a va s t f u t u r e a h e a d.

After four years of high school, I ’ m g l a d t o h av e m e t s o m a n y w o n d e r f u l i n d i v i d u a l s . I ’ m e xc i t e d f o r w h at i s t o c o m e .

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D o n ’ t w o r ry, yo u ’ l l g l o w u p e v e n t u a l ly.

E v e n t h o u g h i t wa s h a r d t o g o through these four years, it g av e m e a n o p p o r t u n i t y t o m e e t some of the best people who a r e c o n s i d e r at e , t r u s t w o r t h y, cheerful, and are just here with me when I need them.

Reflecting on the last four years, I still can’t believe how much I’ve grown. From a timid freshman scared of entering the new world called high school to now a seasoned senior r e a dy t o e m b a r k o n t h e n e x t a d v e n t u r e o f l i f e , i t ’ s a m a z i n g j u s t h o w f o u r y e a r s c a n c h a n g e a p e r s o n . T h r o u g h a l l t h e s t r e s s f u l a n d d i f f i c u lt t i m e s , I c a n ’ t s ay “ t h a n k yo u ” e n o u g h t o m y t e a c h e r s , f r i e n d s , a n d fa m i ly, w h o h av e s u p p o r t e d m e t h r o u g h o u t a l l t h e s e y e a r s a n d h av e m a d e m y t i m e at A H S o n e o f t h e m o s t m e m o r a b l e a n d e n r i c h i n g l e a r n i n g e x p e r i e n c e s o f m y l i f e t h u s fa r . T o m y c l o s e f r i e n d s w h o h av e m a d e a l a s t i n g i m pa c t o n w h o I a m t o d ay, yo u h av e b e e n a b l e s s i n g t o m e . E v e n t h o u g h l e av i n g h i g h s c h o o l i s b i tt e r s w e e t, i t a l s o m a r k s t h e b e g i n n i n g o f a n e w c h a p t e r . H e r e ’ s t o t h e C l a s s o f 2 0 1 8 — a n d a l l t h e g r e at t h i n g s y e t t o c o m e .

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Boys Varsity Volleyball Arcadia v. Crescenta Valley (2-3) Arcadia v. Burbank (3-0) Arcadia v. Harvard Westlake (3-1) Arcadia v. Temple City (3-0) Arcadia v. Calvery Chapel (3-0) Arcadia v. Saddleback Valley (1-3)

By TIFFANY CHEN

Staff Writer

The spring season is starting to come to a close, but Boys Varsity Volleyball is just getting started. On May 5, the team played in its first CIF game against Harvard-Westlake High School in the 2nd Division Wildcard round at Temple City High School (TCHS) where the Apaches came up on top with a score of 3-1, advancing onto the second round. The next game was against TCHS where the boys won 3-0.

With their second win, they moved on to the third round and won with a score of 3-0 against Calvary Chapel. Unfortunately on May 12, they lost against Saddleback Valley Christian High School with a score of 1-3. The team made it up to the quarterfinals in the CIF Southern Section, ending its season with 22 wins and 10 losses.

The team had a very successful season and was able to make it up to the quarterfinals in CIFSS. Team Captain senior Ryuen Le said, “This is the furthest we’ve made in ten years and I’m really proud of my team for putting their hearts out on the court.” And junior Alex Yen also had the same mindset stating, “I feel like we did really well in CIF, I never would’ve expected our team to make the quarterfinals.” The team dominated up until the quarterfinals and although it did not

make it to finals, the members are still satisfied with the result.

Teamwork in volleyball is also very important since all players on the court play key roles in the game. “Our teamwork is great. We built a good chemistry between the setters and hitters throughout the season. I feel like we are a team [who] plays better when we face stronger opponents. Skillwise, we also improved our defense a lot, but our blocking and attack still need work,” according to senior William Cheung.

“We played phenomenally. This team really stepped it up when it came time to play.

We definitely could’ve improved on diversifying our offense. We rely a lot on our outsides, so getting more sets to other hitters would open up the court a lot. Also blocking and digging could’ve used some work,” Ryuen backed up.

The team chemistry allows the team to work fluidly together and in games.

The continual successes have not only been due to teamwork but also individual skills.

Ryuen reflected, “Personally, I need to work on my serving. Right now it’s pretty consistent, but I need to be more aggressive with it. That way, it’ll make it harder for the other team to run their offense and some more aces would definitely help my team out.”

With members trying their best to improve themselves, the team only got better and better.

Unfortunately, Alex stated, “Against Saddleback, we lost the transition game because every time we sent over a free ball, they pounded it back to us. We needed to be more aggressive with our serves and our hits in order to try to make them work harder to get it over.”

Although the Apaches had a very successful season, they believe they still have a few

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things they need to work on. William said, “I think our team improved a lot this year from last year. All of us are very committed and worked hard throughout the whole season. Our hard work paid off as we secured our CIF spot by drawing even with Crescenta Valley and Burbank. During the playoffs, we worked even harder and pushed ourselves beyond our capabilities. I believe the team has done the most they can, and I’m very proud of us ending the season at where we are now. If there are any improvements the team should have done, it would be balancing out our attack. Our front row attack most focused on our outside hitter Bryan and Savvas, allowing the other team to focus shutting them down. If we had other methods for earning points, I think the result would have been different and we would’ve gone further.”

The team hopes to improve even more in order to do even better next season.

The season has come to an end, and although the season has officially ended, the boys strive to improve. Ryuen leaves his team with these words of wisdom, “My advice to them is to just stay passionate about the sport and keep on working hard, especially Savvas and Jared.

They have a lot of talent next year, it’s just a matter of how bad they want to win. Never settle and keep striving to be better.”

Our Boys Varsity Volleyball team has had a successful season this year and we hope they continue to win even more next season. Congratulations on making it to the quarterfinals! tchen@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of NOUNPROJECT and 1001FONTS.COM Photo by JOCELYN THAO

Girls Varsity Softball Arcadia v. John Burroughs (0-5) Arcadia v. John Muir (11-1) Arcadia v. Crescenta Valley (2-8) Arcadia v. Northwood (4-1) Arcaid v. Segerstrom (1-3)

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HUDDLING UP The team gathers up before starting their first set against Calvary Chapel High School on May 10. In the end, AHS took home the win with a score of 3-0 and continuing through to the 2nd round of the CIFSS Division 2.

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It’s May, and that means it’s time for CIF playoff action to return for the Boys Varsity Tennis team. Coming off of a season where it made the CIF Southern-Section Quarterfinals, the tennis team hungers to make an even deeper run in the tournament. The boys hope to make at least semifinals of CIF this year, which will allow them to participate in the coveted State Finals competition.

After losing a nail-biting game last season to rival San Marino High School, the players are dedicated to train even harder and have put in a lot more work during the off-season. In addition to practicing at school, many of the players have been taking private lessons to enrich their technique. However, the most important technique that they worked on was footwork.

Senior Jonathan Figueria describes footwork as “key in setting up your shot and being able to hit a solid ground stroke, which is why the team practices it everyday in practice.” In every session before hitting, the team makes sure to warm up with about 20 minutes of conditioning to ensure that the players are fit enough for the upcoming season. This is something different compared to last season, and it may pay off come May when CIF is a factor.

Looking at the players this season, there have been a few changes to the unit from last year. The team lost its best singles player,

By BRADFORD YAU Staff Writer

On May 7, a historic basketball game took place, resulting in the Toronto Raptors being swept away by the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 4-0 series. This monumental feat left many shocked as the top dog of the Eastern Conference was toppled by a 4th place team.

Leading up to the game, the Cavaliers’ record was a staggering 52 games won to 32 losses. With such a great win to loss ratio, it is no wonder this team was able to play at a caliber close to that of the Raptors.

One such example is the game against the Indiana Pacers. Leading the match, the Pacers started off strong winning round one 98-80; however, the Cavaliers were able to come-back, winning round two of the match with a close score of 100-97. The Pacers proved to be a tough adversary for the Cavaliers, winning the game with neck to neck scores. At the end with one final push, the Cavaliers were able to break the tie in the final round 105-101 winning the set 4-3. This feat was not accomplishable without the team’s

SMILES ALL AROUND The team comes together for a picture after a successful win against Northwood High School with a winning score of 14-4.

Charles Deng, a five-star recruit whose hard work and dedication ultimately landed him a spot on the MIT tennis team. Additionally, they lost Brian Kim, a three year starter for doubles who was known for his tricky play due to him being a left-hander. Those two are going to be very hard to replace, but the transfer of fourstar Hellman Zhao from Mark Keppel High School has helped soften the blows.

Hellman strengthens an already solid singles core, a crucial aspect of any team that wants to make a deep run in CIF. The boys played in the Beckman tournament in February before the season started, and were able to hold their own while clashing with some of the best teams in California. Here, we will be able

to see how AHS shapes up against harder competition .

The first round of the CIF match started on May 9 with against Westlake High School.

The Apaches won and also won the next round against Northwood High School. Afterwards, they faced off against Peninsula High School, who was the runner-up in CIF last year. As the #5 seed in CIF, the Apaches were definitely a dangerous team. Sadly, they lost against their opponents and did not make it into the semifinals. Still, they had a great run in CIF this year and will hopefully fare better next year.

efforts and the amazing plays done by LeBron James.

With the team defeating the Pacers, the Cavaliers would have to face one of their biggest challenges yet — playing against the notorious Toronto Raptors. Being on the top of the board for the Eastern Conference with an over-

they were able to play on par with the Raptors. But their reign did not end there; game after game, the Cavaliers beat the Raptors with scores in the 100s. It wasn’t until their final match when the Cavaliers truly showed their colors. With seemingly infeasible acts such as LeBron James making a near impossible shot behind the board and intense bouts left and right, the game couldn’t get any more intense.

Basketball enthusiast junior Andrew Ng felt the game was “one-sided,” and that the Cavaliers “played cohesively and dominated the Raptors.” Andrew also stated, “LeBron James played a well-rounded game and passed the ball very well. He made impossible shots like the one in the corner.”

The game ended with a 128-98 score, leaving the Cavaliers 4-0 and victorious. The Raptors who were thought to be indomitable were easily swept and left hoping to do better in the next season. Soon after the playoff series with the Raptors, the Cavaliers had to face the Boston Celtics for the semi-final round. Ultimately throughout these games, the Cavaliers finally beat the Celtics with a close 4-3 series on May 27. The Cavaliers, again, have reclaimed their spot in the 2018 NBA Finals with a familiar opponent — the Golden State Warriors.

all record of 59 wins to 23 losses, the Raptors are certainly not your average basketball team.

It was clear from the start that the Cavaliers were fighting an uphill battle; however, they proved otherwise.

Starting the off the set with a winning game score of 113-112, the Cavaliers proved

Boys Varsity Baseball Arcadia v. San Dimas (4-3) Arcadia v. Pasadena (12-0) Arcadia v. Pasadena (8-0) Arcadia v. Crescenta Valley (1-2) Arcadia v. Crescenta Valley (0-2) Arcadia v. Santa Monica (2-0)

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Boys Varsity Tennis Arcadia v. Crescenta Valley (16-2) Arcadia v. Westlake (16-2) Arcadia v. Northwood (14-4)

Co-Ed Varsity Badminton Arcadia v. Westlake (20-1) Arcadia v. Cerritos (13-8) Arcadia v. Diamond Bar (6-15)

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Students often choose to take either the SAT or the ACT for college applications.

They’re both standardized tests, administered all across the nation. Before you take either one of these (or possibly both), it is good to know the differences between the two.

The SAT began as the “Scholastic Aptitude Test” before becoming the “Scholastic Assessment Test”, and is now known only as “the SAT”. There are more SAT test-takers in California than ACT test-takers. The test includes the subjects of reading, writing and language, math, and an optional essay. The test lasts for

three hours without the essay, and three hours and 50 minutes with it. The reading section includes five passages, and the math section tests takers on arithmetic, algebra I and II, geometry, trigonometry, and data analysis. Calculators are prohibited on some questions. This test is scored on a scale of 400 to 1600.

The ACT, otherwise known as “American College Testing”, is not as common in California. It includes English, math, reading, science reasoning, and an optional essay. Testing lasts two hours and 55 minutes without the essay and three hours and 40 minutes with it. The reading section contains four passages, in comparison to the SAT’s five. The math section covers arithmetic, algebra I and II, geometry, and trigonom-

etry, forgoing the SAT’s data analysis. Takers are allowed to use a calculator for all questions.

The science reasoning section does not test on knowledge of scientific concepts, and instead evaluates critical thinking skills with science.

This test is scored on a scale of 1 to 36.

Both tests include reading, math, and an optional essay. The SAT calls one section writing and language, whereas the ACT calls it English. The ACT includes a portion with science, and the SAT does not. The SAT lasts longer than the ACT, but only by about five to ten minutes.

The SAT costs $46 without the essay and $60 with the essay. The ACT costs $49.50 without the essay and $58.50 with the essay.

The SAT gives takers a couple more sec-

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onds per question, due to its longer testing time.

The ACT focuses more on geometry than the SAT does, and it covers matrices, graphs of trig functions, and logarithms, whereas the SAT does not. So, if you’re a bigger fan of geometry and trig functions, the ACT is better for you.

However, if you’re better at algebra and data analysis, the SAT is the one for you.

In the end, there are quite a few differences between the two tests, and it is best to do some more research before picking one, or both! kmak@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of CBPBOOK.COM, CLIPARTXTRAS.COM, KOBO.COM and 1001FONTS.COM

By JOLENE HUEY Staff Writer Most students would prefer to go on vacation or relax at home during summer break, but many end up stuck taking summer school. However, it’s still extremely important to do well so that your precious time isn’t wasted by poor grades.

Students are often tripped up by the different rhythm of summer school. With this in mind, it’s crucial to strategize how and when you’ll study in order to boost your test grades and free up time for leisure. You can learn to prioritize your time to do well in summer school and still be able to enjoy the long summer break.

You can start planning for summer school right now, by setting some goals for your summer class. What do you hope to accomplish from the course? Once you know what your goals are, you can start preparing for the actual class itself. This means taking steps to scan the material ahead of time and picking out topics that you may have difficulty in.

You may even want to work with a tutor or ask for help from a teacher in order to prep yourself.

Now, to the step where you balance summer school and social plans! With the fast-paced material of summer classes, make sure to review your syllabus carefully and keep track of important dates on a calendar. Then, add in meetups with friends, concerts, and other fun events to your calendar, so you have a clear picture of your actual schedule.

Devote some time each day to prepare for what’s coming up next in your class.

Taking breaks are essential. Summer classes are rigorous and accelerated so trying to overload your schedule with study, homework, and extracurriculars is asking for too much. Going out for a run, hanging out with a friend, or taking a nap can help you recharge and be more productive overall. Don’t be afraid of taking a breather once in a while! A clear mind will allow you to keep track of information more easily.

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By VERONICA YU Staff Writer This year, AHS will sadly say goodbye to two teachers, Ms. Kerry King and Ms. Janet Baker, along with security personnel, Ms. Shirley Lauria, and locker room attendant, Ms. Jeanette Scott, as they retire.

Ms. King has been a dedicated teacher here at AHS, teaching for an astounding 36 years. When asked about what made her stay at AHS for so long, she replied with, “The students. By and large, the students that go to AHS are willing to learn and wanting to learn, and a lot of them like math.” Her passion for teaching was first sparked in her college years, “When I was in college, my Calculus professor needed a teaching assistant. Since I needed the money, I was his teaching assistant for a semester, and by the time I was finished with that semester, I was totally hooked on the whole idea of teaching. It was so fun to watch students have that lightbulb moment.” Ms. King’s love for math has continued to motivate her to share her passion with her students; to her, “There’s a lot of beauty and amazing things you can do with math. It’s great teaching that to students, some of whom think the same way.” When asked about what she’s most sad about leaving, Ms. King replied that she’s “gonna miss being in [her] classroom and those ‘ah-ha’ moments when [she’s] explaining something to the class, and [she] know[s] they got it because [she was] there. Without [her being] here, they would still be going, ‘What is the Law of Cosine?’” In addition to missing her students and teaching in the classroom, Ms. King is really going to miss her colleagues, as “there are people that [she’s] taught with here for years and years and years, and it’s weird [for her] to think that [she] won’t see them on a regular basis anymore.” “Be bold. Have adventures. Be yourself. Don’t let anybody choose your job for you or choose your world for you. Choose the world that will make you happy. And remember that pain comes into every life and you really only grow through the pain,” she shared, hoping her wisdom will guide students along in their paths. In retirement, Ms. King looks forward to finally being able to sleep in, as she intends on “throwing away the alarm clock and never getting up until [she wants] to get up,” and also “joining an improv theater group.”

Like Ms. King, Ms. Baker has also shown immense dedication to AHS students, teaching for 12 years and serving as an aide for 14 years before that, totaling to almost 27 years. Her inspiration to teach as a special education teacher came from her two sons with learning disabilities. When asked about her teaching philosophy, she shared, “I never said it would be easy, but I said it would be worth it. Kids try and take an easy way out sometimes or look for the shortest route, and that doesn’t always give you the best foundation for the best results. I think you get what you put into it.” Ms. Baker’s favorite memory at AHS was when Dr. Sutro was pied by his students on Pi Day, as it showed how “he was really in the spirit of things and exemplified how teachers should be with their kids by letting them have at him.” Additionally, her inspiration to teach every day comes from her students, as “[she loves] the students that [she has].” She goes on to elaborate, “I know that they need what we’re doing for them, and it makes it worth being here knowing that something you say will impact someone’s life at some point. It’s going to make a difference. It’s going to make a difference in their lives.” Saddened to leave her students, she leaves a final message for them, parting with, “I love you,” and, “I’ll miss you.” In retirement, Ms. Baker plans to spend more time with her grandchildren and travel the world with her best friend.

Ms. Lauria has also worked at AHS for many years, totaling to almost 25 years. She is also going to miss the people the most once she retires, as over the years “[she’s] made a lot of friends.”

Ms. Lauria first came over to AHS because her daughter was attending the school. After 8 years, she switched from being a locker room attendant to security personnel because she “enjoyed being around the kids.” Her favorite memory has been “being able to give [her] daughter her graduation diploma.” Ms. Lauria also shared a couple words of advice to the students, wishing them, “Good luck.

Continue doing what you really want to do.” In retirement, Ms. Lauria plans on spending time with her four grandchildren and traveling the world with her husband.

Ms. Scott has worked at AHS for 6 years while working in the district for a total of 16 years. What she liked most about the district was how friendly the people were and how easy-going the working environment was. Her favorite memory at AHS has been “talking with the girls,” who look up to her for advice because “they want to hear something good and it just makes their day.” Ms. Scott recalls one time not seeing a student whom she had a conversation with, and it warmed her heart when the student said, “I missed you,” Ms. Scott is most sad about leaving her colleagues and not working with the girls and the coaches. However, after retiring, she plans to dedicate more time to taking care of her health and spending more time with her family.

Thank you Ms. King, Ms. Baker, Ms. Lauria, and Ms. Scott for your service and dedication to the students of AHS for all these years. We will miss you! vyu@apachepowwow.net Graphics courtesy of 1001FONTS.COM Photos by CONNER HUA

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By EMILY CHEN Staff Writer

Peacocks are iconic in the city of Arcadia. They’re one of the main attractions of the Arboretum and even roam the city streets and neighborhood. We’ve all accepted the birds as a symbol of our city, but have you ever wondered why they’re here in the first place?

The answer lies in Arcadia’s history. Elias Jackson Baldwin, also known as Lucky Baldwin, founded Rancho Santa Anita here in 1875.

As he added trees, crops, and cattle to his land, he decided to bring in some of his favorite animals: peacocks. In 1880, Baldwin imported several peacocks from India for his ranch. The number of birds he originally brought is unknown. They were protected on the ranch and had plenty of space to live and breed. Their numbers continued to multiply over time, even as the open lands of Rancho Santa Anita turned into the busy city of Arcadia that we know now.

The exotic birds are still thriving in urban areas today.

Despite living amongst them, there is a lot that Arcadia residents may not know about peacocks. The species is officially called “peafowl,” with males being referred to as “peacocks” and females as “peahens.” The name

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“peacock” stuck since people usually think of the males’ beautiful tail feathers when talking about the bird. Speaking of their tails, the long train of tail feathers make up about 60% of peacocks’ body length. They limit their flying ability, but are helpful for attracting mates.

At times, it seems like the streets of Arcadia are littered with peacocks. They can be seen sunbathing on lawns, munching on gardens, and sitting in the middle of the road with no intention of moving out of the way. If you encounter a peacock, make sure to keep your distance.

Don’t attempt to feed or hurt the peacock. Doing so is disrespectful, dangerous, and can get you fined. Even though the peacocks seem like domestic animals, they are still wild.

If you want to see lots of peacocks, take a trip to the L.A. Arboretum! The lush botanical gardens are practically a peacock paradise.

You’ll definitely encounter a few of the birds there. If you’re lucky, you might see a male displaying its feathers! Just like the other amazing attractions at the Arboretum, peacocks are a part of Arcadia’s history that continues to live on today.

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By ANDREA LIU Staff Writer

Acai bowls centered against a clean marble backdrop. Avocado slices set on perfectly golden pieces of bread. A solitary hand holding a drink with an obscurely-named label against a blue sky and a colorful city background, usually with an accidental photobomb towards the rightmost corner.

Snapchat and Instagram are often culprits of these food shots, and they can be the sources of both awe and jealousy. Where do these people find these kinds of places? Every week, too? Isn’t it expensive to drive halfway across the state to find a single plate of salad leaves? But at one point, one has to admit that food trends happen for a reason, and that’s usually because these places are pretty darn good. Lucky for us, we happen to live right in the heart of all things foodie and boujee—that snapchat story is just a 30-minute drive away.

1. Moon Juice This has to be one of the most Instagrammed places of 2018 (especially with South Korean tourists, for some odd reason), and it’s easy to see why. From the flashy foil print that graces the plastic bottle to the vibrant concoctions the store churns out every day, this superfood drink stop is a hotspot for all things healthy and aesthetic. “Nutrient-dense” juices never looked so good.

2. Alfred Tea Room Right on Melrose Avenue, this quaint spot beams with millennial pink and a glittering sense of luxury—which aren’t what one usually associates with go-to teas. However, that’s exactly what Alfred Tea Room is—a blend of novelty and convenience, with just the right touch of Snapchat-worthy walls and decorations.

3. Bardonna If you want a guilt-free meal, but would prefer to not settle in with a self-made spinach smoothie in the oversized mug you got as a gag gift on your ninth birthday, Bardonna is the place for you. They offer everything from breakfast to lunch, from kombucha (or, to be a little spicier, you can go for their non-alcoholic “Rosé All Day” drink—kombucha mixed with rose water) to a social media worthy avocado toast.

With summer break just around the corner, grab some friends and bring them along with you to take Instagram and Snapchat-worthy pictures at these unique foodie places. Whether you want to show off an exquisite cup of boba, French pastries, or just your L.A. pride, it is always worthwhile to explore the gems that the city offers. You now know what spots to hit up, so all you have to do is decide if you want to use a subtly tinted filter on your photos or if you want an all natural lighting vibe.

4. Bottega Louie Not only does this place exude staggering amounts of luxury and extravagance, it also houses some of the best macarons known to mankind. Gone are the iced “macarons” from your local grocer’s frozen food section—Bottega Louie is the original must have.

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By ANDREW MULIADI Staff Writer

Shoes are an integral part of any outfit.

They are the bow tie to a gift or the whipped cream to a frappuccino.

To start off, black shoes go with any outfit because black is a universal color. It literally doesn’t matter what you wear with it. The most traditional black shoes feature a black top, matching midsole, and a white outer sole.

A prime example of such a shoe would be Adidas’ Core Black UltraBoost, a modern shoe weaved out of a sock-like material featuring a comfy mid-sole and unique cage-like apparatus. This shoe matches a more modern style, consistent with general teenage school life. For a more casual style, a popular shoe that trumps all would be Van’s Old Skool Shoes, featuring a simple white wave-like stitching etched into the fabric of the original shoe’s format. Featuring a unique gum bottom as well, these shoes match a more nonchalant style of one’s choosing.

In direct contrast, white shoes are more

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Recently I’ve seen so many cute drawings, doodles, and quotes online that would make the perfect stickers to spice up a bullet journal, laptop, agenda, or phone. So, if you are in need of personalizing your laptop or decorating a boring notebook, don’t fret, I have come up with the best and most effective DIY sticker for you to try.

Materials: Laser printer Packaging tape or clear tape Paper Ruler Bowl of water Scissors Parchment paper Paper towels Directions: Place your image on a blank document or on Photoshop, and resize the image to your desired size. Print out your image with a laser printer. It MUST be a laser printer otherwise once the paper is submerged in water, the ink will bleed and won’t adhere to the packaging tape. If you would like to print multiple images at once, be sure you will have at least a two cm distance between each.

Take your packaging tape and start plac-

exclusive, better paired with light colored clothing. The purpose of white shoes is that they stand out from the rest of an outfit, thus more lightly nuanced colors aid in the process, even though more contrasting colored pieces of clothing also tend to work as well. For instance, Nike’s Air Force 1’s are a popular option in that they illustrate a new chunky look that is currently taking away in the shoe culture. Fitted with a toe box with miniature holes for circulation, this shoe goes well with any light colored bottom. Also taking route would be Adidas’ Triple White NMD collection. Featuring unique prime-knit weaves and custom blocks at- tached to outer and midsole portion of the shoe, these shoes pair in a similar fashion as with all other white shoes.

For a much more sporty and old-fashioned look, Jordan shoes have recently proliferated in popularity. Most notably, the Retro 1 Jordans, a symbol to former Chicago Bulls basketball player Michael Jordan, have been consistently popping up on the market. Versions of the shoe range from the

traditional red/black/white colors as illustrated in the Bred Toe version of the shoe, to a more modern twist as demonstrated through the Royal Blue version of the shoe. These shoes match more street-style outfits and overall very versatile. New Balance also contributes to the rugged looks associated with Jordans, releasing their limited edition 99 Trainer shoes. Fitted with a wave-like outer sole, this shoe can be used for outfits promoting aesthetic or practical use.

As shoe culture continues to rise, more and more futuristic shoes have come to play, boasting advances to the material side and the aesthetic side of shoes. Such shoes bring focus and large contrast to any outfit, and present versatility unparalleled to any other type of shoe. For instance, Nike’s Vapor Max shoes have recently soared in popularity due to their unique bubble-like outer soles.

These shoes can be fitted with a range of outfits, from casual to performance.

Alongside these shoes come more expensive high end shoes. Recently on the rise have been Balenciaga shoes, particularly the brand’s

Speed Trainer shoes and Triple S shoes. With the former, the shoe boasts an extremely minimalist style that is woven with a sock-like material, fitting to any outfit as my of the previously listed shoes. With the latter Balenciaga shoes, these chunky additions that have taken over the shoe culture match more “idiosyncratic” outfits, given the layered midsole that gives the Triple S shoes their unique look. Of course, such shoes come at a significantly high cost, with retail prices at a minimum of $700.

Overall, there is an amalgam of shoes that are present in the market that matches any outfit you choose to wear. Undoubtedly, there is an ever-growing taste for shoes as retail shoe brands continue to pour out new shoe concepts and ideas for public consumption.

ing strips of the tape over your printed image(s).

Smooth the tape with a ruler to ensure no air bubbles are stuck. Make sure the tape covers at least one cm around the image. If you need multiple strips of tape to cover the image be sure to overlap them a bit.

Now start cutting your image out. When cutting, make sure you have a one cm border around your image.

Once all your images are cut out, fill a bowl with water and completely submerge your stickers in the water. Soak them for a minimum of 5 minutes, the longer the better.

Start rubbing the paper off the back of the sticker. Don’t rub or press the sticker too hard, otherwise the ink on the tape will start to smudge and distort your sticker. Keep rubbing the back of the tape until all the white paper has been removed. Pro Tip: rub the paper off while it’s still submerged in water. It is much easier to remove and clean that way.

Tape the wet sticker on the parchment paper. Use a napkin and press on the sticker to push out the excess water and dry it. Let the stickers dry for a day on the parchment paper before using.

If your stickers get dirty in the future, soak them in water and rub off the dirt to clean it.

You’re finished. Happy sticker making!

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you’ve known this senior for a really long time and they’ve been there for you since day one, a card with a meaningful and appreciative paragraph may be all they want.

4. Scrapbook Once again, if this senior has been with you since you were a clueless child, then you surely have many pictures together, or at least many embarrassing pictures of him/her. Seniors will especially love this one because of the effort it takes, and they will definitely treasure it for a long time to come.

5. Your Own Sentimental Gift Something only you and the senior would understand. A gift that demonstrates how close you two are, and how much you both have gone through together. This may be the hardest gift to give, but it is ultimately the best because it is unique to just the two of you, and represents the immense bond that you two have.

College is a big step into adulthood. As seniors move on to become freshmen again, it is important for them to remember their friends back in high school, and what better way than receiving a gift?

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With school quickly coming to an end and summer just around the corner, it’s about time to start saying goodbye to the seniors who are graduating and moving on to college. However, if they made an impact on your high school career, it is without question that they will be missed. In order to properly send them off into the real world, here are some gift ideas for the 12th graders whom we love.

1. College Apparel Wherever they may be going, it never hurts to get your favorite senior a jacket from the college they’re going to. Besides just showing how much you care for them, you are also congratulating them on the college they were admitted to.

2. Stress-Reliever Ball This gift is definitely more thoughtful rather than flashy. Since we all know that college will be a hard and scary transition from high school, getting them a stress-reliever ball will prove that you actually thought about their future troubles when buying your gift, and who doesn’t like that?

3. Card Now this may sound super lame, but if

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By ANDREW WANG Staff Writer After a year of grueling work, the 2017-2018 school year is finally coming to a close. We have all made our fair share of great memories with our friends and especially with our graduating seniors. Whether or not you will be graduating, vacationing, or taking summer school, summer is a chance to recharge from the rigorous lifestyle of the school year. Take a chance this summer to relax and explore new interests as we approach the calm before the storm of a new school year.

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