The Broadview May 28, 2019

1 revelations Students uncover past of Morning Star Building

4 Passé

Junior trains in preprofessional ballet program

5-8 So long

Class of 2019 wraps up high school career

9 Side out

School-sponsored club sport plays in tournament

12 Global art

Arts festival showcases international performances

Convent of the Sacred Heart HS | San Francisco, California

May 28, 2019

Vol. 25, Iss. 6

Countdown to commencement begins

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GOODBYE Student Body President Kiki Apple addresses the community for the last time during Senior Prize Day on May 24. Faculty recognized seniors for academic excellence for the year as well as for all four years, and for service to the school. This week's Senior Week celebrates the Class of 2019 with Senior Tea, two luncheons and Commencement.

Shootings in sacred spaces incite fear in community

Violence targeting religion impacts students Adele Bonomi Senior Reporter

Recent shootings in mosques, churches, synagogues and other places of worship is causing students to pause and reflect on the violence in light of their faiths.

“I heard about the San Diego synagogue shooting when I looked at the news on my phone,” junior Arelena Jackson, who is Jewish, said. “My initial reaction was fear I attend the most popular synagogue in the

City, and all it takes is one person to harm or kill many.”

The April 28 shooting at Congregation Chabad in Poway, north of San Diego, killed a 60-year-old woman and See SECURITY, p. 2

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►► FAREWELL

Long-time teachers Doug Grant and Kate McMichael will be retiring at the end of the school year.

Grant, who has worked at Convent & Stuart Hall for 50 years, served as head of school for 17 years and brought computer science to Convent in the early 1970s.

McMichael taught theology and ethics for 14 years and served a time as a campus minister. She also provided Midweek

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Reflections, quite meditative time before school in the Chapel on Wednesdays.

For more information about Grant’s time Convent, see “More than code” on www.broadview. sacredsf.org. ►► WORK

IT OUT

Strength and conditioning coach Barclay Spring will lead all-inclusive pre-season sports training sessions over the summer. Sessions will take place Monday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m., June 3-28, July 15-31 and

August 1-9. Pre-registration is not required. ►► SENIOR

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Senior Week's first event is Senior Tea in the Main Hall today at 4 p.m. Students will greet the Class of 2019 in the Belvedere before families and friends join the reception line.

Seniors will attend the Alumni Luncheon on May 29, a coed Baccalaureate Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church on May 30 before Commencement on May 31 at 4 p.m. in the Main Hall.

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Cafeteria service to expand in fall

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Security in places of worship increases

Menu to feature top 20 favorite meals

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he SAGE food service is expanding to provide lunch for all students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 at no additional cost in the 201920 school year, resulting in an increase of approximately 37% more students relying on the cafeteria for their midday meal.

“In order to provide the proper lunchtime experience for students on both campuses, we needed to look at installing a fully-functional commercial kitchen on the Pine/Octavia Campus and new stations throughout the Shakespeare’s Landing space to alleviate a lot of the lunch line congestion,” Strategic Design Facilitator Geoff De Santis said. “This construction opens up a lot of flexibility for both campuses.”

The construction of a full-service kitchen is already underway in the Columbus Room on the Pine/Octavia Campus. The construction team will also make alterations to the Broadway Campus kitchen over the summer to accommodate preparation and storage, according to De Santis.

The Pine/Octavia kitchen will occupy the perimeter of the Columbus Room and still provide space in the center of the room for assemblies and studying.

“We had to work with SAGE, our kitchen designers from Aria Kitchen Design and architect Michael Zucker to make sure that everything fits,” De Santis said. “Any design challenge just brings out our creativity and makes us think a little bit deeper.”

SAGE kitchen staff is currently cooking and preparing food on Broadway and transferring it daily to Pine/Octavia. While this system works with 60% of the student body in the lunch program, the new construction will better accommodate the estimated 97% of the student body who will be receiving school lunch next year, with the remaining 3% opting to bring food from home or purchase food off campus, according to De Santis.

“I eat on campus with the SAGE lunch almost every day because it is a pretty good healthy lunch that changes all the time,” sophomore Jacqueline Guevara said. “I will probably still eat on campus almost everyday next year, too. I just hope the lunch lines do not get too long with the increased number of people.”

We want to make sure that everyone has something to eat every single day.

— Gina Vance

SAGE has hired four new staff members to help with the food production and serving — two for each campus — and plans to have multiple stations with the same food items to speed up lunch lines, according to SAGE district manager Gina Vance.

“I originally didn’t buy the

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EAT UP Sophomore Tara Boyd gets lunch in the Broadway Campus cafeteria. The SAGE lunch plan is expanding to include all students next year on both the Broadway and the Pine/Octavia Campuses.

lunch service because I wasn’t sure if I was going to like the food, but it looks really good so I am looking forward to having it next year,” freshman Madeline Saint James, who was not on the SAGE lunch service this year said. “I also like that the food will be accessible on both campuses.”

The menu will include the top 20 favorite dishes from this year determined through production records that track student daily participation at lunch, according to Vance. Dishes include marinated steak, pesto pasta, Mexican food with toppings bar and corn dogs.

“We want to make sure that everyone has something to eat every single day,” Vance said.

“We produce a certain amount

of each dish, and then depending on how much is left over, we figure out how much we need for next time. When something is really popular we know that we go through a lot of it.”

The Pine/Octavia Campus will use 100% reusable plates, bowls and utensils for lunch when the Columbus Room reopens, while the Broadway Campus will continue using single-use, compostable products as it currently does not have dishwasher capacity for all the dishes that would be used by students, according to De Santis.

Construction will continue through summer break and the kitchen is scheduled to be ready for use at the beginning of the school year, according to De Santis.

Unused showers open to students, faculty Locker rooms each house individual shower stall

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Gray Timberlake Senior Reporter

fter a hot and sweaty workout in the Herbert Center weight room, athletes often want a shower, but just assume it is not available.

I didn’t know we had access to the showers — I was always told they weren’t working,” junior Isabella Shea said. “For the Homecoming dances and the carnivals, I would have to get ready in the bathroom after volleyball.

The only way I could feel cleaner was with deodorant and brushing my hair because I thought I couldn’t shower.”

The girls locker room shower has always been open for the use of students and faculty, but students have not requested to use it, according to Strategic Design Facilitator Geoff De Santis.

“The showers were created as part of the gym for faculty and students to use if needed,” De Santis said. “Other than faculty, I haven’t heard of many circumstances in which students have asked to use the showers.”

While the shower at the Broadway campus is rarely used,

the showers in locker rooms in the Dungeon at the Pine/Octavia Campus are used more frequently. Cross-country girls used the showers after their

I didn't know we had access to the showers — I was always told they were not working.

— Isabella Shea

morning workout before going to Los Angeles for the Mt. SAC Cross-country Invitational.

“When we practice in the morning on the day that we’re leaving, it’s nice if the kids can clean up before going to classes, so they usually take showers at Stuart Hall,” Coach Michael Buckley said. “To utilize the showers at Broadway in the fu-

ture, we could split practice so that anyone who has class on Broadway could practice there and shower there, and anyone who has class at the Pine/Octavia Campus can practice and get ready there.”

The showers on the Pine/ Octavia campus are used more frequently and are regularly cleaned, unlike the Broadway campus shower that is rarely used. The lack of attention has discouraged athletes to use the shower in the Herbert Center, according to Shea.

“I trust the Stuart Hall showers because they seem to be used more often, but not the ones at Convent as much because they are never used,” Shea said. “If I had the time to shower after dances and there was a clean shower with hot water, I would have showered.”

De Santis says with regular use, the shower will be serviced nightly by janitorial staff.

The shower is available whenever the locker room in the Herbert Center is open, and De Santis encourages it to be used by students or faculty after

practices or before events. If multiple people are planning to utilize the shower within a certain time period, a schedule can be created, according to De Santis.

“There are two, single-use, lockable showers and they are in the locker rooms in the Herbert Center,” De Santis said referring to one shower in each the girls and boys locker room.

“I don’t see why there couldn’t be a system or a schedule created if many people wanted to use the showers.”

The shower at the Broadway campus is fully functioning, but because it has not been frequently used, there is the possibility of them needing repairs or attention, according to De Santis.

“I believe it would be best for students who have questions or concerns to check in with Mr. [Paul] Lorentz and Mr. Buckley or Ms. [Elena] De Santis,” Geoff De Santis said. “The showers have been functioning in the locker rooms without use for a while and the students and faculty are completely welcome to take advantage of them.”

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In response to the Pittsburgh shooting that killed 11 people and injured seven in a synagogue, Jackson created her International Baccalaureate project around increasing non-Jews’ familiarity with Judaism.

“I think it is important that people not think of Judaism or other religions as foreign or unknown, but traditions that are alive and meaningful,” Jackson, who has already given a presentation to Jackson a freshman class, said.

Local synagogues are also taking increased security measures according to Moshe Lancer of Chabad of San Francisco.

“We have had security and a security plan at our synagogue ever since we started it,” Lancer, who declined to give specific details on specific measures said. “If there is increased violence, we take that into consideration and collaborate with

Every day I make time to think about these people and pray that it gets better and that they fine hope.

— Nisrine Rahmaoui

the local authorities and our security team.”

Junior Nisrine Rahmaoui, who is Muslim, recognizes the shootings as a pattern, and incorporates empathizing with survivors into her daily practice of praying five times a day.

“When these shootings occur, I think about them on a day-today basis and I remind myself that I am so grateful to be so privileged and to not have to go through anything like that,” Rahmaoui said.

“Every day I make time to Rahmaoui think about these people and pray that it gets better and that they find hope.”

Jackson says the frequency of the shootings has raised awareness around the issue of gun violence and says that further protection of synagogues should be enforced.

“Shootings happen so often that if I gave the proper attention to every one, I would never be able to live my life,” Jackson said. “Of course, stricter gun laws would probably help, but that doesn’t seem to be coming anytime soon.”

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Facing the past

Study dives into past of Pine/Octavia

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Caroline Thompson Senior Reporter

ix juniors and a senior researched the history of the Pine/Octavia Campus’ Morning Star Building and its connection to the Japanese internment during World War II as part of fellowship program.

Senior Leet Miller, who initiated the group that became the Morning Star Fellowship, began studying the history of the building as his International Baccalaureate Creativity, Activity and Service project after he noticed its unique architectural style.

“I’ve always been interested in architecture and the history behind buildings, which I think comes from the fact that the Broadway Campus has so much history,” Miller said. “The Pine/Octavia campus always felt like an afterthought compared to the Broadway campus. Its history was never emphasized like the history of the Flood Mansion is.”

Miller and theology teacher Michael Campos launched the Morning Star Fellowship as co-teachers with a grant Campos received from the Jewish Family and Children’s Services to study patterns of exclusion in the community and globally.

“I was selected for the Tauber Fellowship for Holocaust Educators that allowed me to go to Jerusalem to study the Holocaust and the ideologies behind it that allowed the Holocaust to happen,” Campos said. “I received a grant after the fellowship to continue my study of oppressive ideologies, so I thought, ‘Why not study the ideologies of the Japanese internment?’”

The Morning Star Building was originally Morning Star Elementary School, a Japanese parochial school, between

1929 and 1984. The study focused on the school’s history as well as broader exclusionary actions directed at Japanese Americans during World War II. The student fellows made pilgrimages to the now abandoned immigration station on Angel Island, where primarily Asian immigrants were detained and interrogated before entering the United States, as well as the remains of the Manzanar

I saw this as an opportunity to learn more about my personal history which could help with talking to my own family about it.

— Alyson Barrett

National Historic Site, the last standing Japanese internment camp.

“My great grandparents were processed through Angel Island, but I never knew anything about that part of my family history because it was always too painful for my family to talk about,” fellow Colette Hom said. “I saw this as an opportunity to learn more about my personal history which could help with talking to my own family about it.”

The fellowship concluded with the fellows presenting their findings at a coed

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DIGGING DEEPER Senior Leet Miller and five fellows learn about a divot which was once a koi pond, which gave hope to the Japanese internees at Manzanar. The students spent a weekend touring the abandoned internment camp in April.

Chapel in which they emphasized the need to learn the history of the building.

Campos and Miller also presented at the Day of Learning, an event organized by the Jewish Family and Children’s Services.

“Not only did we share our findings because of the connection it had to our school, but also because these aren't topics talked about,” Hom said.” They aren't even talked about in households who have lineages to these events. The difficult thing about this fellowship is that it is really an experience that can't simply be taught to people.”

Moving forward, the fellows hope the

Convent & Stuart Hall community can apply the knowledge presented at the assemblies to the real world and learn from the history of Asian American exclusion, according to Hom. “We're living in an age where America’s definition of American is ever more controversial, but it's really important to be empathetic and to recognize our fellow citizens,” Miller said. “Learning about the internment and the history of the Morning Star building lets us fill in gaps in our knowledge of history and also makes us better people which I think is what great education is about.”

Teachers broaden their horizons

Educators gain enrichment in summer programs

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Olivia Rounsaville Reporter

imilar to students who participate in personal enrichment over the summer, many faculty are embarking in professional development to further their education and gain experience in their fields, ranging from historical or philosophical classes to conferences.

“There are so many things that contribute to being a refreshed, healthy teacher,” English teacher Julia Arce said. “Being able to stimulate my mind and write hard papers and think about hard questions is really important.”

Arce will be studying for her Masters in English for the third consecutive summer in a five-summer degree program with the Middlebury Bread Loaf School of English in Vermont.

“In this class I have really grown to value the importance of writing about literature,” Arce said, “because I believe that in order to really appreciate literature, one has to spend a lot of time reading, researching and writing about it.”

The program provides a space to read and write about a range of literature and engage in a variety of writing styles, which is key to truly understanding and respecting literature, according to Arce.

College Counseling Director Rebecca Munda will be attending professional development courses at the University of San Francisco in her second summer conference with the Association of College Counselors and the Independent School Summer Institute.

“When I attended my first conference last year, I picked up some really good ideas and found it to be a very good use of my time in terms of professional development,” Munda said.

Seniors are increasingly applying early admissions to college, so Munda says she hopes to learn how to help those students manage their college essay supplements and stay organized, according to Munda.

“As educators, I think it is really important that we remain current on trends that impact education, especially college admissions, where the landscape is always changing,” Munda said. “It is very beneficial to be with my colleagues and to hear about what trends are impacting their campuses.”

Associate Librarian Reba Sell will travel to the University of Oxford to take the class Shared Goods, focusing on friendship, cooperation, truth in philosophies and the impact of daily decision making.

“It is really cool to study something

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new,” Sell said. “As a librarian I like doing research, so I think that it is a really fun opportunity to do something outside my comfort zone.”

As more students are choosing philosophy and ethics for the topics of their International Baccalaureate Extended Essay, this training will help Sell advise students who may choose topics similar to themes

This class gives me the opportunity to experience intellectualism in an immersive way.

— Alyson Barrett

in the Shared Goods class.

“Philosophy is not something I am super familiar with so this class will be really interesting and probably very challenging

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for me,” Sell said.

Librarian Alyson Barrett will spend her summer researching battles and wars at a National Endowment for the Humanities in Billings, Montana for the class “The Battle of the Little Bighorn and the Great Sioux War (1876)”.

“I wanted to make my education on United States history a little bit more robust and fill in some of the gaps I had,” Barrett said about being selected for the highly competitive program.

Barrett says the classes and seminars she has attended not only have built upon her personal knowledge, but have been helpful in expanding the collection of books to add to Convent & Stuart Hall’s library, according to Barrett.

“This class gives me the opportunity to experience intellectualism in an immersive way,” Barrett said. “It is energizing knowing I can bring all this information and knowledge back to work.”

Through summer courses, faculty are able to satisfy their own curiosity and help connect to students.

“I think that professional development keeps me humble because I am able to empathize with what it is like to be a student,” Arce said. “It also makes me a much more knowledgeable instructor.”

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Dancing through junior year Pre-professional ballerina classically trained Gabriella Vulakh

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ith her hand on the barre, standing in first position, junior Ari Levine begins most ballet classes at San Francisco City Ballet with foot exercises, side and back Port de bras, slow tendus, and grand battema combinations to warm up her body.

Sequences, which increase with difficulty as the class progresses, strengthen the body and increase stamina in preparation for weeks when Levine can be on her toes

for up to 25 hours rehearsing for a performance.

“Ballet takes a lot of mental and physical effort and work,” Levine said. “There are days when my feet hurt and I am exhausted, but I do ballet because I love it. I come out of a three-hour class feeling rejuvenated —and that is really rewarding.”

Levine, who began dancing when she was 3 years old with Star Dance Studio, joined City Ballet when she was 7 years old. Levine completed the City Ballet’s school — Levels One through Six — and joined the Pre-Professional level this year.

“She was always moving around and dancing at home, so we thought ballet would be a good thing for her to do just to establish a good basis of dance,” Levine’s mother Nancy Levine said. “We exposed Ari to a bunch of things, but ballet just happened to be the one she liked the most.”

During her 10 years at City Ballet, Levine has trained under professional ballerinas. Her primary instructor, Galina Alexandrova who is the Artistic Director of City Ballet, joined the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow, Russia when she was 10 years old and performed with both the Bolshoi Ballet and San Francisco Ballet.

“I want the girls to

come to class and to work, make progress and meet the goal we want to achieve,” Alexandrova said. “The goal is to go professional, but where they take these skills is their personal decision.”

Alexandrova trains ballerinas in the Vaganova method, a classical ballet style which is the basis of Russian ballet training.

Levine also has specific instructors for folk dancing, partner and group dancing and contemporary ballet.

“Because they have such a strong base in classical ballet, they can dance any other type of ballet,” Ken Patsel, who is the Administrative Director of City Ballet, said. “They just have a real command of their bodies.”

The ballerinas showcase their hours of training in three main performances, the “Fall Showcase,” “The Nutcracker” and the “Spring Showcase” in addition to smaller in house performances throughout the year.

“It is amazing how perfectly they are able to execute the dancing in performances,” Levine’s father Rich Levine said.

“Ari is in a very rigorous dance program and that has made her very focused, tenacious and diligent.”

Levine toured to Moscow,

Russia with City Ballet last summer. The group took classes with instructors at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy and watched performances at the Bolshoi Ballet.

“We take our students into the motherlode of ballet,” Patsel said. “Ballet is a huge part of the culture in Russia, so this trip gives students a greater appreciation for ballet and adds a whole different level of richness to their ballet education.”

Levine balances her extensive ballet training with one Advanced Placement course and two Honors courses in addition to her other classes. While she leaves school early everyday at 1:30 pm for ballet, Levine meets with her teachers during study periods and lunch to go over class material, and she receives

Soaking up sunscreen, not sun Sunscreen is vital for skin protection but forgotten in daily routines Caroline Thompson & Amy Phipps

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hile sunscreen protects the skin from harmful effects of ultraviolet sun rays, skin cancer and painful sunburns, few wear it on a daily basis.

Only 14% of Americans wear sunscreen daily, according to a statistic from the American Academy of Dermatology.

“Sunscreen protects you from getting skin cancer but also from the aging process as a whole,” Nikki Melet, a dermatology physicians assistant said. “Sun exposure decreases the amount of collagen in your skin, making your skin’s appearance less shiny or bright.”

Sunscreen should be worn daily and reapplied thoroughly every two hours, according to Melet. Only 27.3% of Convent students use sunscreen daily, ac-

cording to a Broadview survey.

“I know sunscreen is very important on cloudy days, however it is not part of my morning routine,” sophomore Izzy Ritchie said. “It is an extra step that sometimes does not seem necessary if the sun is not glaring down.”

Sun Protection Factor relatively measures how long sunscreen will protect your skin from UV rays. SPF moisturizers or tinted sunscreens are a convenient way to incorporate sunscreen into one’s daily routine, according to math teacher Amy Leaver.

“Every morning, I use a moisturizer that has SPF 15 on my face and neck — along with other areas that are exposed — since I spend a lot of time outdoors especially on the weekends,” Leaver said. “If I am planning on hiking or being outside for a while I will apply a stronger sunscreen on my

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arms and other exposed areas.”

Other methods of sun protection should also be used along with sunscreen such as wearing clothes and hats to cover exposed areas, according to Melet.

“I have some patients whose stomachs will look like a 20 year old’s because it was always covered up but their faces will look like they are 80 or 90,” Melet said.

“The best way to protect yourself from the sun is to use clothing to cover up and a rash guard when you are in the water.”

Melet recommends sunscreen lotion with SPF 30 that contains zinc and titanium because they form a barrier on top of the skin against the sun.

“I like the sunscreen Elta MD because it does not feel thick when you put it on,” Melet said.

“It is also tinted, which is something my patients with acne and rosacea like.”

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EN POINTE Junior Ari Levine practices her warm up combinations during a class with the Pre-Professional level of City Ballet. Levine has been dancing since she was 3 years old.

notes from classmates.

“We know the time and effort Ari puts behind it all and we are very proud of her,” Nancy Levine said. “Convent has also done a really good job supporting the girls if they have that strong passion.”

While Levine has decided not to dance professionally, she still plans to finish her ballet training at City Ballet next year and continue dancing in college. This summer Levine plans to do an eight-week intensive in which she will dance for 7 ½ hours daily.

“Ballet has been a big part of my life, and I have sacrificed a lot of other experiences for it,” Levine said. “While I want to go to college and try something new, ballet will always have a big part of my heart.”

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THE CLASS OF

WHO IS

2019

WHAT WE DID 15

2% 4 sports

83%

Of those who played sports, they played

of seniors played a school sport

seniors played a club sport

52.5%

IB

served on Student Council

13,138

estimated number of total service hours

WHAT WE LEARNED

4

AP

6.8% neither

Attended Convent for 13 years

average number of AP classes taken by AP students

9 7 seniors went to

Of the 76% of seniors who have pets

86.7%

24

have a dog

22.2%

minutes

have a cat

19.9%

have another animal

Favorite lunch spots Mayflower (19)

The Grove (10)

School Cafeteria (8)

average length of commute from home to school

52.5%

p.m.

30 1.5 seconds

hours

shortest longest commute commute

have driver’s licenses

WHAT WE LIKED

FAVORITE DANCES

Whole Foods (8)

Roam Burgers (3) Glaze Teriyaki (2) Mollie Stone’s (2)

Other (7)

MOST POPULAR TV OR STREAMING SHOWS

WHERE WE ARE GOING

10

average bedtime on weekdays

3.4% None 5.1% Homecomings 10.2% Carnivals 37.3% Proms 44.1% Winter Formals

´ FAVORITE CONGES

5.1% Bowling 8.5% Bladium 22% Paradise Beach Park 64.4% Six Flags

Parks and Recreation (6), Gilmore Girls (4), Gossip Girl (4), Criminal Minds (3), Grey’s Anatomy (3), Shameless (3)

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WILL BE FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS

MOST POPULAR INTENDED MAJOR FIELDS

Science (14), Art (11), Humanities (11), Social Sciences (8), Undecided (8)

Undecided (15), Medicine (13), MOST POPULAR Engineering and Computer INTENDED JOB Science (7), Fashion (4) FIELDS Source: Broadview surveys with 100% response rates

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San Francisco Bay Area (51), China (2), New York (2), California, outside of the Bay Area (1), Colorado (1), England (1), Washington (1)

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FIRSTGENERATION AMERICANS

23

oldest children

We also fluently speak

10

German (2), Spanish (2), French (1), Mandarin (1), Russian (1)

middle children

11

9

5 0

1

2

3

SIBLINGS

17

youngest children

1 4+

Lefties

86%

14%

Righties

WHAT WE LOOK LIKE Height

28.8% Blue eyes 39% Brown eyes

Average: 5’5” Tallest: 5’11” Shortest: 5’0”

11.9% Green eyes 20.3% Hazel eyes 8.5% Red hair

15.3% Black hair 22% Blonde hair

54.2% Brown hair 20

TOTAL EAR PIERCINGS

11:15

a.m.

average wake up time on weekdays

33

EAR PIERCINGS

13

countries on an exchange

AT HOME... 6:39

Average number of colleges applied to per senior

36.7% 2 sports

32% 27% participated in art, theater & musical programs

40.7%

24.5% 3 sports

36.7% 1 sport

WHERE WE ARE FROM

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Fog 40.7%

iPhone

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Dogs

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96.6%

Android 3.4%

84.7%

Cats 15.3%

or

66.1%

Salty 33.9%

or

64.4%

16.9%

Humanities 61%

59.3%

Siboni

Night owl 72.9%

STEM

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Tea 49.2%

27.1%

Sweet

35.6%

or

50.8%

Early bird

Peet’s

Chestnut Street 35.6%

or

Flood 83.1%

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THE SEN ORS

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The Senior Class has a range of interests, backgrounds and outside-ofschool commitments. Here's a sampling of 5 of the 59 soon-to-be-grads.

WELLSLEY COHEN

Years modeling: 3

Dog shelter volunteer

Modeling agency: None, freelances

“I love working with dogs, especially those who have come from tough places, because it’s really incredible to see how forgiving they are despite what the world has thrown at them.

I think most dogs have an unconditional love.”

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Years at Family Dog Rescue (FDR) shelter: 4 Weekly hours at FDR: 4 Work outside FDR: Started the #AdoptdontShop Awareness club at school

Horseback rider

TOMMIE AKAMINE Photographer

Years taking photos: 5 Photography future: Attending the School of Visual Arts in New York Favorite subject: Animals

Riding style: English Horse's name: His barn name is Chief and his registered show name is AK Denali

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Years riding: 6

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Model

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“I get confidence and strength from riding.

It has allowed me to make great friends and develop unique skills.”

“I have always wanted to be a model since I was little and enjoy the social aspect of it.

I love fashion and wearing classy clothes.”

“I lean towards the introvert side so taking photos is a way for me to have a voice. I love that I can captures an emotion memory or moment in time and have it forever.”

“I’ve learned that one of the most valuable things anyone can do is make friends from different cultures and learning about them. If given the opportunity, study abroad. It will be scary, but should be done because it is invaluable.”

Years in the U.S.: Just over a year and a half Birth city: London Most missed thing from the United Kingdom: The Portuguese restaurant chain Nando’s

U.K. Citizen

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Modeling Instagram: @nv_modeling

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Before you go...

Seniors? How many have you done? Underclassmen, you still have time.

No-Bake Birthday Cookies Servings: 4 dozen cookies 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup milk 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup cocoa powder (optional) 1/2 cup peanut butter 3 cups quick oats 1/2 cup nuts (optional) In a heavy saucepan, mix sugar, milk, butter, vanilla and cocoa powder.

Heat on low and gradually increase until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for two minutes.

Remove from heat and mix in peanut butter, oats and nuts.

Drop tablespoon sized balls of the mixture onto wax paper to let set.

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On campus

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Music by the ocean

The Wave Organ, crea ted by artists Peter Richards and George Gonzalez in 1986, sit s on a jetty in the Bay across from the Marin a Green. The jetty was constructed with material from a demol ished cemetery. Waves hitting and moving in and out of the 25 organ pipes made of PV C and concrete create a subdued noise that sounds best at high tid e, but will be able to be heard at any time due to varied pipe heights.

Do the Hustle

Roller skating beginner s and enthusiasts of all ages can spend th eir Friday and Saturd ay nights dancing and sk ating at the Church of 8 Wheels in a renova ted 19th-century chur ch near Alamo S quare. T he "Godfather of Skat e" emcees each evening at the family sessions .

D isco-themed outfits are encouraged. Customers can also take group or private less on s on Saturdays from th e "S K8 Apostles."

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Trends mark each year of high school Fads, pop culture have influenced Senior Class since Freshman Year Sayings

Attire

F Freshman 2015-16

Leisure

S Sophomore 2016-17 White Vans

White Converse

Patagonia fleece Pa e

Food/Drink

Accessories

i Junior 2017-18

S Senior 2018-19

Stan Smith

Air Force One

Camouflage amouflage

Uniform orm Violatio Violation

“Queen”

“Tea”” “T

Lululemon “Bae”” “B

“TBH” “Yeet”

“Highkey”

“Okurrrrr”” “Ok “YAASSSS”

“Gossip “G i Gi Girl” l” “Hit the Quan”

“Riverdale” “Ri d l ”

Mini ba baguette guette

La Croix

Kombucha

Boba B b G Guys

Yerba Y b Maté M té Scrunchies

Longchamp Lokai bracelet

Yodel boy

Hydroflask

Swell

Smitten Tpumps T

Ariana Grande

“13 Reasons Why”

“Watch me (Whip/Nae Nae)” SusieCakes

“Fire”

“Lit”

“Stranger Thi “St Things”” Slith i Slither.io

“Facts”

Pura a vida bracelets bra l

Hoop earrings

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Keeping up with the latest Fashion trends can build camaraderie, alienate

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Jordan Russell Sports Editor

anging from wearing similar brands of clothing to using the same brand of water bottles to styling hair with ’90s-style overalls, trends can join peers together and create connection throughout teenage years, but they can also be a source of stress.

“We see individuals banding together and following similar trends a lot in adolescence,” school counselor Annie Egan said. “That is the time when your primary developmental task is to create a sense of belonging and to be part of something.”

Sharing similar styles not only helps build community but also helps increase comfort and confidence around school, according to senior Camilla Sigmund.

“Trends can introduce you to something new that you wouldn’t have tried otherwise,”

Sigmund said. “You feel more comfortable because other people are doing it.”

It's interesting to see popular trends that my mom participated in during the ’80s and ’90s resurface now.

— Amelia Estes

On the other hand, not acquiring the latest “must have” item can sometimes provide a feeling of exclusion.

“If you are surrounded with people that care about certain

trends, sometimes it can be stressful,” Egan said. “Some can be expensive and some people aren’t able to afford it.”

Sigmund chooses to use her better judgement when it comes to taking part in particular clothing crazes.

“I participate in trends as long as they’re not too expensive,” Sigmund said. “There have been some trends that consist of $400 shoes and I think that a lot of people have common sense when it comes to not [participating] in stuff like that.”

Some popular crazes involve bringing back items from past decades such as platform sneakers and flannel button-downs, according to senior Amelia Estes.

“My favorite trend that I’ve seen would probably be scrunchies,” Estes said. “They’re a fun throwback thing, and it’s interesting to see popular trends

that my mom participated in during the ’80s and ’90s resurface now.”

Sigmund says her preferred style arose after the Senior Class reached the end of the college application process.

“My favorite trend was seeing all the seniors wearing their college sweatshirts after they got their acceptances,” Sigmund said. “It’s really nice to see everybody celebrating their academic achievement through their clothing.”

Regardless of the type of popular craze, trends can have a fair amount of influence in the daily lives of teenagers, according to Egan.

“There is something very powerful about sharing the same airwaves of a big group,” Egan said. “When you’re a part of the same movement as everybody else, you’re automatically bonded in some way.”

Which trends have made a comeback?

Neck scarves Shift dresses Big sunglasses Crochet Halter tops Gladiator sandals Fanny packs

High-waisted jeans Off-the-shoulder Chokers Flannel Platform sneakers Tiny sunglasses

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SPORTS&FITNESS

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Spring sports wrap up SWIMMING

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DIG IT Seniors Avery Van Atta and Emily Kanellos practice passing at Crissy Field Beach. The team practiced on Monday and Wednesday each week at Crissy Field Beach.

Bump, set, spike

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hile traditional spring sports like lacrosse and track were played on the field, eight student athletes headed to the sand courts at Crissy Field for beach volleyball practice after school.

“I had played beach volleyball during the summer and knew a little bit about what it was like,” freshman Donnalie Yap said. “I was a bit intimidated before the matches, but I knew I had to just trust my instincts and play the game.”

The Cubs completed their second season after competing in the NorCal Finals in Santa Cruz on May 5, placing 13th in the league.

“The team was very easy going at practices yet competitive at tournaments,” team captain Emily Kanellos

said. “We knew how to have fun and laugh off a mistake but once we competed, we became more serious and played with intention.”

Unlike most high school sports, the school-sponsored team participated in a club league, practiced only twice a week, and had a much more casual approach to uniforms, —wearing leggings and tank tops.

“Beach [volleyball] is really different from court volleyball,” sophomore Madison Lerseth said. “There are only two people on the court at a time, so we have to be able to communicate with our match partners.”

Rather than having six players who hold unique positions on the court, the beach volleyball team consists of four pairs who participate in different matches

against opposing teams.

“Everyone has a position and specialty during the regular volleyball season,” Kanellos, who is a senior, said. “In beach volleyball, partners have to be equally strong and well-versed in both passing and hitting.”

The Cubs played in three tournaments this year, competing in beach towns like Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz against other schools in the club league like the Branson School and University High School.

“A majority of our practices were in the pouring rain and strong wind at Crissy Field but enduring these difficult conditions strengthened our bond during practices,” Kanellos said. “Learning how to play with the wind as well as jump high in the sand

was perhaps the biggest difficulty.” In addition to having to deal with wind and fog rather than climate-controlled conditions in the gym, the beach volleyball itself is much lighter than in regular volleyball.

“It was hard to run in the sand but it made us stronger,” Lerseth said. “This season definitely pushed us to become better players.”

Many beach volleyball players plan to return to the indoor court for pre-season conditioning in August in anticipation of the fall volleyball season.

“I really enjoyed getting to bond with the small team we had and for having the chance to support everyone during their matches,” Yap said. “I’m excited to meet newcomers since our seniors are leaving next year.”

TIP OFF

Jordan Russell Sports Editor

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Slightly off-track

Discrimination plagues female athletes

he playing field between women and men in sports ebrated Phelps’ accomplishments and Olympic medals, — whether it be one of competition or salary — has but, when a black woman strives to compete in a race, she never been and still is not level. Competitive runner is shut down and instructed to seek medical assistance in Caster Semenya’s fight to continue running competitively order to compete. is yet another example of women struggling for equality in Semenya’s case is complicated. It is a difficult job to try the world of athletics. and make each athlete feel as if her chances at competThe Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled on May 1 that ing aren’t being compromised by unfair advantages on the Semenya must seek medical treatment to manage her hyplaying field. perandrogenism and lower the naturally high levels of tesSemenya has not participated in any form of perforterone running through her body in mance-enhancing drug or steroid order for her to continue running in to purposefully amplify her chances competitive international meets. of winning. Her hyperandrogenism Competitive swimmer Michael is a trait she was born with — not Phelps competes with lower than She is simply competing something she has unfairly acquired average lactic acid production and as an advantage. She is simply comjoint hyperextension that strength- with the natural body she peting with the natural body she en his racing abilities, yet he was was born with — the same was born with — the same as every not prohibited from swimming in other athlete. competitions or instructed to seek as every other athlete.

Although Semenya’s case to conmedical assistance. Instead, he was tinue competing without medipraised as an Olympic champion. cal interference was rejected, that When competitive runner Semedoesn’t mean she has lost. Over the nya was discovered to have elevated course of the past few weeks she has levels of testosterone running through her body, the IAAF risen as a powerful role model to young women across the banned her from competing in international women’s globe as a fighter for women’s rights in sports. races, Fox news wrongly accused her of being transgenSemenya’s body structure should not inhibit her from der and she continues to be incessantly scrutinized by the taking part in a sport she is both naturally talented in public for the shape of her body. and passionate about, and we must find a way to help her Individuals across the nation and around the world celcompete.

ӹӹ Junior Lauren Barrabee qualified for the Bay Counties League championship and placed 2nd in the 100 meter backstroke and 3rd in the 200 meter freestyle.

She also qualified for North Coast Section in both events as well as in the 500 meter freestyle. ӹӹ Convent finished 5th place in BCL West with a 5-3 record. ӹӹ “This season our team worked tremendously hard both in and out of the pool," captain Anna Doggett said. "Everyone on our team got a personal record at our championship swim meet."

TRACK AND FIELD

ӹӹ Junior Adele Bonomi broke the school record for the 100 m and the 200 m dash. ӹӹ Junior Nyxa Aquino Thomas earned an honorable mention in shot put and discus, and placed 3rd in the Bay Counties LeagueWest and 1st in BCL discus. ӹӹ Junior Isabella Thiara ran North Coast Section qualifying times in the 1600 mand both 4x100 m relays. ӹӹ “This track season was the most enjoyable by far since I feel like the team really bonded this year,” junior Sofia Telfer said. “I became a lot closer with people in my grade but especially athletes in grades below me.”

BEACH VOLLEYBALL ӹӹ The Cubs were 2-7 in the AAU NorCal Beach Volleyball tournament in Santa Cruz. ӹӹ Avery Van Natta and Emily Kanellos took the first win of the season against the Branson at tournament at College of Marin. ӹӹ “I really enjoyed how small the team was and I got to know the players on varsity as well as freshman on lower teams,” junior Sunny Stuart said. “It was fun and I grew a lot closer to my teammates.”

LACROSSE

ӹӹ Lacrosse finished its inaugural season 2-11 ӹӹ The team won two games against Washington High School ӹӹ “It was a really great experience and the whole team was super positive and had a great attitude the whole season,” junior Phoebe Froeb said. “We all had a lot of fun and I’m super excited for next year.”

BADMINTON

ӹӹ Seniors Tommie Akamine and Sydney Marquez qualified for NCS in girls doubles and freshman Shelby Low qualified for NCS in girls singles, placing 5th and setting the school record for the best showing at NCS. ӹӹ “Badminton this year was a really fun new opportunity,” freshman Olivia Williams. “I was able to meet a lot of the upperclassmen and become closer with my friends.”

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STAFF EDITORIAL

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Houses of worship need to be safe places As the number of religious shootings rise, we need to address the causes.

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he outbreak of violence in places of worship is becoming pandemic and needs to be stopped. While headlines of shootings and acts of hate are common on daily news, we cannot accept this as normal.

The recent shootings of Chabad of Poway synagogue near San Diego and Christchurch mosque in New Zealand, bombings of three Christian churches in Sri Lanka and arson at three Baptist churches in Louisiana make it clear that we need to take action to prevent attacks on houses of worship.

Religious bias motivated 20% of hate crimes committed in 2017 in the United States, according to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program. The number of religiously-biased hate crimes rose by 10 percent from 2016 to 2017 and is likely to continue in an upward trend.

Of the anti-religious hate crimes, 58.1% were anti-Jewish and 18.6% were of anti-Islamic bias, according to the FBI URC Program.

Places of worship offer a space for individuals to worship with other community members and support one another.

These acts of violence are robbing people of their intimate safe space.

Many places of worship have made changes to protect themselves from possible violence by hiring private security, locking doors or having armed shooter drills — but they should not be the only

We need to take action to prevent attacks on houses of worship.

ones making an active change. Members of all faiths — or even no faith — need to take a stand against the active violence committed against people of religions.

As voters and those who can influence votes, we need to ensure that we are

making our contribution to ending this violence by electing politicians who have an active commitment to supporting people of all faiths and to condemning violence acted on innocent people.

We may not be able to reverse the actions of religious zealots, but as members of a greater community, even small changes in our daily rhetoric can have a

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large impact.

We need to put down hate speech and any “well-intentioned” references and jokes stereotyping or pigeonholing people due to their faith or beliefs.

Violence can be stopped and we need to bridge barriers of hate to support those affected by these profane acts of violence and prevent it from ever occurring again.

DO YOU FEEL SAFE IN SCHOOLS AND PLACES OF WORSHIP?

“I feel safe, but sometimes there’s thoughts in my mind about recent events.” ­­— Natalie Kushner, freshman

“I feel safe because of the system we have at the front door where strangers must check-in.” ­­— Lili Levy, sophomore

“My safety does worry me a little bit hearing all of the things that have happened recently.” ­­— Cecelia McQuaid, sophomore

“I do feel safe, but I think it’s because there isn’t that threat around us in San Francisco.” ­­— Lauren Tulley, junior

“When I’m in a synagogue, I sometimes get anxiety from the influx of shootings and anti-semitism.” ­­— Samantha Stovel, senior

1. Travis Scott will donate profits to reproductive health centers in Alabama.

1. Many Southern states have passed bills to limit reproductive health rights.

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Don’t be sorry

being asked, or by daring to say it, we cause probwas waiting in line in a restaurant restroom lems for other people. last month when a stall opened up and a girl The instinct for women to constantly apologize about my age came out, looked at me and said, didn’t arise on its own. Girls often learn from a “Sorry.” The only thing she had done “wrong” was young age that when they are blunt, imperative take her turn. or to the point, they are being “bossy” and “rude.”

This, unfortunately, is one of hundreds of times That is why we start our sentences with “I just I’ve heard women — including myself — apolowanted to confirm” instead of “I am confirming.” gize despite not having done anything wrong.

That is why when someone voluntarily holds the Researchers have confirmed the common bedoor open for us, we apologize lief that women say “sorry” more instead of saying thank you. frequently than men. Women That is why we say “Sorry” for are not just itching to apolosimply taking up space. gize, however. Men and women Worst of all, when a woman both apologize when they find a We say ‘sorry’ for gets bumped into on the sidesituation deserving of one, but walk, she is usually the one to women are more likely to deem simply taking up say “Sorry.” When women ask a situation offensive or deserv- space. for forgiveness for events uning of an apology than men are, deserving of apologies, we reafaccording to a 2010 study in firm that the incidents are our Psychological Science. fault, even when they aren’t.

Saying “sorry” is just the tip Instead of apologizing when of the iceberg. My female classsomeone holds the door, we should say “Thank mates frequently start their questions with “This you.” We should use “I’d like to add” to speak up is probably a stupid question,” as if to provide a or contribute in a conversation. We should not disclaimer for taking up time. Male classmates say we “Just wanted to ask.” We should ask. rarely do this.

Saying we are sorry diminishes the rightful Similarly, many emails from girls my age presence every women has. We should never start with “I am just wondering,” and end with a apologize for speaking up or asking questions — phrase like, “Sorry if I inconvenienced you,” as if and especially not for taking up space. any question or thought we have is not worthy of

2. Because above average rainy season in California, fire rates are lower.

3. “Game of Thrones” Season 8 finale hit a record viewership of 19.3 million.

4. Average salaries in San Francisco rose 31% since 2018 and now are the highest in the world.

5. Summer courses including biology and U.S. history are starting in June.

2. President Trump threatened to cut $11.3 million for firefighting assistance.

3. Fans criticized the season’s ending and one million signed a petition to remake it.

4. The cost of living in San Francisco is 96.3% above the U.S. average.

5. Classes during the school year didn't fit into some schedules.

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Social media influencers takeover Youtubers rack up fans, holding new power over teens

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ighteen-year-old Youtube vlogger Emma Chamberlain began her rise to internet fame with a video of herself after a bad day at school and soon gained popularity with her loose humor and editing skills.

Since her first video, Chamberlain, a San Mateo native, has signed with United Talent Agency, Curology, and the app Dote, and she is a representative for Louis Vuitton.

Chamberlain, an “influencer,” — someone who builds a large following on social media and sets trends through advertising their sponsors’ products — has close to 7.5 million subscribers on Youtube. Chamberlain gained her status with no credentials other than the ability to use a video camera, and she maintains huge impact on teenagers.

The power influencers hold through persuading watchers to buy their products is flawed.

Chamberlain’s influence is evident in the trends she sets, such as oversized fuzzy jackets and wearing a scrunchie with a high ponytail.

Eighty percent of marketers

“I don’t follow many influencers, so I’m not influenced by them.” ­­— Sophia Pollak-Hurst, freshman

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see influencers as highly effective, displaying how much power these social media stars have, according to Smart Insights.

Viewers often dress and act like Chamberlain because of the persuasive campaigns and mass following that stars like her present.

Seventy percent of teenagers trust influencers more than traditional celebrities, according to Digital Marketing Institute, allowing brands to give the pressure of selling products to influencers who speak out to their followers and gain trust.

Some Youtube influencers, such as Olivia Jade Giannulli, known by her Youtube channel name Olivia Jade, are clearly platformed by their wealth, questioning their credentials as an influencer.

Jade recently gained notoriety in the college admission scandal the FBI-named, Operation Varsity Blues in which Jade’s admission into University of Southern California was allegedly aided by fake rowing pictures. Jade’s parents are accused of paying $500,000 to a fake charity to get their two daughters into college.

The accusations against her parents shed light on the inequality of Jade’s influence. Her “expertise” was not earned by experience, but primarily came as a result of her mother’s status as a B-list actor.

The power influencers hold through persuading watchers to buy their products is flawed, but the influencer market is rapidly increasing, according to Digital Marketing Institute.

Chamberlain’s popularity cha-

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lenges the concept that money buys fame, as Chamberlain does not have the financial status of that of Jade.

Influencer marketing is expected to hit $10 billion by 2020, according to the Digital Marketing Institute, so social media viewers need to recognize the branding strategies many influencers present in order to promote products.

Teens should shift their attention towards role models with extensive backgrounds in their fields instead of privileged girls with sassy attitudes or vloggers with little life experience.

Followers and subscribers must realize the power that these new celebrities hold and take into account the fake authenticity that influencers imprint on watchers.

“Indy Blue. She makes me want to capture every memory I have.” ­— Sarah El-Qadah, sophmore

"Jameela Jamil who talks about body positivity, ­which is nice to see in the media.”­ ­ — Ella Beard, junior

“A lot of influencers have controversial pasts so I don’t follow any.” ­­— Mary Perez, senior

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WHICH SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE HAS THE GREATEST INFLUENCE ON YOU?

Editor-in-Chief

Looking at ‘the end’

Relationships must be prioritized earlier

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he reality I have only so much time left with my high school community hit me a few weeks ago and as a result, I wallowed in sadness. Although I noticed an increase in camaraderie during the fourth quarter as seniors attended more sports games or got dinner together on weeknights, I was surprised to find others had let out similar sorrow alone rather than in the company of the those of us who are leaving.

The shift from responding to collective emotions together to addressing feelings independently is growing, according to a Pew Research Center survey. Many people are abandoning group-centered religions and spirituality practices for solo retreats or mindfulness apps in times of anxiety, but the focus on regaining inner happiness alone inhibits people from finding a source of lasting happiness in those around them.

The average American spends half an hour a day involved in true “socialization and communication” as opposed to the three hours spent watching TV, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is 2% of a 24-hour day spent actually conversing with someone past the point of discussing the weather.

To process the change we high school seniors are in the middle of, we need more than 30 minutes of meaningful interaction a day.

While personal introspection is effective and necessary at times, isolating ourselves in an attempt to dismiss the truth of what lies beyond the summer following graduation is not useful. We need to spend as much time as possible must by the sides of our community members — friends, teachers and faculty — before paths really diverge as most of us leave to join new communities in August.

The importance of building — and even more so keeping — strong relationships is clear through years of research like that found in a 80-year-long Harvard Study of Adult Development, however, there is only so much time to do so.

Instead of letting the negative thoughts of the end of a chapter completely overwhelm us, those feelings must be channeled into a motivation to reinforce the unique bonds made over the last four years.

I know most of us recognize how fortunate we have been to be surrounded in such a network of people, I think everyone can do a better job at fostering deeper connection so more can come out of them.

Creating and solidifying these relationships is something everyone can do now. It is something we should prioritize daily regardless of the year of school we are in instead of waiting until the final months of Senior Year.

CITY LIFE

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Fort Mason hosts arts

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Performance art, dance, music promotes diversity

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Madeline Thiara Reporter

erformance art, dance and music created by artists representing a wide range of cultures will take over much of the Fort Mason Center through June 2.

Artists are incorporating the theme “The Path to Democracy” into their pieces, portraying how various countries are on a road to justice and equality, at the annual San Francisco International Arts Festival.

“Not all performances are related to politics as some are family shows and comedy, but many of them are,” Executive Director Andrew Wood said. “Since this our third year of having Donald Trump as our president, the festival has had three years of different types of protests.”

The Abhinaya Dance Company of San Jose, which specializes in the traditional Indian dance Bharatanatyam, performed its piece “I Have A Dream” about Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights struggle in the United States on May 25.

“Even though this company is using classical Indian dance movements, the subject of their story is Dr. King and America’s path to democracy for the Afri-

can-American population and other people of color,” Wood said.

The performance art piece “Shifts in Consciousness” by the group Us in the U.S., made up of graduates of the performing arts program at California State University East Bay, was created to change viewpoints of oppressed people and was presented on May 26.

“This year the festival is trying to showcase international people’s view on democracy and how they see it in the world,” Wood said. “Democracy is a very delicate thing that can be lost very easily as there are people in our country who are doing their best to take democracy away.”

The festival also hosts walking tours that start at the Fontana Towers on Van Ness Avenue and Bay Street and finish at Fort Mason. Guides provide history on the former military base and the 1915 World’s Fair in San Francisco.

“When I first went to the arts festival, I went in not really knowing what it was,” art teacher Malisa Suchanya said. “At the festival I saw a bunch of different young, contemporary artists which had a lot of cool, new ideas.”

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ON STAGE Dancers from the Abhinaya Dance Company perform a traditional Indian dance in the Bharatanatyam style. The company performed its piece “I Have A Dream” about Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights struggle for the San Francisco International Arts Festival on May 25.

The festival originally only presented theater and dance, but as the festival developed, other art forms such as performance art became more prominent.

“I think it is very important for San Franciscans to be exposed to what art is and its many forms,” Suchanya said. “I think that it would be beneficial for students to go to the art festival because they could learn about different artists on an international scale.”

Students can get involved in the festival by ushering events, tearing tickets and directing people attending shows. Volunteers who usher for two hours can earn one free ticket to a

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helps people think differently about political situations.”

The San Francisco International Arts Festival takes place at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture through June 2. Ticket prices vary for each performance and can be purchased at the box office located at Pier 2 on the Embarcadero or on the festival’s website.

“The San Francisco International Arts Festival is really to make people feel empowered about the world they live in,” Wood said. “The festival is a way to remind people of the struggles that are confronting different people around the world.”

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“Students could also get involved in volunteering by being part of the street team and by handing out flyers,” Wood said.

“If one is interested in social media, they could take photographs for the social media team.”

The festival has featured 370 artists from the United States and 56 other countries since 2003. This year, 50 featured artists represent countries such as Japan, Spain and Syria.

“This festival is a way of reminding people of what is going on around the world,” Wood said. “It is a way to celebrate the arts and the way that the arts

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