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Common misconceptions prevail regarding empowerment
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A bell rings, and fifteen men look up curiously at the young, beautiful girl entering their car repair shop. Clearly distressed, the girl waits for help as the men argue amongst themselves on who gets to serve the girl. Assuming she’s clueless about vehicle costs, they assess the damage and charge her $200 more than they would have charged a man. Although society has developed immensely since the feminist movement of the 60’s, women still remain the target of sexism and stereotypes in many areas of life. “Feminism is a movement to empower women and make them realize their worth and that they should be treated as equals to men,” Anna
Irwin, senior, said. Celebrities like Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus identify as feminists, unlike Shailene Woodley (from The Fault in our Stars) who expressed to the media that she does not like the idea of women trying to overpower men and that women do not need feminism anymore. The opinions of celebrities shape the ideas teenagers have about feminism. “I think feminism is very important when done correctly. A lot of people call themselves feminists but instead of advocating women’s rights on the grounds for equality to
men, they act like women are better than men, which is counterproductive,” Joel Holmes, senior, said. According to Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche, a world renowned feminist, and the voice who spoke in Beyonce’s “Flawless”, a feminist “is a person who believes in the social, economic, and political equality of the sexes”. Therefore, men could identify as feminists as well as women. However, the idea that women want to overpower men remains a common misconception of feminism, because in reality true feminists seek equality.
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Working Diligently Perched
on the edge of Auto-Tech teacher James Clouse’s car, Hailey McBroom, junior, practices her lesson. As one of two girls in her Auto-Tech class, McBroom represents gender equality. Focusing intently, she fixes the engine under her instructor’s supervision while the guys observe. Proving that women can do the same jobs as men, McBroom stands as a symbol of feminism.
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Touchdown Club awards Fly 2nd place
The Touchdown Club of Houston recognized Mitchell Fly, senior, as the second place recipient for their High School Football Scholar Athlete Award. He received the award during the 16th Annual ScholarAthlete Luncheon on Nov. 12 at the JW Marriott. Fly earned a $1,250 scholarship from the Touchdown Club of Houston for his runner-up award. “Mitchell is an amazing young man who has represented Jersey Village High School with the utmost amount of respect and integrity,” David Snokhous, photo by Neal Farmer head football coach and athletics coordinator, said. A total of 25 finalists representing high school ScholarShip athlete award Attending the Touchdown Club of Hous- football teams from the Greater Houston area were invited to the ton’s luncheon David Snokhous, athletic luncheon. Clements High School’s Luke Mayock won the first-place award and a $1,500 scholarship. director, and Ralph Funk, principal, atThe 25 finalists were required to be considered starters and tend the event with Mitchell Fly, senior, maintain the highest grade-point average on their respective football who received the second place award teams. They were also judged on citizenship as embodied in extrafrom the organization. curricular activities.
Band receives donation from First Choice Emergency Room
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Students place in contest The following placed in the ATPI (Association of Texas Photography Instructors) state contest: Second Place: Advanced PSA: “Think Twice Before You Tweet”: Natalie Rodriguez, Cruz Fernandez, and Ariana Perez; Third Place: Advanced PSA: “Don’t Let It Get to You”: Vanessa Halastaras and Haley Boling; Third Place: Advanced Music Video: “Lost In My Bedroom”: Clare Wineman; First Honorable Mention: Beginning Sports Action: “Moore More”: Christine Le; Honorable Mention: Beginning Open: “Arms” Damaris DeLeon; Honorable Mention: Beginning Cell Phone: “Backyard Flower”: Taylor Shukri.
JAVA programmer takes 1st At the Texas State AITP Java Programming Competition Enoc Balderas, senior, placed first with his program for selling movie tickets. “I was happy that I won and it was a very competitive competition lasting about two hours,” Balderas said.
Wrestling wins first match
To celebrate its grand opening of its Houston – Jones Road facility, located at 9350 Jones Road, First Choice Emergency Room (FCER) presented the band program with a $5,000 check. The donation was made during FCER’s ribbon cutting ceremony with the Northwest Houston Chamber of Commerce and the
Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 6. FCER hosted a community event at the new location on Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., during which time the Jersey Village band performed. FCER offered an additional incentive for the Jersey Village band: a $10 donation would be made to
the program for every visitor 21 or older who took a tour of the FCER facility any time through Nov. 23. “Our entire team is excited to be a part of First Choice Emergency Room and look forward to delivering the highest quality emergency medical care here,” Dr. Boyle, facility medical director of the Jones Road location, said in a release.
Yearbook encourages Class of 2015 to take senior portraits The Falcon yearbook staff is calling on all seniors to take their yearbook portrait in order to represent their class in its entirety in the yearbook. According to yearbook adviser Margie Comstock, if seniors did not receive a notification card from Prestige Portraits they need to call to make an appointment before the end of January. Students are encouraged to call now to schedule an appointment. The company is located at 18739 State Highway 249 and an
appointment can be made by calling 281-897-8300. “We are hoping that the Class of 2015 will be better represented in the yearbook than previous senior classes. Often only 50 percent of those classes has their portrait taken for the yearbook,” Comstock said. The portrait studio has moved from last year’s location which was in the Fiesta Shopping Center on SH 249. It is now located a block down SH 249 in front of the Prestonwood subdivision.
The Prestige Studio is the only company from which the yearbook accepts the senior portrait. The yearbook receives digital images of all seniors who take their portrait, after the deadline date. For senior parents who would like to have more than the senior portrait in the yearbook, the yearbook staff offers senior messages in the yearbook. For information on senior messages any staffer can be contacted, payment can be made at www.smart-pay.com or call the journalism department.
The boys wrestling team opened the wrestling season at Cypress Woods High School. Jairo Rico and Macoy Hampton secured wins in the Falcons opening match against Cinco Ranch. The boys then faced the host, Cypress Woods Wildcats. Ruben Salazar, Chris Pacetti, Patrick Navarro, Brandon Henriquez, Jairo Rico, Darryl Lebus, Khoa Nguyen, and Chris Martinez all earned victories to help Jersey Village defeat Cy Woods 49-24. The girls wrestling team also started their season. In the opening match Ninoska Molina, Roxana Yanes, and Jennifer Landaverde got wins against Cinco Ranch. While wrestling Cy Woods Roxana Yanes and Jennifer Landaverde won their matches.
Yearbook editorS prepare Conferring with each other Jackie Solano and Christine Le, juniors and yearbook co-editors, discuss color options on the design of the endsheet for Falcon 2015.
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District connects scholastic talent
Writers type furiously on their keyboards as deadlines for stories near closer and closer and people run out the door for last minute interviews or photo shoots. But a group stands in the corner, gathering around one screen, pointing and talking, all working together on a single story nearly complete. A program called the High School Journalism Network started as an idea over the summer, and evolved into a reality early August. The network’s goal will try and unite all the high school student publications in order to spread and share ideas and news relative to the area. “The CFISD High School Journalism Network serves to increase the depth and reach of our positive news coverage throughout the school district while offering an outlet for students to gain invaluable journalistic experience in a professional-style setting,” Joel Weckerly, Assistant Director of Communication in CFISD, said. Despite working in different classes and positions, the schools team works together through calling, texting, and e-mails. But the group did not
join because of an opportunity; they united under their passion for writing. “I first heard about the high school journalism network through our advisor Mrs. Comstock and I knew immediately that I wanted to join because journalism is something I’m really enthusiastic about,” Damaris De Leon, sophomore, said. Students who accepted the deal are offered multiple opportunities to further their journalism careers and skills. They get contacted by Weckerly or Comstock with information about a topic such as what happened where, and if they think it will make a good story. “The network has given me many possible choices and a chance to experience what it’s really like to work in the journalism field,” De Leon said. The network has recruited nine out of the 10 high schools in the district and hopes to completely connect them all. However, members that have already joined have their own dreams alongside that of the programs. “This really has provided us with so many new opportunities, we get to start learn-
ing about how the job actually works and start to get our names out there as writers and photographers,” Camilla Bottini, senior, said. Despite being new, the network has already gotten some stories out into the media. Both the Houston Chronicle and the Cypress Creek Mirror have showcased articles written by members in the program. “I expect that this will showcase the high-caliber journalistic talent that we have throughout our CFISD campuses. And although we have just gotten started, I’m confident the frequency will pick up significantly as the school year moves forward,” Weckerly said. The network has already helped students with plans for after high school and their future careers. Learning in a friendly, informative environment, the members could then clarify where and what they wanted to do in the future. “Before the HSJN I had obviously thought about pursuing journalism as a career, but this program made me completely certain that it is what I want to do. The HSJN has allowed me to experience what the field of
Second PreSS conference Camilla Bottini (far left) and Kayla
Torres (left), seniors, listen to the guest speakers. At the end, Kelsey Hodges (below), senior, asks Kristina Perez (bottom left), director of community programs, about different events.
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Weckerly, assistant director of communications for CFISD (left), talks to the students to determine their interest level and explain the requirements to be in the network. Isabel Cruz (far left), sophomore, listens with the other students as they are told the specifics of the job and their potential involvement in the network.
fIrSt PreSS conference Journalism students talk to Don Ryan, school board president, about various topics including the district and other subjects regarding the schools and its students at the first High School Journalism Network press conference. journalism is really like and given me the opportunity to have my stories and photographs published,” Lesly De Leon, senior, said. Not only does the network apply to writers and photographers, but it spreads to the limit of connections as it also includes video and audio students as well. A sister network called the High School Audio/Video Production (AVP) Network also runs in effect to give those more broadcasting inclined a chance to shine as well. “We are hoping that students gain industry experience by participating and ultimately we would like to prepare students for their future in this field by not only giving them opportunities to cover events, but also help them build their résumés and/or portfolios,” Stephanie Migl, Director for Communication for CFISD, said. This program has already done some creative projects that require talented workers from the schools. A team formed, consisting of different people from production classes and even outside members in order to provide quality broadcasts and videos.
“We have selected a team of approximately 30 students that will work with us throughout the year to produce video news packages and help us launch our first sports show for CFTV, the district’s TV station. This is the first year that we have opened the door to students outside of our audio/video production classes. We are constantly working to improve our program to benefit our students,” Migl said. These two programs run by experienced journalists and media producers allow students access to large amounts of advice and encouragement. This combined with seeing how the job works first hand will give students the knowledge they need in order to make it in their line of work. “I am very excited about collaborating with students and I truly believe that not only will our students grow in developing skills in this industry, but our department will grow in establishing long-term relationships with skillful and talented students that could potentially work for us in the future,” Migl said. By Cade SChaudel
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In for the Nguyen Cellist adds to ensemble of achievments, with placement in state symphony orchestra
Wiping the sweat from his brow, the than an instrument, it has transformed cellist positions his bow, awaiting the into his lifestyle. sound technician’s cue. With one op“The interesting thing about the cello portunity to record his etude, Thomas is that violins have this really high rang Nguyen’s chance in All-State hung in the and bases have a really low rang, but the air. Making it through All-Region elimi- range of the cello is unique because it nations against 500 students, this re- mimics the human voice. All the notes mains his last step. Nguyen placed ninth you’re playing on a cello, you can sing out of 150 qualifiers, cinching one of 16 it,” Nguyen said. spots in the Texas Music Educators AsNguyen chose to play the cello because sociation’s (TMEA) All-State Symphony of its diverse range of notes, and his deciOrchestra for the second time in his high sion paid off by taking him to state. Startschool career. ing in the sixth grade in the Cook Middle For All-Region, Nguyen and the other School orchestra, he learned quickly and contestants received their music in May skipped the intermediate class and went of last year. As a requirement, the musi- straight into the advanced one. While in cians learned to play a four to five page high school, his skills developed even college level etude by October. At the further and as a senior have brought him All-Region competition, between 50 to farther than he originally imagined. As a 70 students auditioned before judges, sophomore, Nguyen also made All-State, but they selected only 16 cellists from placing 10th. this region, including Nguyen. The se“I was with my parents when I found lected musician’s auditioned again for out I made All-State, so I got really excitAll-State, and had to learn another five ed. The directors sent the results out and page etude, within the span of three it’s a list, so you have to look through weeks. Next, the competitors from all 30 that list, so it’s heartbreaking trying to regions in Texas recorded eight different look down and see if your names there. excerpts for the judges The whole experience is to listen to. nerve-wrecking in some “We get to reway because you don’t He has “grit”, cord on CD’s, and the know what placement thing with that is you you got,” Nguyen said. meaning he sticks can only do one cut All the years of practhrough. There is no tice and the last few to something re-recording, there’s months of memorizing no doing it until it’s music in preparation without quitting. perfect. You meet up finally paid off when at a school with a reNguyen discovered his Lauren Chauvin, cording engineer and name on the list. From you just play it through All-Region to All-state, orchestra once,” Nguyen said. he competed against With only three about 500 other celdirector weeks to learn his lists and came out on piece, Nguyen spent top. As the only person hours a day perfecting at this school to place, it. Seven years of playing the cello pre- his achievement impressed numerous pared him for the competition, along people. with private tutors and dedication. Un“What happens now basically is in like All-Region, where they play in front February they will take us to San Antoof judges, Nguyen only had once chance nio on an all-expense paid trip for four to perform on a recording, increasing days. They pay for our food, and they pay the difficulty of placing. for our hotel. Once we get there, I get to “I had an epiphany. What people don’t meet with the Arkansas symphony conrealize is when you’re looking at the ex- ductor, and meet up with all these other cerpts, it’s not just playing through the people who made all-state who are all music, it’s more than that. You immerse wonderful and passionate about their yourself in the music; you have to learn music,” Nguyen said. it by heart,” Nguyen said. The prestige around making it to state By the time of the competition, Nguy- revolves around the concert put on by en no longer needed the sheet music to the All-State Symphony. Other kinds of play his music; he had memorized all musicians also go through the same proeight pieces. His passion for playing the cess, making the Symphony full of the cello fueled his drive to succeed in All- best players in the state. The whole expeState. To Nguyen, the cello means more rience prepares students pursuing a ca-
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A EclEctic EnsEmblE Cellist Thomas Nguyen practices with fellow All- Region Orchestra members. Nguyen earned one of 16 spots in the TMEA All State Orchestra.
reer in music for the professional world. “You spend three days recording which cumulates into a really big concert where we perform at the Gonzales Conference center. The attendance there is like 20,000 people, and our concert is attended by a few thousand people. Everything just goes up to that experience, that big moment of being able to work with other people throughout All-State,” Nguyen said. ”Getting ninth chair in All State Orchestra is a huge accomplishment. There were hundreds of talented young cellists who auditioned, but only 42 were chosen. Out of those 42, only 16 made it into the top Orchestra, called “Symphony”, in which they are performing the highest level music with a professional conductor,” Chauvin said. Watching Nguyen grow musically and technically as cellist and leader from ninth to twelfth grade, Chauvin felt he earned his spot in state. As his teacher, she served as a mentor for Nguyen and instructed him through the process, along with his private cello teacher. “Thomas is very intelligent and an extremely talented young man. He’s especially driven and has always been very dedicated to music and to the cello. He has “grit”, meaning he sticks to something without quitting. He’s one of the hardest working teenagers I’ve ever known,” Chauvin said. Proud of Nguyen, Chauvin has spread the word of his accomplishment throughout the school and community. In addition to Chauvin, Phuong Thai, Nguyen’s mother, is also impressed with his achievement. Since his youth, Thai has supported her son through his entire musical journey. Thai encouraged Nguyen to increase his musical skills and did not feel surprised when he made All-State. Since his youth, Thai knew her son had a musical
gift, starting with the piano, all the way through his high school career. Confident Nguyen in his last All-State competition, Thai believed he would do well in this one as well. “I was sure he would make it this time, because I’ve heard him, and I know he plays very well. He has passed auditions for a youth orchestra, Virtuosi of Houston, and his audition for cello has gone up, so his sound has continued to mature throughout the year. It was moment to always remember for all us, to be able to celebrate his achievements,” Thai said. Aware of her son’s talent, Thai assisted him by taking him to rehearsals and auditions for music programs out of school so he could explore possibilities. She also influenced his decision to audition for All-region and All-State this year. “Thomas is a very ambitious and hardworking son. He always has an open ear and listens to my suggestions. For instance, he was very close to playing a different instrument before I suggested cello. He was very close to not trying out this year for all - state. Normally he had two months to learn his excerpts, but he had to learn them in less than three weeks. But knowing him, I had confidence in him, and I told him so, and he took my advice and my encouragement,” Thai said. Influenced by his mother, Nguyen followed her advice and it paid off in the end. After he graduates, plans to play for a symphony in college as well. Impressing his parents, teachers, fellow students, and community with his musical talent, Nguyen continues practicing for the concert in February with the hopes of ending his experience as a high-school cellist on a high note. By Kelsey Hodges
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Volunteer serves HPD with Saturday stable duty Men in blue uniforms rush around horses, splashing soap and water on them. Majestic horses glisting in the sun neigh as the men rubbed them dry in giant towels. The men cleaned the stables and also prepped the arena as their supervisors watch over them. “Good jobs guys! Keep up the good work!’’ One of the supervisors said. After A long exhausting day from volunteering at the HPD Mounted Patrol, all the men left to go home. John Schaudel, senior, is one of those who volunteers his time to work with the Houston Police’s mounted patrol. He typically volunteers on Saturdays from 6 a.m. to noon. After his father, George Schaudel, sergeant, asked him if he wanted to volunteer for the HPD Mounted Patrol, John agreed because he needed volunteer work for his college resume. “I have been a police officer for over 22 years. I have been a sergeant for 10 of those 22 years,’’ George Schaudel said. John is proud and happy to work for the HPD Mounted Patrol. “It feels great to volunteer for the Mounted Patrol, because I have yet to give back to those who protect and watch over Houston and I really needed the volunteering hours,’’ John said. John liked working for the HPD Mounted Patrol and loved that his supervisor was his father. “Since John was under 18, he must be accompanied by an adult. Therefore we drive in together and he is under my supervision and I’m proud of him for volunteering at the stables and expect him to work hard, since he’s my son, ’’ George Schaudel said. Prepping the arena for his father to train the horses tops John‘s list of favorite activities. “I would fill the water trough up and gathering all the teaching instruments for my dad that he may need. After I finish prepping the arena I would watch my dad train his horses,’’ John said. In the Mounted Patrol stables, John would feed two horses and
clean their stables for his father every morning. “I typically take care of two horses, Smokey, 17 years old and Burt, eight years old,’’ John said. Activity at the stables made memorable days for John. “One time a horse escaped when I got in its stable to feed it and I had to chase him across the stables,’’ John said. Schaudel and his father were surprised that the horse escaped from its own stable on that Saturday morning. “I was shocked and tired after I caught the horse and locked him in his stables and I was not frighting him when I got in his stable,’’ John said. His father and he wanted high school teens to volunteer for the HPD Mounted Patrol. “If anybody wants to volunteer they have to be physical fit, especially during the summer. I would say that John receives satisfaction that his hard work is for a good cause. I usually take him out for lunch after his shift,’’ George Schaudel said. John loved and enjoyed volunteering for the HPD Mounted Patrol, but sadly after he graduates high school, John has to leave the HPD Mounted Patrol and move on to college. “When I go to college next year, I will not be able to go volunteer due to distance and time sadly,’’ John said. He will miss his father’s horses, Smokey and Burt. His father will also be sad to see John leave for college. “I will miss John and him coming with me to the stables every Saturday morning,’’ George Schaudel. John’s college agenda includes mechanical engineering or getting a degree in business. ‘‘But if my decisions don’t work of being an engineer, then my fall back would become a police officer just like my father,’’ John said.
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Stable Feeding time In the stable
arena area John Schuadel, senior, feeds and brushes one of the Houston Police Department’s Mounted Patrol horses for which he volunteers to care for. Father, Son moment Saturday mornings were spent together at the stables for HPD Mounted Patrol office George Schaudel and his son, John Schaudel, senior.
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John Schaudel, senior, said that he will miss his time volunteering to care for the HPD Mounted Patrol horses.
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Relevance of Feminism
Diverse attitudes spark range of opinions “Feminism is needed in today’s society in 2010 of full time workers men made because without it, women can grow up $42,800, compared to $34,700 for womaccepting society’s preconceived notion en. Equality in the workplace in 2014 rethat men are greater than women which is mains overlooked by a large portion of the incorrect. As long as feminists are fighting population because people assume that it for women to be treatdoes not still affect women. ed as equals to men, Women receive less work they are doing society a for the same amount of The support of favor by balancing out work their male co-workhuman rights so that ers, and make 82 cents for other women is supremacy doesn’t exevery dollar a man makes. ist,” Holmes said. “Therefore, the support crucial to rising Holmes believes of other women is crucial that feminism still reto rising up the corporate up the corporate mains a necessity in ladder and shattering the today’s society, as long glass ceiling. Second, no ladder and as women do not overmatter what side you are power men. The idea on women need to support shattering the glass that feminists want feeach other in their choices male supremacy conto prevent the government ceiling. tributes to why some and politicians from takwomen want nothing ing away a women’s Barbara Carlin to with feminism and right to choose what why some men make she can do with fun of feminist values. her body,” CarInstead of assuming feminism revolves lin said. around women supremacy, those who Carlin developed her have questions should seek to educate ideas on women’s rights them on the true meaning. after witnessing oppres“Women need equality, but do not need sion throughout the 60’s extreme feminism. The idea that there and 70’s and teaches her will ever be full equality though, is foolish. students of the imporWomen and men have different strengths tance of feminism based that create the society we have now, and off her experiences. Althere isn’t a way to neutralize that as long though some downgrade as certain groups are receiving specialized the need for feminism in treatment designed to equalize, but does today’s society, Carlin inthe opposite,” Mitch Fly, senior, said. sists women still use it to Many teenagers share Fly’s idea of fem- support each other. inism, but some older people disagree. For example, Iwrin beFly believes women will never reach full lieves she still has a need for equality to men in our society and that it as a female golfer and Ameriwomen no longer have the need for ex- can woman. treme feminism. “I believe women in today’s Barbara Carlin, English teacher, and society need feminism because too feminist disagrees but has witnessed many women are shamed for the things changes in feminism in the years since they like or they want to pursue because her youth. it is “not feminine”. I think that’s irrelThe debate between feminism’s need evant. I also believe women need femiremains prevalent in society today among nism because there is an apparent need politicians and business leaders. for respect and equality amongst men and “Women still need feminism for a women,” Irwin said. couple of reason. The first is the support Irwin has experienced the stereotypes women can give each other when it comes against women in the sports world while to equitable pay for the work women do. playing golf. A lot of teenagers assume Among executive positions men still hold that only men play golf well, when in fact the majority,” Carlin said. the schools girl’s golf team has multiple Even in 2014, men still make more experienced players who play their sport money than women. The median income along with the guys. Over the past 50
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years, the number of high school sports available for girls has increased drastically. However, girls still lack the opportunities boys receive. In addition, Clare Wineman, senior, considers herself a feminist after experiencing sexism in school and shares similar ideas with Irwin. “Feminism is not just a movement; it’s a big part of who we are and who I am as a woman because I believe that we should all be equal. And it’s obvious in today’s society in the 2000’s that feminism is not recognized as it should be,” Wineman said. Wineman developed her thoughts toward sexism after her friend could not es-
cape an abusive relationship and received the excuse that “boys will be boys”. Instead of making excuses for boys to behave inappropriately, feminists argue that we should teach them to respect women. “I believe I have been discriminated against because of my sex, especially now in schools when they do the whole dress code thing where they talk about how girls can’t wear Nike shorts and tank tops, but I’ve seen a lot of guys get away with tank tops and chubbies, and it’s not really fair because I’ve seen a lot of girls go home and they are taking time out of their education to do this,” Wineman said. Dress code regulations has sparked a debate over sexism and caused feminists to question the fairness of the rules between girls and guys. Feminists argue that women should not receive punishment for the clothes that they wear, and that instead men should not over sexualize what shows. Making girls cover up so they do not distract men teaches them to conform to a man’s needs, not their own. “Yes feminism is still necessary in today’s society because we should still be promoting ourselves and saying we are still equal to you. The government moves extremely slow in order to get some change done, it took years in order for us to vote so the fact is we have to keep going and keep pushing or we’re never going to get change like getting paid a dollar to every dollar a man makes,” Wineman said. The need of feminism remains a debate between men and women of every age, but if women want to make a change in this nation, and the world as a whole, they need to educate themselves on the true meaning on feminism; equality to men socially, economically, and politically. By Kelsey Hodges
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becoming a big issue with dress code and punishments, so it still needs to be recognized. Feminism to me is important and part of who I am as a woman,” Clare Wineman, senior, said.
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essary today. It is a movement to empower women. Feminism is just as necessary as oxygen. Women should try and build each other to help ensure the quality of future generations, “ Anna Irwin, senior, said. (Left)
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Determined taekwondo student earns black belt despite hardships Her nerves trembling, she takes a deep breath to contemplate the task at hand. All eyes gaze at her intensely as she steps forth to break the thick, wooden board. Her adrenaline kicking in, Katherine Flores, sophomore, takes the challenge and slices the rough board in half. After four years of time consuming practice almost every day, Flores achieved her ultimate goal of receiving a black belt at the age of 14. Her love for taekwondo has flourished throughout the years. Taekwondo is seen to numerous people as nothing but chopping boards and exaggerated high kicks, but in reality it is the sport that teaches discipline and respect. “Most people think that taekwondo is to fight or hurt people, but it is so much more than that. Taekwondo teaches you about self-control, respect, perseverance, courtesy, and integrity,” Flores said. Receiving your black belt requires an intricate test that consists of all the skills the students have learned throughout their years in taekwondo. The test consumes about six to seven hours to complete because of all the requirements needed for the test. “During the test we start off by doing warm-ups and around two hundred pushups, sit-ups, squats, then stationary kicks, punches, and forms. We have to memorize at least twelve of the forms, and then we get paired up with another student our age and size to spar, or fight,” Flores said. Not only do the students need to obtain defensive and memory skills, they also need to have the ability to break at least two or three wooden boards with three different board breaking options. The boards are approximately two inches thick, and the board size is determined by the age of the taekwondo student. “We have different techniques we use to break the boards. We can break with our foot, elbow, or fist. Because I was 14 I had to break the large board, with the boards ranging from small to large,” Flores said. Flores puts forth all her effort to attend every taekwondo class when she has the chance, although she has school work and varsity tennis practices to work around her busy schedule. Even though she already attained her black
belt, she still wants to show her dedication and persevere in the sport. Flores still wants to retain more skills past getting her black belt, like learning more ways to defend herself and being the personnel that younger children look up to for guidance and inspiration. “I try to go to class every day for at least 3 hours. On Saturdays I go to class from 10 to 12. I also commit to other times when we have tournaments and competitions. For the previous tournament we had practice on Saturdays from 8 to 10 in the morning, so my practices consisted spending 5 hours at taekwondo, ”Flores said. However, the years leading up to receiving her black belt were not a simple task. When her outside complications interfered with taekwondo, she contemplated almost quitting the sport. Continuing taekwondo required her full determination, and after realizing the importance of all the hard work she had put in, she decided to continue. Flores refused to give up a hobby she loved just because mental factors were bringing her down in life. “When I was younger and thought life was so hard and school was terrible, I almost quit taekwondo. Then, I thought about how much work and time I spent into getting my black belt, and how much my master put in to teaching me, and I just couldn’t quit,” Flores said. Flores’ decision to continue with taekwondo took the convincing of two people who drove her physically and mentally. Flores’ mother and master gave her the encouragement and support she needed to make her final decision. “My mom kept on telling me, ‘Katherine, are you sure you want to quit? You’ve come a really long way to give up now.’ Also, my master’s determination to keep me from leaving also helped. He had a long conversation with me about when you reach black belt. He talked to me about how much more you learn and the fun you have, and that made me re-consider my decision to quit,”Flores said. Flores is extremely happy with her decision to continue, and she enjoys going to taekwondo everyday knowing she made the right choice. Flores is now guidance to the younger children participating in tae-
Earning hEr rEward
Gripping her new earned medal, Katherine Flores, sophomore, displays one of the rewards for her efforts after the competetive tournament. kwondo and gives them hope to always continue with a hobby that they love, and to never let their problems dictate their final decision. “When you get your black belt you don’t stop learning. There is still a lot more to learn, and I like learning the different ways of defending myself. I also like being the person that the younger kids look up to,” Flores said. Flores’ peers also admire her perseverance to stay dedicated to taekwondo. They enjoy working alongside a positive person that cares deeply for the sport. “You can see Katherine’s determination through how hard she works and how she gives taekwondo 110 percent every time,” Cade Barnes, sophomore, said. Maria Kilburn, Flores’ taekwondo instructor, appreciates her tenacity to always follow through on her tasks and hold an optimistic attitude with all she does. Her persistence is shown every day to always do her work, despite any unfortunate circumstances. When testing for her black belt, Flores was actually very sick. However, she refused to let that throw her back from reaching her long time goal. “When she tested for her black belt, she was very ill. She had fever and had to take trips to the restroom to throw up. But she didn’t quit. She stayed and was able to finish her test,” Kilburn said. Flores had many obstacles occurring in her life, but she never let that keep her from reaching any of her goals. She pushes herself always, and serves as an amazing inspiration. “She has been able to overcome many personal challenges in her life. We are very proud of her,” Kilburn said.
By Alanna Mullins
Taking ThE ChallEngE
While sparring (fighting), Katherine Flores, sophomre, takes a fall. Afterwards she got right back up and continued to duel with her competitor.
aCknowlEdgEmEnT from insTruCTor
As Katherine Flores, sophomore, ascended into Taekwondo and earned her black belt, her instructor gave her recognition for her accomplishment.
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Sports
Causing a Racquet
December 2014
Team spirit sees season end with successful matches
photo by Kassandra Perez
photo by Bryan Streit
She eyes down her opponent, doing her best to intimidate the other side. She has to win this match, her teams district standing depends on it. Her sweaty palms loosen her grip on her racket as she begins her serve. The ball flies across the court and the other side swings and misses, securing her win for the match. Laura Galvan, senior, has landed her spot on the varsity tennis team for the fourth year. Galvan began playing tennis seven years ago and continues to enjoy the sport. As any other athlete would, she has a favorite part of tennis. “I’d have to say doubles is what I like most. It’s more relaxed, but just as competitive. I like having a partner to pump up or to have cheer me up and joke around with, yet have the same goal,” Galvan said. Galvan, like most student athletes, has a plan of where she wants to go in life, and tries to keep her goals in sight. Naturally, she pushes herself to achieve the goals she sets for herself. “What keeps me motivated is the main goal I am trying to achieve which is trying to earn a tennis scholarship to make it easier on my parents. They’ve supported me and it’s just a way to pay them back for everything,” Galvan said. Galvan has many memories from her beloved sport. Many include friends and coaches; however one always brings a smile to her face whenever the memory resurfaces. It took place on the tennis court at Cy Springs during the match. “The music started playing and I started moving. I pretended my racket was a guitar, busted out the Bernie, the disco and did the sprinkler. I embarrassed my partner which was the best part,” Galvan said. Another star tennis player, David Estrada, sophomore, also plays varsity tennis for the school. He began his second year on the school’s tennis team and second year on the varsity team. He started at a young age, much like Galvan. “I started playing tennis because I was introduced by my uncle. That was about eight years
consTanT FooT move-
ago and ever since then I’ve played it,” Estrada said. Like all thriving athletes, being good does not fulfill his expectations for himself. Something always pushes him to do better and to keep improving his game. Whether it’s taking private lessons or practicing with his team, Estrada always works to enhance his skill. “The wanting, the wish to get better and the desire to keep improving is what keeps me going,” Estrada said. Every teenager has a favorite success story, someone who unknowingly pushes him or her to get better and better at whatever they dream of pursuing. For Estrada, tennis means much more than just a sport he plays in high school, and Roger Federer stands for more than just a symbol of what could happen. “Roger Federer is the best. He won it all. He’s so graceful when he plays and he’s a good person not only on the court, but off the court as well,” Estrada said. Estrada expresses true passion for his sport. He gives his all and continues to work to succeed in his sport, showing a true example of sportsmanship. “It’s a sport that I’ve really grown to love and I feel like you can always keep improving so there’s no reason not to play,” Estrada said. Mary Bancroft, varsity tennis coach, admires the devotion her star players, Galvan and Estrada, have for their sport. She raves about their commitment and camaraderie to their team. “One characteristic that separates Laura and David from their peers is their dedication to being the best in their sport. Hours and hours of training are required to play tennis at their exceptional level. And even though they excel individually in tennis, they have a great team spirit, and as captains help motivate the rest of the team to do the best that they can and not give up,” Bancroft said.
By EmmilynE Thomas
Team Season Highlights
David Estrada, sophomore, never loses sight of his opponent and always stays in motion.
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9/9/14 Cy Springs 9/12/14 Cy Ridge
Won 15-4 Won 16-3
Winning team players included Laura Galvan, Sofia Dettmers, Katherine Flores, Maddy Murphy, Sarah Muir, David Estrada-Arias, Tommy Hamner, Sean Weinstein, Albert Xia, Kyle Hoang, Hoang Dinh, Son Tran and Michael Ng.
Track THe Ball
Keeping her eye on the ball, Laura Galvan, senior, gets ready to swing. Galvan recently signed with St. Edwards for a $50,000 scholarship.
9/16/14 9/23/14 9/26/14 9/30/14
Cy Woods Lost 2-17 Cy Falls Lost 4-15 Langham Creek Lost 3-16 Cy Fair Won 12-7
Winning team players were David Estrad-Arias, Tommy Hamner, Sean Weinstein, Matthew McKillips, Allbert Xia, Kely Hoan, Son Tran, Laura Galvan, Sofia Dettmers.
Jumping HigH “We got
10/3/14 Cy Ranch Lost 1-18 10/7/14 Cy Lakes Won 18-1
fifth in the district, so we didn’t make it to the playoffs, but we did better than last year. That’s a definite improvement,” Kyle Hoang, senior, said.
Winning team players included Laura Galvan, Sofia Dettmers, Katherine Flores, Sarah Muir, Sofia Espinoza, Ketty Lam, Vi Tran, David Estrada-Arias, Sean Weinstein, Albert Xia, Kyle Hoang, Hoang Dinh, Son Tran, and Michael Ng.
10/14/14 Cy Creek photo by Crystal Hernandez
Won 12-7
Winning team players included Laura Galvan, Sofia Espinoza, David Estrada-Arias, Tommy Hamner, Sean Weinstein, Albert Xia, Kyle Hoang, Hoang Dinh, and Son Tran
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Team Success
“M
y favorite game of the season was the first against Cy Falls. it really kicked off the season and gave us a push to go as far as we did. That first game showed every other school what we were capable of doing,” Lacie Aden, junior, said.
Varsity volleyball makes bi-district playoffs, advances to 2nd round against Seven Lakes
Photo by Lesly DeLeon
“M
y favorite games were playing Cy-Fair both times, The atmosphere was crazy and exciting to play in. We lost both games, but they were still both great to play,” Shelby Ladewig, senior, said.
Photo by Juan Torres
“M
y favorite game was the first playoff game against Memorial when we won. I had the winning ace for the first match, which motiviated the team to realize that we could win, and intensified our momentum,” Ashley Wechsler, junior, said.
The moment fills with an intense concentration as the ball flies from hand to hand, back and forth over the net in an attempt to catch the other team off guard. In the background, the members of the Rowdy Refs shout taunts and provocations at the opposing team, but the game continues on with spirits high and advancement to playoffs hanging in the balance. With a final spike, that ball flies over the net for the last time, hitting the ground as a chorus of yells hit the ceiling. "Our team never gave up when the game was hard or when we were down. We always pushed through it and held each other accountable for our jobs on the team. We just always stayed positive when people doubted us," Shelby Ladewig, senior, co-captain, said. The varsity volleyball team has made grounds for celebration by making it to the first round of playoffs, not achieved since the 2006 season, and has further advanced to the second round, a feat that has not been accomplished since the 2000 season. The girls made it that far with practice and training nearly every day, but it paid off, bringing the girls even closer together and bringing them even more victories than they have had in the past. "We had a very defense oriented-team; we did not have huge hitters across the board. Coach Schneider really worked with us about what our game plans were; and a lot of the plans were just mixing up our shots and not just killing the ball, because we did not necessarily have the hitters that could do that. We definitely worked on playing smarter, and not making simple mistakes," Rebecca Mauer, sophomore, co-captain, said. Besides just making changes to their game plan and to the team’s players and positions, the girls’ spirits and aspirations brought them further than they could have hoped for the season.
Volleyball put copious amounts of work and built themselves higher to achieve a greater outcome than their predecessors have had in the past. "I felt like the past years have built up to this year. The years before this were amazing and it just led to greater and greater accomplishments. Last year we were so close to playoffs, and this past season has pushed us to get even closer and to actually make it out of district," Lacie Aden, junior, said. With the October 24 match against Cypress Springs in the bag with a 3-0 score, the girls made their way to Memorial High School on November 4, where the team won with a 3-1 score and advanced to the second round of playoffs. Unfortunately, the girls lost the at Seven Lakes High School 0-3 on November 7 and headed back home, but none too defeated and smiles nonetheless. "It's different to say ‘We lost the second round of playoffs,’ rather than to say ‘We lost the match to go into playoffs last year’. It was sad, because the team was awesome, and I thought we could have held out, but you also have to step back and realize 'You were in the second round of playoffs, you were not just in districts'. I was happy, I am proud of what this team has done and what we have achieved," Mauer said. Despite the odds and stats against them resulting from previous seasons, a few injuries, and the fact that the lineup had changed almost drastically in the past year, the girls had managed to overcome the naysaying and emerge with victories to their name. "Making it to playoffs was definitely an accomplishment. We proved a lot of people wrong. Jersey Village is always looked down upon in most sports, so it was nice to change that mindset," Ashley Wechsler, junior, said. By Julianna Perez
Photo by Juan Torres
Camaraderie on Court
The team became a family over the course of the year and previous seasons, growing not only into a strong team, but a group of close and dependable friends. “It has been rough since the very beginning of the season with volleyball and practice almost everyday, but ever since then, we have bonded,” Shelby Ladewig, senior, said.
Photo by Lesly DeLeon
Serving the Competition Rebecca Mauer, player #13, serves the ball across the court to the Cy-Falls players during a home game. Photo by Lesly DeLeon
Photo by Lesly DeLeon
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Columns
December 2014
The Thin Blue Line
Officers risk their lives to protect all Police officers. In my world with people my age, the words often elicit other words of disrespect. They throw out words of disrespect towards those who protect them every day. This needs to stop, and not just because my dad is a police officer. My dad has experienced all of this, and he is not alone. Living in the same home as a police officer By Will ScaleS is an interesting to say the least, and watching my father sacrifice his time, patience, and sometimes even his personal health, to chase a crook, solve a murder. He has gone out into a cold and rainy night, already sick, to work a murder scene, and stayed out on the scene until six pm the next day. After that scene he had to go to the hospital for pneumonia, one of his many sacrifices he has given the community. Police officers make sacrifices like this not for themselves, but for those who need a helping hand, or those who cannot find justice themselves. Many of those who disrespect police officers cite instances where officers have broken the law, or abused their authority, as justifications for their disrespect towards them. These a greatly unjust, for those that are preaching this, are also those who preach against stereotypes, and considering a very small percentage of police officers do such things, isn’t that in itself stereotyping. If we condone violence or disrespect towards officers because of the actions of a small few, then isn’t that in itself condoning the same action from police officers towards criminals, minorities, and those who live in certain areas such as ghettos. If people desire to move further as a society, we must learn to respect those who protect us day to day, and stop ourselves from judging a group of people because of a few. I know from personal experience with my father what police officers sacrifice for their communities, how they put their lives on the line for those who will still turn around and disrespect them to their face. Many times, especially when I was younger, my brother and I were told to go upstairs by our mom as she was as the verge of tears. My brother and I would sit at the top of the stairs, another officer killed in a shootout, could be our dad, and as my brother and I became more mature, we realized our dad could’ve been killed every day he left the house to go to work. This was shocking at first, but we saw how my dad loved his job, and how cool it was for him to chase the bad guys. We understood what he did was necessary, as others should, along with respecting the police officers that risk their lives for them every day, the thin blue line.
illustration by Shelby Coleman
illustration by Jarod Nguyen
Bye, bye hall jammers
Administration stops distraction to learning When I previously exited my physics class and began my mentally exhausting journey down the hallway, and my brain immediately, turned to mush from the horrid music blasted in the hall. I turned to look for the culprit, to throw them my (almost) fearsome glare, and discovered the person next to me jamming out to some unknown rapper along with his friends. I completely supported enjoying yourself with friends in high school By emmilyne because, face it, high school becomes unbearable without someone to ThomaS get crazy with. However, when they blared their music and their friends started a dance circle in the middle of the hallway, while people tried to get from one side of the school to the other, they needed to rethink their idea of “enjoyment”. In the student Code of Conduct, it stated that students can only have one ear bud in and the music cannot be loud enough for the person next to you to hear it. I could hear the music halfway down the hall, during a passing period. That constituted as loud; either that, or I just had super human hearing. If I brought a speaker to school and started to play show tunes, I could guarantee you that I would get more insults launched at me than if I dissed the entire school population. I understood that people liked to listen to their music in a booming, rebellious nature as a gesture of “forget you” to the higher levels of authority. Although, the last time I checked, fellow students do not count as authority figures. Ninety five percent of the time, we did not want to listen to Jay-P or 50 Dollar or whatever they go by these days. I felt like the term “distraction to the learning environment” fits perfectly with this situation. I commend the administration that stopped this practice. I took great displeasure in being unwillingly included in this bonding session over a music category that I have very little interest in, as many other students probably do. Administration and staff realized that this was pressing situation and actually had an impact on learning. Many students will agree that this needed to be taken care of. I see no issue with allowing the use of speakers during lunch, but hallway use should be prohibited.
December 2014 How does being on junior varsity compare to being on varsity?
“V
arsity gets more recognition and the coaches focus on them more, which is unfair to junior varsity because they don’t recieve enough attention,” Sloane Conner, sophomore, said.
“I
don’t think junior varsity should be looked down upon, but they need to understand that people on varsity earned their spot,” Jalaina Douglas, senior, said.
“I
don’t think that they should be treated differently, but that is just how it happens. The difference between varsity and junior varsity is just how the school looks at them,” Jadanesha McCauley, senior, said. compiled by Alanna Mullins, photos by Joel Montfort
2014 - 2015 Peregrine Staff Editor - Kelsey Hodges;
Staff Writers - John Le, Joel Montfort, Alanna Mullins, Julianna Perez, Will Scales, Cade Schaudel, Emmilyne Thomas. Contributing Photgraphers - Camilla Botinni, Damaris DeLeon, Lesly DeLeon, Crystal Hernandez,Christine Le, Kassandra Perez, Brian Streit, Juan Torres. Contributing Illustrators - Sandy Nguyen, Jarod Nguyen, Shelby Coleman. Adviser - Margie Comstock. JVHS Principal - Ralph Funk.
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Junior varsity deserves respect, encouragement The cuts of the new arranged team are posted and the student hesitantly walks to examine the results. He sees the reaction of several boys shoutingwith excitement, and others heartbroken. The ambitious student gets a glimpse of the results and jumps joyfully; he had made the junior varsity team. His joy quickly ended, however, when other students downgraded his position. Acquiring a place on an athletic team is considered a treasured feeling. It is perceived a major personal accomplishment, and often one feels that their contentment cannot be broken down. However, countless number of people automatically downgrade an individual when discovering that they were placed on a junior varsity team. This issue is unacceptable and unfair. Regardless if one is placed on junior varsity or varsity, the entire sport is one team. The team should not disregard each other because of their rank. No one can become perfect at anything instantly, and as the old saying goes, “Practice makes perfect.” Junior varsity simply means that one is not quite experienced enough to get placed on varsity, and one needs more time to get the gist of it. Many cannot count on their fingers how many times they have been looked down upon because they are a junior varsity member. No one should be labeled as “not good enough” because they are not on varsity. In fact, without junior varsity, varsity would mean absolutely nothing. It would not be considered a privilege because there is only one rank. People can act overly prejudice towards junior varsity, and it is an occurring issue that should end.
illustration by Sandy Nguyen
Varsity members can also contribute to this issue at times. They occasionally treat junior varsity members with less respect and place themselves on a much higher pedestal. It is a privilege to make varsity, but with that title comes humility and modesty. Whether one makes varsity or junior varsity, everybody needs to treat each other with the same level of respect. Making another rank should not determine the quantity of respect one receives. However, the factors contributing most to this problem are people’s prejudgment of non-varsity teams. If people did not come up with this invalid theory that junior varsity teams are not important, then prejudgement would not happen within
teams and their peers. People need to take into consideration that making a team by itself is difficult, especially for underclassmen trying the sport their first or second time. Instead of making one feel ashamed because they’re on junior varsity, encourage them and make them feel inspired to eventually make the varsity team. Refrain from demoting non-varsity members, because all that results is shamefulness and disappointment. Junior varsity members deserve the same respect and recognition as any varsity member. They deserve to be treated just as fairly and kindly by their peers. We believe that if everyone takes that thought into consideration, this issue can easily come to an end.
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Cheerleaders sponsor tournament
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GOOD OUTSIDE TIME
“I thought it was a great time. I got to go out with my friends and have a good time with the other AG and FFA members, and spend time with them outside of school,” Tyranny Metcalfe, junior, said.
UP TO KICK At home plate Toan Pham, sophmore, concentrates on sending the ball into the outfield. The temperature turned chilly for the tournament but that did not bother Pham.
photo by Damaris DeLeon
SERIOUS NO HITTER “We scouted our team, pretty much. We took it very seriously. I threw a no hitter my first game, and no one scores in the whole tournament,” Cole Frost, junior, said.
photo by Damaris DeLeon
HOMERUN FOR BANANAS
photo by Camilla Bottini
After their first attempt at hosting their fundraising, kickball tournament resulted in a cancelation due to weather, the cheerleaders completed the event over the Thanksgiving break. Nineteen teams competed with Hanna’s Bananas winning the tournament. All of the cheerleaders created teams to compete against each other in the tournament. “I thought it was great that the students were so hyped up about the event. They made shirts for their teams and even took time out of their Thanksgiving break to attend the event. There is nothing better than competing against your schoolmates in an awesome game of kickball. This will help support the cheerleaders go to competition in California,” Cassidy Canizaro, senior and cheer captain, said.
“We went through the entire tournament and didn’t allow a run. We didn’t give up hope. We went in there with the want to win and we did it. I had a blast,” Jacob Quintero, junior, said.
photo by Camilla Bottini
photo by Camilla Bottini
AMERICAN ALL STAR ”It was cool to play
photo by Damaris DeLeon
with my friends and the other guys on Team USA since I got about six runs,” Nolan Ellison, sophomore, said.
TAKING HOME GOLD “There is no better feeling than taking home the gold with your buddies,” Nick Wuthrich, senior, said.