Los Angeles Athletic Club unveiled as 2014 Winter Formal site By Shine Cho News Editor The Los Angeles Athletic Club was revealed as the 2014 Winter Formal site during a one-minute video that was played at the Winter Assembly this morning. The February 1 event will be held from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. on the third floor of the historic building located in Downtown Los Angeles. “We chose the site because we thought it was different from last year’s venue, Jillian’s at CityWalk,” Commissioner General senior Michael Chang said. “The L.A. Athletic Club has a very elegant vibe.” The “By Invitation Only” themed dance will feature engaging activities, which will be determined by the Associated Student Body in the coming weeks, to entertain attendees throughout the night. “The atmosphere of the club lends itself to a Gatsby-esque mood, so we wanted to focus on
its sophistication with the title, ‘By Invitation Only,’” Commissioner of Activities senior Rachael Garner said. A committee composed of Leadership members will assist Garner in planning and hosting the event. The venue overlooks a view of Downtown LA and features a bar, ballroom, and snacking and lounging areas. “We hope to provide a little something for every student to come and enjoy the night,” Chang said. Tickets will start at $40 SAC, $45 non-SAC, and $50 OOTER the week of January 6 in the Student Bank during lunch upon returning from Winter Break. Ticket prices will increase incrementally at the start of each following week. The West 7th Street location has hosted the national television series Mad Men for filming and has been critically acclaimed for its late 1800s historical architecture.
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“By Invitation Only” This year’s Winter Formal will be held on the third floor of the Los Angeles Athletic Club on February 1 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Tickets will go on sale January 6 in the bank.
Fundraiser raises $3000 for Typhoon Haiyan relief
Blood drive ASB distributes 800 candy canes collects 70 pints By Jenna Giulioni Sales started Thursday, DeStaff Writer By Asa Silverman Staff Writer The Associated Student Body hosted its first blood drive of the school year in coordination with the American Red Cross, collecting an outstanding 70 pints of blood from 96 students. The blood drive was held in the gym from 8:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. “While the amount of blood collected was average, the process went really smoothly,” Commissioner of School and Community Jeffrey Xiong said. In order to donate, students were required to submit a signed permission slip and be at least 16 years old. Around 12 Red Cross certified nurses aided students in the gym, checking blood levels and iron count. All blood drive participants received a Red Cross t-shirt or an ice cream coupon for their generous contribution. Participants were also provided with snacks and beverages following their donation. Although the drive went fairly smoothly, one student fainted from the body’s temporary loss of blood. “[The blood drive] is a great way to give back and do something good for others,” junior Camryn Bukowski said.
All fourth period classes enjoyed a well-deserved break on Thursday, December 19 as members of the Associated Student Body burst through classroom doors to deliver candy cane grams in celebration of the holiday season. ASB was able to sell over 820 candy canes, raising $850 in sales. “The candy cane gram sales went extremely well, we are delighted that this years turnout has been so good,” sophomore class treasurer Claire Chong said. “We worked really hard to assemble them all. The money we raised will be split between the sophomore and junior classes.”
cember 5 during lunchtime on the Tiger Patio and lasted two weeks until Tuesday, December 16. Prices ranged from $1 for regular candy canes to $3 for ones decorated as reindeers, complete with antlers and a nose. “A lot of time and effort has been put into making these candy canes and I’m so excited that the new reindeer ones have been a hit,” junior class treasurer Kendall Chang said. Class of 2016 and 2015 officers began to assemble and organize the grams a week in advance of the December 19 distribution date. The funds will be allocated for future class expenditures.
By Stanley Wu Assoc. News Editor South Pasadena High School clubs teamed up with the Associated Student Body during the month of December to raise funds to support the Typhoon Haiyan disaster relief. The Tattoo Tigers and the DECA club created separate fundraising proposals at the beginning of the month and began their efforts starting on the 9th and the 16th, respectively. The Tattoo Tigers drew henna tattoos, while DECA offered a gingerbread house making station on the Tiger Patio. The money raised by the fundraiser will help provide food and water to the areas affected by the hurricane in November, which includes the Philippines, Vietnam, and southern China. “We usually hold a canned
food drive around this time,” Commissioner of Internal Affairs senior Jason Wang said. “But this year, we decided to expand the scope of the fundraiser and expand outside of the community.” The fundraising effort raised over $3000 during the three week period. Mr. Groves’ fourth period class raised $548, followed by Ms Huynh with $252 and Mr. Gray with $208. The money will be given to the USA chapter of the World Food Programme, the food assistance branch of the United Nations. 99% of the proceeds will directly go to the Philippines relief effort. “We’re glad to help those who are unable to celebrate their holidays otherwise,” Commissioner of Clubs Jake Sim said. “It’s great that we’re able to indirectly assist the less fortunate in the Philippines and in other affected areas.”
Fundraising Results 1st: Mr. Groves $547.88 2nd: Ms Huynh $251.71 3rd: Mr. Gray $208.02 Stephanie Kim
Sophomore Naomi Low accepts her candy cane gram deliveries during her fourth period chemistry class on December 19.
Sex, drugs, and gender equality: Emphasizing early education for alcohol, sex education, and gender equality.
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Looney tunes to The Nutcracker Suite: Band successfully transitions from marching on the field to energizing the concert hall.
Total raised (as of December 19): $2906.24
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Girls basketball ends 2013 on a high note: Girls basketball looks ahead to the new year after earning back-to-back third place trophies in a pair of tournaments.
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