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Jazz featured in nationally-acclaimed magazine Michelle Choi

Managing Editor

PHOTOS BY MICHELLE CHOI

The WHS Studio Jazz Ensemble recently achieved national acclaim.

The ensemble received “Outstanding Performance—Large Ensemble” in the 38th annual Downbeat Jazz Magazine Student Music Awards.

Downbeat Magazine, established in 1834, is the primary MACKENZIE KARBON concentrates as she solos the vibraphone with great jazz magazine and finesse. industry standard, as well as the longest running jazz publicaWinners include Chase Goldman ‘15 tion. for Original Composition, Upper Struc“They’re an incredibly talented and ture--Large Ensemble, Alex Smith ‘16 for versatile group of musicians,” said direc- drums, Performing Arts HS “Outstanding tor Brian Peter. “I’m very proud of how far Performance” Colburn, and Mackenzie they’ve come.”

Karbon ‘15 for vibes and Smith for drums,

experience,” said Garrison Goodwin ‘15.

“As soon as I start playing, all my anxiety melts away.”

“A lot of groups applied for this award,” said director Mike Gangemi.

“The fact that WHS received it is a pretty big deal. [The Student Music A SHOW TO REMEMBER: Jazz members blow away the audience with an outAwards and standing performance.

Downbeat Jazz “Performing Arts HS Winner” Small Com- Magazine] is an internationally recognized award. I’m so proud of them.” bo Colburn.

“I got thrown into playing Jazz [at Co“[I attribute my success to] practice, as well as all the people who have given me lina] with Mr. G,” said Goodwin. “I’m so incredibly glad I did. It’s such a life changthe opportunity to perform,” said Smith.

“Performing is such an exhilarating ing experience.”

Hannel accepted into U.S. physics team was literally jumping around my room and shouting.”

In addition, there are numerous theoFrom Maryland all the way to Cali- retical and experimental tests that students fornia, numerous outstanding high school must take. The results and scores of these students and emerging young physicists tests will determine the five members chohave gathered to compete for a spot on the sen to move forward and represent the 2015 U.S. Physics Team.

U.S. at the IPhO. The International Physics Olympiad, The team of five will continue training or IPhO, is an annual physics competition in Thailand; however, this time they will offered to high be participating alongschool students. side Thai and Cambodian With roughly hen I re- teams.

4400 students tryFollowing the trainceived noti- ing in Thailand, the stuing out for the team this year, fication that dents will travel to Mumonly 400 are choto compete in the I qualified, I was ecstatic. bai sen after the first IPhO. exam.

Follow“After seeing the -Ben Hannel ‘15 ing these results, caliber of my teama second exam is mates... I am doubtful I administered and will have that privilege,” only 20 students said Hannel. “Nonethemake it past this test, resulting in an over- less, discussing physics with people who all acceptance rate of 0.45 percent. think the way I do has been an incredible These 20 students will spend two experience.” weeks going through rigorous training at The 46th IPhO will be hosted in Mumthe University of Maryland. Topics that the bai, India from July 5 to 12 and organized students must train for include mechanics, by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science relativity, thermodynamics, electrodynam- Education. ics, and exponential procedure.

During the competition, five students Ben Hannel ‘15 successfully passed from numerous countries must go through the exams required to be a part of the train- intensive theoretical and laboratory examiing camp in Maryland, placing him as one nations. Students can be awarded gold, silof the 20 students who will have a chance ver, bronze medals, or an honorable mento become a representative of the U.S. at tion for their performance on the tests. the Physics Olympiad.

Although Hannel was accepted onto After learning that he was accepted on the 20 person U.S. Physics Olympics team, the team of 20, Hannel was exuberant. he will not be competing on the five person “When I received notification that I travel team. qualified, I was ecstatic,” said Hannel. “I “Interacting with other Olympiad team members was an incredibly illuminating experience,” said Hannel.

Alex Shi Managing Editor

in this issue Page 2 Retirement

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SING FOR THE MOMENT: Choir members celebrate with their awards after a successful day at the Heritage Festival.

Choir sings its way to victory Jaisen Lim

News Editor The WHS Choir sang and danced its way to victory at the Heritage Festival on April 17. Vocal Ensemble and Women’s Chorale, along with director Alan Rose, went to Anaheim to compete and represent WHS. This school year marks the 30th anniversary for the WHS choir program.

The WHS Vocal Ensemble and Women’s Chorale concluded the year with a major accomplishment at Anaheim.

“It was fun to travel to Anaheim, and everyone was supporting each other and it was very cool,” said David Kronenberg ‘16.

Vocal Ensemble won first place at Anaheim. The group consists of 28 singers who have at least a full year of choir experience.

Not only did they take home a first place medal, but the WHS Vocal Ensemble received the Adjudicator Award for scoring above 95 out of 100 on their event.

The Women’s Chorale placed

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second place at the festival. It consists of 30 sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Julia Garcia ‘16 received the Maestro Award for extraordinary musical ability by performing a solo.

Garcia joined the choir program when she was a sophomore and is currently in the Women’s Chorale.

“I feel really honored about winning the Maestro award,” said Garcia. “I had all these feelings of ‘Wow, I could do so much with my talent.’”

Both Vocal Ensemble and Women’s Chorale received the Gold award, which is awarded to groups who demonstrate skill and musicality in solo singing, together with effective leadership and stylistic awareness as choristers at their school.

“I thought it (Heritage Festival) was a pretty great experience,” said Garcia. “We got to learn a lot of things from the judges, and overall it was just really eye-opening, enjoyable and fun.” “[This year’s] Mixed Chorale is the best I ever had, and if that’s any indication, they’ll be even better next year,” said Rose.

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Chinese teacher leaves legacy at WHS

Amanda Yao News Editor

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Kay Lim

Staff Writer The Thousand Oaks Philharmonic hosted its Opus 42 program on April 17 and April 19.

Three of the eight performers attend WHS: Megan Ervin ‘18, David Huang ‘15, and Alicia Zhong ‘16.

“It was very surreal because I normally play with just my instrument, but when you hear many other instruments, it’s very different,” said Zhong.

Zhong and Ervin played pieces by Felix Mendelssohn. Ervin played Concerto No. I in G Minor, Opus 25, I. Molto allegro

con fuoco. Zhong played Concerto No. I in G Minor, Opus 25, II. Andante.

“I really lived the moment and played through my piece that I really enjoyed,” said Ervin. “It was exhilarating at first, but the end is rewarding because there is a great feeling when you finish off strong with no mistakes.”

Huang performed Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Opus 16, Andantino, by Sergei Prokofiev.

“Before I performed, I was under a lot of pressure and was really nervous, but after I finished my piece, it was good,” said Huang. “I finally understood what the piece was about.”

in pursuing more Chinese traditions can actively participate in the club.

The club also watches movies during lunches and the students can enjoy their time there.

Her plans for retirement are sure to keep her busy. Chung looks forward to spending time with family, and also plans to write down her family history in Chinese.

“I think it is important to understand ancestral roots,” said Chung.

The students of WHS will greatly miss Chung’s warmth and commitment and the relaxed and welcoming environment she provided in her years of teaching in 42U.

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WHS students fill the philharmonic

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Chinese language teacher Julie Chung is retiring at the end of this school year after eight years of teaching at WHS. Chung started the Chinese program at WHS before switching to Newbury Park for one year. She has since come back to WHS, and has been teaching the Chinese 1, 2, 3, and AP classes ever since.

For those who are not native speakers, Chinese is an extremely difficult language to master. There are tens of thousands of unique characters, compared to the 26 letters in the English alphabet. Reading Chinese is hard enough, let alone understanding, speaking, and writing the language, all of which are elements included in the AP Chinese exam.

Teaching this particular language requires immense patience, but Chung finds joy in sharing with her students the beauty of “han zi,” which refers to Chinese ALL SMILES: (above) Chung greats her students with a warm smile in the familiarity of her workplace. characters.

WORDS OF WISDOM: (right) Chung gives a few parting words to her She also believes that a good work student Nicholas Pilaud at the retirement party. ethic and willingness to learn are essential AMIABLE RELATIONS: (top right) Chung engages in a light and friendly to mastering Chinese, as well as any other conversation with Rebecca Huang. school subject.

“As long as the “Ms. Chung has life lessons and words of wisdom to her student cares to study been a great influence students. he teacher on the lives of all her and works hard, “She taught me how to be a patient success is attainable,” students,” said Andy person,” said Sean Sutedjo ‘15. “Ms. opens the door said Chung.

“The Xia ‘17. “The passion Chung is the only Chinese teacher at WHS, for the stu- and honesty with and she is responsible for Chinese language teacher opens the dents, but the students which she teaches is students of all grade levels.” door, but students must walk through Chung will miss her students as much must walk through the irreplaceable and a the door on their trademark of hers.” as they will miss her. “I am not excited to door on their own. own.”

“Ms. Chung is retire,” said Chung. “My favorite thing She will be more than a teacher about teaching at WHS has been the daily -Julie Chung dearly missed by at WHS—she is also interactions with the students.” her students, staff a friend to all her Memories are made not only during members, and students,” added JR class periods, but also during lunch. Chung anyone who has had Marquez ‘17. acts as the adviser for the Chinese Club and the pleasure of interacting with her.

Chung has also imparted important ensures that students who are interested

“Playing here again is a great honor and I had a wonderful time,” said Ervin.

All three students received awards for the 2015 season from MTAC-Conejo Valley, Ed & Alma Francis Anniversary Concerto Award Fund, the Thomas & Joyce Osborn Concerto Award Fund and the Steinway & Sons Piano Co. The next performance by the Thousand Oaks Philharmonic will be Opus 43, on July 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Camarillo United Methodist Church and on July 19 at 2:30 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.

WHS’s Catherine Ruan ‘17 and Eric Zhong ‘17 will perform among others.

The Arrow staff receives recognition

Editor-in-chief

Frances Ling

Managing Editors Heidi Chiu, Michelle Choi, Alex Shi

News Editors Jaisen Lim, Amanda Yao

Opinion Editors Pranav Kaygee, Ashwin Rangarajan

Feature Editors Kallyn Hobmann, Mara Rothbard, Helen Shi, Max Wang

Sports Editors Matt Donovan, Rachel Finegold

Staff Writers Jarret Baum, Annanlee Chang, Aggie Juarez, Kay Lim, Allison Mendoza, Tyanna Seton

Heidi Chiu

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Freelance Writer David Huang

Adviser Karie Lynch The Arrow is written, designed and run by the students of the Advanced Journalism and Journalism 1CP classes at Westlake High School and is published monthly. The opinions expressed in these publication are those of the writers and do not necessarily represent those of the Conejo Valley Unified School District, Westlake High School administration, faculty or student body. We welcome feedback. Letters must be signed by the writer.

Please send submissions to westlakearrow@gmail.com.

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Throughout the school year, WHS journalism students have worked diligently to produce an informative and entertaining school newspaper.

The Ventura County Star held its annual high school awards ceremony for outstanding journalism. The Arrow staff received three awards out of over 400 entries from 20 high schools.

The Arrow won honorable mention in Design for its April issue. David Huang ’15 received an honorable mention for his column “Don’t make the Huang choice.”

Michelle Choi ‘16 won second place for her graphic “Music Piracy.” “Graphic design has always been a passion of mine, and it feels great to be recognized for something I have invested so much time into,” said Choi.

“This year, The Arrow staff has tried to modernize the newspaper while still keeping traditional Arrow characteristics,” said editor-in-chief Frances Ling ’15.

THE ARROW STAFF: (left to right) Adviser Karie Lynch, columnist David Huang, managing editor Michelle Choi, and editor-in-chief Frances Ling pose with their awards at the Ventura County Star headquarters in Camarillo.

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The resumé: how to not sell yourself short Michelle Choi

Staff Writer

Writing a resume is an essential life skill.

From job interviews to college applications, the resume is an important tool that display accomplishments. When writing a resume, it is not the time to be modest-- be proud of your accomplishments. Resumes should be short, sweet and easy to read. They usually contain five sections: header, objective, education, experience and references.

If you don’t have any prior job experience, include leadership and volunteering positions. Including these experiences will show that you are amicable and helpful.

Limit your experiences to the top five most valuable and highest positions.

References: References are an easy way to have

A Yozen Frogurt Experience Allison Mendoza Staff Writer

No more than a week after my sophomore year, I began my search for a summer job.

I Googled “Jobs Thousand Oaks” or “Jobs 91362” and tried to find places in the area that put out an ad for a job. If I found a position I was interested in, I wrote down the name and the phone number of the business until I’d put together a list of 15-20 businesses.

The next day, dressed in nice jeans, a blouse, and sandals, I went out to those stores to fill out, turn in, or ask for an application.

I applied to Yozen Frogurt, and received a call from the owner within two days. She asked me to meet her at the store for an interview the following day at noon.

During the interview, she informed me of the expectations for employees, what the pay would be, what I would need to do, and where she would train me. She also informed me that she didn’t want to hire me if I wasn’t going to keep the job throughout all or part of the school year.

I told her I take high level classes and do various extracurricular activities, but I would be able to give up a few hours a week to work for her.

Within a week, I was in West Hills wiping tables, cutting fruit, and learning how to use a cash register. There was an unending line of customers, overheated and irritable, and running the register was confusing and stressful.

Once I learned the basics, I began to

A newfound freedom Tyanna Seton

Managing Editor

Header: The header portion is the section of the resume that lists personal contact information at the top of the page. It should include your full name, e-mail address, phone number and website (if applicable).

Objective: The objective portion is a one sentence statement identifying the job or position you are attempting to secure.

Education: The education portion outlines your educational experience. It’s not advised to include elementary and middle school experience.

If you have attended multiple schools, write down the school’s name and the years attended. Also, denote which school you graduated from.

Furthermore, if you have any educational experience from other institutions such as a community college or a specialized camp, include that as well.

Areas of Expertise: It is important to show that you are a well rounded and highly knowledgeable person. If you’re a Photoshop expert interning at a graphic design firm, include those credentials along with any others that may be applicable.

Experience: Include job experiences that you think provided useful training relative to the job you are currently applying for.

For example, if you’re applying for a sales associate position at H&M, your experiences should include any significant retail and customer service positions you held prior, such as merchandise stocker or cashier.

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work between four to six hours with another employee at the store for four to six days a week.

Eventually, I was able to take initiative and do things without having to ask, like cleaning the drip trays, refilling toppings, or restocking cups. After two months, I received a $0.50 raise.

One Friday night, my coworker got sick during her shift and had to leave and her replacement couldn’t arrive for another two hours. I managed to keep the store fairly clean, checked out the long lines of customers and kept everything fully stocked.

It was important to stay focused, keep a level head, and always smile for the customers. In just those two hours I got almost $15.00 in tips (I usually only got $6-10.00 in four hours). Once school began, my boss was very understanding and accommodating, and I worked two nights a week.

In January I had to quit my job in order to participate in track and field. My boss told me she’d miss me, and if I needed a job over the summer again that I was always welcome back.

Once you get the job, here are a few tips to help you keep it: 1) Always be on time.

2) Never have your phone out unless you’re on break.

3) There is always something to do, so stay busy!

4) Smiles = tips and happy customers 5) Be accommodating!

6) Don’t over-socialize! Remember-- you’re at work.

others vouch for your strong work ethic and ability to interact with others.

Remember to ask the references if you can add their contact information, or simply include “references available upon request.”

Past employers, teachers, or mentors make excellent references. References should not include family members.

Since the spring of my junior year I wanted my own job. I wanted money to buy more clothes and extra things for myself, but I didn’t expect my parents to give me money for leisure. A big factor in getting a job is the freedom that comes with it.

Getting a job as an associate at In N’ Out Burger has proved to be a humbling and fun experience.

Initially, I was discouraged from applying to In N’ Out because it has a very fast paced work environment with a lot of added pressure. Being a senior, I was worried about college applications, ACT/SAT scores, as well as sports, and I thought I would selfdestruct.

My mom was so excited for me that I ended up watching her fill out my application. She also helped me with my resume, and four days later, I got a call back for an interview.

I was hired right after the interview concluded. The manager specifically pointed out my “great smile” and attitude, which are two important customer service qualities. I wasn’t asked any difficult questions, but my answers were thorough every time.

So far I have been able to work and balance school. I am extremely proud of myself for following through with my goals. Working has taught me to be on time and to be organized.

When you start working you need to realize that sacrificing a few social events every once in a while is not the end of the world. Make friends with your coworkers but also know when to be serious.

Though it is hard not to spend an entire paycheck, if you save up you’ll realize your job is more than just the money. It’s about opening another door for your life and going in a new direction. Lastly, have fun with your job and remember, it’s a learning experience.

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ENTERTAINMENT

MAY 29, 2015

Top picks for summer reading

1. In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume

3. Finder’s Keepers by Stephen King

Judy Blume will release her first book for an older audience in more than 15 years. The moving novel In the Unlikely Event is available to the public on June 2.

From 1951 to 1952, there was a series of passenger airplane crashes in Elizabeth, New Jersey, all within a threemonth period. Blume was a teenager at the time and uses her vivid memories of the events to write a story that follows friends and family, all who were affected by the plane crash, over the course of three generations.

The plot is exciting and unpredictable, keeping readers engaged throughout the entire novel.

Available June 2, Finders Keepers by Stephen King follows the story of reader Morris Bellamy whose obsession with writer John Rothstein goes too far.

After Rothstein stops writing novels for many years, Bellamy grows furious and murders Rothstein, stealing his money and some notebooks that may contain one last novel. Morris hides the money and notebooks before being arrested for another crime. Thirty-five years later, Pete Saubers finds the Morris’s treasure, pulling him and his family onto a dangerous path when the deranged Morris is released from prison.

2. Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella

4. The Woman Who Stole My Life by Marian Keyes

#1 New York Times bestselling author Sophie Kinsella is set to release her novel Finding Audrey on June 9.

The book follows the daily-life of Audrey, a 14 year old girl affected by an anxiety disorder. She makes slow progress while seeing her doctor, but when she meets Linus, her brother’s teammate, she is able to talk and connect with him in a way she has never been able to with anyone else before.

Audrey and her family find their lives dramatically changing for the better as this new friendship grows and deepens.

The Woman Who Stole My Life, a humorous, fast-paced novel by Marian Keyes, will be released on July 7. Stella Sweeney lives an ordinary life with her husband and two children, working at her sister’s beauty salon. However, her reality changes when she is put in the hospital after suddenly being diagnosed with a serious illness. After recovering, she discovers that her neurologist, Dr. Mannix Taylor, has published a memoir of her illness. As her relationship with him complicates, Stella must find out who she was, who she is, and who she hopes to be.

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Upcoming movies to watch for Jurassic World

Kallyn Hobmann

Minions

Taking place 22 years after the events of the 1993 film Jurassic Park, unfolds at an island resort on Isla Nebur. Countless guests come on boats departing from Costa Rica, to visit the island’s biological preserve, a zoo, a safari, a luxury resort, and, of course, experience a close-up encounter with real life dinosaurs- a dream come true for John Hammond from Jurassic Park. However, as the park’s popularity begin to decrease after ten years of operating, the park opens a new attraction that quickly leads to dangerous and unexpected results. Hitting theaters June 12, the film is directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Chris Pratt, Judy Greer and Ty Simpkins.

A prequel to the 2010 and 2013 films Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2, Minions hits theaters July 10.

Minions have existed since the beginning of time with the one purpose of serving villains. After accidentally destroying all their masters, including Count Dracula and Napoléon Bonaparte, the minions decide to start a new life in Antarctica, but the lack of a master depresses them, so the minion Kevin, accompanied by minions Stuart and Bob, sets out to find a new one. At a villain convention, the minions become henchmen to Scarlet Overkill who hopes to become the world’s first female super-villain, and the minions soon find themselves facing a problem that may threaten the entire minion population.

Inside Out

Insidious: Chapter 3

Based on an idea from director Pete Docter, this Pixar film focuses on a five year old girl named Riley Anderson. When Riley moves due to her father getting a new job in San Francisco, the five emotionsJoy, Anger, Disgust, Fear, and Sadness- that live in “Headquarters,” or Riley’s brain, guide her through everyday life. As Riley and her emotions try to adjust to her new life in San Francisco, events turn into turmoil when Sadness and Joy get lost within Riley’s brain. As the rest of the emotions create conflict over how to handle a new home, new school, and new city, Riley finds herself learning about the bright side of life. In theaters June 19, Inside Out is directed by Docter along with co-director Ronnie del Carmen.

Set as the prequel to the haunting of the Lambert family in Insidious, released in 2010, Insidious: Chapter 3 follows the story of psychic Elise Rainier, played by actress Lin Shaye, who reluctantly agrees to help a teenage girl, Quinn Brenner, played by Stefanie Scott.

As Elise tries to help Quinn and the Brenner family, who has been targeted by a dangerous supernatural being, more and more is learned about the unearthly realm called The Further. Directed by Leigh Whannell in his directorial debut and starring others such as Dermot Mulroney and Angus Sampson, this chilling film hits theaters on June 5.

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Concerts set to rock this summer

Feature Editor

1. Nico & Vinz The Norwegian singing and songwriting duo Nico & Vinz can be seen in concert on June 7 at 7 p.m. at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, California.

The two talented music artists adopted the official name of Nico & Vinz after their single “Am I Wrong” became an international success in 2014.

2. The Vans Warped Tour On June 19, the Vans Warped Tour hits the Pamona Fairplex in Pomona, California, starting at 11 a.m. On June 21, the tour will head north to the Ventura Fairgrounds in Ventura, California.

The 2015 Warped artists include Bebe Rexha, Asking Alexandria, Black Veil Brides, Pierce the Veil, We Came As Romans, Attila, and more.

The Warped Tour, sponsored by Vans since 1995, is the largest traveling musical festival in America.

3. Ed Sheeran On June 24 and June 25, English singer and songwriter

Ed Sheeran will perform at the Hollywood Bowl.

His debut album +, consisting of popular singles such as “The A Team,” was released in 2011 by Asylum Records and Atlantic Records. After joining Taylor Swift on her Red tour, Sheeran released his second album X in 2014 with popular singles like “Sing” and “Thinking Out Loud.”

With his third album recently released on May 12, an EP consisting of many old fan favorites, Sheeran’s performance at the Hollywood Bowl is sure to wow the audience.

4. The BET Experience Ice Cube, Kendrick Lamar, and Snoop Dogg, along with ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock and Ab-Soul will perform at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on June 27 at 7 p.m. as part of the BET Experience.

This being its fourth consecutive year, the BET Experience is a four day event from June 25 to June 28 at LA Live.

Those who attend can experience a variety of music, comedy and other activities each day.

As the nights get longer, the event continues at Club Nokia headlined by Bell Biv DeVoe, Miguel and The Roots, along with D.J. Doug E. Fresh.

5. Charlie XCX and the Bleachers

On July 22, Charlie XCX will perform in concert with Bleachers. Charlie XCX, formerly known as Charlotte Emma Aitchison, is an English singer and songwriter whose alternative rock songs, such as “Boom Clap,” have gained countless fans since her first debut independent single released in 2008. Bleachers is an American indie pop act based in New York City formed by Jack Antonoff while on tour with his band Fun. Bleachers’ first song “I Wanna Get Better” was released in 2014 and instantly became a hit. The concert will take place at the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa.

6. Imagine Dragons Indie alternative rock band Imagine Dragons will perform live at the Honda Center on July 20 and at The Forum in Los Angeles on July 24. The band will be joined by the harmonic rock band Metric and the singer Halsey.

Imagine Dragons first gained fame with their debut studio album “Night Visions” and their first single “It’s Time” in 2012. Their most recent album, Smoke + Mirrors, reached number one on the weekly Billboard 200, Canadian Albums Chart, and UK Albums Chart, instantly earning more fans around the world. With these new songs, the group is ready for their upcoming concerts.

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Summer Playlist

When summer boredom feels suffocating or the road seems to stretch on forever, this playlist is there for you. It embodies the youthful and yearning vibe of Californian summers. Containing a variety of genres, medley of indie artists and music industry veterans, this playlist is perfect for the long, hot summer.

Track: “Fu-Gee-La” Album: The Score Artist: Fugees

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Summer attractions to watch for BASKING IN THE GLOW: A crowd of people enjoys one of the many free Thursday night summer concerts at the famous Santa Monica Pier.

Helen Shi

Feature Editor After school finally ends, summer beckons celebration and a nice, relaxed vacation. Despite school coming to a finish, many find themselves preoccupied with other studies, jobs, or sports.

The never ending schedule still looms over high school students, but that is no reason to not relax and enjoy the summer.

Even if world attractions are not accessible, there are plenty of local places with their special attractions at hand.

Santa Monica Santa Monica is a popular spot during the summer, with its famous Third Street Promenade mall and iconic pier. It has it all: great food, games, shops, diverse community, and to top it all off, free Twilight Concerts.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the annual Santa Monica Pier Twilight Concerts. Starting on July 9, each Thursday, guests can experience some of the best concerts ranging from classical to contemporary. The concerts are from 7 to 10

p.m. at the pier. Crowds of people line up below the pier on the sand with blankets, and lie back listening to the music.

La Jolla, San Diego Location is crucial when watching the Fourth of July firework display. In La Jolla, visitors can view the fireworks bursting in the sky above them, while lying down on the lawn with the sound of the waves crashing against the cliff below.

La Jolla’s attractions do not end there.

The cove, beaches, shops, and restaurants are open for your use. The underwater world of La Jolla cove is a spectacular view of waving green seaweed, aqua blue water, and multitudes of sea creatures such as the bright orange Garibaldi fish.

The streets and grass lawns are absolutely filled with bright colored towels.

Tents line up so closely that the area looks like a woven quilt.

Everywhere you look, there are families holding giant barbecues, couples sitting at the edge of the cliff stargazing, and dogs scampering around. The lively spirit of San Diego is intoxicating and makes it the perfect location for a break.

Ojai Ojai is a quaint town located only about an hour from Thousand Oaks. Its scenic views of mountains and farmland makes it a great place to visit. The community is filled with ranches, art galleries, and small unique shops, all containing original, handmade items.

The town’s pride lies in gorgeous Libby Park. Tall trees line the grass, providing shade for picnics and encircling a large playground where children are able to play.

Libby Park holds many events, the most famous being the Ojai Music Festival.

In June, the concerts are held in the amphitheater, where the audience is able to enjoy music while munching on snacks and lounging on the lawn or sitting in shaded stands beneath the large oak trees. Tickets are available at OjaiFestival.org.

Although relatively local, these places are all jewels for a summer retreat. There is no need to spend mounds of money, or tons of precious time to enjoy these sites. Just a day or two of exploring these jewels will leave visitors feeling relaxed and refreshed.

A flashback to the 90’s when the notorious rap trio, Fugees, was on top of the charts. A raunchy fusion of reggae and hip-hop, “Fu-Gee-La” is a timeless rap record with the rowdy energy the summer craves.

Track: “Blue” Album: FROOT Artist: Marina and the Diamonds

A step back from the bubble gum pop star persona of her last record, “FROOT’”is a more stripped down and authentic portrayal of Welsh singer/ songwriter, Marina and the Diamonds.

“Blue” is the most up-tempo song off the record, very electronic and 70’s inspired sound.

Track: “Honey” Album: Butterfly Artist: Mariah Carey

Watermelon cures summer thirst

Helen Shi

Feature Editor In the sweltering heat of the summer, one of the best ways to endure the dry California weather is to indulge in the cold, sweet taste of a watermelon. This lush green belly-like fruit is the heart of summer.

It is a known fact that picking the right watermelon is crucial because there is nothing worse than expecting a heavenly bite of sweet watermelon and finding it

Surprising Salsa

An unexpected way to use watermelon is as the main ingredient in a salsa. Cut the watermelon in small chunks. Then add some diced onions and cucumber.

Mix together honey and lime juice, and pour over the melon mix. Add fresh mint, cilantro and basil leaves to taste and serve with chips or on top of grilled fish.

bitter.

An Asian tradition of listening to the sound of the watermelon has proven itself a reliable way to identify the sweetest of melons. Knock on the melon. If the sound is flat, it is overripe; if the sound is hollow, it is ripe and ready to be eaten.

There should also be a yellow circular patch on the side of the watermelon where it has ripened in the field. This can be another indicator as to whether the watermelon is ripe or not.

Watermelon Granita

An easy cold dessert option is a watermelon granita. Blend chunks of watermelon, freeze it in an ice cube tray.

Take the frozen watermelon out every few hours and mix it with a fork to create a slushy texture. Add a strawberry and some mint leaves. Your ideal summer treat is right in your hands.

Eating watermelon also provides great benefits to one’s health. According to a new study in the Journal of Agricultural Food and Chemistry, watermelon juice helps reduce an athlete’s heart rate and soothes muscles.

It also is high in vitamins but low in calories, so you can eat to your heart’s content.

The Arrow has compiled a few unconventional recipes below to enjoy this delicious fruit.

Grilled Watermelon

Watermelon can be used in savory dishes as well. The meaty flesh of the watermelon works nicely on the grill.

Sear both sides of an inch thick slice of watermelon. Add salt, pepper, perhaps some blue cheese or prosciutto. Now you have an great side dish for a summer barbecue party.

Blends of R&B, hip-hop and pop, this song’s success opened the door for similar artistic direction by other artists to delve into the hip-hop world. With hiphop now in the mainstream, “Honey” is a reminder to the youth to not overlook the originals, like Mariah Carey.

Track: “Miss Camaraderie” Album: Broke With Expensive Taste Artist: Azealia Banks

To close the playlist, return to a wistful croon from Harlem rapper Azealia Banks. Her raspy, yet delicate vocals are like a siren’s song. This is one of those songs that you listen to when the sun is about to set, when the day is over, when you can barely get out of bed.

Compiled by Aggie Juarez

6 An Open Love Letter to English David Huang

Freelance Writer I really like English. Phew. There. I said it. Ostracize me. Bully me about it.

Subtweet me.

You know, I get it. I really do. Admitting English is your favorite subject is sort of like admitting Niall is your favorite One Direction member, or Posh Spice is your favorite Spice Girl, or That Random Asian Dude from the Black Eyed Peas is your favorite band member.

What English, Niall, Posh Spice, and That Random Asian Dude all have in common is that they all seem sort of, well, useless. (This might be a little harsh on Niall, but I’m really trying to defend English here, so by association, just know that I do not personally believe Niall is useless. But come on. If Niall is your favorite, I’ll bet you eat plain whole wheat toast for breakfast.)

And so the point is that that’s the most common criticism of English: it’s useless. People will ask me what I’m planning to major in, and after I tell them, they’ll usually choke-laugh a little bit and then say something like “…Wait, I thought you were smart!” or “…That’s very unique, David.” or “…Why?” or sometimes (most of the time) just “…”.

Truth be told, the hardest question to respond to is the second to last one.

Why English? “Because I like it.” No, that sounds too wishy-washy. “Because I’m planning on going to law school.”

Well, that’s not exactly the full truth.

“Because I want to be an author.” That seems highly unlikely to most people.

“Because I hate myself and I wish to accrue massive student loan debt.” There we go. I can usually get myself off the hook by being self-deprecating.

But when it really comes down to it, I’m choosing English (for now) because I think it’s meaningful and worthwhile.

Language gives things meaning. Language creates truth. The use of language constructs and molds societal structures and values (e.g. the evolution of the accepted definition of feminism). Subtle differences in language can change the way people see certain issues (e.g. “Homophobia” vs. “Anti-Gay”).

Language can start a revolution or sedate a nation. Language can be twisted to the user’s advantage (e.g. “I did not have sexual relations with that woman”). Language shapes history.

Language (and how it was used, how quotes were obtained, how oral history was transformed), it can be argued, is history.

It can be argued that everything is a construct of words. Language makes the Ego and the Id as real and tangible and meaningful as a rock or a chair.

The most important point is this.

Language connects people not just as a functioning society, but as a community all breathing basically the same air.

Language can connect people and make them feel more human.

This all seems really earnest and more heavy-handed even more un-funny than my usual column material, but that’s because I want to keep away from being self-deprecating. I don’t want to mask my love for language behind a strained ironic wink from the writer.

I want you to know I’m really serious about this. And really hope you can understand why.

MAY 29, 2015

Itʼs time we SAT down to talk about testing Michelle Choi Managing Editor

RIGHT OR HUANG?

OPINION

THE ARROW Thousands of students across the globe spent an average of $125 per session for SAT prep classes in 2012. This newly rising industry promises a jump-start on life, guaranteeing students great SAT scores that will get them into the best college possible. But is it worth the obscene cost?

As colleges are becoming more and more selective, students are fighting to become more competitive candidates. The SAT has become an integral part of the college application, and a higher score generally helps a student become a more desirable candidate. The cost of college tuition is also rising; the average cost for a student during the 2014-2015 school year was $31,231, compared to $14,258 in 1990.

Although academic grades and courses are an important aspect of the college application, there are other factors such as volunteering and extracurriculars.

According to a 2012 study at Princeton (a school with a 9% admissions rate), 22% of the students admitted had SAT scores

ranging from 2300-2400; the other 78% had lesser scores. There are obviously other factors that weighed in, such as family legacy, GPA and more, but the SAT score isn’t one of the most serious factors when applying to a school.

There is no doubt that studying for the SAT is hard. With the amount of rote memorization of vocabulary words to the

long winded and painfully dull passages that make your head swim, finding the motivation to study is near impossible.

SAT prep classes, such as the ones offered

by Elite Educational Institute and Jeng Academic Center are good for people who can’t find the will to study.

SAT prep courses, however, are not for the weak willed or faint of heart.

Because many of these courses are overseas branches rooted in South Korea, students are held to a strenuous standard. The teachers are also quite strict, which is common in Asian academic culture. The circumstances may seem harsh, but the intensity of the courses helps students get the highest scores possible.

Experiencing both the pain of SAT prep courses and self studying, I recommend doing both. The SAT course taught me test taking tips which are applicable everywhere. The SAT is a pattern--similar types of questions repeat themselves with every exam. After mastering the basic structure of the test, self studying is a helpful tool and a necessity to guarantee success.

Iʼm the captain now Ashwin Rangarajan Opinion Editor

In the famous words of Abduwali Muse from the movie Captain Phillips, “Look at me, I’m the captain now.” As the current class of 2015 leaves WHS, the prestigious title of senior is now left in the hands of the juniors.

With college applications, new responsibilities, and other stress, being a senior isn’t all fun and games. Sure, having fewer classes sounds wonderful, and the thought of participating in Water Assassins sounds incredibly tempting, but stop and think for a minute about the big picture, everything that “being a senior” involves.

The first semester of senior year is like any other, full of stress and countless assignments. Oh, and did I mention that it’s also the season for applying to colleges? If you’re a star athlete or of Einsteinian intellect, then first semester will be a breeze;

but, if you’re like most other students, you’ll need to worry. The application process begins as early as August for most seniors and continues until November. During these months, seniors have to juggle their demanding classes, a social life, last minute community service, sports, and, on top of that, college applications.

But once the application process is over, many still worry while some shrug their shoulders and decide that it’s not worth the time to feel stressed about admissions.

However, juniors dream of the months following first semester, when they can live care-free. Now that’s living the dream. I’m sure you’ve envied the fun and adventures senior students have during second semester, and if you’re like me, you want in.

Members of the senior class seem to let out a huge sigh of relief with the coming of second semester. However, nostalgia begins to take hold as they realize that their

time of freedom is coming to a close. The end of senior year marks the beginning of responsibility and adulthood. Enter: the sappy collages of your friends and experiences and you begin to feel the sadness associated with leaving this amazing house of memories behind.

But the concept of being a senior has its own allure. Being a senior is the closest thing to being part of the royal family that most high school students will have.

The entitlement, the ability to mess around with fewer consequences, everything contributes to the yearning of juniors.

Senior year is meant to be the time of a student’s life, but don’t let this disillusionment cloud your judgment. There are a brief few months when being a senior is heaven, but between college applications, senioritis, the last push before your break, and the sappy nostalgia of your final months of high school, senior year does seem to be a challenge.

Four-year colleges: worth the fortune?

CON Max Wang

Feature Editor In this universe, there are two absolute truths: the speed of light is always 300 million meters a second and college costs are too high. Without financial aid, a four year education at a private college like the University of Chicago would make your wallet quite a bit lighter, by approximately $230,000. Thus, that bachelor degree at a private institution has a bigger price tag than a 1600 square foot home in Texas ($163,000) or a new Ferrari ($200,000). So what, you might ask, would drive someone to forfeit a sports car or an entire house for a bachelor’s degree?

It isn’t that colleges have an urgent need for this money. Harvard’s endowment is over 36 billion dollars, which is a higher value than the GDPs of 120 of the world’s countries in 2013; Yale and Princeton both have endowments over 20 billion as well.

Despite having enough money to buy out small countries, private schools still charge high amounts.

Despite the higher salaries that college graduates earn over high school graduates, this increased income does not always pay off the debt. The average starting salary for a student with a Bachelor’s degree in humanities is around $35,000 to $40,000, with majors such as English having a definite

edge over others. According to Kiplinger’s, the starting annual salary for an art history major is approximately $37,000. With a $200,000 student debt, a student interest rate of 6.21%, and ten years to pay it off, you’ll have a monthly payment of $2,241.

Compared to this, the average income of someone who only has a high school diploma is about $30,000. It’s less than the college graduate, but that same college graduate is paying $26,892 in student debt per year for the next ten years. At the end of the ten years, assuming that both students’ incomes do not increase, the high school graduate is $318,920 ahead.

Even so, the problems with college costs are obvious; most majors don’t pay off well. Some majors, especially in STEM, have starting salaries of $40,000 to $50,000, but many majors have low starting salaries.

As college costs continue to climb, the wisdom of investing in a college education is increasingly questionable.

PRO Pranav Kaygee Opinion Editor

At first, college may seem daunting: four turbulent years in high school followed by another four to eight years of equal or greater challenge. The hefty price tag attached to colleges doesn’t reflect too well with everyone who isn’t Bill Gates.

So what exactly is the appeal of fouryear colleges and why are they a popular destination for many high school graduates? The answer is far more complex than just an outlet for “getting a job.”

Unfortunately, colleges don’t exactly market their tuition in a favorable manner. The $60,000 base tuition price of many private institutions can actually be cut by stripping away unnecessary expenses. Taking away the “all-you-can-eat” meal plan is a good place to start, but other expenses like textbooks can also be cut. Add a couple scholarships and you’ve got yourself a discount and one of the best opportunities to further your career.

From Greek life to NCAA sports, college opens the door to the real world. Universities provide amazing connections, allowing students to intern and network with businesses, companies, and highereducation schools.

On average, college graduates earn higher salaries than those with a high school diploma. The average college graduate with a bachelor’s degree earns about $30,000 more than a high school graduate.

Sure there are college drop outs like Bill Gates, but who said a college degree hurts your chances of becoming the next CEO of Microsoft.

If finances are an issue, you can transfer into a four-year college after completing undergraduate work at a junior college.

After all, you are paying for the best four years of your life.

SPORTS

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MAY 29, 2015

PHOTOS BY RACHEL FINEGOLD

Baseball strikes out SWING, BATTER BATTER: Matt Donovan swings and hits a double to bring his teammate home.

Rachel Finegold Sports Editor

The WHS baseball team earned fourth place in Marmonte League, but didn’t place into the CIF Southern Section playoffs. However, the team agreed that they had more wins and better chemistry than the previous year.

The team struggled with “getting runners on base” and “lacked the drive [they] needed to win,” said power hitter Grant Ferguson ‘15. A crushing part of the team’s defeat was losing three times to Agoura.

Although Coach Billy Ashley was proud to see his team “starting to take a little more pride in the fact that

playing as a team is more important than playing as an individual,” the team suffered three losses to Agoura.

“To beat them we would have had to execute more,” said Ashley. “It hurt us that we left too many of their runners in scoring positions on the bases.”

The team captain is pitcher Timmy Burtzloff ’15.

“Burtzloff has been working hard on the mound and he’s the guy that has been giving the team an opportunity to win ball games,” said Ashley. “He has the leadership skills, mental toughness and the never give up mentality that a good leader has.”

As a team captain “my job is to try and keep us playing hard and rally the team up during games,” said Burtzloff.

Swim takes league

backstroke, and breaststroke, the team lacks skills in their freestyle race,” said Zeng.

The WHS swim team went undefeated The team practices six times a week, in Marmonte League. The team dominated but for players, like England, who are their opponents in the water and they training for Olympic trials, many players expected nothing less. practice outside of school.

“Winning Marmonte League was Throughout the entire season “The pretty much a given, but it is always fun team works really hard to get where we to win and get that are,” said Daniel experience,” said Elena Hayon ’17.

England ’17.

In CIF playoffs, t takes a lot of David “The key to success Puczowski ‘15 hours in the pool placed first in the 100 is the dedication we have in everything and a lot of work freestyle and second we do,” said Coach 100 backstroke. to place in the CIF Finals. in thePuczowski Shannon Breese. was Captains are Dan very happy with his -David Puczowski freestyle, but slightly Zeng ’15 and Leah Chavez ’15.

Zeng frustrated with his specializes in the 100 backstroke even m butterfly and 50 m though he matched freestyle. his personal best.

“I have a fast reaction time making “It takes a lot of hours in the pool and sprints my best races to compete in,” said a lot of work to place in the CIF Finals,” Zeng. said Puczowski. “You need the motivation “Although the team’s strengths are from wanting to win to push you to train the finesse strokes such as the butterfly, your best all the time.”

Rachel Finegold Sports Editor

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Boys tennis finishes strong

Rachel Finegold Sports Editor

The undefeated boys tennis team set their goal “to get past the quarter finals in Division 1 CIF-SS,” said Coach Connie Flanderka. With daily practices and focus on various strokes, drills, hitting, and match play situations, the team has earned the title of Marmonte League Champions.

Seniors Jonah Dennis, Sumant Iyer, Nick Graziano, and Devin Reeh share line up introductions on the team. With their extensive knowledge of the game and superior skills, the team beat both Calabasas and Oaks Christian. “We all share a common goal, which is to win, so we always pull through in the end,” said Reeh.

The top three single spots are held

by Brandon Lam ’17, Cody Lin ’17, and Andrew Whitehouse ’17. All three set high aspirations for the end of their

season. “I hope to reach the top 16 in all of California playing individual in CIF,” said Whitehouse.

The team’s biggest competition was Oaks Christian. Even though WHS defeated Oaks in Marmonte League, “It was always a battle when we played them,” said Graziano. “To beat Oaks, our players had to be into the match and enthusiastic because Oaks is always really annoying with their cheering,” said Whitehouse.

The team’s biggest weakness was overconfidence, as well as switching partners often, making it hard for players to be aware of their position. This consistency is crucial because “for a tennis player to be successful, he needs to know his partner’s strengths and weaknesses and improve from there,” said Graziano.

Throughout the season, the team has “improved in our aggressiveness and tenacity in just having the desire and drive to win,” said Reeh.

With the personal goal to go out and give everything he has in each game of the season, shortstop, Tyler Flores ‘15 agrees that “the team’s biggest strength this year has definitely been our pitching.”

The team expects to continue their solid play with standout underclassmen players such as Mason Harvey ‘16 and Eddie Kutt ‘17.

“These young players show bright futures in the program,” said Ashley.

Overall, the team fell short of making the CIF playoffs, unable to win one out of their last three games to qualify for the playoffs and keep their second place seed in Marmonte League.

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THE ARROW

MAY 29, 2015

OFF TO THE RACES: (Left): Michael Purdy competes in the 4x400 relay during CIF Finals.

(Below): Jonathan McMichael attempts to earn his best score in long jump.

PHOTO BY RACHEL FINEGOLD

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Track sprints to playoffs Matt Donovan Sports Editor

Boys track and field finished the season as back-to-back Marmonte League Champions and the girls ended the regular track season with a winning 3-2 Marmonte League record.

Standouts on boys track and field include Ryan Finch ‘15, James De Mello ‘15, Jonathon Cantle ‘15, Michael Purdy ‘15, Kyle Carrillo ‘16 and Jonathan McMichael ‘15.

“My main goal this year is to place top five in state individually for the 800 meter and 4x400,” said Finch.

Finch will attend the University of Pennsylvania next fall where he will

The boys dominated the Marmonte League this season. “For the boys, we are very strong in the 4x400, 400, 800 and discus,” said Coach Chad Scott. “For the girls, we are very strong in the 400, 800, 4x400, 300 hurdles and long jump.”

The boys’ toughest opponent this season was Agoura. “They have a strong contingent in the distance events this year,” said Scott.

The toughest opponent on the girls’ side was Oaks Christian. “They are very well-rounded, including state and national leading sprinters,” said Scott.

The track and field team has been working towards CIF playoffs the entire season. The teams prepare for meets with daily two hour practices.

Each of the different groups warms up for their personal events to allow for the best training. For example, Finch and Purdy, who are both in the 4x400, work on their handoffs for a smooth transition.

“I think our athletes are looking forward to advancing as far as possible,” said Scott. “The goal is to make it to the State Championships in Clovis on June 5 and 6. We have multiple boys and girls who can win an individual CIF title and the boys have a chance at earning a team plaque at CIF Finals.”

Reflecting on his high school track and field career, Finch said, “In my remaining races I’m going to make sure I don’t leave anything on the track and close my senior season without any regrets.”

On May 18, Soule Park golf course Matt Wolff ’17 both shot even par at 72.

Although Wolff was sidelined earlier had the toughest pin placement seen in the in the year after suffering a collarbone tournament.

Despite the pin placement, Alex Milinjury, he showed no sign of rust. let ‘16 shot 77, Justin “Honestly I just Egelske ‘16 shot 78, went out there and he team’s suc- and Brandon Jacobs played my game,” said Wolff. “It felt good to get cess is attrib- ‘16 shot a 79.

The team headout there again and play uted to working ed to Mission Lakes the game I love. I had to hard on their game six Country Club to parfocus extra hard to stay in a good rhythm that days a week. They can re- ticipate in the CIF Fiday.” peat as State Champions! nals qualifier, where only the top four This win makes the teams advance. fifth consecutive post-Rick Naranjo The team took season tournament won first place at the

by WHS boys golf.

CIF-SCGA qualifier WHS was the only school to have all six of their players shoot at Mission Lakes Golf Club in Desert Hot Springs, despite playing in winds of up to in the 70s.

55 mph.

The boys shot a 375 as a team. Wolff posted a low score of 73 (one over par), Egelske shot a 74, Soosman posted a 75, and Jack Biwer ‘16 shot a 76.

Smith and Jacobs finished at the back of the pack for the team with a 78 and an 80, respectively.

The boys tee off on May 28 in the CIFSCGA Championship at Brookside Golf Course in Pasadena.

“The team’s success is attributed to working hard on their game six days a week and playing in junior association tournaments on weekends. They can repeat as State Champions,” said Coach Rick Naranjo.

If they place top three, then they advance to the CIF State Championships in Monterey.

continue his track career.

Finch will take it easy when it comes to college preparation. “My preparation for college track will include at least a month’s rest and lots of beach time.”

Standouts on the girls team include Noelle Schiller ‘17, Maya Sharp ‘18, Samantha Seaton ‘17, Jenna Menacrelli ‘17, Katrina Jenkins ‘15, Jenny Giguere ‘15 and Cynthia Hsu ‘16.

Giguere will attend California Sate University Chico and hopes to continue the success she had in high school.

Schiller, who just recently advanced to the CIF Finals, broke the school’s long jump record with a 19-00.75. Schiller, the top sophomore, believes she can go far in playoffs.

Boys golf holes out in playoffs

Matt Donovan Sports Editor

Boys golf captured its fourth consecutive CIF-Southern Section Northern Divisional championship on May 18, shooting a total team score of 369.

The boys held off La Canada for the second straight year, defeating the Spartans by 18 strokes.

Spencer Soosman ’16 was the only player on the entire course to shoot under par due to windy conditions, undulating greens, and difficult pin placement.

“I was not trying to win, but rather, consecutively make shots that would put me in the lead,” said Soosman.

Soosman was the outright winner of the tournament, shooting a 70 (two under), while teammates Preston Smith ’16 and

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Next yearʼs athletes to watch Grant Bunker

Noelle Schiller

Graduation Year: 2016 Sport: Baseball Position: Shortstop / Third Baseman Commitment: University of Arizona 2015 Season Stats: .342 average, 79 at bats, 14 runs, 27 hits, 2 rbis, 2 doubles, one triple, .366 on base percentage, .392 slugging percentage, ten stolen bases, .914 fielding percentage, 64 put-outs, 6 errors, 5 double plays, 0.00 ERA in three innings pitched, 4 strikeouts

Graduation Year: 2016 Sport: Football / Baseball Position: Quarterback / First Baseman 2015 Season Stats: Football: 7 games played, 22 completions in 30 attempts, 311 passing yards, .733 completion percentage, 44. 4 average passing yards, 5 touchdown passes, 2 interceptions, 118.2 quarterback rating. Baseball: .254 average, 59 at bats, 10 runs, 15 hits, 11 rbis, 2 doubles, 4 home runs, .443 on base percentage, .491 slugging percentage, two stolen bases, 1.000 fielding percentage, 18 put-outs, 0 errors

Graduation Year: 2017 Sport: Track and Field Events: Girls Long Jump, Girls Triple Jump, Accomplishments: Number one girl in WHS track and field history, holds school record for girls triple jump, 37-09.25, holds the school record for girls long jump, 1900.75. 2nd place in prelims for long jump, 9th overall in prelims for triple, 4th place (9th overall) in CIF Finals for long jump, 6th place (12th overall) in CIF Finals for triple jump. Qualified for the State Championships and the Masters Meet.

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Tyler Flores

Compiled by Matt Donovan