Student Newspaper of John Burroughs High School - 1920 W. Clark Ave., Burbank, CA 91506 SSmokemoke SSignalignal December 18, 2018 - Volume LXVII, Issue IV VMA, IMA, A D P C M B J S bo and Dance Production. S S S “Merry Christmas, Happy It’s that kind of roasty, toasty Holidays” was then sung by Vo- season again where you just want cal ensemble, with Dance Pro- to curl up with a book by a fi re duction. and listen to your favorite carols. Samantha Salamoff , Jazz Band Once again, the Burroughs’s mu- A, and Dance Production then sic programs provide. The Hol- performed “Santa Baby.” iday Spectacular this year was Then Jazz Band A played nothing less than well… spectac- “White Christmas” by them- ular! The theme this year was ‘A selves. Letter of Good Tidings,’ which Sound Sensations performed is refl ected in the lyrics of each “Wrapped in Red” featuring Lily song of the show, from beginning Kate Blevins, Emily Rohan, and to end. Jazz Band A. To start off the performance, “A Lonely Christmas in New the Combined Band played Leroy York” was next with Luke Boag, Anderson’s “Christmas Festival.” Jesse Gomez, Harshil Vijayan, Along with a certain holly, jolly Autry Jesperson, and Combo with Santa voice kindly asking for the Turner Perez. audience to put their electronics Powerhouse then performed away and to enjoy the show. “Happy Holidays” and “Come to Combined Band then stayed Bridget Barrera, Nathaniel Sem- with Sara Cohen, Kayla Mck- “Celtic Carol” was then played Holiday Inn” featuring Jake Ho- to play “The Christmas Song,” sen, and Wind Ensemble. eighan, David Hernandez, and by Combined Band right before wick and Jazz Band A. along with the Powerhouse and “Jingle Bells” was then per- Dance Production. Intermission. “Joy to the World” and “O Sound Waves choirs. formed by Julian Tobar, along “My Yiddishe Mama” was To start off Act Two, Janina Come All Ye Faithful” was then Daniel Coscia then joined with Muses, Wind Ensemble, and then sung by Trenton Rogers, ac- Colucci, Combo, and Dance Pro- performed by all choirs, and fea- Combined Band in “When Santa Dance Production. companied by Combined Band. duction performed “Santa’s Com- turing Powerhouse President Ju- Claus Gets Your Letter.” Lauren Duncanson then killed Powerhouse amazed the audi- ing For Us.” lian Jensen, Sage McNeely, Chey- Next was the classic “I Want it in Petit Papa Noel along with ence with “The World for Christ- “One More Sleep” was next, enne Arroyo, Shaylin Becton, and a Hippopotamus for Christmas,” Combined Band and Dance Pro- mas.” with Decibelles, featuring Han- Coen Sosa. Jazz Band A played performed by Ellen Tahmasyan, duction. Nyilah Palmer pulled off a nah Lepley, Olivia Cronin, Iza- alongside them, while Dance Pro- Combined Band, and Dance Pro- Sound Sensations, Decibelles, show-stopping solo with Whit- bella Sanchez, and the Combo duction joined in, dancing. duction. and Instrumental Ensemble then ney Houston’s “One Wish” along Band. To end the show, as always, The next song was “Christmas performed “Christmas Island.” with every choir, and Instrumen- Jennifer Valle then performed “Silent Night” was performed. Isa Don’t Be Late” by Jillian Flynn, Next was “A La Nanita Nana” tal Ensemble. “Christmas Paradise” with Marti- Murguia’s chilling performance na Hemstreet, Jordyn Jolt, Iliana made the room grow completely Mendias, Jazz Band B, Dance ‘silent.’ We are proud to call her D H H H E Production. a successor of the legacy of the B A C Soundwaves and Jazz Band B VMA’s “Silent Night” soloists. S S S then played “Buon Natale.” As per tradition, all choir alumni On November 2nd and No- After that, Julia Cronin sung were invited to the stage to sing vember 3rd, 2018, the extreme- “Snow in California” with Com- alongside Isa,and the rest of choir. ly talented Dance Team and All Male hosted their fi rst showcase of the year known as “Hip Hop G T Explosion,” in which more than B M C space in which they can talk out fi fty students performed thought- S S S their problems without any judg- fully and creatively cultivated Are you having a rough day, ment. When entering the space, routines in front of a very lively week, month, or even year? Well one must be considerate of others audience. on Mondays, the Care Center is and know that people have rocky Hosted annually, Hip Hop Ex- off ering a group where you can lives and they too don’t want to plosion has been a tradition for don Outlaw, invited a number of year, Ms. Outlaw was very ex- talk all about your relationship be judged. the Dance Department. The show guests to perform at the show as cited and prepared for the show. troubles at lunch. Relationship Councilor Foxhall also has no is not only a creative outlet for the well. Schools like Alhambra High A tremendous amount of people troubles could include friends, expectation for the group because passionate students of the Dance School, Glendale High School, showed up on both nights, and romantic, or even home struggles. he just wants the students to feel Department, but it is also a great and West High School all made many loved the show. The group is run by the Care free. fundraising opportunity for both an appearance at the show, and When asked what she thought Center councilor Taylor Foxhall Councilor Taylor Foxhall says Dance Team and All Male. Last it was certainly nice to see other about the show, alumni of Dance and other counselors that are will- it’s a little diffi cult to tell if the competition season, the JBHS schools support our own. Team Jadyn Cebedo stated, “I ing to help anybody who might group is having an eff ect on stu- Dance Department was crowned KreativMndz, a very popular thought the show was super enter- be concerned about someone dents because it’s a casual event as State Champion by the Cali- dance academy, performed on taining, and it is really awesome through this tough time. with little to none follow ups. fornia Association of Dance/Drill stage towards the end of the show to see students who love dancing One may want to visit the As anything that happens in Team Directors. as well. dance their heart out on stage!” group if they’re having some is- the Care Center the group is con- Starting at 7PM sharp, the au- “Seeing all the other groups The very last act the audience sues regarding their social life. fi dential. This ensures the free- dience fi rst enjoyed a fantastic was very exciting-and it defi - got to see was choreographed by The group was started by the be- dom of students to speak what’s performance to the song “Love U nitely made me very pumped the coaches of the dance depart- nevolent Family Care Center be- on their minds and fi nally tell Better” by Ty Dolla $ign by both for competition season,” Junior ment: Ms. Outlaw, Coach Dar- cause they noticed that relation- their truths. The way the Care Dance Team and All Male, which Maliya Coquia said. rell, and Coach Gabby. The three ship struggles were a hot topic on Center maintains the confi denti- was choreographed by All Male Students were given the coaches each had two pieces in the Burroughs campus. ality of students is by letting the captains Nic Skrabak and Joseph chance to express themselves the set, and each dance was of The group has no limit on who students know that the rules of the Galera. through their own choreography, very diff erent styles of Hip Hop, can attend. The amount of people Wellness Center still apply to the “It was very fun and a bit chal- so the show consisted of mostly so it was very entertaining. who show up fl uctuate because group. lenging to choreograph an entire routines designed by students. “I thought the closer was spec- it’s a come-as-one-pleases sys- In conclusion if one is having routine that has to incorporate Sophomore and student cho- tacular, and doing it was super tem. This means one does not a rough time and feels like they more than fi fty people in it,” cho- reographer Sophia Liwag said, “I fun too!” Captain Jayce Cicchino have worry about signing up or just want to talk to someone who reographer Nic Skrabak said, “but loved having the artistic freedom noted. having to go every single Mon- understands one’s struggle, they I thoroughly enjoyed the chal- to do whatever I wanted with my The show ended on such a day at lunch. If one does decide to can always turn to the relation- lenge.” set. Even though there were some high note that the audience was a go, one can eat their lunch while ship group for peer comforting. The show did not only in- hardships along the way, I think bit sad to leave, but they can wit- participating in the group. One can walk in feeling heavy clude dancers from Dance Team everything turned out amazing at ness the talents and the passion of Councilor Taylor Foxhall with baggage and walk out feel- and All Male, however. The head the end and that’s what matters.” the Dance Department again at wants people to walk away with ing as light as a feather. director of the department, Lon- Even though this was her fi rst the annual Spring Show in 2019! the feeling that they have a safe DECEMBER 18 N PAGE 2 P P P Dਁ਒਋ ਏਆ ਔਈਅ Mਏਏ਎ B L H, class, Play Production with Mr. I B Meyers and Mrs. Carman’s AP A K, Language class. S S S Another lead was seventeen E year old Senior Claire Flynn. Not The school play, Dark of the only is Claire a talented senior Moon, had its opening night on in Play Production but she has Friday, November 16th, 2018 at been the Co-President of Change 7PM. It also had shows on No- Works; and organization created vember 17th, at 7PM and Novem- to raise money for children with ber 18th, at 2PM. pediatric cancer, since middle In case you went to the play school. Claire started this foun- and had trouble following along, dation after one of her elemen- or you missed the shows, here is tary school friends: Chris Wil- a summary of the plot. A Witch ke, passed away from pediatric Boy, John, falls in love with a hu- cancer. Claire’s role in the play man girl, Barbara Allen. is playing the character Barbara John makes a deal with a Con- Allen. Some of the diffi cult parts jure Woman to become human about playing this character for under the condition that he mar- Claire were portraying a victim of ries Barbara and she stays faith- deron along with several other likes to read books and watch old student athlete all throughout his rape who then endures a miscar- ful to him for a year. At this point cast members such as Ava Kram- fi lms. high school career. riage. Even though this role was Barbara is already pregnant with er, Trenton Rogers, and Arya De- His favorite class and teacher Jack’s biggest inspirations are a little diffi cult at fi rst to adapt to, his child from when they fi rst sai, all raved about the amount of is of course the drama teacher, his teacher Guy Meyers and a for- Claire did an excellent job. met. This means she must get talent the cast has and how much Mr. Meyers, who is also one of mer student at Burroughs Sully When Claire is not working married fast because otherwise it they love the people. his main drama inspirations. Zack. hard at school you can fi nd her, would be a sin. They also had similar respons- Senior Jack Weerts plays Mar- Junior Eli Staub played Uncle drinking coff ee, and expressing They marry and the baby is es when asked what they thought vin Hudgens, the town bully. In Smelicue, a deranged old hillbil- her love for Christmas. To make born a witch, so the midwife and the fi nal product of all their hard real life, Jack is eighteen years ly man with rheumatoid arthritis. money outside of school Claire some other girls burn it in Barba- work was. old. He’s very involved in life at Eli is sixteen years old, and is in enjoys babysitting and she actu- ra and John’s yard. John had been This play involved many tal- Burroughs. His favorite memory Powerhouse, a Play Pro student, ally babysits for seven families. an outcast for being thought to be ented Burroughs students. from his activities here are read- and Improv club president. Before Claire came to Burroughs a witch for a while, but after this, Paris Stacey plays the vital ing his poem about wood chop- One of his favorite memories she attended Edison Elementary he was hit even harder. role of John. Paris is a senior and ping. from his activities is “Git on the School and Luther Burbank Mid- The female witches want John seventeen years old. His extracur- When asked how he prepared bench, Edna! Git on the bench.” dle School. Claire is focused on back, so they make a deal with the riculars include being an Improv for the role he responded with When asked how he prepared school academically and takes Conjure Man that if John begs to Club president, and being in Play- beating his chest a couple times for the role, he responded with four AP’s along with Video Pro- stay human longer, then the Con- Pro. His favorite memory from and fl exing his muscles. Jack’s “Just kinda goin for it. Full send.” duction and Play Production. jure Man has to kill Barbara. these activities is when he got to pre-show ritual is singing “0Par- His pre-show ritual is staying These three guys killed it at The town wants to get rid of play the role of Matthew Shepard, ty in the USA” backwards three in character the second he puts on Burroughs production and can’t John, so when they fi nd out about in the Laramie Project. times. the wig. This is Eli’s eighth drama wait for the next production. the fi rst deal when Barbara is con- Paris prepares for his roles by He is also club president of production. Arya Desai, who played the fessing her sins at church, they taking deep breaths and just go- Build a Miracle. In his limited An anonymous quote from dark witch, says, “I think the fi nal force her to cheat on John without ing for it! He says he doesn’t have free time, he writes college es- one of his friends is, “it seems product is really cool. Visually her consent. John turns back into a pre-show ritual, he just becomes says. like everything just comes easy to it’s going to be pretty stunning… a witch and forgets that he even the character on stage. He formally went to McKinley him.” all of the outfi ts are really cool loved Barbara, and at that same He’s been involved in the dra- Elementary and Jordan middle He’s known for his wittiness, and diff erent as well, so there is moment, she dies. This marks the ma world throughout his whole school. charisma and comic relief. Oth- that diff erence between the witch- end of the play. high school career. He says he’s His classes include AP Psych, er activities he’s involved in is es and the magical world and then When asked about the cast, known for his dry humor and AP Gov, AP stats, AP Spanish and Choir, guitar and church plays. the [villagers], and then even Student Producer Alexia Cal- sarcastic tone. In his free time he AP Literature. Jack was also a In his free time he also works on between the girls and the older fi lms. women there’s a contrast too. So R F M His favorite teacher would be it’s going to be really interesting B S M Ms. Madrigal became Principal ing does not disrupt instructional Mr. Clark, and his drama inspira- and a visually spectacular play for S S S was American Housewife; they time. tions are Popcorn Sutton, “A real the audience.” We’ve all noticed the fi lming used to fi lm in both the interior Although there are inconve- Appalachian moonshine maker.” The general consensus be- over the past couple years or even of our school and the exterior, but niences, the benefi ts defi nite- Laura Brown, a sixteen year tween these same Production just this new school year. now they’ve built a set and only ly outweigh them. Our school old Junior here at Burroughs is members is that the whole re- All this fi lming hasn’t always fi lm on the exterior of our school. wouldn’t have had as many op- involved in our world renowned hearsal process leading up to the taken place at our school. Our They have also been the most re- portunities without the fi lming Choir Program as well as being a fi nal reveal had been hard and former principals have not always cent to come fi lm on campus. money. For example, new picnic lead in the play. long, but fun and rewarding in allowed it. Since then, many others have benches, tables, and chairs in the She is currently in the Sound the end. Ava Kramer and Trenton Our current principal, Ms. come to fi lm. Networks such as MPR, and park benches cost over Sensations choir as well as a Rogers in particular seem to agree Madrigal, is actually the fi rst to Disney, ABC, Netfl ix, and more twenty three thousand dollars, member of the Muses girl group that one of the most fun parts of allow fi lming during the school have all fi lmed at our school. were all paid for with fi lming that sings in our choir shows rehearsals was working with the day, which has turned out to be Along with American House- money. a Capella style. In Dark of the cast, with Ava saying she “loves very successful. Prior to this, wife, shows such as The Fosters, That’s not all; our new water Moon, her role was playing Con- the people” and Trenton saying many shows, such as Glee, and a The Bachelor, On My Block, and stations have cost a thousand dol- jure Woman. he “ loved working with the cast.” long, long time ago, The Wonder many more have come to fi lm on lars a piece. There’s still more: Some of her favorite mem- Rehearsals started for every- Years, also fi lmed at our school, campus. bike racks, skateboard racks, fi eld ories from playing her role was one involved around September but only during the summer. Now There are lots of mixed feel- trip costs, teacher workshops, spending lots of time with her 25th, and had gone right up to the lots of diff erent companies come ings about the fi lming. Although teachers chairs, and iPads for PE cast as well as getting ready with week of the premier. and fi lm on our campus. inconveniences do come up, Ms. attendance all would not have everybody backstage. When asked, Ava Kramer, The way it works is interested Madrigal works her hardest to been possible without the fi lming Friend Wyatt Wheeler quotes who played Miss Metcalf, said, fi lm companies will request use of resolve them and communicate money. The most recent money is that she “was pretty spooky.” “Mr. Meyers wanted the cast and facility and days they would like with the studios and has found going to new culinary arts tables. Besides being in choir and dra- crew to focus on the diff erences to fi lm. If doable, the company them to be very accommodating. Ms. Madrigal decides where ma, Laura is known for being an and prejudices among people. will then be able to send a scout Many parents and students to spend the money by request AP student. Like how John is diff erent than who walks around the school and fi nd it inconvenient when they and considering what is needed. In her free time she likes to the rest of the people in town and takes pictures to make further de- come to school to drop off or When deciding, she tries to make read, write and dance around. he is judged harshly for it. The cisions. park, but now the school works to sure that it will impact the most Some of her favorite classes in story is old, but the lesson carries All the money received does plan ahead of time and alert the people possible. Another big part school are Mr. Clark’s APUSH through.” not go directly to our school. It is community when there will be is prioritizing everything and see- given to Burbank Unifi ed School fi lming. ing where it’s needed the most. District and then a percentage of Also, lots of students fi nd it Ms. Madrigal is always open UU DD the payment is given to John Bur- interesting to have fi lm crews on to suggestions on where the mon- DDec.ec. 118th-21st8th-21st FINALSFINALS WEEKWEEK roughs High School. The money campus but also feel inconve- ey should be designated to next, DDec.ec. 221st-Jan.1st-Jan. 6th6th WinterWinter BreakBreak given to our school is then put nienced due to taking a diff erent so if you have any ideas let her JJan.an. 7th7th SecondSecond SemesterSemester StartsStarts into a fi lm account. path during passing period to and know. JJanan 14th-24th14th-24th WinterWinter FormalFormal TTixix OOnsalensale The fi rst show to come and from the bungalows. Ms. Madri- start fi lming at our school since gal still makes sure that the fi lm- DECEMBER 18 F PAGE 3 A M: N M S B R H volved in extracurriculars since people.” S S S she was a freshman. Since ninth When her schedule isn’t con- It goes without saying that grade, she has been a part of CSF sumed by academics and extra- there are countless bright young Club and Photo Club, which she curriculars, Anika spends her minds here at JBHS. is now co-president of. Once she spare time taking photos, doing One of them being is sixteen began her Sophomore year, she origami, and hanging out with year old, National Merit Semifi - became a member of the Engi- friends. Before coming to Bur- nalist, Anika Maskara. neering Club. During her Junior roughs, Anika spent her years at A National Merit Semifi nalist year, she became secretary of Luther Middle School, as well as is someone who earned a top 1 Teen Court. Edison Elementary and Walt Dis- percent score on his or her PSAT, Anika’s goals for her fi nal year ney Elementary. along with a number of other of high school are to get into a Anika’s favorite class that she qualifying statistics, and who can good college as an engineering is taking is AP Chemistry. This then qualify to become a Nation- major. When she begins college year she is taking AP Physics, al Merit Scholar, which comes she also plans to minor in pho- Stats, Psychology, English Litera- along with a college scholarship tography, and within ten years ture, Government, and Advanced of $2,500. Currently Anika is one she sees herself still in California Photo. of 16,000 Semifi nalists, and is with a job either in engineering or Her role models that she looks competing for one of 2,500 schol- photography. up to are Michelle Obama and arships, which are judged on SAT One of Anika’s closest friends, Malala Yousafzai. One piece of scores, essays, and extracurric- Lakely Davis, had this to say life advice that she lives by is, ulars. Finalists are announced in about her fellow classmate, “Ani- “You’ll never know how good the Spring. ka is very helpful and an extreme- you are at something until you Anika is a Senior here at Bur- ly hard worker. The amount of try.” roughs and has been heavily in- things she does would surprise Students can take a college course on campus and earn credits for both high school and college.

Courses are held on JBHS & BHS campuses after school hours. Open to 9th-12th grade students with 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students earn high school and college credits Not A-G Courses

The courses are provided by faculty from:

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JBHS ART 201 - Drawing for Animation 3 10 M/W 3:30-6:00PM #6207 JBHS ART 209 - INTRO/CHARACTER DESIGN 3 10 M/W 3:30-6:00PM #6207

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The track all the aspects of their lives in feel, without looking too extrav- The internet personality is a ing that she was made in a facto- is dirty and scandalous, giving one day, with their hybrid shoes agant. The only problem with the famous face of the “weird” side ry and that she is going to watch a huge contrast to Poppy’s usual that combine both a casual and location of the laces is the fact of YouTube. humanity go extinct. Despite the songs. athletic feel and look, has proven that the unusual placement adds She fi rst emerged in 2014 on upbeat tempo, the lyrics are dark, However, with all these high- to be run-of-the-mill in this re- too much pressure to the bridge YouTube, posting an abstract skit with Poppy comparing humans lights, there are a couple low view. of your foot. titled “Poppy Eats Cotton Can- to cockroaches, and detailing the points and unmemorable tracks Pink Heather, the color layout The Lane Eight AD1 trainers dy.” negatives of overpopulation. like “Hard Feelings,” which has a that is mainly featured in ads and were released on August 10th, She’s a singer and songwriter, “Aristocrat featuring Garibay” bit of a shaky delivery on Poppy’s pictures is also the same color 2018, and marketed to parts of the as well as a composer, dancer, is a nice throwback to her origi- part. that will be reviewed. US, UK, and Asia. and actress. nal Bubblebath EP, with the nice, “The Rapture Ball” was anoth- As far as the color, it looks the Their website laneeight.com On October 31, 2018, Poppy smooth pop. “Girls in Bikinis” er synth-heavy electro, however, same as the color featured in the is currently the only way to buy released a new album, titled Am I contains lots of meaningful lyr- it didn’t hit as hard as some of the pictures, and the suede overlays their shoe due to the fact that the A Girl. ics, but this particular track keeps others. do not fade with light weathering. product is not on shelves yet. This The album consists of fourteen a more upbeat tone. “Iconic “was almost complete- The knit pattern provides com- entire business has only launched songs, all with strange titles like “Play Destroy featuring ly forgettable, and “Chic Chick” fortability, while still showing its in August, therefore only has one “X” or “Time Is Up.” The whole Grimes” shows what happens was the worst of all, coming style. Though the only problem product, which is this shoe. album is very synth-based, falling when pop and metal meet, and across as dull, rude, and profane. with this hue is that it contradicts Considering that, I would roughly into the genre of elec- it’s weird, hilarious, and fantas- Overall, this album delivers the idea of having one pair of judge this fashion business as tro-pop. tic. The guitars on the track make a more experimental pop sound shoes for everything. This color rudimentary. When fashion busi- Tracks like “In a Minute” and the dark, edgy lyrics of the track with some nice synth-pop, and is could not be worn with most oth- nesses are in their early stages, “Fashion After All” include some stand out. worth a listen. er outfi ts. their products are not necessari- catchy choruses and nice synth, The fi nal track: “X,” is, well, When you put the shoe on, the ly the greatest. Moreover, Lane inside feels very soft and sleek, Eight’s products could be some- T S R B਌ਏਏ਍ no parts of the shoe irritate your thing to consider to buy in the fu- B C record is “My My My,” which ac- such to sweet to let go of. foot because of the roughness or ture once they have a little more S S S cording to Troye, is about “Meet- Debatably one of the best songs texture. The soles are a bouncy experience. Troye Sivan has fi nally giv- ing someone for the fi rst time but off the album, “What a Heaven- cushion with TPU support. The product is marked at $180, en us his second album entitled maybe your meeting them at the ly Way to Die” explains Troye’s Something very unique is the which has proven too overpriced Bloom on August 31st. Troye’s wrong time and your both kinda love towards his signifi cant lov- use of ETPU stockliner, which for such an average shoe. If the new album showcases how he is like denying the fact that you’re er. In this slow starry-eyed jingle utilizes foam rubber pellets put item were to be bought for what no longer a kid in a blue neigh- into it and that it’s happening but Sivan implies because he is with together to form one cohesive it was marketed for, the price borhood but a young adult expe- it’s happening.” his true love he would be okay fabric. would defi nitely be appropriate. riencing romances and exploring The third single “The Good with leaving Earth. Only inside the shoe, it lives If the idea of the shoe were to be his sexuality. This new album Side” is about Troye seeing his ex In the second to last song up to its expectation of being able a comfortable athletic shoe, these has 10 tracks chock full of heart- and coming to the conclusion that “Lucky Strike” Sivan informs his to be worn for any part of your opinions would change, but that breaking goodbyes, nervous hel- he is handling the break up better lover that Sivan got lucky and is day, as the inside is comfortable is simply not the case. los, and relatable love songs. than his former partner. grateful to be with his partner. for running, walking, and even The main issue was the visual Troye has described the album “Postcard (feat. Gordi)” is a We can assume this from the lyr- no use as all. It could possibly design problem, but the part that as a “love letter.” This is because metaphor for how his lover treats ic “Cause you taste like Lucky be said that they wouldn’t want was not visible (the inside of the Troye has said “Feeling things him like a postcard, a simple ob- Strikes.” to be taken off due to the lavish shoe) proved to be much better I’ve never felt before; I’m just su- ject of a memory. In the fi nally to this raw record interior. than the outside. These two obser- per in love.” With an undeniable beat and Sivan ends with “Animal.” The By looks, the aesthetic of the vations clashed, making it hard to This Australian raised popstar sound the album’s name sake mood of this song feels as if an shoe does not match the descrip- make a decision on the score. It wanted to share every emotion “Bloom,” explores Sivan’s sex- angel is willing to take of her halo tion of a shoe for athletic wear eventually balanced out, and with that comes with being in a rela- uality that’s fi lled to the brim of and put on a leather jacket. In the and casual wear; which is the the above reasons, the Lane Eight tionship and allows himself to be innuendos and fl ower puns. song Troye Sivan feels free and entire point this shoe was made. AD1 Trainers receive a rating of vulnerable and personal. Troye Troye Sivan worked with one alive by stating “I am an animal An idea stated on their website three out of fi ve feathers. Sivan has done exactly that, of his good friends Ariana Grande with you.” was the proposition to be able Before buying from Lane through each song listeners will on the track “Dance To This (feat. In conclusion Bloom is a pop- to only have one pair of shoes; Eight again, wait until they have experience a diff erent tone that Ariana Grande).” This smooth py journey through relationships these. Although, shoe gives the a larger business would be best. Troye’s conveying. ballad is about how Sivan and and all the glory and sorrow they The fi rst track is “Seventeen.” Grande don’t need to go out for bring. The only thing I would T਒ਅ਎ਃਈ R It’s about how Sivan thought he dates, “Just put on the radio...we have liked to have seen is growth B A W about depression, anxiety, and knew everything there is to know can just dance to this.” from Mr. Sivan. I feel as if some S S S hurt. about love but looking back The emotions behind “Plum” of the sounds of this album he has On October 5th, the much-be- The short version of the sto- Troye was just a kid hunting for is how Troye Sivan knows that already done and mastered. loved Twenty-One Pilots released ry involves a fi ctional character true love. the relationship he’s in is slowly I give this album 3 out of 5 a new album. named Blurryface, another char- The fi rst released single off the fading and begin to rot but it’s feathers. This is their fi fth, after Twenty acter named Clancy, and their rep- One Pilots, Regional at Best, Ves- resentations of both the dark side sel, and Blurryface. of the human psyche and the abili- N E: P P Most of their most famous ty to escape and turn to good. B E M with toasted coconut, sprinkles, bottled drinks, kombucha, and songs come from the 2013 album With the release of Trench, S E chocolate chips, and much more! Califi a Farms coff ee! The graham Vessel and the 2015 album Blurry- more lore built onto Clancy’s sto- Magnolia Park is a great place In addition to selling marsh- crackers are not vegan, but they face. ry. Many Reddit deep-divers have to discover new small businesses, mallows and s’mores, they sell have gluten-free options if you However, many of the songs theorized about theology, Satan- and their newest addition Plush gourmet drinking chocolate to need it. from the new album, Trench, are ism, psychology, and lots more. Puff s is an exciting and new cafe take home or to drink in the store. Make sure to check them out climbing up the music ranks. In this album, the songs fl ow that will leave you wanting more. They melt amazing dark choco- and try their new holiday fl avors The opening track “Jumpsuit” seamlessly together to tell a pain- They are conveniently located late, combine it with your choice if you’re a returning visitor. This has quickly become the fastest-ris- fully real story of depression, si- at 3811 W Magnolia Blvd. They of dairy or non dairy milk, and month’s specialty is their Maple ing alternative rock song in the lence, and hurt. However, by the sell gourmet marshmallows and pop in a melted marshmallow that and Bacon marshmallows, and past decade. end the album preaches of love s’mores that are delicious and un- really makes it special. Red Velvet hot cocoa! They sell Many fans of Twenty-One Pi- and hope. It tells us that we can like anything you will ever see. If you’re environmentally boxes of marshmallows and oth- lots are very excited by the band’s fi nd peace and make the world They have a huge variety of conscious or allergic, the marsh- er prepackaged delicacies and return. Of course, it’s a given better by changing ourselves. fl avors, ranging from maple and mallows are vegan and they off er are great for gifts for friends or they’d be happy to see their favor- Twenty-One Pilots has been bacon to peppermint to birthday many non dairy milks such as al- even just to take the deliciousness ite singers back, as they’ve been known for their very real depic- cake. mond, soy, or oat. They also sell home! gone three years now. But, there tion of depression and suicide. My personal favorite is the are reasons beyond the band rising Yet, instead of preaching the edgy, salted caramel fl avor. from the hiatus-riddled grave. youth-y angst of most media these They toast your marshmallows Any fan of Tyler Joseph and days, Twenty-One Pilots off ers re- in the store with a blowtorch and Josh Dun knows well of the long lief and closure. The band’s goal off er a huge array of toppings. string of lore and story that’s fol- is to relate to its fans while giv- They have various sauces such as lowed them since the beginning. ing a fl icker of hope. It does this white chocolate, milk chocolate, This album adds a whole new spectacularly in the new album, honey, salted caramel, and nute- layer to the metaphorical story Trench. lla. You can top off your s’more DECEMBER 18 O PAGE 6 G਒ਅਅ਎ Bਏਏ਋ R NYX’ N F For example, one of the two B A B G H that I’m sure many are glad to tion made for oily to combination main characters, Tony Lip, is S S S S S S hear. skin types that controls oils for A brand-new movie was just supposed to be a big bruiser from NYX Cosmetics collaborated The shape of the bottle can hours throughout the day without released, titled Green Book, in the Bronx with some pretty rac- with Alissa Ashley and fi nally re- save one many accidents from making one look or feel dry. It of- reference to the handbook re- ist ideas. This should prove iron- leased a full coverage foundation rolling off or get knocked over. fers 45 shades for all skin colors leased in the 60s as a guide for ic, as he’s supposed to transport called, “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop” The pump is not only easier for and undertones; including pink, black citizens wanting to travel the other main character, Don with 45 diff erent shades for the application, but it’s also better for blue, yellow, olive, and neutral. the country. Shirley, through the Deep South, cost of fi fteen dollars on August getting the precise amount need- In fact, each shade has both a It’s a simple “heart-warmer”- protecting him from other rac- 16, 2018. ed. numeric and a descriptive name, type story about a high-class ists. It should be a humorous and Finding an aff ordable full Personally, I am not one to use for example, Alissa Ashley’s black concert pianist and the big dramatic, and it would be, if the coverage foundation with a wide full coverage foundation, so I did shade is 15.9 Warm Honey, a man from the Bronx hired to drive movie wasn’t so terrifi ed to make shade range is not easy, but NYX not put it to the test, but for people medium tan with caramel under- him through unfriendly territory. Tony actually seem racist. may have just made it easier. with oily to combination skin, it tones. Although nice and inspira- There’s a scene where Tony After Fenty Beauty showed can be a necessity. Ashley states,”With most tional at its surface, the fi lm does watches two black plumbers the importance of having a wide Luckily I knew plenty of beau- full-coverage foundations, some- manage to present a pretty bleak drink from the water glasses the range of shades, other makeup ty gurus have put it to the test times I feel like there’s not a lot of picture of racial intolerance in family has provided, then when brands have been inspired to do themselves, and watched many wiggle room. The shades are list- America in the 60s. With Maher- they leave, Tony throws the glass- the same. online reviews, and discussed it ed under names with whole num- shala Ali and Viggo Mortensen as es away. This is an undeniably And now, there’s a full cover- with many of my friends who use bers and decimals for the perfect the stars, the story may be unique, racist moment, but it’s practically age foundation that everyone can foundation. in between match.” yet it goes exactly how you would the only moment Tony ever be- fi nd a shade and most important- In that case, I studied the dif- And of course, if one is going expect it to. haves this way. Tony is heavily ly, aff ord. ferent and similar opinions the to pick up the foundation, might Green Book is a play-it- portrayed as very “woke,” and NYX worked with beauty in- beauty gurus had, and came to a as well get the matching matte safe crowd-pleaser in the fami- incredibly ahead of the curve for fl uencers such as Alissa Ashley to conclusion. primer for only fourteen dollars. ly-friendly vein of entertainment his time. He seems to know even create the perfect foundation for Some positive comments This “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop” movies like Hidden Figures and more about black culture than all. were that it feels light on the primer allows,“Super-smooth The Help sit in. It focuses on Shirley himself, and even when The beauty vlogger said, “The skin, blends nicely with a brush foundation application and a the inevitable fi reworks when presented with a blatant display main thing [she] did was help or beauty sponge, transfer resis- matte fi nish. Just spread the a wealthy black man hires an of homosexuality, he calmly says develop shades.” She claimed tant, and doesn’t necessarily need creamy primer evenly over the ill-mannered goomba to ferry he’s seen it before and makes no that,”... a lot of in-between shades powder to set it. skin and gently tap to set it.” him through the South. The two judgment. were missing. Nyx already has On the other hand, some nega- Both primer and foundation bicker, they bond, and they have On the other hand, Shirley is an amazing shade range to be- tive comments were that the foun- can be found at local drugstores, quality buddy moments. They portrayed as snobbish and crusty, gin with, but even though it was dation oxidizes once it warms up Ulta, NYX, and online websites. encounter corrupt policemen, vi- and a particularly diffi cult stick in good, it could still be improved on the skin, has an odd smell that Overall, NYX’s “Can’t Stop olent hatred, and dehumanizing the mud. He’s barely recognized by adding some middle or in-be- fades away, and it’s more of a me- Won’t Stop” full coverage foun- business owners. It’s a nice op- for his eff orts to bring a positive tween shades.” dium to full coverage foundation. dation and mattifying primer portunity for Ali and Mortensen representation of blacks to the According to the NYX web- YouTube star Alissa Ashley sounds promising from most to form and explore a sweet bond arts, and instead is characterized site, this foundation claims to mentioned, “With Can’t Stop YouTube reviews. on camera. only for his status as wealthy. It “[deliver] matte coverage and Won’t Stop, I fi nd that if I put a One can’t really ask for more However, it’s not enough to seems the movie is too afraid to color that stays true for up to 24 thin layer on, I’m still able to get with such an aff ordable price and make Green Book work. talk about the fact that Shirley is hours...[working] to control shine a really fl awless look. If I put on a shade range. Green Book is one of those black, even though that should be and mattify your complexion. second layer, I’m able to get even I recommend this foundation buddy, concert, road trip mov- an important part of his arc. […] and suitable for normal, oily, more, full coverage with up to 24 for those with oily to combination ies, but most importantly, it’s a Again, Green Book features combination, and sensitive skin hours of wear as an added bonus.” skin who look for a buildable to message movie. It’s the based- pretty great performances by Ali types.” In conclusion, NYX’s “Can’t full coverage foundation, and rate on-a-true-story of two men who and Mortensen. It’s shot well and NYX’s foundation comes in a Stop Won’t Stop” foundation is it fi ve out of fi ve feathers. came together and changed their paced rather decently. Sometimes square glass bottle with a pump, a buildable full coverage founda- unhealthy views of class and it’s funny, sometimes it lives up race. But even though it’s very to its feel-good-y name. But it’s a nice-looking cinematically, and message movie, and that message B’ O T R II T impressively acted, it doesn’t falls apart, because Green Book B M C yoncé and her husband Jay-Z in Beyoncé and her husband then manage to tell its story well at all. is too afraid to hurt anyone’s feel- S S S calm and natural settings like a expressed their love with “Cra- It practically shoots itself in the ings and touch on the nitty-gritty From Saturday the 22nd of beach or the woods. zy In Love” and “‘03 Bonnie & feet and then starts to sprint. of racism in America. September to Sunday the 23rd of Flashes of the pair riding on Clyde.” September at the Rose Bowl sta- motorcycles and inside a bed- Beyoncé also showed her love dium in Pasadena, we the people room full of money were sporad- for women and equality with ge- of Los Angeles were blessed with ically weaved into the marvelous nius bops such as “Formation” opportunity to attend “On The montage. and “Run The World (Girls).” Run II” also known as Beyoncé The masterpiece ended with The couple showed their and her husband Jay-Z’s revival the words “This Is Real Love” views of politics and the current of their fi rst world tour entitled fl ashed onto the screen. treatment of black people through “On The Run.” Beyoncé and her husband songs like “Freedom” and “The The concert was a celebration Jay-Z appeared on stage wearing Story Of O.J.” of unconditional love, political white and holding hands while The concert ended with “For- wokeness, and the encourage- being suspended down from ever Young” that occasionally ment of all women. the top of the Rose Bowl. They swirled in a cover of “Perfect” by The concert openers started sang “Magna Carta Holy Grail” Ed Sheeran. with Chloe x Halle who sang as their fi rst track to kick off the Beyoncé and her husband the theme song to the comedy night. Jay-Z surprised the crowd with a Grown-ish called “Grown.” The rest of the night was the performance of “APES**T” Ev- Then the show moved into DJ quintessential Beyoncé concert eryone knew the words and were Khaled. DJ Khaled played hits included with on point choreogra- jumping out of their seats. such “All I Do Is Win,” “Wild phy, perfect vocals, and of course The only thing that was a bit Thoughts,” and “I’m The One.” a sea of screaming fans. bothersome was that there should When his set was over Khaled Then Beyoncé’s husband, have been less of Beyoncé's hus- left the stage on a scooter, only to Jay-Z, brought endless and icon- band Jay-Z and more of Beyoncé return to give a check to a lucky ic rhymes and beats that have in- herself. member of The Boys And Girls spired millions of rappers of our This is because most of the Club a scholarship to a college generation. He performed songs people attending the show were of $100,000. This came from the such as “99 Problems,” “Bam,” there for Beyoncé. pockets of Beyoncé and her hus- and “Big Pimpin’.” Someone could clearly see this band Jay-Z. Beyoncé and her husband’s based off the fact that everytime The main event began with the chemistry was undeniable. Beyoncé left Jay-Z the crowd “OTRII” on the screen that imme- Their show was an artistic por- would sit; Mr. Carter should have diately turned into “On The Run trayal of their rocky past. Beyon- been a feature. II.” cé showed her frustration with her I give this show 4 out of 5 After this the screen showed husband, and his known cheating feathers. Honestly, had it been a trailer, the trailer was foreshad- on her with numerous women, just a Beyoncé concert, it would owing what was to come for the with a mashup of “Sorry/Me, have been given a perfect 5 out of evening. Myself, and I” and an out of this 5 feathers. The trailer consisted of Be- world ballad of “Resentment.” DECEMBER 18 S PAGE 7 B’ S G’ T S B B S Muir High School, a 3-0 win to B J S Sandy Lemay is a 12th grader a 9th grade student at John Bur- S S S start the Pacifi c League season! S S S and the number one on singles. roughs High School. She plays The boys Varsity Soccer team They followed up with anoth- Alice Kim Webber is an Junior Her inspiration is her mom, who Tennis singles. “I love playing just began their season with er 3-0 win against Glendale two and plays for Burroughs as second always told her to be positive. tennis, it’s super fun,” says Harris. Coach Mike Kodama, who has days later on the 7th. single. Lemay, like most others on the She’s been playing tennis for been coaching at Burroughs for a Sadly, their last two games She’s volunteered for the Red team, cheers before her game with seven years. She’s known for be- number of years. have been ties, which aren’t all Cross for six years. She says her the girls. She’s also been playing ing super nice and very giving. Coaches Kodama and Rosaleses bad, against CV and then Hoover, inspiration is Zendaya Coleman, tennis for ten years, her favorite Also having several rubber bands have been prepping for the new both 1-1, last week. an American actress and singer. memory being the pep talks from in her hair. season. According to multi- Elias Galaviz states, “Coach Alice’s favorite memory is the coach. Her favorite memory of Ten- ple players they’ve been lifting Kodama is an excellent role mod- “Our team dinner this season, su- Sandy never fails to make nis is, “Hanging out with team- per good french fries!” somebody laugh. Sandy’s goals mates during practice and the weights and practicing for almost el and I’ve learned so much being She says her coach gets her are to get good grades to get ac- team dinner.” She says her friends two hours everyday. in the program and I wish to con- pumped before a game by yelling, cepted into her dream college, and teammates are what gets her Coach Rosaleses used to attend tinue being in the program until “TESTOSTERONE.” UCSB ,and to play tennis in the pumped pregame. John Burroughs High School and my senior year.” Whenever they win a game, future. “She has a wicked back- her soccer team won their cham- Varsity has been very excited to they always celebrate with their Other activities she does in- hand”according to her teamates. pionship. Their goals include, begin their new season. They’ve team cheer. cludes volunteering for senior citi- Bermudez is really involved in “Win as much as possible and im- worked very hard to improve “Allie is like Michael Jackson zens. She does this in her free time school. She is current taking Al- prove individually.” their skills and hope to win as on the courts! Soooo smooooth!” adding on to her favorite place to gebra 2, Health, Honors English, Prior to beginning their season, many games as possible before is her motto. Getting super good hang out is downtown Burbank. Spanish 1, Honors Biology, and of Varsity has been prepping by hav- the season ends. grades, ‘like A pluses” is also what All her past school history has course her favorite, Tennis. ing long hours of practice. They John Burroughs High School her goals are like for this year. been in Burbank which are Mark This leads to her future goals train twice a week during the sea- Junior Varsity Soccer had their Her future goals are going to Keppel Elementary and Jordan which are, “doing good in school, son for recovery. fi rst game November 15, 2018 college and staying in the dorms. Middle School. going to UCLA, and playing ten- Along with weight training, against Chaminade High School Not only is she in Tennis and Her current classes are Govern- nis,” Bermudez says. She went to they do multiple exercises to im- winning with 3-0. Sebastian Re- Red Cross, but she does counsel- ment, AP Calculus, TA for Vanloo, Bret Harte Elementary and Luther prove their skills and teamwork. inoso and Izel Bernal both scored ing training at the YMCA. Webber US history, AP Spanish her favor- Burbank Middle School before A main priority in their practic- key goals during the game. is also in Key Club. ite class, English 12, and of course coming here. es is to give examples of real situ- Junior Varsity captains include In her free time she hangs out Tennis. She’s maintaining a 4.2 Her favorite place to hang out ations that would happen during a Andrew Gonzales, Sebastian Re- with friends and parties. GPA. on her free time as at the park real game so they can prepare for insos also known as “Dodo,” and Webber also takes school pret- Sandy also has won a couple to cool her mind off school and anything other teams can throw at Kai Lopez. Andrew’s main prior- ty seriously. She’s currently taking of awards like MVP doubles her things going on around her. them. Even on Varsity, there’s al- ities are “improving as a player four AP classes. Freshman and Sophomore year Life advice Bermudez follows ways room for improvement. As a and helping my team.” She’s won MVP in Junior Var- and most inspirational her Junior is, “Shoot for the moon, even if team, they’ve tried improving and Kai Lopez, who plays cen- sity Tennis for singles and MVP in year. you miss you’ll land among the coming together as a team. ter-mid was picked as a captain Varsity for doubles. Isabella Harris Bermudez is stars.” Her inspiration is her mom. They’ve been working and because he “isn’t shy and outgo- improving their defense. Their ing and respectful to everyone.” B’ B goal is to become even better and Lastly Dodo is characterized B J S practiced, the way we prepared,” The top scorer’s are Bryan who stronger than last year. as “a great player who loves to S S S coach Ellis said. The second quar- is point guard. Emery is shooting Juan Carlos Rosales, Esteban motivate his team.” John Burroughs Boys Basket- ter Sammy Solis paved the way guard and small forward. Both Alcantar, and Carter Wells are Along from the captains, star ball are currently in League. Their for Burroughs with 14 points fol- have had multiple games scoring recognized as top players on the players include Humberto Ara- last game was Tuesday evening lowing by Emmery getting 11. 30+ points. Top defensive play- team. Alcantar plays striker and gon, and Diego Rodriguez. These against Crescenta Valley. They Boys Varsity played Muir away er is Estevan Solis averaging one Wells plays center back. Lastly, star players take great control lost Tuesday’s home game by on Tuesday December 4th, losing charge per game. Rosales plays one of the most during the game and help with 73-57. Unfortunately there was a by a score of 51-56. Burroughs The Indians are getting ready important positions being center strategies. The players are excited defensive collapse during the 4th had a good start in the fi rst half for more League games and trying mid. about the season, but they claim quarter. leading 29-27 but in the 4th quar- to make a comeback. Their daily These three players have made they could practice more skills, Varsity also lost Glendale’s ter only made 8 points while Muir practices include shooting, drills their marks on Varsity for Bur- better communication, and work away game last Friday by a score had 17. and running throughout the week roughs. on passing. They are enthusiastic of 59-50. Glendale jumped out Star Players are Bryan, Em- after school. So they can get closer Varsity’s fi rst home game was for the upcoming season because 24-8 in the lead in the fi rst quar- mery, Carson, Walker, Peter, and to their goal for this season, mak- Wednesday, December 5, against it started with a great start. ter. “We started the game off not Estevan. The team captains are ing playoff s. ready to play defense the way we Bryan and Emery. C K H B A E pumped before a game is to watch ture are to move to Arizona State S S S videos of Phil Mickelson, a pro- and be a professional golfer. Kiara Hernandez is a fourteen fessional golfer. She is well known for playing year old Freshman golfer at JBHS. Another thing she does before golf and laughing a lot. Kiara plays golf simply be- a game are short prayers and self So far, the only activity Kiara cause she loves doing it and has talk to get her ready and help her is in is golf, so in her free time been playing it for a long time. concentrate. she hangs out with her friends and She went to second round of One of Kiara’s reasons for try- family. CIF and won the Pacifi c League ing out is because she wanted to She attended Luther Burbank as an individual, which is pretty be a part of a team and decided to Middle School and was a good amazing for anyone, but outstand- do something new. student there. ing for a Freshman! Kiara has been playing golf for Her classes currently consist One of Kiara’s favorite memo- about fi ve years. of English 9, Photo 9, Algebra 1, ries from this activity is making a Her goals for this year are to Spanish 1, Golf, and her favorite putt for Eagle from 3-feet! make new friends and to work on class, Earth Space Science. Something that she does to get her golf game, her goals for the fu- In September Kiara was award- ed Athlete of the Month, which is M W K H quite the honor for a Freshman. P: M. E Her favorite places in Burbank are the golf course at De Bell and E B C E...... A K the mall. N E...... L H One of her role models is Phil O E...... I B Mickelson, he has inspired her to S E...... A M work hard for what she loves to do P...... J M-R no matter what. Kiara follows a very popular C...... L H and important piece of life advice, A...... M. FG to “treat others the same way you want to be treated.” T S S With so many accomplish- 1920 W. C A ments, the biggest so far being B CA 91506 League Champ as a Freshman, @.PAGE 8 Kiara is sure to accomplish a lot The Smoke Signal is the offi cial newspaper of John Burroughs High School, creat- in her next three and a half years ed by Journalism students. Opinions expressed are those of the bylined writers and at JBHS! We sure can’t wait to see do not represent the views of the Burroughs faculty or staff or the Burbank Unifi ed what it is. School District. DECEMBER, 18, 2018 S PAGE 8 C C G’ S B Two seconds after her team- B A K They are in their Senior year and Captain Abbie Riggs, and Emily S S S mate fi nished Savannah Hernan- S S S will be leaving Burroughs for col- McHorney, Varsity season is go- Congratulations to the John dez a freshman who placed 61st With the holidays fast ap- lege next year. ing to be great! Burroughs 2018 Cross Country place, with a time of 19:23. proaching winter sports at John “I’ve been playing soccer The famed one goal loss was Varsity Girls’ for placing Second Coming in 73rd place was, Burroughs High School are kick- since I could walk,” said Varsity against Arcadia High School, a in Pacifi c League Finals on No- Senior Lakely Nealis who cross- ing into full gear. Captain Abbie Riggs, “It’s my known rival of the JBHS Girls’ vember 1st 2018, and qualifying es the fi nish line with a time of Conditioning classes are shift- dad and my last year. We want to Soccer program. They’ve been a for CIF Prelims. 19:36. ing and captains are being chosen go out with a bang.” huge challenge over the years. CIF Prelims took place on Two seconds after Nealis, Ja- for this years season. One sport To get in shape for the season, “Arcadia is always a ri- Saturday, November 10th at The mie Perez-Fernandez crossed the ramping up for the new year is the the JBHS Girls’ soccer program val for us, we’ve never won a Riverside course. These girls fi nish line with a time of 19:38 Girls’ Soccer team. The John Bur- has recruited Coach Brook. game against them.” said Emily practiced very hard to get to earning 75th place. roughs High School Girls’ Soccer When asked about the new McHorney. This year they hope where they are now! A couple seconds after Sukruti Team never fails to impress and addition, Varsity Captain Emily to come out with a decisive win. We are so proud of you all! Shome a Freshman fi nished with this season is no diff erent. McHorney said, “Brook is really Junior Varsity Captain Nia- and prepared themselves to com- a time of 20:11, in 106th place. Last year their Junior Varsi- helping us prepare for the new mh Heatherington says, “These pete and perform their best, for After summing all the points ty team won All League in CIF season, getting us in shape to beat games help us grow as a team” in this race. the Girls’ placed 8th in their Heat, and their Varsity team was only rivals like Arcadia and Crescenta reference to the scrimmages they They competed in Division which qualifi ed them for the CIF one goal away from fi rst place. Valley.” have played. One, specifi cally Heat Two of Cross Country Championships on This year they’re looking to make These teams have been in- The new season is going to Three. November 17th. history and fi nally win CIF, a spired by the past, pushing Bur- be big for this sports team. JBHS This Heat consisted of Twenty On November 17th at the Riv- feat that hasn’t happened in over roughs Soccer to go further than Girls’ Soccer and all of its sup- Teams and in total, one hundred erside course the Girls’ Varsity twenty-fi ve years. they ever have in their condition- porters are in for a wild ride as Girls. competed at CIF Cross Country Coaches Brady Riggs and Ian ing. they go for gold, to become CIF Jordan Guzman, a Sophomore and as a team placed twenty-fouth Goyanes are returning this year to “Last year we lost League by League Champions for the fi rst placed 17th and crossed the fi n- place. help the team achieve their goals. one goal,” Varsity Coach Brad- time in twenty-years. ish line with a time 18:45. The best time for a Burroughs Assistant Coach Binda, who dy Riggs said. With returning Eleven seconds after, Junior athlete on the course was 63rd also trains Girls’ Softball here at Ceci Whitney crossed the fi nish place by Jordan Guzman, with a JBHS, is hoping to bring back a line in 33rd place with a time of time of 18:31. win for the team as well. 18:56. These Girls practiced very The season coming up is the Twenty-fi ve seconds after hard to get to where they are now! last shot for Coach Goyanes and Ceci, Senior Julianna Navarro We are so proud of you all! Con- Brady Riggs to bring home a win fi nished in 58th place fi nishing gratulations to Girls Varsity! for their daughters, Emily Goy- strong with a time of 19:21. anes, and Captain Abbie Riggs. G’ W P B B Aleah Orozco and Amy Berbery- Crescenta Valley High School. S S S an. Both girls are Seniors and Burroughs goes against Cres- Last year the girls Varsity have been playing water polo at centa Valley on Tuesday, January Water Polo team made it to CIF Burroughs for four years. Both 8 at 3:30. Playoff s. Now they are back for are great players. The Burroughs vs. Burroughs their season and trying to make it On November 13 the Girls game is on Wednesday, January to CIF again. Water Polo team went against 23 at 3:30. Both are home games. The Varsity coach is Jake Notre Dame but unfortunately Be sure to be at both games Bur- Cook and the JV coach is Martin lost 12-5. They also had another roughs! Jennison. Both played Water Polo game on Thursday, November 15 The starters for Varsity are in high school. And Coach Martin against Alemany and ended the seniors Brianna Meneses, Aleah was part of the Boys Water Polo game with a close win at 12-10. Orozco, Amy Berberyan, Jaelynn team here at Burroughs. The team’s main opponents Bijasa, Sam Leano, and Juniors The Captains for Varsity are are Burbank High School and Ema Nathan and Maddie Lingad. G’ B A-S V L B K O Basketball Tournament. the game everyone had “sealegs” B J R there for her fellow teammates. S S S Nicole Rumfola said, “When And weren’t feeling too great.’ S S S Van Loo absolutely loves ev- Coach Victoria Oganyan and we fi rst got to Hawaii we went “The last day we had a free day Seventeen year old Julian- erything about volleyball. She Coach Arthur Sullivan coach the to a Luau at the hotel right next to explore the hotel and the beach na Van Loo, a Senior, has been says, “Volleyball is many things to Girls’ Basketball Team this year. to the beach. Besides what some right next to it until we had to awarded player of the year in the us players. It is our therapy, it is Their goal this year is to win a CIF may think, we did have study hall leave for our game.’ ALL-CIF Southern Section Girls where we can play our hearts out, game, but they are just taking it period after that and a couple of “We had a great time and it is a Division III in 2018 for Volleyball. it is our lives, and it brings togeth- one game at a time. the other days as well.’ trip none of us will ever forget.” Only thirteen girls in the divi- er a group of girls from all ages This years Captains are: Ariana “That Wednesday we didn’t For those wondering, they did sion were picked for this amazing and creates family.” Farias, Camryn Lotka, and Ni- have any games so we spent the win their game against Maui, 42- accomplishment and she was one. She continues to describe her cole Rumfola. Ariana has been on day down at Makena Beach. 34. Julianna is still in shock that excitement for the game. “The Varsity for all four years as Point When we got back to the hotel we As some may not know the she was awarded with this life greatest feeling in the world is Guard. Camryn has been on Var- went down to the beach and did a Girls’ Basketball Pacifi c League changing award. leaving it all out on the court, your sity for three years, playing Shoot- team workout in the sand.’ started on Tuesday December 4th She says, “it is still something hard work and sweat, and winning ing Guard and Point Guard. Nicole “The next day we had a game at Muir. They won 74-48. I haven’t fully taken in yet. I am a match with your closest friends. plays Shooting Guard and Power that night but during the day we They won their next League so honored that the Pacifi c League Nothing was like the rush of ex- Forward. went zip lining on a beautiful 8 game as well, against Glen- announced me as player of the citement.” Ariana Farias, who spoke for line course. On Friday we went dale on December 7th, 59-34. year and I could not have done it The athlete wants to continue all the Seniors said, “We are here rafting and snorkeling on the open Sadly they lost their third without my amazing teammates volleyball in college and is already for a good time not a long time.” ocean, looking at all kinds of fi sh League game against Cresenta and coaches.” committed to Lewis University in Recently the Girls’ Varsity and turtles.’ Valley, 46-43, but came back lat- Her loved ones are extremely the Fall. Lewis University Wom- team took a trip to Hawaii, for a “That night during and after er that week with a blowout win proud of her accomplishments and en’s Volleyball is currently #3 in against Hoover, 76-20! her hard work that has enabled her the Midwest region of Division II. When asked how their season to get this far. In college she wants to major is going, they said “So far we are Once she found out about the in Biology and continuing her doing well but we are trying to not award she called her #1 fan, her volleyball career there. Once she get comfortable and keep pushing grandma. She loved hearing her graduates she wants to go to Grad- towards success.” grandma cheer through the phone. school to study physical therapy at Their goals for their season, Van Loo plays multiple posi- USC. are to win League and even a CIF tions like middle blocker, outside Julianna Van Loo, a smart and Championship and trying to bring hitter, and a setter. As of now the athletic student has, worked super their best to each game. athlete plays opposite (right side hard in her craft and has shown The team is looking pretty good hitter) and is a star. and will continue to show others so far. Everyone is rejuvenated, Being the Captain of the squad that with hard work and dedica- motivated, excited, and they are along with Jolene Soliman, she tion, anything is possible. all healthy and ready to play. made sure they got the team to- Make sure you congratulate Their next League game is De- gether cohesively and passionate- her if you see this amazing student cember 20th, against Pasadena, ly, which were their top priorities. roaming the halls. make sure to come out and support What is most important to her Congratulations Julianna! them! was playing her best and being