Friday, June 1, 2018 El Rodeo @elrodeonews El Rancho High School Volume 66. Issue 9 www.elrodeonews.com Dons dance under the ERHS honors seniors’ accomplishments at awards night Grecian lights at prom literacy Seal, was one of the best moments of my life because it was one of my main goals since middle school,” said Asencio. “Every language I learn is an ac- complishment for me because that means that there may be more opportunities in the future.” Afterward, students apart of the Early College Academy with Rio Hondo received black cords. Additional rewards were given for Academic Decathlon, California Scholarship Fed- BY BREMO MARTINEZ eration, Generation 1st Degree, EL RODEO STAFF WRITER College Blueprint, CEC Whit- tier College Mentor Program, Prom, the event most high AVID, MESA, Project Lead school seniors dream about the Way, and Scholar Athletes. finally arrived on May 12th. Approximately $124,000 The Grecian Nights-themed in scholarships were awarded prom was not only extrava- to over 50 students. Scholar- gant but a wonderful event ships included Birney Dad’s for the senior’s last dance. BY LESLIE PLAZA seniors for their accomplish- “I felt proud and ac- Club, Don Booster Club, Frank EL RODEO STAFF WRITER Prom took place at ments throughout the four years. complished for honor crest,” Terrazas, Pio Pico’s Woman’s Santa Anita Race Track on a Guest speakers such as said Andrea Chavez. “It’s some- Club, the Southern California El Rancho’s annual Awards Dr. Aurora R. Villon, President thing I’ve been working towards Gas Company, and many more. rather cloudy day. Seniors ar- Night, held on May 2nd, celebrat- of El Rancho Unified School Dis- since middle school and it feels Also, alumni from class of 1967, rived in stylish vehicles such ed seniors’ accomplishments in ac- trict’s Board of Education, and great to have it become a reality.” 1977, and 1997 returned to as limousines, party buses, ademics and athleticism. Students Karling Aguilera-Fort, Super- Additionally, the Biliteracy award students with scholarships. rental cars, their parent’s received scholarships, cords, cer- intendent of El Rancho Unified Seal was awarded to students who “I wasn’t expecting a schol- cars, or even their own cars. tificates, and pins for their hard- School District, acknowledged were able to master both English arship,” says Chavez,” but I sure Upon entering the race work and dedication to their edu- the students’ accomplishments and a second language. Students am grateful to the donor and will track, there was a red carpet cation throughout high school. and provided insight and advice. who spoke French and Spanish definitely put it to good use!” which divided students into The evening began with The ceremony quickly be- were also recognized and awarded. To conclude the evening, alphabetical order by last El Rancho Principal Hector gan by distributing the Honor Jacqueline Ascencio and Vasquez again thanked the audi- name. After checking in, stu- Vasquez recognizing staff, coun- Crest sash, which was awarded Stephanie Moran were hon- ence, guest speakers, El Rancho dents were allowed to vote for selors, administration, school to 166 students out of 612, over ored with the Triliteracy Seal Unified School District, par- prom king and prom queen. board, special guests, and the 25%. Seniors chanted for one due to their mastery in Eng- ents, and finally students. Stu- friends and family attending. another and parents cheered lish, Spanish, and French. dents will wear their cords and This year’s Prom King Additionally, Vasquez honored for their sons and daughters. “Honestly winning the Tri- pins for graduation on June 6th. and Prom Queen were An- drew Sepulveda and Krys- tal Marquez. The two, be- ing best friends, were very Sugar! hits the sweet spot fortunate and happy to win. BY LESLIE PLAZA Prom Queen, Krystal EL RODEO STAFF WRITER Marquez, said: “I was re- ally nervous [about] run- Tears, laughter, singing, and ning against beautiful candi- cheers poured from the Little The- dates who looked amazing ater from May 9-12 for Mr. Stan- that night, so I wasn’t ex- ley Wlasick’s final musical Sugar! pecting [to win] at all.” In the play, musical bums “I was hesitant in go- Jerry, played by junior Tony Cor- ing to prom so it was defi- tez, and Joe, played by senior Da- vid Marquez, seek to land a job nitely worth it! It was also in Chicago. Rumors of an all-fe- such an amazing feeling to male band spread and desperation win with my best friend, grows. Jerry and Joe decide to Andrew,” adds Marquez. dress as women in order to travel The area of the event was with the ban to Miami, Florida. not at all crowded and provided Complications occur when enough tables and space for ev- Jerry and Joe witness a mur- eryone and their guest. The up- der scene by famous mob boss stairs area held food, desserts, “Taps” Columbo, played by drinks, and the dance floor. Xavier Marquez, and his gang- attitude his character possessed. Although he’s no stranger rected Sugar! for the 1991 musical. However, on the main sters, played by Geysha Govea “In all honesty, I didn’t to performing music, Marquez’s A surprise in the musical amused and Jordan Strickling. Jerry and acting also surprised the audience level, there was a photo booth choose drama,” says Cor- the audience on Friday’s produc- Joe are forced to deal with the tez. “It was given to me by since he hasn’t taken the class. tion when 1991 actors Joe Sepul- with props, karaoke, and complications of being Daphne my counselor, so I just went “My mom was in drama veda, playing Joe/Josephine, Joe a lit up carriage. The car- and Josephine, their female iden- for it. I like to think for some when she was in high school,” says Jimenez, playing Jerry/Daphne, riage looked beautiful and tities, as well as hiding their true weird reason drama chose me.” Marquez, “and she was the one and actress Erika Chavez-Blez- guests took two to five laps identity from the gangsters. They Sugar is an indecisive, yet who really pushed me to try it out.” inski, playing Sugar, performed around the track in a circle. even deal with complications ambitious character, who seeks Additionally, the play took on stage along with Wlasick. At the end of the night, over a girl, Sugar Kane, played to marry a rich man living in a different turn than the drama Wlasick delivered his fi- people struggled to put their by junior Natalie Sepulveda. Miami. Sepulveda ironically production’s previous musicals. nal drama production Sugar! high heels on after danc- Although the play presents uses wit to present her charac- Sugar! had many suggestive in- with the passion and dedication ing the night away. Prom serious, the actors and actresses ter in a rather innocent light, nuendos that parents couldn’t for performing and directing. was an overall success and maintain a humorous environ- since Sugar is not so pure. Mak- help but laugh. However, the play “Thank you, El Ran- left seniors and their guests ment. Cortez’s facial expression ing Sugar act more innocent al- wasn’t inappropriate, so children cho, for giving me the chance throughout the play delivered were able to enjoy the play as well. happy, tired, and fulfilled. lows for her desire to marry a to sing!” says Mr. Wlasick. both the humorous and realistic rich man seem less promiscuous. Wlasick had previously di- EL RODEO, PG 2 El Rancho High School JUNE 1, 2018 FEATURES ER students recognized for their writing kov about his book, Lolita,” says BY EMILY LOPEZ Grisco. “I related to the main Advisor EL RODEO STAFF WRITER character and her struggles.” Paul Zeko The letter allowed her to express Editor-in-Chief Mr. Sorenson, junior AP how the book made her feel. Aleksey Soto English teacher, assigned all of “I’m excited that someone Copy Editors his classes to participate in the Li- enjoyed my suffering and I’m Sebastian Carcano brary of Congress Letters About nervous that people will want the Alonzo .Murrieta Literature National Writing Con- full story,” says Grisco. “It’s im- Leslie Plaza test. Juniors, Maggie Grisco and portant to not be afraid to get per- Business Manager Yazlin Juarez, finished in the Top sonal and write from the heart.” Leslie Plaza 10 list for the national contest. Yazlin also wrote about Section Editors “At first, I just saw it as something that was important to News Aleksey Soto a class assignment, but then I her. “I chose to write about a little- Juarez reads the book that got her into the top 10! Features really connected to the idea,” known book titled Cantora by Syl- meaning to my family and I. to self-discovery,” says Juarez. Sofia Dominguez says Maggie Grisco. Each stu- via Lopez-Medina,” says Juarez. My mother read it as a young, Both Juarez and Grisco’s Fatima Lopez Campus dent was asked to pick their The letter was a great way woke college student in Ethnic accomplishments show that El Emily Lopez favorite book and write about for these writers to express how Studies/Literature class. It has Rancho has great talent and that Mariela Michel the impact of it to its author. these books impacted their lives. been passed down to me and everyone can be a great writer. Sports “I wrote to Vladimir Nabo- “This book has a special Selina Torres my other sisters on our route Entertainment Devenie Anchondo Leslie Plaza Francis and Melgar take on Decathlon Senior Favorites studying the Sixties and it’s mul- state.