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Volume 17 | Issue 1 September 2019 Administrator brings experience, knowledge Future of Project Grad in Jeopardy Jordan Good “All you need to her new position Editor / Reporter is interest and a little time,” said A final, yet fun goodbye to the Goldsmith. experience of high school itself is any There are senior’s dream. Since 2004, Project currently 434 Graduation has been just that: a students in the fantastic last high school experience graduating class with high school classmates on of 2020, and 53 graduation night. percent of the However, after this year, this seniors have Nighthawk tradition is in danger of already bought cancellation. their Project Grad Due to a lack of volunteers, as well tickets. This is a Kristie Stevens as the loss of many long-term members, record-breaking the event is in need of people to get percentage this Chloe Nelson involved immediately. early in the year. Reporter Nighthawk parents Beth Roberts Last year, 90 Photo courtesy of Project Grad website and Lisa Hart have taken over the lead percent of the The graduating class of 2018 had a memorable Las Vegas-themed Kristie Stevens is the newest mem- Project Grad Chair positions. graduating class Project Grad. The event sucessful thanks to parent volunteers. ber of the school’s team of adminis- However, volunteers are still needed attended Project trators. She replaces Tony Jacobsen as committee chairs: Entertainment, Grad. opinions and requests of the senior who resigned at the end of last year. Decorations, Electricians, Food, and “It’s a tradition that seniors will class, but we always have a casino Stevens was an assistant principal Ticket Sales. Until these positions are continue to carry on,” said Adam — there is something for everyone at Esperero Canyon Middle School filled, 2021 graduates may not have a Bejarano, senior, who is excited for and plenty to keep seniors busy all in the Catalina Foothills District Project Grad evening. Project Grad and already has his ticket. night. Parents need to know Project (CFSD). She held that position for “Thanks to an effort to get the word The highly anticipated senior theme, Graduation’s purpose is to keep three years. out, many volunteers stepped up for which was announced during the senior graduates and our community safe on Prior to being an administrator, committee positions. I do not believe assembly on Sept. 6, is the Golden 20’s one of the most dangerous nights of a Stevens taught biology at Catalina Project Grad is in danger of ending 2.0, a nod to the most exuberant time young person’s life,” said Goldsmith. Foothills High School for five years next year; however, it will continuously in American History: the 1920s. Project Graduation was originally and was a counselor in the elementary be in need of new volunteers and As the position of a decoration’s designed to keep students safe on and middle schools for 14 years. She committee chairs as volunteers turn chairperson is still vacant, the design is graduation night. By providing a safe also coached the girl’s tennis team at over,” said Hope Goldsmith, who is still under review. and fun environment to enjoy all night, Catalina Foothills for 27 years. resigning from her position with ticket With the buzz of an uncertain future, graduates have fun as a collective As the coach of the Catalina Foot- sales at the end of this year. students are concerned. group instead of going out to parties hills girl’s tennis team, Steven’s led Goldsmith has been an involved “I’m not the type of person to be and possibly drinking and driving. the girls to 15 State Championship and hardworking parent volunteer over around a lot of people, so it doesn’t “Project Grad is a lot of fun and titles. the past eight years but feels that with really affect me. For others, they’d be whether they help a little or a lot, “The Catalina Foothills High School her youngest child graduating, it is upset since it could be the last time there is a real need and something for girl’s tennis team qualified for the time to hand the reins over to the next they’d be able to hangout with their everyone,” said Goldsmith. State tennis tournament in all 27 years generation of helpers. friends,” said Alicia Beikes, senior. Tickets are sold in the bookstore that I coached,” Stevens said. In total, the committee depends on Seniors will have a great variety of and on the Project Grad website for The girl’s tennis team competed in over 250 members to volunteer, and activities and food to enjoy during the $85 each. Financial assistance and the Championship Match in 17 of the responsibilities are reasonable. evening, and big prizes are given away scholarships are available for students last 20 years. Parents from all grade levels are at the end of Project Grad at 5 a.m. who need it, and they can see their Stevens likes working with kids encouraged to help and participate. “Things change based on the counselor for more information. and says she is fortunate to work with a good staff and is comfortable in her new position. She said her goal is to see the Spirited Nighthawks represent athletic department through the Jordan Good participate in. The week concludes with “As a Nighthawk cheerleader, I coach’s eyes and hopes to support the Editor / Reporter a pep assembly and the “black out” believe school spirit is most important coaches in the best way possible. She homecoming game and dance on Sept. because it gives a sense of belonging,” will strive to improve on what already No matter who we are during our 27, against the Desert View Jaguars. said Adrianna Smith, junior. exists. four years of high school, we will The homecoming assembly will At last Friday’s game, the student Stevens also wants to excel and remember our high school experience. feature posters for every club on body came together to support each provide opportunities to student School spirit defines a school. campus in an effort to encourage other during Suicide Awareness Month athletes while improving upon what is “Having spirit for the school is key inclusiveness on campus. and wore yellow for the “yellow out.” already in the athletic department. for an amazing high school experience. Stevens and her husband Mark Showing spirit creates a snowball effect have been married 25 years, and for others to join,” said senior Kiki together they have two childen who Garcia, Senior Class Treasurer. “For attended Catalina Foothills. me, spirit means having pride for your Her husband Mark is the lab Di- school and enjoying all of the school rector at Banner Hospital and he is a events. By participating in spirit, you softball coach at Catalina Foothills. are able to make fun memories that you He coached their daughter Natalie will always remember.” when she played softball, and she is Spirit weeks occur three times a now attending and playing softball at year, one for each sports season, and Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univer- encourages students to participate sity in Prescott, Arizona. in spirited themes and show their Their son Patrick is a senior at excitement for their school and sports. the University of Arizona where he “When people show spirit at sports played football his freshman year. events, it really fires up the crowd and Stevens is excited for this new creates an atmosphere that’s electric,” year. said Deven Calhoun, senior. “I like working with kids and be- The first spirit week of this year Photo by Brad Boe ing part of a team,” Stevens said. begins next week on Sept. 23 and The football team is hyped as they rip through the banner and into the cheerleaders. The has themed days for students to players went on to take the win against Mountain View High School, 21-7. 2 Iron Quill | News September 2019 From the Editor Local teen seeks spot on Olympic team Iron Quill Staff Naseem Rezaei Editor-in-Chief Editor-In-Chief Naseem Rezaei Imagine practicing your Executive Staff sport every day Jordan Good for hours after Aubrey Pettitt school. Imagine Naseem Rezaei studying and staying on top Advanced Staff of your grades Ryan Hollington while also win- Addy Marshall ning competi- Abby Maurer tions. Chloe Nelson Imagine, as Ian van der Merwe Naseem Rezaei a high schooler, being ranked Adviser Editor in Chief no.1 in your Photo courtesy Andrew Park Doreen Rouille Hey Nighthawks, welcome to the age division. Andrew Park, who attends school at Basis Oro Valley, practices archery new school year. For one daily in the hopes of making the US Olympic Archery Team. What Principal If you’re like me, you dread waking high school started as a fun sport soon developed in his passion, and he has been Matt Munger up early to go to school. Unless, of senior, this is serious about archery for several years. course you are a morning person. If you his reality. Assistant Principal love mornings, props to you. Andrew fication rankings, and then they have a Terri Amonson Entering a new grade, or even a new Park, a senior at Basis Oro Valley, began single elimination system using the top Curriculum school, can be terrifying because you his archery journey at the age of 11. He 64 cut off. never know what to expect. started for fun, but he became serious At Basis, Park is the president of the I remember my first day of freshman his fourth year into it. DJ club, and he plays the music for all Assistant Principal year: I was lost, ended up in the wrong Park is currently ranked no. 1 in his dances and events on campus. Kristie Stevens class twice, and I had no friends. age group in the USA and no. 12 in the He also runs his own YouTube chan- Athletics Now I’m a senior, and I have a few Olympic Trails. nel and podcast called Offical Sleepy tips that I wish someone had told me His shooting average is 9.3 out of 10 Mochi and produces and raps Korean “I’ve always wanted to become good music. the moment I walked into class my Assistant Principal freshman year. at a sport. I’ve tried most sports, but “My favorite athlete is Mike Tyson,” Instead of giving the same advice after shooting my first arrow, I knew said Park. “He is so entertaining to Brent Spencer that everyone has heard before, I’ve I wanted to pursue this forever,” said watch, and he has showmanship and Operations decided to set you up with promises. Park. skills.” Freshman: It’s exciting to be in a A normal school day for Park, when Park also enjoys creative writing in new school. Everything is new -- new he’s in training, includes six-hours prac- his free time and has won two silver friends, new classes -- but don’t lose ticing, eight hours at school, two hours keys and one honorable mention in Contact Information yourself in the excitement. at strength training, and eight hours of scholastic arts and writing. 2475 W. Naranja Make a promise to always stay true good sleep. Park will graduate at the end of Tucson, AZ 85742 to yourself even when you feel like Since being serious in archery, Park this school year, and he wants to go to (520) 407-4233 you have to change to be with the right has placed in competitions such as 2016 Harvard for college. people. If people don’t like you the way Cub National Champion, 2017 Youth After college, he hopes to work on you are, find others who will. World Champion in Rosario, Argentina, an archery team in Korea, such as the Sophomores: This is your second 2018 USAT Cadet National Team #1, Hyundai Steel or Kolon. year at the Ridge, and you know your and the 2019 Youth World Team alterna- Park describes competition as a “war way around. It’s exciting to see the tive in Madrid, Spain. between hungry dogs,” but his favorite freshman at school and realize you’re “The thing with archery is that part of competitions is when he wins. not one of them. although it may not require as intense “I’m excited knowing I have the Make yourself a promise to have strength or speed as other sports, it is potential to make the olympic team. fun this year. Enjoy high school, and let completely mental strenth and physical I know I’m young which makes me a loose before the dreaded junior year hits stamina. I feel archery is unique...and lot more fearless than my older com- you like a truck. [it] helped develop my character as in petitors. In other words, I’m young and individual,” said Park. hungry,” said Park. Juniors: We all have heard the saying that this year will be the hardest In an archery tournament, the archers Park will know if he made the cut for shoot 72 arrows to determine the quali- the Olympic team in May 2020. Policy Statement year of high school. Having survived Published six times a year, my junior year, I can confirm it’s true. Junior year is all about grades and the student newspaper good scores on the ACT and SAT, which of Ironwood Ridge High can lead people to get anxious and Police Beat School is a public forum, with develop fears about what their future Jordan Good Aug. 23 its student editorial board will be like. Editor / Reporter At the football game against Moun- making all decisions concern- Make this important promise to tain View, a current MVHS student ing its contents. yourself: It’s okay to not do well on Aug 8 and a former MVHS student were Unsigned editorials express something as long as you learn from During registration, a parent standing arrested for fighting. the views of the your mistakes and improve. While good in line appeared to be intoxicated. It majority of the editorial grades are the focus and you feel like was determined to be an overdose of board and not necessarily that that’s all you should be worrying about, a medication for a diagnosed medical Sept. 3 of administration. have a little fun. condition. A hit and run accident was reported. Letters to the editor are wel- Seniors: We did it. We have finished No arrests made. comed and will be three quarters of our high school career Aug. 16 published as space allows. and are ready to finish it up and head Two students were arrested after Sept. 9 Letters must be signed, our own separate ways. This is the year putting a student in a headlock. although the staff may with- we focus on college and other future A male student threatened his dad in the student parking lot. hold the name on request. The plans. Aug. 19 paper also reserves the right But beware -- there is a deadly Both a male and female student had After the dad assaulted him, both parties were arrested. to edit letters for grammar and plague hungry to get all of us. Senioritis. valuable belongings stolen from the clarity. Senioritis makes us all wonder why same period in the same class. All the letters are subject we are doing anything and sucks our No arrests have been made. to laws governing obscenity, motivation. Sept. 16 A male student fell off his skateboard libel, privacy and disruption of Let’s promise to work hard and be the Aug. 21 best version of ourselves for our final and was rushed to the hospital after the school process, as are all A junior boy was assaulted by an suffering major injuries. contents of the paper. year of high school. unknown male subject. This is our last year at Ironwood, Opinions in letters do not and I feel like if someone had said necessarily represent those Aug. 21 Sept. 13 of the staff, nor should an the aforementioned advice to me, An Ironwood graduate was involved Two female eighth graders from high school would have gone a lot in a three car collision, resulting in opinion expressed in a public Wilson K-8 got in a fight at the home forum, be constructed as the differently. three fatalities, including a poodle, football game against Campo Verde. Freshman, be true to yourself. opinion or policy of the admin- that took place on La Canada and Discipline was handled by Sophomores, have fun and enjoy life. istration, unless so attributed. Tangerine. The elderly couple who Wilson administration, and the two Juniors, keep your head up, and passed away were the parents of All letters should be deliv- remember that it’s okay to fail. students are prohibited from an astronaut who died on the space ered to the Journalism mailbox Seniors, drink water, get some sleep, trespassing on the Ironwood Ridge’s in the administration building and stay focused! shuttle Challenger in 1986. campus. September 2019 Iron Quill | News 3 New faces greet this students this year Naseem Rezaei / Ian van der Merwe New faces on campus include Editors / Reporters Michelle Markle new teachers, an administrator, new Counseling It’s a new year, and there are members to the security team, two Michelle Markle worked at Ironwood from 2008-2010 but new faces in the Nighthawk Nest. new counselors, a school nurse, a worked at Kennedy Catholic HS Sixteen new people have been Special Education assistant, and a in Seattle, Washington from 2014- 18 after her husband’s job transfer. hired to work with students and to custodian. She was born and raised in Phoenix, graduated make the school an academically Change can be very exciting, from University of Arizona with a bachelor’s degree and then earned her master’s degree from NAU. stronger, safer, and more beauti- and with the new year in full swing, Markle assures students that she always has ful place to spend our time for ten the Nighthawks are off to a memo- chocolate in her office, and she is available to every- months of the year. rable new year. one. She is excited to meet all her students.

Tim McGann Ricardo Estrada Katie Anderson Counseling Custodial English Tim McGann is not a new Ricardo Estrada worked at Katie Anderson completed face in the Oro Valley community. Casas Church for three years and her student teaching at Ironwood McGann has coached volleyball attended Pima Community Col- Ridge before teaching at Marana at Salpointe and with the Arizona lege. High School for the last 13 years. Premier Volleyball club. He’s excited about working Anderson graduated from the He is excited to learn about the Ironwood Ridges hard, making a difference, and doing a great job. U of A; she is currently taking classes at NAU for a culture, and in his free time, McGann enjoys lifting, For fun, Estrada enjoys going on hikes. One of masters in rheteric, writing, and digital media studies. working out, and playing volleyball. his biggest fears is getting trapped in a school and Her fears include falling buildings and cen- He encourages students to stop by and ask ques- not being able to get out. tipedes. Anderson is excited to get to know her tions about JTED or other issues, or just to introduce He would like the students of Ironwood to know students and the staff, and she encourages students themselves and say hello. that they are really cool and nice people. to visit her room and introduce themselves.

Neal Fulks Kaitlyn Rini Eileen Rubelmann English English Fine Arts Neal Fulks is new to the Kaitlyn Rini earned her degree Eileen Rubelmann grew up English Department this year after from NAU and worked at a middle in Maryland and graduated from completing his student teaching school in Flagstaff for the past Salisbury University. She earned last year in the Social Studies De- two years. She is originally from her MFA from Virginia Tech. She partment. Prior to that, he taught California. has an advanced degree in art and incarcerated teens at the Tucson prison. He was born Rini is excited about teaching high school stu- taught at St. Ambrose and Black Hawk universities and raised in Ohio and earned his masters at Grand dents and is this year’s new Pom Line coach. She is as an art and communications professor. Canyon University. really enjoying the Ironwood community. Rubelmann says she wants her students to “learn In his free time, Fulks likes to camp, travel, hike, Her biggest fear is not providing students with they can do things they never thought they could by and spend time with his family. He wants students what they need. In her free time, Rini likes to dance challenging themselves with art.” In her free time, to have fun and enjoy their childhood. and she enjoys playing with her dog. she likes to go running.

Ben Anderson Gene Seymour Jamie Seymour Math Math Math Ben Anderson grew up in St. Gene Seymour grew up in Jamie Seymour worked at Paul, Minnesota, and earned a Tucson and attended the Universi- Pueblo High School for seven mathematics degree at the Univer- ty of Arizona. He taught math for years after graduating from the sity of Arizona. five years at Pueblo High School. University of Arizona. Before liv- For the last three years, he Seymour enjoys doing Spar- ing in Tucson, Seymour was born taught at Marana High School; prior to that, he tan races and playing the guitar. He’s excited to and raised in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. taught at Presido Charter High School. In his free have the opportunity to have a positive influence She is excited about getting to know the students time, Anderson sings in a local community choir on students. When it comes to fears, he is scared of and working at a different school and district. In her and plays disc golf. Some of his biggest fears in- heights and being an inefficient teacher. free time she likes to run, work out, and run obstacle clude snakes and spiders. He believes that being a kind person is what courses and Spartan races with her husband. He excited to be part of the Nighthawk family. makes you a good human. She encourages students to be nice to each other.

Valerie Whitesides James Hardy Andre Rubio Nurse P.E. Security Valerie Whitesides grew up in James Hardy attended Anthe- Andre Rubio grew up in Illinois, but she got her education lope Junior College in Southern Nogales and worked at Pima College and the University California. Security at a gem and mineral of Arizona. Before teaching at Ironwood, company for a year and a half For 17 years, Whitesides took Hardy was an assistant football while attending Pima full time. care of cancer patients and worked inside of an coach at CDO and taught P.E. at Esperero Canyon Rubio is excited to get to know the students and emergency room. Middle School. to make sure they are safe. When he is not working, This is her first time working as aa school nurse, Hardy’s biggest fear is not living up to expecta- Rubio enjoys attending car meets. and she is very excited to get to know the students, tions. He is excited to be at Ironwood for a great He wants the students to enjoy the time in high staff and campus. Whitesides enjoys helping kids season and loves seeing students come out to sup- school while they can before the next big part of life and watching college basketball in her free time. port the football program. arrives -- and responsibility kicks in.

Thaddeus Variance Daniel Habinek Patricia Morris Security Special Education Special Education Thaddeus Variance has Daniel Habinek worked at the Patricia Morris is not new to worked in the mental health field University of Arizona with the Ironwood community. She for 15 years; six of those years students with developmental worked here five years ago, then were at a prison. Variance looks disabilities for ten years before was self employed, and made the forward to helping students and coming to Ironwood. decision to return to Ironwood this making sure they are caring to others. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, has lived in Oro year. Before attending New Mexico Highland Univer- Valley for the past ten years, but he calls Michigan Her biggest fear is dying, and in her free time, sity, he grew up in Miami, Florida. When Variance his home. Before wanting to be a teacher, Habinek she likes to cook, travel, paint, and sew. Morris was isn’t working, he likes to work out. wanted to be a sports announcer or a police man. born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. He wish for all students of Ironwood is to have a He wants to tell his students to keep reaching for One thing she would like to say to the students of good year and to always continue to grow. their goals and strive to be their best. Ironwood is, “Do your best, and you will succeed.” 24 Iron Quill ||News News / Features September 2019 Students share hopes for new school year

Miqueyla Rodriguez Andrew Bixby Gabbie Figueroa Emiline Seegmiller Julia Williams Jerome Tibero Senior Senior Senior Junior Junior Junior “This year I hope “This year I hope “This year I hope “I hope to get “I hope to be more “My hopes for this to gradate high to get into Pima to find multiple good grades, dilligent with my year are to pass school and then Community ways to spread learn a lot in my assignments and all my classes and head to the College.” happiness.” classes, and have maintain a high continue to prisons to become fun my junior G.P.A. while pursue my goals a corrections year.” getting involved as an animator.” officer. with clubs.”

Gavin Gonzalez Paige Jones Jake Vicino Isabella Ventura Treyton Ellis Katie Cahill Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Freshman Freshman Freshman “I hope this year “I hope this year “This year I hope “This year I hope “This year I hope “I hope I find my is going to be the will impact my life for a genuine year, to make a lot of to get a lot of true happiness, most memorable in a good way and filled with lots of new friends and good grades.” become stronger year because after will leave me with fun memories with to learn a lot in as a person, learn this year, I will hope for the next our theater my classes” from my mistakes have to get two years at this production.” and grown stron- serious.” school.” ger from them.” Summer brought important changes to school Changes in grade policy, school safety, appearance Addy Marshall Reporter

As fun as summer was, it has come to an end. Although we were only away for a little over two months, there was a few changes everyone should be aware of. One change that occurred district- wide is the new grade replacement policy. Previously, if a student were to fail a class and retake it, the grade they re- ceived the first time would be averaged with the new grade earned. However, the new district approved policy states that once a student reat- tempts the class, only the new grade is recorded on the transcript and is factored into the student’s GPA. “I think the grade replacement Photo by Jordan Good policy is good because you basically Students use one of the school’s designated exit points on the west side of school by the student parking lot to leave the campus. The gate have a second chance to pass the class was put into place last spring with the hopes of creating a more safe and secure campus. The painting of the fences and gates with the for full credit,” said Mason Rios, signature Nighthawk blue was completed over the summer. sophomore. Matt Munger, in his second year as end of last school year and were painted walls in the academic hallways were Additionally, he wants to replace all the principal of Ironwood Ridge, said blue over the summer. also painted. the tiled floors in hallways with stained this change is beneficial because some- Aside from some minor adjustments Munger explained that his goal is concrete so the entire school will match. times the grade received doesn’t reflect and touch-ups, they are now completed. to make Ironwood an environment that Munger said there are future plans to the student’s knowledge and under- “Something I don’t think a lot of represents school pride by showing off add additional lighting outside from the standing of that subject. people realize is that besides the obvi- its colors and mascot. tennis courts to the football field in the “There are any number of factors ous benefits of keeping unwanted people The band room, choir room, and caf- future, as well as to repave the parking that can affect how a student performs. out, the fences also help to keep larger eteria floors were removed and replaced lot in the next couple years. There could be a death in the fam- animals out. The new fencing also helps with stained concrete. Academically, Munger wants to “in- ily, a divorce in the family, etc.,” said keep all the kids on campus, so they “The new floors look better than the corporate student choice, push for more Munger. can’t wantder off and have the possibil- old ones, in my opinion. I like how they access to technology in classrooms, and Another change relates to campus ity of getting hurt or getting in trouble,” added the design in the cafeteria,” said to expand more school spirit.” security. said Emma Bentley, sophomore. Ashley Konola, freshman. “We are very excited for this school The Amphi District invested in se- All of the high schools in the Am- Looking forward, Munger wants to year. We’ve already started planning a curity fencing all around the previously phitheater School District are now fully eventually paint navy blue over every- great deal for second semester and can’t open campus. fenced in. thing that is currently teal-colored so it wait to keep moving forward to new These fences were put up near the The solar panels in the desert and the will match the school colors. advancements,” said Munger. September 2019 Iron Quill | Entertainment / Editorials 5 Fall-ing for the season Last look at summer’s poppin’ music Chloe Nelson Old Tucson. Jordan Good OLD TOWN ROAD Reporter Each of these promises to scare up Editor / Reporter some chills and make you never want to Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus Probably the most well- known Do you love everything pumpkin? be alone. Music is a part of daily life and What about sweaters and hay rides? Slaughterhouse also has escape song in the world at this point, Lil Nas it helps us both make, and hold onto X rose to fame by releasing this catchy Many people look forward to the rooms and an apocalypse activity where memories for years to come. Since activities and vibes October brings. people are armed and shoot at zombies song alongside country music icon, summer, here’s what everyone’s been Billy Ray Cyrus. Starbucks, Dutch Bros., and Brueg- hungry for brains. listening to: ger’s are among the hot spots that will Nightfall, in it’s 28th year, offers Nas X explains how he’s willing be selling our favorite fall-themed cof- scares, musical and stunt shoes, new to put in the work by taking the “Old fee and treats. haunted frights and live comedy Town Road” and essentially going Señiorita until his time of fame is over. Expect a hot cup of cinnamon or chai For those wanting to get out of town, Shawn Mendes & Camilla Cabeo coffee, and of course, the famous PSL visit Fear Farm or the 13th Floor. Both Although their relationship status (pumpkin spiced latte) from Starbucks. promise to make you scream and terrify has only recently been confirmed, at Pumpkin scones, bread and cookies will you beyond your wildest dreams. RANSOM the time, this song sparked interest and Lil Tecca be available nearly everywhere food is And don’t forget to dress the part.. rumors into the mysterious love lives sold, and the newly opened Dutch Bros, The mall, Goodwill, and Target, Nick Mira, who produced Juice of the collaborators. However the song Wrld’s Lucid Dreams, produced this on Cortaro Rd, will introduce a fall among others have sweaters hitting the isn’t exactly new. menu soon. For those who enjoy iced racks. Festive socks and printed blan- track alongside Lil Tecca, who was 16 “It took me 10 months to convince years old at the time. drinks year round, they have a delicious kets are great accessorites even if it Camila to sing this with me,” said cinnamon iced tea. means turning your A/C down to enjoy To this day, the music video has Mendes in an interview with V Maga- over 11 million views on YouTube. A day trip to a pumpkin farm with them. Spirit Halloween is open for busi- zine on Jun. 21. family and friends is a great way to em- ness. Find costumes there for you and brace the change of season. While it was your pet. TALK recently announced the Buckelew Farm What is the season without the spicy BAD GUY has closed, Apple Annie’s Orchard in and soothing scents? Bath and Body Khalid Billie Eilish ‘Can We Just Talk’ about Khalid Willcox and the Marana Pumpkin Patch Works, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls are Seventeen year-old Billie Eilish has are popular locations. stocked with fall-scented candles, per- ‘s song? Not only does this song have been dominating the charts for all of the neatest vibe, but it also encourages While Willcox is approximately 95 fumes, room sprays, and body wash. 2019. miles away, it is a fun with hayrides Michaels, Hobby Lobby and other positive communication in a relation- Throughout the song, Eilish proves ship. and grilled burgers and homemade ice stores have crafts of all kinds, including she is in control in an abusive relation- creatm for lunch, and people can choose do-it-yourselft potion-making kits. ship and illustrates this power both and cut their own pumpkis, vegetables These stores, among others including through the lyrics, and overall vibe of and sunflowers. Home Goods, have all the fun decor to HOT GIRL SUMMER the song itself. Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki The Marana Pumpkin Patch includes get your personal space caught up with Manaj, Ty Dolla $ign corn mazes for all ages, tractor rides, season. Garland, pillows, and lights will Inspired by the internet craze over climbable hay stacks, bouncy houses, a make you fall in love with your room. TRUTH HURTS summer ‘19, females everywhere were petting zoo of farm animals, and a zip And what would fall be without bak- Lizzo encouraged to live their best lives, find line. ing? Sitting on the top charts for over 16 confidence within themselves, and With Halloween ending October, From candied or caramel apples to weeks as the ultimate breakup/ moving encourage others to do the same. it’s time to get in the spirit of the scary apple and pumpkin pies, to pumpkin on song, Lizzo encourages females to The song’s peak position was 11, season. muffins and pumpkin chocolate chip embrace their self-worth and confi- but it still continues to be an iconic This fall, horror lovers will be cookies, it’s time to bring the delicious dence. summer 2019 song. excited for Slaughterhouse, Nightfall at to the kitchen. Humor Me: Fake News overshadows real news Naseem Rezaei The majority of people before Trump becoming presi- news? Editor / Reporter dent had never even heard of the term. As an example, Clearly we can’t trust David Meur anymore. Sorry Trump stated that more people attended his inaugura- David. Recently in the news, one term has been said more tion than that of any other president. Who can we trust? than ever: “Fake News.” Even our own president has Apparently that was fake news. The job of a journalists is to give people the news used the term. But what IS fake news? What? Yep. they so desire. But how can we belive them when they Fake News, as the words would imply, is news Pictures prove that more people attended former spurt out fake news? How is that a job well done? that is fake or created to purposely fool or misinform President Obama’s inauguration. Ways that we can prevent the false belief of news the readers. As a result, our generation tends to grow Everyone has become so paranoid. is by going to reliable websites such as PBS, NBC, suspicious of any news article that comes out due to In high school, students are being taught the differ- CBS, and ABC. Learn the facts and think for yourself. the fear of it being ‘Fake News.” ence between real and fake news. They’re even shown Think of the journalists. I’m a journalist. Everyone stop fighting. This epidemic of fake and which websites to avoid and which websites to go to How will we ever get our point across when ev- real news has caused many to become terrified of the for the good news. It’s like a disease that everyone is eryone is mocking our intelligence and believing that truth. so scared to catch, that if, god forbid, we were to find everything we write is false? If people aren’t scared of clowns, they should defi- fake news, it would be an epidemic. Who knows, maybe everything I just said is wrong. nitely be terrified of fake news. How can we solve this terrifying problem? Should Maybe this whole entire article is fake news. Where did the term fake news even come from? we avoid reading the news or tuning in to broadcasted But how will you know? Horoscopes to help embrace the new school year

Abby Maurer whelmed, and remember to enjoy the Make sure you have a good group of Capricorn Dec. 22- Jan.- 20 Reporter school year. friends who appreciate you for who you Working hard during the school year are. can be a struggle for some, but it is what Mar. 21 - Apr. 19 June 22 - July 22 Aries Cancer Look at this year with joy. Capricorns do best. You’re creative, passionate, indepen- People love your kindness and gener- Enjoy your moment and remember Sept. 23 - Oct. 24 dent and stylish. Use these traits this osity, so enjoy the love you receive from Libra that you don’t have to be the fastest just year. From fashion to organizing your others in return. Work to balance everything this year. do your best. school work, be who you are. Make sure this year is filled with fun Don’t rush; focus on the present. and enjoy your life and the people you Aquarius Jan. 20 - Feb. 19 Taurus Apr. 20 - May 20 choose to surround yourself with. Scorpio Oct. 24 - Nov.- 22 Being naturally intelligent will help You are emotionally strong and that’s You feel connected to others get you a great deal this school year. good, especially during the tough school Leo July 23 - Aug. 22 along very well with almost everyone. Do not let people change your mind, year. You are also loyal, and indepen- You are the type of person who You are relaxed which can take away but look at situations with an open mind dent, which makes you a great friend. loves to be loved, but remember to stay the stress of tests and homework. and listen to others. focused. Gemini May 21 - June 21 Don’t lose yourself in your emotions. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 22 Pisces Feb. 19 - Mar. 20 While you might still have the sum- Be curious, ask questions, and use This year, it is important that you mer feels, you are probably feeling the Virgo Aug. 23 - Sept. 23 this year to learn new work. remember to stay grounded. Don’t get stress of the new school year. You enjoy doing nice things for the People admire others with open lost in your emotions with all the school Don’t get too flustered or over- people you care about. minds, so be aware. work. 6 Iron Quill | Sports September 2019 Ready for some football Hardy named Ryan Hollington football coach Reporter Ryan Hollington Reporter Fall football season is here. James Hardy is the new varsity The varsity football coach, and he and his team are ready for team has a new coach. some wins this season. James Hardy takes Hardy The Nighthawk’s varsity squad the helm after the previous started their season with a 21-7 victory coach, Matt Johnson, resigned last against Mountain View. year. Wide receiver Thomas Smith, junior, Hardy has a long history of coach- who has a total of 105 receiving yards, ing football and teaching P.E. scored his first touchdown of the season Photo by Ian van der Merwe Before coming to Ironwood Ridge, during the Campo Verde game last The Nighthawk defense lines up against the Campo Verde Coyotes as they try to make a comeback Hardy taught physical education at Friday. during the third quarter of the game. The varsity football team was looking to get a stop and force a Esperero Canyon Middle School in This gave the offense some momen- punt at the Sept. 13 game. the Catalina Foothills District. tum. Originally from Bellflower, Cali- Smith looks forward to “growing It is always a close, fun game,” said Franco’s outlook is positive. fornia, Hardy coached at many high with the team towards a better pro- senior Luca Moili, middle linebacker. “This season has been tough, but I schools in Califirnia, including Lan- gram.” Senior Linebacker Octavio Audry- want to win every game,” said Franco. caster, Antelope Valley, and Eastside The next week was a bye week, but Cobos, who has been on varsity for This week, JV plays Centennial on high schools. the following week had the team on the three years, recognizes the tough com- the home field. Hardy started his coaching career road to play Millenium. petition ahead. Freshman at Lancaster and then moved on to They lost 35-20, but the season is “The hardest competition will be The freshman team is getting into the Antelope Valley. still young, and the Nighthawks have Centennial,” said Audry-Cobos. routine of the season and high school “I coached there for three years. I many games to look forward to. The Nighthawks, who suffered a football overall. was a freshman head coach for two “My favorite team to play is Cienega. 21-14 loss against Campo Verde last Soma Helu is in his sixth year as the years, then the JV head coach and Friday, will face off at Centennial on head freshman coach. varsity assistant coach,” said Hardy. Sept. 20. The freshman team began their sea- While he spent much of his early Junior Varsity son with an away game at Millenium. coaching years at the high school Joe Kline is the junior varsity foot- In a low scoring game, they lost 12-6. level, he also coached at Los Angeles ball coach. Kline is also the wrestling “This season has had its ups and Valley and Antelope Valley Colleges. team’s varsity coach. downs,” said freshman Jordan Thomas, An interesting fact about Hardy The JV season began with a 20-12 safety and running back. is that he was a student and football loss at home against Millenium. Freshman Brysen Barrio, safety and player at Antelope Valley College. Sophomore Myles Amey recognizes runningback, said, “It has been rough, “I was able to get a job closer to the challenges of this season. [but the season is] smoothing out. I look home,” said Hardy about coaching for “This season has been difficult, [but] forward to the game versus Cienega on four years at Antelope Valley College. I want to score at least one touchdown,” Halloween,” Barrios said. Hardy is excited to train his play- said Amey, tight end and wide receiver. The Cienega game on Halloween ers although his style will be different On Sept. 12, the Nighthawks lost concludes the freshman season, but for his players. 21-7 to Campo Verde. other notable games the players are Hardy, who runs a spread offense, “We lost, but we played our hearts looking forward to are Marana and has high hopes for the team. out. We are not upset about the loss Sunnyside. “It’s a group of kids that love to because we played good football. We’re On Sept. 12, they won their game play football,” said Hardy, noting that happy with our development and ready against Campo Verde, 22-16 which- he has a good core of seniors. to play Centennial this Thursday at marked their first win of the season. “The goal is to go 1-0 every week home,” said sophomore Jacob Rodri- All three teams have something to and take things day-by-day,” said guez-Stofko, wide receiver and corner. prove this season and have shown com- Hardy, who believes the team’s focus Photos Courtesy Football Booster Club The team’s current record is 0-2. mittment with summer practices and TOP: The JV football team huddles together to is on target in their difficult region. discuss strategy. Sophomore Josue Franco, linebacker sacrifice. Every player has something to Ironwood has a ten-year playoff BOTTOM: The freshman football team tackles and fullback, is looking ahead to the play for. Players work hard on and off streak, and Hardy believes this year’s the Millenium Tigers at an away game. game at Cienega on Oct. 31. the field. program can make it 11. Golfers hit the greens, ready for incredible season Ian van der Merwe Reporter

Jarrod Johnson Zander Los Grayson Mahany Zoe Newall Raina Ports Hannah Ports Senior Sophomore Senior Freshman Sophomore Sophomore What got you into golf: Favorite Pro Golfer: What is a motto you Who do you look up to: Whats your favorite Best golf experience: “Hitting golf balls in the “Tiger Woods.” follow: “I look up to pro-golfer thing about golf: “My best experience basement when I was What’s your goal this “You miss 100% of the Lexi Thompson.” “My favorite thing about with golf has been little got me into golf.” year: shots you don’t take.” What are you most ex- golf is that I get to play going to the World’s Who do you look up to: “My goal is to help my Favorite thing about cited about this year: against othrr girls all over U.S. Kids National “I look up to my parents companions make state golf: “I am most excited about the world.” Tournament and because they were both and to hopefully get a “My favorite thing about trying to win state this What’s a goal you have: winning two National college athletes, so they title, too.” golf is that no matter how year. The team got sec- “When I’m older, I would AJGA Qualifier help me on what I have to Favorite part about you play, it’s because of ond last year.” like to go to a D1 college Tournaments.” do at the next level.” golf: your own actions and What’s your favorite for golf.” What’s a motto you go Most excited about: “When every part of your nobody else’s.” thing about golf: Best golf experience: by: “I’m really excited for game clicks into place Who do you look up to: “My favorite thing about “My best golf experi- “Stay present in the signing day. I can’t wait and you have a great “One person I look up to golf is that it can be a ence was when I shot a moment.” to sign to Troy Univer- round.” is my dad.” team sport or an individu- -3 in an 18-hole tourna- Have you broken any sity.” What are you looking Best memory of this al sport.” ment and a -3 in a 9-hole records: What is a motto you forward to: sport: Best golf experience: match.” “As a team, we broke the follow: “I’m just looking forward “My best experience in “My best experience with What are you most ex- 9 and 18 whole record.” “Work in silence, and to helping my friends golf is making a hole-in- golf was when I shot a ited about this year: Who do you look up to: people will hear the make state and hopefully one my first year play- round of 64 and beat the “To play at state this year “I look up to my golf noise.” winning a title.” ing.” course record.” and hopefully win.” coach, Susie Meyers.” September 2019 Iron Quill |Sports 7 Swim season begins with new goals, coach Abby Maurer Reporter

Diving back into the pool, the swim team starts their season with a splash. Change can be good, and this year’s swim team is doing very well under the direction of Heidi Sweet, the new coach. They started practic- Mackenzie Kester Isaac Baesler Anna Bai Braden Hess Eliza Morrison ing in the beginning of Senior Sophomore Senior Sophomore Junior August in preparation of Years Swimming Years Swimming Years Swimming Years Swimming Years Swimming their meets. 14 Years 10 1/2 years 12 years 8 Years 12 years The swimmers Favorite Stroke Favorite Stroke Favorite Stroke Favorite Stroke Favorite Stroke practice Mon-Fri, with Backstroke Butterfly Freestyle Backstroke with Butterfly optional Saturdays. On Best Time Best Time Best Time Freestyle. Best Time Sundays, they rest. Best time is 59.79 Best time for the 100 Best time in the 500 Best Time Best time for a 50 The swimmers have seconds in the 100 yard Butterfly at 54.46 Freestyle is 5:15. 200 Backstroke in 2:06. Butterfly is 31 seconds. competed in two meets Backstroke. seconds. Hardest Competition For 100 Backstroke, it’s Hardest Competition 56 seconds. as of press deadline. Hardest Competition Hardest Competition Hardest competition is Had to swim the 400 Their first meet was Sectional meet for swim- My hardest competition probably State, which Hardest Competion Individual Medley Long ming club or State meet every was Far Westerns. happens during Novem- My 15-18 state meet Course; it was extremely against Salpointe and for high school Favorite Competition ber every year. earlier this year. challenging. their second was against swimming. States. Favorite Competition Favorite Competition Favorite Competition Casa Grande. Favorite Competition Training States. Favorite meet of all time 500 Freestyle at Junior The fun and memo- State competion last year Eight times a week for Training was 12-14 state meet. Olympics when I got first ries begin when the with all of my friends. two hours each. I swim everyday and dry Training for my age group. team travels to meets, as Training I train to get better. lands, [which] involves I train twice a day for two Training everyone gets a chance Four mornings and five Favorite Memory running, arms, abs, and hours each, everyday. I practice every day, and to relax, talk, and get to afternoons in the week My favorite memory leg work.” Rest on Sundays. I go to the gym on Sun- know each other. for an hour and a half- was last year when Favorite Memory Favorite Memory days. Sweet is the head two hours each time.” I went 54 in the 100 Last year when I went My favorite memory of Favorite Memory coach, and Colin Favorite Memory Butterfly, getting Third 54 in the 100 Butterfly, swim is swimming third Traveling to meets with in State and beating the Cordell and Nancy Last year at state com- getting third in state and place at the 13-14 state the high school team. team record for fastest Smith her assistant petition when our relay beating the team record meet. My team has become my placed in the top three. 100 Butterfly. for fastest butterfly. second family. coaches.

Swim team has a ‘Sweet’ new coach Abby Maurer Sweet decided to coach at Ironwood Reporter Ridge because her son is a current stu- dent and her daughter is a graduate. Heidi Sweet, who was born and As a coach, Sweet has goals for her raised in Tucson, Arizona, is the new swimmers. swim coach. She replaces Matt Pope This season she is “Looking for the who was deployed to Afghanistan. kids growth [and] to form bonds,” said Sweet has been coaching for “sev- Sweet. eral decades” and has now become a She and the two other coaches, Nighthawk. She was a coach for the Colin Cordell and Nancy Smith, are Los Tiburones SAAA swim team for working hard to get to know the swim- approximately 10 years. mers and their strengths this season. She fell in love with swimming at The team started practicing when the age of 12, and she started helping school began, and they practice at the coaches when she was 14-years-old. Oro Valley Aquatic Center. She never stopped. Sweet is looking forward to the Sweet has been a math teacher at season. Flowing Wells Middle School for the “I am excited to see what they have past 25 years. been practicing in action,” said Sweet. Continuing the celebration Varsity Softball team recognized for winning state championship

Photo courtesy Amphi Twitter The 2018-19 girl’s softball team is recognized and honored on Aug. 23 at the first home football game of the year. This hard working team of athletes won the State championship in May of last year. Several graduates returned to their alma mater to celebrate and see their teammates again. The girls were given championship rings to commemorate their well-earned win. September 2019 Iron Quill | Sports 8 Volleyball girls work hard, persevere Tournament Sept. 20-21. sophomore. On Oct. 4-5, the team will play two- Volleyball practices are known to days in Phoenix at the Nike Tournament be intense but also have proven to be of Champions and then travel to San Di- eff ective. ego to compete in the Social Invite Oct. “The grind never stops,” said sopho- 11-12 at the beginning of fall break. more Isabella Lang, setter, who is “most “I think it is so cool how we are able excited to beat Cienega.” to play the sport all over the country. On Sept. 7, the volleyball program We all work well together, and I am was visited by members of the Marine having a lot of fun,” said Libero Sydni Corps who came to help the team with Soloway, junior. conditioning in the morning. While it This season, the junior varsity and was hard work and an intense workout, freshman teams are set up diff erently many of the girls enjoyed the physical than in previous years. challenges the drills provided and felt an The traditional junior varsity team is important outcome was an overall team now called JVA and the freshman team bonding experience. is now a combined freshman-sophomore “There’s not much experience this team called JVB. year on the freshman/sophomore team, While they have been preparing for the but everyone can keep working to get Photos by Chris Rouille season, there’s always room to improve. better,” said sophomore Hannah Omie- LEFT: Middle blocker Rumur Rouille, junior, attacks and kills the ball after a strong set by “Personally, I feel like something cinski, middle blocker. “I’m excited to junior Sophia Gomez, setter, against Tucson High. we need to work on is separating the see us all improve.” RIGHT: Outside hitter Lauren Barberii, junior, kills the ball against the Mountain View. court from real life. Sometimes we talk “Practices can be time consuming, Both games were away games and brought home the win for the Nighthawks. about school and other unrelated things but overall they’re a great experience,” on the volleyball court, which distracts said Outside Hitter Claire Stephens, Addy Marshall The Nighthawks lost in three sets us,” says Outside Hitter Sophie Ward, freshman. Reporter but then went on to win the next three matches, which were all away games. As the new school year begins, so The team beat their competition in does the girl’s volleyball season. three sets at Notre Dame Prep, Sept. 5, The players worked hard this past Mountain View, Sept. 10, and Tucson summer, as they spent their mornings High, Sept. 11. training in the weight room and on the “So far we’ve started this season off fi eld and bleachers. The team has a spe- really strong. We have a lot of talent this cial chemistry, and the girls get along year, and everyone’s very determined to well with each other. get better everyday. I’m super excited “My favorite thing about the varsity for the out of state tournaments where team is the unity we have on and off we will face teams that will test our the court. Everyone is always support- skills and help us improve,” said Libero ing the person next to them. It’s a great Jackie Gomez, senior. environment to play in,” said Outside Varsity will travel to three tourna- Hitter Gabby Suarez, junior. ments this season. Photo by Bill Lang The varsity team started the season After the girls play the Millenium Ti- During a Saturday practice, members of the Marine Corps worked with the athletes to on Sept. 3 with a non-conference game gers at an away match, they will drive to challenge their individual and team limits. One exercise involved the girls running the track against Horizon. Las Vegas and play in the Nike Durango while carrying heavy artillery boxes. Cross Country team is young, determined Aubrey Pettitt Editor / Reporter

The 2019 Cross Country season has taken off . With two brand new coaches, everyone is excited to see how this year goes. Coach Emily Bartz has run cross country since middle school. She ran at Mountain View High School and at Northern Arizona University in college. Bartz also coached for a few years at Marana High School. Coach Emily Adeyemi has run cross country since middle school as well. When Adeyemi ran for Iron- Hannah Radtke Hayden Stokes Beatrice Honebrink Ryan Schaefer wood Ridge High School, she was Junior Senior Sophomore Junior on the state championship teams for track and cross country. Years on team: Three Years on team: One Years on team: Two Years on team: Three She also ran at Grand Canyon How long have you been How long have you been How much do you run: How long have you been University in college. She began running: running: “I run fi ve miles daily.” running: her coaching career in January at “I’ve been running for about “For about a year and a half.” What does your training “I’ve been running for four Ironwood. six years now.” Personal Goals: consist of: years.” Both coaches train at a high inten- How much do you run: “I hope to be able to run a “Running up hills, speed How much do you run: sity and have been coached by some “I run about four to six miles fi ve-minute mile, and a 5k in work (200 meters to a mile) “I usually run about six miles of the top distance coaches at the every day.” under 20 minutes.” and long distances (over six a day.” high school and collegiate levels. What does your training Most proud of: miles).” Personal Goals: The team is relatively young, with consist of: “I’m proud of how my speed Personal Goals: “My personal goal is to be most runners being underclassmen. “Training usually consists of and stamina have improved “I would like to break 22 able to drop under 18 minutes Some of the goals the coaches warm ups, stretching, lots of in such a short time since I minutes.” for a 5k.” have for the team include going running, cool down, and the started running.” Most excited for: Most excited for: to state, breaking personal times, weight room.” Who is your inspiration: “I’m just excited to keep “I’m probably mostly excited building team spirit and improving Personal goals: “Eliud Kipchoge is my inspi- on improving myself this for the Nike Desert Twilight their ability to work together while “My goal is just to make it ration because he’s the fastest season.” meet this season because it’s staying healthy throughout the whole to state this season with my marathon runner, and he also Most proud of: just a really fun race to be season. team.” lives a very humble life.” “Running more than eight at.” “We have a decent sized team that Most proud of: Most excited for: miles without stopping and Who is your inspiration: is committed to training hard with “I’m probably most proud of “I’m most excited for the Nike medaling for the fi rst time in “I can’t really say I have an goals in mind. We are racing on tired medaling in my last race.” Desert Twilight XC Festival.” cross country this year.” inspiration. It’s more of the legs but we are excited to see how it Most excited for: What does your training Who is your inspiration: fun I have running with my goes,” said Bartz. “I’m just excited to see how consist of: “Emily Adeyemi is my in- friends that gets me moti- Both coaches said how much fun this season goes.” “Our training usually consists spiration. She is an amazing vated.” the team has together, actively cheer- Who is your inspiration: of a long run, followed by role model, and I could not Most proud of: ing for each other and making jokes “Dwight Schrute because of running drills, and sometimes ask for a better coach. My “I’m most proud of getting an for days. his devotion.” weight training as well.” parents are pretty great, too.” 18:36 5k in freshman year.”