February 2009 Lane Technical Prep High School Volume 41/Issue3/ Page 1 CSI students crack Lane murder case case.ʼ After interviewing the police N HE EART By Weslyn Strawder & officers, investigators then identi- I T H Shanae Joseph fied the crime. They identified and F HE documented the points of entry and O T On Friday, Jan. 30, Sally Burton, exit of the criminal. an accountant of Murtonʼs Print Investigators took photographs of Shop, was found dead; murdered the scene from different angles, and ARRIOR by a shot from a shotgun. The main then a crime scene technician com- W suspect was her boyfriend, Eric pleted a rough sketch of the scene to Charles Babcock. demonstrate the layout of the crime. Working together, the students of The rough sketch also identified the News Laneʼs Forensic Science and Law exact position of the deceased vic- classes solved the homicide. tim and provided evidence for how BeBoBa Fortunately, the crime never the crime was committed. really happened; it was only a sce- Finally, investigators processed all Electives Fair nario written by Mrs. Sebestyen for evidence by placing it in evidence Laneʼs fifth annual Crime Scene bags with appropriate initialing and FanFiction Investigation (CSI) Day. documentation. This was the first year students According to students involved actually worked to solve a case. in the CSI program, it was a fun Wing Stop “I wrote a scenario with three pos- experience. sible endings,” said Sebestyen. “I got to meet people from Confl ict in Gaza “Obviously I wanted one person to all areas of crime scene investiga- look guilty. I wanted to make the tion,” said Terrance Washington, other two suspects look guilty as Div. 910. Features well.” “The most exciting thing was try- The crime scene was arranged ing to link all the pieces,” said by Mrs. Anderson, Sebestyen, and Kierra Reese, Div. 915. Turnabout police officers from the recruit train- Aside from having fun and work- ing center. Props used at the scene ing on exciting cases, some stu- Tattoos included manikins, real blood, and dents enrolled in the Law class to shell casings from a shotgun. One of prepare themselves for a career in A student examines the crime scene. Brushes With Death Laneʼs old shop rooms served as the criminal justice. setting, and worked well to make “I want to major in criminal jus- in my future career.” and chemistry. The class is open to the crime scene seem like a reality. tice. I figured it would help me in Students interested in the field of juniors only. The program was ini- Pick-Up Lines The crime scene investigation the long run,” said Chelsea Lemon, forensics are offered advice from tiated five years ago when former lasted approximately four hours. Div. 047. Anderson, teacher of Forensic teachers at Lane, Mrs. Lewis and First Kisses While working on the case, all Others took up Forensic Science Science at Lane. Ms. Wayne, came up with the idea students involved had to follow a to get a head start in the forensic “If you want to work on a crime of CSI. standard procedure. field. scene, or in a crime lab, major in Lane is currently the only high The first task in the procedure was “I am going to Western Illinois to biology and chemistry,” she said. school in Chicago offering the CSI interviewing police officers, who major in Forensic Chemistry,” said Students wanting to take advan- program. However, Morgan Park Opinion were the first to arrive at the scene. Washington. “[Now] I am learn- tage of Laneʼs Forensic Science and Driscoll Catholic High Schools Investigators asked them questions ing how to conduct a crime scene elective must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 plan on developing a similar course Obama to configure their ʻtheory of the investigation, which I will be using and at least a B in both biology within their own schools soon. Bad Weather Korean foreign exchange students visit Lane saladʼ! We were so confused!” allows to its students. Her school States again. Many of them had By Grace McQueeny “My favorite fast food restau- in Korea has only 160 students visited places on the West Coast, & David Pohlad rant in Chicago is Wendyʼs,” said per grade. such as San Francisco and Oregon, Sports Danny Lee. “We do not have too The Korean students also noted but none claimed to have visited Sixteen-year-old exchange stu- much fast food in Pusan.” many differences between the city Chicago Fantasy Sports dents from the South Korean city The food is only one of many of Chicago and Pusan. “When I came to Chicago, all of Pusan arrived in Chicago on differences the students faced in “Chicago is much cleaner then I had heard of were the Chicago Jan. 5 to learn about its culture, Chicago. Their school schedules Pusan,” said Soojin Lee. “It is also Bulls,” said Shilla. language, and people. They spent also changed significantly. a lot colder.” Shilla said her visit to Chicago Gambling a lot of time at Lane, observing A South Korean school day starts “In Chicago there are many tall coincided with the week of her classes such as Ceramics, Jazz at 6 AM and ends at 11 PM. Most buildings,” said Danny. “In Pusan, schoolʼs winter break, a time tradi- Band, Physics, Orchestra, and students dorm at school, even at everything feels more crowded tionally used by students in Pusan Choir. the age of 16. and there are many more people studying and preparing for the next These students have been Students said they do not have in the streets.” semester. While in Chicago Shilla taking English for over as much freedom to choose what “American people seem so said she has not studied nearly 10 years, although some- classes to take in Korea as stu- relaxed,” said Danny. “In South as much as she should have, but times struggle when dents in the U.S. do. Korea, everyone always seems to instead has gone sightseeing and they must speak it all “Every grade has set classes be in a big hurry.” spent her time learning about new the time. that you are required to take,” said “Chicago is so much more cultures. “We went to a restau- Shilla Lee. diverse than Pusan,” said Jiwon. “I feel that sometimes doing rant when we first arrived “The government pays for our “Pretty much everyone you see things like [this exchange pro- here,” said Jiwon Hong. lunches,” said S. Lee. “I am not in Pusan is pure blood Korean,” gram] can help you learn things “The waitress asked us if used to paying for it myself!” said Danny. you would not learn from studying we wanted ʻsoup or salad,ʼ Shilla said she likes Lane because The exchange students seemed out of books,” she said. and we thought she said ʻsuper- of its size, and the freedom it very excited to come to the United February 2009 News Page 2 New changes to be made at Lane ADA requires school to be more accessible to handicapped students, starting with ramps and new doors. students. bathrooms. have been waiting for four years By Ricardo Guzman, “The Warrior Office (below “There are going to be plumbing for the new entrance. Paulina Yousif, & Stairwell Z on the first floor) will stacks going up the girlsʼ and “If you didnʼt know it was a Caitlyn Kolakowski be turned into a ramp leading into boysʼ bathroom from the first floor library entrance you would think the Memorial Garden and it will to the fourth. The problem with it was a bathroom entrance,” said Lane will be undergoing be accessible to wheelchairs,” doing this during school is it will librarian Ms. Kane. “In 1972 or renovations that will include said Mr. DeRoss. Laneʼs Building cut off all the bathrooms,” said ʻ74 it was a direct entrance, but new entrances to the library, Manager. “Doors D, J, and M are DeRoss. when everyone came back after auditorium, and Memorial Garden going to have new ramps. The DeRoss will be losing his own summer break there was a new starting March 1 and costing auditorium will have a wheelchair office in the renovations as it will entrance; the one there is now. No around $4.1 million. Also in the lift that can move one wheelchair be turned into an extra private one knows why. The wall wasnʼt plans are converting an old shop at a time to different levels of the boysʼ and girlsʼ bathroom for part of the original building. Itʼs a room on the first floor, Rm. 135, auditorium.” disabled students. mystery.” into a College and Career Center Some renovations are not going The pool will have a new ramp as Additional renovations include for students. start until the summertime due to well for people who have trouble the boysʼ and girlsʼ locker rooms, The new renovations are intended safety-related issues. getting in and out of it. where between 100 to 200 new to bring Lane up to code on The “The head engineer said it is The College and Career Center locker doors will be installed that Americans with Disabilities Act unsafe to start certain projects will help students prepare for are convenient for wheelchair- (ADA). The ADA calls for school during school,” said DeRoss. their career choices and give out bound students. The gym balcony systems to make accommodations “There will be heavy equipment information on different colleges. will be made wheelchair accessible and modifications to address the and people running around, “Students will be able to do as well. needs of students with disabilities, including workers, making the mock interviews to prepare for The renovations are scheduled including removing architectural hallways dangerous.” college,” said DeRoss. to be finished within a year, but or communication barriers. The One other major renovation that The library entrance will be there are no guarantees all the improvements will make Lane will take place in the summer is renovated into a direct entrance work will be completed within more accessible to handicapped to some of the boysʼ and girlsʼ with double doors. The librarians that timeframe. Late starts throw off students’ daily routines There has also been confusion starts.” happens,” said Samantha Michaels, By Alejandra Jimenez about the bell schedule since For the most part, many students Div. 042. they are not printed in the student enjoy being able to sleep later, but Cutting the day shorter also cuts As Carolina DeSouza, Div. 154, planners. some see it as an nuisance. into class time. Teachers must wakes up to turn off her alarm “I think [late start days] are pretty “I have to wake up at weird reschedule their lessons so that clock, she sees the time. Thinking cool for the most part,” said John irregular times, find out how long they fit into the shorter time. To she will be late, she quickly gets Collins, Div. 928, “but the times itʼs going to take for me to get to some students, having shorter class up and rushes around getting ready need to be consistent.” school during morning rush hour, periods is a good thing, but to others when she suddenly remembers that “[It is confusing] only during and I either get there before the bell it seems pointless. it is a late start day. She goes back lunch because I donʼt know when rings or an hour early,” said Randy “Sometimes nothing is really to bed for a quick snooze. to be in the building,” said Carlo Santiago, Div. 038. accomplished during the day,” DeSouza is just one of many Zamora, Div. 168. Students find that they have more said Jane Remigio, Div. 022. “The students who are trying to adjust Assistant principal, Dr. Dignam, energy during class with the extra teachers just hurry up lesson plans to the schedule of the new late start says that next year the late start sleep they get from not having to or push them to the side and we get days that began this year. schedule will be printed on the back get up early. This affects how they some more homework than usual.” Lane has decided to have school of the school planner and school behave during school. “It just takes some time to get used start at 8:50 a.m. once a month on will start at 9:00 a.m, so there will “Iʼm always super awake to,” said Lauren Vidal, Div. 022. Tuesdays. The reason for this is be no confusion as to when the day during every class, and that never that it is easier for the teachers to starts. have meetings, since not all the “If we can improve, teachers are available during the we will,” said same periods. Dignam. Although teachers are able to meet With school starting at the same time, some teachers do later, students have not think the late start schedule is a more time to sleep, good idea. do homework, hang “I think it would be better to have out with friends, or meetings in the afternoon, rather anything else they then the morning,” said Ms. Joseph, like. Physics teacher. It is also helpful Dr. LoBosco thinks the late start to students who live days are beneficial to the teachers far away and take a and says they will continue through longer time to get to next year. school. “Teachers need time to collaborate “I am able to go to with each other about things like sleep for one more the curriculum,” said LoBosco. hour,” said Salvadore Although the school day starts Barrios, Div. 154. later, students still have problems “Since I live in the getting to school on time. Southside it takes “Itʼs kind of hard, since certain me longer to get to buses leave at certain times,” said school, so itʼs cool Ivonne Amaya, Div. 253. when we have late February 2009 News Page 3 CTA rate hike affecting students and parents alike sure that happens,” said Chicago Transit Authority President Ron By Jessica Figueroa Hubberman. “This is no easy task in a year where the capital Gas and food prices are going resources needed to manage our up, thousands of people are losing aging infrastructure continue to their homes and jobs, and to top it decline.” all off, bus fares are being raised, “I hate the bus! I want a car,” again. said Justynka Iwona, who takes Effective Jan. 1, all CTA bus the bus almost daily except for fares were raised $0.25 (15%). the few days when she gets a ride The two-day and five-day visitor from a friend. passes were eliminated from the However others seem to ap- market, as was the Chicago Card preciate the fact that it’s there to bonus, (10% bonus or $1 extra for count on. every $10 you put in.) “CTA gets it done. People com- Most teenagers, like the vast plain too much,” said Jose Cuevas, majority at Lane, are not directly Div. 052, who just got a car this affected since they have a reduced year and now drives to school. fare permit, and prices for these “The bus drivers can be crazy! were not raised. However, many Either that or they drive way too of the parents of Lane students are slow!” said Pamela Sobolewski, feeling the effect and are none too Div. 051, daily CTA bus rider. happy with the CTA. But it has to be hard keeping ev- CTA is the nation’s second larg- eryone happy when approximate- Despite CTA fares being raised, many people still take the bus. est public transportation system, ly 1.8 million rides are provided receives and this year customers to our customers. Instead of rais- and it seems to be a hassle to have and acknowledges that the new by CTA on an average weekday. were very concerned about poten- ing pass fares by 20 percent, the to get 25 extra cents. rate hikes, though not popular (Info as of Nov, 2008.) tial fare increases,” said Chicago budget passed by the board will “Instead of worrying about among Chicagoans, are neces- “In today’s economic climate, Transit Board Chairman Carole only raise them by about 15 per- $2.00, it’s that plus a quarter,” sary. government agencies, private Brown. cent.” said Iwona. “My focus for the coming year businesses and individual house- “After careful consideration of And even though the increase “It doesn’t directly affect me, continues to be making the CTA holds are facing budget chal- all the factors that go into putting did not affect the price of the stu- but it does my parents, because customer experience the best that lenges and CTA is no exception; together the budget, the Board has dent bus permit, students still have they’re providing me with the it can possibly be, and we have nevertheless, the Board takes very amended the President’s recom- to pay full fare on weekends when money, it’s out of their pocket,” concrete plans in place to make seriously the public comments it mendation to provide some relief student bus permits do not work said Iwona. When it comes to parking meters, dollar is new quarter around more loose change, and “I don’t agree with this new ing meters has been made, it has restaurant owner, and said meters By Tony Zhou that’s not fun,” said Raymond plan because they are just trying taken longer than expected to be are good for business. Vergara, Div. 906. “People want to squeeze the money out of us,” finalized. “I truly believe the city is under- With the start of the near year, more money, and we shouldn’t said Haque. The new parking meter policy is metered. Meters are for economic most Chicago meter rates will have to suffer.” Other problems will arise due to a result of Daley’s plans to boost activity. They are to promote quadruple from a quarter an hour “That’s a lot of money to this new plan. the city budget during the next small business,” said Tunney. to $1 an hour. spend,” said Michael Covington, “It’s going to affect driving be- few years. City aldermen held a The aldermen opposing the deal The Chicago City Council ap- Div. 925. cause people won’t want to pay, meeting to discuss Daley’s plan offered their thoughts. proved Mayor Daley’s plan to “I disagree with this [plan]. Al so they’ll drive less or park on before approving it by a vote of Ocasio (26th) said the increase lease all Chicago meters to private ready gas prices are getting high- side streets. And where there are 40-5. in parking meter rates will have firm Chicago Parking Meter LLC er, so paying more just to park the no meters, people that live there According to a Chicago Tribune an impact on working people. for 75 years in a return for a one- car is ridiculous.” said Reymond will get mad that they don’t have article published December 4, “I’m sorry, but there are too many time payment of $1.15 billion. Mallari, Div. 932. parking for themselves,” said Ko- 2008, Ald. Robert Fioretti (2nd) people in our city living paycheck The deal includes more pay-and- “I wouldn’t want to park in areas chan. said the lease will help the city to paycheck,” said Ocasio. display boxes and pay-by-phone with a meter because I’m going Some claim the change of price during a time of tough budget. Spokesperson Peter Scales of options, which eliminates the old to have it parked there for a long in parking meters will not affect “I think it is a good ordinance the Chicago Department of Bud- individual cash meters. time, and then that means paying them. that is going to help us in the next get & Management said that with Rates of all Chicago meters will more,” said Zahidul Haque, Div. “I work at the Water Tower, and five years, when we are going to 36,000 plus meters in the system, increase. The most expensive me- 923. I always park my car at the North- have a most difficult time. It is it would take some time to adjust ters, which are found in the Loop, With the new plan, students ex- western garage parking lot,” said going to lessen the blow and be all of them. will increase from $3.00 to $3.50 pect to change some habits. Ralph Deleon, Div. 928. good for our people and good for It is expected it will be around an hour this year, and up to $6.50 “I might be inclined to bus more, “My parents bought parking the City of Chicago,” said Fioretti late March or even April before all by 2013. but I understand [because of there that we pay for monthly to his colleagues. the meters are changed. Workers From now on, parking meters what’s happening] with the econ- because my mom likes to shop Ald. Richard Mell (33rd) who will start changing parking meters must be fed 24/7, including holi- omy and all,” said Mallari. downtown all the time, [so] I got also supports the deal said it is downtown, and move outwards days and Sundays. “Taking the bus would be cheap- downtown covered,” said Deleon. “a once-in-a-lifetime shot to grab into the neighborhoods. How does this affect Lane? er then, because if you pay a dollar “Increasing the rates of parking this pool of money.” “The ordinance said the new Since many students drive cars, an hour no matter where you park, meters will force more people to Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) said rates were effective January 1, they may expect to run into some that’s [going to cost] too much,” take public transportation. With higher meter rates are good for 2009, but the city cannot enforce trouble and difficulties. said Wioletta Kochan, Div. 916. our economy like this, it would be the environment and for transit the new rates without new sig- Money seems to be the com- “It’s a shame that meters are best so people don’t have to pay because they will encourage more nage,” said Scales. mon factor amongst some Lane going to be [paid] 24/7 because I as much for meters,” said Jory people to take the CTA rather than This gives enough time for driv- students. hang out at night and I would park Novicki, Div. 932. driving. ers to start packing their quarters “I will have to save and carry after 9 all the time,” said Mallari. Although the change on park- Ald. Thomas Tunney (44th) is a in preparation. February 2009 News Page 4 BeBoBa’s closing leaves students thirsty Financial problems finally catch up with local bubble tea establishment. BeBoBa,” said Brady. “With my ing lot during quickstart and pass By Anna Treesara lack of presence at the shop and out BeBoBa pencils [that students the economic downturn, I knew in could use to] get a dollar off bub- Whether it was the Almond my heart that it was time for me to ble teas. Not a lot of students were Avocado Coconut, the Raspberry move on.” brave enough to come in right Mango Passion fruit, or the popu- BeBoBa was established in July away as the weather was still nice lar White Chocolate Mocha, many of 2004, but did not open their enough for them to hang outside. Lane students never got tired of doors until Sep. 2004. It wasnʼt until after the holiday bubble tea drinks from BeBoBa. The name BeBoBa can be bro- break, did students start coming Bubble tea is a frozen flavored ken down to “be” and “boba.” in.” drink that traditionally comes with Boba is another term for tapioca. Regardless of the rough start, tapioca pearls, which are black Thus, BeBoBa means “one with BeBoBa slowly gained its popu- ball-shaped gummies. However, the boba.” larity. BeBoBa offered green apple jel- However, according to Brady, it “I first went to BeBoBa in the lies and lychee jellies in addition has an entirely different meaning. summer before freshman year. I to tapioca pearls. “My son, Dominic, calls his fell in love with the atmosphere Due to financial problems, Be- woobees (blankets) Bee. Bo is [there]. Itʼs a very relaxed place. I BoBa had to close down by Jan. short for his bobo (pacifier) and was really drawn to it,” said Ro- 10. When students heard that it Ba was short for Baba which was driguez. was closing down, many were my nickname for him as a baby,” “It looked just so cool with the devastated. said Brady. crazy paint all over the walls and “It was a lot of peopleʼs ʻgo-toʼ Brady went into business with it was so personable because you spot after school or during lunch,” her cousin, Christine Zimmerman. sat right at the counter where they said Gilany Rodriguez, Div. 173, “I tried bubble tea for the first made the drinks,” said MaryCate creator of Facebook group titled time way out in the suburbs and Banaszkiewicz, Div. 920. SAVE BEBOBA. Its closing left loved it,” said Zimmerman. “I told “My first experience at BeBoBa a lot of people wondering, ʻWhere Rebecca about it and we went driv- was the first week of freshman are we going to go now?ʼ But con- ing around just to get some more! year,” said Sarah Whitehouse, Div. sidering todayʼs economy, and how When we realized there werenʼt 917. “After that I was hooked. Iʼve badly they were struggling to stay many places on the north side that pretty much gone in everyday, if open, [the owners of BeBoBa] had had it, we brainstormed and Be- not twice for the past three and a to do what they had to do.” BoBa was born.” half years.” The Facebook group, SAVE BE- Though Bradyʼs and Zimmer- Students were not only awed by BOBA, was created in an attempt manʼs love for bubble tea was BeBoBaʼs atmosphere, but by the BeBoBa’s line extended all the way outiside its door on Thursday, Jan. 8. to keep BeBoBa in business. enormous and inspirational, Brady workersʼ kindness towards cus- dents who werenʼt as connected to “I am a certified phlebotomist and “The original plan was to raise admitted BeBoBa wasnʼt easy to tomers as well. BeBoBa. plan to pursue the medical field in money to keep BeBoBa,” said start up. “Rebecca and Christine were “I never quite liked BeBoBa,” a couple of years,” she said. “I say Rodriguez. “Then, it turned into “After an attempt to get a loan amazing to everyone,” said Ban- said Nicholas Nguyen, Div. 053. that, but who really knows. Maybe helping Rebecca with her business from Lasalle bank, who promptly aszkiewicz. “They would listen to I wanted to [because I saw how] one day I will open up another debt. We did so by turned us down problems, cheer someone up, or most kids loved it. However, I small shop. All I do know is that promoting people “It was a lot as they had never just make you laugh.” remember my first experience for now, I feel the need to focus on to buy out all the heard of bubble “Jason [a BeBoBa worker] was at BeBoBa my freshman year. my children/family,” supplies so that tea, we went to always a really happy guy and The drinks took forever to come Though there have been some of- they had enough of people’s National City,” kept everyone in a good mood,” out because of the giant crowd. fers, what will take place of BeBo- to at least pay said Brady. “A said Rodriguez. “We always had [Though] the workers were quite Ba is still unknown. Many of the their employees ‘go-to’ spot very nice branch great conversations about art. Matt friendly, the actual drink itself was offers wanted to sell coffee. One that month.” manager there [another BeBoBa worker] was a not appetizing. Over the years, Iʼve particular offer wanted to keep it Even though after school had actually had lot quieter than Jason, but he was a given it a few more tries to try to a bubble tea place. Unfortunately, BeBoBa is now a bubble tea in great person to get advice from.” learn their bubble tea. Sadly, I was finances would have remained a closed, some stu- Ohio once. He “Rebecca always knew what to never able to. It was overpriced significant problem. dents believe they or dur- had enough say and had the best advice ever,” powder with corn syrup, ice, and Rebecca wishes to thank all her could have saved faith in us and said Stephanie Mora, Div. 921. “I water blended up.” students, friends, and family for it. ing lunch,” the product to think that is what I am going to Though Brady believes that Be- supporting her. “By the amount approve a very miss the most, not being able to BoBaʼs closing was unfortunate, “Without any of you, I certainly of people that small loan for stop by after school just so that I she still continues to look on the wouldnʼt have been able to keep went there the last said Gilany us to pursue our could go talk to her.” bright side. BeBoBa up and running for so week it was open, dream.” “Becca was like a mom/sister/ “Hands down, I will miss my long. I will miss all of you im- I thought it could Rodriguez, Even after they best friend to me,” said White- students and customers, more than mensely and know that I will trea- have been saved,” were able to pur- house. “She loved listening to peo- ever running the business,” said sure these past five school years said Alexis Boin, Div. 173. sue their dream, pleʼs stories, worries, or anything Brady. “I have given my students in my heart forever. I would also Div. 906. “It was Brady and Zim- they wanted to talk about. She was five years and I loved every min- like you to know that I will always packed when I merman were obviously interested in running a ute of it. I will treasure them al- be interested in whatʼs going on went there and I waited almost an still struggling. business and making it success- ways, and while I know this is the in your lives and where life may hour just to get my drink.” “The first year was really dif- ful, but she wanted more than just end, my students and I will always take you. So please keep in touch Rebecca Brady, one of the own- ficult as we had no idea what the money. She wanted the experience be connected, even in the future to with me. My email address is ers, was hesitant to close BeBo- heck we were doing,” said Brady. and friendships as well. On Fri- come. So really, I havenʼt lost any- [email protected]. I have Ba down, but about a week into We just knew that we wanted to day, Jan. 9, lots of Lane graduates one, I have gained eternal friend- also set up a BeBoBa Alum Face- Laneʼs winter break, she realized bring something different and cool came back to say goodbye to her. ships.” book group. I may be old, but I it was the right thing to do. to the community. With no money If that doesnʼt tell you what kind Brady has already made some keep up with the times.” “I really didnʼt want it to end for advertising, we almost had to of person she is, I donʼt know what occupational plans since BeBo- and would have liked to believe close by that Dec. The only thing will.” Baʼs closing. that the students could have saved we did was stand in Laneʼs park- There were, however, some stu- February 2009 News Page 5 New barber shop by Lane says “We Got You Faded” By Alejandra Jimenez between age groups and styles. Many students have only seen the window much still out-of-the-box brand-spankin’- & Maria Murczek “For kids we usually charge from $8 to $9 display of the barbershop. The inside is new.” for a full haircut. For teenagers and up, $13 filled with modern furniture, several barber Aponte has been cutting hair for the past Hairstyles can change as often as fashion to $15 for a normal haircut.” chairs, about seven flat screen TVs, and seven to eight years. He found his reason seasons. If a person is in need of a new look, Aponte is aware of places that offer hair- urban music. for becoming a professional barber because don’t worry, ‘We Got You Faded’. cuts for $5, and has a valid reason for why “We are urban-orientated, but with more of his mother. A brand new barbershop has opened he charges more. of a clean look,” said Aponte. “It’s really “It was more of my mom being not finan- across from Lane on Western Ave. It has “We pride ourselves in making sure that spacious so that nobody feels cramped up.” cially stable and not being able to afford gone largely unnoticed by most students every aspect of your haircut is clean and With this being his first personally-owned to get all four of her children haircuts. I so far. tight, instead of us getting you here, giving barbershop, Aponte put in a lot of hard work didn’t wanna go to school with a big ol’ afro “I actually didn’t know about it,” said me five dollars, and kicking you out,” said to get it running. It took two months for him everyday,” said Aponte. “I started cutting Jasmine Hernandez, Div. 250. Aponte, “we give every client our personal to remodel because he did not hire anyone my hair, my brothers’ hair. Little by little I “I walked by it on my way to Big Boys attention.” to help. learned how to fade, and then pretty soon I one day,” said Michal Tutka, Div. 024. “I’ve If students still do not feel like the prices “It took a lot of back and forth to Home was cutting everybody on the block.” never been inside.” are affordable, Aponte is offering a discount Depot and a lot of trial and error,” said Although some students may think that “Since we have only been open for four to Lane students. Students who show their Aponte. “We didn’t know how to hook the name of the barbershop is wordplay on weeks a lot of people don’t know we exist IDs on weekdays are eligible for half off up electricity. We probably went to Home ‘fade’, there is another explanation behind yet,” said Manuel Aponte, owner of the the original price. However, Aponte said he Depot five times a day.” it. shop. does not condone cutting class for a haircut. The finished product has proved appealing “It comes from a slang terminology that For the time being, the barbershop special- It is not guaranteed that a haircut can be to many customers so far. we have. ‘We got you faded’ comes from izes in men’s styles only. finished within a lunch period. “After two months, we’ve been getting another way of saying we’ll take care of “We specialize in fades, graphics, linings, Students may wonder why a barbershop, good reviews. I guess it was worth it,” said you,” said Aponte. “Like if you need some- braids,” said Aponte. “Right now, the only instead of another fast food service, would Aponte. thing, ‘I got you faded’. And since there’s service we have for women is if they want open by Lane. Aponte said the location was “I’ve peeked inside a couple of times, just more than one barber, we can’t name this ‘I to get their hair braided. We are in the pro- chosen with students in mind. out of curiosity, and it seems pretty nice,” got you faded’. So, ‘We Got You Faded’.” cess of hiring a stylist.” “We are close to Lane students, DeVry said Juan Montoya, Div. 911. “Everything’s Postcard sized ads for the shop started The prices at We’ve Got You Faded differ students, and Gordon Tech,” he said. well placed and all their equipment is pretty circulating around the school last week. Ignite sparks a fire in the video gaming world from the time that was recently By Francessa Sanchez added to the account. After logging out, any unused time stays on the Ignite, located on the intersection account until the next time the of Belmont, Western, and Clybourn, account is in use. After about just south of Lane, is a place three to six months, any time left where videogamers can sit back, on an (unused) account expires. relax, and shoot some zombies. Ignite was established about “Typically on weekends since six years ago, and seems to have I live really close to Lane, I just gone largely unnoticed until now. call up a few buddies and we “We haven’t really been too come over Ignite to play Left 4 mainstream until recently. We don’t Dead. The best thing about this advertise at all; it’s usually just game is that it shows the team- by word of mouth,” said Cooper. work between your friends,” said “We [my friends and I] were Anthony Fernandez, Div. 928. introduced to it our freshman year. Left 4 Dead, a new-release Some friends just told us about it,” zombie survivor multiplayer/ said Ricardo Vicencio, Div. 183. Co-Op videogame, is one of the Flavius [Maximus] and his many popular games available two brothers, Sam and Roofus at Ignite. Other games include [Maximus], are the founders of Rock Band (2), Red Alert (3), Ignite. Call of Duty, and many more. “When Flavius and his brothers “We get almost every popular were younger, they really wanted game that comes out [the day they’re to have a place where you can relax available for purchase]. We have a and game. Their father helped them forum online where you can request [start Ignite] out with some other games we don’t have. If enough investors. All the software actu- people vote for that game, we’ll get ally comes from loans taken out, Two videogamers game out to Gears of War 2 at Ignite. it,” said Michael Cooper, and some other help,” said Cooper. one of the staff at Ignite. “Ignite is a cool place to hang “The people that play get loud. day. It’s kind of expected that [my unless you have parental consent. With one large computer room around, and a nice environment. Once in a while you’ll hear someone friends and I] just come here, and Other than that, we really do not and video console room, Ignite It’s easy to relax here, and they scream, ‘SMOKER! SMOKER! there’s usually five or more of us,” have any other age restrictions,” is a place where people of all have some great games,” said COME TO THE SAFE SHELTER!’ said Nolan Manansala, Div. 923. s a i d C o o p e r. ages can go to check their email, Kevin McKinney, Div. 928. [when they’re playing Left 4 Dead],” “Most of us don’t have classes But don’t abuse the open arms Ignite burn a CD, or even fax and “I like Ignite because the staff said Bethany Fischer, Div. 167. together, so we just usually come extends. If someone causes trouble, print a document. Videogamers is amazing. If you go there [con- “[When] we get into the to Ignite to hang out and talk about it’s one warning, and they are gone. are able to come and play tinuously], you get to know them, games, [we] start scream- our day at school. On Fridays, “Surprisingly, we don’t have their favorite games. and they get to know you. It’s ing, [too,]” said Vicencio. we’ll usually just come and play bad things happen that often. But in order to play games, or even where I go when I don’t want to Ignite also gives people the video games,” said Vicencio. Occasionally we’ll get someone that use the computers, a membership is go home or worry about school. chance to have social gather- “The school rush after three is tags on a door, or some kind of stupid required. It’s free to become a mem- The games are fun, because ings for special occasions. pretty big. About 50 percent of graffiti [or behavior]. The amount ber, but there has to be some quan- friends can play together in teams “My friend came [to Ignite] for a the people here are from Lane. of people we kick out is minimal. tity of time on the account. It’s $10 or have fun facing each other,” birthday party. We came here with The computers are like 90 percent Nothing too serious,” said Cooper. for three hours, $19 for six hours, said Stephanie Arriaga, Div. 902. some cake and we just had a big filled, and mostly the same people Ignite seems to be thriving and $27 for nine hours. Larger Ignite allows computer gam- gathering and played games, and come in every day,” said Cooper. despite its low profile, possi- time packages are available for ers to connect with other (PC) just chilled out. We even asked them Ignite stays open late for commit- bly just because of its name. purchase. Walk-ins are $4 an hour. gamers around the world: for the utensils and cups,” said Susa. ted gamers, but every once in a while “Our name, Ignite, it just sounds “If you bring a friend in and enabling them to form teams Besides coming to Ignite for social devotes an entire night to them. cool. We wanted something that they [become a new mem- with other live players to either gatherings, students from Lane usu- “We have occasional events could catch people’s attentions. It ber], the person who brought play against the CPU, (Computer ally come in on an everyday basis where we do all-nighters, where was originally just Ignite, then we him in will get two free hours Processing Unit, that contains to sit in the lounge and enjoy some people stay and play games for added ‘Network.’ We wanted [peo- [on their account],” said Cooper. AI, artificial intelligence,) snacks and drinks from the small 10 hours straight. We used to ple] to [be intrigued by the name] and Every log in session, the amount or to face other live teams. concession stand near the restrooms. do it every month, but now we want to see what the place was all of time spent playing games or just “There’s a lot of competition “I come here almost three times do it every once in a while. If about,” said Sam. using the computers is deducted here,” said Ryan Susa, Div. 182. a week after school, or even every you’re under 18, you can’t do it February 2009 News Page 6 Balloons crowd hallways Students get “When you do have balloons you make one feel self-conscious since By Caitlyn Kolakowski get too much attention. People I it becomes a competition among donʼt know will come up to me individuals,” said Rabia Ali, Div. Everyday itʼs someoneʼs birthday and say ʻHappy Birthday!ʼ” 052. “It might create misunder- creative at passing at Lane. And it is very common to “Balloons are a hassle, espe- standings amongst some as well.” see the lucky birthday girls (and cially when Iʼm 5ʼ3” and balloons Unattended balloons can also be even boys) carrying bouquets of are right in my face making walk- a fun target for pranksters. time in class brightly colored balloons that have ing difficult,” said Zabin Patel, “If you leave [balloons] in your been delivered to them by doting Div. 053. “Too much love on your locker they get popped by other own,” said Joshua Gonzalez, friends. Itʼs become something of birthday is annoying.” people,” said Kellie Newcomer, By Karen Baena Div. 049. a tradition. “If itʼs someoneʼs birthday, buy Div. 042. Students have different reasons “People sometimes look for- them something useful like a gift “My balloon was in my locker In boring classes, where 46 for losing their concentration in ward to receiving balloons on their and flowers,” said Patel, “I under- sticking out. Someone came and minutes is an eternity, students class, but always find a way to birthday,” said Fariha Wajid, Div. stand people want to feel special cut the string and the balloon float- sit uncomfortably in their seats, make the time fly faster. 025. and loved on their birthdays, but ed up to the ceiling so I couldnʼt constantly looking up at the “I like to give teachers attitude, “Balloons symbolize your spe- balloons are meant for parties not get it,” said Hagen-Richardson. clock. like when they donʼt let me go cial day. They are a sign of my hallways.” Those who hold onto their bal- Some common time killers to the washroom,” said Sylvana friendsʼ love,” said Connie Lathan, Balloons arenʼt always a treat for loons all day can find they have are doodling, daydreaming, or Perez, Div. 266. “It kills time.” Div. 044. those receiving them either. more than a handful. sleeping. Other students waste “I use to bring in magnets and Balloons are not only for girls. “I asked my friends for balloons “My friends and I were on our their time doing something more just play with them through the “Iʼm the only guy who has freshman year and I got way more way to McDonalds. I was happy creative. period,” said Christopher Weiss, received balloons on his birth- than I could handle,” said Liz and was skipping with my bal- “After lunch Iʼm pretty tired and Div. 022. day for the past three years,” said Hock, Div. 037. “I was borderline loons when I tripped in the mud itʼs hard to focus,” said Nathan “I stare at the hot boy,” said Abraham Mendoza, Div. 920. “Iʼd embarrassed because I couldnʼt and my balloons across the lawn,” Alvarado, Div. 035. “So from Vanessa Pena, Div. 267. “I usu- like to think I was breaking gender get through doors or anything.” said Brito. “They were weighted the gum wrapper you can scratch ally pick one in every boring barriers.” “I remember getting several bal- so they didnʼt fly away into the off the back [the colorful foil] class.” However, some claim that bal- loons on my birthday, including sky. So I went to get them and I and it happens to be sticky, and “I just practice my signature on loons are too expensive to give one that played a song, and the slid down a hill. Finally, a guy got quite fun to play with, and you my planner a lot,” said Rumana as a gift, while others think they security guards yelled at me when- my balloons and brought them to can attach it to anything because Nazeer, Div. 159. are a convenient gift that doesnʼt ever they heard it,” said Wajid. me. I felt like I was about to cry.” itʼs sticky. I usually put it on the Students at Lane have once require much thought. Others say that giving and receiv- In spite of the hassles balloons back of my ID, so I pretty much again proven to be creative and “If I forget something for my ing balloons can lead to problems may sometimes cause, they contin- do that to stay awake. I also draw intelligent, at times even using the friendʼs birthday, [balloons are] among friends. ue to float around Lane on a daily on every free space around my sources that the school provides. something I can get fast in the “Sometimes birthday balloons can basis as students insist on celebrat- notes, anything that comes to my “In French class, I white out morning,” said Evelyn Brito, Div. ing their friendsʼ birthdays. mind, persons or even words. all the text bubbles, [the book 041. “Although the balloons Multi-tasking is my skill.” contains a small story for each Not everyone, however, feels might bother some people Decorating the back of IDs section in comic book format] the celebratory spirit when in the hallway. The bal- with gum wrappers is only one then replace the text with my they see a gaggle of bal- loons at least brighten up of the habits students have devel- own words,” said an anonymous loons come bobbing the personʼs day and make oped in order to distract them- student. down the hallway. them feel cared for,” said selves from watching the clock Some, however, stick to the “People with balloons Hinasahar Muneeruddin, too much. basics. donʼt care where their bal- Div. 027. “And that is all “I used to shave the sides of “I just talk to people, and some- loons are going and they hit that matters.” pencils with scissors, and then time I text,” said Tyler Routhier, you with them,” said Ingrid color them to make them my Div. 173. Hagen-Richardson, Div. 042. Wing Stop opens restaurant in Lane neighborhood Students say prices are a little high, but food and atmosphere are both good. in the area,” said Cano. “The kids strips, a regular side order of fries, fries, we have a specialty season- nesses. By Weslyn Strawder are very respectful. I am greatly a dip, and a drink. Wingstop of- ing, and it has seven seasonings Business for Wingstop has been impressed by the kids.” fers a deal for a party of two. The within it. [The fries] are cut ev- good so far, even with the current On Dec. 17, 2008, Wingstop Students speak highly of Wing- ʻTwo can dineʼ deal offers custom- ery morning. Everything here is economy. Cano said 25 percent of opened its newest restaurant.Con- stop as well. ers 15 wings, one regular side or- fresh.” customers are students, another 25 veniently located in the Roscoe “There food is good. I mean I der of fries, and two drinks all for Cano believes fresh food is key percent are people who live in the Village shopping center, the res- love it all,” said Jena Thomas, Div. $12.99. to Wingstopʼs success. neighborhood, and the remaining taurant provides a new lunch se- 901. Cano acknowledges the estab- Wingstop opened its first restau- 50 percent comes from employees lection for students and faculty of “I rally like their fries,” said Ash- lishmentʼs reputation for moder- rant 10 years ago in Houston, Tex- of local businesses. Lane. ley Caceres, Div. 906. ately high pricing. as. It was not until five years ago The busiest hours at Wingstop “Wingstop is a place where you Students agree Wingstop pro- “Our food is good, but we are that Wingstop began to expand are evenings and weekends, fol- can relax, meet with your friends vides delicious food. However, not a dollar menu,” said Cano. nationally. lowed by noon during the week and enjoy quality food. Our restau- they also agree prices are some- “We provide a good environment, “Chicago land has been one of when students and workers from rant has an inviting atmosphere,” what high. excellent food, and value.” the most successful areas of devel- nearby businesses come during said Marilyn Cano, manager and “Their food is good, but itʼs ex- The secret behind Wingstopʼs opment,” said Cano. their lunch breaks. Director of Operations for Win- pensive,” said Alan Salozar, Div. signature wings and fries are re- The new location was selected “The top store in the food chain stop. 905. “It is good though.” vealed by Cano. because it is centered in an urban is in the Chicago land area,” said The new restaurant is one of sev- The cheapest item on the menu “Everything is built from scratch area. Traffic counts are high, and a Cano. “We plan on beating them eral in the Chicago land area. is a three piece meal for $5.99. here,” said Cano. “None of our lot of business comes from neigh- sales wise.” “We have been really welcomed The combo includes three chicken food is ever frozen. As far as our boring schools and other busi- February 2009 Advertisement Page 7 February 2009 News Page 8 Popular electives have students lining up courses. By Safiya Merchant “Everyone runs [during electives & Ashley Grant fair] for AP Psychology. It attracts a lot of people because it covers a lot of While almost all Lane classes different fields, such as thought pro- boast some sort of fan base among cessing. Most of the science classes the student body, some classes are like AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and undoubtedly more popular and fill AP Physics are [in demand] because up immediately at Laneʼs annual [by taking the class], you can get them electives fair. out of the way for college,” said Jaas- Many classes known as “blow- iel Texcahua, Div. 914. offs” tend to get the most attention “I go for classes that will benefit me because of the easy workload they in the future and help me in my future require. Others are popular because career. I do consider what will boost they donʼt call for the usual class- my GPA,” said Melissa Zacarias, Div. room setting and activities. 041. “Horticulture [is a favorite]. All “I want to take AP classes like AP you do is go to the greenhouse and Psychology and AP English because Teachers signs up eager students for classes at the electives fair. youʼre never in a classroom,” said I want a fun class thatʼs also chal- Ashley Wagner, Div. 026. “Film studies, Anatomy, and any of the says it [AP Psychology] is amazing but they lenging. I pick whatʼs going to make “[Another class that is in demand] is soci- science electives are some of the most pop- never tell you why. You then have a curios- colleges go ʻOooh, thatʼs interesting.ʼ [I pick ology. I know a lot of people who take so- ular classes. They always fill up first. Film ity about it,” said Wagner. classes that] stick out, are not the same-old, ciology and say itʼs really easy,” said Gloria because everyone likes watching movies. “I heard Zoology, Astronomy, and AP Psy- same-old, and show I like to challenge my- Alvarez, Div. 183. The science classes [are in high demand] chology are pretty popular because theyʼre self,” said Mary Maloney, Div. 153. “AP Psychology and Drama [are very pop- because Lane requires either four years of fun and interesting,” said Kiara Colon, Div. Several students choose classes that appeal ular]. A lot of people said theyʼre fun blow- science or math and students tend to gravi- 156. to their interests and even sign them out of offs. I think theyʼre both a lot of work and tate towards science,” said Meyers. “Psychology and sociology are popular. classes once in a while. arenʼt as simple as people say,” said Allison A rumor from a friend or two can easily For psychology, the rumors say itʼs a lot of “Guitar [is popular] because Mr. Sweetʼs Pincsak, Div. 174. determine any studentʼs choices for elec- work but fun. Sociology is the backup [if the man and you get to go to the House of Mr. Meyers, a counselor, is well up to tives. you cannot get into Psychology],” said Pris- Blues,” said Trevor Ben, Div. 051. date on the popular classes and says Laneʼs “[AP Psychology is well liked because] cilla Soriano, Div. 175. Despite the favoritism among a few class- course requirements can play a part in stu- you are not allowed to take it till junior year. While some focus on signing up for easy es, most classes appeal to enough students dentsʼ courses. Every senior and junior you know [usually] classes, others go for more challenging to fill up their seats. The birth of an elective conceived through effort The process of proposing a new class forces teachers through many steps. portunities to have challenging taken freshmen year. By Sahar Shafqat classes in the form of electives. “All products related to life in “We have 3,000 kids taking sci- general can all fall under the um- Lane offers a variety of courses, ence classes, many of which are brella of industrial design,” said many of which are electives, but electives and AP level courses,” Davis. “Everything from applianc- few know about the process be- said Bader. “The sciences offer a es to furniture to games and toys hind closed doors that get the elec- lot of variety and the life of elec- has to be designed and this class tives to the students. tive classes is based on the stu- focuses on the details of creating First, a teacher must write up a dents.” these items.” proposal for a class, clearly stating He also added that Lane offers The only new elective proposed a course outline which includes a some classes that other schools do and accepted this year from the week to week breakdown of what not and has a lot of science teach- English department is regulars Af- will taught in the class, the books ers that make it possible. rican American Literature which that will be required, the grade Some of the new electives ac- will be taught by Ms. Edwina level (Honor or Regular) , and how cepted this year include Microbi- Gholston. Ms. Coleman-Parker, an the curriculum meets up with State ology, Genetics, and Evolutionary English teacher, helped Gholston requirements. Teachers also fill out Biology. There is also African in the process of getting the elec- a lot of paperwork and for many American Literature and Industrial tive. Gholston said the class will the work is worth it, if the elective Design . focus on history as well as con- is approved. Honors microbiology is going to Ms. Gholston, teacher of the newly-approved elective, temporary influences. The proposals are reviewed and taught by Mr. Jason Lanfair, cur- African-American Literature, talks to students in class. “The class wonʼt be just sitting analyzed by the curriculum com- rently the AP Biology teacher. istry. “Some students have miscon- and reading novels and magazines mittee and they make the recom- “The whole focus of the class “This class will be very lab based ceptions about evolution and this but very much hand-on and stu- mendations on what should be is to take a closer look at biology, and as hands-on as possible,” said class will involve learning about dents will do community service added or deleted. The commit- to teach the bacteria viral concept Gaynor. “The topics will include new discoveries that are made as it pertains to African Ameri- tee consists of all the department and take it to a new level and use cancer genes, traits, DNA/RNA, everyday,” said Krakowski. “We cans,” said Gholston. chairs. The final decisions on the it,” said Lanfair. “It will be experi- and how evolution works through will look at different theories of Other electives that were ap- new elective classes are made by ment based and includes learning genes.” evolution and explore the topics proved this year include, Team Principal Lobosco and the vice history, writing, and doing labs.” Regular level evolutionary biol- in-depth.” Track and Team Swimming, Web principals. Regular and honors genetics is ogy will be taught by Ms. Alison A drafting elective has also been Design, AP German, and Writ- Mr. Roger Bader, science teacher going to be taught by Ms. Brooke Krakowski. The class will offer added titled Industrial Design. Mr. ing Workshop Etymology, which and science department chair, be- Gaynor who is also an AP Biology students a different perspective Ernest Davis will be teaching the will allow students to learn about lieves that Lane is one of the few teacher. The prerequisites of the on evolution though time and the class. The prerequisite for the class the history and development of schools who has such unique op- class include biology and chem- transition of life. is Drafting I, which is usually is words. February 2009 News Page 9 Fondness for language classes not so foreign reasons why I signed up for [the taking Italian] because I have to. and write, but it’s another thing to readily spoken in Chicago,” said By Maria Murczek class]. I think if she didn’t teach It’s hard to remember it all when a actually understand it,” said Paola Ms. Tracy. “Each semester, I pro- the class, I most likely wouldn’t test comes around.” Lopez, Div. 021. “I actually care vide opportunities for students to Oui, the benefi ts of studying take it,” said Brenda Gamboa, “It takes me a while to absorb all about that class.” go on a ‘cultural fi eld trip’ on their foreign languages are eccellente. Div. 934. “She makes it fun in a the information,” said an anony- “I am a Spanish speaker, but own time.” Even though Lane requires at least way that she is very excited about mous junior. “I had to take a lan- throughout the years I have felt “I encourage [the students] to dos years of language, students teaching the lesson and she also guage and took French because that my Spanish has been fading,” go to various French festivals, ac- make the best of it and often take a makes being nerdy, cool.” my friends would help me.” said Gamboa. “I started forgetting tivities, and restaurants,” said Mr. legitimate interest in these classes. “I enjoy the class because Mr. “The student may not like read- words that I didn’t use daily, and Polley. “I also encourage them Besides the requirement, students Polley is funny,” said Melaney ing and writing,” said Mr. Ricks, Spanish is very important to me. to listen to French music and to take the classes for other reasons. Mitchell, Div. 929. “I learn better a Spanish teacher. “Also, the con- I am taking the class to make my watch French fi lm.” For instance, they look forward to when I have fun in the class. You cept of a language is not diffi cult, heritage language stronger.” “We had an extra credit project, traveling without a language barrier. never know what Mr. Polley is but it is time consuming to memo- Teachers try their best to make where we had to visit Hispanic “I would like to one day travel to going to say next. It keeps you on rize vocabulary.” language classes as interesting as restaurants and critique the atmo- Paris, especially to visit my French your toes.” “How we communicate as a possible, whether through lectures, sphere and food,” said Fariha Wa- pen pal who I’ve been in contact “Having had Madame Warner for people requires that we agree on a class activities, or projects. jid, Div. 025. “I actually used some with for three years now,” said Kar- French for the past two years, I can list of rules so that we can under- “I try to choose activities that I of the Spanish I learned at school. I en Rondero, Div. 040. say that I love her class,” said Tee. stand each other,” said Mr. Polley, fi nd interesting. Then, I hope my thought that was a great way to ap- “[I want to] defi nitely travel Italy “Sure, we learn using the standard French teacher. “This is grammar. enthusiasm transfers to the stu- ply the subject outside of school.”school. again,” said Emily Iacullo, Div. 930. way of learning new concepts - learn Many do not like it.” dents,” said Ricks. “Last year in French II my class “I wanted to have something in it, write it, speak it, test it. But I think “I think students would avoid “I try to keep students interested got to go on a fi eld trip to have a common with my cousins in Mex- the difference is that my teacher is taking a language class if they by varying classroom activities. picnic with French foods and play ico. I didn’t want to feel left out so passionate about her subject. You weren’t interested in the subject Most classes include anywhere traditional French games with an- whenever I went to Mexico,” said can really tell she wants us to suc- in general, didn’t like the teacher between three and fi ve different other school’s class,” said Ronde- Jacqueline Margarito, Div. 926. ceed in this language.” or the teaching style, or earned a activities,” said Tracy. ro. “That was a pretty cool experi- Some students simply like their lan- “[Mrs. Paganelli] is cool. She poor grade in prior language class- “I enjoy [Latin] because of the ence considering the fact that I’ve guage classes because they’re fun. lived in Italy, so she knows what es,” said Ms. Tracy, a German and interesting talks and connections never tried any French food until “I enjoy my French class a lot. she’s talking about,” said Iacullo. Spanish teacher. “Sometimes timid we make to our language,” said then, except for French fries.” I always look forward to coming Some students are more critical students are turned off by the idea Jeremy Stevenson, Div. 030. Whether students enjoy learning to class because the class environ- of their foreign language class be- of a class in which they have to “We learn about the [Spanish] cul- languages or not, there are advan- ment is fun,” said Jamie Tee, Div. cause of the attention paid to little speak in front of others. It can be ture like Day of the Dead and watch tages to studying the subject. Get- 054. “We always have fun learning details, like grammar. scary for them, and they are often videos,” said Catherine Lis, Div. 265. ting credit for these classes can new concepts.” “I didn’t enjoy [French] because afraid of making mistakes in front “My class is supposed to be writ- improve employment potential, “The class...makes me laugh,” I felt as if the teacher didn’t spend of their peers.” ing a children’s story in French as college acceptance, and studying- said Iacullo. “We laugh over stuff the right amount of time on actual Spanish speakers take Spanish one of our projects. We also have abroad options. said in Italian that either we under- speaking,” said Lucas Epiney, Div. very often, but not only because to fi lm a fi fteen minute fi lm in “I want to have credits for college. stand or that we don’t and we try 034. “In real life experiences with the they already know the language. French,” said Tee. “I’m looking It looks better on applications, and to understand and it’s completely language, we’re not going to need to Fluent students usually take their forward to both projects.” it can help you get jobs,” said Jac- different.” know how to spell every word. We’re native language to improve their Teachers also try to get their students queline Maldonaldo, Div. 048. Students report that language gonna need to know how to hold an grammar skills. to use the language outside of school. Even students who only took classes are interesting because of actual conversation.” “As any Spanish speaker, I have “I try to encourage students to language classes because they are the personalities of the teachers. “It’s just another grade to me,” trouble with accent marks and parts use the language outside of class. required can eventually end up “[Mrs. Perez] was one of the said Jetzi Calvin, Div. 037. “[I’m of speech. I know enough to read However, German is not very liking the course. Advertising for electives a creative task for teachers “I’m always reading the fl iers so I defi nitely “I went to other classes to talk about my “Seniors told me that Horticulture, Marine By Karen Baena notice them, but the ones that catch my eye are elective,” said Ms. V. House, teacher of the Biology, and Zoology are very interesting & Nistha Tamrakar the ones that have either crazy colors, or weird Non-western Literature elective. classes and that they fi ll up very fast,” said questions that leave me wondering,” said Ange “The demand for my class changed this Lolita Thomas, Div. 051. Every year at the end of fi rst semester the pro- Angarita Div. 036. year,” said Ms. Anderson, Forensics teacher. “I talk to my students and ask them what cess of programming begins. For teachers this “I took some fl iers down, because I don’t have “ I changed the name of the class from En- they liked about the class. Then I ask them means having to come up with various methods time to read them in the hallway,” said Soleil vironmental Chemistry to Forensics. I think to recommend it to anyone they think will of advertising in order to make students aware Flores Div. 163. that’s why more people signed up.” enjoy the class,” said Simanis. of the electives they offer. “I just looked at the green sheet [course re- Yet it seems the majority of teachers like “I was at the AP fair and we told the Honors During programming Lane’s hallways are quest card],” said Dennis McGinniss, Div. 170. sticking to an even more basic method. Chemistry classes to get the word out,” said fi lled with posters aimed at grabbing the stu- “I notice the fl iers but they weren’t helpful. I “[The P.E. Department] had a day where Ms. Abbas, AP Chemistry teacher. dents’ attention. don’t read [them].” all the P.E classes came to the gym,” said Some teachers, however, did not have to “Everyone hands out white fl iers,” said Mr. Whether the students make use of fl iers or not Mr. Carol, Gym teacher. “We had a teacher try so hard to get students to sign up for their Hayden, Machine Shop teacher. “You have it is still a habit for teachers to use this method promote and highlight each class.” class. to be unique. I played with colors; my fl iers when advertising for their classes. However, “My current students get cards describ- “I don’t really focus much on fl iers. If are green and red. That’s the whole point of some teachers try different methods. ing the class. I ask them to pass it on. I think the student is really interested in my class, advertising. I also make sure to include that “Students that are in my class promote the word of mouth is the best way to go,” said they’ll look for me,” said Mr. Hilmara, students can get 12 college credits if they class. I have some of the students from the Mrs. Hanson, Drama teacher. Electronics teacher. complete the program.” Honors class play their instruments in the “Students usually are the best promoters. Others found that they will have to change “I used comic books on my fl iers to attract hallway. That gets a lot of people curious They trust the opinions of each other,” said their advertising techniques for the upcoming students,” said Mr. Maslanka, Philosophy about the class,” said, Mr. Bobek, Orchestra Dr. Nishimura, the Head of Programming. years. teacher. teacher. This seems to be true for many students and “This year I didn’t do a lot to advertise. I “I have my own students put up posters in plac- Mrs. M. Smith, who teaches Early World teachers. didn’t realize how many students don’t take es where they think it’s good,” said Ms. Simanis, History, tells her students that she will hold “I found out about the electives mostly a third year of language. Next year I’ll start Art teacher. them personally responsible if no other stu- through people talking, and asking some [advertising] earlier so more people sign up,” The fl iers have different effects on stu- dents sign up for her class. teachers,” said Jenna Wasserman Div.153. said Mr. Chocola, Italian teacher. “I will also dents when it comes to learning about avail- “They come back the next day and say “I heard about AP Psychology from juniors. change the class a bit to make it more enjoy- able electives. they pimped me out,” said Smith. They recommended it,” said Flores. able.” February 2008 News Page 10 Drama department on center stage for many students at Lane careers. Many other students sign up because By Amanda Ruiz of word of mouth, or just to help overcome fears. The drama program at Lane provides stu- “I signed up because Iʼm actually interested dents who are interested in drama with various in pursuing acting as a career and this class has activities and exercises to help with improvi- taught me many of the techniques and skills sation and other skills required to act. that I will need in order to do that,” said Ra- Mrs. Hanson, the drama instructor, helps by chel Ehrenberg, Div. 030. teaching the students how to improve their “I signed up because a lot of people recom- acting skills. mended it and it has really helped me over- “Mrs. Hanson has always been a great help. come my shyness, and I am definitely more She keeps a very relaxed atmosphere, which outgoing towards strangers and in front of takes off some of the pressure when you have class, “said Alyssa Pantoja, Div.047. to perform a scene,” said Luke Sword, Div. The drama program has also helped students 936. decide on their paths after high school. Also, Mr. M. Carrera and Mr. P. Carrera, “Iʼm definitely planning on keeping up with from the Music Department at Lane, help the drama in the future. Iʼm majoring in theatre drama students who can also sing with their and performing arts at Lawrence University vocals. starting in September, and I plan on getting “Mrs. Hanson has always been great, wheth- my teaching degree so I can eventually teach er it was coaching us or helping us find schol- theatre classes,” said Natalie Oʼ Sullivan, Div. arships. She has always been there and I also 929. have the Carrera brothers to thank because The students who are very interested in dra- Mrs. Hanson looks on as students in her sixth period Drama class do an improvisation. they have helped by bringing my voice so far,” ma can also try out for Laneʼs annual musical. said Sophie Burgos, Div. 919. The production last year was Bye Bye Birdie. lines. Itʼs fun, but itʼs hard work,” said Saman- Although the students have to deal with the The students really enjoy all the activities the This year it is The Wiz, and Mrs. Hanson is tha Debondt, Div.020. “It can be frustrating too negatives, there are also many benefits to put- class has to offer, like mini plays, improvising one of the teachers running the musical. The sometimes because there is always going to be ting on a show. exercises, warm-ups, and all the fun games. students work very hard and practices can last someone better than you, but after a while you “Everyone just has so much talent and per- “My favorite thing is that the class is always up to five hours after school. Because of this, try and learn from those people.” sonality, and when you put that to use you good for a laugh. Put a bunch of funny people some of the drama students get aggravated “The tough part is getting everything ready make a great show; and just getting to know in costumes with props and youʼre bound to when they feel they are not doing their best. and perfect for performance between mid De- people and singing is so much fun,” said have a good time,” said Sword. “We practice a lot when it comes to the mu- cember and February! Itʼs a lot of tough, some- Debondt. There are many students who take the class sical. Sometime we are there from three to times tedious, work. Once youʼre on stage, itʼs specifically because they hope to have acting seven [pm] just standing and memorizing our all worth it,” said Burgos. Gholston replaces Maslanka as coach; Debate rages on process took a lot of effort to assemble. freshmen year,” said Jiang. By Nistha Tamrakar “This year Mr. Maslanka has helped organize dealing with Many of Jiangʼs fellow debaters admire him for his commit- registration,” said Gholston. “It takes cooperation of adminis- ment to debate. After members of the debate team took the Chase Urban tration, teachers, and students.” “Carl is pretty smart and makes very good decisions,” said National Championship last year, the team is trying to grasp Every year a resolution [a proposed topic for debate] is an- Malone. another title this year, under new coach Ms. Gholston. nounced that teams debate over at tournaments. This yearʼs “He is crazy about debate; itʼs everything to him,” said Anas- This past year, Ms. Gholston, an English teacher at Lane, resolution is: “The United States federal government should tasia Protopappas, Div. 045. “He deserves to be great.” replaced previous debate coach, Mr. Maslanka. He created the substantially increase alternative energy incentives.” Carl, along with the rest of the debaters, is confident that team back in 1999 and stepped down after many years. Arooba Chaudhry, Div. 052, when debating in the affirmative Lane has a shot at winning City, which is their main goal. All “It was tiring, I had been doing it for nine years, and I needed side is proposing that the alternative energy the United States members are working hard to go as far as previous debaters, a break,” said Maslanka. should use is nuclear power. Nick Locke and Andrew Hobaugh, who won the Chase Urban Maslanka announced that the team needed a new coach and Whichever side the teams take, negative or affirmative, they Debate National Championship last year. Winning this title has Gholston took an interest in it. need to support their arguments with good reasons. motivated the team this year. “I used to coach forensics at the university level, and I en- Teams are preparing for their tournaments with extensive “Everyone has high expectations. All of the students have joyed the competition,” said Gholston. research, reading, speech drills, and putting forth a lot of their capability to go that far,” said Gholston. Forensics is the study of argumentation and formal debate. time and effort. “There is a lot of pressure on us. We feel we have to win it Her background in the field should help the team. Gholston “Speech drills help us get used to the speed and have stamina again, and it raises the bar,” said Turner. admitted that she never debated in her high school years, which when we speak,” said Keantre Malone, Div.021. “We do drills Mariana Magala Div.922, who has been in the debate team comes as a small disadvantage. However, she is an English like reading passages backwards.” since her sophomore year, knows about the competition. teacher and her ideas in speech, comprehension, and teamwork “It is a lot of commitment, a lot of weekends, and after school “It gets more and more competitive every year,” said Magala. are a great help in guiding the team. time,” said Ayapan. “Weʼve been nervous entering tournaments, but we have ended “Iʼm a pretty strict person, but I try to encourage them as “It is impossible to be fully prepared, but you try to look at ev- up beating top notch teams.” a team to guide them and make sensible decisions,” said ery aspect of what might possibly go down,” said Josh Rivera, Seniors on the team are enjoying their last year on the team Gholston. Div.179. “Just put yourself in a mental state that no matter what and are taking in as much as they can from their experiences. Team members accepted the change of a new coach and view happens, youʼll be able to say something.” “If the college that I am going to has debate, I would defi- Gholston as a very hardworking and encouraging leader. “The more time you put into it, the better you get,” said Chi- nitely consider it,” said Magala. “Ms. Gholston is always pushing us to do our best; she brings mene Okere, Div. 025. “Itʼs not hard; itʼs just a lot of work.” Though it can be time consuming and stressful, being on the good vibes,” said Nick Turner Div. 023. This year, the varsity team won the Kelly High School tour- debate team has many benefits. “She is the glue to our team. She refers to us as a family, nament. The novices, which are the new debaters to the team, “Me doing debate... increases my critical thinking and read- keeps us together and is very energetic.” said Andrea Ayapan took the top two spots in the Morgan Park tournaments and ing skills,” said Chaudhry. Div. 048. placed fourth in the Glenbrook South scrimmage. Also, at the “It teaches you more discipline, organizational skills, and “Sheʼs great. She understands where we are coming from,” recent debate tournament that Lane hosted the teams went on how to prioritize,” said Protopappas. said Meilen Teklmichael Div.162. to the breaking rounds. Teammates Carl Jiang, Div.038, and “It is a lot of work, but itʼs all worth it,” said Teklmichael. Though Maslanka is not the coach of the debate team any- Turner advanced to the quarter-finals. “Debate is a great activity. It is not just about competitions; it more, he has stayed involved, providing assistance whenever Jiang is a transfer student from Kelly High who joined Laneʼs is about learning teamwork and being able to discuss issues on the team has needed it; such as in the recent debate tournament debate team this year and already is one of Laneʼs top debat- a higher level,” said Gholston. that Lane hosted on Jan. 9, where 11 different schools partici- ers. pated. Hosting a tournament is a lot of work and the whole “I have been debating for three years and won a city title my February 2009 Features Page 11 Chicago’s artists connect with teens passionate about theater isfying for the YAC, and was a By Grace McQueeny promising indicator of seasons to come. Steppenwolf Theater’s Ma- “Good Boys [and True] really TEENée series has teenagers flock- resonated with people who saw it, ing to the theater to see a top-notch play. On selected dates, teenagers because it dealt with a prep- can come to Steppenwolf to see a school sex scandal,” said Dani- play, chat with the actors, and en- elle O’Donoghue, a member of joy lunch. the YAC, and a student at Lincoln Steppenwolf Theater was es- Park High School. “The play itself, tablished in 1974 and since then, however, was about accepting who it has produced seasons of hand you are and being ‘true’.” picked plays and has acquired The Glass Menagerie, one of hundreds of subscribers. The Step- penwolf ensemble features actors Steppenwolf’s MaTEENées, had from TV shows such as CSI and an immense turn out as well. Grey’s Anatomy. Some ensemble “Too many kids get bogged down members have also been in the drama of high school The- in a number of films, such as John Teens and actors meet together after the show for a discussion. ater, no pun intended,” said Dibo. Malkovich, who starred films such farer started promptly at 3:00 PM. down to the Garage Theater just always good! Sometimes pizza, “They forget that there is a whole as Adaptation and Being John The Seafarer “I really enjoyed ,” down the street to have lunch, re- sometimes paninis, sometimes world of theater that is alive and Malkovich , and founder Gary Si- said Ben Palmer, Div. 283. “It had lax, and chat with the actors and pasta!” well in the city of Chicago!” nise, who played Lieutenant Dan elements of both comedy and dra- other teens. They also participate The $15 admission price includes in Forrest Gump. ma.” in a post-show discussion led by everything- the play, the discus- Whitney and the YAC hope to Walking into the Steppenwolf The Seafarer is set in Dublin, one of the members of the YAC. sion, and the food. bring more teenagers into Step- Theater on Saturday, January 24th, Ireland on Christmas Eve, and is “It’s interesting to see a person in “A MaTEENée event is definite- penwolf. teenagers were greeted by a bus- about four men and their troubles an informal discussion, after you ly as cheap as, and usually more “We would really love to see tling crowd. They bought their tick- with life, drinking, and romance. just saw them as a totally different rewarding than going to the mov- more of Lane Tech represented at ets at the box office and mingled Later on in the play the devil en- person on stage,” said Palmer. ies,” said Whitney Dibo, the Step- these shows,” said O’Donoghue. with members of the Young Adult ters into a human form, in order to The discussion with the actors penwolf for Young Adults Program “I know there are some theater Council (YAC). This council meets gamble with the soul of the char- lasted about 15 minutes, and led Specialist. every Wednesday to plan the Ma- acter Sharky (played by Francis into a game of choosing sides. “From the box office to leaving lovers over there!” TEENée events, and learn about all Guinan). A statement was said, and if you the Garage Theater,” said Palmer, The MaTEENée series at Step- the aspects of theater production. “When the character Richard agreed you went to one side, if you “the entire afternoon was well penwolf encourages the teenage “It was such an exciting atmo- (played by John Mahoney) spit did not agree you went to the other run.” public to see, think, and speak. sphere,” said Rebecca Robinett, a in his hand and then wiped it un- side. “It was great for me to get out The upcoming plays the series will senior at Loyola Academy. der the chair cushion, I couldn’t People’s opinions then led into a and enter the world of theater,” include Art on February 28th, Of Soon everyone filed into the the- believe it,” said Robinett. “That discussion about the play itself. said Robinett. “I’ve never entered Mice and Men on April 25th, and ater and took their seats. The set character was full of surprises!” “Because the discussions are a discussion like that one, I really The Tempest was a large living room protruding The show ended and the whole teen led, it’s always super informal enjoyed it!” on May 16th. Visit from the wall, and the wall was room rose out of their seats for a and people simply jump in to share Steppenwolf’s first MaTEENée http://www.steppenwolf.org/edu- painted to look like a deep blue standing ovation. their thoughts about the play,” said event featured the play Good Boys cation/family.aspx for more infor- sea. Conor McPherson’s The Sea- After the show, the teens headed O’Donoghue. “And the food, its and True. The result was very sat- mation on these events. Students unleash imagination, fantasies written through fanfiction 1960s, the modern definition of fanfiction what creates conflict and character. It’s a ed. They need to wake up and realize it’s not By Safiya Merchant was popularized through Star Trek and sci- jumping-off point or scaffold, something to real and can’t put their hopes and dreams in ence fiction fandom. build upon. My students rewrite fairy tales it,” said Abigail Mercado, Div. 030. While some fans only wish to continue or “I wrote Star Wars fanfiction because and [fanfiction is] no different. It sometimes However, to some students, fanfiction can change their favorite books, television shows, George Lucas is an idiot. It allowed me to takes it into inappropriate directions, but any yield both positive and negative effects. or movies, others fulfill these fantasies through express my imagination. I made up charac- writing can do that,” said Ms. Meacham, “My friend writes fanfiction. It’s more of a medium commonly known as fanfiction. ters and put them in the Star Wars universe. English teacher. like ‘what could have happened’ in your According to www.time.com, fanfiction [Fanfiction’s] lame factor depends on how “I think fanfictions are a great way for own way. Some people go overboard and writers “create and post stories [onto the it’s written. [For instance], clichés [in fan- the authors to express what they think the become obsessive, but if they don’t go cra- Internet] using existing fiction, television fiction] are evident of bad writing,” said Da- characters should continue on doing. To zy, it’s okay,” said Veronica Jaramillo, Div. sitcoms, movies and their characters as the kota Couty, Div. 901. those who say they’re lame, I’m guessing 283. basis for their creations.” Fanfiction writers Many advocates of fanfiction express its you haven’t read any good ones,” said Erick “[Writing fanfiction] shows that you’re cannot gain profit for their stories, and three potential to foster one’s creativity and im- Madrigal, Div. 032. getting way too much into it, but [it also sites that sponsor fanfiction are FanFiction. prove one’s writing skills. “Fanfiction can help develop your writing shows] something you care about. There’s a net, MediaMiner.org, and Fandomination. “I write Inuyasha fanfiction. I like how skills. Saying ‘a kid who writes fanfiction pro and con to it,” said Samra Anjum, Div. net. Some popular fanfiction subjects are the it’s a challenge to pick up where the original is obsessed’ is ridiculous. Don’t have kids 165. Twilight and Harry Potter series, and Japa- author left off. It’s a great way to cultivate diagnose other kids. Fanfiction is just fan- “It can bring your writing down because nese anime. your writing skills because I started writing fiction. As Freud said, ‘sometimes a cigar you’re taking the ideas from someone else, “I wrote about the Twilight series and [the [fanfiction] when I was ten and I’ve had no is just a cigar,’” said Dr. R. Hinton, Lane’s but it can also be a good way to develop your movie] Underworld. I usually write about ro- problems in my English classes [since then]. school psychologist. writing. If [a fanfiction] has a good plot line mance and vampires. I like how you can use What better way to read than to ‘fan-read,’ On the other hand, some Lane students and is written in a professional way, I’ll read another’s story [in fanfiction] and expand on or to contribute your ideas to it,” said Na- insist that fanfiction can be unhealthy. it,” said Cynthia Mathews, Div. 049. it as you would see it in your imagination,” thalie Henaine, Div. 914. “I think it’s too obsessive. [Fanfiction writ- Whether it is a product of obsession or a said Roxanne Viciedo, Div. 024. “It’s [an] absolutely good idea [to write ers] are like one of those people that wish fulfilling, creative pastime for fans, fanfic- One of the earliest fanfictions, The Siege fanfiction] because it’s good practice to Harry Potter and Twilight are real, and that’s tion continues to be one of the many ways of Thebes, was written in 1421 by John Ly- write within certain limitations,” said Mr. weird,” said Gloria Kwon, Div. 179. by which fans can express their deep attach- dgate and was a continuation of Chaucer’s Maslanka, English teacher. “I feel that those who write that are inse- ment to their favorite books, television se- Canterbury Tales. However, during the “It sometimes helps students look into cure and need to feel occupied and protect- ries, or movies. February 2009 Features Page 12 Observations leave teachers feeling need for ‘good grades’ vousness that comes with being will never be bad so long as the mom and dad proud,” said Rodri- Other teachers believe that it is By Francessa Sanchez observed by an administrator. teacher keeps doing his or her job go Aguilar Div. 901. “The students unnecessary to tell their students. “They can come in any time. Iʼm while doing it enthusiastically and of course play along [participate] “I never tell my students because Itʼs Monday morning in first fine with it, but itʼs pressure. Their correctly. and make the teacher look good, then I think youʼre kind of threat- period Physics. “Good morning, job is to criticize me, so of course “Iʼm not a ʻsnooper-visor,ʼ Iʼm when the class is nothing like this. ening or bribing the students to act class,” says the teacher. “Weʼre Iʼm nervous. I value the informa- a support,” said Dr. Dignam, as- Sometimes the teacher just looks a certain way,” said Parsons. going to have a lab today about tion that I get, but I tell them Iʼm sistant principal. “I perform obser- good for the observation then goes “Thereʼs a difference between the characteristics of a free-falling nervous.” vations on the teachers the way I back to being a bad teacher. Noth- acting good and being told to act object. But first, Iʼll explain to “There was one time when I was would want to be evaluated. When ingʼs changed.” good. It just comes down to the you what that is, and give you recovering from the flu,” said I perform the observation, I let the Some teachers believe that the teacherʼs management in the class- some examples, so you can each Zohn. teachers know that Iʼm there to observations are critical to their room,” said Dignam. work on your own. This is a “I was being observed. I was re- support them and to help them im- job, and inform their students There are two types of observa- one-student assignment. No lab tions: walk-throughs and for- groups today!” mal observations. Tsks and awws flow through the Walk-throughs are unan- classroom as the teacher begins nounced evaluations and gen- to erally last hand out papers and lecture. several minutes. Formal obser- “Why isnʼt she letting us go in vations usually last an entire our lab groups?!” whispers Stu- class dent A. period. “I donʼt know, but it may be be- Specific administrators are as- cause of that,” replies Student B, signed to observe teachers in as he points to an adult sitting in specific departments, so gen- the back of the room, with a pen erally every teacher in a de- and paper in hand, scribbling partment gets observed by the away. same principal. As the lecture continues, the The results of formal obser- teacher notices one of her stu- vations contain details of the dents in the back row shuffling teacherʼs strengths and weak- through her purse with one hand. nesses. The teacher and the The teacher looks at the observ- observer meet afterward for a er, and finds that he notices the post-conference to discuss the movements too. improvements that the teacher “Student C!!” the teacher ex- may need to make. claims. Every public school uses a for- The teacher and observer stare mal observation when evaluat- at each other with wide, disbe- ing a teacherʼs development. lieving eyes as the student quick- For new teachers, formal ob- ly tries to hide the phone. servations are required yearly until the teacher receives ten- More often than not, students ure, which contractually pro- will be on their best behavior tects their right not to be fired when without a cause. they see a principal or admin- Once they receive their ten- istrator in the room. And few ure, formal observations are teachers scheduled about every two claim to have had any behavior years. However, walk-throughs problems on those days. still occur on a regular basis to “I canʼt think of a bad day Iʼve provide supervision and, most had while being observed,” said of all, support. Mr. Parsons, AP Psychology teacher. “You should just be a The teacher and observer get good teacher everyday and be up and briskly walk toward consistent with the rules. You Student C. should teach in a way that on any “Give me the phone,” says the given day, you should feel com- observer, holding out his hand. fortable if you will be evaluated.” Student C groans and hands “I never had any bad days,” said it over. a teacher who wished to remain Mrs. Naderi then returns to anonymous. “I had days where all her desk and pulls out a small hell would break loose and the notepad, writes something on students would be all over the it, and tells the student, “Go to place, but I never had them while 210.” being observed.” The student obeys and is es- “My teacher usually has to tell covering, and I wasnʼt really ʻup prove where they need to.” when their observations are sched- corted out by the observer to the my class to quiet down,” said to speed.ʼ I think it was very obvi- Although improvements may be uled. discipline office. The class con- Robert Torrey, Div. 040. “My class ous that I wasnʼt ready [for an made after evaluations, some stu- “Mr. Sheldon told us that Dr. Lo- tinues as planned without further is pretty obnoxious sometimes, observation].” dents think that when a teacher Bosco was going to come in and interruption. but when we saw that there was Although some teachers worry knows he or she is being evaluated observe him. He said he specifi- someone in the room, we were about being observed, evaluations they change the way they normal- cally invited her to come to our “I didnʼt get upset, nor did I get very calm.” are supposed to offer both analysis ly teach. class because ours was a little live- a bad review for it,” said Naderi. “Iʼm quaking in my boots,” said and praise. Though suggestions “Teachers do act differently lier than the others. He told us to “Whether the observer was there Ms. Zohn, Physics and Chemistry will be given to improve their when being observed. Sort of like remember to wear our IDs,” said or not, I wouldʼve taken away teacher, talking about the ner- teaching strategies, evaluations when a kid is trying to make their Angelica Atian, Div. 940. the phone.” February 2009 News Page 13 Israeli–Palestinian Conflict; 100 years and counting

flared up in 1948, 1956, 1967, perience, I still feel comfortable Mustafa Hafeez, Div. 920, a Pal- “but we are blinded by religion and By Anna Chlopecki 1973, 1982, 2006, and now 2009. around or with my pro-Palestine estinian, agrees with Mirza, and refuse to answer the call of human The time between wars have in- friends,” said Danny. believes that the U.S. should not suffering.” Hatred, religious differences, cluded ongoing instances of raids, Riham Ramadan, Div. 925, a Pal- be picking sides. “I hope all Jews realize that what thirst for sovereignty, and fear reg- bombings, and uprisings. estinian, has had her life directly “I say if there is going to be a the Israeli government is doing is ularly rush through the minds of “Hitler started everything. He affected by the long-time fighting. fight, make it a fair fight. The Pal- against the beautiful teachings of Israelites and Palestinians. Stained decided to commit a terrible geno- “This whole conflict is the rea- estinians canʼt even afford weap- compassion, mercy, and integrity by a history of differences, the cide against Jews, and the entire son why my parents and I came to ons for the most part,” said Hafeez. of Judaism,” said Saifa Hussain, two sides have been ignited by the world ignored it,” said Ghanyam, the United States,” said Ramadan. “They have to resort to throwing Div. 925. recent violent events in the Gaza a Palestinian. “They let millions of “Because of it, it was difficult for rocks, while the Israelis are using “This attack wasnʼt aimed to- Strip inside Israel. innocent Jews, gypsies, and handi- my dad to find a job and support White Phosphorus in their weap- wards killing innocent civilians. It Gaza, is a narrow piece of land capped get slaughtered.” my mom and me.” ons.” was meant to stop the attacks on located in southwest Israel along In 1947, the U.N. approved the Leaving their ancestral home- White phosphorus is a substance Israeli citizens,” said Wasserman. the Mediterranean Sea. Though in- partition of British controlled Pal- land because of their background that combusts and ignites when it “The media in America is pro- side Israelʼs border, Gaza has been estine into two states: one Jewish was not the only issue. comes into contact with oxygen, Palestine. Because of this the pub- set aside for Palestinians as a place and one Arab. The Jewish leader- “My dad got into some trouble leaving anyone who is hit with it lic doesnʼt know the real story. Yes, to live and govern themselves. ship accepted the plan, but Pal- that had to do with the conflict, so severely burned and injured. many innocent lives were lost, but Currently, close to 1.5 million Pal- estinian Arab leaders rejected the leaving was a safety issue as well,” Regardless of the tactics utilized, it was not at all genocide,” said estinians occupy the territory. plan, and a civil war broke out. said Ramadan. many students agree that both sides Wasserman. “Truthfully, I think Hamas, an Islamic political or- This eventually led to the Israeli “I actually happen to know peo- are to blame for the violence. the whole situation is messed up. ganization run by Muslims fun- government taking charge and ple over there, and people who “There is not one group to I donʼt think that this violence will damentalists, won political power seizing the land, including that of have family over there,” said Sha- blame. Both sides have their own solve anything other than draw in the region through elections in the Palestinians. heed. “Over 1,200 dead in 20 days. faults and have a part in making negative attention.” recent years. However, because Rightful possession of the city of You look at the news wondering, this problem worse, but killing in- Many people believe newly-elect- Hamas refuses to recognize Israel Jerusalem is a particulary bitter de- ʻis that number my friend? Is that nocent people isnʼt going to solve ed U.S. President, Barack Obama, as a sovereign nation and openly bate. Pre-1948, Jerusalem was the number someoneʼs child, some- any problems,” said Fariha Wajid, will not back Israel as strongly embraces the goal of wiping Israel capital of Palestine. When Britain oneʼs father, someoneʼs mother?ʼ” Div. 025. “Iʼm not only saying as many of his predecessors, and from the map, the Israeli govern- partitioned Palestine they gave the Students disagree on who is to this because they are Muslim or hope that he will perhaps be the ment considers Hamas a terrorist West Bank (which includes Jeru- blame for the current outbursts. Palestinian, but because they are one to finally broker a deal of last- group. salem) and Gaza to the Palestin- “In the end, neither the Israelis human. Killing people is not and ing peace between the two sides. Last month when missiles smug- ians. When Israel was established nor the Palestinians are to blame. should not be considered a resolu- Obama has said this is one of the gled into Gaza were fired into Is- the capital was Tel Aviv. Then the America is in fact at fault,” said tion to any problem.” most important foreign issues for raeli territory, aggravation surged Israelisʼ annexed East Jerusalem Haseeb Mirza, Div. 936. “[The “Everyone knows the Palestin- his administration to address, but through the Israeli government and made it the capital. US] continues to give military aid ians are being oppressed and there has so far said little regarding what and retaliation followed. “Israel is the Jewish peopleʼs to Israel in the millions.” is genocide in Gaza,” said Hafeez, his specific plans are to help. Israelʼs military, armed primarily homeland. We have fought for with weapons supplied by the U.S. hundreds of years for that land. government, shelled Gaza with a We believe that it was given to us barrage of missiles and sent sol- by God,” said Jenna Wasserman, When will the madness stop? diers into the area to take out those Div. 153. pied, but Israeli soldiers occupy ity: If this does not get your atten- responsible. In the process, how- This has caused the environment their homes as well. Periodically, tion, what will? ever, hundreds of civilians were in the holy city to become anything the home dwellers are locked into Israel does not seem concerned killed and much of the area was but peaceful. the home alone with the soldier; about being discrete in the war obliterated. This has left Palestin- “It is hard to call a place with so occasionally, men are allowed to crimes they are committing. Al ians fuming. much war in it, home,” said Was- go to work and the children to Jazeera reported that Israel has The fighting between Israelis and serman. “I want to feel safe every attend school. Bob Simon of 60 been using flame-generating Palestinians is nothing new. second I am there.” Minutes discovered this in his re- chemical munitions in densely “The main reason [for the fight- The recent outbursts are only cent trip to the West Bank for his populated areas during its aerial, ing] is the bitterness between the making the hatred between the piece on the Palestinian- Israeli naval, and ground assault on the people. They have bad blood that religious groups greater, and leav- conflict. The 60 Minutes camera coastal strip. These horrific at- started after WWII when the UN ing little hope of a compromise or By Nader Ihmoud crew caught a glimpse of armed tacks have raised the death total relocated the Jews to Palestine,” permanent solution. The fighting Israeli soldiers in a house and the in recent weeks, and Gaza medics said Ariel Ghanayem, Div. 925. has brought contention to Chi- As I flip on the tube and watch children were not allowed to en- have put the death toll in Gaza at The recent fighting in Gaza, how- cago as well as people supporting Al Jazeera (an Arabic news chan- ter their home. 1,330 with at least 5,450 wound- ever, is only one entry in a misera- each side have displayed angry nel), I cannot help but easily be- Israel is in constant attack mode, ed. Sixty five percent of the dead ble history. Arguments trace back signs and messages. One such sign come teary eyed and angry. and air strikes are very common. were civilians, 400 children, and to before Israel was considered an twisted the Star of David into a Each day, as I see children and The death toll in Gaza may have 100 women. women being injured and killed independent state. In fact, the dis- Nazi symbol; while another bore As I wait eagerly for the world and families being driven from killed many Hamas militants, but pute can be traced back 100 years. a message blaming Hamas for the their homes, I wonder why these if the same amount of civilian to react and make a CHANGE, I In 1909, the Zionist movement terrorist attacks of September 11. acts of terrorism are being over- Jews were killed, words like “ter- do not expect one. America has created an armed group, Hashom- “What I think is really bogus is looked. rorists” and “extremists” would been supporting Israel for so er, to protect their property in Pal- what is happening here in Chicago Gazans are being cramped into be used to describe the Palestin- long, so why stop now? Since estine. The Zionists are people as a reaction,” said Danny Wasser- this tiny strip of land, and num- ians. when does America back down who want a Jewish state for Jews. man, Div 932. “Facebook groups bers of them do not receive food, So who are the true terrorists from an old decision and admit “Zionism is to blame for the Pal- and online discussions are great, building supplies, or any other by definition? The U.S. is fund- they are wrong? estinian Israeli conflict, as Manifest but explosions and violent graffiti aid due to the blockades enforced ing Israel and never seriously From what Iʼve seen, it wonʼt be any time soon, so I do what Destiny is to blame for the conflict at synagogues here arenʼt going to by Israel. When is the world go- questions their tactics. Does that I can. I attend public protests as between Native Americans and solve anything.” to realize the cruel treatment make America an accomplice to ing much as possible so I can inform colonialist of European decent,” Lane is a neutral ground for many terrorism? Or are they a puppet to the Israelis are putting Palestin- the world on evil. said Wali Shaheed, Div. 909. Jewish and Muslim students. Israel? There needs to be an end ians through? But please do not view me as to this present day genocide of Since then, wars between Israelis “What makes me happy is that Palestinians live in constant fear. someone with a heightened social Palestinians. I am calling out to and their Muslim neighbors have at Lane Tech, or at least in my ex- Not only is their land being occu- conscience; I just have a heart. all those concerned with human- February 2009 Advertisement Page 14 February 2009 Feature Page 15 Lane staff compete to become the biggest loser “The goal is to lose weight,” money to me,” said Gesky. “Ms. By Stephanie Pineda, said Ojofeitimi. “It makes us a Hanly said sheʼd ʻbring it.ʼ [Sheʼs] Nader Ihmoud & Erik Prado happier, healthier group if we can given up already. She wants to all lose weight.” donate the money early.” Lane teachers and staff mem- “Itʼs not about the money,” said “She doesnʼt stand a chance,” bers looking to get fit found a a teacher in the competition who said Ojofeitimi in response to new and interesting method for wished to remain anonymous. Geskyʼs email. “May the better shedding those unwanted pounds: “Itʼs about get- woman win.” a weight loss competition. ting healthy.” “It’s a ‘give “People think “I personally was in a smaller “I joined as Iʼm joking weight loss competition,” said a motivation to when I say Iʼm Ms. Ojofeitimi, Math teacher and help me get into Ms. Gesky in the competi- creator of the Biggest Loser com- better shape,” tion,” said Mr. petition at Lane. “So I discussed said Mr. Minor, extra spend- Ara, Art Design it with a couple of colleagues and Math teacher. teacher, who is decided how it should be done.” “Iʼm over weight already a very The competition was announced but not terribly ing money’ skinny per- to the entire staff at the faculty over weight, so son by most meeting on Friday, Jan. 23. There there isnʼt too competition,” accounts. “But was a small price to pay in order much motivation Iʼm doing this to join the competition. to lose weight.” said Gesky. just to prove “Each person paid $20 to join,” “[I joined] to that old Apple said Ms. Serrantoni, P.E. teacher, get healthy and lose weight,” said computers can still be used for who is helping to run the compe- Ms. Grubich from the Budget something.” Mr. Ara lifts his computers as weights in an effort to drop some pounds. tition. “They have to lose eight Office. “Iʼm going to win,” said percent of their body weight to “Iʼm not in it for the money,” Gesky. “Itʼs not even fair. Itʼs a to get exercise,” said Grubich. “My guess would be [that] a get their money back. If they said Ms. Onken, P.E. teacher. “I ʻgive Ms. Gesky extra spending “[Ms. Rzadzki, Ms. Ward, and I] P.E. teacher [would win] because donʼt lose eight percent of their have enough money. [If I win], moneyʼ competition. Not even a try to get two miles in on our free they have all the equipment,” body weight in ten weeks, their Iʼll donate it to a good charity.” competition.” periods.” said Grubich. money stays in the pot, and the Nonetheless, the prize money Onken disagrees. “I have reduced [my] calorie There has also been some talk biggest loser gets the pot.” has proved a good incentive for “I think Ms. Geskyʼs so full intake and work out hard three of making available Laneʼs exer- The 25 staff members who some. of hot air, I believe sheʼs going days a week,” said Ojofeitimi. “I cise facilities, such as the weight joined had their first weigh in on “[I joined for] the money,” said to just float away,” said Onken. [also] monitor what I eat.” rooms, as a place to work out. the Friday the competition was Ms. Gesky, P.E. teacher. “And “Me! Hello! I will win!” “Iʼm on the vegetable ice tea “That would be beneficial to announced. sometimes you need a little kick “Even though Iʼm rooting for diet,” said Ara. “I do a lot of push us,” said Minor. After this initial weigh-in, each in the butt to stay motivated, and other people,” said Ara, “I know up and pull ups, and I use my Because the majority of the contestant will weigh in again this is a great way to stay moti- Iʼm going to win this competition two computers as my weights,” staff that joined this competition at five weeks to see where they vated.” because my metabolism is faster he said, lifting his pair of defunct are in it to lose weight and get stand, and again at 10 weeks to The contestants are using many than Usain Bolt in the 100-meter 1983 Mac computers that cur- healthy, many said they plan to determine a winner. different methods to try to lose dash.” rently serve as his classroomʼs continue using their weight loss During the competition, weight. These include exercis- “The support of the Math hall passes. methods even after the competi- everyoneʼs weight is a secret. ing, decreasing calorie intake, Department contestants will pre- Not everyone, however, is in it tion is over. Serrantoni is the record keeper dieting, eating Weight Watchers vail,” said Ms. Oh, Math teach- to win it. “As far as working out, I and the only one who knows each meals, and trash-talking. er. “I donʼt think Iʼll win the com- definitely plan to do that,” said contestantʼs weight. “I sent an email congratulat- Other contestants are moving petition,” said Minor. “I was kind Ojofeitimi. “Iʼve been dieting Although the prize money may ing everyone for taking a step more than just their mouths in an of using it as an incentive to get since September, so itʼs a life- sound a bit alluring, not everyone toward personal health, and then effort to win. in better health. I donʼt think Iʼll style change.” is in it for the money. I thanked them for donating their “[We are] walking the hallways lose the eight percent.” Running into teachers outside of school makes students feel awkward whether to go up to him and say hi or and ran out. I was so embarrassed because Most Lane students have a pretty good By Natalie Reyes not, so I just walked away. It was just an I knew I would see him in school on idea of teachers who work here, and seeing awkward moment.” Monday.” a familiar teacher can be common. Students may sometimes take drastic Depending on the place the run-ins occur, Sometimes circumstances can be “I was at work and Mr. Choi walked measures just to avoid teachers outside of it can just add on to the discomfort. different and it may be easier to talk to a up to me asking for the tablecloths,” said school because of the awkwardness. “I ran into my world studies teacher at teacher. Armin Coko, Div 904. “I knew he looked “I was at a car wash one day and saw H&M one time; he remembered me and Elizabeth Japczyk, Div 025, works at familiar but I couldnʼt quite pin my nose a substitute teacher,” said Karolina said hi,” said Laura Koziej, Div 930. “I Lincoln Park zoo and ran into a teacher on on it, so I just asked him if he worked at Lekarczyk, Div 023. “I made a big circle couldnʼt be rude so I said hi in return, her lunch break. Lane and he said he did. The next day I so that he wouldnʼt see me.” but I couldnʼt help myself from laughing “I went up to him and said hi because he shook his hand and he ended up being the Seeing a teacher outside of the school because it looked like his mom was buying was a really nice, cool guy,” said Japczyk. assistant principal.” setting can sometimes be uncomfortable his clothes.” “It was nice becuase he seemed excited “I was at the Hip with my friend and I saw because students see teachers five out “I had cut school one day during my to see me, he said ʻLiz! One of my best a security guard with what looked like his of seven days. Some see that as being freshman year and later that night I went studentsʼ in front of his lady friend.” girlfriend,” said Gaby Williams, Div 052. more than enough and anywhere else just to the store,” said an anonymous senior. In some situations it may be as if the “It wasnʼt that awkward because we didnʼt doesnʼt feel right. “I saw my biology teacher and ran out as teacher tries to avoid the student. say hi, I donʼt know him personally.” “The sub makes me uncomfortable in soon as I could.” “I was working one day at Jewel-Osco Some run-ins are funnier than others school, so seeing him out of school wasnʼt “I was in the movies with my boyfriend stocking some mayoniase and when I and others can be just plain awkward, but any better,” said Lekarczyk. flirting the entire time and at the end of the looked up I saw my Jr. year algebra II everyone has a memorable story of when “I saw a teacher from a distance while movie I looked back and my teacher was teacher, Mr. Rummelhoff. He barely they ran into a teacher outside of school. I was shopping one day,” said Roman directly behind me,” said Juanita Marquez, acknowledged me,” said Luis Negron, Navarro, Div 906. “I didnʼt know Div 921. “I grabbed my boyfriendʼs hand Div 921. “I felt a little rejected.” February 2009 Features Page 16

Some parents showed have even paid found on the internet and just fell in love By Joanna Stepkow for the process. with them,” said Olivia Pantoja, Div. “It was a birthday present from my 935. “A lot of butterflies are ugly, but In the past tattoos have been associ- parents,” said Jamie Southern, Div. 911. these were so cute!” ated with negative things, like prison “My parents actually blindfolded me and “I have a robot with flowers around or belonging to a gang. As they have took me to the tattoo parlor. It was a nice it,” said Rodriguez. “I saw it ten minutes become much more commonly seen in surprise.” before I left the tattoo parlor and fell in mainstream society, however, many are “My whole family came,” said love with it.” regarding them as a right of passage. Ramirez. “My parents, my brother, two The pain of getting a tattoo was severe Since the legal age to sisters, and my sisterʼs for some. get a tattoo is 18, some two kids all sat in that lit- “The one on my wrist hurt really, really Lane students get one tle tattoo parlor watching bad,” said Ramirez. “I wanted to stop but Olivia Pantoja, Div. 935, shows off her to celebrate their step me get my tattoo. It was I already had two lines made so I had to butterflies on her lower abdomen. into adulthood. embarrassing.” finish.” “I got it on my birth- Since a tattoo is forever, “If I wanted to, I couldʼve cried,” said the one on my wrist because whenever day,” said Maya Ro- several students design Budzugan. someone sees it they say, ʻOh, nobodyʼs driguez, Div. 911. “I their tattoos themselves For others the process was not as pain- going to hire you,ʼ said Ramirez. “Plus I wanted to get it since I to carry a personal mean- ful. always see it so Iʼm bored of it now.” turned 18.” ing. “You get used to the feeling after ten However, removal is not a realistic op- “I got it two weeks “I designed it myself,” minutes,” said Enriquez. “It is more an- tion for many. after I turned 18,” said noying than painful. The “I donʼt want to get it removed though, Jessica Herberg, Div. last hour is when it really because I donʼt want to go through the 913. “It was my whole starts to hurt.” pain,” said Ramirez. turning 18 thing.” “I think plucking your The expense and pain of removing Even parents are be- eyebrows hurts more tattoos is greater than the expense and coming more accept- pain of applying them. ing of tattoos. Some pre-laser tattoo “My mom and dad were for it, because removal methods in- they knew I thought about it for a long clude dermabrasion, time,” said Herberg. “They both have where the top layer of tattoos so it would have been a little hyp- skin, the epidermis, is ocritical to say no.” removed by sanding; “My dad has tattoos and my mom salabrasion, where the wants to get one, so they were very skin is scrubbed with salt; cryosurgery, where supportive,” said Alex Enriquez, Div. From the top: Jessica Herberg, Div. 913, 904. tissue is destroyed by displays a cross on her upper back. Maya applying extreme cold; and excision, or Rodriguez, Div. 911, shows off a robot on her than a tattoo,” said Rodri- guez. cutting it out, which is sometimes still left shoulder. Jamie Southern, Div. 911, features used along with skin grafts for larger her tattoo on the back of her neck. “It stung a little bit,” said Herberg. “It is kind of an tattoos. said Enriquez. “There are a lot annoying feeling.” A new tattoo can be a great birthday of symbols and a lot of it is per- Some liked their first tattoos so much present, a right of passage, or a cool sonal.” that they plan on more in the future. way to express yourself. However, a “I designed it myself,” said “I want more tattoos; I love them,” said tattoo is usually forever, so it should Southern. “The wings represent Rodriguez. “They be well thought through. a guardian angel because when I are so pretty!” was a little girl my grandpa always “I want to get an- told me Iʼll always have an angel other one in May,” watching over me. The star is there said Enriquez. because I am a star, and hot pink is Sometimes friends my favorite color.” get tattoos together “It is a cross that I designed my- to show their unity self,” said Herberg. “I am Chris- and friendship. tian so I know that I will never “I have a tattoo regret it.” planned for my “I have the Chicago skyline friends and me,” which represents who I am and said Rodriguez. where I come from,” said Sonny “My best friend Buzdugan, Div. 922. and I have the same “I think a tattoo is a cool way design, a cross, in to express myself,” said Carolina the same place on Ortiz, Div. 904. “If I would get one our bodies, on the it would definitely be very per- right shoulder,” sonal.” said Herberg. Other students choose their body Although most art for simpler reasons. students are happy “There was no deep meaning be- with their tattoos, hind my tattoos,” said Ramirez. “I some do have re- Alex Enriquez, Div. 904, displays just liked the designs.” grets. Sonny Buzdugan, Div. 922, features the tattoo on his right shoulder. “I have two butterflies which I “I regret having his Chicago Skyline on his left arm. February 2009 Features Page 17 And Best Dressed goes to... By Samantha D’Anna From the pearls to the spats to the finger waves, Lane stu- Dictionary For a mere 15 clams students could take a trip back nearly dents transcended into yester year for a night. It was the bee’s Beat one’s gums - idle chatter ninety years to visit Lane’s very own Tin Pan Alley. Imagine knees. The only thing missing was the Charleston. It was the roaring twenties in the twenty-first century. Anyone the bee’s knees. Bee’s Knees - An extraordinary person, attended Lane’s 2009 Turnabout Dance, saw exactly that. Overall Jan. 23 was a night to beat one’s gums about. thing, idea; the ultimate Bimbo - a tough guy Cat’s Meow - Something splendid or stylish; similar to bee’s knees; The best or greatest, wonderful. Clam - a dollar Dogs – feet Egg - a person who lives the big life Gams - A woman’s legs Dyon Bryant had her glad rags Mia Spingola was the cat’s Zach Garza looked like the big Glad rags - “going out on the town” clothes meow, in her classic gray flap- cheese, sporting a classic black on and was one swanky tomato. Bryant modeled the finger wave per mini dress. She sparkled tuxedo and bow tie. Garza defi- Hard Boiled - a tough, strong guy with a strand of pearls, an nitely looked like one keen egg. styled hair, a pleated white and black dress and classic t-strap oversized ring, and dangly faux Hotsy - Totsy – Pleasing diamond earrings. heels. Keen - Attractive or appealing Moll - A gangster’s girl Ritzy - Elegant (from the hotel) Sheik - A man with sex appeal (from the Valentino movies) Spiffy - An elegant appearance Swanky – Ritzy Swell - Wonderful. Also: a rich man Tin Pan Alley - the music industry in New Accompanied by Bryant, Sean Alexis Boin looked like a moll Luis Negron was a spiffy sheik York, located between 48th and 52nd street Ward was one nifty looking guy. and fit right in with her hotsy- in his three piece suit, classic Ward looked swell with his a totsy attire. Boin showed off her fedora hat, and his hard-boiled Tomato - a female long jacket, white gloves, and gams in her shimmering gold attitude. He looked like quite some spiffy shoes on his dogs. and pink dress. the bimbo.

Turnabout. as Homecoming since everyone com- Div. 184, “but I have the fear of being By Rachel Steibing “Since we have been doing things plained about it. Jesse was in charge of rejected. I would be more likely to go if pretty unique this year, why not change the DJ. He knows people so we went it was not Turnabout.” On January 23, students enjoyed a night up Winter Ball too? Plus, in the 1920s, it with whoever he got who would be best “Turnabout is okay. I would rather have of dancing at Turnabout. This was the was very traditional for a woman to ask a for the job,” said Lai. it Winter Ball though. For Homecoming first time in three years when the dance man out on a date, so it went perfectly,” “I made it my personal mission to find you can go without a date. This one you was labeled “a turnabout” (because girls said Jesse Sandoval, Div. 910. a good DJ. It is our last year; we have to like have to have a date,” said Jed Yabes, are supposed to ask guys), instead of the To some students, the theme was not have the best,” said Sandoval. Div. 921. traditional “Winter Ball.” something they thought too much about. Students seemed to like the DJ. Regardless, ticket sales did not drop. “It is something different,” said Abigail “The theme does not really matter to “The DJ was a lot better than [the one “Ticket sales were the same as always,” Gonsalves, Div. 935, Senior Class me because no one dresses for it anyway. at] Homecoming,” said Edie Morris, Div. said Mrs. House, Student Activities Chairperson, “and that is exactly what You’re there to enjoy yourself, have fun, 923, Senior Class Chairperson. Director. we were going for.” and go wild!” said Cindy Villalobos, Turnabout is not usually as popular of a The dance reportedly went over well. Senior Class is in charge of picking Div. 919. dance as Homecoming. “I really enjoyed it. I thought the pro- out the theme and colors, getting a DJ, The colors for this year were black, “People think it is a couples dance,” fessional pictures were really nice, and decorating, and selling tickets. gold, and red. said Stephanie Mora, Div. 921, Senior none of our decorations got torn down,” This year the theme was “The Roaring “They were a compromise between Class Vice President. “If you do not said Morris. Twenties.” Edie [Morris] and I. We had an argument have someone to ask then you do not “Everything went really well,” said “I came up with the theme after watch- about colors that remind us of the 1920s, really want to go. But it should not be House. “It was wonderful. I would like ing Greek last season,” said Lily Lai, Div. so she has her red and black, and I have that way.” to thank all the Senior Class Officers and 905, Senior Class Chairperson. “They my gold and black,” said Lai. If the dance would not have changed Michael Burbano, Div. 045, who came had a Great Gatsby party and I thought it Aside from choosing colors, finding a to Turnabout, more students might have here on their day off and decorated for would be fun to have a 1920s theme.” DJ can be a hard task. been more likely to go. over four hours.” Turnabout 2009: The Roarin’ Twenties The Roarin’ 2009: Turnabout The theme goes well with the idea of “Well, we did not want the same DJ “I would ask a guy,” said Alexis Perez, February 2009 Features Page 18 Students discuss encounters with supernatural canʼt explain. If there is a God, then [why involved with the supernatural side. They that, because I feel that science can explain By Vanessa Landa wouldnʼt there be] the supernatural,” said both can dreamscape, which is fighting all of that,” said Diana Guler, Div. 024. Emma Gonzalez, Div. 285. demons through your dreams. When you While many claim to have an opinion “One night [while] I was sleeping I felt One very common supernatural claim is wake up, you have minor wounds from the on the subject, some Lane students are just someone pulling my legs, and I couldnʼt ghost sightings. fights you had in your dreams. My brother curious or interested in the subject. move. I started praying, and then it went “Iʼm convinced that I saw my grandpaʼs illustrates the demons from his dreams. “You canʼt prove if the supernatural isnʼt away,” said Fredi Zuniga, Div. 172. Many ghost on my rooftop in Mexico. Once I was Recently, my friend told me that she woke real. Science can only prove so much,” said Lane students report having had supernatu- up there, I felt someone grab my hand and up with a long scratch on her face,” said Kevin Chan, Div. 157. ral encounters. There are people out there I turned around and saw my grandpaʼs face Sheena Petrovic, Div. 170. “I donʼt believe in the supernatural that say these encounters are real, and are and he said to me, ʻIʼm always hereʼ,” said “My mom told me about her friend who because it has not been proven that super- something beyond normal - the paranormal. Abby Mercado, Div. 030. was possessed by a demon: she killed a natural things exist. There have only been Other people say that science has an expla- “My mom told me that once when she was nurse looking after her, by stuffing her in a theories and photos, which can be edited nation for all of the questionable things that little, she was with her dad and they went very tight space. Then a priest performed an and manipulated, but nothing concrete,” occur. Whether these encounters are real or outside. Outside, they saw a woman dressed exorcism and she got better,” said Correa. said Brittany McNeal, Div. 928. just the personʼs imagination, itʼs a highly in white and she then disappeared,” said According to Psychics and Mediums “I would hear interesting stories about the debatable topic. Yomali Mendoza, Div. 165. Network, the supernatural compromise phe- supernatural that make me want to look into “I think the supernatural is all misunder- There are also other ways that people have nomena that cannot be perceived by natu- it. Mostly just for entertainment,” said Clay stood natural events that currently have no come into contact with spirits. ral or empirical senses. Understanding of Frankel, Div. 270. explanation by science, so we as humans “My cousin drew a Ouija board. He didnʼt these phenomena may be said to lie with “It just seems unrealistic, and I havenʼt come up with reasons to make ourselves know if it was going to work, but he tried it religious, magical, or otherwise mysterious seen anything as supernatural in real life. believe that we know what is happening,” out. After asking a question he said it moved explanations that remain firmly outside the On the other hand, it seems possible, and said Sergio Correa, Div. 927. by itself and the paper started floating,” said realm of science. I am also scared of it,” said Natalie Park, “Sometimes we see or hear things that we an anonymous senior, Div. 913. “I donʼt believe in the supernatural in Div. 027. “My brother and my friend, both are regards to spells and curses and things like Near death experiences change perspectives on life someone from Chicago to see,” By Julie Dimas she said. “You couldnʼt see the road whatsoever and my dad had Amanda Foley, Div. 047, climbed to put the sun shade thing from the up the high waterslide and jumped front of the car down because the in. She let the icy water carry her lightening was so bright. [There body rapidly away. At the end of were] like 20 bolts coming down the slide she realized a frighten- at once and the radio would not ing thing...she couldnʼt swim. She stop playing stuff about what to do took a deep breath. As the water if someone got struck by lighten- swallowed her body, she began ing and if your car got hit. So my to gasp for air, but she couldnʼt brother started crying and he ran to breathe. As she struggled she felt the back of the van with me and I someone grab her and then she held him…I couldnʼt cry because I went unconscious. was so numb.” Many students can relate to Teachers have had their share of Foleyʼs near death experience near-death experiences also. because drowning is a common A few years ago, while on a bicy- way of almost dying. Both Brian cle trip with friends in Europe, Mr. Chansy, Div. 932, and Veronica Bertenshaw stayed at a friendly Atariguana, Div. 034, have expe- strangerʼs house for the night in rienced drowning and agree that it Slovakia. When he was sleeping was a frightening experience. he felt a gun pointed to his head Car crashes are one of many types of near-death experiences. Chansy almost drowned in a pool and ended up having to fight a when he attempted to swim in the drunken stranger for his life. definitely was a shift.” into the NDE phenomenon. what it felt like to care for my deep end, while Atariguana was “My experience has made me Although some teachers, like Moody interviewed 150 NDE brother that way or to see him cry,” trying to swim in a lake when a big more alert, but it hasnʼt prevented Bertenshaw, have no problem talk- patients, and observed that “those said Diaz. “He was so scared and it wave washed over her and trapped me from trusting the kindness of ing about their near death experi- who had undergone NDEʼs became was kind of like my duty to protect her body underwater. Both were other people,” said Bertenshaw. ences, others do. more altruistic, less artistic, and him. The image of the lightning saved by either a lifeguard or fam- He had another near brush with Mrs. Palmares, Spanish teacher, more loving.” though was something Iʼll never ily member. death when he was ten. While does not like to talk to anyone He also found that only 21% of forget.” Nevertheless, they acknowledge riding on the expressway, he was about her near death experience NDE patients denied having any Zuniga said that she believes her the fact that their drowning experi- struck in the jaw when a flying because of the painful memories it after effects, while the other 79% experience was definitely insight- ence has caused them to develop a piece of metal flew through the car brings back. She did say, however, reported significant, life-changing ful. fear of swimming in deep water. window. It left him unconscious that her experience has made her differences afterward. “I think that [my NDE] has made A near death experience can occur for three days. more thankful to be alive. “I think we see near death expe- me think about stuff. Itʼs kind of at the most unexpected times. Bertenshaw says the experience “I appreciate life more now riences as life changing events, a realization that things could be “When I was little I was sitting changed the way he looks at life. and live and enjoy each day at a like on television or the movies,” over anytime. Like you never know on the steps at home outside and “I did notice a change after my time because I always know that said Bertenshaw. “But for me, I when your last moment can be and a stray bullet almost hit me,” said [car] accident. I know itʼs kind maybe thereʼs not going to be a thought of it different like, ʻOkay, it also makes you appreciate the Katherin Zuniga, Div. 048, “but of hard to recognize that when tomorrow,” she said. “I try to take Iʼm alive. Thatʼs good, Iʼll see you things you have now and the fact my uncle pulled me out of the way youʼre ten, but before the accident life one day at a time and smell tomorrowʼ kind of thing.” that youʼre here,” said Zuniga. “I just in time. It wouldʼve hit me in happened I was profoundly com- the flowers. I try to look at the Diaz explained how the tornado think that as a person [my experi- the head, but I got lucky.” petitive. Then after the accident, I positive things of life and not the storm definitely changed her life. ence] just made me realize that you Marina Diaz, Div. 172, explained still wanted to win but I wasnʼt so negative.” “Honestly, it made me see things should always tell people how you how she and her family were driv- demonstrative in my anger about Noteworthy doctor, Raymond the way they are, and not to worry feel about them because you never ing back home from Nebraska, [not] coming in first place. Whether Moody, who coined the term “near about what might happen next. I know if thatʼs the last time your when suddenly they were caught in that was the accident or whether I death experience,” (NDE) conduct- guess it made me appreciative of going to see them.” a Tornado storm in Iowa. just grew up and mellowed over ed intensive research describing things, but it brought me closer “It was the scariest thing for the following three or four years, it the results of decades of inquiry to reality too. Like I didnʼt know February 2009 Features Page 19 February 2009 Features Page 20 First kisses leaving lasting memories for young teens To many teens, remembering perfect just the way it was: crazy, park,” said Shawn Ward, Div 905. “We would take the bus together. By Lucia Ramirez their first kiss brings a smile to quick, and spontaneous. I enjoyed “She was sitting on the swing and So one day we were waiting for their face. However, experiences every part of it. It led to one of my I was pushing her. We were talk- the bus to come and then he kissed Her heart starts beating faster and may vary from exciting kisses, to most memorable moments in high ing and laughing. Suddenly she me. It was cute because it was both faster. Her body temperature rises boring kisses teens barely remem- school.” stopped herself from swinging so of our first kiss. We didn’t know and her hands begin to sweat. She ber. “It happened at school with a I leaned in to ask what was wrong, what to do, but I wasn’t afraid of moisturizes her lips as she look Alexandra Cuevas, Div. 902, re- friend I really liked and had known and she gave me a peck. After that, screwing it up because neither of directly into his eyes, because the members her first kiss with a smile since pre-school,” said Silvia Her- we looked at each other in silence. us had anything to compare it to. first kiss has to be the most memo- as she talks about the awkward nandez, Div 931. “I wasn’t that She got up from the swing, and It was our best kiss up until that rable one. This is the moment she’s moment she experienced after the nervous because I knew it would we actually kissed. I felt like the point.” been waiting for. kiss. happen, but I remember the per- world stopped, and it was just us “She was my girlfriend and it A recent study on kissing, con- “It was at a hidden garden in a son, and the feelings; it made me standing there. But it wasn’t what was both of our first kiss,” said ducted by Susan M. Hughes of park where all the couples went mature.” I expected because I wanted fire- Angel Zhagui, Div. 912. “It was by Albright College, studied why to make-out,” said Cuevas. “I re- “It was freshmen year and works!” some dark stair case in my house. we do it, and how members of ei- member standing in front of him. we were at the Jasmina Vulic, Div. 935, who had We decided to kiss in a dark place ther gender react to it differently. I saw it coming because we kept her first kiss when she was 17, did because we were both shy. I didn’t staring at each other’s lips We She found that in general, women gave each other cheesy smiles not have fireworks, or a movie- know what I was doing, so in the judge their partners as potential and then BAM, it happened. like background during her first first try I bumped into her nose mates through their kiss. A factor After we kissed he cut flowers kiss, but the beautiful meaning because I didn’t tilt my head and in the kiss is the overall sensitivity for me from the garden, but oth- behind the kiss was greater I couldn’t see her face because it of the lips and mouth. The lips are er than that it wasn’t romantic. I than all other factors. was dark. We chuckled and then one of the most sensitive parts of didn’t know how to kiss; our teeth “We were saying bye to each we tried it again.” the body, and the tongue receives bumped each other, we laughed, other because we didn’t Although first kisses are con- and sends huge amounts of infor- but it killed the moment.” know when would be the sidered a special occurrence is a mation to the brain. Romantic locations like a next time we saw each oth- person’s life, for some people the According to an article published garden or a fancy dinner are er. It wasn’t romantic as in first kiss was no different than the in the Washington Post,kissing has romantic places for a first the scenery, or music play- kisses that were to follow. also been shown to lower cortisol kiss. For many teens, how- ing in the background, but “My first real kiss was freshman (the stress hormone) in members ever, the experience is a in my mind it was perfect year and it happened with a girl I of both genders. Some of their little more casual, and can because I always waited for liked,” said an anonymous senior, findings suggested that kissing take place in school, a car, someone I really liked,” Vulic Div 914. “I didn’t really make a might release oxytocin in males, or a park. said. “The things you wait for big deal out of it because I don’t a hormone which promotes bond- “[My first kiss] was at the longest turn out to be the see it any differently than the ing. So while many consider kiss- school, by J in the third sweetest, so I wouldn’t have next kisses I experienced. I would ing to be no more than an amusing floor. It was with a girl imagined it with anyone else.” change the person it was with be- diversion, it turns out that, sub- I was falling for really First kisses are memorable to cause I thought my first kiss was consciously, kissing means much fast,” said Joel Nava, most teens, but when it is first kiss going to be with another girl, who more to people than what they Div 935. “I went up to for both people it becomes even wanted me to be her first kiss also. think. her when she was with more memorable, and may be eas- But it didn’t work out because she But who actually thinks about her friend. I kissed her ier because they do not have to lived far from me.” all these things when you’ve nev- and I dashed to my fifth worry about messing up. “It’s more memorable for girls,” er even been kissed? The first kiss period [class]. I left her in “Mine was during sopho- said Feras Abbas, Div. 902. “It is not necessarily the best kiss to shock because I didn’t say more year with my boy- didn’t matter to me because the many teenagers, but it is one of the anything to her; three days friend,” said Brittany Owen, first kiss isn’t as memorable as the most memorable one. later I asked her out. It was Div. 923. last.” Pick up lines a cheesy option for hopeless romantics serious?!’” Zheng, Div. 931. “I said no, but it was still differs among students. By Dulce Arroyo Still, Washington decided to give him a really funny and I was cracking up.” “It doesn’t take courage for a guy to use chance. However, not everyone would agree that pickup lines; it takes courage for a guy to go “Dear Valentine, your legs must be tired “We’ve been dating for three years now,” using pick-up lines are a positive method for up and just say hi,” said Carolina Ortiz, Div. because you have been running through my she said. “He’s my boo!” getting dates. 904. “I won’t be bogus if a guy uses one on mind all night. Be mine!” Though pickup lines may not always be “If a guy used one on me, I’d feel like he me, but if you really think a girl is cute, you Maybe a cliché pickup line is not be the foolproof, others simply think of them as was just trying to get something insincerely,” should swallow your pride and talk to her in way to someone’s heart, but there is no funny icebreakers. said Naomi Maldonado, Div. 044. “It’s lame, a classy way.” actual rule for how cheesy is too cheesy in “I’ve never used pickup lines on girls I and it shows he has nothing real to say.” “If [my boyfriend] wanted my number, he the game of love. If the moment feels right, don’t know, but they’re definitely a good “I don’t use pickup lines on girls because I should have just asked!,” said Washington. the use of a pickup line can actually come in handy. conversation starter,” said Esteban Abbey, don’t feel like they would acknowledge it,” Thinking of using one as a joke on a “One time at the Red Line bus stop, I Div. 917. said Nick Quiles, Div. 914. “I just do it as a potential Valentine? “I went up to a girl and asked her, ‘How joke; if it doesn’t work, people just laugh, Abbey offered a quick tip: texting ‘PUL’ to saw a really cute girl and said, ‘Hey, are Cha-Cha (242242) sends users one pickup you okay?’,” said a senior who wished to much does a polar weigh?,’ said Alex which is what I aim for anyways.” Pirnuta, Div. 908. “She said she didn’t know, In fact, pickup lines are sometimes viewed line per text. Standard rates apply depending be known as Chiquito. “When she asked on the user’s phone company. ‘why?’, I was like, ‘Because you fell from so I said ‘Enough to break the ice’.” as nothing more than jokes. Most students agree that it is ultimately “Some of the pickup lines are profane, so heaven.’ She said it was so tacky of me to use “Guys don’t use cliché lines unless they’re up to a girl’s idea of “funny” for a cheesy playing around,” said Priscilla Perez, Div. I’ll only use the ones I think are universally that line, but that I was cute, so we started pickup line to be appreciated. funny,” said Abbey. talking; I ended up getting her number.” 929. “Usually they’ll say something like “If [the pickup line] is cute and different ‘What’s up ma?’ or ‘Ey girl!,’ but that’s not Users of cheesy pickup lines, beware. “I was at a friend’s house last year, and this and you can tell it’s his own and not from Persistent use on the same person may have guy I just met pretended to look at my phone a good way to approach [girls]. some website or from his perverted friends, According to Perez, guys too eager to get the opposite effect. and said ‘What’s that?’ and then put his arm I’d give the guy a chance,” said Lisbeth a girl’s number are a turn-off. “I was at a wrestling meet talking to this around me,” said Sharon Twohig, Div. 917. Segura, Div. 921. “Guys have asked me for my number kid and he kept asking things like ‘Did it “I freaked out, but then I just laughed and “It would work if a girl had a sense of before they even ask for my name,” said hurt when you fell from heaven?’,” said went along with it.” humor and somewhat of a liking towards Perez. “If a guy can’t approach me [the right Dominique Amador, Div. 048. “It was cute And what starts out as flirtation can often the guy,” agreed Krzysztof Gorzelany, Div. way] then he isn’t worth my time.” at first, but after he used more lines it got lead to something more serious. 915. For some, the use of pickup lines is thought pretty creepy.” “Freshman year, this boy came up to But rejection just might sting less if a girl of as confidence at its silliest. Valentine’s Day, however, can have its me and said, ‘Baby, you have the most is able to laugh it off. “I use pickup lines because I use my loopholes concerning affection. It may be the cliché holiday for heart-shaped candy beautiful eyes’,” said Vanisha Washington, “I was talking to this guy and he was dorkiness to get women, and women love Div. 023. “The next day he came up to me boxes and red roses, but a wave of cheesy trying to ask me out, saying ‘Go out with confidence,” said Chiquito. smiles in Lane’s hallways may be enough to again and said, ‘I like how your phone case me, I’ll take you to Narnia’,” said Jiayin However, the definition of confidence matches your clothes’. I was like ‘Are you spread love for all. February 2009 Features Page 21

knowing, varies. It depends on the possible that the magic has worn people say it just to say it, you “You can say ʻte amoʼ or ʻte By Stephanie Lopez people and the kind of relationship off? cannot just end a conversation by quiero and it sounds so much they are in and what they have “Thru often usage [of the word saying “okay bye” and you cannot better,” said Guzman. People are like lost ships, looking shared. love] the emotions accompanied say “i like you” because that just Correa disagrees. for direction. Love is their guide, Though everyone has a different by it are reduced,” said Sergio seems weird. “Its the same people saying ʻI helping them find their way. idea of what true love is, some Correa, Div. 927. I love you, te amo, volim te, je love youʼ only they say it in another According to an article written by students would agree on the lovey- “[I love you has become] less tʼaime. They all mean the same language,” said Correa. Skye Thomas on tomorrowsedge. dovey emotions that are felt. meaningful,” said Donathon. thing. Some students agree that “It really just depends on the net, “I love you” does not mean “Love is when you feel something relationship,” said Gardano. “You anything if there is no passion or you have never felt and you feel you canʼt generalize how people feel.” fire when used. canʼt live without the other person,” There are songs and movies that “I havenʼt said it to any of my previous said Raul Ortiz, Div. 916. show us these happy endings and girlfriends,” said Donathon, Div. 917. “Love is when you really like make some people think they are “Iʼm not a liar.” someone and you feel happy true. The worst case scenario would be around them,” said Donathon. “Youʼll be the prince and Iʼll be someone saying I love you and not “Itʼs passionate affection and you the princess, its a love story baby meaning it. use it when you really care about just say yes,” reads Taylor Swiftʼs “There are many people who say someone.” said Gustavo Guzman, song titled Love Story. it and donʼt mean it,” said Baltazar Div. 933. But it does not always end up in a Herrera, Div. 909. “Or thereʼs people Fabiola Mosqueda, Div. 905, fairy tale. And because this is true, that say it with words but not with agrees with Guzman but said that so many broken hearts exist. actions.” another important characteristic is “I know people that have loved Herrera said that some people do that it is not selfish. and were heart-broken,” said Her- things behind their girlfriendsʼ and “[Love] use to mean I want to be rera. “After that they were afraid boyfriendsʼ backs, things that if with you forever but now people to have feelings for another girl.” found out it would truely hurt them just use it whenever.” said Isaac Everyone has different interep- but yet they continue to do it. Gardano, Div. 914. “People say it all the time [without saying “I love you” in another tions of love. That does not mean “Itʼs hard to tell if they mean it,” They are magical words. So truly meaning it.]” language is so much more that it does not exist. And it definte- said Herrera. “Some people are powerful they can bring a smile “Love has changed,”said Adrian meaningful. ly does not mean that one is wrong really good sweet talkers.” to your face and cause all these Markowicz. “It changed to lust.” “Spanish is sexy,” said and the other one is correct. Apparently the only way of emotions inside of you. But is it Isael Huipio, Div. 924, said that Donathon.

physically attracted but thatʼs needs to last. another and nothing gets in our “You lay out a bunch of standards By Noemi Villanueva only a surface type [of love]; “[My girlfriend and I] meet way of that,” said Romero. and once someone meets those [relationships last when] itʼs each other halfway and look for Even though the research may standards, you think youʼre in The butterflies, stolen glances, deeper than that,” said Fornal. each otherʼs best interest,” said give some couples hope, Romero love,” said Islam. and undeniable attraction: all are Ms. Kane, a librarian at Lane, Dzis. “Communication is the most has little faith in the truth it Some think that getting to know common symptoms of the first believes that love is a mystery important thing that makes our reveals. the other person well is a major blush of love. Research proves this because relationships are “No study can be part of being able to sustain the passion can last a lifetime. different for everyone. accurate on the matter relationship in the long run. Recent brain scan research “Sometimes you can meet of love; it depends on James Peculis, Div. 905, says was conducted at Stony Brook opposite people who stay your relationship and that he and his girlfriend were best University in New York and together for a long time what you want it to friends before they dated and that proved that a small number of and some very well suited be,” said Romero. friendship easily transitioned into couples respond with as much people donʼt always stay Dzis agrees that a lasting relationship. passion after 20 years together as together either,” said Kane. several small factors “The spark [I feel] is kind of those who have just begun their Don Guillen, Div. 914, can greatly affect that same spark I felt for her as a romance. says he loves his girlfriend how one sees the best friend,” said Peculis. “Even Although research shows that of almost three years more relationship and keeps though we have minor arguments, long-term couples may not have than when they started it growing stronger. we both know itʼs worth it to get the same anxiety and fixation of dating. He believes time “You need to want back to that good feeling we have new love, they experience more allows for a relationship to to push it forward; you around each other.” attachment and easiness with their develop a closer bond. have to go out on a For some, keeping the romance partner. Findings imply that this “Just finding out who [my limb sometimes,” said alive is not always done through closeness is a result from couplesʼ girlfriend] is throughout our Dzis. “It can be as little affection. wants to stay connected and keep relationship and spending as planning a creative “I donʼt think people should liveliness in their relationship. time with her has made the date.” expect to be ʻlovey doveyʼ all the Many would say that romantic love grow,” he said. Others like Jaime time; itʼs not about holding hands love fades over time but some are Studies show that the Gallardo, Div. 054, all the time or saying ʻI love youʼ confident that passion can outlast a lustful stages of a romance believe some people every time you say goodbye,” said short lived spark. usually fade within 12 to 15 cannot maintain a Peculis. Mr. Fornal, a Math teacher, months. strong passion for their Many lovebirds think it is the strongly believes in the importance Guillen believes those partner simply because little things that can keep a great of keeping a steady, loving who cannot beat the 15 of their lack for true connection and interest in the relationship. month heap cannot handle Enanna Sheena, Div. 925, and James Peculis, Div. 905, commitment. relationship. “I grew up with the feeling that the changes that come with showing how much they love each other’s hugs. “You have to sacrifice “I always kiss my wife good whoever you marry, itʼs for life,” a relationship. He feels a lot and adjust to the morning and good night,” said said Fornal. “Thereʼs no reason to many failed relationships are due relationship work.” other personʼs needs; if youʼre Fornal. “We try to go to shows, have dissolve the relationship.” to peopleʼs lack of commitment to Like Dzis, Alexandra Romero, not willing to do that, then you dinner, shop for new furniture, or Fornal thinks that his marriage their partner. Div. 930, believes that being donʼt want to be in a serious even do projects around the house has gone well due to common Max Dzis, Div. 933, thinks able to keep an open mind with relationship,” said Gallardo. together.” interests and the time him and his there are several variables and her significant other has been the Tamana Islam, Div. 934, think Whether itʼs going on a great wife make for each other. Their experiences a couple shares that a backbone of her relationship. passion among couples may date or even shopping for new experiences together have made brain scan doesnʼt account for. He “We keep nothing from each not last because many rush into furniture, anything can keep the their love last. claims that many underestimate other and the passion is there for relationships without being sure of spark going if a couple is willing. “When two people meet, theyʼre the time and effort a relationship the reason that we appreciate one their true feelings. February 2009 Love Page 22

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You guys deserve the best of the the bowling team. Anyways, I wonʼt forget to mention best because you are great people. You guys mean more roku zakochacie... WE MNIE!! =D how great of a friend you are and how fun it is talking Marry to me than anything!! I canʼt even begin to count the I LOVE YOU! - Sapcia to you in class! I have loved number of times you guys have been there for me! Amy To the people who arenʼt embarrased to walk with me in Bubbe, Lynn...we have been through the toughest of tough times the halls even though Iʼm the weirdest, loudest, scariest I want you to know how happy I am with you and how and still pulled through. Dani... we came to our senses senior in Lane Tech. I <3 you Jessica, Ivette, Edith, I love spending time with you! Your the best, I miss and you since the 1st about grammar school fights and have become close Carolina, Gladys, Mat, Juan & Veronica. like you the most always <3 friends. Ray Babe... you have been with me through Love, Baby Cakes! Me? B.V. everything! You know my deepest, darkest secrets. You Brittany McNeal! You are the LOVE of my life! Lets Leslie A. and Dyon B. time I layed eyes Happy Valentineʼs Day to my other 2 peas keep me in line when Iʼm getting out of hand and love make noodles together, UDON! TOD is the father! Juan The three divisions musketeers. you girlies are the from the pod - Leti-n-Tracy! Also, to the me for the person I truly am. We had the summer of is the mother! best! Thanks for being there for me guys through those our lives.. the summer that changed everything! and we Love you boo, hard times. The good times too at Chiliʼs ha! on you. I have love of my life, Joe, I love you and always wouldnʼt take anything back! I am gonna be the girl you DJ Kibbles Love you, Stef Ceron will! Let nobody tell you different! knew over the summer! 09ʼ baby! Hope all the seniors have a HAPPY VALENTINEʼS Aldin, Anyways, I love you guys and I am very grateful to have happy v-day. Also, happy valentineʼs THANKS FOR THE RIDES TO SCHOOL been holding in Happy Valentineʼs Day baby! I am so glad weʼre you as friends! RACHEL STEIBING & BLEDSOE together and I absolutely love how you always manage Love, day to all the people on Stage Krew! Anonymous to make me smile. <3 Tesi -Much Love, Harvey! these feelings for P.S. Stop being such a tease ;) Shay Boo!! to the most beautiful and breath taking girl I Para Leti, part 2, yeah I decided to buy another one of DEVIN! HAPPY VALENTINEʼS DAY! Neepah Creepah, those thingys. But I forgets what I awas going to say. I youʼre ghetto fabulous! If we were to psychoanalyze you, weʼd know and ever will know, and who will always love you with all my heart and want to spend all of the 3 years and think I CAN NEVER BE DOWN WHEN say youʼd need to “screw in the lightbulb and pet the dog” *moves rest of my life with you. Sos mi angel, mi mundo, me hands* Intoducing Neepa. Dingy Dingy, Dingy Ding leave me at a loss of words... Cessa DEVIN IS AROUND!!! Love always, Peanut jelly Butter and LOL Carino. Te Amo! - Robert I LOVE YOU! LOVE, NICKI! Brigette + Luis this is the best way I am so excited that we are going to get married after HANNAH! HAPPY VALENTINEʼS graduation. Oh the fun we are going to have. I Love You So high School is almost over DAY! YOU ARE CRAZY AWESOME! Itʼs very Hard to believe I LOVE CHAIR! guys with all my heart. But I think you and Me were destined to be to do it. I know I LOVE YOU! LOVE NICKI! -Josh Through the goOd times and the bad times We always wOrked it out I LOVE YOU GIAN. You are amaz- Thankfully, there is no larKing about Happy Valentineʼs Day to Happy Valentines Day Pink ing. You too KirtKirt and Cessapher, As we sit under this gray cloUd of confusion you might ask Me- you guys are the best friends ever. Me and you have stuMbled into this illusion Team! love you!! The illusion is vaniShing all my loves! - Angela Z. KirtKat=BLPE & the sun has come out, so I scream and shout. gan to prom, but if -Amy To Division 905 HAPPY VALENTINEʼS DAY!!! PIYA <3 DJ And I could tell you We are closer now to graduation than ever Before! Lets Finish Strong! Ms. that doesnʼt work his favorite colorʼs green, he loves Taitt We LOVE YOU! HAPPY 3 YEARS & 2 from Div. 905 to argue, born on the 17th... Steph, Arely, Annetta, Jackie MONTHS!!! Hey Baby! let me get your number... out... you might “Pop there goes my nose!” As a matter of fact let me get your Fun times this year! Iʼm glad I got the chance to meet Dear Carrita Flie, myspace! each and everyone of you and that we got so close. “Where did it go?!?!” haha I love Happy V-day! I love you! Ainʼt no mountain high XoXo Michelle Figueroa want to take me. you Piya!<3 Happy Valentineʼs Day to Ukie Club; my division loves Love always + forever, enough, ainʼt novalley low Para Leti, mi amor, mi vida, mi angel, mi todo. You Angela, Rebecca,Laura and Isael; the love of my life, JAMIE PECULIS, have brought happiness to my life. You are everything Inela(even though your road rage will probably kill us If you were the words on this page, youʼd enough, ainʼt no river wide that embodies perfection. All the shtuff you do for me, one day lol) ; my sweetheart Adisa; my bff Sahar; and all Spencer Sikora be that they call FINE PRINT! Your the Seniors! Lets make these last months count! make me realize how lucky I am. Te Amo - Robert Love, Tesi momma mustʼve been a baker, because enough to keep me from THESE GYS PUT THE SUNSHINE INTO MY youʼve got a nice set of buns! Did the Sun POCKET: Jenny, David, George, Joaquin, Joel, Dear Tory Souths, Piya <3 Tina just come u or did you just smile? What Francisco, Crystal, Erin, Alex, Miriam, Sam, Fernando, getting to you baby! Iʼm so Edder, Omar, Aurora, Benny, Sahar, Joey, Johnny, Juan, Forever Iʼm TRYING to say is youʼre the smartest, Christian, Bullet and a quarter. So glad i met you. very proud of you. -Love Always, RubyRomona funniest, wittiest, most unique, and IN- I LOVE YOU!! CREDIBLE boyfriend ever. Our love is Happy Valentines Day! Izamar, Natalie, Soulmate <3 your the pea to my pod! the star to my like dividing by zero: it canʼt be defined! Happy Valentineʼs Day. Cindy,Jill,Samantha, and Tiffany, you guys are great! You guys can be my Valentine! LOL. I love you guys love, burst, the hershey to my kiss, the baby to Thanks for the best 20 months, 3 weeks, and I hope you get me chocolates! Oh yea, and Tiffany my girl, the fruit to my loom, the milky to & 3 days ever! youʼre a wild child! LOL Love, Martha! Ponleu Cookie Keo my way, But mostly, YOUʼRE THE BEST 5.18.07- Enanna Love Always + Forever Samantha, you are the greatest & you are My love guppy... You brighten my day seeing you TO MY FRIEND! To my T.V. moment, gummy worm, marshmel- the source of my joy. You are my muse, everyday in 5th & 6th. I love you & your hot body. I low coffee-flavored ice-cream with banana Dear Carrita Flie, light & heart. “youʼll be the prince and Iʼll be the and carmel eating, friend. For my 3 hour car Itʼs Valentines Day and we Love Anthony P. canʼt wait till weʼre roomies next year! & Remember, conversation, “solve this equation”, “vampire P.S. Clito when you cry, I cry a long with you. princess;its a love story baby, just say yes” wanna-be”, Sunday night phone calls, dancing just wanted to tell you, that Queen, friend. To my Toys Rʼ us quiz girl. To I live for the nights I wonʼt my other half girl. To my forever and a day girl. you are a wonderful sister, we To my ride or die girl. are very proud of you, and we remember with the friends Iʼll Hey Joanne, I love you To my best friend girl. Thuong <3 Anna From yoʼ girl. hope you know how much never forget. I love “The family.” 01-21-04 you always mean to us. Happy Thanks for making senior year Lucia and Jasmina - Hey Jojo! You are such a wonderful friend. Thanks for Sundays in the afternoon... Tues- Valentines Day. being there for me when I needed someone to talk to amazing! I <3 YOU BOTH about my day during class. You are such a cute pillsbury days in teh morning... and all day because poking you is always fun. <3 JED Love Your Sisters -Rachel - Patrycja on Thorʼs day. Odinʼs Loft- where MARINE SISTERS- Happy Vday girls! Have fun Baby being with you has brightened my life. Everytime Lauren Ann Salas, Go to prom MANA MANA! andbe good! Canʼt wait to come ack from our mini-vaca- weʼre together you make me feel like Iʼm in my own you can experience your pillaging tions and hear how your nights went! Love, Minka world where only you and I exist. What I love most is P.S. Happy Vday Mrs. Kulick and baby! Jasmina, side in the heart of the American with me! -The Shadow Priest now youʼre MINE! =] To: Tesi From : Aldin Selena, Jillian, Amanda Midwest. -David Ruge February 2009 Love Page 23

Grab my hand and together weʼll go. Letʼs ig- PINK TEAM!!! Dear Mr. Coffee Pitcher, I donʼt know whether itʼs your laugh or Happy Valentines day to the loves of my life!I love A new hope, sustains the holes in your cheeks, but there is never nite a fire that only weʼll kmow. The sun kissed you guys and hope this weekend is amazing, Happy Happy Valentines Day! These past 4 months have been the moon and the stars shined so bright. I looked Valentines day to JACKIE HUBER(my love) and the amazing ( even though it could have been since july =)) a dull moment! GREEN TEAM! I want you to know that no matter what people say , you and shines endlessly into your eyes and everything was alright. Love Dani From you stealing Sugar, to cheating in are perfect. I love how slow you are at times, thatʼs why games, I wonder why Iʼm always falling Youʼre known for your speed but when youʼre when I gaze into that You are my bunny and the day you hopped into my I fell in love with you. And no matter what I am going around you! =] with me we walk ever so slowly and thatʼs what heart was one that will not be forgotten. I love you with to be here to listen to you. I hope youʼre not at the gym soft smile and those mi- -Happy Valentines Day Nancy is key. You unlocked my lock and broke down all my heart angie,and everyday with you is heaven all weekend so we can celebrate. P.S. Youʼre adorable my wall. My heartʼs desire and purpose is your on Earth. Love, able eyes each day. The beck & call. Stephon, I love you, my hearts in -Gregory Dani your hand. Promise youʼll keep it, no matter =) Emilio!Emilio!Emilio!Emilio!Emilio!Emilio!Emi Roses are Red, Violets are Happy Valentines Day!!! Tesi, Riham, Ariel, lio!Emilio!Emilio!Emilio!Emilio!Emilio!Emilio! <3 dawn brings the sunrise where we land. Blue, Messages are Sweet, Devi,Saifa, and Paty. I love you guys! Seniors ʻ09! Emilio!Emilio!Emilio!Emilio!Emilio!Emilio!<3 as its constant light Happy Valentineʼs Day Baby LOL! O Emilio!Emilio!Emilio!Emilio! 11<3 .6.<3.06. I love Hereʼs a message! I love -Bella <3 Sahar weaves an unbreak- you dearly Enanna. you! =) Jazmin! Will you go to prom with me? “So far down we have travelled, and To my soulmate Berto! Thanks for always putting up Yours Truly, together the clouds our names will always with my poop and dont worry when I get back from able bond that is not Japan,weʼll get married. Jamie spell. Never have I fallen. But for you, I To my love Steph Jeezy! explained. Unexpected Iʼm always here no matter what and youʼre the best fell.” friend I know and complicated but we Movies for two=$22.00 Love, Gaby I love Alexandra To my love,my rock,my Petya.To the close relationship Large cherry coke= $3.75 that we have had in the past and to the virtually(literally Ermin cherish it. Even apart Bunch-a-crunch= $1.50 ,virtual) closeness that we will have in college.”Thats Romero! Spending time with you=PRICELESS why weʼre together!” within my heart, I can Love,your personal Greek statue hear your melody whis- Paige!! Happy Valentineʼs Day. Dear Johnny Cupcake(zeegee) pering sweet promises. Pur ti mire. You are the best Hope you enjoy the BS this Valentines The sun sets safely as I girlfriend ever because you you Day =) Husic, love food as much as me. Oh yea, Love...Your favorite, Bee Vee<3 D-A-V-I-D! >_<, Please send my rocket to the return into your arms. and because your pretty. Ti Amo. moon. Your hair is like cotton candy. Be my Valen- The inevitable. What tine Aishiteru! Shout out to my photo groupo Love your Papi. -Nancy Patrycja Buh-nah-nuhs Your polishnessintrigues me. ever happens, happens. Thanks for picking up my eraser. When I grow up, Iʼm Horn Horn Horn. On Hai! I love going to steal your hats.Youʼll always be in between our Ivan & I think you lost a game,and lose the game all the time. I am the one who is cusine. Drink your coffee with our faces on it. Letʼs go to zoo again and tasty house II!Youʼre an Irish From your lovers good enough for you bear,but itʼs okay. Mama y Papa, ojala que hoy se cumplan todos -You know who sus deseos. Felicidades en su aniversario y que Brittany Owen, drawn Jak Jak! cumplan muchos mas! Los quiero mucho y You have been my best friend all these years and I am to you always. Sonia ustedes son lo mas importante para mi ~Sole so thankful that you “stole” my locker freshman year. you!! You have been there for me through everything and I Happy Anniversary Brandon! I love you with all my am happy to have you in my life! If best friends are soul heart and I always will. You are the best boyfriend .Alex Ruiz. mates,then Iʼm happy who I got stuck with! Its funny in the world and I couldnʼt ask for anything more how we started with an english class in 244 and are end- because youʼre my all. I love you. 7-11-08 ~Sole ing H.S.with the same. Every memory that we have had Duncan, I hate seeing Valentineʼs Day ads 12.08.06 was the best and the ones we will have are going to rock Manny, where people say the grossest lovey dovey our worlds. This year has been filled with drama but we 1/31/08 Itʼs always fun hanging out with you, even though stuff. Iʼm so GLAD your not a cheeseball!!! but always were there for eachother: cheer,dances,our hot you like the office & your lame :) Happy Valentines Iʼll say your MY ALL-STAR! enough said! dates, and always trying to wish at 11:11! I LOVE YOU Day! SO MUCH! No matter how long its been, no matter ~Melanie Gus Gus Huebono... P.S. ICE CREAM! lmao ILU how far we will go, words still cannot I Love I now you donʼt go to Lane, but here goes. Happy describe the way I feel about you. We Valentines Day Sw33theart! Thanks for always making You can tune a piano, but...You me smile :) You are such a dork, but donʼt worry, its a <3 ff started out as friends, became lovers, canʼt TUNA FISH!!! GOOD thing. ~Huebona -Pipet ʻ09 and together we make a whole. Ever D@ b4DDe$t LUNCH CREW! since I saw you in the lunchline, my You I love jall, Evgenia, Edward, & Maxium Happy Valentineʼs Day , feelings have never changed towards ~Nay Nay Lauren,Heather & Noemi. Bonita you. From then until now, we have Retebonita! The best anatomy group ever! Especial grown up from the mistakes we have Naturalmente sensual Rhema needs Dinamica y made and the struggles that have torn Dear Fuzzy Snugglekins, Atrevida.. Por eso me traes en las nubes!Tu bombon, Erick us apart. We have now been together Forever You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. company I love you and I say yes to every time you ask me the for 3+ years and many more to come! Fatty: question. Jasmine B. Happy Valentineʼs Day Anna T. I love Tu presencia captiva mi sonrisa. -Luna I <3 You! you! Always and Forever ~David C. Nunca te voy a olvidar <3 LOL- -Mango Mama. You are such a fashionista with all your high fashion in- Luis Martinez spired outfits! All we can do is dream to be that fashion Jazlyn, Adam,youʼre my cutie and Iʼm your sweety. Dakota Couty, Be the Spiderman to my Mary This year has been so far a blast with me & you hang- 1-8-09 =) Iʼll always remember you starring at me I love you guys!!!! forward. We love you mucho! ing out. I know that we are going to remain close even Jane? Love you until pigs fly! Limitless undying after graduation. I love you girl&where do you want to in spanish class. My memories with you will last Love always, Peanut Jelly Butter and Neepah Creepah eat at today? forever. Danielle, love, your awesome GF, -Josh From,Daniela <3 Theres only 1 thing 2 do. 3 words 4 you... Ewa =)=)=)<3 To Stupido: I love You, Happy Valentines Day, Just wanted to say Happy Valentineʼs Day and that Hey! Whats that smell? Did you fart?? Baby Boo, Happy Valentines Day. Para todas mis churrias: la youʼre the best bf ever! And now you canʼt forget this Susie,Elly,Christine--Will you be our Valen- YOu bring me joy, you make me happy, even Evan bubi de Lucy, mi pansoncita, paisiation, la gatita de cause its your first...Even though you lied. Wait!! No... tines? if Iʼm feeling crabby.I love your smile, your Rachel Steibing, Will you be my Valen- Crystal y mi lokita Diana. Las quiero mucho! out of time...(Handshake) Bye Stupido El amor de sus vidas, B.A. --Anonymous From Helen and Paloma every feature. If loving was a class youʼd be the tine? I want you, I need you, oh baby. oh To Girls Track Team: To all my seniors its been amazing running with you teacher. Iʼll love you now, always, and forever. all for 4 yrs.Thank you for making high school more ʻ10 RUNS THIS YO! baby. To my superman, fun&memorable.Its our turn this year!!Lets do what we Ask me when Iʼll leave you and Iʼll say never!! Happy Valentines Day babe!! Hope we make the best gotta do and leave with a bang!I love you all so much MCD CREW -Love your secret admirer. and will miss ya!!Everyone else...you know who run Love Always, To the awesome ladies in my sociology of this weekend. I love you!! 10-03-08/07-23-2017 this..haha JK!I love yall too, lets make this year one for EARL the books! -Little Foot ~Ca Jo Ja class... Lucia, Patrycja and Jasmina. -Lois Lane To my precious precious Fraction. David Ruge, The moment I laid eyes on you I knew you were going You complete me baby! I love you! I think of you all the MELI & NERMA- Love, Angel I love you, Jennie Wojtas, and Dylan, and Maddy, and to be my woman,You are the ying yo my yang. You are time! Marry me!!! Our last V-day at Lane girls, donʼt be too sad. This you Flaco, and Coach Kori,and Marchan and Roof and -J.H. Div 050 weʼll be celebrating together. “Nadan kad si rodjena...” Tony! Thanks ofr being the best people I could ever the rain drops, I am the sea. Babe, I love you. Adisa, gurl you soooo fine! Be have in my life! I love you all very much! -David Rodriguez P.S. Call me, SEXYYY! =) Boban Rajovic here we come. What new news will we XOXO, Shaheen Stupido! Happy Valentines Day! Rachel, each go home with...? Love Minka MnM mine! P.s. I love you too, max! You have been the greatest best friends since The past 4 years in Division have been great with you. fresh year,weʼve had countless laughs,failed tests To my division 914: There are no words to express how much I truly care. You know your my best friend and always will be only together,juked together,and made kissy faces at the Suljo So many times I fantasize of feelings we can share. camara. I wouldnt have it any other way. Youʼve made me feel happy, angry,confused,amus because you buy me gummi bears. LoL! ed,tired,inspired,with all of your antics,theatrics,de To the wonderful women at table 2 in 8th Period My heart has never known the joy you bring to me. [Handshake,Hug] With love,Joanna eds,words,actions,detentions,suspension,intentions photography, Jamie, Kendra, Ashley, Jessi, Itʼs as if God knew what I wanted and made you Dear Div. 925, Bianca, Michelle and Alexandra. You make These last 4yrs have been absolutely amazing!I love you ,and achievements.Above all else,though,Jack,Me reality.Iʼd die to hold you, to kiss you,or to merely Happy Valentineʼs Day Babe <3 guys so much. I dont know how I would survive coming everyday hilarious and fun and I love you for to this prison if it werent for you all.Each of u brings gan,Andrew,Carrita,Jonathon,Isaac,Greg,Diana,Do see your face. something to the table that makes us so much better it. <3 Joanna because itʼs only $2.99... than 912! haha suckers!Its only about 15 weeks left and n,Nathalie,Stephany,David,Adrian,Stephanie,Lilia My stomach quivers, my body shivers, my heart I will miss u guys more than youll ever know. So lets Chongalicious! make sure we KITfacebook Vids and all!=) <3 Kayla na,Nick,Lucia,Natalie,Jasmine,Becky,Jose,Anjelic Smurf! I love you with all my heart and increases pace. To Fish: Itʼs almost day 365;though apart we are still happy. a,Lupe,Michael,Spencer,Jaasiel,Daniel,Celeste,and never forget ... you were always the girl. To give me money or lots of gold would not be the Happy Valentines Day!Our first one together!Letʼs make Im always here for you through thick and thin,like Will,you make me feel proud of you! Love, your football player. same to me. it special! I love you babe! you said babe “til death do us part”,Sarang hae -yo As you get ready to move on and pursue your I prayed and watched the distant stars and finally you Love always & forever, came to me. Kenneth Park! goals,always remember that I believe in you. To: Mr Suominen, Your baby, Kerri Happy Valentineʼs Day from Mrs. V. Love, Woogy “Pizza and tea?! I can google that and probably Dla moich krejzolek! To the baseball team! I was forced into this! wont get any results” Michelle Ruan; Miod cukier cukier But hey, might as well do it for you guys!Major DJ I have never cared for someone so much before.My life haha your funny quote of the year; 3rd Period was like a sad puzzle with missing pieces. Now it is a i jeszcze raz miod! love, hahaha! complete happy image because of you.I wish you happi- Your the best! Lunch is soooo much fun ness and love on this special day. No matter where I am, -Esteban On Valentines day we will eat scones, drive focuses, or what happens,the very thought of you makes me feel Loffusiam was! with you! Happy Valentineʼs Day! happy and warm. Happy Valentines day. watch two and a half men, visit the rock, and visit the -Anonymous B.C. ~Mel cinema. Happy Valentines Day Woman. -Chico Bear P.S. Donova is a beast! February 2009 Love Page 24

Melanie, Alexis, Hi mor =] BATO! One thing I truly hate is drama. Drama is something I Thereʼs something Iʼve always wanted to say itʼs when I Happy Valentines day baby. I No mas te queria decir que te Division 912 and nwas never put through in H.S. Except in your case. It see you, everything minute, of every hour, of every day. was a lot of drama btwn us, at least for me. The searing, Itʼs when I talk to you, and you tease me in that way. Itʼs love you with all my heart and amo y que estuy demasiada what makes you.. You, that takes my breath away. Itʼs Division 925 are arguing, threats; then the texting, laughing, flirting... everything you do to make me smilee. Itʼs what maeks Iʼm never going to let you go. feliz contigo. O jala te guste lo You said you would neer talk to me again, and now me want you to stay a while. If you feel that what I feel your say youʼll keep seeing me, even when weʼre done is right, then please Bato., call me tonight. Youʼre that one person in the que te mande <3 Your Friend, both cool; Let it Be. here at lane. Melanie, I hate drama, but I luv you .=] Iʼll Lisbeth Segura world that is meant for me and Love, your mor always remember high school with you as being totally Dear Booger Face, worth it <3 Baby Cakes, I know that . Youʼre the only I would dive to the depths of the sea, Love, Would you be my It may have started out as a “Booty person in the world that I can I would climb to the top of Mt. Everest Abimael P.S. Same question... Do you believe in destiny? Call” but everytime I look into your spend every living hour with Valentine Putang? just to listen to your soothing voice. I eyes, it brings such an indescribable would run through the Sahara desert, I Melissa H. of everyday and still miss you At homecoming we danced, and right then I felt feeling. Iʼm happy weʼre toghether+ would walk through the Artic just to catch something. I had been waiting and wanting and that hope we continue to grow! when weʼre separate for an Chun Ruk Ter =] a glipse of your beautiful eyes. I would dance was a key moment. J.T. said “if your love is all I have”, but because of your current situation, you will Luv, Bubbe hour. I donʼt know what weʼre go to the ends of the earth just to feel never know. What was once a crush, is now love, grow- Tati you are my world. I love you. Seeing you happy means the world to me. Youʼre your soft lips against mine. Steph, you ing stronger and stronger ecah day. You would always 10 reasons why I love Sam Grady: going to do about college but I my Superwoman. It doesnʼt matter how tell me you shot the sheriff... and I would finish off the 1. He is really cute! bad my day can be going, when I see you complete my day and I would do anythign rest. Quite a few times youʼve said I have a big ego, so 2. He watches Disney movies with me do know whatever we decide, thatʼs who I am. everything just leaves my mind. I thank to be with you. Love, DoDo Bird 3. He notices when I use a new shampoo God everyday for you. I love the way you - Ego nothingʼs going to change the can say so much without saying a word, Hi Babe, I just wanted to tell you that 4. He looks good in plaid the way you always have perfect timing, <3 To all my favorite girls<3 5. He always calls back first way I feel about you. everything about you. Anyway enough everything has been perfect lately and Liz,Yadira,Alexandra, Catherine, Angie, 6. He lets me clean his kitchen Erik Bartell about me lol. Even though itʼs only been I donʼt want it to change. Love you Diana D., Ariyel, Jazmin, Lucy, Brittany, 7. He bought me a batman wallet in about two months, I feel like I have been Babe. Soph. girls Lilly and Alexis, Danielle, Pedro,Abi, Dayanna & Mariela, with you forever and I hope to be with you Mexico! Happy Valentines DAy you guys! Thank you for being forever more. I love you this much<------P.S. I have a surprise for you after Laura K, Diana A, and of course Annabel 8. He kinda smells like peanuts awesome friends =] Pedro, youʼre the bestest div. buddy ------your B-Day! and Amaris. I lve you all. You will alwyas 9. He travels from China to see me. ever, besides Mariela. Mariela, I miss you so much! ------> LOL. have a special place in my heart <3 Good luck w/everything, and Iʼll be visiting you soon, I Love, -Emilio 10. He loves his man moccassins. havenʼt gone to Tropicana in the longest so one day me Supamayne Love and DAyanna will take a 1/2 day to go say hi. Dayanna, I Abimael <3 canʼt believe I even hang out w/you, youʼre such a loser Iʼm pretty sure you know who this is. Together since September of 02ʼ To Alex, =] lol JK! Youʼre a real cool, down to earth, sometimes I just wanted to know how much I love I promise that I would have never knew To My Pumpkin Phoo, Hey Baby, just wanted to tell you for hte hundredth time way to lazy person. lol. Try harder, bronaca. Abi, wow My mother once told me to never let any man disrespect that I love you and say Happy Valentineʼs Day. I am so I canʼt believe weʼre managed to still stay friends after you. You have no idea how much I love those young girls that I called my friends so much time. you, how much I want to be with you, you and to always live life with confidence. I have made glad that I will be spending it with you and I hope we would be my sisters to the very end many mistakes in my life from simples lies to dating spend many more together. Thanks for always being how much I want to hold you in marms Happy Valentines Day to my girls bad guys. The only best choice I have made for myself there for m and know that Iʼm always going to be there A special shoutout to and feel the touch of your lips. I want to was having you came into my life. You not only changed for you too. Always remember that you are my best ~Kevinia(twin), KeKe & Ashley~ always be by your side and you by mine. my life, you also gave me your unconditional love. friend, and I could never replace you. division 906. Iʼm so grateful that I met you. I love you, Love, Jasmine As you know, and so does God, I have prayed for you Te lubese, Linda Donʼt send ma rocket to the moon, cutie ;) since I was seven. ou have shown me new things and I am not the one I canʼt believe I Even though youʼre a goofball, encouraged me to do nothing but better myself. You are Christian Sandoval, my heart, you are my soulmate, my bestfriend and my Happy anniversary! This has been the best year of spent $6 on this message, I ainʼt cho I love you so so so so much boyfriend. If it wasnʼt for you, I wouldnʼt be who I am my life and I want you to know that I love you so gurlfriend! Ladies this valentineʼs day now today. I appreciate you and everything you have much. You are my best friend and I am blessed to Anna <3 and I want to spend the rest of done for me. have you in my life. Thanks for always being there donʼt put all your eggs in one basket my life with you!!! Go Black- HAPPY 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY, BABE! for me and I look forward to more years to come. and fellas, put a ring on it! From Me2U, Love Always, hawks; Blues suck. Andrea Alypan Luv, Mrs. Bey Apple Dave Tina, I knew at once my attraction for you would follow right after I heard you say “Chee-cago” -Alex

To my division: 046 ILY all! Only one more Dear GRACE, Flory youʼre the hottest thing in the world Ari, Happy Valentineʼs Day! Wow I canʼt Happy Valentineʼs Day Dulce, Aurora, Omar, Edrienne, year guys! To my sisters: Dolch & Nemo ILY You donʼt know me but Iʼve been admiring you Arturo, Ed, Natalie, Jane, Ellie, Gio, Juilan, Jamie, Love believe itʼs been so long! But thatʼs ok, you guys. You guys are awesome and fun to hang out. both! Youʼll do fine in college. To my 2nd from afar for two years now. I have seen all Class of 2010 period besties: thx for letting me use the saw! your plays since Larceny and Old Lace. I lov- I love being in your division, becase since it was with you it makes it =) xD >__< ;) ILY! Ashley, Felicia, & Joanne ILY ladies! ingly watch you on the Western bus and I follow Sincerely, Carol Div. 051 To my physics beffs: you girls are the absolute Your Secret Admirer worth every second. Iʼm happy to be able you in the halls every day. You are so lovely, it Hi BOOM! Iʼm sure you already know this but I think to spend the day with the person I love, Eloisa Zarco! best. ILY “pero mucho mucho muchooo!” LOL! pains me to see you change your relationship you are the most amazing girlfriend a guy can ask for Thank god for buildings because when Iʼm with you, I To the freshy boys bball team: you are all hilari- and you made these past two years the best two years of YOU. I love you and hope to spend many feel like jumping off of them ous. Just not Coach Gyllenhall or “Coach B.” status to anything but “single.” Iʼm too shy to my life (so far). I canʼt wait for us to spend the rest of Love Nena profess my undying love to you or add you on our lives together <3 more Valentines with you. Theyʼre lame (jk!) To my freshman division, I LOVE YOU OLIVIA MICHELLE MOWERS P.S. in case you didnʼt realize jumping off of buildings Happy Valentineʼs Day from your STARS Men- Facebook, so Iʼll keep stalking you until we - Max Love Luis is bad! tor =) & finally to Ahmed, B, Drea, & Abby & graduate. But graduation doesnʼt matter, I know My Valentines. I love my besties! - Chris This is for all the french toast girls! You Aziz ILY guys!!! =) where you live and all, so my life will have Kem cho, oh heck no. Majanna cho, you <3 Tali purpose even after we depart from Lane Tech. ainʼt my bro. Bill de ghav jana, waha K., Shanae J., Jasmine W. Iʼm in love know who you are! I <3 all you girlies P.S. Karen! Itʼs on your forehead! xD hahaha jk you are the one, Grace McQueeny, youʼre my pav khava banana. Biryani masala, ou with my haters!! - Too many to name and I miss running with you guys! Any- ILY Happy Imaginary BDay =) destiny LOVE ANONYMOUS! ainʼt a saala, Gujvathi, Urdu, Punjabi Iʼm Ambrell “Breezy Badd” who, Happy Valentineʼs Day! Remember To my love Evin: a hijabi. I donʼt eat havaam, I only eat Zygmunt Marek Czykieta, Iʼm always here for you guys when Iʼm so happy to have you in my life! You Haldivaam. Thamaavo Pil che khavaah, youʼre not my Gulaab I love you so much baby. You are the joy you need me! “French toast dominate! are incredibly good to me and I thank French Toast, donʼt hate!” LOL =D The you for always being there for me. I love - To my loves [Our Guju Rap] of my day and your kisses make every- you and I will always love you. Never -Kabia thing better. You make me laugh when I memories are priceless! Shoutout to Div. stop smiling. Ever since I met you at the 2 mii divaz, Tasha, Brianna, Bre, Shanae, Chelz, donʼt even want to smile. Happy one year 047, with the best division teacher ever, & Jas. And mii doggz Abdul, Spook, Darnell, & wedding you always smiled and were ZG and one month anniversary love! Mrs. Palmares! To all my Div. amigos, Brandon. HAPPY VALENTINEʼS DAY!!!! yourself. =) All I want are more wonder- - Sreeruppa Dey I <3 you guys! Also, Happy Valentineʼs ful days with you. <3 Iʼm happy that I GUCCI Day to all the girls who think Valentineʼs met you and your awesome family. I love i <3 U KW ur da bestest BFF Dearest bbyjarofume, Day sucks! I agree! =] Just remember to you! *Kiss* This past year has truly been sublime. Everyday wait for that one guy who will make your Happy Valentineʼs Day Evin!! eva...i <3 DH 2 shh...itʼs a se- I am filled with an excitement to be with you and to embark on our adventure of the day, heart smile! =] yours truly: Ana Rivera <3 cret... you make me smile from ear to ear and give -Listen to your heart Al mio amore Zulema, Happy Valentineʼs Day and Happy Birthday Karen! me butterflies in my stomach [still]. You have Nathan, you owe me dinner because of the unfortunate truly made a difference in my life, and Iʼm ot events that occurred January 23, 2009. Anyways Iʼm Il mio cuore e per voi, ti amo con tutta l anima Youʼre weird but cool. I hate Jonathan. Just kidding. just saying that. I love you. [and that deserves a non posso vivere senza voi. As you can see I am Youʼre the best ev. Hi Ange and Berenice, and Nelma. period at the end] happy youʼre my Valentine AGAIN!!! I donʼt know how not that great in writing a letter in Italian, but if What up Tonio Love, it happened. I guess Iʼm just LUCKY!!! Youʼre amaz- I could I would tell you I love you in every lan- - Sadeta <3 Bbypants <3 ing. Happy Valentineʼs Day! Love, Amanda guage imaginable from Arabic to the Monkey Amanda Ruiz, Dear Karla Montiel You are super hot!!! I always think about you. Those language. I think I might have to make a new BV Div. 045 were the best cyber months of my life. The texts and language because I canʼt find the words in our I am not only writing this to facebook. It was love. Please find a way to technologi- cally communicate with me. vocabulary that describes how I feel about you. Happy An- you as your boyfriend, but as I expect all of you to be Love, Kristopher Bruce Youʼre such a wonderful and beautiful person. your best friend. We have been K-To, Bro, Rubber Ducky, Booty Chin. Dang! You I want to be the cloud that holds your thoughts, through moments that I will nev- at my wedding ceremo- are so obnoxious, belligerant, obscene, loud, noisy, the day that you dream of and the ZzZzZzZzʼs & screechy! I donʼt know what Iʼd do without you so of your sleep. I want to be your all! niversary er forget, and obstacles that we ny. Itʼs imperative that Happy Valentineʼs Biffle! Te digo Chacho Meng! <3 Your one and only have surmounted as a couple. I K-Lo P.S. I “HAYT” CHU!...NOT! <3 I love Nader Ihmoud predict that Iʼll be writing to you we continue the love Dear Hot Spicy Mamacitas, Tina Ruan, Spook, Abdul, Jordan and next year, beccause I just canʼt fest that occurs during You got dat flava and dat swagga dat I be B.L.O.B & M.P.C see myself without you. Better liking. I can make your boo status taken! Love Chelsea yet, I promise you this. Happy division everyday. I Rachel Ehrenburger - McCarthy - Monroe Beatrice Valentineʼs Day Sweetie. and Lidsay P.P. Gxyz you guys are da i love mi pastelito love you all! catʼs meow/bomb diggity fo sho! Love Love, Always, Alex Alfaro, Bato Mxyz, Slobo, de naranja! <33 <3 Aziz Susarrey Mr. Yadizzle Kxyz, Eric Camacho, & Jake Pxyz February 2009 Love Page 25

Happy Valentineʼs Day! To my amazing XC French Toast girls: I LOVE Roses are red, violets are blue, V-Day @ LT wouldnʼt Hey Sreeruppa, Roses are red.Violets are blue, Jazmin Montenez, Angelo River, Lillian Vaughn, YOU! Thank you for everything! Plus Veronica be much without you! Yeah thatʼs what she said so I We have been together for over a year now. We My dearest Div. 028, Edwardo Diaz, Carisa Pappas figured itʼs true so from a distance just know that Iʼll have had many bad times but even more good I Love You. Love Yʼall M. and Laura I., greatest girls ever. always love you Flory =] Abby Mercado ~And so the lion fell in love with the lamb.~ times, none the less. Overall I see happiness in what we have together. What I mean to say is Dear Natalie Gaddini, Happy Valentineʼs Day Dear Paulina, Sending all my love to my anonymous best class of How I love you so!You should leave Jake for me that you mean a lot to me, without you I donʼt because he is a crow..=) I love Jake,Adam(the cute Alondra, Eli, and Arely I know over the past couple of years, I havenʼt made the Lane Tech 2010! one),Jensen,and everyone involved in this. Love note. Forever & Always, know what I would do. You are the reason that I and Eddy =) best impression on you. But now Iʼm read to blow out P.S. Adam Pena rocks! Jake Pieruccini is lame! the competition and make you my girlfriend. I know I (I WANT TO OUR CLASS PRESIDENT!) wake up every morning. Remember, you mean - Rosa XOXO Ashley H. can do it! Love, Reed Lubin Lauren “Low-low” Wagner too much to me. I love you baby. From Ziggy. Hey baby! Wow 22 months now I canʼt Ned, my love for you is like diarrhea, it never stops. Java loves <3 Starbucks ;) Dear Jake-Ryan P., beleive it. I know weʼve had our ups and Happy 2-year-8-month anniversary, and Happy Ishboo oh ishboo you make I dream about you every day. Iʼm in your trig downs but were stll here and going strong. No more 3x5ʼs!! <3 I love you so much and I always will. I Valentineʼs Day! I love you. all my wishboos come class and I listen to you brag to your friends Love, Angie love you always and forever, Ari Santiago trueee! - He knows who. about your weekend. Youʼre amazing. Happy Valentineʼs Day! Matchups of the YEAR! Ashley vs. Katie Special Guest Just want to say Happy Valentineʼs Day to my best Love, your secret admirer Boy likes girl; girl likes boy; boy For the best division ever! TJonesStasia vs. Dani Becca vs. Gaddini friends, Marina Diaz, Nihad Hadzic, and Tali Arroyo. Chris Leyba vs. Mike varsity baseball Monroe Plus to the wrestling team and to its real managers and buys girl stuffed bear, Valentineʼs DIV 047 Reed Lubin vs. Culeb Albo vs. Stan Div. 030. I love you lots! Day is born. Happy V-Day everyone! I LOVE YOU Tom vs. Ashly Abby Mercado A tu division, a tu division! “Never gonna give you up, never I LOST THE <-- AWW DANG, Vamos chicos, vamos mas SUNSHINE!!! <3 gonna let you down, never gonna run rapido! around and desert you! ME TOO! ~McLovin GAME Vamos chicos, vamos mas -6.14.06 Never gonna make you cry, never Lane Tech Drumline for lyfe! One line, one sound. This is for everyone in the line. Every- I love you Lovely Luna, rapido! Jordan, love you was the best decision I ever gonna say goodbye, never gonna tell made for myself. <3 one is family. Join the line. David donʼt leave a lie, and hurt you!” <3 ~McLovin the line. will you marry me? Love Mrs. Palmares Love, My Squishy and Smurf you two are Happy Valentineʼs Day to everyone. FLOC ERIK CHEN, WRONG AGAIN Beatrice CITY ALL DAY. I LOVE ALL MY BROTH- Nicole McIntyre: SOOO DUDE WE TOO ILL FO my “Everything”. You are the sunshine ERS. I hope yall have good Valentineʼs Day. Ya You are wrong once again! teehee xD to my world. I hope to be the light of lil sis, Brittney. I LOVE YOU GUYS!! - Nick Nguyen There just arenʼt THIS SHIZ SOOOONNN!! =D yours. CHELSEA TO MY BABY DAVID ILY NIKKA “Why do we fall Master Bruce?... So we NO MATTER WHAT HAVE BEEN THROUGH I enough hours in the U R THE LOVE OF MY LIFE. THOUGH ALL THAT To the misfits in the corner, Iʼll see you guys in jail in can learn to pick ourselves up”- Batman HAVE NEVER STOPPED LOVING YOU! DESPITE HAS HAPPENED BETWEEN US I WILL ALWAYS THE WAY I ACT, LOSING YOU WILL BE THE LOVE U & WILL ALWAYS BE HERE FOR U. U day for our love, bby the future ʻcause weʼre savvy like that ~ Aquaman, Begins. I will always be there for you. HARDEST THING I WILL EVER DO! I LOVE YOU MEAN THE WORLD TO ME. Capʼn George, Monica, Know Me, Steph, No Name, - SNOOKUMS LOVE U 4EVA CHELS <3 [P] and that smart blonde weʼve got to name. F3412 7h3 Nina Palumbo, Happy Valentinʼes Day, 2 all my M.P.C. Sistaz! T.A., J-hood, Rarr, Ear, P0W312 dud35 and Cool-lade. Have a happy Loverʼs Day. Love BRIAN RAMOS IS A Happy Valentineʼs Day! Jackie, Jamie C., my sweetheart. When I am with you I am Lady P, C-Sea, BreBaby, Laun Bootay, and Bam I love you Lovely Jamies & Paulina, I love you girls more than the happiest Iʼve ever been. When I hold Bam, <3 Luv Ya Lotz! To best buddy Tron, we SEXY BEAST =) <3!! anything! you, I can stay there forever. When I kiss luv u! Gucci! Luna! Love, Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you To my girls (&guys) Jola you, everything else goes away. You are I LOVE YALL SO MUCH. IʼM SO HAPPY TO HAVE Happy Vday baby! Love my bff Megan and my down, never gonna run around and desert you. U IN MY LIFE. YOU GUYS ARE SO AMAZING. I love you more absolutely wonderful. I love you. Never gonna make you cry, never gonna say I DONʼT KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO WITHOUT jr and soph peeps. And a special shoutout to my ~Joseph Rodriguez YOU lunch crew! Are you happy now? “Love does goodbye, never gonna tell a lie and hurt you. CHELS <3 Lovely Luna! not alter.” Love for today. ILY - Carmen C. Happy Valentineʼs Day! This goes to my awe- Happy V-Day to my girls! Nicki, Stephanie, Amy, Suzi, Hey everyone 2day bus passes are now $23. Have I love you handjelina jolie some girls, An, Mayra, Mabel. Lol. And you too I love you! Happy Vday Ada, Izzy, Elizabeth, My Lunch Table, you lost yet? Well here are some more things to make Oh! and a Happy V-Day to some new friends, Pamela + I love you the most guys. Alvaro and Ernie. Luv you guys. XOXO Juan! you lose, 7, Oprah, black people, wobuffet, W, Ricky, Antonio Stevens Grecia -Love Amanda Adrian, Andres and Sebastian, numbers in general and Lovely Luna! To Mireya, Letʼs play a guessing game: of course THE GAME. What give you a feeling of lightheartedness? What consumes Happy Valentineʼs Day Yuliya, Byanka, Julie, Amanda, Seriously though you will forever On our 1st date ur dad showed me his axe but 4 some your every though every single minute of the day? What takes your and all my paisas. Byanka, I just want you to know dumb reason I still went ahead and asked Will u be my breath away everytime you experience it? (You guys know who you are!) Div. 047, Class of 2019, girl? and u said yes So Iʼve never looked back, cuz Iʼve be the shining gem that takes my that youʼre great - beautifully been heavnly blessed. Love, Arevedo Itʼs THE GAME and YOU JUST LOST! JUNIORS breath away, Lovely Luna smart, funny - and I want you to Ivette know that youʼre appreciated. I have much to tell you and I HEART YOU KONRAD! Happy V-day! ^-^ Te quiero much Cosa I hope you do too one of LOL. Wubberz my smokinʼ hawt I love lab partner!!! them is Iʼm happy I met wifeys! Bella!! ...I thought you would know LOVE, ASHLEY L. KUNG POWER FAMILY! <3 you *Pancake* by now... Hey Carl, Happy Valentineʼs Day! Hey itʼs me, and you know who you are. Iʼve Joel, ILYMTUWEK You donʼt know who I am, but I know Be my Valentine, Chuma, Athina, Hajan & Beanie, you know ILYM...TJ Happy Valentineʼs Day! Ricy I love you. I been needing to say this, but its been too hard. Aleks, Jose, and Liz, you, everything about you. The intelligent Vero. I will love you always. Uh my milkshake brings all the boys to the We should pay more attention and Jose is okay with the bought this because Caitlyn was selling them, things you say make my insides tingle. I fact that we are alive. even though you donʼt go here. Muah! Jocy <3 yard... - AYESHA =D hope one day to make the greatest debater From Gel I love you Briana To my best friends Kaitlyn, Paulina, Enisa and Are you missing a lung? Are you tired of going through mine, all mine. Happy Valentineʼs Day Baby! How can I sum up how I and hope you read this so I didnʼt pay $2.00 for Alisa: will all 4 of you be my valentines?! I life without one? Ask for Nick to get one quick. By the way, your blonde hair makes you feel in 40 words or less? I can do it in 3. I <3 U! Itʼs just nothing. Happy Valentineʼs Day!!!! <3 couldnʼt choose just one, so you guys all better Call now! even sexier. say yes <3 - (773) 865-2293 me and you gerl, we donʼt need no one else. Shane Webber + Ms Rina I. Mr. Nick Nguyen Happy Valentines Day! I love you Paickle, Pho, David, itʼs been an amazing 9 months with you. Babe the last 3 months with you have SOPHIA I LOVE YOU HG! Vertex, Duarte, Maria, Kenny, Aarika, Tay I love every moment that we spend together. I been amazing. Iʼm so glad weʼre together. Skunk, Matty, Jennifer, and Jenny! One Oh! Karen, youʼre the (Except Tay) love you so much. Happy Valentineʼs Day! I would love you even if you were ribs! YOUʼRE MAI WAIFU Love, Holly Love Always, Pad Thai/OG best thing that ever Love Andre STOP CHEATING ON ME. To Isabel Hernandez: PAOLA RAQUEL ARROYO To my cookie lil Arisa. Happy Valentineʼs Nelida, Waht more needs to be said, love you This message goes out to my one and only true happened 2 me, Iʼm Day Babe. Why you so cute for...Iʼm so Since I saw you in Spanish class, I knew you were cool. love!! My Isa!! I love you oh so very much, happy to be wit you. Thanx for being with Now youʼre the only reason I come to school. Happy babe without you, I dunno what Iʼd do! Love, tu my crazy self. Forreal fasho tho hope you Valentinesʼ Day! - Nando media naranja You know who this is. LOL!!! the happiest guy know who it is. To my Batman, CHIBITA Cute Carmen, Hilarious Nathan, Naughty Cody, Happy Valentineʼs Day Babe. Youʼve saved Starbucks loves ever when Iʼm with THIS IS ME PROCLAIMING MY LOVE FOR Iʼm sorry for leaving you guys. 5th was the best. YOU (NO HETERO LOL) xD (DULCE MADE ME Miss you guys. We still the lunch crew =] me since 11-24-08, and you will always be my BUY THIS). super hero. Love Always, Kellie that Java =) <3 you. Happy An- Love you, Flory HAPPY VALENTINEʼS KNEE- To Azis&Karla. My two good friends have niversary my love. ESKIMO -N- CHUN- found love with eachother. I honestly couldnʼt LIE-DUR! Donʼt forget the stick be any happier for you two. I wish the best of Happy Valentines Day! luck and keep your love strong. man =) - Fluffy (no homeboy =)) MUAH!!! I LOVE KEE Abby Mercado Hey Rach, K-LO!! Man bro I love you and your hippopoto- Are you tired yet, because youʼve been running through mous taradactle side. You my biffle! I donʼt 23 YOU!! / Johnny- 10-12-06 my mind alot lately. Is still tell people your my girl- know what I would do without you. Just know friend. So this Valentines day will you be my girlfriend Iʼm always here for you no matter what and I From K.R. Boy Yo My BayBee!! =]] again? With love, Mike”Varsity Baseball”Monroe HAYT CHU!! <3 To: Boofull I LOVE MR. EISENBERG! WE ARE BFFS Hi Yiz! Iʼm glad youʼre my To the love of my life, FOR LIFE! My best friends forever are Ashy, Roses are red, Lauren Daly, Courtney Wolfe, Megan Knapp, Violets are blue From: Snuggle Cuddles Mi Corazoncito! FIENDR!! Youʼre my special Iʼd write your name in this, Panties, Katie, Lamb, Peter Yawanis, Jo Chavez, but I havenʼt met you. Hello Beautiful. Youʼre what I go to school for. Liz Hock, Arisa DeLeon, my wife - Richelle masha =] Anonymous You are my Lovebug and I will be sorry if I Cavanaugh, Jordan S., Molly Dunbar, Jenna Moonlight, TO MY BOO-BOO nena, je canʼt have you. Donʼt ever push me away to be- Wasserman, Olivia OʼDonovan, Chris Malogan, Let me attempt to be your sky and compli- NATALIE GADDINI!!! ing just friends because I will always be good to Kara Goss, J-Flo, and the love of my life, Jes- tʼaime mon amour, we donʼt need you. Everytime Iʼm with you, I just want you to sica Anetsberger. Ms. Radlein is amazing. And I ment your shine. Perfection my goal because -Adam Pena hold on a little bit longer, only 6 minutes more... love everyone about that. Love Taylor Hogan. the word conforms to you. Let me refuse the boys we have “en boire”! But our games can only be played one day at a Hey Hun :) Happy Valentineʼs Day. MMMM A year and yellow orbʼs continuation so that our night To my people, yaʼll know who yaʼll is. I love you guys To my dear loving Catalina time. I fell in love with you when you looked two months this month HeHe...No one Iʼd rather be with sensuaffection works for no means and stays with all my heart. We are best friends for lyfe. LilʼBit, May you be mine? May our hands grasp one me in the eyes and tonight, on Valentineʼs Day, on such a lovely day :D Bre, Foe-Foe, Breezy, and everybody else. I love yaʼll. another? May you continue to love me, because Please Be Mine. I love you Ewok. My sweetheart. the end. Love, without the feeling “LOVE” may as well perish. Love, Kodak The V to the Unit Ms. OhSoKrazi Does your heart sing out loud, does it begin to I love you too gorgeous! To My Wonderful Junior Classes, Dear Sugarcake, Yea, youʼre in college, and yea you donʼt go to beat really rapidly whenever you see me? May Thanks for being such hard-working students I just want you to know that I love you and Happy Lane - whatever. I just want everyone to know wekiss under raw, under the blue sky, or how about everyday for the rest of our lives. May I Happy Valentineʼs Day *wink this year. Have a fabulous Valentineʼs Day! Valentineʼs! TQM I <3 you. Hopefully there are brownies are your future! Your Dork, call you Darling? And may we simply steal the wink* =D - Mrs. Michie Cuppycake - The Girl Next Door moon together? February 2009 Love Page 26

To my 2 lovebugs Jackie & Marcuz Happy Valentineʼs Day, Des! Itʼs been an awesome Girls we have been through so much since freshman Happy Valentineʼs Day - Div 039 I love you guys so much! =) Thanx 4 always being there month and eleven days, and many mnay more in count- I love you Kelsey <3 year. We have had our ups and downs but we still are as for me ever since freshman yr. Hope both of yaʼll have close as sisters. - Best Division at Lane! Rock a happy V-Day. ing! I canʼt wait to see wht else 2009 has in store for Love, us...and our contracts. 10/12/08 and Catie too! I love you girls. Geana, Erica, Lucy, Dogmaris. Love on! ~C Sandra - The Frenz Lizbeth. Hi Isael (LOL) Lindsay G, Marvex Brown Fernandez is looking for Happy two year anniversary babe ! Itʼs amazing how Nan - Siiii A person can only try so hard to make up for his time has passed by so quickly. Weʼve been through a lot mistakes he made in the past. In the end, no matter how his Valentine come forth to complete his You make me smile like frogs in blenders much a person tries...it means nothing if the person he is in these two years and I want to thank you for all of the trying to make it up to wonʼt give him a chance. love conclusion or fat people fall down stairs. Div 033 Rocks!!! Sincerely, great memories. Love you babe! - David An Old Friend - WRITER =) Isael

Iʼm gonna miss you when you go APUSH- 1st period of T.H.E.M. ; Congratual- CHUBBY WUBBY -N- FATTY Rawr! Rawr! Rawr! Happy Valen- My heart full of black fire tions on a good 1st Semester! Iʼm proud of all tineʼs Day Bianca! I love you lots! A thing that should not feel love off to college. Call me everyday of you! Keep up the hard work and effort till the 12-31-08 No hands! :D But some how all you have done is inspire boy. Love ya. Join Drumline! APUSH exam! The Big B.O. (Benevolent One). Be Mine! From G.I. Jon Now this pain and hate, I am free of To John O. (The 1st baseman) I loved you Socheata you are my everything. You light my life up Cassie, I love the way you take my breath away, the Mon Cher Shakey, My hate, my anger, destroyed with my mask like how the stars light up the sky. I love you pookie. way you make me smile and make me feel safe. I love I know I put you through a lot and even though I refuse Covering my face, my darkness, my pain the first day I (we) saw you. 6-25-08 Forever how youʼre the most beautiful person Iʼve ever met, to deliberate on my reason for holding back, you know All I can do is nothing but ask, -Much Love Baby From your babe and I love how youʼre perfect in every way. Iʼm forever yours! Tʼadore Dashawn. Love always, You, my maskʼs bane -LAXY -Alex KhaʼDijat A.K.A. Iggy Lewinsky! Happy Valentineʼs Day, Amy, Katie, Kelly, Gogus! Zycze ci Superowych Walentynek. Happy Valentineʼs Day DIV 155 How can I deserve one such as you? and Lia! No love for you Choney, lul. Well, Mam nadzieje ze sie nafaszerujesz czekolad- Loving me forever more Hiiiiii kami i slodyczami. Ucz sie dobrze bo musisz Pass the darkness, guiding me through maybe you too. Vi amo! zostac na topie! Love, Ms. Feuer Giving me peace during heartʼs war MAYEEEEEE! Love, Aidan Kocham cie! - Sapcia Mary and Tara, Happy V-Day to my favorite sophomore girls, I love Rosina. Alnoor, Sualah, Salman, amd Maliha! WWWHHHaaDDOWWWNN, I looked at the sky Seeing you in my heart burns with a undying flame Happy Valentineʼs Day my loves. I love you two like you So.... Whose your Valentine? ;P last night, and the north airplane was still there so Being close to you, my angel, show me light wouldnʼt believe. Thanks for always being there for me and thanks Betty, Gabie, Lizzie, and Nina. You guys are the I love Patrick (But hate you Spongebob) and Kala Larka Holding you in my arms stops this unbearable pain I made a wish, it better come true because Colom- for being my division buddies. haha. I love you! coolest sophomores ever. HAHA (inside joke) - Samim and Maliha. The love of your heart gives me flight Love always, bia doesnʼt include you. Happy V-day.... :] Kaitlyn, oh and Allison XOXO Grecia- Your awesome junior friend La clase de Espanol es muy divertida y loco!!! XOXO I canʼt think lately Think of me, think of me fondly when we said good bye To: Eddy T. 1) The pen I used to write this: $ 2.08 (itʼs It drowns me to do so Hey Izaboo! I <3 u! Youʼre the coolest chick My lungs close Remember me once in a while, promise me youʼll try As I thought of you today, My stomach curdles ever and I hope that Arthur asks you out soon gel) I can even hear the tick and tack of my heart but it beats to your beat. I thought of all the things we did to feel this It beats to think, to hold, to be mesmerized in this metronome of you. (or my brother) lol. That would be MEGA- 2) Paper to write on: $.50 (it was a news- Iʼm sorry that you fell in love, Iʼm sorry that you way. -eMWitko TOLL!!! ... Love your bff Mel Gullenhaal ;) paper) became my white dove. I donʼt know if this was fate, As the hours passed on, Down by the bay where the watermelons grow, but I understand if your heart is filled with hate. I never 3) This ad: $6.00 wanted to cause you pain. I never wanted to make your I knew that loving you wasnʼt wrong. I <3 you, my fat raptor I met a boy and I took him home, and I will dare As I sat here, 4) Valentineʼs Day gift I got for your bear, tears fall like rain. I wonder what happens after this after not let him go! I love you Eduardo Bustamte all, you are my bliss. Please donʼt cry, Iʼm sorry, it is I realized that you are the one, Chester:”???” -Chan Kho Kim - Caty time to say goodbye. And as I love you, 5) Knowing youʼll be smiling when you Jamaal, Happy Valentineʼs Day Bae... Hopefully -Lost within my regrets I know that with you is where I belong. read this: Priceless youʼll be with me on dat day... this makes 3 LTVB JV Volleyball Jose-Caring, loving, warm, cozy, lov- Love, Dayanna To: Sabrina months for us. Stuff happen, but we lasted and Iʼm happy that we made it this far... Haterz gone Emily and Marah <3 you guys! able, sweet, kind! I love him. From: Eri Q. write.. so Luv, Marii, MUAH!! YOUʼRE BEAUTIFUL! -Isabelle

To my freshman boy (Jamie) donʼt feel so confident Hey you! Happy Valentineʼs Day. Brenda you are the bestest friend To Vanessa Espino, The Wifey!!! Love you all my krazy friends!! Zeljko youʼre my inspira- towards something you canʼt lean on because youʼre I have ever had in my entire life. I really value our friendship. Also you know that I care about you & will be there for you whenever I love you so much & just thinking so you know going to fall. Donʼt cheat when the girl is playing fair Joselyn, Fabi, Jose (Obama), & you need me. youʼll akways have me! Happy Valentineʼs Day tion but most of all remember karma is real even though Happy Valentineʼs Day Your friend, Henry Luis youʼre fake. =) Love! You sparkle-Jessica! Happy Valentineʼs Day <3 Raquel, youʼre really cool & I like you a Roses are red, violets are blue, Joker watch out, George Bailey: Iʼd go to the whole wide Iʼm coming for you! -Maricela Howdy Partners!! lot. Will you go out with me? P.S. I love you! (NOT!) =) just to find you...Happy Valentineʼs Day, From: Harvey Dent P.S.2 Happy b-day Callo! Yee Haw! my sweet. I love you, Mary Hatch From Joey. P.S. I love Steve! From: Algebra Happy Valentineʼs Day Lusi, Erik, you donʼt know me, but I have To my best friends, have a merry Ms. Sebestyen Dora, Brianna, Sapna, Jasmine! a crush on you. I will find you soon. christmas, um I mean Valentineʼs P.O.K.! Ms, Erik Brito<3 day. -David Arevalo Hey you! Happy Valentineʼs Day. Brenda you are the bestest friend Angelina I love you yo man wellz. loves her world I have ever had in my entire life. I really value our friendship. Also Dear Angela Kopec, Tay, Ryan, Steph, Ashley, Jeh, Sam, Alex, Syd, Mac, Ale, you know that I care about you & will be there for you whenever P.S. Im king D and we on later on Joseph, Fatima, Arifa, and Joey you guys are the bestest! you need me. Happy Valentineʼs Day <3 thanks for making this year bearable. Happy Valentineʼs Day Your friend, Henry I love you guys! xoxo-Ritza studies class, P.S. Long live the Jimmys! =]] Susie, Erika, Marylin, Jorgey, Diana, Kathy, Martiza, Arely, Annett, love u guys! u make mee highschool Poz for being my freshman best friend you Eduardo! days! all the inside jokes..aye! lmao. So yeah, glad I got I love ya! kinda suck at it. So... Will you be my Valentine? ...oder ʻBrunoʼ?? Ich liebe du viel! Du bist meaine Lieblings- junge! Ich hoffe du hasst eine guten Valenteins Tag!Iʼm glad and of course to meet u, always gonna be here for you guys thru thick - Eloise Zarco youʼre in my Gernan Klasse ʻcuz youʼre great eye candy! & thin. Love you! =) -LB (your favorite manager) - Cessa, oder Claudia XO Happy Valentineʼs Day to STARS Adam, her fabulous We miss you in 4th period lunch. Happy Valentineʼs Day Sexy Sexy Godsel, youʼre the #1 Best Staller on the mentor program and Freshmen (Class -AA, Chipmunk, and Bear team and everyone thinks youʼre super cool for that. But of 2012) From: STARS!! to Div. 276! I wanna know if you will be my special valentine with freshmen! P.S. What am I!? hearts and kisses? Mrs. Seratoni - #1 Stalker February 2009 Love Page 27

Walter Joe Gonzalez, if (roses==red &&violets==blue) {sys- Wo ai wo zhong wen ke de jia. Thank you for always letting me see a side of you tem.out.printin(mr. law pwnz!!”);} else Happy Valentineʼs to To Ecuadorian that no one else does. Youʼve been through so much {system.out.printin(“u r 2 sook, lolol”);} Period 2! and you havenʼt always made the best choices but Rosa, Elizabeth, Alon- -Ben ni no matter what people think I truly do know your Querida Sra. Perez, Club! a great guyand the only one who gets me through Tu eres mi amiga bella, sincera y generosa. everything. Never once have you doubted me and dra, Eddie, Paula, Happy Valentineʼs yoiu always trusted me with everything, No matter Gracias por todo. Te amo para siempre. Feliz I Love You all! how stupid you can be in the end it doesnt matter Dia de la Amistad. Ada, Vanessa, Pan- Day to my current and because youʼre my best friend and thats all that -Your President matters. Happy Valentines Day Bestie:] 10x for all the food in cake Shalonda, and future Chinese Regu- - Your Best Friend Forever, Ashley G. <3 7th period. I love you:] Victoria. Carolina Ortiz lar and Honor classses GDADDY, I LOVE YOU WITH ALL OF MY Happy Valentines Day Hawaiian Club! ?? If your the cream, then you know who this is Dear Buddhist Club, I just want to let you all I love you guys and Iʼm proud of you! Girls, you all from. I LOVE YOU and I am Happy because of know how much I love you all. During each HEART AND SOUL! THANK YOU FOR meeting, I do my best to let everyone feel safe Zhu da jia qin ren jie shake it till your hips break and guys, you ae my hard- you! Happy Valentines! LOVING BOONEY COONEY AND I TO core warriors fosure! and comfortable. Without you all, I would feel PIECES. aloha aloha! Prez. Obanias Louis Trinca- Pasat, Div. 023 unhappy at lane. - Love, Brian Chansy kuai le! Lets give it a go To: the Asian guy from the Stairway M There is only one happiness Dear Amanda Ruiz, TO ALL ORCHES- -you have really nice hair and are a total I am so lucky to have you. I donʼt know what Iʼd do in life, to love and be loved. without you. You are my dream girl and I couldnʼt ask Nader Ihmoud =] cutie<3 for a better girlfriend. Youʼre amazing! TRA MEMBERS: From Stairway M user (4th period to 5th) -George Sand Happy Valentineʼs Baby! Chinese Club - You are the best! En lugar de la escuela de cuyo nombre no quiero MAY YOUR DRE- Happy Valentineʼs Day acordarme, no ha mucho tiempo que estudiaban unos Your devoted and grateful sponsor. monstruos- despues de las clases y los sabados tambien. A. Pacer Jill Woods. Love Mom Todos les salio bien por haberse esforzado tanto. ALS COME TRUE! -Cerrantes? Jill and Ms. House, Te amo much Gatito! Finders P.S. LISTEN AND Have an amazing Valentineʼs Day! You guys have made my senior year unforgettable. Thanks for everything. Keeper. Happy Valentineʼs Day. Te Amo,Flaquito. ADJUST xoxo Rachel KAAW Love Gaby. Yearbook Students! You know who you are! To the best counselors in LANE TECH: Ms Yasmin Felices 3 años! FROM: SECRET AD- I enjoy working together with you everyday. Coorlas and Ms. Dulberg. To the best teacher in Donʼt know what I ever would do without you! the milky way: Mr. Valderrama You are my sweetheart and I MIRER KSL:] B.V. love you. (Even though you <3 Cecy Dear Francesxa Atian, DANCE TEAM: I LOVE YOU GUYS! Dear Maggie aka, ducan johnson My JROTC Little ones! Your smile brightens my day especially when I sit bright snore...j/k) HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! AND Thank you so much for making my final year at and early in the morning during first period. I wish you Are you egging my house right now? Lane so enojoyable. You all are the future of the could see me more than a classmate or friend. Your First YMI: LOVE YOU TO DEATH BFF!:] Love, Shafqat Period Sercret Admirer. Is bonnie taylor? How about edward Warrior Battalion. Keep drilling and P.T. strong. S-4! Thank you for all your work. You guys are amazing cullen and PRINCE? Can I come BOO SKINS + Joishia, I know you can do it! Get our gold star back and I will miss you guys! Also, Anhthu Nguyen, will My 7th period pre-calcu- over? I need to poop. I love you, and hate you all in one. Weʼre and show them what out battalion is made of. I you honor me with your beauty at Mil Ball? perfect together. will never forget any memory of the things we c^3 lus class is the best -Mr. PS: I set your furby on fire. ~Thugaboo Jones have accomplished as a family. I know my last Fornal few months at Lane will be awesome and itʼs Gracie! Thanks for putting up w/me, I feel the love. Kaaaaww I LOVE THE DANCE TEAM I love Mr. J. Kelsey, love you always hope Daniel treats you to all because of you. I canʼt wait for Raider Chal- I love ya love ya love ya something nice hint hint:] Happy Valentineʼs Day to We get by with a little help from our LOVE, YOUR CAPTAIN lenge, Memorial Day Cermonies, and Military everyone else who is special to me! Podgers friends because all we need is love JAMIE Ball! Remember to vote for me for Queen! Iʼll Mr. P! be coming back to check on you guys and yʼall To my Uki Club Members: Mrs. Vale-Suarez, Jʼaime ma bete, Jacenta Huerta! You are one of the coolest teachers. I look forward to know that. Good luck little ones. I love you, to my students. who make I love you guys! Canʼt wait to polka on Int. Stop with all those “garcons”! your class everyday. I know its wrong for a student to SERIOUSLY! my day everyday -Mr. Jeon Days. feel like this for a teacher, but I canʼt help it. STAY ALERT, STAY ALIVE Love Nena ~Chpokio ~Never Tardy C/CAPTAIN Jenna Shepard We love Ms. Oh, Mr. Jeon, and Mr. “YOU ACCEPT THE LOVE To all my bowling girlies: Galletitas, Thanks for an awesome year! PATY, “En tanto que de rosa y azucena/ se muestra la color en vuestro ges- Caines. Happy Valentineʼs Day! to/ y que vuestro mirar honesto/ REFRENA el corazon; DISFRU- YOU THINK YOU I love you guys! Letʼs win city today! TAD de vuetra alegre primavera/ antes que el tiempo airado/ cubra - From the Overachievers =] TE AMO de nieve la hermosa cumbre./.. todo lo mudara la edad ligera...” DESERVE” ~Captain Rachel -Renacentista Weʼre on the ball so let the Hey adam, babe well you know i love you HARTO Eh mi gid Ben, Michael, Sarah,Natalie, Patrick, David, Liz, Div. Vote Rachel for and im sorry for being a meanie sometimes 032, Irish Club, all my teachers and anyone else I may have forgot- good times roll and shut yo ten- HAPPY VALENTINEʼS DAY! I love you all sooo much and but I care for you so dont ever think i dont ~JUAN hope you have a great day! Shoutout to Max my love, who wonʼt Mil Ball Queen! face! =) read this,and the rest of my friends at LP! Love, Grace Godsel, you look good in your singlet. Happy Valentineʼs Day Division 911! How did we (mi esposo y yo) get so “Never gonna give you up, never Admiring you from lucky? Fortunately, I havenʼt had to call 911. Letʼs pass gonna let you down, never gonna run W.M.D.ʼs! (Girls Track Team) our classes, pay our debts, and finish strong! J2 is better than not too far, around and desert you! Your Stalker - Roof P.S. Luke is still angry. Never gonna make you cry, never J1! Dear Coach Kori, Roof, Kev-o, Marchan, amd Coach E! WADDIWWWWWW! To our Mr. Maslanka extends the warmest of regards and the I love you Shaheen, and Dylan, amd Flaco, and Maddy, Thank you for being such great mentors for me these past most heartfelt appreciation to all of those students who, gonna say goodbye, never gonna tell Erik Prado, and Coach Roof, and Tony, and Marchan, 3 years! Thank you for believing in me and helping me realize thatI can do anything I set my mind to! I will miss wrestling team and coaches..Coach with patience, fortitude, and discipline, have edeavored a lie, and hurt you!” <3 ~McLovin and Kori! Thanks for being such great friends and men- you all when I go to college next year! XOXOJennie to follow my tangential trains of thought. tor! I love you all and Iʼll miss you very much next year. Miedona, Coach Alec, Coach Q, xoxo, Jennie I LOVE U, KAI-LAN, BOOTYCALL, SHABI, Coach JR, Coach Colon, and Coach BYANKABIANCA, LUNCH CREW, DIV. 028, TPC, To all my Journalism freaks. Congratulations on your biggest paper ever! Thirty-six pages! My seniors, Girls Lax Team, Putnam, Susie Q, and Perres. We love LT wrestling! everyone else. Keep up the good work. <3 Carmen Imma tech you boi! Imma move on you! RELAX! Sexy, Sexy Godsel -Jiggedy J *pause* NOT! BAMF! Chase Love to all the Wilsoooooooon *deuces*! Hit pause or poz? Bringing home them wonderful peo- Wʼs! Youʼre fired! HM! Nobodyʼs Advertise in Perfect (Carmen)! The D! Finn! ple in G.S.A. Corn on the cobb! Captain Harvey! Maxi Pad Schneider! Stevenson got and Buddhist pinned by a girl! Piowitz (OMG your a junior)! Jankowskiiii! Geo The Warrior dude (BFF)! CAMPOS! Ihmoud! Club. You guys Younannnnn Knee-onz! Leki! Gel-ko! Guy youʼre sexy! Juan (not Email us at: kick butt!!! the better Alvarez)! NO HOMO! Ready 1,2,3 LANE TECH WRES- [email protected] B.V. TLING!-Managers (all 20 of us) & Happy Valentineʼs Day Filipino Club! We love you put put guys so much. Nothing makes us more happy than to be around you guys & get to see your beautiful faces esp. Megan, Olga, Ali, Kellie, everyday! Whether its clapping sticks or getting our Eloise, Tina, Carmen, Abby, Nen, feet clapped in those sticks, we manage to still smile & have fun, because its YOU guys that make practic- Katie & Jess:] es worthwhile. Although our practices end in March, our love for you never. Love, Team Adobo February 2009 Features Page 28

The dos and don’ts of true love and dating

Alex Santillian, Div. 022. “I picked up a dandelion By Samantha D’Anna Nonetheless, there are still conventional and blew off all the men who have not altered their values or seeds and said the Affection. Emotion. Lust. Uncertainty. practices. infamous line ‘Only Most are familiar with the pre-date “I always pay. Always. I think as a male, you can make my played pool,” nerves: That unsure feeling and the anxi- the man should pay no matter what,” said wish come true. Will said Jesse Correa, ety that come along with it. Orlando Berrios, Div. 927. you be my girlfriend?’ Div. 904. “It wasn’t Forty-four percent of the adult America Whether traditional or innovative, most She said yes and then we just sat anything fancy and that’s population is single, according to the ar- have an idea of their ideal date. on my garage roof with my arm why I loved it.” ticle “Top 10 Dating Statistics Everyone “Honestly I think dinner and a movie around her and watched the sunset,” said “The best dates that Should Know,” by William Irvin. That is alone and then going to meet up with a Jamie Peculis, Div. 905. I’ve been on with over 100 million people; odds still in fa- group of friends after would be a great Who says young love can’t last? The my boyfriend al- vor of single people who are looking. date,” said Jessica Hannon, Div. 927. truth is that slightly more ways are simple “You can really see how they are around than 1 in 10 teenagers (12 things. I love it THE NUMBERS your friends.” percent) are currently in a w h e n we just go out to Those teens not in a steady relationship “Something to do with water; like a beach relationship with someone brunch or chill out at his are certainly not lacking in the dating de- or a water park. Somewhere I could go to they have been dating for more house,” said D e v s h r e e partment. More than half of teens, 57 per- show off,” said Alex Ruiz, Div. 904. than a year, according to the Mediamark Rawal, Div. 925. “I think it’s cent, say they regularly go out on dates, “It wouldn’t matter. It could go from study. those times when I can truly get to know and a third say they have a steady boy- doing a lot of things to doing absolutely “I believe in lust at fi rst sight,” said Han- him and we can really just have some friend or girlfriend, according to a survey nothing,” said Santillian. “As long as the non. “There could be an immediate physi- alone time to catch up with each other and of 4,600 teens (ages 12 to 17) conducted person is fun to be around.” cal attraction, but personality is the main get away from our busy lives.” last year by New York City-based market “The best dates are always the fi rst dates component of love.” But with the good comes the bad. research fi rm Mediamark Research, Inc. - those awkward, ‘I don’t know what to “No, love takes time. Love at fi rst sight “I took this girl out once that would not The dating scene has changed over the do’ dates,” said Mia Spingola, Div. 910. is just infatuation,” said Berrios. stop talking! The nasty part about it was years, possibly making it easier to do. “They somehow manage to always be the she didn’t stop talking even when she ate, During the 20th and going into the 21st dates you look back on and smile about.” “WELL I USUA LLY so I pretty much was dodging food all century, dating has become more relaxed, night,” said Berrios. “Then at the end of and there are now substantial differences LOVE AT FIRST DON’T KISS AND the night when I took her home I put the between social and person values from music extra loud so she wouldn’t talk, but decades ago. For example: Traditionally a SIGHT? TELL, UT...”B guess what? She didn’t talk; she yelled the man is expected to pay; but in recent times According to “Top 10 Dating Statistics While it is safe, a date doesn’t always whole way home.” the practice of “going Dutch” (splitting Everyone Should Know,” by William Ir- have to be the usual dinner and a move. the expenses) has become common and vin, you have, at the most, 15 minutes to The most unforgettable dates are more DATING ADVICE acceptable. make the fi rst impression. of- ten than not the ones Mix it up. It is easy to fall into the same “I have no problem with paying, but I Love at fi rst sight, as de- that are thoughtful dating trends. Think outside of the box see it as her being more independent if she fi ned by Wikipedia, is an and personal. and get out of your comfort zone on your offers to pay,” said emotional condi- “We had next date.. tion whereby lunch on the a person beach. I brought -Keep it simple. It isn’t too cliché to go a feels ro- Potbellies, we concert, sporting event, or even a movie. m a n t i c had little plastic Do things the other person loves; she/he is a t t r a c - wine glasses, and sharing the experience with you it should tion for had sparkling grape be a good time a stranger juice,” said Hannon. on the fi rst en- “It was very cliché, but I -Work on a project together. Whether it is counter with the loved it.” for school or just for fun, this can be a fun stranger. “The best date I have ever and unique date. Seventy-one per- been on was when Jesse blindfolded me, cent of people say stuck me in the car, and drove around to -Have a DIY date. Do it yourself dates they believe in love at confuse me. Then he made me walk up a are great for bonding and learning about fi rst sight, according to a hill, blindfolded, to fi nd he had a whole the other person on a more personal lev- poll taken onwww.topda- picnic set up waiting for me,” said Karen el. Make homemade pizza or just create tingtips.com. Espinoza. something together. It’s a great way to “I believe it. It is just that Unanticipated dates are frequently cher- interact. feeling that you have to go up and ished and etched in memories forever. meet the person. You know right “My favorite date I think was when Kar- -Go on an EDU-date. Take classes on any- then and there that something about it en and I went to Pizza Hut for dinner, then thing from dance to pain ting. Learn some- is right,” said Ruiz. went glow in the dark mini golfi ng and thing new together. February 2008 Features Page 29 Teens dish out on learning how to cook girls also face pressures from other teenage boys. then moms push their daughters to cook more, so they’re By Anna Treesara “I’ve heard a ton of my guy friends complain that women just keeping the stereotype alive,” said Bose. don’t cook anymore and that their ideal wife would “It does bother me that my dad doesn’t help because Teenagers face a variety of pressures in know how to cook,” said Sheena. “They know when nobody cooks, they usually end up ordering today’s society and from their families. But they’re going to have to learn sooner or later out,” said Guillen. “And there is nothing that bothers who knew that those pressures included because we are not inferior.” me more than ordering take-out when there is food learning how to cook? “Some guy friends like to say that all available in the house.” “My father is always saying that when women should know how to cook,” “I just feel that the domestic roles that used to I’m older, it’ll be too late to learn [how said Angela Zuniga, Div. 924. be only a woman’s responsibility have not been to cook] and right now as a teenage girl “I know they tend to say this left behind,” said Zuniga. “In a lot of homes, men is the perfect time,” said Enanna Sheena, jokingly, but ultimately they are still the main breadwinners, so they feel they Div. 925. do prefer women who can have the right to be treated like kings “My parents always tell me that in Mexico, cook.” in a way.” girls my age already cook, clean, and work,” “Boys like to think they are However, Zuniga does believe said Noemi Garcia, Div. 904. “My family [feels] all tough and women there are some rare cases. that it’s a woman’s job to nourish her family both spiri- should do “There are men out there who realize their tually and physically with good traditional meals.” wives work just as hard and they alternate Many teenage girls believe that being pressured to learn housework, cooking, and even babysitting, which how to cook goes hand-in-hand with being pressured to is amazing,” she said. grow up. Many teenage girls haven’t learned how to cook “My grandma always tells me I have to know how to because they’re surrounded by easier ways that allow cook and clean because I will be someone’s wife and them to eat. mother someday and will have to take care of my husband “[Teenage girls] should not be pressured to learn [how to and kids. My grandma [began] telling me this when I was cook] since there are so many pre-made and frozen meals,” only a freshman!” said Tina Ruan, Div. 028. said Petya Randelova, Div. 916. “I use Mr. Microwave “Since I’m a senior and I’ll be going off to college soon, everyday! Hot pockets, frozen lasagna, heating up I’m being pressured to [learn how to] cook even more,” said leftovers, you name it. I love him,” said Sheena. Samra Pecanin, Div. 905. “If I’m hungry, McDonald’s is only a block away Some teens have already been pressured to grow up quick- and delivery is only a phone call away,” said Ruan. er and learn how to cook. Though many teenage girls don’t know how to cook, “My parents went to Poland and left me and my brother they still believe cooking is relevant to today’s society. for a month,” said Patrick Maciejewski, Div. 917. “I had to “We need to learn to cook so that we don’t become so de- step up and make us meals. I really learned how to become pendent on unhealthy fast food,” said Garcia. “The money independent and take care of myself.” used to buy a pizza can instead be used to buy groceries that “My mom made me go to culinary school at Kendall Col- the cooking and clean- can last you for at least a week.” lege over the summer to learn how to cook because she ing,” said Ruan. Other students think it is more important for males to learn doesn’t know how to. She never learned because she’s al- An anonymous student believes that women how to cook. ways working,” said Erik Bose, Div. 903. “This was after should know how to cook and admitted that “Women are becoming less likely to act like personal she married my stepdad, who used to be a head chef. She he was somewhat influenced by his Socioiology class. cooks for their husbands,” said Zuniga. wanted me to be a man that could cook like him.” “I learned about gender roles, where boys would usually go “Every guy should have at least some knowledge of cook- “My mom was at work when I got home from school, so a out to work while the women would stay home and cook,” ing,” said Maciejewski. “That way, they don’t have to be so lot of times I would just experiment and mess around [with he said. “It just seems weird that a girl wouldn’t know how dependent on their moms, girlfriends, or wives.” cooking],” said Donjuan Guillen, Div. 914. “I never really to cook. I probably wouldn’t date her.” Some students said that if Lane offered a Home Econom- took cooking seriously until about three years ago. [I started Other teenage boys disagree. ics class, they would definitely take advantage of it. watching] the food network and it completely changed my “I’m not interested in a housewife,” said “It actually teaches something for everyday life,” said view on cooking. It taught me a lot, but most of all it Maciejewski. “I want her to go out Vanessa Burroughs, Div. 922. “It teaches you how to cook, inspired me to actually give it a try.” there and make money so we can both sew, and balance a checkbook.” Besides pressures from their be rich!” Dr. LoBosco said that as far as she knows, there has never families, “Guys shouldn’t choose girls be- been a Home Economics class offered at Lane most likely teenage cause they know how to cook or because Lane used to be an all-boys school. not,” said Pipat Tienchai, Div. “Today, Home Ec classes fall under a program called Ed- 923. “That’s like saying girls are ucation to Careers,” she said. “In order to offer the class, attracted to athletic guys, but not students would have to commit to a three-year ETC pro- all guys are athletic.” gram, beginning sophomore year and ending with a double Some students believe that times period senior year. Lane does have a few ETC programs, have not changed as much. but there has not been much interest among the student body “It’s stereotypical when someone and several of the programs have since closed over the last says that only girls should cook, but few years.” For easy recipes go to:

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3) http://www.foodnetwork.com/quick-and-easy/index.html February 2009 Opinion Page 30 Earrings on your teeth? How to become the stalker of her dreams son for not wanting to go out with Stalkers are one of the most a door while theyʼre at their locker her, but he insisted he just couldnʼt dreaded aspects of the high school isnʼt exactly subtle. Besides, you go out with someone who had experience. They can be harmless, could get hit in the face if some- braces. What a wimp! but they also have the potential to one else happens to push open the Braces arenʼt something to be be dangerous predators. Those who door. ashamed of. Theyʼre actually pret- are stalked are also torn between 4. Plan out your “stalking route” ty neat if you think about it. They two choices: remain silent and with reason. If the object of your fix ugly teeth and give you a beau- continue their discomfort or to hurt affection has his or her locker on tiful smile at the end. their stalkerʼs feelings through their the first floor and your fifth period The wire on braces basically rejection. I, however, confronted class is on the fourth floor, resist exerts pressure on the teeth. This my stalker amongst a crowd of stu- the urge to walk down three flights constant pressure moves teeth into dents and told him, more or less, of stairs. their proper positions over time. to “back off or Iʼll tell the police.” 5. Confidence is key. If you really Braces also help the ʻbone remod- By Safiya Merchant I knew it was a bit extreme, but I know and like a person, simply ask By Jessica Figueroa elingʼ process in which the tooth was desperate to stop his stalking. them out. Youʼll finally find out if is loosened by the pressure of the Once when I entered my fourth I couldnʼt wear my favorite polka- theyʼre interested and you wonʼt be A little girl once asked me, braces and the bone grows in to period Journalism class, my friend dotted skirt without worrying that late to class. “Why do you have earrings on support the tooth in its new posi- rushed up to me and exclaimed, some guy was going to fondle it! 6. Finally, donʼt even stalk in the your teeth?” My cousin and I just tion. “Oh my God, did you see that kid For those who are stalked my best first place. If someone wonʼt give laughed it off. At least this was a The amount of time a person has walk up behind you and feel your advice is to tell an adult, such as a you the time of day, move on. You different one. If the little girl had to wear braces really depends on skirt? Heʼs a total stalker!” security guard or a teacher, if your deserve someone who will like you been a few years older she prob- their situation. It can range from After the momentary shock, I stalker ever threatens or, God for- for who you are and give you his or ably would have called us brace six months to eight years. So pret- demanded to know more. She told bid, attempts to attack you. her utmost attention. faces, metal mouths, or maybe ty smiles donʼt come easy, or even me that as I was walking down the To all those stalkers who hide be- What is most important to re- even train tracks. Haha. And those naturally in many cases. Celebri- staircase towards the first floor, a hind doors, wishing for that special member about stalkers (at least the are just the common ones off the ties like Britney Spears, Cameron boy was walking the opposite way guy or girl to notice you, here are harmless ones) is that they, like the top of my head. Diaz, Tyra Banks, Angelina Jolie, until he saw me. He then immedi- a few tips: ones they stalk, are human. They Until someone else points them and Dayanara Torres all had brac- ately turned around, followed me, 1. Donʼt touch your object of af- only wish for love and affection. out, those of us with braces usu- es once. And they ended up with and, for a few seconds, fingered fection since he or she may sue you They just go searching for it the ally forget we have them. But ev- pretty great smiles. my polka-dotted skirt. Once class or file a complaint with the police. wrong way. eryone else notices them. After all, I canʼt wait to see how I look ended, my friend and I walked up A restraining order isnʼt exactly Nowadays, when I see my pre- they are pretty visible. when I get my ʻgrillzʼ off. My per- to the second floor and found that what the college boards are look- vious stalker, he stares at me for a But they become most obvious fect white smile will go perfectly he was following me again! He ing for. second but quickly averts his gaze. when you get rejected because with the white True Religion Jeans even watched me as I went to my 2. Try to be discreet. Eyeing Heʼs probably worried about that youʼre taking time to develop the Iʼm planning on getting. Then Iʼll locker! someone through a glass panel on restraining order. perfect smile. (i.e. have braces get to do some rejecting around on). Like there was a time when here! Oh yeah! Itʼll be like, “Boy, my friend was crushing on this do you really think this perfect Group projects: all of the work or none at all guy in one of her classes. One day smile is gonna go out with you and they got paired up to do a project new people. On the other hand, we best quality for the grade. If you are your disastrous overbite?” Pshh. together and it seemed like they choose our friends. Our friends are the one who does none or very little Pretty shallow, right? The point hit off right away. They started people who we get along with and of the work, it is either because you is, donʼt judge someone based on talking more and they even started enjoy being around, not people we are being lazy or because someone their appearance. Be a bigger per- hanging out. do homework with. Dealing with else took over everything. Both of son by looking past the physical According to my friend it was school related work all of the time these positions can leave you feel- because if you treat someone like going great, but after awhile she with someone you have just met is ing insecure about the work you are theyʼre less than you, you may be started to wonder why he didnʼt a bad start to a friendly relationship. turning in. No matter how much surprised to see what theyʼve be- ask her out so they could officially Arguments are very easy to come work you do personally, in group come in a few years. Who knows? be boyfriend-girlfriend. It seemed by, and so is placing blame. Instead projects your group will either sink Maybe then theyʼll be out of like he was pretty into her. Finally of trying to get to know these new or float together. YOUR league, and wouldnʼt that she decided to confront him about people, you have to get down to Group projects are usually very suck? Remember what they say it. He explained that he liked her business and finish your work. inconvenient. If the project involves about karma? It will come back to By Grace McQueeny and everything, but how were they Some believe that group projects work that needs to be done outside bite you. And Iʼll bet it has sharp supposed to make out? My friend are a great way to teach students to of class, students must take time – and perfectly straight – teeth. Imagine you are sitting in class, thought that was the stupidest rea- collaborate at an early age. Howev- out of their already busy schedules and your teacher says, “Alright er, students in school learn to work to arrange a meeting. This is espe- classs, please break into groups of with each other in school anyway, cially difficult if the group needs to three!” Whenever this happens, I whether or not they are assigned meet more than once; students of- feel immediately discouraged. I group projects. Most students par- ten live far away from each other. start to wonder who I will be paired ticipate in school activities such For example, I once had to work in with, what we will have to do, and as clubs and sports teams. While a group on an English project. Ev- whether or not I will be stuck with participating in these activities, stu- eryone lived so far away from each all of the work, or blamed for not dents learn to collaborate and min- other that we had to do all of the doing enough. gle with each other in a stress free, work over the phone and through Group projects can be a problem balanced way. email. Miscommunications hap- in any class- History, English, Sci- When it comes to group projects, pened, and the project ended up be- ence, etc. While some may think there are usually two types of peo- ing incomplete. that group projects are beneficial ple: those who do all of the work, Group projects are inconvenient, because the work is spread out, I and those who do none of the work. unbalanced, and just plain obnox- believe that they are inconvenient, It is often very difficult to find the ious. Studentsʼ schedules are busy detrimental, and unnecessary. balance between the two among enough as it is, and doing homework A downside of working in a group the group members. If you are the is something I know that I would is that you may not know the peo- one who does all of the work, it is rather do by myself. In my opinion, ple you are paired with. You might usually either because everyone in teachers should not assign group look at this as a good opportunity your group is lazy, or because you projects at all, and let students earn to make new friends and meet feel like your work would be the the grade they themselves deserve. February 2009 Opinion Page 31 Self-defense class would add a punch to P.E. curriculum Honors students unable to would be a great motivation to narios and encourage students to do just that. fully engage themselves in the While a self defense class class. take electives of their choice may be a long shot in trying to For those who have taken a reduce assaults, it can be an in- gym class, most will likely say to work hard. Honors students should have their choice of elec- centive for students to be more that it is a good break through- tives. They keep up their grades aware of their surroundings. out a full day of classes. Since so well that it only makes sense This class can let more students many students do not fully take to reward them somehow. feel comfortable going to and advantage of their gym classes, According to the curriculum from school knowing that they a self defense elective would options sheet, an honors student are prepared to handle any type give students a reason to take has to take a regular music per- formance or appreciation class. of situation. it seriously. Students can learn Other regular classes that are al- With a larger body of students defense skills while practicing a lowed are P.E., Health, Driverʼs feelings secure about their sur- healthier lifestyle by exercising. Ed, ROTC, and Drafting. Addi- roundings, Lane could feel reas- And who says the class could tional electives cannot be regular, By Noemi Villanueva sured about how safe and con- only be limited to students? but either honors or AP as well. fident its students feel. Besides Teachers and other staff could Senior year, core students have a grand total of five electives; take Although many students may teaching physical skills, a self come and knockout some free By Maria Murczek lunch out, and they only have know how to throw a good punch, defense class can also incorpo- time by taking part in the class. two mandatory classes. very few know how to properly rate verbal skills needed to talk Such a class can hold several “Congratulations, you have A solution to all this would be defend themselves in a sticky yourself out of difficult circum- people and can make all the dif- been accepted into the Lane hon- allowing honors students to take situation. A self defense elective stances. Several students may ference in peopleʼs lifestyles. ors curriculum.” Based on stan- the electives they want. Or, at encounter peer pressure and a While not everyone may be dardized test scores and elemen- least allow one elective a year, at Lane could let students have a tary academic performance (you no matter what it is, to be regu- jab at learning new skills as well class like this can help them be able to take the class, an elective know, the good stuff), a student lar-level. There could also be a as gain self confidence to handle ready to handle it. like this can be a big step in en- is admitted into the special cur- way of still getting the honors an unexpected situation. Many skills that would be couraging safety and self aware- riculum. But just as easily as they credit if the class is available oth- Even if many think that a bru- taught in a self defense class can ness for those who do. With a came in, they can get kicked out. erwise. These solutions, though, readily be integrated into other new outlook on oneʼs surround- Best of all, it is not always their will most likely not happen tal kick to the groin or a hard fault. I was put in all-honors A more practical solution would stomp on the foot are forms of classes. Without fully realizing ings and a strong sense of con- when I started my freshman year. be to change oneʼs strict mindset. self defense, it is actually using it, a student can develop their fidence, anyone could benefit I was pretty proud of myself. My When I found out that I was no your smarts to avoid violence self esteem and confidence lev- from a self defense class. sister had been in honors dur- longer in honors, I thought that with another person. Many peo- els to be positive and more open And who knows, perhaps a ing her four years at Lane, and I my chance of getting admitted ple tend to make spur of the mo- to trying newer things. Since this class like this could be the start wanted to continue that. Besides, into the college of choice was class would also teach verbal of newer, more creative gym it raises a studentʼs GPA (and over. Life was over. I canʼt afford ment decisions that can compro- rank) and is more of a challenge. full college tuition (I donʼt think mise their safety. A self defense skills, communication abilities classes? A self defense elective Sophomore year, I found an in- anyone really can), so I need the class can teach students how to would become more efficient could encourage a more seri- terest in photography and wanted maximum amount of academic act smart on their instincts and among students which would ous, yet inventive way to keep to take the class. As I signed up scholarships. Thatʼs too bad, make quick decisions when hit allow even the shyest person to fit while also teaching valuable for junior year classes, I visited because there went all my free with a tough encounter. Every become more outspoken. Stu- life skills. my counselor in order to make money! dent to student interaction could sure that photography would not All colleges really care about is student should know how to de- mess up the rest of my schedule. a studentʼs overall performance, fend themselves and this class provide for more realistic sce- Photography is not available as especially the cumulative GPA. an honors class, he said. But if You can keep taking honors it was and I didnʼt take it, then classes and be in core, it is not I would no longer be in the cur- the end of the world. If the cur- R-e-s-p-e-c-t, find out what it means to students riculum. He said it should not be riculum is unknown to colleges, a problem, and that was that. I why have it then? me, but it sure as hell led up to it. So, how can these situations be signed up for the class and wait- At the beginning of the year, I After re-explaining my situation to correctly taken care of, and who can ed for junior year to arrive. thought that figuring myself out the staff member, I was then hit with properly address them without bias? Iʼm now in the core curricu- had the large cost of losing hon- the awkward comment, “I would How often do teachers disrespect lum, taking photography, with ors. Now, I feel that cost is not expect that kind of intelligence from students, and what can students do my schedule ruined (and still so pricey. I am taking the class a freshman, not a senior.” It wasnʼt to let others know what happened? unfixed). I remember going to that actually means something to my counselor, angry beyond be- me, without losing my academic until Iʼd walked out of the room Maybe there should be a ʻdiscipline lief, ready to get my mom on the strength. My grades are even bet- when I realized that it was an insult. officeʼ for teachers when they are phone. It had not been my fault, I ter than they have been in past It wasnʼt even that rude of a rude. Because the fact remains was told the wrong information. years. comment, but the fact that I didnʼt that some staff need to be more Why canʼt I take the classes So, my advice is to think twice have a comeback was what made closely evaluated when it comes that I want along with the man- before your ideal class for the it such an insult. I would have felt to controlling their ʻattitudesʼ and datory ones? Just because I am in more academic one – it might much better about the whole thing if patience with students. honors does not mean I am only just be worth it. I had thought for a second and said have book smarts, I just happen something like, “Well, I donʼt expect By Francessa Sanchez an enormous land mass to have any form of intelligence, but youʼre still CPS weather policy leaves students out in the cold Everyone has an attitude. working here.” And when someone believe itʼs It seems that comments from inches and the storm carried over them when they are waiting for a necessary, theyʼll use it. faculty are often made, but with into the morning. Again weather train or a bus. Respect is a strictly enforced rule more of a hostile personality. was said to be bad, but yet stu- On the other hand, going to here at Lane: the security guards While getting the newspapers ready dents going to CPS schools were school provides some students remind students about it during told to come to school. However, with adequate heat that they in the main office for distribution, suburban schools had those days would otherwise also not be able assemblies every year, and clearly two faculty members took one and state that any rude behavior will off plus other days that week. to receive at home. began to read it together. We then Since the 1999 ice storm, CPS has Other schools in the Chicagoland not be tolerated. The point is well found that one of the pages was never cancelled school. area only close if CPS schools taken, and if a student makes rude printed incorrectly. On the CPS website there is no are. These schools are also aware comments to their teacher, they get “I hope that didnʼt happen to the set severe weather school closing that CPS rarely closes on extreme disciplined accordingly: write-ups, Hookah story,” said Anna Chlopecki, policy available for CPS students weather days. detentions, suspensions, lowered Managering Editor, as she flipped and parents to look at. There are In an article in the Washington grades. no certain circumstances under Post, former head of CPS Arne through the pages. which school officials will can- Duncan said that it would take “a But what about when a teacher “I hope that didnʼt happen to the gives a student a glimpse of their cel school in cases of extreme hurricane, an avalanche, or a tidal Hookah story,” mocked one of weather. wave” to close public schools in bad side? Is the rule of respect at the staff, in a squeaky and childish By Caityln Kolakowski Lane equally enforced to faculty? One reason I believe that CPS Chicago. tone. On Thursday, Jan. 15, and Fri- remains open, is because the CTA Barack Obama appreciates CPS One of the faculty said something How often do these instances is still running. As long as stu- policy. He said, “My childrenʼs questionable to me when I was day, Jan. 16, temperatures were occur, and how should students react extremely low. News stations dents have a way to get to school school was canceled today. Be- talking about some absences I had to them? then they have to come. However, cause of what? Some ice?...Weʼre received due to attending doctor and Illinois Department of Trans- a positive for days of extreme going to have to apply some flinty First of all, it would be better portation (IDOT) advised people weather is that the administra- Chicago toughness to this town.” appointments. Under the impression if the situation were handled in a that the weather was unsafe and that my absences were excused with tion at Lane closes the tardy of- Before his presidency, Obamaʼs mature manner, without resorting that they should stay indoors. Yet fice allowing students extra time daughters attended CPS schools permission from the faculty member, to a hostile confrontation. It would in that same advisement they de- I had left near the end of the day and clared that CPS schools were still to struggle through the snow and and he remarked that school was also be easier if another adult were open. extremely cold weather to get to never cancelled. Even the presi- went to the appointments, having present when the issue is discussed. If school without the punishment of dent notices tht CPS schools nev- been directed to come back the next Thursday had a high of one de- you feel you are being disrespected, gree and a low of -13 degrees. Fri- being late to class. er are closed. day with a doctorʼs note to verify my find a stern yet polite way to address This bad and even dangerous I believe that CPS should pro- appointment. dayʼs high was six degrees and the weather can be especially harm- vide people with certain condi- the person and state that you will not low was -17 degrees. The wind ful to students driving to school tions under which schools should Returning the next day with a allow it. numbed oneʼs face immediately doctorʼs note in hand, I was then or taking public transportation. be closed. This way we would Of course, not everyone will handle upon walking outside. When the streets are covered maybe have some days off from informed that I should have gotten heated situations correctly: a teacher In addition to the dangerously a both a reinstatement and an early low temperatures, there were cer- with snow and ice, chances of school and would not have to I had last year seemed to think that it tain days that there was a major students getting into an accident struggle and go through the stress dismissal for the absences, and that was acceptable to use swear words are heightened. For students tak- of getting to school on days of ex- “I should have known better.” snowfall. On Jan. 12, there was an to get through to students when they overnight snowfall of two to five ing public transportation in below treme weather. Thatʼs not the comment that floored upset him. zero weather can be harmful to February 2009 Opinion Page 32 The blame game: India v. Pakistan have announced that they are lead- attitude of the entire nation. There are ing a thorough investigation and will Islamic extremists who fight and ter- hold the perpetrators accountable. rorize the world in the name of God, While Pakistan is denying the allega- but there are also devout Muslims tions that the suspected perpetrators who believe in peace. Unfortunately, are linked to their government, India the extremist religious militant groups is trying to keep a diplomatic stance are giving the entire country of Paki- and wait for justice. Progress has been stan and Islam a bad name. slow, however, since Pakistan recently Obviously, the resentment from the went through major political changes past has created boundaries but by and remains a failing state under the holding on to the nuclear weapons Zardari administration. each country has and threatening to So why did Indiaʼs Prime Minister use them is not going to take them By Sahar Shafqat Manmohan point the finger at Paki- anywhere. Like many Americans, I was stan without the proper evidence? The most important thing right now shocked by the attacks in Mumbai, Tensions between the two nations go is to capture the perpetrators behind India on Nov. 26, 2008. The financial back awhile. the heinous crime in Mumbai and centers of the country were attacked In 1940 Muhammad Ali Jinnah be- give them the proper punishment. Re- by terrorists, much in the same way gan calling for the establishment of cent reports show that the two govern- that Americaʼs were on 9/11. Horrify- Pakistan as an independent, Islamic ments will be cooperating to bring the ingly, the terrorists killed elderly men nation to be separated from India. culprits to justice. Pakistani officials and women as well as children. The This partition finally took place in have “cracked down” on most of the death toll added up to 163 with more 1947. People moved to Pakistan and allegedly involved groups of the at- than an additional 300 injured. Bangladesh (also established in the tacks by shutting down camps and ar- Human life is lost everyday, but partition) if they wanted to be a part resting individuals involved. when it happens in a way where some- of an Islamic state. (Pakistan literally The tensions between the two coun- one tries to play God and kill anyone translates to the “Land of the Pure”). tries have yet to destroy any friend- in sight, it is more distressing. I do not know if the attacks on In- ships between Lane students of Paki- Military officials guard the border separating India and Pakistan. After the attack, the Indian govern- dia were religiously motivated, but stani and Indian backgrounds. ment blamed Pakistan, without any it seems very likely since religious “Itʼs not that we donʼt care [about the their point of view.” For peace between India and Paki- evidence. Being of Pakistani origin, I differences have caused numerous events] but we know that itʼs a certain Tamanna Islam, Div. 934, is from stan to ever come about, it is important did not appreciate the accusation. clashes between the two countries for group, not the entire country [of Paki- Bangladesh, one of the countries par- that they follow the example of these Recently, however, evidence has decades. stan] to blame,” said Devshree Rawal, titioned and established as a majority Lane students and keep an open line been gathered that points blame on a Nevertheless, blaming the entire Div. 925. “If anything, I talk to people Muslim country. of communication and willing spirit Pakistani-based militant group named Pakistani nation for the recent attack from Pakistan even more because I “The attacks were wrong no matter of reconciliation. Lashkar-e-Taiba. Pakistani officials is unfair because it does not reflect the can discuss whatʼs going on and get who did it,” she said.

Obama election causes inappropriate gloating Mex in the City: Is it worth change. ʻʼthe president is Blackʼ.ʼ My mother among many that I think that is a very immature risking the friendship? night cried tears of joy and dis- mentality that should be dropped. Now, I donʼt know just how much belief. All I could remember that Obama as president does not give you like your best friend, or how long youʼve known the person. But night was my mother in tears re- others (Blacks) the right to insult one thingʼs for sure: you need to peatedly saying, ʻʼOh my God!ʼʼ and boast to other races. To me find out if this person is digging you She later told me how signifi- this election was very significant back. Ask a mutual friend, or act cant this was not only to African to many, not just Blacks, and flirtier when youʼre together. If you Americans and my family, but means that there should not be can sense that theyʼre equally giving back the same amount of affection, the United States of America as any excuses as to why someone then there really shouldnʼt be much well. cannot excel or achieve any goal holding you back. She was proud to see such an ac- because of their race, color, eth- However! IF they are already in complishment after Blacks were nicity, background, etc. a relationship, consider its stability. oppressed for an extended period I believe Obama represents Are they honestly happy? Or can By Melanie Johnson you sense flaws that are honestly of time. All she could think about Americans from all over; he tainting the relationship? These are was my grandfather who grew gives all Americans hope we too Dear Mex in the City, factors you need to be sure of before November 5th of 2008 was an up as a sharecropper in Missis- can achieve the American dream. Have you ever thought of your you make any rash decisions. historic and memorable time for sippi and ran away from home to Although he was elected two best friend as being more than a best And finally, dear Anonymous, ask many people around the world. friend? And if so, do you think it is yourself if it is really what you want. Chicago in order to live a better months ago, it finally seemed real worth risking that relationship for That night Barrack Obama be- Can you honestly see yourself being life. This is one of the many sto- and actually sunk in when he was one that would be more than just more than just friends with this per- came the first African American ries I have heard from elder Af- inaugurated on Jan. 23. I mean, friends? son? Or is it possible that this is only president and at the same time rican Americans to the younger who would imagine that the a - Anonymous a minor attraction you are mistaking brought together millions of generation, informing us of how person of color would be elected for something bigger? Keep in mind people from all walks of life in Dear Anonymous, that once you attempt to take things remarkable this event is and how into the White House when it was I can understand where youʼre Millennium Park to witness this to the next level, things will definite- time has drastically changed for originally built by their enslaved coming from. Itʼs only natural to ly change. extraordinary moment. the better. ancestors? sometimes fall for your best friend; The choice is up to you, so think Obamaʼs vote into the white- Although this was a joyous This event has shown Americaʼs you hang out together a lot, have things through and weigh your op- house has been awaited for since time, I witnessed many events progression both socially and po- inside jokes, and know things about tions carefully. the person that other people might the era of Dr. Martin Luther King that occurred after Obama was litically and is something for the Signed, not know. And strong relationships Mex in the City Jr. and the Civil Rights Move- elected that I believe were really rest of the world to see. We have usually start off as great friendships ment. That night, I was relieved ignorant and disappointing as an set a precedent for future gen- because there is already a foundation Mex in the City wants to hear from and proud that America as a African American. I heard many erations everywhere and should built. you! Submit your questions at majority came together for a Black Americans make crude re- take pride in accomplishing what But, of course, there is the inevi- [email protected] or table risk of ruining the friendship or common purpose and necessity: marks to other races just because many thought was just a dream. drop off your question in the mailbox making things awkward. of Warrior Advisor Mr. Johnson. Febuary 2009 Sports Page 33 Blackhawks pride is back in Chicago

3. Kane and Toews - Argu- ably one of the best center-wing combinations in quite some time, the two young players have eas- ily become the faces of the fran- chise after being drafted in 2006 and 2007. Kane went on to win the Calder Trophy for Rookie of the year in the 07-08 season, and this past summer the team named The Chicago Blackhawks salute their fans after a win at the United Center. Toews as captain, making him the youngest one in the NHL. They appeal to die-hard hockey brought together players from the fans, young kids, and teenage past and present, and featured in- Wrestlers go to extra By Lauren Corso girls across the country, putting teractive games, discussion pan- the Hawks back on the hockey els, and autograph sessions. Itʼs hard to believe that in one map. The second was pure numbers. lengths to make weight year a team can go from down in The team itself set a record with make weight, you shouldnʼt the dumps and out of the publicʼs a nine-game winning streak this wrestle.” 2. Front Offi ce Magic - Off By Stephanie Pineda interest to one of the hottest top- season. It was the fi rst in team Some wrestlers struggle with the ice, one of the biggest parts ics in the sports world. history, and a proof to other making weight for meets so often of theBlackhawks resurgence People are constantly strug- The Chicago Blackhawks, teams across the league that the they will go to extra lengths to try has been the addition of John gling to get rid of those few ex- once the epitome of sports pride Hawks are indeed becoming a to get rid of excess weight. McDonough to the front offi ce. tra pounds, but wrestlers seem to in their prime during the 1960s, real threat. “[These] methods include dieting, Since taking the job as President have the right idea and some ef- have gone through a roller coast- But by far the most history and extra conditioning after practice in 2007, he has been working fective methods not only to lose er of ups and downs. making event in the past year with layers of clothing to produce the same marketing magic he those extra pounds, but to lose With legendary players like has been the Winter Classic at them within days. more sweat,” said Finnegan. previously used with the Cubs. Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, and Wrigley Field. In large thanks Before their matches, wrestlers This is usually done in the days After being out of the public eye Tony Esposito, the Hawks surged to McDonough, league offi cials go to a weigh-in where they must before a meet, but for some wres- through the late 90s and early to a Stanley Cup Championship made the Blackhawks the host to “make weight” in order to qualify tlers it may not always work in 2000ʼs McDonough has been in 1961. But after great success, one of the biggest spectacles in to compete in their weight class. time for the meet. Some wrestlers mostly responsible for the 175 will then resort to unsafe methods plenty of lows followed. The the NHL, a regular season game “There are 14 weight classes,” percent increase in merchandise of cutting weight. team began losing games, fans, played outdoors in the dead of said Coach Miedona, Head Wres- revenue, more than 300 percent “There are illegal methods that and alumni as years passed under winter on Jan. 1, when the Hawks tling Coach. “For example, one increase in season ticket sales, the state bans for cutting weight,” a very unpopular owner, William squared off against their rivals, weight class is 152. The wrestler and the 12 sell-out crowds in the said Miedona, “such as using plas- Wirtz. the Detroit Red Wings, in one has to get on a scale and be 152.0 past season. In addition to that, all tic suits, chewing gum or tobacco The Blackhawks have struggled of the most recognized sports or less. If itʼs 152.1, it counts as a 82 regular season games are now, to make you spit, wearing plastic tremendously in recent years; venues in the world. From a fi rst forfeit for the school.” for the fi rst time in franchise his- bags during exercise, or going to reaching the playoffs in 2002 and hand account, I can honestly Wrestlers who do not make tory, being televised - something the sauna. [I] do not allow any of not returning since. This year, say that it was the best sporting weight may wrestle in a heavier that was marked taboo under those methods to be used.” however, the Hawks are well on event I have ever been to. It also weight class, but that has con- Wirtz. Because of this increase in sequences. If one person misses In addition to this, in order to their way to fi nishing high in their brought some much-needed na- prevent excess weight loss by high exposure, the team has won back weight and the coaches decide conference and at least making an tional attention to the team. school wrestlers, the school has fans from past generations that to move that person up a weight appearance in the post-season. Now I love the Hawks. But in a certifi ed body fat tester come had left, along with a new wave class it displaces the person who So maybe thatʼs the reason for the same breath I can say that I in at the beginning of every year. of younger hockey fans that can was already scheduled to wrestler the sudden return of “Blackhawks am still not a hopeless dreamer. This person then takes the weight now be apart of something spe- in that class, and can mess up the pride” that has been sweeping The Blackhawks are not a Stanley of all the wrestlers, gives them all cial. entire line up. through the city lately. Or maybe Cup Champion team...yet. But in “Wrestling a heavier weight hydration tests, and measures their itʼs the teamʼs two 20-year-old the next few years I believe they percentage of body fat. The body 1. Historic Happenings - class is more diffi cult than a stars, Patrick Kane and Jonathan In can be. With a few extra pieces weight class that is lower,” added fat tester then puts this informa- Toews, who are responsible for only about a year the Blackhawks and the work ethic that this team Matt Finnegan, Div. 173. “There- tion into a formula on a comput- all the Blackhawks buzz. While have made several headlines in has, they are very much on the fore, wrestlers cut down to a low- er, and the computer determines there may be several reasons the hockey world. The fi rst was a rise to the top. er weight class to fulfi ll the full what weight class each person can behind the wave of excitement result of McDonough creating the The Blackhawks now have potential of the wrestler.” wrestle at and how much weight among both long time hockey inaugural Blackhawks Conven- something that they lacked be- Because of these factors wres- they are allowed to lose. fans and newcomers alike, here tion last summer - the fi rst ever fore: a seventh man, 22,000 fans tlers understand the importance “At that point, itʼs really not up to me anymore, what weight are my top three reasons why in the National Hockey League. strong every night pushing them of making weight. class each person wrestles,” said Blackhawks pride is back and Ten-thousand plus fans attend- in the winning direction. “Itʼs discipline,” said Nader Ih- Miedona. here to stay for a while. ed the three-day event, which moud, Div. 028. “[If] you canʼt February 2009 Sports Page 34 Fantasy sports allows students to live out sports dreams teacher at Lane. “Itʼs hard not to “In my fantasy football league players play through the free Viacom, saying that the fantasy By Ricardo Guzman be biased because Iʼm a Bears I was 11-0 going into the final leagues. The players who play sports playersʼ activities do not fan and I donʼt want to root for week of the regular season and in the pay leagues have a chance constitute illegal gambling. The Lane sports fanatics who fan- one of the Bearʼs major rivals, I was winning big time by 30 to win prizes, whether it is a many fantasy sports leagues en- tasize about being sports stars Minnesotaʼs Adrian Peterson, to points,” said Josh Hahn, Div. gift card, trophy, or even a large thusiasts breathed a deep sigh of have found an outlet in online rush for 200 yards, even though 050. “The other guy had one guy amount of prize money if they relief. gaming simulations called fan- he can do that any game.” left to play on a Monday night win the championship. People who believe it is gam- tasy sports. Studies by the Fantasy Sports game, and his last and final play- “I donʼt play for money; the bling view fantasy sports as a Fantasy sports are online strate- Trade Association show that 19.4 er scored 33 points and I ended free one is good enough for me... game that you are not able to gy games where a player controls million people ages 12 and older up barely losing by 3 points.” but if you got the money go for control, and that the outcome is a sports team consisting of play- in the U.S. and Canada played In the final week of their play- it,” said Targos. solely in the hands of the play- ers from the real sports world. fantasy sports in 2006. The num- offs some players suffered an un- Like any other competition, ers on the field. Others claim it Basically, the player acts as an ber rose to about 30 million peo- fortunate ending. tempers tend to heat up during takes skill to scout and research owner and manager of the team. ple in 2007, showing how quick- “A couple years ago I got beat matches. Trash talking and brag- the players, and to find those It is a head to head game against ly the industry is growing. by one point when the other ging rights are on the line also. with the best statistics and ten- another opponent in your fantasy Other studies estimate that player only had his final guy win Those rights are intensified when dencies. sorts league where the athletes about 22% of males between the that week for him,” said Tevin players are in the same league as “I donʼt play for money, but if I on your team are rewarded points ages of 18-49 play fantasy sports Hemmans, Div. 046. friends or family members. did I still wouldnʼt see it as gam- for what they do on the court, in the U.S. People find out about fantasy “During the draft this [old] bling,” said Hahn. “I guess you field, or course, such as hitting Although most of Laneʼs fan- sports through different ways. guy kept talking trash and telling could say that it is skill then.” homeruns, making three point- tasy players interviewed claim Some find out through word of me how all my players sucked. I “I think itʼs more of a skill be- ers, scoring touchdowns, etc. they do not put money into their mouth. Some receive information played against him and I [killed] cause you need to have knowl- There are all kinds of fantasy fantasy leagues, an estimated $3- and links from a fantasy sports him by like 40 points,” said edge on the sport and player,” sports leagues including base- 4 billion are spent by Americans website, such as espn.com, mlb. Hahn. Said Targos. ball, basketball, football, hock- every year on com, nfl.com, fantasycongress. In recent years fantasy sports “I think itʼs both,” said Mr. ey, soccer, and golf. There is also fantasy sports. com. And some find out through have been accused of being an- Vonmoser. “Who really picked fantasy congress, where play- Students at Lane find that fan- the common advertisement. other form of gambling after up Wes Welker (an NFL wide re- ers choose members of the U.S. tasy sports can be frustrating if “I found out just watching ESPN fantasy sports industries gained ceiver), thatʼs skill; but then there House of Representative and the the outcome does not turn out one day and thought it would be billions of dollars from fantasy is luck because what if your guy Senate and track their participa- how they wanted at the end of cool to try it,” said Hemmans. sports enthusiasts. The point was gets injured?” tion. the week. Internet web sites offer free argued in the case of Humphrey With the fantasy baseball and Many sports enthusiasts have “A couple years ago I played or pay-to-play formats. The free v. Viacom in 2007, where the auto racing competitions near- been playing fantasy sports for in a fantasy baseball league... I leagues are usually public and do plaintiff claimed that the regis- ing, many of Laneʼs fantasy many years now. was playing against this guy who not come with as many settings tration fees paid by fantasy sports players are already getting into “It gives people something to beat me by one point! [I was so and features, such as trade op- leagues participants are tanta- gear and looking to hit a home- do while they follow the sports,” angry],” said Peter Targos, Div. tions, chatting, prize eligibility, mount to wagers or bets. A judge run in the new seasons ahead. said Mr. VonMoser, a substitute 043. and many more. Most fantasy in New Jersey ruled in favor of Low stakes gambling common among students gamble your way through to get mon- American sports culture but also in the won a lot and lost a lot with gambling,” By Lauren Corso ey,” said Marcin Witkowski, Div. 908. gambling world. said an anonymous teacher who admits Gambling has become easier to do According to Frank Streshley, se- to gambling in the past. “Itʼs different Recent statistics indicate that more in recent years because of the internet, nior analyst for Nevada Gaming Con- now because I have a family to care for than 50 percent of teenagers 16 years which hosts hundreds of sports-related trol Board, the money legally wagered and miscellaneous expenses like gam- and older partake in some form of gam- gambling sites. This had enabled a larg- on college basketball last March more bling arenʼt part of my life anymore.” bling. Sports gambling seems to be most er portion of the public to place bets, than doubled to $195.7 million from Similarly, most students claim not to common. run tournaments, and compete in fan- $95.9 million in February. About $6 bil- have a gambling problem, saying it is “I gamble because it makes the games tasy leagues. lion more is illegally gambled in office something they do not take very seri- more exciting. Theyʼre more fun to Even professional athletes have run pools, and with online and street book- ously. watch,” said Sergio Perez, Div. 931. into trouble in the world of sports gam- ies says USA TODAY sports analyst “Iʼve lost fifty or sixty bucks, but in ʻFunʼ was a commonly used term bling. Just a couple years ago profes- Danny Sheridan. He predicted that The the end Iʼve won a lot more than Iʼve among Lane students explaining why sional hockey player Jaromir Jagr ad- Final Four would produce $2.25 billion lost,” said Petkov. they gamble. Most claimed it is some- mitted to accumulating a $500,000 debt more in illegal bets. Some aspire to try their luck on a big- thing they usually do with friends and over five years of gambling with the March Madness definitely catches on ger stage. family for relatively low amounts of CaribSports website. at Lane where both students and teach- “I would want to go to Vegas and gam- money. This is not to say that old fashion ers fill out prediction sheets for the ble there. There are a lot of different op- “I donʼt think it would ever become gambling has gone completely out the tournament. portunities to gamble and win money,” a problem for me because I just do it window with the wave of technology. Whether or not students consider said Perez. for fun. I donʼt gamble money I donʼt “The bets I make are organized at the gambling to be a problem, it clearly have,” said Radoslav Petkov, Div. 926. place I get my hair cut,” said Petkov. has become increasingly popu- “Usually I make bets with my fam- “I bet on European soccer games, lar among younger adults. In ily, mostly my cousins,” said Perez. “It which team is going to win and what cases where ones gambling depends on how confident I am, but itʼs the goal difference will be,” said Wit- habits are not handled never been over twenty dollars.” kowski. “Or probably once a month my correctly it can become Although some aspects of sports gam- friends and I meet up for poker night. problematic. bling among youth can be light-hearted, You only have to get in with five bucks, “I know my cousin it can become a serious addiction, even but you can end up coming out with lost a lot of money and a cause for the rise of support groups fifty.” he got in a lot of trou- like Gamblers Anonymous. One of the busiest times of the year for ble; like he wouldnʼt “It definitely can become addictive. sports betting arrives in the spring and be able to pay rent,” People obviously like money, and gam- has the fitting name “March Madness.” said Perez. bling can be a good way to get some. The NCAA Menʼs Basketball Tourna- “I have friends If someone doesnʼt have a job you can ment has become a craze not only in that have definitely February 2009 Sports Page 35 Girls’ Basketball loses at City tournament, looks forward to State the game, the team came in with blown up by 40 points,” said good games,” said Nikolich. By Julie Dimas a “weʼve got nothing to lose atti- Joyce. “It was definitely a game that & Vanessa Landa tude” and was able to get off better Overall, despite all the set- helped us prepare more for state shots. backs in the season, the Girls playoffs,” said Glodz. On January 31, the Lane Varsity Although the game didnʼt go as Varsity Basketball team is op- Feeney says one of the teamʼs Girlsʼ Basketball team suffered well as they had hoped, according timistic about the remainder biggest obstacles is their lack of a devastating 77-24 loss to rival to Mary Feeney, the new Varsity of the season. size. Whitney Young and were elimi- Girlsʼ Basketball coach, there is no “We [have] one more regular “If I could get them to grow a nated from the City tournament. doubt that they tried their hardest. season game to play and then little bit that would be nice,” said The loss dropped the teamʼs record “I like that our girls never gave we open up against Steinmetz Feeney. “Weʼve been a little verti- to 13-13 on the season. up. Certainly it was a tough oppo- on February 16 for State,” cally challenged this year, but cer- This loss was not surprising to nent we faced. I think our girls just said Feeney. “I think we tainly weʼre going to work on a lot shooting guard, Martha Glodz, gave it everything they had and [have] a pretty good chance. of basic basketball fundamentals. Div. 159. they played their hearts out and Weʼve been working really “Weʼre short but fast,” said “Whitney Young ranks first in Iʼm really proud of them for that,” hard and weʼve been getting Joyce. “Also, the fact that we state and fourteenth nationally. said Feeney. better every game, and I like come together socially...is what Without a doubt theyʼre an amaz- According to other members of our chances [at State].” makes us unique because we can ing team. I mean we werenʼt ex- the team, despite their mediocre Overall, most of the Var- laugh on and off the court. Even at pecting to go in and win,” said record the team has improved sig- sity Girls Basketball team the Whitney Young game, we got Glodz. nificantly. believes that the game against killed but we came out the locker Nevertheless, the loss was espe- “We had a rough start, but as Whitney Young was a memo- room laughing, and we still man- cially disappointing because the the team came closer together, we rable loss and positive learn- aged to smile. We were having team did not raise its game to play grew and our defense has come to- ing experience. more fun than them and they were well against a tough opponent. gether because we started talking “I usually donʼt play a lot winning,” said Joyce. “One weakness for us was getting more...and it allowed us to focus Point guard Jazmin Carranza, Div. 055. and I got in the third quarter, “I think one strength going into back on defense. We gave them on the court,” said Captain Maria makes a move towards the basket. and I scored a basket against next season is that, itʼll be my sec- too many transition points and Joyce, Div. 930. a six foot girl,” said guard/ ond year [coaching],” said Feeney, put-backs. The first half we were Forward/guard Jordan Holod, Another of the teamʼs strengths is forward Samantha Nikolich, “and Iʼll know the ropes better on mentally out of it, [and] a little too Div. 924, agrees. its playersʼ tenacity. Div. 025. “I played post, which I how it works. I think that would intimidated,” said Glodz. “Our defense improved most of “I think our strong points are usually donʼt do and I did really help: just knowing the routine and However, Glodz also pointed the season and our whole team- that we never give up, even to the well. Considering we got beat by what weʼre trying to accomplish.” out that during the second half of work [as well],” said Holod. last minute, even if weʼre getting a lot, I think that was one of my Top Lane athletes look to compete at college level name out there,” said Trinca. she does not seeing herself running for a I unfortunately messed up my GPA fresh- By Erik Prado In the past four years, the track and cross team next year. men year and it went downhill from there. country programs have sent twelve runners “I did not want to join that NCSA thing It makes being recruited a challenge, so if Every year, Lane averages around eight to Division One schools. D-1 schools con- we had at school, because in college I do not any advice I can give listen to me when I city titles, led by exceptional athletes. Only tain the best talent in the National Collegiate want to be tied down to a team. If I decide say your grades are always first, but if you some of these athletes have the potential to Athletic Association (NCAA). to run, I want to run for a running club in are like me donʼt give up because there are compete at the top college level, and colleg- Eight runners from Lane have run for D-1 college. Once I get used to campus life, Iʼll options,” said Joyce. es have noticed who these athletes are. schools since 2007. Four of the eight partici- work to join the team,” said Wojtas. Certain sports have athletes receive more Laneʼs most recognizable sport is football. pants in track have been walk-ons. One of Wrestling also has potential college re- offers from colleges than others. Track and They have a long history of winning, and the biggest names for the Boyʼs Track team cruits. Senior Justin Cobb was a state quali- cross country runners receive more offers this year was no exception. this year is Christopher Kyles, Div. 909. fier last year and was instrumental in helping because there are many more opportunities The football team recently won city for A sophomore in 2007, Kyles was on the Lane win the city title. Along with the veter- for them. Football, basketball, and baseball the first time since 2004. Playing a big role 4x100 meter relay team that finished 7th in ans on the team, a new face on the wrestling are the most competitive sports to earn ath- in their success this year was Louis Trinca, state. He was also on the 4x200 meter relay team has the future looking bright. letic scholarships. Div. 023. Trinca is a versatile player, play- team that finished 6th in state. Kyles is also Max Schneider, Div. 281, is currently Colleges donʼt immediately hand out ing linebacker, wide receiver, and tight end. a member of the football team, playing the ranked 6th in state for class AAA for the 135 scholarships to athletes: student character is According to the Sun Times, Trinca is an in- safety position. pound weight class. also an important factor. triguing college prospect. Last year at the state finals, Kyles placed Interestingly, Schneider had never wrestled “There are different criteria for different Some athletes may be cocky because of 5th in the 100m dash. For the 2009 season, before this season. As he is just a freshman, colleges. For example, smaller colleges look their talent, but not Trinca. Kyles is a top sprint returnee in the state, and Schneider hasnʼt been contacted by colleges for good students, not necessarily top tier “I am a very humble person and I donʼt re- one of the top 100 returnees in the country. yet, but he hopes to. athletes,” said Coach Roof. ally pay attention to stuff like that. One thing Already, Kyles has received scholarship “I believe I can get [a scholarship]. I donʼt “I think that when colleges offer you schol- I do know is that Lane has a large history of offers. have the money, so any type of scholarship arships, they look at not only how good you college talent and I hope to be a part of that “DePaul, Purdue, and North Dakota State would help. I donʼt want to be in debt,” said are at your sport, but also your potential as a family,” said Trinca. have offered scholarships,” said Kyles. Schneider. future athlete,” said Wojtas. The following colleges have already con- All three of the previously mentioned Schneider certainly has a bright future for The college recruiting process often lasts tacted Trinca: Arizona University, Iowa, schools participate in D-1 athletics for the Lane Wrestling team, with three years months, sometimes years. The process alone University of Illinois, Northwestern, Duke, track. left. Already this year, his record is 29-1. He has Lane athletes thankful. Michigan State, and Hofstra University. “I want to attend a school with good coach- recently finished 1st at the city champion- “It just feels good to know that there are Hofstra University is the only college that ing,” said Kyles. “Education is important, ships for his weight class. coaches who see potential in you being on does not field a Division 1-A football team. but I think any big school can offer good These are only some of the top athletes their team to compete at the collegiate lev- Division 1-A football teams contain some education.” at Lane. Others such Maria Joyce, Div. 930, el,” said Kazmi. of the best talent in college football. Kyles hopes to receive more offers after and Shaheen Kazmi, Div. 920, are most like- “Being recruited has been really flattering “I most definitely want to pursue football this season, during which he hopes to finish ly to compete at smaller colleges. and pretty cool. I mean, although I am one at the collegiate level,” said Trinca. first in the 100m dash at state. Kazmi is one of Lanes top cross country of the best runners at Lane, Iʼm definitely Hoping to improve for his senior season, Senior Idia Omiagate Div. 933 is a star for and track runners. Joyce is a two sport ath- not the best compared to everyone in Illinois Trinca has joined track this year to increase two sports at Lane. Last year, she won both lete, playing basketball and softball. or the U.S., so just knowing that people see his speed. He also signed up with the Na- the 100m and 200m dash at the City Cham- “Smaller schools are usually D-III or some potential in my abilities has been re- tional Collegiate Scouting Association. The pionship. A strong performance during the NAIA, (National Association of Intercol- ally uplifting,” said Wojtas. NCSA sends highlights and information 200909 season will boost Omiagateʼs stock. legiate Athletics) which are the schools that Once these athletes graduate, who will be about Trinca to colleges. Omiagate is also a star in tennis. She quali- have been contacting me, which I wouldnʼt the next big athletic stars at Lane? “The recruiting process has been really fied for state last year and also won the city mind running for because I just want to have Only time, practice, commitment, and busy for me. I met with coaches, visited col- doubles with her sister, Nike Omiagate. the chance to run at the collegiate level,” strong character traits will bring about the leges, and talked with coaches on the phone. Another top runner for both track and cross said Kazmi. next athletic stars at Lane. Iʼve had the most help from Coach Rio, who country teams is Jennie Wojtas, Div 936. “Iʼve had contact with Morton College, has been contacting colleges to help get my However, while colleges have contacted her, Alverno, ICC, and Niagara to name a few. February 2009 Sports Page 36 Dance team steps up with new additions I wish we had more boys so we could do a hip hop freestyle,” said co-captain Paige clothes, and shoes,” said Coach Natalie. By Sadeta Causevic more tricks,” said co-captain Shenay Rivers, Jovanovic, Div. 919. The team chooses not to fundraise be- Div. 903. There was a competition on January 11 cause it is too much of a There have been some surprising new ad- To some members, it was awkward when called the Rolling Meadows hassle. They do payment ditions to this yearʼs Dance Team. Peter Ak- he first joined. Invitational. plans instead. For those Palu, Div. 053, the first boy ever to make the “It was weird because the moves were still on the team after squad, is one of them. feminine. He said he would the first year, they only Ak-Palu had to choose between dance and make them manly,” said pay about $100 for new basketball. He loves both. Even though many Alexis Morin, Div. 030. practice clothes. refer to him as “Wade” - after his idol, NBA He ended up getting more Usually the tryouts superstar Dwyane Wade, - Ak-Palu ultimately comfortable after a while for the team are af- chose to pursue dance because he wanted to and even taught the girls ter State, which is get more professional experience and train- some new moves. around March. There ing. He believes he made the right decision. “Peter makes the moves more are two days of try- “I love dancing and I like girls, so itʼs like unisex,” said Coach Natalie. outs. If a dancer killing two birds with one stone,” he said. She said that she choreographs makes it through He did admit that at times it was hard to deal the routine and then lets him those cuts, she (or with the negativity of people talking behind play with his part to make it his he) is on the team his back, but to him, hating is a weak emo- own. The coaches try to incor- until competition tion. He did not let it get to him and focused porate more hip hop to routines season. There on his goal of getting better at dancing. to involve him. The only time he is both a Kick- “I donʼt care what people are saying about sits out is during the Pom, which is line and Hip Hop me because Iʼm doing what I got to do to when the girls use pom-poms. competition team. get to the next level in my dance career,” Currently Peter is helping to cho- “If youʼre on the said Ak-Palu. reograph the Hip Hop Competition competiton teams, you will more Ak-Palu was not the only boy who made Dance Team of Lane with their new Peter Ak-Palu, Lane’s only male dance team member,likely watches make athe routine. team again next year. If you the team. There were eight initially. But he routine. He is choreographing the entire The Kickline Com- donʼt, then you will have to try out again, is the only one left. second part with the song “Number One petition Team placed third and needed said Jovanovic. “We accepted all the boys who tried out, Spot” by Ludacris. 6.5 points to qualify for state. At this time The dance team encourages everyone to but most of them quit because they beat out Another addition to this years dance team is last year, they needed about 20 points to try out, even if they have no dancing experi- their girlfriends,” said Coach Deidre. “Peter that for the first time in Laneʼs history, there qualify. ence. was the only one who stuck to it.” is a freshman on the Kickline Competition The Dance Team also hosted a summer “I tried out not knowing how to dance, Through it all, Ak-Paluʼs teammates were Dance Team. Her name is Kasey Chronis, camp at Lane in August. It lasted three days but I went for it and succeeded. So donʼt be there to support him. Div. 251. Before starting high school, her and cost $10. They believed it was a success, afraid to try something new,” said Romero. “Peter is committed and dedicated to parents contacted the Kickline coach, Coach so they are going to host another camp. Members of the team say they are so tight- dance. I see his passion for dance,” said Al- Deidre, about their daughter trying out. In While the fee to attend the camp is only ly knit they consider themselves a family. exandra Romero, Div. 930. the end, she blew everyone away by her tal- $10, the cost of making the team skyrockets According to the coach they get along “too The team encouraged more boys to join this ent and earned herself a spot on the team. to $550. much.” Most, however, insist the distrac- year to make the dances more entertaining. “I will never forget how during her free- “You pay for custom bags, performance tions are worth the friends and memories “I love that thereʼs a boy on the team. style she did a quad, while others mostly did uniforms, warm ups, three pairs of practice they are making along the way. No City title for wrestling, but still hope for Regionals number one ranked team, but we held on Saturday, Feb. 7, though By Sadeta Causevic still did good because we did win results were not available in time & Amanda Ruiz against four of their wrestlers,” said for this storyʼs publication. The top Hiathem Hamdan, Div. 168. four in the tournament get to go This season was a good one for Kelly High School won first at downstate. Laneʼs Wrestling Team. Even City. Kelly scored 278 points while “My goal is to qualify at State, though they did not win the City Lane finished with 254 points. Lane place at State, and get scholar- Championship this year, they placed placed second out of 59 schools ships,” said Cobb, whose current second. but had several impressive finishes record is 34-3. “Although we lost City, we got from their wrestlers. Cobb, Sch- His teammates believe that he will second, which is respectable,” said neider, and Matt Finnegan, Div. 173, perform well at Regionals. Head Coach Meidona. placed first in their weight classes. “Cobb is a certain qualifier at The teamʼs current record is 15- Chase Wilson, Div. 164, placed sec- State,” said wrestler Nader Ihmoud, 6, and improvement on last yearʼs ond. Jankowski and Hamdan won Div. 028. 14-10. thirds. Pawel Piotrowicz, Div. 032, Schneider is a freshman who has “We beat schools this year that placed fourth, and Giovani Toledo, dominated his opponents. His re- we lost to last year. We also have Div. 171, placed fifth. cord is 33-1. The only wrestler to more kids ranked this year,” said “We had more 1st place winners beat him was ranked number one in Meidona. than any other school at City. We the state. Justin Cobb, Div. 936, Maximil- also had more medal winners than “I have one loss, which didnʼt lian Scheinder, Div. 281, and Nick any other school there as well,” said make me mad because I almost beat Jankowski, Div. 285, are ranked this Meidona. him and he was ranked number one. year. Schneider is ranked seventh in Lane had to forfeit two weight It is not a big deal that I lost,” said the state. Cobb and Jankowski are classes, which kept them from gain- Shneider. honorably mentioned as well. ing more points. Coach Meidona doesnʼt know The school that is ranked number “Unfortunately, due to uncontrol- how the team will do at Region- Lane’s Cameron Hill skies in a blur toward the basket one in the state is Oak Park River lable circumstances, we had to for- als, but he hopes to retain their title as other players look on in Saturday night’s game. Forest. Lane faced them and lost, feit two weight classes, which took from last year. Lane soundly defeated Kelly High School 57-35 while but Lane did win four of the 14 points away from defending our City “Our goal now is just to focus and celebrating Senior Night. matches against them. Championship,” said Meidona. defend our Regional Champion- “I knew we would lose against the Their last meet, Regionals, was ship,” he said.