Wolf Pride Volume 64, Number 1 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030 October 17 2012 Homecoming week a howling success

SPIRIT: Homecoming 2012 started out with a colorful parade, powder puff football, and alumni football on October 6. The wild success of the first weekend was followed by a fun spirit week from October 8-12, a rocking pep rally, a major win by the football team, Photos by Hayley Lokken, Isaiah Santistevan, and Evelese Vigil. and a fun dance on October 13. Peer mediators are offering to help resolve conflicts Smaly Chham diators are supportive, en- “I like to help people do News Editor couraging, careful, helpful, better and want to help guide Why fight and get and can give you advice. people the right way,” said suspended or even “I enjoy making Westy a junior Nuchi Lor. get ticketed when safe place for all students and If you need help from the you can get help teachers, and I love working peer mediators, you can get dealing with things with the caring, dedicated a request form in the B300 by talking it out and wonderful students who offices. with each other? are peer mediators,” said Peer mediation happens The peer media- sponsor and counselor Crys- when two or more people tors at our school tal Piper. having problems with each believe that things Student leaders agreeed. other are called in so they can be dealt with in can each tell their side of the “I believe that I can make story, and the peer mediators a mature manner. an impact on people,” said figure out what they are go- Peer mediators are senior Justin Cisneros ing to do next. Everything is students that will “I enjoy solving problems confidential, but if there is help you with your and helping people with anything that has to do with problems. They are their problems,” said junior threats, violence, or weap- HERE TO HELP: Call on these helpful students when ons, then an adult must be you need to settle an issue. here to help you! Peer me- Alfred Ramos. involved. Commentary Features Centerspread Entertainment Sports

Ask Mama Cub--pg. 4 Fall fashion--pg. 8 Homecoming--pgs. 6-7 Comic--pg. 9 Football--pg. 12 News October 17, 2012 Page 2 Outdoor education teaches values Gabby Sierra Editor-in-Chief This day in history

On Septem- ber 26, 27 and Hayley Lokken 28, 15 students Staff Reporter from Westmin- ster High School traveled with the sixth graders October 17, 1931: Scarface , Al Capone, a well-known from Scott Car- gangster is found guilty of income tax evasion. One penter Middle week later, he was sentenced to 11 years in prison and School to YMCA a fine of $50,000. of the Rockies for their annual October 17, 1933: Dr. Albert Einstein and his wife outdoor educa- fleeing from Nazi Germany arrive in Princeton, New tion field trip. Jersey, where he will continue his scientific work at The class is the Institute of Advanced Study taught by literacy teacher Margaret In 1992, the First World Series with a non-U.S. team Sobol and stu- was played. The Atlanta Braves beat the Toronto Blue dents had been Jays, 3-1. meeting once a week to prepare for the trip. This Birthdays is the third year that the program LEADERS: Outdoor Education group leaders ready to inspire. In 1973 Keith McKenzie, NFL defensive end for the is at Westminster Green Bay Packers was born in Detroit, Michigan. that Garcia has gained from the two which were with Scott Carpenter High School. trip would have to be “working and one trip with Ranum. Skills that Senior Vannesa Garcia’s favorite In 1972, Eminem was born in Detroit, Michigan. His together.” Attending the weekly Mitchell has gained while being in the memories from the trip had to be real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers, III. meeting was how she prepared for program are leadership skills and she being around everyone during the the trip. Junior Jasmine Mitchell’s is better working with kids. In order to campfire. Garcia has been on three favorite memory from the trip was prepare for the trip, Mitchell attended trips, two with Scott Carpenter all of the hiking and playing vol- weekly meetings and team building Middle School and one with Ra- leyball. She has been on three trips, activities. num Middle School. Something Inside the Pride: Meet the Editors Smaly Chham Gabby Sierra News Editor Editor-in-Chief Year 1 Two years on staff Explain why you joined newspaper staff? I joined newspaper to practice my writing skills, and also, to inform students of Explain why you joined newspaper staff: school events and news. Tell about something that motivates you: I joined newspaper because I like to write, The only thing that motivates me is my family because they are always there to sup- and I think as a student, we should know port me. what is going on in our school. I also Describe your favorite way to spend a day off: think that it is a new strategy that will be My favorite way of spending a day off is hanging out with friends and family. useful to me later in life. Favorite music of the moment: I enjoy listening to hip hop, R&B and Latin. Tell about something that motivates Words of wisdom that you live by: you: “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” – Mae West The only thing that motivates me is my Tell about daughter Alayna Bethany Chham. something else you’d Describe your favorite way to spend a day off: like to share: My favorite way to spend my day is with my daughter. I enjoy the outdoors, Favorite music of the moment: hanging out Hip hop, country, and R&B. with friends, working, and Words of wisdom that you live by: living the Keep it classy, Never trashy / Things have to get worse before they get bet- teenage life. ter

Tell about something else you’d like to share: I’m a teen mom living life the way it should be lived. Commentary October 17, 2012 Page 3 Students with cars: what they have to say

Junior Victoria Frias

Senior Gerardo (Jerry) Saenz “Big trucks all the way.” “If you ain’t first, you’re last.” Why do you drive to school? Senior Troy Caster “I drive to school because the school buses are out of Why do you drive to school? my area.” “I don’t wake up on time to catch the school bus; Why do you drive to school? also, because I have college classes at 1 p.m.” “It’s convenient.” Drives : 2011 Ford F150 Black Drives : 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix Drives: 2005 Chevy Cobalt Photos and interviews by Samantha Nunez

Inside the Pride: Meet the Editors Rachel Blake Commentary Editor 2 years on staff

Why did you join the newspa- per staff? I joined the Westminster High School newspaper staff because I really enjoy writing, and I loved it last year.

What motivates you? Something that motivates me, is my family and my determi- nation to get out of high school! I love Westy, but I am ready to graduate, and right now that’s keeping me going.

What is your favorite way to spend a day off? My favorite way to spend a day off is either sleeping, catching up on shows I missed, or reading a new book.

What is your favorite music right now? My favorite music right now is a hard question to answer, since I love all music, and my favorites change weekly, but right now, it’s probably “One More Night” by Maroon Five because, well, I love Maroon Five. Wolf Pride Policy Statement: Favorite quote? The Wolf Pride is created by the students of the newspaper staff at Westminster High School in accordance “Fix your eyes forward on what you can do, not back on what you with the guidelines established by the Colorado Revised Statutes 22-1-120 (Rights of Free Expression for cannot change.” ~ Tom Clancy. Public School Students) when limiting expressions which are libelous, obscene, or otherwise unacceptable. The opinions expressed in this publication are entirely those of the students involved and are not intended to reflect the opinions of the school administration and staff, the school district, or other officials. Anything else you would like to share? I am so, so, so excited to be senior! Class of 2013! Commentary October 17, 2012 Page 4

Ask Mama Cub 9th grade point of view

Are you new to Westminster Freshman Alexsandra High School? Are you confused Delacruz about difficult decisions? Don’t know how to ask he or she on a date? Do you need good advice? How was your first day Look no more, Mama Cub is here at Westy? to guide you through your high “I was nervous because school years. Write a letter to it’s new, but by the Mama Cub and make an anony- end of the day it felt mous name for yourself, then just Freshman Angelica Nunez familiar.” deliver you letter to Mrs. Warren

in A218, and look for your answer Drawing by Jose Cuevas How was your first day at Westy? in next month’s Wolf Pride newspaper. “It was pretty calm and quiet. It went by really fast though.” Dear Mama Cub, How is high school different from How is high school different from middle school? I’m new at Westy, and I need help making friends. What do I do? middle school? “There are new expectations, and new requirements.” Signed, “There are a lot more off hours, and it’s Lonely bigger and has more students. Also, it’s Are you going to join any clubs or teams this year, or in the a lot busier than middle school.” future? “A lot of sports teams, especially basketball, because it’s really Dear Lonely, Do you think you have school spirit fun.” Making friends can be very hard. I am a very shy person and this year? being shy can get in the way of making new friends. To make new “I think I do. I want to be here every Do you have a favorite class this semester? friends, you must be able to approach people. It is a lot easier if day, and I’m having fun.” “Academic Enrichment because it’s really easy.” you have that person who is in one of your classes, rides on the same bus, or even if you live nearby; it would make it a lot easier Are you going to join any clubs or What is your least favorite class? to strike up a conversation. You can start a conversation by just teams this year, or in the future? “History. It feels like a lecture.” saying “Hello.” Another way to make new friends easily is to join “I want to join Powder puff in the after school programs. If you join a club you are interested in, future, but this year, I want to join the you will be around other students who have the same interests basketball team.” as you. When making friends, just be yourself, show them who Photos by Rachel Blake you really are. Sincerely, Mama Cub By Monica Lopez

School lunch portions shrink to help fight obesity

Alex Trujillo Staff Reporter

The First Lady, Michelle Obama, decided to create and promote a program that could potentially take a massive step in the right direction for controlling the childhood obesity epidemic in the United States. The "Let’s Move Program" has the First Lady, celebrities, large corporations, health care providers, and most importantly, schools all supporting the cause. Childhood obesity has increased 15% since the 1960s. So, what has occurred in the Westminster High School cafe as a result of this program? Students are asking, "Why are we paying the same price for lunch, when it’s a smaller portion of food?" To answer that question, Jim D. Rowan, the Director of Culinary Services, was interviewed. His role in his position includes oversight of all food-related activities in Adams County School District 50 including federal and state compliance, purchases, menus, and managing personnel for all 17 schools. Rowan said, "Students pay $2.30 at the high school level which is behind the recommended pricing from the USDA and CDE who request that we should be charging $2.90 for all lunches." He continued, "Students are actually paying less for the same, it may not be all bread and meat, but we have expanded the amounts of fruits and vegetables that are now avail- a b l e .” How does this help promote eating healthy when the kids go home? Believe it or not, Michelle Obama has teamed up with Walmart, and if you notice, the prices have been lowered for fruits and vegetables, while sugary snacks cost more. Her proposition is to promote kids to eat healthy when they are at home, and one way to do it is to start with the schools. Features October 17, 2012 Page 5 Painting a sanctuary of happiness Inside the Pride: Meet the Editors

Name: Savannah Murray Position on Staff: Editor-in-Chief / Features Editor Years on Staff: 1 Explain why you joined the news- paper staff: I love writing and talking about what’s new in the school. Tell about something that motivates you: If concert tickets are involved, I’ll do pretty much anything. Describe your favorite way to spend a day off: Internet, music, and sleep. The most important things in life, right? Miracle Lewis Favorite music at the moment: Business Manager I’ll listen to pretty much anything, but I really love alternative. When you are looking at a beautiful painting, what are you thinking about? Are you admiring the immense detail or even wondering how they came up with the very idea of the masterpiece itself? Words of wisdom that you live Senior Tiffany Phaimany is an IB art student, one of the many Westy artists behind such masterpieces. Three years ago by: “Take a risk that’s worth re- Phaimany lost someone very dear to her during her freshman year, and during that time, she was taking an art class taught by Mark membering.” Kreger. Through her art, she expressed her grieving process. She has stayed in the art class three years, and now holds many talents. Her main style of art consists of graffiti and underground art. One of her many works sits in the library on the shelf above the fiction section. Her artistic future is still unclear to her, but for now, she remains a very talented artist.

StudentJonatan Rendon features: meet the Wolves Staff Reporter Name: Mark Cordova Grade: Junior How was your summer? “It was great” Favorite music? “Rap/hip hop; my fa- vorite rapper is Ca$h Out.” What are your goals for this year? “To get more credits.” If you could advise freshmen about one thing, what would it be? “To fin- ish their work!” Name: Matthew Bryan Name: Alasdian Vpshak Grade: Senior Name: Fabian Thill Grade: Freshman How was your summer? Grade: Sophomore How was your summer? “It was “My summer was amazing!” How was your summer? “It was al- good, I went to the Grand Can- Favorite music: “I like all music.” right, but went by too fast.” y on .” What are your goals for this year? Favorite music? “Drake, Under- Favorite music? “Folk, Simon “TO BE THE BEST.” ground Kings.” and Garfunkel’s, The Boxer.” If you could advise freshmen about What are your goals for this year? What are your goals for this one thing, what would it be? “To do “To pass levels for each class.” year? “To pass my Spanish class.” their homework and not to ditch If you could advise freshmen about If you could be anything, what their classes.” one thing, what would it be? “To not would you be? “A biomedical en- Photos by Jonatan Rendon to mess around.” gineer!” Photos by Hayley Lokken, Isaiah Santistevan, & Evelese Vigil

Homecoming parade MONDAY: Moustache Day started the Isaiah Santistevan Spirit Week fun. Centerspread Editor Evelese Vigil Powder puff Staff Reporter Centerspread Editor Science teacher- Ms. Herter

Senior: Katrina Velasquez How are you involved with the Homecoming parade? “I am in charge of the freshman float.” Why did you join Powder puff: Saturday: Junior Powder Puff players. Thursday: Twin Day, Tyler Bredl, Nathanial Ponce and “I joined Powder puff because I just love to be involved in the school activities.” What made you decide to be the head of this float? Do you like it? Michael Shelton. “Yes, I can honestly say I love it.” “I like to see kids and their creative ideas.” Are you having fun? “I am having fun because I learned plays and got to spend time with my class.” How many years have you been doing this? What’s the purpose of Powder puff? “I have been doing this for one and a half years.” “The purpose is to be able to bring the classes together in one to have fun.” What’s your position? TUESDAY: Dress to impress Gabe How many floats have you led in this time? “I am in the lineup.” Grimaldo. What do you think the result will be for juniors and seniors? Wednesday: Hippie Day, “Ju s t on e .” “The results will be more civil, maybe more than we already are.” Olivia Gonzalez Junior: Beth Lauro Why did you join Powder puff? “Honestly, I joined for the jersey because I’ve never really been into football that much.” Do you like it? Art Teacher- Mrs. Music “Yes, I do like it because it gives a lot of learning experiences.” Are you having fun? “Yes, I am having super fun.” How are you involved with the Homecoming parade? What’s the purpose of Powder Puff? “I am the junior class sponsor and the art club sponsor.” “The purpose is to bring more school spirit and bring the classes closer together.” What made you want to take charge of these floats? What’s your postion? “I like helping kids being part of school and the epicness!” “I am a tight end which is on the end of the line up.” What do you think the results will be for juniors and seniors? PRIDE: ROTC marches. Saturday: Senior Powder Puff Cheerleaders. “To be more civil with each other.” How many years have you been in charge of floats in general? Brayan Verduzco Ochoa “This is my first year with the juniors, and my second tear with the art club.” Staff Reporter Puff cheerleaders dancing Inside the Pride: Meet the Editors Vinny Wilson (Senior) and cheering like crazy Evelese Vigil So, you’re a cheerleader, and you were the captain of Centerspread Editor Alivin Le (Senior) Inside the Pride: Meet the Editors the step team, right, so I’m guessing you’re the chore- 1st year It’s your second year of being a puff cheerleader, what do ographer for the senior’s powder puff cheerleaders. If Isaiah Santistevan you want to change this year? so, how do you feel? Centerspread Editor I chose to join newspaper because I love to write. If I “The amount of people that join because there should be more, “Yes, I am the choreographer, and I feel very success- 1st year could, I would write all the time, but then again I would get kind and I recommend you join; it’s a lot of fun.” ful because I like dancing, and it’s something I want to of tired of it. The one thing that motivates me to do amazing How is it coming along so far, and what do you want pursue.” I chose to join the newspaper because I love typ- things is most likely my family because they are very support- change? How is it coming along so far, and what do you want ing and writing, and I love for people to see my work! ive. They encourage me to try my best at everything. No matter “It’s going great, everyone is getting along, and I would change to change? Something that motivates me would be my mom how hard it looks. You won’t know if you’re good at something, that this year we had more than five minutes to perform be- “It’s coming along good, I just wish we could do every because she expects me to fail, and I am determined if you don’t try. The way I love to spend my day off is with my cause five minutes is not enough time to show stuff off.” great idea we had.” to get my diploma and be her first child to graduate boyfriend, Nathanial Ponce, then the rest with friends and family. Chris Salguero (Junior) high school and go to college, because my older sister I love to hang out with my boyfriend outside of school because Arthur Bautista (Junior) How do you feel about being the choreographer of this year’s dropped out. My favorite way to spend my days off we have fun and go do things. We go out to eat, to the movies, to junior puff cheerleaders? would be to relax in my pajamas at home on my couch festivals, basically ,we go everywhere together. Then, with friends, It’s your first year of powder puff, so what are you “It feels like a new experiment, and I get to show off my femi- watching cartoons with my girlfriend, Melissa Agui- I just love to have fun with them, especially with my best friend, looking forward too? nine side of dancing.” lar, who loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse! My favorite Beth Lauro. When I’m hanging out with her, it is nothing but a “Making everyone laugh and show off my spirit.” How is it coming along so far, and what do you want to type of music currently is country music. I don’t have blast. My favorite music is the old school like Keith Sweat, Rick How is it coming along so far, and what do you wanna change? any words of wisdom that I live by. I just live every James, and Atlantic Star. I can jam out to music like that all the change? “It’s difficult teaching guys to dance feminine, and I would day to the fullest. I am a very competitive individual. time, even the radio station has its own station for old school, and “Its coming along good, and I wish we would make it change the length of the songs, and I wish we had more time to that’s Jammin’ 101.5. The words I live by that my mom always tells me are, “If you’re happy before more sexy, so the crowd can get into it.” d an c e .” you met someone, then you will be happy after them.” Features October 17, 2012 Page 8 Speech team: winning their arguments Hayley Lokken host of different skills,” said Coach For debate, one can work as a choose to compete in is Extempo- who aren’t quite as quick on the Staff Reporter James Holtz. solo act, or he/she can choose to raneous Speech, which is a great spot, including ones that allow a The team is led by Holtz, who has work with a partner. Each topic event for those that are good on script. Sick of fights with parents? Seek- been coaching for over 20 years. is usually one of controversy, or their feet. A student is given a Sophomore Madison Bell, ing to improve or even win some He has experience in the speech sometimes one of a moral dilem- choice between three topics to be joined the team this year after a of those arguments? Then, stop by and debate field, starting when he ma. the subject of their speech that friend encouraged her to try it. “I a speech and debate team meeting. was a part of his team his junior Junior Ella Salais, has been do- they are then given 30 minutes to am most looking forward to the The speech and debate team is and senior years of high school. ing speech and debate since she prepare. Next, they perform the competition,” said Bell. an extracurricular club where To describe the speech part of was a freshman. “Kids should join speech in front of a judge that de- If interested in joining West- one competes in different speak- speech and debate, it is a type of because it's beneficial for your termines the score for the round, minster High School’s speech and ing events or even debates against performing in which one either speaking skills, and you’ll meet evaluating how the student does debate team, please contact Holtz other students. “I like to describe writes a speech or chooses a pas- the best people you’ll ever know,” compared to the other perfor- in room A225 or attend a meeting it as a verbal track meet where you sage from a book and performs it she said. mances in the round. There are Thursday after school for more get to compete and learn a whole in front of the rest of the group. One of the events that one could plenty of other events for those information. Fashion What’s In: Fall Karina Barraza Gisselle Burgos Staff Reporters Junior Jose Aguilar Do you ever look into your clos- What do you think is in for fall et, and just see a bunch of clothes fashion? that you dislike and feel like you “College hoodies, and fresh hair- can never pick out a nice looking cuts.” outfit? If so, here’s a bit of advice on how you can mix and match the Fashion Dos: clothes in your closet, instead of 1. Neutral colors always match. wasting a ton of money on brand 2. Balance out the colors you are new clothes for the season. wearing. Colors that are very in this sea- 3. Adding pattern with a bold son are darker colors such as reds, color always matches as long as browns, teals, and burgundy. Try you balance the colors. not to wear bright colors. You are bound to find something Please Do Not: stylish in your closet for this sea- son, you just have to look deeper! 1. Wear the same pattern twice. Sophomore Aaron Morales 2. Force yourself to wear some- Shirt: Zumis Crewneck, $30.00 Senior Jaime Morales thing that is not comfortable. Jeans: Skinnies Zumis, $50.00 What do you think is in style for 3. Over accessorize. Photos by Karina Barraza Shoes: Vans, $45.00 Junior Brianna Hernandez fall? and Gisselle Burgos Accessory: Beanie from Dia- Who inspires you fashion wise? “Sweaters, yoga pants, Ugg boots, mond Supply. “My mom because she knows and cowgirl boots.” how to dress.” Lights, camera, action: meet the new drama teacher Savannah Murray My mom would always take me to guez decided to pursue a career in Rodriguez has a multitude of pany seeks to create theatre ex- Editor-in-Chief plays and musicals and stuff. She teaching. events planned for this year’s thes- periences, both classroom and Features Editor would always encourage me to au- “The first person I can think of pians. productions, of the highest and Andre Rodriguez takes his place dition for things, and I finally did. [as an inspiration] is my grand- D.E.F.Y (Drama Education for professional levels. By exposing in the Westminster wolf pack That’s how it all started,” Rodri- ma. She was a teacher; she really Youth) is putting on a fall play, students to professional level the- this year; however, he previously guez said reminiscing. pushed me into the teaching pro- titled Almost, Maine; and a musi- atre experiences, the company will taught at Pomona High School for He has done more than just study fession. She was awesome. Even cal is planned for the spring. One develop students who are: com- a total of three years. theatre; he has experience out in in the roughest, toughest, scari- can find the full production sched- passionate, kind, respectful, mo- Rodriguez has always been inter- the field as well. He has directed est people she found something ule and information on the D.E.F.Y tivated, inquirers, knowledgeable, ested in the spectacle that is the- many productions, including good about them and something theatre crew on the CenterStage critical thinkers, communicators, atre. Xanadu, The 25th Annual Putnam to love about them, even though Theatre Company at Westminster principled, open-minded, risk tak- “I was always artsy growing up. County Spelling Bee, The Drowsy they were kind of scary,” said Ro- High School website: http://cstc. ers, balanced, reflective, arts advo- I was always really into music, and Chaperone, and was awarded Best driguez. cloudaccess.net cates, confident, problem solvers, band, and orchestra, and choir. Play and Best Director for his 2008 He hopes maintain that mental- The CenterStage Theatre Com- innovators, entrepreneurs, cre- I had a secret passion for theater, production of The Laramie Project. ity and use theatre to bring out the pany website vision statement is: ative, helpful, collaborators, and but I didn’t want anyone to know. After his time in the field, Rodri- best in people. “The CenterStage Theatre Com- lifelong learners.” Entertainment October 17, 2012 Page 9 Music review: artist Hopsin Local bands Dominic Swanson big impact on the rap and hip-hop Some of Hopsin’s songs are: ‘‘Ill Entertainment Editor genres, but most importantly, he Mind of Hopson 4,” ‘‘Ill Mind of keeps his songs real and doesn’t Hopsin 5,’’ ‘‘Nocturnal Rainbow,’’ If you are familiar with the un- sugarcoat it. ‘‘Panes in the Kitchen,’’ and may derground music group Funk Unlike most artists who only talk more. He also has another album Volume, then you have heard of about money, girls, cars, and being dropping soon, and you can also one of the main artists named a thug, Hopsin talks about soci- catch Hopsin on his Funk Volume Hopsin. ety’s problems and how we need tour, in Fort Collins on October 19 Hopsin’s real name is Markus to change our ways. He also wears or in Colorado Springs on October Hopson, a 27 -year- old music white contacts to make his appear- 20. artist, from Los Angeles, Califor- ance different. His biggest inspi- If you want to listen to good mu- nia; who has been rapping since ration in music was Tech-Nine, sic that keeps things real, and if he was a young child. Through- who features Hopsin in one of his you don’t mind a little profanity, an out his short career, he’s had a songs. option would be to listen to Hop- sin and Funk Volume.

Practice your grammar Photo reprinted with permission from the atomiks Cody Magerfleisch ing original songs, what band is skills with an Business Manager your favorite to cover? interactive comic: Colt Uland Sam: “Our favorite band to cover Inside the Pride: Staff Reporter is probably Blink-182. When Jor- dan and I started the band, our When people think of music first practice was filled with early Meet the Editors hotspots, Colorado doesn’t usually Blink-182 songs and we just had a come to mind. One genre in par- blast playing those songs.” Dominic Swanson ticular that people may not expect Finally, the last band is from our Entertainment Editor is punk rock. Well, when you look very own school. They are known First year on news staff in the right places, you will find as The Amscrays, and they feature that bands are not only here, but Dan Amscray on lead vocals and are also abundant. For this article, guitar, Puzzles on bass, and Kiyul Why did you join the news- the Wolf Pride interviewed three Atomik (also from The Atomiks) paper staff? separate bands from across the on drums. They used to be a duo The reason why I joined the state to give a good representation consisting of Dan Amscray and newspaper staff is because I enjoy of some of the music you can find former member Marty Cure as writing, reading, and knowing here. The Fizzy Lifters, but after Marty what is going on. I believe that I The first band is a ska-punk band left, Dan decided to start the band have high level literacy skills; and called The Atomiks, who come over again because of the radical that I can write formal and enter- from Conifer. They were formed change in musical style and cli- taining work. by two friends Hank Hypodermic mate of the band. They are heav- What motivates you? on guitar and Kiyul Atomik on ily influenced by The Ramones, My family motivates me the drums in June 2011, and recently as well as Screeching Weasel, The most, especially my mother; she added Kelsey-um on lead vocals Vindictives, The Mr T Experience, has so much confidence in me and Landon Wildes on bass guitar. and The Clash, among others. and knows I will be somebody They perform live almost every Wolf Pride: Dan, who are your and make will make her proud. month, and their concerts are al- favorite Colorado bands past or My younger siblings also motivate Favorite quote? most as wild as their names with present? me to excel and complete multiple Some words of wisdom I live by their entertaining, but authentic, Dan: “I have a lot of Colorado tasks. are: The only thing you can’t recy- stage antics. bands I listen to, but my favor- What is your favorite way to cle is wasted time, a penny earned Wolf Pride: Hank, being the main ite bands from Colorado are The spend a day off? is a penny saved, every achieve- songwriter, how much would you Smiley Kids from the past, Reno My favorite way to spend the ment and award I have received say Colorado affects the songwrit- Divorce from the present, The A- day off is to have family time. To I owe all to my mother, never do ing process? ok’s from the present, and Flobots enjoy being a family and to make something that you wouldn’t want Hank: “Well, since I live in Coni- from the present. They’re all great connections between family mem- your children/siblings to do. fer, the mountains particularly af- bands that do a great job of prov- bers stronger. I also enjoy engaging Anything else you would like fect the song writing by being in ing people who say Colorado has in sports with the family or some to share? a nice environment that inspires no good music wrong.” friends; otherwise, I’m completing Well, I am very athletic, and I good songs.” Hopefully, if you’re interested school work or watching profes- was a part of the football team un- The next band comes from a lit- in punk music, you now know a sional sports. til I injured my knee during foot- tle closer to home. From Arvada, few local bands that you can see What is your favorite music ball season. I played free safety, Colorado, comes the pop punk perform without going too far right now? and my number was 20. I inter- band Disposed. Sam Rucker on from home. If you want to hear My favorite type of music is cepted the ball three times, and guitar and vocals and Jordan Bet- the bands interviewed, go to www. modern and classic rap. I enjoy made a touchdown. I am a part tner on drums formed the band in facebook.com/TheAtomiks for this music because of the beats, of the IB and AP programs and 2010, and last summer one of their The Atomiks, http://soundcloud. lyrics, rhythm, and meanings of consider myself very intelligent. I friends, who would like to go un- com/disposed-music for Dis- the songs. My favorite types of art- want to go to college, and hope- named, joined the band on bass posed, and www.facebook.com/ ists are: DR.Dre, DMX, Fabolous, fully, become a type of surgeon in and backing vocals. Their main in- TheAmscrays for The Amscrays. Eminem, Drake, Kanye West, Tu- the medical field. fluences are The Offspring, Green pac, T.I, Hopsin, etc. Day, The Ramones, and Blink-182. Comic by Miracle Lewis Wolf Pride: When you aren’t play- Entertainment October 17, 2012 Page 10 Summer movies: the worst of the Band you need to worst and the best of the best in trouble. A villain who I forget of the great villains I have seen. know: Bridger Wingate his name (he’s played by Jemaine Catwoman is awesome. And Bat- Staff Reporter Clement, he played “Albi the Rac- man…He’s Batman. And with the ist Dragon” in Flight of the Con- help of a great supporting cast, in- “Motionless in cords) tries to go back in time and cluding some with hidden secrets, Worst: kill Tommy Lee Jones. And he a great script and story, and sim- 5. Battleship: Great idea, Univer- does. So, Will Smith goes back in ply put…Hans Zimmer at his best. sal. Make a movie about a board White” time to save Tommy Lee Jones, in This is the best film of the summer, game, turn the plot into an alien 1969. The rest you’ll have to see. maybe the year. And if you don’t invasion story, hire the guy who Mariela Hernandez 11 on their Infamous Tour. Their But the ending is a twist and more. agree, GO WATCH TRANS- played John Carter, and have Ri- Entertainment Editor new album drops into stores No- 4. Brave: Speaking of twists, this FORMERS 2, YOU TERRI- hanna in a starring role. Bravo, Hailey Ottosen vember 13. ones has a certain “WHOA” fac- BLE, TERRIBLE, PERSON. bravo. It isn’t terrible because Staff Reporter Their albums include “When tor. Besides that, Pixar is back in of the content, (but, that’s bad Love Met Destruction,” “Crea- top form after this medieval ani- Oh, wait. I didn’t see Prometheus. as well,) it is because this might Motionless in White is a post- t u r e s ,” and the upcoming “Infa- mated film about a young woman Sorry...... become an actual idea for films. hardcore metal band from Scran- m o u s .” They have toured in Vans named Merida whose mother is Don’t believe me? They’re mak- ton, Pennsylvania. They have an Warped Tour. They are inspired trying to prepare her for life in ing a Candy Land movie. edgy sound that catches people’s by Bleeding Through, Misfits, Scottish Royalty. Merida is sick 4. That’s My Boy: Adam Sandler attention, as well as their gothic Slipknot, and Marilyn Manson. of this royal courtesy (If the New and Andy Samberg in the same look. They have a very spine chill- Their goal as a band is to give York Jets were royality, they Gangnam movie…I feel a sudden shiver ing effect about them. Current listeners a place to fit in. They tell would too, and they would fail saying that. Here is an example members include: Chris “Motion- fans to come to their shows as miserably) and decides to bargain of “Two actors I USED to like are less” Cerulli, Ricky “Horror” Ol- themselves and as they are. with a witch so she can change her Style in the same film; I am scared,” sen, Angelo Parente, Joshua Balz, Give this band a shot because as fate. This…doesn’t go so well. To syndrome. This movie involves a Devin “Ghost” Sola, and Ryan Sit- Chris Motionless said, “There is see what I’m saying, see it. It’s deadbeat father reuniting with his taking koski. Check them out at Denver’s more than what’s on the outside.” definitely worth $10. son, and what timing he has be- Summit Music Hall on December 3. Paranorman: In the world of cause his son is just about to be CGI or hand-drawn animation, wed. Let the torture begin. Fun over the stop-motion is always the little fact: Andy Samberg’s character’s brother to those guys. What other name is Han Solo. WOW. stop-motion films could live up to world 3. Madea’s Witness Protection: I Wallace & Gromit? Maybe Cora- Jose Cuevas think Tyler Perry just wants mon- line. But it seems, I have found Staff Reporter ey. I think. He doesn’t release Ma- that film. Paranorman is that therefore, I always have to be out dea sequels every year for fun. You type of film where it seems as if “Gangnam Style- PSY” and about with my friends hav- know why? Because they aren’t. everything is in this movie: Ac- ing fun. This movie had no steam left in Music Review tion, Comedy, Horror, Mystery, its tank, so they brought in the dad Since July 15, YouTube became and Drama. The characters are re- Favorite music of the moment: from American Pie…How would much more amusing and enter- ally memorable. The most memo- Rock & Alternative music, in- that work? Anyway, I don’t look taining with the release of PSY’s rable to me? Norman. A kid that cluding the bands: Pierce the forward to “Madea buys a chair new music video, “Gangnam is picked on at school, because he Veil, Silversun Pickups and and talks to it thinking there’s a St y l e .” sees ghosts and spirits. The rest… Mumford and Sons person in that chair just like Clint The artist sings about the rich is awesome. Go see it…NOW. Eastwood.” life of the “Korean Beverly Hills” Inside the Pride: Speaking of awesome….. Words of wisdom that you live 2. The Watch: I’ll only say this; while making fun of it at the 2. The Avengers: In a world where Meet the Editors by: bad timing sucks. same time. most movies are either too crazy “All our dreams can come true – 1. The Apparition: I once wrote: “It’s catchy,” said senior Franki (Transformers) or too bad (Jack if we have the courage to pursue “Dream House is false advertis- Gomez. Mariela Hernandez & Jill, Transformers 2, ing.” Now imagine a movie EX- Even though many cannot un- them.” - Walt Disney The Apparition...Hey I wonder Entertainment Editor ACTLY like that starring Draco derstand what PSY is actually where that came from), it’s nice Years on Staff: 1 Malfoy…You scared yet? Man, singing about, the beat draws the to see a superhero movie that gets Warner Bros. has had a mediocre listener in and sets an uplifting me excited. Captain America Explain why you joined newspa- year. Tell me what other movie ex- mood. (The best), Iron Man (Second per staff: cept that movie with the guy who “It’s funny,” added senior Jaime best), Hulk (He is the Hulk, for I decided to become a part of the dresses up like a bat grossed a lot Morales. crying out loud. And make another newspaper staff because I’ve al- of money…Nothing yet? I’ll give PSY has a peculiar sense of movie about him.), Thor (Thun- ways had a passion for writing, you time…………..Nothing still? humor, which makes the view- derstruck…I had to), and others in especially when it come to writing You have a bunch of time………. er laugh and have a good time a film written and directed by Joss about what’s is in at the moment. Still nothing? It seems to me that throughout the video. Whedon. But it’s second best? I also like when people enjoy my you are either not very knowledge- With a great beat and amusing Who could possibly take the top writing and are informed by it. able on studios and their releases, video, PSY has climbed to the spot? or it is true. Warner Bros. needs top on iTunes and has hundreds 1. The Dark Knight Rises: “The Tell about something that moti- a resurrection…maybe in the of millions of views on YouTube. Avengers, patience has cost you vates you: form…of the Man of Steel? PSY has brought the spotlight your strength, victory has defeated over to K-pop and he proudly Something that definitely moti- you.” Yes. I think this is better. vates me are my friends and class- Best: represents his nation of Korea. And don’t go complaining about mates. 5. Men in Black III: It IS better “Everyone will do it,” comment- plot holes. The Avengers had a ton than the first two. Men in Black ed senior Francisco Villanueva. of them. It’s basically finishing the Describe your favorite way to III tells the story of Agent Will With such success in such a story. This really did do that. And spend a day off: Smith’s partnership with Agent short time, many are calling the making it the first Batman tril- I’m a very fun loving individual, Tommy Lee Jones and how it is ogy isn’t bad either. Bane is one song the new Macarena. Sports October 17, 2012 Page 11 Westminster Wolves co-ed varsity cheerleading Alexander Lee has also said that she feels as if they came to an end and school wel- known among past cheerleading ever coached over the past years, Staff Reporter have reached their team goals al- comed him, he was energized and squads at Westy. By his participa- and I love it,” coach Erin Giebler ready because they all worked hard pumped up with senior pride. tion, he’s going to aid this year’s mentioned. As the days of the As the lights of the football sta- and obtained what they wanted to “Honestly, I didn’t want to join team by his personality; he is wild, summer came to a close and the dium ignite, with their massive achieve. By her participating in the but ‘Karina Cerina-Castillo’ peer- and has a lot of energy and school days of the school arrived Giebler eye-appealing shine, it overpowers cheerleading squad, she is useful pressured me into joining it; and spirit! So far, this season, has been was stoked and excited about this the field of darkness and hundreds for stunting and has Wolf Pride after the tryouts, I found out that great. He loves it and doesn’t regret year’s Cheerleading Team. of screaming and roaring fans School spirit. I made it onto varsity and actually getting peer-pressured to join it. from the stadium. As the game Senior Vinny Wilson has been enjoyed doing it,” Wilson said. Senior Gabe Grimaldo is an Giebler is the culinary arts starts, the cheering, screaming and amazing, smart, and funny guy. teacher, dance teacher and Westy’s school spirit collides with the Wes- Grimaldo is stoked about how his cheerleading coach and absolutely ty co-ed cheerleading squad! This last year of high school will be. He loves this year’s co-ed cheerleading year is our first co-ed cheerleading never had the thought of joining because the guys bring a lot more team at Westy in recent times. the cheerleading team, but he was fun and laughter to the group and Junior Makayla Martinez is convinced into joining the cheer- filled with school spirit and en- leading team as well. everybody gets along great! ergy for this year’s co-ed cheer- Grimaldo said, “This year is ab- During tryouts, she was im- leading team. She is stoked about solutely amazing and filled with pressed how there were guys who how males are now participating so many productive things to do. finally thought about trying out for with the cheerleading team this I love the cheerleading team; it’s this year’s cheerleading team. Her year. “I want to follow my mom’s technically like a second-family.” goals for this year’s team is to make step,” said Martinez. She was in- Grimaldo’s ambition for this year’s spired to become a cheerleader team is to work together and strive it to the state championship. back in the third grade; her mom together for their success; he also Giebler wants this year’s team was an inspiration and motivation wants to improve his tumbling, to hit their best potential. She was CHEER: Westminster High School’s co-ed varsity cheer team in for her. So far, Martinez loves this and gain a stronger bond between inspired to become a cheerlead- 2012 year, everybody is mucho friendly, the team. By his participation, his ing coach because she loves the and it is more fun with the guys in school spirit, energy and motiva- Photo byAlexie Thammavongsa dances, gymnastics, and working it. Martinez’s personal and team imagining how his senior year is His perspective changed about tion is going to be a big help on the goals for this year’s season are to going to be, however, he never cheerleading ever since he joined team. with kids. Giebler concludes that improve her tumbling, and be able imagined himself on the Westy it; and he wants to keep the spirit “This is perhaps the best, and this year will be great and amaz- to achieve a back walker. Martinez cheerleading team. As summer alive and become the most well- most non-dramatic team I have ing, filled with success and a lot of bonding. Inside the Pride: Meet the Editors S Boys Golf: Finished fifth in league Brandon Trykowski doubts of others about me. Being 2 Chainz. and had two All-Conference players. Sports Editor an athlete, you have to learn to take Words of wisdom that you live P Will Norton (Honorable Mention) Years on Staff: 1 the criticism and doubts of others by: Hall of Fame coach Vince and Adrian Crider (Second Team All- to improve your skills, and hav- Lombardi said to his players, “The Conference) ing a chip on your shoulder can be dictionary is the only place where Explain why you joined newspa- O some of the best motivation. Over success comes before work.” I’ve per staff: I joined the newspaper all that, however, I’m motivated to always considered myself to be staff to be more involved in the succeed because that is something a hard working individual, and R school, and in a way different than that is a rarity in the background I you will never get what you want Boys Soccer: 3-10 (3-4 in League) just playing sports and attending come from. This makes succeeding easily, especially in the world we T events and games. I’m a very pas- with two games left in the regular sea- at everything I do one of my top live today. “Working hard makes sionate athlete, son. 10/16 @Northglenn and 10/18 vs. priorities in life. winning easier,” as said by West- as well as a S Describe your minster teacher and coach Clint Arapahoe (Non-Conference) spirited student favorite way to Williams. for Westminster spend a day off: Tell about something else you’d High School, Most of my like to share: and I want to down time, I like As the spirited student I am, I’ve use the news- U Cross Country: Just finished leagues to sit back and tried hard to improve the school paper as a way enjoy watching spirit amongst everyone at Westy. last week, did well in the season. of sharing ideas the sports I love Not only class spirit, but coming P for the school to or playing video together as one school to make improve, while games and having it a fun experience for the entire D at the same a great time with student body. Coming from my time putting to Football: Routs Lincoln Lancers my friends. freshman year at the old build- use my sports A Favorite music of ing, and the last three years in the 50-20 at home for the Westminster knowledge and the moment: multi-million dollar building now, Homecoming game. writing skills to cover what I enjoy I was raised listening to classic I have seen a range of changes in T most about high school. I want rock and bands such as Led Zep- the atmosphere at Westminster to connect everyone at Westy in pelin, Pink Floyd, and Aerosmith. High School. From all this, and a way that will not go away after E However, in an age where the pop- what I have seen in my senior year, high school, because sports con- ular music is pop and hip hop/rap, I would just like to say this school nect people anywhere at any age. I’ve grown accustomed to listen- is at a whole new high in pride and Tell about something that moti- ing to artists such as Tupac, Bone it will only get better from here. vates you: Thugz-N-Harmony as well as new Congratulations, and as always, I’ve always been motivated by the By Brandon Trykowski age rappers such as Lil’ Wayne and GO WOLVES! Sports October 17, 2012 Page 12 Climbing the mountain: Westminster Wolves football

Brandon Trykowski division 5A) they have had their After a junior campaign with Bealarde, who has played very well answering about what he has been Sports Editor fair struggles. With a very tough almost 1,400 rushing yards, Wil- himself. After five weeks he also pushed by most. “PW2k (Patrick Under the bright Friday night schedule to start the season, the son looks to improve in his final boasts 309 yards on the ground. Wilson, 2,000 yards) is a big nick- lights, all attention is on high Wolves have managed to win two high school season. “I feel like I “Ryan is a good runner, blocker name to live up to, but I know I school football. There are high of five very difficult match-ups to was snubbed of a spot on the All- and teammate, I expect great can, especially with such a great expectations for the team follow- start 2012. State team last year” said Wilson things,” said Wilson after being offensive line and a senior group ing a year of success in 2011 and Going 2-2 in the first four games when asked better than I have seen.” the Westminster Wolves came into (all non-conference) and losing a about falling The Wolves look forward to the this 2012 season looking to build very physical, hard fought game just short after rest of the season, playing only on last year’s success. in week five to conference leading a great season, conference teams. Winning out After a 6-9 regular season and a Brighton (31-20), they have been despite sharing the season would leave the Wolves playoff appearance last year, West- motivated to play better. Two loss- snaps with two at 6-9 on the season, but no game’s minster had a lot to look forward es by more than 10 points, mostly senior backs. more important than week seven to with this football team in 2012. due to turnovers, have been the “I want 2,000, (Homecoming) and always the Not only do the students around only two games where the Wolves that’s my big- match-up with rival Northglenn Westminster, but the players them- haven’t played like a playoff team. gest personal (October 26). “Northglenn vs. selves, feel they have an improved In two wins where they were goal, but more Westminster is always a great team from last year. picked to lose by at least seven important, we game; no love is lost between us,” “Leadership and maturity is es- points, the Wolves have began to want to win in said a fan about week nine against pecially improved from last season prove the constant critics wrong, the playoffs.” the Norsemen at District 50 Sta- with many great leaders even after and have again started to climb the Two Thou- dium. a playoff team,” said head coach mountain of doubts, and the, “Pre- sand rushing RUSH: Patrick Wilson rushes for a 59 yard touch- The Wolves headed into Brighton Kerry Denison, “There is no one conceived notion that Westminster yards is not down. 250 yards total on the ground in week three. and played the Prairie View Thun- player above the rest. They work can’t beat better teams, even after impossible for Photo by Jennifer Stagg derhawks in week six. Westmin- together and feed off of each oth- beating a #9 team in Longmont.,” this very talent- ster fell to 2-4 on the season with er’s success.” Coach Denison said when asked ed football player despite a short asked his thoughts about the tal- a tough conference loss in Prairie As the team heads into week six about the criticism surrounding stint of struggles and two games ented running back. View’s homecoming game by a with one of the best rushing of- the Wolves. cut short by an ankle injury. After However, playoffs is the over- score of 35-20. fenses in Colorado (21st, 3rd in Although the record doesn’t re- boasting a division best 815 yards all goal. Athletic Director Robert The Wolves bounced back and flect their success after four weeks, Wilson looks to Cuevas responds to this with, “It’s stopped the losing streak in week so far, the Wolves bounce back into Colorado’s top being taken one week at a time, seven by smashing Abraham Lin- have a lot to take 10 rushing leaders after only 55 but once you get to the dance, any- coln High School on October 12 with them head- yards in week five moved him back thing can happen.” He was also with a score of 50-20. ing into the second in state rankings. Yet, from a team asked what he thought about the The Homecoming victory fea- half of the regular where outside of Westminster they support from students and parents tured junior running back Ryan season. The bright- are not good enough to win, Wil- of Westminster, and he said, “It’s Belearde rushing for 200 yards on est star for a team son shows that Cinderella stories exciting to see all the support pay- 10 carries including an amazing 89 that is constantly exist. ing off, and we are all very deserv- yard touchdown run. written off by Wilson’s attitude and leadership, ing of a season of success. We have He had four total touchdowns state analysts and much like many others’, shows in the team that can do it, now we just with three rushing and one receiv- coaches is senior how they conduct themselves on need to set it into motion.” ing. LIGHTS: Westminster jumps to a 2-1 record Full Back/ Run- and off the field. It also aids the Wilson said, “The support is what Come out and support the Wolves after a win against Longmont (Top 30 in CO) in ning Back Patrick success of many younger players has motivated me to do it,” when as they wrap up their season. Wilson. week three. Photo by Jennifer Stagg such as junior running back Ryan Diamond in the fall: Wolves varsity softball

down to watch the game. The sun them in the past. longer as a team,” she said. Last year the Westminster Soft- was setting, and ball team was 15-7 overall. the girls started Varsity Coach Alexandra Dick- Westy softball girls beat Gate- rushing out of the inson said she was inspired to be way High, but lost against North- Sophomore Aubree Singchaicha- dugout. Every girl a coach by, “The love of the game glenn High School. na: running to their and still being a part of it since What do you like about softball positions and prac- I’ve played many years, I also have Senior Abbie Austin: and the team? ticing. The par- knowledge of the game,” she add- What do you like about softball “We have great sportsmanship ents shouting and ed, “My goal is to become a better and the team? and everyone is nice, the softball cheering for the program than last year.” “It’s been my passion since I was is fun, and I like playing against team. Go Wolves! The Westy softball season, “Is go- six, and we have a lot of fun on other schools.” “Play ball,” said the ing great, our losses have turned to the team, and we pick each other Her point of view about the sea- umpire. It was a wins, and our chemistry has im- up. son: “We are doing better we have TEAM: Varsity girls meet at the mound in a great day for Westy proved; it could get better, but it’s About the season, she said, “It’s progressed.” The team’s best game: home game. Photo by Bach Ngyuen softball. grown.” good, we have progressed a lot “Lincoln!” Abigail Macias About last year, she said it was, since the season began.” The season wrapped up with Staff Reporter The Westminster softball team “Great, there were seven seniors What was the team’s best game? playoff games against Legacy and is 8-7, and they won against their on the team, and they had good “Prairie View, they were a hard Cherokee Trail. Although the girls rival opponent Prairie View High chemistry.” team to beat, and Westy hadn’t did not win against these power- Everyone was getting ready with School, which was a big win for This year, “the team is good and beat them before which gave us a houses, they gained experience by their sunflower seeds and sitting them. Westminster hadn’t beat young, but it means we can grow lot of confidence. qualifying for post-season play.