The Paw Print JSerra Catholic High School Volume 32 • April 2015

My Two Weeks in Camino Walk by Garret Prendiville the “Prison Dress” Along with the Catalina Trip and by Zoe Kaffen Grad Night, the Camino Walk is one of the last times the senior class will be together My Monday morning on March 16, before everyone goes their separate ways. 2015, started out like most Mondays. I got The Camino Walk consists of students up at the crack of dawn, raced to school, and walking from the JSerra Campus all the way struggled to shove twenty pounds of books to St. Michael’s Abbey located in Silverado. in my locker before going to the Bistro to This 14-mile journey may seem daunting and grab a water. However, as fate would have useless in concept. However, The Camino it, going to the Bistro would be my undoing, serves a spiritual purpose as well. and as I turned the corner I came face to face The inspiration of this JSerra with Mrs. Desmond. It didn’t help that my tradition comes from the spiritual pilgrimage sister tried to run away, leaving me stranded. walk, “Camino de Santiago,” also known as, But by then it was too late and I was already “The Way of St. James.” The pilgrimage trip resigned to my fate. has various trails all over western Europe Mrs. Desmond, who enjoyed and all end at the Cathedral of Santiago de watching our attempt to escape, brought Compostela in Galicia, Spain. This gothic- me to her office and informed me I was on baroque style church is the final resting place my third skirt violation; she presented me of Saint James the Great, one of the twelve with a dire ultimatum: baggy-boy Dickies for Apostles. a month, or the Amish plaid dress for two But why would someone want to do weeks. a spiritual pilgrimage such as JSerra’s Camino The rest of that day all I could do Walk? The Camino Walk offers the students was weigh the pro’s and con’s of a dress versus pants. What would people the opportunity to grow closer to Christ as think? What would my teachers think? Will I look just straight up horrible well as their friends just like retreats, such for two weeks or a month? In the end I chose the Amish outfit, and the as the junior retreat and Kairos. Through the very next morning, there I was, at the start of what was challenge of walking 14 miles, the seniors going to be two very long weeks, seriously regretting find a common problem and conquer it with my decision, but ready to take on the challenge. camaraderie. continued on page 2 continued on page 5

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“Prison Dress” College Gap Years continued from page 1 The first day flew by in a breeze by Mary Kaffen of jokes from my friends, lots of unwanted After college students graduate from their respective colleges, selfies, and laughter from every teacher I more and more students are beginning to take advantage of a few free walked by. A lot of people took pictures; years post-graduation. Many students are hesitant to jump right into the even in the athletic parking lot after school workforce and pursue a full-time career. If you find yourself hesitant to random parents would ask to take a picture of begin a life-long career right after school, you should consider doing me. The most common jokes were the ones other productive activities with your time, like interning, traveling, or even about churning butter and running down the volunteering, to beef up your resume for future and more permanent grassy knoll singing, “Sound of Music.” Even careers. teachers came up with clever comparisons. Here is a list of 5 activities to improve your chances of getting Looking back on it, all the jokes into your dream job while enjoying a few years of freedom: and laughs actually made the dress more 1) Be an Adventure Guide: If you like outdoors and adventure fun to wear. And to be honest, no one that you should check out this part-time job. Remember that most adventure approached me was judgmental or insulting. companies are looking to hire young people who love to rock climb, white As the week went on, the dress became less water raft, sky dive, and bungee-jump. like a funny joke and more like a punishment. 2) Nanny: Being a nanny is a great opportunity for people who like Mass days became my favorite days of the working with children. It’s also great if you want to save your money for week and a short break from the Amish future excursions. Live-in nannies get added perks, such as free room and dress. I can’t say I’m really going to regret board, as well as a weekly paycheck, travel opportunities with the family, taking this dress off, but if I learned anything and a free car. from this experience, it’s how accepting and 3) Gap Year Program: Try a gap year like the Peace Corps or non judgmental the JSerra student body and AmeriCorps. These various organizations will not only teach you faculty are and that what is on the inside important life lessens but give you a ton of material to discuss during a matters more to people than the outside. job interview. You may even be able to travel to various countries with a charity organization. 4) Internships: There are numerous companies that do not require The a student to be enrolled in a college during the internship. Most of these Paw Print internships also offer the intern a salary. This is a great way to gain work Staff experience and connections with multiple employers. Katia Bergstrom Zoe Kaffen 5) Invest in your Passion: If you love yoga or rumba, enjoy skiing or Sydni Brown Emma McClellan painting or have another passion that you wish you could pursue, consider Olivia Coyle Garrett Prendiville investing a training course to become certified in your passion. You could Megan D’Souza Julia Sanchez become a certified yoga instructor or teach others how to ski. Love the Michael Elsanadi Ryan Sánchez Connor Ferrell Jenny Woo beach? Look into to becoming a life guard so that you can spend your Mary Kaffen Mr. Jeff Kahl, Advisor time on the beach while getting paid. You may even be able to turn your hobby into a career. Page Three

Young Role Models Our Drought by Sydni Brown by Michael Elsanadi How is it that people our age, teenagers, are able Continuing with our fourth year into a record- to win Nobel Peace prizes, or contribute greatly to cancer breaking drought, we, as residents of the state of California, are research? How did these people come to achieve so much confronted with the continual threat of no water. Our reservoir success when they started out the same way we did? What levels have reached an all-time low as, according to the California changed in their lives that didn’t in everybody else’s? state government’s bi-weekly drought brief, the majority of our What makes people great is not their one crowning major reservoirs have below-the-average amount of water. This achievement or their fifteen minutes of fame they’re know is the result of a reduced amount of snow pack in recent years. for. They were great way before that, becoming experts Snow pack is essentially compressed and hardened snow on in their field long before they were known by the world. the ground; however this snow, when melted, provides a major There’s a theory that states, “ten thousand hours is the source of water as it supplies our rivers and reservoirs. The less magic number for greatness.” But what does that mean? snow pack we receive each year, the lesser amount of water we Look at Jack Andraka, the 15-year-old who created have in our rivers and reservoirs. a new diagnostic test for pancreatic cancer, and won the Intel There is speculation around the reasons for the drought. International Science and Engineering Fair in 2013. Andraka didn’t A recent study done by Columbia University for the National just one day wake up and decide to create a new diagnostic test. Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration concluded that “natural He’d had an interest in science for as long as he could remember. oceanic and atmospheric patterns are the primary drivers behind His mother stated, “…we have a million [science] California’s ongoing drought.” The study argues that these magazines [and] sit around the table and talk about how people patterns are normal and have occurred in previous times during came up with their ideas and what we would do differently.” California and its area’s history. In an additional study done by a Andraka had already acquired a vast knowledge of science, team of scientists at Stanford University, it was concluded that the so when he became interested in the world of pancreatic cancer, he high pressure, as it was concluded by the NOAA, that prevents invested so much time and effort into his project, that he virtually rain from falling in California is the reason for the drought. became an expert in the field. While looking for a place to conduct However differing from the NOAA, the Stanford scientists argue his research, Andraka contacted 200 professors at Johns Hopkins that this high pressure that is blocking precipitation is more likely University at the National Institutes of Heath with his plan for the to occur now because of the emission of greenhouse gases. entire project, including time line and budget. He received 199 Regardless, we are in a severe drought and we desperately rejection e-mails, but one acceptance was all he needed. need to conserve water. When watering plants or timing your People like Jack Andraka, and other successful teenagers, sprinklers, the best time to water, or time them, both for your don’t just achieve success overnight, yet, we are astounded that the plants and conserving water, is 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. Additional steps world would allow these teenagers to achieve so much. But that’s not you can take to conserve water include using the water you use to what happens. The world only allows one sixteen-year-old access to wash fruits and vegetables to water your plants, using mulch around research facilities at Johns Hopkins University because that teenager trees and plants to reduce the evaporation of water in the soil, and put in his 10,000 hours of work, on top of his natural knack for also looking into composting fruit and vegetable waste. Recognizing science. It was his drive and dedication that got him to where he is our drought and working to prevent the waste of our own water now, because his natural talent could have only taken him so far. are small and simple steps towards remedying this drought. Campus Ministry

Cissie, Chiara, and Gloria by Katia Bergstrom Cissie, Chiara, and Gloria, all born in the late and then, she calmed down. Her mother assumed that 20th century, were stricken with cancer as children, but Cissie had been attacked by the devil. overcame adversity by trusting in God and offering up their When Cissie died, one of her youngest siblings (she illness. In doing so, these three girls inspired many, whether had ten siblings) was sad that she died. He was four, and he friends and families, or people around the world. didn’t quite understand the concept of Heaven. So he said Cissie Morse died in 1970, when she was thirteen. that if Cissie was still there and loved her, then he wanted She lived in La Puente, California, a mere 45-minute drive her to send him some lollipops. Not even a day passed by, north of JSerra in the San Gabriel Valley. Cissie, who had and a lady soon knocked on their door. She said she had a been a rambunctious, athletic girl, now decided to give big bag a lollipops for the children. When her brother saw up her suffering for aborted babies, and said that if God that he was so happy, and knew it was a sign that his older accepted that, then she hoped she would retain her appetite sister was watching over him from Heaven. for sweets. She was able to eat any type of sweets, including Chiara Badano was the only child in her family. Her candy and soda, and she even compared all of her sufferings parents had prayed for a child for eleven years. She was to what Jesus suffered on the Cross. She was devoted to born on October 29th, 1971, in the small village of Sassello, her crucifix and scapular. She died on July 13th, 1970. Italy. When she was eighteen, she got a painful form of bone Cissie would often climb on the house, in spite of her cancer, the result of athletic falls or injuries, like the other parents telling her not to. Her mother was deeply worried two girls. Chiara refused morphine and offered up all of about her, and wished she would act more like a respectful her sufferings to God. She would walk with a depressed young lady. However, in order for Cissie to get her energy out, patient who was also in the hospital at that time. she encouraged her to join the volleyball team her eighth grade Gloria Strauss, born near Seattle, Washington, in year. She did, and one day during a game, she fell on her knee. 1996, contracted her cancer when she was hit in the face The knee had been painful for a while, but the fall made it worse. with a soccer ball at the age of seven. She was diagnosed Then, weeks later during a shopping trip, Cissie complained that with nueroblastoma (the deadliest form of cancer to attack her knee hurt so bad she felt faint. Her mother immediately children) and suffered with her cancer for the longest took her to the doctor: she had a form of bone cancer, and period of time. She eventually died after four years. She would not live long (the treatment for cancer was not as well led many people to Christ by her example. One blind man established compared to today.) Everyday at school, she left at heard about her and went to visit her. He said that when twelve o’clock for radiation, which was how she decided to she came into the room, he could see Gloria perfectly, treat her cancer, rather than chemotherapy. dressed in white. When Gloria went out of the room, he One night, her mother walked into the room was blind once more. seeing her with her eyes wild. She said, “Get out, go away,” These girls are inspirations of courage and as though she were speaking to someone who wasn’t there. determination, not only in their acceptance of God’s will, She then broke down and cried that she was bad and wasn’t but also in the spreading of their faith and the carrying of going to Heaven. Her mother told her to kiss her crucifix their crosses. Campus Ministry

Camino Walk To any concerned parent or student, the Camino Walk will continued from page 1 be safe and water will always be readily available. JSerra graduate, Ryan Najjar (Class of 2014), In addition, our fearless spiritual leader on campus, remembered his Camino Walk by saying, “We bonded in Father Damien, will lead the students to the Abbey in a the same ways athletes endure pain and accomplishment spiritual and adventurous way by showing us wildlife along together. I felt that I was able to become a little bit closer the way and also celebrating mass in the chapel with the to those whom I endured the arduous walk with.” students before the walk. With all these factors, the Camino Walk is bound to be a success as it is each year. The graduating class will grow closer and have fun along the way. To any seniors who are still on the fence about the whole walk, Father Damien added one more bonus by saying: “the students can fit into their dresses and suits for prom.”

Nature vs. Grace or How I Tuned Out the Noise... by Mr. Kahl Though a political science graduate, I have turned my back on political discourse. The acrimony has become painful, even sad. Prognosticators, pundits, experts, friends, Romans, countrymen—all scrambling to be heard. Reading the The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas Á Kempis, I reached page 215 and found my voice—as The real Camino de Santiago, which runs from France to Spain. There is even a route that begins in Norway. written by a Catholic monk nearly 600 years ago: “My child, study carefully the impulses of Nature Noah Mudd, who walked the path last year, enjoyed and Grace, for they are opposed to one another... how students from different social groups experienced the “Nature does everything for her own gain and same walk: “It didn’t matter if you were a CIF Cross Country interest. She does nothing without a fee, hoping either Runner or a professional couch potato, the Camino is a to gain some equal or greater return for her services, great time for everybody. I loved getting the chance to walk or else praise and favor... different parts with different people and talking to them, “Grace refers all things to God... She is not praying with them, or even belting various Jesus songs with arrogant and presumptuous. She does not argue and them to get us through the long walk.” exult her own opinion before others, but submits all her Although the trek may seem grueling and powers of mind and perception to the eternal wisdom intimidating, the Camino Walk is truly a bonding experience and judgement of God.” that will last years to come for myself and fellow graduates. Fine Arts

Fine Arts Magnet by Olivia Coyle JSerra takes pride in the many opportunities What inspired you to begin the Fine Arts Magnet? offered to students, and it seems as though more and more When JSerra opened, I became the Vice Principal departments are becoming involved in the development of for Student Affairs for several years. Once I came back various magnet programs. The Fine Arts program will be into the classroom, the Arts Program was not that strong. I offering an exciting new Fine Arts Magnet this upcoming fall. started trying to form a little bit of what we had at OCHSA: Its mission is to expose art students to opportunities that a pre-professional training for students who are interested will help them thrive in their different interests and talents. in the arts. Mrs. Harrell is heading the Magnet, so she has answered What are some of the new courses being offered? questions some may have about the new program. We are working on completing that list on the website. There will be a track according to each area of discipline and the requirements to get the mark on your diploma stating you graduated from this program. What are some future plans for the Magnet? Classes will continue to be added throughout the development of the program. Starting next year, we will hopefully be bringing back AP Art History, and eventually other courses such as AP Music Theory and a higher level of dance. Is it too late to apply? Applications are due on April 22 and auditions will shortly follow. Students are encouraged to speak to directors about the applications. What are the different facets of the Magnet? What are some requirements of the Magnet? There are six different ones including broadcast It is required to take part in the Magnet for all four journalism, theatre, dance, instrumental music, and choir. years at JSerra. Incoming freshmen have to choose whether What is your background here at JSerra regarding or not to make that decision. Various outside activities are the Arts Program? required, such as recitals, individual concerts, internships, When I first came to JSerra, I came from Orange community art shows, etc. County School of the Arts (OCHSA) and was at OCHSA What should applicants know? for eighteen years until I moved south. A partner and I There will be a limit put on how many people can be decided to open up California Conservatory of the Arts. a part of the Magnet. It will be a little bit more competitive. We did that for a year before JSerra opened. The Building We are encouraging everyone to get their applications in One classrooms located downstairs such as the black box and do the audition and go to your directors to find out and the dance rooms were built out for us to get started specific times and processes. It will become more selective knowing that eventually it would be part of JSerra. due to the limit of students. Fine Arts

“Movie Magic” Coming Soon! by Jenny Woo While many of you are counting down the days until the The difference is that the JSerra program invites dancers of all start of summer vacation, make sure you’re also counting down levels to participate; therefore there is always that extra thrill the days until Friday, May 8, JSerra’s last dance recital of the school of beginners going out on stage for maybe their first or second year! The recital will be held at the Laguna Hills Community time. It can seem scary at first, but in the end, it is always fun Center at 7:30 PM, with tickets being sold for $5.00 each. for the dancers and for their families to see them on stage.” Even if you didn’t get a chance to see the JSerra The finale of the show, which is a piece of music from the Dance Program’s last recital back in November, you’re in for classic movie Grease, has been in high demand for the last three an entertaining evening with family, friends, or even a cute date. years and Mrs. McClellan states she was “happy and inspired” Definitely be prepared to put your hands together for the dancers when she announced it to all three of her dance classes. as they pirouette away, but not in the classical way you’d expect. For those of you who love watching dance This year’s spring dance theme is “Movie Magic;” the audience will performances, or even those of you who have never seen one have the opportunity to see students dance to some of the most before, you should definitely consider coming to see the Spring memorable soundtracks from timeless movies, such as Grease, Dance Concert. With music and dance moves from all of your The Polar Express, and Star Wars, along with some modern favorite movies, I guarantee you will not be disappointed! favorites like Wreck It Ralph and Twilight. Dance styles throughout the performance will include jazz, Bridging Birds of Spirit musical theater, lyrical, ballet en pointe, and much more! Students by Katia Bergstrom will even perform group pieces that they have choreographed When you’re sitting in the darkness with only tunes as your guide, themselves in addition to self-choreographed solos. I spoke with alone in your plight, Mrs. Ann-Marie McClellan, JSerra’s dance department director, about playing the booming keys of the cathedral’s voice steps, and the bird that comes flocking reminds you of his presence; her upcoming showcase and her thoughts on how it is functioning, who was listening to you. as well as the students that are working hard to perform in it. You know it’s his spirit that’s bridging the gap As a very talented dancer herself, Mrs. Ann-Marie between the light and the doom. McClellan has brought so much energy and liveliness to the JSerra Sitting down again in the place he dwelt with you, you find his wings fly around your arm, dance performances and always leaves the audience wanting just as they did years ago. more. Mrs. McClellan, a dance teacher who “love[s] helping the And his spirit lives with you on your fingertips, students to discover their personal, artistic potential,” has directed making your words as numerous countless performances, including many with her own company, as the emotions that drive your heart. His soul interspersed on the instrument of your gusto, the Pacific Theatre Ballet in Aliso Viejo. until he flies off into the clouds, leaving strings of his feathers strewn. When asked how JSerra performances and her And forever he lives imprinted within your memory. company performances compare, she replied, “Directing JSerra All because of your metaphors of charity at the door and steps, shows are very similar to directing my Pacific Theatre Ballet unlocking them with your magic. productions in that we hold the performances at the same And you know it’s his spirit, bridging the gap between the light and the doom; location, Laguna Hills Community Center; there are always only you know why as tears flow from your eyes. tickets, posters, and programs to be designed, printed, and sold. Sports

Boys Lacrosse by Julia Sanchez With an overall record of 9-3 (as of 4/18) and an in-league record of 3-0, defeating Santa Margarita, Servite and Mater Dei, the 2015 lacrosse season has begun with a bang. Now that the winter sports season has ended, the spring sports for JSerra begin. With a ranking of 78th in the nation and 17th in the state of California, the team enters league with a strong record behind them. After beating Santa Margarita in their first in-league game with a final score of As the defending Trinity League Champions, the team is heading 12-11, the team’s next in-league game will be played on April 16 into the season ready to keep their title as one of the most against Mater Dei at home. respected lacrosse programs west of the Rockies. JSerra lacrosse has been known across the board Coach Kyle Harrison has a positive outlook on the rest of the season, hoping to bring the team all the way gaining more wins as the season progresses, hopefully heading towards another CIF Trinity League title. The lacrosse season still has multiple games left in their season as one the best teams in CIF. Six JSerra seniors have already so there is still an committed to schools to play NCAA Division 1 lacrosse. Those opportunity to watch seniors include James Yanes-Hofstra University, Jake Schleppy- one of the most High Point University, Nick Georgagi-Colorado Mesa University, highly-accoladed Kennedy Solomon-UMBC, Yuta Murata- ColbyCollege, and Logan sport in Trinity Olmsted-Colorado Mesa University. League sports! Sports

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Empire by Megan D’Souza Fox Network’s latest musical drama series, CFO of Empire, talented singer-songwriter Jamal (Jussie “Empire,” has gracefully, yet powerfully, destroyed media Smollett), and fame-obsessed rapper Hakeem (Bryshere Y. and television stereotypes with Fox’s first all-African- Gray)—against each other to see who will take over the American cast. Created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong, company after he passes. Lucious’s conniving with Andre, “Empire” was renewed for a second season on January however, has sent his family into a frenzy to compete with 17th, only seven days after its pilot aired on television. Its one another in any way possible, whether it be leaking pilot garnered 12.7 million viewers, surpassing the 10.3 private photos to the public or issuing controversial million viewers of the “Breaking Bad” series finale. statements to the press. The show Sprinkled with guest-stars such as Raven-Symoné, follows the Rita Ora, Mary J. Blige, and Juicy J, “Empire” has been widely lives of the regarded as one of the best new shows this pilot season. Lyon family, The show’s premiere has ranked as Fox Network’s highest a well-to- debut in three years. Viewership increases steadily on a do clan weekly basis, including streaming services and On Demand in New viewing. In York City its first who owns season, a hip-hop “Empire” production has company, eclipsed entitled “Empire Entertainment.” The father, Lucious Lyon, “The played by Terrence Howard, (former drug dealer-turned Big Bang successful rapper) has been Theory” recently diagnosed with ALS, as the and his ex-wife, Cookie Lyon highest-ranking scripted show in the 2014-2015 season. (Taraji P. Henson), has just Its first season has also surpassed the rankings ofthe been released from her 17- first season of “Grey’s Anatomy.” Script writers Daniels year jail sentence. Ironically, and Strong have been praised on their ability to integrate the $400,000 worth of modern socio-economic issues with the characters’ plots drug money that started and subplots. the company is what landed Many viewers have already expressed their Cookie in jail to begin with. interest and theories about the second season’s plot Since Lucious’s ALS diagnosis, online and all over social media. You can catch up on he has been secretly pitting “Empire” on the Fox website, and look forward to new his sons—Andre (Trai Byers), episodes coming later this year. Entertainment

Neon Genesis Evangelion by Ryan Sanchez Back in the year 1995, the Japanese economy was realistic view of how your average teenager would act in a in shambles, and millions of men were withdrawing from situation as dire as theirs. society and became obsessed with unproductive hobbies If your typical action hero is brave, handsome, such as watching anime, modeling, and video games. One and cool under pressure, then Shinji is his antithesis; he man, Gainax animator Hideaki Anno, was struggling with is cowardly, weak, and has virtually no self-confidence. depression and began to realize how destructive this He reluctantly pilots the Eva, and only does so to gain phenomenon really was. He soon began crafting his most the approval of his father and others. His situation famous work, Neon Genesis Evangelion, an apocalyptic is not helped by the fact that his fellow pilots are coming-of-age story known for its stunning visuals, equally damaged. The First Child, Rei, is quiet, nearly memorable characters, and its rejection of the cliches that emotionless, and completely lacks self-worth. The Third plagued the animation industry. The series’ psychoanalysis of Child, Asuka, a fiery German, is the polar opposite. Her its characters, exploration of themes such as fear, love, self- loud, obnoxious, and domineering disposition serves as worth, and the complexities of human relationships have the foil to Shinji and Rei’s passivity, and the interactions made the Evangelion franchise one of the most popular in the three share become increasingly dysfunctional as Japanese history. the series progresses. On the surface, the pilots might The story begins in the year 2000, when scientists seem like stereotypical characters, but Evangelion offers uncovered a being named Adam frozen under the ice of insight into each of their tragic back stories and how Antarctica. Without warning, the creature triggered an past psychological trauma can have lasting impacts on explosion that melted the ice and caused the deaths of half the human mind. of the human race. 15 years later, Earth is under assault The 26 episode series and the finale movie, End by Adam’s kin, called Angels. The nations of the world of Evangelion, are rightfully remembered as some of the have constructed a small fleet of giant robots known as best examples of Japanese animation and actors such as Evangelions to do battle with this mysterious foe. The story Robin Williams have drawn inspiration from its themes and revolves around the 14 year referenced it in their works. old Second Child, Shinji Ikari, With a few exceptions, the and his fellow pilots. They hand-drawn animation is carry the burden of ensuring great and the intricate plot humanity’s survival, while keeps viewers engaged the trying to live a normal life on whole time. If you cannot the front lines of a seemingly live without a happy ending, un-winnable war. The series watching this is not advised, explores the psychological but if intense fight scenes, states of the pilots, who are drama, and teenage angst little more than glorified are your thing, then this is child soldiers, and offers a the show for you. Opinions

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School Bell #BlackBrunch Beloved The JSerra Racial During the community tensions have second reading is burdened been running at Mass, we with the most high the last few sometimes hear unpleasant months, with the about Saint Paul’s noise about 20 media incessantly letters to Timothy. times a day: the talking about In them, Saint Paul bell. Ever since young African- calls Saint Timothy by Ryan Sánchez I shadowed Americans by Katia Bergstrom “Beloved.” He did by Garrett Prendiville JSerra in eighth killed by police. this to express grade, I have had emotions of fear and The “#Blacklivesmatter” movement has affection and love for him because he hatred of this horrific noise. The bell protested this by staging demonstrations saw God in his friend. It shows how produces a ringing sound so boring, and marches around the country, but their deeply he cared for him, how much he yet intimidating, that it almost creates “#BlackBrunch” movement has been, by loved him as God loves. a vibe of imprisonment, sadness, and far, the most controversial. I love to reflect on this word. I see angst. #BlackBrunch consists of blacks a positive connotation to it. Would a father JSerra is not the only culprit and their “allies” (read: white hipsters) not want to address his child as “beloved?” exposing their students to such dread. going into “white spaces,” such as fancy Doesn’t a mother caress her children and Almost every school has a bell that restaurants, raising their fists, and loudly say that she loves them? Don’t brothers manufactures unpleasant noises that reading off the names of blacks killed by and sisters hug one another and say their can bother students. I believe this bell police. Pictures of white families trying sibling’s name with affection? Even friends, can, and should be, changed. Even a to calm their terrified children while in greeting or parting, will use terms of softer or more pleasant sounding bell their table is surrounded by screaming endearment with a person they care about. would make a big change compared to protestors are all over the internet, and Since we are all human beings, connected the current bell. many of the perpetrators have posted to one another, shouldn’t we all address Another suggestion is so play mocking messages on Twitter. one another with little signs of love? segments of songs in replacement This a sick parody of the sit-in Saint Paul says we should, “Greet for bells. I remember as a freshmen protests during the 1960s, only this time one another with a holy kiss.” I believe the administration played Christmas with the races reversed. This movement we should stop breaking the human bond music during passing periods over the is racist and it drives people apart. with one another. Rather, we should pull PA system which brought everyone the bond tighter and embrace it. We into the spirit of Christmas. Letters to the Editor should try to see the good in one another, If we were able to change The Paw Print welcomes reader feedback. Letters try to see God within each other, as Saint must contain your full name and grade level, or if a the current bell, the whole JSerra non-student, your full name and city of residence. Paul did with Timothy, shining warm light community would become more Please e-mail Mr. Kahl at [email protected] with a into the souls of others, so that they may subject heading of “Letters to the Editor.” cheerful and calm. get glimpses of Heaven on Earth. Opinions

Germanwings White-Water Rafting Spotify When you Airbus A320 think of white- As an avid With the water rafting, Spotify user, recent crash of do you think of I began to the Germanwings tubing down the question how Airbus A320, sleepy Colorado the streaming questions arise river with your service worked about the many family—or and how artists conflicts with by Zoe Kaffen running the benefit from airplanes and rapids at New people listening by Olivia Coyle by Julia Sanchez their captains. Zealand’s River of Death? to music for With discovery White water rafting is largely “free.” that Andreas Lubitz was unhealthy and considered a family-fun summer trip, but Spotify allows its users to listen deemed unable to fly, yet still went on experienced rapid runners know that to music for free, with advertisements. board and intentionally crashed the plane, the toughest rapids are anything but. Listeners also have the option to killing innocent civilians, I think the ICAO Having been down two rapids myself, subscribe to Spotify services for $9.99/ (International Civil Aviation Organization) one in Arizona and one in Colorado, month to enjoy ad-free music. So should perform thorough background I can definitely say that white water how do artists themselves benefit by checks on their pilots. rafting is not a Disney Rapid Falls ride allowing their music to be posted on Although Lubitz passed all the with fun splashes and quick drops. Spotify? After all, one sale on iTunes is standard medical tests allowing him to Most often a river’s danger level worth 33 streams through Spotify. Last fly again—after a break from flying in is graded on the International Scale of November, Taylor Swift withdrew her 2006 due to depression—he did not River Difficulty from one to six, one music library with the belief that music undergo a new psychological exam. being a flat lake to six being the absolute should be valued at a higher level than After his stint in 2006 with depression limit to what is humanly possible to run. what Spotify offers. She has a point. and a burnout, he should have been Rivers vary with drops, whirlpools, rock Spotify states, “by bringing required to undergo an exam in order beds and much more that can cause listeners into our free, ad-supported to deem whether or not he was harm to a raft or rafter. Despite the tier, we migrate them away from mentally healthy to fly. obvious dangers, adventurous rafters piracy and less-monetized platforms I think one of these exams still try to tackle the biggest, baddest and allow them to generate far greater should be mandatory for every pilot rivers in an attempt to push the River loyalties than before.” no matter what country or airline, Difficulty boundaries. Spotify serves to be very especially if in the past they have had So is white water rafting useful and exposes people to new problems with mental health. Now a summer death wish? With only 30 artists and music, however I believe in many families mourn the loss of their casualties per year out of three million supporting artists as much as possible. loved ones because Lubitz was able to people that ride the rapids, white water I can’t help but to feel a little guilty board the flight. rafting is definitely not a death wish. when I listen to streamed music. Opinions

An Interesting My 16th Birthday Audition Process Candidate On this day, Recently With cheering April 21st, I am I watched a supporters, writing this as a documentary Senator Rand newly-celebrated on the audition Paul of Kentucky 16-year-old. As process for A announced his much as I knew Chorus Line. candidacy for I would receive The many the Republican greetings and hugs hopefuls who

presidential by Megan D’Souza on my birthday, I by Emma McClellan vied desperately by Michael Elsanadi nomination. had no idea turning for a role in the Following in sixteen was such an enormous occasion. production were narrowed down to a the Libertarian footsteps of his father, Students and teachers I small number of candidates. The journey Ron Paul, Senator Rand Paul is an haven’t spoken to before wished me a for these performers lasted eight months interesting candidate. wonderful day, which only added to the before the director finally informed them His proposed policies and excitement of this special time. You only who had been cast in the show. For those ideologies deviate from not only the turn sixteen once, so I would also like who had been cast, it was a moment of Republican and Democratic norm, but to take this opportunity to thank my total elation; for those who were cut, it was the recent American political norm as incredible friends and teachers that have the tragic outcome of eight months of their a whole. With his campaign to “defeat made this birthday one to remember. lives spent fiercely trying to get the part. the Washington Machine,” Rand Paul To my friends Delaina Nelson, Few people understand the claims that he will do what most Sydney Fitzgerald, Riley Brown, Alden hard work and the heartbreak that Republican candidates claim they Hagopian, Kanan Hermosillo, Sarah contributes to the Broadway musical they will do: cut taxes, balance the budget, Abdeshahian, Aidan Nally, Heather view. All of the competing performers work towards repealing Obamacare, Baker, Olivia Coyle, and Maddie Banker: were talented, all were excellent singers and reduce government regulation. You are beautiful people and I am so and actors, and all brought a bit of flair However, Senator Paul differs lucky to share this time with you. and interpretation to the character they in what he emphasizes: term limits Thank you for helping me celebrate were auditioning for. on Representatives and Senators, this special day, I love you so much. In the end, it came down simply allowing judges to depart from And my teachers Mr. to the director’s preference. What mandatory minimum-sentencing laws, Misiow, Mr. Kahl, the entire religion struck me most were those who had and allowing non-violent felons in the department, Mrs. McKeagney, Ms. been cut and left to start the process country to vote in federal elections. Ybarra, and Mrs. Hirsch, you have all all over again. Still, they expressed a Rand Paul is a new candidate given me such strength and inspiration strong conviction that their turn would that we all should consider because throughout my years here at JSerra, come one day, and that all their hard he is bringing something different to, and I am blessed to have each of you work would pay off when they got their what seem to be, mundane elections. in my life. Thank you all for everything. chance on the stage. Opinions

Traditional College Loans College Visits Schedule vs. It has recently Up until come to my last week I’d Year-Round attention of how never believed After being much parents that college enrolled in really sacrifice visits were all schools that for our needs. that important. have operated For instance, our I figured why in both types college student should I go visit

of schedules for by Jenny Woo loans; I was by Sydni Brown a ton of schools the school years, sitting with my I might not get I believe that dad at the dinner table one night and he into, or even apply to? by Connor Ferrell the traditional mentioned how one of his friends just However, I have come to school schedule finished paying off their child’s college the conclusion that when faced with is more efficient. loans after almost a decade. options so different from each other, it With the traditional school As teenagers in high school, is necessary to visit campuses in order system a student will have a two- when we think of college, we think of to discover what type of environment month summer vacation, a two-week decorating our dorm room, hanging out one feels most comfortable in and can Christmas vacation, and a week break with roommates, partying, or grabbing a thrive in. for Thanksgiving and spring. The bite to eat on campus. But do we ever I recently visited three very year-around system has a four-week stop to think who exactly is going to pay different schools: Westmont, a private summer break and three weeks for for all these things? Who is going to pay Catholic school in Santa Barbara fall, winter, and spring break with an for the dorm room, the food, or most with 1,700 students, Cal Poly SLO, additional week for Thanksgiving. importantly, the college tuition? a polytechnic school with 18,000 I feel that even though the Parents these days, and even students, and UCSB, a UC school with three-week break throughout the the teens themselves, work hard to 21,000 students. I was shocked at how school year is nice, there is no distinct raise the funds to pay for their food, different they all are. break between academic years and living expenses, and most importantly, While my college visits were it can get tiresome after being in the their education. merely an excuse for a road trip, system for five or more years. With So the next time you find it made me realize how important the traditional schedule students really yourself complaining to your parents, looking at colleges is—but only get a long summer break, offering a remember that your parents are if you’re seriously thinking about real break between academic years. going to be the ones supporting you the school and have already been The traditional school schedule all the way (physically, mentally, and accepted. Premature visits only leave is better, compared to the year-around most importantly financially), and you longing for schools you might system, because it provides a break occasionally tell them how much you never have a chance at. So go visit between school years. appreciate them. them when they want you back, too. JSerra Catholic High School NON-PROFIT ORG. 26351 Junipero Serra Road U.S. POSTAGE San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 PAID Mission Viejo, CA Permit No. 5724

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