GLENDALE HIGH SCHOOL EXPLOSION VOL. 98, NO. 6 1440 E. BROADWAY, GLENDALE, CA 91205 TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014 COVER BY LALA NIKOLA AND JOSHUA BOTE 2 Tuesday, June 3, 2014 Glendale High School Explosion NEWS Annual Baccalaureate held at Saint Mark’s BY SHUSHANNA PETROSYAN how he had watched the outgoing seniors Teacher Characters Editor panic about college admissions and how he had been happy to be able to continue be- ing involved with the class of 2014 as their Baccalaureate, a long time tradition, senior class advisor. Baccalaureate is a tra- continues to be upheld at Glendale High dition that started back in 1432 at Oxford School. On Sunday, June 1, Glendale car- University and it continues today in many ried on the custom at Saint Mark’s Episco- American high schools. pal Church. The graduating class and their It is held at a beautiful church and the family and friends were welcome to attend heavenly voices of Glendale’s A cappella the ceremony. The service usually varies and Chamber choirs, and the lovely hand- anywhere from a half hour to an hour with bell choir also performed. Co-Class advi- a range of performances. This year’s took sor Forest Holbrook spoke along with ASB about an hour and had exceptional servic- President Megan Llamas. Senior Anthony es. Speeches, the school choir, and invoca- Igidbashian said, “It was a fun service tions were all part of Baccalaureate. and fnally made me realize that we were Peter Gebeshian was the keynote all so close to the end. It’s a service that I Photo Courtesy of Stylus speaker. His speech was a heartwarming would’ve hated to miss and enjoyed every Presidents Megan Llamas and Nare Melikjanyan pass on the “fame” to addition to the service. He spoke about minute of.” Shushanik Gabrielyan and Nicole Terian in the candle lighting ceremony. Universal Studios’ Globe Theater hosts Senior Prom lywood flm Casablanca played silently in BY LOGAN ORTIZ the background during dinner, giving The Editor-In-Chief Globe a classic movie theater feel and el- egance. Following dinner, strobe lights lit On May 17, the annual Glendale High up to encourage students to fle onto the prom took place at the Globe Theater at dance foor. Universal Studios. The attending seniors DJ Jason Wagers played current and and their guests danced for hours into the energetic songs that got everyone in the night as they celebrated one of their last mood to dance, and even took requests events of the year together. The night was throughout the night. Outside of the main a big turnout as over 450 tickets were sold, dance hall, attendees could walk out onto a giving ASB a proft of around $4,000. deck, and share a quiet moment with their Decked out with a red carpet, the se- date to enjoy a beautiful view of the city niors were made to feel like celebrities at night. upon entering the Globe and even received When the time came to announce this a round of applause from ASB students at year’s prom king and queen, the dance foor coat check. went silent as the DJ introduced the candi- With catering by the Wolfgang Puck date couples and declared David Fonth and Company, no one went hungry as students Megan Llamas as this year’s prom king chowed down on gourmet chicken, mashed and queen. potatoes, artichokes, Caesar salad, and The couple shared the frst slow dance macaroni and cheese, as well as a full veg- of the night, followed by the rest of the an dessert bar flled with everything from prom court: Svein Gonzalez and Kathrina chocolate-covered strawberries to gourmet Lorenzo, Joshua Bote and Brenna Cancilla, Rice Krispie treats. Later on in the night, Joon Song and Abigail Pajulas, and Kho- Photo Courtesy of White’s Studios coffee and tea were served. ren Khatchatourian and Jennifer Camacho. 2014 Prom Court– Front: King David Fonth, Queen Megan Llamas The Hollywood-themed saloon was The rest of the attendees then joined them Second: Princess Kathrina Lorenzo, Princess Brenna Cancilla, Princess decorated with slide shows of pictures that on the dance foor. Abby Pajulas, Princess Jennifer Camacho Back: Prince Svein Gonzalez, seniors submitted throughout their years of The festivities lasted from 8 p.m. until Prince Joshua Bote, Prince Joon Song, Prince Khoren Khatchatourian. attending Glendale High. The classic Hol- midnight. Top students honored at Rally France, and two performances by drill: BY JOSHUA BOTE Entertainment Editor their all-male squad’s #throwback routine and the coed squad’s homage to Pitch Per- Glendale High’s fnal rally of the 2013- fect. 2014 school year is a bittersweet affair, Between these performances, each showcasing and celebrating the school’s respective class president presented the brightest and most talented students, yet highest-achieving students of their class: also serving as a farewell to the class of the elite Top 10 (for the freshmen class, all 2014. The Monsters Inc.-themed academic students who earned a 4.0 GPA or higher). rally, which took place on Friday, May 23, ASB also presented the winners of the was a ftting way to celebrate the futures Teacher of the Year Award, Hector Mar- of our upcoming Nitro graduates, many of tinez, and the Classifed Employee of the whom will be heading off to college or en- Year, Anahid Keshishian. Inter-class com- tering the workforce. petitions, including the yell-off and the The rally commenced with an intro- themed games, were held, with the senior duction of this year’s prom court: princes class winning both rally’s competitions by Khoren Khatchatourian, Svein Gonzalez, a narrow margin. Joon Song, Joshua Bote; princesses Kath- The rally, concluding with the promo- rina Lorenzo, Abigail Pajulas, Brenna Can- tion of each class and the fnal “Do It!” cilla, Jennifer Camacho; and this year’s chant for the senior class, was a celebratory prom king and queen: David Fonth and send-off to this year’s class of 2014. Megan Llamas. “Even though it was my absolute fa- Performances included a routine by vorite rally from all four years, it’s also color guard set to Christina Perri’s “Hu- really sad to think we’ll never get this ex- man,” cheer’s goodbye performance to perience to be with our class again,” said Photo Courtesy of Stylus senior captains Andrea Mestre and Erin Senior Class President Nare Melikjanyan. Seniors celebrate their very last rally. Glendale High School Explosion Tuesday, June 3, 2014 NEWS 3 GHSA Glendale High Service Award Since 1994, a special group of seniors has been selected to receive the Glendale High Service Award. These 17 seniors have given countless hours of their time to help GHS activities and organizations and are greatly appreciated by their teachers and peers for their efforts. Congratulations and thank you! These seniors “Make Glendale High A Better Place.” Jeremiah Bernardino – Drill Team Joshua Bote – Explosion Elsi Castro – Stylus Rebecca Chung – Music & ASB Faith Garcia – Drill Team Patrick Jose – Vocal Music Asad Landery – Instrumental Music Megan Llamas – Senior Class Nare Melikjanyan – Senior Class Veronica “Nikki” Moorehead – ASB Logan Ortiz – Explosion Andrea Ramirez – ASB Bijan Rezvani – Senior Class Anna Smbatyan – Stylus Yasmeen Syed – Senior Class Photo Courtesy of Stylus Fatima Valencia – Drill Team Karah Hui gets a little help getting into the swimming pool from Kevin Yi Michael Williams – Stage Crew at the Senior Luau. Staff selects Hazlett, Lancaster as Masonic ‘Educators of the Year’ BY ELSI CASTRO performed on behalf of Glendale’s youth. Staff Reporter Hazlett started teaching at GHS in September 1997. She became the ASB Since the 1971-1972 school year, rep- advisor in September 2001 and is also in resentatives of the local Masonic Lodges charge of the Link Crew program, which have recognized district employees for started at GHS in 2006. their achievements and efforts to support Hazlett said, “Since this award is cho- the importance of public education. This sen by my fellow GHS co-workers, I’m year, Mary Hazlett and Patrick Lancaster especially touched and honored. Working were chosen to receive an Employee Rec- hard, and feeling others value that hard ognition Award as “Educators of the Year.” work, feels wonderful.” Lancaster started This honor is presented by the Masonic teaching at GHS in September 1990. He Lodges serving GUSD. has been the advisor of the school news- The award is a representation of ap- paper since November 1992 and the year- preciation and book since 1994. gratitude for their He has coached service to the aquatics, and, since school district and 2010, has been one the entire com- of the school’s munity. The local athletic directors. Masonic Lodges He said, “There are wished to convey many great people their appreciation here at Glendale and are proud of High. It made me Photo Courtesy of Stylus the work that these feel very special to Senior Vinz Cayle and junior Miso Dam perform at the annual Drill Team two educators have Mary Hazlett Pat Lancaster be recognized.” Revue on May 18. NEWS Drill Team’s annual Revue held and their three other winning competition BY CLAIRE CORPUZ Staff Reporter routines, the Drill Team also prepared 13 IN BRIEF new dances choreographed specially and On May 17-18, the Drill Team held specifcally for the Revue. The 2013-2014 their annual Revue, titled “Timing Is Ev- Head Captain Jeremiah Bernardino said, • Students who wish to try out for any of Glendale High School’s athletic teams erything.” The Revue is held as a recap “Revue was such an amazing experience.