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GLENDALE HIGH SCHOOL EXPLOSION VOL. 98, NO. 4 1440 E. BROADWAY, GLENDALE, CA 91205 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2014 Auditorium to be named after movie icon John Wayne was mostly known for his roles in Western and ASB advisor Mary Hazlett also got in- BY LALA NIKOLA movies, and even won the Oscar for Best volved in the project. GHS principal Mon- News Editor Actor in 1969 for his role in True Grit. ica Makiewicz worked for months, waiting GHS takes pride in its most famous to get answers back from the John Wayne John Wayne was born in Winterset, grad, and, because of that, they have de- Foundation for permission to use his name. Iowa in 1907. Originally, he was born with cided to rename our performing arts center After that, she began looking for a statue of the name Marion Robert Morrison but after him. On March 28, from 11:30 a.m. Wayne that could be displayed in the PAC. changed it to John Wayne later on. When until 1 p.m. there will be a ceremony nam- She contacted David Spellerberg, the art- he was young, his family moved to Lan- ing the auditorium. From then on, it will ist who originally designed the busts given caster, California and, then while in el- be known as the John Wayne Performing to President Reagan and USC. Spellerberg ementary school, to Glendale. At Glendale Arts Center. and the Wayne Foundation approved of High, Morrison became involved in drama, The thought of a building on campus GUSD purchasing the same statue. football, journalism and student govern- being named after Wayne goes back many Last week Wayne’s name was added ment. After graduation in 1925, he went on years. Explosion adviser Pat Lancaster to the lettering on the front of the PAC to the USC on a football scholarship. remembers several opinion pieces in the building and this week his bust was put Wayne’s flm career began after a school newspaper about the topic. “There on display in the lobby. “(The honor) is Photo Courtesy of Stylus surfng accident that left him unable to was one in 2008 that seemed to generate a long overdue,” Lancaster said. “It’s cool to This bronze John Wayne bust is on continue his athletic career. He went on to lot of buzz,” he said. “After that, it seemed know that one of the silver screen’s biggest display in the Performing Arts Cen- become one of Hollywood’s biggest stars like it could be a possibility.” stars lived in Glendale and walked on our ter lobby. He graduated from Glen- and appeared in more than 175 flms. He Auditorium supervisor Greg Williams campus.” dale High in 1925. Sneddon named Mr. Nitro in 2nd annual male pageant BY ANDREA PATIÑO hip hop dance routine, Gabriel Ponce Sports Editor sang “Vivir Mi Vida,” and Aden Ghadi- mi sang “Every Teardrop is a Waterfall” The second annual Mr. Nitro Pageant by Coldplay. Performances between was held on Jan. 23 and was a huge hit. intermissions were presented by cheer “The show was very enjoyable,” said ASB and drill team’s All-Male squad. Director of Activities Rebecca Chung. Before the winner could be an- “Each of the contestants did a great job.” nounced there was a tie between two The judges for the pageant included Peter contestants: Colin Sneddon and Gabriel Gebeshian, Forest Holbrook, Kim Sinclair, Ponce. and Craig Lewis. “The tie kept everyone on the edge During the formal wear modeling, of their seats. We wanted to give two the contestants were escorted by various winners the crown but they wouldn’t let adorable young girls including Kellogg’s us do that,” said Sinclair. daughter, Abbie, and Palmer’s daughter, The tiebreaker question was, “What Kate Gilbertson-Palmer. Some contestants makes Glendale High great?” After both were escorted by their own younger sib- contestants considered their answers lings. they gave heartwarming responses. For talent, Louie Cendejas sang “Love In the end, Sneddon came out as the Photo courtesy of Stylus More” by Chris Brown, Colin Sneddon did victor. Roaring applause and support Mr. Nitro winner Colin Sneddon is lifted by the other contestants in the a dance routine, David Fonth sang “I’m from the crowd for all contestants was second annual pageant on Jan. 23. Yours” by Jason Mraz, Patrick Jose did a absolutely evident. 38th annual Unconcert tonight BY SHUSHANNA PETROSYAN reographed the numbers themselves with Staff Reporter help from non-choral members as well. Chamber choir singer Madeleine It’s not a concert, it’s an unconcert. Aguilar states, “It’s been a lot of work put- Probably one of the most exciting choir ting everything together but the fnal show shows of the year, the annual Glendale is defnitely worth it. Just knowing that High Choir Unconcert, or pops concert, people will enjoy all we did is enough to is tonight and tomorrow, February 14, at motivate us for the show. The songs we’re 7 pm in the PAC. Featuring Glee, A Cap- performing also keep us positive as they’re pella, Bell Choir, Chamber choir, and Hand all so upbeat, happy and fun to perform.” Bell Choir, the show is sure to be a hit. Tickets are available from choir mem- The theme of this year’s show follows bers for $10 presale, and cost $12 at the Broadway and Michael Jackson with such door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and tickets classics as “Man In The Mirror,” “Thrill- are on sale outside the auditorium at the Photo Courtesy of Stylus er,” “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” and “All ticket booth. Patrick Jose and Saul Pelayo sing a medley of Disney movie hits at Un- That Jazz.” Soloists will perform every- Thlick, who will sing “On My Own” concert. The annual vocal music show opens tonight at 7 p.m. and also thing imaginable, including Gasia Keuork from Les Misérables, said, “It’s so weird plays tomorrow at 7 in the performing arts center. singing “Let It Go” from the highly popu- to be performing a song from a movie I lar Disney flm “Frozen,” and Patrick Jose absolutely love. It’ll be exciting seeing ev- and Saul Pelayo performing a medley of eryone’s reactions to my performance, and INSIDE Disney movie hits. Other soloists are Re- I’m really happy to be going all out, and nee Paladini, Christian Jensen, Natalie Ba- even getting into full costume. It’s amazing The 86th annual Academy Awards, routgian, Demiah Cseri, Rebecca Chung, to know that people actually care enough hosted by comedian Ellen DeGeneres, Amanda Thlick, Jennifer Fuentes, and An- to come and watch us, and I’m really hop- will take place on March 2. drea Velazquez. ing we all do great, and don’t disappoint, In addition to soloists, trios will also not only the audience, but ourselves.” See FEATURE Page 6 perform. Chung joins Abigail Pajulas and Glee singer Kristina Amyan shares, Hanaliejoy Cruz for “Shake It Out,” and “It was a great experience working on the NEWS Pages 1-2 Jensen combines with David Fonth and numbers with my Glee girls, especially OPINION Page 3 Jared Uy for a pop music medley. getting to choreograph a song with the ENTERTAINMENT Pages 4-5 The choirs have been practicing their help of everyone. It’s a bit nerve-racking FEATURE Page 6 group numbers since the beginning of the as well since it’s my frst solo, but I really semester and have spent a lot of time on hope people enjoy the show as much as we SPORTS Pages 7-8 choreography. The students have all cho- all enjoyed working on it.” Thursday, February 13, 2014 Glendale High School Explosion 2 NEWS Macaulay, student to travel to Normandy, France for 70th anniversary of D-Day el to France for her frst time. It’s a once-in- BY NSHAN ELEXAN News Editor a-lifetime opportunity for her. ‘‘I’m really looking forward to going. It’s one of my Glendale High favorite periods of his- School teacher Olivia tory, so I’m very excited Macaulay is taking a stu- to study its depths,’’ said dent with her to travel to Chaffee-Valdes. Normandy, France, this Macaulay said that summer for the 70th an- they will go to the beaches niversary of the D-Day where the landed invasions invasion. occurred and will lay a Macaulay, along with wreath on the grave site of student Zobeida Chaffee- a soldier who sacrifced his Valdes, will travel with life for freedom. other students and teach- ‘‘I’m very excited, its ers to Washington, D.C., an extraordinary oppor- for a couple of days of tunity, I feel very privi- lectures and visits to me- leged to have been given morials. this opportunity. We will Photo Courtesy of Google They will experience Zobeida Chaffee-Valdes spend a week in D.C. go- Allied soldiers land on the beach in Normandy, France during World War France and walk on the and Olivia Macaulay ing to lectures about World II. GHS teacher Olivia Macaulay and student Zobeida Chaffee-Valdes will beaches of Normandy. will travel to Normandy, War II and D-Day,’’ said travel to France this summer for the 70th anniversary of D-Day. Chaffee-Valdes will trav- France this summer. Macaulay. Photo Courtesy of Stylus Last year’s Junior Class was in high gear during the spirit portion of Ora- Photo Courtesy of Stylus torical. The Junior Class tableau from last year’s Oratorical was outstanding.