Roar Magazine Vol. 28 Issue 1 . Fall 2015
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Homecoming Page 4 Freshman Orientation Page 8 CLEP Test Page 10 Quote of the Issue: “We stand as one on this mountain oar because our pride unifies us.” R agazine -Tulcy Patel Vol. 28M Issue 1 . Fall 2015
Principal: Mr. Ryan Adviser: Ms. Saquella Dear Red Mountain, Editors-in-Chief: Amie Tillyer, Brandon Woolgar As the 2015-2016 school year begins, the hallways are buzzing with school spirit and anticipation for the upcoming holidays. The Roar Magazine staff delivers our first issue of the year complete with Managing Editors: news and entertainment on every page. Readers can expect to be informed about events ranging from Juliet Baires, Yaqub Elmi scholastic achievements to concert reviews to fall sports. Editors: The staff would like to congratulate the fall sports teams on their accomplishments thus far and wish Brigham Blackhurst, Halie Crook, Gabriella them luck on the rest of their season. We would also like to congratulate Red Mountain Singers for Escamilla, Taylor Guzik, Quinton Johnson, Ian their first place award at the World Strides Festival, La Camarata for their second place award and the Karaffa, Taylor Page, Shaene Sorela, Victoria National Merit Scholars. Stout, Noah Trout The staff has worked diligently to put quality information into the hands of our readers, and we hope Staff: that our hard work and creativity will be enjoyed by all. Samantha Benally, Jordan Benton-Mitchell, Joseph Bien, Michaela Brown, Daisy Carter, Amie Tillyer and Brandon Woolgar Samuel Cook, Jaycee Cottingham, Miranda Editors-in-Chief Craig, Kace Curtis, Breann Dunn, Bianca Du- ran, Maymuna Elmi, Elizabeth Goodin, Olivia Grossklaus, Hannah Gulden, Darian Gutierrez, Ava Hansen, Hailey Hardy, Meagan Horner, Carly House, McKenna Huey, Hannah Jackson, Malufau Lafoai, Luke Lamon, Alyssa Lash- inske, Marlee McCathren-Hotchkiss, Elijah McKay, Brody Melies, Bianca Montelongo, Veronica Moraila, Eryn Myers-Nino, Elijah Norris, Melissa Ortega, Mackenzie Ottley, Hei- lee Pentz, Kyndall Price, Anthony Procopio, Mia Ramos, Hannah Richards, Isaac Ronquillo, Paul Stanton, Chyanne Starr, Zachary Wil- liams, Kaitlin Williamsen, Ashlee Windle Cover photo by: Ms. Saquella Roar Magazine is a publication of: Red Mountain High School Journalistic Writing 7301 E. Brown Rd. Mesa, AZ 85207 For information concerning advertising, call (480) 472-8228 and leave a message for the magazine staff. Opinions expressed do not nec- essarily reflect the view or official policies of the school. For more information on Red Mountain’s Journalistic Writing class, visit our website at 2015-2016 Roar Magazine Staff http://www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/academics/english/ newspaper/.
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Page 2.indd 1 10/9/2015 4:32:38 PM NEWS Homecoming/Themes/Keeping RM Clean...4 No Sweep/New Schedule/Meal Prices...5 Career Center/New Drama Teacher/Weight Training...6 PHOTO BY AVA HANSEN BY AVA PHOTO New PE Rules/AP Seminar/Clubs Selling Food...7 Volunteer Club of the Year/Freshman Orientation...8 JROTC Orienteering/International Students/Leadership Academy...9 CLEP Test/Marching Band/Art Club Mural...10 Math Computers/Club Interact...11 News Briefs...12 News Briefs...13
PHOTO BY MS. SAQUELLA BY MS. PHOTO OPINION Roar goes virtual/Hannah Ruckle/Marching Band...14 Walk-a-thon/Choir Wins Award/Choir Retreat...15 RM Culture and Pride/Courage, Respect, Influence...16 Walter Cronkite/Haunted Houses/Code Club...17
PHOTO BY MAXPREPS PHOTO FEATURE SeaWorld/Gay Marriage LGBT Pride...18 GMO Impact/College Tips...19 RM Club Life...20 Technology/Videogame Violence...21 A&E Summer Ends Music Festival/Dylan Gardner...22
Taylor Swift and Vance Joy/Vans Warped Tour/Zach Brown Band...23 PHOTO BY PAUL STANTON PAUL BY PHOTO SPORTS Badminton/Volleyball/Swim and Dive...24 Boys and Girls Golf/Cross Country...25 FIFA and e-Sports/Females in Sports...26
Football Journey/Varsity Football...27 PHOTO BY MS. SAQUELLA MS. BY PHOTO
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Page 3-Table of Contents 2015-2016.indd 1 10/9/2015 4:22:44 PM 04 News Keeping Campus Clean Themezical Mountain By: Heilee Pentz By: Bianca Duran Staff Writer Staff Writer As the school year begins, Red To encourage students to par- The monthly themes will be Mountain takes a new plan of ticipate in school activities, Red organized by Student Council with action in keeping the campus clean. Mountain is implementing month- the help of students and their sug- The “Campus Beautification Proj- ly themes that will be organized gestions. Other monthly themes ect” is taking place at the beginning by students and faculty. include: November/December, of every sixth hour. “It’s the first time that we Giving Back; January/February, “I first found out about this have tried to have broad themes Beyond the Diploma, Personal movement in my math class,” throughout the year to drive some Decisions, Motivation; March/ freshman Ricardo Uribe-Campos of our initiatives and to acknowl- April, Diversity; May, Celebra- said. “At first I had mixed emo- edge the upcoming accomplish- tion. tions, but after getting used to it, I ments the new school year will “Our Leadership Academy is really support this idea.” bring,” Student Activities Assis- going to get together and come up This project is one of the many tant Principal, Mr. Marks said. with some ideas, but our Student changes made by the administra- Through the month of Services have some ideas about tion to bring more focus to the state October, the theme getting how to address that,” Mr. Marks of the school. involved, bullying, hazing and said. “Our Link Crew leaders “There are a couple of different respect will be covered through are going to address this through PHOTO BY HEILEE PENTZ Red Mountain events. speakers, possible programs and reasons this was started,” Assistant During 6th period, junior Keely Carney Principal Ms. Kennedy said. “The picks up trash in the amphitheater for the “Student Services came togeth- various situations where we can goal is to help us build culture and Campus Beautification Project. er and made posters promoting discuss these issues.” climate on our campus and to help Teen Life Line as a way to bring The organizers are open to sug- encourage kids to be more aware of Besides teaching the community awareness of how serious we are gestions. For more information or our surroundings and take care of to have a greater respect for the about helping the students,” Mr. suggestions on activities, contact our campus.” learning environment, this project Marks said. Mr. Marks in administration. The purpose of this project is to also promotes greater community Keeping with create greater unity and respect for involvement by reminding students October’s “Getting the campus through encouraging and staff of the consequences of Involved” the removal of trash by students. their actions. Littering across cam- theme, sophomore Administration is pushing for this pus did not seem to be such a big Kloey campus shift to change the current deal, but now students are being McKinnon stops by view of the school. asked to clean up after their peers Ms. Nau’s “I think that this will benefit our during sixth hour. Once students information table to learn school,” sophomore Lauren Hardy recognize that their classmates are about Photo said. “We should have a campus having to pick up their trash, the Club during Club Day. that is not covered with trash. It hope is they will be less likely to will make a better environment and litter. better reflect the courage, respect and influence of our school.” PHOTO BY CARLY HOUSE Bigger and Better By: Hannah Richards Staff Writer tudents showed in generating interest Spirit week, tailgate, Homecoming is a S PHOTO BY MS. SAQUELLA their school pride by par- which led to selling out the parade and game time where all students ticipating in this year’s 1,400 pre-sale tickets against Highland added can come together to Homecoming spirit week and a total of over 1,700 to the excitement before make memories they will on Sept. 28-Oct. 2. The dance tickets being sold the dance. Participating carry throughout the rest week was topped off by in the end for Student in with these events of their lives, and this a successful win at the Council. created school spirit and year’s dance and activi- football game and a sold “Our involvement was brought students closer. ties certainly lived up to out Homecoming Dance. to help achieve Ad- “The point of Home- that potential. The Homecoming ministration’s goal and coming is to have pride theme, “Game On,” was to make this the most in your school,” junior a collaboration between spirited and exciting Emma Sewell said. Student Council and Ad- Homecoming,” senior “When we support our ministration. The strong and Co-Student Body school games, participate theme and inspirational President Morgan in clubs, dances and walk
hall decorations assisted Dejno said. The 2015 Homecoming Queen and King seniors in the parade, it adds up Breanna Deets and Jadon Allen, respectively. to the school spirit.”
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Page 4.indd 1 10/9/2015 3:51:07 PM eal eal News 05 L unch prices in Mesa M D $ $7.50 per week, and lunches cost Public Schools have increased By: Taylor Guzik $3 per meal, $15 per week. The 25 cents more per meal. This Design Editor price for adult lunches are $3.75 will help keep up with the cost of PHOTO BY TAYLOR GUZIK per meal, $18.75 per week. equipment prices, labor wages, Reduced lunch prices are 40 food transportation, commercial cents per day amounting to $2 products and the five percent per week. cost increase of general food. “The free and reduced lunch All participating districts in the program offers a variety of deli- National School Lunch Program cious, healthy lunches to choose must comply to the federal gov- from,” senior Alexis Lopez said. ernment requirements to raise “It allows me to be ready and the meal prices. focused for school work without “It’s important to keep up the worry of money.” with the standards set by Mesa For more information on meal Public Schools,” junior Natalie pricing, visit the Red Mountain Woolgar said. “Red Mountain cafeteria or to apply for the free/ offers a vast amount of quality reduced breakfast-lunch pro- food.” gram, go on-line to www.mpsaz.
High school breakfasts At the food cart by the 300 building, senior Naomi Parra receives a $1.50 bean burrito org/food and click on “Apply for currently cost $1.50 per meal, from senior Derek Ojer on Sept. 28. Meal Benefits.” Swept Away Time of Day Goes Away By: Samuel Cook Staff Writer By: Isaac Ronquillo Despite doubts by some students, Staff Writer Starting Oct. 19, school will be teachers remain optimistic. Their starting at 7:52 a.m. with two minutes experience with different bell sched- On Aug. 12 Red Mountain Students with excessive added on to each class period. The ules gives them confidence that when removed its sweep policy tardies will have to make up 14-minute difference is being put into implemented students will transition because more often than not, the class time by attending effect after a district-wide audit that smoothly. students would skip class Saturday school. revealed students were not receiving “It’s not going to be hard,” to get out of completing “More time in class the minimum amount of classroom English Teacher Ms. Smith said. classwork or because they directly correlates to student time necessary. “Just start waking up every day a lit- neglected homework. It im- academic success,” Mr. Ryan Overseeing the new bell schedule tle bit earlier than usual. Eventually, pacts the school if students said. is Principal Mr. Ryan, who believes you will be waking up eight minutes miss class time and do not In the past some students the longer school day will be advan- earlier.” get their work done. would go to sweep in order tageous to students. School starting eight minutes “Nothing positive comes to avoid a test or presenta- “All students will benefit from the earlier is going to involve heavy from missing more class tion. schedule change as an opportunity to emphasis on communication between time and not completing “I would always see peo- meet individually with teachers, ad- students, families and staff. Trans- work,” Principal Ryan said. ple skip out on class, some- visors and administrators,” Principal portation issues will be worked out to times out of nervousness Mr. Ryan said. “Each class period has ensure attendance is not affected. For PHOTO BY an additional two minutes that will more information, see Principal Mr. PHOTO BY QUINTON JOHNSON or incomplete homework and projects,” sophomore allow for more work to be completed Ryan in Administration. PHOTO BY GABRIELLA ESCAMILLA Demitrius Knight said. within the framework of day and If a student wishes to should lead to less homework being be tardy and skip Saturday completed outside of school.” School, they will face harsh- Although Mr. Ryan is confident er punishments. that the change in time will succeed, “The ultimate punishment a few students have expressed con- would be a student losing cern for the earlier start time to the academic credit for missing school day. Some juniors and seniors too much class,” Ryan said. have seen the school’s schedule Education comes first change three times in the past three for the students of Red years and have concerns in regards to Mountain, and for that increasing tardiness. reason, Administration is “Waking up on time is already taking important measures to hard enough, let alone waking up keep students in class instead eight minutes earlier,” junior Summer of sweep. Ferguson said. “I mean, the time Since there is no more sweep, Room 252 itself is not that big of a change. For Hoping not to get to class late, junior will now be used for academic purposes. Allison Kenley opens the gate for senior the first few weeks, I will not be sur- Caleb Smith. BY COPYLEFT (OWN WORK) [CC0], VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS prised if I end up oversleeping.” RED MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
Page 5.indd 1 10/9/2015 3:52:25 PM 06 News Li ing e Expectations Centering Your Career For Athletes By: Eryn Myers-Nino By: Carly House Staff Writer Staff Writer The Career Center is some- The Career Center is a great thing Red Mountain offers for way for students to plan their all students. It comes with many future. For more information, different college and career visit Ms. Willis in the Career opportunities to allow students to Center located upstairs by Leaning achieve goals earlier in their high administration, open from 7:30 in to help, school experience. freshman a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students can Waldy “The Career Center has all the subscribe to RMHS College and Osorio information for students to enroll Coronado Career Newsletter where they can holds the bar in colleges and fi nd out who they receive emails about college and for training want to be, all it takes is signing partner junior military careers. Taya Ashdown. up and visiting the Career Cen- PHOTO BY CARLY HOUSE BY CARLY PHOTO ter,” Ms. Willis said. The athletic department has “We are now weight lifting The Career Center is to help brought in a new weight training throughout the day, which is students plan for life after high coach, Coach Brandau, in hopes different. We have more of a Red school. Students can get infor- of bettering student athletes and Mountain strength and condi- mation about in state colleges, bringing them closer to one anoth- tioning umbrella that everyone is community colleges, technical er. With more intense workouts underneath,” Brandau said. “All colleges, out of state colleges, for the student athletes, Coach of us strength coaches are under or can even be recruited by the Brandau is sure to improve his stu- the same philosophy and the same army. For students who are going dent’s individual athletic abilities. weight lifting program.” to college, they can go in and ask “A goal besides getting stronger The new weight program has for information about fi nancial and faster would be lifting com- already been a success and will aid and Free Application for Fed- petitions,” Brandau said. “I want help all athletes become better eral Student Aid or also called them to succeed in their sports and players. With high expectation and FAFSA. Any students can stop the only way you win champion- goals, athletes will improve and by and pick up information about ships is through the weight room.” excel in their sport through the colleges and military. Coach Brandau trains girls soc- new weight program led by Coach “To underclassmen, it doesn't PHOTO BY ERYN MYERS cer, boys and girls volleyball, boys Brandau. For more information, hurt to start thinking about The Career Center brings in resources and girls basketball and softball. see Coach Brandau in room 510. like Grand Canyon University to inform colleges now. Feel free to stop by students about colleges and careers. The weight coaches are pushing and ask questions,” Ms. Willis 1,300 kids through the weight said. room a day. Bringing The Drama “There is a very good founda- tion instilled in the students, but I W ith the departure of want to take that to the next level,” former drama teacher, Ms. Griffi n, To Red Mountain Van Patten said. “I want to take Red Mountain welcomed the new By: Amie Tillyer my 25 years of experience and drama teacher, Mr. Van Patten. He Editor-in-Chief give that to the students I teach.” has been teaching and directing the PHOTO BY BRIGHAM BLACKHURST “Curious Savages” is the fi rst drama program at Mesa Commu- performance that Van Patten has nity College for fi ve years and directed at Red Mountain. The has directed many plays such as play is a mixture of humor and “Songs For a New Word,” “Into intelligence and will show on Jan. The Woods” and “The 25th Annu- 14-15 in the auditorium. al Putnam County Spelling Bee.” “I have loved working with Mr. “I have directed a lot of youth Van Patten,” senior Paige Stabley theater, and I am also an acting said. “It is such a creative play, coach for students in the high and he works so hard to make sure school age group,” Van Patten we are acting to the best of our said. “I really enjoy the potential abilities.” these kids have.” Acting is a passion, an art and a Mr. Van Patten has many hopes way of life. Drama Club meets ev- for the drama program. There has ery Monday at 3 p.m. after school. been many improvements to the For more information about Drama drama room including cleaning out Teaching the students improvisation techniques, Mr. Van Patten brings his previous Club or the drama class, visit Mr. the costume closet. experience into the Red Mountain drama room. Van Patten in Room 404.
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Page 6.indd 1 10/20/2015 7:34:53 AM News 07 Campus Food Exercising In Style By: Alyssa Lashinske Change Staff Writer By: Chyanne Starr At the start of the The clothes are easy be pros and cons,” Ath- Staff Writer school year, new policies to move in, and students letic Director Dr. Gowdy After changes to school health were put in place in phys- do not have to worry said. “When you dress a standards, clubs and organiza- ical education to benefit about bringing clothing. certain way you take it tions had to halt fundraising students. All students If students wear uniforms seriously.” involving food. Clubs that sold are required to purchase that are the same as For more information chocolate bars, cookie dough locks and uniforms for everyone else, they are about the new physical
and other sweet treats had to STARR BY CHYANNE PHOTO $20 in the bookstore. more likely to focus on education dress code, change their fundraising to At the Catty Shack, junior Joseph Morales browses the chip selection. “Our department has exercising rather than contact Dr. Gowdy nutritious foods such as non-fat, become more unified,” what everyone else is in the administration whole grain and low-calorie fundraising, since they could not P.E. Coach Selby said. wearing. office. substances. However, with a new sell the usual snacks. “It helps us as a depart- “It is the first year of directive from Arizona Super- “One of the biggest challeng- ment, and it should help uniforms, so there may intendent of Public Instruction es we faced was just trying to the kids out.” Diane Douglas, the Mesa School come up with alternative ways to The new policies District decided to relax some make good money and get foods benefit students because of the standards as it pertains to approved,” French Club adviser they have uniforms and food and fundraising on school Ms. Bute said. “We were not don’t have to use their campuses. Clubs can now sell able to do our big food fundrais- own clothes to exercise Skittles, Butterfingers, Twix and er, so that impacted our club.” in, and there is a safe, other types of candy. As a result of the food locked place to store their “Business is as it was before change, clubs can once again clothes. last year,” Assistant Principal start planning for various fund- “Uniforms are nice Mr. Marks said. “Fundraising raising events that might incor- because you do not have was the key change in the district porate candy and other treats. to worry about what to food policy standards, so clubs “So far, we haven’t decided wear,” freshman Haylie can now sell snacks during the yet on what we’re going to sell, Jones said. “They are just school day.” but we will be having our cafe basketball shorts and a PHOTO BY MS. SAQUELLA this year,” Ms. Bute said. In the new P.E. uniform freshman Madison Anchie stretches Clubs struggled last year to T-shirt.” in the small gym for Aerobic class on Oct. 1. come up with alternatives to
By: Paul Stanton Stop Jumping Through Hoops Staff Writer The AP Capstone and True Learning E ducation is changing fast—what hoops, but about thinking and skills,” AP Seminar students to be interested, I love choice be- is in one day is out the next. The class that teacher Mr. Brimhall said, “because I think that’s cause it makes unexpected things happen.” was sure to get any student into top univer- really the point of a true education.” And while the Capstone is a rigorous sities is suddenly blasé, unattractive. In this The classes are flexible, allowing students to course, it is not aimed at ‘genius’ students. whirlwind, the student who doesn’t want to research and discuss a variety of topics and themes. “I recommend this class to any student get blown away must take advantage of the “As a student, you’re used to a really confined who wants to be successful with the type best their high school has to offer. New this ‘this is what it is’ and that’s comforting I guess, of independent, high-level work that is year, Red Mountain juniors have the op- but it also stifles creativity and real thinking,” required at universities,” next year’s AP portunity to structure their schedule around Mr. Brimhall said. “I love choice because it helps Research teacher Ms. O’Brien said. “Many the College Board’s innovative diploma colleges are switching to a project-based program, the AP Capstone. Juniors take AP format. Rather than lecture and take a test, Seminar, which introduces research and students are asked to complete a task or collaboration skills they will develop in AP answer a research question.” Research their senior year. Students who The Capstone is for those who know earn scores of three or higher on the AP what they want from life and are ready to Seminar and AP Research Exams and on do what it takes to get it. four additional AP Exams of their choosing “I want to go into neurology,” junior will receive the AP Capstone Diploma. Ashley Brown said. “My dream school is The College Board has published a Harvard because they have the best medical multitude of materials on the program, but program. I enrolled in AP Seminar because none speak so eloquently as the teacher I heard that the Capstone tells colleges who will introduce students to what the you’re ready for their classes.” Capstone is all about. For more information on the Capstone, PHOTO BY PAUL STANTON “I was really interested in having a Helping a student to use a research database, AP Seminar talk to your academic advisor. class that’s not just about jumping through teacher Mr. Brimhall gives his students tools for research projects on Sept. 23. RED MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
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By: Elijah McKay A “Fresh” Perspective Staff Writer On Aug. 12, freshman orientation was organized by Lion Link Crew and the club advisors. The purpose of freshman orien- tation was to greet new students with open arms and make them a part of our school. To prepare, Link Crew members learned different team building games that would be played with the freshman on the first day of school in an overnight lockdown on Aug. 7. During orientation incoming students played different games to get to know each other and to get a sense of the Red Mountain way. Freshman were given the opportunity to become accustomed to the school grounds and the environment established at the school. “I felt welcome here coming from a small school,” freshman Eliza Wilcken PHOTO BY ELIJAH MCKAY Accompanied by freshman Rebecca Di Tullio, freshman Aunali Sneed walks around with her group building friendships with said. “I became really involved with the other students. school and was excited to officially start the next day.” the people at Red Mountain and gave the Overall, this year’s freshman orienta- The students built relationships with the opportunity to ask questions. tion was successful, and it helped the new people in their group including their lead- “I met lots of new people and even made students adjust to being a part of the Red ers. This was important for the students a couple new friends,” freshman Jordan Mountain family. because it helped them get accustomed to Guevara said. “I felt welcome at the school.”
CLUB OF THE YEAR: DIVERSITY WINS By: Shaene Sorela Copy Editor A t the start of the PHOTO BY MR. MACIAS Marathon, Christmas Angels semester, Club Diversity was and Breakfast with Santa. Club voted the Arizona Parks and Diversity raises hundreds of Recreation Association 2015 dollars a year and goes beyond Volunteer Club of the Year. helping the community, pack- They were nominated for the aging meals for children from award by the City of Mesa. over 70 countries. With over 20 events and 50 “Last year we did a project members in the previous year, called Feed My Starving Children,” Club Diversity made a big Club Diversity Treasurer and impact on the community. senior Nathan Rose said. “That “Our members made us was a really big event, and it stand out against other clubs felt amazing when we were in the state,” senior and Club told that we were feeding thou- Diversity President Liana sands of children for the year.” Jenkins said. “They are always Club Diversity meets every hard working and are always Friday at the tutoring bell in trying to figure out who they Room 252 and is still accept- can help next.” ing new members. For more Events that the club yearly information, visit Mr. Macias in participates include P.F. Room 105. Chang’s Rock & Roll Arizona
At an afterschool event for Club Diversity, seniors Lindsey Goebel, Cameron Dever and Jenna Forrey do some heavy lifting and drag water to the cafeteria on Freshman Night last April.
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Page 8.indd 1 10/9/2015 4:03:00 PM News 09 Putting In Work Culture Shock By: Ian Karaffa Editor By: McKenna Huey Staff Writer On October 27 the Junior rope bridge climb, tunnel crawling Reserve Officer’s Training Corps and a mud challenge,” senior and F or many years, Red “My favorite culture shock (JROTC) held their annual Physical Black Team leader Hailee Salvato Mountain has invited exchange experience is seeing all the Fitness Competition in place of said. “To train for the competition students to attend the school to American flags everywhere and the Orienteering Competition. The and to just stay fit in general, I go experience the differences be- everyone’s pride for their coun- competition was hosted in front of to EXOS and do some running and tween their culture and American try,” junior Ebba Nordh said. the JROTC 600 building by Ser- lifting exercises for 90 minutes.” culture. This year the school is America has many differences geant Savage with various schools For more information on host to 12 students from across from other countries. The ex- from the Mesa District taking part upcoming competitions or events the globe: junior Laura change students came to America in the event. The teams consisted of within the JROTC community, Basting-Neumann from with multiple perspectives and six elite members, with two of them visit http://www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/ Germany, junior Jenny D’ ideas. being female. staff/wdsavage/ or contact SFC(R) Alessandro from Italy, senior “I really love the people,” “The competition was tough. William Savage in Room 600. Yu Endo from Japan, senior Luptakova said. “They are talk- Everyone trained early mornings PHOTO BY IAN KARAFFA Hugo Freudenthal from Sweden, ative and nice. You can walk on for it,” Master Sergeant Caleb sophomore Emma Luptakova the street and some stranger will Hamrick said. “We ran, lifted and from Slovakia, junior Estefania talk to you.” did physical fitness exercises on our Mateos De Los Santos Aguilera Some foreign exchange personal time to make sure that our from Spain, sophomore Katrine students have the opportunity to body and mind were prepared for Nielsen from Denmark, junior visit other big cities in addition the rigorous events that took place Ebba Nord from Sweden, junior to Arizona. throughout.” Julie Pieper from Germany, “One of the best moments A lot of training went into pre- junior Malou Planchard from I have ever had the chance to paring for the competition. A three France, senior Simen Skaret experience was when I was in- mile run and an obstacle course from Norway, sophomore volved in a camp in New York,” was set up to put the members to Ayane Sugano from Japan, Skaret said. “Never have I been the test. junior Matilde Tagliabue from part of a cooler place.” Lifting weights, senior Caleb Hamrick “The obstacle included moving works to improve his upper body Italy. Being a part of the school Look out for foreign ex- barrels, transporting ammos cans, a strength. helps the students make new change students in various class- friends, join clubs or sports and es throughout the school day. learn more about the American For more information on hosting Encouraging The Leaders education system and language. a foreign exchange student, see Exchange students Luptakova, Mr. Wasilewski who supports the Of Tomorrow Nordh and Skaret share interest- foreign exchange program in the By: Elijah Norris ing and surprising experiences Student Advisor’s Department. Staff Writer since being in the United States.
The Leadership Academy not “A leader is someone who not PHOTO BY MS. SAQUELLA only encourages qualities that only leads, but stands up for what will benefit a student’s scholastic they believe in,” senior and Lead- career but also their everyday life. ership class student Kylee Gillespie A handful of clubs and classes on said. “It’s someone who doesn’t go campus such as Lion Link Crew and along with the crowd.” Student Council fall under the Lead- What it means to be a leader ership Academy umbrella and help is anything but a one-size-fits-all students to become better leaders by definition. For more information or embracing cooperation, creativity to get involved, visit Ms.Whitaker, and responsibility. in room 223. “The Leadership Academy was made for people that want to make a change,” Leadership Academy adviser Ms. Whitaker said. “You want to do things that make the school better, to make the communi- ty better and to simply make things better. The leaders are the kids that are fed up with mediocrity and want be the ones that make a difference in our school and our community.” PHOTO BY MS. WHITAKER On the steps of Red Mountain, Link Crew The Leadership Academy has displays school pride after attending the been continuously improving Red Spirit Conference with Student Council in This year’s foreign exchange students gather together to take a August. Mountain by organizing school photo on Red Mountain’s game day on Oct. 2. events and keeping teachers and students connected. RED MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
Page 9.indd 1 10/19/2015 10:01:15 AM 10 News Unity on the Mountain Marching to the Beat of a New Drum By: Zachary Williams By: Meagan Horner Staff Writer Staff Writer W ith a focus on cour- “The mural is a collection of stu- Marching band strives to grow The music was written by Mr. age, respect and infl uence, Red dents putting in their own creativity as a whole from year to year and Atchison, the band director at Mountain has never been closer and ideas and not being a copy of are implementing new ideas this Fremont Junior High. It includes as a school and community. The anyone.” fall. This year they have a few the song “Pure Imagination” from school continues to grow warmer This new art piece shows tricks up their sleeves, making their “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate and friendlier, with new additions students that Red Mountain is a performances bigger and better than Factory” and many other easily added to the overall aesthetic of family. last year. recognizable tunes. the school. One of these unifying “When people walk by the During the show, members of “I was playing around on the features being presented is the mural, hopefully they can see the the band went through a uniform guitar, and I ended playing the be- art mural recently completed in teamwork that went into it, and change to reveal tie-dye shirts, ginning of ‘Pure Imagination,’ then the hallway near the art room and maybe it can motivate students to created by the students themselves. all of a sudden, the creativity took publication class. join art classes and come together,” Which in turn, opened up the audi- over,” Mr. Atchison said. The mural can be interpreted senior Alexis Brown said. ence’s mind into the true meaning Hoping to enhance their presen- in many different ways but has For this year’s students and of the show’s title, Imagine. tation and draw in a new audience, varying layers of messages that a more years to come, the mural will “All we wanted to do was marching band completely evolved sharp eye can catch. stand as a reminder of how close think of things that peak people’s the idea of a half-time show and “Art has many different mean- our school stands together. imagination, that was the whole are no longer just playing, they are ings to it, and the message can be idea behind the tee shirts, it was the performing. interpreted in multiple ways. The students’ participating in trying to mountain represents the school, expand the viewers’ mind,” band and the balloon fl oating above PHOTO BY MS. SAQUELLA director Mr. Wedge said. the mountain represents the sky being the limit,” junior Madison PHOTO BY LEVI SWEAT McNeal said. “The colors rep- resent all the students coming together.” The mural has mystery to it, and the message is very open to whomever is viewing it. As the mural was painted, the theme of unifi cation continued to grow more apparent. “I think the mural will show Art students work towards the the students’ creativity and how completion of the mural that will signify the alliance of students at Red Mountain. they can express themselves,” At a Tuesday night practice, C Payne conducts the low brass Art teacher Mr. Graves said. sectionals on the tennis courts.
By: Yaqub Elmi College is a Hop, Step and CLEP Away Managing Editor
High school is a diffi cult “CLEP offers 33 exams in fi ve them to test out of complete and American Politics,” Saquella experience with just advanced subject areas, covering material subjects and avoid taking them. said. “CLEP tests let me focus classes and time consuming taught in courses that you may “I decided to take CLEP math on my major and get other clubs. It becomes more strenuous generally take in your fi rst two tests and I was able to test out required classes out of the way. with standardized tests like the years of college,” Collegeboard of math,” 2015 Red Mountain They are all worth the inexpen- PSAT, SAT and ACT, that every customer service aid Dave Sum- graduate Katie Casteel said. “It sive cost and the 90 minutes to high school student dreads more mer said. “By passing a CLEP was the best decision I’ve ever take the exam.” than anything. However, there is exam, you can earn three or made.” College is diffi cult getting into one test that allows students to more college credits. Exams cost Other students have also and staying in. With expensive gain college credits in an easy, $80 and covers over 20 college benefi tted from CLEP exams. classes and other costs, it is no inexpensive and helpful manner: credit courses. In Mesa there Including former Red Mountain easy task to pay off. The CLEP the College Level Examination is at the testing center at Mesa student Alexandria Saquella tests can eliminate that stress Program or CLEP test. Community College location on (class of 2012) who has taken with a simple price for a simple The CLEP test is a scored Dobson where students can take multiple CLEP exams in order to test. For more information about based standardized test that this test.” focus on classes to more closely the CLEP tests, go to http:// grants high school students col- CLEP tests have guided stu- relate to her degree in law and www.clep.collegeboard.org. lege credits which over 100 U.S. dents in attaining college credits communications. colleges accept. quickly and effectively, allowing “I have taken a few CLEP tests including College Algebra
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Untitled-1 1 10/20/2015 7:36:43 AM Ready, Set, INTERACT News 11 By: Veronica Moraila Staff Writer Earning 150 service hours for the Honor Ronald McDonald House once a month, was an amazing experience,” junior Kata- of Excellence in Service Learning award working at a child crisis center, volun- rina Pelevic said. “It’s a great feeling when has never been easier thanks to one of Red teering at a hospice and creating care you know you can make someone’s day a Mountain’s largest clubs, Club Interact. The packages for the homeless. little better without doing too much.” club meets every Wednesday morning at 8 “I want to make sure this year we can Volunteering in the community is an im- a.m. in Room 280 and is searching for new get service projects that interest everyone, portant part of an influential life. Students members interested in volunteering within that way we don’t just do one thing, and are able to gain new perspectives on certain the community and meeting new people. we can impact different people in the situations. A big part of being a member of The club completes community service community,” senior and Club Interact Club Interact is to learn to become a better projects and hosts large school fundraising President Hannah Williams said. “It’s person overall. events such as Big Man on Campus, a male simply giving our support to people in our “I really like doing community service beauty pageant that nominates senior boys community.” and helping people,” club adviser Mr. Jones to participate in a talent show. Being involved in these service said. “A lot of kids choose to be very heavi- “Being a part of Club Interact has given projects allows club members to interact ly involved in the community.” me the opportunity to serve others,” junior with people of varying backgrounds and For further information on Club Interact, Lindsay Gardner said. “It’s helped me personalities. The club gives students an contact Mr. Jones in Room 280 or visit the become a more patient and understanding opportunity to explore and support the Club Interact website at http://www.mpsaz. person.” people in the community. org/rmhs/organizations/clubinteract/. The club is planning service projects such “Getting the opportunity to help out the as feeding the families of ill patients at the families at the Ronald McDonald House
PHOTO BY RONALD MCDONALD STAFF MEMBER On Aug. 24, Club Interact members volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House and fed the families of ill patients.
Advancing Math Technology tudents have utilized comput- when you add numbers,” math teacher S By: Brody Melies ers to complete math class assignments Ms. Cunningham said. “It is nice when Staff Writer at home. However, this has made it everybody can do that on their own extremely difficult for teachers to grade rather than me displaying it.” assignments and students to complete However, charging the computers has class work. The Mesa Public School become a big issue, and any students District has solved this problem by straying from their assignments can providing Lenovo laptops for each quickly become a teacher’s worst night- math class for students to complete any mare. Skyline’s Principal Steve Green in-class assignments and for teachers to has managed to fix this problem at his grade homework. school. “My warm ups are all online, so “Anytime you have a tool, it can be students get right onto our class website used incorrectly. There are some fire- and can start doing a warm up,” math PHOTO BY BRODY MELIES walls and things like that,” Green said. teacher Ms. O’Barr said. “Then, I will “It is just like a car. Cars are great tools, check homework from my computer as but if you go too fast or you get into an well.” accident, lots of damage can be done.” Students are able to use programs on Math students and teachers have the Lenovo laptops to alter equations finally gotten a way to efficiently use and graphs instead of having to erase computers for the purpose of math with their previous work to make room for the new computer program. If used Logging on to their Lenovo laptops, sophomores Garrett Cooper, Cory wisely, everyone will benefit from the the new altered equation. Nunez and Jacob McDaniel prepare to work on a math assignment “I like the one-on-one computers to during tutoring time. newly added technology. For more infor- use math programs to visually manip- mation, visit http://www.mpsaz.org/ ulate equations and see what happens community/help_and_information/. RED MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
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FFA Teacher Awards
Saturday School FAQ’s Red Mountain High School’s Kevin Hicks and
PHOTO BY BRITTANY MARSH BY BRITTANY PHOTO Bridget Goodner were named Superstition District Q: When and where is school held? Teacher of the Year and New Teacher of the Year, A: Saturday school is held from 8 a.m.-12 respectively, by Arizona Agriculture Teachers noon in the Media Center. Students are to Association. They were honored by the Mesa enter campus from the West parking lot Public Schools Superintendent, Mike Cowan, at a gates and West building doors. Signs will recent board meeting. be posted.
Q: Are students required to stay the entire four hours? A: Students not assigned by Administra- tion are not required to stay the entire four hours of school. All students assigned by Administration will be required to stay the Saturday School Schedule entire four hours. Fall Semester Dates: Q: What if I want my student to August 29 November 7 complete certain assignments? September 12 November 21 A: Email Leslie Born at lmborn@mpsaz. September 26 December 5 org with the student’s name and/or assign- October 10 December 12 ment(s) needing to be completed before October 24 leaving.
Q: How will I know if my student attended SS? A: All students will be required to sign in National Merit and out of SS. This list will be scanned and emailed to all staff the following Scholars Monday.
Standing before the student body at the Homecoming assembly, seniors Jake Miola, Marcus Tilghman, Samantha Berg, Sarah Benewith, Breanna Deets, Kate Williams, Noah Gwerder and Kellen Riall are recognized as the National Merit Commended Students, and Cayman Williams is a National Merit Semi-Finalist.
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Silver Apple Award
PHOTO BY M&S SPORTING GOODS Nominate your favorite teacher for 3TV’s Silver Apple Award by writing a short essay on “Why This Teacher Is Spe- cial.” Winning teachers receive the award plus $500 to be used toward classroom projects. One award per month is given 330 E. Ryan Road from October through May. Nominations Chandler, AZ 85286 are accepted by 3TV until Feb. 29, 2016. (480) 821-1108 See azfamily.com/silverapple for details.
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Mesa Welding Students Earn Certifications
PHOTO BY TIM HACKER 34 Welding II and Welding III students two certifications, and one student earned participated in the Third Annual MPS three certifications. All the certifications Welding Certification Camp which was were earned in either Shielded Metal Arc held at Red Mountain High School’s Welding (commonly known as “stick” Welding Lab. 28 Certifications were welding) or Gas Metal Arc Welding issued by Mr. Curtis Casey, a Phoenix (commonly known as “MIG” welding). area American Welding Society Certified Welding Instructor Mr. Hurst and Assis- Welding Inspector. 23 students earned tant Principal Mr. Marks participated in one certification, four students earned the event.
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Page 13.indd 1 10/19/2015 9:27:20 AM 14 Feature Magazine Goes Marching Band Rattles Like a Diamondback Virtual By: Ava Hansen Staff Writer By: Breann Dunn Staff Writer “My favorite part of the experi- ence was getting to meet and play and photos,” senior and Co-Editor- with a ton of really cool people in-Chief Brandon Woolgar said. from all over Arizona,” junior “To further improve the magazine, Kaitlyn Misch said. “I would love an online version has been created, to attend again. I wouldn’t change so more people can view it.” anything about it.” Looking at this year’s magazine After getting to perform on will be a whole new experience for the field, the band moved into the student body and community. the stands and enjoyed the rest The new look is due to a shift to PHOTO BY ISAAC RONQUILLO of the game against the Oakland WordPress, an online open source Walking on to the Diamondback’s baseball Athletics. website creation tool. field, Red Mountain’s Marching Band, as well as other bands from Arizona, prepare “We work hard because we love PHOTO BY SHAENE SORELA “It’s a more dynamic program to perform before a game. what we do and love putting smiles Editing the first issue of ROAR Magazine, that allows the magazine to be senior and editor Quinton Johnson looks at on the crowd’s faces,” sophomore a page on Adobe InDesign. more interactive online,” Roar Mag- ver heard of the saying Johanna Contryman said. “Getting azine Adviser Ms. Saquella said. E “Take me out to the ball game?” to see that when we stepped onto RMTV and Roar Magazine are Both Woolgar and Amie Tillyer Well, the Red Mountain marching the field was amazing.” teaming up to create an updated vir- went to Arizona State University band did just that on August 29. When the event was over, tual magazine with all new stories Walter Cronkite School of Jour- Marching band had the honor of members started talking about their and videos. With 21 awards from nalism and Mass Communication performing at the Arizona Diamond- next events. In order to accomplish last year, Roar Magazine hopes to Summer Journalism Institute and backs baseball game. The band took their goals, the Marching Pride earn more with the updated digital learned the key to journalism in the a big step onto the baseball field continue to work hard and do their magazine. It will be available about 21st century is interactive technol- with bands from around the state to best. Overall, the marching band a week after the first magazine is ogy. play five pop culture songs: “Bang, showed their school spirit and released. For more information on the new Bang” by Jessie J, “Roar” by Katy represented Red Mountain with “The awards have been given online magazine, visit http://www. Perry, “Timber” by Ke$ha, “Ap- pride at the Diamondback’s game. to Red Mountain students for their mpsaz.org/rmhs/roaronline or visit plause” by Lady Gaga and “Love For more information on Marching outstanding writing, layout designs Ms. Saquella in room 313. Me Again” by John Newman. Band, visit Mr. Wedge.
Ruckle Rockin’ With The Rockettes By: Juliet Baires Over the summer, Four months later, Managing Editor “To know that countless “In the beginning of the senior and dancer Hannah Ruckle received a letter music legends performed day, we learned three num- Ruckle went to Radio City of acceptance for the July there, such as Michael bers, a turns and kick com- Music Hall in New York 5-10 program, and she was Jackson, Beyonce and Liza bo, one jazz combo, and a to practice and train with on her way to begin study- Minelli, not to mention the small tap combo,” Ruckle prestigious dance compa- ing her passion of dance ceiling was made of gold,” said. “We auditioned three ny, The Rockettes. Last for eight hours a day. Ruckle said. “This had been times in front of a panel of January Ruckle attended an “All of these hours were the coolest experience of judges and then went back audition in Los Angeles, spent dancing in heels, so my life.” to rehearsal. We practiced Calif. Auditions were held the balls of my feet were While training, Ruckle step after step until it was around the country for a numb. I could feel the met former and current perfect.” one-week intensive training blisters forming and my Rockette dancers. A former The Rockettes Summer program designed to train whole foot was aching,” Rockette and personal Intensive challenged Ruckle advanced dancers in the Ruckle said. “It didn’t faze trainer who serves on the as a dancer and gave her the Rockette style. me because I knew I was board for the program real life experience of being “I came down with the experiencing the opportuni- provided Ruckle with injury a Rockette. flu the week before and ty of a lifetime.” prevention tips, exercises “I learned that the Rock- was still battling a fever Hannah entered Radio and healthy eating tips. ettes work hard,” Ruckle during my auditions,” City Music Hall for an Additionally, Ruckle expe- said. “I learned that with PHOTO COURTESY OF HANNAH RUCKLE COURTESY PHOTO Ruckle said. “I was deter- orientation where she was Standing on the Radio City Music Hall rienced Rockettes precision perseverance, hard work, mined to pull through and welcomed with a bag filled stage in New York City, senior Hannah dance techniques. dedication and a burning Ruckle gets the feeling of what it’s like audition to the best of my with a water bottle and to be a true Rockette. passion, you can see your ability.” notebook. dreams unfold.”
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Page 14.indd 1 10/19/2015 9:28:03 AM Feature 15 Putting the “Treat” In Choir Retreat Walk the Extra Mile By: Anthony Procopio By: Maymuna Elmi Staff Writer Mr. Johnston hopes to establish this Staff Writer bond and dedication to music in his stu- On Sunday Sept. 27, At this year’s event, dents for years to come in order to build the Taking Steps Towards hundreds of students from people up to their absolute potentials. College Success Walk- all across the valley came “Choir Retreat teaches us that there’s athon, organized by the to meet with the hundreds more to choir than being an individual,” Be A Leader Foundation, of colleges and scholar- sophomore Miles Hull said. “As a whole, offered students direct ships willing to offer their we will come closer and do what we love: access to college materials services to these students. make music.” and encouraged invest- Visiting colleges, includ- PHOTO BY BRIGHAM BLACKHURST During the retreat on Aug. 28, La Camarata Hull has attended Choir Retreat twice ment in higher-education ing major state schools member and senior Paige Stabley leads over the last two years. Like Hull, each learning. Red Mountain Arizona State University, sophomores Ciera Spain, Marisa Valdez and junior Tori Vann in a group activity. students’ experiences in the retreat have students overall have University of Arizona improved their abilities as singers and have been unfamiliar with the and Northern Arizona further developed the bonds among their Walkathon, but that has University, provided T hroughout the 27 years of Red fellow musicians. Junior Madison White been gradually changing. students with informa- Mountain’s legacy, every club, student and also described her experiences with the On-campus advertising tion regarding admission class have maintained spirit and tradition. retreat and the people she’s come to know. and visits from Be A requirements, schools of Choir director, Mr. Johnston, has always “At first you might not know those Leader representatives study and financial aid maintained this sense of pride with his outside your own choir,” White said, “but have been inspiring possibilities. choirs which can be attributed to the annual it’s fun getting to know new people within participation in order to “My favorite part of Choir Retreat. This event is the basis for the other choirs.” provide students with the the fair was the variety building trust and a community for each Choir Retreat has become a model for materials to be successful of colleges,” sophomore singer through fun activities led by officers, collaboration and cohesion. The enjoyment in the college application Danika Duffalo said. collaborative rehearsals and workshops and leadership sprouted from this tradition process. “There were schools from with guest composers and directors. Mr. only helps each member to grow as both a “Students will be able different parts of the coun- Johnston has promoted Choir Retreat since singer and member of each choir’s com- to talk face to face with try and even the world. I he began directing at Red Mountain. munity, whether it be Singers or Chamber. local and national schol- got to learn how and when “There is something unique about For more information on Red Mountain’s arship organizations and to reach out to colleges the retreat,” Mr. Johnston said. “It’s an choral program, visit Mr. Johnston in have all their questions an- when I start applying my opportunity to bond as a choir and to focus Room 401. swered,” East Valley rep- senior year.” only on music for a weekend.” resentative of Be A Leader Applying to college Lashelle Records said. can be a daunting task Mr. Marks is a freshman Arianna “Additionally [Be A Lead- for some, but the ones mentor and of many Lewis said. Singing In the Moment er] offers the following who come out on top are students and encour- Being a freshman prizes: $500 to the school always the most informed. By: Samantha Benally ager of student suc- she is new to the Staff Writer with the largest team, an For more information cess throughout Red Red Mountain spirit iPad mini giveaway to one about on the College Nothing can Mountain Singers Mountain. However, and all the success- pre-registered high school Walkathon and the Be A be compared to and La Camarata they are students ful students being student in attendance, and Leader Foundation, visit performing on an claimed their award. who often look up to represented here of a dorm room makeover to the Be a Leader website at elegant concert “We are very the success of other campus. one high school student, http://www.bealeaderfou hall. The thrill and proud of the accom- inspiring students. “Across the cam- worth $500.” ndation.org. feeling of perform- plishments of the “Being in Cham- pus of Red Moun- ing on a stage in students,” Assistant ber, I look up at tain, students are PHOTO BY BOB RINK front of others with Principal Mr. Marks their awards,” junior exposed to a variety new and marvelous said. “And the staff Alexis Zimmerman of talents,” Lewis pieces of music. The who made these said. “I strive to be- said. “Red Mountain World Strides Fes- recognitions possible come better to reach students all show tival is where Red for these students.” their level of knowl- extraordinary talent edge in music.” in the arts and show Zimmerman their ability academ- not only looks at ically as well.” Singer’s first place With the Choir's award, she also talent and ambition looks at La Camara- the Red Mountain ta award of second choir Singers and PHOTO BY MR. JOHNSON PHOTO place as well. La Camarata won “With all the the overall Choral Hundreds from across the valley make their way from Civic Space focus and dedication Sweepstakes award. Park to the National College Association for the College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) fair at the Phoenix Convention Center. The walk it is no wonder they symbolizes the journey to academic success. On April 24, La Camarata gathers together in Anaheim, California, for the Worldstrides Festival. won two awards," RED MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
Page 15.indd 1 10/19/2015 9:30:02 AM 16 Feature Bring The Roar PHOTO BY TAYLOR GUZIK Back To Campus By: Hailey Hardy Staff Writer S chool spirit is an im- and Link Crew to help bring portant part of Red Mountain together Red Mountain.” and this year Student Council Many people at Red and Administration are taking Mountain believe that spirit steps to make sure “On this adds a more avid school mountain, we stand as one.” environment and benefits Many organizations around student learning. campus are working hard to “School spirit is a improve school spirit and principle in maintaining the Gathering for a tropical photo, Student Council makes a splash at the first assembly on Aug. 28. make Red Mountain a more RMHS involvement,” NHS enjoyable place. Public Relations Officer “This year Red Mountain and senior Toral Patel said. “Red Mountain spirit is this school and every that, it builds a solidarity has instituted a couple of “It adds fun to the overall intense and unified,” NHS student and faculty member amongst students and staff groups,” Assistant Principal school curriculum and also it Public Relations Officer and in it. at Red Mountain.” Mr. Marks said. “One of them adds unity.” senior Tulcy Patel said. “If you look at our man- Step up Red Mountain is the Leadership Academy. Red Mountain spirit is “We stand as one on this tra, it is to have courage, and finish this year with a We brought together Student very unique and irreplace- mountain because our pride respect and influence. That roar. Spirit is what unites the Council, National Honor able. This spirit separates a unifies us.” is our culture,” History school and makes the lion Society (NHS), a leadership Red Mountain Lion from a “Courage, Respect and Teacher Mr. Whetten said. community “stand as one.” class, service learning class Moutain View Toro. Influence” is what defines “If we can build around
“As students at Red Mountain learn to respect other people, they will learn to On This respect themselves,” freshman Victoria Hall said. Respect is to show regard or consideration Mountain for others, something all students should show towards their teachers, peers and other staff. If students at Red Mountain could We Stand show more respect to others, it would help in solving numerous problems that students and As One faculty face. Respect builds character. “All it takes is for a group of people doing By: Mackenzie Ottley what’s right to make a big difference,” Allen Staff Writer said. Influence is to effect or change the The Courage, Respect, Influence poster actions, behavior or opinions of someone. states the standards that students and staff Students may not realize it, but they have a are to follow on and off campus to become a profound influence on others around them. more united campus. It is important that stu- This is exactly why it is important to repre- dents are reminded how they should behave sent Red Mountain with pride. and treat others at school. “Red Mountain students and teachers “Courage, respect and influence are all need to speak up when they see injustices,” lifetime qualities that everyone needs to be Freshman Principal Ms. Kennedy said. “Even successful,” senior Jadon Allen said. when it is hard.” Courage is to have the quality of mind or Our school can improve. To make our spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, campus a more positive environment, stu- danger and pain with bravery. Students and dents and faculty need to remember the three important standards of Red Mountain High ILLUSTRATION BY TROY DOMINY faculty need to remember to be courageous Using this poster seen around campus as a guide for positive and to stand up for what is right. When stu- School: Courage, Respect and Influence. It is behavior, Red Mountain students are learning “The Red Mountain dents have courage, Mountain Lions win. the Red Mountain Way. Way.”
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Page 16.indd 1 10/19/2015 9:31:25 AM The Cronkite Company Feature 17 By: Gabriella Escamilla M ay 31 through June 12 Red Copy Editor deal with the work load I was given Mountain students Amie Tillyer senior and Editor-In-Chief Brandon journalistic style, become a pub- by the professors at ASU.” and Brandon Woolgar attended the Woolgar said. “Eventually we all lished author and earn an English For more information on joining Walter Cronkite Summer Journal- fell into the habit of asking each credit all at the same time. the Journalistic Writing class or ism Institute at Arizona State Uni- other for help and advice. We used “Ms. Saquella’s class helped me attending the Walter Cronkit Sum- versity. Aspiring journalists attend our strengths to help each other out manage my time more efficiently,” mer Journalism Institute, see Ms. this two-week program the summer and create an even better project Woolgar said. “It also helped me Saquella in room 313. before senior year. Their experience than we could have alone.” is once in a lifetime. Having spent two weeks in the
“Things were crazy at first Taylor Place dorms, Tillyer and PHOTO BY COURTNEY PEDROZA because we didn’t know the people Woolgar were exposed to life as very well, and we were in a strange students attending Walter Cronkite place, but as time went on, it got School of Journalism and Mass better,” senior and Editor-In-Chief Communication. Amie Tillyer said. “It felt like I was “It was just so realistic, you felt going to college and high school like you were really in college. You was over. I got a very real experi- started college before everyone ence.” else,” Tillyer said. “After you got Attendees are exposed to differ- over being a little homesick, we ent forms of journalism, as well as became a family. By the time the different instructors and students second week was over, nobody from around the state. wanted to leave.” “At first working with strangers Red Mountain High School was a little weird because everyone offers a Journalistic Writing The Walter Cronkite High School Summer Journalism Institute students get ready to has their own way of doing things,” class, which helps students learn take on the next two weeks together.
In a world where technology is always “We will take the team out to hacking changing and improving, coding is a useful < Code Club > conferences and competitions within the state skill to have, and Code Club plans to teach and across the nation to represent Red Moun- By: Halie Crook students how to code properly. Coding is the Editor tain High School,” Patel said. act of writing computer programming in or- Along with being able to learn to code for der to create websites and games. Code Club PHOTO BY HALIE CROOK competitions, some members plan to use their accepts anyone interested in learning coding new skills for amusement. with or without any prior knowledge. “I have learned most of the basics of writ- “Members don’t have to have any expe- ing code and have started making my own rience to be part of the club,” club president mini game,” freshman Veyda Taylor-Bouton and senior Tulcy Patel said. “All it requires said. is the interest and ambition to learn the art of For more information about Code Club code.” attend their meetings on Wednesdays and Club members will start by learning Fridays after school in Room 320. coding basics and when they develop a good understanding of it, they will have competi- Practicing his coding, freshman Jacob McKinley attends a Code Club meeting. tions between other students and schools.
By: Jordan Benton-Mitchell Get Spooky Mountain Lions Staff Writer This fall season everyone is “While I was in line, this front of me, it was so real,” junior looking for some frightful fun by creepy man in a pig mask holding Dustin Dalmacio said. attending haunted houses. This a chainsaw came over and licked According to students, October there are a handful of this guy’s face,” sophomore haunted houses are a great way to haunted houses opening including: Stephanie Wiggins said. “It was so enjoy the Halloween spirit. For The 13th Floor, The Nest, Fear gross, I loved it.” more information about any of Farm, The Crypt and many others. Fear Farm, another haunted these haunted houses, visit The “I am so excited for Halloween house that is highly talked about, 13th Floor at http://13thflooraz. this year,” sophomore Kalysta is located in a cornfield maze com/, Fear Farm at http://www. Huston said. “Haunted houses are where clowns run around chasing fearfarm.com/ and The Crypt at my favorite part about Hallow- their victims with chainsaws that http://www.hauntedaz.com/.
een.” The 13th Floor is full of features attractions.
[PUBLIC DOMAIN], VIA WIKIPEDIA COMMONS WIKIPEDIA VIA DOMAIN], [PUBLIC PHOTO BY IMPERPAY AT ENGLISH WIKIPEDIA WIKIPEDIA ENGLISH AT IMPERPAY BY PHOTO During the Halloween season in 2004, terrors such as clowns, zombies “The best part about Fear Farm Disneyland created this pumpkin king to display outside the Haunted Mansion. and people that run around with was when this spooky skeleton chainsaws. started eating a dead pig right in RED MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
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By: Miranda Craig SeaWorld Under Pressure Staff Writer SeaWorld, a chain of marine mammal parks, “Whales such as Tilikum, who are known to be oceanariums and animal theme parks, has dangerous, should not be bred or swam with.” suffered recently due to allegations regarding SeaWorld claims that orcas in captivity live the treatment of their animals. From the famed just as long as orcas in the wild. According to documentary, “Blackfish,” to the most recent them, the average lifespan for an orca is around lawsuit from PETA (People for the Ethical 13 years. Despite this statement, orcas in the Treatment of Animals), people are left ques- wild have been known to live up to 50 more tioning SeaWorld’s credibility. years, according to marine biologist, Howard Keeping the orcas in captivity is a debate Garrett. between viewers and scientists. Some argue “There is an Orca in British Columbia who is that it is not safe for the orcas or the trainers to at least 70,” Mr. DeMassa said. “Their lifespans be in the tank together due to over 100 reports are shorter in captivity.” of trainers being lunged at, pulled underwa- Orcas swim up to 100 miles a day in the Shamu performs in front of visitors at a SeaWorld Park. ter and drowned. Others argue that there is wild. In order to swim that much in captivity, no harm in having the trainers and whales they would have to swim up to 1,208 laps in together in the tanks because the trainers know their tank. According to SeaWorld, wild killer “... trainers should be educated what they are doing and know how to control whales only swim great distances because the whales. Nonetheless, around 100 trainers they’re looking for food. Since food is plentiful on the danger and be allowed to have been attacked as a result of working with in SeaWorld, they don’t have to swim as far. marine mammals. All of these accusations might cost SeaWorld “In my opinion the trainers should be edu- their parks and animals. It is up to informed swim with the whales.” cated on the danger and be allowed to swim readers to decide if SeaWorld should be shut with the whales. The whale in captivity should down and the cages emptied, or if SeaWorld be given as much stimulation as possible,” should continue to run their parks. -Mr. DeMassa Marine Biology teacher, Mr. DeMassa said. PHOTO BY EXCLUSIVEAGENT (OWN WORK) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (HTTP://CREATIVECOMMONS.ORG/LICENSES/BY-SA/3.0)], VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS PHOTO BY © TONY WEBSTER WIKIMEDIA COMMONS, VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
By: Mia Ramos #LoveWins Staff Writer
o n June 26, gay “They should keep bringing people of all me are extraordinary,” marriage was made learning about the types together,” senior secretary and junior legal across the United community until they and president of Club Samuel Cook said. “I States. The equal digni- understand it better.” Spectrum Conner Holt went from being some- ty that the Lesbian Gay Having Club Spec- said. “I haven’t encoun- one I’m not, to opening Bisexual Transgender trum on campus helps tered any problems on up in a safe place.” (LGBT) community the school promote campus, but it’s best for Justice means noth- asked for was given respect for sexual people to have an open ing without peace. Just nationwide and is also orientation and gender mind.” because the laws have being recognized at Red identification, which For those wanting been passed, they have Mountain, through Club means all students to become an active no meaning without Spectrum. can feel the impact member supporting the acceptance and support. “People shouldn’t of these new changes LGBT community or For more information approach the LGBT and feel the unification even for those trying to on the LGBT communi- community with any that comes with them. gain acceptance, joining ty, go to www.ncls.org judgement or hate,” “I want everyone Club Spectrum is a or Room 811 for Club vice president of Club to know that being great way to start. Spectrum meetings Spectrum and junior gay isn’t a bad thing, “The effects that the every Thursday after Devin Morales said. and this club is about meetings have had on school.
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Page 18.indd 1 10/19/2015 9:37:31 AM Opinion 19 PHOTO BY: HTTP://WWW.ERS.USDA.GOV/DATA-PRODUCTS/ADOPTION-OF-GENETICALLY-ENGINEERED-CROPS-IN-THE-US/RECENT-TRENDS-IN-GE-ADOPTION.ASPX GMO or OMG? Genetically modified organisms, or other- By: Marlee McCathren-Hotchkiss Decisions need to be made about the Staff Writer wise known as GMO’s, have been spreading labeling of GMOs, so the consumers can across the globe like a wildfire ever since make educated decisions. If a product first introduced in 1996. GMOs are plants used by a consumer contains GMOs, and that have been genetically manipulated by the buyer is informed, they may begin injecting genes from other sources such as buying less of that product. fish. The hope is to create a plant that is pes- “The basic rule of science is moder- ticide and herbicide resistant and, in some ation,” said Biotech teacher Ms. Gazda. cases, bug resistant. A battle is currently be- “Overdoing any one thing is not healthy ing fought with regards to labeling products because life is a balance, and too much of containing GMOs and whether GMOs are one thing is when it becomes a concern.” safe for human consumption. Consumers need to do some more GMO supporters believe GMOs will research to find out the statistics and help increase crop production, thus lowering This USDA graph displays the percent of farms in the studies, so they can make fact-based starvation rates and allowing farmers to use U.S., that different genetically modified crops occupy from decisions regarding GMOs on whether or 1996 to 2014. less herbicides. Those opposing GMOs state not to support GMOs in products. that there has been a dramatic increase in to have to change the way they grow their food, Some trustworthy websites for more health problems and environmental issues which would be very expensive,” Red Moun- information on GMOs include, usda.gov ever since their release. tain Science Department Chair Ms. O’Brien and nongmoproject.org. “If people won’t buy the genetically said. “Therefore food companies are resistant to modified food, the food industry is going labeling.” College Tips and Preparation By: Kaitlin Williamsen Staff Writer D uring high school students struggle to prepare for the next step in their life...College. Through their own research and communicating with counselors, students can learn simple tips, strategies and useful information that could save them money, time and stress. “The first step is to go to the web- sites of the colleges that students are PHOTO BY KAITLIN WILLIAMSEN interested in and check the due dates At the Career Center, sophomore K-D Wilkins looks at potential Arizona colleges. [for applications],” counselor Ms. Bianchi said. “Make sure to do the “We’ve got a scholarship bulletin research and get on those websites to that is sent out on a newsfeed, and check and see if they [students] are that is a list that is composed of the eligible to apply.” best of the best that apply to our Money for college is another con- students, so we encourage everyone sideration for many students. Grants to make sure that they are on our and scholarships are available, but newsfeed,” Ms. Bianchi said. students must spend the time and en- Another resource for college and ergy seeking them out and applying. technical school-bound students is “What I’ve learned is that the the Career Center in addition to Red smaller scholarships, like “Don’t Mountain’s Advisor’s page. There is Text and Drive,” are the ones that information regarding the ACT, SAT, not a lot of people go after, so you military, college fairs and college have a better chance at getting visits to Red Mountain and more. them,” senior Olivia Gabrick said. “I use the website to look for Red Mountain Counseling offers college visits because it gives me the a multitude of resources. Students opportunity to meet representatives can begin their research by going and ask my questions,” said Gabrick. to http://www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/ With the right information, it can services/counseling/ and looking be easy for students to prepare for through the college and scholarship life beyond high school. All it takes tabs on the left side of the web page. is a little time and preparation. RED MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
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Academic Decathlon Auto Club Biotech Club Chess Club Club Diversity Code Club Fab Tech Speech & Debate
DECA Club Life at Red Mountain By: Elizabeth Goodin Staff Writer
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H aving clubs at Red Mountain is important to the Poets Dead Society school’s theme of involvement. Here are some of the clubs that Red Mountain hosts: Academic Decathlon Club: This club is for students who wish to compete and match their intellect with students from other schools. Anime Club: This club is for students who wish to learn about German Club German Club Japanese animation as well as Japanese culture. Auto Club: This club focuses on automotive projects. Addition- ally, the club also has a racing team between welding students and auto students otherwise known as Fab Tech. Star Wars Club AVID: This club promotes and supports the RMHS AVID pro- gram (Advancement Via Individual Determination).
French Club Club French Best Buddies: This club is for students who wish to enhance the lives of students with intellectual disabilities. Biotech: This club is for students who wish to participate in out- During Club Day on Sept. 10, sophomores Noemi Delgadillo and Isabel Soiis admire Spanish Club’s booth. reach events outside of Red Mountain and teach others biotech- nology.
Lion Leadership Alliance: This club is about preparing students Student Council Chess Club: This club is for students who enjoy playing chess, for college and college life. want to learn new strategies and participate in competitions. Math Club: This is a club for students who love math, who love Club Diversity: This club is for students who wish to participate working on math problems and who enjoy competing in math in various events within the Mesa community and volunteer. competitions.
Spanish Club FFA FFA Club Spanish Club Interact: This club is for students interested in volunteering Mind’s Eye: This club creates the school’s literary magazine that in the community and meeting new people. Additionally, the club includes students’ artwork, poetry, photography and prose. sponsors Big Man on Campus. Model United Nations: This is a club where students learn Code Club: This club is for students who wish to learn more about diplomacy, international relations and the United Nations. about computer coding. National Honor Society: This club is for students who maintain Yearbook Culinary: This club requires a love for food and offers students good grades. Students organize events and do volunteer work. an opportunity to learn about nutrition, equipment use, safety, Photo Club: This club is for students who wish to participate in Respect Club sanitation and food presentation. photography projects and learn about the camera’s function. DECA: This club is for students who are preparing for a career in Respect Movement: This club is about promoting a culture of
marketing, finance, hospitality, management and entrepreneurship. respect at RMHS and to support the partnership of Man Up / Wow Guitar Dr. Who Club: This club is for students who watch “Dr. Who” Factor ASU and Man Up / Wow Factor RMHS. and enjoy talking about it. Spanish Club: This club promotes Spanish language and culture. Educators Rising: This club is for student teacher trainers who Speech & Debate: This club competes with other teams in the
work in local schools to assist teachers and students twice a week. Humanities Photography Photography valley in various speech and debate tournaments. Students may Fashion Club: This club brings styles and ideas together to also travel outside Arizona to national tournaments. influence fashion. Spoken Word/Dead Poets Society: This club is for students Fellowship of Christian Athletes: This is a club where students NHS interested in reading and writing poetry. Students also participate learn to apply important Christian concepts to their lives. in open mic nights. FFA: This club is dedicated to making a positive difference in Sports Medicine: This club is for students interested in the medi-
lives of students by developing potential for leadership through cal field and learn hands-on first aid and care and prevention of International Club agriculture. athletic injuries. French Club: This club promotes the French language and Star Wars Club: This club is for students who are interested in
Model UN Model culture. watching the Star Wars movies and talking about them. German Club: This club promotes the German language and Student Council: This club is for students who wish to lead on culture. the campus and become role models to the student body. Guitar Club: This club is for students who want to learn more Welding: This club is for students who wish to give back to the songs on the guitar and perform at different venues. campus through their welding skill and to learn more about the art Health Occupation Students of America: This club is for of welding. Math Club Club Math students who wish to promote career opportunities in health We the People: This club is meant to remind students about their Crew Link occupations. constitutional rights and give insight into politics. International Club: This club is for students who are interested Women Empowerment Club: This club is about providing in different cultures. Students will fundraise to be able to travel more opportunities for women and educating people on feminism. over the summer. Young Life: This is a Christian club centered on having fun and Magazine Magazine Link Crew: This club mentors and helps freshmen feel welcome. meeting new people.
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The effects of behavior on gamers when correlation between violent video games and and only consist of hypothetical scenarios. playing a violent video game has been a violent behavior, the studies were inconclu- They can show it hypothetically, but there is hot button issue since the surge of violent sive. no evidence that it actually shows changes in games like Mortal Kombat and Doom in the “In many cases we see around the world, behavior.” early 1990s. The American Psychological violence and violent behavior. There’s never The review was dismissed across the coun- Association (APA) has recently released a been a link between people who play violent try, which means that research will continue study showing a link between aggression video games and that actually being the cause and the debate will still persist, especially and violent video games. However, over 200 of violent behavior,” Psychology Teacher Mr. when new tragedies arrive to add more spark psychologists, the Entertainment Software Marquez said. to the discussion. Ratings Board (ESRB) and Entertainment The APA review was conducted by its task Software Association (ESA) disagreed with force of violent media and was a collection of their method of testing and accused the APA many experiments that showed a consistent of being biased in their study. relationship. However, Mark Appelbaum, The debate has been an issue since the chair of the APA Task Force, conceded in a early 90s, when more violent games such as press release that there isn’t enough evidence Mortal Kombat and Doom were released. of a potential link between playing violent Since tragedies such as Heath High School games and committing acts of criminal vio- and Columbine High School occurred, former lence because “very limited research” exists lawyer Jack Thompson saw games such as on that topic. Doom or Grand Theft Auto as “murder sim- “What they can actually say is if you put ulators,” which caused kids to engage in acts someone in a violent video game situation, of violence while playing the video game in then the evidence does show that there is a The “Call of Duty” is a series of military first person real life. The debate on whether violent video brief tendency to be more aggressive,” said shooters which is one of the best-selling of all time. Modern Warfare 3 raked in $775 million the first five games cause violence took off from there, but Mr. Marquez, “but none of the experiments days of its release. when immediate research was done to show a actually measure physical aggressiveness
CTRL-ing The Use Of Technology By: Michaela Brown ne of the most advanced tech- Along with the influence of comput- O Staff Writer nologies being used in schools today er technology, cell phone technology are computers. They are seen as one of has been impacting students as well. the greatest opportunities for a higher Students with smartphones are con- and faster education that a student can stantly using sites such as Instagram receive. Responses to technology being and Twitter as distractions in and out of used in schools across the globe are both class, making it harder to get school- positive and negative. work done. This makes a beneficial tool “The most positive change I see not so beneficial. beyond the accessibility is the connec- “Cell phones down before you walk tion to higher learning,” AVID teacher in the door,” Ms. Martin said. “If you Ms. Martin said. “If we truly want to use it for an activity, cool. If not, the help our students be ‘college ready,’ we distraction should be gone.” must help them see the new reality of The advancement of computers in the learning.” 21st century has opened several doors According to http://www.pewre- for schools across the globe. Students search.org, over 73 percent of house- are uncovering the limitless platform holds own computers. The other 27 per- for discovering new information, yet are cent do not have any Internet connection also faced with the distractions of social at home causing students to fall behind. media. Technology is an amazing asset “It is a huge inconvenience for kids when used efficiently, however, harmful who do not have computers at home,” when used as a distraction. sophomore Manuel Arias sad. “I would
much rather do my homework on BY MICHAELA BROWN PHOTO Demonstrating that technology is a part of school culture, paper.” sophomore Manuel Arias uses his phone to text friends before class. RED MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
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Gardner looks up to many rock and blues musicians such as Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Elliott Smith and Sam Cooke. He gets his O n September 15 up and By: Ashlee Windle coming music phenomenon Dylan Staff Writer music style from blending today’s Gardner left many freshman, Link hits with past music legends. Crew members, performing arts “His music is such a great PHOTO BY HTTP://DYLANGARDNERMUSIC.COM/MUSIC/ students and Red Mountain High combination of today's hits and School faculty with insight into older hits,” junior Andre King said. merging the old with the new. This “I almost feel like I have seen the 18-year-old singer, songwriter and Beatles perform live.” multi-talented musician is bound to After each song Gardner per- make a mark in music history. formed at Red Mountain, the crowd Dylan Gardner has grown up was on their feet applauding. By around music all his life, devel- I thought to myself I want to do the end of the show, students were oping his passion for music and this for the rest of my life.” eager to take pictures and get au- instruments. At an early age there With 2.7 million plays on tographs from Gardner who gave a are memories of Dylan playing the Spotify, Gardner’s song “Let’s majority of students signed posters. maracas onstage during a perfor- Get Started” from his first album, Dylan Gardner left Red Moun- mance of “Hang on Sloopy” at the “Adventures in Real Time” is tain with an unforgettable memory age of four with his dad’s band. becoming vastly popular. and many new fans. For more in- “When I was 7 years old, I per- “I love how Gardner’s lyrics are formation on Dylan Gardner, go to formed a drum solo at my school different from many songs today,” http://dylangardnermusic.com/bio/ talent show,” Gardner said. “After junior Julia Vaughn said. “He or watch his new playlist live on I finished my drum solo, mobs of really does add a twist to his own YouTube at smarturl.it/DYLAN- my best friends stood up in tears. music.” ROCKS.
Music Blends At Summer Ends PHOTO BY HTTPS://COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG/WIKI/FILE:RECORD2.PNG Music fans enjoyed some of their favor- By: Victoria Stout Design Editor “I can’t believe I got to see Hozier ite artists at this year’s Summer Ends Mu- and Brandon Flowers, the lead singer PHOTO BY JACOB BENCH sic Festival at Tempe Beach Park on Sept. of the Killers, on the same night,” senior 24-27. At this four day music festival, all Christopher Beall said. genres of music were featured. Indie rock, On Saturday and Sunday rap artists, blues, reggae, rap and pop were all high- Big Sean and Travis Scott, performed, only lighted by the 25 rapidly growing artists, to be followed up by guest appearances of and many were shocked at the enormous J. Cole and Kanye West, who were added crowds that appeared. to the setlist late July of this year. “The crowds were crazy and people “I’ve been waiting to see J. Cole for were very excited,” junior Andre King years so being able to see him was cool,” said. “I think due to the popularity of the senior Tremont Bass said. “There were so artists, so many people showed up and many mosh pits jumping around too, so it were ready for a fun night.” was fun but scary.” The festival kicked off on Thursday On Sept. 24-27, some of the biggest with openers Hozier, Cold War Kids and names in the music industry combined Brandon Flowers only to be followed on their raw and natural talents on stage of the Friday with stars Brand New, Jimmy Eat Summer Ends Music Festival in Tempe. World and Thrice. For more information about this year’s Screaming for their favorite performers, junior Jacob Bench, along with his friends, attend the Summer Ends Music Festival on Saturday, Sept. 26. festival and upcoming events, visit http:// www.summerendsaz.com/. ROAR MAGAZINE VOL. 28 ISSUE 1 FALL 2015
Page 22.indd 1 10/19/2015 9:41:31 AM A&E 23 ight In-” “Jump R to the Zac Brown Getting Warped By: Hannah Jackson By: Taylor Page Staff Writer Tour Editor With music from their Brown Band had something PHOTO BY GABRIELLA ESCAMILLA Performing Live at Ak-Chin Pavil- live at ion on October 8, country previous albums, they also for everyone to enjoy. For Warped played songs from other information on Zac Brown Tour for rock group, Zac Brown hundreds Band, filled the arena with bands such as: “The Devil Band’s next visit, go to of people Went Down To Georgia” by www.zacbrownband.com. on June 17,000 admiring fans. With 23, Ben lead guitarist, Zac Brown, Charlie Daniels Band and Barlow Joel. PHOTO BY HANNAH JACKSON pumped up bass guitarist John Driskell “Piano Man” by Billy the and fiddle player Jimmy Along with cover songs, audience they added a new jazz twist with his Martini, the band created music. a new musical experience to new song “Mango Tree” after their album “Jekyll on the “Jekyll and Hyde” and Hyde” was released album. in April creating a new “This is my first concert. audience with a wide variety My expectations were surely of genres. set high, but Zac Brown “I love spending good Band blew it out of the wa- times with people that are ter,” senior Cassandra Nahr- important to me in life, es- gang said. “I’m definitely W arped Tour was to sustain the crowd with pecially when it’s with your going to remember this.” held at Quail Run Park in their music.” favorite artist,” senior Tyler Whether one prefers Mesa on June 23. Doors The tour also included Enjoying her first concert, senior Coats said. Country or Rock, Zac Cassandra Nahrgang is excited opened at 12 p.m. and Battle of the Bands about listening to Zac Brown closed at 9 p.m. Suiting allowing those who want Band. many different age to show their creative groups and holding over music side, win $15,000 200 bands at 10 different gift card to Guitar Center Taylor Swift Gives Back stages, a variety of bands and be featured in the By: Sean Lafoai performed live for thou- Alternative Press Mag- Staff Writer sands of people. azine. At Glendale Gila River “Taylor Swift’s voice was Swift delivered a stellar “I’ve gone to Warped “Some of my favorite Stadium on Aug. 18, pop very good and the concert performance alongside Tour for the past two Battle of the Bands that country artist Taylor Swift was so energetic. I think Vance Joy and was also years,” senior Gabriella performed for the 2015 performed her latest album everyone in the building able to positively impact Escamilla said. “I looked Warped Tour consisted “1989” alongside her Indie had a really great time.” Oakes’ life. up my favorite bands and of Chivalry is Dead and rock opener, Vance Joy. One of Swift’s biggest found out they were per- Crisis in Victory,” Lam- The two attracted large fans leukemia patient forming at the festival. bert said. crowds to the arena and Naomi Oakes was expect- I’ve been hooked ever Fans from across the put on a show well worth ing to attend her concert. since.” nation count on seeing seeing. Sadly, Oakes was unable The bands varied from iconic bands up close “Vance Joy’s perfor- to make it due to intensive NeverShoutNever to next year. mance was really great. treatment in the hospital. the Black Veil Brides. “I will be attending the I hadn’t heard any of his On July 5 her loved ones After some of the bands 2016 Vans Warped Tour, songs except for ‘Riptide’ posted a video of Oakes performed, they allowed I’m looking forward to before the concert,” sopho- singing along to her fight fans back to their tents to seeing the bands I love more Jamie Chapman said. song “Bad Blood” on sign merchandise or buy perform,” Escamilla said. Swift’s newest album YouTube, hoping it would any of the band’s shirts. “As well as meeting the showcases her love for get to Swift. Two days later “Generally, when I people behind the music country music and hip-hop. the video caught the star’s attend concerts or music that I enjoy.” Featuring her most famous attention, and Swift sent festivals, I look at the The Vans Warped songs “Bad Blood,” “Shake her a personal message and performing band’s stage Tour is coming back it Off,” and “Blank Space,” paid Oakes’ hospital bills. presence, and how the to Mesa at Quail Run it is safe to say it’s one “That just shows how band members interact Park summer of 2016. of her most sought-after much she cares about with the audience,” Tickets are available for albums ever released and people,” sophomore junior Danielle Lambert purchase now, and a list made for an unforgettable Robyn Reeves said. said. “The band Asking of bands performing is concert. “She’s obviously busy Alexandria put on a available in December. “Everyone in the crowd working, yet she goes On May 5, Taylor Swift performs a hit from her top album “1989.” phenomenal performance For more information go was really excited to be out of her way to help with a suspenseful stage to www.vanswarpedtour. there, especially the girls someone. entrance, they were able com. I went with,” sophomore On Aug. 18 at the Glen-
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With new tactics, new After playing 20 teams in The birdies flying as the third- Everyday badminton makes their uniforms and a fresh team, girls state, girls volleyball will be ful- ranked badminton team heads talents known, and it’s definitely volleyball is serving up success ly prepared for the next season. to state on Friday, Oct. 23. They paying off. They hope to advance on and off the court. The team For more information on girls have prepared themselves by being far beyond the fourth place title has a good mix of returning volleyball, contact Head Coach involved in summer training, from last year and bring home first players and new players that are Kevin Holck at k.holck1@ after-school practices, and most place. determined to come together as gmail.com. importantly getting themselves into a team and win. the top power ranking. “We have a team dinner “The power rankings came out every Monday night to eat and for this year, and we are currently prepare for the game the next in third place,” sophomore Janae day,” senior and libero Nicole Ziebell said. “A lot of the teams are Mulhearn said. “We talk and eat around our skill level, which means for hours, and it brings us closer we have to push like we have never every time.” pushed before.” The team has introduced new Practice is key. The team is tactics in an effort to better the ready to put up a fight in the com- players and achieve their goal of petition. becoming tougher mentally and “Conditioning is a big part of our better prepared for games. practice, we gain a lot of stamina, “We are using a new system which many of the teams we com- this year called Gold Medal pete against don’t have,” Ziebell Square,” Mulhearn said. “This said. “We do everything from PHOTO BY MS. SAQUELLA will help us create a better laps around the gym to suicides Going in for the kill, senior Samantha defensive system because height and shuffles. There is never a dull Berg gets ready to return the birdie to her opponent. is not in our favor that much SAQUELLA BY MS. PHOTO moment in our practices.” right now, so our defense is Serving across the court, senior and libero Nicole Mulhearn sends the ball to important.” the opposing team.
Just Add Water By: Olivia Grossklaus Staff Writer T he swim and dive team is off to a working harder and harder and never strong start and has high hopes for this give up.” 2015-2016 season. Their intense rivalry The State Meet also serves an incred- with Mountain View and upcoming City ible importance as the team’s season and State meets fuel their fire and push comes to a close. the team to train harder than they ever “I would predict about 16 to 18 kids have before. will qualify for state this year,” Swim Last year the girls swim team was Coach Mr. Peterson said. “The state able to overpower Mountain View meet is where it all ends, for the first time since Red Mountain everyone will be fully rested and ready, opened. This year they were able to beat so it will be the most important meet of the Lady Toros again in a nail-biting the season.” meet, creating a two-year streak that Red Mountain expects great things the team hopes to continue for years to from the swim and dive team this season come. and hopes to see many more W’s against “We just have to keep training hard Mountain View in the City and State and keep the Mountain View meet meets. For more information, visit the in the back of our mind,” senior and Red Mountain swim page or see Coach girls co-captain Jordynn Dixon said. Peterson in Room 155. “We can’t just forget about its impor- PHOTO BY LISA DIXON tance and move on. The most important Racing through the water, senior and boys co-captain Maxwell Wickens takes a quick breath before completing another breaststroke pull to win his event in part about it is making sure we keep a dual meet against Dobson High School. ROAR MAGAZINE VOL. 28 ISSUE 1 FALL 2015
Page 24.indd 1 10/19/2015 9:44:12 AM Sports 25 To The Last Step, We Run By: Brigham Blackhurst Editor PHOTOS BY BRIGHAM BLACKHURST After a phenomenal you take care of your body, showing at each of their races, you improve your times. We including a monumental win at focus a lot on progress.” the annual King of the Moun- It isn’t just first place tain meet, cross country is off trophies that cross country ““Within these last to a great start this year. With is chasing after. They are hopes of victory at State, the working hard to build strong team is working harder than bonds between each other to few weeks, we’ve ever to reach their ambitions. develop, not just as runners, but “Running by yourself is as teammates. grown closer than horrible,” junior varsity junior “Every single runner makes Katie Smith said. “But it’s a difference,” J.V. junior Drew also the most amazing thing. I Porter said. “Within these ever. We feel like a love the push, the feeling that last few weeks, we’ve grown you have pushed yourself as closer than ever. We feel like family.” far as you can go.” a family.” The team has a rigorous Cross country has a bright -Drew Porter practice schedule and intense year ahead of them, with their workouts. They train their current 3-2 record. With no hardest to become the best setbacks so far this season,
athletes they can be. the Lions undoubtedly show On Sept. 23, varsity cross country “You grow as a team,” capability to pave a path and runner Kaylie Smithson leads the pack during an invitational at Red Smith said. “You get faster run it all the way to the state Mountain Park. and stronger. You train right, competition. An “Ace” For The Putting To The Top PHOTO BY MS. SAQUELLA By: Bianca Montelongo Golf Team Staff Writer Starting this season off strong By: Bianca Montelongo Staff Writer on August 24, the girl’s golf team is climbing up in the rankings. T he boy’s golf team is They are practicing and competing working rigorously to attain yet on various golf courses to make another state championship. This history. year the team is doing everything The girl’s golf team is working they can to excel and have a new hard with many wins, including the coach to lead their team. city championship. “I am a golf professional, so “We are undefeated so far,” Girls our team is able to be bigger and Golf Head Coach Smith said. “We better because of that.” Head started out very strong this year.”
Coach Fisher said. PHOTO BY SOUTHWEST PORTRAITS Last season the team faced many The team’s expectations have obstacles, but they are working and been very high with the amount playing harder to achieve a higher At the Las Sendas Golf Course, junior of practices that the boys have Grace Balkan sends the ball flying from place in the state rankings. the tee. had since the beginning of the “Last year we didn’t have the “It makes the team stronger when year. depth we have this year,” Coach we know that the team is all on the “Our goal is to win the state Smith said. “This year we are just same page and have the same goal, championship,” senior and all around better.” which is to win.” Captain Jacob Guess said. “We The girls have a better connec- The girl’s golf team is very have put together a solid team of tion, which is making the team both hardworking and deals with many players that have the ability to stronger and more successful. aspects that help them to achieve shoot the scores we need.” After swinging the club, senior Norman “The team captains are trying their goals. The team hopes to win The boys are feeling Sendler watches the ball as it heads towards the pin. to become more bonded with their long awaited state champion- optimistic about this season and the freshmen and sophomores to ship. hope to obtain many wins by become mentors to them,” junior working even harder. and captain Sabrina Scaccia said. RED MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
Page 25.indd 1 10/19/2015 9:44:47 AM 26 Sports e-Sports Competing Females In Action By: Darian Gutierrez Calkins For Staff Writer ver since 1876 footballE has been changing Recognition dramatically. Originally, a By: Kace Curtis touchdown was worth four Staff Writer points and now it is six, a e-Sports is a new and teams of five players compete field goal was five points, exciting sports scene where against each other,” sophomore now three, and there were professional gamers form Andrew Davis said. “The strictly males out on the field. teams to compete. An e-Sports ‘Counter-Terrorist’ forces That is until now. Recently, game consists of two teams of attempt to prevent the ‘Terror- two females have been out five players. e-Sports games ist’ forces from blowing up the on the field with the National include Dota 2, Counter-Strike: high-value bomb targets.” Football League players; Global Offensive and League FIFA is another popular one a full-time official and Of Legends. e-Sport game. For the first the other a coach. The two “I do think e-Sports players time, FIFA 16, now includes females are Official Sarah are professionals,” sophomore the professional women’s Thomas and Arizona Cardinal Ariel Chavira Servin said. soccer teams. This shows that Linebacker Coach Jen Welter. “They are better than the av- even e-Sports are moving to- However, seeing females out erage player, and they get paid wards gender equality starting on the football field as refer- high amounts of money.” with FIFA 16. ees is not uncommon for the The new e-Sports scene “It is great for women’s Red Mountain community. PHOTO BY MS. SAQUELLA brings in a whole new range equality,” sophomore Zachary “We’ve had women as referees for junior varsity Standing on the sidelines at the of professional players to the Adam said. “They added many Homecoming game, junior Mia and varsity games,” Varsity Schulmeister is geared up and gaming world. teams with great players.” ready to play. Counter Strike is one the With e-Sports being rec- Head Coach Wisniewski said. most popular first-person ognized as an official sport, “More than a couple of times, feelings about what it is like shooter games in e-Sports. it is gaining major popularity even. Every season we get to have a girl on the team. With quarterly tournaments from more than just an average one or two gals as our offi- “It really does not matter PHOTO BY HTTPS://COMMONS.WIKIMEDIA.ORG/WIKI/FILE:FNATIC_ESL_ONE_COLOGNE_2015.JPEG and high-prize pools for the gamer. With FIFA moving cials, and they do every bit of what gender you are. If you winning team, e-Sport gaming towards gender equality with a job as the guys do, which know what you are doing, requires tactics and team coop- the new inclusion of women’s you would expect, sometimes then you are capable for the eration to succeed. teams, e-Sports is making great even better.” job,” Coach Kneisel said. “Counter Strike is an ac- progress in the right direction. Although you do not see Some would imagine tion-packed, tactical first-per- For more information, visit the females on the field playing adding females into male son shooter in which two official gaming news website at side by side with the men dominated sports would alter http://www.ign.com. in professional sports, you the game, but recent trends do see them on high school are proving otherwise. If teams. The team now has a females have the will to play female running back, junior a male sport, they can make it Mia Schulmeister. With a happen. girl playing on the field there “Mia Schulmeister has are always risks and fears, been really impressive. She’s but Coach Wisniewski has stuck it throughout the whole confidence in his player. season,” Coach Kneisel said. “We have a girl on our “It’s fun to have her add a dif- [Varsity] team, Mia, and ferent element to the overall there are some concerns there environment of the team.” because you never know how Having females out on the someone from the other team field is positively changing will handle Mia,” Coach the views on male dominat- Wisniewski said. “She always ed sports, and encouraging goes out there and gives 110 females across the country percent.” to chase after their goals, no Team Fnatic wins the ESL One in Cologne, Germany, playing Counter-Strike: Coach Kneisel, the run- matter what the social norm Global Offensive quarter finals. The tournament was watched by more people than the 2015 Super Bowl. ning back coach, shares his may be.
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If someone were to look at a junior varsity practice, they would find some- “...they’re now thing different from the preparation of the varsity football team. On the upper competing with the class level, the tempo is quicker, the ath- letes are bigger, and the well-seasoned, best athletes in the experienced competition is fierce. Yet, whether it be a freshman, junior varsity or even a varsity team, one common goal JOHNSON QUINTON BY PHOTO state, rather than just is shared – winning. “The J.V. players learn the basic plays the best 10th graders on offense and defense,” Junior Varsity Head Coach Grantham said. ¨Even in the state,” though our games are on Thursdays, – Coach Grantham our job is to get them ready for Friday SAQUELLA BY MS. PHOTO nights. Just before the J.V. game against In the Homecoming game against From a varsity player’s standpoint, the Highland Hawks, sophomore Ryan Highland, senior team captain Kyle Skabelund hydrates with his Buckles throws a strike up the left J.V. experience develops young athletes teammates. sideline. well before graduating the athletes to the they wouldn’t be playing with us,” “The process of transitioning takes next class. Grantham said. “Physically the players time.” “What’s nice about J.V. here at Red are not ready yet. They need another Through hardships and great tri- Mountain is that the coaches always do year of lifting and conditioning, but umphs, it takes time for varsity players what they can to get us ready for the mentally, they should be prepared for the to find their footing. No matter how gift- next step,” senior and quarterback Kyle offenses and defenses ran on varsity.” ed or talented they are coached up to be, Buckles said. “There are always going Both players and coaches agree that the victories will only come with time. to be things on varsity that you can’t get one setback in high school football can’t The need to mature as players levels the out of J.V., but if you want to overcome be avoided, getting wins on varsity will playing field to equal ground across the those things, you have to learn them on always prove more difficult with the state as all athletes from various schools varsity.” competition being more experienced. are developing skills, meaning the Lions One difficulty most players face when “It’s a whole different animal when have just as good of a shot as any school they get to varsity is adapting to the they reach varsity because they’re now at making a name for themselves in the speed of the game. competing with the best athletes in the state. “If the J.V. guys were able to match state, rather than just the best 10th the tempo of varsity in our practices, graders in the state,” Grantham said.
By: Melissa Ortega Respect All. Fear None. Staff Writer E ven though the Lions PHOTO BY MICHAEL BURM “It was a great day all around, had to face many struggles over we had school spirit the whole the past few years, the team time, and I think it played a huge looks promising this season. factor. We came out here, and Both coaches and players are we wanted to get the win for capitalizing on their mistakes Homecoming,” senior quarter- and leaving the past behind back Kyle Buckles said. them. With the more comfortable “There are always things that environment and intense support we focus on to get better at, and from the roaring fans, the team this year is no different from has more confidence in playing any other year,” Head Football at home then at away games. Coach Wisniewski said. “You “It helps keep a good atmo- have to dwell on it the right way sphere for the players, and it and fix that mistake.” helps the players stay positive as
Though their turn around Tightly cradling the ball, senior running back Desmond Ethridge carries the well,” Coach Kneisel said. season kicked off at a rough start ball up to the center of the field. As there are losses and wins with a 2-2 record, the Lions used during the season, varsity foot- the energy behind their home- “We never gave up on each other, ball players fight hard and aim to coming game to turn the tides. and we pushed it to the end,” play a better game.
- Kyle Buckles (12) RED MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
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