Glance Happy Holidays a Latte

quick glance salad bar pg 2 two takes pg 5 brandon pg 8 GODINEZ FUNDAMENTAL HIGH SCHOOL GRIZZLY GAZETTE 3002 Centennial Road, Santa Ana, CA 92704 Volume VI Issue II December 19, 2014 Thinking A Latte Together Happy Holidays Talk DANI GARZA & from your VIVIAN JUAREZ GFHS About Staff Writers SUAL LUA When that final bell rings, 2014- JOURNALISM Staff Writer students rush into the library to find the best table and im- Tasty doughnuts and delicious cof- mediately be- 2015 STAFF fee are not the only things given at gin their school the Parent Coffee Chat. The Parent work. The Coffee Chat is an event for parents Think Together of fellow Grizzlies that is organized Program is held by Mrs. Cindy Landsiedel, the prin- from 3 to 6 p.m., cipal at Godinez Fundamental High and all students School. are welcome to At 8 a.m., parents arrived so they attend. “Whether you are an could learn and review information athlete or a member of the that is given. Matea Mateo, mother school band… we want any- of two children currently attend- body and everybody to feel ing Godinez, said “I came here to safe and comfortable,” said site get information on how to get help coordinator Zahraa Charara. for my children and their future.” Think Together focuses on She attends frequently because her helping those who wish to eldest daughter who is a senior will succeed academically. Their be graduating this year and her son goal is to allow students to will closely follow. have the chance to express Lisa Tran, with one child current- themselves in a friendly en- ly attending Godinez, said, “This vironment and interact with is my first other students and instruc- time coming, tors. “I feel like it has a live- I wanted to ly Starbucks kind of feel… take the op- you get that kind of vibe but portunity to like a high school version,” meet other said senior Ashley Atilano. parents and The program provides many learn about this school.” See Think Together, Page 4 Jasmine Birrueta & Jessica Jimenez | Grizzly Gazette See Coffee Chat, Page 4 Small Business Christmas shops get their limelight. They offer similar BREANNA PENAFLOR savings as a major retail store, minus the hassle Staff Writer of a crowd. Many small businesses are right here in San- The Block? Mainplace? South Coast? ta Ana. We have Artists Village and soon the It has become part of our mall culture to all newly renovated 4th Street Market. have the same idea during the holidays for gift Down the road, Costa Mesa offers The Little shopping: go to the mall. American Business, best known as The LAB, This holiday season, what if we all were to that offers a variety of small shopping stores take the initiative to step outside the big mall, for clothes, accessories, and even vinyl records. big retail store box and into the small business? There are also coffee shops and independent Black Friday is the day big corporate busi- eateries as well. Check out Buffalo Exchange, nesses haul in profits thanks to participating Lobby, and Martin. shoppers. For small businesses, there is Small Business Saturday. This is where small local See Small Businesses, Page 4 Breanna Penaflor | Grizzly Gazette The Lab Anti-Mall is located in Costa Mesa. 2 CAMPUS NEWS one of the few students who was prepared to be on a young age, Linzaga was forced to grow up. Everybody her own and independent. Linzaga “fell in love with Linzaga has certain expectations for herself and Connecticut” and hopes to attend starting the next others. Has a Story: fall. “I want to change something, I want to leave an Having been accepted to Connecticut a week ago, impact,” says Linzaga. Angie she now has to decide whether to go to school with She continues: “like, I don’t care if it’s small... I just her brother or attend another university. want to do something that makes people go: ‘well, She is competitive in both academics and athletics thank you for making me realize this.’” Linzaga, A and “enjoys the simple things in life.” On December 3, 2013, during a game at Centu- Driven Scholar ry High School, Linzaga tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), an important ligament of the hu- Alan Chamu & man knee. Linzaga can recall the exact play and re- Ramon Martinez members how she landed incorrectly after going for Staff Writers the rebound. She instantly felt that surge of pain. After the incident, Linzaga underwent surgery and For senior Angie Linzaga,17, the idea of waking up was out for recovery for 9 months. Now, Linzaga at 5:30 a.m. and arriving to school by 6:30a.m. does has finally been cleared and is back on the basketball not sound as crazy to her as to the average student. court. A healthy snack each morning empowers Linzaga According to Coach David Mendez, she is an ex- with the energy to perform her many responsibili- tremely valuable player to the basketball team. Her ties. Every day, Linzaga juggles both academic and recovery was tough, but “it is important to work extracurricular activities. She is currently NHS twice as hard when you’re injured” said Mendez. If president, CSF vice-president, ARC secretary, and you do so, then you come back a stronger player in a member of the Key Club, and Gold Pride Council. the terms of physical and mental capabilities. In addition, Linzaga has recently participated in Linzaga was appointed co-captain of the Varsity the Fly-In program, where she traveled expense team because of her valuable leadership skills. On free to Wesleyan University and Connecticut Col- that, Mendez said, “[Linzaga] is a leader by exam- lege. Linzaga’s older brother, Brian Linzaga attends ple.” Connecticut College, and he drives her to succeed. “Angie has touched more than a few lives through- Linzaga believes that one of the reasons she has out her academic career,” says Senior ASB President achieved as much as she has is because of her goal Megan Le, who has known her since freshman year. to surpass Brian. She said she “is the definition of a hard worker.” Linzaga’s counselor Mrs.Reed describes her as an However, Linzaga recognized that much of the excellent student who is both a hard worker, and reason why she thinks, acts, and speaks the way she a competitive student who is “very determined and does, is because of her past. She was born and raised driven.” Reed says that for the “students who are in an underpriviledged neighborhood, where she Jessica Jimenez | Grizzly Gazette able to find a balance to be involved in many things experienced “true poverty.” Angie Linzaga runs down the court to play defense during to do everything well, it is a gift.” The streets that she walked through to get to Haz- the Segerstrom basketball game. Throughout the Fly-In Program, Counselor Ger- ard Elementary were nothing but dirt and rubble. ry Oxx watched over her. Because Oxx had known With both parents working, she was forced to not Brian, she seemed ideal for Connecticut. After hav- only get ready on her own, but was also expected ing her first trip delayed when she went to Wes- to dress and walk her little brother, Alan, to school. leyan, Oxx said that she “was a real trooper” and is With so many responsibilities on her plate at such Self-Serve Salad Bar Returns BEATRIZ AGUILAR Staff Writer In the 2011-2012 school year, Godinez offered a self-serve salad bar to students. Changes were made and the self-serve system was gone. This year, however, students at Godinez are glad that the self-serve salad bar has returned. Aide Ortega, a senior at GFHS enjoys On a daily basis, during both lunches, the getting food from the salad bar at lunch. lines at the salad bar are long. Students pa- Despite admitting that the salad bar op- tiently wait in line, while chatting with their tions could be better, she still gets salad friends. about four times a week; she especially enjoys the fruit. Ivan Escamilla (right), junior, said,“The salads are better than before.” He likes the fact that he can get what he wants from the variety of foods that are offered to students. When asked about his opinion of the salad, he proudly says, “I like it all!” When it comes to lunch time, different varieties of fruit and veg- etables are offered from sliced apples, to diced ham, shredded cheese, broccoli, croutons, dressings, and bread. Our thoughtful lunch staff keep the salad bar stocked to make sure the students enjoy their lunch. Photos Courtesy of Jasmine Birrueta Campus News 3 Ashe Ryan, Senior hristmas “ For Christmas, all I want C this year is happiness, and for my best friend to come back.” ishes KRISTINA JUAREZ WStaff Writer Andrew Maguill, Junior “All I want for Christmas is a German shepherd.” Gaby Lopez, Freshman “For Christmas, I want to travel the world.” Saul Gonzalez, Senior Denisse Hernandez, Freshman “To be with my family and give to “For Christmas, I want concert tickets to those I love the most.” Twenty One Pilots.” Jammie Vega, Freshman “ My Christmas wish is to be happy, be with my family and get clothes.” SRO Olson and Krantz “ My wish for Christmas is to be together with my family.” “What I wish for, is for everyone in Santa Ana to have a safe Christmas.” Juan Meza, Sophomore “I wish for everyone to be happy and everyone to be accepted for who they are.” Yesenia Merida, Junior “My Christmas wish is for everyone to be loved and feel loved because we all deserve to be happy.” Photos Courtesy of Jasmine Birrueta & Jessica Jimenez Campus News 4 Small Coffee Businesses Chat (continued from page 1) (continued from page 1) Another gem is Dee Lux, a modern thrift store with a The most noticeable thing about these parents is that take in vintage style and today’s style.

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