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MAGAZINEOAR Vol. 23 Issue 2 R Winter 2010 Dancing Through the Holidays With Adopt-A-Family, the Canned Food Drive and Carolers, of course MAGAZINEOAR Letter from the Vol. 23 Issue 1 RPrincipal: Dr. Slemmer Editors... Adviser: Mrs. Saquella Editors-in-Chief: Danielle Grobmeier and The holiday season is upon us—whether it’s lighting a Menorah, putting Shelby Lewis gifts under a Christmas tree, or simply sipping a cup of hot chocolate, Red Mountain students celebrate this time of year in their own unique ways. Editors: These highly anticipated winter months bring with them Red Mountain’s Jennifer Briney, Stephanie annual canned food drive as well as Adopt-A-Family. As far as the economy Kleist, Shelby Madson is concerned, many families will go without the simple pleasure of gifts or even a holiday dinner. Red Mountain students have stepped up to make Staff: other families’ holidays just as memorable as their own. Selena Bresnahan, Michael As a magazine staff, we have become more of a family during this time Cano, Adam Carrillo, Alyssa of celebration; whether it was the stressful weeks of designing layout or the Clark, Trenton Cortazzo, exciting feeling of completing an article, we worked together to produce another successful magazine. Brittany Cruz, Madison It’s up to Red Mountain students to make a difference in the lives of others. In the our heightened school Fetzer, Rachel Fischer, spirit and monumental Red Mountain pride, it is our duty to branch out into our communities and spread joy Krysta Flores, and happiness. Viviana Gamez, Megen Gates, Raeleen Gonzales, Danielle Grobmeier Tanner Wade, Shelby Lewis Emma Whincup, Elizabeth Editors-in-Chief York, Michael Mattingly, Alyssa Zelkovich, Julissa Ramirez, Michael Sprenger Cover photo by: PHOTOS BY DANIELLE GROBMEIER Alexander Coleman Cover photo: Jamie Stack Special thanks: Alexander Coleman, Joey Kuang PHOTO BY JULISSA RAMIREZ Roar Magazine is a publication of: Red Mountain High School 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 necessarily reflect the view or official policies of the school. For more articles by Red Mountain’s journalistic writ- ing class, visit our website at www2.mpsaz.org/rmhs/staff/ jxsaquella/class3/journalis- tic_writing_news_feed/. 2 . Winter 2010 Roar Magazine WinterVolume 23 Issue 2 (news 4 Celebrations, Traditions 5 Christmas Angels, Winter Break 6 Adopt-A-Family, Food Drive 7 Caroling, Winter Formal 8 Math Club, CPR (opinion 9 Social Network 10 Troops, TV Propaganda 11 Abstinence (a&e 12 My Chemical Romance 13 CD Reviews 14 It’s Kind of a Funny Story 15 Glee (focus 16 Fashion Club, Culinary Arts 17 Saydi Driggers, Sign Language 18 Getting a Job, RMTV 19 JROTC, HOSA 20 Nutrition, Veganism 21 Generations, Future Plans (sports 22 Dance, Cheer 23 Sports Briefs PHOTO BY KELLY BETTENDORF Roar Magazine Winter 2010 .3 RNews CELEBRATE (the holiday cheer) (by Julissa Ramirez) During Hanukkah a Menorah is lit for Staff Writer eight nights, traditional Jewish fried foods are eaten, and a dreidel is played It’s that time of the year again…The weather’s changing, the decorations are with family and friends. being hung, the tree is brought out to “Every day for eight days we PHOTO BY DIANE JARA be decorated, the stores are packed with get a little present. On the last crowds of people in search of finding day, we get more and we go to my the perfect gift for their loved ones and grandma’s house and eat latkes, everyone has the same warm feel- which are pancakes made out of ing inside. This could only mean one potatoes,” said senior Brooke Hart- thing—winter is here. Depending on nett. “We also have our tradition one’s beliefs, there are a lot of different where we light the Menorah.” celebrations and traditions around this An African holiday that is time of the year. also celebrated every year around “It’s the only time we ever get this time is Kwanzaa. Which is a together as a family,” said sophomore weeklong celebration held in the Fernanda Meza. “That’s part of the United States to honor African reason why I love Christmas so much, heritage and beliefs. This consists and because of the amazing tamales we of decorating homes the colors of make.” the African flag, laying out straw The holidays are a time to spend mats around the home to honor the with family, go on outings with friends fallen, exchanging goods and valu- or attend church related events. Celebra- ables with one another and holding tions are what help make the holiday a giant feast on December 31. seem authentic, bringing excitement and “I see Kwanzaa as an oppor- familiarity. tunity for African-Americans to “We watch a bunch of Christmas reaffirm ourselves if we choose classics like ‘National Lampoon’s: to, a chance to rebuild and renew Much of the excitement on Christmas morning is opening presents, Christmas Vacation,’ ‘Home Alone’ our focus,” said Jessica Harris of especially for senior Diane Jara who has young siblings. “I love every- and ‘A Christmas Story,’” said senior Georgetown University, Wash- thing about Christmas, the food, my family being together, watching German Marquez. ington, D.C. “I see Kwanzaa as a movies and giving presents,” said Jara. Although the main holiday cel- holiday of spirit.” ebrated is Christmas which honors the Food festivities, being with birth of Jesus, many students celebrate family, giving of ourselves to help oth- other holidays such as Hanukkah, the ers, these are the things that make this rededication of the Holy Temple in the best season of all. Happy Holidays Jerusalem, an eight-day Jewish holiday. from the Roar Magazine staff. PHOTOS BY JENNIFER BRINEY (by Jennifer Briney ) Editor “Every Christmas my family goes on a “Every Christmas morning my family and do? big trip together. We’ve been to Austra- my aunt’s family wake up, and we go to the lia, Norway and this year we are going park. We play a friendly football game and on the biggest cruise ship to the Ca rib- it’s a blast,” said senior Devin Hultenius. bean,” said junior KaBrina Kringen. you “The holiday season is interesting in my house, because we celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas. We have lots of traditions for both holidays. We fly to New York every other year to visit our grandparents,” said junior Joshua Siegel. What do 4 . Winter 2010 Roar Magazine RNews The Days of Winter Break by Michael Cano) inner kid in everyone. What is winter ( 14 PHOTO BY RON NAGEL Staff Writer without the extreme sports? Many Why does Red Mountain enjoy people rush up to the peak of mountains Winter Break so much? Is it the family and snowboard or ski down it. Reach- reunions and big dinners? Could it be ing speeds of close to 30 mph, everyone the change in temperature from the who tries it really feels the adrenaline Arizona heat to some cooler weather? and can’t wait to try it again. Could it also be the big parties that “It’s an awesome feeling flying down students all enjoy with friends? Or is it the hill and carving corners sending a the traveling? Regardless of the reason, blast of snow into the air,” said senior Winter Break may be the most popular Taylor Nagel. “I keep snowboarding, and enjoyed break during school. because there is no other place to get “It’s nice outside, and it’s a good that kind of excitement and adrenaline.” change from the heat,” said senior Some students also travel to different Casey Ribble. “I also like enjoying cups cities and other states to reunite with of hot chocolate.” family for the holidays. For the most part, students are eager “I’m going to Washington for Winter Break to celebrate Christmas with my to really mix things up and try some- During Winter Break, senior Taylor thing new. stepdad and brother,” said senior Anna Nagel has a variety of things to do. “I plan on going up to Sunrise to Magurany. “We’re going to have a big Sometimes it’s hanging out with family snowboard on a big trip with all my family dinner and then go snowboard- and friends, snowboarding or fishing. senior friends,” said senior Aarica Hum- ing.” “Fishing is one of my favorite things to do,” said Nagel. “There has not been mel. No matter what we’re doing during a time I didn’t want to be fishing. You Students are always anxious to get the break, it is filled with joy, laughter and happiness. It is truly an amazing can’t live life until you reel in a giant out of town and head up to the moun- fish.” tains to do some snowboarding, skiing time and is always some of the best or sledding. Snow really brings out the days of the year, and for some it can be the best time of their lives. Helping out an (by Adam Carrillo) Staff Writer (Angel) Looking for a way to get involved “All proceeds of our Entertainment program to make it a memorable holi- during the holidays? The Salvation book sales will go to Christmas Angels, day season. For more information go to Army’s Christmas Angels, beginning in as well as our car wash fundraiser and http://www.salvationarmyusa.org. 1986, was designed to put smiles on the Diabetes walks,” said Club Diversity faces of needy children whose parents Advisor Mr. Macias. “We have been cannot afford to buy them gifts.