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THE RAMPAGE Montwood High School 12000 Montwood EP, TX 79936 www.sisd.net Volume 8, Issue 5 March 2014 Twisters Lash Out on Southern States Monica Gonzalez bearable and many people are without power. Staff Writer After the outbreak many northeastern states went into a panic such as in New York On Monday April 28th deadly tornadoes and Maryland, but weather officials calmed the lashed out over several southern states resulting panic informing that there will be no storms. in many casualties. The first two states where After all the chaos the south thought it couldn’t most casualties were found were in Oklahoma get worst until a series of deadly thunderstorms and Arkansas. Reportedly about nine people are lashed out on the southern states causing chest found dead and there are many serious injuries. high floods everywhere. The ways you can help More tornado outbreaks happened in Missis- is by donating to the red cross or just reaching sippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and North Carolina to these families letting them know you are here resulting in more than 35 deaths now altogether. for them. Many people are saying the destruction is un- Photo Courtesy of Google Images Earthquake Shakes California Briana Elizondo outages and triggered a rockslide in Carbon Staff Writer Canyon. Additionally, water mains were bro- ken and modest damage to some homes was On March 28, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit done. Despite the small numbers of accidents La Habra, California, just twenty miles away or damages of any kind, Mayor Eric Garcetti from downtown Los Angeles, leaving many of L.A. is persistent on being ready in case residents and travelers startled. The quake was another incident occurs. felt as far away as Palm Springs, San Diego, “Tonight’s earthquake is the second in two and Ventura County. weeks and reminds us to be prepared.” Mayor After affected areas were assessed, there was Garcetti said. no damage or significant injuries. The only By Saturday, more than 100 aftershocks were minor injury was reported in Orange County. reported and dozens of residents were dis- Photo Courtesy of Google Images The quake left nearly 2,000 people with power placed. It’s Finally Coming to an End Karissa Almanza spring football starts next month in May. while everyone else is preparing for next year, Staff Writer Finally all the seniors start or have getting in all assignments for the last grading started their preparations for the day they have period and choosing all classes for next year. As After 9 months the school year is slowly been waiting for since the first day of school 4 teachers attempt to gain some more patients for yet finally coming to a close. All second semes- years ago, it’s almost graduation day! Bags are incoming freshman for them it will be a long ter sports have come and are quickly coming to packed grades are in and nerves have kicked stressful year. a close. There are only a couple more baseball in. These anxious seniors are finally ready to and softball games left before these teams start open a new door in their life that will lead them preparing for the coming season. As for football to their future. Finishing up the last 6 weeks they are ready for this coming season after all seniors are ready to start their new life. Mean- What’s Inside... INDEX NEWS SPORTS ENTERTAIMENT SPORTS PAGE 2 El Paso Chihuahuas Inaugural Season Cassandra Garcia the Tucson Padres before. Then on October 22, Ft. Bliss soldier sang the National Anthem. Staff Writer 2013, the team was finally announced at the El Many people agreed “It’s a great place Paso Chihuahuas submitted from Shae Vierra. to bring the family from the kids play area to Since May 30, 2013, El Paso had broken On April 28, 2013, Southwest Univer- the suite’s everything in-between, everything ground on the stadium to prepare for its home sity Park was now open to the city for its home family friendly.” Although the game ended with opener on April 28, 2014. Who knew it was go- opener game against the Fresno Grizzles. Peo- the Chihuahuas losing 2-1 against the Fresno ing to be possible to finish a stadium in such a ple lined up for hours to have time to enjoy and Grizzles, it was a great way to start the season short amount of time while we have others road find their seats which has been “the best thing out here in the city. Both teams were tied 1-1 that have yet be fixed for years. The original that has happened to El Paso”, said Ismael Soto. which led to 13 innings, but about 2/3 of the set date for the stadium to be finished was April It all began with a tribute to the construction fans stayed in to watch the game finish. No 11, 2014, but with delays Mountain Star Sports with an opening ceremony as they worked hard matter what, fans can’t wait to return for more Group it had to be pushed back to the first game to finish by the deadline followed by a tribute games. day. Meanwhile, the team had no choice but to to the military. The ceremony was very planned play in Tucson, Arizona as they were known as out as they had military planes fly overhead as a El Paso Chihuahuas Lose Home Opener Alexis Hernandez Park. It seems that our Triple-A baseball team because the crowd was great and everyone was Staff Writer has a good fan base because even after Monday just having a good time enjoying baseball.” night’s loss, another sellout game followed on Winning isn’t everything to baseball The El Paso Chihuahuas new baseball Tuesday night. This new era of baseball in El fans in El Paso, simply watching and enjoying park opened Monday, April 28th, to many eager Paso has already shown a good start and will the game is enough for them. With fans and at- fans ready for their first home game debut. The hopefully continue and grow throughout the titudes like this, the baseball team is sure to be destruction of City Hall was finally redeemed season. efficacious in representing our city. with the new atmosphere that the ballpark gives Many have been talking about the Chi- off. Although the Chihuahuas did not kick off huahuas and the name they’ll bring to El Paso. their debut with a win, the sellout crowd is Sophomore Elizabeth Hernandez states, “I went victory enough for the Southwest University to Tuesday’s night game and it was so much fun Photo Courtesy of Google Images Chihuahuas Win Buy Your First Game Tim Franklin Staff Writer The El Paso Chihuahuas won the first game in team Yearbook Now history Thursday, beating the Reno Aces 7-5. El Paso pounded 17 hits, including three each from Reymond Fuentes and Rico Noel. Jeff Francoeur hit the first home run in Chihuahua’s his- tory, and Brooks Conrad later added a pinch-hit home run in the ninth inning. in the Business The Chihuahuas never trailed in the game and scored at least one run in their first four innings. Fuentes hit two of the Chihuahua’s five doubles in the game. Eight of nine starting Chihuahuas, including pitcher Juan Oramas, had at least one hit in the win. Office the Three El Paso relievers, Jorge Reyes, Anthony Carter and Kevin Quackenbush, all pitched scoreless outings in their 2014 debuts. The game also had an unexpected sight in the eighth inning, when a gray cat ran onto the field. 2014 Aries Team Firsts: Hit - Reymond Fuentes (double in first inning) Home Run - Jeff Francoeur (fourth inning) Stolen Base - Alex Castellanos (fourth inning) Pinch Hit - Travis Buck (seventh Only $100 inning) 2 SPORTS PAGE 3 Montwood Varsity Baseball Comes Back for More in One Four Devany Serrano downs, but overall they manage to get through for a great victory each season. Staff Writer the season and become a stronger team as a Along with being great leaders and role whole. models at Montwood High School, the team There is no other group of dedicated The baseball team consists of three also tries to make room for fun and enjoyment hard workers than the Montwood baseball team. captains Jacob Aguilar, Joshua Revilla, and of the sport. Senior Josh Revilla stated, “This Each day after school these athletes stay till six Matthew Garcia who take on the role as being season has been going great and we still have or seven at night practicing harder than ever leaders of the team, and guiding them into the five games left, the best part is we are coming to make sure they are able to get that win each right direction. Senior Jacob Aguilar explained, together as a team more and more.” Everyone game. Head Coach Willie Romo makes sure his “The most challenging part of being captain is should make an effort to go and support these boys are on top of everything when it comes teaching the younger players how to be a leader. young and talented athletes, they play each to school, baseball, and respect. These players You want them to become good leaders for week on Tuesdays and Fridays at four pm, and give a hundred percent into every aspect that when they become seniors.” Each member on on Saturdays at 10 am. Their district record 5-3- it takes to be a Montwood baseball player, and the baseball team strives to all be leaders that 1 and their overall record is 9-11-2, and these they dedicate their personal time to bettering way they can become a successful well rounded boys still have a lot to prove so rams go and themselves.

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