Student Newspaper of John Burroughs High School - 1920 W. Clark Ave., Burbank, CA 91506 The Signal Sunday, February 14, 2021 - Volume LXXI, Issue III Play On Hand For Musical Avenue Q: School Edition By Molly Boyke year. As a longtime appreciator of with eight total productions in his sical theatre professionally and pretty touching in a show that Editor in Chief Avenue Q, she knew Kate Mon- repertoire. describes her role as Lucy as a doesn’t take itself all that seri- Avenue Q is coming soon to ster very well. Rhett was also familiar with “very fun and interesting charac- ously. Rod is such an energetic the Burroughs drama scene! On She states, “I play a bubbly Avenue Q, “I’m a huge musical ter to play. Lucy is a very sassy, character, so I had a lot to work February 21, the famous To- kindergarten teaching assis- theater geek and am a big fan of slightly promiscuous woman who with when portraying him. Rod ny-winning musical will be re- tant named Kate Monster. Kate Avenue Q in particular,” he says, runs her life as if she is the queen as a puppet is super expressive, leased, performed by Burroughs’ dreams of building a school for “I got to see it Off-Broadway in of the world. By the end of the which made puppeteering him best and brightest thespians and monsters where monsters can be New York and laughed so hard I show, we see the good in her and that much more fun.” puppeteers. included and not feel like out- was crying. It’s one of the funni- the care she has for others.” In order to act as Rod, Ronan, From the JBHS Drama web- casts. I admire Kate’s character est musicals ever written.” After watching the whole along with his fellow cast mem- site, “Avenue Q School Edition is for recognizing people who may To audition for the lead role, show through for the first time, bers, learned the art of puppeteer- part flesh, part puppet, and pure feel like an outsider or not im- he went through a long virtual Lauren saw the similarities be- ing over Zoom, “Puppeteering heart! The laugh-out-loud mu- portant—she strives to celebrate auditioning process that involved tween herself and her character. over Zoom was certainly some- sical tells the timeless story of a them and create a safe education- several rounds of callbacks. “I “We are both very outgoing and thing new for me, and everyone recent college grad named Princ- al environment for all!” was thrilled when Mr. Myers told like to live life to its fullest and this year. Mr. Myers slowly in- eton, who moves into a shabby Jillian was also aware that her me I’d gotten the part.” not waste any time. We are also troduced us to the basics, and New York apartment all the way role would require her to take on Since the role of Princeton both performers and enjoy the our choreographer Jen Stanley, out on Avenue Q, where he makes an entirely new facet of her act- involves singing a grand total of spotlight to share our passions.” who has experience with puppets, new friendships and learns valu- ing: puppeteering. thirteen songs, Rhett’s pre-show She also noted how well her was really able to help us flesh able life lessons.” “Puppeteering was definite- routine is a little different than fellow cast members played their out our skills. She taught us that The production stars Senior ly a new challenge for me on its others’, “For musicals, I like to characters, “I really love the rela- you always want to close the pup- Jillian Flynn as Kate Monster, Ju- own. I would say that I am a pret- rest my voice before warm up, tionship between Rod and Nicky pet’s mouth at the end of a word, nior Rhett Hemingway as Princ- ty good multitasker, but trying drink lots of tea, and I have this played by Ronan Park and Lin- even a word that ends on an open eton, Senior Lauren Duncanson to sing/act while focusing your machine for steaming my throat. coln Melcher. They are polar op- sound, to help accentuate it.” as Lucy, Senior Angelee Valdez attention on moving your hand It kind of looks like a torture de- posites, yet compliment each oth- Watch Avenue Q: School Edi- as Christmas Eve, Senior Jaylen at the same time was very differ- vice, but...it does the job. I also er greatly. Super fun and goofy.” tion on February 21st! A ticket Harvey as Gary Coleman, Junior ent from anything I have ever at- try to have some time alone to Ronan Park, a member of link is pending on the JBHS Dra- Ronan Park as Rod, and Junior tempted before!” collect my thoughts and focus,” Powerhouse and co-president of ma Website, and the date is sub- Lincoln Melcher as Nicky. Rhett Hemingway, a member he stated. Improv Club, (Fridays at lunch) ject to change. Jillian Flynn, a member of of Powerhouse as well as a virtual Lauren Duncanson, a four- as well as a member of the Drama All of the cast and crew, Mr. Powerhouse, CSF, Link Crew, play reading group, has been in year member of Powerhouse, program since his Freshman year, Myers and Jen Stanley, all of the and the National Honors Society, the Drama program for all three three year member of Vocal En- thoroughly enjoyed portraying sound and video editors, and ev- has been participating in JBHS years, and has been in every pro- semble, and two-year member of his character as Rod. “His story eryone working on the production musicals since her Freshman duction since his Freshman year, Dance Ensemble, is pursuing mu- in the show is about finding him- has put a lot of time and effort self and coming to terms with his into it to make something really A Virtual Pop Show Unplugged identity, and I think it’s actually special! By Hannah Lepley during the show were very music accompanied himself on the gui- Staff Writer video like, being filmed and edit- tar. Every year the choir program ed very professionally. The show’s final number fea- SAT During Covid puts on Pop Show Unplugged at Some examples of this are tured three very talented seniors, By Amare Cooke though the AP testing is paid for in the Colony Theater. This year due Sonya Dadekien and Julia Cronin Jillian Flynn, Lauren Duncanson Staff Writer fall, and the tests are taken during to the global pandemic the show singing “Jesus in L.A.” or Daniel and Maddie Flores. These lovely During a mostly no-contact spring. These tests are called the had to be moved to the streaming Coscia singing “Dark Red.” ladies sang “I Say a Little Prayer” school year, it has been said many digital contingency exams, and service, Twitch. Another aspect of Pop Show by Aretha Franklin. times that we must keep things as are issued online. For the previ- Mr. Jennings, the Choir Direc- Unplugged is the collaborations Unfortunately there were some normal as possible, and of course ous years, there would be a $40 tor, has done this with all of the that happen between students, technical difficulties and the vid- that goes for AP tests as well as fee for canceling or not taking an choir shows this year. there were a lot of duets, trios, eo and audio started acting up. other college related tests such AP exam on the test date named The hosts for this event were and groups. The song can be found on the as the SAT. While attaching SAT the “unused exam fee,” but this Jen Oundjian and Sarah Lowe. Fortunately the performers choir programs official instagram scores is optional for the most year the fee will not be issued if Since Pop Show Unplugged found ways to still make this hap- account @jbhsvma. part, SAT testing has been can- the exam is not taken due to the was a virtual event, students got pen despite the pandemic. This was one of the most celed, and the AP testing is still circumstances. the opportunity to go crazy with Whether that be editing videos unique Pop Show Unpluggeds available and mandatory in order Additionally, many are wor- their numbers. of themselves together or actual- due to it being online this year for college credits to be received. ried about the difficulties with One example of this was the ly taking the proper precautions versus in person, but the student’s The SATs have been a very coursework completion, as some opening number “Stupid Horse” to meet up with each other in per- tackled the challenges of a digi- standard and important part of teachers may struggle with teach- performed by Daniel Coscia, Ev- son. tal show with grace, and in many most people’s high school life. ing all the required classwork or erett Babcock, Kaylor Toronto, Scarlett Lastrapes, Dani Solor- ways were able to do things that Many have paid a lot of money material that is essential before and Ronan Park. This was a very zano, and Natalie Perez demon- couldn’t have been thought possi- for books and classes in order to taking the exams during late comedic act that was directed and strated how to do a group act ble in the past. be better prepared for the testing, spring due to the difficulties of edited in the style of music video while apart with their rendition of Many of the videos shown but it may have been meaning- teaching online. by Ronan Park. “Bulletproof.” The trio had stun- throughout the show were edit- less. Due to the circumstances In order to combat this, the After the memorable opening, ning vocals that featured some ed by students and their families over the past eleven months, SAT College Board released “AP things started to take on a more beautiful harmonies. making the show have that much testing has almost been canceled course pacing guides” for classes traditional feel. The songs were Thanks to technology some more of a personal feel. completely. that are not on track for testing or very soft and performed beauti- of the students performing in the Since this year has been so For Seniors or students ap- have completed 25% or less of fully. show were able to have multiple unique this show reflected that plying to attend college in fall of the required coursework by Jan- People did, however, still take of themselves on screen. This is and it will be one people will re- 2021, the portion of college ap- uary. This is in hopes that their advantage of the digital aspect. what Mikaila Huertas did when member for a long time to come. plications that require SAT scores pacing guides will be able to aid Angelee Valdez sang “I Knew she sang “Just a Friend to You” as This is only one of the many to be attached have either been teachers and students in learning I Loved You,” by Savage Garden. a duet with herself, definitely not shows the choir program puts removed completely or made op- the needed amount of coursework Part of her number was a little something that would be possible on throughout the year. The next tional as SAT testing dates for the in a short enough time in order to photo montage of her friends and live! show coming up is Pop Show on first half of this year have been be able to be prepared enough for family, to show her appreciation This show was created years April 10th. More information can canceled. As for Juniors and oth- the AP testing in May. for them. This is something that ago by Jen Oundjian after many be found on the Choir’s website er students, the SAT testing dates The College Board plans on wouldn’t have been possible in a of the students who were audi- found either through the schools in 2022 have not been canceled, releasing more information as live performance. tioning for Pop Show were play- website under the Activities tab although that can change very needed about pacing guides and Many of the performers took ing their own instruments at their titled Vocal Music (VMA) or quickly depending on the way the testing information, but for the this show as an opportunity to auditions. going straight to the website at rest of this year turns out. near future things seem to be fol- show their love and appreciation This year, Caleb Perez was the jbhsvma.com. Meanwhile, AP and college lowing the no-contact plans for for the people they care about. perfect example of this when he course testing has continued. Al- testing. A lot of the numbers featured sang “Time” by Pink Floyd and PAGE 2 News FEBRUARY 14, 2021 BUSD Keeps Distance Learning For Semester By Luca Rendon gun to miss going to school. As learning model that has been in in the year, the district may offer pointment that we cannot yet re- Staff Writer many people want to return to place since the beginning of our extra in-person benefits on top turn to school and start learning As the school year progresses, learning in person, near the end school year, rather than the hybrid of distance learning, such as ex- in person again, keeping school many have hoped that we may get of October, a form was sent out model that had been planned. tracurricular activities, academic operating from home is definite- to a point where distance learn- to parents that required them to While the current model for intervention, and special educa- ly the safest choice for the health ing can end, and we can all head apply for one of two learning op- distance learning will stay in tion. It is also possible that more and safety of the students and back to school. Unfortunately, tions. At the time planned to be place for the rest of the school in-person activities may be intro- staff as the coronavirus continues this won’t be happening, as the implemented for the rest of the year, Hill also announced that if duced by the district if the spread to spread and take more lives. At school district has decided to re- year. the coronavirus situation in Bur- of the disease decreases greatly. the end of the day, it is clear that voke their previous hybrid model One of the options was to bank at any point improves with- While it is definitely a disap- safety is what’s most important. in favor of keeping our current enroll in the ILA, which mainly distance learning model due to requires work on Apex Learn- California experiencing large ris- ing, but the other option was the New Year’s Eve Parties Busted es in the amount of Coronavirus hybrid model. This is the model By Georgie Hallbach ly or stay and be cited. Multiple One woman at the Pomona party cases. that would be selected by default Staff Writer people were arrested. Two guns yelled at a cop, “Thank you, thank In November, California expe- if parents did not turn in their At least five large New Year’s were also found and confiscated. you so much!” rienced a massive rise in Corona- forms, and as the name suggests, Eve parties, being described as Many could be seen leaving A man from the Pomona bust virus cases. According to LAist, it was a hybrid between distance “superspreaders,” were busted by the house with masks on, oth- said to Fox 11, “We really just the seven day average for new and in-person learning. For a part the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s ers stayed and taunted the Sher- wanted some fresh air, man, that’s cases of the disease was over of the day, students would attend Department. About 900 people iff’s Department from inside what’s going on, we wanted some 14,000 by the week after Thanks- class at school with extra safe- were detained and ninety arrested the house. A woman raised up a fresh air, they come out with the giving, as opposed to a peak of ty measures in place, and when or given citations. bottle of champagne and yelled, tanks and all man.” 9,881 cases per week during the they returned home, they would Parties were held in Haw- “coming into the New Year like In Pomona, police were less July spikes. Even before Califor- continue to go to other classes thorne, Downtown LA, Malibu, owwwww!” lenient than in LA, Lieutenant nians were going to see their fam- online. While this model did take and Pomona. Even small busi- The party was promoted from John Latterfield told the news, ilies for the holidays, cases were aspects from distance learning, nesses attempted parties; La Sca- the instagram account @moe_ “We’re going ahead and writing already increasing rapidly, caus- it was clear that many people la restaurant in Beverly Hills sent da_plugg, who was also illegally citations to the people that know- ing more and more counties to be would choose this for the appeal out invitations to a New Year’s selling guns on his account. Days ingly placed others in jeopardy by added to the state’s strictest level of returning to school in person. Eve Speak-Easy Dinner in take- after being arrested and released having a large gathering.” of Coronavirus protection. There These were the models available out bags. The invitation reads: from jail he threw the party only News of large superspreader is even a stay at home order that to choose at the end of October, “Welcome Back to the 20’s Prohi- to be arrested again. parties is still rolling in. On Janu- will be implemented regionally but they have since been done bition. We are considering taking In Downtown LA, a party with ary 12, 2021, Los Angeles Coun- if the available ICU capacity of away with as BUSD has come to reservations for New Year’s Eve hundreds of people in a ware- ty Sheriff’s Department busted a any of the five regions goes be- a different decision that does not dinner...Inside.” house was busted. In a video gathering of over 200 people in a low fifteen percent. As the Coro- involve either model. The Beverly Hills Police De- showing people exiting the build- warehouse in South Central L.A. navirus cases continue to increase On November 23, BUSD Su- partment was made aware of the ing, some can be seen wearing Video from the event shows a steadily throughout all of Califor- perintendent Matt Hill announced clandestine invitations through masks, others not. crowd of people waiting for their nia, it is clear that the situation that the previous plan for imple- Twitter and the party planning In Pomona, a party was held citations like takeout food as po- is getting worse and not better, menting the hybrid learning mod- was stopped in its tracks. at a DoubleTree Hotel with ap- lice wrote them out. Los Angeles which means that more and more el had been canceled. Due to the The LA Sherriff’s department proximately 200 people. LASD Sheriff Department Captain Hol- businesses and institutions will massive spikes in the coronavirus responded to a party at a Malibu responded, cleared out the major- ly Francisco told the media, “LA be forced to shut down or operate that California was experiencing mansion on Moonrise Dr. that ity of the people, cited some, and County Sherriff’s Department remotely to prevent the spreading in November, and other spikes had been promoted through Ins- arrested a few. was out tonight to enforce public of the disease. predicted to happen soon, it was tagram. The people were given a Fox 11 captured some of the health order and we will continue As the pandemic begins to announced that we would contin- choice to either leave immediate- disgruntled party-goers reactions. to do so.” drag on longer, people have be- ue schooling using the distance Getting Kicked Out Of College By Social Media By Angela Iniguez applied to because one student racist, offensive, or aggressive, it name. police brutality. Though there are Staff Writer filmed her when she said the can get you kicked out of college We don’t support people who many people in the world who are Did you know that you can get N-word. That video caused her to or not accepted at all. are racist or say or do anything racist and offensive towards oth- kicked out of college because of be kicked out of school and she Because social media is pop- offensive to others. Because we ers, it’s nice knowing that there’s what is on social media? Well, for was forced to withdraw out of her ular and it’s also very easy to know that what they’re doing is still people who see what’s right those of you who didn’t know, year early. get information on people and is not right and should be punished and what’s wrong. you can. There’s been cases Now because her actions such a big part of our lives, peo- and knowing that people who do Many colleges are being more where students have been kicked caused her to face a lot of criti- ple tend to be aggressive online. these kinds of things are getting careful with admittance, and no out of college because of what cism, it will ruin her whenever They often engage in exchanges kicked out because of their ac- longer tolerate students who dis- was posted about them on social she tries to apply for other col- that they wouldn’t otherwise have tions. play racism or are offensive to media. leges and job interviews. Any in real life because they can hide It’s nice to know people actu- others. This shows that despite One case of this is of a high person who is applying for col- their identities and no one is able ally are getting punished for their the challenges we face, many are school cheerleader who got lege should be very careful with to harm them physically unless actions with everything that’s go- working to reach a brighter future kicked out of the college she what they post, if it’s something they create an account with their ing on right now with racism and without discrimination. BUSD Reopening Plans For Fall 2021 By James Reid staff.” reopening plan. One of these optimism for 2021,” said Dr. Hill. Dr. Hill. “I have seen so many Staff Writer To initiate physical learning, factors is if there was a spike in “We are definitely monitoring innovative teaching and learning COVID-19 has changed this BUSD plans to first reintroduce COVID-19 cases. the vaccine and its effectiveness. strategies this year. I hope these school year more than we could minority groups of the student Luckily though, Dr. Hill and This may allow for us to imple- will continue when we return to have ever imagined. Class is con- body. “When the health depart- the Burbank Unified School Dis- ment our phased-in plan faster physical school.” Using the hard ducted online; teachers and stu- ment says it is safe, we will bring trict Board of Education have for the spring. It also gives us work and dedication we have put dents don’t meet in person. But small groups of Special Educa- prepared for this possibility. “We hope for the fall of 2021 to have into this year, BUSD can prepare what about next year? Although it tion students, English Learners, follow health department guide- more in-person options.” With a for next year to be as safe and may seem a ways off, we will re- Foster Youth, Homeless students, lines to manage spikes in cases,” vaccine, BUSD would be able successful as possible. turn to physical learning one day. and students who need academic said Dr. Hill. “This may result to reopen physical learning in an In conclusion, BUSD is work- Luckily, Burbank Unified School interventions. We will also re- in quarantining for students and even quicker and safer manner ing hard to help us return to District (BUSD) is already form- sume athletic conditioning when staff, closures of classrooms, and/ than previously presumed. There physical learning. Depending on ing a plan to reintroduce students it is safe. As health conditions or schools.” Although many peo- would be even more options for what developments or setbacks to physical learning in as safe and improve, we will look to bring ple would be disappointed if we the Fall 2021 semester, and pos- occur during the pandemic, this effective a manner as possible. students back on to campus for had to close again, it would just sibly even for the Spring 2021 plan will either be affected in a For this plan to be successful, other opportunities to interact be progress towards a permanent semester. positive or negative manner. Ul- there needs to be a solid model with teachers and students and reopening. For all of this to be properly timately though, Dr. Matt Hill for what the year will look like. for activities,” said Dr. Hill. By While a spike in cases would executed, we need to carry on and the Board of Education plan “Everyone wants to return, but bringing in smaller groups first, be bad for reopening the schools, strong throughout this semester. to have us back in physical class- we want to do it safely,” said BUSD will be able to get an idea there is a way it could be com- Having already completed one rooms by the Fall 2021 semester Dr. Matt Hill, superintendent of of how the year will work, before pletely avoided. Depending semester of distance learning, and help us return to the way Burbank Unified School District. reintroducing the larger student on how effective the vaccines we know what to do, and how things used to be. “We must balance the academic, body. are, many of the safeguards in to finish this year safely. “I was social, emotional, and physical Obviously, though, there are BUSD’s plan would not even be inspired by the creativity of stu- health needs of our students and factors that could deny BUSD’s needed. “The vaccine gives us dents, teachers, and parents,” said PAGE 3 Opinion FEBRUARY 14, 2021 Predicted Fashion Trends For 2021 By Judi Browngardt are endless for statement jewelry. and various shapes with no par- down. We might see the appear- white, and a baby blue. These Staff Writer Some examples are chunky rings, ticular pattern. I further predict ance of platform flip flops, which dresses could be silky, lacy, or 2020 was a chaotic year for silver or gold stacked necklaces, that these patterns will not only would be a minor trend this year flowy. There are no limits on how all of us, and we can all admit and large statement chokers. I be seen in clothing but also nail from the early 2000s. Funky san- casual or fancy this dress could to wearing sweats and pajamas think pearls and certain colored art and bags. dals have been a rising trend on be. My best way of describing throughout most of the year. With gemstone beads will be a rather I predict that patchwork will runways, and I believe that the this trend is by calling it a picnic a new year comes new trends, big trend in 2021 necklaces. A become a popular fabric pat- popularity of these types of san- dress. and as 2020 reached its end we huge component of the necklace tern and will be seen frequently dals will only increase through Fashion trends come and go saw many fashion trends start to trend will be the uniqueness of throughout 2021. In 2020, patch- 2021. and fashion is unpredictable. I’m trickle in, which made me curious the necklace. Accessories will work jeans were a popular trend A trend I’m especially looking excited to see if my fashion trend about the trends that are going to play a tremendous role in upcom- in fashion, I believe the patch- forward to seeing is the rise of ro- predictions show up at any point rise in 2021. I’m certainly look- ing trends. work trend will rise out of sim- mantic maxi dresses. I’m predict- in time throughout 2021. I hope ing forward to watching fashion Another trend I predict will ply denim. Patchwork is a very ing that a semi-Victorian-styled we won’t have to incorporate trends go in and out of style. I’m go viral is funky and unusual pat- classic pattern that has been with- dress will blow up this year in masks in our fashion any longer. hoping this year many of us will terns. These patterns will be seen in the fashion industry for some colors like light pink, cream, get brave with our style, given the in sweaters, skirts, pants, dresses, time. The quilt-looking pattern fact we’ve been wearing our best shirts, and pretty much any type can be on sweaters, pants, skirts, outfits out to the supermarket. I of clothing item you can think of. and even dresses. Patchwork can My 5 Takeout Spots compiled some of my personal These prints will be very artsy be a simple craft, made with a By Noel Pennington there which were really good, fashion predictions and ideas sur- and abstract, containing an as- sewing machine and scrap fabric. Staff Writer but unfortunately they had to rounding what trends will blow sortment of bright and eye-catch- One shoe trend I believe will During Covid, one of favorite stop making them during Covid up throughout 2021. ing colors, similar to popular pat- thrive this year is the trend of things to do, is eat. In fact, get- because the bread supplier is on One 2020 trend I believe will terns in the 1960s. The patterns chunky heels, sandals, and boots. ting takeout food is one of the few backorder due to limited supply. get bigger this year is statement you can expect to see consist of Chunky shoes have a bold plat- bright spots from this past year. My favorite sandwich that they jewelry pieces. The possibilities blobs, squiggles, spirals, florals, form and can be dressed up or So here are some of my favorite have though is the pesto sandwich places to pick up food. and I’m really hoping that they’re One of my go to spots is Gui- available on the menu soon! Best Fashion Trends From 2020 sados, which is a taco place in My favorite place to get sand- By Savannah Stotts tote bags. jor widespread trend this year. downtown Burbank. It’s on San wiches in Burbank is a place Staff Writer Platform shoes also became a Whether you were seeing some- Fernando street, close to the mall called Giamela’s. It’s on the Even though we were in quar- big hit in 2020. Some of the most one wearing oversized sweaters, and right next to Urban Outfit- corner of Magnolia and Victory. antine for ten out of the twelve popular ones included Doc Mar- oversized jackets, and oversized ters. Personally, I like getting They make subs here. I always months in 2020, the fashion tens, platform Converse, Mary jeans. Oversized t-shirts, over- two Steak Picados and a Limon like to get the ham with every- trends were like no other year. Jane’s, and Platform boots. Also sized hoodies, and pants of all drink. They have lots of different thing on it such as pickles, toma- 2020 had a large plain of diverse in the footwear category knee styles. options, from Shrimp, Chicken, toes, onions, mayo, and cheese. fashion trends that all could not high socks, tights, and fishnets Don’t forget about the beauty Chorizo, and more. I’ve also tried But they have a ton of different just fit just one category. were worn. factor of this year. Black nail pol- the sampler plate which is always meat choices there like pastra- One of the top trends this year In terms of jewelry vibrant ish which has always been pop- nice because you get all the tacos mi, tuna, and turkey. My brother were pleated skirts. Pleated skirts rings became widely popular. ular, got even more popular this on the menu in one plate. usually gets the pastrami there, really came into the spotlight in Crystal rings and clay rings that year. Black eyeliner and different There are lots of options for which always looks good. It’s a Summer time in 2020. They were were colorful became wide- ways of doing eyeliner also be- everybody at Guisados tacos, small little place, but they make often worn in white and black spread. Also layered necklaces came very popular. Whether you which is always a plus, if you great sandwiches. when they first became a trend that vary in colors, although they wanted your eye makeup to be have someone in the family with My last place is further away but they grew into an even bigger were mostly silver. dramatic or not is up to whomever dietary restrictions or someone than all of these places. It’s called trend once people started wearing New styles of bottoms became is wearing it. Also heavy amounts who is vegetarian. Burger Lounge. There’s one in plaid pleated skirts. One of the the rage this year as well. Bot- of blush were seen everywhere. Another place that has Mex- Sherman Oaks that is relatively most popular ways to wear pleat- toms such as low rise jeans which 2020s color schemes had no ican food that I love to eat at is close and the one I usually go ed skirts was with crewnecks lay- contributed to the return of 2000s range. Some of the most popular Poquito Mas. The one located in to. They have two different op- ered with a collar under or hood- clothing started to be styled. Cor- colors were brown, sage green, Burbank is off of Olive, and it’s tions, they have a classic burger ies. duroy pants and Flare pants start- shades of pink, black, and white. relatively close to Burroughs. that doesn’t have lettuce, but has Another one of the top trends ed being worn very often as well. New styles and trends started Typically what I get is either a mustard, and they have a lounge of the year that started to become The best combination that sold mostly around the summertime steak burrito or a chicken que- burger which is just your typical predominantly large at the end of out quickly were low rise cordu- when lockdown regulations start- sadilla. My dad always gets burger with everything on it. I the year, were corsets. Corsets roy flare pants. ed to not be as harsh. Most things mini carnitas tacos, cooked La normally just get a lounge burger were oftentimes worn with jeans, Overwear was a huge star in such as oversized pants, pleated Planchada style, with guacamole with everything, and a half and skirts, integrated into a dress, and the spotlight this year. Leath- skirts, platform shoes, and sweat- and those are really good. They half (which is half fries and half layered on top of shirts sold out er jackets, bright color blazers, er vests became popular around also have Mexican cokes which onion rings), and I get a Shirley quickly as they grew on the pub- oversized zip ups, puffer jackets. the summertime while corsets are always great. It also has a nice Temple. lic. Puffer jackets and zip ups were and flare pants became popular seating setup inside, but sadly for Another thing that’s great Accessories were also a large especially popular in the color towards the end of the year. now we’re unable to use it. about Burger Lounge is the drink playing factor in 2020’s fashion. brown and black. 2020s fashion themes were Moving on from Mexican selection. They don’t have regu- A trend that lasted from the be- Similarly sweater vests and like no other year. Even in a glob- food, my favorite place to get piz- lar drinks like Coke or Sprite but ginning of 2020 and went strong plaid sweaters worn over clothes al pandemic trends and diversity za is at Prime Pizza. instead drinks like Shirley Tem- the whole year were bucket hats. were styled in a variety of ways in fashion were booming. Wheth- It’s a new pizza place in Bur- ples and cherry colas, which I Some bucket hats have animal this year. Whether it was a pleat- er people took on the cottagecore bank, they’ve only been here for think is pretty cool. print on them or were faux fur, ed skirt or a pair of baggy jeans, theme or an early 2000s look it a little over a year or so. I always So there are my top five plac- while others were just solid col- sweaters were styled with every- was up to them and the pandemic get a cheese pie, which is pretty es around Burbank to eat out at ors. Another accessory that flour- thing this year. was a great time to become more much just a regular cheese pizza. during Covid. ished in 2020 were mini bags and Oversized clothes were a ma- diverse in one’s fashion sense. They also had these sandwiches Some New Facebook Messenger Games By Elise McMillen are, the more likely you are to interaction has to be risky. huge steps for these younger ic The Hedgehog, Tetris, Angry Staff Writer be asymptomatic (not showing Facebook has a way for kids to children’s ability to have fun and Birds, and Disney Tsum Tsum. In quarantine, younger kids symptoms of carrying the virus, have their own account, with su- make the best out of such an iso- The most important part of be- in elementary school have been such as coughing, sneezing, and pervision and protective features, lating situation. And they are very ing a young kid is having friends struggling just like high school- fever), so it can be hard to tell if that makes it possible for kid to simple to find and play, perfect and making the most of the mem- ers, because of isolation and espe- kids who are infected are putting interact with their friends easily: for younger children. ories you can, which requires cially not being able to form those others in danger, especially by Parents set up and manage their First, Launch the Messenger children to build relationships. If foundational friendships which transmitting droplets and touch- kid’s account through their own app on Facebook. Then select this can’t be done in person right are so important to kids’ growth ing surfaces which may lead to a Facebook and parents supervise the smiley option. In the bottom now, the next best thing for lonely and development as people. high number of those infected. friending. menu, scroll to the right and se- kids just might be these games. Facebook Messenger Kids Many parents have been al- Parents then use their own lect ‘Activities’. Then choose an Game developers make this games are offering chaperoned lowing their kids to play with Messenger account to message option to play. And finally, you software so kid-friendly that it’s interaction between young kids, small groups of friends unprotect- and video chat with a child who’s can play a fun game with your not a struggle for them, and some- which allows them to be with ed by masks, simply because their using Messenger Kids. Finally friend. what normal, imaginative, playful their friends, without spreading kids need friends to play with and adult family and friends who are Facebook has made a wide interaction can occur in ways that COVID-19, which is essential to have good relationships with, and added as contacts to a Messenger range of games available to were not possible before, simply their growth and development as the cold and distant nature of the Kids account connect to the ac- its users, such as Words With through otherwise awkward and young students and people. way people are interacting with count through their own Messen- Friends, Pac-Man, Space Invad- quiet video calls, with little inter- Younger kids can also spread one another now can be so dam- ger accounts. ers, 8-Ball Pool, Snake, Batman’s action. COVID-19. The younger you aging to kids. However, not all Facebook has been making Bat Climb, Cooking Mama, Son- PAGE 4 Opinion FEBRUARY 14, 2021 The Best Netflix Shows From 2020 By Vivianna Lattanzi bit is about a young woman in The wardrobe and set is so mind friend, told me, “Tiger King! That eryone. Staff Writer the 60s who has a huge passion blowing, I just love it and cannot was an amazing show and defi- All the shows have made The year 2020 has not been a for chess and takes her love for it get enough. The characters are nitely the best one of 2020.” Ti- amazing money and have wowed good one, and has not had much to another level. This show came some of my favorites and honest- ger King aired in March of 2020, the audiences. Some really made to bring to the table. On the oth- out in October 2020, and was not ly there’s not one I do not dislike, for many right in the beginning of history. er hand when it comes to the soon to reach Netflx’s top ten. and that is rare with me.” Bridg- quarantine. Due to this so many 2020 was a rough year but shows that were released in 2020, Villana Lattanzi, a current erton came out recently on Christ- people got into the show and it with things like TV shows and that’s a different story. Due to Sophomore at JBHS, tells me, mas of 2020. This show is about soon became extremely popular. movies really got us all through COVID-19, this year has taken “I would have to go with Outer the competitive world of Regency Tammy Estrada, another fami- it, and as hard as that is to admit, a tragic turn. A hard year for ev- Banks! This show was so amaz- London in the 1800s. Bridgerton ly friend also agreed, and told me that is just how it worked out. eryone for so many different rea- ing and different from others. has caught so many people’s at- “Tiger King was something else We all know that Netflix has so sons. At one point everyone was I love the actors and storyline a tention in this past month. This for sure! Loved it.” Tiger King many more surprises for us, and stuck at home, bored and with lot.” Outer Banks is a teenage show quickly took Netflix’s top was a documentary series about tricks up their sleeves. I know ev- nothing to do. Majority of peo- drama series that came out in ten. a man named Joe Extic who runs eryone is looking forward to what ple turned to finding new socially April of 2020. This show was Andrew Amarni, a JBHS a tiger zoo and has had a passion is to come in this new year. We distanced activities and hobbies one of Netflix most popular and alumnus, also said, “I really loved for tigers his whole life. The show all hope it is at least a little better etc. Besides that all anyone else went viral on social media. Truly them all but I would probably go soon turns into a cool murder than 2020. These shows will defi- had to do was watch pretty much a fan favorite. This show is about with Outer Banks, I just loved mystery to drag the audience in. nitely continue gaining populari- television. Lucky for us, so many a group of teens who live in the watching it, and would probably All these shows have really ty. amazing shows were realised, but outer banks in a separated town watch it again.” impressed everyone, Netflix was Now we wait for what Netflix which one were the huge Netflix by poverty and wealth. They set I thought I would ask a differ- back at it again. They always is bringing up in the new year fan favorites? out on an adventure to find a spe- ent age group to see what they know how to drag all age groups 2021. I just know it will be great! I did some research and asked cial treasure and find many obsta- thought. Joyce Rubin, a family in, and make great content for ev- around to see what people thought cles in between. This show was were the best shows of 2020. extremely popular and is lucky Minna Brasfeild, a current Senior coming out with a season two in Some Movies From 2020 at JBHS said, “Honestly there’s 2021. By Elizabeth Surratt ed by Dan Scanton released on $363.1 million at the box office too many to count but my person- Lexi Seale, another Senior at Staff Writer the 3,6,2020 and grossed $141.9 in the U.S. alone and finally made al favorite was Queen’s Gambit. JBHS, told me, “Oh my gosh, Even though 2020 was a crazy million at the box office. its release on streaming platforms The show had an amazing sto- definitely Bridgerton. This show year, it didn’t stop directors from The movie includes many ac- on the 8/12/2020 ryline and the wardrobe was one is so beautiful and the romance releasing amazing movies. From tors like Tom Holland from the Tenet had stars like Robert of my favorites!” Queen’s Gam- in it is like a dream for sure. horror to comedy there were Spiderman movies as Ian Light- Pattinson from the Twilight mov- movies from every genre. Due to foot, Chris Pratt from the Guard- ies and the soon to be Batman as the pandemic, many movies have ians of the Galaxy as Barley Neil, as well as Michael Caine Best Music Of 2020 either been delayed from their lightfoot, Octavia Spencer from from the Christopher Nolan Bat- By Bella Santillano Black Lives Matter movement original release date or have just Hidden Figures, The Help, Ma, man movies as Michael Crosby. Staff Writer and has nominated him for two been added to streaming sites. etc., as the Manticore, and Julia A highly watched horror mov- While millions of Americans Grammys. Lil Baby takes pride One of the most anticipated Louis Dreyfus from Seinfeld as ie that earned $143.3 million at were quarantined in 2020 Sing- in standing alone and away from movies of the year was Wonder Laurel Lightfoot. the box office was The Invisible ers, Songwriters, and Rappers the crowds. Woman 1984, directed by Patty One movie that people have Man. The movie was released be- dropped new Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Hands down Megan Thee Jenkins, starring Gal Gadot as been really waiting for was the fore the quarantine on 2/24/2020. Country, and Rock albums giving Stallion was one of the most talk- Wonder Woman, Kristen Wiig as action/sci-fi movie Tenet. The It was directed by Leigh Whan- Americans something to look for- ed about female rappers in 2020 Cheetah, and Pedro Pascal from movie directed by the famous nell and had Elisabeth Moss as ward to while being cooped up in when she dropped her album, the Mandalorian as Maxwell Christopher Nolan grossed the main character Cecilia. the house. “Good News.” Her top three Lord. The action/adventure mov- While Harry Styles may have popular songs on the album are ie has already made $132.1 mil- released his album, “Fine Line” “Body.” “Savage” featuring the lion at the box office. “Good Day” By SZA at the end of 2019, yet his album one and only Beyonce, and her The pandemic caused the By Karla Saucedo first released the song many fans managed to rank as the most suc- other hit song featuring Cardi movie to air on 12/25/2020 de- Staff Writer actually complained that it didn’t cessful pop album of 2020. As he B. Megan Thee Stallion has had spite the initial release slated for SZA, also known as Solana sound the same as the leaked ver- remains one of the most talked multiple hit singles in 2020 alone, 8/14/2020. Imani Rowe, released her song sion. about artists in the music industry, and the drop of her album was a Harley Quinn : Birds of Prey “Good Days” on December 25th, SZA then revealed that she was he chooses to not follow the typ- cherry on top to her successes of was a huge movie. Directed by 2020. Fans of SZA had been wait- going to change the mix of the ical rules and stereotypes. Harry the year Cathy Yan, is an action/super- ing for quite some time for her to song after hearing so much criti- Styles reflected on his journey of Brandy Clark is a successful hero film starring Margot Rob- release this song and new music cism. Although other fans felt that creating his album, “Through the American Country Singer/Song- bie as the crazy ex- girlfriend of in general. it wasn’t what they wanted, many two years of making the record Writer who released “Your Life is none other than the Joker. It was Prior to releasing this song she SZA fans enjoyed the song and I went through a lot of personal a Record” that was nominated for released the 2/7/2020 The movie had released another single, “Hit were saying that nothing needed changes --I just had the conversa- six Grammys. She released her would end up receiving $201.8 Different,” which was a surprise to be changed and that other peo- tions with myself that you don’t first album in 1994 and has since million dollars at the box office. release. Many fans were expect- ple needed to stop complaining. always have. And I just feel more had her music recorded by other Another movie that came out ing an album but it turned out to The song was actually changed comfortable with myself.” country artists like Darius Ruck- the same day as Wonder Woman be one song. At one point SZA due to the amount of people want- Hip Hop has come a long way er, Miranda Lambert, and Billy 1984, was Soul. The movie had stopped releasing music, after her ing the release, so it was being and has gained popularity in re- Currlington. actors Daveed Diggs from the hit debut album “CTRL” released in rushed. cent years. As the years move During the early 1970s musical Hamilton as Paul. Includ- June 2017. Personally, I thought “Good forward, more women are getting there was a surge in rock music ing other actors like Jamie Foxx SZA had said that she would Days” was a very great song and into the hip hop game releasing throughout the country. However and Tina Fey. quit making music in 2016, but I believe that it met the expecta- music relating to body positivi- in 2020 the Burning Witches have The Sonic the Hedgehog mov- of course later released the album tions I had. The genre of the song ty and confidence. Male rappers made another appearance with ie already faced troubles with its ‘“CTRL.” Her reasons being that is Alternative R&B, which is one have dropped albums and hit the release of their album “Dance original animation that the pub- she had anxiety and had many of SZA’s main genres as well as singles that speak upon personal With the Devil.” The group of lic had furiously rejected. The things going on in her life at the neo soul. SZA has put out great upbringings and fitting into the four woman belong to a hardcore family/comedy movie ended up time. She had also said that she music and this song was success- music industry. heavy metal rock band that make making a comeback with its new might do something in film or ful, despite a few bumps when In 2020 deceased rapper Pop their presence known when they and improved animation that the something related to it. first released. Smoke team released the album, walk into a room. public much preferred. Sonic was After the album dropped in The meaning behind the song “Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the While 2020 may not have released the 21st of August 2020 2017 she actually stopped releas- was SZA moving on from the Moon” that would gain much of been the most adventurous year and received $306.8 million at ing music, until 2020 of course. past and the negative days in her the world’s popularity only after outside of the house and not the the box office. It was directed by She has been featured in some life, and looking forward to better his death. While he was gaining best year for most people, there Jeff Fowler and had an awesome artists’ songs like DJ Khaled and days. She explains in the track that speedy momentum in the hip hop were definitely artists in the mu- cast which included Jim Carrey in the Troll’s movie soundtrack she had wasted her time on some- industry, he died in the Holly- sic industry who were able to gain as Doctor Eggman, James Mars- with Justin Timberlake, but never one in the past. And then as soon wood Hills in late February at the more popularity in their number en as Tom Wachowski, and Ben on her own. as things started looking better for young age of twenty. of listeners. Music artists hoped Schwartz as the famous Sonic the Because of the amount of time her, everything became bad again. Lil Baby who was born and that they could bring some type Hedgehog. that fans had been waiting for this She then proceeds to learning to raised in Atlanta Georgia dropped of excitement to listeners with Disney had a good year not specific song, and a snippet of heal in order to clear up her mind his studio album, “My Turn” in new music or discovering a new only releasing Soul, but another the song was released, there were and look forward to good days. February of 2020. His song “The genre of music. movie, Onward. Onward, direct- high expectations for it. When she Bigger Picture” touches on the PAGE 5 Couples FEBRUARY 14, 2021 Cadence Baker and Hudson Bartram By Georgie Hallbach Los Angeles Valley College. Their first date was spent dy- ness and how he loves me exactly him.” Staff Writer The two met at improv ing Hudson’s hair, Cadence says as I am.” Through their relationship Cadence Baker and Hudson club last year. Hudson says he it “didn’t go very well.” But de- They share similar interests they’ve become friends with each Bartram really are made for each “thought she was cute and that spite the difficulty with the hair too; they both love Adventure other’s friends and had so many other, it seems their relationship she would be good to be around.” dye they spent the rest of their day Time, and Cadence says, their amazing adventures. was written in the stars. Cadence Cadence was impressed with his playing music, walking around, “outlooks on the world are simi- Cadence will be graduating would know, she’s quite the as- writing skills and taken aback by and enjoying each other’s compa- lar and that [they] try to find hope from Burroughs this May and trologer. The two have been to- “how bright, blue his eyes were.” ny. in something together.” Their she hopes to move to the Pacific gether for about one year and are She first thought Hudson to be Cadence says their favorite song is “Everything Stays” from Northwest for a while and then going strong. “very edgy and mysterious,” but thing to do together is go on ad- Adventure Time. to the East Coast to study music Hudson graduated last year after getting to know him for a ventures, maybe enjoy nature, but Their families are close too, production. from JBHS and Cadence is fin- few days she says she “saw how just being in each other’s compa- they both gushed about how kind It is clear Cadence and Hudson ishing up her Senior year. They sweet he was!” ny, eating some food, is perfect. their respective parents are, “I are so cute together and compli- were both on the Student Mental After a few days of getting Hudson, always the health nut, like Cadence’s family a lot! It ment each other perfectly. They Health board and Cadence is a to know each other they made says they love to make smoothies, was good meeting them,” says share similar interests and values, member of Sound Sensations and it official, with Hudson asking eat salads, and high five. Hudson. and improve each other’s lives. the all female a capella group, Cadence to be his girlfriend on When asked what their favor- Cadence says Hudson and Everyone here at The Signal Muses. New Year’s Eve. They like to ite things are about each other her cat share a “weirdly strong wishes them the best. Cadence describes herself as a celebrate their anniversary every Hudson says, “Cadence helps me bond,” and, “Hudson’s family writer, musician, and nature en- New Moon because it was a New feel my feelings,” and Cadence was so welcoming to me! They’re thusiast. Hudson is a student at Moon when they got together. says, “Hudson’s genuine kind- incredibly kind. My mom loves Diana Nava and Sam Bernardy By Maya Merino started talking to her and thought They both got park passes and thing about Diana was her re- turned out pretty good by the Staff Writer she was genuinely a sweet person. just spent the day eating, going silience. Diana’s favorite thing end of the night. Diana was real- Samuel Bernardy who goes by He liked how she carried herself, on rides, hugging and taking pic- about Sam was his voice and his ly excited to meet Sam’s family Sam and Diana Nava who goes she seemed independent and con- tures. It was the most fun they had hugs, they both make her feel but she had a little bit of anxiety by “D” have been together for a fident. Diana’s first impression so early on in their relationship. safe. just because she wanted to make year and ten months, almost two of Sam was that he was a really When they are together some of Some things they have in a great impression on his parents. years in January. Sam’s Zodiac sweet guy and seemed cool and their favorite things they like to common would be the way they Diana really likes Sam’s friends, sign is a Leo, his birthday is Au- confident. To Diana he was an do is watch new shows and mov- talk like their slang. They both she thinks they are funny and his gust 21, 2003. He is 17 years old easy person to talk to and they in- ies. They also play video games, have similar fashion sense and best friend Mario is her absolute and plays on Varsity Tennis. His stantly clicked. She also thought they mostly play Call of Duty the same sense of humor making favorite. Sam likes Diana’s cous- future plan is to “live it up” and he was really cute and eventually War Zone. They also cook and them have a really good laugh to- ins Sofia and Allison and he also enjoy life. Diana’s Zodiac sign developed a crush on him. bake together sometimes. gether. One other thing they have thinks that overall her friends are is a Sagittarius, her birthday is Sam asked Diana out in a Sam first liked Diana because in common is they like the same very cool. December 13th, 2002. She is 17 very cute way and sarcastically she was really easy to talk to and food, like sushi and Italian food. They are best friends not just years old, and her future plan is to during lunch at school on January it was easy to have a conversation Diana’s favorite song is “Sativa” boyfriend and girlfriend. For Di- either be a makeup artist or start 10th, 2019. When they hung out with. She was gorgeous and just by Jhene Aiko and Sam’s favor- ana he is the person she trusts modeling. they would go to the movies and different from the rest of the girls ite song is “Calling my Spirit” by the most and knows her for her. Sam and Diana met at John eat after. But their first real date in Burbank. Diana loved the way Kodak Black. Their favorite song When no one else was there for Burroughs High School through was at Disneyland. They said he was confident talking to her together is called “Juke Jam” by each of them they found each mutual friends in December of that their trip to Disneyland was and how smart he seemed. She Chance the Rapper. other. It was a crazy experience 2018. Sam’s first impression of magical and amazing. It was be- loved his voice and just seemed Sam was really nervous to for them and a blessing. They are Diana was when they first met he fore school started in their Junior like the type of person she would meet Diana’s parents but by the grateful for each other everyday. thought she was really pretty. Sam year and it was their anniversary. get along with. Sam’s favorite end of it he felt confident and it Vivianna Lattanzi and Kobe Estrada By Hannah Lepley a Tokyo Cube, a sushi restaurant, When looking back on what When it came time to meet problem because they share a lot Staff Writer and spent a while just talking to first made her like Kobe, Vivi each other’s parents, Kobe and of the same friends. But even the Vivianna Lattanzi, Vivi for one another because this was said, “His smile… and how confi- Vivi were both a little scared. friends they didn’t share things short, and Kobe Estrada are one their first time hanging out since dent he was.” On the other hand, Thankfully things went well with seemed to go pretty well. Both of the school’s newest couples. quarantine. Kobe shares, “What attracted me both sets of parents. “At first I sets of friends were very nice and They started dating on September In the year that they have most to her was that I felt like I was scared, not gonna lie, but in welcoming to each other. 21, 2020. known each other, they have dis- could talk to her about anything the end it was super good! His So far everything has been go- Vivi is currently seventeen covered some of their favorite and she was just really talkative mom is like my second mom now ing pretty well for this new cou- years old and a senior while Kobe things about one another. Kobe with me and I liked the way we and I love her so much. His dad ple. No matter how hard things is eighteen years old and has al- says, “My favorite thing about connected with each other.” has always been super cool and get in the world around us, we ready graduated. The pair met at Vivi is that I think she is so pret- One of the couple’s favor- welcoming to me,” Vivi shared. know they will take it all in stride a mutual friend’s house in 2019. ty.” Vivi’s favorite thing about ite songs to listen to together is Unlike when it came time to and be happy together. We wish They both thought the other stood Kobe is how happy she is when “Beautiful Nightmare” by Lil meet each other’s parents, meet- Vivianna and Kobe the best! out from the others. Kobe said, she’s with him, “My favorite Tracy. This came to be their song ing each other’s friends was not a “I thought she was cute and her thing is how happy and safe he because Kobe was going through personality was funny and pretty makes me feel, and how when a Lil Tracy phase. “He would play much stood out to me, unlike the I’m with him I forget about all my it 24/7 when we were together so Editorial Board other girls there.” other problems and I just feel so it kinda just happened like that Things were made official relieved.” and now we always listen to it to- Editor-In-Chief...... Molly Boyke while the two of them went on a Having a relationship right gether,” shares Vivi. Copy Editor...... Maya Merino camping trip with friends. “Kobe now definitely has its challenges, Kobe and Vivi also like to joke News Editor...... Georgie Hallbach asked me out on a camping trip but Vivi and Kobe have figured around with each other. They Feature Editor...... James Reid with all our friends, we went on how to overcome them. Both of both agree that they have a sense Opinion Editor...... Marty Coha a little night time walk and it was them like to go out and have fun of humor in common among oth- Sports Editor...... Elizabeth Surratt super cute,” Vivi explains. at parties, but since that is not an er things. According to Vivi, they Photographer...... Eva Larrabee Before they got together they option right now they have found are both also very stubborn, but Cartoonist...... Luke Duguay talked on and off for about a year. other things to do together. One that just helps them grow as peo- LuciaMcFarland Sometimes they would go for a of their favorites is just chilling ple. Another thing Kobe shared Molly Boyke while without talking to each oth- together and watching TV or that they have in common is that Advisor...... Mr. FitzGerald er. This was what happened be- movies. Occasionally they go on they like to party and they think fore their first date. 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Friday, April 30th Last Day to Apply for Media City Credit Union Scholarship PAGE 6 Couples FEBRUARY 14, 2021 Bella Santillano and Michael Jaramillo By Bella Santillano owner and hopes to move to New caught my attention, the one heart and knows how to be a gen- I love getting him mad or teasing Staff Writer York. She loves reading her daily thing I remembered was that I tleman, but he is very funny and him. It’s funny.” Together they’re Senior Bella Santillano and Zodiac sign unlike her boyfriend kept trying to remember who she has a sense of humor and can take both very blunt, realistic, self former Burroughs students, Mi- Michael. She believes she is a was because she seemed familiar. a joke. He’s also a great conver- functioning, and independent. chael Jaramillo, have a yin and firm, outgoing Sagittarius, mean- She walked up to me and started sationalist.” Michael’s interest One of Bella’s favorite artists yang relationship and agree that while Michael says, “Zodiacs talking to me like she knew me.” peaked when, “I decided to go all is the singer/rapper Doja Cat. they “balance” each other out. signs aren’t real. I don’t even act Bella says her first impression in and deliver a dark humor joke The song, “In Your Eyes” by The The couple live in the present mo- like a Pisces.” Bella disagrees. of Michael was, “He was very and Bella gave ‘good feedback’ Weeknd featuring Doja Cat re- ment and are grateful to be dating Bella and Michael met on tall and good looking. He looked by laughing and saying an even minds Bella of Michael because for approximately seven months. March 14th 2020. Yes, the day like the type of boy who would darker joke. The first time we he hates Doja Cat with a pas- Michael graduated from Bur- that Burbank schools closed be classified as a ‘player.’ When I hung out with our other friends sion. Michael says that the song, roughs in May 2020. He currently down. The worst part? They met was talking to him I did not think she was fun to be around (face- “Dirty Laundry” reminds him of attends Los Angeles Valley Col- at a party. No masks. No social he wanted to talk to me, but I time and in person).” Bella because he used to listen to lege and plans to either become a distancing. Bella walked into the made him anyway. I viewed him Together they love watching that song on repeat when he first future detective for LAPD or chef. party and noticed a tall slim per- as a “football jock.” movies, playing video games met her. Every time he hears it, He has three dogs and a gecko son standing in the corner of the Later that evening when Bel- (Bella always wins somehow), he thinks of her. Together, they named, “Rango.” To help himself room. Lo and behold, Michael la and her friends left the party, and exchanging music. Michael both laugh listening to the song through college, he is a seasonal Jaramillo was standing there Michael asked his friend for her defeats Bella when they wrestle, “WAP” by Cardi B. and Megan employee at Starbucks. He works with his two friends. Bella ap- Instagram. It wasn’t until the but Bella says she loves debating Thee Stallion. as a barista, and describes his job proached him and asked, “Hey. summer that they decided to be- and arguing with Michael on po- Bella and Michael both be- as “exhausting” during the hectic I’m Bella. What is your name?” come an official couple. Bella litical topics because, “it’s funny lieve they will be together for a holiday season. The best part, he Michael told her his name where explained that she is a very inde- watching ourselves get worked while, however they’re both real- hates coffee, unlike his girlfriend she shook his hand. The two had pendent person who hates feeling up about topics then laughing to- istic and acknowledge that there Bella, who is a caffeine addict. never seen each other before and tied down or committed. Howev- gether afterwards.” is a chance they will not get mar- Bella Santillano is currently realized that they’d never seen er, she knew she had feelings for Physically, Michael loves Bel- ried or be together forever. They a Senior at Burroughs. She is a each other on campus. Michael when she decided to sit la’s smile. Personality wise he de- both choose to live in the present Yearbook staff member, and has Michael’s first thought when down and evaluate her situation, scribed her as, “energetic, lively, moment and enjoy their time to- two jobs outside of school. She Bella approached him was, “My “I love making fun of myself and active, and pretty positive.” For gether and are thankful to be in works at a gym called, “Fitness eyes deceived me because of I don’t take things too seriously. Bella, “He’s like a giant com- each other’s lives. 19” and helps run her mom’s the lights in the room and I saw I feel like I can be myself around pared to me. He’s 6’3 and I’m thrift shop eBay business. She a small dark shadow. She had him without being judged and he only 5’1.” Personality wise she plans to be a successful business a pretty interesting voice that is a great listener. He is a sweet- said, “He’s so mellow and calm. Jami Calimlim and Andrew Ly By Amare Cooke but also noticed that he is “very matter, casually bringing it up. such as Apex Legends. they were worried but in the end Staff Writer effervescent and outgoing.” Though, this casual approach had Andrew and Jami care for each it worked out. Jami and Andrew are a won- On the other hand, Andrew incredible feelings hidden behind other a lot as well, therefore they Jami said, “We are both derful couple that have been dat- immediately noticed Jami’s smile it and was the start of a great rela- often share their food together as Asians, which I thought would ing since August of 2018, and and laugh that he found her very tionship. more of an act of consideration help, but there were still a lot of both are great members of the cute, as well as the fact that she On their first date, they decid- as either of them can have unbe- cultural differences.” They both Fitness Club, CSF, and March- was very fun to be around and a ed to go bowling for a while at lievably busy days and may skip love and enjoy each other’s par- ing Band. The two have a lot in very good person. As they started Pickwick before watching Frozen meals. ents. common, including their friend to develop their friendship, they 2 together, then later hanging out Jami stated, “I don’t really eat As well as all of their other group, religion, sense of humor, started to realize the fact that they and walking around Downtown lunch and I never have time to eat similarities, they also share al- and classes, as well as being fans had a lot in common, and also re- Burbank. breakfast in the morning. So to most the same friend group with of the same shows and games. alized they had the same energy Spending more and more time clarify, it’s not just an act of shar- people in the band, therefore they The couple met during the as each other. together, they realized that they ing, but being considerate, some- did not have to worry about meet- 2018 band workshops in the sum- One day, Andrew decided to are more similar than they ini- times giving me more than half of ing each other’s friends. Further mer. Andrew played the French ask Jami’s parents to date her, tially thought. Jami said, “We are his share.” similarities include, they have horn and trumpet. and they accepted that idea. From almost the same person.” They eventually met each oth- both of their birthdays in Decem- While Jami initially perceived there, Andrew asked Jami out on They play volleyball together er’s parents. The idea was “very ber, and their song is “Love Sce- Andrew to be “cute and dorky” August 26th, 2018 in a very calm often, as well as playing games nerve wracking,” to them at first, nario” by iCON.

Valentina Arellano and Carlos Anguiano By Angela Iniguez during English.” Carlos’ response first.” liked him.” Carlos’ response was Twelth question I asked both of Staff Writer was “ We met on the Europe trip, My sixth question was how “She is super sweet and so warm them was what their song was. Valentina and Carlos are such but didn’t talk for a year and then long they’ve been together and with me.” Valentina’s response was “Bohe- a cute couple and since Valen- in sophomore year we got super when their anniversary date was. Ninth question I asked them mian Rhapsody”. tine’s day is coming up I just had close again.” Valentina’s response was “ We was what they liked to do togeth- Thirteenth question I asked them to interview them. I asked Valen- Fourth question I asked them had started dating on March 23, er. Valentina’s response was “We was what it was to meet each oth- tina and Carlos some questions was what their first impressions 2019. So it has been a year and 8 like to watch movies mostly on er’s parents. Valentina’s response regarding their relationship. What of each other were. Valentina’s re- months.” Carlos’ response was “ Disney+ and tv shows. We also was “I was very scared to meet kind of names or pet names do sponse was “At first I thought he one year and 8 months.” like to bake, most of the time his family but they were all so you call each other? Valentina’s was funny but annoying because Seventh question I asked them it’s cookies. And we play vid- sweet and I am so glad they let me response was “Carlos, Baby, my he kept taking my tic tacs on the was when their first date was. eo games sometimes.” Carlos’ in with open arms. I feel like I’m love, Buddy, Squishy”, Carlos’s plane ride home. And when I met Valentina’s response was “ Our response was “We like to play a part of their family.” Carlos’ re- response was “Val, Princes, Baby, him again in 10th grade I thought first date was at the movies. We video games, cuddle, and watch sponse was “I love spending time Beautiful, Buddy”. he would be mean because he had gone to go see Avengers movies or tv shows.” with Val’s family, they are super The second question I asked them didn’t reall talk to me but he Endgame. We had met up at the Tenth question I asked them sweet and fun.” was about their background. Val- would talk to others in my group. Burbank mall and watched the was what were their favriote Fourteenth question I asked entina’s response was “I am 17. I But in his defense I was very qui- Endgame, after we walked to thing about eachother. Valentina’s them was what they thought of used to be in choir. But I am now et.” was her response. Carlos’ re- steak and shake and we ate. My response was “My favriote thing each other’s friends. Valentina’s in the dance program and will be sponse was “My first impression mom then picked us up and we about Carlos is his personality. response was “Before dating we joining Dance pro 3 in spring se- was annoying and quiet.” took him home.” Carlos’ response He is sweet, kind, and funny. He were in the same friend group and mester. I plan to go to Animal Be- Fifth question I asked them was was “We watched Avengers End- always tries to help and I know I we still are, so we have the same havior college to study dog obedi- how did Carlos ask out Valentina. game.” can always count on him to cheer friends and I love them.” Carlos’ ence. And hopefully in the future Valentina’s response was “The Eighth question I asked them was me up.” Carlos’ response was response was “We are both in the make my own business.” I asked week of spring break we were what made them know they first “Her personality and her eyes.” same friend group, but they are… Carlos the same question and his constantly Facetiming and tex- liked eachother. Valentina’s re- Ellevnth question I asked them something else.” response was “I am 17, my future ting and one very late night I had sponse was “ We were best friends was what things do they have in Both of them are very sweet and plans are to work at Porsche and texted him telling him that I had before we had become a couple. I common. Valentinas response the cutest couple I’ve ever seen. then own a car shop.” feelings for him and I couldn’t was already so comfortable with was “We both like Marvel, we I’m so happy for them and I wish Third question I asked both of keep it in anymore. After about him. I had always kind of liked love going to Target. We have them the best of luck and a great them was where they meet? Val- 5 minutes of talking about it he him because he was so sweet similar taste in foods, we are both year. entina’s response was “We met had asked me if I would be his and funny but the week of spring hispanic, and we like old music.” on the 8th grade Europe trip but girlfriend.” Carlos’ response was break, when we would Facetime Carlos’ response was “We like didn’t keep in touch until the 10th “ I asked Val out over text, but everyday until 4 am made me Marvel, Target, and Olive Gar- grade when we became friends she told me that she had feelings realize how much I had actually den.” PAGE 7 Couples FEBRUARY 14, 2021 Diana Carmiol and Diego Castellon By Kimberly Gomez Diego enjoys playing sports and was athletic and an amazing per- was nerve wracking but overall enjoy dancing and listening to Staff Writer he also loves doing outdoor activ- son inside and outside.” they were very funny and wel- music together while eating junk As difficult as it may be to ities like running and hiking. The After Diego took Diana out for coming people.” Diana was sur- food. Overall they just love being spend time with family and couple are both very social and dinner, he asked her out. Diana prised when meeting them and in each other’s company. friends, couples at John Bur- they love spending time with one and Diego’s first date was initial- said, “It was a lot to take in at The couple both have similar roughs High School are staying another. ly going to consist of going to the once but they’re the most amaz- music taste, humor, and movie strong. Senior couple Diana Car- The couple met their Fresh- movie theater, however, Diego ing and lovely people.” Over the taste. Diana and Diego are also miol and Diego Castellon have man year, at the John Burroughs decided that they should walk years of knowing each other’s very creative and outgoing. Their been together since their fresh- High School football field. Di- around the city and get to know family and friend’s they consider song is “Me and You” by Brenton man year! ana’s first impression of Diego one another. They ended their them as second family. Wood. The couple are both 17 years was, “I thought he was hand- night by eating some ice cream. Due to the pandemic it’s hard- After high school, they plan on old and they have been togeth- some, had a nice smile and was After being together for a er for couples to see each other staying together. Diana loves an- er for three years. Diana enjoys athletic.” They both hit it off and while they met each other’s fam- as often and go on dates. Despite imals and is planning on becom- making art and she loves animals. Diego also said, “I thought she ilies and friends. Diego said, “It this hardship, Diana and Diego ing a veterinarian in the future. Andrea Diaz and Stephen Cova By Savannah Stotts a death stare for no notable rea- after she really got to know him Stephens favorite thing about when they were just friends. Her Staff Writer son and that she was super quiet. and she started looking forward Andrea is her childish behavior. dad was in an interview situation Andrea and Stephen met in Ms. They started dating on December to seeing him everyday. Stephen Something they have in common for them to date, he says that her Mayes class in their Sophomore 1st 2018 and have been together says that she was super easy to is that they both like to annoy parents were kind though. year. Andrea is eighteen and cur- for about two years. talk to and that he felt like he each other as a joke. A song that Andrea also likes his friends rently a College Peer Mentor, the Their relationship started at could talk to her so easily because reminds them both of each oth- because she thinks they are very Secretary for Latinos Unidos, and a soccer game when he told her he wouldn’t judge him. They be- er is “Another Day Gone” by A nice and funny people. She men- a Link Crew leader. Stephen is how he felt while they were walk- came close quickly. Boogie Wit Da Hoodie. tioned that she knew his friends eighteen years old, loves to play ing together. He was super ner- Their first date was the day Andrea said that she was before she met him as well. Ste- baseball and soccer, and he wants vous when he told her and didn’t that he had asked her out. They very scared, nervous, and awk- phen likes Andreas’ friends and to become a firefighter. think he had a chance with her went to an arcade and Starbucks ward when she met his parents, thinks that they are nice. He says At the beginning of their even though she ended up feeling together. Now they like to watch although she was mostly afraid that although they do not talk of- friendship Andrea thought that the same about him. He asked her movies and go on garden dates to- for him to meet her parents. Ste- ten, they get along well. Stephen was annoying and he out after they got Starbucks to- gether. phen’s response to meeting An- thought that she hated him. He gether. Andreas’ favorite thing about dreas’ mom was to approach it as always thought that she gave him Andrea started to like Stephen Stephen is everything about him. though he was being interviewed Caitlyn Chapman and Nick Bullock By Elizabeth Surratt but so was I, so he was always in- to have fallen in love with who 2020 and their first date was at the losophy and movies. Staff Writer teresting to talk to.’’ she is, not what she is.’’ Americana in Glendale, where Nick says, “my favorite thing Watch out, because JBHS Se- Nick says, “she’s always been “I honestly was freaking out, they celebrated their 6-month an- about Caitlyn is her empathy, es- niors Caitlyn Chapman and Nick hilarious, but it’s a unique type of I know he liked me and I knew niversary. “We danced the ‘Time pecially for animals, is actually Bullock are in, and are the cutest humor that I thought everybody I liked him, so when he told me, Warp’ in the Barnes & Noble the sweetest and cutest thing ever couple in school. would get, but that makes it all I straight-up said ‘I don’t know,’ magazine section, shared ghost ! She makes me smile and laugh, The couple met in their Fresh- the more special.’’ I had it all planned out in my pepper spicy wings for dinner, she’s weird and I freaking love man year in Ms. Freeman’s health “I made the first step towards head.’’ Caitlyn replies. “I told took a walk through the mall it! Nothing about her could nev- class but were already acquainted becoming more than friends,’’ him how I felt the same day, just when it got dark and all the lights er get old. That’s more than one with each other. “I was high key states Nick. “We agreed to meet later over FaceTime. We decided came on, set and laughed together thing, but I didn’t pick her for just crushing on Caitlyn by then, too,’’ during lunch on February 5th we would hang out more in per- in the grass by the fountain,’’ says one reason after all.” adds Nick. and Wednesday in building one son for a month to get more com- Nick. “That evening was truly the Caitlyn adds on by saying, First impressions are always outside of Mr. Lee’s room to see fortable, and then a month-and-a- best time I’ve had.’’ “there are so many things I like important and Caitlyn adds, “He each other.’’ half later we started dating.’’ When they’re together the about him, I don’t think I could was really nice but also strange in “Caitlin is the most beautiful The adorable couple has been couple enjoys going to the park, actually pick one.” a good way. He was pretty weird, girl as it is, but it feels so special together since March 25th of and just talking about music phi- Ariana Allen and Michael Pentland By Karla Saucedo “Martial Law” by Caskey. ing the sunset in San Diego, which way to make him smile. When meeting Arianna’s par- Staff Writer Arianna and Michael met through he knew that she loved watching. Arianna liked that he was su- ents Michael said “ It was really Seniors Arianna Allen and Mi- her best friend who had asked her Their first date was at the AMC per sweet and was easy to talk to easy her family was accepting of chael Pentland, both seventeen, if she wanted to wear his football Theater where they watched the after a while. She felt that they me and were really sweet.” are a couple here at John Bur- jersey to the games, which they movie Countdown, which was a had known each other longer than Arianna said “ I thought his roughs. Their first anniversary then met in the quad and became scary movie that they didn’t think in actuality. Her favorite thing family was fun to be around and was on November 10th, and they friends from that point. was good. After the movie they about Michael is that he is super easy to get to know, they’re hilar- have been together for a year and When Michael first saw Arian- went to get some pizza and didn’t funny and he always knows how ious and have the best energy.” three months. na he thought she was attractive like the pizza either. But after- to make a bad day better. When asked what they thought Arianna plays club soccer and but also very shy and very sweet. wards, they walked around and Both of them are simple and about each other’s friends Mi- plans to go to college to get a doc- Arianna was nervous to meet him talked for a while and said it was easy going people as well as chael thought that they were great torate degree. Her favorite song is at first and thought that he was nice just getting to talk. foodies. Although Arianna can be friends that would drop anything “Make it to me” by Sam Smith. super cute and friendly, but also Michael was attracted to Ar- a picky eater they both like to try in order to help her. Arianna Michael plays for the Varsity very tall. ianna from the moment he saw new food places. They also love thought they were cool and won- Football team and plans on being Michael asked out Arianna at her. His favorite thing about Ar- animals, especially dogs and baby derful, although she has not met a an electrician. His favorite song is the beach while they were watch- ianna is how she always finds a cows, and visiting new places. lot of his friends. Charlotte Richardson and Geni McGhee By Tiara Stewart they both found each other to be They spent the day together at a good time. They’re both spon- music and movies. They share a Staff Writer very funny and easy to get along Charlatte’s house first, and then taneous people who don’t need to mutual love for Beyonce, which Geni McGhee and Charlotte with. they had a great time together at have a plan to have fun when they is made perfectly clear since Richardson are both seventeen From the very beginning they Horror Nights. hang out. their song is “XO” by Beyonce. years old and bonded over want- knew that they had the same Charlotte and Geni were both Charlotte’s favorite thing They’ve known each other’s ing to travel to Italy together. sense of humor and there was always drawn to each other by about Geni is her optimism and families since middle school, so Geni and Charlotte met in never a dull moment in their re- their similar sense of humor and ability to make anyone laugh. She they’ve always felt as extremely math class all the way back in lationship. Charlotte asked Geni ability to make each other laugh at loves that Geni makes everyone welcomed by them and almost as the seventh grade. They had been out by bringing Geni a basket of any time. Their feelings for each feel welcomed and comfortable if they had a second home with friends since they first met in that her favorite fruit snacks and can- other grew romantic over time as and can make the best out of any each other’s families. They were class, up until Sophomore year dies to school and inviting her a result of spending so much time situation. Geni loves that Char- both accepting about the relation- when Charlotte expressed her over to her house. together and growing up togeth- lotte is so strong and has been ship. Not only were their families true romantic feelings towards They will be together for two er. When they’re together, they through so much yet continues to accepting, but all of their friends Geni which Geni reciprocated. years on October 5th this year. love to go to Venice beach and see the bright side of things, even were too. Geni and Charlotte are They had the same first impres- Geni and Charlotte’s first date people watch. They love making in the darkest times. in the same friend group, and love sion of each other, which was that was at Halloween Horror Nights. new friends together and having They love a lot of the same all of them. PAGE 8 Couples FEBRUARY 14, 2021 Brooklin Bosco and Luke Rogers By Vivianna Lattanzi her, and she was actually super hard it was for him.” been, If I ever need some support them a lot, they’re like my second Staff Writer smart.” Luke responded, “I just kept or love, I know all I need to do is family,” she says. There are many couples at After a bit of time Luke and falling the whole time. Basically ask and she’ll always be there for The majority of Luke’s friends JBHS, such as Brooklin Bosco, Brooklin started to spend more I spent the whole date falling and me.” are also Brooklin’s friends. They and Luke Rogers. These two love time together in class, and would she just laughed. I was pretty em- Some things the two have all get along well and all their birds have been together for about hangout at lunch and nutrition, barrassed but in the end it made a in common is that they both are friends love them together. a year and a half now. The two but nothing crazy serious yet. great memory and it was overall the baby of the family, they love Brooklin and Luke are so ex- met on the Burroughs campus After a couple weeks of that the super fun.” sports, movies, and just relaxing cited to make so many memo- in their history class. They both two started to realize they liked Luke finally asked Brooklin together. Brooklin and Luke’s ries together. They can’t wait for had Mr. Riley fourth period their each other a lot. “Luke asked me out on May 25, 2019. This being song is “Annie’s Song” by John the future, and are excited to see Sophomore year. on our first date over text, I was a very important date for them. Denver. where it takes them. “I love him When Brooklin first saw him super nervous but also excited Some things Brooklin loves Every relationship comes so much, I don’t know what I’d she said, “We shared a small because I was already really com- about Luke is his personality,kind with meeting parents. Luke says do without him.” conversation on the first day of fortable with him, and that made heart, his perfect lips, and amaz- “Meeting her mom was very Brooklin says. The two can’t school and thought he was super me like him even more.” ing energy. “He makes me feel scary, and if you’ve ever met her wait to celebrate yet another Val- cute.” They two went to midnight safe, and special,” she says. you’d understand. Her dad was entine’s Day, and hope to spend Luke said, “I thought she was roller rink for their first date. Luke states, “My favorite thing very easy going and meeting him many more together. “I love super cute and cool, but once we Brooklin stated, “I could tell roll- about Brooklin is how she treats was fun.” spending Valentine’s Day with had an actual conversation I real- erskating was not for him, but I me, no matter what she’s been For Brooklin meeting Luke’s her, she is so special to me,” Luke ized there was so much more to thought it was super cute how through that day or how rude I’ve parents was super fun. “I like ends. Emily Luque and Jacob Cardenas By Alysia Martinez way back.” he was super caring, sweet, and we are together.” the time, and going to eat dinner Staff Writer About this first meeting, Jacob someone that no one really saw Jacob’s favorite thing about from time to time. Although we are currently go- said Emily was a “very nice sweet him as. We instantly clicked and Emily is her kindness, and Emi- Though they don’t really hang ing through a pandemic, couples person, funny, and gorgeous.” we were just super comfortable ly’s favorite thing about Jacob is out with each other’s friends, they are still finding a way to make Emily said he was “nice, really with each other.” how much he cares about his fam- think they’re cool. things work through these diffi- caring, and hot.” Jacob said he knew he was ily. Emily’s and Jacob’s favorite cult times. Jacob Cardenas, who Their first date was at the mov- into her because of “how sweet Speaking of family, Emily thing to do is watching movies his girlfriend Emily Luque calls ies on October 5th of 2018. she was to everyone and how real love his family because “they’re and cuddling at home. “J” or “Stud,” calls her “Em, Jacob asked Emily to be his she was. She cares about the real super super nice and caring.” Their song is “Kiss me thru the Slatt, or Queen.” girlfriend while on a date at the things not things that don’t mat- And Jacob likes Emily’s fam- phone.” According to Emily, “We met Cheesecake Factory at the Ameri- ter and how loving she is to me ily too, saying they’re, “amazing Their future plans are to see in P.E class in 9th grade. We start- cana later that year. and that she actually cared about great people, loud and funny.” where life takes them together. ed dating in Sophomore year and Emily knew she was into Ja- me. Once I knew how much she They have a lot in common, we’ve been together since then. A cob because of “the way he was cared for me, that’s when I knew such as liking to watch movies, little rocky but we always find a with others and with me I realized everything just made sense when their love of animals, baking all Mia Grijalva and Will Nicholson Penn By Elise McMillen months, coming up on December er involve watching Netflix (they Their relationship is full of lit- gets more excited to talk to Will’s Staff Writer 3. pretend to be movie critics), take tle traditions and moments they dad than him! And when Will Quarantine aside, Mia Grijal- Their first date was “Techni- naps, and go out to eat. share together, especially while met Mia’s parents they absolutely va and Will Nicholson Penn have cally driving around in [Will’s] Their favorite things about listening to music. Though they adored him. Will hangs out with been together for quite some time. car because there was really noth- each other include each other’s don’t share a single “song” to- Mia’s family “Like every day.” They met on Instagram after Will ing else [they] could do…” personalities, the fact that they gether they are always listening Another thing Will and Mia share replied to one of Mia’s Instagram But the one Mia counts is when both like to surprise one anoth- to music together in the car. They is a best friend. “He is so nice and stories. Mia is 17, and Will is 18 Will took her to Pinocchio’s, er with little gifts, each other’s love the song “Dazed and Con- we have hung out with him and and in college. They both love which started a tradition. When- smiles, and that they are each oth- fused” by Led Zeppelin and al- his girlfriend before and it was so watching Netflix together, specif- ever they go together they order er’s best friends. ways put on a little show with air fun!” ically the show Supernatural. a pineapple and pepperoni pizza “It’s kinda funny because the guitars and microphones whenev- Mia also said when it came to Mia’s first impression of Will and a side of spaghetti. The thing whole saying is that opposites er it comes on. her friends “ Will is the only per- was “that he was so funny. [She] Mia mentioned that she loved the attract is kinda true with us. In Mia says They have the best son I have seen during quarantine fell in love with his personality so most about Will repeatedly was the beginning of our relationship relationship with each other’s so all six months of dating he has fast.” Mia asked him out because his humor. That was the thing that we really didn’t have anything in parents. When it comes to rela- not met my friends other than a she wanted to make it official. “Immediately attracted [her] to common, but as our relationship tionships, meeting the parents is a ‘hi’ over FaceTime.” She asked him in an Instagram him.” has progressed we took on little big step. Mia met Will’s parents Quarantine has been an uphill DM, even though she suspect- Will appreciated how much pieces of each other. My sense first and they immediately knew battle for everyone, but especially ed he was planning something Mia cared about her family and of humor has changed as well as they liked one another. Their fam- for people maintaining relation- bigger, like a date at a restaurant how much they meant to her. Will his. We watch all the same things ilies’ opinions were extremely es- ships, but Mia and Will are going when he would ask her. The re- made a big effort to be close with together. Our personalities have sential to them when it came to strong. lationship blossomed from there, her whole family and now all of kind of meshed together… in a their relationship, and so when on May 3, their anniversary. They their family members are friends. good way!” The two seem to be they instantly hit it off it was great have been together for almost 8 Their favorite things to do togeth- very close. for both of them. Sometimes Mia Sophia Moore and Jake Nanfria By Marty Coha him on the first or second day of phia out on a date. They went to ical theorist mentioned in one makes everything more enjoy- Staff Writer school during Lang, and think- the movie on December 16, 2020, line of the Emerson piece. Any- able. “We could even just lounge Jake Nanfria and Sophia ing that he was just so much but held December 1, 2020 as ways, Jake and I had joked about around for hours and it would Moore are John Burroughs High taller than I was,” says Sophia. their official anniversary date. Pestalozzi during class because be enjoyable simply to be in her School’s ideal couple. They met Jake first noticed her undeniable When asked what drew Sophia he was characterized as “melan- presence.” in their AP LANG class. Sophia smarts, “My first impression of to Jake she simply puts, “It’s fun- cholic” but we weren’t sure why. The two can both agree that writes, “We met during our Junior her was just that she was a really ny, because thinking back on it I Later that day during Yearbook, they can’t think of one favorite year in our AP Lang Class! He sat smart person who I would want to can’t really pinpoint one reason he brought it back up because he thing about the other. Jake started diagonally across from me and be friendly with in case I ever had I knew I liked him.” She elabo- had done research on the guy, and his answer with, “This question is we were both in the same discus- to work with her on a project in rates on this idea, “It felt inevita- then during class we found out impossible to answer. There are sion group for English, so I got to either of our shared classes.” He ble, I knew that every time I was there was a movie made about so many amazing qualities she talk to him academically before I noticed her brain and she noticed talking to him there was a com- him too.” has that I don’t think I could pick got to know him.” his height. patibility there that I was hoping Jake’s pet names for Sophia a favorite.” Whilst Sophia stated, These two also got closer be- Jake asked out Sophia on No- we were both feeling. I think I are Bab, J Snoozybug, Stinky, “There are an infinite number of cause of Yearbook. Jake states, “ I vember 27, 2019 over Thanks- knew I really liked him when I Smoore, Sofaloaf. Sophia re- things I love about him.” got the chance to talk to her even giving break. They were texting scoured the Internet for a digital fers to her significant other with Their official song is “La Vie more through Yearbook.” everyday about hobbies, interest, copy of this German movie called names like, Bab, Stinky, Jakey- en Rose” by Louis Armstrong, Their first impressions of one and movies. They both enjoyed Pestalozzi’s Berg. We were in the bug, McSnooze. but their insider song is the How I another are quite adorable. “My a band called Gorillaz and there middle of writing the big Em- When these two are together, Met Your Mother cover by Cristin first impression of Jake was defi- was a one-night-only showing of erson rhetorical analysis in Mr. according to Jake, they enjoy “... Milioti. If you ask Jake he’ll also nitely that he was tall. I have a their documentary. This was the Kuglen’s class, and Pestalozzi doing just about everything.” He throw in “You! Me! Dancing!” by distinct memory of talking to perfect time for Jake to ask So- was this obscure Swiss pedagog- says that just being with Sophia Los Campesinos. PAGE 9 Valentine’s Day FEBRUARY 14, 2021 Quarantine Date Ideas Non Basic Gifts By Athena Vournas artists out there. From watercol- only! By Krystal Le to let your significant other know Staff Writer ors to acrylic paint, with an emp- Board game night: It’s time to Staff Writer that you are thinking about them As we continue to remain in ty canvas, the possibilities are make use of all your dusty board Valentine’s day is just around even when you aren’t with them. the midst of a pandemic, it can be endless. You can sit together to and card games for a good old the corner and this year I’m go- The next gift would be the extremely hard to plan date night. paint and vibe or even just follow fashioned game night. Play mo- ing to give you a few fun and Lovebox Spinning Heart Mes- Looking for some fun activities a Bob Ross video tutorial online. nopoly, Scrabble, or even Piction- non-basic gifts for your loved senger. This box is perfect for for you and your significant oth- Coloring books work too! ary. Each person can supply their ones. Although it’s traditional to your girlfriend or your mom. er? Well you’re in luck. These ac- Movie Marathon: Being in own game and teach the other get a bouquet, a teddy bear and a It’s a wooden box with a pixelat- tivities can be done with your boo quarantine is the perfect time for how to play. box of chocolates for your special ed heart on the front of it. The or even best friends! binge watching. Get your pop- Sunset: No matter where you person, gifts like that don’t have heart would spin when a message Cooking and Baking: This is corn and snacks to make it the are, you’ll be able to see the sun- a very personal feel to it and it comes through the box. your chance to finally channel perfect night. Some movie series set, so why not make it a date. You might seem like it was a last min- All you would need to do is your inner Gordon Ramsey. If include Star Wars, Marvel Cin- can set up seats in your backyard, ute gift. download an app on your phone you follow a video on YouTube, ematic Universe, The Hunger put blankets on your roof, go hik- For Valentine’s Day you want and whenever you feel like it you trust me, the possibilities are end- Games, Pirates of the Carribean, ing or even take a drive down to to get your special person wheth- can send a message through to the less. Work together to make a Spiderman (the one with Tobey the beach. er it be your girlfriend, boyfriend, other person and it would appear nice dinner or even a fun dessert. Maguire) and Harry Potter. Photoshoot: There’s nothing or even a family member like on the box. It’s a modern take on You can even turn it into a little Outdoor or Drive-In Movie: more fun than an at-home photo- your mom or dad, a special well a simple love letter or kind mes- bake-off or cooking competition. You can create your own outdoor shoot! You can use colored sheets thought out gift. It should mean sage. If you want to keep it remote, you movie theatre with a white sheet, for your background or even look something or at least show that This is such a great gift to get can also make the same dish on a projector and speakers. If you for places around your house to you put some thoughts into it. for your loved ones because who FaceTime and then compare on want to go out, they have social- take pictures. Make sure to be First gift idea would be a touch wouldn’t love to receive a special camera. ly distanced Drive-In theatres as creative. bracelet. They are a long distance message like that! It is such a cute Picnic: All you need is a blan- well. Definitely checkout Para- Make a dream board: Making touch bracelet that would be the way to stay connected with your ket, a basket, food, a speaker for mount’s Drive-In Theatres. Bring dream boards is the perfect activ- perfect gift for the couples who special person or family member music and you’re good to go. your own popcorn! ity for right before the new year. live far away from each other, and it makes them feel special Bring all your favorite treats to Spa night: Get ready for a Print out or even draw pictures of or for the ones who’s planning to receive a message from their share! Extra points if you make night filled with Rom-Coms, face all the goals you have for 2021. on moving somewhere away for Lovebox. a charcuterie board. If you don’t masks, mani-pedis, essential oil The board can be filled with - in college. The bracelet would send Finally the last gift idea would want to set up at a park, you can filled diffusers, candles and under spirational quotes and anything a buzz through to the other per- be letting your person decide definitely have a picnic in your eye masks. It’s also the perfect that represents something you son’s bracelet when one of the what you guys would do for that backyard. opportunity for a movie mar- strive for. Above all make sure to wearers tapped on it. This gift is whole day! This is such a fun idea Painting: A must for all you athon. Only one rule; pajamas have fun! absolutely adorable and it’s a way and it’ll definitely be interesting for the both of you. This gift idea Making The Perfect Playlist is so spontaneous because you By Judi Browngardt together without any confusion. your time choosing and picking title can be anywhere from sim- don’t know what you’re getting Staff Writer Some examples of themes for out songs. ply their name to a funny inside yourself into! Imagine how great Playlists can make an excel- your playlist are a soft and slow Remember not all the songs joke. You can title your playlist it would be to be able to make lent gift for friends and loved or an upbeat and fast playlist. in the playlist have to be consid- anything you want, make it as your significant other do -what ones. This Valentine’s Day, physi- If you want to be bold you can ered love songs. If you’re having funny or as cheesy as you desire. ever you want for the whole day. cal gifts can be difficult to give so choose more than one theme for trouble finding songs try to pick If you’re creating your playlist on The whole day would be an ad- playlists make a great alternative your playlist but make sure the out songs that the two of you both Spotify you can add a cover pho- venture for the both of you and present. Creating a personalized songs flow together and connect. enjoy or have a special memory to, which is optional but highly you’ll create some amazing mem- playlist for someone is a simple The next step in creating a with. Adding memorable songs to recommended. A cover photo of ories. and fabulous way of showing Valentine’s Day playlist for a the playlist is a great way to make the two of you together would be Those are some of my non-ba- them you care on this special day. significant other or friend is to the playlist unique. Listen care- the cherry on top of your playlist sic gift ideas to help you decide If you are wondering what virtu- make sure you know your audi- fully to the lyrics and the mean- sundae. on what you should give your al present to give this Valentine’s ence. You need to recognize their ing of the songs you’re including In these times physical gifts special person for Valentine’s Day, a playlist would be a perfect favored genres, artists, and bands to be positive you’re getting the can be difficult or even impossi- Day. Gifts these days are so plain choice. and be sure to include them in exact message across. ble to give. This Valentine’s Day, and simple and it just seems like The first step in construct- some way. If you know they dis- The last and final step to mak- consider giving a playlist as a not a lot of thought was put into ing a Valentine’s Day playlist is like anything in particular, avoid ing your Valentine’s Day playlist gift. A unique and personalized them. I hope these ideas help you to choose a theme. Choosing a adding it to the playlist. Make is adding a title. There are endless playlist can make someone feel decide on what to get your special theme allows all the songs to flow them feel like you genuinely took options to title your playlist. A special and loved. person for Valentines Day!