The Ironwood High School Glendale, Arizona Eagle’s Eye Volume 32 Issue 8 May18, 2018 What’s Stand Out Moments From the Year inside? News

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Learn what jobs are hiring this summer on... Page 4 Entertainment What to expect in the Students proudly inducted 2018-2019 school year into National Honor Society Daniela Quintero FLEX will still be given to stu- Raquel Warren in, it is judged by all of the NHS Staff Reporter dents as well. Editor-in-Chief sponsors. A rubric is used giving Check out the upcoming con- The end of the school year is “There’s not too many big On the evening of Monday, points in areas such as a student’s certs you can attend on... well-awaited by all the students changes,” Mr. Setka stated. April 23, in Ironwood’s audito- extracurricular activities, leader- Page 8 who are ready to start their sum- “We’ll have some new staff, but rium, our very own students were ship roles, awards, community mer vacations. Some of them the students’ lives will probably inducted as new members of the service hours, teacher recommen- might be finishing high school, be very similar.” However, the National Honor Society. dations and a short essay. The to- Health moving to a different school, or 2017-2018 school year brought As the largest club on campus, tal number of points is based on staying here. For those who are us many great memories. Accord- NHS gained 83 more students to the grade level of the student; if staying, there ing to some students, the most join its existing members of over they are a sophomore going into are a lot memorable event was the 100. Friends, family and teachers junior year it is 8 points in all and of ques- Unified Sports basketball chosen by the students watched as junior transitioning to senior is tions re- game. Everyone loved the four pillars, scholarship, ser- 11 points. If they are scored high garding the seeing the Unified kids vice, leadership and character, of enough, the student receives an next school being cheered on and be- the society were stated along with acceptance letter and everything year that will ing able to play basketball the oath. Students walked across goes from there. With that, after begin this Au- with students from a different stage, receiving a certificate, as being inducted students work to gust. Principal school. One of the biggest Mrs. Schiff, one of the advisors move up into officer positions, in- See what the effects of binge- Vance Setka highlights that is tak- of NHS, read a short “thank you” cluding President, Vice President, watching are on... cleared them ing place this school note prepared by each student to Secretary, Treasurer, Publicist Page 9 up for us. year is the teachers’ their parents and the teacher cho- and Historian, meeting every oth- He begun movement, Red for sen as most influential to them. er Tuesday morning in room 400. by saying there are Ed. Teachers in Arizona Students even gave a rose to their Plus, not only do they plan the View a few staff that will not be coming have begun protesting for parents and their chosen teacher. Winter Formal, but take part in ac- back this August. Some of them more money put into public edu- The night ended with cookies and tivities outside of school as well. include Mr. McLellan, Mr. Setka, cation after Republican Governor punch for all. “The purpose is to do community and Mr. Borkowski. He also stat- Doug Ducey offered teachers a However, hard work and dedi- service, to give students an op- ed that there will be a new girls’ 20% raise by 2020. Since then, cation only brought those students portunity to get service hours, to basketball coach coming next teachers have been wearing red to where they are now. Students get leadership, and to help out year, as well as a new athletic di- and holding walk-outs, which are first received a letter pushing in their community,” Schiff ex- rector. In addition, some students greatly supported by students. them to join if they met the need- plained. Overall, National Honor were concerned because we do Overall, there will not be too ed requirements. Requirements Society is a hard-working group not have early-release Mondays many changes, but there will defi- to be inducted into NHS are as of students that often go unno- Figure out how you can spoil in May. Mr. Setka said that as of nitely be many memories to look follows: a 3.7 or higher grade ticed around campus, looking your mom for Mother’s Day now, we will still have modified back to next year. Remember to point average and a completed to better their future and those on... Page 12 Mondays next year. He also said enjoy the last days that you have application. That’s it! Sounds around them. class schedules and everything of the 2017-2018 school year! easy right? But, Schiff explained Image Credits: cnn.com, face- surrounding that will not change. Image Credit: pt.pngtree.com that after the application is turned book.com 2 Friday, May 18, 2018 News The Eagle’s Eye Q: Who has been your Q: What has been your favorite favorite teacher and experience in high school and Band & Choir why? why?

SamuelFinal Lopez PeformancesConcert, Excelsis, Ironmen, and Staff Reporter Ea-Gals, the different groups all Coming this month, the had their own songs to sing, and Ironwood Band and Choir are one final song at the end of the performing their last concerts for show with all the groups. the school year. The PUSD Honor Choir and Spirits are high for what Mr. IHS Band also sung at Ormsbee, Mr. Dancer and Mr. gradu- ation on May Hutter all believe to be - as Mr. 14th. Hutter put it - “the crown jewel Not only singing the of the season of concerts.” songs, Mr. Hutter Having a whole semester to makes sure that the Alex Contreras: prepare and hone their skills, the students understand Alexis Hernandez: Friday Concert Band and Wind Ensem- what they are singing first, Mr. Schwartz because he ble, directed by Mr. Dancer and and how the composer took the time to sit with me Night football games Mr. Ormsbee respectively, have intended choirs to sing the after class and I appreciate a because of the whole many concerts under their belt, piece. teacher who takes his time and had one back in April, The small nuances in the environment. on the 18th, where Glendale music are additionally explored, helping out students. Community College had like pronunciation, et cetera. also performed their music. Each program continues to Using things “raise the bar” and be “con- Q: What advice would you like scale develop- sistent” in their performances, ment and ensemble always exploring different and give to high school students? techniques to prepare the new music, challenging them- students to translate their music, selves as each new batch of plus additional instructions by students brings something new to Alberto Herandez: Don’t stop Dancer and Ormsbee. the table. The Concert and Wind Ensem- The growth seen from the ble performed their last concert beginning of the year to the end doing your work. Do everything on May 14th. all presented itself on May 14th Having performed on May and 10th for band and choir this you can do, and don’t be lazy 10th, the choir also had their last month, as each and every group concert. continues to improve constantly. at the end of the last 2 months. Consisting of the Mixed, Image Credit: clipartpada.com Red4Ed Movement: 2018 Prom Summary Report Night Review Nathan Mendelsohn Ducey’s plan called for a 9 was going to take money away Nathan Mendelsohn themselves this year. Online Editor percent pay raise next year, fol- from resources for the elderly Online Editor The ladies in gorgeous dresses, Unless you have been living lowed by 5 percent increases the and universities, etc. In no way should it be allowed men in sharp tuxedos, everyone under a rock for the past few next two years. It would mean After striking for 6 days, to have a group of nearly 100 with a smile on their face. weeks, you know about the Red an effective 20 percent raise by Gov. Ducey signed his original teenagers do the Cupid Shuffle No one can imagine a better For Ed movement happening not 2020. proposal. for five minutes straight. Al- night… well maybe the juniors just at Ironwood but all across The teachers and other educa- The bill, according to teachers, though it does seem to have can if they imagine the 2019 Arizona. tors were not satisfied with the is not perfect, but it was enough a miraculous way to bringing Prom. The basic rundown is this: Ari- the propsal, saying that they to get teachers back in school the people together. No doubt StuCo will outdo zona’s teachers are could not tell where the money next time, Friday, May 4th. The 2018 Ironwood Prom, themselves again. making an would come from and that it The bill meets some of the themes “Midnight in One of the better aspects of all-time low would just be an empty teachers wishes, a better salary France,” went off the recent prom has to be the compared to promise. and an increase in educational without a “build your own cheese- other states To be clear, Web- funds, but some things were still hitch. cake” table on the upper and the ster definition of a missing from the Red For Ed’s Teen- floor. money strike, is, “ to stop oriiginal demands. agers Dining on these deliciously spent work in order to The fight for more public danc- while listening to the slow melo- per force an employer education funding all across ing and dies was quite the experience. pupil, to comply with American will continue, with the having fun, Next to that was a collec- mean- demands,” so if teachers and students at the front the whole tion of drinking ranging ing how you hear a teacher lines. charade. from really only lemon- much the talking about the The coming months will This year’s ade, punch, and water, state spends “walk-out” just know show how prom was which luckily no one per students it was in fact a held at the spiked. on things like full-fledged strike. Ironwood Sorry cliché high desks, books, and After Gov. Ducey’s Country school movie computers is one of the worst proposal and after educa- Club: a prom. budgets in America. tors voted the following beautiful Also we The teachers of Arizona de- week, the strike started on and spa- cannot cided they had enough. Thursday, April 26th. much cious area. for- In March, Teachers got togeth- This strike might of an The up- per get er to demand a list of things from have been shorter, impact floor had a lovely outside danc- to include our Prom king and Governor Doug Ducey, mainly if legislature had this ing and seating area with live queen. better salary, better compensa- not decided to take a mov- slow music while the downstairs Make sure you congratulate tion for school help (counselors break from work over the ment has contained the DJ and all the Iliahi Woods and Vanessa Har- and nurses, etc) and of course weekend. had in our party music you could imagine. ris next time you see them for more money spent per pupil. The debate went on, legisla- state. Beyond that, the club had a claiming this award! After educators did multiple ture and other groups of gov- wonderful outdoor area looking All in all, prom was an amaz- walk-ins, on April 12th, Gov. ernment went back and forth out towards the golf field. ing night and we at Ironwood Doug Ducey proposed an looking for a reasonable solution. Image Credit:etsy.com and The overall mood of the 2018 just can’t wait to see what is in increase in teacher pay over the According to Ironwood Teacher teepublic.com prom was an amazing one, store for next year. next few years. Mrs. White, one of the first bills Student Council definitely outdid Image Credit:pgntree.com The Eagle’s Eye Feature Friday, May 18, 2018 3 Upperclassmen advice on Beloved teacher, McLellan, making it through high school embarks on a new journey Madeline Beason college is not that far away. Take out with your friends. Go to foot- Alyssa Silva he can even remember his first Staff Reporter your PCAT and do some scholar- ball games, plays, concerts. You Staff Reporter day teaching. High school can be very intimi- ship research. Keep up on your can drive now! Get ready for your Mr. McLellan is a favorite Now, however, it is time for dating, even if you are already grades because falling behind in last year in high school. teacher, a favorite coach and so him to move on and make new attending it. Going into a new your classes can affect the rest of This is the big year. The year much more to students at Iron- memories in the field of real es- year of high school brings many your high school career. you’ve been waiting for since you wood High School and as the end tate where he will help develop changes and it can be scary. Each Incoming juniors are in for a start high school. Senior year! of the year approaches, students real estate curriculum and he will year brings a new aspect to your surprise. You are now considered Senior year is the last chance you are reluctant to say goodbye. also help people buy and sell their life. Here is some advice to make upperclassmen. Junior classes are have to make sure you have good Along with other students, homes. it count. harder, you have to take the ACT, grades and are ready for what McLellan has so many emotions As Mr. McLellan moves on, Incoming sophomores will find you get letters from colleges, comes after. One of the biggest of leaving. he wants to say thank you to staff that you are treated a lot differ- you start to be on varsity sports parts of high school is participa- ently. Freshman year you can get teams and tion! Go all out during spirit week away with a little bit more from and at games and assem- the teachers, and older students blies. Do not be em- often find freshman barrassed to do ev- very annoying. As erything above and a sophomore you beyond, this is what are expected to seniors do. People be more mature look up to you. Make and know where smart choices but things around have fun. It is okay campus are. You if you don’t know are accustomed what you want to to things like fire d o for the rest of your drills and assem- they ask you the big question; life, but it is time to blies, where you will no longer what do you want to be when really start thinking about it. Do get booed. To make high school you grow up. You really notice not stress yourself out too much. a little bit easier, you should do how much people have changed Make the most of your last year. things that upperclassmen have since freshman year. This is the Especially when this is the last Even though he is sad to leave and students for making him the probably already figured out. For year for you to get a job, hang time you will see some of the everybody behind, he is not re- person he is and for all the memo- example, joining a sport or club out with your friends, and never people you have seen every day gretful of leaving as he realizes ries the staff and students provid- can help make days go by faster ever fall behind in your classes for four years. that he is proud of the impact he ed along McLellan’s journey. and participating in assemblies, because you have less chances to High school can be stressful and left on the people around him. Although he will be incredibly spirit days, homecoming activi- make it up later on. Junior year scary, but this is your chance to While there are new memories missed, it is time for students and ties and the student section at can be very stressful, so the big- have fun and find yourself. How- to make, he reflects on the ones staff alike to say goodbye and games can make school so much gest piece of advice that you can ever, high school goes by in a that made Ironwood so special. wish him luck on his years to more fun. Another good idea for have is to relax. Give yourself flash, so make the most of it. He says that there were so many come. sophomores is to remember that time to do what you like and hang Image credit: medium.com good memories at Ironwood that Image Credit: cnn.com Eagle’s Nest advisor, Tejada chosen Vice principal, Borkowski for staff member of the month off to a fresh new start Logan Reeves jada’s daughter, Celeste Tejada, keep anyone on their toes as “or- Giana Murphy Ironwood that it is a family com- News Reporter is a former staff member on the ders” are being taken. Modestly, Staff Reporter mitted to student learning and When you walk into the Ea- Eagle’s Eye News. As well as be- when the question was posed Mark Borkowski is the vice that we have a very special family gle’s Nest, you are greeted by the ing known for managing the Ea- of what was the hardest part of principal here at Ironwood and at this school. sight of snack and the smell of gle’s Nest, Mrs. Tejada is known working the Nest, she answered has been working here for the He wants people to remember Hot Pockets. Behind it all, Mrs. by some as the mother of a great with, “There really isn’t a hard past 18 years. him by everyone helping each Tejada. staff member. part.” The thing that influences him other in shape or form and he Tejada has been serving the Tejada will tell you when asked No one is perfect and neither about becoming a vice principal wants everyone to remember how students and staff of Ironwood what her favorite part about the is the Eagle’s Nest. Granted the is that he felt like he could help special the Ironwood family is. with snacks and drinks since De- Nest is “working with the kids recent addition of a register has student in positive way. He also wants everyone to con- cember of 2016. Since she began, that come in and out of here.” She helped her, Tejada constantly That is longer than half of us tinue to take care of each other. not only has she seen multiple add, “Getting to know the ones gets asked, “Will there be a card have been born (his joke not The hardest thing that Borkows- changes in the reader installed mine). ki has had to deal with being a way the Nest soon?” As the The reason the he is leaving vice principal is having to apply is ran, but also trend goes, that is Ironwood is because him and discipline to a student knowing some Eagles something that the other staff members are getting that it is the best thing for them. leaving for district will have moved around to different schools One the things he enjoys most bigger things. to decide. When but will be in the same district, about being a vice principal is that As every- the mention of a which happens all the time. he gets to work with great people thing and ev- second door to in- When asked what he will miss and that he can support them with eryone does, crease the flow of the most at Ironwood he replied what they are doing. she had to the Nest was men- with, “The students the staff and The students here have affected start some- tioned, she agreed the community.” him because he learns as students where. When that “that would When he was asked if he will do on a daily basis and he hopes asked what be nice.” ever be coming back he replied that students can learn from him. led her to So if you are with “you never know anything If you ever see Mr. Borkowski manage the ever in the area can happen.” around, please wish him good Eagle’s Nest, of the Eagle’s So, do not start wiping your luck and wish a happy sail. she respond- Nest, stop by and tear-filled eyes just yet there still You can also stop by his of- ed, “There be greeted by a is a chance that he might come fice and wish him a smooth ride was an open- smiling Mrs. Te- back. His favorite memory here as he is taking the next step to his ing and my kids go here and who are assigned to work in here. jada and a plethora of snacks and is just the overall interaction with future. my daughters had Mr. Smith for I don’t know I just really like it!” drinks! everyone. If you are reading this Borkows- DECA and I said why not?” Te- The hustle and bustle is enough to Image Credit: Logan Reeves The thing he likes most about ki, good luck at your new school! 4 Friday, May 18 2018 Feature The Eagle’s Eye How to celebrate Remember the war: Cinco De Mayo Memorial Day history Alyssa Silva not have malicious intent behind Samuel Lopez 28th, 1968, and to take effect on graves of soldiers and placing Staff reporter it, it is hard for Mexicans to not Staff Reporter the first day of 1971, as was stated flowers or flags to visiting- me The fifth of May is a celebra- be offended. Memorial Day, a day created by Public Law 90-363. morials and practicing proper flag tion normally accompanied with Another thing that is also super as a result of the Civil War in The Uniform Monday Holiday etiquette for the day. alcohol, Mexican food, mariachi hard to see on Cinco de Mayo is the 1860s to honor the resulting Act was created to make holidays The proper way to display the music and so many other fares the way non-Mexican Americans deaths of soldiers during that more convenient, by having 3-day flag is to raise the flag quickly to that people enjoy. However, what celebrate this day. Cinco de Mayo time is now celebrated as a na- weekends instead of mid-week the top, then to half-staff until is Cinco de Mayo? As Americans is now a “white-washed” holiday, tional holiday. The history behind interruptions which made busi- noon, where it is raised back to tend to do with holidays, they people generally just choose the Memorial Day is important to ness and general matters harder. full staff for the rest of the day. commercialize it without think- parts of Mexican culture they remembering not only those who While the intent was under- This is to symbolize, as it was put ing of the signif- icance of the enjoy – making the Mexican died in the Civil War, but all who stood, many states were confused by those at www.usmemorialday. date. On May 5, American and the immi- fought for America in times of and upset by this controversial org, to remember “the more than 1862, Mexican grant struggles and great turmoil. act. one million men and women who soldiers defeated victories irrel- Unfortunately, the reason for Many still fight to restore Me- gave their lives in service of their a large portion of evant. the day existing is slowly fading morial Day back to its original country,” at half-staff and “at the French army Not to say that from a day of honor to another day of the 30th, although besides noon, their memory is raised by in the battle of non-Mexican 3-day weekend holiday. Official- being the original date of Memo- the living, who resolve not to let Puebla. Contrary Americans should ly commissioned by John Logan rial Day, or Decoration Day, as it their sacrifice be in vain, but to to popular belief, not celebrate the on May 5th, 1868, to be on the was known before WWII, it holds rise up in their stead and continue Cinco de Mayo is day, but they should 30th of May, for the purpose of no other real significance. the fight for liberty and justice for not a Mexican In- also be mindful of “strewing with flowers, or -oth A website created for specifi- all.” dependence Day. The exactly what they are do- erwise decorating the graves of cally for information about the On this Memorial Day, remem- holiday is also not very popular ing, saying, and things like that. comrades who died in defense of holiday, www.usmemorialday. ber to honor the lives of our fallen in Mexico, except for in the city When you go to bars or restau- their country during the late re- org, states this as their primary soldiers by visiting places of rest of Puebla, and is a bigger deal rants also be sure to remember bellion, and whose bodies now lie goal, in remembrance of the lost or memorials, or wearing a red in the U.S. While the festivities the reason you are celebrating. in almost every city, village and lives of soldiers and the late Ha- poppy with your clothes, which of the day might be super excit- Do not belittle the Mexican hamlet churchyard in the land,” waii Senator Daniel Inouye, a are usually sold in support of ing, people also tend to offend on Americans who take pride in this Logan had said, as part of the WWII veteran. They also seek to various organizations or groups. this fun day. There are so many day as well. General Order No. 11. bring more light to importance of Many have forgotten this impor- ways to celebrate without look- In all, everybody should have Although the original date of Memorial Day, as many have for- tant practice, and it is now more ing ignorant. First, pay attention good, inoffensive fun on Cinco de Memorial Day was the 30th, as gotten the original purpose of the needed than ever, as there will be to nasty cultural appropriation. Mayo. Cheers! part of the Uniform Monday Hol- holiday. more lives lost in the future. While you may think sombreros Image Creidt: napavalleynow. iday Act was signed by 36th pres- The observance of Memo- Image Credit: logoart.com are genuinely cool and you may com ident, Lyndon B. Johnson on June rial Day can range to visiting the Tips and tricks to getting Beason surfing the best job this summer into the spotlight Sarah Saunders lored to your specific needs and two different locations are in Bianca Harkless sending them back down again. Sports Editor requirements, this is the website search for hosts/hostesses and Staff Reporter She plans on working there What is the best way for teenag- for you. meat cutters. Many people have summer throughout college during the ers to get money during the Sum- In fact, there is another excel- The required age minimum for jobs, but one of the best ones to summers. “It’s a lot of fun, they mer? lent website for job seekers that both jobs is sixteen years old. be a lifeguard. hire a lot of people, so there is a Simply put, if one does not is geared specifically for teens in However, there are other op- Being a lifeguard can be high chance at getting in.” have a sizeable allowance, then Arizona. tions than the food industry. For very stressful and extremely Beason said when asked if the only way is to get a job. A special feature of this partic- example, if you enjoy being out- fun. she would recommend working Living in Arizona provides a ular source is that it gives details doors and working with children, Newspaper’s own, Madeline there to other people. unique list of work options that about said job, and the helpful then being a camp instructor is an Beason, works at Wet and Wild Some of the other attractions are available during Summer. distance from your current loca- ambitious and rewarding task. and gave us the inside scoop. that are at the waterpark include In fact, there are certain jobs tion, according to Snagajob.com. 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Of course, the question of what type of job is These are simply a few of the work at Wet and Wild, but you The Tornado is started out by best way to see a wide variety of good for teenagers. options available to teenagers do get free admission to the getting launched from 38 feet work available in Arizona is to There is a multitude of variety, willing to work hard and do their park, free admission for friends down a tunnel through a 160-foot check websites that are focused and many to choose from. best. and family and discounts on tunnel. on Summer jobs. The most obvious option for There are a multitude of sourc- items sold in the theme park. Lifeguarding is a summer Furthermore, there are a diverse teens is to work at a fast food es dedicated to helping you find When asked about what her dream job for many people. number of sources online that chain or a restaurant. 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Softball team needed this confir- tice fields across from the softball The boys’ volleyball and tennis Hakari, Marvin Issac, Antonio Laced up cleats. The 2017-2018 mation that they could participate fields. Regrettably, the Varsity teams on Ironwood’s campus are Borboa, Jaden Sturm, Cody De- school year has held many un- in the honor of a playoff tourna- baseball team did not make this definitely teams to watch. pasquale and Yash Patel. expected and delightful surprises ment. year’s playoffs. However, coach Both teams this year are very These players were a big part for the athletes and coaches of However, to stay within the law Ira Jeffers stated the pride they new with many talented sopho- of the volleyball team and will be Ironwood High School. that no school activities can take had for their team and that the mores and freshmen that ensure missed. It is typical to find this time of place when the school is close, boys did their best. that next year’s season is sure to In addition, the boys’ tennis year in a sort of lull that is waiting they practiced at a park that had a The Junior Varsity team had show growth and prosperity. team had three players go to state, for Summer to commence. How- baseball field, according to one of their own exceptional season, ac- With four sophomores start- including two freshmen and one ever, several teams of the IHS the softball players. cording to coach, Officer Sydnor. ing, the boys’ volleyball team has sophomore. baseball and softball division are In fact, another Varsity softball Their record was six wins and done very well. Their coach, Mrs. Turner said still in an uproar. player, Sarah Norton stated her twelve losses. Their coach, Mrs. Robb, says that, “we ended up improving In fact, Varsity Softball Coach excitement for the playoffs, and Based on several answers, the that, this year Jami Beebe and the coaching the next season. She had also stat- best memory from the season was “we over last staff were given the coveted title ed that there had been a coaching a game against Apollo which end- are not year.” of Regional Coach and Coaching switch when Jami Beebe took ed in a tie. where “No one has beaten She Staff award. maternity leave and Stephanie Furthermore, the Freshman w e believes According to Ironwood.com, Huckins took her place. Baseball team was lead by Sean wanted us, we have always that as some of the seasons ended during The coach for the Junior Varsity Grundon and Gerry Zuniga. Mr. to be” the years the last two weeks of April, and Softball team was Amy Lemons Zuniga is not a teacher at Iron- but that go on the playoffs began a few days lat- throughout the season, and she wood, however, Mr. Grundon is a they beaten ourselves.” the new, er and continued into the begin- had a unique coaching style that special education teacher for that have younger ning of May. apparently focused on team unity, division in Ironwood. hopes players will grow in both mental- There were questions regarding according to Maelahni Martin. They both did a tremendous job to do well next season. ity and skill and each season will whether or not high school ath- Additionally, another new coach teaching the freshmen boys the Robb admits that having four improve with them. letics would continue during the was added. Tanner Bloomquist simple fundamentals of baseball, sophomore players, including Turner would like to acknowl- teacher strike. stated he enjoyed working with according to the players. Nate Guzzman, Mathew Holmez, edge her son, Dylan Turner, who However, the answer come from the girls and was proud of their Overall, the Spring season, of Andrew Brower and David Cas- she believes has shown a “huge PeoriaUnified.org, “Varsity level victory against a difficult team. both baseball and softball, held a sidy, starting on varsity is unusu- amount of growth” and held his practice, competition and tourna- Apparently, the best part of great deal of excitement through- al, but that they are players that own against one of the best play- ments will continue as scheduled coaching this team of Freshman out. From the tryouts beginning in viewers should watch out for. ers in the state. if appropriately staffed. girls was their positive natures. February, to the last playoff game She tells the team that, “no one With all the sports on Iron- All other elementary and high He stated that the goal for next of the Girls Varsity Softball team, has beaten us, we have always wood’s campus, boys’ volleyball school athletic practices and year was to practice pitching there was not a dull day in store beaten ourselves. The teams that and tennis are underrated, but competitions will be cancelled.” more. for these athletes and coaches. we lose to, it could have gone ei- thrive, and will surely bring more This issued statement reassured Of course softball alone was Congratulations to each team for ther way.” attention in upcoming seasons the parents, and athletes, of Iron- not played during this Spring sea- another successful IHS season. Furthermore, on April 24th, the with their amazing players. Track runs their This Season’s NBA wayDavid Limone tofying for astate. victory Also, Seniors Grant Wojn- draftDavid Limone beginsThe other teams expected to hold Staff Reporter Another sophomore, Janyah arowski and Gavin Sears are Staff Reporter high draft picks are the Memphis The 2017-18 track season has Jasper has automatically qualified close to qualifying for shot put The NBA Draft is an event cel- Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, Chi- been a remarkable season for ev- for the 100m and 200m events and discus. ebrated each year to see where cago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, and erybody. and even the school records this Another boy on the Ironwood the league’s future superstars will the Orlando Magic. All the teams After the retirements of Coach year. track meet is Kevin Alcaron, a play professional basketball. Ev- picking within the first few picks Stafford two years ago and Coach Even more impressive, she freshman who moved to Arizona ery year before the draft, they hold all have one thing in common, Brown last year, new head coach- broke her own record from her from Mexico only a few months a lottery, meaning they randomly they are in a rebuilding process. es Joel Banfield and Rich Antal freshman year for the 100 meter ago. select who holds the first 15 picks. The Mavericks won the NBA have stepped up to take charge of event. He instantly became the best This year, the hometown Phoenix Championship against LeBron the program. distance runner on the team as a Suns are a heavy favorite to hold James and Dwyane Wade’s domi- Also, new assistant coaches freshman and has competed the first pick after an unsuccessful nating Miami Heat squad only Richard Gray and Orlando Soto in all the meets and season. The top prospects include seven years ago, and now they have benefitted the track program invitationals this This year, the hometown Phoenix are one of the worst teams in the by coaching hurdles and sprints. season. Suns are league. As for the athletes, the track His a heavy Also, it team has a couple of com- future in favorite “This year, the hometown was only petitors who can run track and to hold Phoenix Suns are a heavy fa- a few at the State field is the first years ago Champion- bright. pick after vorite to hold the first pick af- when the ships. Also, an unsuc- ter an unsuccessful season.” Bulls had Senior Mi- freshman Elijah cessful a healthy kayla Lockhart Sanders has shined on season. Der- has already varsity, running the 100, 200, DeAndre Ayton from Arizona, rick Rose and Joakim Noah in qualified for 4x100 and 4x400 events at every Marvin Bagley III from Duke, his prime. This season, the best the mile This meet. Trae Young from Oklahoma, and player on their team was a rookie. and the would also not He is also really good at football Luka Doncic from Slovenia. As proven in the NBA, to be suc- be her first time and plans on playing varsity foot- If the Suns end up having the first cessful, talent is key. The Golden 4x800. going to state, since she ball next year. pick, Ayton, who is only a 2-hour State Warriors and the Houston The qualified last year. Like Kevin, Elijah has a very drive away from Phoenix, would Rockets have found ways to ac- 4x800 girls For the boys, Senior Ajang bright future. be the favorite. Ayton is a 7’1 cen- quire talent through the draft, free team consists of Mikayla Aguek has automatically quali- Finally, the Ironwood track ter who holds a lot of potential and agency, and trades and used it to and her twin Kylie Lockhart, and fied for high jump, jumping a team has had a great year and is drawing comparisons to NBA their advantage. sophomores Eliza Cuthbert and height of 6’2. made many improvements. legends such as Patrick Ewing To conclude, the NBA Draft is Aliyah Balderrama. This is his first year doing track, They plan for next year to be and David Robinson. The Suns’ an exciting event for everyone. The 4x800 team is only 20 sec- but he has played all four years of even better. current center, Tyson Chandler, The players, the teams, and the onds of from automatically quali- basketball in high school. Image Credit: Clker.com will be 36 years old next season. fans all benefit from the draft. Sarah Saunders are distinct leaders that are looked upon for Lexi Jarrell Nathan Mendelsohn Madeline Beason paper is very hard be- cause you SportsThe Editor guidance and support. Eagle’sRaquel Warren and Staff Reporter EyeOnline Editor StaffStaff Reporter become very close to the people Newsies. Eagles. Family. The Eagle’s Eye Logan Reeves are undoubtedly the leaders of I have no idea how we’ll function without Our Seniors Newspaper is more than just a class. It is Newspaper has always been one of my in your class, since the class is is so much more than pieces of paper folded Newspaper, and this is because they are al- you Raquel. You’re the only one who actu- a family. The most important members being favorite classes. It gives me an opportunity usually very small. Raquel and together to make a newspaper. In truth, it ways willing to welcome and teach each new ally knows what’s going on here. You were Logan Reeves and Raquel Warren. To start: to write my opinion about topics I like and Logan have inspired me very is a community of creative indi- member of the Newsie family. my first friend here and maybe it is because Raquel Warren Logan Reeves Logan has become sort a father figure in my research interesting event around the school much. Raquel has viduals that are brought to- gether In fact, if you have a question, Raquel is you had to be nice to me since I was knew Editor-in-Chief News Editor life. He has helped me improve my writing, and Arizona. It is always a laid back, listen taught me that it through the power of words. always willing to share her unending knowl- but you made me feel welcome. You made Three years. Three years As I come on my last month helped me form better layouts and improve to music and get to know each other type of is okay to put a I joined Newspaper be- cause edge regarding any subject pertaining to me feel like I belonged here. I’m going to I have dedicated my time to here at Ironwood, I look back as a person in general. When I first joined class, which not a lot of high school classes personal twist on of the opportunities it pre- sent- newspaper. miss you so much, you have to visit us. Newspaper, each year only at my three years in news- newspaper back in 2016, Logan was the have. your work, like ed me. I have stayed Similarly, Logan can make anyone laugh Logan with you gone who will have getting better than the oth- paper. I have met a lot first person to ever introduce himself to Some of my favorite things to write are edi- layouts and writ- ing. because of the peo- and make any situation light hearted. Yet he is a redneck alter ego? It will be too er. From Staff Reporter, of amazing people and me, and my first friend in news. I can never torials. In an editorial, you write about your She is always very ple within Newspa- still very sensitive and always supports each quiet without you screaming random to Layout Editor, to As- formed great friend- thank him enough for helping me out with opinion on any topic you want. I have written nice and she is a great per, and this rings Newsie. things and talking about how to make sistant Editor-in-Chief, ships. journalism and personal problems alike. about my choice to become a vegetarian and leader for our newspaper true for many of the It will be a dark day when these seniors whipped cream. It will be dull with- and now the Editor-in- I will never forget the Raquel Warren on the other hand was my life as a cheerleader at Ironwood. Both class. Logan has taught other newsies. must continue on their journey of life. There out you headbanging your glasses off Chief, the saying “hard times I had in newspa- a friendship that took longer to form, but of those topics are very important to me and me to fight for what I be- Of course, with will be goodbyes, hugs, and donuts in an ef- to loud music. work pays off”definitely per or at Ironwood in once it had, I am now sure it will never getting the opportunity to share those things lieve in, even if it is going any group of fort to ease the sorrow of losing two of the News- paper has rings true. The journey general. go away. She has taught me an infinite with the school is something you can’t do in against the peo- ple around people, there patriarchs of Newspaper. changed my here was one that im- Newspaper has amount on being a writer and a per- any other class. Not to mention, it is easy to me. Newspaper is definitely life. You guys pacted my life more than given me a sense of son. Everyday is another adven- write about topics that interest you. one of the best classes you Daniela Quintero took a quiet girl who I thought it ever would. pride in my work and ture with Raquel, from making Saying goodbye to the seniors in News- can take at Iron- wood. Staff Reporter barely ever To begin, when joining seeing in print. glaring eyes one second Samuel Lopez Newspaper has honestly been an incredible fit in and Newspaper my sopho- Watching everything to laughing about Joseph Giordano Staff Reporter experience for me. Growing up, I really en- put my more year in 2015, I come together and then another the Staff Reporter Besides show- ing me how Giana Murphy joyed writing. I was so excited to take jour- heart barely talked to anyone the final product is ex- next, I could What has newspaper done for me? Well much modern journalism has Staff Reporter nalism my freshman year of high school. o n and often stayed to my- tremely gratifying. never not love the list could go on for days. Newspaper degraded from the past, and why Newspaper has taught me many new things Though I will admit journalism self. However, as the Putting all that work Raquel Warren has been one of my favorite classes that no one likes the press, Newspaper has been and the people in here have given me a lot wasn’t my favorite class, it definitely years have gone by I into something and finally As a whole, news- I have taken. It’s an extremely fun class a great experience for me. Being structured of nice and memorable experiences. I have taught me a lot and gave me a chance have grown to come seeing the end result. paper has done an im- with so many amazing people. differently than an English class, it is more learned things in newspaper and in the world to join newspaper. My first little expe- the out of my shell, meet- If that were not enough, mense amount of good When I first started I had no clue how enjoyable. I have almost been dependent on of journalism about newspaper and how hard rience writing in newspaper was back in front ing such beautiful peo- all of the people that I have for me. I always feel at to use the software for our layouts or how to only myself and my peers to figure what to and troubling it is and how long of a ride it is. October, when I was still in journalism. My page. ple along the way that come across. home here and never do any of the “behind the scenes” stuff such do. But ironically, I hate writing. With how long of a ride it is there has come friend and I were writing a front page story This year I am proud to call my From seniors sitting in the have I once thought, as interviews. However, Newspaper is a strange excep- great people. Raquel and Logan are the best and we were completely lost. But everyone you helped friends, my family. My same place as I to freshman “Ugh, not newspa- Everyone has been so kind and is always tion to my hate for writing, and journalism examples of nice and responsible role mod- was super helpful, especially Raquel, who me find my little Newsie family… who have yet to experience per.” Our advisor eager to help when- ever I am as whole. I have no interest in pursuing els. was our mentor for this assignment. I was voice and use Plus, being promoted the class, I have be- Rusnac along stuck. News- paper is a journalism as a professional ca- reer, Although I honestly so glad that it was her because it. Rusnac helped to Editor-in-Chief for my friended them all. with the family class I don’t think any- possibly as a fall back if all haven’t been in she’s super nice and patient. Like when she me through mul- senior year only pushed As for being a stu- environment one would regret else fails, (which is usually how newspaper very long was helping us write, she didn’t seem to get tiple dramatic me to open up more dent at Ironwood, I have has made taking. I am more most people become journal- ists I have seen how mad or frustrated when we made a mistake. affairs and often as I had to take the received multiple opportuni- this class the than glad to have anyways) but the skills I have hard these two She was one of the reasons why I decided to substituted as a role of a leader for my fellow peers. ties to attend so many different highlight of my newspaper taken this and I got learned translate into work. Raquel change my schedule and take newspaper! therapist. Newspaper So, it is with great pleasure that I leave News- classes. career. to experience the other classes, making it and Logan are When I did become a part of the staff in has inspired me and paper to the amazing people that I truly will The teachers and staff have become a part amazing work that more tolerable to write Bianca Harkless basically in January, I was once again helped greatly has helped me decide miss as I move on to try and figure out this of my daily routine making it not-so mun- myself and every- essays, since now I Staff Reporter charge of ev- by the two seniors in our class, Raquel and to pursue a career in thing called life. To Nathan, Alexis, Connor, dane and boring. one has done. have a benchmark Newspaper is my favorite class and I erything that Logan. Raquel helped me so much with my journalism. As we Sarah, Lexi, and Alyssa I hope that you all Again, i also credit my peers for making Seeing my story for what is excruciat- would tell anyone to take it for multiple rea- goes on in newspa- layouts because they were the thing say goodbye it feels continue being the wonderful people that you my day-to-day fun and intersting. in the newspaper ingly long and what is sons. The main reason being the amazing per. They basically I struggled with the most. Logan like our family is be- are and make the newspaper your own. To the I have made so many friends with not only and on the front page easy. people who take it. go hand and hand. also helped me with m y ing pulled apart; please new and future members of the Eagle’s Eye my peers but the staff here on campus as well. for the first time is a The people here in News Some of the best and hardest working They make sure that edits even though he gets don’t be strangers. family, I wish that you can grow and better Collectively they have all taught me many memory that will are good people, and, people in the class are leaving and although everyone is doing tons of them. They did your skills to become great reporters of our life lessons that i wish to pass down everyone not be forgotten. unfortunately, I will pos- David Limone I may not have been in newspaper long, their job and they so many other great staff. Finally, to my fellow senior and friend I meet on my journey in the military. Seeing how sibly never interact with Staff Reporter they help make the class fun and enjoyable. know how they’re things to this class, Logan, I thank you for the laughs and fun I have learned so much in my high school my work was them ever again, but how Newspaper has been an amazing experi- Raquel, our editor, is leaving along with Lo- doing it and if some- I’m a little sad I memories you have given me and the rest of career and I am saddened to say goodbye to going to be is just how it is. I am es- ence for me and my school career. gan Reeves. My favorite memory of Raquel one doesn’t know what to only got to know the Newsies, and I wish you the best as you all of you. read by many pecially thankful to the It gives me the freedom to write is her helping me learn how to do a layout. It do, they both will them for one se- embark on your journey to the U.S. Army. So to everyone reading this, take my advice other students seniors for making my things that I am passionate about must have been infuriating for her because make sure that the per- mester. News- Overall, Newspaper has helped me grow and make the best of your high school career. and teachers is time in newspaper much on an appropriate level. I couldn’t remember what where son knows what to do paper next year my skills as a writer and as a person, and I One day you will have to say goodbye. very rewarding. easier. They have taught Since I have joined newspaper, anything was, but she made sure by the end of the day. I won’t be the will always look back on the memories made, However, saying goodbye does not mean Newspaper has me how the whole flow I have made plentiful friends I re- membered everything am very honored that I got t o same without thankful for the person it has made me into. you cannot say, “Until next time.” been a great of newspaper works, and and expanded my social by the time work with these wonderful them. time! now it is all just routine circle. I enjoy walking we were people and I hope you two Connor Burklow like the goofy older brotherand has for me. into class everyday and done. have a good future! Entertainment Editor shown me the true meaning of knowing that I could My Alyssa Silva friends like Raquel Newspaper used to be just another patriotism. I wish him the best laugh and have fun favorite Alexis Garibay sue of the paper gives me new Staff Reporter Warren and Logan class to me when I started a year ago, of luck as he begins his jour- with my fellow news- memory Feature Editor opportunities to experiment and With this issue being the last of the Reeves. but it has become a sort of family out- ney with the United States ies. of Logan With my high school years mostly spent try new styles of writing to year, I realize that this is a time Along with all the side of my own as time has gone by. It Army and the future that When I was in Jour- is one day typing away and creating pages in the produce well-thought stories to re- flect on all the good great memories I have shared in has become a big part of my life in the he has planned. nalism last semester, I when we school newspaper, I would say that I have that do not sound dull, as things that happened newspaper, I especially want to thank Raquel ways that it has allowed me to ex- Newspaper is decided to switch out were waiting had a wonderful experience thus far in the I have developed a habit during this semes- and Logan. Thank you, Logan, for making press myself and sharpen my skills as a big part of my one of my classes for to distribute the class itself. I have grown to enjoy be- of staying consistent be- ter. Newspaper me laugh and helping me realize that it does a writer. life and even newspaper. I do not re- newspaper, h e ing a staff reporter and meeting new fore. gave me a place not matter what anyone else thinks. I also People such as my Editor-in-Chief, though a few gret that decision at all as managed t o people, who I can now call my dearest In all honesty, news- to express want to thank you for sending me memes. Raquel Warren, and News Editor, members of newspaper has been great get us on the topic friends. paper would not be the myself You mean a lot to me and it makes me so sad Logan Reeves, have especially im- our fam- to me. Mr. Rusnac has of conspiracy theo- At the beginning of freshman year, same without Raquel and it that you are leaving this year. pacted me and taught me how to ily are been one of my favorite ries. It was one of I had a fear that I would not find a Warren and Logan also Raquel, thank you for all your advice and become a more effective jour- printing teachers at Ironwood as I the strangest days place where I truly felt I belonged in, Reeves. gave for just being you. I am so happy we became nalist. Raquel has been like their can connect with him on in newspaper but one but that fear disappeared the minute I These two individu- m e closer this semester and I appreciate all your the humble and respectful last a personal level as well as of the most memo- started newspaper. als have been amazing amaz- hard work and I hate the fact you are leaving mother of our little Newsie is- an academic level. rable for me. Of course, I had to step out of my mentors during this ing this year. I will miss joking around with you family and has helped keep sue As my junior year comes Newspaper won’t be comfort zone, but it was all whole process. I and all the laughs. the program afloat almost single- I to an end, I will hold many the same with- out them worth it even up to the point sincerely wish Overall, I want to take the time to thank handedly. She is one of the few peo- cannot memories from Mr. Rus- and they will be missed where I am now. them both the everyone in newspaper and reflect on all the ple I will be sad to see go but I can see wait to nac’s newspaper class. I dearly but newspaper Newspaper has helped me best of wishes amazing times and friendships given to me in her doing great things in the future even see what highly recommend it for will still be one of my improve within my writing as they venture here. Though the end of the year makes me if she has no idea what she wants to else awaits students who enjoy writ- favorite classes if I and even my confidence. through adult- sad, I would not change a thing. do. Logan on the other hand has been us! ing. take it. It is as though each is- hood. 8 Friday, May 18, 2018 Entertainment The Eagle’s Eye

UpcomingBianca Harkless Concertsgotten one of the ‘I heart TS’ crop in they arizonahave for many years prior. safetyJoseph Giordano inset summer up sprinklers and run through Staff Reporter tops that her background dancers There are many other amazing Staff Reporter them like you did as a kid. Bring Summer is prime time for con- wore. bands going as well. Summer is right around the cor- back the good old memories. certs or music festivals to take You could have also gotten a Warped Tour provides a chance ner. Everyone’s favorite season Some other things you can do is place. pair of “Reputation’ sweatpants to get into a new type of music, for many reasons such as kids are g o on vacation. Some Some of the biggest concerts or a hoodie off her website. see many new bands, or see some getting out of school, it’s perfect cheap easy have been Taylor Swift and the The major music festival, of your favorites all at once. to go outside and swim and get things are upcoming Vans Warped Tour. Vans Warped Tour is happening At Vans Warped tour, many dif- your tan on. going up Swift kicked off her North over summer. ferent types of people have fun Along with all of the fun to lake America tour on May eighth at Vans Warped Tour is kind of and enjoy good music. there is still a lot of worries pleas- the University of Phoenix sta- like a ‘rock’ or ‘pop punk’ Coach- Although the headliners will with the blazing sun and ant dium in Glen- put on a great its heat. for ex- dale Arizona. show, some Especially in Arizona, ample. The Repu- of the smaller if you are staying here dur- Have your tation tour will name bands ing the summer you know that it friends and be showcasing will also be gets extremely hot. family go with you and just swim the hit album “Some of the biggest concerts a grand show This season is a very danger- make some food and camp out. ‘Reputation’ to see. ous one. People will get dehy- Another thing you could do is which went have been Taylor Swift and the The tour is drated and have heat stroke along travel to a different state such as public on No- only here for with many other California and go vember tenth one day. things. to the beaches. of 2017. upcoming Vans Warped Tour.” Make sure So make sure But if you The show to go and see to be as safe decide to just was amazing the annual as possible stay home you and Swift is Vans Warped while having can do is grab known to be put on an amazing ella. Tour. as much fun as friends and go show. Warped Tour will be coming to Music, whether it is Taylor you can. watch a movie To stand in the right side of Arizona June eighteenth of 2018. Swift or someone who would play Drink lots of water or grab a ball and the ‘Snake Pit’ it will cost you Some of the bands coming to at Warped Tour, is something that and be sure to wear sunscreen. play catch. somewhere around one thousand Arizona are Black Veil Brides, should be enjoyed by everyone. Since summer is such a fun There is so much for you to dollars. Falling in Reverse and Motion- Music is a great way to keep time with a lot of nothing to do do. Summer is such an amazing If you were looking for some- less in White. yourself entertained over sum- since schools out here are some time to have fun with friends and thing to wear to the concert, she Black Veil Brides is taking a mer. Regardless of what type of activities to occupy your time. family. has ‘Reputation’ merch out. break from their own tour. music you like, going to a concert Since it will be hot outside you Go outside and see the world If you love ‘Look What You They are doing this so they can and seeing bands that you don’t can go to many waterparks that instead of being cooped up inside Made Me Do’ you could have perform during Warped Tour like know can be fun. are around here. Or you can even watching TV all summer.

PhoenixBianca Harkless ComicWars, or any firearm Fest like weap- SummerAlexis Garibay Moviesen, or Elastigirl, is out becoming Previews the remaining dinosaurs that were Staff Reporter ons from the game Overwatch. Feature Editor the hero she always was. left. Phoenix is a busy city, and Although that type of prop is The dreadful wait for summer This incredible adventure will Following actors Chris Pratt starting the twenty-fourth of May, gone, “Lightsabers, wands and vacation seems to be taking a toll be hitting theaters June fifteenth. and Bryce Dallas Howard in this Downtown Phoenix might get a sonic screwdrivers are A-Okay!” on every student at this point in You do not want to miss out on wild ride, life has found a way little bit more hectic. according to Phoenixcomicfest. the semester. the fun Pixar has in store! again in the Jurassic Park series. The Valley of the Sun’s annual com. Although everyone wants the Next up in the box office, Ju- Be there to witness the eruption Comic Con, now called Comic The fest will be adding two school year to be over, there is so rassic World: Fallen Kingdom is unfold on June twenty-second. Fest, is happening once again. times the number of entrances, much to look forward to once Coming later in the summer is In a statement the Comic Fest four times the amount of metal summer officially begins. The First Purge, a prequel released about the change stated, detectors and about five times the One being the to The Purge fran- “We would prefer to focus on cre- original amount of security. long-awaited chise. ating the best events and experi- The directors decided on this films hitting It shows the ences for our attendees,” accord- new plan of action because of the theaters. events leading ing to Phoenixcomicfest.com. long lines and unreasonable wait Do not to the an- Every year Comic Fest has times caused in the past. They are fret young nual Purge, special guests attend, and this also dedicating specific lines to people! which was year one of the greatest stars they ADA, VIP and cosplay. The film introduced have coming is Tim Curry. Furthermore, in the past years industry as an ex- Tim Curry played Pennywise Comic Fest has been more geared has much periment to in the first adaptation of Stephen to people who are into comic in store for decrease the King’s It, and he also played books or anime. you this crime rate by Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 However this year they are do- summer! allowing citi- Rocky Horror Picture Show. ing more panels and guests that One film zens to take Another guest they will have are dedicated to the people who that pretty out their an- there is Jeremy Bulloch. Bulloch like reading. much ev- ger in any violent played the infamous ‘Boba Fett’ Some of the panels offered are eryone has way for at least twelve in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes ‘Female Representation Matters,’ been raving about hours. Back. where they will talk about the im- since the first teaser Although the ex- However, a major conflict that portance of strong female leads in trailer was released periment was meant occured last year involved the books. November eigh- to be contained in costume props. Another added panel will be teenth, is Incredibles 2. set to be released this a small community, it rapidly Last year, event security about reading books called ‘But, Everyone who grew up summer as well. spread through the nations when stopped a man armed with four I Don’t Want Be a Hero!’ watching its prequel know that Following four years after Ju- tensions arise. real firearms that were supposed Comic Fest will be fun and this an extremely big deal, as it rassic World, Owen and Claire, Experience the bloody violence to be part of his costume. interesting this year like it has has been desperately waited on the two main protagonists from and terror this Memorial Day. Due to this incident, the new been in the past. The changes they for 14 years! the first film, venture back to There are many great films to Comic Fest will prohibit gun have made should help things run According to IMDB.com, the Isla Nubar in which the Jurassic expect this summer, so as soon as props “‘Regardless of how realis- smoother and faster. film centers around Bob Parr, or World theme park was opened. summer hits, be sure to check out tic or unrealistic they look.”’ Hopefully this year’s Comic better known as Mr. Incredible, After learning that a volcano these highly anticipated films! This prop ban will include blast- Fest is incredible, so that is can becoming Mr. Mom and take care on the island is due for eruption Image Credit: momthemagnifi- ers from hit franchises like Star happen again for years to come. of his son, Jack-Jack, when Hel- at any time, they strive to rescue cent.com The Eagle’s Eye Health Friday, May 18, 2018 9 How to stay safe at How to accomplish your parks this summer goals this upcoming summer Alexis Garibay gious and can be spread through Daniela Quintero is getting enough rest. The school this summer as your chance to Feature Editor contaminated water and food. Staff Reporter year tires everyone out – you rest. That is not bad, but remem- As the summer heat approach- According to thealternativedaily. As summer approaches once might find yourself staying up ber staying active can have a lot es, water parks are in full rave com, “symptoms may include an again, all we can think about is late studying or doing homework. of positive impact on your vaca- to help people cool off. The fun intestinal infection, which causes how much fun the season is go- If that is the case, then it is fair tions. You do not necessarily have filled moments that people spend stomach pain, nausea, vomiting ing to bring us. A way to spice up to say you have not rested well to run every day – you can exer- here are a time to never forget, and diarrhea.” Be aware if any- your vacations is to have in mind enough in a while. Summer vaca- cise two or three times a week. unless something goes terribly one you happen to know has a a list of goals that you wish to tions can be your There are also fun ways to stay wrong. Although there is not a weak immune system as this can accomplish before school starts chance active, like going swimming or whole lot of mechanical malfunc- greatly affect them. again. Below are some healthy to re- hiking, riding a bike, trying out a tions that could happen, danger is Hepatitis A can be spread and effective goals that will gain new sport, etc. still out there. through fecal matter especially make your summer mem- The last goal you For one thing, many diseases if someone has an unintentional orable and should try to accom- can be easily spread through the bowel movement. Although it fun. plish this summer is water if inspections are not per- may cause liver inflammation, The first a rather easy one – formed daily after all visitors most people can recover without goal you can spend less time on have left. Examples include: Le- having serious damage. add to your list the internet and more gionnaires’ Disease, Norovirus, Not only that, but foot infec- is one of the having fun. Sure, the Hepatitis A and many others. tions can also occur. Athlete’s most impor- internet can be a lot Legionnaires’ Disease can be foot and plantar warts are most tant. Take care more interesting than spread through water parks if the common for the obvious reason of yourself! going grocery shop- water is not drained thoroughly. that everyone walks throughout Use sunscreen ping, but spending ex- Thealternativedaily.com explains the parks barefoot. Considering and drink lots cessive time on it has that the bacteria that forms ,which this, be sure to wear water shoes of water. You harmful effects. Also, can eventually multiply, can be or sandals as much as possible or cannot have fun if you are feeling all of your energy, not to mention if you are on your phone all day, small enough for people to breath, if necessary. dehydrated or if you have a bad help the bags under your eyes! you willl miss out on fun summer because it turns into a mist-like The list goes on, so with that sunburn. Also take care of your With that said, do not spend all activities like going shopping substance. These bacteria can be in mind be extremely careful and skin – wash your face, try face your days sleeping. Just get a with your friends or going to the formed in jet streams that have aware this summer. The excite- masks and use moisturizer. Your good night sleep so you can feel lake. Do not share every bit of not been disinfected properly. If ment for the days to come is un- skin will look fresh and healthy energized throughout the day. your vacations with the audience not treated, symptoms can lead to derstandable, but who wants to without using make-up, and give An important goal would be to online. You should try to keep pneumonia or Pontiac Fever. spend them being ill? Have fun your face a break. stay active. If you played sports significant memories to yourself. Norovirus is extremely conta- and be safe, everyone! A goal you might want to add this school year, you might see Image Credit: wikiclipart.com Negative effects of How to achieve the happiness binge-watching T.V. you want this summer Alyssa Silva tive, educational programs on Connor Burklow have success is attempting to lead Letting fresh air into your lungs Staff Reporter T.V., there are also ways binge- Entertainment Editor a healthier lifestyle instead of the may prove to be stress relieving Big Mouth, Stranger Things, watching affects your sleeping Happiness. The emotion that is one that you are originally accus- and enjoyable with things such as Lost in Space, KUWTK, On My pattern. the most valued and searched for, tomed to. a picnic at a park or a vacation to Block, are just a few favorite The blue light from your tele- yet the hardest to obtain. That means no more junk food an area that is full of greenery and shows people love to binge- vision interrupts the production Every person in the world and unnecessary sweets in the nature. watch. However, what type of of melatonin in your body which strives for happiness in any form middle of the night. The last important step of find- effects does watching a whole helps you to sleep! that they can and will do anything As stated by livehappy.com, ing happiness within summer is season in one sitting have on your Poor sleep has also been linked to achieve even a tiny amount of activities such as finding an exer- more of a mental challenge than brain? to a number of health problems fulfillment. cise routine that you enjoy doing anything else and may prove to According to nbcnews.com a including obesity, diabetes, and With summer approaching it and discovering the benefits of a be the most difficult or easiest to survey found that 61% of Netf- also cardiovascular disease. may only get harder to become healthy diet may deem well. follow depending on your posi- lix subscribers typically watch T.V. also plays a role in your happy, but with the list presented Exercise and good eating have tion. around 2-6 episodes at a time. In mental health as well. Allpsych. below you may just succeed in According to positivityblog. fact, your brain com says that there the summertime quest for com, being kind in small releases is a correlation be- happiness that lies ahead. ways, savoring the sum- a chemi- tween excessive One of the first mertime moments in cal T.V. watch- things that you may the present instead called ing and do to relieve the of dwelling on dopa- feel- stress of liv- the past or be- mine ings ing is plan- ing lost in the which of de- ning “you” aspect of the makes pres- time. future, take your sion, Accord- things slow body loneli- ing to mind- and observe thinks ness bodygreen. your sur- it is and com,spending roundings high, guilt. time alone and instead of which Peo- doing things the thoughts causes ple alone. within your you to who Certain head, and enjoy tend to things such as most of all use your fa- binge-watch reading a good the summer as vorite shows even more – remem- their favorite series often feel less book, meditating, a time to process ber that this is not a good thing. self-control and also show traits sleeping, watching and move on from Your body does create a crav- of those who suffer from addic- the sunset, or just do- anything that may ing for dopamine causing you to tion. ing something that allows plague your conscience. watch more T.V., which may lead While it might seem like a good yourself time to think and relax Allowing yourself to be to an addiction. idea to sit down and watch the may prove to be a good decision. yourself without worrying about While it might not only be adults whole season of Stranger Things Enjoying pleasures in solitude the ability release posi- any consequences and help- watching television, children are 3 when it comes out, take your allows for one to find a sense of tive endorphins which help fuel ing others may just lighten your as well. Shows like Peppa Pig physical and mental health into inner peace where they otherwise happiness and an overall good mood and help find the person could be showing young chil- consideration, as well. would not find it. mood. that you wish you could be. dren bad habits and disrespectful Of course, it is important to take Finding the proper way to Enforcing a healthy lifestyle When contemplating summer- ways. Not only does T.V. have a time for yourself and do whatever spend by yourself may just save may also be a good time to find time sadness, attempt to follow negative affect on children, but you want to do, but it is also im- you from unnecessary stress, so new scenery and enjoy fresh air the steps that have been laid out parents who have to expreience portant to not do things that are cancel any plans and make one by taking part in outdoor activi- and true happiness may finally be the repercussions. detrimental to your health. for your own benefit. ties and the precious setting of within reach! While there may be some posi- Image Credit: pngtree.com Another plan of action that may nature. Image credit: clipartsgram.com 10 Friday, May 18, 2018 Columns the VIEW

th Behind I made a lot of friends, The but Katie Garland and Kaylie HeadlineGra- are sitting right next to me as I I turned eighteen on October 24 , unfortunately I was not with ham. There are many others, write this: Alyssa Silva, Nathan I swore into the Army. My M.O.S Mendelsohn and Alexis Garibay. (Military Occupational Specialty) the best crowd and it reflected but these guys are the first to All three of them have made me is designated 15G. Aircraft Struc- in my school work. Things come to mind. They have be- laugh till I was in tears. Raquel tural Repairman. started looking up as I came come part of my family and Warren, our Editor-in-Chief, has I went through so much stress into second semester and took helped me through the worst been with me every step of this and anxiety getting to this point. journalism. It was there that I of times. journey and I feel like she has I had so much support from ev- met some of the best people of They were also there to back been a big help as well. Connor eryone mentioned above and then my entire high school career. me up when I started to slip. Burklow and Madeline Beason some. Suffering the loss of a This was also the first year that were two people I did not think Katie was there telling me how close buddy just weeks be- I was a part of the Eagles Eye I would grow close to. Again, I awesome it was and how proud fore the new semester, I was staff. I had no clue how much proved myself wrong and I am she was of me. Logan Reeves happy to say so. Looking at all Tori boosted my spirits just by already down. In journalism, this class would mean to me. News Editor the people that I met junior year being one of my reasons for doing with Mrs. Roberson, I fell in With the unfortunate absence Another year comes to an alone, I could see that things were it. The whole News Staff for the love with writing. It became of our beloved Mama Rob, end and it is time to reflect. looking up for me. My grades Eagles Eye, probably my biggest my escape and helped me we had to endure a long term This year it is different, how- were improving and so was my cheerleaders, made me feel so through the death of someone sub. This was a real test for ever. Being a senior, this is my overall mood. This is in addi- happy to be able to do this. so close to me; he was like a everyone as we did not quite tion to those named above that I I have completed the dream I last year here and I want to re- brother. Amongst other drama get alongIt was not till sec- sealed my friendship with during have had for thirteen long years. flect on the past four years. at school, journalism took me ond semester we were blessed sophomore year. I owe it to them for pushing me So without further ado, let away from it. Again, it was with our current advisor Mr. Finally we reach senior year, this far. us begin.Coming to Ironwood at this point that I started the Rusnac. Ever since I met him, the top dog of school. Coming So I reluctantly say goodbye, from Desert Valley Elemen- back from a rough summer, I was but not for long, to my family journey to get to where I am I knew that he was going to tary, I was totally nervous not really looking for support and here at Ironwood. To them, I wish now. be one of my favorite teach- about what was ahead of me. sympathy for what had happened. y’all the best of luck in the com- As the summer came to an ers, and I was right. Rusnac I always heard stories of how I did not receive this either, in- ing years. end, we come upon sopho- has given me so much insight freshmen were picked on for stead everyone got my mind off To my fellow seniors, we did it more year. and advice for life that I do being freshmen. Naturally, I of it and built me back up as a and welcome to the real world. To This is when I sealed friend- not think I would be the same person. I was under a ton of stress everyone else, high school really hung around my friends from ships with many people. To without. This helped me in com- both semesters and I had support is the best four years of school elementary school and from name just a few people who ing years. In newspaper my junior coming from all fronts. As far as you will ever experience. there made some new friends. pushed me immensely through year, I was not only News Editor academics, senior year was pretty Make the best of it and it will Now, before I get ahead of my- the year, I owe it to Tori Wat- but also given the privilege to good. It is the stuff that happened take you places you never thought self, freshman year was by far call a new group of amazing peo- behind the scenes that I want to of. I love all of you guys, until son, Kevin Evans, Wyatt John, the roughest. ple my friends. Three of which reflect on most. Three days after next time. Image: Google Clipart Dear Stupid People: Promises from Love the Anonymous Struck Relationshilikely amps aromantic S asuck the idea of Searching for a path to make being in a relationship is not ap- history. pealing at all and any relationship It started off slow I have been in did not make me Not knowing where to go. happy. Then as time passed Of course, this is not to call out the other person. For example, Everything moved so fast. someone I care a lot about today, It became a routine happened to be someone Living life as a teen. I was in a relationship with al- Time kept moving along as we most two years ago. She made me picked where we thought we be- Nathan Mendelsohn happy, she made me laugh, but Raquel Warren longed. Lexi Jarrell Online Editor I felt that happiness becoming a Editor-in-Chief Some of us were Staff Reporter Dear stupid people let us talk ruse. A New Chapter…Enough allowed and oth- A new year brings new begin- about something. Relationships I quickly got more and more of this sad stuff, ers chose the nings, new fears and anxieties, are a lot, and they take a lot of depressed until I felt like I was The crying and the wrong crowd. new people, and new opportuni- mental power to get throw. Imag- living a lie. I still cared about her, pain.With all that, An unfortu- ties. ine this: you just got into a new but I knew I was not doing her what did I really Lots of things are going to relationship and everything seems any favors by sticking around. nate thing to have to gain? change when your grade level to be going well. But then a month More recently, this boy whom I see those we Your pity? does, but some things will always in, a week in, maybe a few days had known for a bit came for me, thought would stay the same. Your sor- make it barely and the dread begin to seep in. hitting on me and asking to I’ll be in NHS and honors row? You are starting to think if this hangout, flirting and holding my hanging on by a classes while still writing for the is really what you want. Are you hand, and kissing when we did I don’t string. newspaper like I am now, but sure you can handle this pressure? hang out. need that And those with the added stress of college. You are being suffocated. He asked me what I wanted use to to borrow. “best friends” But I know at the end of the day You can feel yourself slowly be and I instantly went into panic Let’s talk of yours I’ll go home with my tall idiot pulling away from your signifi- mode. I could not be in a rela- about some- thought to and make popcorn and chocolate cant other. You end it. tionship, thing serious, be forever, I milk. I know we’ll get yelled at This has happened countless I would end up hurting him. All Take a look back for being too loud and make eggs times to individuals all over the this thought ran around my head. guess they de- on the years. at 11 pm. world, including myself. I ended up ghosting him. Looking cided it would be I know that while I’ll be Situations like this happen for back, Fair warning, it never. stressed in a changing world, we I regret doing that to him, but might bring some You came in with many, now many reasons, but the main rea- will always be the same. son has to be the individuals men- I did not know how to handle tears. you’re leaving with three. tal state. someone like that. All in all, my We have all Four long years, who would’ve We’ll laugh and love, and be stupid. People with different disorders life is a mess and that is okay. I come so far from thought it would be… that manipulate emotions, includ- do not like relationships and that our tiny days. Be this fast. I know that schools and houses ing depression, can lead to some- is okay. Grown up, can change but home doesn’t, and We finally made at last. my home is in a person. Find your one feeling pressured in a rela- You do you, date who you want having learned new So let us hold our heads high person. tionship and the urge to escape. to date and life your life. Work on ways. and look to the sky. The one that grounds you in a A feeling I know all too well. yourself before taking someone Learned the secrets of the world The term ‘aromantic’ is defined else on. Thank the man up above and spinning world. Watch time swim and the monsters they bring. as, “a person who experiences Recently I have found someone those that pushed out of love. around you in late hours spent little or no romantic attraction to I think I might be able to be com- Innocence stripped away, a for- Let’s walk across that stage, talking. others.” mitted too but I know to take it gotten thing. let’s turn a new page. This year find your best friend, Personally, my friends and I slow and find out what I am ready It began with new places, see- You see, this chapter is done. the love of your life, or the rare have discussed this at length and for first. ing new faces, Just like you and But another has just begun. two in one deal that makes you came to the conclusion that I most Image credit: Google Clipart me Image credit: rosesgalore.com feel like an eight-year-old in love. the View Editorials Friday, May 18, 2018 11 The trend that Mental illnesses are needs to stop a serious problem gay a trend because everyone traits that can be passed through accepting mental illness. We seems to be coming out now. genetics are Obsessive Compul- have even given October 10th to It’s basically a mockery of sive Disorder (OCD), Schizo- informing people about it. The people that are homosexual and phrenia, Bipolar Disorder and number of children diagnosed that might have gotten bul- Depression. Many of the mental with a mental health disorder has lied for who they are and their illnesses listed above are caused grown about 3.7% since 2012 sexual preference while you’re by a chemical imbalance in the according to MentalHealthAmer- just walking around screaming brain. Some people may be able ica.org. you’re gay (when you’re really to take a medication to help Sadly, suicide is the 3rd lead- not) on the top of your lungs. I balance everything out but some ing cause of death in people ages have seen people on social media people may not be able to take 10-24. There are many things Giana Murphy say they’re gay just do they can Bianca Harkless them. you can you can do to prevent Staff Reporter gain some type of following and Staff Reporter People with mental illness are things from getting to that level. I have no problem with some people think that it’s okay I believe mental health is no different than someone with- One of the major things you can people who promote homo- because it seems as if they are something that many people are out it. Some seem to talk to a someone. That someone sexual rights, but I do have a promoting gay rights, but it’s afraid to talk about. This could act like can be anyone from some- problem with people that do it not. Some of the members of the be because we all have some- one who works at school for their own benefits. Such as to LGBT community have come a thing wrong with us, whether it to a friend and I seem like a nice person on their long way and are finally getting is something like a slight anxiety know that is easier platform or to just do it because accepted into this world after be- disorder to schizophrenia. Many said than done. everyone else is doing it and ing harassed, bullied, assaulted, people use the term mental Something else they do not want to feel left out. and insulted for being who they illness to describe something you can do is keep There is no possible way you can are. Just be who you are and wrong ‘up-stairs’, but ac- yourself distracted. see a picture of the same sex and don’t make a mockery out of cording to Psychiatry.org, Some examples of just assume you’re gay. You may someone’s sexuality. And if you “changes in thinking, emotion this would be read- think that person is very attrac- are a person that likes making or behavior” is what mental ing, joining a club or tive but your sexuality does not a mockery out of people, that health really is. maybe joining a sport. change just because you see a basically shows that you have no I am not claiming to know Some people don’t cute picture of a person that’s the respect and no morals for your- anything about mental illness, understand what men- same gender as you. self and anybody else. If you are but with some of the things that tal illness truly is. You can support gay rights one of these people please stop are happening in my life, I want They think it is some without being gay. Tons of peo- before it’s too late. You can liter- to know more about it. The most it is a diseases only a small ple do it and if you don’t support ally track everything that you put common forms of mental illness contagious portion of the world it then don’t support it, but keep on social media and if you’re not are Anxiety and Depression, but disease you will catch if you suffers from. There is about 450 your opinion to yourself because smart about it, it can ruin lives, they don’t start there. Things even look at someone with it. million people that are suffer- no one else cares about it. Also, friendships, and relationships. If like self-harm, eating disorders Why are we acting like nothing ing from mental issues in the don’t go around social media someone close to you feels very and ADHD are also counted as a is wrong, avoiding the topic all world. People should look more saying you’re “gay” because strongly about what you post and mental illness. together, or we are acting like into mental illness if they don’t Rihanna posted a cute picture on they find out you’ve been saying People think that mental we should lock then all away in understand it. To people suffer- Instagram. That’s almost like me stuff that offends them or their illness is something you did or some mental facility, so we don’t ing from mental illness remem- saying that I’m Mexican (which peers, you can potentially dam- something you caught. Some have to see them again? ber you aren’t alone and help is is wrong) because I support their age your relationship with that mental illnesses can be passed In the past years we have available. rights. That’s also making being person. through genetics. Some of the made so much progress with Image Credit: pngdownload.com The reality When will The of dating violence end? who wants to put effort in it and Jashawn Porter and three injuries left and right in cities such as try. I’m not perfect and even I of unknown individuals. Baghdad, Toronto, and Syria sometimes go into a relationship Although this was sadly the causing more uproar throughout knowing it won’t work out. Ev- first shooting of the year, as the media, especially since our eryone does it and it is something months have gone by, they have current president, Donald Trump, that needs to be changed. progressively gotten worse re- was behind the Syria bombing. Another reason dating is sulting in the infamous Parkland, However, such attacks cause difficult is because of different Florida school shooting that more innocent individuals to die, beliefs. occurred just this February. An so where will the line be drawn? For example, I have been in unstable man known as Nikolas When will the world ever remain relationships and there’s times Cruz shot 17 students and injured in peace? When will violence Joseph Giordano where I want to be alone and 17 more naming it the deadliest cease to exist? Every individual Staff Reporter wont reply to my “girlfriend” for Alexis Garibay shooting thus far. Because of must live in fear for the next Dating is something that we days. Feature Editor this, outcry for stricter gun laws violent act to occur, but why? all love and it’s something we all Because that’s how I cope, and Ever since 2018 began, all we have been heavily discussed and Many questions involving hate. For many reasons it can be others believe that it’s not the have heard on the daily such cases continue to the best thing and for many oth- right thing to do and this leads to news is school shoot- be asked but remain ers it can be very tiring. Person- breakups. ings, bombings in other unanswered. As we go ally, I hate dating. Over the two The way this can be fixed is countries and many on through 2018, let few years I have dated many very simple. other acts of violence. us learn to defend one people and had my heart broken Don’t get into a relationship if It is safe to say that vio- another. Let us learn to by every single one of them. Dat- you don’t see it lasting/working lence in any way, shape be guided by peace, not ing sucks and it’s a sad reality. out. or form is terrifyingly violence. Let us learn There are so many people If there is a reason that you as it is becoming a from the mistakes of our who put they’re all into dating only want that one “thing” make norm in today’s society. ancestors and join to- and into their significant other. it clear. “When will it all end?” gether as one. We cannot Then there’s the people who go There are some people who seems to be the biggest continue on to fight fire into it just for the moment and are fine with that, but many question I have asked with fire. I may only be don’t see an opportunity to grow people will get into a relation- myself for the past few 17 years old, and I might with them. The reason for this ship for that and really hurt that months. not possibly be educated is because others get their heart person. According to abc15. enough on these topics, broken and don’t want to get hurt Another thing is don’t get into com, there have been 67 reported debated. But the violence has but something must be done. I again so they put up walls and a relationship if you aren’t over shootings all varying in the not stopped there, the future for cannot be the only person to feel do the same as what was done to your ex or if you just flat out number of casualties and injuries students and other individuals this way. The future remains them and it becomes a cycle of aren’t ready for it. Don’t date just left behind. January 1st was the around the world are at stake as unknown, but hopefully issues crappy dating. because you feel lonely. Find a beginning of these shootings in the year goes on. can be resolved without the need In high school and in life in friend. People get hurt every day Huntsville, Alabama resulting in Other than school shootings, of destructive behavior. general it’s hard to find someone because of this very small thing. one death of 21-year old, Adrian violence has been creeping Image Credit: wbur.com 12 Friday, May 18, 2018 Editorials the VIEW Mother’s Day gifts The history of why we g y Connorshe Burklow cannotthe wood that represent for ing.com, completinget Connorcelebrate Burklow those who were Mother’s seen pacifist strategies to in 1914. Da Entertainment Editor all the things that you tasks such as cleaning Entertainment Editor as faithful would re- heal the rift between The original idea As Mother’s Day ap- love about your moth- the house spotless, al- Breakfast in bed, the turn to their “mother Union and Confeder- of Anna Jarvis for proaches, children are er or that your mother lowing mom to sleep most beautiful flow- church” for a special ate troops. Mother’s Day was scrambling to come enjoys. The next ideas in, washing the car, ers that can be bought, service. Plus around the not actually meant for up with thoughtful gift in the list are for moth- and taking away moth- thoughtful gifts, large As the years went on, same time, Julia Ward people to celebrate all ideas while also out- ers who are tech-savvy erly responsibilities amounts of cleaning the Mothering Sunday Howe used the holiday mothers, but for chil- shining their siblings and need an extra hand for the entirety of the and the most competi- tradition soon shifted as a way to advocate dren to celebrate their in the competition for through the use of day may have more tive holiday for sib- into a time when chil- world peace by issu- individual mother and the best Mother’s Day easy-to-operate tech- effect than anything lings. dren would show their ing documents such show their love and gift given. Thinking nological innovations. money can buy be- These things can mothers appreciation as the "Mother's Day appreciation. up the perfect gift is As stated by mashable. cause they show more all be used to describe instead of apprecia- Proclamation," which She had wanted the somewhat difficult so com, one of the more thought and true effort the wonderful holiday tion for their “mother called for women to holiday to be a Moth- many ideas are stated popular electronic gifts instead of just going to known as Mother’s church.” take an active politi- er’s Day, not the plural in the list below to that can be bought are the store and buying Day. This was before fi- cal role in promoting Mothers’ Day. save you the hassle of Fitbits, which helps something. The true However, many do nally merging with peace. Even though Jarvis died with her straining your brain moms who care about gift is allowing your not know the secret the American version Ann Jarvis and Julia most popular success. cells. The first ideas in exercising and their mom to relax without past that shrouds the of the holiday in the Ward Howe began the a failure in her the list consist of more health stay on top of worrying about any day dedicated to ma- 1930’s and 1940’s. American Mother’s eyes after her idea of personalized items their routine. Other errands needing to be ternal appreciation. The American Moth- Day, it was actually an intimate Mother’s Beginning in the cul- er’s Day officially be- Ann Jarvis’ daughter, Day became a com- tures of both Greece gan in the 1850’s by Anna Jarvis, that made mercial jackpot, much and Rome, Mother’s Ann Reeves Jarvis the holiday what it is like many of our other “The true gift is allowing your Day was celebrated in who would hold Moth- today. According to modern holidays. the form of festivals er's Day work clubs. National Geographic, For this Mother’s mom to relax without in honor of the mother This was in an ef- the death of Anna’s Day, make the attempt goddesses Rhea and fort to improve sani- mother encouraged her to make the holiday worrying about any errands...” Cybele. The closest tary conditions and to set up the first Moth- more intimate. mirroring tradition to lower infant mortality er’s Day observances Showing your moth- the modern holiday by fighting disease and in May of 1908, where er how appreciated and that a mother will be gifts that may also help ran or children need- came from the Chris- the contamination of families gathered at loved she is instead of sure to enjoy well after mom around the house ing taken care of as tian festival, “Mother- milk. events throughout the a task on a checklist. the holiday has passed. are Bluetooth Smart they have they deal ing Sunday.” As stated by nwhp. country. Make it a day According to grokna- coffee makers, with with such worries ev- According to history. org, after the Civil War After occurring in that she will tion.com, one gift that brew settings that can ery other day of the com, the celebration had reached its a growing number of remember and is sure to bring a smile be remotely controlled, year. With Mother’s occurred on the fourth end Ann would cities and states, U.S. cherish. to the face of your and Roombas, that can Day right around the Sunday in Lent in Eu- hold Mother's President Woodrow Image Credit: laob- mother is a personal- take care of the gruel- corner, the competi- ropean countries, such Friendship Wilson set the second logger.com ized name ring, that ing chore of vacuum- tion for the best gift as the United King- Day picnics as Sunday of May aside contains the names of ing the house (a gift also approaches, but dom, in for the holiday you and your siblings for mom with a bonus just know that the day which with the birthstone of one less household is all about mom and of each inlaid next to chore)! The final ideas her enjoyment so make each name engraving. for the perfect gift do the effort to make her Another great idea that not necessarily require feel like the goddess was stated for mothers any money to be spent she is by making this that enjoy cooking was but to do simple yet Mother’s Day truly a personalized cutting thoughtful tasks for memorable by giving board that has words the mother you love. the gift that she will or images carved into According to parent- never forget!

To Logan & Raquel,

As the year comes to an end and you leave ironwood,The Eagle’s Eye wishes you the best.

The Ironwood Family would like to thank Mr. McLellan, Mr. Borkowski Thank you and Mr. Setka for their time at Ironwood. for being apart of the the team. We wish them the best of luck as they embark on the next part of their journey. ~Newsies Image credit: Alexis Garibay Thank you, once again, for your time and dedication to the students and staff of Ironwood. Your absence will truly be felt. Image credit: Logan Reeves

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