PAGE 10 NEWS PAGE 14 MUSIC PAGE 15 REVIEW CLIMATE ZEALOUSY CHANGE BRINGS NEW SUSHI ON THE AFFECTS SOUND TO MONTEREY BAY EDUCATION AND MONTEREY COMMUNITY the Carmel Sandpiper a Carmel High School student publication VOLUME XXXVII OCTOBER 2017 www.thesandpiper.org MUSIC SCENE Alumni make their mark on the music world BY ALEX POLETTI

With cello in hand, Rushad Eggleston dances across the stage of the school he once called home. Be- hind him is the Carmel High School orchestra, a group of musicians who could very well follow in his foot- steps to join the many Carmel alumni working in the music industry. From the pep band to the pit orchestra, the pres- ence of the music department can be felt throughout all of Carmel High School. After leaving an impression on campus during their tenure at the high school, many alumni continue to pursue careers in the music. Perhaps no alum is more well-known than Egg- leston, who was nominated for a Grammy in 2002 as part of the group Fiddlers 4. After this work, the ‘97 CHS grad released two albums with the progressive bluegrass band Crooked Still. The artist went solo in 2007 and has since produced three more albums span- ning a variety of genres including punk rock and chil- dren’s music. Eggleston made another splash recently: his video entitled “I Love Tofu,” has garnered over 1 million views on Facebook. In this video, the jazz musician plays on his cello and attached kazoo while using a fork taped to his bow to eat the titular soy product. The cellist completed his tour of Ireland on Sep- tember 25, recording in studio as well. ALUMNI courtesy of STEVE YOO CONT. ON 3 Former Carmel High School concert master Steve Yoo plays a solo on his violin during a concert.

ENVIRONMENT Local restaurants making 17 students for ‘17 for more see pages 4-9 switch to paper straws BY ASHA JOHNSTON straw again on their website, thelast- plasticstraw.org. Plastic straws are being brought to Rachel Feltman from The Wash- light as harmful objects for the environ- ington Post states that, worldwide, 52 ment, and because of this, local restau- percent of sea turtles have consumed rants Carmel Belle and Good to Go have plastic. This is dangerous for ocean life been using paper straws over plastic in because when an animal consumes plas- hopes to save the marine life. tic they think they are full, but later die “I decided to do paper straws at my from starvation because no food was ac- restaurant because tually consumed. I love and appre- 52 percent of sea Restaurants ciate the beauty of such as In-N-Out where we live,” turtles worldwide have Burger are follow- Carmel Belle own- consumed plastic ing the Last Plastic er Jay Dolata says. Straw pledge and “I go scuba diving making the switch and spearfishing, so I’m in the water a to paper straws to take the step to help- lot, and since nature brings me so much ing the environment. joy I feel like I should give back to na- “Plastic production has grown from ture.” 15 million tons in 1964 to 322 million The program The Last Plastic tons in 2015,” says Laraine Lomax, the Straw is bringing awareness to the ef- Director of Volunteer Engagement at fect straws have on the environment by Monterey Bay Aquarium. making stickers that say “SKIP THE STRAW SAVE THE SEA TURTLE” and by allowing the opportunity to STRAWS make a pledge to never use a plastic CONT. ON 12 2 NEWS www.thesandpiper.org OCTOBER 2017

STUDENT LIFE THE SANDPIPER Loneliness remains area of concern STAFF among teens locally and nationally BY JULIA SUDOL The self-defined introvert explains that there are Editor-in-chief: Becca Goren varying degrees of isolation with varying degrees of “Cross the line if sometimes you feel lonely on problematic qualities. Layout editor: Julia Sudol campus,” motivational speaker Freddie Silveria said during Breaking Down the Walls, a day-long event Aug. 30 at Carmel High School, designed for students Isolation increases Online Editor: Joyce Doherty to unite together, learn from each other and empower one another. one’s risk of death by About 70 percent of the participating students Copy Editors: Jack Cordell, Peter crossed the line. Silveria was shocked. More students 30 percent Ellison, Athena Fosler-Brazil, Ian had crossed the line when asked that question than typi- Geertsen, Scott McMahon, Alex Poletti, cal of other high schools. Quinn Spooner But is feeling lonely a norm at CHS or in this gen- “If you’re isolating yourself for the right reasons, eration overall? When everyone’s idea of life and re- for example, if you’re starting to hang out with a bad Staff Reporters: Sophia Buraglio, lationships is based online where two besties share a group of people that is impacting your school life, home Priscilla Caballero, Ava Crawford, selfie and six friends post the same Snapchat of them life and personal life negatively, then isolating yourself Taylor Desmond, Ellah Foster, Luke singing Calvin Harris’ “Rollin” while driving down the in order to prevent yourself from falling into too deep of Franklin, Asha Johnston, Gabe Martin, coast to Big Sur with all the windows down. a level can actually be a good thing,” Delehanty says. Archer Michaels, Pascale Montgomery, “On the other hand, if you’re isolating yourself and shut- Nina Patel, Miles Prekoski, Kylie ting people out during a time when you need people to Yeatman, Ryan Young help you, then I think that that’s certainly not going to be 32 percent of 16- to a good thing.” 24-year-olds in 2010 According to the 2014 to 2015 Carmel Unified Faculty Adviser: Mike Palshaw Healthy Kid Survey, 30 percent of ninth-graders and 29 reported feeling “lonely percent of eleventh-graders reported feeling school con- The views expressed in The Car- nectedness. This was measured by asking students how mel Sandpiper are solely those of most or all of the time” much they relate to statements such as “I feel close to authors and are not intended to be the people at this school” or “I feel like I’m part of this viewed as those of the Carmel Uni- A lot of students tend to think so. According to the school.” fied School District administration, Census Bureau, 32 percent of 16- to 24-year-olds in Such results prompted action among the adminis- the Carmel High School administra- 2010 reported feeling “lonely most or all of the time.” tration, which is why last year faculty members created tion or the adviser. But what does loneliness really mean? And is iso- two Social/Emotional Learning topic teams, one dedi- lation always negative? Both of these concepts have cated to address students’ social and emotional wellness varied interpretation simply throughout CHS, leaving and support it. Robel explains that to do so, teachers WANT TO SEND US A the global meaning of them to the imagination. have worked toward applying compassion, empathy and English teacher Patrick Robel participated in mindfulness into their everyday lessons. LETTER? Breaking Down the Walls and wasn’t surprised to see Social studies teacher Bill Schrier conducts check- many students admit to feeling lonely. ins every once in a while in which the entire class gath- The Sandpiper staff welcomes contri- “I think we live in a society that creates that as a ers in a circle, takes a moment to close their eyes, fo- butions from the student body in the norm,” Robel says. “So, if we don’t even know what cuses on their present selves and shares whatever they form of letters to the editor to sand- it’s like to not be lonely and feel isolated, then how do feel comfortable with. piper@carmel unified.org. The Carmel we even know we’re lonely and isolated?” “When humans get stressed, often times we think Sandpiper staff reserves the right to Senior Udi El Martinez points out that one factor we’re the only ones dealing with it,” Schrier says. edit all letters for clarity, length, libel that isolates individuals at CHS is wealth. “There’s some relief in knowing that you’re not the only and taste. “When it comes to how wealth can divide the one, and being able to share what you’re going through school, I feel like that’s actually an issue,” El Martinez with other people shows strength in that.” explains. “I’ve been excluded from certain cliques just Carmel High School, P.O. Box 222780 because there are a lot of students in a certain clique that Carmel, CA 93922 have more of a family income than I do. I feel like that’s 30 percent of ninth-graders an unfair reason why students should be isolated.” 831-624-1821, ext. 3723 and 29 percent of eleventh- [email protected] This may cause students to sit by themselves at lunch, and many times, Study Hall teacher Pam Sul- graders reported feeling livan sits by them and ask if they’re okay. “They say they are happy to be that way,” Sullivan school connectedness says. “But you wonder how honest they’re being.” Some individuals Opportunities like this one, where teenagers physi- are simply introverts, cally get together and all focus on one thing, are more there’s no doubt about rare than expected in a world of social media, where that, but University of connection seems so effortless, yet most of it is blocked Chicago psychologist by a screen. Psychologist Valerie Torres, who currently John Cacioppo found runs her own practice and used to work at a runaway and that 20 percent of all homeless youth program, mentions the counterintuitive individuals are at one effects of social media. point or another iso- “More teenagers rely on social media and screen in- lated and, most of the teraction for their sense of connection, which may leave time, unhappy. them feeling somewhat isolated and less likely to deeply Senior James connect with their friends,” Torres says. Delehanty spent most Awareness of loneliness and isolation has skyrock- of his junior year iso- eted ever since researchers from Brigham Young Uni- lated of his own will. versity published an influential meta-analysis of scien- “I went through a tific literature on the topic of loneliness in Forbes maga- period of coming into zine, which stated that isolation increases one’s risk of my own… and it was death by 30 percent. In other words, isolation may be a pretty conscious de- more dangerous than smoking and obesity. cision to think, ‘I’m So what can people do to minimize it? going to take most “It’s easier said than done, but kindness,” freshman photo by SC.LOVER of these people out Emily Valdez says with a smile. “Simply saying hi or of my life and leave smiling at a stranger may be the highlight of their day. Psychology professionals note that the increasing role of social media and screen what I need and rely You never know, so why not do it?” interaction in the lives of teenagers can lead to isolation and a loss of connections. on them,’” he says. OCTOBER 2017 www.thesandpiper.org 3 NEWS

then I think you’re cre- CHS music alumni ating a lot of value,” Ai- ello says. “That’s what CONT. FROM 1 I’m striving towards as a writer.” The Berklee College of Music in Boston seems to After he graduated be somewhat of a haven for Carmelites seeking mu- from Berklee, the Mon- sic careers. Both Eggleston and 2009 graduate Dylan terey County All-Star Jazz Aiello attended the contemporary music school before Band member took a job releasing their debut albums. in New York working as a Guitarist Wesley Kise was accepted into Egg- creative director for a real leston’s alma mater, but did not to go for financial rea- estate firm; however, he sons, instead electing to attend Santa Monica College realized he wanted to pur- in Southern California. While many Padres owe their sue his passion instead. roots to classical music, such as Eggleston and former “I had interns, great CHS concertmaster Steve Yoo, Kise is known for his coworkers, a salary, ev- work in the fields of alternative rock and jazz. erything you could want, “I plan on majoring in jazz composition and per- but I was miserable,” the formance with the intention of bringing a jazz mindset two-time Monterey Jazz to punk, alternative and metal,” the former CHS Song- Festival Student-Musi- writers’ Guild president says. “I try to be as versatile cian of the year says. “I of a musician as possible and see L.A. is great place to just wanted to be in the hone that skill.” studio or playing with A member of the Monterey-based band Glass friends or on tour. I felt House, Kise already has one EP, titled “We F**ked like I was living someone Up,” under his belt. He is currently working on his sec- else’s life and mine was ond EP, this time with a doom metal band. slipping away. So I gave Kise is as adroit with his songwriting as he is with my Two Weeks’ and set his instrument; he had a hand in writing the original my sights back on my mu- songs featured on the Glass House EP and composes sic career. for a grade in college. “Long story short, “It’s probably a combination between the thrill I’m still pursuing music courtesy of DYLAN AIELLO of collaborating, performing and analyzing music,” because I just have to. I the guitarist says about his passion. “I love the eupho- don’t want to look back 2009 CHS graduate Dylan Aiello recently started drumming for Elizabeth and The ria that comes with playing an original song and the when I’m older and think, Catapult, who have toured with Sara Bareilles. satisfaction of perfect- ing something you spend ‘What if?’” hours a day practicing.” Aiello is releasing a Aiello released his new single and music video first album, “Letters,” in monthly on Patreon. the summer of 2016. The Yoo, a classical vio- self-proclaimed pop art- linist, continues his fledg- ist’s primary focus is to ling music career at the write music that connects University of the Pacific with his audience. in Stockton. While not a “I hear so many musi- full-time musician—Yoo is cians making inaccessible studying as a pre-dentistry music and it bugs me,” the major—his violin has not New York City resident gone unplayed. Currently, says. “I hear these form- Yoo serves as the assis- less, self-indulgent songs tant concertmaster for the that have perfect produc- University of Pacific Sym- tion, but are completely phonic Orchestra and cites incoherent or lacking sto- his unadulterated passion as ry. It’s easy to write music a reason for his continued like that. It’s more chal- pursuit of music. lenging to write a simple “I continue to play mu- song that connects with sic because it is fun to do people.” so,” the former CHS con- That connection, the certmaster says. “I could songwriter explains, is of courtesy of RUSHAD EGGLESTON give a more elaborate an- the utmost importance. swer, but that’s really all Rushad Eggleston, a 1997 Carmel High School graduate, has toured both at home and abroad, recently play- “If you can do that, there is to it—at least for ing in Ireland. The unconventional cellist has also continually returned to his alma mater to perform. me. Music is to me as video games and college football are to most people my age: pure joy.” The former concertmaster for the Monterey Coun- ty’s Youth and Honors Orchestras isn’t content just playing in the symphony, however. “I want to be playing solo pieces and chamber mu- sic!” Yoo exclaims. “Therefore, I am thinking about holding a solo recital sometime during my junior year. It’s just something that’s on the back of my mind right now.” The music of Aiello, Eggleston and Kise can be found on dylanaiello.com, rushad.net and glasshouse- monterey.bandcamp.com, respectively.

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Aiello jams on the guitar in a New York City lounge. 4 NEWS www.thesandpiper.org OCTOBER 2017 Seniors 17 for ‘17 Senior sisters seize opportunity to study abroad BY SCOTT MCMAHON ucational experience with some unconventional, ‘real As for Madison, she has yet to decide on a destina- world’ experience.” tion, but is contemplating between Australia and South You know them as the Bockus twins (or the Bocki, After graduating, Maisy’s first stop will be Sevilla, America, specifically in Chile and Cuba. Her plans to some), but there’s a lot more to CHS senior twins Spain, where she will live with a host family of native abroad involve volunteering for various environmental Madison and Maisy Bockus than most are aware of. Spanish speakers and attend regular classes at a nearby organizations and participating in research projects. For starters, the two are grad- After returning home, Mai- uating from CHS early in De- sy plans to work full-time on the cember, and will spend January Monterey Peninsula, while pos- through April studying abroad in sibly taking a few classes at Mon- Spain, Portugal and other parts of terey Peninsula College. The sis- Europe, as well as Australia, South ters also plan on taking a road trip America or the Caribbean. across the U.S., visiting national In every senior’s second se- parks and other peculiar destina- mester, a school-wide plague tions along the way. known only as senioritis spreads Many students attempt to throughout campus, turning spir- boost their résumés and profiles ited, motivated students into pin- by engaging in such activities as nacles of laziness and inactivity. studying abroad. However, both Maisy and Madison saw this com- Madison and Maisy are adamant ing, and have decided to take ad- in their motivation for the expedi- vantage. The sisters will be taking tion, emphasizing not the benefit it part in a gap-year-like, scholarship- might have on any sort of college funded program run by the Council processes, but the underlying pas- for International Educational Ex- sion they both share for expand- change. ing their horizons and their own “I felt that I was ready to ex- personal interests in this upcoming plore the world, and I felt that the journey. second semester of senior year, Tom Dooner, the sisters’ biol- when the class is plagued by se- ogy and chemistry teacher at CHS, nioritis, is the perfect time to do photo by MADISON BOCKUS has been aware of Madison and so,” Maisy says. “It’s also the per- Maisy’s graduation plans since the Madison and Maisy Bockus atop the Eiffel Tower, the site of one of their many travels. fect balance between taking an en- previous year and recommended tire year off of academic studies the CIEE program to them. He and going straight to college.” language institute. On weekends, she will travel, ex- says, “I think it will be a fantastic experience for both Madison is alike in her reasoning behind the deci- plore and see as much of Spain, Portugal and the rest of of them, which they are fully equipped to handle.” sion: “I was looking to supplement my high school ed- Europe as she can.

Ocean activist back from Bahamas with greater perspective

BY ATHENA FOSLER-BRAZIL his motivation to attend. “This is just a Johnston and Weber have received sis. Johnston expresses excitement re- well-rounded, awesome thing to do.” grants for Plastic Pickup and been invit- garding the future of Plastic Pickup and Carmel High School senior Jack Johnston is well-loved around cam- ed to speak at a microplastics convention his gap year that will be spent cultivating Johnston is renowned in Carmel, fre- pus, and teachers admire him for his in Utila, Honduras, next year to educate a global perspective that began taking quently seen wearing a wetsuit and lug- dedication and strength of character, ap- the youth on sustainability and pyroly- shape during his time in the Bahamas. ging bags of golf balls out of the water preciating that he values above his test off Carmel Point for part of a project scores and GPA. called Plastic Pickup for which he and “For Jack, his actions speak louder close friend Alex Weber received well- than words,” says CHS science teacher deserved press last year. Jason Maas-Baldwin, who taught John- This summer, however, Johnston ston last year and admired his initiative, returned from an experience that took dedication and recognized the rarity of him to drastically different shores than his drive and dedication. those of Northern California, spending The Island School challenged the the second semester of junior year at the senior academically, physically and Island School on the island of Eleuthera mentally, and Johnston recounts his dai- in the Bahamas. ly routines, including morning stretches, Johnston became aware of the a two-mile ocean swim and chores, all school through Weber, who noticed it in before classes began. One of Johnston’s a Facebook posting and suggested they classes was research, where his focus apply. Passionate about the environment was pyrolysis, the science of recycling and specifically marine life since child- plastics into fossil fuels to be used again, hood, the Island School’s philosophy of as well as marine ecology and local his- sustainable living, connection to one’s tory. environment and gaining global per- Johnston also enjoyed the unique spective was a perfect fit for Johnston, social environment of a semester abroad who jumped upon the opportunity after and the friends he made internationally. being accepted. “It definitely made me want to do The senior recognized this would be more things like that instead of this ‘typ- a fantastic chance to expand his knowl- ical’ learning, like high school then col- edge of marine science and ways he lege,” said Johnston, who plans on tak- could make a greater environmental im- ing a gap year and traveling to Australia, pact, as well as allowing him to experi- South Africa and Iceland, all places he ence a different part of the world. said he would never have thought of go- “We should get education about how ing had it not been for his experience photo by ATHENA FOSLER-BRAZIL marine life functions,” Johnston says of abroad. OCTOBER 2017 www.thesandpiper.org 5 NEWS Hear Ye, hear Ye! King Budding philanthropist improves Arthur sings and dances lives through school club BY JACK CORDELL ordinating events...he also does a great BY QUINN SPOONER job of keeping those around him on Senior TJ Sullinger currently on a task during rehearsals.” Having worked innumerable quest for the Holy Grail alongside the Lehmkuhl has known and taught hours over her high school career Knights of the Round Table onstage as Sullinger for five years, and in that to help improve lives of people the lead role in the CHS musical pro- time has come to know him as a “gen- both close and far away, Carmel duction “Spamalot.” tleman.” High School senior Coral Barrett An active member of the visual “[Sullinger] is a scholar and a gen- aims to assist as many people as and performing arts department, Sull- tleman.” Lehmkuhl notes. “He’s super possible by serving as the presi- inger landed the role of Arthur, King hard working, he’s curious, he asks dent of This Club Saves Lives, an of the Britons, in the fall comedic mu- questions, but he is always unfailingly organization aiming to provide a sical. polite. He has a great sense of humor, safe environment for the formation “I very much [looked] forward to and he’s a super pleasant kid. He’s got of globally-beneficial ideas. the role,” Sullinger says. “I’m having a big heart, and he’s just great to work Barrett has been involved in an incredible amount of fun with the with.” TCSL both her junior and senior part.” TJ Sullinger can be seen as King year, embarking on many humani- Sullinger describes the role of Arthur in the last showings of “Spa- tarian endeavors including deliver- King Arthur as drastically different to malot” in the CHS performing arts ing food to families in Big Sur who his own personality. center 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, cannot feasibly get it themselves “He’s arrogant and entitled, but in Oct. 6-7. Admission costs are $5 for due to impassable roads. a lovable way,” Sullinger says. students with ASB stamps, $10 for stu- “She took a large role in plan- Photo by QUINN SPOONER “Spamalot” is Sullinger’s 12th dents without ASB stamps and $15 for ning the Thirst Gala,” says TCSL rett says. “Teaching philanthropy is the show in the CHS drama department. adults. adviser Leigh Cambra, referring to an future.” He has participated in almost all pro- event aimed at raising money to build a In addition to caring for people ductions in his time at CHS. Sullinger well in Swaziland. outside of her community, Barrett also is also the new president of the CHS Often times, women in Swaziland strengthens the local community by Choir class, representing his fellow have to carry immense amounts of water means of a hobby to which she devotes a singers in the CHS Music Student every day, a problem that a well would lot of time: dance. Council. help alleviate, according to Barrett. “I’ve been teaching dance to chil- “It’s been a challenge so far, but The senior also values strong leader- dren since I was 12,” the humanitarian in a rewarding way,” Sullinger notes. ship qualities and trains to develop them says. “I will also be teaching dance to “It feels good to do my part for the in places such as CHS’ leadership class, domestic violence victims.” music department and for the students as well as acting as ambassador for AIM The dancer can’t quantify the exact within it, but that doesn’t mean it’s not for Mental Awareness. Although she was number of community service hours she difficult.” the CHS student body’s vice president has received, but she believes that doing Choir instructor Thomas Lehm- last year, the dancer says she did not join community service with no reward— kuhl remarks that Sullinger has stepped leadership class this year due to a larger other than feeling generous—is better into his new role as president and per- project: the formation of a new “Change- for everyone. formed his duties with grace. makers” class. “I think Coral’s best trait is her will- “He has just jumped right into that Barrett says the Changemakers class ingness to listen and support her peers,” role,”Lehmkuhl says. “In terms of tak- would be similar to TCSL, but would Cambra says. “She has an amazing ing a leadership role when I need to emphasize public speaking and the gen- amount of empathy and compassion for delegate things or when I have stuff I eration of ideas. others. Her passion for caring about oth- need help with, whether it is just an- “We have extremely passionate ers is unmatched.” nouncements or collecting stuff, or co- photo by JACK CORDELL people with many diverse talents,” Bar- Juniors 17 for ‘17 US Capitol recognizes student for artwork BY TAYLOR DESMOND “[The photo has] very high technical skill and a and recognize young students’ artwork, which left a cultural awareness that I thought was appropriate for lasting impression on the junior. Through this experi- Karenna Fife was welcomed to the District of Co- the venue,” Lederle says. ence, Fife had the opportunity to fly to Washington and lumbia on June 29 to commemorate her winning photo The Congressional Institute’s goal is to encourage talk with other winners from around the country. for the annual Congressional Art Competition. “I am impressed by the artistic talent that these The photo is of a pair of folded hands, taken with high school students displayed,” said Panetta at a Hol- a black-and-white filter and portraying the lifestyle of lister press release in late May. many individuals in Mexico. The CHS junior was on a Some other forms of winning artwork included family vacation and found herself speaking and learn- paintings, photography, drawings and mixed media. ing the stories of countless people on the streets there, The pieces were judged based on originality, material leading her to sit next to the woman in the photograph. use, strength and execution. Fife’s piece clearly em- “Karenna’s piece, ‘La Vieja,’ will hang in the U.S. bodied all of these traits, and by doing so she won the Capitol for an entire year,” said Jimmy Panetta, mem- competition in the district. ber of the U.S. House of Representatives, on Facebook. The CHS Padre was continually mentioned in the “I pass this piece every day when I’m in Washington daily bulletin at CHS as well as on social media, and because it is on my route from my office to the floor of she currently inspires other students to look into this the House of Representatives.” venue for the upcoming year. More than 650,000 students entered the competi- Although Fife had already completed her goal in tion, three of which were from Carmel. Only five stu- winning this competition, her photography passion is dents in all were accepted within California’s 20th Dis- forever thriving. She continues to expand her talents trict. and has an avid mindset, expecting great things in the “It was a huge honor to see my picture being hung photo by PANETTA’S PR REP near future. in the Capitol building,” said Fife, a Photo 1 student at the time. Karenna Fife and California Representative Jimmy CHS photography teacher Holly Lederle notes the Panetta pose in front of the wall of Congressional quality of the photograph Fife produced. Art Competition’s winning photos. 6 NEWS www.thesandpiper.org OCTOBER 2017 Local golfer shines Junior golfer Hickam bids on course and in fore second league MVP classroom BY PRISCILLA CABALLERO BY IAN GEERTSEN Team captain, lead player, MVP and medalist for This past summer, junior George McNeely was the CHS varsity girls’ golf team, Lauren Hickam has a one of just 156 players to qualify for the United States talent for gold and a love for competition. Junior Amateur, coming out of a pool of more than Last year, Hickam moved from Lake Tahoe where 5,000 American and international contestants. The she had started playing golf at 10. As a freshman in golfer also won three events run by the Northern Cali- Tahoe, she participated in small tournaments and cups fornia Junior Golf Association and had a top-five finish during August 2015. Since then, Hickam has fallen in in an American Junior Golf Association event. love with the game of golf and the competition. His freshman year, McNeely finished second in Moving from Tahoe to California in August 2016, Mission Trail Athletic League standings and was the sophomore year was just the start of Hickam’s success only Carmel player to advance past the Central Coast and increased competition. She currently carries a 5 Section. He then sailed smoothly through section fi- handicap and is attempting to lower it further. On last nals and NorCals all the way to a 14th overall finish at year’s girls’ team, she medaled 9 out of 12 times play- state, although he could not improve on these results ing against other high school teams within Monterey County. last year due to a nagging back injury. photo by PRISCILLA CABALLERO The junior boasts an impressive 0 handicap and Hickam continues to lead the team and has been often practices at the Monterey Peninsula Country the low-scoring medalist in each match. This year, covered that she ranked 1,220th in the world for ju- Club, where he has a low score of 64. His lowest score Hickam’s average score on 18 holes is within the 70s nior golfers. Hickam even won first place in an AT&T in general is a 61, shot at Rancho Canada. to 80s range. Hickam played 18 holes at Haggin Oaks Pebble Beach NCGA golf tournament two weeks ago McNeely says he loves the game because of its golf club in Sacramento for a 2-day junior tour event where she shot a 76. creative aspects and intense pressure. Sept. 9-10, shooting 83 the first day and following it “Lauren has been working really hard on her golf “Golf is all about imagination and creating shots,” up with a 77. game all summer long,” CHS golf coach Ross Kroeker McNeely says. “In other sports, you can make up for a Hickam says golf is a unique sport because, un- acknowledges. “She started playing in junior tourna- like team sports, golf makes her depend on just herself. ments that are two-day tournaments, and they have all courtesy of GEORGE McNEELY “Being on the high school team is always fun, but the top players on there so she has been competing being an individual isn’t a problem for me,” Hickam with girls at the highest junior level, and she’s steadily mentions. “Just having yourself to depend on and not shown improvement.” other people in a tournament doesn’t bother me. I like With a strong grip and a good game, Hickam being an individual because that’s how I am: I’m in- hopes to take golf to the next level in the future. To dependent.” Hickam, golf is not only the one sport she plays, but Aside from hanging out with her friends, working it is her life. hard academically and going to the beach, the golf- “I plan to play Division I college golf,” Hickam er has dedicated her time to practicing year-round in says. “I want to take it further. I even want to be a preparation for tournament play. In the past, Hickam coach, and if I could be a professional, that would be competed in a Tahoe Junior Tour event where she dis- awesome.” NPS intern spends summer engineering balloon tech BY RYAN YOUNG was a success as the payload landed and was retrieved with little to no damage. While many students were recovering from a long Reflecting on his time at the school, Ricupero school year by relaxing last summer at the beach or says, “My experiences at NPS were extraordinary be- George McNeely celebrates a win on the Future hanging out with friends, junior Ryan Ricupero was cause of my mentors and fellow interns. Our camara- Collegians World Tour. busy interning at the Naval Postgraduate School work- derie helped us complete our project successfully on ing under the Space Systems Academic Group with schedule, and I made many good friendships at NPS mistake, but in golf one shot can cost you everything.” eight other interns tasked as a result.” While McNeely has found undeniable success on to engineer a high-al- Not only has Ri- the greens and fairways, he has made some tough sac- titude balloon payload cupero interned at rifices in class as a result. He regularly misses Fridays that could record data at NPS, but he has re- to play in tournaments, and he has already missed three different altitudes. peatedly participated weeks this year. Hoping to pursue a in the Mathletics pro- “I’ve managed to keep my grades up as well as career in aerospace and gram, placing in the golf,” McNeely explains, “but it definitely wasn’t aeronautical engineer- top ten in the county easy.” ing, Ricupero was put in twice and first place As a sophomore, the student-athlete compiled a charge of designing the in the county in fifth 4.4 GPA and all A’s, showing how responsible he was parachute release mech- grade. while in school. anism. Ricupero excels “He would always communicate with me way “In order to design in science and math, ahead of time,” says Jillayne Ange, one of McNeely’s the parachute release but is also well-re- courtesy of RYAN RICUPERO sophomore year teachers. “He is a very serious all- mechanism, I had to garded in humanities. around student.” build my design around Ryan Ricupero holding the payload he helped build during “Ryan is a fantas- As of Sept. 1, juniors have been eligible to talk the micro actuators his internship at the Naval Postgraduate School. tic student because he with college coaches, and already McNeely has had available to me at NPS,” is curious and he puts conversations with coaches from the University of Ricupero says. “I initially designed a way to hold the in the effort to learn,” Carmel High School French Oregon, University of Washington, UCLA, USC and actuator in place, and then figured out a way to mount teacher Suzanne Marden comments. “He is a really Arizona State. it to the chassis of our payload. During this process, I hard worker, and honestly, it will take him far in life.” McNeely has plans for himself after college, too. printed multiple revisions on the 3D printer in order to When Ricupero isn’t busy doing homework for “Definitely Pro,” McNeely says. “That’s my goal.” further refine my design. It was a long process, but in multiple Advanced Placement classes, he participates Former CHS student and teammate Ethan Sipple the end, it turned out to be a great design.” in the Robotics club at CHS, and enjoys designing and thinks that George McNeely’s goal may not to be too When the project was complete, the group of in- building his own remote control airplanes, as well as far out of reach. terns was ready to launch their payload, a data-collect- building his own desktop computer and 3D printer. “He’s gotten better year after year,” Sippel says. ing mechanism, in the Central Valley at 80,000 feet. Ricupero is also in the process of getting a private “He’s hard-working, an outstanding student and a gen- The payload, equipped with a GPS tracker, a Samsung pilot license, amassing over ten hours of training. tleman. That’s what will get him far in life.” gear 360 camera and multiple sensors to collect data, OCTOBER 2017 www.thesandpiper.org 7 NEWS Sophomores 17 for ‘17 Sophomore quarterback Mock trial attorney excels in stars on varsity football team classroom and courtroom BY MILES PREKOSKI BY PETER ELLISON says junior Benjamin Lund, one of the cornerbacks. “He’s doing a good job A charismatic figure at In addition to playing on the Carmel hanging in there.” Carmel High School, Gra- High School varsity basketball team last Lee’s overall performance in the cie Dean is working her way year, Kai Lee is the first sophomore to first four games this year stands out with through sophomore year, be the full-time quarterback on varsity a 61 percent pass completion rate for stacking up hundreds of since Devin Pearson in 2010, despite the 921 yards gained, as well as 10 touch- hours of community service fact that he has played fewer than 20 of- down passes thrown, as of the Sept. 22 and participating in mock ficial football games. game against Soledad. trial, along with balancing Last year, in his first year playing As quarterback, Lee is responsible family and friends. football, Lee led the junior varsity team for deciding which play to run as well as Dean is one of 11 stu- as quarterback, and during this season’s helping organize the team on field. De- dents taking both Honors summer training he earned the role on spite generally being a soft-spoken indi- Physics and Honors Chemis- varsity. Head coach Golden Anderson vidual, Lee has stepped up into the role try, both challenging sopho- says that Lee has untapped potential and of coordinating the team, Anderson says. more courses. he’s learning and getting better with ev- Lee doesn’t only show promise on “I enjoy everything I ery play. the football field, but also looks- for do,” Dean says. “I don’t take “He’s already light-years ahead of ward to the next season on the basket- any class if I don’t think I’ll where he was as a freshman,” Anderson ball court as a shooting guard with the enjoy it.” says. varsity team. Last year he was pulled up The exceptional stu- Pearson made some large shoes for from JV to varsity halfway through the dent has been going to Car- photo by QUINN SPOONER Lee to fill after being named The- Her season. mel Unified School District program. ald’s “Male Athlete of the Year” in 2011 “I remember it was the night of the schools all her life and has “My favorite thing about working at and 2012, as well being one of the most Marina game, and I went up for a dunk developed a group of friends from her CHOMP is being able to talk to someone decorated athletes in the history of Mon- in the JV game and that night I got called various challenging courses and extra- and take their mind off of being sick,” terey County. However, Lee has already up to varsity,” Lee says. “That might’ve curriculars. she explains. made an impressive start to the season hyped it up.” “She’s the ideal student,” says phys- In addition to her impressive volun- with 228 yards gained and three touch- When looking towards the future, ics and chemistry teacher Dr. Smith. teer work and classroom studies, Dean down passes in his first game on Aug. 25 Kai Lee says, “I’d hope to play college “She’s very respectful, she’s committed has a passion for mock trial. Her appear- against Willow Glen. basketball somewhere and just go from to her studies, and that shows ance in mock trial since last year has “[Kai’s] been doing a fabulous job,” there.” The sophomore mentions that she’s interested in chemistry and other scienc- earned her a spot as the first sophomore photo by LUKE DePALATIS es, and that she would love to go into the to compete as an attorney in the upcom- science field after her high school career. ing New York Empire World Champion- “She’s really inquisitive,” CHS ship in November. Carmel High is the sophomore Jenna Garcia says, “and she returning champion of this tournament, always tries to push and strive to be the hoping to win for their second time in a best version of herself, which is really row. inspiring.” Dean will be writing examinations Garcia and Dean met in the sixth to question many other students from grade and have been friends since. They around the world, based on a mock case currently share many classes and are on that was given to her. the mock trial team together. “My favorite thing about mock tri- Along with this, Dean also volun- al is that it challenges me beyond what teers at the Community Hospital of the school can,” Dean says. Monterey Peninsula and has racked up Dean plans on continuing her in- more than 150 hours of community ser- credible work volunteering for others, vice, working in the nutrition services while excelling in mock trial and her classes.

Orphans in China meet with Carmel’s gentle giant BY LUKE FRANKLIN self,” Lo says. “He was always so optimistic.” mental or physical disabilities, he wasn’t deterred; in When Lo heard that he could meet orphans with fact, he became more eager to help so he could learn During this past summer, 15-year-old Marcus Lo how they feel. flew across the globe to care for orphans in China. The “I want to become more diverse,” Lo comments. sophomore visited from July to August and wanted to “I got to talk about where I come from. It helped me acknowledge how others who were less fortunate felt, develop as a person.” especially since he lives in a place like Carmel. AP World History teacher Brent Silva acknowl- The 6-foot-4 sophomore feels that if people want edges that Marcus been working extremely hard to to make a change they have to go out and make the succeed, even asking how to be successful starting last change themselves. This influenced him to not only year. visit the orphans, but to connect with them as well. “Marcus has an outgoing personality,” Silva says. “Don’t let the problem stay the problem,” Lo says. “He’s willing to put himself out there, which takes a “Be the solution.” lot.” Lo’s outgoing personality helped him fit in with As the sophomore is an aspiring dermatologist, the orphans. He got to know them by playing games he also wanted to understand how he would act with and even teaching English to a few. strangers. This was a minor reason for him to take the Specifically, Lo was inspired by a particular- or trip as Lo is hoping to take over his father’s practice phan in China who was in a wheelchair. The orphan one day. touched Marcus because even though the boy isn’t as Marcus Lo knows that being able to associate with fortunate as others, he still cherishes life as much as he people is a skill needed in his future work of dermatol- can. ogy. With this in mind, his experiences will help him in “[The boy] was able to find a passion within him- photo by LUKE FRANKLIN many aspects for his future. 8 NEWS www.thesandpiper.org OCTOBER 2017 Sophomore shutterbug develops wide range of talents BY SOPHIA BURAGLIO This interest took root in eighth grade, when her two languages and harnesses words to express herself Modern-day Renaissance woman and Carmel father gave her a camera and offered to buy a better through poetry. She has played violin since the fourth sophomore Gaby Borges possesses an unbelievable one if she took photography seriously for a year. Since grade and soccer since the second grade, and she now multitude of skills spanning language, athletics and the then, she has developed into a photographer known for throws discus and shotput for the Carmel High track arts and cites photography as her biggest passion. her impeccable eye for detail, even conducting photo team. shoots for local jewelry store Pat Areias. Besides a plethora of external talents, Borges also photo by SOPHIA BURAGLIO “I just kind of fell in love with it,” Borges says. possesses unmatched humility and grace about her The San Diego native explains that she admires work, allowing it to speak for itself, according to those the art of digitally altered photos and hopes to explore around her. it in the future. “She’s content having her passions because they “They’re still great photos, but they’re edited, and bring her joy, but doesn’t use them to attract attention or they look really cool. I want to get into that,” Borges be self-serving, which is very unique,” says her youth remarks, adding that, as of now, her own photographs pastor Amanda de la Vega Tovar, before commenting remain unedited. “It just feels more raw.” on Borges’ incredible heart for the people close to her. “She tries to find different angles,” fellow soph- “Whether giving advice when she feels like it’s neces- omore Savannah Chappell says. “I’ve been with her sary or just being a presence in someone’s life, she does [when taking photos], and she’s done some things not it with excellence.” many people would think to do…to get that one pic- Borges is available for photo commissions; her ture, and it turns out really well.” photography can be viewed on her Instagram account, Photography isn’t Borges’ only forte. As a na- @g4by_borges. tive Spanish speaker, she enjoys having command of Freshmen 17 for ‘17 Kid Chef makes cooking Jazz-singing freshman’s look like a piece of cake talent never falls flat BY GABE MARTIN BY PASCALE MONTGOMERY sing alto, but primarily sings soprano. She has been taking private voice les- Michael Lakind has led a After grabbing her water bottle and sons for five years. passionate life for culinary art music folder, Carmel High School fresh- Not only does Savannah Allen have since childhood. The fresh- man Savannah Allen makes her way to a wonderful voice, she also has a won- man, deemed Kid Chef by his the music room’s risers for Chamber derful work ethic, according to her peers. peers, has proven his culinary Choir rehearsal, an auditioned and selec- “She is very studious, and she is talents in the White House tive group of the high school’s singers. always on top of things,” says fellow and flooded young audiences This year, Allen had the opportu- freshman singer Isabel Krautstrunk, who with cooking skills to let them nity to step out of the traditional choral has been singing with Allen since the share his love for the craft. setting to sing a solo with the Monterey sixth grade. Together, the two have par- Entering a competition Jazz Festival Middle School Honor Jazz ticipated in various middle school honor to cook for former first lady Ensemble, consisting of the top middle choirs. Michelle Obama in the White school jazz musicians in the county. The Allen will be auditioning for Ameri- House is not what most usu- ensemble performed at the Next Genera- can Choral Directors Association honor ally have in mind when they tion Jazz Festival. choirs and Monterey County’s Honor are only 9 years old, but when “Jazz is sort of new to me,” Allen Vocal Jazz Group this year. In addition Lakind’s mother brought the says. “It opened up my eyes to another to jazz and chorus singing, Allen is also idea to him, he did just that. musical world.” active in musical theater and is currently Winning the competition with Although jazz singing is difficult, playing the Minstrel in CHS’s “Spama- Savannah Allen has demonstrated ex- lot.” his “Super Secret Service Sal- photo by QUINN SPOONER ad” and “Bunny Bisque,” La- ceptional skill, and music is not an unfa- After high school, Savannah Allen kind met and had a meal with The “Good Eats” enthusiast goes miliar subject to her. is interested in majoring in music, with Michelle Obama and her husband, U.S. into depth with his choice meal. Choir instructor Thomas Lehmkuhl either an emphasis on musical theater or President Barack Obama. “I make a good sauce,” Lakind has been teaching Allen since she was jazz. “The whole thing was great,” the announces. “You got your crushed in sixth grade. Since then, she has freshman says. “It was amazing!” tomatoes, you get a whole yellow on- continued to grow as a musician, Having a mother and a grandmoth- ion—caramelize that a little bit, put but arrived with an already ad- er who are both professional cooks, La- some garlic, a little bay leaf, and some vanced skill set. kind learned from whom he considers sugar.” “I think people have to real- great inspirations of the culinary craft. His ideology of keeping food ize that it is important to have the “My mom influences me a lot,” healthy while tasty is what Kid Chef is skills and the capability, but it is Lakind admits. “I’ve spent more time known for, and why he loves to expose also important to be a good hu- with her since we moved to California. his craftsmanship to others. man being, and she has both those It was always my mom.” “The kid has an amazing talent,” things,” Lehmkuhl says. Inspiration for the freshman chef’s says CHS senior Jake Barger, a food The choir teacher explains hit YouTube show came from some- enthusiast. “It would be awesome to that it is not easy to bridge the where else, though. Lakind took notes try his food. For a kid so young with classical world of music with the from another cooking show, starring that much talent, the food has got to be world of jazz. Alton Brown, and can be seen follow- good.” “Often people do not do very ing in the footstep of the critically ac- Lakind does not plan on studying well when crossing these boundar- claimed show “Good Eats” as he tries culinary arts professionally, but enjoys ies,” Lehmkuhl adds. “This is an to put his own healthy spin on his culi- the relaxation and pleasure of cooking indicator of really high musical nary masterpieces. his favorite foods as a hobby. Instead, understanding and intelligence.” “I like to make fresh pasta,” Kid he has taken on a challenging academic Allen started singing on her Chef asserts. “I only have two cutters— schedule and is looking forward to his own in the second grade and took photo by SOPHIA BURAGLIO thick spaghetti and thin spaghetti—and future years as a Padre at Carmel High music at All Saints Elementary. the types are linguine and tagliatelle.” School. With an impressive range, she can Savannah Allen sings and plays ukulele dur- ing a rehearsal for CHS’ musical “Spamalot.” OCTOBER 2017 www.thesandpiper.org 9 NEWS Young clay animator works to turn hobby into career BY NINA PATEL “On his own he just came up with the idea that he was going to do claymation and so he started to make After suffering from a heart condition clay characters and short films,” she says. since birth, Carmel High School freshman About a year after his biggest heart surgery, Make- Ethan Estrada is following his dreams as he A-Wish took the young boy to Valve Corporation, a makes clay figurines and stop-motion videos to video game company where he later hopes to get a job work towards his goal of working for a video working on animation. game company. “This is what I want to do as a career and a hobby,” Estrada was born with a heart condition the young sculptor says. called Ebstein’s anomaly, a rare disease in Carmel Middle School art teacher Jason Fosler which his heart valves do not function cor- had Estrada as an art student for a duration of Estrada’s rectly, and became inspired to make animated time at the middle school. videos and clay figurines from YouTube videos “He definitely preferred sculptures to anything when he was 12 years old, a little after he had else,” Fosler says. “He was very precise in his work open-heart surgery. and extremely attentive to details.” Estrada makes what he calls the “gubby The combination of Ethan Estrada’s time spent in- blob-style” clay figurines, which typically do doors as a child to prevent illnesses and his time spent not have mouths or noses, out of blocks of clay, entertaining himself with non-strenuous activities like- fashioning them into the figures. Afterwards, ly affected his detail-oriented nature. he bakes them to prevent the figures from get- “When I was first born, I was isolated,” Estrada ting dusty and to make them more durable. explains. “I couldn’t even leave my house for a year. “I looked up how to do it, and I got all of I couldn’t do a whole lot when it came to sports and the resources I needed,” Estrada explains, “and amusement park rides, and I didn’t like that at all.” I started making them when I was 12. I just As of right now, Ethan Estrada is selling clay figu- kept on thinking about it.” rines to fund his next project, a small film he hopes to photo by NINA PATEL His mother, Stephanie Ortiz, comments on make next year, while starting a new YouTube channel his passion. Estrada shows off one of his gubby blob-style clay figurines. with his videos.

Heavy involvement keeps talented dancer on her toes

BY AVA CRAWFORD Kristine Tarozzi says. For the upcoming student-choreo- Lifelong dancer Sydney Chu is en- graphed dance show, students in Dance rolled in Carmel High School’s Dance II will perform a lyrical piece choreo- II, one of four freshmen in the class, and graphed by Nadia Hines, who appeared is in four dances for the Winter Dance as a guest teacher at CHS to teach the Show, even while dancing for more than dance. 10 hours a week after school. Tarozzi says that although it is too Over the summer, the dancer par- late for Chu to choreograph for the up- ticipated in the Bayer Ballet Academy’s coming dance show, she looks forward Pre-Professional Summer Incentive, to seeing her choreography next semes- and she performed in the Bayer Ballet ter for the Spring Dance Show. production of “Swan Lake” in Septem- “I would like to do a contemporary, ber. She is also performing in the Dance lyrical kind of dance,” Chu says. Kids of Monterey County’s production Sydney Chu says she is excited of “The Nutcracker” at the Sunset Cen- about the experience at CHS, especially ter in December. regarding her dancing career with Taro- Chu has participated in compe- zzi. titions with the Carmel Academy of Performing Arts, such as the Youth American Grand Prix, Starbound, Next Step and Hollywood Dance Jamz. She dances five days a week, 1 ½ to 3 ½ hours each day. Lead- ing up to a performance, she adds four to six hours to her 10-hour dance regimen. “I’ve done a little bit of contemporary ballet, but mostly just ballet,” Chu says. “A little bit of tap.” The freshman’s passion for dance began when she was 3 years old, and despite moving across the state often, she has stayed in dance for 11 years. Chu dances outside of school at CAPA, where she does ballet. The dancer will not be choreographing for this se- mester’s dance show, but will be able to choreograph next semester. “Sydney is a talented, dedicated and very focused dancer,” CHS dance teacher photo by SHERMAN CHU CLIMATE CHANGE IS REAL And it is affecting classroom discussion and the Peninsula

NGSS standards dictate changes to teaching climate

BY KYLIE YEATMAN instead opting to present it as a scientific truth, it too hard onto students, but I do present real-time Diego park on how global warming works,” PBS has brought to light a controversy of its own: cli- data to all the students so they can form their own reports, “he found that exactly zero could provide Sixty-eight civilians dead, $25 billion in debt mate change deniers and conservative administra- opinion.” the proper mechanism.” and a world more socially aware about the eco- tors who have frequently fought for the removal of Making a note of the various regional and state Having known this, experts argue that climate nomic and environmental effects of climate change climate change studies in class denying the very ex- standards for science teachers, Honors Chemistry change must be taught as a scientific truth in order than ever before—this is the measure of the impact istence of the concept as a whole––with examples and Physics teacher Curtis Smith also cites the lack to influence the next generation of voters. For this of Hurricane Irma, which swept the Mediterranean including President Donald Trump’s pull from the of a national standard as a clear difference between reason, Granbery also reveals that he doesn’t often and the Southern United States, according to The Paris Climate Agreement and GOP Congressman U.S. science teachings and those of other countries. present other sides to the climate change discussion, Weather Channel. These catastrophic happenings Tim Walberg telling a crowd that ‘God will take “We want diversity of opinions,” Smith says. as they don’t hold equal merit within the scientific bring to light not only the true effects of climate care of climate change if it exists’––while an over- “When I was teaching in the United Kingdom, they community. change, but the education of the average American whelming majority of climate scientists argue that all taught biology the same way.” “I don’t want to reach too far out of the main- on the subject. man-made emissions are responsible for the slow Smith notes that, while this makes jobs easy stream of science so we can call climate change ‘un- In teaching any form of science, Californian warming of the globe. on teachers, he theorizes that this way of teaching decided,’” Granbery explains. “You see the effects, educators must stick to the Next Generation Science “If someone had a problem with global warm- gives the government too much power over educa- and you have unlimited amount of evidence to pull Standards, a program which includes “three equally ing being taught, I’d remind them that it’s in the tion. With this government power, it would be easy from.” distinct and important dimensions” for scientific NGSS standards,” Buran says. “There’s no choice for officials to dictate what students do and don’t Likewise, Smith says that NGSS considers teachings. As climate change is undeniably one of involved.” learn, something which would widely differ de- man-made global warming to be the most predomi- the biggest scientific issues in the modern world, However, Biology teacher Brian Granbery says pending on which party takes control. nant idea about climate change and that students are and the media has given the issue more attention that the controversy shouldn’t be mentioned at all. The controversy around climate change, while encouraged to freely weigh in with their own opin- than ever with the damages done during Hurricane “I don’t address climate change as any sort not commonly addressed in class, is still an impor- ions. Irma, the strongest hurricane in over fifty years, of controversy,” Granbery says. “We look at evi- tant talking point within the discussion around the “At the end of the day,” Smith remarks, “I am a along with local events including September’s Bay dence—sea level rise, migration of animal pat- issue itself. Why is this such a difficult subject, even firm believer in democracy. Diversity of opinion is a Area heatwave, NGSS has chosen to include cli- terns, ocean acidification. We do demonstrations with large amounts of evidence pointing towards good thing, and even if there’s a lot of evidence for mate change under the concept of “Earth and Hu- on adding carbon to the water which makes it more the existence of man-made global warming? it, when we vote on climate change initiative I can’t man Activity” and presents climate change as a fact acidic. I don’t address it as a controversy because it While the general public may be bombarded tell anyone what to vote.” Changing climate poses grim concequences locally rather than a hypothesis. shouldn’t be one.” with evidence on a daily basis, climate change re- The controversy surrounding climate change BY JOYCE DOHERTY water intrusion will affect the irrigation the extremes, from drought to flooding. “The old 1998 standards never mentioned cli- Before the NGSS standards outlined the impor- searcher Michael Ranney reveals that a general is often compared to the controversy around teach- systems by intruding into aquifers as a This summer, the melting snowpack led mate change,” CHS Biology teacher Kevin Buran tance of discussing climate change, teachers at CHS lack of scientific literacy is responsible for only 40 ing evolution, another topic covered by NGSS stan- “Every year, you’re seeing the result of rising sea levels, according to raging rivers, such as the Kern River. reveals. The standards within the 1998 Science often made the decision to add the subject into their percent of Americans believing in climate change, dards. Granbery argues that, because both of these warmest year on record,” says AP Envi- to Kelly. Under a certain composition While the future seems grim, lo- Content Standards for California Public Schools lessons, without it being a requirement. according to the Pew Research Center. PBS re- ideas have become so commonly adopted in the sci- ronmental Science teacher Jason Maas- of salt water, crops may fail and could cal agencies, such as Citizens’ Climate address other debated topics, including the teach- As a great example of this, Buran goes on to ports various studies conducted by Ranney over the entific world, presenting other ideas with little gen- Baldwin. “And the warmer it gets, the prove fatal to 20 percent of the county Lobby Monterey have proposed possible ing of evolution, but generally ignored climate sci- note that, when addressing climate change in the course of his career, which shared the common goal uine merit does no good for students. With this in more severe effects it will have on the workforce who are employed in agricul- solutions to mitigate or prevent these ef- ences. classroom, he presents data to allow students to of proving a general lack of knowledge about cli- mind, NGSS stresses the importance in addressing environment and the world as we know ture. fects. The lobby has proposed national Because these new standards ignore any sort come to their own solutions while still placing an mate—even the very basics. universally accepted claims in the scientific com- it.” According to the Climate Change legislation, Carbon Fee and Dividend. of controversy over the subject of climate change, emphasis on cause and effect: “I try not to push it “When Ranney surveyed 270 visitors to a San munity as fact, until proven otherwise. At a presentation at Middlebury and Health Report Monterey County Institute of International Studies titled from February, California includes Another presenter at the presenta- “The Sky Is Not Falling, But the Seas 2,000 miles of open coastline and en- tion, Tom Erb, a public policy analysis Senior Ryan Chaney works on Are Rising,” marine ecologist Dr. Bren- closed bay. Models predict a 66 percent and politics student at Pomona College dan P. Kelly explained the effects of cli- increase in sea levels, making the long and the national field organizer for Our building a pump for his ecological mate change on the local area. coastline susceptible to severe storms Climate, explained that putting a price “One of the many misunderstand- and high tides. on carbon will mitigate the amount of column in AP Environmental Science ings of global warming is that heat is not Seventy five to eighty percent of carbon released into the atmosphere. distributed evenly throughout the Earth,” California’s freshwater comes from the Kelly said. “Overall there is a heat bal- Sierra Nevada’s snowpack. As the tem- “Putting a price on carbon is the ance, but not everywhere. It’s like a fe- perature continues to rise, the reserve future of the green economy,” Erb said. ver where your head might be too warm continues to dwindle in size as a project- “We need to force the polluters to pay while your fingers are cold.” ed nine-inch decrease is expected leav- for their pollution.” Working as a partner of the warm- ing less than four inches by March 2090 ing atmosphere, winds and currents are according to National Geographic. What is more concerning than the formed through convection, where warm The snowpack in 2015 was the low- environment is the stability of society waters will rise to the surface, making it est it had been in California ever, accord- and governance, according to Maas- easier for wind and sea currents to alter ing to National Public Radio. In contrast, Baldwin. the temperature. due to the heavy rains the snowpack of “Ocean currents move the warmer 2017 was one of the largest recorded, “In the case of Syria, many fingers waters north which affect both the ocean even larger than the last four years com- point to the war being a result of a major and air around it,” Kelly said. “Some re- bined drought causing massive demographic cent examples would be the hurricanes However, many climate scientists change,” Maas-Baldwin says. “The geo- whose intensity was expanded as a result are claiming that as the climate begins political stability of the world depends of the warmer waters.” to vary, the snowpack and the rivers that on a world that exists within a certain In terms of local agriculture, salt- take in the melted water may experience parameter of temperature.” 12 ENVIRONMENT www.thesandpiper.org OCTOBER 2017

When sea turtles ingest plastic straws, the only Alternative straws way to save them is to get tweezers and pull the straw “It’s not a good use of out from the nose. CONT. FROM 1 “Paper Straws are more expensive than plastic our fossil fuels, and straws,” Dolata says, “and the reason for that is because “The U.S. is 20th on the list of ocean plastic pollution- inevitably they end up generating countries. We produce 44,000 to 121,000 there is less demand for paper straws. As the demand in the sea” tons a year.” for paper straws increases, the prices will come down.” plastic straws it costs $12.87. Global Citizen shows that 71 percent of seabirds For 1,000 paper straws it costs $60 and for 1,000 Not only animals are negatively affected by straws; species and 30 percent of turtles eat plastic, and that children often hurt themselves by using plastic straws 500 million straws are used in the U.S. every day. by cutting their mouths or by choking on the straw. “Plastic pollution is impacting the health of our Emily DiFrisco wrote the article “Are Drinking Straws ocean, rivers and lakes—and the aquatic animals we Dangerous?” and says that 1,400 people end up in the love—at an increasing rate,” Lomax says, “Each of us emergency room because of straw related injuries. has the power to make decisions that will help reduce Another program bringing awareness to straws is ocean and freshwater plastic pollution.” the Wahine Project, an organization to help teach girls Stainless steel and glass straws in different sizes to surf. They have had speakers from the Last Plastic and shapes can be found at Eco Carmel, a store in Straw come and speak with the girls about the effect downtown Carmel. One small glass straw is $12.25 straws have on the ocean. while the larger one is $13.25 at Eco Carmel, and one “It’s just silly. When we think of drinking water stainless steel straw is $2.44 while the stainless steel at home or juice or milk, we drink them in open cups, straw with a spoon attached is $3.95. but the minute we have any drink somewhere else we Megan Root, the assistant manager of Eco Carmel, go on autopilot to use a straw as though our ability is states that plastic straws are not compostable and are impaired to be able to bring a drink to our mouths,” the number one thing found in beach cleanups, and she Wahine Project founder Dionne Ybarra says. “The fact recommends the use of paper over plastic because they that they get used for a few minutes and then tossed is tragic. It’s not a good use of our fossil fuels, and inevi- 71 percent of tably they end up in the sea.” Some suggestions are given from the Last Plastic seabirds species and Straw on how to help the cause. For restaurants that do 30 percent of turtles serve plastic straws, there is an easy solution: ask to have a drink without a straw or bring a reusable straw eat plastic with you. When making this request, informing the server on the reason for not using a straw is a helpful are compostable and better for the environment. way to spread the word, and it is an easy way to be a “We get a few complaints from customers regard- part of saving the environment. ing our paper straws,” Dolata says. “But once we tell them why paper straws are much better for the environ- ment, customers have a better understanding. I think photo by ZOEE JOHNSTON that more and more people are being educated on the Glass and sterling silver straws are available from Eco benefits of paper straws.” Carmel on San Carlos Street and Seventh Avenue. OCTOBER 2017 www.thesandpiper.org 13 NEWS

COMMUNITY Susan Abrahams: Local volunteer hero inspires by example BY MAISY BOCKUS “She is a very, kind compassionate person who is really involved in students and anyone she gets to Wearing a Carmel High School sweatshirt before know,” CHS senior San Campione observes. “She’s re- her son’s lacrosse game, Susan Abrahams sits on a sun- ally looking for a better Carmel High School and that it ny picnic bench on campus, a location that is practical- can function as best as possible.” ly her second home. Like a bee to a flower, Abrahams Always cheering at football games in CHS spir- not only lives and breathes her work, but she brightens itwear, the avid volunteer goes above and beyond in the day with her warm hugs and joyous laughter. Abra- her engagements like the Super Bowl Raffle Ticket hams is not just a person one knows, but a person one fundraiser and last year’s Austin Powers- themed So- quickly learns to call a friend. ber Grad, an event encouraging a drug and alcohol-free A devoted mother, wife, and community member, graduation. Whether it be arranging senior minute par- Abrahams works tirelessly volunteering in the local ties or volunteering for AIM for Mental Health, a non- area, organizing events for Padre Parents--a group of profit based in the Monterey area for the mental health CHS parents dedicated to improving school climate- of children and teens, her willingness to go out of her -and helping her children’s sports teams. Along with way to assist others is evident. her extensive participation, she puts her heart and soul “I want to help everyone [at CHS],” Abrahams ex- into anything she does, whether this is helping her plains. “And I want to make it nice in any way that I daughter in cheerleading or dressing up in St. Patrick’s can.” day garb for a countdown celebration for CHS seniors Abrahams’ passion for CHS originates from her called a minute party. devotion as a mother. With divorced and working par- “Susan just has a passion for everything she does. ents as a child, Abrahams took on a motherly responsi- It is just the way she is,” notes Mark Abrahams, her bility for her brother and maintained this maternal role husband. “She gets so happy. She gets so joyed about ever since. Her childhood was not glorious, but now whether it’s the activities or watching the games or the she wants to be there for her children--family is priority fundraisers or how successful they are.” number one. Abrahams has great respect for the special com- In fact, the mother of two moved to the area for courtesy of SUSAN ABRAHAMS munity of CHS. She shows her appreciation in her the schools, and she values the community so much leadership of academic recognition events for students that when her husband dropped a piece of gum in a lo- nonprofits, and her family make smiling around her ir- that provide Chipotle lunches or even Coldstone ice cal ice plant, she was adamant about him picking it up. resistible. creams. She also leads the organization of teacher ap- When asked about the event, her husband laughs that “Susan is an amazing member of our community,” preciation functions that feature a dizzying array of Abrahams absolutely refuses to damage the beautiful observes Gianluca Douros, a family friend and CHS sandwiches, desserts, raffles, drinks, and festive deco- place where they live. student. “She and many others are the force behind rations. “I love the community, and I have always had a many CHS activities like dances, luncheons, and min- “I like to be available to help,” Abrahams says. “It huge passion for this area because I have been coming ute parties.” is very important for me to give back. We are in a pub- here ever since I can remember,” Abrahams reveals. For someone who began working at age thirteen lic school. And it’s really important to do anything to “My grandfather used to take me down to see the sea and spent countless years volunteering, the California help in any area that is needed... I feel a big sense of otters. I feel incredibly passionate for this communi- native does not need her name on a wall or engraved in community here.” ty. So passionate that I have never littered here. Not a a metal placard. She simply wishes to make the world a Her selfless temperament and generosity are exem- piece a paper. Not a crumb… You can’t litter here it’s little bit better and create positive change. plified in commitments such as offering endless hours so precious.” “Think of me fondly and that I was someone as of support to lacrosse players as team mom. She also Without a doubt, on the Monterey Peninsula Abra- reliable and that you could count on me to help if you works with Padre Parents where she has the opportu- hams is a valued community member who strives to needed help,” Abrahams remarks. “Remember me as nity improve student life, for example, giving funds to create a loving environment at home as well as the being kind and loving and a good parent and a good purchase new classroom books. As she frequents cam- local area through volunteering, fundraising, or even friend.” pus, students readily recognize her enthusiasm. throwing parties. Her selfless dedication to CHS, local COMMUNITY Farkhad Khudyev: Monterey’s Magician on the Podium BY CHRIS CHUNG violinists. Khudyev believes that students should not a part of Khudyev’s life. His life itself is a piece of only be educated through academic subjects, but music music. He experienced a medley of dissonant and eu- The baton gracefully glides from side to side fol- too. phonious emotions, which he poured into his fervent lowing the natural beat of the melody as the harmoni- “Farkhad is not only an outstanding conductor passion for music. ous sounds of violins, trumpets, flutes, and cellos fill and teacher, but a great leader,” claims violinist Sarah At the age of 14, Khudyev moved to the United the vast theater; as the music comes to an end, the ba- Song, who is studying under Khudyev. “He is always States from Turkmenistan in order to pursue his musi- ton gradually falls to his sides and the crowd abruptly kind, wise, and you can tell he cherishes each of his cal dreams. Although he was challenged with the new cheers in awe. On top of the podium, holding the re- culture and language, he persevered through these ob- markable baton is Farkhad Khudyev. Once again, he stacles because of his resilience and determination to has stunned the audience with his elegant craftsman- become a better musician. ship and profound passion for music. Now, Khudyev is distinguished throughout the As the conductor of Youth Music Monterey and a peninsula and even internationally as a dedicated mu- private violin teacher, Farkhad Khudyev is an admira- sician and spirited conductor. His performances with ble inspiration for countless musicians. His strong pas- various orchestras, from Germany to China to Ameri- sion for sharing the wonders of music with the youth ca, astonish audiences all around the world. is what inspired him to begin conducting in YMM. Coming together as an orchestra with the students Khudyev is dedicated to teaching aspiring musicians of YMM and creating a work of art is an awarding ex- while learning patience and responsibility himself. perience for Khudyev. He enjoys conducting because “Working with YMM is one of the most special it brings joy to the community and because music is a experiences for me,” Khudyev states, “because I have meaningful inspiration for everyone. a chance to share with the youth everything that’s in my “I really appreciate the passion he brings to the heart and the hearts of the composers.” music making process and the attention to detail,” notes From Beethoven to Tchaikovsky, Khudyev always Carmel High School’s music teacher, Brian Handley. provides a diverse set of music for each concert season. “And he gives his all to every performance.” Khudyev seeks music that manifests humanity, nature, Khudyev will continue to help musicians create peace, and drama in order to celebrate the distinct as- genuine connections and relationships with the music pects of the world. they play. Enrique Rios-Ellis, a cellist in Youth Music Mon- “Music is a true friend that will never let you terey’s honors orchestra, states that Khudyev motivates down,” says Khudyev. “It’s always there for you.” him to become a better musician. Khudyev’s gentle touch of the baton leads to a bril- “He always comes to YMM with positive energy liant and awe-inspiring performance that countless mu- and with a passion for conducting,” Rios-Ellis says. sic lovers enjoy. On top of the podium, not only does “You can tell he truly enjoys being immersed in the Khudyev radiate with his swift, elegant movements, courtesy of Farkhad Khudyev music with the students.” but he guides the full orchestra to perform a celebration Although he has won numerous awards and con- of the world, life, and humanity through the melodies ducted some of the most prominent symphonies, of the genius composers. Khudyev says that inspiring young musicians is one of students.” Khudyev plans to continue impacting this commu- the most rewarding aspects of his career. Through music, Khudyev receives the opportunity nity through his graceful teaching and insightful guid- “For me,” Khudyev states, “it’s sacred to educate to travel the world and explore various cultures. He ance for aspiring musicians. and inspire the young generations of Monterey.” says that he can visit the past, peak at the future, and “You can trust music all the way because it is never From struggling beginners to virtuosos, Khudyev enjoy the present through the different tones of music. going to let you down,” Khudyev says. “It’s uplifting.” offers thorough and comprehensive private lessons for Since the young age of 6, music has always been 14 ENTERTAINMENT www.thesandpiper.org OCTOBER 2017

MUSIC SCENE Carmel Pops concert to feature CHS orchestra and local performers

BY JOYCE DOHERTY even though many of them judged neu- trally due to their lack of connection to The arts have a longstanding tradi- the performers, people contacted me tion in the Carmel area and in the up- congratulating our group on our work coming Carmel Pops performance, a and performance.” showcase of music, theater and dance, Among the many acts, the CHS local groups including CHS’ string or- orchestra is performing pieces from chestra will display their talent Oct. 21- the Academy Award-winning “La La 22. Land,” along with “West Side Story,” “The Carmel Pops concert is a by- the Beatles, “Game of Thrones” and product of last year’s centennial celebra- “Hamilton.” Additionally, scenes from tion and the history of arts in the area,” “Nutcracker,” “Swan Lake” and “An CHS music teacher Brian Handley says. American in Paris” are being performed In celebration of Carmel’s 100th by CAPA. birthday, a concert featuring local artists “I’m really excited to perform be- was hosted at the Carmel Outdoor For- cause in the past I have been injured,” est Theater last October. Due to its suc- CHS junior and CAPA dancer Claire cess, producer Walt deFaria called back Rammel says. “It’s really exciting to be the CHS orchestra, Carmel Academy of able to perform outside our school for Performing Arts and his hand-selected the community.” musical theater group to perform as fea- While deFaria has complete faith in tured acts at Carmel Pops. his performers and the show in general, “This concert broadens what is nor- he is concerned about having a full audi- mally performed at the Forest Theater— ence. musical comedy,” deFaria notes. “In this “My only worry is getting a great case, the variety show does something audience, just so the community can see different and represents Carmel’s adora- how talented all the acts are,” deFaria tion and spirit in the arts.” says. “Additionally, if all goes well, I Gracie Poletti, CHS drama teacher hope this could become an annual type and hostess of the show, says that last of performance.” year was a great success, and the money The show opens Oct. 21 at 7:30 raised from the performance will go to p.m. and Oct. 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the Car- the CHS department of performing arts, mel Forest Theater at the corner of Santa CAPA and the Forest Theater Founda- around the community who had not seen up at the high school. Rita Street and Mountain View Avenue. tion. the CHS orchestra saw the performance “It was a great audience who was Tickets can be purchased at brownpap- According to Handley, people from and were amazed by the work going on very enthusiastic,” Handley says, “and ertickets.com.

MUSIC SCENE Dedicated musicians bring new unheard sound to Monterey BY ARCHER MICHAELS ping pattern, only to return to the rich ly playing bass, the band brings a sound R&B, funk or funky-hip-hop-R&B. major chords. Scheid’s hands move like that is danceable and fun. The band can’t decide. One thing they The space that up-and-coming band white spiders up and down the fretboard “It’s kind of like its own thing,” do know is that it’s different and makes Zealousy inhabits is sound-proofed with with long sweeping strums or compli- Gonzales-Butorac says. “We can get as people go, “Oh s**t.” old shag carpets and scrap foam on the cated finger taps that are often found in loud and crazy as we want and make Zealousy has humble beings here in ceiling and walls. Old Christmas lights metal songs; he incorporates techniques people bounce around.” the Monterey music scene, but they have hang, giving the room a dark and dingy from his background in heavy and clas- The band has certainly accom- aspirations beyond this little slice of feeling. sic metal into his now jazzy and upbeat plished this. They mix genres, every- California. The band has since gone on Guitarist Cooper Scheid and bass- playing. thing from groovy to fun. Though they to record three songs at Scorpius Sound ist Zach Gattis set up their amps just as Gattis’ melodic bass playing comes have such different tastes, the sounds in Inglewood, California. They plan on drummer and lead singer Jacob Gonza- through well with Gonzales-Butorac’s coalesce into something unforgettable. releasing the songs later this month on les-Butorac comes in carrying part of his jazzy drum style and R&B-esque vocals. “You got a gear-head mechanic Youtube, Soundcloud and even Spotify. kit. Before long, the band is all set and to The synergistic playing of the trio is a over here who enjoys metal,” says the Overall, the band’s chemistry is start jamming. spectacle and something unheard. 20-year-old bassist, commenting on their electric and the way they play brings a The band’s sound is very minimal- Between Scheid picking up both musical backgrounds, “a prissy, fresh certain energy that no other band on the ist, but technically complicated—Scheid rhythm and lead guitar on his seven white boy who plays the bass, and this peninsula has replicated. The trio will starts off the jam with a rich major string Ibanez, Gonzales-Butorac laying guy over here who can serenade anyone have no problem stepping into the Mon- chord before shifting into a crazy tap- down his smooth vocals, and Gattis rich- out of their clothes.” terey music scene. Gonzales-Butorac has Unlike Scheid’s been playing here for many years, most metal influences, notably with former local band Earnest, Gonzales-Butorac then as a soloist before joining with the takes a more sing- other members of Zealousy. er-songwriters ap- Scheid and Gattis both had stints proach, listing Bon as the bassist for the now-defunct band Iver as his top influ- Nuclear Fuzz. Gattis was also the bassist ence. His drumming for another broken-up local band, Glass is jazz-influenced, House, replacing Carmel High School while his singing is alum Bryce Bishop, before his return for more R&B-oriented, the final show of Glass House earlier this albeit closer to rap year. than any traditional The band has combined into a R&B. groovy trio that lives up to its name. The “He may be a drummer recalled the early days of their ginger, but he does practices and long nights of songwriting have a soul,” Scheid and jamming. He describes the band’s jokes about his lead passion and zealousness: they want to singer. “More soul push themselves into the world and than deep-fried make themselves known. okra!” Zealousy’s hard work comes The band has through in the music and one can tell that photo by NICK HAWS a hard time defin- they crafted a quality, superb sound that Guitarist Cooper Scheid and bassist Zach Gattis jam out during their song “White Girl.” ing their sound, from is sure to catch the ear of anyone. OCTOBER 2017 www.thesandpiper.org 15 ENTERTAINMENT

FOOD REVIEW The definitive guide to sushi on the Monterey Bay BY BECCA GOREN & KYLIE YEATMAN City rolls are complete with a tempura topping decorated with three different colored sauces. Life on the coast often guarantees you many Each aforementioned roll’s identity is ef- things: scenic views of the ocean, sunsets on the beach fectively disguised as one with much more pa- and—perhaps most important of all—a wide selection nache. They then bring out Mr. Yama. A simple of fresh and authentic sushi. With this in mind, it’s just base. On fire. Sold. Five-star presentation and a common sense to provide our palettes with the myriad satisfactory taste to accompany it. of rice-rolled goodness that this community has to of- Located on Sixth Avenue in Carmel, Aka- fer. oni presents a widely different concept in both The nu-American and complex flavors presented flavor and presentation from that of Yama Sushi, by Yama Sushi, located snugly near the back parking lot of Del Monte Shopping Center, presents a more Americanized menu. It is all fun and games until the ordering sushi rolls turns into a game of “Sushi roll or Lush bath bomb?” Deep in the Forest: a simple base of crab meat, avocado and cucumber topped with a sesame seed seasoned seaweed salad. Guardian of the Forest: Lush bath bomb. Other than the sheer poetry of alliteration present photo by KYLIE YEATMAN in its description, the Yama Sushi roll lacks that spe- Carmel Akaoni’s rainbow roll (left) made with yellow- cial je ne sais quoi you want from a $7 log of rice and tail, ahi tuna and salmon and spicy tuna roll (right). seaweed. With each new roll that appeared in front of us, Yama Sushi’s M.O.—modus operandi for all of you the classy plating and adequate portion sizes. playing at home—became clear: a simple base with an Though it takes fewer risks, Akaoni is a simple and eye-catching display. Both the S.S.S. and the Sex in the palatable option for those looking for something simple and light. On the flip-side, Carmel’s 8th avenue’s Han- agasa offers a wide variety and complex list of rolls, ranging from authentic and formulaic to fish-and-rice photo by BECCA GOREN oddball rolls such as the Fire Spin, which includes fish eggs, spicy tuna and spicy mayonnaise. Yama Sushi’s Deep in the Forest roll, Atmospherically, we’d pick Akaoni as our favor- S.S.S. roll and Sex in the City roll avail- ite based on the calm and collected surroundings along able at Del Monte Shopping Center. with excellent presentation and a kind staff. In terms of taste and customer satisfaction, Han- trading the use of eye-catching, almost agasa won us over with a friendly and approachable theatrical dishes for a simple yet effective staff, along with satisfactory rolls with complex flavors selection of rolls. and original concepts. Though a simple, albeit iconic choice, The popularity of Yama Sushi, though in part due the spicy tuna roll from Akaoni proves to to its location, can also be explained by its commitment be one of the best spicy tuna rolls in the to unique and experimental rolls that attract a large photo by BECCA GOREN Carmel area. The moist and sticky rice base of consumers. What restaurant you go to ultimately is dependent Yama’s crab and avocado Mr. Yama, presented on a flaming skillet. partnered with the spicy and soft tuna makes for a beautiful roll, coupled with on what you’re looking for in flavor. Your go-to guide for Ocotober coziness BY JULIA SUDOL It’s officially socially acceptable to Breaks and Netflix are like a white If you want pumpkin spice everything and anything girl and her Pumpkin Spice Latte: insep- to spend your The first long break of the school from smoothies to waffles to your favor- arable. Here are some suggestions as to time on some- year is finally here, and for those of you ite mainstream sweets like Oreos and Kit what you should be binging this week. thing lighter, curl not going away for the week of Oct. Kats. Heck, pumpkin spice your cat. See If you have been living under a rock, up in a blanket, 9-13, here’s how to make this fall break how that turns out. or simply haven’t had the time to watch grab a mug of hot the coziest one yet. If, in fact, you decide to take the a series, now is your chance to enter apple cider, and non- cat approach, here’s a rec- into the world of “Stranger Things” or rewatch episodes PUMPKIN MUFFINS ipe you must try out courtesy of “Riverdale.” These mysterious dramas of “Friends.” the blog This Grandma Is Fun. will keep you on the edge throughout the Noth- courtesy of This Grandma is Fun How could anything from that week. ing in the world could blog not be delicious? Oh, and, go wrong during don’t forget to add walnuts and those 23 minutes. chocolate chips to spice things You can’t up! stay inside the entirety of break—I mean you can, but you shouldn’t. So take a hike. Go to Garland Park to see the leaves change color and hear the crunching of them beneath Ingredients: Baking: your feet. Take a family member, 1 ¾ cups of flour Preheat oven to 375 degrees friend or a special someone to en 1 cup of sugar Fahrenheit joy the experience with. Or go by your 1 tablespoon of baking powder Combine all of the dry lonesome. ½ tablespoon of salt ingredients If you do, don’t forget to bring your 2 teaspoons of cinnamon Stir in the wet ingredients earphones. Get in the mood by listening ¾ teaspoon of ground ginger Line a muffin tin and fill to The xx or any fall playlist on Spotify. 1 cup of puree pumpkin in two-thirds the way full And don’t forget to listen to “Sweater 2 teaspoons of vanilla Feel free to top it off with Weather” by The Neighborhood. As ½ cup of milk walnuts or chocolate chips ½ cup of olive oil Don’t forget to Instagram! much as it may make you cringe or think back to middle school, listen to it. It’s not fall without it. 16 ENTERTAINMENT www.thesandpiper.org OCTOBER 2017

COMMUNTY Paranormal activity on the Haunterey Penninsula wall,” Emadi tells. “He quit his job because he didn’t Although most rich with history, Monterey isn’t BY ELLAH FOSTER feel comfortable being there alone at night.” the only local city with haunting stories. When reflecting upon the well-known attributes When Restaurant 1833 opened in 2009, there were La Playa, a hotel located in downtown Carmel, has of the Monterey Bay Peninsula, one might jump to the many accounts of diners leaving their wine unattended been reported to have paranormal energy by many visi- tourism, rich history, or even…ghosts? and finding salt added upon their return. This is believed tors. One reviewer left on travel website Trip Advisor There are many historic locations along the coast to be the ghost of Gragg. After this playful action con- writes that both his girlfriend and he sensed a “disem- rumored to have ghosts roaming their premises, report- tinued, Emadi cites that the owners placed a salt lick bodied spirit” in the hotel room, explaining that he felt edly seen by tourists, employees and locals. in Gragg’s old bedroom to keep her “distracted” from fingers run through his hair and that the woman suppos- Jeff Dwyer, a professional paranormal investigator the diners. It worked for a while, but the restaurant has edly saw a black figure in her peripheral vision. and author, has written numerous books surrounding since not left salt and pepper on the dining tables. Dwyer also writes about La Playa in his book, say- his ghost hunting adventures, one being “Ghost Hunt- Gary Munsinger, historian and tour guide of the ing that the seemingly happy apparition of a woman in er’s Guide to Monterey and California’s Central Coast” “Ghost Tours of Old Monterey,” has focused his past old-fashioned garb has been spotted in the lobby, near that focuses on local sites such as Restaurant 1833. 15 years on learning more about the paranormal experi- the large fireplace. Despite the paranormal activity re- Stokes Adobe is a two-story adobe house built in ences associated with the peninsula, including another ports, La Playa states that they don’t believe the hotel the early 1800s, hence the name 1833, that has reported popular paranormal location: hotel and spa Casa Mun- is haunted. numerous ghostly encounters over the years from both ras. “The Lady in Lace,” as Dwyer puts it, is another diners and staff. “Over the years, I’ve had major paranormal events supposed spirit that roams the peninsula. Although this According to Dwyer’s guide, English sailor James happen,” Munsinger says. “One of my favorite places encounter is unconfirmed by the general public, there Stokes got off a ship while it stopped in Monterey to go was Casa Munras.” are multiple online first-hand sighting entries of this and took the ship’s medicines cases with him. Stokes According to the hotel’s official website, Casa ghost. opened his own pharmacy and titled himself a ‘doctor.’ Munras was among the first residences built outside The woman is always said to appear in white flowy Unfortunately, most of Stokes’ patients died under his the Old Monterey presidio. A man named Don Este- lace, although her outfit differs. This ghost has even care, probably due to the fact that he offered alcohol ban Munras constructed the hotel and now supposedly caused minor accidents because drivers swerve off the as a common remedy, according to Dwyer. Stokes was haunts it. road in an attempt to avoid her, according to Dwyer. even a personal physician to Mexican governor Jose Munsinger explains that once, when leading about The apparition is seen along Pebble Beach’s Figueroa. Within weeks, Figueroa was dead. thirty people through the second floor of the Munras 17-mile-drive, often by a tree nicknamed ‘ghost tree.’ Bijan Emadi, 1833’s beverage manager today, building, a woman from the tour began to scream and The Ghost Tree is sun-bleached and mangled and knows more of the history than most. He notes that shake him. marks one of the toughest surfing spots in the world, Stokes eventually hanged himself at the top of the stair- “She said there was a man standing there, dressed according to the official Pebble Beach website. Ac- case and that after his death, the adobe was bought by like Abraham Lincoln,” Munsinger says. “I asked her cording to the New York Times, Peter Davi, an experi- wealthy socialite Hattie Gragg, who later also died in to be very vivid in her details of what she saw. She enced big wave surfer, died attempting to surf the win- the building. described Don Esteban Munras to the button. She had ter waves in 2007, an event which is said to have an Numerous eerie or unexplainable events have oc- no idea what she was talking about but was historically effect on the area. curred in the Stokes Adobe. correct.” Collectively, there are many haunting rumors “One of our former night-time cleaners said he After the woman described her sighting, Munsing- centered around the Monterey Peninsula. Whether the was cleaning in the kitchen alone one night and saw er notes that they then both saw white mist move across paranormal activity is fact or fiction, that’s up for de- a cooking pot fly across the counter and slam into a the dark room and disappear through a wall. bate.

Carmel-themed costumes for procrastinators: a guide BY ALEX POLETTI

Ah, to be in fall once again. Of course, with autumn comes the capitalistic impulses of American corporations at- Costume Three: Anxious teen filled with tempting to bastardize days of worship for their own economic existential dread gain while simultaneously manipulating an entire generation’s Sometimes, the best mask to wear is your own. You October calendar. That’s right, folks: It’s time for Halloween. already have the elements of the outfit lying around, However, enthusiasm wanes for this holiday due to myriad so this won’t cost you a dime! Just show up to your stressful sources, whether it be college apps, AP World History fete as yourself, bundle up in a corner and cry. Props homework or that stupid mosquito in your room that always for the clever costumes, you will receive. The whole flies into your ear right as you are about to fall asleep. night long, there will be shouts of “So me!” and As teenagers, though, we are duty-bound to attend Hal- “That’s such a realistic outfit!” and “Should we call loween soirees in wittily thought-out outfits, and it gets a little someone? That person seems to be in serious pain dull to go as a sexy kitty every year. So without further ado, I rooted in underlying trauma.” bequeath unto thee Carmel High School costume ideas for the not-so-inspired. Costume Two: Vineyard Vines worker This costume is particularly easy because all you have to Costume One: Mike Palshaw as Wolverine do is raid your closet. With those signature polos, cuffed If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! The English teacher’s X-men khakis and boat shoes, you could pass as someone trying costume was the toast of the town last year, and there is to sell overpriced t-shirts to D-4 lacrosse commits. And no reason not to pay homage to it as the new season rolls if you don’t have the clothing yourself, West Whittaker’s around. Palshaw spent months grooming his beard and door is usually unlocked. hitting the gym for the role, and many fellas on campus feebly try to do the same—you know who you are. You’re basically halfway there! Add some tin foil claws and you’ll be the talk of what- ever Cachagua property at which you tamely spend your evening.

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Erik Avelino Cosimo Enea Henry Hatten Joey Holt Zeh Szeztowicki junior senior freshman sophomore junior

the grizzly, Polar...bi- WHAT BEAR IS BEST? grizzly black bear black bear obviously polar. Get it?

WHAT IS THE AIRSPEED African or African or VELOCITY OF AN UNLADEN Fast 14 Beats me SWALLOW? European? European?

I don’t think WHAT ARE YOUR Kickin’ it with Eat candy and Eat candy Stay home HALLOWEEN PLANS? homies throw up and cry that far ahead

The Blair WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE Sixth Witch Project Scary Movie IT IT HORROR MOVIE? Sense

WHAT IS YOUR SCARIEST Dooner caught When I heard a A teacher heard I stole music in I got caught TEACHER MOMENT? me sleeping in teacher swear me bad-mouth Jazz Band once cheating class for the first time him

OPINION Student objections to politics and the lack of social discretion

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OBJECTION to the NFL players OBJECTION to PDA between cou- who don’t have the decency to stand ples on campus. There’s a time and during the National Anthem. The men place for everything, including being ab- and women who have sacrificed their solutely gross in public (if that floats your lives to fight to make this country great boat). That time and place is just not—nor are being disrespected by some elitist mil- will it ever be—at CHS during school hours. lionaire football players who think disrespecting the flag is a Sure, holding hands or hugs or whatever social movement. Politics have no place in sports, and bring- is fine, but don’t pull a Gene Simmons-esque make-out ses- ing them in causes unnecessary conflict. Americans look to sion right next to your locker in plain sight of all of your football to relax and have a break from the constant poli- peers. Have some common courtesy for the people tics of everyday life. The soldiers have fought and sac- around you. Nobody wants to see PDA. Nobody. And rificed everything for the citizens of America, and for those people who think that they are being this is how supposed “role models” exercise discreet around campus? You aren’t. Please their freedom! stop. - Ryan Young - Jack Cordell JAMES RANTS: The thoughts that haunt the blond boy The premise of these pro- antiquated solution of wall the big guns for a classroom lific rants is to produce some fans. They could have installed that deserves them? Rather amount of change, and with some sophisticated air con- than focus on some frenzy of that in mind, I must admit I am ditioning system, but no, sir, calculus problems I couldn’t somewhat predisposed by the these fans had to be mounted possibly complete anyway, attitude I have towards which across the room in a fashion I am now left scrounging for I am about to protest. Having that places them directly over papers upon the reflective already suffered through a the desks students use to curse flooring. For any that think this year with Mr. Deckelmann, I their insufferable sultriness. complaint ill-advised or irrel- thought it wise to somehow fit Now, rather than be occu- evant, you don’t comprehend two periods with the man into pied by the sweltering distrac- the experience you have cir- my senior year. I did not suf- tion that is Mr. Deckelmann’s cumvented. I implore you to fer through his teaching, but oven, students have to deal ask Deckelmann of the blister- rather through the hellacious with papers made airborne ing box that existed inside his inferno that exists in his room by the homemade hurricanes room previous to these fans or should the temperature ever caused by these contraptions. ask Fil Zacek about the fans’ About the author: James Delehanty graze past its normal altitude. I must admit I am much hap- impact upon his life within the is a proud graduate of the Mike The district clearly saw fit pier dealing with such a trivial room. I’m sure you will see the Palshaw Teacher’s Assistant to remediate this problem and interruption, but would it really connection. program at CHS. He shares his newfound wisdom with the public. decided upon the seemingly have been so hard to bring out 18 ENTERTAINMENT www.thesandpiper.org OCTOBER 2017

PLAYLIST of the MONTH WOOO yeah! It’s October, and you know what that means? It’s Halloween, my dear listeners! I’m excited to eat candy and binge scary movies all month. Though we may face total annihilation from North Korea or any number of horrible natural disasters, it doesn’t mean we can enjoy some good music, movies and candy. So much candy. This month’s playlist is supposed to be spooky, scary and fun! To start off the soundtrack for October we have a personal favorite, “Everything Evil” by Coheed and Cambria. The song starts off with a menacing drum beat while eerie, ambient noise fills the air, doors creak, and footsteps seem to walk towards you faster and faster. Then frontman Claudio Sanchez drops in his classic falsetto. 100% 10:06 We transition into “I Was a Teenage Werewolf” by The Cramps, a smooth punk classic. Next is the brood- ing “Bloodstains” by Agent Orange, a song about losing your mind! Fun! Next is the haunting “Aerials” Playlists Edit by System of a Down song, full of complicated riffs and the chilling vocals of lead singer Serj Tankian. We take it to “Song For The Deaf” by Queens of The Stone Age, a menacing, dark and heavy song close to the definition of Halloween in a song. However, our last song brings the whole thing together. It’s a October Music song that perfectly captures Halloween. It is Marilyn Manson’s cover of “This Is Halloween” from The Nightmare Before Christmas. It’s October, people! Everybody hail to the Pumpkin song! -- Archer Michaels

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OPINION Trump’s Hail Mary comments turn into presidential pick-six BY ALEX POLETTI dent’s approval rating weren’t dwindling 112 million people watched Super Bowl It is true that the protests have not enough, now he’s calling for our favor- 50, while around 128 million people been extremely popular with fans; the If there is ite players to be fired? People love Matt voted in the 2016 presidential election. Patriots were booed during the National one thing sa- Ryan more than his brother Paul. That’s a 1:1.14 ratio, which doesn’t bode Anthem of their week three game for be- cred in Ameri- It’s hard to gauge exactly what im- well for the POTUS. ing, ironically, unpatriotic. But are we ca, it’s the Na- pact the NFL has on the life of the ev- What started with a few players be- truly to believe Americans will abandon tional Football eryday American, and by extent Trump came a league-wide protest. Thirty-one their beloved teams? Absolutely not. League. Sunday supporters. New York Times and CBS out of thirty-two teams engaged in pro- What’s more, NFL Commissioner is the holy day, Sports articles seem to suggest that foot- tests—the exception being the Carolina Roger Goodell released an official state- quite possibly ball is widely popular in the South and Panthers. However, according to a CBS ment backing the players, as did the because of the 12 games we so adher- Midwest—shocking, I admit. This also Sports article, some Panther players are MLB. This could be war. ently watch. That’s one thing all vot- happens to be where a large amount of trying to get in on the action as well. And remember, there’s an impeach- ers—evangelists, minorities, liberals— Trump supporters conglomerate. Even Tom Brady—Tom Brady, his ment process to get rid of presidents, but have in common: a love for America’s Trump is already unpopular with BFF!—linked arms to stand in solidar- there’s no way to get rid of the league. greatest game. liberals, so is it a good idea to pit conser- ity with his teammates. Moreover, the We’ve had 45 presidents, but only one This is what makes Trump’s com- vatives’ support against the love for their New England quarterback spoke to the NFL. If you put J.J. Watt against Don- ments toward the NFL so problematic for favorite team? presses about his disagreement with the ald Trump, it seems clear who is going any future campaign hopes. If the presi- Just how popular is the NFL? About president’s statements. to get sacked.

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Contact the Sandpiper staff at [email protected]. 20 ENTERTAINMENT www.thesandpiper.org OCTOBER 2017 HOROSCOPES Hacking this Life Part 1 Aries: March 20 - April 20 Boys suck. Girls suck, too. Hang in there, Ketchup Lover? This one’s for you! The next time you find Aries. There are some rough patches, no yourself at any burger joint where you must pump out the doubt, but you’re a catch! A strong, indepen- dent catch. No one is promising anything in ketchup into the tiniest paper holders, you won’t need this life, but check back a few hundred years from now. Your soulmate may just be here, to get up and re-pump over and over again. Simply unroll waiting. You have time to plan your outfit. the paper cup. Tada! Your ketchup storage maximizes Taurus: April 21 - May 21 It’s time to have fun, Taurus. Naturally, tremendously. you’re practical as all get-out, and we all love it, really. No, really. But remember that thing about being happy or something? That part of life is cool, too. Call up a gal- pal and slap on some lipstick. Or, like, play some chess. Whatever tickles your fancy. Have you used your phone charger so intensely that the cord Gemini: May 22 - June 22 starts to tear and the wire begins to pop out, then you have The world is your oyster. Throw some lem- to drop another $30 to buy a whole new one? Not anymore! on juice on that bad boy and eat up. We’re 99.87 percent sure they now make tofu Take out the spring in the pen nearest to you, and wrap it oysters, too, so no need to fear. But, like, ocean acidification and climate change and around the end up the charger. The flexibility and durability all that jazz. So, I mean, the planets are a little confused about what to tell you right of your charger will be astonishing. now. To sum up, this month is really on you. Cancer: June 23 - July 23 Your life right now is analogous to a pair of Crocs. You pretend you don’t like them, but you really do, don’t you, Cancer? Those charms that fit nicely in the holes of the Crocs: that’s you, Cancer. You fit just where you need to be. Don’t worry about feeling like you don’t belong. You’re a gem, a Crocs gem. Word Search: The Sandpiper Style Leo: July 24 - Aug. 24 noun, a departure from what is normal, usual or expected, You’re spicy. Spicy like a good pepper. typically one that is unwelcome A nice, spicy pepper. The kind of pepper you dare your friends to eat. We’re talk- verb, regard with disgust and hatred ing about a real spicy pepper, Leo. That’s all the planets have to say. C’est la vie, carpe diem, and, like, ahoy or something. verb, accept something reluctantly but without protest

Virgo: Aug. 24 - Sept. 22 adjective, bold and without shame Let’s talk, Virgo. Would you be a doll and get yourself together fairly soon? We know life’s hard. Saturn and Mars are all out of verb, persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or whack for you this month or you’re jsut flattery lazy. Power through, though. Eat break- fast, drink water. Endorphins are good, adjective, wary and unwilling to take risks laughing’s helpful. Figure it out, Virgo. Libra: Sept. 23 - Oct. 22 verb, secretly allow (something considered immoral, illegal, Libra, it’s been one of those months for you. wrong, or harmful) to occur Maybe you’ve been offered an expensive trip to Hawaii that you can’t make, due to your verb, publicly denounce school’s disturbing lack of a break in Septem- ber, or maybe you’re growing a bit impatient waiting for Halloween season to start. Just adjective, having or showing great knowledge or learning remember, Libra, during these times of dis- tress, calm yourself down by remembering noun, habitual greed or excess in eating that you are not just some yellow Starburst to be discarded. You are the pink Starburst. adjective, uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted Scorpio: Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 This month, you may be surprised to find adjective, having or showing no skill; clumsy that your friends have described you as the “catty” member of the group. Don’t cry adjective, (of an appetite or desire) impossible to satisfy yourself to sleep with a pint of Ben and Jerry’s just yet, Scorpio. Own your title by ending all of your Snapchat streaks with adjective, ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one’s own experience them and then playing it off as an accident. adjective, fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect) Sagittarius: Nov. 22 -- Dec. 21 Sagittarius, we’re all starting to get a little bit concerned for you lately. Some things that may benefit you this month include taking a nice, long walk to calm your mind or just doing some yelling. You may CHS Fall Sports Snapshots be surprised by the therapeutic benefits. Capricorn: Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 It’s important to keep yourself level-head- ed in times of crisis. For instance, maybe you’ve found yourself at the Del Monte Shopping Center and right in front of the local Cold Stone Creamery, but you know that you could always just drive around and buy yourself some Starbucks in- stead. Channel your inner little girl from the soft and hard taco commercials and ask yourself, “Why don’t we have both?” Aquarius: Jan. 20 - Feb. 19 You’ve probably recognized by now that it’s difficult to keep your head above water with a life as stressful as yours, Aquarius. Take some time to put yourself first this month by enjoying a hot yoga session or just stand- ing in front of an oven that’s been preheated at 375. Saturn will guide you from there. Pisces: Feb. 19 - March 19 Fishy little water snack, focus on your homework instead of your crush this month photo by QUINN SPOONER photo by QUINN SPOONER to prevent your grades from going under- water! Alternatively, incorporate your crush Senior Briet Huff prepares to throw the ball in a home Senior Claire Bishop sets the ball in a home girls’ volleyball into your homework. See how that turns out. girls’ water polo game against San Lorenzo Valley. game against Santa Cruz.