510-657-4070 Ext. 27122 [email protected] June 2010 Vol.1 No. 8 dents tried to find a loophole in the rule by writing JFK or Titans Memorable moments from Kennedy on their hats, but even that was not allowed. So students continued to By Nishant Neel, Yazmin sweeps. These sweeps, which were students a chance to dunk them the evening. Both Spectrum of the wear their desired hats and ducked Suarez, and Kim Reisler used to deter tardiness in students, in water. Students and staff had to Arts assemblies this year were en- out of sight from Kimo and collected over 60 students in its pay five to ten dollars, and all the tertaining and will be another bian- Ms.Muzaffery who strongly en- As another school year draws first couple of days. Students who proceeds went towards paying for nual Kennedy tradition. forced the hat rule. If they spotted to a close and summer quickly ap- came to school late found them- Of course we cannot forget students wearing hats they warned proaches, the Titan Tribune would selves being round up by admin- Kennedy’s Band, who won overall them to take it off and if the stu- like to highlight some memorable istrators and given detentions. Mr. first place in the the annual ‘Music dents didn’t listen, administrators moments throughout the last nine Hanson would often be heard on in the Park’ competition. It took confiscated the hats until the end months. We hope that as you read the intercom before these raids, place in Los Angeles in a high of the school day. That still isn’t through this article, you will re- saying phrases like “sweep-tastic” school gym and the award ceremo- stopping students from wearing member some great high school and “sweepalicious.” However, ny took place the following day in their favorite hats which are usu- moments in the 2009-2010 school as the school year went by, fewer Disney Land. The Kennedy Band ally either baseball style hats with year at JFK. and fewer students came to school was the smallest group at the com- sports teams’ logos on the front or The school newspaper was res- late (or found ways to bypass tar- petition and for that, competitors fedoras with different designs. urrected this year after a decade in dy sweepers) and eventually the the grave, albeit with a new name. sweeps were discontinued. Genna Enguidanos plays saxo- With eight issues produced this This year during Senior Week, phone for Kennedy’s band. year, we have kept the school up- the Grad-Night Committee had a to-date with events and topics cen- special treat for the student body: Grad-Night. The dunk tank was tered around Kennedy. a dunk tank! A group of teachers very successful and will hopefully return next year. For the first time in many years the Arts Department hosted the Spectrum of the Arts, a three- part assembly in the fall and spring terms. Classes were split into three groups and escorted by Peer Ad- vocates to three sections of the assembly. One section was in the Seniors show pride during rally. Round Room, where Ms.Roberts took us around the world; her did not give much respect, but our Off-campus lunch continues dance students performed dances talented band shushed them when even with our new cafateria. With from different decades and coun- they were announced as the first this fresh new building, we have tries. Another section was in the place winners. been able to host several dinners main Gymnasium where Mr. Ster- This year, Kennedy added a and special events. The Welcome ling conducted the choir and band. new rule for the Dress Code, pro- Back Dance was held in the caf- The third section was in the Mini hibiting hats on campus unless eteria, and there was a purple and The dormant school newspaper was brought back to life this Gym where Mr. Engle and Ms. they were Titan hats bought at gold dinner for Homecoming and school year with the dedication of student volunteers. Mulcahy displayed students’ art- Kennedy’s student store or from a dinner for Multicultural Week. ,as well as Principal Hanson, vol- Perhaps the most memorable work from different mediums. The the baseball/softball team. This The dinners, open to parents, stu- unteered (after some persuasion) of events that occurred this year Arts Department also opened the new rule received mixed reactions dents, and the community boosted to go in the dunk tank and give was Mr. Hanson’s infamous tardy show for parents the same day in from teachers and students. Stu- spirit and Titan pride. June 2010 The Titan Tribune Page 2 Goodbye Titans! Enjoy summer break! Nikki Brunelli & Brody Levya Sarah Herdt & Noemi Velarde Lauren Vera & Vanessa Ruiz Chi Wong, Kevin Cho, Denzil D’sa, Cynthia Myolwin, Nishant Neel, and Numair Ahmed Javier Martinez & Amanda Martin Joey Grandov and Cassidy Kaai - Croneis Maddie Schrodetzki & Logan Wiebusch Linda Fernades and Shaona Bandyopadhyay Sarah Herdt, Yazmin Suarez, Austin Neive and Megan Delehoy Paco Prodigue & Karla Tlatelpa Chris Hoerz, Lauren Vera, & Cory Call & David Cantu Nikki Brunelli, Sarah Herdt, and Ale- jandro Ballesteros Yazmin Suarez and Justin Fransisco Wilmer Figueroa & Sean Smith Sarah Herdt & Matthew Daley June 2010 The Titan Tribune Page 3 lesson I learned is to always have school and teenage experience into one or more things to be passion- something I will never forget. ate about, whether it be sports, nnn writing, clubs, music, helping oth- My Final Word ers, photography, video games, anything! I guess after writing this JV games, but by mid-summer if ever needed. This year I wanted Coach Mike moved me up to prac- to be more involved with school I can sum up high school in a few ticing with varsity to see if I was events, to find a new hobby that words: “These four years was a ready. There would be times when makes me happy, have fun, and be self-discovery roller coaster of un- I played a JV game and a varsity a joyful person. It’s safe to say that expected events.” Now I say good game in the same day; those days I accomplished all three. My most bye to Kennedy with my final word were the best. memorable moments are shared of advice: Passion. By Megan Delehoy Junior year began and I couldn’t with my closest best friend, Justin, nnn have been more excited, until trag- who I love as a brother. He helped Looking back on these last four By Yazmin Suarez edy struck. I made varsity, but I me go back to feeling happy on a years, I have no regrets. I was able to made mistakes in my personal life daily basis. Also, Mrs. Zaccheo re- attend homecoming games, go on It’s almost impossible to sum up and the consequence was leaving cruited me for the Titan Tribune road trips to Los Angeles with my the past four years in a few words. the basketball team. A My world and this greatly helped me. I re- closest friends, go to both proms, A million events and counting hap- came to a halt. I felt like an artist turned to a world of being on a participate in club events, be on pened in my life at Kennedy and without eyes or a musician without team where I can improve my tal- tennis and powder puff teams, and that’s not including my personal ears. I went from being happy on ents and feel like I’m part of some- even read mean (and completely life. Freshman year was pure self- a daily basis, to being depressed thing that makes me feel valuable. By Nishant Neel false) things about Kennedy in the discovery; I realized something or frustrated everyday. My grades Picking up a pen reminds me how Argus. These memories were the huge about myself which basi- slowly dropped and my attitude much I love writing and the fire With graduation slowly ap- best I have had and I will be sad cally took the lead of my jour- towards life took a negative turn. in my heart re-ignited nearly full proaching, these last few days at to leave the people who were re- ney through high school. I finally I needed to start over and find blast. Naturally, I am the sports JFK have become bittersweet (the ally close to me. These last couple found value in my talents for writ- something else. My friends were writer and I highlight athletes who “bitter” is definitely stronger than days of my high school career have ing and basketball, thanks to Mrs. there for me of course but they I know work hard and love to play the “sweet”). As I look forward been bittersweet. I am so ready to Zaccheo and Coach Sebastian who didn’t understand what I was go- their sports. The article I wrote to what lies ahead for the class of move on from high school and saw my potential and helped me ing through. They’d ask me “What about the Boys Varsity Basketball 2010, I realize that John F. Ken- gain the whole “college experi- improve it. A memory I’ll never makes you happy?”; my answer: “I team is my pride and joy because nedy has been home for the last ence,” yet I will be sad to lose three forget is when the basketball team have no idea.”. In November one I knew what I was talking about four years I will really miss this of my best friends who will be go- played Woodside in a tournament of my friends presented a chance and I also felt the excitement and school.